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BYRNE E. BIGGER.

Grand Master, 1928-1929.

Most Worshipful Brother Byrne E. Bigger, our 85th Grand Master, comes to the end of his administration after a year of ceaseless toil, with added laurels to his already distinguished career in Missouri Freemasonry.â&#x20AC;˘His election one year ago gave him the honor of being the second in the history of our Grand Lodge to follow in the footsteps of an honored father, as Grand Master of the Craft in Missouri, and he has most worthily maintained .the prestige of his revered predecessors. . Most Worshipful Brother Bigger will be remembered in the years to come for the poise and mature judgment with which he has exercised the duties of his high station, which, coupled with his infectious bon homie, has endeared him alike to high and low, rich and poor. He has made himself "at home" among the Brethren of the smaller Lodges scattered in the remote places of our Grand Jurisdiction equally as well as in the larger Lodges of the cities and metropolitan areas. Indeed, wherever he has gone, the Brethren have realized that they had in him a friend on whom they could, with confidence, rely. Quick to see needed adjustments, he has not hesitated to suggest means for their accomplishment, but, in doing so, has invariably conveyed his suggestions with such skill and delicacy as to command the unreserved co-operation of those who have benefitted by his advice. Most Worshipful Brother Bigger has been a thoughtful student of Freemasonry from the time of his initiation forward, and probably no man among us has a larger grasp of Grand Lodge. affairs and the needs of the Craft in general. Indeed, his Brethren confidently look forward to many years of constructive service which he can render to our beloved institution. Without pretense or self-seeking in any sense of the term, he leaves an impress which is worthy of the best traditions of the great men who have preceded him in the Grand Lodge, and retires from the Grand Mas-

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ter's chair, honored and esteemed, both for his intrinsic gifts, amI the splendid services which he has rendered. The Missouri Grand Lodge Bulletin. in its issue of November, 1928. says: "Most Worshipful Brother Byrne E. Hig~er (he has never revealed the mystery of the initial "E") was, like General Pershing, born on a farm near Laclede, Mo., January 12, 1882. He is the son of Hon. Clay C. and Mary E. Bi~~er. the father having served the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Master. Judge Bigger's education was secured in the public schools of Laclede, Mo., Wesleyan College at Cameron, Mo., and the University of Missouri, from which latter institution he graduated in the law class of 1905. Being a lawyer and realizing the advantages of partnership, he was married to Elizabeth Moore. of Turney, Mo., November 26, 1908. Practically all of his life has been spent in the practice of law, from the time of his admission to the bar in Linn County, Mo., in 1!105, until the present time. In 1918 he was elected Probate Judge of Marion County, re-eleeted in 1922, and in 1926 again re-elected without opposition." Both Judge and Mrs. Bigger are members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Hannibal, Mo., and for sixteen years he has been a teacher of the Men's Bible Class. His activities are not alto~ether confined to religious and fraternal societies, for we find that he is a member of Hannibal Chamber of Commerce, the Hannibal Rotary Club, and a Director of Mark Twain Chapter. Order of De Molay, serving as Chairman of its advisory Council until recently. Born and raised in a family which was strongly Masonic, we are not surprised to find him petitioning Cypress Lodge No. 227, at Laclede, Mo., of which his father was a member. He was initiated November 27, 1906, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft. December 20th of that year, and raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason on January 2, 1907, by the then Grand Master, Hon. David M. Wilson, now deceased. Following his remo.val to Hannibal in 1907, he affiliated Wiql Hannibal Lodge No. 188 on January 25, 1909. As a result of his active interest in the Masonic institution, he became Worshipful Master of Hannibal Lodge No. 188 in December, 1910, having been installed in that position by Judge Clay C. Bigger, at that time Grand ~faster. His ahility was

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quickly recognized, and he became the District Deputy Grand Master of the 15th Masonic District, a position which he held for a period. of thirteen years. Following the election of Julius C. Garrell as Grand Master, in 1919, he was appointed Grand Pursuivant, regularly advanced by appointment and finally by election to Junior Grand Warden in 1925; at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in St.. Louis, September 26, 1928, he was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He is a member of Hannibal Chapter No.7, Royal Arch Masons; Centralia Council No. 34, Royal and Select Masters; Excalibar Commandery No.5, Knights Templar; and Moolah Temple, St. Louis, A. A. N. O. M. S. Perhaps the crowning honor of JUdge Bigger's year as Grand Master was his being called upon to preside over the Grand Masters' Conference, at Washington, D. C., on February 20, 1929. A. M.

ENTERTAINMENT.

Prior to the opening of ~he Grand Lodge the children from the Masonic Home were assembled on the platform by the P,resident, \Villiam VI/. :f\1artin, and an interesting program \vas rendered with the assistance of :Mrs. \Vilmoth Waller and Edw. V. \Vi11iams~ :f\.frs. Henry J. Falkenhainer at the piano: Seven girls presented a patriotic pageant~ and the eiltire group of children sang patriotic songs. The characters in the pageant were portrayed as follows: Colunlbia Equality Reverence Honor Freedom J~lstice

Marie Boyle Hazel Branson :Mary Evelyn Carty Doris King Catherine Van Dover Mary Noland Dorothy Boyle

Peace A group of boys sang-"On the Road to Mandalay" -"Morning, Noon and Night" Four little girls rendered "Tousled Head" Four little tots and Janet Carty - "Teeter-totter"

Instrumental music was also furnished by a select orchestra under the direction of Henry J. Falkenhainer, which added greatly to the occasion.

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OFFICIAL .PROCEEDINGS OF THE

ONE HUNDRED AND NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

GRAND LODGE ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE

STATE OF MISSOURI

HELD IN ST. LOUIS C~glmencing

September 24. A. D. 1929 A. L. 5929

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

ONE HUNDRED AND NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

GRAND LODGE OF

ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI

The One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted 1\1asons of the State of 1\1issouri convened in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3637 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, 1\1issouri, at 10 A. 1\1. on Tuesday, September 24, 1929. PRESENT. BIGG~R

BYRNE

SAMUEL

FREET

W. R. G~NTRY RAY

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DENSLOW

1\10RRIS

ARTHUR lVIATHER JAMBS R. McLACHLAN

JAMES

EMMETT

TODD

ROBISON

SAMUEL THURMAN THAD

LANDON

FRANK C. BARN HILL DUVAL SlItlITH

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GEORGE \V. \VALKER

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Rr:ADER

HENRY C. CHILES ELwYN S. WooDs

JAY \\T. HENRY

HUDSON

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M. W. Grand Master R. W. Deput}! Grand Master R. HI. Senior Grand rVarden R. T,fl. IuniorGrand Warden R. rv. Grand Treasurer R. W. Grand Secretary R. W. Grand Lecturer R. rv. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Senior Deacon R. T/V. Grand Junior Deacon R. TV. Grand Senior Steward R. W. Grand Junior Steward R. W. Grand Marshal R. W. Grand Marshal R. W. Grand Sword Bearer R. HI. Grand Pursuivant R. l;fl. Grand Orator R. vv. Grand Tiler

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At lOA. M. September 24, 1929, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, St. Louis, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Byrne E. Bigger, opened the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of l\1issouri in Al\,fPLE FORM in its One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication aided by the Grand Officers and supported by a large attendance of Representatives. INVOCATION.

Following the singing of "America," R. \lV. Bro. Emmett L. Robison,_ Grand Chaplain, invoked divine blessing: Almighty God, Thou under whose blessings we are privileged to be here this day, Thou who hast watched over us and guided us and given us strength and helped us in our work, to Thee we bring our gratitude, our praise and our thanksgiving for the manifold mercies that have been tendered to us. We thank Thee for the fellowship through the year that we have had with our Brethren, and we now pause to express our gratitude, and ask Thy blessing on this Grand Lodge so that when this session is ended we shall feel that we have made progress and that we have honored the Craft and Thy great name. We pray Thee for Thy blessing that we may carryon our work and help those who are in need. During the year Death has come to anum bel' of our Brethren and we pray Thee for Thy blessing that we may help those who are heavy-hearted with grief. We pray Thee that we may right the errors we have made, and we plead for Thy Spirit to guide us in the deliberations of this Grand Lodge. Amen. CREDENTIALS.

R. \V. Bro. vValter A. \Vebh, Chairman of the Committee on Credentials, reported a constitutional number of lodges represented, and the M. \\T. Grand -Master declared the Grand Lodge ready to discharge its duties.

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R. VV. Bro. Thad B. Landon, Grand Senior Deacon, introduced the following distinguished visitors who were cordially welcomed hy the M. W. Grand 1VIaster, received with appropriate honors, and seated in the Grand East. R. E. Sir Frank H. DeCou, Grand ~ommander of the Grand Commandery of IVlissouri, K. T. M. E. Companion Edward F. VonGunden, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of R. A. 1\1. of Missouri. ' 1\1. Ill. Kipp C. Johnson, Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of R. & S. M. of l\1issouri. GREETINGS.

The following telegram was read: Hon. Byrne E. Bigg'er, Grand M'aster of Freemasons in Missouri, Scottish Rite Temple, St. Louis, Missouri. Congratulations on your record as Grand l\faster. Your work will live long after your term of office shall have ex})ired. Best wishes for a harmonious and successful session. Give my fraternal regards to the Craft. I hope that I shall never again be absent from the annual convention of our Grand Lodge. J. S. McIntyre.

At the request of the 1\1 ost \Vorshipful Grand :Master the following reply was sent: Joseph S. McIntyre, Esq., ,Septembel' Hal'.bor Springs, Michigan. Grand Master and Gntnd Lodge heal'tily reciprocate ciated greetings and reg-ret your enforced absence from Communication. We miss ~路ou. ArthUl' Mather, Grand

2;:), 1929. your appreour Annual Secl'e.tary.

GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS.

The following telegram from the Grand 1\tlaster of Illinois was read and suitable acknowledgment thereof ordered: Hon. BYI'ne Biggel', Springfield, 111., Sept. 24, 1929. Grand Master, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. Sincere fraternal greeting's from the Masons of Illinois to the Grand Lodge of MissOUl'i, assembled in annual meeting. Accept my congratulations upon your successful administration as Grand l\l.'aster and my best wishes for a harmonious and l)rofitable session. Louis L. Emmerson, Grand Master of Masons in Illinois.

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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER.

The M. \lV. Grand Master, Byrne E. Bigger, presented and read his address as follows, which was referred to the Committee of Past Grand Masters, M. \lV. Bro. C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., Chairman. Brethren of the Grand Lodge: Among the other duties assigned to the Grand Master, the Grand Lodge By-laws provide that "the Grand Master shall lay before the Grand Lodge his annual address, giving an account of his official acts during the recess, the state and condition of Masonry in the Jurisdiction and he may recommend to the Grand Lodge such measures as he deems exped~ent and "necessary". As the Grand Lodge By-laws are as binding upon the Grand Master as any other member of the Jurisdiction, I shall endeavor to comply with this law. The Grand Lodge is a body composed of representatives of the Lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction and you are here today to deliberate upon what has been done by your Grand Officers during the past twelve months and to devise ways and means of carrying forward the work of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction during the coming year. Therefore it is important that each of you feel your individual responsibility for the welfare of the Craft and for the welfare of the 113,791 members of this Jurisdiction. You are the Grand Lodge and the Grand Master and the other Grand Officers are but servants of the Grand Lodge and it is just as important that each of you shall discharge his duty as it is that ~my Grand Officer shall have discharged his duty. Let us return thanks to the Grand Architect of the Universe for being permitted to' thus meet and to thus deliberate. Let us remember that at all times we owe to Him every allegiance and duty. We are taught in our ritual and in all of our Masonic traditions to "never mention Him but with reverential awe" and "to implore His aid in all your laudable undertakings." Bearing in mind these admonitions let us approach the task before us and give ourselves whole-heartedly to that wise Masonic doctrine that we "learn to disagree agreeably". We have many tasks before us. We must plan wisely and well. We must not only pass upon what has been done but we

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must plan for the future and we must remember that Freemasonry is not an institution from which we derive power and profit and office, but it is an institution that enables us to develop ourselves. It is a growth in the individual l.ife. It is a school in which we make ourselves better than we were yesterday. "Talent develops itself in solitude, Character in the stream of life". The talent and wisdom we have learned in the silent places we are now to develop in the give and take of putting our thoughts and ideas and ideals tQthe test. We do not make history by what we do, but by helping our Brethren to see and to choose and to achieve for themselves. Freemasonry is a progressive science, but that progress is primarily in our individual selves. It is not a progression of Degrees or of offices, it is a question of whether we are better today than we were yesterday. Freemasonry lays down some very fundamental principles and rules of life and rules of living. It. is our task to learn those principles and rules and upon that foundation to build our individual lives. These rules and principles do not change through the ages, but it is our task to apply those principles and rules to the changing conditions of life. Life is change and if it were not so it would not be progress. We cannot, and must not, change these fundamental and basic principles in Freemasonry. They may be called the "landmarks" of F'reemasonry, but we must apply them to the changing conditions in which we live, because, based upon these fundamental principles, Freemasonry must meet new conditions and new things just the same as individuals. We can and must do things different than our forefathers did them, but, we must not depart from the things that Freemasonry through the ages has established as fundamental. Let us make progress. Let us try all things. Let us put into practice the teaching and precept of the writer of old who said, "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good". In this spirit let us attempt to solve the problems before us and to that task I challenge each one of you here before me. NECROLOGY. Before we proceed with the business of the session, let us pause for a moment to reflect upon the grim fact that the "Grim Reaper" has been at work among us and that路 there are those missing from our meeting who were here in person or in spirit, last year. Let us reflect upon the lives of our Brethren who have passed through the shadow of death.

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Each of them has left a specimen of their skill. While they are gone, let us be g-rateful to each of thel}1 for their lives and their works and "resolve to live honest, pure and worshipful lives in daily preparation of the summons that will surely come". Five times has our 'official family been diminished. OLAF A. LUCAS.

Those of you who were in attendance at the last Annual Communication recall the tragedy of that session when Most Worshipful Brother Olaf A. Lucas was stricken to death in the very midst or our deliberations. Then, as ever, he was fightingfor what he thought was right. "He was faithful unto death". His funeral was held at Ivanhoe Temple, Kansas City, on September 29th, with all of the elective Grand Officers and many of the appointive Grand Officers present. EDWARD HIGBEE.

On February 16, 1929, occurred the death of our oldest Past Grand Master, ill age, Most Worshipful Brother Edward Higbee. He had celebrated his eig-hty-second birthday 011 .January first. It had been my pleasure to have visited with him on December eighteenth. He had just returned to his home for the holidays and a rest from his labors as a Commissioner on the Supreme Court. He was still filled with enthusiasm for Freemasonry. He was a giant in intellect, ability and character. Being absent from the State, I requested our oldest Past Grand Master, in service, M. \V. Brother Briggs, to conduct the Masonic Service. ROBERT FISH ER.

The Guardian of the Outer Door, Worshipful Brother Robert Fisher, Grand Tiler, laid down his sword of defense of our portals on April 19, 1929. He was modest and Quiet, but always faithful to his trust. Services were conducted by his Lodge on April 22nd. SOLOMON E. WAGGON ER.

"So built we the wall" said the prophet or old and so may have Brother 'Waggoner said of our Masonic Home. He had been a

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member of the Board of Directors of our Masoni(; Home all bur two years of its existence when he passed to his reward on MarcIl 15, 1!J29. In September, 1913, he was elected President of the Home and since that date he had s€rved in that capacity. At the request of the Worshipful Master of Occidental Lodge No. 163, the Grand Master conducted the Masonic Services in the Scottish Rite Temple. Truly his life had been filled with labors and good deeds. AUSTIN L. NASH.

On July 12, 1929, occurred the death of Brother Austin L. :Nash, District Deputy Grand Master of the Seventh Masonic Dis· trict. He was a faithful steward to his trust and gently impelled others to do their duty. His remains were laid to rest by his Lodge on July 14th. The Committee on Necrology will pay the proper tribute to the memory of these, our Brethren. May we long remember and revere their memory and emulate their virtues. BONDS OF GRAND OFFICERS. Last year the Grand Master had requested the Committee on Jurisprudence to revise the bonds of the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and the Depository. In due time these new forms were delivered to the Grand Master by the Cqmmittee and the matter was referred to the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. The question of honds has more or less been before the Grand Lodge since 1926. (See Proceedings 1926, Page 113). Section eleven provides that the depository shall furnish bond double the amount of the money deposited and that the Grand Treasurer shall furnish a bond in such form as the Grand Lodge shall determine. In this day of Surety Company Bonds, double indemnity is no longer advisable. This was made evident by the report of the special committee in 1926. But I do not think that the Gmnd Lodge By-laws can be altered or amended by the report of a Committee. Therefore, r recommend that section eleven be amended to conform to the views expressed by the Committee in 1926 and that the form and amount of these several bonds be referred to the in-

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coming; Grand Master and the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for such action as they may deem necessary. HIGGINSVILLE LODGE No. 364. The Charter of this Lodge was arrested last year by the th~n Grand Master and, by action of the Grand Lodge the matter was referred to me with authority "to restore the Charter upon receipt of assurances satisfactory to such incoming Grand Master that some .disposition deemed by him to be proper and reasonably speedy will be made of the case of the Lodge against - - - - - - before the next communication of the Grand Lodge". On October 18, 1928, I visited the Brethren of Higginsville and was met in true Masonic spirit and was given assurance that this case would be speedily disposed of. Pursuant to this understanding I ordered the Charter to be restored. The case was tried on December 14, 1928, and due and proper report of such trial has been made to me. Higginsville Lodge has faithfully kept its promises to me, and I desire to express my appreciation" to the Brethren of this Lodge for their courteous, fraternal and Masonic conduct. In my opinion, the whole difficulty was occasioned by a misunderstanding on the part of the Lodge. LODGES REFERRED TO THE GRAND MASTER. Last year the Committee on Chartered Lodges referred to the incoming Grand Master five Lodges that seemed to be having some trouble. (See Proceedings 1928, page 129.) Through the respective District Deputy Grand Masters in the Districts in which those Lodges were located, all have been visited and the difficulty satisfactorily adjusted. One was a small Lodge with no future, but the District Deputy Grand Master convinced the members that even if they were small and their jurisdiction limited, their duty was to carry on and they consented to do so. Another was a Lodge meeting in an improper hall and through co-operation of the Deputy, a new hall was obtained and the Lodge is now happily at work. The other three were questions of procedure and records and each of the Deputies have gotten these matters rectified.

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HALLS DAMAGED. On March 7, 1929, Willard Lodge No. 620 lost its hall and charter by fire. A duplicate charter was authorized and a d'ispensation issued to meet in the high school auditorium until a new hall could be secured. The District Deputy Grand Master of the 45th District reports that they are very conveniently situated for the time being. On April 13, 1929, the hall of Composite Lodge No. 369 was damaged by a tornado and a heavy rain storm. A dispensation was issued for the Lodge to meet in the Odd Fellows HaH until their hall could be repaired. The Odd Fellows Lodge voluntarily tendered the use of their hall. This courtesy was greatly appreciated and is another manifestation of the fact that real fraternal courtesy pays big dividends, not in dollars and cents, but in that larger field of common fellowship. About five years ago Composite Lodge tendered its hall to the Odd Fellows Lodge when the latter hall was destroyed by fire. OFFICERS INSTALLED. I have installed officers in the following Lodges: New London Lodge No. 307 Censer Lodge No. 172 Hebron Lodge No. 354 S1. Andrew's Lodge No. 96 Twilight Lodge No. 114

Fayette Lodge No. 47 Hannibal Lodge No. 188 Palmyra Lodge No. 18 Composite Lodge No. 369 Van Duren Lodge No. 509

CONFERENCES WITH DISTRICT DEPUTIES. Deeming it best to hold the conferences with the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Lecturers at an early .date so the Lodges could g~t the best results from the Deputies, in conjunction with the Grand Lecturer, five conferences were held as follows: October 15 and 16, St. Joseph. October 17 and 18, Kansas City. October 19 and 20. Springfield. October 23 and 24, S1. Louis. October 25 and 26, Moberly. The several Deputies were divided among these conferences and much good was accomplished and I think it wise to continue the conferences.

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. The Grand Masters of several Grand Jurisdictions made recommendations as to the appointments of Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near these respective Grand Lodges and I have in each case made the appointment. Thel'e were several vacancies in the office of Grand Representa.tive neal' the Grand Lodge of Missouri. some caused by death and some left vacant for some reason. I have made recommenda.tions as to the appointee and in each case the appointment was made. Those appointed near the Grand Lodge of Missouri are as follows: Rev. E. L. Robison Colorado E. E. Divinia Saskatchewan Harry M. Green Connecticut ~J. E. Morris Nebraska Paul D. Higbee Western Australia VACANCIES IN OFFICE. Brother Robert Fisher. Grand Tiler, having died. I appointed Brother Henry F. Woerther, Grand Tiler, and directed the Grand Secretary to install him, which he did on May 18th in Brother vVoerther's own Lodge, Bonhomme No. 45. By agreement among the Grand Master, DelHlty Grand Master. Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden, thi~ is a personal appointment and in the future each Grand Master will make his appointee personal. Brother Arthur L. Nash, District Deputy Grand Master of the 7th Masonic District having died, I appointed Brother Jonathan Stark District Deputy Grand Master for the balance of tl~e term and a commission was accordingly issued, HALLS DEDICATED. I have personally dedicated the following halls: McGee Lodge No. 146, College Mound. Lodge of Love No. 2fi9, Lancaster. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS. On October 9, 1928, I visited the Grand Lodge or 路Illinois at its

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Annual Communieation, on June 4th I visited the Grand Lodge of Nebraslm and on June 11th the Grand Lodge of Iowa. On each of these visits I was the recipient of every possible courtesy. Being unable to attend the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, at its 115th Annual Communication, and feeling that we owed a debt of gratitude to our Mother Grand Lodge, I asked R. W. Brother Mather to attend that Grand Lodge as my personal representative. He reports every courtesy was extended to him and that he delivered to the Grand Lodge of Tennessee best wishes from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. On August 31, 1929, at the invitation of the Grand Master of Illinois, I attended the Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge of Illinois at Quincy, at which .time the monu:llent that Grand Lodge had erected at the grave of its first Grund Master, M. W. Brother Abraham Jonas, was unveiled. I felt that this was proper, as four of the six Lodges that organized the Grand Lodge of Illinois, on April 6th, 18'10, originated from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. M. W. Brother .Jonas was a member of the Lodge at Columbus, Illinois, and. this was one of the four ~1issouri Lodges. Our relations with our sister Grand Jurisdictions have been most pleasant and cordial. We have tried to be most courteous to them and they have been most courteous to us. Every difference and problem has been adjusted in the true Masonic spirit. On May 3 and 4, 1929, in company with our Grand Secretary and Grand Librarian, Dr. Mather, I attended the' Third Informal Conference of Librarians and Educators at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The conference was called by Most \Vorshipful Brother Fred L. Wright, Grand Master in Wisconsin. It was a very instructive meeting and your offieers learned much about this important work. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND BODIES. It has been the custom of this Grand Jurisdiction for the Grand Master to visit the other Grand Bodies in Missouri, so I made the following visits: To the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star at S1. Joseph, on October 11th, 1928. To the Grand Chapter, Royal and Select Masters at Hannibal on April 22nd.

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To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons at Hannibal on April 23rd. To the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar at Jefferson City on May 14th. All of these visits were enjoyable and profitable. INTERSTATE VISITATIONS. Some Grand Lodges and some Grand Masters think that visitations between Lodges of different states are unwise and detrimental. My own opinion, after a year's observation, is to the contrary. There is too much tendency to become self-centered. Freemasonry is the antithesis of provincialism. I have seen from 500 to 1,500 Master Masons give the closest attention to the Ritual from six to eleven hours. While they may pick up a phrasâ&#x201A;Ź or a word not in their own Ritual, yet they get the inspiration of the great motif, which after all, is the important thing. I have never seen it occur but what the members of each Grand Jurisdiction came away from such a meeting with the firm conviction that the Ritual of the member's Jurisdiction, taken as a whole, was the best ever, and he thought more of it than he did before. I have participated in three inter-jurisdiction visits. On February 9, 1929, I accompanied George Washington Lodge No.9 on a visit to the three Lodges at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was a delightful trip and we Missouri Brethren were shown every courtesy possible by our Iowa Brethren. The Grand Master of Iowa attended the meeting and contributed to our pleasure. On February 27, 1929, I accompanied S1. John's Lodge No. 28 of Hannibal, Missouri, on a visit to Tyrian Lodge No. 333 of Springfield, Ill., who was also the host to Peru-Miami Lodge No. 677 of Peru, Ind. It was a delightful meeting. On March 14, 1929, in company with the Grand Secretary, I visited the Four State Meeting sponsored by Joplin Lodge No. 335 and Fellowship Lodge No. 345 of Joplin, Mo. The Joplin Lodges opened at 12: 30 p .. m. and one candidate was raised by Officers selected from the two Lodges; the second candidate was raised by Officers from Rising Sun Lodge No.7, Ft. Scott, Kans.; the third candidate was raised by Officers from Commerce Lodge No. 493, Commerce, Okla., and the fourth candidate was raised by

Grand. Master Bigger and those who assisted him at the laying of the. Cornerstone of the Scottish Rite Cathedral at Kansas City, Mo., May 10, 1929.

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Officers from Key Lodge No.7, Siloam Springs, Ark., assisted by Past Grand Masters Bowers and Whaley. Fifteen hundred Master Masons attended throughout the meeting, a fine dinner was served the guests at 6: 30 p. m. I believe it was the greatest meeting I ever attended. I was unable to accompany Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 to Hot Springs, Ark., because of other engagements. Each of the visits were properly conducted and kept entirely within Masonic bounds. CORNERSTONES. Novembet: 9, 1928, I laid the cornerstone of the main building of Hannibal-LaGrange College at Hannibal, Mo. R. W. Brother Harold L. Reader, Grand Marshal, made the address on that occasion. On May 10, 1929, I laid the cornerstone of the New Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City. The following Grand Officers were present and assisted: R. W. Brother Samuel R. Freet, Deputy Grand Master; R. W. Brother William R. Gentry, Senior Grand Warden; R. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, Junior Grand Warden; R. W. Brother E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer; R. W. Brother Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary; Rev. Brother E. L. Robison, Grand Chaplain; Brother Thad B. Landon. Grand Senior Deacon; Brother James W. Skelly, Grand Junior Steward; Brother Henry C. Chiles, Grand Sword Bearer, and Past Grand Masters Kreeger, Boor and Pickard. The Grand Lodge was delighted to have as its guest on that occasion Most Worshipful Brother George F. Beezley, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas.

In that ceremony the Trowel, Square, Level and Plumb used by Brother George Washington in laying the cornerstone of the capital of the United States on September 18, 1793, w'ere used by the several Officers. These tools were brought to Kansas City by a committee from Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, Alexandria, Va., composed of Worshipful Brother Charles H. Callahan, Master of that Lodge, and Brothers C. Page Waller,Charles F. Swetman, George W. Zachary and J. Edward Shinn. ~he arrangements were complete in every detail and the event will be iong remembered by all present.

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On July 19, 1929, I laid two cornerstones of two public school buildings at Carrollton. The entire community had its part in these ceremonies and the business houses closed during the time of the ceremonies and the program that followed. Wakanda Lodge No. 52 had made all arrangements in excellent manner. On August 15, 1929, I laid the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple of Moberly Lodge No. 344, at Moberly, Mo. It was a delightful day and there was a large gathering of the men~bers of the Fraternity, not only from Moberly Lodge Ko. 344, but from all the surrounding Lodges. Temple Commandery No. 38, Knights Templar, of Fayette, acted as escort to the Grand Lodge. R. W. Brother Mather made the address for the occasion. On September 11, 1929, I laid the cornerstone of the new High School at Excelsior Springs. It was a delightful day and the citizens of the community took active interest in the ceremony. One distinct feature was the fact that all of the school children or the City were in the procession and the High School had its band, as well as the band of the City. The officers and members of Clay Lodge No. 207 had made all arrangements in most excellent manner. SPECIAL EVENTS. On October 22, 1928, I visited the three Lodges of Springfield on the Lodge day of the York Rite Festival. On November 17, 1928, the Boosters Club of St. Louis. visited the two Lodges in Hannibal, St. .John's Lodge No. 28, Hannibal Lodge Ko. 188 and the Grand Master, at Hannibal, Mo. On November 30, 1928, I visited Laclede Lodge No. 83 at Lebanon, and aided in the observance of their 75th anniversary. On December 1, 1928, I visited Magnolia Lodge No. 626, St. Louis, and raised their 1,000th member. On December 5, 1928, I visited Lambskin Lodge No. 460 as the guest of the Wardens Club of st. Louis and St. Louis County. On December 12, 1928, I visited the 13th Masonic District, all the Lodges being represented, with Cypress Lodge No. 227, at Laclede, the Lodge in which I was raised, heing the host Lodge.:. On April 16, 1929, I visited Shelbina Lodge Association meeting of the 24th Masonic On April 25, 1929, I visited Malta Lodge District Association meeting of the 24th Masonic

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On May G, 1929, I visited Craft Lodge No. 287 and the Lodges of 'Lewis County, in the 15th District, being the District I had served as District Deputy Grand Master and District Lecturer. On May 28, 1929, I visited Moberly Lodge No. 344 and the meeting of the Masters, 'Wardens and Secretaries of the 18th Masonic District in the afternoon and the members of the 18th District at night. On June 18, 1929, I visited Paris Union Lodge No. 19 and at the request of the 'Vorshipful Master conducted the funeral of W. Brother William F. Buckner, who died at the age of 101, and who had been a member of that Lodge for 80 years, 2 months and 11 days. O~l June 24, 1929, I visited Eureka Lodge No. 73 and a meeting or the District Association of the 19th Masonic District at Brunswick and assisted in a St. .John's Day Celebration. On June 26, 1929, I attended a St. John's Day picnic of all the Lodges in St. Joseph, Mo. On August 29, 1929, I visited the 16th District at Bowling Green. In the afternooil the Masters. Wardens and Secretaries sat in a round table conference with the District Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Master. This was followed by a formal visit to Phoenix Lodge No. 136 at night. VISITS TO LODGES. For some time there has been talJ{ of a financial depression and consequently there has been a period of "mental depression", but the Lodges have begun to rally from this and your Grand Officers have attempted to foster and encourage the spirit of optimism. Too frequently such depressions come from too much introspection. If Brethren, as well as Lodges, will visit among themselves and get a broader viewpoint and see beyond their own immediate horizon, the result is always beneficial. So that at the beginning of the year one of the items of the program of the Grand Officers was to encourage inter-lodge visitations. The Lodges that have done this report very beneficial results. It has not been carried to the extent that it should and I hope that during the coming year the Lodges will more and more arrange inter-lodge visitations. To foster and encourage this spirit of visiting, your Grand

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Officers have entered into the spirit of visitations for the purpose of inspiring and leading in this good work. As your Grand Ma~ter, I have not made any attempt to visit the Lodges in the larger cities, only as occasion carried me into these larger cities. I have not attempted to set any records, but have been actuated solely by the spirit of benefit to the several Lodges throughout the Grand JurisdiGtion. Everywhere your Grand Master has been most courteously and graciously received. It has been of great benefit to me to mingle with the Brethren and impart such Masonic knowledge and inspiration as I have been able. I have been able to visit one hundred and fifty-two Lodges. The following is a list of the Lodges .visited: Name of Lodge I-lannibal. Saxton Hemple Continental. Osborn Vincil. Liberty Cecile-Daylight. Raytown Grain Valley Christian Blue Springs ; Pleasant Aldrich Boliv1lr United Solomon Gate of the Temple St. John's IVJ cGee Laclede Greentop Lodge of Love Magnolia Ravanna Marion L;anlbskin IVlercer

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Location Hannibal 508 Saxton 37 Hemple : 454 Stewartsville 317 Osborn 62 Cameron : 31 Liberty 305 Kansas City 391 Raytown 644 Grain Valley 392 Oak Grove 337 Blue Springs .160 Morrisville 664 Aldrich .195 Bolivar ;... 5 Springfield 271 Springfield .422 Springfield 28 Hannibal 146 College Mound 83 Lebanon 635 Greentop 259 Lancaster 62路6 St. Louis 258 navanna 616 Mercer .460 SL Louis 35 Princeton .188

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Location Spickard 111 Trenton 170 Utica 334 Breckenridge 224 Hamilton .118 Kingston B3:3 Chillicothe 89 Chillicothe 227 Laclede 216 Hale 597 Bosworth .1 02 Bevier 237 LaPlata l05 Kirksville 366 Kirksville .114 Columbia 602 Columbia SO St. John's Station 191 Pocahontas .103 Millersville 221 Oakridge路 .441 Jackson 93 Cape Girardeau 581 Illmo 615 Chaffee 31 0 Sikeston 429 New Madrid 176 Marston .1G6 Portageville 571 Hayti 68 Kennett 212 Campbell .116 Cabool 369 Doniphan 509 Van Buren 177 Houston 622 Norwood 54路3 Mansfield 26 Ava .l58 Mountain Grove 536 Willow Springs 524

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. Name of. Lodge Clifton I(oshkonong l\1t. Zion Wyaconda Polar Star Joplin Fellowship Jas.per Lalnar Sheldon Osage Clintonville Stockton S"rope Park .l\1izpah Ionic Elvins Farmington St. Francois .l\Iarcus Bismarck Sanlaritan Shelbina Racine : Southwest KoeI. Anderson .Neosho Purdy Barry Pythagoras Verona Canopy l\1t. Vetnon l\lonett Crane Galena Reed Spring Branson Kirbyville F'orsyth

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Location Thayer Koshkonong 327 West Plains 24 LaGrange 79 St. Louis 335 Joplin a45 Joplin , a98 Jasper 292 Lamar 371 Sheldon Nevada ~03 .482 Eldorado Springs 283 Stockton 617 Kansas City 639 St. Louis 154 Desloge 599 Flat River .132 Farmington 234 Libertyville .110 Fredericktown 41 Bismarck 424 Bonne Terre 228 Shelbina 478 Seneca 466 Southwest City 647 Noel 621 Anderson 247 Neosho 148 Purdy 367 Washburn 383 Cassville .452 Verona 284 Aurora 99 Mt. Vernon 129 Monett 519 Crane 515 Galena 280 Reed Spring 587 . Branson 264 Hollister 453 Forsythe 4Ga 582

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Name of Lodge No. Friend : 352 Malta 402 Craft 287 Independence 76 Centertown 611 Tipton 56 Clarksburg 553 California .183 Glenstead 250 Versailles ~20 Barnett 591 Olean .134 Ionia ~81 Moberly 344 Sonora 200 North路Star 157 Fairfax 483 Northwest 358 Burlington .442 Clearmont 507 Xenia 50 Maryville .165 Noda'vay 470 Paris Union 19 Eureka : 73 Cu.nninghanl 525 Brookfield................................................ 86 Brotherhood 路 269 George Washington.......................................... 9 Ne\v London 307 Censer .172 Hebron 354 St. Andre\vs 96 Fayette 47 Palnlyra 18 Wakanda 52 Phoenix 136 Perseverance 92 Missouri................................................................ 1 Commonwealth 654 l\1onroe " 64 Philadel})hia 502

Location Ozark Malta Bend Canton Independence Centertown Tipton Clarksburg California Versailles Versailles Barnett Olean Eldon Moberly Watson Rockport Fairfax Tarkio Burlington Junction Clearmont Hopkins Maryville Maryville Paris Brunswick Sumner Brookfield St. Joseph st. Louis New London Macon Mexico Shelbyville Fayette Palmyra Carrollton Bowling Green Louisiana St. Louis St. Louis Monroe City Philadelphia

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DISPENSATIONS TO RE-BALLOT. Numerous requests for dispensations to re-ballot on petitions have been received. It has been. my observation and experience that more difficulty arises from a dispensation to re-ballot than good is accomplished. Lodges are too frequently divided into hostile camps over the use of the black ball and if the matter is continued to be discussed, more difficulty arises and the warring factions become more belligerent with a dispensation to re-ballot as a topic of conversation. Many of these requests are based upon the hope of being able to force a candidate through the Lodge as was shown by a careful check of several of these applications. Believing it to be to the best interests of the Fraternity, the only cases in which I have issued dispensations to re-ballot have been where it appeared almost unmistakably that the black ball was cast through a mistake, either of fact or of law. In one or two instances I am certain that the refusal to grant the dispensations has been beneficial. I have granted six dispensations to re-ballot, as will appear in the report of the Grand Secretary, and even in some of them it is evidenced that a mistake was made in granting them, but I acted upon the very best judgment that the facts before me warranted. BUSINESS IN MASONRY. For a number of years I have been of the opinion that the business of the Grand Lodge should not be the burden of one man and that there should be more co-operative effort between those responsible for the administration of the affairs of the Grand Lodge. \Vith our policy of electing a Grand Master for only one year, too frequently the best laid plans cannot be put into effective operation in one year and that it would be wise business administration to share the responsibility with those responsible and to build up a progressive program to be continued through a series of years, thereby giving a permanency to the program and at the same time make it progressive and introdueing succeeding administrations to the responsibility of the office of Grand Master. So, immediately' following the last Annual Communication, the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand \Varden were called into conference with the Grand Master and a simple but progressive program, covering a period of four years,

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was agreed upon. What has not been complet~d by the time of this Communication, will be carried on by the succeeding Grand Master and then each succeeding conference can add to the simple program that was outlined by the four Grand Officers a year ago. It was my belief that the Committees should be a joint effort of these four Grand Officers. Some of the Committees appointed during this year have been agreed upon by these four officers. Generally, the following method has been followed: the Grand :Master would designate the Chairman of the Co:nmittee, the Deputy Grand Master would name a member, the Senior Grand Warden would name a member, the Junior Grand Warden would name a member and the Grand Master would name the fifth member of the Committee. This gives permanency to the Committees, provides for progressive succession and gives the succeeding Grand Officers an opportunity to train a Chairman or a Committeeman for some Committee during their term of office if they so desire. This policy being carried on will enallie incoming Grand Officers to have a voice in the appointment of Committees.

Some of the large Committees have been reduced and no Committee consists of over' five, for the sake of economy and efficiency. Then, too, on any matter of general policy of the Grand Lodge, the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden have been kept advised of correspondence and frequently called into conference to determine the policy of the Grand Lodge in any given affair. The business of the Grand Lodge is too enormous for one man to successfully and properly carry the load and it has been the policy of your Grand Master to share the burdens with these good counselors and on many occasions their advice has been better than his and their views have prevailed over what had been the original purpose of the Grand Master. Let me here say that the fine Masonic spirit of co-operation on the part of these Grand Officers is greatly appreciated by your Grand Master. The State of Missouri is too large {or one Grand Master to properly touch all of its parts. At the beginning of the year a certain number of Districts were assigned to the Deputy Grand Master, a certain number to the Senior Grand Warden and a certain lIumber to the Junior Grand Warden. On account of an illness

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lasting over a considerable period of time, the DelJuty Grand Master has been unable to reach all of his Districts; the Senior Grand Warden has reached every District assigned to him except one and this exception was occasioned by the District Deputy Grand Master failing to arrange for a meeting; the Junior Grand Warden has reached all of the Districts assigned to him with the exception of two and these were touched by the Grand -Master, on account of it being more convenient for him to reach them. It was, and is, the hope of these four Grand Officers that this policy will result in great good to the Grand Lodge in interesting the Brethren in the activities of the Grand Lodge, and in establishing a successive policy, and effecting a permanency and continuity of effort.

GRAND MASTERS' CONFERENCE. On February 20th, accompanied by R. W. Wnl. R. Gentry, Senior Grand Warden; R. \V. Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary; M..W. Bro. Bert S. Lee; M. W. Bro. Anthony F. Ittner and R. W. J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, I attended the Conference or Grand Masters held in Washington, D. C. The Conference was instructive and profitable, as many topics of timely interest and concern to Grand Lodges were discussed and ideas exchanged. I feel that these Conferences are of inestimable value, not only for the exchange of ideas, but for the dissemination of Masonic intercourse and good will. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was honored hy having its Grand l\'1aster elected Chairman of the Conference. Through these conferences, we tlnd that every Grand Lodge has about the same problems, and, from time to time, some Grand Lodge finds a solution for some of these problems. By an exchange of ideas, we learn from each other. GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of this Association. was held at Alexandria, Va., in the Lodge room of the Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, and surrounded by all the historic mementoes of that Lodge, and connected with our illustrious Brother George Washington. The Missouri delegation consisted of M. W. Bert S. Lee, Third Vice-President of the Associat.ion; M. V,r. Anthony F. Ittner; R. \V.

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W路m. R. Gelltry; R. W. Arthur i\'lather; R. W..J. R. MeLachlan and myself. The meeting seemed to have more enthusiasm than any previous meeting I have attencled and the goal of the Association is to complete the Memorial and dedicate it in February, 1932. Missouri has been one of the leaders in this movement and each Missouri Freemason should feel proud of the part his Grand Jurisdiction ha's played in this magnificent undertaking, but the goal has not" yet been reached and every Freemason in the United States should consider it a great privilege t.o be a participant in the completion and dedication of this structure of stone to the imperishable memory of our Brother, who so nobly wrought in the early history of our country upon the life of our nation the great fundamental truths inculcated by the Fratel'l1ity. Due recognition was given to Missouri for its part in raising the special fund of $25,000.00 last year by M. W. Bro. Ittner, and he was made Chairman of the Committee to place the wreath upon the tomb of the Father of our Country. DECISIONS. Many questions have been asked and all such questions have been answered, but most of them have been answered by reference to the section of the Grand Lodge By-laws covering the same or some previous decision that has passed upon the same point. The following, seeming to be new questions, or not recently covered, are submitted: 1. Question: When the Worshipful Master as chairman of the trial committee has disqualified himself and the Grand Master has designated a chairman, does the subsequent illstallation of a new Master make the路 new Master chairman of the trial committee? Answer: No. When the trial路 committee is organized by designation of a chairman by the Grand Master, he shall preside until the trial is finished, or until he is otherwise disqualified. 2. Question: A brother suspended for non-payment of dues more than one year, petitions for reinstatement and tenders his check in payment of dues. He is duly elected and subsequently the payment of the checl{ is refused for insufficient funds. [s he a member of the Lodge?' Answer: No. Payment of the delinquent dues is a condition llrecedent: t.o restoration. If the check is not. honored, the dues

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have not been paid. A resolution or路 some other statement of the fact should be shown on your records however, to explain the situation. 3. Question: The Appeals and Grievances Committee asked for a ruling on the following question: A brother had been expelled by his Lodge. He petitioned the Lodge for reinstatement and was refused. He then petitioned the Grand Lodge and also was refused. He now petitions the Grand Lodge [or restoration. Is it necessary that he again petition the Lodge that expelled him before the same can路 be heard by the Grand Lodge? The Committee cites two conflicting cases, one decided by the Grand Master in 1914, page 27, and approved by the Jurisprud.enca Committee and Grand Lodge, holding that 'it was not necessary to again petition the Lodge; the other by the Appeals and Grievances Committee in 192'2, page 110, approved by the Grand Lodge, holding that he must again petition the Lodge. Decision: I followed the last action of the Grand Lodge, but I believe it is a bad law. If the Brother wants to be restored to Lodge membership, he would have to petition the Lodge. But if he would be content to be restored to Good Masonic Standing and then take his chances on being received in some Lodge, why not let him choose which he wants. The Grand Lodge cannot restore him to Lodge membership. I believe the action of the Grand路 Lodge in 1922 should be overruled and no longer held as authority. 4. I held that it would not be proper for the Lodge to sponsor a troup of Boy Scouts, but that it was fine for the members as individuals to render such assistance as they could and desired. 5. Question: Can our form of Certificate of Good Standing he used to transfer membership from a Lodge in another state to a Lodge in Missouri or vice versa, or is it to be used within the state only? Answer: Under Section 166 of the By-laws, membership can be transferred within or without the state by certificate of good standing. Previous to 1921 such !transfers were confined to Lodges within Missouri. But now such certificates can be used for members going from Missouri to another state or from another state coming to Missouri, as well as between Missouri Lodges.

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MASONIC HOME. Since my ele'ction as Junior Grand Warden, in 192'5, I have attended every meeting of the Board of Directors of the Home except two. One meeting conflicted with a business engagement and路 I had no notice of the other. In addition, I have attended several meetings of the Executive Committee. So I feel I have some knowledge of the work of your Home and its problems. Truly, the Fraternity has a right to be proud of its work in this great humanitarian effort. From my intimate knowledge of the inside workings, let me say to the Brethren that your Home is and has been well managed and conducted. I do not know of a body of men that are more devoted to their task than the officers and members of the Board of Directors. Errors they may have made, "To err is human, charity is Divine, and judgment is with the All Mighty and All Merciful". But such errors as they may have made are the result of the weakness of humanity. I have not always agreed with the final action taken, but that, too, is the way of mankind. But their final decisions have been reached after careful, painstaking and deliberate council. A fair hearing has always been given to the matter under discussion. w:hen that is true, then it is the duty of each of us, you and me, to accept the result and continue our efforts for the carrying out of the policy adopted or acquiescing in the decision. That is the only method that will lead to the success of any man-made institution. But until- you sit in the deliberations, you cannot know of the problems to be solved. Here you are dealing with human values, with all the peculiarities to which the human family is subject. Frequently their problems are increased by the attitude of Lodges and members. Many people cannot be admitted for reasons that are well established, such as one whose mental faculties are impaired, those who have communicable diseases and those whose perverseness of nature will not allow them to comply with the rules of the Home. It is a mistake to try to place them there. The Lodge is only causing trouble for themselves, the individual or the Home, and maybe all three. Furthermore, the Lodge should . frankly tell the one coming to the Home that there are rules to be obeyed and the Lodge expects the guest to comply with those rules. Many of the Home problems are attributable to laxness of the Lodge in investigating conditions of the applicant.

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Some of the problems that must be met in the future, as I see it, are as follows: more room for young and old; a work shop for

the youth; library and reference books for the boys and girls, suitable study rooms, a play room for the children when bad weather comes. The Masonic Home is a big institution, requiring the best ability the Grand Lodge can furnish. both in management and co-operation. While it is a great honor to serve on the Board of Directors, it is a greater honor to have served ably and well. No one should be selected except for his ability to serve. Let me offer a personal view, without any reflections upon anyone. I would like to see it the unwritten law of the Grand Lodge that no retiring Grand Master shall be eligible for election to the Home Board. If he has been a popular Grand Master, he is liable to be elected, without consideration as to his suitableness for the office and the work to be done. MASONIC RELIEF. This question needs our careful thought and consideration. Continually there are cases coming up that should and must be handled, yet there is no law, no money and no place with which to meet the emergency. Two years ago the Grand Lodge passed a law that partially meets the situation. Those who are not eligible to the Masonic Home for certain reasons, can be taken care of by the Charity Committee. Thu!:l far the fund has been ample to meet the needs of the limited scope of that Committee. But in the near future we are going to be face to face with more serious problems. Then, too, . we are now spending more money on some cases than is needed, because there is no law or authority to do otherwise. Let us look at the facts. When the Masonic Home acquired the Jewish Hospital three years ago, it was thought it would relieve the Home for many years to come. See what has happened. The guests of the Home for five years past are as follows: 1924 1925 1926 1927 .1928

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On July 10, 1929, I attended the Home Board meeting. I found the following conditions: there was not room for a single womp,n; they could care for twenty children and about twenty-nine men. There were pending that day 25 applications, men, women and children. In five years the net increase is approximately one hu'ndred, and continually growing and no room for a single woman. If this increase continues in the same rate, the Home will soon be full, regardless of sex or age. In 1928 the per capita cost was approximately four hundred and ninety dollars ($490.00). There are several men and women who should not be路 in the Home because the Home is not equipped to handle them and cannot and should not be so equipped. There are several in the Home that could be maintained in their own home environment at less expense and at the same time they would be happier. There is no more room on the Home grounds to build more buildings, except to increase the height of the buildings now there, or tear them down and build taller buildings. And that means more money. There are children in the Home whose mothers could maintain them with outside assistance. There are those who need, some place to spend the tragic life they live, the result of accident or disease. There is no law by which the money can be expended to maintain guests outside the Home, except the law of 1927. That law applies only to those who cannot be admitted because of insanity or a communicable disease. The suggestion will come that the Fraternity will be imposed upon. That is true. It is true now. But .when Lodges see it with their own eyes and possibly while contributing to the case, there will be less likelihood than now. But the subject is too big and too important to be passed upon in the time allowed for this annual communication. I believe it is a matter that should be handled by the Grand Lodge, in conjunetion and co-operation with the Masonic Home. Therefore, I recommend .that the incoming Grand Master be authorized to appoint a committee of three, who in conjunction with

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the Masonic Home Board, shall investigate and report on this matter, with its recommendations at the next annual communication, and that if such a committee is authorized, that the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) be appropriated. for the use and expense of said committee. AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR. During the year my attention was called to an anonymous pamphlet, said to have been circulated at the last Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, with a request that a "thorough investigationbe made with a view to finding whether or not such acts are un-Masonic, and also, who requested such information and for what purpose". I read the pamphlet through. In it were statements relative \ to the proceedings of a Masonic Lodge. Feeling that the request should be given proper consideration, I made a personal investigation. I believe I have all the facts that I am entitled to know. Growing out of this, and other matters, several law suits have been instituted. Most of the parties, plaintiff and defendant, are members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Some of them are members of the Masonic 'Fraternity. As in all controversies where some personal feeling is injected, many charges and counter-charges have been made. Necessarily, I have heard many stories, most all of the statements being hearsay. As Grand Master, I confined my investigation to the strictly Masonic side of the question. I understand that the Grand Chapter, O. E. S., has appointed a committee to investigate the matter. I have endeavored to make it clear to the Craft that no person, committee, newspaper or organization would be permitted to investigate any Masonic Lodge in the ~tate of Missouri, because that is the function of the Grand Lodge or its officers. As your Grand Master, I have made such an investigation. I found that certain records of the Lodge had been illegally and unlawfully revealed. But I further found that the officers and members of the Lodge had released such information without knowing that it was to be published and under a mistaken idea as to its purposes; and that there was no moral turpitude involved.

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Accordingly a proper reprimand was administered to certain memo bel's and a definite promise made to me that never again would any information be given out unlawfully by that Lodge or any of its members. Every Freemason knows, or ought to know, that it is improper for any Lodge, Officer or member to reveal the transactions of any Masonic Lodge to anyone, except members of the Lodge or the duly constituted authorities of the Grand Lodge or a legal committee representing the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master. The same rule applies to divulging any Masonic information. I believe it is to the best interests of the Fraternity that I should not reveal names, evidence or purposes, given me in confidence, in this matter. Having taken the position that no other organization would be permitted to invade the province of the Grand Lodge in this or any other matter, the same rule should apply to the Grand Lodge invading the prerogatives of the Grand 'Chapter, O. E. S. The Grand Chapter can, and will, in due course, properly work out its own problems. In the meantime let every member of theMasonic Fraternity always bear in mind those truly Masonic virtues, "silence and circumspection". I have given this matter my best thought, and, after learning the exact facts, I have administered such punishment to those culpable as in my opinion was meet and proper. The entire incident is, therefore, now closed, so far as I am concerned, and should be so far as this Grand Lodge is concerned. TEMPLE ASSOCIATIONS. ,More and more Lodges, with other Masonic organizations, are uniting to form temple associations commonly referred to as Pro Forma Decree corporations. Fr~quently such corporations are organized without any thought of protecting the interests of the local Lodge or the other organizations participating therein. No provision is made for the selection of directors of such corporations by the Lodge or the respective Bodies, nor is there any provision made for protecting these bodies in the ownership of the assets of the corporation. Generally this deficiency is the result of a lack of knowledge of

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Masonic law and occasiona,lly for the purpose of evading Masonic law. One or two instances could be given where the 'wishes of the Lodge were completely ignored by the directors and the Lodge has no recourse except legal action. So, early in the year I requested Brothers D. D. ,Mahan and J. L. Plowman, two prominent lawyers of Hannibal and members of the Fraternity, to prepare a model draft of Articles of Agreement and By-laws for such associations. These Brethren rendered this service and I have submitted the draft that they prepared to the Committee on Jurisprudence for its consideration. I recommend that the completed draft that may be approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence be printed in the Proceedings or in the report of the Committee as a guide for future incorporations of this character. I desire to express my thanks to Brothers Mahan and 'Plowman for their work in this behalf. LODGE TRUSTEES. Few Lodges have any By-laws providing for the election or appointment of Trustees for the Lodge. The Grand Lodge forbids a Lodge to incorporate. Lodges are unincorporated associations and many legal complications can arise and some have already arisen. Consequently there should be designated Trustees in every Lodge who will hold the legal title to the property of the Lodge. for its use and benefit. A By-law will be offered at the proper time to obviate this difficulty. SUPERVISION OF BUILDING TEMPLES. Last year' the Grand Master recommended some regulation of Lodges and Temple Associations building halls and temples. The Grand Lodge did not see fit to act upon the suggestion of the Grand Master but referred the matter to the Jurisprudence Committee for this year for further consideration. From the experiences of the past year I fear that some action is imperative. Frequently a Temple Association is organized and the brethren feeling that the association is a corporate entity pro-

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ceed without any reference to the Grand Lodge or Grand Master and it is' useless to talk discipline after the difficulty has been created.

Then again a Lodge will proceed in good faith req'uesting the authorization of a loan and then at the end of a building operation find itself. with a deficit and the building subject to mechanics' liens. There is nothing left for the Grand Master to do but to authorize the loan whether properly financed or not. Fine temples and fine halls and the owning' of ones home is to be commended but too frequently enthusiasm gets the better of good judgment and in due time troubles come because the day of reckoning is always in the future. Our' problems in Missouri are the same as in other Grand Jurisdictions and other Grand Jurisdictions are finding that the~ must take some action. To aid the Committee on Jurisprudence an amendment will be offered and the Committee and the Grand Lodge can take such aetion as they deem best. FEE TO THE MASONIC HOME. The Grand Lodge in 1920 passed a law that each Lodge should collect a fee from each petitioner for the use and benefit of the Masonic Home, In 1921 the amount of this fee was placed at Ten Dollars and it was provided that this money should be sent to the Gra.nd Secretary to be turned over to the Secretary of the Masonic Home. I do not believe there has ever been a check made of this fund. Recently I accidently discovered that some of the Lodges were not making the remittances, some路 not at all and some holding the money until the time of their returns to the Grand Lodge. Deeming it best and proper to have a committee to consider this matter, I have appointed R. W. Brother James W. Skelly and M. W. Brother Julius C.Garrell a committee to check up this fund and see to its collection. I expect them to have a report for this Annual Communication, not in full, for the matter is too voluminous, but they will be able to make some report and call it to your attention. GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS. During the year, having traveled about the Jurisdiction, North, South, East and West and having been in the halls of a large number of Lodges naturally I have looked to see how many copies

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of the Proceedings were kept by the Lodges. Only in a small minority could you even find the Proceedings of 1928 and very few back of that. The Grand Lodge goes to great expense in the printing of these Proceedings and it costs entirely too much money to have them carelessly thrown away. Section 12 Subdivision J of the Grand Lodge By-laws requires the Grand Secretary to "forward two copies to each of the Lodges in the jurisdiction, and one copy to each of the Grand Lodges in the United States." I recommend that said By-laws be amended to re"quire the Grand Secretary to forward only one copy to each of the Lodges in the jurisdiction and two copies to each of the Grand Lodges with which the Grand Lodge of" Missouri may be in correspondence. Thus a large saving can be made to the Grand Lodge without any sacrifice of the usefulness of the Proceedings. REPRINT OF PROCEEDINGS. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was organized in 1821, and is one of the pioneer Grand Lodges in the West and most of the Grand Lodges to the North and West of Missouri either directly or ind.irectly trace their history through the Grand Lodge of Missouri. To the Masonic Historian and the searcher after Masonic facts the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri are invaluable for the early history in the Western part of the United States. Many years ago a reprint of the Proceed.ings from the beginning of the Grand Lodge to and including the Proceedings of 1840, was made. The history of Freemasonry in Missouri from ] 840 through the period of the Civil War is a critical and important period in Masonic History. I do not believe there is but one complete set of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in existence and very few copies of the Proceedings from 1840 to 1869 are to be had. The Grand Lodge has but one complete set of Proceedings. I therefore recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized at. his convenience to have a reprint made of the proceedings from 1841 to 1868! inclusive, and that a proper appropriation be made therefor. ADDRESSES

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Lodge can be distributed. The great majority of the Lodges hold their annual elections in November and December so that the names of the Masters and Secretaries that appear in the Proceedings may be good for only thirty days at the most. The Grand Master and, particularly, the Grand Secretary have much correspondence with the officers of the Lodges and are frequently compelled to address communications to the Lodges by the names shown in the last Proceedings which prove to b. er路 roneous. I believe it would be best if the Lodges were required to file with the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary the names and addresses of the Master and Secretary of a Lodge within ten days after these officers are installed. In order to present the matter properly before the Grand Lodge at the proper time an amendment may be presented for such action as the Grand Lodge may deem proper. BORROWING MONEY. Section 56 of the Grand Lodge By-laws provides among other things "a Lodge may be permitted to contract debts for the purpose of building a hall or purchasing a cemetery with the consent and approval of the Grand Master." But the wording of the section might be construed so as to make the Grand Lodge liable on such an indebtedness, and for the purpose of having the law specifically state the intention of the Grand Lodge I have asked the Committee on Jurisprudence to prepare an amendment that will remove any question as to the liability of the Grand Lodge and such amendment will be proposed during this session. MASONIC TRIALS. For many years the question of Masonic Trials has been a source of llluch trouble to the Lodges and the Grand Lodge. With the adoption of the New Trial Code a few years ago, it was, hoped that most of these troubles would be over. The reports from the larger Lodges, especially in the large cities, are all to the effect that the Trial Code is entirely satisfactory. But many objections are offered by the smaller Lodges to the jury idea. As the' Trial Code has so many excellent features that should not be changed and as so many Lodge.s are eminently satisfied

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with it as it now stands, it is my opinion that the relief can be given without disturbing the Trial Code by the addition of a new section. Many Grand Jurisdictions have trials by commission and pronounce them satisfactory. By the adoption of a new section of the law, providing for a commission and then giving the Lodge or the accused the right to call for a commission, the matter can be left to their wishes. So at the proper time an amendment to the Code will be offered. BUDGET COMMITTEE. The activities of the Grand Lodge are so numerous and so varied that the expenses of its operation runs into a large sum. But the Grand Lodge must function and at the same time its activities should be carried on with the greatest possible economy consistent with the dignity of Freemasonry and the work it does. For the purpose of laying before the Grand Lodge an intelligent idea of the expenses to be made and for the purpose of giving the Ways and Means Committee the benefit of its research and careful consideration I appointed a Budget Committee consisting of the Chairman of the 'Ways and Means Committee, the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary. These brethren should have a better knowledge of the income and expenses than anyone in the Grand Lodge. They will submit their report for the guidance of the Ways and Means Committee, and the Grand Lodge, and I trust that the policy of such a committee being appointed and functioning, will be hereafter followed. LODGE FINANCES. One year ago it was my privilege to submit to this Grand Lodge as Chairman of a Survey Committee a report on Lodge finances. During the past year the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters on Lodges have from time to time been seen by me. I am certain from my knowledge of the situation that Lodges do not pay as much attention to their finances as they should. While the Grand Lodge does not want to and should not interfere in local Lodge matters any more than is necessary, yet t~e welfare of the Lodge is of paramount interest to the Grand Lodge and as the question of Lodge finances is so close to the success and

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prosperity of a Lodge, the Grand Lodge is vitally interested in this subject. During the year many Lodges have asked various questions concerning Lodge finances, so I am offering this suggestion to the Grand Lodge and the representatives of the various Lodges here assembled. There should be an annual audit of the books of the Secretary and Treasurer not only for the protection of the Lodge, but for the protection of the brethren who oc~upy the offices of secretary and treasurer. Lodges should as far as practicable budget their expenses and above all things live within their means. When Lodges have surplus funds to invest, these investments should be made on a sound business policy. If they want to grant relief to a brother make it an outright gift or loan that may ultimately be a gift, but do not make loans to brethren of the Lodge as investments. When Lodges borrow money, as much as possible this indebtedness should be on a business basis and not based on sentiment or fraternal ideas. Violation of some of the above principles have brought financial distress and discord in the Lodges, and I hope that Lodges will apply business methods and economy to the business administration of their affairs. COMMERCIALIZATION OF FREEMASONRY.

Freemasonry is a beautiful system of morals, but more and more individual members are attempting to use it as a commercial asset. When the Grand Lodge adopted Section 204, in 1926, most of us thought that we had made the law strong enough to cover most any contingency that might arise. I am convinced that the great majority of the Freemasons of this Grand Jurisdiction abide by the spirit as well as the letter of that law, but on numerous occasions during the past year I have been compelled to call a brother or group of brethren to account for the violation of the IE:tter as well as the spirit of that law. I think it is high time that Freemasonry should declare to the world and particularly to its membership that they cannot and must â&#x20AC;˘ not attempt to use the Fraternity or the membership therein for their . .e ommercial or political gain. I find the greatest infraction of the spirit .of this section to be in the commercialization of 'Free-

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masonry and I have in no unmistakable terms condemned it in any form in which it has been presented. On. a few occasions I have found a very insidious form of commercialization. Some mistaken brother would advise a prospective candidate of the commercial advantage of his membership and then this brother is disappointed when the great rank and file do not concur in that viewpoint. Some have deemed it right to appeal to the Fraternities for some kind of commercial patronage. Some have thought that if they avoided the use of the word "Freemasonry" that they were abiding by the letter of the law. This tendency to commercialize is the greatest danger I foresee to the Fraternity. Therefore I ask the Grand Lodge and every member of the Fraternity in Missouri on all occasions to reprove this attitude and to purge the Craft of this spirit and the attempt to use the Fraternity for the private gain of any member or group of members. CORRESPONDENCE. Truly the Grand Master's office handled a large volume of correspondence during the year. Every letter has been answered as courteously as I know how. On a few occasions I have had to write what the brethren may have thought to be a severe letter but so far as I know in every instance they have responded to the calls made upon them in a true Masonic spirit. I have been wonderfully impressed with the sincerity of the writers and I have endeavored to counsel and advise in the same spirit.- Not a single letter of inquiry was received from one who sought or attempted in any way to evade or violate our law. On the contrary I have concluded that the great volume of correspondence is occasioned by the brethren desiring to keep and obey the law and they ask questions, which may seem trivial, but to them are momentous, in order that they can keep within, not only the letter, but the spirit of our law. Through this great la.byrinth of correspondence runs a thread of sincerity of purpose and devotion to our ideals and I desire to express to all of the brethren my appreciation for the ma.gnificent spirit in which they have corresponded with the Grand Master's office. Hoping to stimulate interest and help solve some problems

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I have addressed four general communications to the Craft which appear to have m,et hearty approval. Copies of these letters are appended to this a9.dress as an appendix. LIBRARY COMMITTEE. One of the hardest working committees of the Grand Lodge this year has been the Library Committee. They have labored in season and out of season to produce something for the Freemasons of Missouri and for the benefit of the Craft as a whole and individually. Their effort's have been rendered at small cost to the Craft. I desire to express my personal appreciation for their efficient efforts in this new field of Masonic Service in Missouri. GRAND LECTURER. For twenty-three years R. W. Brother James R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, has gone up and down and across the State imparting our beautiful Ritual to the Lodges. There are very few active in Masonic circles today who have not learned the Ritual under the supervision of Brother Mac. The highpoint of proficiency our Lodges have obtained is primarily due to his patience and perseverance. He has toiled at the task continuously and has never needed any urging to discharge the duties of his office. We owe a great debt of gratitUde to him for his tireless zeal and energy.

i here. desire to express to him my appreciation of the many helpful suggestions and sound counsel and advice he has given me. Sometimes I fear we lean too hearily upon him and that our Lodges should use greater efforts to perfect themselves in the Ritual. As faithfully as he works he cannot possibly get to all of the Lodges. By a little more effort on the part of the individual Lodges under his supervision they can and should be able to render our Ritual efficiently and beautifully. GRAND SECRETARY. Many times this year our Grand Secretary, R. W. Brother Arthur Mather, has expressed to me his great appreciation of the courtesy which the Lodges have shown him in their ready 1'60

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sponse to correspondence and the brotherly tone of their letters. He greatly appreciates this co-operation. But on the other hand the Lodges owe a great debt of gratitude to him for the very efficient and courteous manner in which he attends to the business of his office. Truly the Lodges have a friend in the Grand Secretary to whom they may well make their appeals. I have made some rather heavy demands upon our Grand Secretary during the past year but never has he hesitated or failed to meet every requirement and request. I desire to express my personal appreciation of his loyalty, zeal, ability and devotion. LOOKING FORWARD. Brethren, the work of the past year is before you. While 134 less names were placed upon our rolls than last year, we have lost 216 less by suspension for non-payment of dues. We must not be so greatly concerned about getting new members, important as that is, as we should be in making better Freemasons of those who are now among our members. We show a net gain of 86 this year, overcoming by one the loss of last year. We must not think too much about numbers. That is not the measure of Freemasonry. We must turn our faces to the front and move in united step to the new duties and new tasks before us. Dead Lodges should be made to live, dormant Lodges to function, and live Lodges to make interested and fruitful Freemasons. When you leave this Annual Communication, each one 'should return to his Lodge, large or small, with the determination that the coming year shall be th~ best his Lodge has ever known; .that his Lodge shall carry forward the great work of Freemasonry, of spreading 路the cement of Brotherly 'love and affection, within and without its walls. Brethren I desire to express to you my appreciation for the high honor you have conferred on me and in my feeble way I, have attempted to discharge the duties of this important trust to the very best of my ability. Mistakes I have probably made but I. ask you to throw the mantle of charity over these weaknesses. I greatly appreciate the opportunity that you have given me to become acquainted with men and Freemasons in all parts of the

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State zealously devoting themselves to the principles of the order. I have found in every part of the State of Missouri groups of men in our Lodges who are endeavoring to live and practice the principles of Freemasonry.路 They have committed themselves to the fundamentals of the Order, believing in the Fatherhood of God and practicing the Brotherhood of man. They are using their energy and vital force to aid the widow and children of the fail en brother, to lift up the depressed and to urge on to a higher standard of manhood those who serve in this great brotherhood. No higher honor can come to one than to meet on a common level these Brethren and to be their leader for a year. While each Freemason carries on this great work, making himself invaluable as a citizen in the community in which he lives and loyally serving the nation under which he lives, let us pot forget that in the last analysis he is the temple that he is <>recting and that his. work' is not done until he has made himself into a real temple of the God in whom he puts his trust and faith.路

"'Ve are all blind until we see That in the human plan Nothing is worth the making if It does not make the man. Why build these cities glorious If man unbuilded goes In vain we build the work, unless The Builder also grows." Fraternally submitted,

.~ ~. ~r----'''' Grand Master.

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APPENDIX. November 3, 1928.

To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Bn!thren of all the Lodges A. F. & A. M. in Missouri. Brethren: The object in writing this letter to you is to encourage, and to urge you in doing more for Freemasonry. "With what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again." Every Lodge, large or small, is one of the units of a Great Fraternity, bonded together for individual and general welfare. The Brotherhood of man is more than a high sounding term. If you will talk to any Freemason, he will admit that he enjoys fellowship, but you cannot feed fellowship into him; you cannot force it upon him. Nevertheless, fellowship should extend beyond the confines of our individual Lodges. Therefore, I am asking each Lodge to enter whole-heartedly into the following plan: When your Lodge has a First, a Second, or a Third Degree to confer, ask some neighboring Lodge to come to your Lodge and confer the degree for you. Let True Masonic Fellowship mark the occasion. Make this the central idea. Economize on your money, but not on your Fraternal Spirit. Confer the degree in a dignified manner, and let the ceremony be followed by wholesome Masonic enjoyment. After you have tried this plan twice, if you think it worthwhile, write me telling how it works. If you think it does not pay, tell me so frankly. Work this out for yourselves. If you feel you need help, write or call in your District Deputy Grand Master. That is what he is for-to help Freemasonry. YOU are an integral part of Freemasonry. Will you promise me to do this and try to help build up a better Freemasonry? Sincerely and fraternally yours, BYRNE E. BIGGER, Grand Master. LET THIS BE READ IN OPEN LODGE AT THE FIRST MEETING AFTER ITS RECEIPT.

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the Worshipful Masters,

Wal"dens alld Brethren of Missouri

Lodges. Brethren: December is the month of elections. A majority of the Lodges elect their officers during that month. I am confident that no Missouri Lodge will conduct its election in any other manner than becomes a great Fraternity like ours. Let everyone who is elected to an office feel that it is a call to service. I have this suggestion to offer. If your Lodge has not held a public installation for some time, might it not be well to consider holding one? It is well that the families and friends of our members have a better understanding of what a Masonic Lodge is. This, however, is merely offered for your consideration. Use your own judgment about it. Another suggestion, Christmas is not far in advance. Has your Lodge any old members or widows or orphans that can be remembered in an inexpensive way? Do you not think they would appreciate being remembered? Possibly you can remember someone who has no claim on the Fraternity. Christmas is the time of Good Will and Good Cheer, and we should not begrudge giving Happiness and Brotherly Love. Again, will your Lodge have a Birthday soon? If you do not care to observe any birthday, what about the 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th or 75th anniversary? Look up your Lodge history and give this consideration. It could be made into another "occasion," where your friends and their families could learn something about Freemasonry. Your District Deputy Grand Master will be glad to help you with any of these suggestions. Let this be read at the next me~ting of your Lodge, and then the Lodge can decide whether it desires to do any of these things. Sincerely and fraternally yours, BYRNE E. BIGGER,

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March 1, 1929. To the W"01"shipfltl Masters, Wardells alld Brethren of Constituent Lodges in M iss 01 wi. Brethren: For the first time in many years, the Fraternity showed a net loss of eighty-five members in 1928, and this in spite of the fact that practically the same number were Raised or Affiliated as the year before. This loss was primarily occasioned by the large number of SUSPENS10NS for non-payment of dues. Dues are due and payable January 1, and the duty of collecting falls, primarily, on the Worshipful Master and the Secretary. On the first. clay of April, the Secretary should mail a statement to every member who has not paid, and in twenty days the list should be given to the Worshipful Master, who should order the summons to "show cause." Here is where路 the Worshipful Master and the Secretary should receive help. Each delinquent should be assigned to some good member, who should see him and impress upon him the value of vaying his dues on time. The delinquent Brother may feel that the Lodge is not interested in him except for his dues. It should be made clear that the Lodge wants him to keep in good standing and to enjoy all of the benefits of Lodge membership. Most of tho!Se who are suspended for non-payment of dues have not attended Lodge for some time. They probably are just as good men as the rest, but they are not. as interested as they should be. Maybe that is partly the fault of the Lodge. You may say that it is their duty to attend to this THEMSELVES without being urged, and possibly that is true. . But yOU know the Good Book says, ,"Whosoever shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him twain." What I would like to have your Lodge do is to go the "second mile" with these Brethren with the hope that they will catch this Spirit of Freemasonry. If the Brother assigned to this duty cannot see the delinquent personally, let him write him. We want every Brother to understand that he is a valuable part of a great Fraternity that radiates the true spirit of helpfulness. If this method is used on the 2,611 who were suspended last year, possibly most of them will re-instate themselves. Let this be read in open Lodge at the first communication after it is received. Fraternally yours, BYRNE E. BIGGER, Grand Master.

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To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren of C ollstituellt Lodges in M issoll1'i.

Brethren: May I call your attention in advance to the May issue of our Grand Lodge Bulletin, which will inaugurate some changes in the future policy concerning it-made with an earnest desire for its larger usefulness to our Lodges and the Craft. You will note in it interesting items concerning Grand Lodge matters, messages from Grand Officers and Committees, and in addition a couple of suggested programs which may help individual Lodges who desire to put on a spedal event. Personally, I wish that every Lodge, either individually or in groups, could use the Flag Day or the St. John's Day program prepared by the Masonic Service Com:mittee, which of course can be varied to meet local needs. From careful observation during recent months, I note that more and more of our Lodges are "doing things" that are worth while; and I hope that this enthusiasm and spirit will permeate our entire jurisdiction. In order that the Bulletin may still further extend its usefulness, Lodges are invited to report on the success or otherwise resulting from special efforts. In doing so, do not merely say, for instance, that the Lodge had a Past Masters' Night, but tell HOW the success of that occasion was accomplished, furnishing if possible a detailed program. Or; should the Lodge have had a picnic, tell how this was brought about and accomplished; This will encourage and help others. It is the desire of the Service Committee and of the Grand Lodge Officers that our Bulletin be, in the largest sense, a working medium "of the Lodges, by the Lodges, and for the Lodges." I therefore suggest that such portions of the Bulletin as may appeal to individual Lodges be read to the Brethren assembled in order that our meetings may be made more and more interesting and helpful. Address all communications, news, 'and interesting. items to Arthur Mather, Editor, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis.

Let this be read in open Lodge at the first communication after it is received. Fraternally yours, BYRNE E. BIGGER, Grand Master.

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STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

Appointed by the Grand Master, announced by the Grand Secretary and the full list posted for the information of the Representatives. JURISPRUDENCE-Forrest C. Donnell, Chairman; Henri L. Warren, John C. Robertson, D. Ii'. Warren, Harry J. Libby. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES-Karl M. Vetsburg, Chairman; Wm. F. Woodruff, Chas. A. Fitzgerald: R. E. Kavanaugh, James H. Barnes. "VA YS AND MEANS-James A. Kinder, Chairman; C. D. Struble, Douglas \V. Robert, B. C. Hunt, James W. Christian. CREDENTIALS-Walter 'Vebb, Chairman; David W. Parker, Harry L. Abrams, Harry S. Hightower, R. Hauessermann, Fred B. Howarth. PAY ROLL-Walter R. Shrodes, Chairman; Floyd Smith, H. H. Strait, Thomas A. Harbough, G. C. McNall, AI. Hoffer. . CHARTERED LODGES-C. L. Alexander, Chairman; Leon Embree, Geo. S. Land, J. Fred Parks, R. Barney. LODGES UNDBR DISPgNSATION-G. A. Sample, Chairman; E. M. Wilson, 'Vm. R. Gilbert, Geo. A. Witthaus, L. E. Atherton. CHARITY-T. W. Cotton, Chairman; R. R. Kreeger, W. "V. Martin, W. S. Campbell, Areh A. Johnson. REPORTS OF D. D. G. M.'S-B. L. Tatman, Chairman; J. Gwynn Gough, Wm. M. Carl. MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF-Andrew .J. O'Reilly, Chairman: David B. Willock, Harry B. Wandell, Sidney Pa~'ne, A. D. Tilson. CORRESPONDENCE-Corona H. Briggs, Geo. L. Waters, G. A. Magruder, Paul Ammerman. OBITUARIES-.John H. Pickard, Chairman; Walter Langtry, Earl F. Cheesman. AUDITING-H. Clay Perkins. GRAND MASTlÂŁR'S ADDRESS-Corona H. Briggs, Chairman, and all Past Grand Masters. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-F. W. Burke, Chairman. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS-John P. Austin, Chairman. ARI:tANGEMENTS-Solon Albert S. Dexheimer.

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MASONIC SERVICg ASSOCIATION Smith, Chairman, Ray V. Denslow. SERVICE RECORD (Memorial) Irwin Sale, John P. Austin.

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Harold L. Reader,

Chairman;

MANUALS-Arthur Mather, Chairman. MEETING OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS-Richard O. Rumer. Chairman; T. H. Reynollls, Harry Truman, Solon Cameron, Leroy A. Weidler RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES-Ray V. Den:slow. Chairman; Joseph S. McIntyre, C. H. Briggs, Van F. Boor, Orestes Mitchell. RITUAI~Anthony 1<'. Ittner, Chairman; Pickard, R. R. Kreeger, Julius C. Garrell.

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John

MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS-C. H. Briggs, Chairman, Sam Wilcox, Guy C. Million. FATHERLESS CHILDREN OF FRANCE-R. R. Kreeger, Chairman. Gl~ORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION-Bert S. Lee, Chairman; Orestes Mitchell, Anthony F. Ittner.

LIBRARY-\\T. B. Massey, Chairman; W. P. Mason, Robt. S. Calder. MASONIC HOME VISITING COMMITTEE-Albert S. Dexheimer, Chairman. HURRICANli: RELIEF-A. J. O'Reilly, Chairman; Arthur Mather, G. W. '\Talker. BUDGET COMMITTEE-James A. Kinder, Chairman; E. E. Morris, Arthur Mather.

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REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

R. W. Bro. Arthur T\/Iather, Grand Secretary, presented his report covering official action in office of Grand Secretary for the period Sept. 8, 1928, to Sept. 11', 1929, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings: DUPLICATE CHARTERS. By order of M. ,V. Bro. Byrne E. Bigger, Grand Master, duplicate Chal'ters were issued to the following Lodges: October 8, 1928, Greentop Lodge No. 635; destroyed by fire. D~cember 10, 1928, Cardwell Lodge No. 231; destroyed by water. March 8, 1929, Willard Lodge No. 620; destroyed by fire. july 24, 1929, Williamsburg Lodge No.8, accidentally destroyed. PROCEEDINGS DISTRIBUTED. The 1928 ProceedingR were printed and diRtributcd 43 days after the Grand Lodge Ression. COMMISSIONS TO DISTRICT DEPVTY GRAND MASTERS. By order of M. W. Bro. Byrne E. Bigger, Grand Master, commissions were issued to the sixty District Deputy Grand Masters, by him appoInted in the 59 Masonic Districts; the 33d district having' two District Deputy Grand Masters. CHANGES IN DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Owing to the lamented death of our R. W. Bro. Austin L. Nash of the Seventh Masonic District on July 12, 1929, R. W. Bro. Jonathan Stark, Maryville, was appointed to fill the vacancy, and duly commissioned acc.ordingly. COMMISSIONS TO GRAND HEPRESENTATIVES. Grand Master Bigger appointed as Grand Representatives of Missouri near the Grand Lodges ofIdaho · Clarence D. Purkhiser Caldwell Scotland .Tohn B. Peden , Edinburgh RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT. Grand Master Bigger recommended for appointment the following as Gl'and Representatives of sister Gl'and Jurisdictions near the Grand Lodg'e of Missouri: Colorado E. L. Robison St. Joseph Connecticut Harry "'•. Green. . Hannibal Nebraska E. E. Morris Kansas City Saskatchewan E. E. Divinia Breckenridge vVestern Australia Paul D. Higbee Kirksville REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Blanks for these reports were sent to the sixty District Deputy Grand Masters early in the year, and their reports have been handed to the Committee on D. D. G. M.'s Reports. Clarkton Lodge No. 248 in the 51st District was reported as being in the throes of a proposed consolidation with another Lodge and has made no report on its 37 members for 1929, Rockbridge Lodge No. 435, in the 53d District, did not make returns nor send per capita tax until September 3d.

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BLANKS FOR ANNUAL RETURNS. '1'wo copies were mailed May 25th with accompanying circular, giving full directions to Secretaries and on July 7th sealed letters' were mailed to all non-reporting- Lodges, calling attention to Sections 74 and 75, Grand Lodge By-laws, which govern the making of annual returns to Grand Lodge. There were practically two delinquent Lodges on August 1st, as above noted. STATISTICAL. Number of Chartered Lodges in this Jurisdiction (1928) Lodges consolidating (Nos. 186 and 431)

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661 2 . 659 657

Number of delinquent Lodges August IsL .. 2 Total number of members in 658 reporting Lodges 113,754 Number of members iJ~ Clarkton Lodge No. 248............ 37 Total number of memberli in Chartered Lodges ~ 113,791 Total Total Total Total Total

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REPORTED BY CHARTERED LODGES. Initiated 3,235 Passed 3,133 Raised 3,261 Affiliated :...... 965 Reinstated.............................................................. 863

Total number Dimitted l,054 Total number Suspended for Unmasonic ConducL.............. 3 Total number Suspended Nonpayment of Dues 2,407 Total number Expelled.................................................................. 27 Total number of Dcaths l,508 Total Master Masons, 1929 (including Clarkton Lodge No. 248) Total Master Masons, 1928 __

113,791 113,705

Net gain

STATEMENT OF PJ.;RCAPITA TAX FOR 1929. In Chartered Lodges (658), 113,754 Master Masons at $2.10 each $238,883.40 Arrears 1,833.05

Overpaid (1928)

Dues remitted (1929), 1643, at $2.10 each

Balance due Grand IJodge for 1929 per capita.......

$240,716.45 99.60 $240,616.85 3,450,30 $237,166.55 85.10

$237,081.45 Overpaid, 1929 (credit for 1930)............................................... 76.40 Total per capita tax received to Sept. 11, 192!L.

$237,157.85

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CASH BALANCES ON PER CAPITA TAX RECEIVED SUBSEQUENT TO CLOSING OF BOOKS. Kennett Lodge No. 68 $6.30 Lockwood Lodge No. 521.. $8.40 Pt. Pleasant Lodge No. 176 6.30 Plattsburg Lodge No. 113.... 2.10 Alton Lodge No. 255 14.35 Edina Lodge No. 291.............. 2.10 Total...

$39.55

CHARTER RESTORED. The Charter of Higginsville Lodge No. 364, arrested September 7, 1928, was restored by Grand Master Bigger on October 19, 1928. LODGES CONSOLIDATED. Morality Lodge No. 186, located at Renicl{, Randolph County, voted to consolidate with Moberly Lodge No. 344 at Moberly, on January 3, 1929, and the consolidation was effected and Charter of Morality Lodge returned to the office of Grand Secretary. Cement Lodge No. 431, located at Halfway, Polk County, consolidated with Bolivar Lodge No. 195, February 20, 1929, under the name and number of the latter Lodge. CLARKTON LODGE No. 248. Clarl{ton Lodge No. 248, ClarIdon, Dunklin County, with a membership of 37, in process of consolidation with another Lodge, has paid nothing on per capita tax for 1929.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION. The vote on the proposed Amendment to Sec. 1, Art. 2, will be announced in Grand Lodge. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. Laying Cornerstones. C. H. Briggs, Schqol, Urbana, October 3, 1928. Arthur Mather, Atwood Memorial, Presbyterian Church, Ferguson, December 8, 1928. C. H. Briggs, High School, Walnut Grove, April 19, 1929. Samuel R. Freet, Young Dormitory at Missouri Valley College, Marshall, May 3, 1929. John Pickard, First Christian Church, Columbia, May 4, 1929. R. B. Campbell, First Baptist Church, Adrian, May 4, 1929. Arthur Mather, High School Building, Fremont, August 29, 1929. Dedications. Anthony F. Ittner, Hall of Rose Hill Lodge (new), St. Louis, October 6, 1928. Charles F. Link, Hall of Paulville Lodge at Brashear, Oct. 12, 1928. Charles A. Harvey, Hall of Continental Lodge, Stewartsville, October 12, 1928. H. H. Finley, Hall of Clintonville Lodge No. 482 at EI Dorado Springs, January 16, 1929.

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J. Emmett Mitchell, Hall of Ash Grove Lodge at Ash Grove, January 24, 1929. J. Emmett Mitchell, High School AUditorium at Willard, April 1, 1929. Kipp C. Johnson, Hall at Doniphan for use of Composite Lodge No. 369, May 7, 1929. W. N. Marbut, Temple at Mt. Vernon, May 31, 1929. R. A. Breuer, Hall at Washington for use of Hope Lodge No. 251, June 7, 1929. Guy C. Million, Hall of Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 at Otterville, June 22, 1929. Harold M. Jayne, Hall of Greentop Lodge No. 635 at Greentop, August 23, 1929. Election of Officers. Robert Burns (496), April 16, Ray (223), December 21, 1928. 1929. Equality (497), January 8, 1929. Blackwell (535), June 1, 1929. Circle (342), January, 1929. Ancient Craft (377), July 18, Excello (332), February, 1929. 1929. Strasburg (604), Feb. 5, 1929. Kirbyville (264), Feb. 21, 1929. Installation of Officers. Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40, December 29, 1928, at Moolah Temple. Magnolia Lodge No. 626, January 5, 1929, at Alhambra Grotto. Miller Lodge No. 567, February 14, 1929. AI路thur Mathel', Grand Secretary, to install Grand Tiler, May 19, 1929. Trinity (641) Rockhill (663)

Reballot. Daggett (492) Shekinah (256)

Cosmos (282) Webster Groves (84)

Special Meetings. Magnolia Lodge No. 626 in Hall at Alhambra Grotto, December 1, 1928. George Washington Lodge NO.9 in Hall at Alhambl'a Grotto; August 20, 1929. To Meet in Other Halls. Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 in Hall No.3-A,' Masonic Temple, St. Louis, January 8, 1929. Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 in Hall No.3-A, Masonic Temple, St. Louis, April 23, 1929. Composite Lodge No. 369 in Odd Fellows' Hall, Doniphan, while Composite HalI is being repaired, May 7, 1929. COURTgSIES RECEIVED AND GRANTED. By direction of Grand Master Bigger, 57 requests have been made to sister Grand Jurisdictions to confer Degrees for Missouri Lodges, and 65 requests have been received to confer Degrees for sister Grand Jurisdictions, THANSPORTATION AND HOTELS. On August 20th, circular letters were mailed to all Lodges with the information that railroads in the State had agreed to sell

ProceedÂŁngs of the

[Sept.

round-trip tickets at reduced rates on the certificate plan. Also list of leading hotels with location and rates was given. Copies of this circular may be found at Grand Lodge. MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. Warran t No. 217 for $116.32 was issued to the Masonic Home on June 30, 1929, to cover five-sevenths of back-dues collected since September 8, 1928. The per capita tax for 1929, to and including Sâ&#x201A;Ź:ptember 11, 1929, amounts to $237,157.85, five-sevenths of which has been turned over to the Home at weekly intel'vals. Recapitulation. Five-sevenths of back-dues to June 30, 1929 Five-sevenths of 1929 per capita tax to September 11

_ $ 116.32 _.. 169,398.47

Grand total paid to the Home on this account since September 8, 1928 _

_.. $169,514.79

THE DR. WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND. Inaugurated by donation of $500 by Bro. Marcus A. Loevy at Grand Lodge session, October 17, 1922. This fund, since exchang'e of bond was made July 18, 1929, consists of: One $500 U. S. Treasury 3 % Bond held in Grand Lodge safe deposit box, Kansas City, Mo......... . $500.00 ......... __ .$674.51 'rotal Library Fund as reported September 8, 1928 ... Interest on bond and savings accounL __ _.. __ ._ _.. 19.45 $693.96 Withdrawn for binding 23 volumes "AI's Quatuor Coronatorum", donated by Bro. Marcus A. Loevy...... Total fund, September 11, 1929

80.50 $613.46

GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. Fully descl'ibed 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 amount received on this account from September 9. 1928. to September 11, 1929 ... , .... $ 31,580.00 Total amount reported on this account. September 8, 1928 .. 391,400,00 Grand total paid to Masonic Home on this account. to and including September 11, 1929,

No.,

Lodge

Paid

1 I Missouri $ 70.00 2 Meridian 170.00 3 Beacon 470.00 4 Howard ". . . . 60.00 5 United .. ~ " 150.00 61 Ark 20.00 7 O'Sullivan ". . .. 20.00 8 Williamsburg. " . 130.00 9 I Geo. Washington 10 I Agency 10.00 11 PauldlngviIle . 12 Tyro , 20.00 13 Rising Sun . 14 Eolia .. ,.......... 30.00 15 Western Star . 16 Memphis. .. .. . . . . . .. 50.00 17 Clarksville. . . . . . . . .. 30.00 18 Palmyra . 19 Paris Union "....... 10.00 20 St. Louis 170.00 21 Havana . 22 Wellington . 23 Florida , . 24 Wyaconda " ' 30.00 25 Naphtali " . 100.00 26 Ava . 60.00 27 Evergreen. , " . 30.00 28 St. John . 130.00 Windsor . 30.00 29 30 Huntsville " . 10.00 31 Liberty , .. , . 40.00 32 Humphreys . 10.00 33 Ralls . 20.00 , . 70.00 34 Troy 35 Mercer, . 20.00 36 Cooper . 30.00 37 Hemple .

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Lodge

$422,980.00

Paid

38 I Callao $ 10.00 39 D. eWitt . 40 Mt. Moriah , 290.00 41 Bismarck 80.00 42 Middle Grove . 43 Jefferson . 240.00 44 Fall' Play . 20.00 45 Bonhomme . 40.00 46 W"entzville . 20.00 47 Fayette ' . 48 Fulton . 50.00 49 Holt .. 30.00 50 Xenia ., . 10.00 51 Livingston . 20.00 52 Wakanda . 150.00 53 Weston . 70.00 54 Index . 55 Arrow Rock . 56 Tipton ., , .. ' . 57 Richmond 90.00 58 Monticello '.... 20.00 59 Centralia . 60 New Bloomfield...... 10.00 61 Waverly........... .. 10.00 62 Vincll , 20,00 63 I Cambridge . 641 Monroe . 65 Pattonsburg 50.00 66 Grant City 20.00 67 Rocheport . 68 Kennett . 30.00 69 Sullivan .. 40.00 70 1 Armstrong . 10.00 71 Savannah . 70.00 72 Gorin ., . 30.00 73 Eureka ,. 10.00 74 Warren .. 70.00

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No·1 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 12~

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Paid

Silex .................. .. Independence ......... .. Lebanon .............. .. St. Joseph ............ Polar Star ............ .. Bridgeton ............ .. Central ........... , ... Jackson ............ .. Laclede ........... .... Webster Groves ..... Miami . Brool, field .......... . Washington ......... .. Defiance ............. Friendship ........... .. Russellville .......... Madison .............. Perseverance ....... .. St. Marks ........... . Vienna .............. Pomegranate ....... . St. Andrews .... Bethany Webster ............. Mt. Vernon .......... Ash Grove .......... . Bogard ............. . Bloomington ....... . West View ......... . Heroine ............. Kirksville .......... . Gallatin Greenville Altamont ........... . Stanberry .......... . Marcus ............. Trenton ............. . Maitland . Plattsburg . Twilight ............ Laddonia ........... Barnes . Helena .•..•••....... Kingston ........... . De So to Compass ............ Erwin .............. . Triplett ............ . Hermann ........... . Union Star ......... '

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180.00 50.00 150.00 120.00 30.00 10.00 190.00 10.00 30.00 20.00 60.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 110.00 50.00 270.00 20.00 20.00 60.00 90.00 20.00 10.00 20.00

. 370.00 120.00 .............. 50.00 ........... 50.00 .

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20.00 40.00 50.00 30.00 20.00 50.00 40.00 10.00 20.00 90.00 10.00 80.00 60.00 60.00 40.00

No·1 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 ]71 172 173 174 176

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Paid

Gentryville ........... Seaman ................. 70.00 Athens .................. 70.00 Lorraine ............... 10.00 Monett .................. 80.00 Hume .................. 20.00 Potosi ................. 100.00 Farmington ............ 20.00 Star of the West. .. , . 40.00 Olean . ............... Braymer ............... Phoenix ..... ......... 10.00 Delphian 10.00 Lincoln ............... Oregon ................ 10.00 Amsterdam . ......... 40.00 Pleasant Grove ..... 30.00 Irondale .............. Modern 20.00 Latimer ............. 70.00 McGee . ................ 40.00 I Cass I Purdy . .............. 40.00 I Lexington Birming . ............ 50.00 Milton I Linn Creek ......... 20.00 I Bloomfield .......... ................. 10.00 I Ionic I Springhill ........... Ashland 10.00 I North Star ... ~ ....... 90.00 I Mountain Grove 30.00 I Green City .......... I Pleasant ............. I I Clifton Hill ......... 10.00 I WhiteSVille .......... Occidental ........... 50.00 Joachim ............. 40.00 Maryville Po rtage v ill e ........ 10.00 20.00 I Revere ............... I Colony Camden Point ...... I Benevolence ......... I Hartford I Censer ............. 10.00 ............... 10.00 I Gray Summit ....... 70.00 I ............. 10.00 I Sturgeon I Point Pleasant .' .... 10.00

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No.1

1771 Texas ..........•..... 178. Griswold . 179 I Pride of the West . 180 I Pyramid ....... " . 181 Novelty ••.•...•...... 182 Pilot Knob .. 183 California . 184 Morley .....••.......• 185 Chamois .. 187 Hermon .•...••...... 188 Hannibal .•..•....... 189 Zeredatha •.•.• " . 190 Putnam ...•.•.. " . 191 Wilson . 192 Frankford . 193 Angerona •..•. '" . 194 WellsvlIIe . 195 BoIlvar ' . 196 Quitman .. 197 Carthage .•.......... 198 AllensvlIIe . 199 New Hope . 200 Sonora '. '" 201 Ravenwood . 202 WestvlIIe . 203 Brumley •..•.•. '" . 204 Rowley ....•......... 205 lI'rllumlna . 206 Somerset . 207 Clay . 208 SaIlsbury . 209 Poplar Bluff . 210 UnlonvlIIe . 211 Hickory Hill . 212 Four Mile . 213 I Rolla . 214 Forest City . 215 Hornersvllle . 216 Hale City . 217 Barbee . 218 Good Hope . 219 Albert Pike . 220 Kansas City . 221 Mystic Tie . 222 La Belle . 223 Ray . Hamilton •.. 224 225 Salem . 226 Saline .•.............. 227 Cypress .

80.00 10.00 90.00 150.00 10.00

228 I 229 230 231 I 232 233 234 235 236 237 2381 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 I 268 269 270 211 272 273 274 275 276 277

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80.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 80.00 180.00 10.00

10.00 10.00 50.00 70.00 30.00 10.00 20.00 7Q.00 10.00 30.00 40.00 70.00

20.00 90.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 500.00 100.00 210.00 60.00 30.00 10.00 80.00 70.00 30.00

Paid

Lodge Shelbina

I Claflin

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St. James Card well '" Polo Bucklin " St. Francois Weatherby SedaIla .. , La Plata Rushville Hopewell Manes paleS,tine Portland Keystone Middle Fabius Knob Noster Montgomery ' Neosho Clarkton ' Carroll Glensted Hope Alanthus Laredo Butler Alton Sheklnah Lodge. of Light. Ravanna Lodge of Love Mechanlcsvllle Florence ' Holden Summit Kirbyville Corinthian Social Aurora Lodge of Truth. ' Brotherhood ' New Salem Solomon ' Granite St. Clair Cold Spring Bunker Grand River Wm. D. Muir

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30.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 40.00 60.00 40.00 120.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 370.00 30.00 30.00 70.00

20.00 90.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 30.00 80.00 20.00 10.00 60.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 100.00 200.00 10.00 110.00 130.00 30.00 20.00

50.00

Proceed'ings of tlie

No·1

Lodge

278 I Essex ................ 279 Hogle's Creek ....... 280 Reeds Spring ...... . 281 Fenton .............. 282 Cosmos .............. 283 Stocl<ton ............. Canopy ............... 284 285 I~arl 286 Urich ........... .... .. 287 Craft ................... 288 Hermitage ............ 289 Graham ............... Fairmount ........... 290 291 Edina .................... 292 Lamar ................ 293 Sarcoxie ............... 294 Mound City ........... 295 lVIonlteau ............ 296 Sparta ............... 297 Ozarl< ................ 298 SaJ!1pson ............. 299 I Temple ............... 300 Doric ................ White Hall ........ . 301 Lick Creek .......... 302 Osage ................ 303 304 \ Signal ............... Cecile-Daylight .. , . 305 306 Ashlar ._.............. 307 New London ........ 308 Parrott .............. King Hiram ........ . 309 310 Sil<eston ............. Kearney ............. 311 312 Cuba ................. 313 Meramec .......... . 314 Pine ................. Jerusalem ........... 315 Rural ................ 316 317 Osborn ............... 318 Eldorado ............ 31g Paulville ............ 320 Versailles ........... 321 Jonathan ............ Hardin ................ 322 Corner Stone ........ 323 324 McDonald ........... 325 Dockery ............. 326 Linn ................ . 327 Mt. Zion .............

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Paid

N°·1

I. Sept. Lodge

Paid

328 I Cainesville 329 I Kennedy ............ 330 I Paul Revere ......... 331 Charity ............. 332 Excello ............. 333 Chillicothe .......... 334 I Brec1<enrid~e ... . 335 I Joplin . ................. 336 Hallsville . ............. 337 \ Blue Springs . ......... 338 Herculaneum 339 Fidelity . .............. 340 Westport 341 Rocl<ville . ............ 342 I Circle . ................ 343 Agricola . .............. 344 \ Moberly . ............. 345 Fellowship ......... 346 Arling!on . ........... 347 I America ............ 348 Wadesburg . ......... 349 Pollock . ............. 350 I Tyrian .............. 351 Mosaic ............... 352 I Friend . .............. 353 Bal'nesville . ......... 354 Hebron ............. 355 Adelphi ............. . 356 I Ancient Landmark .. 357 I Aux Vasse . ......... 358 I Northwest . .......... 359 I Garrett .............. 360 Tuscan . .............. 361 1 Riddick ............. 362 I Hiram . .............. 363 I Fraternal ............ 364 I Higginsville ......... Bayou . .............. 365 Adair . ............... 366 367 I BaITY . ............... 368 I Crescent Hill ........ 369 I Composite ........... W'illiamstown . ...... 370 371 Sheldon . ............. 372 I Nonpareil . ............ 373 I Belle ................. 374 I 'Vilderness . ......... 375 I 'Vaynesville . ... ... . 376 I King Hill ....... 377 II Ancient CI'aft ' . - .... •

10.00 40.00 140.00 40.00 60.00

30.00 30.00 30.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 10.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 20.00 270.00

20.00 50.00 10.00 140.00 20.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 70.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 120.00

50.00 10.00 10,00 70.00 90.00 20.00 150.00

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150.00 350.00 10.00 60.00 30.00 100.00 20.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 310.00 30.00

190,00 190.00 10.00 210.00 20.00

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50.00 60.00 10.00 120.00 20.00 20.00

20.00 20.00 170.00 20.00 10.00

220.00 fiO.OO 20.00 20.00

10.00 !lO,OO 70.00 210.00 50.00

Grand Lodge of A1issouri

1929·1 No·1

Paid

Lodge

Berlin ................ 378 379 Billings ............. 380 Queen City .......... 381 Ionia ................. 382 Mt. Ararat .......... Pythagoras .......... 383 384 East Prairie ......... 38fi Richland ............. 386 Dayton .............. 387 Woodside ........... 388 Chula ................ 389 Arcana ............. . 390 Marionville Raytown .............. 391 3!l2 Christian .............. 3!l3 Bee Hive ............ .. 3!l4 Lucerne ............. 3!l5 Hatfield ............... 3n6 \Vestern Light Gower ............... 397 3!l8 .Jasper ............... 39!l Pike ................. 400 Decatur ............. 401 Carterville .......... 402 Malta ................ 403 Lowry City .......... 404 Rosendale ........... 405 Everton .............. 406 Malden ............... 407 Charleston ........... 408 Montrose ............ 409 Louisville ........... 410 Iheria ................ 411 .Tollila ................ 412 Allllleton City .0 ..... Valley ............... 413 414 Greensburg .......... 415 Hunnewell ........... 416 Cache ................ 417 \Vhite Water ........ 418 Clear Cl-eek ........ U9 Star ................. 420 I Itasl<a ............... 421 Urbana .............. 422 Gate of the Temple. 423 Galt ...... : .......... 424 I Samaritan ........... 42fi I Green Hidg·e ........ 426 I Rothville ............ 427 I Glenwood ........... .0 • • • •

10.00 20.00 70.00 10.00 80.00 60.00 10.00 60.00 fiO.OO 60.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 fiO.OO 30.00 50.00 10.00

10.00 10.00 20.00 50.00 30.00

10.00

220.00 !l0.00 10.00 10.00 40.00 20.00 290.00 60.00 10;00

No·1 428 429 430 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 45!l 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478

Lodge

Paid

Pittsville . ........... 30.00 New Madrid . ........ Winona ............. 60.00 Competition . ........ Mack's Creek . ...... 20.00 Wheeling . ........... 20.00 Rockbridg'e . ......... 30.00 Gothic ............... 10.00 Lafayette . .......... fiO.OO Temperance . ........ 40.00 Mt. Olive . .......... Trowel .............. 10.00 Excelsior ............ 40.00 Burlington . ........... Anchor . ............. 90.00 Ada .........•........ 30.00 West Gate . ............ 30.00 Ivanhoe .............. 900.00 Jacoby .............. Schell City . .... ... . Bois D'Arc . ......... 10_00 Belton .............. 10.00 Raymore . ........... Verona . ............. 20.00 Forsyth . ............ 10.00 Continental . ........ 20.00 Hinton ............. Wallace ............ Jonesburg .......... 20.00 I Melville . ............. 50.00 Hazelwood . ......... 70.00 Lambsl<in . .......... 880.00 Caruthersv iIIe . ...... 60.00 I Santa Fe . .............. I Clifton . ............... 20.00 I Concordia . ............ I Gaynor City . ......... 10.00 I Southwest .......... Pleasant Hope . ..... 10.00 Red Oak ........... 40.00 Plato . Nodaway ........... Mineral ............. 20.00 Picl<ering ........... Nineveh ............. 30.00 Guilford ............. 20.00 Golden .............. Mt. Hope ........... Henderson . ......... 10.00 Racine . .............. 10.00

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Proceedings of the

No·1

Lodge

Paid

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479 I Rich Hill 480 Jewel ............. ... U1 Marceline 482 Clin tonvllle .......... 483 Fairfax ......•....... 484 Kirkwood ............ 485 Cold Water .......... 486 Cairo ................ 487 Chilhowee ........... 488 Lock Spring ......... 489 Lakeville ............ 490 Montevallo ..... ' .... 491 Vandalia ............. 492 Daggett. ............ 493 Vernon 494 \ Lewistolfn .......... 495 Unity ................. 496 Robert Burns ....... 497 Equality ............. 498 Pee Dee Harmony ............ 499 500 Jameson ............. 601 Buckner 502 PhlIadell)hia 503 I Prairie Home ....... . 504 I Platte City 505 Euclld ............... 506 Lathrop ............ Clearmont 607 508 Saxton ............... 509 I Van Buren ........... 510 I New Hampton Ii 11 I Skidmore ............ 612 I Webb City 613 Senath ............... 614 Granby .............. 615 1 Galena 516 I Milford 617 Seligman ... 618 I Oriental 619 Crane , ...... 620 Clifton Heights .. 521 I Lockwood ... 522 1 Gate City ............ 523 Stinson . 524 Spickardsvllle 525 I Cunningham .... " ... Wayne 526 Higbee .............. 627 628 Conway

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40.00 70.00 110.00 20.00 50.00 130.00 20.00 10.00 30.00 40.00 10.00 70.00 40.00 30.00 10.00 20.00 190.00 70.00

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10.00 30.00 10.00 20.00 80.00 30.00 10.00

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20.00 20.00 260.00 260.00 50.00 10.00 30.00 90.00

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10.00 30.00 330.00 20.00

Paid

529 Apollo ............... 530 Peculiar 531 Lane's Prairie ....... 532 Dexter ............... 533 Comfort . ............ 534 Columbia ............. 535 Blackwell . ........... 536 Ingomar .............. 537 Bethel ............... 538 Stella ................ 539 Dawn ................. 540 Winigan .............. 541 Jacksonville Ferguson ............ 542 543 Mansfield Algabll 544 .............. 545 Zalma 546 Orient . ............... 547 South Gate . ........... 548 Clinton ............. 549 Carl Junction 550 Rose Hlll ........... 551 Pendleton 552 Calhoun ............ 553 I Clarksburg ......... 554 I Foster ............... 555 I Summersvllle ........ 556 Prairie 557 Blairstown 558 Moscow .............. 559 Clarltsdale . .......... 560 Nelson ............... 561 CowgllI ............. 562 Deepwater .......... 563 York 564 Jamesport 565 Tebbetts . ............ 566 Maplewood . ......... 567 Mlller 568 Naylor ............... 569 I Marlborough ........ Republic 570 571 Hayti ................ RutledgE» ............ 572 573 Bernie 574 LaMonte " 575 Easter 576 Olive Branch . .. ' .... Ewing . .............. 577 578 Forest Park . .......

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10.00 100.00 50.00 20.00 20.00 10.00

10.00 170.00 50.00 70.00 300.00 90.00 50.00 10.00 60.00 60.00 10.00 30.00 10.00 30.00 10.00 50.00 40.00 20.00 60.00 60.00 160.00

20.00 20.00 10.00 30.00 20.00 40.00 180.00 20.00 30.00

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No·1 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 589 590 591 592 593 594 595 596 597 598 599 600 601 602 603 604

605 606

607 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 618 619 620

Grand Lodge of Missouri Lodge

Grandin . Houston •....•....... Illmo . Koshkonong . Novinger . Red Bird .. Shamrock . Criterion . Branson ......•...... St. Francisv1lle . Grove Spring . Advance . Barnett . LaRussell . Union . Blodgett . Cole Camp . Puxico . Bosworth . Leadwood . Elvins . Cosby . Clayton . Acacia .......•....... Morehouse . Strasburg . Walker . Craig, . Eminence .. Strafford . Warrenton . Clark . Centertown . Mokane ........•..... Wellston . Mt. Washington . Chaffee . Marlon . Swope Park . Grandview . Fairview . Willard .

Paid 20.00 10.00 90.00 50.00 20.00

70.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 70.00 10.00 70.00 50.00 140.00 10.00 180.00 120.00

10.00 10.00 40.00 40.00 60.00 200.00 140.00 60.00 20.00 430.00 20.00 40.00

Total, September 11, 1929

No.1

Paid

Lodge

621 I Anderson . 622 I Norwood , . 623 I Maple . 624 Owensville ' . 625 Sheffield " .. " 626 Magnolia .. 627 Wallace Park . 628 Mendon . 629 Valley Park . 630 East Gate . 631 Tower Grove . 632 Belgrade . 633 Archie . 634 Steele . 635 I Greentop . 637 I Mountain View . 638 I Triangle . 639 Mizpah .. 640 Jennings .. 641 Trinity . 642 Benj. Franklin . 643 Northeast . 644 Grain Valley . 645 Clever . 646 Shaveh . 647 Noel .. 648 Elmer . 649 University . 650 Parma . 651 Cleveland . 652 "Pilgrim . 653 Shawnee . 654 Commonwealth . 6551 Gardenville . 656 Country Club . 657 Progress , . 658 Purity . 659 Alpha . 660 Holliday . 661 Theodore Roosevelt. 6621 Clarence . 663 Rockhill •.......... 664 Aldrich , .

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80.00 20.00 40.00 310.00 180.00 30.00 30.00 10.00 700.00 140.00 10.00 70.00 40.00 110.00 280.00 70.00 180.00 350.00 420.00 20.00 160.00 30.00 20.00 60.00 40.00 30.00 160.00 30.00 50.00 90.00 80.00 60.00 110.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 20.00

$31,580.00

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

COLLECTED FROM PETITIONERS ACCORDING TO STANDING RESOLUTION-1927. GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL. "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS GRAND LODGE NOvV IN ANNUAL COMMUNICATION : 'That in order to maintain the Freemasons of Missouri in the One Hundrcd PCI' Cent Class and that the Brethren coming in from now on shall have a part in this great Masonic Memorial, each Lodge shall require the petitioner for the Degrees to pay. at the time his petition is received the sum or one 路dollar. which amount shall be forwarded to the Grand Secretary with the annual report on June 30th of each year, this to remain in force until the completion of the Memorial." I,ODGE

Paid to Grand Secretary

l/Missouri 2 Meridian 3\BeaCOn 4 Howard 5/United 61Ark 710'Sullivan 81Williamsburg 9lGeo. Washington 10 Agency lllPauldingville 121Tyro 131Rising Suit 141Eolia 151Western Star 161Memphis 171Clarksville 181Palmyra 191Paris Union 20ISt. Louis 211Havana 22fWellington 231FIorida 241Wyaconda 25\Naphtal1 261Ava 271Evergreen 28\St. .John路s 291Windsor 30lHuntsville 311Liberty 321Humphreys 331 Rall s 341Troy 351Mercer 361Cooper 37jHempie 381Callao 39/De Witt

7.00 17.00 72.0Q 6.00 13.00 3.00 2.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .

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13.00 1.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 17.00 1.00

3.00 11.00 6.00 4.00 13.00 3.00 1.00 1.UO 1.00

2.00 7.00 2.00 4.00 2.00

LODGE

40IMt. Moriah 411Bismarck 42\Middle Grove 431Jefferson 44IFair Play 451Bonhomme 461Wentzville 471Fayette 481Fulton 491Holt 50lXenia 511Livingston 521Wakanda 531Weston 54\IndeX 55 Arrow Rock 561Tipton 571Richmond 581Montlcello 591Centralia 60INew Bloomfield 611Waverly 621Vincil 631Cambridge 64\Monroe 651Pattonsburg 661Grant City 671Rocheport 681Kennett 691Sullivan 7掳IArmstrong 71ISavannah 721Gorln 731Eureka 741Warren 751Silex 761Independence 771Lehanon 781St. Joseph

Paid to Grand Secretary

29.00 8.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .

17.00 2.00 4.00 1.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 15.00 7.00

6.00 2.00 1.00

5.00

3.00 4.00 7.00 1.00 7.00 18.00 6.00 23.00

1929. ]

Grand Lodge of Nlissouri LODGE

Paid to Grand Secretary

79/polar Star.................... SO/Bridgeton 81/central . 82 Jackson . 831LaCIede . 84 Webster Groves . 115 Miami . 861Brookfteld .. 871Washington .. 881째eflance ..: . 891Friendshlp .. 90lRussellvllle . 91/Madlson . 921perseverance . 931St. Marks . 94 Vienna : . .. 95 Pomegranate 961St. Andrews .. 971Bethany .. 981Webster . 991Mt. Vernon . . 100 lAsh Grove 1011Bogard . 1021Bloomington . 103/West View . 104/Herolne . 1051Klrksvllle . 1061Gallatln _ . 1071Greenvllle .. 1081Altamont . 1091Stanberry .

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1121Maitland ll31Plattsburg 114ITwlllght 1151Laddonia 1161Barnes 117IHelena 118lKlngston 11910e Soto l2째ICompass 12llErwin l221Tripiett : 123jHermann 1241Union Star l251Gentryvllle 1261Seaman l271Athens l281Lorraine l291Monett 130lHume

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15.00 8.00

1.00 19.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 6.00

1.00 2.00 11.00 5.00 27.00 2.00 6.00 9.00 2.00

1.00 2.00 37.00 9.00

5.00 2.00 3.00

5.00 3.00 2.00

5.00 4.00

2.00 6.00

Lon 9.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 7.00 1.00

8.00 2.00

I.ODGE

61 Paid to Grand Secretary

1311potosl 132lFarmlngton

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.. ] 351Braymer 1361Phoenlx 137jOeiphian 1381Lincoln l3910regOn 1411Amsterdam 142lPleasant Grove.. __ 143lIrondale 1441Modern 1451Latlmer

2.00 4.00

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7.00

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4.00

l481Purdy .. 1491Lexington . 150lBlrming .. 1511MIlton .. 1521Llnn Creek .. 1531Bloomfteld : .. 1541Ionlc .. 1551S ptinghlll . 1561Ashland . 1571North Star . 1581Mtn. Grove . 1591Green City .. 160lPIeasant . 1611Cllfton HilL .. 1621Whitesvllle . 16310ccldental . 1641Joachlm . 165jMaryvllle . 1661Portagev1l1e .. 1671Revere . 1681Colony . 1691Camden PolnL . 1701Benevolence .. 1711Hartford . 1721Censer . 1731Gray Summit . 174ISturgeon . 1761Polnt PleasanL .. 1771Texas . 1781Grlswold ~ . 1791Pride or the WesL.. 180lPyramid . 181lNovelty . 182\Pilot Knob . 1831Callfornla . 184jMorley ..

1.00

2.00

3.00 6.00

2.00 2.00 9.00 4.00

5.00 4,.00 2.00 2.00

1.00 7.00

1.00 8.00 1.00

9.00 15.00

8.00 1.00

Procced-ings of the LODGE

Paid to Grand Secretary

1851Chamols 1871Hermon 1881Hannibal 1891Zeredatha ~..... 1901Putnam 1911Wilson . 1921Frankford . 1931Angerona . 1941 Wellsville . 1951Bolivar . 1961Quitman . 1971Carthage 1981AlIensvllle . 1991New Hope 200lSonora . 2011Ravenwood 2021Westvllle . 2031Brumley 2041Rowley 2051Trilumina .............•._... 2061Somerset 207jClay _ . 2081Sallsbury . 2091Poplar Bluff................ 210lUnionvlIIe 211IHickory HilL . 212jFour Mile.................... 2131Rolla 214IForest City.................. 2151Hornersvllle . 216jHaie City.................... 2171Barbee 21iIGood Hope.................. 2191Alberl Pike _... 220lKansas City................ 2211Mystlc Tie 2221La Belle 2231Ray . ~24lHamilton . 2251Salem 2261Sallne 227lCypress' 2281Shelbina 2291Claflin . 230ISt. .James.................... 2311Cardwell _......... 2321polo __ 2331Bucklln 2341Sl. Francois 2351Weatherby . 2361Sedalia . 2371La Plata .

5.00 1.00 8.00 18.00 1.00

5.00 7.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 7.00 1.00

7.00 7.00 2.00 53.00 4.00 2.01) 3.00 50.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 3.00

8.00 7.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 8.00 4.00

I,ODGE

[Sept. Paid to Grand Secretary

2381RushvllIe 2391Hopewell 240lManes .. 241IPalestlne . 2421Portland .. 2431Keystone . 244IMiddle Fabius_ .. 2451Knobnoster . 2461Montgomery . 2471Neosho : ----.. 2481Clarkton . 2491Carroll - . 250lGlensted . 2511Hope . 2521Alanthus . 2531Laredo . 2541Butler . 2551Alton : -2561Shekinah . 2571Lodge of Light. . 2581Ravanna . 2591Lodge of Love__ . 260lMechanlcsvllle . 2611Florence . 2621Holden .. 2631Summlt . 2641Klrbyvllle .. 2651Corinthlan . 2661Socfal . 2671Aurora . 2681Lodge of Truth .. 2691Brotherhood . 270lNew Salem . 271ISolomon . 2721Granite . 2731St. Clair . 2741Cold Sprlng__ . 2751Bunker . 2761Grand River . 2771Wm. D. Mulr _ . 2781Essex . 2791Hogles Creek . 2801 Reeds Spring._.. __ 281lFenton' .. 2821Cosmos . 2831Slockton _. 2841Canopy . 2851Earl . 28611'rich _..; . 2871Craft . 2881Hermitage .. 2891Graham -..

2.00 1.00 2.00 4.00 17.00

3.00 2;00

2;00 9.00 5.00 1.00 3.00 10:00 2.00 6.00

'1.00 1.00 5.00

20.00 1.00 ·11.00 13.00 3.00

5.00 1.00 3.00 14.00 3.00 6.00

4.00 3.00 4.00

1929. ]

Grand Lodge of llIissollri

Paid to J,ODGE Grand Secretary 290lFairmount . 2911Edina . 2921Lamar . 3.00 2931Sarcoxie . 5.00 2941Mound City . 1.00 2951Moniteau . 2.00 2961Sparta . 29710zark . 3.00 298/Sampson . 2991Temple . 25.00 300lDoric . 3011White Hall __ . 302 Lick Creek . 2.00 . 303 Osage 304jSignal . 1.00 305!Cecile-Daylight . 6.00 306!Ashlar : _. 2.00 3071New London . 3081Parrott . 2.00 3091King Hiram . 310lSikeston _ . 4.00 311!Kearney . 312ICuba . 8.00 3131Meramec . 1.00 314lPIne . 3.00 315!Jerusalem ., . 316iRural . 12.00 31710sborn . 3181Eldorado . 319jPaulville . 320lVersailles . 1.00 3211Jonathan . 1.00 3221HardlI2 . 3231Corner Stone . 8.00 3241McDonald . 8.00 3251Dockery . 1.00 3261Llnn . 1.00 . 3271Mt. Zion 15.00 3281Cainesville - . 329iKennedy . 3.00 330lPaul Revere _ . 15.00 331lCharity . 48.00 3321Excello __ . 1.00 3331Chillicothe __ . 7.00 3341Breckenrldge . 4.00 12.00 3351Joplin , . 3361Hallsville . 3371Blue Springs . 2.00 3381Herculaneum . 3391Fidelity . 340I'Vestport . 31.00 3411Rockville .

Paid to LODGE Grand Secretary 3421Circle . 3431Agricola . 3441Mobcrly . 19.00 345jFellowship . 19.00 3461Arlington . 3471Amcrica . 21.00 3481Wadesburg . 3491pollock . 350lTyrian . 3511Mosaic . 352IFriend . 6.00 3531Barnesville . 1.00 3541Hebron . 12.00 3551Adelphi . 2.00 2.00 3561Ancient Landmarlt 3571Auxvasse . 2.00 3581Northwest . 3591Garrett . 12.00 360lTuscan . 2.00 3611Riddick . 1.00 . 3 G21 Hiram 363lFr~ternal . 3641Higginsville . 3651Bayou . 22.00 3661Adair . 367jBarry _ . 5;00 3681Crescent HilL . 2.00 3691Composite . 2.00 370I,"Villiamstown . 3711Sheldon . 3721 N onpareil . 9.00 37318elle ; . 3741'Vilderness . 6.00 3751Waynesville . 21.00 3761King Hill . 5.00 3771Ancient Craft . 3781Berlin . 1.00 3791Billings . 380lQueen City . 2.00 3811Ionia . . 3821Mt. Ararat 7.00 3831Pythagoras . 3841East Prairie . 1.00 3851Richland . 8.0n 3861Dayton _ _ __ . 3871Woodside _ _ . 6.00 3881Chula . 2.00 389lArcana . 390lMarionville . 9.00 3911Raytown . 5.00 3921Christian . 6.00 3931Bee Hive . 3.00

Proceedings of tlIe LODGE

Paid to Grand Secretary

394/Lucerne . 3951Hatfield . 396JWestern Light _ . 397/Gower . 3981Jasper . 3991Pike . 400lDecatur . 401lCarterville . 4021Malta . 4031Lowry City . 4041Rosendale . 4051Everton . 4061Malden . 4071Charleston . 4081Montrose . 4091Louisv1lle . 41째IIberia . 411lJoppa . 4121Appleton City . 413lValley . 414lGreensburg . 415lHunnewell . 4161Cache . 417lWhite Water . 4181Clear Creek """"""" 419/Star . 420/Itaska . 421lUrbana . 422/Gate ot the Temple.. 4231 Gal t _ . 424JSamaritan . 4251Green Ridge . 4261Rothvllle . 427 Glenwood , . 4281Pittsvllle _ . 4291New MadrId . 430lWInona . 4321Competition . 433lMack's Creek . 4341Wheellng . 4351Rockbridge . 4361Gothic . 4371Lafayette . 4381Temperance . 4391l\ft. Ollve _ . 44째ITrowel . 441lExcelsior _. 4421Burlington - . 443lAnchor . 4441Ada ... 445lWest Gate . 446lIvanhoe .

1.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 1.00

1.00 2.00 3.00

1.00

26.00 9.00 1.00 11.00 29.00 6.00 1.00 3.00 8.00 2.01) 3.00 1.00 5.00 -1.00 1.00 4.00 9.00 3.00 90.01)

LODGE

[Sept. Paid to Grand Secretary

447/Jacoby _ . 448lSchell CIty _ . 449lBois D'Arc .. 450lBelton . 4511Raymore .. 4521Verona . 4531Forsyth . 454/COntlnental . 455 Hinton . 4561Wallace . 4571Jonesburg . 4581Melville - . 4591Hazelwood . 460lLambskin . 461JCaruthersv1lle . 4621Santa Fe . 4631Cllfton -. 4641Concordia . 4651Gaynor City . 4661Southwest . 4671Pleasant Hope . 4681Red Oak . 4691Plato . 470lNodaway . 471/Mineral . 4721Pickering . 4731NIneveh . 474IGullford . 4751Golden . 4761Mt. Hope . 477/Henderson . 4781Racine , . 479jRich Hlll . 480lJewel . 481IMarcellne .. 4821CllntonvUle . 4831Fairtax . 4841KIrkwood : . 4851Cold Water . 4861Cairo -.. 4871Chllhowee . 4881Lock Spring . 4891Lakevllle . 490lMontevallo . 4911Vandalia . 4921Daggett . 4931Vernon . 4941Lewistown . 4951Unity . 4961Robert Burns , . 4971Equallty . 4981Pee Dee .

2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00

2.00 5.00 7.00 25.00 6.00 2.00 2.00

1.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 4:00 7.00 7.00 7.00 13.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 7.00 3.00 1.00 1.00

Grand Lodge of Missouri

1929. .1 LODGE

Paid to Grand Secretary

499lHar~ony

500lJameson 5011Buckner 5021Phlladelphia 5031Pralrle Home 5041Platte City 5051Euclld 5061Lathrop 5071Clearmont 5081Saxton 5091Van Buren 510lNew Hampton 51llSkidmore ..: 5121Webb City 5131Senath 5141Granby 5151Galena 5161Mllford 5171Sellgman 5181째riental 5191Crane 520lCllfton Heights 5211Lockwood 5221Gate City 5231Stlnson 5241Spickardsville 5251Cunnlngham 5261Wayne 5271Hlgbee 528lconway 529 Apollo 530lpecullar 531lLane's Prairie 5321Dexter 5331Comfort 5341Columbla 5351Blackwell 5361Ingomar 5371Bethel 5381Stella 5391Dawn 540lWlnigan 541IJacksonville 5421Ferguson 5431Mansfleld 5441AIgabil 6451Zalma 54610rient 5471South Gate 5481Clinton 5491Carl Junction

19.00 7.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.00 3.00

20.00 5.00 1.00

3.00 1.00 1.00 7.00

1.00

14.00 2.00 26.0D 22.00 5.00

1.00 3.00 9.00 4.00

1.00 9.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 1.00

1.00

17.00

7.00 29.00 9.00 3.00

LODGE

550lRose Hill 5511Pendleton , 5521Calhoun 5531Clarksburg 5541Foster 5551Summersville 5561Prairie 5571Blairstown 5581Moscow . 5591Clarksdale 560lNeison : 5611Cowgill 5621Deepwater 5631York 5641Jamesport 5651Tebbetts : 5661Maplewood 5671Miller 5681Naylor 569iMarlborough . 570lRepublic 571IHaytl 572IRutledge 5731Bernle 574\La Monte 5751Easter 57610llve Branch 5771Ewing 5781Forest Park 5791Grandin 580lHouston 5811IIImo 5821Koshkonong 5831Novinger 5841Red Bird 5851Shamrock 586/Criterlon 587lBransor. 5881St. Francisville 5891Grove Spring 590lAdvance 5911Barnett 5921La Russell 5931Union 5941Blodgett 5951Cole Camp _ 5961puxico 5971Bosworth 5981Leadwood 599lEIvins 600lCosby

Paid to Grand Secretary

. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.00 1.00

3.00 3.00 1.00

3.00 1.00 5.00 4.00

2.00 6.00 6.00 16.00

15.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.00

2.00 1.00

2.00 4.00 18.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 1.00

9.00 5.00 2.00 1.00

7.00

Lon 1.00

7.00 1.00 7.00 5.00

14.00

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

Paid to

LODGE Grand Secretary 60l/Clayton 18.00 6021Acacia 19.00 6031Morehouse . 6041Strasburg . 6051Walker . . 1.00 6061 Crai g 6071Eminence . 1.00 6081Strafford . 4.00 6091Warrenton . 610lClark . 6111Cen tertown . 1.00 6.00 6l21Mokane -' . 20.00 6131Wellston . 8.00 614IMt. Washington . 6.00 6151Chaffee . 2.00 6161Marlon . 37.00 6171 Swope Park' . 2.00 fi18/Grandvlew . 6191Falrvlew . 4.00 620lWillard . 8.00 6211Anderson . 6221Norwood . 6231Maple . 5.00 62410wensville . 31.00 6251Sheffleld . 18.00 6261Magnolla . 3.0(1 6271Wallace Park . 6281Mendon . 3.00 6291Valley Park . 1.00 630 lEast Gate . 70.00 63llTower Grove . 21.00

Paid to

J.,ODGE Grand Secretary 6321Belgrade 1.00 6331Archie . 6341Steele . 635IGreentop . 4.00 6371Mtn. View . 6381Triangle . 11.00 639jMizpah . 26.00 640lJennings . 7.00 6411Trinity . 18.00 6421Benj. Franklin . 35.00 6431Northeast . 45.00 6441Grain Valley . 2.00 6451Clever . 13.00 646/Shaveh : . 2.00 6471Noel . 2.00 6481Elmer . 6.00 6491University . 4.00 650lParma . 6511Cleveland . 14.00 6521Pilgrlm . 5.00 6531Shawnee . 5.00 .654lCommonwealth . 9.00 6551Gardenville . 8.00 6561Country Club . 6:00 657jProgress . 11.00 6581 Pu rity . 12.00 6591Alpha . 660lHolliday . 12.00 6611Theo. Roosevelt . 6621Clarence . 12.00 6631Rockhlll . 6641Aldrich 1.00 ....... $

Total, September 11, 1929 ...

2,988.00

ADDENDA Iinl, Ul) Old Fund

America No. ~n-To v/ith New .... Ol'ient No. 546-Contributed by Affiliates to Regular Fund........

........ $77.00

3S.00

115.00 6.50

Four M.ile No. 212-Balance on Old Fund . Albert Pil,e No. 219-0n Special Fund Account . $21.75 St. Louis No. 20--0n Special Fund Account. by R. l<'. Smart.. . . 3.00 ZeI'edatha No. 189-0n Special Fund Aceount by E. H. Myers and G. 1.1. Santo 3.00 Clifton Heights No. 520-0n Special Fund Acc't by L. A. Stamm & A. ",V. Chrisman. 3.00 September 11, 1929, total from all

source~

1928 total, September S, from all sources 1929 total, September 11, from all Sources........ Grand total, Selltember 11, 1929..................

30~75

3;140.25

$119,472.26 3,140.25 .

$122,612.fi1

1929. ]

Grand Lodge' of J.11-issouri

GRAND LODGE FINANCES, September 8, 1928,-September 11, 192'~ In Account with Fidelity Savings Trust Co .. Kansas City, Mo, Cash balance, Grand Secretary's books, September 8, 1928 ... $ 66,743,54 Transfer of balance from First' National Bank, St, Louis, to Fidelity Savings Trust Co... 5,324.63 Total cash balance, Dead Lodges Back dues l\:fanuals

1~28

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

.$ 72,068.17 Heceipts. . .

_-_.- --_

_-_ .. _------- .__ .__

11.00 162.85 1,480.30 783.60 108.50 2.16 3,413.21 78S.73

_._.

Dues receipts . Ey-la,vs . Index Cards (Lodge No. Ill). In terest on bonds.... Interest on daily balance . RefundsArch A. Johnson, pay roll.. .. H. Da Costa, pay roll . First National Bank, pay I'oli Committee Geo. Washington Memorial Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 9~ to cover Grand Lodge warrant No. 231 . W. R. Gentry, account telegram Sale Proceedings (1928) .

10.00 5.00 996.90 ~~.10

302.路10 1.06 1:50

Miscellaneous receipts "'" . 1 ~29 per capita tax to and including September 11th. Total income Sel)t. 8,

1~28,

to Sept. 11,

Disbursements, Pay roll check (1928).... . . Pay roll check, C. E. Cullen Byrne E. Biggel', salary G,'and Master .. Byrne E. Bigg'er, expense Grand Master.... Printing 1928 Proceedings Annual donation to Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis Maintenance, Grand Lodge offices . Expense G,'and Lodge Officers, by order of the Grand Master................. Salary of Grand Secretary . Office help of Grand Secretary Printing, postage, stationery, inc..... . Salary, Granu Lecturer Expenses, G)'and LcctuI'er S,tla)'y, G)'and Treasurer Salary, Grand Tile" C. H. Briggs, FI'aternal Correspondent...

1~29.

8,000.00 1,800.00

261.44 5,000.00 4,870.00 801.S0 3,000.00 872.86 500.00 50.00 750.00

80,232.08 237,157.85 .$317,389.93

.. $22,000.00 20.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 3,821.40

8,163.91

Proceedings of the

C. H. BI'iggs, expense to meeting Masonic Temple Ass'n of St. Louis. Masonic Relief Ass'n U. S. and Canada.. R. R. Kreeger, 路Chairman Fatherlesl'; Children of France.... . . Committee on Charity . Chula Lodge No. 388, special charity . Committee on Library.................... . . Committee on Obituaries .. .__ _. Office equipment of Grano. Secretary . Jewels, P. G. M. and 3 Grand Officers (4} . Portrait, P. G. M. Anthony }<'. Ittner.. .. __ . Portrait, J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer.. Postal Telegraph & Cable Co._ _ ._ .. Telephone, .JEfferson 4877 .. __ .__ . Perkins Audit Company _. . Premium, bonds Gr. Sec'y and GI". Treas. Premium, bond of depository _ _. __ _. H. DaCosta, reporting Proceedings 1928 . ,v. R. Shrodes, Chmn. Pay Roll Committee __ _. C. L. Alexander, Chmn. Com. Chartered Lodges D. D. G. M. and D. L. dinner, St. Louis_ _ Exvense Grand Lodge Session, 1928 _.. Expense G. L. Officers to G. Vii. Memorial.. Expense Regional Conferences-

~~n~~::Ph-::::: Kansa~

[Sept. 30.00 284.29 75.00 1,705.00 200.00 97.22 75.00 398.25 425.00 300.00 300.00 68.53 207.57 200.00 350.00 144.47 100.00 100.00 50.00 339.25 726.50 *747.81

~ $1~~:~~

City _ Springfield--_ St. L o u i s _ _ _ . . . . . . . . . . .. Moberly __

120.61 157.08 266.99 186.10

Contingent Grand Lodge Expense . Bronze Tablet-Sel'vice Record MemoriaL .... P. G. M. Anthony F. Ittner, special trip to G. \V. MemoriaL .. _ _ La Russell Lodge No. 592-1927 pay roll check .. E. E. Morris, Chmn. Ent. Committee ._ . K E. Morris, Chmn. Ent. Committee _.... B. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, safe dep. box .. N. E. Andel'son, stenographel' 1928 session . Tilers, 4 extra, 1928 session _. __ ._ __ . Victor Towel Company................ .. __ ._ _ Spalding Stationery Co., printing & supplies Menke Printing Co _ _ _ Mendle Printing Co. ._._ . Spalding- Stationery Co.-dues receipts _... Postage on dues receipts ..... .. _.. E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, to cover check to Lodge No. 99 _.

935.89 334.92 2:>0.00 150.00 31.60 166.00 19.07 7.50 25.00 60.00 27.00 907.05 66.75 -109.75 809.18 49.51 *302.40

1929. J Masonic 5/7 Masonic 5/7

Grand Lodge of lvlissouri Home of Missouri, of 1928 back dues . Home of Missouri, of 1929 per capita tax

116.32

169,398.47 235,237.50

Adjustment First Nat. Bk. bal. Sept. S, 1£128 Cash balance Grand Secretary's Cash book, September 11, 1929 . Total receipts Total disbursements

RECAPITULATION. _ .

Cal5h balance Sept. 11, 1£12£1_____ *Refund Uncleared cheel;:, Sept. 11, 1929, No. 267, Masonic Home of Missouri.. .

Cash balance per Grand Treasurer _

.01

235,237.51

82,152.42

$317,389.£13 235,237.51 $ 82,152.42

650.00

__$ 82,802.42

The Grand Secretary desires to acknowledge his appreciation of the splendid co-operation which has been extended to his Office by the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers and especially the District Deputy Grand Masters, and Secretaries of our Lodges, without which it would be impossible to properly discharge the duties assigned to him. Fraternally submitted,

~ft· Grand Secretary.

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of MisSaltr/,:

Brethren: H.. VV. Bro. Edmund E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, presented his report together with that of the Auditor covering period Sept. 8, 1928, to Sept. 11, 1929, both of which were received and ordered printed in the Proceedings: 1928 Sc-pt. 8 "

Cash on hand (in F. S. T. Co., Kansas City, Mo.) Cash on hand (in F. N. B., St. LOUis, Mo.)

$67,453.15

RECEIPTS. Receipt No. (Bn!. F. N. B., St. L. Transferred) Sept. 13 177 Arthur Mather, Grand Secy......... $ 29 178 5 179 Oct. ISO 6 18 181 Nov. 182 1 19 183 19 184 Df路C. 1 185 15 186 1929 187 2 Jan. 188 17 30 189 8 190 Feb. 16 191 Mar. 192 1 9 193 16 191 2] 195 196 2 ApI'. 197 16 17 198 May 199 1 200 16 1 201 June 202 17 17 203 204 .July 1 2 205 206 3

5,324.63 $72,777.78

5,324.63 90.36 75.00 491.26 103.00 79.05 64.05 892.50 50.65 50.50 34.00 70.55 125.00 561.32 121.85 52.85 996.90 146.55 4.50 120.20 96.80 892.50 135.15 64.50 96.85 148.20 99.40 126.07 4,354.50 3,299.10

July

5 6 8

8 9

10 11

Aug.

12 12 13 15 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 29 29 29 30 31 1 2

3 5 5 10 10 19 26 Sept. 9 1928

Sept. 25 26 Oct. Nov. 26 Dec. 26 1929 26 Jan.

Grand Lodge of Missouri

1929. J . 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250

Arthur Mather, Grand Secy........ _

Interest on Bank BalanceFidelity Savings Trust Company. ___ .. __

3,751.20 5,409.60 1,902.60 69.72 8,383.20 3,322.70 5,556.60 3,173.10 575.63 6,048.90 4,369.90 35.45 70.33 17,249.40 7,404.20 4,400.70 9,112.25 6,819.55 89.94 103.31 26,098.85 6,831.70 6,471.50 14,207.85 11,717.85 12,755.40 7,350.20 57.40 52.12 45.22 12,831.00 14,088.45 14,962.30 13,503.15 872.50 69.08 54.95 23.59 302.40 493.65 134.85 107.10 174.00 39.48

105.49 78.53 65.04 54.97 46.77

Proceedings of the

72 Feb. Mar. AIH'. May June July Aug.

26 26 26 27 26 26 26

.Fi(lelity

Savings

Trust

Company........

[Sept. 44.34 37.47 38.78 36.06 34.35 79.92 164.01

-----Total receipts to and including Sept. II, 1929 .....

$323,424.17

DISBURSEMENTS. Warrant 1928 No. Sept. 12 Balance transferred from First National Bank, St. Louis, to F. S. T. Co., Kansas City.. $ 5,324.63 Aug. 27 200 K. C. Lodge No. 220, Benefit Brother Max Stock . ._._ _. __ _ . 50.00 . 250.00 30 207 J. R. McLachlan, Salary Gl'and Lecturer_ 75.00 30 210 Alberta ,Johnson, ale Sullivan Lodge No. 69 .. _.. 22.50 30 219 Noonan-Kocian Co., Hanging' portraits _. 30 220 S. Wn. Pass. Ass'n, R. R. Certificates.._ 10.00 . 302.12 226 Masonic Home of Mo. Per Capita tax.:._.._ Sept. 1 Grand Lodge of Mo., mileage per diem a/c . 22,000.00 14 166.00 2 Hotel Chase, dinner to di~tinguished visitors 27 19.07 3 Hotel Coronado, Entertainment visitors, etc. 27 . 250.00 29 4 J. R. McLachlan, Salary J. R. McLachlan, expenses __ __ . 50.67 2~ _ : _ . 424.00 29 6 Arthur Mather, Salary _ _.._ _ _ _ 110.00 7 M. Gibear, Salary. __ 29 __ . 150.00 8 Masonic Temple Ass'n, Maintenance _ _ 29 . 200.00 9 C. L. Munson, salary 29 29 10 Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., Ptg., Postage and Sundries __ _ _ _ _ _ 100.00 11 Nora E. Anderson, Salary, stenographer.. _ . 29 25.00 3.60 12 Orestes Mitchell, expo ale O. A. Lucas funeral 1 Oct. 64.52 13 Arthur Mather, expo a/cO. A. Lucas funeral.. 1 10.00 14 Ray V. Denslow, expo alc O. A. Lucas funeral 1 6.84 15 Wm. R. Gentry, expo ale O. A. Lucas funeral 路1 12.75 4 16 McCaughen & Burr, alc Wash. Memorial:..... _. 17 C. Lew Gallant, Chairman, alc entertainment 4 Grand Lodge __ _.. 339.25 18 C. Lew Gallant, Chairman, expo 1928 session Grand Lodge _ __.. _ _.._ . 726.50 19 Davies, Turner & Co., ale Grand Lodge 6 Library Fund __ _._ _ _ . 32.37 __ . 20 E. L. Robinson, ale O. A. Lucas funeraL 10.00 8 .. 21.50 21 S. 'Vn. Bell Tel. Co., service ..__ 10 _ .. 22 Postal Telegraph Co., service 9.21 10 _._ __ .. 23 Victor Linen Towel Co., service --2.25 10 24 John Picli:ard, ale Obituaries Committee 10 .. 75.00

Grand Lodge of l1;f.issoltr拢

1929. ] ad.

19 19 19

29 30 31

19 24

32 33

24 25 26

34 35 36

29 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31

37 38 39 40

31 31 31 31 31 31

46 47 48 49 50 51

31 31 31 31 31 31

52 53' 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62

7 7 7

63 64 65

Nov. 5

42 43 44 45

Geo. S. McLanahan, Funeral emblem O. A. Lucas . 25.00 Arthur Mather, expo Regionai ConferenceSt. Joseph . . 195.11 Arthur :Mather, expo Regional Conference!{ansas City _.._..__ __ . 120.61 Arthur Mather, expo Regional ConferenceSpringfield _ _ _ . 157.08 - 200.00 H. Clay Perkins, Auditor 1928 ._ _ . C. H. Briggs, Fraternal correspondenL _ ~ . 250.00 R. V. Denslow, expo D. D. G. M. meetingSt. Joseph __ ._ _._.. . . 10.00 R. R. Kreeger, Chairman-French children_ _. 75.00 Arthur Mather, expo Regional ConferenceSt. Louis .._ _ _. __ _ . 168_.6~J B~Tne E. Bigger, Exp. Grand Master _ _. 500.00 31.61) R. N. Patton, mileage and per diem 1927 . Arthur Mather, expo Regional ConferenceIVloberly _ _ _ _ _ ..__ ._ 186.10 Arthur Mather, ptg. Postage and Sundries . 100.00 8,000.00 Masonic Temple Assn. of St. L. annual donation Masonic Temple Assn. of St. L., maintenance 150.00 Arthur Mather, salary.. _ _ _ 416.00 J. R. McLachlan, salary.._ _._. . 250.00 Robert Fisher, Tiler-Grand Lodge 1928 . 50.00 Jno. H. Barr Jewelry Co., 路1 jewels _ _.._._. __ 425.00 Herman DaCosta, official reporter 1928.._._ . 100.00 W. R. Shrodes, Chairman, mileage and per diem conl. .._ _ _ _ _ _ __. 100.00 C. L. Alexander, ale chartered lodges com . 50.00 Spalding Sta. Co., ptg. and supplies _ . 121.85 M. Gibear, salary _ _ _ __ . 115.0n F. Berger, salary _ ._._ . 110.00 K. C. Lodge No. 220, ale Bro. Max Stock . 50.00 Mrs. Alberta Johnson, ale Sullivan Lodge No. 69 -_ _ _.._ _. . 50.00 25.00 Gate City Lodge No. 522, ale Bro. T. J. Hord . C. L. Munson, salary _ __ _ 200.00 W. J. Kennedy Sta. Co., office supplies .__ .. 77.00 13.20 Underwood Typewriter Co., supplies ---.---- .... J. Arthur Anderson Laundry, service_. _ 18.36 Menke Ptg. Co., printing __ .. _._ .. _ _ _ . 54.00 J. R. McLachlan, expenses _ _._ _._._ __ 38.80 2.2;) Victor Linen & Towel Co., service._ _._ . Banner Rubbel' Stamp Co _ _._._ .. _ 3.10 Andrew J. O'Reilly, photo-prints _ _._ . 3.95 Fidelity Savings Trust Co., rent of safe deposit box .. _ _.. _ _ _ _.. _._..__ . 7.50 Harry H. \Vatson, Asst. Tiler-Grand Lodge._ . 15.00 A. S. Kirby, Asst. Tiler-Grand Lodge_ _ _. 15.00 Louis A. 'Vagnel', Asst. Tiler-Grand Lodge.. _.. _.. 15.00

Procecd-ings of the

Nov.

66 67 68 69 70

7 13 14 22 22 28 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 Dec. 1 Nov. 30 30 30 30 Dec. 3 3

72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85

7 7 7

86 87 88

8 11 12 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 27 27

89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 1,01

5 5 7

102 103 104 105

106

28 28 31 31 31

107 108 109 110 111

Jan.

Henry M. Guitar, Asst. Tiler-Grand Lodge

[Sept. .

E. E. Morris, Gr. Treas. Bank Depository bond

H. L. Reader, expo to Hannibal, Mo . S. Wn. Bell Tel. Co., service . Spalding Sta. Co., ptg. and supplies . Spalding Sta. Co., postage on dues receipts .. Masonic Temple Assn., maintenance . Arthur Mather, salary . J. R. McLachlan, salary . M. Gibear, salary . F'. Berger, salary . . C. L. Munson, salary J. R. McLachlan, expenses .. B. E. Bigger, G. M., expenses . Alberta Johnson, ale Sullivan Lodge No. 69 . Chula Lodge No. 388, ale Bro. R. F. Robinson Kansas City Lodge No. 220, ale Bro. Max Stock Gate City Lodge No. 522, ale Bro. Thos. J. Hard Art Metal Construction Co., office supplies.......... Purity Cleaners & Dyers, cleaning curtains and aprons . Mendle Ptg. Co., O. A. Lucas MemoriaL .. S. Wn. Bell Tel. Co., service .. Coronado Hotel, Regional Conference D. D. G. M.s . L. W. Hawkins, W. M., alc Bro. Geo. W. Grant Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., postage .. Spalding Sta. Co., dues, receipt cards, etc .. Masonic Temple Assn., maintenance . Arthur Mather, salary .. J. R. McLachlan, salary .. .. M. Gibear, salary F. Berger, salary .. C. L. Munson, salary .. B. E. Bigger, expenses .. Mendle Ptg. Co., ptg. proceedings . J. R. McLachlan, expenses .. Bucklin Lodge No. 233, ale Bro. R. P. Richardson路 .. S. Wn. Bell Tel. Co., service .. Menke Ptg. Co., general printing : . Postal Tel. Cable Co., service .. Case & Thomas, Agts., Premium on bonds Gr. Secy. & Treas. . .. Arthur' Mather, Gr. Secy., ptg., postage and sundries . C. H. Briggs, expo alc Masonic Temple Assn . C. H. Briggs, Fraternal Correspondent .. Al'thur Mather, Gr. Secy. salary .. Masonic Temple Assn., maintenance , . J. R. McLachlan, salary .

15.00 144.4.7 12.25 16.33 145.87 49.51 150.00 416.0Q 250.00 115.00 110.00 200.00 97.92 500.00 50.00 200.00 50.00 50.00 7.65 18.00 61.25 12.00 98.30 50.00 100.00 809.1S 150.00 416.00 250.00 115.00 110.00 200.00 500.00 3,821.40 85.28 50.00 9.90 12.75 2.21 350.00 100.00 30.00 250.00 416.00 150.00 250.00

Grand Lodge of' AI issouri

1929. ] 31 112 31 113 31 114 31 11-5 31 116 Feb. 2 117 118 5 119 13 120 13 121 13 122

Jan.

14 14

123 124

14 14

125 126

14 15

127 128

129

130

26 '8

131 132

M. Gibear, salary........................................................ F. Berger, salary -_ .... __ .......... __ ...... -._- ... -- ........... __ ... C. L. Munson, salary .... -- .......---_ ....... __ .................. -. S. Wn. Bell Tel. Co., service ......... --.--.---.-_._---_ ..... Arthur Mather, expo to Grand Lodge of Tenn. J. R. McLachlan, expo as Grand Lecturer........ Pantagraph Ptg. Co., supplies ...................--_._--_. Victor Towel Supply Co., service .. ------_ ... ---- .. ---- .. A. F. Jttner, expo to Alexandria, Va. .............-.... B. l~. Bigger, Gr. Master, ale salary --------_ ... __ ... Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., expo Granu Officers to Alexandria, Va. .. ---_ .... __ ..... --.-- ... _-------_._-_ .. -... -----. K. C. Lodge No. 220, ale expo Bro. Max Stock Gate City Lodge No. 522, ale expo Bro. T. J. Hord ..................... __ .. ------_ .... __ ............-....................... -Rolla Lodge No. 213, ale expo Geo. W. Grant Bucklin Lodge No. 233, ale expo R. P. Richardson ........ --- ......._------_ .. __ ... -- ... --_ ... --- .. -.--- .. __ ......-.-----Linn Lodge No. 326, ale expo R. H. Bryan ........ Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy. ale expense Grand Masters Conf. .. ---- .... _._---_ .. _............. -..---- ... _---------- .... Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., ptg. postag-e and sundries .. --_. __ . __ .__ .... __ ._.--_.--- ...... -.. -._ ... __ ..... _- ... --_ .. -- .. ---C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., expo ale Edw. Higbee' funeral ..............._---.-_ .. __ ........... -.. -............................-.. J. R. McLachlan, expo to G. Washington Mem. Irondale Lodge No. 143, expo ale Bro. W. B. Hillen -_.... _.- -_. --- -. _. --- --- -_. -. -. --- -.. --.-.,. -.._- --- _. -_.... -_.. -.. -- --Masonic Temple Assn., maintenance .. ---_._ .. -- ..... Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., 路salar~'.......................... J. R. McLachlan, salary.......................................... M. Gibear, salary .-. __ .. -............. -_ .. _._ .. -.---- ... __ ._-_._.---F. Berger, salary -_ .. -._ ..........-... --_........................ ---C. L. Munson, salary ............... __ .- ......... _........... -.--_. Ayres-Tubbesing Floral Co., ale Higbee funeral J. R. McLachlan, expo ale Grand Lecturer.......... W .. R. Gentry, expo to Washington MemoriaL.. S. Wn. Bell Tel. Co., service.................................... Victor Towel Supply Co., service.......................... Postal Tel. Cable Co., service................................ B. Eo Bigger, ale Grand Masters salary............ Spalding Sta. Co., printing ...-._ ........ -............ -- .. ---B. E. Bigger, .Grand Master, ale expo to.Washington Memorial ........ ___ .... _.......................... _... ___ ... ___ Irondale Lodge No. 143, expo ale of Bro. W. B. Hillen -_ ....... --- .. -._--_........... _.. -- .. -._--_._ .. _--_.-_. __ ... --_ .. -- .. ---D. R. Cheney. Gr. Secy. of Oregon, expo S. M. 'f:v1cr --_ ... .. __ ._ ..... _-_ .... .. _.. _-_._-_._._._ .... -... -.-_._-_._ .. _-_._-_._ .. Mendle Ptg. Co., printing supplies .. ---- .. _-_ .. _---_._ .... Masonic Temple Assn., maintenance .. ---_._--_ ... _-_. Arthur Mather, GI'. Scc~路. salary.................. -~

28 133 28 134 28 135 28 136 28 137 28 138 Mar. 1 139 4 140 4 141 15 142 15 143 15 144 18 145 23 146 26 147 26

148

149

150 151 152

30 30

75 65.00 110.00 200.00 12.45 40.59 96.44 l.50 6.75 150.00 500.00 350.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 50.00 100.00 34.22 122.63 25.00 150.00 416.011 250.00 50.00 110.00 200.00 25.98 65.29 126.33 19.05 2.25 4.96 500.00 160.19 148.8!i 25.00 30.00 11-6.25 150.00 416.00

Proceedings of the

Mar. :l0 30 30 30 30 Apr. 2 3 18 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 May 4

153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170

4 6

171 172

173 174

6 6

177 li8 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195

196

197

6 6 9 16 16 16 16 16

17 17 28 31 31 31 31 31 31

June 2

175 176

J. R. McLachlan, salary . M. Gibear, salary . F. Berger, salary . C. L. Munson, salary . R. C. Ott, Portrait Grand Lecturer . Julius C. Garrell, ale expo Edw. Higbee funeral J. R. McLachlan, expo as Grand Lecturer . S. Wn. Bell Tel. Co., service . Spalding Sta. Co., printing and supplies . Elliott Addressing Machine Co., stencils . Masonic Temple Assn., maintenance . Arthur Mather, salary . J. R. McLachlan, salary .. 1\'1. Gibear, salary .. F. Berger, salary . C. L. Munson, salary .. Chas. E. Cullen, ale 1928 payroll check returned Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy. ale Grand Librarians Congress . J. R. McLachlan, expo of Grand Lecturer . S. R. Freet, D. G. M. expo laying corner stone -Marshall . K. C. Lodge No. 220, ale expo of Bro. Max Stock Gate City Lodge No. 522, expo ale Bro. T. J. Hord . Rolla Lodge No. 213, expo ale Geo. 'V. Grant.. .. Bucklin Lodge No. 233, expo ale Bro. R. P. Richardson . Linn Lodge No. 326, expo ale Bro. R. L. Bryan Irondale Lodge No. 143, expo a/~ W. B. Hillen J. C. Strauss Studio, ale 1929 Proceedings .. Ayres-Tubbesing, flowers-funerals ; .. Steiner Eng. Co., supplies . Underwood Typewriter Co., rental . Underwood Typewriter Co., new machine .. C. A. Marschel, typewriter ribbons . S. 'Vn. Bell Tel. Co., service . Postal-Tel. Cable Co., service .. Spalding Sta. Co., printing and supplies .. Masonic Temple Assn., maintenance . Arthur Mather, salary . J. R. McLachlan, salary . M. Gibear, salary . F. Berger, salary . C. L. Munson, salary : . J. R. McLachlan, expo Grand Lecturer . Arthur Mather Grand Secretary, tnI.\'. exp., by onler GI'and ~iastel' .. Arthur Mather, Grand Seeretal'~', expo ale Grand Officers .. Southwestel'n Pass engel' Ass'n, 1929 ctfs ..

[Sept. 2;50.00 115.00 110.00 200.00 300.00 26.31 113.35 18.70 120.08 22.59 150.00 416.00 250.00 115.00 110.00 200.00 20.00 56.42 101.29 11.55 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 15.00 45.00 10.75 5.00 72.50 5.00 17.57 2.99 163.79 150.00 416.00 250.00 115.00 110.00 200.00

144.40 75.95 23.45 10.00

Grand Lodge of .A1 issollri

1929.\ June

8 S 8 8 8

198 199 200 201 202

S S 8 S 8

20:~

29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 July 2 6 13 20 22

208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222

22 23 26 29 29 31 31 31 31 31 31 Aug. 5

223 224 225 226 227 22R 229 230 231 232 233 234

5 13 13 22 22

235 236 237 23R 239 240

241

242

204 20;; 206 207

Victor Linen & Towel Co.. sel·vice . K. C. Lodge No. 220, ale Bro. Max Stock.... Gate City Lodg'e No. 522, ale Bro. F. J. Hord .. Rolla Lodge No. 213, ale Bro. Geo. 'V. Grant.. Bucklin Lodge No. 233, ale Bro. R. P. Richardson . Linn Lodge ~o. 326, ale Bro. R. H. Bryan . Irondale Lodg'e No. 143, ale Bro. 'V. B. Millen D. R. Cheney. charity. ale Mrs. S. ~L Tyler . Mendle Ptg. Co., printing and supplies . 'Vm. Heike Elec. Co., wiring work, GI'ancl Seer-ctan"s office . . S. VV. Bell Tell. Co., service Spalding Sta. Co., supplies . Spalding' Sta. Co., envelopes : . Masonic Temple Ass'n, maintenance... Arthur Mather. salan······· ·········.········ J. R. McLachlan, salary . M. Gibear, salary . F. Berger, salary . , . C. L. Munson, salary Masonic Home of Missouri. . J. R. McLachlan, expo Grand Lecturer . Masonic Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax . Masonic Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax . Masonic Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax . 'Vhitehall Lodge No. 301, ale Bro. C. A. Perkins : . Bogard Lodge No. 101. ale Bro. Geo. F. Calvert E. E. Morris, salat·y Grand Treasurer .. Arthur Mather, Gr. Sec'y, incidental exp . . C. H. Brigg·s. Fraternal CorrespondenL Masonic Home of 1110., 5/7 per capita tax . Masonic Temple Ass'n, maintenance . Arthur Mathel', Grand Secretary, salary . J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary . . M. Gibear, stenographer, salary F. Berger, clerk . C. L. i'l'Iunson, clerk. salary .. E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, ale returned check of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 Masonic Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax . .. S. \V. Bell Tel. Co., service UnderWOOd Typewriter Co., service . R. S. Calder, ale Library Committee . K. C. r!c>dge No. 220, ale Bro. Max Stock . Gate City Lodge No. 522, ale Bm. Thos. J. HOI"lL : : . Bucklin Lodge No. 233, ale Bro. R. P. Richardson . Linn Lodge No. 326, ale Bro. P. H. Bryan ..

77 4.50 50.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 30.00 123.25 6.50 14.62 44.25 32.28 150.00 416.00 250.00 115.00 110.00 200.00 116.32 79.42 13,369.00 22,038.86 50,774.96 40.00 50.00 . 500.00 100.00 250.00 42,381. 79 150.00 416.00 250.00 115.00 110.00 200.00 302.40 40,183.86 38.80 2.50 12.50 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00

P1'oceedings of the

78 Aug. 22 22 22 31 31 31

:n 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 Sept. 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6

[Sept.

243 Irondale Lodge No. 143, ale Bro. ,V. B. Hillen 244 Bogard Lodge No. 101, ale Bro. Geo. F. CalverL . 245 D. R. Cheney, charity, ale Corinthian Lodge No. 265 路 . . -246 Arthur Mather. expo ale laying cornerstone . 247 Masonic Relief Ass'n of U. S. & Canada . 248 Masonic Temple Ass'n, maintenance . 249 Arthur' Mather. Grand Se(Tctary. salary . 250 J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary . 251 IVr. Gibear, stenographer, salary . 252 F. Berger, clerk, salary . 253 C. L. Munson, clerk, salary 254 R. C. Ott, portrait Grand Master Ittner, 2:>5 S. W. Bell Tel. Co., sen路ice......................... .. , . 256 Spalding Sta. Co., supplies . 257 Postal 'reI. Co., service 258 Victor Linen & Towel Co., service . . 259 Mendle Ptg. Co., supplies 260 W. J. Kennedy Sta. Co., supplies . 261 Arthur Mather, Gr. Sec'y, ptg., postage, etc . 262 E. E. Morris, Gr. Treas., expo to St. Louis . 263 J. A. Kinder, Chairman, expo to St. Louis . 264 C:' A. Marschel. new typewriter . 265 Underwood Typewriter Co., ribbons . 266 Usonia Mfg. Co., bronze tablet-service record 267 Masonic Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax . 268 Spalding Sta. Co., supplies . 269 Spalding Sta. Co., govt. envelopes . 270 Mendle Ptg., Co., supplies ..

Less check No. 267 outstanding

Cash balance in Fidelity Savings T-rust Co.....

50.00 50.00 30.00 22.18 284.29 150.00 416.00 250.00 115.00 110.00 200.00 300.00 26.65 96.89 49.16 9.00 99.50 22.50 200.00 30.00 12.50 80.00 5.00 250.00 650.00 43.75 27.35 9.50 $241,271.75 650.00 $240,621.75 82,802.42 $323,424.17

Respectfully submitted, EDMUND E. MORRIS, Grand Treasurer.

Grand Lodge of M iss'oUT,i

1929.]

REPORT OF AUDITOR. September 19, 1929. To the Grand Lodge. A. I<'. & A. M. of Missouri: Gentlemen: In compliance with instructions received, we have examined and checked the book records of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treas• un,I' of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for the period from September 8. 1928, to September 11, 1929; also, the Masonic Home Initiation Fee Fund; the George Washington Memorial Fund; and the Wm. !<'. Kuhn Library Fund for the same !)eriod; and respectfully present the following as the result of our findings, viz:GENERAL FUND. PER SECRETARY'S BOOKS.' Balance, September 8. 1 9 2 8 . . Receipts: Per Capita Tax, 1929 Due from two Dead Lodges..... Hack Dues Manuals Dues Receipts Hy-lav:s Index Cards Interest on Bonds.. Intel'est 011 Daily Balances................ Refunds ...... Sale of Proceedings........... Total Receipts

$ 72.068.17

$237,157.85 11.00 162.85 1,480.30 783.60 108.50 2.46 3,413.21 785.73 1,414.76 1.50 245,321.76

$317.389.93 Disbursements:' Cheques Numbers 1-270. inclusive $235,237.50 To adjust bank balance, Fh'st Nat. BanI, in St. Louis, Sept. 8. 1928........ .01 235,237.51 Balance, Se!)tember 11, 1929

.$ 82.152.42

TREASURER'S ROOKS. Balance, September 8, 1928: Fidelity Sa\'. Tl'Ust Co .• Kansas City. Mo.......$67,453.15 First National Bank in St. Louis.................. ".::124.63 Add-Deposits forwarded b~' Grand Secretary ....

$ 72.777.78

245.321.76 $318,099.54

Deduct-Cheques issued cleared by bank

b~·

Grand Secretary,

Balance. Fidelity Savings Trust Co .• Kansas City. Mo., per Certificate ..

235.297.12

.......... $ 82,802.42

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

RECONCILI A TIOX. Balance, pel' Treasurer's Bool{s........ . $ 82,802.42 Deduct-Cheque Number 267-outstanding.................................... 650.00 Balance, per Secretary's Bool{s

..... $ 82,152.42

BOXDS. On September Ii, 1!)29, in COm!l<lny with E. E. Morris, Grand TI'easurel', A. l<'. &. A. M. of Missouri, we checked the following Liberty Loan and G. S. Treasury Bonds; also the U. S. Treasury Bond in th.e \Vm. F. Kuhn Library Fund, as being on deposit in a Safe Deposit Box of the Fidelity Saving-s Trust COm!lany of路 Kansas City, Missouri, viz:Fourth Liberty Loan Bond Fourth Liberty I,oan Bond

41,4 %

Loan Bond Loan Bond

4 14% 41,4%

Fourth

Libert~路

Fourth

Libet:t~,.

41,4 %

CO 20262 83.... $ 1,000.00 ])01306564 .... 1,000.00 FOO141826 .... 5,000.00 A0026471L .. 10,000.00

$17,000.00

6,000.00

United States Tl'casury Bond United States Treasury Bond United States TI路ea.suQ路 Bonel l:nited States Treasury Bond

% %

COOOO0803 .... $ 5,000.00 COOO02873.... 1,000.00

41,4 % 41,4 %

Cnited States Treasury Bond United States TI'easUl'y Bond

41,4 % 41,4 %

G10026327 .... $ 5,000.00 HOO026328 .... 5,000.00 ,JOO02632!) .... 5,000.00

United States Treasury Bond United States Treasury Bond United States Trcasury Bond United States TI'easUl'y Bond United States TrcasUl'Y Bond

KOOO38060 .... 10,000.00

3%%

COOO13673 ....$10,000.00 DOOO13674 .... 10,OqO.00

3%% 3%%

.rOO04848!l ....

1,000.00

KOO048490 ....

1,000.00

3%%

491lA....

3%%

25,000.00

22,000.00 5,000.00 $75,000.00

THE \-VM. F. KVHN LIBRARY FUND. Ba.lance, September 8, 1928: Cash in Savings Account, First National Bank in S1. Louis United States Treasury Bond, 3% %-7451A

$174.51 500.00

$674.51

$ 15.43 4.02

19.45

\dd:

Interest on Bond............................ Interest on Savings Account........

$693.96

Grand Lodge of AIissouyi

1929.]

Deduct: 'Vithelrawn April 18, 1929, to pay Invoice of March 22, 1929, fOI' binding 23 Volumes AI's Quatucl' Coronatorum, donated b~' MarcllS A. Loevy .

80.50

DaJance, September 11, 1929....................................................

$613.46

Consisting of Cash in Savings Account Rank in St.' Louis ,

I<~irst

National $113.46

United States 'fl'casury Bond No. 7451A in Safety Deposit Box Fidelity Savings Trust Company........ 500.00

$613.46

INITIATION FEg FlJND. The GI'and Secretary has received ft'om the Masonic Lodges of Missouri, September 8, 1928, to September 11, 1929, the sum of $31,580.00, and has paid this amount fl'om time to time to the Masonic Home as evi<.knced by cancelled cheques for a like sum. GF;ORGE WASHINGTON l\fgl\10RIAL FUND. Having checked the Old. New and Special Funds as entered in the Se<:l'etary's Books of Record, we respectfully submit the foll?wing summary: OLD AND NE\V FUNDS. Balance on Hand, September 8, 1928

$2,899.47

Receipts: Collections of the New Fund, $1.00 per Initiate.... $2,988.00 Collections of the Old Fund. $1.00 per Ca.pita

121.50

Collections of the Special Fund, received aftcr February 22nll, the dosing of the Special Fund Total

Colle~tiom;

.路

30.75 $3.140.25

Intercst on Eanl;; Balances......................................... Total Receipts

27.73

3,167.98 $6.067.45

Disbursements: }<'cbrual'~'

18, ln9-Remittance to J. Claude Keiper

September 11, 1929-Balance in Co., as pel' ccrtificate

3.150.00

Franklin-American Trust $2,917.45

SPECIAL FUND. Balance on hanel, Scptembel' :-I, 1928

$4,452.46

Proceedings of the

Receipts: Donations to February 20. 1929 Interest on Deposits

[Sept.

_...........

$2.833.0;; 12.34

Total Receipts. per Secretary's Books.... _._ .... _.... $2.845.39 Collected direct by A. J. O路Reilly.................. 12.15 Total Receipts

2.857.54 $7.310.00

Disbursements: Souvenir Cheques issued to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Ass路n. Inc.: September 28. 1928 $7.000.00 February 20. 1929. :no.oo $7.310.00 Fund completed and closed February 20, 1929

The various items in the foregoing report have been taken fl'om the books and records of the Grand Secretal'y and Grand Treasurer as at September 11, 1929, and correctly I'eftect the tlnan~ial situation of the Grand Lodge. A. F.& A, M. of Missouri. as hcrelnbefol'e stated. Respectfully submittell, PERKINS & COMPANY, Certifiell Public Accountants.

REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME.

1\1. VV. Bro. \tVilliam \\T. Martin presented report of the Masonic Home Board which was oruered printeu in the Proceedings. (See Appendix.) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON

FRATERNAL

CORRESPONDENCE.

M. \tV. Bro. C. H. Briggs, Chairman of Committee on Fraternal Correspondence presented his report which \-vas ordered printed in the Proceedings. (See Appendix.)

1929. ]

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M. VV. Bro. John Pickard then presented the report of the Committee on Necrology which was adopted as follows: To the Grand Lodge A. F. tJ' A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: The Committee on Necrology begs leave to report: lUISSOUIU.

OLAF ADDISON LUCAS 1861., Illinois-1928, Missouri Past Grand Master Past Grand Hig'h Priest An able lawyer, an eminent jurist, a distinguished Freemason, a leader among men, Judge Lucas passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage during the session of the Grand Lodge in 1928. No more eloquent tribute to his worth could be paid than was paid by the bench, the bar, the press and the citizens of Kansas City. where he had lived for so many years. In this tribute, his Masonic friends and associates from all over the state earnestly united. Member of the Blue Lodg'e, Chapter, Council, Commandery, Scottish Rite and Shrine and Past Potentate of Ararat Temple. EDWARD HIGBEE H47,' Ohio-1929, Missouri Past Grand Master Born in Ohio, educated in Iowa, for more than 60 years identified with Missouri, Edward Higbee stood for what is highest and best in his churCh, in his state, in his community and in this great Order of Freemasonry in which he rendered such devoted and efficient service. Eminent in his IH'ofession of the law, he was elected 路Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri, iater becoming a commissioner of the same court. A member ,of the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, Commandery, Consistory and Shrine, full of years and of honors, he has passed on. His life is a demonstration that the accomplishments of the real tasks of life is the chief glOI'y that can come to man. SOLOMON EPHRAIM WAGGONER" 1851, Ohio-1929, Missouri President of the Masonic Home Board Past Gr.and Commander Missouri has been most fortunate in "the great ability and high charactel' of the distinguished Masons who, from the beginning to the present time, have been members of the Masonic Home Board. At the head of this list stands the name of Sol E. Waggoner. From

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the foundation of the Home to the day of his death, he was a member of the Home Board. For years he was not only President of the Board, but also Superintendent of the Home. He also managed the flnances of the Home and looked after the investment of its endowment; and in all these years not one dollar of the funds of the Home has ever been misappropriated or lost. Such inflexible fidelity, such tireless devotion' cannot be bought with money; they are among the priceless things of earth. ROBERT FISHER 1858, Rhode Island-1929, Missoul'i Grand Tiler Made a Freemason in 1902, at the age of 44, he demonstrated his zeal and efficiency so completely that he became Master of his Lodge in 1910. In the meantime he had hecome a member of the Chapter, Council, Commandery, Scottish Rite. Shrine, Grotto and the O. E. S. In all these Bodies he was a valu~ble and beloved member. He was Secretary of St. Louis Lodge of Instruction from its inception to the day of his' death. For years he served his Lodge and the Scottish Rite as Tiler and since 1926 he has been Tiler of the Grand Lodge. Always and everywhere this modest Craftsman was a 100 per cent Freemason, a man who not only spoke no ill of anyone, but never thought ill of anyone. In simple, unalloyed truth and sobel'ness he lived and died a Freemason. GEORGE S. McLANAHAN 1868 Pennsylvania-1929 Missouri Secretary Ivanhoe Lodge Secretary Kansas City Chapter Recorder Kansas City Commandery President Ivanhoe Temple Co. Treasurer Ivanhoe Golf Club General Manager Ivanhoe Temple Properties The story of the life of C"reorg-e S. McLanahan is the story of the origin of Ivanhoe Lodge, of its growth to be the second largest Lodge in the world. It is the story of the regenel'ation of Kansas City Chapter and of Kansas City Commandery. It is the story of the building of Ivanhoe's most beautiful temple, of the founding of Ivanhoe's Country Club, of the development of Ivanhoe's manifold activities. For he was a forward looking Mason who planned with vision, a dynamic Mason who achieved with effectiveness, a militant Mason who made stepping stones of obstacles all for the good of the Cl'aft and the prestige of Ivanhoe. His life was an intense one of loyalty, of integrity. of honesty, as a citizen, as a husband, as a father, as a friend and as a Mason.

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WILLIAM FITZHUGH BUCKNER 1828 Virginia-1929 Paris, Mo. The oldest Freemason in the United States, both in years and in :l\'Iasonic sel路vice. More than 102 years old; more than 96 years a resident of Monroe County; more than 80 years a Freemason and during all those yearH a member of Paris Union Lodge. 'Vith one exception the last surviving veteran of the Mexican war. One of Doniphan's men in' that "most extraordinary military expedition in the annals of time." He fought unscathed, with Doniphan in every battle from the battle of Taos, N. M., till the end of the war. One of the "49 ers," a cattleman who drove cattle from Missouri to California to feed the miners of the "gold rush," a farmer, a merchant, a bank president. home man, church ,man, lodge man, traveler, soldier, his was the abundant life, no finer exemplification of human virtues and rugged citizenship could be imagined, nor could a sweeter spirit be found among men, always and everywhere he was the same-patient, cheerful, companionable. wholesome and helpful. ARIZONA.

GEORGE JAMES ROSKRUGE 1845, England'-1928, Arizona Past Grand Master Past Grand High Priest Past Grand Commander The "Grand Old Man," the father of Free Masonry in Arizona, "Uncle George," was widely known and universally beloved. During his long career in Arizona, beginning in 1871, he held nearly every position of importance which his Masonic brethren could bestow upon him. Beginning as cook, then as chainman, he r'ose through all the grades of the profession of civil engineering, to become U. S. Surveyor General, president of the Civil Engineer's Association of Arizona and Sllecial Inspector of Public Surveys. In the establishment of schools in Arizona his work was of the highest importance. A schoOl was named for him. He was for years an active member of the school board and when the University of Arizona was established he was appointed one of the Regents. A man of unusual attainment Brother Roskruge excelled in any activity that engaged his attention. His life tim:e hobby was marksmanship and there were none more expert than he in a country of skilled marksmen, A genial, whole souled man, he was loved and revered by three generations of Tucsonians. FREDERICK WELLINGTON PERKINS 1850, New Hampshire-l!l29, Arizona Past Grand Master of

Educated in the public schools of Massachusetts, the University Missouri, and Washington University Law School. Lawyer.

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United States Commissioner, Clerk of United States Courts, banker, Initiated in 1905, 'Vorship(ul Master in 1910, Grand Master in 1916. Member of the Royal Arch, the Commandery, O. E. S. and the Scottish Rite. COLORADO.

ED'VARD PAYNE HUFF'ERD 1872, Indiana-1928, Colorado Past Gl'and Master As Master, as member, as secretary for many )'ears of his Lodg(~ he was a veritable pillar of strength to his Lodge and could always be depended upon for counsel and assistance. Member of th~ Royal Arch, the Council, the Commandery and the Scottish Rite. In the Grand Lodge there fell from his lips these words which may well be considered as impressing the rule and guide of his Iif.,: "Then brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother; For where love dwells the peace of God is there; To worship rightly is to love each other; Each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer." There he lived and worshipped; and because of the gentleness of his nature and his unfailing kindness to his fellow men, he will continue to live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. ALBERT BERTRAND McGAFFEY 1851, New York-1929, California Past Grand Master, Colorada In real estate and mining business, he became very prominent in civil life, was clerk and recorder of the city and county of Denver. Secretary of State for Colorado and SUllervisor of U. S. Census. Member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Commandery, the Scottish Rite and the Shrine. Grand Master, Grand Commander and Imperia] Potentate of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. His genial nature, his love for and kindness to children, and his disposition to bring sunshine into the lives of others, endeared h-im to all who came in contact with him. Beacause of these traits h..:' has not lived in vain, but has left a rich heritage in the hearts of those who loved him, CONNECTICUT.

GEORGE E. PARSONS 1863, Maine-'1928, Connecticut Past Grand Master Born in Maine. educated in the schools of Norwich, Conn. He was admitted to the bar. for years he was Probate Judge, then became clerk of the Superior Court until shortly before his death. He served at various times as presiding officer of the Chapter. the Council and the Commandery. He was a 32째 Mason of the Scottish Rite. Though closely occupied with his al'duous court duties he never lost interest in the Grand Lodge and in the Masonic Home.

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GEORGE G. McNALT.. 1857, New York-1929, New York Grand Master, Connecticut, 1899 ILI,INOIS.

OWEN SCOTT 1848, Illinois-1928. Illinois Past Grand Master Grand Secretary Always active in the affairs of the Grand Lodge, he served at various times as chairman of the committee on Foreign Correspondence and of the Committee on Jurisprudence. Appointed Grand Secretary in 1921, he continued in that office till his death. These few brief statements may serve to record his active and important position in Grand Lodge affairs. They cannot however, give adequate testimony to the extent of his influence, not only in the fraternity in Illinois but also in other centers of Masonic activity, to his large capacity for friendship and charity or to his lovable character and the fine spirit in which he exemplified the teachings of our Craft. INDIANA.

CHARLES A. LIPPINCOTT 1865, West Virginia-1929, Indiana Past Grand Master Graduated from the shops of the B. & O. Railroad as a journeyman blacksmith. Realizing the need of education he then worked his way through college. Convinced that his greatest opportunity to do good was by becoming a minister of the gospel, he went through the theological seminaries and became a Presbyterian minister and in due time received the degree of Doctor of Divinity. But he never forgot his early struggles and contact with actual laborers in the blacksmith shop. He loved his fellowmen and was actively interested in all movements for the betterment of the community. He resigned from the ministry and assumed charge of the Cooperative Department of the Studebaker Corporation. This position gave him the opportunity to put into effect among more than twenty thousand co-laborers the fundamental principles of his teachings concerning human relations-the promotion of good will among men by removing misunderstandings and breaking down class prejudice. He believed in the church, in its catholicity and broadness and in its power for the redemption of men. Member of the Blue Lodge, Cha])ter. Council, Commandery and the Scottish Rite. He was Grand Prelate 路of the Grand Commandery for years and was coronetted a 33掳 Mason.

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WILLIS Sl\UTH GARDNER 1856, Ohio-1929, Iowa Past Grand Master Made a Mason in 1886, he was 'Vol'shipful Master in 1890 and Grand Master in 1897. An active wOI'ker in the Chapter, Commandery and in the Scottish Rite. The Grand Lodge, however, was the) scene of his most valuable labors for the Craft. Here he serveu with untiring zeal in various capacities, serving for many years a~ one of the Board of Trustees of the Grand Lodge. In 1902 he was without opposition elected Grand Master for the second time, a fitting recognition of his valuable services to the Craft. Of generous physical proportions and radiating good fellowship, he was familiarly known to his intimates as "Jumbo." To the end he maintained a cheerfUl attitude, and calm and unafraid awaited the call to rest. lUAINE.

ALBERT MOORE SPEAR 1852, Maine-1929, Maine Past Grand Master A gTaduate of Bates Colleg'e, he was admitted to the bar in Lewiston and became Associate Justice of the SupI'eme Court of Maine, Initiated in 1876, exalted in 1879, greeted in 1880, knighted in 1886. He served as Grand Commander in 1900. He was coronetted 33째 Scottish Rite in 1899. As representative for two terms in the Legislature as Senator and President of the State Senate, as ;nembcr of the School Hoard, as Mayor of Gardner, as President of the Sons of the Revolution, he proved himself a man of wisdom and learning. Yet he was a very human man, one who delighted in the society of his fellows and one whose society was much sought for his brilliant and engaging' Qualities. He was a man of distinction a!. the bar, in political life and 011 the bench. Admiration for his record in these fields is coupled with memol'y of his friendliness and kindlles:,'. lUISSISSIPPI.

JAMES FJ:NIS HILL 1861-1929 Past Deputy Grand Mas:~('r Past Grand Commander Superintendent Masonic Home

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RAE JOHN LEMERT 1866, Ohio-1929, Montana Grand HiI,;torian Member of Committee on 'York His life covered a period where indeed "Every tone in the or·· chestration of life had its place."· Teacher, printer, newspaper publisher and editor, lawyer, abstractor, real estate deale)', land office official, merchant, chemical manufacturer, labor union leader, publicity man, lecturer, state official, certified public accountant express some portions of his life's t.ctivities. Blue Lodge, Cilapter, Council claimed him as a member. He was a brilliant worker in the Scottish Rite and was a 33° Mason. To the day of his death he was. Recorder of the Shrine. He was a lover of the Cryptic and the occult. He had the rare gift of a retentive memory and dates and data were ever at his tongue's end. He was an ideal historian, but no und'ertaking seemed impossible to him. NEBRASKA.

ALBERT RUSSE~LL DAVIS 1873, Iowa-1929, Nebraska Past Grand Master Until he had served his term as Grand Master to which he was elected in 1927, he was content with the "Sublime Degree" of Master Mason. As a private citizen and as a public official he wrought with justice and wisdom. In political and professional contests his opponents knew that all of his acts would be fair and honorable. In his daily life his integrity was not questioned. He frowned upon deceit and hypocrisy wherever found. He was clean in thought and clean in speech. Praise, honesty, dignity and integrity fitted hi~ as a garment. His magnetic personality, his attractive form, face and voice won for him favor with all classes. In his life and labors on behalf of the Craft he truly exemplified the most Sublime tenets of our Institution. SAMUEL PRESLEY DAVIDSON . 1847, Illinois-1928, Colorado Past Grand Master, Nebraska For nearly sixty years he was an active and ardent Free Mason. His enthusiasm for Free Masonry never waned. His unfailing faith in and love for Free Masonry was attested by his attendance at forty-six communications of the Grand' Lodge. An able lawyer, an upright judge and he held so many Masonic offices that we can mention only the most important. He was Grand Master, Grand High Priest, Grand Master of tlH:' Grand Council, Grand Commander, President of the Order of High

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Priesthood, Trustee of the Masonic Home, Inspector General Honorary of the Thiry-third Degree of the Scottish Rite. A pioneer builder of Free Masonry in Nebraska, few brethren have had the opportunity to become so widely known and beloved. NEVADA.

DANIEL WEBSTER VIRGIN 1.835, New Hampshire-1928, Nevada Deputy Grand Master Lawyer, District Attorney, Judge. He had been a Mason for 72 years and served his Lodg'e as Secretary fOl' the last twenty-five years of his life. He was enthusiastic for Free Masonry and for its principles. So forcible and effective did he portray the lessons of the degrees that all who listened were impressed with his fervor and' inspired with the spirit to be better members. Friendliness was his fundamental characteristic. It was manifested in his daily life. Even at his advanced age he was always "letting the sunshine through." JOHN M. McCORMACK 1860, Michigan-1929, Nevada Past Grand Master Engaged in the marble business, he was also builder and owner (}f the McCormack Hotel of Reno. Grand Master, Grand High Priest, member of the Commandery and' of the Shrine. A zealous worker and interested in all matters relating to, the welfare of the community. He was a devoted student of Masonry and was acknowledged to be an authority on Masonic Jurisprudence. NOR'I'H CAROLINA.

"WILLIAM BERRY McKOY 1852, North Carolina-1928, North Carolina Past Grand Master Lawyer, authority on real estate and corporation law. He waH a "Gentleman of the old School" and' enjoyed a large circle of friends. His devotion to Masonry was very great and even in his last years he tried to persist in attending the important functions of his ~~

He was a member of Royal Arch, of the Council, of the Commandery, of the Scottish Rite and of the Shrine. J AMES CORNELIUS BRASWELI~ 1859, North Carolina-1929, North Carolina Past Grand Master An eminent physician who continued active in his practice till his death. Grand Master, Grand High Priest, Grand Command"er, President

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of t,he Order of High Priesthood, a 33 0 Mason and Potentate of the Shrine. In his death the state lost an able statesman, his county a loving benefactor and Masonry a devoted follower. He was not only the beloved physician of his county, but was prominent in all good works. SOUTH DAKOTA.

WILLIAM BLATT 1843, Germany-1929, Illinois Past Grand Master Past Grand High Priest Though a very active merchant he gave much time to the civic advancement of both city and state, serving as member of the City council, treasurer and mayor of his city. His interest in fraternal activities brought him early preferment. Grand Master of the Blue Lodge he was also active in the organization of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter and was its first Grand High Priest. He was a member of the Council. He assisted in forming of Oriental Consistory and was the first 33 0 Mason in South Dakota. Of him it can be truly said he "was an upright man and a Mason," kindly in disposition, lovable in nature, charitable in overlooking the faults and foibles of his fellowmen, faithful in the discharge of every duty, loyal to his God, his country, his associates. and above all true to himself. OHIO.

HARRY EDWARD ENGELHARDT 1868-1929 Deputy Grand Master OREGON.

J AMES CORWIN FULLERTON ] 848, Ohio-1928, Oregon Past Grand Master PHILIP SCHUYLER MALCOLM 1847, New York-1929, Oregon Past Grand Master TENNESSEI<J.

DICK GRAHAM CRABTRgE 1877-1929 Past Junior Grand Warden Past Grand Commander VERMONT.

FLOYD B. JENKS 1876, Indiana-1929, Vermont Grand Lecturer Professor of Agricultural Education in the Massachusetts Agri-

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cultural College, specialist in Agricultural ~ducation in the Federal Bureau of Education, then for 16 years on the Faculty of the Univer~ity of Vermont and Supervisor of Agricultural Education in Vermont. Made a Mason in 191ii, he was Worshipful Master in 1921, Hig-h Priest in 1922, Eminent Commander in 1924, Secl'etary of his Lodgf' in 1925, Gran,d Lecturer in 1928. Prof. Jenks was a man of unusual versatility, who touched }ife at many points, and gave generously of his time and his talents to make happier and better and richer the various circles in which he moved. In his home, in his community, in his church, in his vocation, in his avocation, he was always the same faithful and efficient personality. He was an intelligent citizen, a helpful neigh'bor, a loyal friend, a Christian gentleman. Hi~ memory will remain an inspiration to a wide circle of friends. WES1.' VIRGINIA.

CHARLES JAMES FAULKNER 1847, Virginia-1929, West Virginia Past Grand Ma~ter He went into the Civil War in the Cadet Battalion of the Virginia Military Institute. Later served on the staff of General John C. Breckenridge and of Governor Henry A. "Tise, remaining in the service till the surrender at Appomattox. At the close of the war he studied law, Admitted to the bar he rose to distinction, becam<: District Judge of the Circuit Court until his election to the United States Senate where he served' for 12 years. He was. a great lawyer, a leader in every public movement in the state and easily the best loved citizen of his community. Initiated in 1868, Worshipful Master in 1876, Grand Master in 1880. He always evidenced a deep interest in Masonry, wa.s one of its most eloquent exponents, and by his singularly unselfish life renected distinct credit upon its te'achings. We sometimes wonder if we shall really see his like again. 'WISCONSIN.

FRED J. MARIEN 1871, Wisconsin-1929, Wisconsin Past Grand Master Initiated 1907, Worshipful Master 1.919, Grand Master 1925, A member of Blue Lodge, Chapter, Consistory and Shrine. He was Secretary of his Lodge, Commander of his Commandery, Most Wise Master of 'Visconsin Chapter Rose Croix. He was an active, ardent enthusiastic and exemplary Craftsman. Hi~ life was devoted to the interest of his family, the church and the Masonic Bodies of which he was an' honor'ed and respected member. The acts which he has left recorded on the pages of Masonic history will live after him and be reflected in the souls of those left to continue the labors he has started.

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CHARLES ELBERT WHELAK 1862, \Visconsin-1928, 'Wisconsin Past Gr'and Mastel' He was a poet, author, publisher and journalist of national reputation. Today thousands bear testimony to his purity of heart and nobility of soul. In all his varied relations he was brave, true, strong and just. With his eloquence of speech he inspired his fellowmen with messages of love, hope, cheer and encouragement. He was a member of Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, Consistory. Shrine, O. E. S. and White Shrine of Jel'usalem. He was Grand Master of the HI ue Lodge, Grand Master of the Grand Council, Commander in Chief of Madison Consistory, a 33째 Mason and a constant attendant at Grand Lodge for forty years. DAVID BENJAMIN GREENE 1862, Wisconsln-1929, Wisconsin Past Grand Master Past Grand Lecturer Merchant, banker, postmaster, he was a successful busines;,; man, a real asset to his community. Made a Mason in 1886, he was Worshipful Master in 1898, 1nO:~, 1909, Grand Master in 1912, Grand Lecturer in 1916-] 925, when he resigned on account of ill health. Also a member of the Chapter, the Commandery and the Scottish Rite. His is the record of a life not spent in the accumulation of material things, or earthly distinction, but in service to all mankind. His predominant trait of character was fidelity, faithfulness to every duty and trust imposed upon him. Tru'ly he loved his fellowmen. \Yhat mOl'e splendid eulogy could' be written? WILLIAM' EDWARD RATSCH 1858, Illinois-1928, Wisconsin Grand Tiler Member of Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, Commandery, Consistory and Shrine. Master of his Lodge, Grand Tiler of the Grand Lodge, Grand Sentinel of the Gl'and Chapter, Grand Sentinel of the Grand' Council, Groand Captain of the Guard of the Grand Commandery. Brother Ratsch was an outstanding figure in Masonic circles, a zealous Craftsman, a faithful and devoted husband and father. WYOMING.

PERRY L. SMITH 1836, Illinols-1928, \Vyoming Past Grand Master In 1867 he secured a contl'act from the Union Pacific R. R. to furnish meat for the men who were building the railroad westward. He followed the building of tl.le railroad from Nebraska into Wyoming and until the East and West were joined in Utah. On the

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completion of this work in 1869, he settled in Wyoming. Civic and political affairs claimed his attention for man'y years. He was elected and re-elected County Commissioner of Carbon County. He served as County Clerk, as member of the Legislature, for 25 years, as postmaster and as territorial auditor. Made a Mason in Golden Colorado in 1864, he was a charter member of Rawlins Lodg-e, Wyoming, when it was organized in 1874. He served as its secretary and Master. In ]891 he was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming. DIS'!'RICT OF COJ,UlUBIA.

MYRON M. PARKER 1843-192!> Past Grand Master SASKATCHE\VAN.

ALEXANDER SHEPPARD 1852, Scotland-1928, Saskatchewan Grocer's clerk, grocer, founder of one of the largest department stores in Saskatchewan, then farmer, merchant, auctioneer, E;lmploye in the Department of Agriculture of the Province, again a farmer, then in real estate and insurance business. Such a varied career was his .in business. Made a Mason in 1888, he served his Lodge for several years as Secretary and was its Master in 1899. He was made an honorary member of Northwest Mounted Police Lodge in 1908 and served thi~; Lodge for several yea~s as treasurer. He took an active part in the formation of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan and was its first Grand Treasurer and was elected its Grand Master in 1922. As Representative of the Grand Lodge of Scotland near the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, he was made an honorary Past Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He was active in the Scottish Rite bodies and served as Deputy for Saskatchewan for several years.

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JOHN' PICKARD. RESOLUTION-INVESTMENT OF FUNDS.

R. \lV. Bro. E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, presented the following resolution which was adopted: Resol"'ed, tha.t the Grand Master and Grand Treasurer be authorized to invest from the General Fund the sum of $5,000.00 in U. S. Government securities and to transfer the said sum, so ill\:ested, to the Permanent Fund. E. Eo MORRIS.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

\Y. Bro. F. W. Burke, Chairman, presented his report which was adopted as follows: To the Gra1ld Lodge of Ancient, Free a1ld Accepted Masons of thl' State of J1issouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Unfinished Business begs leave to submit the foilowing report. On account of the sudden termination of the Grand Lodge last year, caused by the death of Past Grand Master Lucas, there were more matters left unfinished than is the rule in the Grand Lodge. It is my understanding that the function of this Committee is not to pass upon these matters, but to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to all unfinished business in order that it may dispose of them during the current session, unless otherwise ordered. (1) Beginning on page 165 of the 1928 Proceedings is that POI'tion of the repol路t of the Committee on Jurisprudence, which was not disposed of at the last session of the Grand Lodge. It has reference to the first decision made by the Grand Master last' year. Your Committee recommends that said portion of that report of the Committee on Jurisprudence be re-referred to said Committee, for such action as the Committee may deem propel' and that the Committee include it in their report this year. (2) On page U7 of the Proceedings of 1928, in the report of the Committee on Appeals and grievances the case of Stanherry Lodge No. 109 versus Joel A. Windmiller was left pending to await the action of the Committee on Jurisprudence on the decision not referred to above. As the report on this case was not disposed of, we recommend that said portion of the Report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances be re-referred to this Committee on Appeals and Grievances for such action as it may deem proper. (3) , On page 156 of the 1928 Proceedings, the Committee on .Jurisprudence recommends that the proposed a mendment to subdivision A of section 23, relative to District Del)ut~路 Grand Masters. be deferred until the next annual session of the Gl'and Lodge, but without any action referring it specifically to any committee or any individual. As the Jurisprudence Committee called attention to the fact that the primary matter under consideration was one of financial outlay, we therefore recommend that said amendmen t be referred to the Committee on \Yays and Means for such action as the Committee may deem proper. (4) Last year the Grand Master made reference to "supervision over erection of Lodge Temples" (page 34, Proceedings of 1928). It was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who reported: "We recommend, however, that thl:;; subject be given careful and deliberate consideration hy the incoming ,Jurisprudence Committee and that the Committee report its vie\vs to the next annual session of the Grand Lodg路e". As the matter was left to the incoming Jurisprudence Committee without any actual reference thereto, we recommend

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this matl'el' be refelTed specifically to the JurisprUdnce Committee for such action as it may deem proper, Respectfully submitted, F. W. BURKE, Chairman of Committee on Unfinished Business.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS.

By order of Grand Master Bigger the Grand Secretary read the following proposed amendments to the Grand Lodge By-laws which were ordered referred to the Committee on Jl1risprl1dence : Amend Section 27-1-1 of Al'ticle IV, Constitution and By-laws, Proceedings 1927, page 206, by adding the following paragraph before the last sentence in llaragraph (b) of said ~ection: "Prov'ided, however, said Committee may extend relief to any applicant' whenever in the opinion of said Committee and the Masonic Home Board it would not be advisable for any reason to admit such appl.ieant to the Home," So that said section, when amended, will read as follows: "Section 27 -1-1. "(a) The number of said Committee shall be five, composed of memben' selected from the Masonic Home Board, "(b) Said Committee shall have full and exclusive authorit~. to s!lend for the rel.ief of distressed, worthy cases of Masonic Charity, suffel'ing from contagious or infectious diseases or mental condition, all monies which may at' any time be appropriated to it by this Grand Lodge, provided always that no money shall be given by said Committee to any appl.icant who is eligible fOl' admission to the Masonic Home of Missoul'i; provided, however, said Committee may extend rel.ief to any applicant whenever in the opinion of said Committee and the Masonic Home Board it would not be advisable for any reason to admit' such allpl.icant to the Home. All of said money shall be maintained in a separate fund and never mingled with l\:fasonic Home funds, "(c) Said Committee shall meet on call of its chail'man' for the t1'ansaction of business, and its members shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for their sel'vices or be reimbursed for any expense incurred in attending the meetings of said Committee. "(d) A majority of said Committee shall constitute a quorunl." ORESTES l\flTCHELL, ARCH A. JOHNSON, T. W. c'OTTON.

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Amend the Grand Lodge By-laws by inserting a new section to be known as Section 56A. "Section 56A-Limlt:ltioll Oil Hulls nncl Tf.~1Ultles. From and after the adoption of this By-law no Lodge shall be permitted to erect or become interested in, use 01' occupy a Masonic Temple or building until the plans for the building and for the financing thereof shaH have first been submitted to and consented to by the Supervisol"y Board. Said Boul'd shall consist of three members of the Grand Lodg'e and shall be appointed by the Grand Master for his term of office, and they :>hall have access to all records of any Lodge in the Grand Secretary'~ office or elsewher'e. "The members of said Board shall serve without pay, but :>hall receive their actual and necessary expense~. "l\'othing herein stated :>hall apply to allY ~lasonic Temple a) ready erected or purchased. "Neither the Grand Lodge nol' any officer or member thereof, as such, nor the SuperYisory Board, shall be liable for any indebtedness hitherto, now or hereafter incurred by any Lodge or Temple Association." HYRNE E. BIGGER. Amend the Grand Lodge By-laws by inserting a new section to be known 3S Section 56B, as follows, to-wit: "5GB--Trustees. Each Lodge shall have authority to provide for the eleetion or apllointment of Trustees of the Lodge by By-law. When said Lodge shall fail to mal,e such provision, then the \Vorshipful Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden of each Lodge and their successors in office, shall be the Trustees of the Lodge and the title to ali of the rea) and personal property of the Lodge shall be vested in said Trustees, and their successors in office, in trust, however, for the use and benefit of said I!odge. Said Trustees shall hold the legal title to all Lodge property and shall have authority to manage, mortgage, transfer and convey the same as the Lodge shall dil"ect, and in accordance with the Grand Lodg'e ny-laws "When a Lodge has so provided for said Trustees, then the said Trustees of each Lodge shall have the same po,ver and authority as herein Vrovided." BYRNE E. BIGGER. Amend the Grand Lodge B~路-)aws by inserting a new section to be known as Section l06-A as follow~, to-wit: Section lOG-A.-Notice of Instnllntlon. The Secretary of each Lodge shall send to the Grand Master and Grand S~cre颅 tary, within ten days after a WOI'shipfu) Master or Secretary, 01" both have been installed, the name and address of the Master and Secretary of his Lodge. Such certificates shall be signed by the Secl'etary and the Lodge seal attached to each certificate." BYRNE E. BIGGER.

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Proposal to amend Seetion 192 of the By-laws (Constitution and By-laws, 1925) on Page 107. It is proposed that. By-law 192 be amended by the addition of the following: "In townships now having or which may hereafter have a population of thirty thousand or more and having within their boundaries three or more Lodges, such Lodges shall have concurrent jurisdiction, and the boundary of such townShip shall be considered the same as the corporate limits of a city, as used above." The above amendment is submitted by Harry Truman, District . Deputy Grand Master for the 59th Distl'ict, which embrace!> Jackson County with the exception of Kansas City, It is thought that it will apply only' to Blue Township in Jacl<son County, which is a suburban section of Kansas City, adjoining the City of Independence. Considerable confusion is encountered in this District by the necessity for waiver!>, and it is believed that the amendment will be satisf!i.ctol路~路 to each of the three Lodg-es a('fected. HARRY S. TRUMAN, TIIOMAS H. REYNOLDS. Amend Article XXI (Trial Code) known as Section 261%.

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"Section 261 %-Trilll It,路 Conllnf~l"fon. The Lodge (by a majority vote), or the accused may make request, in writing, that the case be tried by a commission, which request shall be voted or filed with the \Vol'shipful Master not less than two days before the day fixed fOl' trial. "When said vote is so taken or said request so filed, the \VorshipfUl Master shall refer the matter to the Grand Master, who, if he approves the request, shall appoint a trial commission to take charge of and try the case, and pending the determination of the Grand Master, the tl'ial shall be postponed to a time fixed in the order of postponement. "Each Trial Commission appointed by the Grand M'aster shall consist .of three disinterested and experienced Brethren, members of Lodges in Missouri, residing outside the jurisdiction of the Lodge interested, excepting that in the Cities of S1. Joseph, St. Louis and Kansa:> City, such Trial Commis:>ion may be appointed by the Grand Master from Brethren residing in the respective cities, not members of the trial Lodge. "The Trial Commission shall thoroughly investigate the case submitted to it and make a complete record of the facts and testimony.. They shall observe the same ru'es of evidence and pI'actice as are proscribed by the Grand Lodge By-laws for 'l'rial Committees, They shall employ a competent stenographer, and shall make four copies of the minutes and the evidence, one for the Grand l\1al'ter, one for Commission, one for the Lodge and one for the accused. "The Commission shall mal,;e a complete record of the

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trial, and at its completion report the same, with its decision, to the Lodge and the Grand Master. "If the Commission finds the accused guilty, the Commission shall assess the penalty, and upon its report to the Lodge the Secretary shall record the same in his minutes, and notify the accused of the result. "The sentence imposed by the Commission shall take effect as soon as it is reported to ,the Lodge. "Appeal by either party shall be the same as if the trial had been conducted by the Lodge. "The members of a Commission shall be entitled to a per diem, the same as paid the Committees of the Grand Lodge, a,nd their necessary traveling and hotel expenl;es, the same to be paid in equal parts by the Lodge and accused. "If a Brother certifies in writing that he is unable to pay his share of the expenses, the same shall be borne by the Lodge. "The Grand Master may, at his discretion, refer any Lodge trial to a Commission, with lil,e Dowers and du't1es as thof;e herein described. "In all cases when a charge or charges against a brother shall' have been filed by the Junior V,Tarden with the Secretary of the Lodge, said Secretary shall at once send to the Grand Master a copy of such charges and when the date for trial shall have been fixed, said Secretar~' shall promptly notify the Grand Master of such trial date." BYRKE E. BIGGER.

REPORT OF GRANO LECTURER.

R. W. Bro. James R. lVIcLachlan, Grand Lecturer, presented his report which was ordered printed in the Proceedings as follows: To the Most WorshipfHl Grand Lodge of Anciel/t Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Bt'ethren: Anoth-er year has vassed, and the work done is now a matter of record. This is my twenty-fourth annual report' to this Gt'and Lodge. "That changes have taken place in this Grand Body during that time! Eleven Grand Masters, under whom I served, have passed away. These men were leaders and towers of strength in t'his Grand Lodge and throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. Others have taken up their work and are worthily carrying it on. There is something for t~ach and everyone to do. My work during the past year has not varied much from the preceding' years, yet there are enough diversions, by the way, to break the monotony and add enjo~'ment to my labors. I have visited and held Lodges of Instruction in the following places: Macon, Laclede, Palm)路ra, Kirksville. Lewistown, Columbia.

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Harrisonville, Clinton, Osceola, Buffalo, Urbana, l\1acko Creek, Linn Creek, Peculiar, Dearborn, Fairfax, Cl'aig, Mar'yville, Stanberry, Burlington Junction, Jamesport, Spickard, Kahoka, Louisiana, Bowling Green, Troy, Winfield, St. Charles, Montgomery, California, Jefferson City, \VaHhhlgton, Mexico, Bellflower, Perry, Paris, Edina, Lancaster, Unionville, Newtown, Chillicothe, Excelsior Springs, Parkville, Hardin, Brunswicl;;:, Kear'ney, Trenton, Lexington, Slater, Malta Bend, New Franklin, Boonville, Pacific, Desoto, l"enton, St, Louis, Warsaw, Sedalia, Higginsville, Carrollton, Lamar, Butler, Granby, Cassville, Everton, Kansas City, Salem, Joplin, Marshfield, Ash Grove, Norwood, West Plains, Van Buren, Piedmont, Flat River, Bonne Terre, Morley, Sikeston, Chaffee, Advance, Horner'~ville, Jackson. Hannibal and Canton. These meetings were more or less well attended, according to the places in which th'-1Y were held, and I have reasons to believe that ali the meetings were profitable to the Brethren, Immediately after the meeting of the Grand Lodge, in consultation with M'. "V. Bro. B. Ii;. Bigger, Grand Master, it was planned to hold the conferences of the Deputies as near the beginning of his official year as possible. The time was set, the arrangements were made and the meetings were held at the following places in the order' given: St. Joseph, Kans;Js City, Springfield, St. Louis and Moberly. The only break in the continuity of these meetings was made at Springfield, where we remained over one day to be present on Blue Lodge Day of the week's festival of Yor'k Rite Masons, \Ve were entertained most royally on this occasion and were much pleased with the work in general. Each of the above meetings was presided over' by the Gn\nd Master. The course of IHocedure was the same as in preceding years. These meetings were very well attended, considering the time. The reports of nearly all of my deputies voice the complaint of "Non-attendance:'. I know of no general t)anacea for this failure, I am of the o!linion, however, that many of the reasons are purely local and found within the confines of the Lodge. Many of our Lodges ar'e suffering from a lack of leadershil). In many instances the \Vorshipful Master is woefully deficient in this qualification and has no executive ability whatever. 1\"0 one man ean do it all, but if by his tact and judgment he can !lrevail upon his officers to work with him, he will have gone quite a distance towal'd solving the problems of lacl, of interest and non-attendance. In reviewing the condition of our Lodges, generally, we must take into consideration the membership. A country Lodge of from seventy-five to one hundred is usually found to be in good working condition, while the smaller Lodges can be classed as from passable to good .. I am occasionall~,' asked as to the working ability of the Lodges in different sections of the State and my reply is, "that there a.re just as good Lodges in one section of the State as in any other':. There are no favored sections. I gTatefully ac!,no\'/ledg-e the many eourtesie:-; extended to me by the deputies throughout the Jurisdiction. They have been faithful to the trust reposed in them. Their regret, as expres'sed to me, is that we were unable to do more. They were hindered from work during the greatel' !)art of the working year 011 account of fioods and

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bad roads, but they did what they could, as the following abstract of their reports to me will show. ABSTRACT OF REPOHTS OF THE DISTRICT LECTURERS. Brother Harold M. Jayne of the 1st District visited all the Lodges in Scotland and Schuyler Counties and held instruction of from one to two days' duration in each. By agreement the D. D. G. M. looked after the interest of the Lodges in Clark County and he reported a visitation of three more. He reports that each Lodge has.a few who are proficient in the work and by various methods are endeavoring to raise the standard of excellence; while but few of the Lodges showed any incl'ease in their membership, the officers, generally, were active in their efforts and are hopeful fOI' better results during the coming year. Brother G. C. Chambers of the 2nd District visited nearly every Lodge in the District. In these visitations he was usua'ly accompanied by proficient Brethren from the two Kirksville Lodges, who assisted in conferring Degrees 01' exemplifying the Degrees as the occasion required. Thus by precept and example considerable interest waR aroused, and efforts wel'e put forth to emulate these informed Brethren, which has resulted in a marked improvement in all of them. Brother Joseph W. Mool'e of the 3rd District visited every Lodge and held Lodges of Instruction in all but four. The G. L. held two Lodges of Instruction at Unionville and Newtown, which were very profitable, although the attendance was limited on account 路of the roads. He reports the Lodg'es in fair shape, quite a bit of interest shown in some, while a few others al'e not so attentive. Brother E. M. vVilson of the 4th District succeeded in visiting all the Lodges but one. No Lodge of Instruction was held, but he assisted in Degree work in four of the Lodges. He feelR that the end of the year findR the Craft in better condition, as there has been some awakening that haR not been felt in recent years. The outlool, IS brighter than in any previous year and the Brethren are very hopeful for the future. Brother Hendrix Newman of the 5th District, was hampered by the inclement weathel' and bad roads during t.he gTeater part of the year, but found time to visit ~II but one of his Lodges and held Lodges of Instruction at Bethany, Ridgeway and New Hampt.on. Othel' work ,vas planned, but on account. of the condition of the roads, he was unable to carr~' out his designs. WOl'k in the Degrees ,has suffered, but interest is increasing with the approach of winter and unlesR they meet with a re!)etition of weathel' of the past. year, they have reason to hope for a more prosperous year. Brother IJonathan Stark of the 7th District visited and worked with the following Lodg-es: Kennedy, X~nia, Graham, Burlington, Ravenwood. Picl;:ering. ,Maryville and Nodaway. He reportR the general condition of the Lodges in the District as good. All but one or two are able to do very creditable wOl'k and some of them are to be commended for their zeal 'and efficiency. Brother Frank R. :E::lt~n of the 8th District reports that visits to the Lodges in H.olt .county was almost impossible during the entire

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season on account of, floods and bad roads. Schools for Instruction were held in all the Lodges in Atchison County, namely: Fairfax, Rockport, Tarkio and Watson. The last named LDdge has been sorely neglected, but is now rapidly getting in line with other Lodges. Rockport and Fairfax show a marked improvement in their work. Brother Frank A. Miller of the 9th District visited every Lodge in the District and reports that the most of them are doing some work and are in fairly good working condition. Wallace Park Lodge, which was inactive for several years, has taken on renewed life and has raised several candidates during the year. Lodges of Instruction were held at S1. Joseph .every Thursday evening during the first three months of the calendar year, with an average attendance of forty-two. Lodges of Instruction were also held with the following Lodges: Cosby, Saxton, Wa.llace Park, \Vhitesville, Helena, Savannah, Agency, Rushville and Faucett, some of these as many as six times and the others from two to four timeS. He was not only active in his own District, but was helpful to many other Lodges, far and near, in their work in conferring Degrees. Brother D. M. Foster of the 11th District visited most of the Lodges and gave instruction in the work in five of them. He reports that the Lodges are more attentive to the work and the improvement is quite noticeable. A very pleasant occasion was enjoyed with the Lathrop Brethren, recently. They had four for the ad Degree and had invited the Lodges in that section to be their guests, quite a number took advantage of this invitation. A six o'clock dinner was served and with the assistance of visiting Brethren, the Degree was conferred in a most creditable manner. Lathrop Lodge has been most active during the past year and the Brethren have made the best progress in t'he rendition of the work. Brother Eo E. Divinia of the 12th District gives a very complete record of every Lodge in his District. He visited everyone of them, gave instruction or assisted them in their work, and reports the same as the conditions warranted. But very little work was done throughout the District. This probably accounts for a lack of interest in many instances. This lack of interest seems not to be c0nfined to the smaller Lodges, but some of the Lodges, in the larger places, fall faT shol路t of the requirements. Taking the District as a whole, however, he thinks it shows improvement. Brother L. E. \Vilhoit of the 14th District visited every Lodge in his District and most of them two or more times. He feels that the interest in all the Lodges is on the increase and that they are beating back to the usual high point in Masonry. In point of efficiency in the work in general, he ranks the Lodges as follows: Bethel, S1. Andrews, Censer, Clarence, Shelbina,' LaPlata, Ex.cello, Elmer, Bloomington. Callao, McGee, Hunnewell and Lodge of Truth. The first' two of these Lodges have regular practice nights, regardless of the work they have on hand. It would be well if more of the Lodges would emulate them in this respect. Brother Donald H. Sosey of the 15th District report's that the Lodges in his care are in good condition from a ritualistic and other standpoints. The various Lodges visited are doing good work and

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there appears among- the officers a desire to be ritualistically perfect. An interchange of visitations among the BI'ethren of the various Lodges h,lS done much to stimulate them to greater efforts to improve the Lodg-es of Instruction. He devoted considerable time to private instruction to the officers and members of the various Lodges. Brother Warren H. May of the 16th District reports the condition of the Lodges in his charge, with reference to the ritualistic work, as being good, with the exception of Pike Lodge No. 399 Which has been unable to have a quorum for over a year. There are not enough local members for a quorum and this condition is likely to prevail for some time. Lodges of Instruction were held by the Grand Lecturer at Louisiana and Bowling Green, when representatives from other Lodges were in attendance and considerable benefit was derived therefrom. He visited every Lodge but the one above noted, at their regular communication, assisted them in their work and gave instruction whenever the opportunity presented itself. Brother Thomas F. Hurd of the 17th District says that it has been a very unsatisfactory year in which to work, on account of weather conditions which prevailed during the whole year. He held a one-night meeting with Santa Fe Lodge for the purpose of instructing the newly installed officers. This was very well attended ?nd the time was spent very profitably. Considerable time was given to personal instruction of officers of the various Lodges, which he finds to be a very satisfactory way of imparting information, as the recipient is usually fairly well equipped and qualified to retain the knowledge thus imparted and pass it along to the Brethren. All the Lodges are in good condition, except Florida and Madison and these Lodges are planning to have instruction before winter set:> in. Brother H. L. Mann of the 19th District visited the following Lodges: Eureka, Warren, Tl'iplet't, Salisbury, Rothville, Pee Dee and Cunningham. The District meetings held in April and October enabled him to get in touch with all the Lodges. These District meetings arc proving more and more interesting and beneficial. The meeting at Rothville in April was said to be the best they ever held. Tal{ing it alI in all, this has been a very good year. In many respects, he reports an upward tendency and much impl'ovement. Vi'hile no gain in membership is shown for the year, there is more work on the way than at this time last year and the prospect for more is very promising. Brother P. E. Waite of the 20th 'District conducted Lodges of Instruction at Bogard, Lawson and Bosworth. All were very well attended and considerable interest was manifested. All but two of the Lodges were visited, assistance rendered in the work and instruction given when required. He was also present at Lodges of Instruction held by the Grand Lecturer at Hardin and Carrollton. He reports that, with possibly two exceptions, the Lodges are in better condition than at the same time last year. He especially commends Lawson Lodge for their proficiency in the work. Brother Asa D. Hurd of the 22nd District reports that the regular Lodge of Instruction was held each Friday evening through January and February, from 7 :30 to 9 :30, always opening and closing on

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time. There was a total attendance of 1,310, averaging' approximately for the eight: meetings 164. The attendance of the officers of the various Lodges was very gTatifying. Aftel' the close of the regular meeting, he and R. vV. Bro. Heynolds. D. D. G. M., visited each of the Lodges, outlining their wishes in regard to their part icuJar worl" Eight separate Lodges of Instruction were held with, Alpha Lodge in North Kansas City. He gratefully acknowledges thp assistance rendered by HI'o. Charles Kornbrodt. who looked after the nine Lodges that meet at Ninth and Harrison, while he looked after the ten outside. He feels that considerable good was thus accomplished. The work in all of the Lodges is going along fine. Brother T. \\T. Hoskins of the 24th District reports that he only held Lodges of Instruction at Blacl,burn, Malta Bend, Marshall and Slater. More would have been done, but health would not pel'mit. The Lodges are all in very fair condition generally. Brother J. K Hawkins of the 26th DiHtl'ict' reports that during' the past year he devoted more time to the small Lodges and t.he 1'('SUltS are very satisfactory. This is especially true of the Lodgef' at Hallsville, Harrisburg and Ashland. They had some wOI'k and Itre now able to confer the Degrees in a very creditable manner. The larger Lodges, Acacia, Twilight. Centralia and Sturgeon, have plenty of work and are doing fine. Taking the Distl'ict as a whole, he thinks that some progress has been made. Brothel' Louis .r. Gl'aue of the 27th Distriet held Lodges of Instruction at Mokane. Fulton and Tebbets and a number with Hebron Lodge.' In addition to the above, he devoted quite a little time in giving pel'sonal instl'uction to officers and members. He visited all the Lodges, with the exception of Kew Bloomfield and Centl'a1. At some of these visitations the Lodges had Degree work and, while some were not quite as well up on the work as he would like to see them, most of them were in fairly good condition, There are a number of small Lodges in the District that al'e sometimes ' .... ithout work for a year and under such conditions it cannot be expected of them to maintain interest unless they continually keep up practice. The majority of the Lodges are doing very nicel~: and the prospects for the coming year are bright:. Brother S. S. Cox of the 28th District visited every Lodge and held one Lodge of Instruction at New Florence. The Grand Lecturer held two District Lodges at Montgomel'y Cit~路 and Bellfiowcl', respectively. These meetings were very well attended and were very profitable to the Brethren. Several special meetings were held In the 'District during the year, which attl'acted Brethren from practically all of the Lodges. Among the most prominent was one at Jonesburg-. when representatives from the S1. Louis Lodges conferred the Third Degree, and the meeting at Middletown to hear an address delivered by R. W.Bro. \V. R. Gentry. He reports the condition of the Lodges to be good in every respect. Brother L. T. Basket.t of the 29th District held Lodges of 111st ruction with Mo~eow. Nineveh and New Hope Lodges and waf' present and assisted the Grand Lecturer at Troy and Winfield. These meetings were very well attended and much good was derived from them. A very interesting meeting was held at Elsherry on the

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occasion of the visitation of H.. W. Bro. \V. H. Gen'tl'y, who confelTed the Third DegTee on a candidate and made a most interesting talk. The outloo)_ in the Dil-itrict Is bright and 'more interest is taken in most of the Lodges. Brother K H. Barklage of the 30th District vii'ited "every Lodge and rendered a:>sistance whenever occasion presented itself. Several meetings were held at St. Charles 'which attracted members from the o.utlying Lodges. These meetings were very interesting and ha ve been the means of arousing the Brethren to more active service. :\. number of the Brethren attended the Lodge of Instruction in the 33rd District and on severa.! occasions some of the St. Louis Brethren visited them and instructed them to their g-reat advantage. Brother \V. D. Rogers of the 31st District held Lodges of In'struction at Jamestown. Chamois, Russellville, Clarksburg and Linn and had vcry good attendance at each. He accompanied the Grand Master, in };is visitations and expressed the belief that the visitation:> were "worth while". Other events dul'ing- the year served to awaken the Brethn;n and maintain interest in Lodge work. T)H~ District had a fair growth and. as a ,,"hole can be said to be PI'OgTessing. Brother R. A. Breuer of the 32d District says that the year just closed has been fruitful of a reasonable amount of efficient work. He has on various, occasions been at the meetings of a number of the Lodges. assisted in confening Degrees and otherwise giving Masonie instl'uction. This District is composed of the same counties as his judicial District and it frequently happenst'hat while judicially working, it is convenient to make a Masonic visit and l{(~ep in close touch with the Lodges, The interest' in, and devotion to Freemasonry throughout the District is not lessening; while many may seem to be but little interested, thel'e are many whose interest is unfailing and whose devotion and attachment bespeak loyalty. Brother LeRo~' A. Weidle of the 33d District reports that twentynine Lodges of Instl'uction were held during the year. The records show that as high as forty-eight Lodges were re!)resented in a single meeting' besides Bf'ethren from DeSoto, St. Charles and other outlying Lodges. The average attendance was 134, consisting of fifty to sixty pel' cent of officers. H.ealizing that the scope of the Lodge of Instruction was not broad enough. he appointed a Boal'd of Governors, consisting of ViTorshipful Brothers E. Ocl,er, R. Thomson and A. Bartsh and invited \V. Bro. T. C. Teel to participate as instructor, By these means three Lodges were' instJ'ucted each night, I'eceiving two hours each. In addition, he maintained other class rooms for the various lectures and other special work. This system of instruction proved highly successful. Lodges, as a whole, were instructed, that had never attended. before. Man~' IJodg'es I'equested and obtained extra nights. He gl'atefully acknowledg-ed the service of Ht. W. Bro. L. H. Abrams, who was fait'hful in attendance and ever ready to render' assistance. The Masonic Temple Association is also cited for co-opel'ating' with him and fOl' so generously providing them with rooms in which to "..路 ork. Brother H. B. CamJ)bell of the 3:>th District visited all but one

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of his Lodges.' He held no Lodge of Instruction, but assisted in Degree work at e~ch of his visitations. He devoted some time in giving personal instruction to off}cers and the results prove that such instruction was effective. Nearly all the Lodges were fairly active and most of them show progress. Brother S. B. Kennon of the 36th District repol'ts two splendid Lodges of Instruction of two days' duration each, at 'Varsaw and Sedalia, by the Grand Lecturer. These meetings were well att.ended by officers and members of the various Lodges. He also visited and gave instruction in three of the smaller Lodges, which seemed to be appreciated. The Lodges at Leeton and Chilhowee are sorely in need of instruction. With the exception of Lamonte, he says that alI the Lodges are able to conduct their work in a very creditable nlanner. Brother Thornton Jennings of the 37th District held Lodges of Instruction at Clinton, Lowry City and Taberville. Clintqn and 'Vindsor have shown a nice gain in membership and arc making good progress. Montrose and Osceola are also doing good work and improving in every way. There has been very little progress in any of the other Lodges. There are now eight Lodges in this District located on good roads and hereafter they will be more accessible to reach at a time to suit the convenience of the Brethren. Brother C. E. Pyle of the 40th District held Lodges of Instruction with the following Lodges: Joachim, Shekinah, DeSoto, Herculaneum and Irondale. He visited all the Lodges except Belgrade and found them in healthy condition, although most of them had very little work to do. Brother M. E. Ewing of the 41st District succeeded in visiting all the Lodges on a regular meeting night, at which times he assisted in Degree work and gave instruction whenever needed. His sei"vices were in demand from a number of the Lodges, in installing officers, officiating at funerals and in conferring Degrees. He also accompanied and assisted the Grand Lecturer in Lodges of In~truc颅 tion at Buffalo and Urbana. Several special meetings were held by various Lodges, in which other Lodges were invited,' enlivened the Brethren and did much to stimulate them to greater efforts, He considers that the Lodges are in a satiSfactory condition: Brother H. H. Finley of the 42nd District visited all but two of his Lodges and has been in close touch with the othel路s. Less work was' done the past year than usual. Peace and harmony prevails throughout the District. Brother John C. Senate of the 43rd District held no Lodges of Instruetion, but visited several Lodges. assisted in conferring De-. grees and gave 'considerable l)rivate instruction. The visitation of the Grand Lecturer at Lamar resulted in much good in impressing upon the officers the necessity and importance of doing the work in a workmanlike manner. They are now taking more interest and are not content unless they have it right. Brother Carl a Swenson of the 46th District visited ten of the thil"teen Lodges in his care and fcund most of them in a fairly active condition Ava, Hartville and Plato have Rhown considerablf' improvement, while some of the others seem to be at a standstill.

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The District will show a slight increase in membership and fewer ~uspensions than last report. Most of the Lodges do creditable work. Brother J. Clyde Akers of the 48th District says that wit'h the exception of the Lodge at Farmington, the I~odges throughout' the District are vigorous and very much alive. He visited practically every Lodge in the District and did more or less instructing in each. During the first part of the year, weekly meetings for instruction were held at Farmington, which, for a while, were well attended, but as the season advanced, they had to be discontinued. Brother .Tames A. Kinder of the 49th District visited every Lodge but one 'and says: "There is no question about the improvement of the work being done by the officers of these Lodges as' compared to the way it was done a few years ago. There is a very pronounced improvement." Whitewater Lodge, in particular, has made wonderful strides in the perfection of the work and the officers are to be commended for their zeal. They made several trips to see him privately and a Lodge of Instruction was held in their hall. Othel" Lodges of Instruction were held with Trowel, St. Mark's and West View Lodges. Brother G. A. Sample of the 50th District visited and gave instruction to the following Lodges: lllmo, Bloomfield, Sikeston, Morley, Advance and Chaffee. He also was present and assisted the Grand Lecturer in his visitations. I<:::arly in the year, he requested Bro. Robert Fowlkes of Charleston Lodge, who is a very proficient ritualist, to instruct the Brethren when accompanying R. W. Bro. James A. Boone in his official visitations. This was done in every instance and due credit is given him for these sel路vices. Brother G. C. Bishop of the 51st District says: "The year has been one of enjoyment in his labors among thc Brethren." He visited eight of the fifteen Lodges and assisted them in every way possible. He observes a vast improvement in the ritualistic work from what it was a few years ago. There seems to be more social intercourse amon.g the Brethren of the various Lodges. More visitations are made and a spirit of friendly emulation is engendered among the Lodges, as to who can best work and best agree. BI"other K. C. Johnson of the 52nd District visited every L<>dge but two and ,reports them in very fair condition generally. Wayne, Composite and Poplar Bluff Lodg'es are now housed in new buildings and doing good work. Brother C. E. Armstrong' of the 531"d District visited six Lodges, gave instruction and assisted generally in the work. He reports that six of the twelve Lodges are in good condition while the remaining six are on the decline. Rural Lodges are in very poor condition and unless changes for the better come soon, many of them will lose their' charters or consolidate with some other Lodge. Brother G. ,J. Vaughn of the 54th District visited all the Lodges and held Lodges of Instruction in each of them of one to three days' duration, rehearsing a]l the I'itualist'ic and traditional parts. He found the CI'aft generally anxious and willing to receive instruction and rcpol路ts them to be in fair working condition. Brother W. N. M'arbut of the 55th District visited and instructed

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all but four' of his Lodges and gave instruction to a number of officers and members aside from Longe meetings. lIe thinks the Lodges are all fairl~" proficient in the wor'k. \VhiIe there has been a falling off in the amount of wor), done, there does not appear to be any Jack of interest and zeal among the memben,. Taken as a 'wholc, thc District is in good condition. Brother \V. A. Phipps of the 56th District vbited ever'y Lodg'e in hi,., charge, some of them several times. \Vhile thcr'e has not been . very much ",,'ork done throug'hout the Distr'jct as in former years, a good interest prevails and consider'able impl'ovement has been made. All thc Lodges, but one, have young, J)rogressive officers and they have shown themselves ambitious to excel in their particular duties. This has added greatly to their efficiency and the . Lodges generally are in a more satisfactory condition than for several years. Evel'ything seems to forebode considerable work during the coming fall and winter, Brother I. K Ross of the 57th District held twenty-eight Lodges of lnstruction, an average of two for each Lodge in the Distr'ict, with a total attendance of 1,378, or an average of forty-nine to the meeting. Taking into consideration the fact that some of these meetings were with the smaller Lodges in distant parts of the county, the attendance wali good. More time was spent on the First Degree than on either of the others. This was in accord with the wishes of the various master's, as well as his own, for the First Degrec is more difficult and the foundation of Degree work. He found the line officCl'S, of most of the Lodges, well versed in the work and in the duties incident to their reslwctive stations. The two outstanding events of the year were the visitations of the Gr'and Lecturer at Fenton on Allril 10, and the officers of the Lodge of Instruction of the 33rd District at \\Tellston on February 16th. He gratefully acknowledges the assistance render'ed him by H. \V. Bro. H. H. Strail and Bro. lrwin W. H.olientildcr, who gave instruction in the Master's lectures and to \V. Bro. Harvey Cook. ,..路ho assisted him on the floor at all except thc last meetings, Brother K. C . .Innes of the 58th District rel}orts that he ha~ officialIy visited every Lodge in his care since the meeting of the Grand Lodge and held a Lodg'e of Instl'uctioll in each one of them as follows: Glensted, Belle, Ver'saiIIes, Olean, Ionia, Barnett and Vienna. He complains of poor attendance, except: at nights. The Brethren who did attend manifested consider'able interest in the work and he can conscientiously repOl't a slight impr'ovement as regards efficiency in the ritual. The best ritualists in the District ar'e members of Belle, Versailles. Olean, Ionia and Ba,'nett Lodge:;. Glensted is improving, but he discovers that he has .quite a task before him at Vienna. 'Veekly trillS to Glensted are now being made and eventually he hopes to see all the Lodges in first-class working condition, Frater'nalIy submitted,

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REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND.

R. \/V. Bro. James \V. Skelly presented his report of the Committee on :Masonic Initiation Fees for benefit of the Ma~onic Home which was adopted as follows: To the At ost Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. t:r A. M. of Missouri: Your Committee, appointed by the l\Iost 'Vorshipful Grand Master to ascertain the present status of the Masonic Home Initiation Fund. begs leave to report as follows: The Committee has made a preliminal'y investigation of this fund and finds that a considerahle number of Lodges ~eem to be in arrears in their payments to it. This condition arises in all probability from the fact that some of our Lodges- al'e not thoroughly informed as to their duty and obligations concerning it. The Committee therefore recommends that the incoming Grand Master be requested to transmit a letter of explanation to all our Lodges concerning the law governing this matter, together with a request that the letter be read before the Lodge at the next meeting after its receipt and that Lodges be requested to check up on their initiates from the beg-inning' of the period from 'vhich this law has been in existence. so as to enable the Committee to check and verify the exact condition between each individual Lodge and the Grand Lodge Office. Lodges are required by law to remit the Masonic Home asseRSment to the Grand Secretary immediately after the election of each candidate, and should not wait until the time of forwarding the annual returns. A due reg'ard foi' the law in this case will not only relieve the Grand Secretary's office of a great amount of work during the busiest season in July and August, but will add to the Home fund many dollars in interest earned. Recognizing that this work will take a consldel'able amount of time to accomplish. and In order that this work may be satisfactorily completed, the continuance of this Committee until this is done is suggested. Fraternally submitted, JAMES \\T. SKELLY, Chai"man . .JUJJIUS C. GARRl~LL.

CALLED FROM LABOR.

After various announcements the Most vVorshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR to refreshment, at high meridian, to re-convene at 7 :15 this evening, Prayer being offered by R. 'l\,r. Bro. James E. Todd, Grand Chaplain.

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REPRESENTATIVES.

At 1:30 P. M. the representatives attending the Grand Lodge were taken for an automobile tour of the city ending at the Masonic Home, where a luncheon was provided at 4 :30 P. M. UNVEILING OF MEMORIAL TABLET.

At 7 :15 P. M., 1\1. ,""T. Grand Master Bigger unveiled a beautiful bronze tablet "to the memory of the Missouri 1\ilasons who served their country in the Military Forces in the World Vvar, 1917-1919," which has been placed in the outer reception hall of the Grand Secretary's office in the Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, in the presence of as many representatives as could crowd into the limited space which the reception hall affords. R. VV. Brother Harold L. Reader, Chairman of the' Committee on Service Records, briefly recited the facts relating to the Memorial and asked the Grand Master to unveil the Tablet, which he did with becoming solemnity, afterwards calling upon the Grand Secretary to offer prayer. FIRST DAY-EVE'NING SESSION.

At 7 :30 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by the 1\1. W. Grand 1\1aster. Prayer was offered by R. W. Grand Chaplain Brother James E. Todd. The work of the First Degree and part of the Second Degree was exemplified under the direction of H. \V. Brother James R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer. ' CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 9':25 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 9 A. M. tomorrow. Prayer was offered by R. W. Grand Chaplain Brother James E. Todd.

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St. Louis, September 25, 1929. At 9 A. M. the M. Vv. Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by M. W. Grand M~ster Byrne E. Bigger, R. W. Grand Chaplain James E. Todd offering the inyocation. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON

GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

:M. W. Brother C. H. Briggs, Chairman, presented the following report for the Committee. Adopted. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. & A. M.: BI"ethren: Your Committee on Grand l\Iaster's AddresH present the following report: I For the second time in the history of this Grand Lodge it has been served by a Grand M'aster whose father had preceded him in that high office, a worthy son of a noble sire; who by his wise administration has honored the name he bears. Grand Master Byrne l路~. Bi~ger has not only visited more Lodges than were ever before visited by a Grand Master in a single year-one hundred and fiftytwo in number-but while maintaining the dignity of his office by meeting all responsibilities with a judicious firmness which put the good of the Order above all l)ersonal considerations, yet by his brotherly spirit he has endeared himself to the Craft wherever he has gone. He has given the best that was in him to a tireless discharge of the responsibilities as laid upon his shoulders one year ago. v\re have only words of commendation fOI" his work. We recommend that the portion of the address headed "Necrology" be referred to the Committee on Obituaries. \Ve recommend that his decisions and all his recommendations, including changes in our Constitution and By-laws be referred to the Committee on JuriHprudence. We recommend that the part of the address concerning the Masonic Home be referred to the Committee on the Masonic Home. We approve the Grand Master's action in appointing a special committee to inquire into the matter of the collection of the fee for the Masonic Home. We approve his recommendation concerning the reprint of Proc(;edings from 1841 to 1868, inclusive. We approve his disposition of the case of Higginsville Lodgp No. 364. Fraternally submitted, CORON A H. BRIGGS, T. W. COTTON, BERT S. LEJ'~, V. F. HOOR, JOHN PICKARD, R. R. KREEGER, ARCH A. JOHNSON.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.

R. \\7. Brother Ray V. Denslow, Chairman, presented the following report. Adopted. To the Grand Lodge, A. F.

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Brethren: Since the adolltion of certain standards of I'ecognition for Grand your committee has pl'ocecded with such caution that no new jurisdictions have been recognized since that time. There al'e doubtless a number of jurisdictions which' should be recognized and extended the hand of fellowship; true Ma~onry, howevel', has cel'tain fundamental requirements and our Grand Lodge has wisely fixed such standards, these standards are not particular standards of the Grand Lodg'e of Missouri. but have been generally accept-ed as such by most English speaking Lodges from time immemorial. We welcome into the great Sisterhood of Grand Lodges all those who can live up to these requirements. but we cannot and will not admit into our fellowship those jurisdictions which do not honestly and fully comply with the fundamental requirements of ancient craft Masonry. Errors in recognition have been made in times past; enthused by the catch-words "universality of FI"eemasonry," Grand Lodges have been recognized which could not meet our requirements; thanks to pUblicity and an earnest attempt on the part of the Freemasons of the United States to ferret out and discover the'j)l'lnciples which guide the various Grand Lodges we have arrived at a, place where it ought to be only a mattel" of time and corresnondence to discover and separate the true from the illegitimate. We are in receipt of communications from certain Grand Lodges and from individuals who presumably represent their GI'and Lodges: Under date of December 8, 1!l28, we are in receipt of a request from the Gran Logia Valle de Mexico. Your committee is fairly well acquainted with the situation which exists and which has existed in Mexico; we are now in fraternal relations with another Grand Lodge of that jurisdiction and recommend that re'cognition of this Grand Lodge be denied. The committee is in receipt of cOl"l"espondence from Brother Guy Humphrey of Paris, France. signing himself as Secretary of the Foreign Re1ations Committee of American Masons in France. asking recognition of the Grand Lodge of France. He informs us that American Lodge No.1 and the French Lodge Amities Internationales have adopted the ritual used in the jurisdiction of Missouri and that in the latter instance it has been translated into French. Without going into the legitimacy of the Grand Lodge of France, we may state that OUI' Grand Lodge, at this time, recognizes another Grand Lodge in that jurisdiction. the National Grand Lodge of France. and we do 'not deem it' wise to extend recog-nition. From the GI'and Lodge. Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Npw York, through Right Worshipful Brother Kenwol'thy, Grand Lod~'es

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Secretary, we are in receipt of a.request for recognition of the Grand Orient of Rumania. 'Vhile the requel'lt does not come di!'ectly from the Grand Lodge involved, your committee readily recognizes the difficulties which ,vould confront brethren of another race and lanf;uage in making sueh requel'5t and we thereby accept the application as if made directly. The Grand Lodge of New York is responsible for the organization of the Grand Lodge seeking recognition. The Grand Orient of Rumania was founded in 1925; constituted in 1926, following a pel'sonal investigation by R. W. Brother Ossian Lang who made a thorough examination of conditions in Rumania and whose report was published in the proceedings of his Grand Lodge in 1926. Of the sixteen lodges which now fOI'm the Grand Orient of Rumania, eight were instituted and constituted by the Grand Lodge of New York. This Grand Lodge fully meets all the requirements fixed by the Grand Lodge of Missoul'i; the membership of this Gl'and Lodge is of high character and its present Grand Master is Dr. George Gheorgian, formel" Mayor of the City of Bucharest. Your committee recommends I'ecognition and an exchange of Grand Representatives. Fraternally submitted,

HAY V. DENSLOW, ORESTES MITCHELL, COHON A H. BRIGGS, V. F. BOOR.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MEMORIAL SERVICE RECORD.

R, \V. Brother Harold 1.., Reader, Chairman, presented the following report for the Committee. Adopted. To the Most WorshipfHI Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Dear Brethren: YOUI' Committee on Service Hecol'd (l'.1emol'ial)begl'5 leave to SUbmit the follOWing report: In pursuance of the report of the Committee adopted at the session of the Grand Lodge last year, the Committee let the contract to the Usona Mfg, COm!lany for the sum of $250.00 for the manufacture, and installation in 路the GI'and Lodge Office, of a bronze Memorial Tablet, 3 feet by 4 feet in size, bearing the following inscription: "To the Memory of the M'issouri Masons Who Sel'ved Their Country in the Military Forees in the World War, 1917-1919." Said Tablet was installed in the GI'and Lodge Office, and was duly unveiled with appropriate ceremonies by the' Most Worshipful Grand Master, B. E. Bigger, on Tuesday, September 24, 1929. '.rhe Committee therefore submits this I'eport as its final report.

HAROLD L. H.EADI路~R, J R WIN SALlE, JOHN P. AUSTIN, Committee on Service Recol'd (Memol'ial).

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS.

M. W. Brother C. H. Briggs, Chairman, presented the following report. Adopted. To the G,'alld Lodge, A. F. &' A. AI., State of MiSS01tri: Brethren: As your Special Committee on the Masonic ~em'pl.e Association of St. I.-ouis we hel'ewith submit the following report: Since the Grand Lodge Session last year, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Temple Association of SL ,~ouis has continued its policy of reducing its mortgage indebtedness. On June 1, 1929, $30,000.00 was paid off-completing- the payment of the first series of bonds-said series being $400,000.00, but not due until June 1, 1931. Said payment reduced the mortgage indebtedness to $600,000.00 which is not due until 1936. . At the last meeting of the Board of Directors held on September 20, 1929, a motion was passed to payoff $45,000.00 on December 1, 1929, thereby reducing our mOI路t'gage indebtedness to $555,000.00. We hope that this financial policy wiII be commended by every member of this Grand Body. Fraternally submitted, CORON A H. BRIGGS, GUY C. MILLION, Committee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FATHERLESS CHILDREN OF FRANCE.

M. W. Brother R. R. Kreeger, Chairman, presented the following report. Adopted. To the Most Worsh'pfll,z G1'alld Lodge, A. F. & A. M. in Missouri: W'e most fraternally submit the following in relation to our wards in France who were made orphans as the result of the World War. and toward whose support this GI'and l ..o<1ge has been contributing for the last eleven years: The funds donated are still being distributed by R. W. Bro. Edmund Heisch. Junior Grand Warden of the National Independent Grand Lodg-e, A. 1<;. & A. M., in France. In our report submitted one year ago, eleven childl'en were being assisted. Since that time R. 'V. Bro. Heisch l'el)Qrts that the names of six childl'en have been removed from the list of beneficiaries during the year just closing, leaving at this time only five. These all will have reached the age of sixteen before this Grand L.odge

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again meets and at the next annual communication our work in this direction will have terminated. The letters received from the children, as well as the report of R. W. Bro. Heisch, show that each child has been paid at the rate of 45 Francs per quarter, and the spirit of sincere gra.titude is always found in each communication. Only $75.00 out of the $150.00 appropriated by this Grand Lodge at its last annual communication for the benefit of its wards in France, was withdrawn from the Treasury and forwarded to R. W. Bro. Edmund Heisch at Paris, France, for distribution. In his last r(oport to me he states he has on hands sufficient funds to conthlue the payments during the next year and it is not necessary, therefore, to ask for an appropriation for this purpose. Of the $25.98 balance in my hands to be used for t'l'anslations, ])0stage, presents. etc., as shown by my report of last year, $14.23 was expended, thus leaving a balance of $11.75, which will be ample to meet similar expenses oUl'ing the coming year. n. R. KREEGER, Chairman.

GRAND ORATOR.

Grand Master Bigger introduced R. W. Brother Jay William Hudson, Grand Orator, who delivered a timely and appropriate address which was enthusiastical,ly received with much applause. ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

The hour for election of Grand Officers having arrived, the Grand l\!Jaster appointed the following brethren to act as tellers: Erwin L. Ocker, Chairman, Harry M. Green, Julius R. Edwards, John A. \;Yitthaus, Homer McDaniel, C. J. Neal, D. M. Foster, Harry Fay, E. F. Hanna, Emil Neutzlinger, William Zavadil, Alex Stewart, Harry Hopkins, K. C. Jones, Percy Budd, Leon Snow. The following were elected: M. W. BRO. SAMUEL R. FREET. R. W. BRO. WM. R. 路GENTRY R. W. BRO. RAY V. DENSLOW R. W. BRO. THAD B. LANDON R. W. BRO. EDMUND E. MORRIS R. \;y. BRO. ARTHUR lVIATHER

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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME BOARD.

] ames R. l\1cLachlan, Arch A. Johnson., R. R. Kreeger and W. W. Marti~. whose terms expire at this annual communication, were by ballot re-elected to serve for three years; and Herman Mauch was elected for two years to fill out the unexpired term of Brother Waggoner. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARITY.

M. V./. Brother Tolman \\T. Cotton, Chairman, presented the following report, for the Committee. Adopted. To the Most W orsh1;pful Grand Lodge. Ancicllt, Free and Accepted Masons, State of Missouri: The Committee on Charity a}lpointed by Most \Vorshipful GI'and l\faster Byrne E. Bigger In accordance with the provisions of the Grand Lodge By-laws, respectfully submits the followir:g report: The Gl'and Master desig'nated M. W. Bro. T. W. Cotton as chail'man of such Committee and at its first meeting on November 12, 1928, in the pal"or of the Masonic Home, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Loui:-, Mo., M. W. Bnl. H. R. Kreeger was elected as secretary. The Committee held ten meetings during the. year and disposed of every application for assistance by either authorizing contributions or instructing the Lodges al"ldng for assistance to mal,e application to the Masonic Home Board for admission of the parties concerned. By action of the Committee the contributions t:o the Lodges mentioned in this Committee's report to the Grand Lodge during its annual communication held in the City of St. Louis, September 25 to 27, 1928, were continued during the l\Iar-;onic year of 1929 as follows: Kansas City Lodge No. 220, Kansas City, Mo., fOl' the benefit of Max Stock, $300.00. Sullivan Lodge No. 69, Sullivan, Mo., for the benefit of B. P. Rowland, $25.00 per month for three months, October, November and December, 1928, $75.00. During the lattel' part of December, 1928, the Committee received'information that this bl'othel' who was and had been a resident and citizen of California for many years, had been placed in a county institution in Los Angeles County, California, as a. ward of such county. On receipt of this information the Committee directed the Grand Secretary, R. \V. Bro. AI'thur. Mather, to discontinue issuing cheeks to such Lodge, the Committee taking the position that it would not authorize contributions to any state or county institution in payment for earing for its citizens. Gate City Lodge No. il22, Kansas City, Mo., fOI' the benefit of Thomas J. Hord, $300.00.

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New applications fo'r assistance were approved and contl"ibutions authorized to be made monthly to the following: Rolla Lodge No. 213. Rolla, Mo., for the benefit of George '\T. Grant, $175.00. Bucklin Lodge No. 233, Bucklin, M'o., fOI' the benefit of R. P. ,Richardson, $275.00. Linn Lodge No. 326, Linn, Mo., for the benefit of H., H. Bryan, $250.00. • Irondale Lodge No. 143,' Irondale, Mo., for the benefit of V·l. B. Hillen, $175.00.. These contributions, aggregating $1,550.00, were authorized to be paid by the Grand Secretary in monthly instilllments, the maximum for any month being $25.00. Payments to be made out of the $2,500.00 appropriated by the Grand Lodge at its communication September, 1928, for use of the Committee in cases of Masonic Charity not eligible to the Masonic Home on account of the mental or physical condition of the applicant. Out of the $500.00 appropriated for emergency cases by the GI'and Lodge at its last annual communication. in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Charity in it's report to such Grand Lodge, contributions wel'e authorized and have been made as follows: Irondale Lodge No. 1 t3, II'ondale. ·Mo., for the immediate relief of \-V. B. Hillen, a member of. such Lodge, $25.00. Corinthian Lodge No. 265, '\Varrensburg. 1\10.. for the immediate relief of Mrs. S. M. Tyler, the widow of a deceased member of such Lodge, $120.00. '\Vhitehall Lodge No. 301, Barnard. Mo., fOl' the immediate relief of Clyde A. P.erldns. a member of such Lodge, $120.00. Bogard Lodge No, 101. Bogard. Mo., fOI' the immediate relief of Georg'e F. Calvert, a member of that Lodge, and his wife, Bessie L. Calvert, $100.00. The total contributiOIl1!l authorized out of the $500.00 appropriation for use in emerg'ency cases being $365.00. thus making' the total payments authorized by the Committee out of the aggregate $3,000.00 apllo!Jriated by the Grand Lodge, $1,915.00. Anticipating t'hat the calls for assistance in this class of M'asonic Charity will continue to increase, the Committee is of the opinion that $5,000.00 should be appropriated by this Grand Lodge for use of such Committee during the ensuing year in cases whel'e applicants are not eligible to Masonic Home on account of their mental or physical condition, and $1,000.00 for use of such Committee in emergency cases and rt,commends the apDrOpl'iation of the above sums. Your Committee finds many worthy cases which it has been unable to relieve because of the limitations contained in the Grand Lodge By-laws, cases where a Lodge is not able to assist and where the worthy aplllicant i~ eligible fo)' admission to the Masonic Home hut because of peculiar conditions it is not advisable to admit him to the Home, and where f<mall dOlyationf< could be made to keep him in his home community. and thel'eby save the extra cost of keeping him in the Home.

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We recommend that the Charity Committee be authorized by this Grand Lodge, to meet this emergency during the coming year and until the By-laws can be amended, by extending relief to any applicant whenever in the opinion of said Committee it would not be advisable for any reaSOn to admit such applicant to the Home. Respectfully submitted, T. W. COTTON, Chairman, ARCH A. JOHNSON, R. R. KREEGER, W. W. MARTIN, W~ S. CAMPBELL.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HURRICANE AND FLOOD RELIEF.

R. W. Brother Andrew J. O'Reilly, Chairman, presented the following report for the Committee. Adopted. lvIost Worshipful Gml1d Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Misso.uri: Your Special Committee in clmr~e of the Flood Relief Fund report that the balance on hand September 24, 1928, is $5,297.06. . On September 25, 1928, the GI'and Secretary of Florida was advanced $2,500.00 for relief in that Grand Jurisdiction of sut'ferel's from storm and flood, leaving a balance of $2,797.06, plus the interest accrued to date of $64.79. leaving a total balance to the credit of the Masonic Flood Relief F'und account in the United States Bank of S1. Louis of $2,861.85. Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR MATHER, GEORG}<~ W. WALKER, A. J. O'REILLY, Corn mi t tee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.

M. W. Brother Bert S. Lee, Chairman, presented the following report, for the Committee. Adopted. To the Gran.d Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons: In submitting my report as State Chairman for the Geol"ge \Yashington Masonic National MemOl'ial A~~ociation. I want to congratUlate the Bret'hren of Missouri that amQng' the forty-nine states contributing tq the erection of the Memorial, OUI' Grand Lodge stands se\'enth, having contributed 127.9 per cent. 1 attended the annual meeting of the Association in Alexandria,

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Virginia, on February 21st and 22nd. Besides your Chairman, there were present from l\fissouri our Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Grand Secretary, Grand Lecturer, Past Grand Master Ittner and Most Illustrious Companion Bernal L, Tatman, Past Grand Master of. the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters. The attendance from the Gl'and Lodges was the largest in the history of the Association. Everyone present was filled with the one idea, that of the necessity of the early completion of the Memorial. Missouri was signally honored this year in the selection of our Grand Master to preside over the Grand Master's Conference, and our Past Grand l\l.'aster, M. W. Brother Ittner, as chairman of the committee appointed by President Watres to place a wreath on the Tomb of General Washington at Mt. Vernon. The work on the M'emorial is progressing very satisfactorily. I have with me a copy of the pictorial section of the 'Vashington Evening Press of August 25th, giving an airplane photograph showing the completion of the first of the four units of the tower. The directors have been enabled, from the money coming into the treasury, to authorize the completion of the second unit, which will complete the tower to a height of 190 feet. We feel confident that we will be able to complete the Memorial ready for dedication in February, 1932, the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of him whom we are honoring, at which time we hope to have present the greatest assembly of Freemasons ever held in the world. Fraternally submitted, BERT S. LEE.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS.

R. W. Brother Bernal L. Tatman, Chairman, reported for the Committee. Adopted as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand [,odge.. A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: The Grand Lodge at its Annual Communica t'ion in 1927 approved a much more compl'ehensive District Deputy Grand Masters report blank than had theretofore been in use. '.rhis new blank was in effect this year for the first time and District Deputies were requested to render full and detailed statements upon each separate Lodge instead of upon the District as a whole. The task of answering twenty-eight questions upon the activities of each Lodge seems to have been too great for some of the Deputies. Individual )'eports were 'malIc upon hut 288 of the Lodg'es. or 42 Jler cent of the total of 659. The Deputies in the follOWing 25 Dist)'icts, 1. 3, 5, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33-b, 40, 41, 43, 46, 48, 50, 56, 57 and 58. desel've commendation for the completeness of their repol路ts and the attention given to the Lodges in their respective Districts.

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From the other 3:5 Distl"icts, the individual Lodge reports are meager, none at all being received from 27 District's: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 19, 23, 24, 32, 33-a, 34, 36, 37, 38, :{9, 44, 45, 47, 51, 53, 54, 55 and 5~l. On this account, OUl' report must necessai"ily be very incomplete, Enough has been learned fl"om the reports at hand, however, to convince YOU!' Committee that dues and fees in many Lodges are inordinately low, In 87 out of 288 Lodg'es, the fees charged are in no case in excess of $31, .and in one instance amount to but $15, In one Lodge factional differences exist over the question of dancing in the dining room; in another the Lodge is divided on a school board election; two other Lodges report fl'iction and the condition of tWo othen; is so serious that the surrender of the Cha.rters has been considered, Dues in arrears in sixty of the 288 Lodges are propol'tionately much hig'her than' they should be and the question of the prompt collection of dues remains an important one in most Lodges, It is somewhat startling to learn that in 20 of the 288 Lodges an audit of the books of the Secretary and Treasurer has "never" been made, and in many other instances the last audit was several years ago. In almost none of the Lodges is there a libl'al'y or a study club. The number of Lodges using the Gl'and Lodge Bulletin is SUl'prisingly few. Only one out of evel'y fifteen Lodges does any sort of educational wOI'k, including the engagement of speakers on special occasions, Ninety of the 288 Lodges pay no fraternal visits to other Lodges. One hundred and thirty-five Lodges, 01' nearly 50 per cent of those reporting, carryon no social activities whatever, and in many other:s the only event of a social character is an occa:sional luncheon 01' banquet. \Vhen conditions such as these are pl"evalent. is it any wonder that many of the rep'orts received speak of apathy, lack of interest, no meetings for months, inefficient Secretaries, poor ritualistic work and loss of membership? A recapitulation form has been I'eceived fl'om all the Deputies except those in Dil>t'ricts 2, 6, i, 10, 18, 23, 33-a, 36, 38, 39 and 47. From this report we find that no Lodge buildings are owned in the Thirty-fifth Distl"ict, In all the Districts reporting the total value of Lodge property is in excess of $4,208,000, while the indebtedness is shown to be $683,000, If complete reports can be obtained On every Lodge in every District during the coming ~'ear, it is certain that this Gra.nd Lodge will learn more about Lodg'e conditions and activitie!' than it has ever known before. The data furnished by the Deputies on the new individual IlOdge reports is so valuable that your Committee recommends that the râ&#x201A;Ź'ports be sent direct to the Gl'alHl Ma!'ter as rapidly as Lodges al'e visited, so that he ma~' tal,e note of all~' unfavorahle memoranda before forwarding the forms to the Grand Secretary. ]<'ratenul1ly submitted, B. L. TATMAK.

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INVITATION TO KANSAS CITY.

R. \\T. Brother Thomas H. Reynolds, D. D. G. M. of the 22nd District, presented an invitation from Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City, asking that the annual communication of the Grand Lodge in 1930 he held in Kansas City. On motion of R. \\T. Brother Thad B. Landon, the invitation was unanimously accepted, and the 110th annual communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in Ivanhoe Temple, Kansas City~ commencl11g September 23, 1930. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

R. vV. Brother E. E. Morris introduced the following distinguished brethren: :M. \\T. Brother Ira C. Freet, Grand Master, and M. \"T. Brother l.. ewis E. Smith, P. G. M., and Grand Secretary, of the Grand Lodge of Nehraska~ who were accorded the Grand Honors and escort~d to seats in the Grand East. Responding to the call of the Grand :Master, M. \\T. Brother Ira C. Freet said: "M. \\T. Grand :\Taster and Brethren :~I aRRure you it is a very great pleasUJ'e fOl' me to' be pel'mitted to visit with you on this occasion. I have met your Grand Master and I have learned to thinl{ a great deal of him because of his very many fine qualities. I am also pleased to be ahle to meet my namesake. Brother Samuel R. Freet, whom you have just electect for Grand l\-1aster for 1929 and 1930. "I am sure that' ~'ou have important business on hand and anything fUl'thel' from me at thiR time would be out of ordel'. I know that I am going to enjoy meeting with you and that 1 shall leal'n many things that will he a benefit to me in pel'fol'ming my duties as Grand .Master in Nehraska through the remainder of my term. I heartily appl'eciatc your reception and it will be a great pleasure to meet as many of ~"ou as possible pel'sonally while I am in your city. "I thank you."

M. \\T. Brother LewisE. Smith, P. G. :LVI. and Grand Secretary of Nebraska, briefly addressed the brethren and thanked them for their hospitality.

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REPORT OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

R. W. Brother Wm. B. Massey, Chairman, reported for his Committee. Adopted as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Library beg' leave to report as foIIDwf;: Immediately after the annual communication of the Grand Lodge in September, 1928, your Committee met in the office of the Grand Secretary and canvassed thol'oughly the various matters connected with the Library and especially questions as to how to make it a.vailable for service to the largest proportion of our membership throughout the state. After much deliberation, at different intervals, the Committee came to the conclusion that perhaps the best immediate sel'vice 'which it could render would be to organize a Lending Department, made up of books which wel'e deemed universally interesting to the average CI'aftsman. This has been done, and the Grand Librarian was instructed to issue a bulletin consisting of brief notices of books available to the Brethren who desire to read them, a copy of which was mailed in April last to every Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction. Your Committee is happy to report that these bulletins immediately began to produce good results, and fl'om that time forward Brethren, mostly from the Lodges in the rural dIstricts; have sent in for books and received them, and returned thcm in due time, according to the instructions laid down. It is a matter of pleasure to the Committee to report that in noJ single instance has a book been lost in transmission. !<'urther, it is OUI' privilege to report that letters have been received by the Grand Librarian indicating that those who have read books have enjoyed them and expressed their appreciation of this privilege which has been extended to them. The Brethren of the Grand Lodge will be glad to k now that thus far more than 50 borrowers of books are on the Grand Librarian's register, some of whom have read two or three books, and one Brother is now engaged in the reading' of his eighth volume, he belonging to a Lodge in a remote district, thus indicating that a much needed service is now being supplied. Such was the rece!)tion of the first bulletin of bl'ief notices that a second bulletin was sent Qut in the early part of September, containing further information concerning books of general interest to the Craft; and requests already are being received for books (,numerated i~ the second list. Your Committee is of the opinion that a work has been begun in this direction at very small cost, namely, that of the postage of the books sent out-the borrower himself paying the return postage-which will bring in large returns in the stimulation of individual interest among Brethren throughout our Grand Jurisdiction in the real issue which Freemasonry seeks to inculcate, YoU!' Committee is also glad to report that, through the kindness

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of Most \'~or::;hipful Brother Marcus A. Loevy, Past Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, 23 volume::; of the Proceedings of the Ars Quatuor Coronatorum Lodge have been added to t'he Reference Library according to his promise made some time back. These volumes have been suitably bound and placed in the custody of the Grand Librarian. It is also gratifying to report in this connection that Brother Loevy is at this time in Eng-land, endeavoring to procure the remaining volumes needed to give us a complete set' from the beginning to this date. The cost of binding these volumes has been paid out of the interest of the Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund, which was so designated for that purpose by Brother Loevy, the donor of the Fund. The Library Committee has endeavored to co-ordinate with the Committee on Masonic Service and will so continue its efforts in the building up of this important branch of our work. The Chairman of your Library Committee, along with Right Worshipful Brother Mason. desires especially to express indebtedness to the third member of the Committee, Doctor R. S. Calder, for the splendid service which he has rendered to the Grand Lodge and to the Craft at large by preparing the reviews for the bulletins which it has sent out, and also to the Grand Libr'arian, who has labored in season and out to carry forward the wishes of t'he Committee. \Ve are also greatly indebted to the wise counsel and generous co-operation which has been accorded to the Committee by our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Byrne E. Bigger, to whom we tender our sincere acknowledgments. We are glad also to report that a number of new boks are being- added to the Library through the generosity of one or two well wishers who have placed in the hands of the Grand Librarian a small sum of money for this pUI'lJose, to be used from time to time according' to his discretion. In conclusion, we believe that foundations have been laid for a larger USe of our Library which will not conflict' with any other developments which may arise in the future; and it has been the policy of your Committee to avoid needless expenditure of money, yet at the same time striving to bring the advantages of a Library to those of our Brethren who desire it most, many of whom reside in remote places in our Grand Jurisdiction. In other words, while our large cities are equipped with libraries, many of our smaller towns and villages are deprived of the facilities which your Committee is striving as far as possible to meet. Out of the appropriation of $200.00 made by the Grand Lodge last' year, $128.47 has been expended. and the Committee asks that the sum of $200.00 be appr'opriated for use of the Committee during the coming year. Fraternally submitted, W. B. MASSEY, Chairman, WM. P. MASON, R. S. CALDER.

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vVm. B. Massey, Chairman, \,ym. P. :Mason, Hobert S. Calder, Committee on Grand Lodge Library. Dear Brethren: I have the honor to submit to you the Grand Librarian's Report for the Masonic year closing September 25, 1929. WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY. In accordance with your instructions, the 23 volumes of Ars Quatuor Coronatorum, given by Most 'Vorshipful Brother Marcus A. Loevy, have been suitably bound and placed on the shelves of the Grand Lodge Reference Library, in the Doctor Wm. F. Kuhn Collection, and I am glad to report that Brother Loevy expects to send us the remaining volumes needed to complete a full set' of this valuable publication from the date of its inception. LENDING LIBRARY. Agreeably to your instructions, looking to the creation of a Lending Library, a bulletin of Drief Notices of Books prepared by Brother Doctor R. S. Calder was printed and mailed to all the constituent Lodges in Missouri and to other Brethren interested in Masonic reading, together with instructions as to how to obtain the u~e of these volumes, and I am glad to inform you that almost immediately requests began to come from Brethren asking for specific books which they desired to read, everyone of which has been filled. It is also to be noted that' no single volume sent out has failed in its return, and none have been lost in course of transit. The Lending Libni.ry register shows a record of 51 Brethren who have availed them~elves of this privilege and the number is daily increasing. In addition thereto, letters are on file indicating the pleasUl'e which has come to individuals who have been reading the books, which indicate that' a growing interest is slowly but surely accumulating in this facility which the Committee has organized. In continuation of Âˇthis work, a second bulletin was prepared in September along similar lines as the first and mailed to the same constituency as before. The Grand Librarian notes that nearly all the requests for books have come from the smaller towns and rural communities which have hitherto had but little access to such books as our Lending Departmer. t. furnishes, and evidences are not wanting of increasing interest or. the part of Brethren who have come under the spell Of our Most \Vorshipful Grand Master's personality as he has visited fl'om Lodge to Lodge throughout his year of office. GRAND LIBRARIANS' CONFERENCE. On

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Master to the Grand Librarians' Conference at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and received many valuable items of information which will be of g.reat assistance in the fud.her development of our whole Library. NEW BOOKS. A number of new books are being added to the Lending Depal"tment, the Grand Librarian having received a couple of donations with which to pUl'chase these. In conclusion, it is a matter of pleasure to note that a good deal of organization work has been done, and the cost has come well within the appropriation allotted to the use of the Committee. Fratel'nally submitted, ARTHUR MATHER. Grand Librarian.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION.

\iVorshipful Brother Thad R. Smith, Chairman, presented the following report, which was adopted. To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of MissourI:: Brethren: Your Committee on Masonic Service Association of Missouri desires to present the following report. The Masonic Service Association has for several years sponsored the Grand Lodge Bulletin, not only sponsored the publication, but compiled, edited and circulated the bulletin. Throug-h its columns passed many rare and valuable historical articles and comments, for the Masonic Service Association has been fortunate in having for its secretary not alone an able writer on Masonic subjects, but a Masonic historian with an inexhaustible fund of erudition. During' the year a change of policy in connection with the Grand Lodge Bulletin wa:> adopted in the hope that the Association might render a service more vital to the CI路aft. This was done with a two-fold purpose: FIRST: The editing of the Bulletin was transferred to the Grand Secretary's office at St. l ... ouis and Grand Secretary Dr. Mather was assigned the duties of editor. The character of the policy of the Bulletin was changed to a news sheet to carry current happenings and transient tidings among the Freemasons of Missouri. This relieved the Secretary of the Association of the details of publishing the Bulletin, thus enabling him to give more time and attention to the matter of Masonic history for which our State is a rich storehouse. SECOND: The Masonic Service Association will, through the S(路cl路etary. of the Association, publish from time to time complete l\l'asonic histories associated with the FI"aternity in this Jurisdiction in the form of pamphlets or books, the better to preserve in permanent form our valuable Masonic lore.

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From comment that has reached us, we find that the change in policy is finding favor with the Brethren and it is hoped that the Bulletin will be continued in its ncw chal'acter and that the forth'coming pamphlets of history will be received and valued as con'tributions of merit to our Lodges, Libraries, Brothers and Fellows. The first pamphlet, dealing with Franklin Union IJOdge No.7, is just from the press and will be distributed at this session of the Grand Lodge. Brother Denslow is now prcparing for the Association another worth-while story, "M'asonry in Missouri During the Civil 'War", and this will soon be ready for diRtribution. HISTORY. In the broad sensc, history is everything that has happened. Masonically speaking, we assume that the same would apply. In common use, history deals with those things which arc directly related to man's activities and history is the record of his achievements, As a result of the interest created through th~ Grand Lodge Bulletin since its appearance, a number of Lodges have written their local Lodge history, other Lodges are in the process of writing theirs and this we think is noteworthy, History, they Ray, can only be seen through the long telescope of years. Missouri, in Masonl'y, runs back through a long, long period of years. Many of the Grand Jurisdictions to the north of us, and to the west. came from Missouri. The possibilities of these local hiRtories added to the fund of hil-!toric data and biographies already filed and indexed in the office of the Secretary of the Association, point to a useful contribution to Masonic history coming from Missouri. DISTH.ICT MEETINGS. The work of the Association in assisting district meetings, we be;ieve is worthy of note. Several of these meetings have been most successful. Favorable comment has reached the Committee, indicating satisfactory results from meetings on the observance of St, John's Day and Flag Day. Attention was called to an observance of these dates in a recent number of the Grand Lodge Bulletin and suggested programs were offered by the Committee. Detailed reports of district meetings do not come to our office, nor do we have reports of any definite response to these suggestions published in the Bulletin. Investigation reveals that sister Jurisdictions rendering this particular service are finding the Masonic program meetings are profitable and worth the effort. We strongly urge the Lodges to adopt a schedule of special program meetings, The Committee will provide tentative programs or submit material for use in either open meetings or tiled Lodge meetings, We ask the Lodges to try it and we would like to know the outcome. A word now and then to the Committee would be appreciated. On inquiry we have learned from some of the Brethren from various points over the State that the services of SPEAKERS from the Speakers' Bureau are being used in local Lodge meetings, as well as in district meetings. 'While it is impossible to gauge the number of spe路akers used or the number of addresses given, we' are inclined t(l believe that use is being made of many of our well-informed members. who, for the love of Masonry, give of their service and

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ability in responding to these requests. From the "Proverbl;"-'Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is life We learn through the Grand Secl'etary's office that the circulating LIBRARY is being utilized extensively and we believe the Ul;e of it will grow as time goes on. There are many things which we would have liked to accomillish during the year ' ...路 hich have fallen short of attainment from want of time, lack of ability or extenuating circumstances. We have endeavored to accentuate through the Sel'vice Association two cardinal objectives-history and education. Fraterna11y submitted, THAD R. SMITH, RA Y V. DENSLOW.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES.

vVorshipful Brother Clarence L. Alexander. Chairman, presented and read the report of Committee on Chartered Lodges, which was adopted as reacl. To" the Most Worshipful Gra.lId l_odgc. Ancimt Free alld Accepted Masolls of kNssouri: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges submits the following report: There are 659 Chartered Lodges in this Jurisdiction, two less than last yeal路. The decreaRe iR cau~cd by consolidation of two Lodge~ with othel' Ll)dge~ since last re!lort. Retul'ns and remittances were received on time by the Gl'and Secretary fl'om all Lodges with two exceptions. No return 01' remittance has heen received from Clarkton Lodge No. 248. The return and remittance of Rockbridge Lodge No. 435 was not I'eceived until September 3. Section 75 of Grand Lodge Law provides a tine of Ten Do11ars for each period of thirty days or a fraction thereof that retul'ns are withheld. In the two cases above mention~d the fines have not been paid. CHARTER RESTORED. The Charter of HigginsvilIe Lodge No. 364, alTcsted September 7. I r'28, was restol'ed by Grand Master Bigger on October 19. 1928. LODGES CONSOLIDATED. Morality Lodge No. 186, located at Renicl., Ra.ndolph County. completed consolidation with M"oberly Lodge No. 34t, on January 3. 1929. The Charter of Morality Lodge was returned to the Grand Sccretary. Cement Lodge No. 431, located at Halfway, Polk COUl1t~路, consolidated with Bolival' Lodge No. 195, February 20, 1929. DUPLICATI~ CHARTERS. By order of the Grand MaRtel'. duplicate Charters were issued to the following Lodges: October 8. ] 928, Gl'eentoll Lodge :"<0. 635. Chartel' destroyed by til'e.

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December' 10, l!l2S. Ca'rdwell Lodge No. 231, Charter de~troyed by fire. March 8. 1929. \Villard Lodge No. 620, Charter destroyed by fire. July 24. 1929. \Villiamsburg Lodge No.8. Charter accidentally destroyed. ST A TISTICAL. Total membership, 1929 .... Total membership, 1928.

113.791 . 113.705

Net Gain ..... 86 The net loss In 1928 was 85. so that the gain this year is one more than the loss of last year. 273 Lodges show increase in membership, 317 show loss and 69 Lodges break even. Of the larger towns St. Louis. St. Joseph. Springfield. Sedalia. Hannibal. Jefferson City. Moberly. Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff show increase in. membership. Initiated Passed Raised Affiliated Heinstated

REPORTED BY CHARTERED LODGES. 3,235 Dimitted 1.054 . 3,133 Suspended U. M. C... 3 ..: 3.261 Suspended N. P. Dues , 2,407 965 Expelled 27 863 Died ........................1,508

MEMBERSHIP IN Total Members 26,665 St. Louis, 46 Lodges . 18,404 Kansas City, 18 Lodges 2.982 St. Joseph, 5 Lodg-es . 2,510 Springfield. 3 Lodges .. 1.267 Joplin. 2 Lodges . 945 Sedalia. 2 Lodges . 887 Hannibal, 2 Lodges .

LARGE TOW~S. Net , SusP. Dues Dues Ga,in N. P. D.Remitted Outst'ng 238 33 loss 75 7 27 13

344 563 34 63 41 3 17

251 216 19 34 13 17 6

$3,014 8.231 3,733 865 75 820 120

The total membership in St. Louis City and St. Louis County is 30,442, an increase of 369. The total member:sh:lp in Kansas City and Jackson County is 20,261. a decrease of 99. OUTSTANDING DUES. Total amount of Outstanding Dues reported in 1929 Total amount of Outstanding Dues reported in 1928 Increase

.$83,573.00 74,150.00

........... $ 9,428.00

Norwood Lodge No. 622 reports the largest amount of outstanding dues in pr'oportion to membership. This IJodge, with 78 member's reports $796.00 outstanding. The annual dues are $4.00, therefore this would average two and a half years dues in arrears for the entire memhership. The only assets reported by this Lodge are $250.00 personal property and $796.00 dues outstanding. In order that this Lodge might not be unjustly criticized the Chairman of

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this Committee wrote to the Secretary of this Lodge asking if the correct amount of outstanding dues had been reported, but no reply was received.路 Several other Lodges indicate by their reports that more than the en tire membership are in alrrears for one year's dues or more. In accordance with the suggestion of Grand Master Bigger we are reporting- those Lodges whose returns show no outstanding dues. Only Lodges are reported, however, who specifically answered the question as "NONE" or $ .00. The Lodges follow: Nos.1. 156, 290, 441, 619,

2, 5, 160, 166, 304, 315, 475, 485, 620, 628. Total, 71.

11, 169, 330, 491, 639,

23, 27, 28, 4:;, 173, ~87, 192, 202, 335, 338, 349, 360, 499, 522, 525, 532, 644, 652, 654, 655,

52, 58, 226, 253, 370, 384, 534,--550, 656, 663,

77, 90, 95, 98, 255, 260, 263, 268, 390, 391, 424, 426, 568, 569, 591, 597, 664.

127, 271, 440, 602,

Tuscan Lodge No. 360, of St. Louis, with 1,248 members reports no outstanding dues. Gate City Lodge No. 522, of Kansas City, with 1,712 members reports no dues outstanding for the second consecutive year. Mizpah Lodge No. 639, of S1. Louis, with 584 members for the second time reports no dues outstanding, no suspensions for non-payment of dues and nO remissions of dues. Perhaps the Secretary of M'izpah Lodge can be persuaded to tell the other Secretaries the secret of collecting all dues without the suspension 0)" remission of a single member. ' REMISSION OF DUES. Total number of members' dues remitted in 1929 Total number of members' dues remitted in 1928.___

1,643 1,532

...................... __ __ 111 Increase . Dues may be remitted for INABILITY TO PAY, but as usual we fin\l many remissions which do not appear to be in accordance with Grand Lodge Law. In several reports the dates of remissions are in July, 1929, which is after the close of the fiscal year. Several Lodges give the names of members whose dues were remHted but do not give the date on which the Lodge voted to remit the dues. One Secretary reports that his Lodge did not act on remissions this year, but knowing the circumstances of the three brothers and sentiment of the Lodge, he reported their dues remitted. This Secretary's heart is in the right place, but he exceeded his authority. "Dues can only be remitted by formal action of the Lodge: The Secretary has no authority to remit the dues of members." (Page 85, Constitution and By-laws 1925.) SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. Suspended for non-payment of dues in 1928 Suspended for non-vayment of dues in 1929. __ Decrease ....

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reduction in the number One Lo'dge reports the its "Vorshipful Master. Feb. 28, 1929, and sus1929.

ANNUAL DUES OF LODGES. Three Lodges report theil' annual dues to be $2.10. This is just the amount of the Pel' Capita Tax they must pay to the Grand Lodge. There are 63 other Lodges whose annual dues are $3.00 or less. The dues of one Lodg'e in St. Joseph' and two in St. Louis are $15.00. Twenty-two Lodges charge $12.00, and eighteen Lodges charge $10.00. The average per Lodge for all Lodges is- $5.11, but ~xcluding the City of S1. Louis, the avel'age per Lodge would only be $4.75. We showed elsewhere in this report that there we'l'e outstanding dues on June 30, 1929, of $8:{,573.00. At an average of $5.00 per member this represents more than 16,000 members whose dues are not paid. However, as the report of some Lodges indicate that members al'e in arrears for more than one year's dues, we :"hall be conservative and say that the outstanding dues represents 14,000 members. To this we add the 1,643 members whose dues were remitted and 2,407 who wel'e suspended for non-payment of dues and we have a total of more than 18,000 members who have not paid 1929 dues. After making- all due allowances for old age, ~icl{ness and other misfortunes, does it not seem incredible that 18,000 men in this state cannot or will not pay the trifling sum of two or three cents per day to maintain their good standing in Freemasonry? CONDITION OF LODGES. "Vith a few exceptions all Lodges seem to be in good financial condition. The District Deputy Grand Masters fOl' the respective districts may be able to assist the following Lodges: No.8. Only 19 members. Assets $90.00. However, they are planning to fix up their hall. No. 240. Only 25, members. Suspended seven for non-payment of dues. Net loss 8. Assets $204.00. No. 315. Fifty-six members. Suspended 26 for non-payment of dues. Net loss 26. Assets $185.00. No. 357. Only 28 members. Bank failed with Lodge money and no chance for bank to pa~' anything. The Per Capita Tax to Grand Lodge has been paid. No. 604. Thirty-five members. Su~pended 13 for non-payment of dues. Net loss 15. Assets $151.00. No. 619. Only 17 .members. Assets $447.00. Secretary reports: "We have rented a hall, !laid $91.00 on it this year and only met two or three times. It has not been dedicated. We will not congolidate with No. 533. Will spend what we lla ve on hand and then go to othel' Lodges." A cheerful note appears in the report of Greentop Lodge No. 635. The hall of this Lodge was destroyed by fire a year ago, but a new

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hall is being erected. The members are enthusiastic and are cheerfully sUbscribing for the building and furniture, They have had to hold their meetings in a hall located four miles from Greentop, and the Secretary says their attendance fOl' this r'eason has been below par. ONLY THITRY-THREE PER CENT. Vie wonder how many big Lodges in Kansas City and St, Louis have an averag'e attendance of 33 per cent. ' DUES TO GRAND LODGE ON MEMBERS REINSTATED. Section 74, Grand Lodge Law. provides "If any Lodge shall collect from a suspended member dues. for non-payment of which he was suspended. such Lodge shall uay to the Grand Lodge the sum of $2,10 for each year's dues so collected, if not previously accounted for," This year 97 Lodges failed to comply with this law until they had been reminded to do so by the Grand Secretary, It is plain that if a member is suspended for non-payment of dues you do not report him as a member in good standing and do not pay Grand Lodge dues on him. Later when he pays up and is reinstated you owe the per capita tax to the 'Grand Lodge for year he was not included, One Secretary remarks: "\""e did not collect per capita on reinstatements. That has not been our custom. What would you advise?" The Grand Secreta)'y told him to "Follow Grand Lodge Law." ERRQRS AND OMISSIONS. We note that some reports are not signed by the Worshipful l'vlaster and some are not signed by the Secretary. In some reports both signatures are lacking and also the seal of the Lodge. This may not appear to be a matter of importance, but Grand Lodge La"". requires thatthc return must be signed by the Master and attested by Secretary under the seal of the Lodge, The absence of signatures and seal show a lack of care in preparation of the report and this carelessness is usually retlected elsewhere in such reports. The annua.l preparation of a Lodge return is one of the most important acts of a Secretary. How is the Grand Lodge to determine the number of members in the state, the per capita tax for support of Grand Lodge and Masonic Home. or the M'asonic standing of an individual. unless the Secretaries furnish accurate information to the Gl'and Secretary, "~new name a!)peal's this year in repol't of onc Lodge, and upon inquiry it was discovered that he had been a m~m足 bel' of that Lodge for six years and this is the fin;t time his name appcars in the report of his Lodge. His Initiation. Passing and Haising llad never been I'epol'ted to the Grand Lodge, Suppose he had died pl'cvious to this year, and the Lodge records destroyed by fire or otherwise? In that event it might be a difficult matter to determine the eligibility in later years of his widow 01" orphan fOI' admission to the Masonic Home. There are other similar cases in this year's 'reports, and ~uch cases occur every year. Some men have been reported expeJled or suspended for Unma~onic conduct, when the Secretal'y meant to I'eport them sllspendedfor non-payment of dues, A vel'y important distinction, i\"otwithstanding there are many inexcusable elTOl's in this year's returns. a comparison

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with the reports of those of 10 or 15 years a~o show a marked improvement. We believe there would be a still greater improvemen t if the 'VorHhipful Master or some active member of the Lodge would check. t'he report with the Secretary before sending it to the Grand Secretary. See that recapitulation agrees with roster and that all work, dimissions, deaths, etc., are listed, WITH DATES. under proper headings. Senior Wardens please remember this next' year when you are Worshipful Masters. The returns of the following Lodges were found correct, except for a few unimportant omissions.

I, 18, 37, 60, 84, 107, 128, 149, 174, 200, 223, 250, 273, 298, 318, 337, 357, 379, 403, 426, 458, 480, 500, 520, 537, 561, 585, 603, 625, 645, 662,

2, 19, 39,

63, 85, 108, 129, 151, 178, 201, 224, 251, 274, 299, 319, 338, 358, 382, 407, 434, 459, 481, 501, 522, 539, 563, 5.86, 606, 626, 646, 663,

3, 20, 40, 64, 88, 110, 130, 152, 179, 204, 225, 253, 275, 301, 320, 339, 360, 384, 408, 43;), 460, 483, 503, 523, 541, 564, 588, 608, 628, 648, 664.

5, 21, 44, 65, 89, 111, 132, 153, 180, 207, 226, 254, 276, 302, 321, 340, 362, 385, 410, 438, 462, 484, 504, 524, 542, 566, 589, 609, 629, 649,

6, 22, 45, 66, 92, 114, 134, 154, 181, 209, 227, 256, 277, 303, 323, 342, 363, 386, 412, 439, 463, 485, 505, 525, 544, fi67, 591, 610, 630, 651,

7, 23, 46, 67, 93, 115, 135, 156, 183, 210, 228, 257, 278, 305, 324, 343, 365, 388, 413, 443, 464, 486, 506, 526, 545, 569, 592, 612, 631, 652,

8, 24, 48, 69, 94, 117, 137, 158, 184, 212, 233, 259, 281, 307, 325, 3.44. 366, 389, 415, 445, 465, 489, 507, 527, 546, 571, 593, 613, 632, 653,

9, 25, 49, 74, 95, 118, 138, 1.60, 188, 213, 234, 260, 282, 308, 327, 345, 368, 390, 416, 446, 466, 490, 510, 529, 547, 574, 594, 614, 637, 654,

10. 26, 50, 75, 97, 119" 139, 162, 190, 214, 235, 262, 283, 309, 329, 346, 370, 392, 417, 448, 467, 492, 512, 530, 549, 576, 595, 615, 638, 655,

11, 27, 51, 77, 98, 120, 141, 163, 191, 215, 236, 265, 285, 310, 330, 347, 372, 394, 418, 449, 471, 493, 513, 531, 550, 577, 596, 616, 639, 656,

12, 28, 52, 79, 99, 121, 142, 164, 192, 216, 238, 266, 289, 311, 331, 349, 374, 396, 419, 450, 472, 494, 514, 532, 551, 578, 597, 617, 640, 657,

13, 14, 29, 30, 53, 54, 80, 81, 100, 102, 122, 125, 145, 146, 167, 169, 193, 194, 217, 218, 241, 244, 267, 270, 291, 292, 313, 314, 332, 333, 352, 353, 375, 376, 397, 398, 420, 422, 451, 452, 473, 474, 495, 496, 515, 517, 533, 534, 552, 553, 580, 582, 599, 600, 618,路621, 641, 642, 658, 659,

16, 33, 55, 82, 104, 126, 147, 172, 195, 220, 246, 271, 294, 316, 334, 355, 377, 401, 423, 454, 476, 498, 518, 535, 556, 583, 601, 623, 643, 660,

17, 36, 58, 83, 105, 127, 148, 173, 196, 221, 247, 272, 296, 317, 335, 356, 378, 402, 425, 456, 478, 499, 519, 536. 558, 584, 602, 624, 644, 661,

DEATH OF SECRETARY. Brother George S. McLanahan, a Charter Member and Secretary of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 of Kansas City for about 25 years, died last .January. Ivanhoe Lodge is less than thirty years old and it' has more than twice tht; membership of any other Lodge in Missouri, and we believe that this wonderful growth is in no small deg-ree due to the work of Brother McLanahan. We sympat'hize with Ivanhoe Lodge in their loss. Some years ago Brother McLanahan was appointed as a member of the Committee on Chartered Lodges. The

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Chairman of the Committee IHesented the report for Brother McLanahan to sign, and he said "'Vhat did you say about Ivanhoe Lodge?" When he found that Ivanhoe Lodge had received favorable mention he was per~ectly willing to sign the report. LONG SERVICE OF SECRET ARIES. Last July Pride of the West Lodge No. 179, of St. Louis, appropriately celebrated the Twenty-fifth Anniven,ary of its Secretary, 'V. Brother Louis Tisch. On Thursday night of this week at Mount l\l'oriah Temple. Beacon Lodge No.3, of St. Louis, will celebl'ate the Twenty-fifth Anniversal'y of it~ Secretary, R. 'V. Bro. Frank L. Magooll. Brother Heynolds of George 'Vashington Lodge No.9, and Brother Fuessel of, Lambskin Lodge No. 460. have also served twenty-five yeal路s. Brother Schmidt of Cooper Lodge' No. 36, Boon~ ville, 28 years. Brother Elberg of Westport Lodge No. 340. Kansas City, 30 years. Brother Boone of Charleston Lodge No. 407, Charleston, 34 years. But the dean of all the Secretaries is Bro. R. H. Caffall of Anchor Lodge, 443. now serving his forty-seventh year. Our suggestion to every Lodge is to get a g'ood Secretary. and when you get him don't let him get away. "Anchor" him. Of such Secretades of the above it may be said: He will go any distance for the benefit of his Lodge. He remembers the welfare of his fellow members. He keeps secret the affairs of the Lodge not proper to be written. He is ready to support a falling brother. He is the first to aid the distressed and the first to admonish the erring brother. C. L. ALEXANDER, Chairman, LEON EMBRY, CEO. S. LAND, .r. FRED PARK. R. BARNEY.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BOARDS OF RELIEF.

R. \71./. Brother Andrew J. O'Reilly, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Boards of Relief, which was adopted as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand T.odge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Siatc of lIfissouri: Your Committee on Boal'ds of Helief and Employment Bureaus reports that it has considered the statements of the following Boards ofH.elief: Hannibal, Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis Board of Relief and St. Louis Employment Bureau. The Hannibal Board reports that it had a balance of $162.41 on July 1, 1925, and that it has made no disbursements during the past year and shows a balance of $162.41 on July 1, 1929.

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The Kansas City Board reports as follows: Cash Balance July 1, 1928 . . . No. 104-Heroine.. . .. $ 127.50 219-Albert Pike . 115.00 220-Kansas City . 62.50 299-Tcmple . 112.50 30fi-Cecile Daylig'ht 60.00 316-Rural 25.00 340-Westpol路t 155.00 446-Ivanhoe ., 350.00 533-Gate City 115.00 ii46-0rient ..... 115.00 140.00 547-South Gate 95.00 563-York .... 617-SwopePark 40.00 625-Sheffield 175.00 630-I'.;ast Gate ... 162.50 185.00 ~43-North East .... 80.00 656-Country Club 663-Rock Hill ..... 52.50 Total from Lodg-es in Kansas City, Mo. From outside Lodges 'and Individuals on Assistance rendered . From Interest on Daily balances on Banle.

$2,286.83

2,167.50 3,024.23 28.52

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$7,507.08

DISBURSEMENTS. For Fraternal Assistance rendered............. ...... $3.653.86 Telegrams 47.77 Telephone .. .. . . 77.75 Printing, Postage and General Office Expense... 56.65 Salary account .. 1,500.00 Auto Expense 300.00 Total Disbur'sements

$5,636.03

Cash Balance July 1, 1929 . $1,871.05 The Spring-field Hoard of Relief makes the following report: Financial Statement: Balance-Cash on hand July 1, 1928 .... . $ 384.01 H................. 550.00 Time Deposit July 1, 1928 Receipts during year 67.00 Grand Total Disbursements Cash balance July 1, 1929 .... Time Deposits . Check jng-aecount Total ..

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Funerals conducted during the year through the Board of Relief: October 20, 1928-G. G. Beardsley, Olive Lodge 575, Sherman, N. Y. Funeral conducted by Gate of the Temple Lodge 422. November 18, 1928-John Neton Powell, Carnation Lodge 900, Chicago, Ill. Funeral conducted by United Lodge 5. February 4, 1929-Dr. James H. Cash, Eagleton Lodge 158, Glencoe, Okla. Funeral conducted by Solomon Lodge 271. l<'ebruary 28, 1929-J. C. Parish, Forsythe Lodge 453, Forsyth, Mo. Funeral conducted by Gate of the Temple Lodge 422. There were numerous calls for relief, which the Board took up with the Lodges of the applicants and relief was sent direct to the applicants from their respective Lodges. The S1. Louis Board reports that it was called upon to determine the merits of 740 cases and has classified them in this manner: Clandestine Lodges claimed . . 4 Dead beats . .-. . 2 Expelled .. .--................. .. __ .. . .. 4 Fictitious Lodges given . 5 l路'rauds . . 32 Members visited in Hospitals .. 127 Defunct Lodges given .. 2 Lost certificates .. 7 Missing .. 19 Applicants having no recognized claim .. 61 32 Applicants living outside Board's jurisdiction Suspended .. .. . 28 Unaffiliated.. .. . 2 Masonic claim unknown __ . 30 Application for relief withdrawn 2 Unworthy.. . . 33 Impostors .. 17 78 Cases investigated at request of local Lodges Worthy.. .. .. 255 . 740 Total Masonic Burial Services were arranged over remains of thirtyone transients as follows: July 25, 1928-Milton Sontheimer, Lexington Lodge 24, Lexington, M路iss., by Rose Hill Lodge 550. August 1, 1928-Charles J. Johnson, Welcome Lodge 916, Chicago, IlL, by Harmony Lodge 499. August 6, 1925-Adolph L. Lehman, Keystone Lodge 778, Montgomery, Ala., by Keystone Lodge 243. August 28, 1928-Eugene Burroughs, Jacob Brump Lodge 160, Pine Bluff, Ark., by Triangle Lodge 638. August 31, 1928-James P. Gates, ,\Tagner 98, Wagner, Okla., by St. Lou is Lodge 20. September 1, 1928-Samuel L. Smith, Lepanto Lodge 667, Lepanto, Ark., by Algabil Lodge 544. October 1, 1928-Thomas W. Manning, Hope Lodge 251, Washington, Mo., by Pilgrim Lodge 652.

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October 6, 1928-Wm. C. Stammer, Angola Lodge 236, Angola, Ind., by Good Hope Lodge 218. October 6, 1925-vVm. L., Austin, Ramsey 402, Ramsey, III., by Commonwealth Lodge 654. November 1, 1928-J. M. T. Smith, Poplar Bluff Lodge 209, Poplar Bluff, Mo., by Mizpah -LOdge 639. November 10, 1928-Samuel O. Herman, Eufaula Lodg'e I, Eufaula, Okla., by Pride of the \VeRt Lodge 179. November 19, 1928-AI路thul' Kall, Ransomville Lodg'e 51, Ransomville, N. Y., by Euclid Lodge 505. November 23, 1928-Andrew McCormick, Shekinah Lodge 256, Festus, Mo., by Progress Lodge 657. November 23, 1928-Wallace Snider, Temple Lodg;e 6, Albuquerque, N. Mex., by Magnolia Lodge 626. December 17, 1925-Louis Neubarth, Accordia Lodge 277, Chicago, Ill., hy Purity Lodge 658. December 21, 1928--Jol1n T. :McNamee, Altmount Lodge 533, Altmount, Ill., by George Washington Lodge 9. January 18, 1929-Jol1n Cummings, Blackwell Lodge 535, Blackwell, M'o., by Tower Grove Lodge 631. January 28, 1929-R. O. Andel'son, Home Lodge 508, Chicago, IlL, by West Gate Lodge 445. January 28, 1929-Chas. J. McGill, Anchol' Lodg'e 424, San Antonio, Texas, by Cornel'stone Lodge 323. February 9, 1929-Russell A. Ritter, Fort vVorth Lodge 148, Fort Vi'or-th, Texas, by Pomegranate Lodge 95. February 19, 1929-Henry J. Hogan, Ely Lodge 29, Ely, Nev., by America Lodge 347. February 28, 1929-Wm. D. Hudson, Fellowship Lodge 345, Joplin, Mo., by Naphtali Lodge 25. March 25, 1929-John B. Schwartz, Carrollton Lodge 50, Carrollton, Ill., by Occidental Lodge 163. March 29, 1929-E. S. Hallett, Clark Lodge 40, Jeffersonville, Ind., by Paul Revere Lodge 330. April 1, 1929-Thomas H. WQody, St. Marks Lodge 93, Cape Gir8,rdeau, Mo., by Pyramid Lodge 180. April 1, 1929-S010mon Ellis, Lynn Lodge 223, Lynn, Ind., by Tl'inity Lodge 641. April 2, 1929-Philil) Jamieson, Hannibal Lodge 188, Hannibal, Mo., by Shaveh Lodge 646. April 5, 1929~James F. Hammon, Plyn:lOuth Lodge 160, Minneapolis, Minn., by Mt. M'oriah Lodge 40. May 7, 1929-Isreal Kohn, Hayti Lodge 571, Hayti, Mo., by Anchor Lodge 443. May 14, 1929-Will Hilf, Lake Creek Lodge 729, I.Johnson City, Ill., by Bellj. Fl'anklin Lodge 642. May 18, 1929-Norman J. Siebothel'n, Gate City 522, Kansas City, Mo., by Tuscan Lodge 360. One grave was opened in the Boal'd of Helief Lot in Valhalla Cemetery for Bl'other Samuel L. Smith of Lepanta Lodge 667, F. & A. M., Lepanta, Ark.-Grave No. 65. The reports made by the St. Louis Lodges show that 749 were

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initiated during the Masonic year at $5.00 per initiation, the Board should have received $3,745.00, but as a matter of fact, only $3,695.00 has been paid and Some of this was a donation by a Lodge or payment in advance on account of the Board being in need of funds. There are some Lodges that have not paid anything on theil' initiation account. One Lodge overpaid during the last assessment sufficient t~ balance what might be chargeable against its present account. We believe all Lodges will pay in full when their attention is c811ed to the matter again. This should not be necessary as the Masonic Law on the subject is clear. FINANCIAL STATEl\l.'ENT. Balance on hand July 1, 1928 Refunds . Initiations . Interest . Florida Relief Fund Donation . United States and C. Con. Fund

....................... ... $ 936.78 .... .$2.269.27 2,395.00 18.62 225.00 25.00 100.00 $5,032.89

DISBURSEMENTS. Relief . Funerals Telegl'aph and Telephone.. Printing and Stationery .... Office Expense . Expense . Florida Relief Fund e. S. and C. Convention Fund Secretary . Balance on hand June 30, 1929 ...

$3,750.87 211.03 206.57 38.70 600.00 242.50 145.00 100.00 260.00 414.98

$5,969.67 $5,969.67 The following is the report from the Employment Bureau of S1. Louis: The Masonic Employment Bureau of the City of S1. Louis, Missouri, herewith presents the following report of its labol's ending.June 30, 1929, for your consideration and approval.

FIN ANCIAL STATEMENT. Receipts: Balance on hand July 1, 1928 . Receipts to .June 30. 1929 . Interest on Deposits to June 30.

......... $1,805.49 6,745.25 94.36 $8,645.10

DISBURSEMENTS. Salal'ies .. Office H.ent Telephone Service

$5,281.00 600.00 206.73

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$6,649.85 1,995.25

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ST ATISTICAL RECORD,

Month July, 1928 August, 1928 September, 1928 October, 1928 ... November, 1928 .. December, 1928 January, 1929 February, 1929 March, 1929 April, 1929 May, 1929 June, 1929

Applicants Placed 125

Cost

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There were 1,741 placements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1929, at a cost of $6,649.85 or $3.81 per pogition secured. Of thig number 777 were placed in permanent Ilositions at a yearly salary of $766,224; 236 for 30 days or more at a salary of $27,224; making a total of 1,013 earning for the year, $793,448. Thus, for every dollar spent by the Bureau. $11!).38 was realized by the applicant placed. There were also 728 placed in positions of less than 30 days of which no record was kept as far as salary was concerned, as this could not be computed with any degree of accuracy. No reports were received fl'om Boards of Relief at the following cities: Chillicothe, Columbia, Farmington, Garden City, Independence, Joplin, Kir,ksville, Marceline, Maysville, Sedalia and St. Joseph. Your Committee must again remind the Masons that our Fraternity is the original relief Organization and every Lodge should have at the disposal of its Master and Wardens sufficient funds to relieve its worthy members when in distress, wherever they may be, and not depend on the Masons elsewhere or on some other of the so-called charitable organizations to give relief on account of the Lodges' inability or disregard to the first lesson taught a M'ason, Fraternally SUbmitted, A. .T. O'REILLY, H, B. \YANDELL, SIDNEY 11.1', PAYNE, Committee.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOTELS AND TRANSPORTATION.

R. W. Brother John P. Austin, Chairinan, presented the report of the Committee, which was adopted. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of MisSOU4路i: Your Committee on Hotels and Transportation offer the following: Special railroad rates were secured and arrangements made with the leading S1. Louis hotels for accommodation of visiting delegates. Railroad certificates, with full details, including complete information about hotels, were Rent out to all Lodges in Missouri at the proper time. Fraternally submitted, JOHN P. AUSTIN.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MANUALS.

R. W. Brother Arthur Mather, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee, which was adopted' as follows: Beg to report that a new edition of the Monitor is on the press. ARTHUR MATHER, Chairman.

REPORT OF MASONIC HOME VISITING COMMITTEE.

Brother Albert S. Dexheimer, Chairman, presented the following report of the Masonic Home Visiting Committee. Adopted. To the Most W01'shipful Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M. of the State of Missouri: Dear Brethren: Having been duly appointed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master to visit the Masonic Home during the past year, I beg leave to submit the following report: I have made numerous visits to the Home, two of which were thorough inspections and the following was the condition I found. The help in the kitchen is old and inefficient. The cleanliness and sanitary condition was bad and have been improved upon, but there is still room for further improvement. The ice boxes were in bad' condition, but have been repaired and cold storage installed. A temperature of thirty-eight to forty-two degrees is maintained. The food in tile icc boxes ,vas in excellent condition and of good quality, as was rhe food in storage. These improvements have

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been made since Most WorshipfuL Brother Martin has been in charge of the Home. The hospital is overcrowded anu there is no private office in which the Doctor can hold private consultations or examinations. The operating room is in very poor condition. The girll;' rooms are eleven by fifteen feet in size, with large window and are well l;:ept. Each room has a bed, dresser, table, individual locker and other furnishings. The girl's have a sewing room, twenty-six by fifty-eight feet in size, with electric sewing machines and electric irons. They also have a lounge or reception room which is twenty-six by fifty-six feet, well furnished and with a lavatory in connection, but have no library, reading room, stud~' hall, or gymnasium. The girls' qual'ters are crowded. The old folks, although very cro\vded, have comfortable quartCI'S. They have several out-door cove路red porches, with comfortable chairs. also many reading and lounge rooms. The'ir sleeping rooms are well furnished although the furniture is old. The lavatodes are clean and well kept. The nursery or kindergarten has large, well-ventilated rooms, individual, well-kept beds and other suitable furnishings and amusements. The boys quarters are very crowded and pool"ly furnished. Theil' rooms are small nine by twelve feet in size, two boys occupying a room, with only one bath for twenty-four boys. They have no library, study hall, lounge room, porch or any recreation room whatsoever, and are compelled to stay in their nine by twelve rooms during the winter months and when the weather is bad, which creates a great deal of unrest among the boys, making them harder to manage and causes numerous delinquencies at a time when the l)oys need the protection of the Home. In general, I find the Home badly overcrowded and with insufficient and inefficient help. I also find there is no general library, no work shop for the older bo~'s, no gymnasium or amusement' hall of any kind. In my several visits to the Home, prior to the last two, I had no idea that the conditions are such as exist, and something should he done as soon as possible to remedy them. !<'raternally SUbmitted. ALBERT S. ])EXHI~IMER.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL.

IVI. VV. Brother Anthony F, Ittner, Chairman, presented the following report, which was adopted. To the Grand Lodge. A. F. S' A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: YOUI' Committee on Hitual hegs leave to report that there was referred to it by the Most Worshipful Grand Master a request from 'Vakanda Lodge No. 52 at Carrollton, Mo., to prepare a ceremony in

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the nature of a Degree for Past Masten; in the event your Committee decided that such ceremony was not in conflict with the laws 01' Landmal'ks of :Masonry and would be for the best interests of the Craft. vVe fully appreciate the commendable purpose which the Brethren making this request had in mind, but we believe that the lweparation of such a ceremony as this Vv'ould be a violation of the Ancient Landmarks of Masonry路. 'Ve. therefore, recommend that no action be tal_en in this matter by the Grand Lodge. FI'aternally, ANTHONY F. ITTNER,

J. R. McLACHLAN, JOlIN PICKARD, H. R. KREEGER. .TeLIUS C. (;ARRI'~LL. Committee on H.itual.

CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 12 M. the M. VV. Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR UNTIL 2. P. 1\1., prayer being offered by R. \V. Grand Chaplain, Samuel 'fhurman.

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St: Louis, September 25, 1929. .At 2 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by M. W. Brother Byrne E. Bigger, Grand Master, following prayer by R. VV. Samuel Thurman, Grand Chaplain. TELEGRAM.

The Grand Secretary read the following telegram: Harrisburg, Ill., Sept. 25, 1929. Arthur Mather, . Grand Secreta,"y, Masonic Temple. Unavoidably detained. Sorry 1 cannot be with you. Best wishes for successful meeting. RICHAHD C. DAVENPORT, G,"and Secretary.

Suitable reply was ordered by the Grand l\/Iaster. PROPOSED AMENDMENT .TO BY-LAWS.

The Grand Secretary read a proposed amendment to Section 12 (0) of the By-laws, which was ordered referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. PARTIAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. jlIAJORI'f짜 AND lUINORl'ry REPORTS OJ\' DECISION (1928)

vVorshipful Brother John C. Rohertson read the following report. The majority report was adopted. jllAJORITY REPORT.

St. Louis, Sept. 25, 1929.

To the Grand Lodge, A. F. (':y A. M.

Missoll1oi:

Brethren: There has been referred to us, for consideration, Decision No. I, rendered by Most W'orshipful Grand Master Anthony F. Ittner during hi!) term of office. The decision is as follows: "Two candidates lletitioned a Lodge in the State of Missouri for the Degrees of Freemasonry. Each answered affirmatively the question"'Have you resided in the State of Missouri the twelve months last past?'

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"Each was elected and received the Degrees of Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft. Before either had received the Degree of Master Mason it appeared affirmatively that less than a year before petitioning the Missouri Lodge, one petitioner had registered as a voter in another State and the othe,' had actually \'oted in the same State. "Held. That each petitioner had performed an act wholly inconsistent with the claim of a year's residence in Missouri; that the Missouri Lodge, therefore. had no jul'isdiction over these petitione,'s and their election and everything done thereunder was void, including the conferring of the two Degrees; that neither petitioner had been lawfully made an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft and that each stood in the same position as a profane who had neve,路 petitioned for the Degrees of 1"reemasonry," At the 1928 session of the Grand Lodge the above quoted decision wa:-; thoroughly considered and the Majority and M'inority reports of the Jurisprudence Committee are set forth on Pag-es 165 to "171 of the Proceedings of 1928. We have also considered the decisions, and a majority of the three members of the Jurisprudence Committee now in attendance upon the Grand Lodge concur with the Minority views set forth in the Proceedings of 1928, which Minority report is made a part hereof. Those of the present Committee who concur with said Minority report of the 1928 Committee are Brothers Henri L. Warren and John C. Robertson. It is accordingly the recommendation of the majority of those members of the 1929 Jurisprudence Committee sitting at this session 'that the decision above mentioned be diRapproved. The majority of the Committee further feel, in view of the lapse of time, that all recommenda.tions in the Minority opinion of 1928 should be disreg-arded, excepting- the recommendation that the decision be disapproved, and that the Lodg-e be ordered to confer properly the Master's Degree upon the two candidates, or to prefer cha.rges against them as they may determine in this matter. The report of this matter is made separately at this time, because we are informed that the work of another Committee is being held up pending the decision of the Grand Lodge on this subject. This report will be supplemented later in the session by the further report of the Committee upon other matters to it referred. HENRI L. W AUJU";N, JOHN. C. ROBERTSON.

On l\1otion, the foregoing Report was Aslopted, :lIINORITY REPORT.

To the Grand Lodge, A. F. <'7' A. M. of Missourz~: Brethren: The undersigned member of the Jurisprudence Committee, upon reconsideration of the problems involved in Deeision No. 1 of Most

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\Yorshipful Grand Master Ittner, concurs in the view, expressed in the Majority opinio,n of the 1928 Committee, that the requirement of twelve months' residence,set forth in Sec, ,121, is mandatory and that t~he absence of said period of residence is fatal to the validity of the action of a Lodge in conferring the Degrees. Said member of the Committee is of the Ol)inion that, if the fact of non-existence of twelve months' residence be conceded to the Grand M'aster or his representative by the candidate for the Degrees, the Grand Master could prolwrly ('ule upon the leg'al effect of the absence of said twelve months' ('esidence; but, that if the existence of said fact be not so conceded by the candidate, the Gnlnd Master cannot determine the existence or non-existence of the fact. In the instant case, while the evidence presented to the Grand Master strongly indicates to said member of the Committee that the required twelve months' residence did not exi:->t, yet the record docs not disclose any admission to that effect by the two candidates, and, therefore, the determination of said fact should not have been made hy the Grand Master, Therefore, it is the opinion of said member of the Committee that, in view of the fact that no provision in the By-laws of the Grand Lodge exists with respect to determination of the fact as to whether the twelve months' residence existed, if there is, on the part of the candidates, no element of fraUd (as we are assured by the District Del)uty Grand Master that it is his opinion there is not), the question of whether or not said twelve months' residence existed should by this Grand Lodge be referred to a Committee appointed by the incoming Grand Master, with power to make a finding of the fact and report to the Grand Lodge at the 1930 sl.'ssion, the determination so by it made, to the end that the Grand Lodge may then determine the Masonic standing of the two candidates. The undersigned member of the Committee also desires it to be recorded that, as Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee of 1928, he, pursuant to the opinion of certain members, including himself, of the JUl'isprudencec Committee of U128, advised, when the question wa~ presented to Most WorshipfUl Brother Ittner, that, in view of the power of the Grand M'astcr, under Article II, Sec. 9-i of the Constilution, to render official decisions, it is within the province of the latter to render a decision along the lines determined by the Grand Master, and concurred in and recommended the rendition of an opinion setting forth the views expressed in the opinion of the Grand Master, FORHEST C, DONNELL.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

R. 'vV. Brother Karl M. Vetsburg, Chairman, presented the following report of this Committee section by section, which were adopted, and the report then adopted as a whole.

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The recommendations of the Committee and the ruling of the Grand Lodge thereon follow': Case 1. In H.e Lonnie J. King. Application for Reinstatement; continued until next Annual Communication. SUSTAINED. Case 2. In Re Lee Lowenthal. ation; Denied. SUSTAINED.

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Case 3. Sheffield Lodge No. 625 vs. Roy Sanders. firmed; Guilty; Expulsion. SUSTArNED.

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Case 4. Stanberry Lodge No. 109 vs. Joel A. Windmiller. Reversed; Guilty; Expulsion. SUSTAINED. Case 5. DeSoto Lodge No. 119 vs. Sol Hohenthal. Guilty; Expulsion. SUSTAINED. Case 6. Mt. rvIoriah Lodge No. 40 vs. Edwin G. Bussman. Guilty; Expulsion. SUSTAINED. Case 7. Beacon Lodge No.3 vs. Edward H. Hall. firmed; Guilty; Expulsion. SUSTAINED.

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In re: Lonnie J. King, Petition for Heinstatement.)

On June 19, 1926, the petitioner, Lonnie J. King, was suspended from Weaubleau Lodge No. 636 fOI' non-payment of dues. Thereafter, to-wit, on September 17, 1927, said Lodge surrendered its Charter, the accused still being- under such suspension. He now p拢,titions for re-instatement and .that he be restored to good Masonic standing. WeaUbleau Lodge having surrendered its Charter and being now out of existence. the petition is properly J)resented to this Grand Lodge. However, the J)etition reached the Grand Secretary's office only on September 11, 1929. and your Committee on September 12, 1929. While your Committee has attempted 'to have an independent investigation of the Brother made, it has not, on account of limited time, been able to complete the same, and we are not preJ)ared at this time to make a recommendation to this Grand Lodg-e. ",Ve sugg-est, (01' the reason!'; aforesaid, that the petition be continued until the next A.nnual Communication of the GI'and Lodge, so tlJat an adequate invE;slig'ation can be made in the meantime.

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Application Lowenthal} for Restoration to Good Masonic Standing. Applicant petitioned Fulton Lodge No. 48, eal'ly in 1920, giving Fulton as his residence, and was rejected. In September, 1920, he petitioned Gate City Lodge No. 522, giving Kansas City as his I'esidence, and in his petition failed to disclose his previous rejection by FuHon Lodge, After receiving his E. A. Degree in Gate City, he was teml)Orarily in Fulton (the home of his wife's mother) and at his instance. Gate City requested Fulton to coach Lowenthal in tile E. A. Degree. The Master of l"ulton Lodgoe promptly notified the then Grand l\Iaster of Lowenthal's rejection by that Lodge; charges were filed by Gate City, resulting in expulsion. Application to Gate City for restoration was made April 7, 1923, and I'ejected April 21, 1923. Application for restoration was made to the Grand Lodge in 1925 and rejected. Another application for restoration was made to Gate City in 1929 and rejected. This was after Lowenthal had been advised that such procedure was necessary before he could again petition the Grand Lodge for restoration. Petitioner's claim is that he wal'; innocent of any intention to mislead Gate City No. 522 because he was never advised of his actual rejection by Fulton No. 48, but was advised that his petition for the degrees could not be received due to lack of residence. The facts do not substantiate this claim. LO\'v'enthal's petition to Fulton No. 48 was presented, voted on, rejected. and he was notified in the usual way. The Committee is unable to find any excuse or justification for the failure to specify this fact of rejection in the later petition to Gate City No. 522. The investigation of yOUI' Committee discloses that petitioner is an itinerant "Stock Salesman" \vith no permanent place of residence and no permanent connection with any established stock or investment concern. His last known place of abode is Chicago. He has filed with your Committee letters of recommendation, but these ,u'e of that general character easily obtainable, Other factl'; and circumstances developed by your Committee's investigation do not justify setting aside lletitioner's previous I'ecord' of one rejection, one expulsion, two adverse votes on petitions for restoration by Gate City No. 522, and one rejection by the GI"and Lodge. Accordingly, we recommend that the pl'esent petition fOI" restoration be refused, NO.3. Sheffield Lodge No. 625. A. F. & vs. Roy Sanders

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bership by fraud, in two specifications, to-wit: SPECIFICATION No. 1. That the accused stated in answer to question "seven" in his petition, that he had never been rejected by any Masonic Lodge, when in truth he had been rejected by .Jenkins Lodge No. 856, of Jenkins, Ky. SPECIFICATION NO.2. That the accused stated in answer to question "five" in his pc-tition, that he had resided in the jurisdiction of Sheffield Lodge 1"01' twelve months prior thereto, when in truth he had resided in Kentucky. Due notice of the charges and of the date fixed for trial were given the accused. Accused entered a plea. of. "]\'"ot Guilty" to the cllarges, in a letter addressed to the Lodge, in which letter he attempted to explain that he had lived in S1. Louis, Missouri, for three years previous to time of petitioning, and that he had been told by the Secretary of Jenkins Lodge No. 856, Jenkins, Ky., that his petition to that Lodge had not been received by the Lodge because he was not in the jUl'isdiction of that Lodge. After one continuance of the case, trial was had on February 14, 1929-disregarding the request of accused for another continuance.â&#x20AC;˘ Accused was represented by an attorney, but' was not present in person. The evidence introduced by the Lodge proved that accused had petitioned for membership in Sheffield Lodge under date of l"ebruary 23, 1928; that he stated in his petition that he had never been rejected by any l\lasonic Lodge and that he had resided in Missouri 12 months next before that date. Also, that accused had been rejected by Jenkins Lodge No. 856, A. F. & A. M., of Jenkins, Ky., under date of September 19, 1927, upon a petition presented August 15, 1927. No evidence was introduced on the part of accused at the tl'ial. The jury returned a verdict finding accused guilty on both specifications, and assessed his punishment at exj)ulsion. A complete transcript <if the testimony has been filed, which your Committee has considered. The accused was represented by his attorney at the heari"ng before us, and through his attorney presented a number of ex pal'te affidavits tending to show that the accused was a man of good reputation, and that he actually believed and had reason to believe that he had not been previously rejected in any Masonic Lodge, Your Committee is of the opinion that the competent evidence on the whole conclusively shows the guilt of the accused on Specification No.1; that no prejudicial error occurred during the progress oi the proceedings Or trial; and that in the affidavits presented to your Committee the accused does not state any meritorious defense which, upon a trial anew, wou'd warrant a change in the verdict. ,:Ve are of the opinion, therefore, that the judgment of the Lodge should be, and the same is hereby affirmed, and the accused expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry.

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DECISION. We feel that the verdict of the Jury in this case was not only not supported by the evidence hut is contrary to the evidence. The evidence intl'oduced on behalf of the Lodge establishes that accused misrepresented facts as to his residence. It is impossible to reconcile the statement in his petition to Stanberry Lodge, filed December 17, 1923, that he reHided in Des M'oines, Iowa, from 1903 to 1918, and in Conception r.Junction from 1918 to 1923, with the statement in his petition to Pioneer Lodge of Des Moines, Iowa. dated November 16, 1921, that he then lived in the State of Iowa, and had lived in that state since 1880, and in Des Moines since

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January I, 1919. Such a disc)'epancy cannot be explained by the bare statement of the accused that this was an innocent mistake. \Vhen considered in connection with the other evidence and circumstances, the conclusion is inevitable that the incorrect statement as to residence in the petition to Stanberry Lodge was knowingly and purposely made. . The attempted explanati"o,n as to the' charge based on former rejection is likewise wholly unsatisfactory. F'rom his former experience in petitioning for Masonic Membership, accused knew how vital and important it wa~ to answer the question as to former rejection, and to answer it correctly and in his own handwriting. If we accept his explanation that he left the answer to the question blank, and in that condition turned the petition over to Richardson, he put in the hands of Richardson an instrument and means of deception which, as conclusively appears from the evidence, was 'actually perpetrated on the Lodge and the accused accepted and received the benefits of this misrepresentation and deception. His responsibility is none the less, if we believe his own explanation. Furthermore, It is impossible to feel that accused was wholly "innocent" In the matter when we consider, as we must. his misrepresentations as to residence in connection with his application. The conclusion is irresistible that accused knowingly participated in the f)'aud on Stanberry Lodge and is unworthy of Masonic Membership. Accordingly, we recommend that the action of the Lodge be reversed and disregarded; that a judgment of guilty be pronounced UI)On the record and that the accused. Joel A. 'Windmiller, be and he hereby is expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry. No.5. DeSoto

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Hohenthal

This brother wa's found guilty; but the Trial Committee assessed punishment at only two years suspension. The Lodge feels aggrieved at the insufficiency of the punishment, and the ease is here on appea,l by the Lodge. Brother Hohenthal was convicted on two charges, briefly as follows: 1. That he violated the laws of morality and decency by taking into his private allartments in the City of DeSoto, a certain woman for immoral purposes, drinking' intoxicating' liquors with her and otherwise associating with her in a highly shameful and immoral manner. 2. That he did on divers occasions aSsociate with said woman and other women in an immoral and shameful manner, t.aking them to' and keeping' them in his apartments at late hours of the night, sometimes remaining with them all night, and on other occasions quarreling and fighting with said worn ell.

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After reading a complete tran~cript of the case, we have no doubt that the verdict of guilty was a propel" one. What we do not understand is: the maudlin sentiment that inftuenced the Trial Jury to assess a punishment of suspension instead of expulsion. Masonic jurors have an obligation to the Frater'nity and their right living brethren. A Freemason who so far forgets himself, his Fraternity and all decent men and women as the accused has, forfeits any claim he may have had on his brethren for consideration. It is significant that the accused, although represented by able . council and present at the hearing, did not take the stand to refute the charges, or offer a single witness in his behalf. The con ten t'ion of the accused that the appeal should be dismissed because the abstract was not filed within sixty days, as required by Section 265 of the Grand Lodg-e By-laws, is not sound. The 'sixty-day lleriod begins to run, not from the day of trial, but from the date of the stated communication of the Lodge at which the report of the Trial Committee is made (See Fairfax Lodge No. 483 vs. Creel, Proceedings of 1923, Page 122). So figured, the abstract was filed in time. Accordingly, we recommend that the verdict of guilty be affirmed; that the judgment assessing punishment at suspension for two years be disregarded; and that the accused be and he is hereby expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry.

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Accused is charged with: 1. Having had improper relations with the widow, and sister of a Master Mason. 2. Having defrauded said Darty in that he advised her to execute a note and deed of trust on her real estate to him to protect against a threatened law suit and refused to return them when requested. The answer was "Not guilty." A trial was held M'areh 1, 192!), resulting in a verdict: of "Not Guilty" on the first specification of the charge, and "Guilty" on the second with punishment assessed at r路eprimand. Both the Lodg-e and accused have appealed. both assigning as errors that the verdict is against the evidence and that the Chairman improperly admitted and excluded evidence. was the w.idow of a member 路of Cosmos Lodge who died Accused was Secretary of the S1. Louis Milk Distributors Association. having a small business, was a member of this Association. Through this connection, accused became acquainted with Mrs. during the last illness of her husband. A more intimate friendship develol)ed after her hUHband's death, not only with accused, but with his wife and family. Accused is a public accountant and assisted Mrs. in maldng income tax return;;

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and other business matters but did not make any charge for these services at the times rendered. Mrs. deposition was taken at her home while she was critically ill, her direct testimony on January 14, 1929, and cross examination on January 24, 1929. Before the cross examination was finiRhed Mrs. became RO ill that it could not be completed. She died February 14, 1929. The Chairman of the Trial Committee overruled the motion of accused to suppress this deposition. We think the discretion. of the Chairman was not abused by this ruling. There are some twenty pages of the cross examination and all the disputed issues of fact are Rubstantially covered. (See Blank vs. Denker, 205 S. W., 208.) M'rs. testified as to her alleged relations with the accused which the accused denied. Her testimony is somewhat corroborated by that of a friend. While we cannot too strongly condemn the commission of the offense of which the accused is charged, in the first specification, we feel that a record should show that an accused was clearly guilty of such an offense before he is so found. In this case the evidence on this specification is not sufficiently conclusive, in our opinion, to justify us in setting aside the verdict of the jury of not guilty on that count. However, the evidence sufficiently establishes the guilt of the accused, under the second specification, of attempting to defraud 1\1rs. . It shows a studied coul'se of conduct by wl1ich the accused ingratiated himself with her with a view to obtaining, by devise 01' otherwise, her entire estate. It further shows that under the guise of protecting her from a threatened law suit he llrocured the execution in his favor of a deed of trust securing a note of twelve thousand dollars against her property. \Vhile the ol"iginal notes secured by said deed of trust were marked paid, the accused later secured new notes at a time when Mrs. was about to enter the hospital for a major operation, and under circumstances which indicate that accused was taking advantage of the confidence which his conduct in furtherance of his scheme to secure her estate had instifled in Mrs. . Moreover, the new principal Tiote waR ~o drafLed aR to make it appear that it was the original note secured by such deed of trust. Though repeated demands fOl' the return of these documents were made, the documents were not returned to Mrs. until after charges herein had been filed and suit therefor thl'eatened, the accused claiming the right to hold them for an unconscionable fee which he was demanding of M'rs. On account of the more or less pett~' services which had been rendered by him. The fact that the claim was settled before trial by Mrs. paying the accused the sum of five hundred dollars, which he claimed was due him for services rendered, does not make the accused any the less guilty of the offense attempted. In view of the foregoing we feel that the punishment assessed by the jury is wholly inadequate. We recommend, therefore. that the judgment of guilty under the second count be affirmed: that the punishment of reprimand be disregarded and that the accused be and he is hereby expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry.

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No.7. Beacon Lodge No. a, A. F. & A. M.} vs. Edward H. Hall Edward H. Hall, a member of Beacon Lodge No.3, was duly charged with unMasonic conduct in substance as follows: SPECIFICATION No. 1. That the said accused showed unusual attention to and affection for the wife of a Master Mason. SPECIFICATION No.2. That the accused alienated the love and affection of such wife. All proper steps were taken to bring the matter to the Lodge. The accused, although regularly notified to appear, failed to do so, but wrote an argumentative letter to the Lodge in effect claiming that he was not guilty; that the charge was a "frame~up;" casting' aspersions upon the prosecuting witnesses and claiming that the matter was barred because a previouR Grievance Committee of the Lodge had investigated it and failed to take action. This letter was excluded upon objection. A plea of "Not Guilty" was entered for the accused and counsel was appointed to defend him. No request for a continuance being made, the trial was had, the jury finding the accused "Guilty," and assessing his punishment at expulsion. From this verdict an appeal has been duly prosecuted by the accused, in which the following errors are assigned: 1. That the caRe is barred because a prior Grievance Committee had investigated the same chal'ges and refused to prosecute the same. 2. That the Trial Chairman erred in excluding the letter written by the accused. 3. That the Trial Chairman, erred in excluding a certain letter of one a witness. 4. That the prosecuting witnesses are of the same ilk as the accused. We have carefully considered the. several assignments of error, and believe them to be without substantial merit. \Vhile the trial was conducted somewhat informally and some evidence received which was not strictly competent or material, there is, in the record, ample evidence to sustain the charges and verdict of the Jury, Counsel's chief contention is that he feels that the accused has not had a trial; that he has not had his day in court; and that he should be given an opportunity to establish his innocence. The fact is that the accused was duly notified to a!)pear and given an opportunity to be heard, which he ignored; and it is significant that even now he makes no showing of any kind that he has a mel'itorious defense to the charges of which the JUl'y has found him guilty. Under the circumstances, we are not dis!losed to interfere with the venlict or to inflict upon the Lodge the burden of another trial.

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We, therefore, recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be, and it is hereby, affirmed. KARL 1\1:. V ETSBURG, J. H. BARNES, CHAS. A. FITZGERALD, \\T. F. ,VOODRUFF, R. E. KAVANAUGH. Appeals and Grievances Committee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.

R. ,\1. Brother James A. Kinder presented the reports of the Committee on "'ays and Means and Budget which were adopted as follows: St. Louis, September 25, 1929.

To the M. /11. Cralld Lodge, A. F. &- A. M. of Missouri: BI'ethren: Careful consideration has been given by your Committee on "Vays and Means to the amendment !H'oposed at the 1927 session of this Grand Lodge, which has been referred to it, amending subdiVision A of Section 23 of Article 3 (See Proceedings 1927, pages 173 and 238). This proposed amendment changes the method .of 'reimbursing District Deputy Gl'and Masters for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties so that t~e same would be paid by the Grand Lodge instead of by the Subordinate Lodges to which vif:its were made and for whose benefit the expenses were incurred. We find that to adopt the system proposed would place an additional burden of expense upon this Grand Lodge of not less than $3,500.00 per ~'ear, and in view of the Budget Committee report, this additional expense would cause the expenditures of this G)'and Lodge to exceed its income 'by quite a large sum. Secondarily, the system ])roposed would indirectly throw the burden of the expenses of man~' of the District Deputy Grand Masters upon some of the Lodges which would obtain nO benefit therefrom, by forcing them to contribute to the support of others. Thirdly, the expenses of the visits of District Deputy Grand Masters are comparatively small for the Lodge visited to pay, whereas, if taken in the aggregate, for the Grand Lodge to pay, ,,,ould amount, as we have suggested, to quite a considerable item. To meet the situation which places the District Deputy Grand Master in an embarrassing position by his having to request a Lodge visited to reimburse him for his expenses, we suggest that the Grand Secretary prepare and furnish to Distl'ict Deputy Gra.nd Masters printed blank forms which路 they can fill in, showing the date of their visit and amount of expenses incurred and containing

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a reference to the Grand Lodge By-law, which requires the Lodge visited to bear such expenses, so that the District Deputy Grand Masters may send such notices direct to the Lodges. Your Committee recommends that the proposed amendment do not pass. Respectfully submitted, J. A. KINDER, Chairman. J. W. CHRISTIAN, C. D. STRUBEL, B. C. HUNT, DOUGLAS W. ROBERT.

To the Gm/ld Lodge. A. F. &- A. M. of Missouri: "Brethren: The Budget Committee, recently appointed by the Grand Master, convened the day before the opening of the Grand Lodge and after carefully considering the needs of this Grand Lodge, we recommend for the consideration of the Committee on Ways and Means the following as a tentative budget: Pay R.oll ... Printing Proceedings Salary Grand Master __ . Expenses Gl'and Master . Maintenance, Grand Lodge Offices Masonic Service Association . Masonic Temple Association Expense, G. L. Officers, Order of G. M. SalarY, Grand Secretary . Office Help . . Print'ing, Postage, Stationery, Incidentals Salary, Grand Lecturer . Bxpense, Grand Lecturer Salary, Grand Treasurer . Fraternal Correspondent Masonic Relief Association, U. S. and Canada .. Committee on Charity . Office Equipment Past Grand M'aster's Jewel ...... Telephone, Jefferson 4877 . Committee on Obituaries .. Bonds, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer.. Bond. for Depository .. Reporter tor 1929 . Chairman, Mileage & Per Diem . Chairman, Committee on Chartered Lodges . District Deputy Grand Masters' Dinner . Expense, Grand Lodge session .. :E:xp. G. "\V. Mem'l & Grand Masters' Conf.. Regional Conferences : .

... $ 21,188.60

3,900.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 1,800.00 1,000.00 8,000.00 500.00 5,000.00 5,280.00 2,000.00 4,200.00 1,200.00 500.00 750.00 285.00 2,000.00 600.00 200.00 200.00 75.00 350.00 '175.00 75.00 100.00 50.00 135.00 950.00 700.00 1,300.00

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Cont'ingent G. L. Expenses, funerals, etc Library Committee . Perkins Audit Company............ Printing Masonic Manuals and Binding

. . . .

Total

500.00 200.00 200.00 1,650.00

$ 67,563.60

We call the attention of this Grand Lodge and of the Committee on Ways and Means t'o the fact that the suggested budget herein exceeds the entire expected per capita tax by mo-re than $100.00. It is believed, however, that a few items in this budget may be larger than wi:l be expended and that the total will not exceed our per capita income. We, therefore, recommend the adoption of this budget as a basis for the work of the Committee on Ways and Means in their consideration of all appropriations. Fraternally sUbmitted,

J. A. KINDER, ED. E. MORRIS, ARTHUR M'ATHER.

To the Grand J,odge, A. F. &. A. M. of MisS01Wi: Your Committee on Ways and Means recommends and moves the following appropriations: All those items recommended in the report of the Committee on Budget, with the exception of Pay Roll which was estimated at $22,OOO.00-the exact amount' of which is now determined to be $21,188.60-making a total as recommended by the Committee on Budget . $ 67,563.60 We recommend and move the appropriation of the following additional items. Allowance of Mileage and Per Diem to \Valker Lodge No. 605, Representative to 1927 session . 26.10 Allowance of Mileage and Per Diem to Glenwood -Lodge No. 427, Representative to 1928 session . 37.90 Allowance of Mileage and Per Diem to Rockville r~odge No. 341, Representative to 1928 session . 41.00 Allowance of Mileage and Per Diem to Strafford Lodge 37.80 No. 608, Representative to 1928 session . Per Diem four Assistant Tilers-1929 session 60.00 Making a Grand Total of __ . Anticipated income 1929-1930-$68,275.00.

.. __....... __ .. $ 67,766.40

Fraternally submitted,

J. B. D. J. C.

A. C. W. W. D.

KINDER, HUNT, ROBERT, CHRISTIAN, STRUBEL.

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MASONIC HOME.

R. W. Brother Thomas H. Reynolds then addressed the Grand Lodge relative to conditions at the Masonic Home. CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 4 :45 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR tu refreshment until 7 :30 P. M. this evening, prayer being offered by R. W. Brother James E. Todd, Grand Chaplain. SECOND DAY-EVENING SESSION.

St. Louis, September 25, 1929. At 7 :30 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR following prayer by R. W. Grand Chaplain, James E. Todd. EXEMPLIFICATION OF W路ORK.

An exemplification of the work in the M. M. Degree was presented by R. W. Brother James R. McLachlan, assisted by other brethren. At 9 :45 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 9 o'clock A. M. tomorrow, prayer being offered by R. W. Grand Chaplain, James E. Todd.

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THIRD DAY-MORNING SESSION.

St. Louis, September 26, 1929. The M. W. Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9 A. M. by the M. W. Grand Master, Byrne E. Bigger, following invocation by R. W. Brother E. L. Robison, Grand Chaplain. THANKS TO THE GRAND TILER.

The M. W. Grand Master ordered the Grand Tiler to be escorted to the Grand East and in suitable terms thanked him for the efficient services which he had rendered the present annual communication of the Grand Lodge, calling the attention of the brethren to the fact that R. W. Brother Woerther had consented to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late lamented R. W. Brother Robert Fisher, who had ceased from his labors during the year. RESOLUTION-TRANSFER OF LODGES.

The following Resolution presented by R. W. James R. McLachlan was adopted and referred to the Committee on Lodges U. D. Be it resolved by the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, that the following named Lodges in the Twentieth District be transferred to the Twenty-third District: Richmond Lodge No. 57. Ray Lodge No. '223. King Hiram Lodge No. 309. Bee Hive Lodge No. 393. Ada Lodge No. 444. and that the following named Lodge in the Twenty-third District be transferred to the Twentieth District: Waverly Lodge No. 61. Fraternally submitted, J. R. McLACHLAN, HENRY CHILES.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES U. D.

The Committee on Lodges U. D., G. A. Sample Chairman, presented its report, which was adopted as follows: 路TRANSFER

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Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of the State of M:ssouri: There being no new Lodges formed during the year, your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, therefore has no report to make, which is strictly in accordance with its line of duty. We desire to commend this fact that no new Lodges were formed for the following reasons: Our rapidly changing conditions, roads, centers of interest, means of conveyance, et.c., make it in our opinion advisable not for the creation of new, but rather the consolidation of many Lodges in most parts of the state. The resolution presented by Right Worshipful Brother J. R. M'cLachlan and Right Worshipful Brother Henry Chiles that Richmond Lodge No. 57, Ray Lodge No. 223, King Hiram Lodge No. 309, Bee Hive Lodge No. 393, and Ada Lodge No. 444, be transferred from the Twentieth to the Twenty-third District and that Waverly Lodge No. 61 be transferred from the Twenty-third to the Twentieth District, having been referred to this Committee for consideration, we offer the foIlowing conclusion: This resolution propose.s t<> make a change for the purpose of a more advantageous relation of Lodges with respect to location in the district rather than the present formation by counties. The original plan of district formation places a number of Lodges far more remote in its own district as now formed than it would be were it placed in another, and vice versa. We therefore recommend that the resolution be adopted as presented and that due consideration be given further to the idea of district formation with respect to groups and location of Lodges rather than that of county boundaries for the same reason we have given in our commendation with respect to the creation of new Lodges. Fraternally submitted, G. A. SAMPLE, L. E. ATHERTON, E. M. WILSON, Committee.

MASONIC HOME VISITING COMMITTEE.

The Visiting Committee of the Masonic Home presented the following supplemental report, which was adopted:

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To the Grana Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: Your Masonic Home supplemental report:

Committee

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the

following

The recommendation of the Grand Master relative to the appointment of a special committee, having been referred to this Committee, we hereby approve the recommendation and the incoming Grand Master is hereby authorized to appoint said committee as recommended. Fraternally submitted, A.

S. DEXHEIMER.

THANKS TO DOCTOR THURMAN.

The M.W. Grand 1\1aster voiced the thanks of the Grand Lodge to R. W. Brother Samuel Thurman, Grand Chaplain, for the gift of a Jewish Encyclopedia to the Grand Lodge Library. AMENDMENTS PRESENTED.

The following proposed Amendments were presented and ordered referred to the incomi~g Jurisprudence Committee: To amend Sec. Eleven, Art. 2-offered by Byrne E. Bigg-er. To amend Sec. Twelve, Byrne E. Bigger.

Art.

2-Sub-division

("!")-offered by

To amend Sec. l"orty-seven, Art. 5-offered by L. H. Abrams and others.

THE GRAND MASTER OF NEBRASKA.

M. W. Brother Ira C. Freet was again introduced and made a brief address in which he expressed his great pleasure at being able to be present at our annual communication and referred in glowing terms to the hospitality which he and his coIIeague, 1\1. W. Bro. Lewis E. Smith, Grand Secretary of Nebraska, were enjoying during their visit.

160

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

RESOLUTION-THANKS.

R. W. Brother Thomas H. Reynolds, D. D. G. M., 22nd District, presented the following Resolution, which was enthusiastically adopted: At the close of this eventful session of this .Grand Lodge, we desire to reverently offer our grateful thanks to the Great Architect of the Universe for the social and friendly intercourse {)f our fraternity, for the opportunities of service to our fellow men, and for His continued mercy and loving kindness. We have enjoyed the hospitality of our brethren of St. Louis and appreciate the many courtesies shown us. Therefore, Be it resolved that this Grand Lodge extend its sincere thanks to the Ancient and Accepted' Scottish Rite and the officials of the Valley at St. Louis for the uSe of this Temple for our meetings, to Brother Henry Falkenhainer and his excellent Band for the music furnished at the opening of this Grand Lodge, to Brother Wm. John Hall for the delightful organ recitals. to the District Deputy Grand Masters and Committee On entertainment of this city and to all who have so acceptably contributed to the pleas.ure and efficiency of this session. THOS. H. REYNOl.DS.

GRAND SECRETARY OF NEBRASKA.

M. W. Brother Lewis E. Smith, P. G. M., and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, again addressed the Grand Lodge much to the pleasure and edification of the brethren. GRAND CHAPLAIN THURMAN.

R. W. and Rev. Samuel Thurman, Grand Chaplain, called upon by the Grand Master, expressed his pleasure at being present and contributed some timely remarks which were much appreciated.

1929.]

161

Grand Lodge of Missouri REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PAY ROLL.

W. Brother Walter R. Shrodes, Chairman, read the report of the Committee on Pay Roll, which was adopted as follows: St. Louis. Mo.• September 26. 1929.

To the Grand Lodge, A. E & A. M. of Missouri: Your Committee on Payroll. at this session of the Grand Lodge. begs to report the following allowances paid for mileage and per diem. have been distributed as follows: Grand Officers Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters District Lecturers Chairmen COlumittees Committee on Jurisprudence Committee on Appeals and Grievances Committee on Credentials _ __ Chartered L<?dges

__ __

TotaL

$ 629.20 . 355.70 _ . 1.537.60 . 362.10 . 151.20 . 87.70 250.40 . . 180.80 . 17.633.90 __

$21.188.60

Respectfully submitted. W AU.rER R. SHRODES. Chairman. GRAND OFFICERS. B. E. Bigger S. R. Freet _ W. R. Gentry. Sr.. _ R. V. Denslow E. E. Morris Arthur Mather Jas. E. Todd E. C. Robison T. B. Landon F. C. Barnhill

_ __

$27.00 42.70 16.60 41.30 42.70 16.20 41.30 45.80 42.70 33.90

Duval Smith _ _ $45.80 J. W. Skelly __ ._ 15.00 G. W. Walker _ 28.10 H. L. Reader _ 16.00 H. C. Chiles 39.90 J. W. Hudson 29.60 E. S. Woods 38.80 H. Woerther .c ••••••••..•••.•.••.•.••••• 17.00 Samuel Thurman 15.00 J. R. McLachlan __ 33.80

PAST GRAND MASTERS. C. H. Briggs R. R. Kreeger A. A. Johnson Van F. Boor T. W. Cotton J. C. Garrell

$38.80 42.70 38.80 42.70 33.50 15.00

B. S. Lee Orestes Mitchell W. W. Martin .. _ John Pickard A. F. Ittner

_.. __

$38.80 45.80 15.00 29.60 15.00

162

Proceedings of the

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. G. V. Calvert (1) $33.80 S. Cameron (33a) C. F. Link (2) 35.40 R.' O. Rumer (33b) J. W. Moore (3) 41.80 R. B. Campbell (35) E. M. Wilson (4) 39.20 S. n. Kennon (36) H. Newman (5) 44.80 T. Jennings (37) F. R. Elton (8) 52.50 W. C. Cowan (38) D. M. Foster (11) 41.60 C. L. Woods (39) F. L. Madden (13) : 36.70 C. E. Pyle (40) L. g. Wilhoit (14) 32.10 M. E. Ewing (41) D. H. Sosey (15)............ 28.50 H. H. Finley (42) W. H .â&#x20AC;˘ May (16) 24.40 D. V. Morris (43) T. F. Hurd (17) 31.40 C. A. Swenson (46) H. L. Mann (19) 33.70 J. J. Bowman (48) P. E. Waite (20) 37.20 J. A. Kinder (49) J. P. Tucker (21) 43.30 J. A. Boone (50) K. C. Johnson (52) T. H. Reynolds (22) 42.70 G. C. Million (25) 32.00 C. E. Armstrong (53) L. J. Graue (27) 26.00 G. J. Vaughan (54) S. S. Cox (28) 24.20 W. N. Marbut (55) L. T. Baskett (29) 21.80 W. A. Phipps (56) E. H. Barklage (30) 17.40 H. H. Strait (57) W. D. Rogers (31) 27.50 K. C. Jones (58) L R. A. Breuer (32) 23.00 H. S. Truman (59)

H. G. J. F. H.

M. Jayne (1) C. Chambers (2) Stark (7) A. Miller (9) C. Noland (21)

DISTRICT LECTURERS. $36.30 L. A. Weidle (33) 35.40 E. J. Koch (39) 46.80 J. C. Senate (43) 45.80 E. F. Hannah (45) 43.70 G. A. Sample (50)

CHAIRM}'lN STANDING COMMITTEES. W. R. Shrodes $39.20 A. S. Dexheimer C. L. Alexander 15.00 F. VV. Burke n. L. Tatman 16.00 J. P. Austin A. J. O'Reilly 15.00

F. C. DonnelL. H. L. Warren

COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. $20.00 J. C. Robertson 47.70

COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. K. M. Vetsburg $40.00 .R. E. Kavanaugh W. F. Woodruff 47.70 J. H. Barnes C. A. Fitzgerald 41.60

Walter A. Webb L. H. Abrams H. S. Hightower

COMM.ITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. $20.00 R. Hauessermann 20.00 F. B. Howarth 53.10 D. W. Parker.

[Sept. $15.00 15.00 43.20 33.80 37.80 31.00 26.10 19.60 41.70 42.70 42.80 41.90 21.10 28.10 32.8U 31.90 41.60 40.70 43.10 46.10 16.60 32.70 41.30

$15.00 26.00 45.10 38.90 29.40

$15.00 36.00 15.00

$20.00

$66.30 54.80

$20.00 20.00 47.70

Grand Lodge of M iSSOllri

1929.] No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1]

12 13 15 IG 17 18 19 20 24 25 28 29 30 31 32 33 '35 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 li5 57 58 59 60 62

LODGE

REPRESENTATIVE

163 PAID

MissourL _ _ E. H. Loffhagen $15.00 Meridian _ _ C. H. Stock __ 15.00 Beacon __ E. M. Layton 15.00 Howard _ Mert Wood _ ~ 32.30 United S. M. Payne 38.90 Ark. W. W. McCloskey __ 33.00 O路Sullivan _ _ .J. F. Hobbs _._ _. __ ._ 41.20 Williamsburg _ O. Garrett _. ._:._ L __ .. _.. 24.80 Geo. Washington __ E. L. Seagrave _ _._ __ 15.00 Agency _ __ A. T. Tyler .. _ _ __ .. _.._ 44.80 Pauldingville __ W. E. Lange _ _ __ ._ 20.40 Tyro _.. _ _._ __ C. E. Drew __ _ 23.10 Rising Sun _ W. M. McCorkle _._..__ _._.. _ 42.00 Western Star _ _. __.J. M. Carroll ._ _.. _ 41.20 Memphis._ __ __ _ Neal Payne ._ .. __ _ __ 36.30 Clarksville __ __ R. B. SchoIL._. __路_ __ __ .. _.. 23.40 Palmyra F. G. Carlstead _.. _ __ __ _ 28.50 Paris Union _ _ _J. F. Hohriner.. _ 31.40 St. Louis _ _ _ __ _.. s. Pasternak _ _ __ .. _._ 15.00 Wyaconda _ D. C. Adams _ _ __ .. _ _ 30.00 NaphtaIL E. W. Schocnlaw __ _._ __ 15.00 St. John路s _ _.. _ A. D. Alexander _ _ _... 27.00 Windsor~ _ _._ _ _..J. S. Carter. Jr. _ _ _ 36.00 Huntsville R. C. Myers _. _ __ .._._ 30.50 Liberty __ J. E. Tarrants _ __ _ _ 41.70 Humphreys _ .J. M. Dillinger _ _ _ _ _. 40.50 Ralls .. _ _._ R. E. Herron __ _ 27.50 Mercer __ __ C. R. West _ __ _ 43.60 Hemple_ .. _ J. S. Freeman _ _._ .. _ __ ._. 43.40 Callao __ _ _ H. L. Baker __ ._ .. _._ _ _ 32.90 DeWitL __ .J. A. Williams _ __ 34.40 Mt. Morlah R. W. SergeI _ _ __ . 15.00 Bismarck............ _. __ H. F. Dace _ __ _ _.._ 22.90 Jefferson .J. L. Tate _ _ 27.50 Fair Play __ _ W. M. Price _.. __ _ 43.10 Honhomme __ __ .. _ 0. S. Grotpeter _ _ _._ _ _._ 17.30 Wentzville _ R. C. Miller __ _ __ _ 19.50 Fayette _ D. E. Miller __ _ 31.00 Fulton _ _ H. I. Owen _ _ _ 28.40 HoIt. .. _ M. Isley _ __ __ 42.90 Livingston __ _.A. E. Fisher _ _ 31.60 Wakanda E. F. Chessman _. _ __ .._.. 36.10 Weston E. W. Foley _ _ 45.50 Index _ W. L. Gilkeson __.__ .. __ __ _ 40.50 Arrow Rock _. __ ._ __ 路B. C. Bradshaw _ __ 35.40 Richmond __ __ _ J. L. Simms _ 39.10 Monticello __ ._ __ __W. R. Risk _ _ 32.00 Centralia __ _._ __ R. G. Blanton __ __ _ 27.40 New Broomfleld _..: W. F. Enloe _ __ 29.10 Vincil._ __ __ _.F. E. Luce ..__ __ __. 41.60

164 No.

Proceedings of the LODGE

63 Cambridge...... . 64 Monroe _ 69 Sullivan 70 Armstrong 71 Savannah _._._ 72 - Gorin _. 73 Eureka._._._ _ __ 74 Warren _ _ 76 Independence _ _ 77 Lebanon._ 78 St. Joseph _ 79 Polar Star _ _ 80 Bridgeton _ 8~ Jackson __._ _ 83 Laclede 84 Webster Groves 86 Brookfteld 88 Defiance __ 89 Friendship 90 Russellville........ 92 Perseverance 93 St. Marks 95 Pomegranate 96 St. Andrews 97 Bethany 98 Webster 99 Mt. Vernon 100 Ash Grove........ . ] 01 Bogard.. _._ _ 103 West View .. __ __ 104 Heroine_._._ 105 Kirksville _ 106 Gallatin _ 107 Greenville 110 Marcus 111 Trenton _ 112 Maitland._ 114 Twilight _._ 115 Laddonia.._ __ 116 Barnes _ 117 Helena _._. .._ 118 Kingston 119 DeSoto _ 120 Compass _ 121 Erwin _ 123 Hermann 124 Union Star 125 Gentryville 126 Seaman 127 Athens _

[Sept.

REPRESENTATIVE J. A. Jaycox _.. __ G. E. Chipman H. G. Landon _.._ _ .._ ..W. E. Batterton _ _ __ D. F. Turner -_ _ __ _.. _ G. V. Baskett _ _ _ _. .._ _._. W . S. Waller _ _ _.._.. ._ JÂˇ A. Michael _ __ .._.. __ ~ __.E.. J. Schulenberg _.. _._ __ _. __.. _ T . H. Roberts _ _ P . Priestly _._ _._ _. __ _.. :Wm. Zavadil __ J. C. Miller __._ _ _ A. J. Knapp . ._ R. L. Butts .. _ _ _ __ Chas. Kell .__ ._ _ ~ _P. G. Ferguson _ __ W. C. Walker _ _ E. A. Turner .. _ _ ._ _J. H. Hunter ._ __ _._ _ W. H. Yager _._ __ _ __ _ M. S. Martin _.__ __ E. A. Hcntzling _ _ _. C. N. Eaton .._. __ __ _M. Butler _.._ _ _. _._ D. R. Living __.......â&#x20AC;˘. _ R. Johnson _ _ _.._ J. R. Spake _ __ __ _._ D. W. Minnis _._ _ _ G. W. Howard _ _ J. S. Epstein _._ _ _ _ _._ .!. M. DeWill _._ _ _ C. R. Osborn _ _._ _ __ _H. L. Marsh __ _ _ J. W. Andrews _ _ _ __ .!. R. Kernehan . _ _ _ G. E. Rozelle _._ T. M. Walden _ _ N. Hager _ __ A. J. McKinney ._._ ..__ . H. E. Shanks _ __ .._ _ _.. _ D. P. Wolf _ _ _ __ A. L. Schwaegerle R. R. Field .._ __._ _ _._ R. W. Poertner _ _ __ _ H. T. Bock __ _ __ F. L. McLain __ _. __..C. Crawford , _ _._.. _ L. E. Atherton _ J. B. Hardin __ _ '-'-

PAID 32.80 29.20 21.80 30.70 46.90 35.50 33.70 32.60 41.30 24.50 45.80 15.00 16.60 36.60 33.10 16.00 35.80 47.1e 37.50 29.40 24.40 28.10 15.00 31.70 45.60 36.30 43.10 40.60 36.90 29.. 80 42.70 35.50 40.10 _31.10 25.40 41.30 49.80 29.60 27.00 40.90 47.80 41.10 19.50 43.30 15.00 23.00 45.50 42.80 39.20 43.90

Grand Lodge of Missouri

1929.] No. 128 129 130 131 133 134 136 137 138 139 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 167 168 169 172 173 174 176 177 178 179 180 183 184 185 187 188 189 190

LODGE Lorraine................... Monett Hume PotosL Star of the WesL Olean Phoenix Delphian Lincoln Oregon Irondale Modern Latimer McGee....................... Cass........................... Purdy Lexington Birming Milton Linn Creek Bloomtield Ionic Spring Hill North Star Mountain Grove Green Clty Pleasant Clifton HilL Whitesville OccidentaL Joachim Maryville................. Revere Colony Camden PoinL Censer Gray SummiL Sturgeon Point PleasanL Texas Griswold Pride of the West Pyramid California Morley Chamois Hermon : HannibaI.. Zeredatha Putnam

REPRESENTATIVE

C. A. Brock A. R. Long H. E. Horton J· L. Patterson T. E. Bell J. E. Wiser G. A. Magruder T. J. Humphreys M . Wandlow J. P. Lacey J· A. Robinson R. R. Bean W . H. Barnes C. L. Fray O. J. C. Burkhart F. N. McIntosh R. Clemens C. S. Mays E. J. Vroman R. Foster E. A. Humphrey G. L. Hood B. Young .~ ~G. C. McNall E . H. Hirt R. H. McClanahan C. L. Hamilton : J. T. Knox C . Roberts J. L. Walter L. H. Dierks R. V. Canon C. D. Christy R. E. Moffett A. J. Hillix ...................................•........ A. R. Burkhart F. Muehler W. A. Toolson R. K. Robbins J. W" Holbrook R. W. River R. W. Linnemcyer .A. L. Rymer L . P.Embry R. H. Leslie O. F. Siebern C. R. Jones .D. C. Millbizer C. B. Pace H. O. Hoover

165 PAID 46.70 43.20 45.70 21.80 24.10 25.30 24.50 36.60 49.00 49.10 22.30 42.20 29.70 32.10 40.40 44.00 39.40 46.80 29.50 36.30 32.80 21.60 38.30 52.60 41.90 37.90 41.70 31.20 47.00 15.00 19.70 46.80 34.90 33.50 44.80 32.10 19.10 28.20 34.60 42.50 23.50 15.00 15.00 30.00 31.90 25.00 45.40 27.00 45.80 41.80

166 No. 192 194 195 197 198 199 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 215 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 241 242 243 244 246 247 249 250

Proceedin.gs of the LODGE Frankford Wellsville Bolivar Carthage Allensville New Hope Ravenwood Westvillc Brumley Rowley Trilumina Somerset.. Clay Salisbury Poplar Bluff Unionville Hickory HilL. Four Mile Rolla HornersviJIe Barbee Good Hope Albert Pike Kansas City Mystic Tie La Belle Ray Hamilton Salem Cypress Shelbina Claftin St. James CardwelL. Polo..~ Bucklin St. Francois Weatherby........ Sedalia La Plata Rushville Hopewell.. Palestine Portland Keystone Middle Fabius ~lontgomery Neosho CarroI1. Glensted

[Sept.

REPRESENTATIVE

H. C. Steele S. E. Adams L. B. Parrish E. G. Havens ..: A. A. Hunt C. 'V. Powell C. A. Shunk W. R. Colyer D. G. Wall O. Foster G. H. Fuller F. A. Cozad S. H. Williams R. M.. Fellows C. H. Hendrickson \\T. B. Cassady J. M. Logrbrinck C. W. Davenport R. L. Wilkins L. A. Chailland J. E. White E. E. Griggs :'! L. Rownd M. M. Ohler D. M. Wills R. C. Galbraith W. T. Brinkley C. S. Anderson G. L. Gamblin T. H. Wade T. W. Lyell .R. H. Parks W. C. Jacobs W. H. Lockard F. B. Hendren S. H. Townsend G. B. Perkins L. E. Brown D . C. Moore J. L. McKinstry O. C. Jones C. R. Burrough M. White J. C. Garrett R. W. Myers W. S. Cornell .J. W. Cook J. Ruark 3. T. Vale G. T. Scott

PAID 25.90 24.20 42.70 46.30 46.80 21.80 45.90 35.60 33.30 45.10 33.90 43.10 41.20 31.90 31.90 41.30 29.50 36.20 26.00 41.50 36.10 15.00 42.70 42.70 27.40 31.80 39.10 40.10 27.70 36.00 30.90 46.40 25.00 38.40 40.90 34.40 25.30 41.80 33.80 34.10 47.10 26.40 17.40 26.30 15.00 37.40 23.40 46.00 37.10 32.70

No. 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 261 262 264 265 266 267 269 270 271 272 273 274 276 278 279 281 282 283 284 285 287 288 290 291 292 293 294 295 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 310 311 312

167

Grand Lodge of Missouri

1929.] LODGE

REPRESENTATIVE

PAID

Alanthus H. E. Rainey Laredo __ .. __ .. G. M. Farnsworth Butler _._ __ __ ..E . B. Butler _ _ Alton ._. __ .. __ __ J· H. Johnson __ Shekinah . . J· L. Moore -.. .__ Lodge of LighL .. __ . __ ._.L. J. Caster __ __ .__ __ Ravanna __ .. _ __ .. .. __ __ ..O. T. McDonald .. __. Lodge of Love .. __ _. W . L. McClain -..--__ Florence. __ .. __ __ ._ W. H. Branstetter _.. __ .. __ __ .. HOlden __ .;. .__ .R. Vvallace ..__ _ .__ __ Kirbyville.. R. W. Wade .__ :.. ._.. __ __ _ H . E. Allee Corinthian _. .. _ __ __ SociaL __ __ .__.VV·. P. Moser _ _._._.. ._ Aurora__ ._..H. J. Vog-Ier __ .. __ .__ ._.. _ _ __ Brotherhood _._ . H . H. Hopkins New Salem .. __ _H . A. Schierbaum .__ __ _.. Solomon __ .__ . .O. E. Clarke __ __ ._ Granite__ ._. . __ .. _ __ N . R. Sterling St. Clair __ .. __ .. __ . ._ C. Polson -..---.- --.------.-Cold Spring __ ._ .r· W. Oran .._.. __ .._. __ Grand River __ _._.W. J. Laffoon .. .. __ __ Essex __ .. . .__ .. _ _ __ .. _ E . G. Lannius _ Hogle's Creek.. __.. J. S. Tilford .__ Fenton __ . ···.···.A. A. Brock ._ __ ._.. .._. Cosmos __ __ __ .M. Stone __ __ ._ __ Stockton .. . . .__ ..C. Eo Fritts .. _._ __ Canopy. __ .. __ .. __ · .__ ·E. B. Samuel __ .. __ .. .__ EarL .. __ .. .__ .. __ _·O. H. White __ . __ __ CrafL __ . .. .. __ .r. L. Zimmerman __.__ .. Hermitage--.--.. ---- --------.. ···-·!. W. Clark . __ . . Fairmount.------.. -- ---- .. -R. E. Butler . . . __ .. __ Edina .. .. __ ······C. Powell __ __ __ .. .__ Lamar .. __ . . . .. __ . ······.r. B. Davis __ .. Sarcoxie __ . .. __ .. __ ..·····P. McConnell __ . __ _.. Mound City __ .. __ __ J. T. Bridgman _ Moniteau __ .· .. ·..····S. R. Johnson . __..__.. Sampson-- ------.,---- ---P. V. Duggins __ .__ Temple .. __. ·. __ E. Y. Hurt .__.. .. _.. Doric_.. . · ···· ..·· __D. W. Haymes _ __ White Hall.. __ .. __ P. D. Stalling __ Lick Creek __ .. _. .. .. __ .. __ ..·J. E. Moore __ ..'__ .. .. _ Osage .... ·· ····_··F. M. Peterman .__ __ . __ SignaL .__ .. .·· __ ·__ J. C. Nelson _..__ __ ..__ Cecile-DaylighL ·..··W. H. Richards __ Ashlar .. __ .. __ __ .. ····· __ ·__ ·C. C. Reed .__ ..__ _..__ .. .. __.. __ __ New London __ .. __ . -M. D. Watson .__ __ . Parrott __ .. __ __ .. __ .. ;.·· __ ·· __ ·R. F. Brant __ __ ..__ Sikeston __ __ .._.T. C. Dye __ .. __ .__. Kearney __ __ __ ··· __ .__ ··E. L. Zion __ __ __ Cuba __ .__.. . .__ ..C. F. Wilmesherr __ __

44.40 39.20 43.20 45.40 18.60 47.90 45.00 38.40 22.90 38.20 45.90 36.80 24.70 15.00 45.80 20.60 38.80 33.80 40.30 37.70 41.30 34.70 43.30 17.20 15.00 44.50 41.90 42.60 30.60 43.90 35.00 33.30 45.10 44.90 50.00 31.20 48.10 42.70 37.70 48.20 28.50 42.80 46.30 42.70 29.40 26.80 42.50 31.50 43.50 23.70

168 No. 313 314 316 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 337 338 339 340 341 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 356 358 360 361 362 363 364 366 368 369 370 371

Proceedings of the LODGE Meramec Pine . Rural. Eldorado PaulviIle VersalIles Jonathan Hardin Cornerstone McDonald Dockery Linn Mt. Zion Cainesville Kennedy Paul Revere Charity Excello Chillicothe Breckenridge Joplin Blue Springs Herculaneum Fidelity WestporL Rockville Agricola Moberly Fellowship Arlington America Wadesburg Pollock Tyrian Mosaic Friend Barnesville Hebron Ancient Landmark Northwest Tuscan Riddick Hiram Fraternal.. Higginsville Adair 6rescent Hill.. Composite WiIliamstown Sheldon

[Sept.

REPRESENTATIVE T. L. Roques E. Hilton M. F. Smith .A. M. Davidson W. G. Humston J. C" Cox J. C. Miller G. T. Wallace W. Block W. L. Whitmire R. B. Smiley E. T. Zewicki .J. F. Park Chas. Willett Z. R. Alexander L. C. Wilmsmeier N. G. Gaethle G. G. Miller __ __..R. R. Barney W. B. England H. W. Bauer R. T. McGuire __ W. Q. Woodward S. Ray W. M. LaBrant E. R. Dodds W. McSpadden Herbert Martin C. B. Kenney L. B. Howard , F. H. Heidel H. D. Coe __ ~ R. E. Banner ·-1. P. Herrmann R. B. Moore F. Johnson H. T. Chitwood E. M. Kent H. Gullett H. D. Fay A. P. Stewart R. A. Ramsay L. H. West W. D. Cresswell A. H. IJoefer L. F. Pohlman .A. C. Bail H. E. Bell W. Laswell R. B. Kabler

PAID

15.00 37.10 42.70 34.70 34.40 • 32.70 46.10 37.90 15.00 41.30 36.70 27.30 41.60 50.00 48.70 15.00 45.80 31.30 37.50 39.10 48.10 40.20 18.20 45.30 42.70 41.00 39.00 29.80 48.10 28.50 15.00 39.70 40.40 45.40 24.10 40.90 31.60 26.00 29.60 52.50 15.00 37.00 33.80 19.10 36.80 35.50 42.30 35.40 33.20 44.00

1929.] No. 375 376 378 381 383 384 385 387 389 390 391 392 394 397 398 400 401 402 406 407 408 410 411 412 413 415 416 418 420 421 422 423 424 426 427 428 429 430 432 433 439 440 442 443 445 446 447 449 450 452

169

Grand Lodge of Missouri LODGE

Waynesville King HilL. Berlin Ionia · Pythagoras : East Prairie Richland Woodside Arcana Marionville : Raytown Christian Lucerne Gower Jasper Decatur Carterville Malta Malden Charleston Montrose Iberia Joppa Appleton City Valley HunneweIL Cache Clear Creek Itaska Urbana Gate of the Temple Galt.. Samaritan Rothville Glenwood Pittsville New Madrid Winona : Competition Mack's Creek. Mt. Olive TroweL Burlington Anchor West Gate Ivanhoe Jacoby Bois D'Arc Belton Verona

REPRESENTATIVE C. Wilson Miles C. Mason P. Weaver O. Sanders W. Merrell B. Manes .v. L. Floyd E. Rhodes V. W. Anderson J. L. Robinson L. W. Peeples D. F. Studabaker L. B. Chaney L. B. Maples O. H. Thiele "'-. B. Bright C. H. Blosser L. F. Spencer L. W. Fox A. B. Conrad F. C. Ferguson E. Sanders C. Kelley J. E. Middleton Albert Howe C. Parkhurst .J. T. McClain G. E. Black R. Richey D. B. Reynolds L. G. Robinson P. Paulsen N. J. Cameron B. H. Bryan R. P. Shafer C. M. Barnes S. C. Gardner .F. E. Dougan J. L. Darby O. Brooks J. A. McGlothlin R. W. Shiel L. W. Foster C. T. Dripps E. F. Smith B. F. Cobb W. T. Jennings E. W. Miller, Jr J. N. Wood R. C. L. A. J. G. F.

PAID

~...............

c••

30.70 45.80 44.80 31.00 45.60 32.50 31.00 43.80 41.40 41.40 42.10 39.40 42.50 43.90 46.20 43.90 47.30 36.50 35.50 32.80 39.10 80.00 45.10 39.70 48.60 29.90 15.00 37.50 15.00 44.90 38.90 40.00 21.10 35.70 37.90 39.20 34.00 35.60 35.60 36.60 40.50 29.00 48.10 15.00 15.00 42.70 43.50 40.00 41.60 42.40

170' No. 453 454 455 459 460 461 462 463 464 466 469 470 471 473 476 478 479 480 482 483 484 485 487 488 490 491 493 494 495 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 516 517 518 519

rSept.

Proceedings of the LODGE.: Forsyth Continental.. Hinton Hazelwood Lambskin CaruthersviIle Santa Fe Clifton Concordia Southwest Plato Nodaway MineraI... Nineveh Mt. Hope Racine Rich HiIL JeweL Clintonville Fairfax Kirkwood Cold Water Chilhowee Lock Spring MontevaIIo Vandalia Vernon Lewistown Unity Equality Pee Dee Harmony Jameson Buckner PhiIadelphia Prairie Home Platte City Euclid Clearmont.. Saxton Van Buren New Hampton Skidmore Webb City Senath Granby Milford Seligman OrientaI... Crane

REPRESENTATIVE W. P. Pierce S. R. Thornton W. Eo Fenton W. McAnally W. J. Waters C. E. Watson G. D. Talley J. "V. Erwin E. Pape E. Shields R. B. Tilley W. S. Todd W. H. Stark R. H. Porter R. W. Powell J. N. Ebert A. Wiek C. J. Bienert J. R. Owen R. E. Steele .J. T. Fossberg G. C. Holt W. H. Tempel D. P. Reece E. T. Dark M. Eo Ash T. D. Combs ,J. F. Wilson J. W. Marsh A. n. Cottle A. E. Lains J. A. Graham F. L. Scott P. W. Knapheide P. M. Bailey L. Simmers L. F. Rollins J. Dillingham D. C. Gray L. W. Clark J. M. Cavander 8. W. Skelton : F. R. Bassett T. A. Harbaugh D. W. Roland W. W. Scholes J. A. Medlin W. A. Stapleton J. W. Morgan B. P. Norton

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520 Clifton Heights L. O. Shannon 522 Gate City __ H. P. Hovey 523 Stinson __ Thos. Prater 524 Spickardsville ~ R. I. Dickerson _. __ 526 Wayne __ .. .. __ . .. . J. A. Banks . .. • 528 ·Conway ..__ .__ _. _ J. L. Price __ _.. .. .. 529 Apollo __ . __ W. H. Dann __ ._ __. __ __ 531 Lane's Prairie J. J. Woodruff __ __. __ __ .__ .. __ 532 Dexter______ __ . .A. L. Thrower __ .. 536 Ingomar.. __ ... .... __ ..F. H. Hammer .. 537 BetheL .. __ .. __ .. \iV. A. Looney __ 538 Stella. __ . . . M. P. Weems .___ _ . 539 Dawn. __ .. . R. C. Stewart .__ .. .. __ . 540 Winigan .. .. J. L. Davis .. __ . . .. .. 541 Jacksonville .. __ .__ 'iV. N. Miles __ .. __ 542 Ferg-uson . O. G. Hanson . __ 543 Mansfield.. ..__ __ . S. R Newton ._._ .. __ . 545 Zalma .. . . H. D. Nichols __ _ . .__ . 546 OrienL __ ._ .. .__ . .. __ ._. __ F. A. Baldwin .__ ._____ 547 South Gate R. L. Sharpe ._. .. .. _.. . .... 548 Clinton . ..:__ E. N. Brandenberg .. .. 549 Carl Junction __ .. .. R. E. Miller .__ ._ 550 Rose HilL. . . .S. C. Nifong ' __ ' __.__ 553 Clarksburg .. __ .. __ .. !". Bailey __ .. __ .. __ 55,5 Summersville . J. J. Scott .. __ .. __ . . 557 Blairstown __ .. __ F. L. Hayden .. __ .. __ .. _._ _ 558 Moscow . ._ W. J. Powelson --------559 Clarksdale... .3. H. Mann .__ .__ . . 560 Nelson .. N. P. Thornton . ..__.. .. __ 561 CowgilL.. --- __ .. __ .J. Stephens ..... __ .. .... .. 563 York __ ... __ .. . .... 3. F. Strycker . _.. 564 JamesporL __ .__ H. S. Hook __ .. _. . 566 Maplewood ._ __ .~T. W. McKee ._._ __ . 567 Miller.. .. .__ J. W. Webb __ .. 568 Naylor.. ..__ __C. C. Helgoth . . .. .. __ __ 570 Republic .. __ _ H. R Maness _._. 572 Rutledge __ ... ..... . ..T. P. Burkhart 576 Olive Branch . S. A. Kortis .. 577 Ewing__ ... __ ... __ ----------- .. S. B. Shackelford .. 578 Forest Park~ E. Von Ark . 579 Grandin .. . . .__ 3. N. Sparks .. __ ... 580 Houston . ._. . E. J. Sims __ __ 581 Illmo ,____ __ .. ._.B. Hill __ .__ . __ .. 582 Koshkonong __ .. ------..C. 'iV. Pease "_'_' .. __ . . .__ __ 584 Red Bird .. . .. __ .S. C. Bayless .__ __ 585 Shamrock __ .. __ __ . w. S. Armstrong . __ 586 Criterion____________ _ .. .T. G. Berry .__ -. .. __ 587 Branson .__ -- P. A. Thornhill .. . __ 588 St. Francisville .__ . H. G. McDaniel .. . . 58~ G-rovespring __. __ V. Smittlc .. __ .--__

15.00 42.70 43.50 42.40 28.00 34.80 15.00 26.40 33.00 39.50 32.10 45.90 38.90 39.40 31.00 16.20 43.50 32.00 42.70 42.70 37.80 47.80 15.00 30.60 39.70 39.50 20.50 43.80 34.40 40.30 42.70 41.10 15.00 44.00 33.60 40.30 35.80 15.00 30.50 15.00 32.10 26.50 28.80 44.00 26.30 25.20 47.10 45.40 35.00 37.30

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LODGE REPRESENTATIVE PAID Advance.._ _ _ J. Revelle .._.._ __ _ _ __ .._.. 30.70 BarnetL.__ _ _ _.R. A. Beard _ _ _ _ 31.60 La RusselL. _ _ _ R. N. Patton _ __ 47.80 Union .. __ _._ _ _ _._.H. P. Jennings _._ _ 21.00 Puxico. _ _..C. E. Rogers _._ _ _ _._ 32.50 Bosworth._ _ G. H. Craig __ _. . __ 37.20 Leadwood _ __ G. J. Bartlow _ _ 21.90 Elvins _ _. __ _._..T. J. Buckner - _._ _._ _ __ 21.90 Cosby C. E. Schwalm _._ _ _.. 46.80 Clayton _ G. T. Lchmberg __ 15.80 Acacia _.._ L. H. Sapp __ .__.. 29.60 Walker _.. S. R. Harvey __ ._ 42.80 Craig._._.~.__ __ W. A. Sharp, Jr _.._ _ 50.00 Eminence __ _ _.A. A. Lewis _..__ ._.._..__ __ 41.00 Strafford _ N. A. Lundh __ _ _ 37.80 Clark F. L. Ornburn -.._ _ 28.80 Centertown __ . J. H. Son ._._.__ _. __ _ 29.00 Mokane._._ _ J. F. McCreery __ _. __ 27.50 Wellston _ E. C. Smith _ 15.00 Mt. Washington J. W. Early _ _ _ 42.70 Chaffee _ __ .__ W. J. Ferguson ._ __ __ __. 29.40 Marion_ C. W. Cunningham __ 45.00 Swope Park __ _ T. W. Ferguson 42.70 Grandview _ A. T. McMillan ._..__ _.. _ _.._ _ 45.30 Anderson _ P. Margosian __ ._ _ __ 47.80 Maple .. _ W. B. Davis _ __ __.. 33.40 Owensville__ ._ J. A. Holt __ __ _ 24.20 Sheffield J. W. Townsend .__ _._ 42.70 Magnolla.._ _ __ ._.__ ._._ E. P. Walsh .._ _ __ 15.00 Valley Park _ _._.. B. A. Feldmann _.._. __ _._ 16.80 Eastgate __ R. H. Kinder _ _.. __ _ 42.70 Tower Grove _ _ J. V. Horn __ _ 15.00 Belgrade _ _.. _ __.J. F. Hanson __.__.. __ ._ _.. _ _ _ 24.50 Archie _ _ _ E. W. LongwelL.. __ .__ _ 42.20 Steele R. Ballentine _.._ _ 37.50 Mountain View _ M. E. Smith -- -.--.-38.20 Trlangle _ _ J. H. Beasley _ _._.. 15.00 Mizpah __ .J. A. Witthaus _. __ _._._ _ 15.00 Jennings _.. _._ _ H. J .. Hart _ __ _ _ 16.00 Trinity _ __ Percy W. Shull '__ _.. _.. 15.00 Benj. Fra,nklin _._ _ H. G. Stein .._ _ __ 15.00 Northeast.. .. _ _ .s. L. Burbridge _ _ __ _ 42.70 Grain Valley _ __ ._.._._ W. G. Hoehn __ __ 40.40 Shaveh Wm. Jackels _.._ _ 15.00 NoeL._ O. E. Periman .. _. __ _.. 48.70 Elmer _ .I. H. Grubb .__ __ .. .. __ 35.10 University F. W. Swann __ _ _~._ 15.00 Parma _ _.E. J. Hoke __ 34.20 Pilgrim __ A. G. W. Meyer ~ _. __._ __ 15.00 Shawnee._ _ . E. H. Hays _ 38.00

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Commonwealth H. Gardenville_._.._.._._ _ H. Country Club _ __ R. Progress._ _ _ _ F. Purity , _ _._ .A. Alpha , __ _..C. Holliday _.. _ __ __ E. Theodore Roosevelt _..R. Clarence _.. __ .. It'. RockhilL. .. .. __ ._ .. ..J. Aldrich _ __ __ . . .__ ..J.

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H. Hutton _ _ _ 15.00 Evering _ 15.00 G. Hackman __ _ 42.70 E. Ruehl __ __ _.._ __ ._ _ 15.00 H. Barnicle __ .. 15.00 L. Shippee _ _ _.. 42.00 E. Cartwright .__.._ _ _.. 31.60 W. MacDonald 15.00 K. Roy ._ _.._ .. _._ . 32.90 L. Replogle __ _.. 37.70 L. Cowan ._ .__ ._ __ .. _. 42.50

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.

W. Brother Forrest C. Donnell, Chairman, presented the following report of the Committee on Jurisprudence which was adopted section by section and finally adopted as a whole. To the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: Pursuant to the requirements of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge, there have been referred to us the decisions of the Most Worshipful Grand Master during the current Masonic year, and certain propositions to amend its By-laws. The above mentio~ed decisions of the M'ost WorshipfUl Grand Master are set forth in his annual address, delivered on the 24th day of September, 1929, to the Grand Lodge and will be found on pages 20 and 21 of the printed copy of said address. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY -LAWS. First: It was proposed in 1928 (see page 194, Proceedings of 1928,) that Paragraph (d) of Section 13, Article 2 of the By-laws, which now reads: "(d) The compensation of the Grand Lecturer shall be Three Thousand Dollars per annum and traveling expenses, not exceeding One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars per annum, audited and payable monthly" be amended by striking out, in the second line thereof, the words "Three Thousand Dollars" and inserting in lieu thereof, "Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollars," so that, when so amended, it shall read as follows: "(d) The compensation of the Grand Lecturer shall be Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollars per annum and traveling expenses, not exceeding One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars per annum, audited and payable monthly." The proposed Amendment is in legal form. While it relates to a financial matter, upon which the judgment of the Ways and

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Means Committee would, in our opmIOn, be of more assistance than that of ourselves, nevertheless, this Committee is favorable to the Amendment. Second: It is proposed to amend Section 12 (0) by ,adding the following words to the conclusion of the existing Section: "It shall be the duty of the Secretary of each Lodge to place upon the face of the Credential Card of each Past Mastel' of any Lodge within the State of Missouri, immediately following his name, the words, 'Past Master.'''

This Committee has considered said prop.osed Amendment, and deems it not advisable to adopt the same. We think it would impose a duty of investigation of the Masonic official record of the members upon the Secretaries, and think it unwise to burden the latter with this duty. Third: There has been referred to this Committee a proposal to amend Section 192 of the By-laws by adding at the conclusion thel'eof the following words: "In Townships now having or which may hereafter have a population of thirty thousand or more, having within their boundaries three or more Lodges, such Lodges shall have concurrent jurisdiction, and the boundary of such Township shall be considered the same as the corporate limits of a city, as used above." The proposed Amendment to Section 192 is submitted by Right Worshipful Brother Harry Truman, District Deputy Grand Master for the Fifty-ninth District. The adoption of the Amendment is recommended by Hight Worshipful Brother' Thomas H. Reynolds, District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-second District and by a representative of each of the following Lodges: namely, MacDonald Lodge No. 324, M'ou~t Washington Lodge No. 614, and Independence Lodge No. 76. The Fifty-ninth District embraces Jackson County, with the exception of Kansas City. The Amendment is proposed by reason of the fact that at the present time considerable confusion is encountered in that District by the necessity for waivers between the three Lodges which now exist in Blue Township, adjacent to and adjoining the City of Independen路ce. The Amendment is in proper form, and inasmuch as it will have to come up at the next meeting 路of the Grand Lodge, and other areas may wish to come in on or be excluded from it, the Committee at this time makes no recommendation thereon, Fourth: It is proposed that the Grand Lodge By-laws be amended by inserting a new Section, to be known as Section 106-A, as follows, to wit: "Section 106-A. Notice of Installation. The Secretary of each Lodge shall send to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, within ten days after a Worshipful Master or Secretary, or both, have been installed, the name and address路 of the

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Master and Secretary of his Lodge. Such certificates shall be signed by the Secretary and the Lodge seal attached t<> each certificate." It has been called to our attention that, as the proceedings of the Grand Lodge are general'ly distributed about the first of December, and as the great majority of the Missouri Lodges elect new officers in November and December, the names and addresses given in the proceedings are erroneous within thirty or sixty days after the publication ,of the proceedings; that the Grand Master and Grand Secretary have numerous occasions to write both the Worshipful Masters and Secretaries of the sUbordinate Lodges; that it' would be much better if the Grand Officers had the names and addresses of the officers of the subordinate Lodges correct; and that the proposed new Section is designed to cover this situation. Our Committee has considered the matter and is of the opinion that the substance of the above proposed Amendment is proper and should be adopted. It has been suggested to us by two District Deputy Grand Masters, night Worshinful Brothers J. P. Tucl,er and W. A. Phipps, that, in addition to causing the information mentioned in the proposed Amendment to be sent to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, the same should be sent also to the D.istrict Deputy Grand Master of the District wherein the Lodge is located. We have considered this matter and concur in the suggested insertion. I

In examining the proposed Amendment, we think the arrangement of the wording should be slightly changed, and accordingly suggest that the following be the new Section l06-A to be considered by the Grand Lodge: "Section l06-A. Notice of Installation. Within ten days after the installation of either a Worshipful Master or Secretary, the name and address of the Officer so installed shall, by the Secretary of the Lodge, be sent to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary and to the District Deputy Grand Master of the District wherein the Lodge is located, in a certificate signed by the Secretary of said Lodge and with the seal of the Lodge attached thereto." We recommend to the Grand Lodge that said new Section, as rephrased above, be adopted. Moreover, inasmuch as said new Section is an additional one not conflicting with the provisions of the present By-laws it may be voted upon at the present session of the Grand LOdge. Fifth: It is proposed that a new Section, to be known as Section 261lh, be enacted, to read as follows: "Section 261lh. TriRI by Commission. The Lodge (by a majority vote), or the accused may make request, in writing, that the case be tried by a commission, which request shall be voted or filed with the Worshipful Master not less than two da,ys before the day fixed for trial. "'Vhen said vote is so taken or said request so filed, the

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WorshipfUl Master shall refer the matter to the Grand Master, who, if he approves the request, shall appoint a Trial Commission to take charge of and try the case, and pending the determination of the Grand Master the trial shall be postponed to a time fixed in the order, of postponement. "Each Trial Commission appointed by the Grand Master shall consist of three disinterested and experienced brethren, members of Lodges in Missouri, residing outside the jurisdiction of the Lodge interested, excepting that in the Cities of St. Joseph, St. Louis and Kansas City, such Trial Commission may be appointed by the Grand Master from brethren residing in the respective cities, not members of the trial Lodge. "The Trial Commission shall thoroughly investigate the case submitted to it and make a complete record of the facts and testimony. They shall observe the same rules of evidence and practice as are prescribed by the Grand Lodge By-laws for Trial Committees. They shall employ a competent stenographer and shall make four copies of the mi!1utes and the evidence, one for ~he Grand Master, one for the Commission, one for the Lodge and one for the accused. "The Commission shall make a complete record of the trial, and at its completion report the same, with its decision, to the Lodge and the Grand M'aster. "If the Commission finds the accused guilty the Commission shall assess the penalty, and upon its report to the Lodge the Secretary shall record the same in his minutes, and notify the accused of the result. "The sentence imposed by the Commission shall take effect a,s SOOn as it is reported to the Lodge. "Appeal by either party shall be the same as if the trial had been conducted by the Lodge. "The members of a commission shall be entitled to a per diem, the same as paid the committees of the Grand Lodge, and their necessary traveling and hotel expenses, the same to be paid in equal parts by the Lodge and accused. "If a brother certifies in writing that he is unable to pay his share of the expenses, the same shall be borne by the Lodge. "The Grand Master may at his discretion refer any Lodge trial to a commission, with like powers and duties as those herein described. "In all cases when a charge or charges against a brother shall. have been filed by the Junior Warden with the Secretary of the Lodge, said Secretary shall at once send to the Grand Master a copy of such charges and when the date for trial shall have been fixed, said Secretary shall promptly notify the Grand Master of such trial date." We are of the opinion that an improvement c'an be made in the present law respecting Masonic trials by adopting the optional plan of Trial by Commission. In the smaller Lodges it is especially difficult to secure juries which will be free from embarrassment in the trial of a fellow member. By reason of the close personal

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acquaintance which exists in many of the smaller Lodges in the State, it is embarrassing and difficult as well for the fellow members of an accused t:o perform the duty of juryman in a case brought against him. This embarrassment and difficulty would be largely obviated by the appointment of a Trial Commission whose members a:e selected from beyond the membership of the Lodge. Moreover, it is. doubtless t.rue in many instances that the requirements of the Trial Code, as the same now exists, are not properly complied with. Many details must be carefully watched in order that strict compliance with it may be had, and in many Lodges it is our judgment that this compliance is not found. We think that a Trial Commission would, in many instances, result in a more fair and unprejudiced trial than can be obtained under the existing Trial Code; also, that it would cut down errors, the expense {)f trial, and possibly the number of appeals. We have studied the proposed draft of the Amendment above set out, and submit below a modified draft thereof, which latter draft, in our opinion, is the one which should be considered by the Grand Lodge. Inasmuch as the present Trial Code is the exclusive method by which an accused may be tried, it is our opinion that the proposed new By-law cannot be acted upon at this session of the Grand Lodge as an "additional Section not confiicting with the provisions of" the present By-laws. The re-draft of the proposed Amendment, as such re-draft has been prepared by us, is a.s folloWS: "Section 26172. Trial by Commission. The Lodge (by a majority vote), or the accused may make request, in writing, that the case be tried by a Commission, which request shall be voted or filed with the Worshipful Master not less than two days before the day fixed for trial. "When said v~te is so taken or said request so filed, the Worshipful Master shall refer the matter to the Grand Master, who, if he approves the request, shall appoint a Trial Commission to take charge of and try the case, and pending the determination of the Grand Master the trial shall be postponed to a time fixed in the order of postponement. "Each Trial Commission appointed by the Grand Master shall consist of three distinterested and experienced brethren, members of Lodges in M'issouri, residing outside the jurisdiction of the Lodge interested, excevting that in the cities having three or more Lodges, such Trial Commissi{)n may be appointed by the. Grand Master from brethren residing in the respective cities, not members of the trial Lodge. "The Trial Commission shall hear all evidence submitted and make a. shorthand record of such evidence and testimony. They shall observe the same rules of evidence and practice as are prescribed by the Grand Lodge By-laws for Trial Committees. "The Commission shall prepare a brief statement of the facts found, its conclusions thereon, and the puniShment, if

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any, affixed by it, which shall be filed with the Lodge in the same manner and with the same effect as is provided for a verdict by jury. "The Trial Commission shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Lodge foI' actual expenses paid. "In trials ordered by the Most 'Vorshipful Grand Master, by the Grand Lodge or any Committee of the Grand Lodge with the approval of the Grand Lodge, such Grand Master, Grand Lodge or Committee may designate that the trial is to be had by Commission," Sixth: In the report of the 1928 Jurisprudence Committee, it was recommended that the subject of supervision of the. erection of Masonic Temples be given careful consideration by the incoming Jurisprudence Committee, and that .the latter report its views to the 1929 annual session of the Grand Lodge. The present Committee has had the benefit of the views of the Gl'and Master upon this question, and. has received from him a draft of a proposed new Section 56-A, entitled "Limitation on Halls and Temples." In addi t'ion, at the request of the Grand Master, there has been prepared an Amendment to the existing Section 56 of the Grand Lodge By-laws. The purpose of the proposed new Section and Amendment is to insure such limitations upon the contraction of indebtedness for the building of halls and Temples as seems proper, and to hold the Grand Lodge free from liability. The Committee has considered the proposed Section 56-A, and Amendment to Section 56, and from them has ev路olved a proposed amended Section 56, which we submit for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. In our opinion, the proposed Amendment is one which, under the By-laws, is required to lie over until the next Annual Communication. The Amendment, as proDosed by the Committee, is as follows: Amend the By-laws by repealing Section 56 and by enacting, in lieu thereof, a new Section to he knowll as Section 56, to read as follows: "Section 56. Contracting- of Debts. Except as hereinafter provided, a Lodge shall not be pel'mitted to contract debts fol' any purpose until sufficient available assets are on hand to meet the payment thereof. There is hereby created a Board, to be known as the Building Supervisory Board. Said Board shall consist of three members of the Grand Lodge and shall be appointed by the Grand Master. Upon the adoption of this By-law, it shall be the duty of the Grand Master forthwith to appoint the first three members of said Board, one of whom shall serve for one year, one for two years and one for three years. Thereafter, each succeeding- Grand Master shall appoint one member each year for three years to fill the vacancy of the one whose term has expired. The Grand M'aster shaIl also have the power to fill all other vacancies caused by death or otherwise. "The members of such Board shall serve without compenSation, but shall receive their actual and necessary expenses,

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to be paid by the Grand Lodge.. "Said Board shall have access to all records having to do with the matters submitted to said Board hereunder, whether such records be the property of the local Lodge or of the GI'and Lodge. "From and after the adoption of this By-law, no Lodge shall be permitted t.o erect or become interested in, use or occupy a building or Temple until the plans for the purchase, construction and fina.ncing thereof shall first have been submitted to the Bui~ding Supervisory Board and its permission obtained. Nothing herein set forth shall apply to any Masonic Temple already erected or purchased or to any case in which a Lodge is making a bonafide lease of quarters privately owned by a person or corportion acting in the usual course of business and not directly or indirectly acting for or connected with the Lodge or its members. "Neither the Grand Lodge nor any officer or member thereof,as such, nor the Building SUllervisory Board, shall be liable for any indebtedness hitherto, now or hereafter incurred by any Lodge or Temple Association. "A. Lodge may be permitted to contract a debt for the purpose of purchasing a cemetery, provided the written consent of the Grand Master shall be previously secured. Any Lodge obtaining. permission to contract a debt f.or the purchase of a cemetery shall at once notify the Grand Secretary of the amount of the debt incurred, the security g-iven, and the date of maturity of the debt. When any debt contracted for a building or cemetery shall have been paid, the Lodge shall notify the Grand Secretary of such !)aymen t. A record of all such debts shall be furnished to the Grand Secretary by the respective Lodges and by the Building Supervisory Board, and such record, together with the record of payment thereof, shall be kept in the office of the Grand Secretary." Seventh: There has been proposed an Amendment to the Bylaws, to consist of a new Section to read as follows: "Section 56-B. Trustees. Each Lodge shall have authority to provide for the election or appointment of Trustees of the Lodge by By-laws. When said Lodge shall fail to make such provision, then the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden of each Lodge and their successors in office, shall be the Trustees of the Lodge, and the title to all of the real and personal property {)f the Lodge shall be vested in said Trustees, and their successors in office, in trust, however. for the use and benefit. of said Lodge. Said Trustees shall hold the legal title to all Lodge pro!1erty and shall have authority to manage, mortgage, transfer and convey the same as the Lodge shall direct, and in accordance with 'the Grand Lodge By-laws. "When a Lodge has so provided for said Trustees then the said Trustees of each Lodge shall have the same power and authority as herein provided."

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The Grand Master has called to the attention of this Committee an experience which he has recently had involving the legal title to Lodge property, and the fact that it has occurred to him that Missouri has a number of Lodges who have no legally designated Trustees. It is in order to provide for such Trustees' that the proposed Amendment has been submitted. We have examined the Amendment and have made some alterations therein, with a view to insuring: (a) That the exercise of the power created by the By-law would not result in the creation of a mere dry trust which would leave the leg-al title in the Lodge instead of in the Trustees, and thus defeat the purpose of the By-law. (b) That in the event of the Lodge ceasing to exist, the rights of the Grand Lodge under Section 73 shall not be interfered with. We have rephrased the proposed Section and we propose that a new Section, to be known as Section 72 ~ be adopted, as follows, to wit: "Section 72 ~. Trustees. Each Lodge shall have authority to provide, by By-law, for the election or appointment of Trustees of the Lodge. 'When a Lodg-e shall fail to make such provision, the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden of such Lodge and their respective successors in office shall be and remain the Trustees of the Lodge. "The title to all real and t>ersonal property of the Lodge shall be vested in the Trustees, in trust, however, for the use and benefit of such Lodge, and in the event such Lodge shall cease to exist from any cause (except in case of consolidation), in trust for the use and benefit of the Grand Lodge under the terms of Section 73 of the Grand Lodge By-laws. Said Trustees shall, subject to the By-laws of the Lodge, manage and attend to the maintenance of all such property and convey the property as the Lodge (and in the event of sueh cessation of existence of the Lodge, then as the Grand Lodge), shall direct and in accordance with the By-laws of the Grand Lodge." Inasmuch as the proposed Section 72~ does not conflict with the provisions of any existing By-law, the same may be acted upon by the Grand Lodge in its present session. Eighth: It has been proposed to amend Section 27-1-1 of Article IV, Constitution and By-laws, Proceedings 1927; page 206, by adding the following paragraph before the last sentence in paragraph (b) of said Section: "Provided, however, said Committee may extend relief to any applicant whenever in the opinion of said Committee and the Masonic Home Board it would not be advisable for any reason to admit such applicant to the Home." So that said Secti.on when amended will read as follows: "Section 27-1-1. "(a) The number of said Committee shall be five, composed of members selected from the Masonic Home Board. "(b) Said Committee shall have full and exclusive au-

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thority to spend for the relief of distressed woQrthy cases of Masonic Charity, suffering from contagious or infectious diseases or mental condition, all monies which may at any time be appropriated to it by this Grand Lodge, provided always that no money shall be given by said Committee to any applicant who is eligible for admission to the Masonic Home of â&#x20AC;˘ M'issouri; provided, however, said Committee may extend relief to any applicant whenever, in the opinion of said Committee and the Masonic Home Board, it would not be advisable for any reason to admit such applicant to the Home. All of said money shall be maintained in a separate fund and never mingled with Masonic Home funds. "(c) Said Committee shall meet on call of its Chairman for the transaction of business, and its members' shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for their services or be reimbursed for any expense incurred in attending the meet. ings of said Committee. "(d) A majority of said Committee shall constitute a quorum." We have considered the contents of the proposed Amendment, and are of the opinion 'that it is desirable that it should be adopted; but, inasmuch as the proposed Amendment conflicts with the present provisions of the By-laws, it must lie over until ~he next Annual Communication of the Grand wdge. USE OF MASONIC EMBLEMS AND NAMES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. A certain memorial, signed by members of Lodges Nos. 236 an~ 272, together with a file containing information had by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, have been brought to the attentioQn of the Committee. In accordance with the suggestions made by the Most Worshipful Grand M'aster and the request of the members signing the memorial, we submit herewith the following resolution: "Resolved: That the incoming Grand Master and his successors be and are hereby authorized and directed to take such legal means as in his or their oQpinion shall be proper and within the power of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, to stop and prohibit in the State of Missouri, by suit at law or in equity or by legislation or other means, if necessary, the use of the word 'Masonic' or any of the symbols, emblems, words or phrases of the Masonic Order, in connection in any way or form with commercial enterprises of any kind, except such, if any, as shall be duly authorized by the said Grand Lodge." We recommend the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. DECISIONS BY THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER. This Committee has examined and recommends the approval of Decisions Nos. 1, 2 and 4.

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Decision No.5 reads as follows: "5. Question: Can our form of Certificate of Good Standing be used to transfer membership from a Lodge in another state to a Lodge in Missouri or vice versa, or is it to be used within the state only? "Answer: Under Section 166 of the By-laws, membership can be transferred within or without the state by certificate of good standing. Previous to 1921 such transfers were confined to Lodges within Missouri. But now such certificates can be used for members going from Missouri to another state or from another state coming to l\i'issouri as well as between Missouri Lodges." We concur in the view that membership can be transferred within the state by certificate of good standing; that where the Lodge of another state recognizes our certificate of good standing, there is no objection to its use; and that we recognize the certificates of good standing issued by other jurisdictions which have Fraternal relations with us and which recognize our certificates of good standing. We note in the above quoted Decision that the Grand Master mentions tha t IU'e"ious to 1921 such transfers were confined' to Lodges within the State of Missouri. From the Proceedings of 1917 we note that it was in the latter year rather than in 1921 that provision was made by two new Sections to the effect of enabling membership to be transferred without the state by certificate of good standing. In the 1921 revision, however, said two new Sections were eliminated and the present law is as set forth in Section 166 of the By-laws, which permits the transfer of membership within or without the state, as was designed to be accomplished by the two Sections enacted in 1917. Decision No. 3 of the Most Worshipful Grand Master is as follows: "3. Question: The ApIJeals and Grievances Committep asked for a ruling on the following question: "A Brother had been eX!lelled by his Lodge. He petitioned the Lodge for reinstatement and was refused. He then petitioned the Grand Lodge and also was refused. He now petitions the Grand Lodge for restoration. Is it necessary that he again petition the Lodge that expelled him before the same can be heard by the Grand Lodge? The Committee cites two conflicting cases, one decided by the Grand Master in 1914, page 27, and approved by the Jurisprudence Committee and Grand Lodge, holding that it was not necessary to ag-ain vetition the Lodge: the other by the Appeals and Grievances Committee in 1922, page 110, approved by the Grand Lodge, holding that he must again peti tion the Lodge. Decision: I followed the last action of the Grand Lodge, but J believe it is a bad law. If the Brother wants to be restored to Lodge membership, he would have to petition the Lodge. But if he would be content to be restored to Good Masonic Standing and then take his chances on being received in

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some Lodg-e, why not let him choose which he wants. The Grand Lodge cannot restore him to Lodge membership. I believe ,the action of the Grand Lodge in 1922 should be overruled and no longer held as authority." 'We are of the opinion that, in view of the Decision of 1922, the Grand Lodge should commend the action of the Grand Master in holding that the !)etitioner is not entitled to present again his petition to the Grand Lodge without again going through the procedure outlined in Section 272. We are, however, of the further opinion that Section 272 of the By-laws is susceptible of either the interpretation put upon it by the Decision of 1922, or of the interpretation that the petitioner may have his t)etition in the instant case for restoration for Masonic Standing presented to and heard by the Grand Lodge, without the necessity of again presenting to the Lodge which expelled him a petition for restoration. We are of the opinion that there is no substantial reason for requiring this petitioner to go back to his local Lodge again and start allover. We, accordingly, recommend to the Grand Lodge that it, at this Session, adopt an interpretation of Section 272 to the effect that where the petitioner has petitioned his local Lodge, and has failed to receive as much as a two-thirds vote for restoration, he is not limited to one petition to the Grand Lodge for restoration to Good Masonic Standing, but may renew such petition from time to time without the necessity of again petitioning the trial Lodge. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. In the report of the 1928 Jurisprudence Committee to the Grand Lodge, there was recommended to the latter for consideration a proposed Amendment to the Constitution, as follows: "At the conclusion of Section 1 of the present Article II of the Constitution -of the Grand Lodge, add a new.paragraph to read as follows: "Any Past Grand Mast.er of any other Grand Lodge, and any Past Worshipful Master. of any Lodge under the jurisdiction of another Grand Lodge, who has been duly elected Worshipful Master and actually presided as Worshipful Master, in the jurisdiction of such other Grand Lodge, and shall be affiliated with some Lodge in the State of Missouri, anq who shall be elected to membership in this Grand Lodge by a majority vote.''' We are informed that all proceedings required in that portion of Section NO.2 of Article V of the Constitution (which Section relates to alteration of the Constitution), appearing on Page 5 of the 1925 edition of t.he Constitution, have been comulied with. We further find that it appears from such proceedings that an overwhelming majority of all Lodges voting on said proposed Amendment have concurred in the proposition to amend the Constitution in the manner above indicated. Under the terms of said Section 2 of Article V, it is provided that the question "Shall the entire Amendment to the Constitution, as read, pass?", shall again be put to the Grand Lodge, upon one of the first four days of its regular Annual Comm'unication, and that

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if a majority of all the votes present be cast in favor of the proposal to amend, the same shall be and become a part of the Constitution, and not otherwise. We, therefore, recommend to the Grand Lodge that the question so quoted shall again be put to the Grand Lodge, as required by the Constitution. We suggest that the report of the Committee thereon last year be read before the question be put to the Grand Lodge. (See pages 155 and following of the Proceedings of 1928). SUGGESTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE. We acknowledge, with thanks, the very interesting and pertinent suggestions made to the Chairman of the Committee by W. Brother Edward McGuigan, Secretary of West: Gate Lodge No. 445, respecting desirable changes and possible conflict in the existing la w of the Grand Lodge. The suggestions have a great deal of merit in them, and we suggest that Brother M'cGuigan, during the coming year, frame his suggestions in the form of Amendments and submit them to the Grand Lodge for its consideration. We take, also, this opportunity to express our appreciation of the splendid services which Most Worshipful Grand Master Bigger has rendered in suggesting and causing to be prepared numerous changes and improvements in the existing Masonic Law. Brother Bigger has been most industrious in his study of the needs of the Masonic Grand Lodge and of the subordinate Lodges, and our Committee would be remiss in its duty did it not express to him its cordial appreciation of the services which he has rendered to it and to the Grand Lodge. JOHN C. ROBERTSON. HENRI L. WARREN. FORREST C. DONNELL, Of the Jurisprudence Cqmmittee. APPENDIX. PRO FORMA DECREE CORPORATIONS. The Grand Master has called to the attention of this Committee the fact that an increasingly large number of Lodges are. in connection with the construction of Masonic Temples, forming what is frequently termed a Pro Forma Decree Corporation. In some instances, such corporation is formed by the members of the Lodge alone. In other instances, members of the Lodge, Chapter, Council, Commandery and other organizations participate in the incorporation. It is the observation of the Grand Master that frequently proper care for the welfare of the Lodge is not observed in the incorporation. The Grand Master, having in mind the foregoing facts, requested Brothers DUlany, M'ahan and John L. Plowman, members of the Hannibal bar, to prepare a model draft of Articles of Agreement and By-laws of such a corporation. A copy of this model draft has been submitted to 路this Committee.

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We have not been able to complete our examination of the model draft, but suggest that it be published as an Appendix, and be further considered by the incoming Committee on Jurisprudence, to the end that if the latter Committee shaH have any suggestions to make with respect to said model draft, they may recommend the same to the next Session of the Grand Lodge. ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT. KNOW ALL MEN, that we the undersigned, being desirous of forming a corporation for benevolent, scientific and educational purposes, under and by virtue of Article XI, Chapter 90, of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1919, and in the several amendments thereto, have entered into the following Articles of Association: ARTICLE I. The name of this association shall be MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF

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ARTICLE II. The office of this corporation shall be located, and its principal business conducted at.. _._ , County, Missouri. ARTICLE Ill. This corporation shall continue to exist as a body corporate for a period of fifty years. ARTICLE IV. The purposes for which this corporation is formed is to provide a home and a meeting place for Lodge No .. A. F. & A. M., and (here insert other Masonic bodies and chapters who are to join in the association), and the members of such Lodge or Lodges and organization or organizations, and for providing libraries and reading rooms for educational purposes, and such other philanthropic work as shall properly come within the province of such corporations, all solely for the use and benefit of the members of the associations above referred to and the members of their families. It shall have power to acquire both real and personal property by devise, bequest, donation, subscription or purchase, and to own, mortgage, sell and convey any real or personal property owned by it, and to contract for the erection of buildings on its real estate and to repair or remodel the same, to incur debts and obligations, to issue bonds, notes, bills and other evidences of debt, but said corporation shall not be operated or conducted for gain and no member of this association shall receive 'any profit or pecuniary benefit from said association. ARTICLE V. The affairs of this association shall be administered bya Board of Directors, composed oL members of this association, of whom shall be selected by each Masonic body whose members are

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members of this association. One-third in .number of said directors shall be elected annually in the m<mth of .... ... .. __ . of each year for a term of three years, or until their successors are elected and qualified. The following named members shall constitute the first Board of Directors and they shall by lot determine the length of their respective terms, which shall be one, two and three years respectively. (Here insert names of those agreed upon as first Board of Directors.) All vacancies occurring during the year shall be filled as herein provided for the annual election of Directors. ARTICLE VI. The merribcrship of this association shaIl be limited to the persons who at any time shall be members, in good standing, of either ____ . ... .Lodg-e No. A. F. & A. M. or of (here in.sert. names of other Masonic bodies associated in the corporation), and membership in said Lodge or any of said other Masonic Bodies shall of itself constitute a member thereof to be a member of this association. ARTICLE VII. The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to frame, adopt, amend, change or repeal such rules and by-laws for the government of the association as may be needful, not inconsistent with these Articles of Association or with the Constitution and Laws of the United States or the State of M'issouri. ARTICLE VIII. The officers of this association shall be a President, a VicePresident, a Secretary and a Treasurer, all of whom shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors from its own members. Said officers shall be chosen within ten days after the annual election of the Board of Directors and they shall nerform the duties generally devolving upon such corporate officers respectively and as may be prescribed by the rules and by-laws of the association. ARTICLE IX. Upon diSSOlution of this association by expiration of time or otherWise, the title to all its property and effects shall revert to and vest, in trust for the members of their respeet've Masonic bodies, in the three officers of highest rank of each of the following Masonic bodies viz., the aforesaid ..... __ ..... Lodge No. __ ... A. F. & A. M., and (here insert the names of the associated Masonic bodies) and not to, or in the individual members thereof, in the proportion that said Masonic bodies have contributed toward the payment or purchase of said property and effects; and as any individual who may occupy any of said offices shall cease to occupy the same, his successor in office shall thereupon succeed to all the title which shall have during his term of office have been so vested in him. IN -WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto subscribed our names this day of .... , 19----.....

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BY-LAWS OF ._ "'., .. MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI. I.

MEETINGS. The annual meeting of this association shall be held on the ....-... day of ._. ..... in each year in the Lodge'room of .... ._. . Lodge No . ...._... A. F. & A. M. at (here insert' place the meeting is to be held), at which meeting the Board of Directors through its officers shall make a full report of its transactions for the year. Special meetings may be called by the President upon notice as provided for the Directors in Article II of these by-laws.

II. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The regular annual meeting of the Directors shall be held on the .. day of in each year at such time and place as may be designated in the notice therefor. Written notice of the regular annual meeting shall be mailed to each Director, at his last known address at least 'two days prior to the meeting, pr<>vided howev~r that such written notice may be waived by such director or directors as may sign a written waiver of such notice. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President on one day's notice to each director, either personally or by mail or telegraph. Special meetings shall be called by the President or Secretal'y in like manner by like notice at the written request of three or more directors. At路 all meetings of the Board, a presence of directors shall be necessary and sufficie'nt to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a smaller number may adjourn the meeting to another day or hour. A majority vote of the quorum present shall be necessary and sufficient to determine any action of the Board. Any corporate business may be transacted at any general or special meeting of the Board of Directors or at any corporate meeting. III. OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES. If a vacancy shall occur in any office, it shall be immediately filled by the Board of Directors at its next meeting and such officer shall serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor or until such time as his successor may be elected and qualified. The President shall be the chief executive <>fficer of the corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the Directors. He shall have general and active management of the business of the corporation. He shall see that all the orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect, sub-

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ject to the right however, of the directors to delegate any specific duties and powers to any other officer or director of the corporation or committee of the membership. He shall execute deeds, bonds, 'blortgages and other instruments requiring 掳a seal, under the seal of the cor!loration, when specifically directed to do so by the Board of Directors. The Vice-President shall in the absence, death or other disability of the President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President and be subject to all restrictions imposed upon the President. . The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board and of the association and act as clerk thereof, and record all votes and minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose. He shall keep in safe custody the seal of the corporation and, when authorized by the Board, affix the seal to any instrument requiring the same. He shall cause notice to be given of all meetings of the association or of the Board of Directors and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or President, under whose supervision he shall be. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate securities, shall keep full and accurate account of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the corporation, and shall deposit all money and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the corporation, in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors; he shall disburse the funds of the corporation, as ordered by the Board, on making proper voucher for disbursements, provided however that all disbursement vouchers or checks shall be countersigned by either the President or Secretary, and he shall render to the President and Directors at the regular meeting of the Board, or whenever it may be required, an account of all his transactions as treasurer, and of the financial condition 路of the corp路oration. (A provision for a bond may be inserted here if desired.) IV. COMM~TTEES.

The Board of Directors shall appoint three of its members who shall constitute the executive committee and shall from time to time appoint such other committees as it shall deem necessary or proper and shall delegate to all committees such power and authority as the Board shall think proper, not in conflict however with any provisions of the Articles of Association or any rule or by-law of the association. V. PROPERTY AND OBLIGATIONS. All propert.y conveyed to this association by any instrument in writing, shall be conveyed to the corporation in its own name, and ~onveyances by the corporation or written contracts shall be signed in the corporate name by the President and the seal of the corporation .attached thereto, attested by the Secretary.

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VI. SEAL. A corporate seal, an impression of which appears on the margin of this by-law is hereby adopted as the corporate seal of this association. VII. AMENDMENTS. The Board of Directors, by the affirmative vote of a majority of all its members. may at any regular or special meeting, called for that purpose, alter or amend these by-laws, provided however that at least five day's notice in writing, stating the purpose of such meeting sha.ll be mailed to each director at his last known address.

AMENDMENT FIXING A MINIMUM FEE FOR PETITIONS.

W. Brother Edward McGuigan moved that the Amendment fixing a minimum fee for petitions, which was presented at the last annual communication and as yet not acted upon by the present Jurisprudence Committee, be considered by the Grand Lodge at this time. The motion failed, and the Grand Master ordered the matter referred to the incoming J urisprudence Committee for report at the next annual communication. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

R. W. Brother Walter A. Webb, Chairman, presented the following report of the Committee on Credentials, which was adopted. St. Louis, September 26, 1929.

To the Grand Lodge of Ancient F1'ee and Accepted Masons of the State of MissouriJ: Your Committee on Credentials submits the follOWing report: At the present session of the Most WorshipfUl Grand Lodge there are represented 513 Subordinate Lodges, and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters Grand Representatives District Deputy Grand Masters District Lecturers Past Masters

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1.33 8 Fraternally submitted, WALTER A. WEBB, l<~. B. HOWARTH, HARRY S. HIGHTOWER, R. HAEUSSERMANN. DAVID W. PARKER. L. H. ABRAM路S. Committee.

DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.

Right Eminent Sir \iVilliam L. Sharp, Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, was introduced, welcomed by the M. W. Grand Master, and conducted to a seat in the Grand East. Our distinguished visitor thanked the brethren for his reception and brought greetings from the Knights Templar of Illinois. In response thereto, Grand Master Bigger requested that his personal greetings be conveyed to M. W. Brother Louis L. Emmerson, Grand Master of Illinois. INSTALLATION.

The Grand Master introduced M. W. Brother John Pickard, Past Grand Master, as the installing officer, who in turn requested M. W. Brother Wm. W. Martin to act as Grand Marshal. Immediately upon being installed as Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted

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Masons of Missouri for the ensuing year, M. W. Brother Freet said: "Brethren: In assuming the duties of this high office, I do 80 with a heart full of gratitude to you for the high honor that you have done me; but I think at this time there predominates a feeling of humility and of tremendous responsibility that transcends all other emotions. After one hundred years and more of honorable history it is indeed a signal honor to be called to the Grand East in this jurisdiction. "In the course of human events only a few out of the great body of Masons in the State of Missouri can ever occupy this office. There are many men-scores, hundreds, perhaps thousands-among you who are better qualified to fill this position than I am, but in view of the fact that you have seen fit to place me here, I accept the responsibility and I trust that with your help and that of the Great Architect of the Universe, I may faithfully discharge the duties of this office and if possible bring further honor to the great fraternity of which we are members. "At this time Freemasonry is not growing in numbers as rapidly as It did a few years ago. I do not say that that is anything to be discouraged about. There are some problems in our Grand JuriSdiction that are going to require careful thought, not only of your Grand Master, but of all the other officers of this Grand Lodge as well. I may say that pursuant to a custom established a few years ago, these problems are being attacked by the united effort of your Grand Lodge officers. No important step will be taken by your Grand Master during the ensuing year without his first having had the advice of the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Senior Warden and the Grand Junior Warden. Thus, we hope to establish a policy for the Grand Lodge that may be carried forward uninterrupted through the yea~ "I don't think there is any danger to Freemasonry at this time, but if there should be just a cloud upon the horizon, I would say the only danger is that of apathy. The only danger that we have today is one of a lack of active interest on the part of good Freemasons. That is a sort of insidious thing that may creep upon us without 路our even recognizing that a danger exists. That does not mean that we have to have celebrations; it does not mean that we have to have much ado publicly about Freemasonry; but if we are to combat that danger it means a renewed interest in the sublime principles of our Order on the part of every :H'reemason. I hope that during the coming year we may not only re~ew our own interest, but that we may enlist the active support of the best men in our respective communities; men who are outstanding for character and uprightness in every town, city and village. That is the type of men that we have always had in Freemasonry; that is the type that we want always. Freemasonry is nothing if it is not 路an institution to build character, and so we eall upon the best men to rally to its cause particularly at this time, and so I would like to .see us go for-

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ward during the coming year with renewed enthusiasm for the great principles of our Order. "I hope that I may see you during the coming year as much as may be possible, but because of the number of lodges in the state it will be impossible for your Grand Master to visit you all; however, it will be his desire to see as many of you and as much of you as is physically possible durir.g the coming year. Whenever you feel that I can be of service to you, I will be at your command. Not all of your problems can be handled by your Grand Master, but I am particularly blessed by having such able assistants upon whom I can rely to devote their best efforts to your problems. "Again I thank you for this high honor."

PRESENTATION OF GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL.

Past Grand Master Bigger then addressed Grand Master Freet as follows: "I have a very pleasant duty assigned to me at this time. During the past year路 I have been wearing a very beautiful jewel symbolic of the position I was occupying. It is now my very great privilege to transfer this jewel to you and to delegate to you the great authority that the Grand Lodge imposes on you and to say to you this, that as you wear this jewel as the leader of this great host of good brethren, they will love you and serve you and I know you will serve them."

Grand Master Freet replied to Past Grand Master Bigger saying: '~I want to assure you that I sincerely appreciate the kind things that you have saId and I appreciate your investing me with this jewel. I accept it in the spirit that you have expressed and with a full realization of what it means in responsibility and in opportunity for service, and may I say this, that, if at the close of my year of service to this Grand Lodge I can have the satisfaction of feeling what I am sure you must feel, that I have discharged faithfully my trust as you have discharged it, then I shall be satisfied. "We have been closely associated with Brother Bigger during the past year and have come to appreciate him as we never have before. Some of us have known him for a long time; from the days in school at M'issouri University when he used to occupy the second bag and no catcher could throw a ball over his head. And through the years we have watched his progress as a man, as a lawyer, as a judge, and as a Mason. He has never been too busy to give of his time freely and unselfishly to the Craft, He has been very considerate of his brother officers in the Grand Lodge. He has solicited their advice on every imoortant subject: he has taken fulI responsibility for his rulings, and now let me tell you a little secret. If you think his administration has been outstanding, then remember

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he had the able assistance of his three immediate juniors in the Grand Lodge. "I can say, Brother Bigger, that never will the Grand Lodge of Missouri have a more faithful and devoted servant than it has in you. I sincerely trust that I may follow in your footsteps and just approximate the fine record you have made. Again I thank y<>u for investing me with this beautiful jeweL"

PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL.

R. W. Brother rvIather, Grand Secretary, addressing the Grand Master, said: "M. W. Grand Master, may I have the privilege of addressing our Immediate Past Grand Master, M. W. Brother Bigger?"

M. W. Grand Master: "You may."

R. W. Grand Secretary: "M. W. Brother Bigger, the moment has arrived in the proceedings of our annual communication which enables me to avail myself of the privilege of pinning upon ~'our breast this beautiful Past Grand Master's Jewel. It reminds me of the time when the pilot of a great ocean liner is about to leave the bridge in possession of the captain, who from that moment assumes full command and responsibility for the voyage which is ahead of him. You have just shaken hands with your eminent successor, and he now shoulders the responsibility and care of our noble Craft for the ensuing twelve months while you retire modestly, yet covered with honor, to wear the purple from henceforth as an honored Past Grand Master of the Grand Jurisdiction of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. It is not usually given to a - Brother of my rank to make this presentation, but I assure you that I esteem the privilege which has been accorded me more than words can express. "This beautiful jewel is of considerable intrinsic value, but the metal of which it is composed adorned no heathen temple nor formed a part of any ~eeking tube from whose mouth blazed destruction and carnage; yet, a heart filled with the attributes which it represents is more to be desired than gold and silve'r cannot be weighed for the price thereof. "I hope that you will wear this jewel on all appropriate occasions, ever remembering that it reflects the admiration and good will of the Brethren who have delighted to honor you in the past and who still hold you and will hold you in the highest affection and esteem in the days that are to come. "This moment to me, as to you, is more than ordinarily sacred. Personally, I feel very much under the same emotion that the great poet of nature, Wordsworth, was when he said: "I have felt a presence that disturbs me with the joy of elevated thoughts, a sense sublime, of something, far more deeply interfused, whose dwelling

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is the light of setting suns, and the round ocean, and the living air, and the beautiful earth and in the mind of man." 'ro me at this moment the presence of the Unseen is very.real. I recall the fact that for the second time in the history of this Grand Lodge a devoted son has followed in the footsteps of an honored father as Grand Master of this distinguished Body, and I know this will always be a precious memory to you. I cannot refrain from recalling the tender memory and beautiful spirit of your ascended father; and my one regret throughout the year has been that he was not permitted to tarry with us until you should have passed the Chair. But, he is here, brethren! M'ost assuredly, he is hel'e! and from a far more advantageous coign of vantage while yet to us invisible, he senses the solemnity of this auspicious moment. "Your brethren will look to you in the future for much counsel and service which you are so able to give, and bespeak the blessings of the Highest upon you and yours while life shall last'. "I thank you."

Past Grand Master Bigger replied as follows: "R. W. Bro. Mather, and Brethren: "Ordinarily I don't have much trouble in thinking of what I want to say. It may not amount to much (turning to the Brethren). I noticen. that you smiled when the Doctor addressed me. That is proper; he and I expect it. "The Grand Master referred a few moments ago to my school days. Over in the University in Columbia there was a plant known as the E. W. Stephens Publishing Company and every day at 10 o'clock the whistle would blow the weather signals. I never knew what they meant but every man, woman, and child knew what it was all about. I have a friend living in St. Louis now who was not very much taller than the Doctor. He and I were going down the ~treet one day when we passed a number of children playing in the street. One of them looked up and remarked, 'One long and one short, fair and warmer: Wherever you flnd the Doct'or and myself together it's fair and warmer. I want to say this to you, that he has served faithfully and well and I appreciate his kind remarks. I expect I have made some severe demands on him during the past year, but he has always responded. He has not only served me bur also you, and I appreciate this jewel which I have received at his hands. "Five years ago I caught a train in a small Missou.ri town. The Grand Lodge had performed the last service it could over the remains of one who was dear, and as I rode to my home I reflected upon what that life had been to me. Left. no money, no worldly

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goods, but brethren, through the years he had instilled in me a regard and love for Freemasonry. I have endeavored to repay to him that debt. I thank you."

APPOINTMENTS.

The Grand Master-elect, M. W. Bro. Samuel R. Freet. announced the following appointments: GRAND LECTURER.

J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka

GRAND CHAPLAIN

_.JAS. E. TODD, Trenton

GRAND CHAPLAIN

EMMET L. ROBISON, St. Joseph

GRAND CHAPLAIN

SAMUEL THURMAN, St. Louis

GRAND CHAPLAIN

A. RAY PETTY, Kansas City

GRAND SENIOR DEACON

FRANK C. BARNHILL, Marshall

GRAMD JUNIOR DEACON

DUVAL SMITH, St. Joseph

M. W U,LI AM'S, Versailles

GRAND SENIOR STEWARD.. JAMES W. SKELLY, St. Louis GRAND JUNIOR STEW ARD .. GEORGE W. WALKER, Cape Girardeau GRAND MARSHAL

HAROLD L. READER, Webster Groves

GRAND MARSHAL.

HENRy C. CHILES, Lexington

GRAND SWORD BEARER. ELWYN S. WOODS, Springfield GRAND PURSUIVANT

_.KARL M. VETSBURG, St. Louis

GRAND ORATOR.

ARTHUR M. HYDE, Trenton

GRAND ORATOR.

FRED M. SMITH, Independence

GRAND TILER. _

D. W. PARKER, Kansas City

INSTALLATION.

M. VV. Bro. John Pickard, as Granel l\1aster, and M. W. Bro. Wm. W. Martin, as Grand Marshal, then proceeded to, and did install the Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows: SAMUEL R. FREET, Kansas City

GRAND MASTER

WILLIAM R. GENTRY, St. Louis

DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

RA Y V. DENSLOW, Trenton ~ THAD B. LANDON, Kansas City

SENIOR GRAND WARDEN JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN

EDMUND E. MORRIS, Kansas City _._

GRAND TREASURER

ARTHUR MATHER, Ferguson

GRAND SECRETARY

JAMES R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka JAMES E. TODD, Trenton EMMET L. ROBISON, St. Joseph

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A. RAY PETTY, Kansas City

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_GRAND CHAPLAIN GRAND CHAPLAIN GRAND CHAPLAIN

FRANK C. BARNHILL, MarshalL.._

GRAND SENIOR DEACON

DUVAL SMITH, St. Joseph

GRAND JUNIOR DEACON

JAMES W. SKELLY, St. Louis

GRAND SENIOR STEWARD

GEO. W. WALKER, Cape Girardeau_

GRAND JUNIOR STKWARD

HAROLD L. READER, Webster Groves GRAND MARSHAL HENRY C. CHILES, Lexlngton ELWYN S. WOODS, 'Springfield KARL M. VETSBURG, St. Louis_

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GRAND M'ARSHAL GRAND SWORD BEARER GRAND PURSUIVANT

ARTHUR M. HYDE, Trenton_

GRAND ORATOR

FRED M'. SMITH, Independence._..............•GRAND ORATOR D. W. PARKER, Kansas City

GRAND TILER

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. JURISPRUDENCE.

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_.. FORREST C. DONNELL, St. Louis

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

WM'. F. WOODRUFF, Kansas City

WAYS AND MEANS

JAS. A. KINDER, Cape Girardeau

CREDENTIALS._ PAY ROLL__ ._

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CHAS. M. CHRISTIE, Kansas City _

WALTER R. SHRODES, Milan

CHARTERED LODGES LODGES U. D _ _

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CHARITY

C. L. ALEXANDER, St. Louis A. LINXWEILER, Jefferson City

T. W. COTTON, Van Buren _.B. L. TATMAN, Webster Groves MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF_ ANDREW .r. O'REILLY, St. Louis RITUAL __ __ J. C. GARRELL, Webster Groves MASONIC HOME (Visiting Com.) A. S. DEXHEIMER, St. Louis CORRESPONDENCE. _.. _CORONA H. BRIGGS, Springfield NECROLOGYoo __ JOHN PICKARD, C~lumbia AUDITING __ _ H. CIJAY PERKINS, St. Louis GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS COR'ONA H. BRIGGS, Springfield UNFINISHED BUSINESS oo THOS. A. HARBAUGH, Webb City TRANSPORTATION & HOTELS SAM GILLILAND, Kansas City REPORTS OF D. D. G. M.'s

COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. FORREST C. DONl\TEI.·L, Chairman, St. Louis HENRI L. WARREN, Kansas Cit.y c.. LEW GALLANT, St. Louis

:JOHN C. ROBERTSON, St.. Louif; R. B. STRADER, Independence

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COMMITTEE ON路 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. WM. P. WOODRUFF, Chairman, Kansas City CHAS. A. FITZGERALD, Overland R. E. KAVANAUGH, Trenton RICHARD O. RUMER, St. Louis J AS. H. BARNES, Moberly

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. JAMES A. KINDER, Chairman, Cape Girardeau B. C. HUNT, Columbia D. W. ROBERT, St. Louis

J. W. CHRISTIAN, Palmyra C. D. STRUBLE, Kansas .City

COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. CHARLES M. CHRISTIE, Chairman, Kansas City EDW. F. VON GUN DEN, St. Louis L. H. ABRAM'S, St. Louis

FRiED H. KNIGHT, Kansas City THOS. S. EVILSIZER, Kansas City

COMMITTEE ON PAY ROLL. WALTER R. SHRODES, Chairman, Milan HARRY B. WANDELL, St. Louis ROY ROBERTS, Fayette DUNCAN MELLIER, St. Louis J. R. BAKER, Fulton

COMMITTEE ON LODGES U. D. ALBERT LINXWEILER, Chairman, Jefferson City CHARLES H. APPEL, St. Louis

E. I... HARRISON, Harrisonville

COM MITTEE ON CHARITY. T. W. COTTON, Chairman, Van Buren R. R. KREEGER, Kansas City W. W. MARTIN, St. Louis

ViT. S. CAMPBELL, St. Louis

ARCH A. \JOHNSON, Springfield

COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF D. D. G. M.:s B. L. TATMAN, Chairman, Webster Groves ROE CLEMENS, Lexington

HARRY CHAPIN, St. LOUis

COMMITTE,E ON RITUAL. JULIUS C. GARRELL, Chairman, Webster Groves J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka JOHN PICKARD, Columbia

R. R. KREEGER, Kansas City ANTHONY F. ITTNER, St. Louis

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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION &. HOTELS. SAM GILLILAND, Chairman, Kansas City ROB'T Y. GOGGIN, Kansas City

J. RENICK JONES, Independence

SPECIAL COMMITTEES. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI-Thad Smith, Chairman, Palmyra; Ray V. Denslow, Secretary.

MANUALS-Arthur Mather, Chairman, Ferguson. MEETING OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS-Harry S. Truman, Chairman, Independence; City; Kleber C. Jones, Versailles.

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Reynolds,

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RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES-Ray V. Denslow, Chair'man, Trenton; 'Joseph S. McIntyre,

St. Louis; C. H. Briggs,

Springfield; Van F. Boor, Kansas City: Orestes Mitchell, St. Joseph. MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS-Corona H. Briggs, Chairman, Springfield; Sam Wilcox, St. Joseph; Guy C. Million. Boonville. FATHERLESS CHILDREN OF FRANCE-R. R. Kreeger, Chairman, Kansas City. GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION-Bert S. Lee, Chairman, Springfield; Orestes Mitchell, St. Joseph; Anthony F. Ittner, St. Louis. LIBRARY-W. B. M'assey, Bonne Terre, Chairman; W. P. Mason, Kirkwood; Robert S. Calder, St. Charles. HURRICANE RELIEF-Andrew J. O'Reilly, Chairman; St. Louis; Arthur Mather, Ferguson; G. W. Walker, Cape Girardeau.

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION. CORON A H. BRIGGS

BERT S. LEE

ROBERT R. KREEGER

JOSEPH S. M'cINTYRE ORESTES MITCHELL

ARCH A. JOHNSON V AN FREMONT BOOR TOl.MAN W. COTTON WM. A. CLARK JULIUS C. GARRELL

WM. W. MARTIN JOHN PICKARD ANTHONY F. ITTNER BYRNE E. BIGGER

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PRINTING PROCEEDINGS.

On motion, the Grand Secretary was directed to print and distribute the necessary number of the Proceedings of this session of the Grand Lodge. Carried. MINUTES APPROVED.

Motion was made by M. W. Bro. Byrne E. Bigger, P. G. M., that the Minutes, as reported, be published in the Proceedings. Carried. BENEDICTION.

R. W. Bro. Samuel Thurman, Grand Chaplain, after invoking Divine Blessing, pronounced the Benediction. CLOSING.

The M. W. Grand lVIaster, Bro. Samuel R. Freet, wished the Brethren God-speed, and the M. W. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri rested from its labors and was closed in AMPLE FORM at 11 :30 A. M., this day, the 26th of September, 1929, no further business appearing, to meet again at Kansas City the last Tuesday, viz., the 30th day of September, 1930.

Grand Secretary.

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1st District GEORGE V. CALVERT, Kahoka CHARLES F. I~INK, Kirksville 2nd JOSEPH W. MOORE, Newtown 3rd E. M. WILSON, Laredo 4th HENDRIX NEWMAN, New Hampton 5th D. D. SNAPP, King City 6th JONATHAN STARK. Maryville 7th FRANK R. ELTON, Tarkio 8th ALVA D. TILSON, St. Joseph 9th CHARLES A. HARVEY, Maysville 10th D. M. FOSTER, Cameron 11th E. E. DIVINIA, Breckenridge 12th . FORREST L. MADDEN, Meadville 13th LUTHER E. WILHOIT, Macon 14th DONALD H. SOSEY, Palmyra 15th WARREN H. lY.:AY, Louisiana 16th THOS. F. HURD. Paris 17th WM. F. WIGGINTON, Moberly 18th HORACE L. MANN, Brunswick 19th OTTO HALE, Carrollton 20th .T. P. TUCKER, Parkville 21st DARIUS A. BROWN, Kansas City 22nd C. B. WADDELL, Lexington 23rd JAMES MORGAN, Blackburn 24th GUY C. MILLION, Boonville 25th ROY R. WRIGHT, Columbia 26th LOUIS J. GRAUE. Mexico 27th S. S. COX, Wellsville 28th L. T. BASKETT, Elsberry 29th EDWIN H. BARKLAGE, St. Charles 30th 31st W. D. ROGERS, Jefferson City 32nd R. A. BREUER. Hermann 33rd-a CHARLES F. DREHMANN, St. Louis LEROY A. WEIDLE, St. Louis 33rd-b JAM'ES F. BLAIR, Belton 34th 35th R. A. PADGETT. Rich Hill H. Eo ALLEE, Warrensburg 36th THORNTON JENNINGS, Clinton 37th WINAN 1. MAYFIELD, Lebanon 38th CHARLES L. WOODS, RolIa 39th CHAS. E. PYLE, DeSoto 40th M. E. EWING, Morrisville 41st H. H. FINLEY, Greenfield 42nd D. V. MORRIS, Nevada 43rd RAY BOND. Joplin 44th JEWELL E. WINDLE. Springfield 45th CARL A. SWENSON, Mountain Grove 46th J. N. SPARKS, Grandin 47th JOHN J. BOWMAN, Bonne Terre 48th J AMES A KINDER, Cape Girardeau 49th JAMES A. BOONE, Charleston 50th G. C. BISHOP, Caruthersville 51st K. C. JOHNSON, Poplar Bluff 52nd C. E. ARMSTRONG. West Plains 53rd G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark 54th W. N. MARBUT, Mt. Vernon 55th W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho 56th GAETANO D'AMATO, St. Louis 57th KLEBER C. JONES, Versailles 58th HARRY S. TRUMAN, Independence 59th

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AMENDMENTS TO /;lV-LAWS ADOPTED.

The following amendments to the Grand Lodg~ By-laws were adopted subsequent to reference to and 'approval by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Amendment of Paragraph (d) of Sec. 13, Article 2 of the Byla ws to read as follows: "(d) The compensation of the Grand Lecturer shall be Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollars per annum and traveling expenses, not exceeding One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars per annum, audited and payable monthly." NEW SI<;CTION. "Section 106-A-Notice o~ Installation. Within ten days after the installation of either a Worshipful Master or Secretary, the name and address of the Officer so installed shall, by the Secretary of the Lodge, be sent to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary and to the District Deputy Grand Master of the District wherein the Lodge is located, in a certificate signed by the Secretary of said Lodge and with the Seal of the Lodge attached thereto." NEW SECTION. "Section 72lh-Trustees. Each Lodge shall have authority to provide, by By-law, for the election or appointment of Trustees of the Lodge. When a J~odge shall fail to make such provision, the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden of such Lodge and their respective successors in office shall be land remain the Tr.ustees of the Lodge. "The title to all real and personal property of the Lodge shan be vested in the Trustees. in trust, however, for the use and benefit of such Lodge, and in the even t such Lodge shall cease to exist from any cause (except in case of consolidation), in trust for the use and benefit of the Grand l~odge under the terms of Sec. 73 of the Grand Lodg-e By-laws. Said Trustees shall, subject to the Bylaws of the Lodge, manage and attend to the maintenance of all such propel'ty and convey the property as the Lodge, (and in the event of such cessation of existence of the Lodge, then as the Grand Lodge) shall direct and in accordance with the By-laws of the Grand Lodge."

APPROVED DECISIO.NS OF GRAND MASTER BIGGER. List of these decisions may be found in the report of Committee on Jurisprudence.

STANDING

RESOLUTION

ADOPTED.

USE OF MASONIC EMBLEMS AND NAMES FOR COMM'ERCIAL PURPOSES PROHIBITED. Resolved: That the incoming Grand Master and his successors be and are hereby auth,orized and directed to take such legal means as

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in his or their opInIon shall be proper' and within the power of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, to stop and prohibit in the State of Missouri, by ~uit at law or in equity or by legislation or other means, if necessary, the use of the word "l\1asonic" or any of the symbols, emblems. words or phrases of the Masonic Order, in connection in any way or form with commercial enterprises of any kind, except such, if any, as shall be duly authorized by the said Grand Lodge.

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION

ADOPTED.

At the conclusion of Sec. 1 of the present Article II of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, add a new paragraph to read as follows: "Any Past Grand M'aster of any other Grand Lodge, and any Past Worshipful Master of any Lodge under the Jurisdiction of another Grand Lodge, who has been duly elected Worshipful Master and actual1y presided as Worshipful Master, in the jurisdiction of such other Grand Lodge, and shall be affiliated with some Lodge in the State of Missouri, and who shall be elected 10 membership in this Grand Lodge by a majority vote."

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS. The proposed Amendments to Grand Lodge By-laws, as shown btl ow, lie over until the next annual session according to law. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION. Section 1D2, By-Iun's-Concurrent Jurisdiction.

Proposal to amend Sec. 192 of the By-laws (Constitution and By-laws, 1925) on Pa.ge 107. It is proposed that Sec. 192 be amended 1:'y the addition of the following: "In townships now having, or which mav hereafter have a population of thirty thousand or more and having within their boundaries three or more Lodges, such Lodges shall have concurrent jurisdiction, and the boundary of such township shall be considered the same as the corporate limits of a city, as used above," The above amendmen't is submitted by Harry Truman, District Deputy Gra.nd Master of the 59th District, which embraces Jackson County with the exception of Kansas City. It is thought that it will apply only to Blue Township in Jackson County, which is a suburban section of Kansas City adjoining the City of Independence. Considerable confusion is encountered in this District by the necessity for waivers. and it is believed that the amendment will be satisfactory to each of the three Lodges affected. HARRY S. TRUMAN, THOMAS H. REYNOLDS.

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LIMITATIONS ON HALLS AND TEMPLER Section rt6-A-I.imitatfons on Halls and Temples.

To amend the Grand Lodge By-laws by inserting a new section to be known as Sec. 56-A. From and after the adoption of this By-law no Lodge shall be permitted to erect or become in terested in, use or occupy a Masonic Temple or building until the plans for the building and for the financing thereof shall have first been submitted to and consented to by the Supervisory Board. Said Board shall consist of three members of the Grand Lodge and shall be appointed by the Grand Master for his term of office, and they shall have access to all records of any Lodge in the Grand Secretary's office or elsewhere. The .members of said Board shall serve without pay, but shall receive their actual and necessary expenses. Nothing herein stated shall apply to any M'asonic Temple already erected or purchased. Neither the Grand Lodge nor any officer or member thereof, as such, nor the Supervisory Board, shall be liable for any indebtedness hitherto, now or hereafter incurred by any Lodge or Temple Association. BYRNE E. BIGGER. CONTRACTING OF DEBTS. To amend the By-laws by repealing Sec. 56 and by enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be known as Section 56, as proposed by Committee on Jurisprudence. Sec. 56-Contracting of Debts: Except as hereinafter provided a Lodge shall not be permitted to contract debts for any purpose until sufficient available assets are on hand to meet the payment thereof. There is hereby created a Board, to be known as the Building Supervisory Board. Said Board shall consist of three members of the Grand Lodge and shall be appointed by the Grand Master. Upon the adoption of this Bylaw, it shall be the duty of the Grand Master forthwith to appoint the first three members of said Board, one of whom shall serve for one year, one for two years and one for three years. Thereafter, each succeeding Grand Master shall appoint one member each year for three years to fill the vacancy of the one whose term has expired. The Grand Master shall also have the power to fill all other vacancies caused by death or otherwise. The members of such Board shall serve witho路ut compensation, but shall receive their actual and necessary expenses, to be paid by the Grand Lodge. Said Board shall have access to all records having to do with the matters submitted to said Board hereunder, whether such records be the property of the local Lodge or of the Grand Lodge. From and after the adoption of this By-law. no Lodge shall be permitted to erect or become interested in, use or

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occupy a building or Temple until the plans for the purchase, construction and financing thereof shall first have been submitted to the Building Supervisory Board and its permission obtained. Nothing herein set forth shall apply to any Masonic Temple already erected or purchased or to any case in which a Lodge is making a bona fide lease of quarters privately owned by a person or corporation acting in the usual course of business and not directly or indirectly acting for or connected with the Lodge or its members. Neither the Grand Lodge nor any officer or member thereof, as such, nor the Building Supervisory Board, shall be liable for any indebtedness hitherto, now or hereafter incurred by any Lodge or Temple Association. A Lodge may be permitted to contract a debt for the purpose of purchasing a cemetery, provided the written consent of the Grand Master shall be previously secured. Any Lodge obtaining permission to contract a debt for the purchase of a cemetery shall at once notify the Grand Secretary of the amount of the debt incurred, the security given, and the date of maturity of the debt. '''hen any debt contracted for a building or a cemetery shall have been paid, the Lodge shan notify the Grand Secretary of such payment. A record of all such debts shall be furnished to the Grand Secretary by the respective Lodges and by the Building Supervisory Board, and such record, together with the record of payment thereof, shall be kept in the office of the Grand Secretary, CHARITY. Section 21-1-1 of Art. IV, Constitution and By-laws Shown on Page 206, 1921 Proceedings.

To amend Sec. 27-1-1 of Art. IV, by adding the following paragraph before the last' sentence in paragraph (b) of said Section. "Provided, however, said Committee may extend relief to any applicant whenever in the opinion of said Committee and the Masonic Home Board it would not be advisable for any reason to admit such applicant to the Home." So that said section, when so amended, shall read as follows: Sec. 27-1-1. (a) The number of said Committee shall be five, composed of members selected from the Masonic Home Board. (b) Said Committee shall have full and exclusive authority to spend for the relief of distressed worthy cases of Masonic Charity, suffering from contagious or infectious diseases or mental condition, all moneys which may at any time be appropriated to it by this Grand Lodge, provided always that no money shall be given by said Committee to any applicant who is eligible for admission to the M'asonic Hom-e of Missouri; provided, however, said Committee may extend relief to any applicant whenever in the opinion of sa.id Committee and the Masonic Home Board it would not be advisable for any reason to admit sueh applicant to the Home. All o路f said money

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shall be maintained in a separate fund and never mingled with Masonic Home funds. (c) Said Committee shall meet on call of its Chairman for the transaction of business, and its members shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for their services or be reimbursed for any expense incurred in attending the meetings of said Committee. (d) A majority of said Committee shall constitute a quorum. T. W. COTTON, Chairman, ORESTES MITCHELL, ARCH A. JOHNSON. TRIAL BY COMMISSION. Amend Article XXI (Trial Code) by inserting a new section to be known as Section 261lh. Section 261lJz-Trinl by Commission. The Lodge (by a majority vote), or the accused may make request in writing, that the case be tried by a Commission, which request shall be voted or filed with the \Vorshipful Master not less than two days before the day fixed for tria1. When said vote is so taken or said request so filed, the Worshipful Master shall refer the matter to the Grand Master, who, if he approves the request, shall appoint a trial commission to take charge of and try the case, and pending the determination of the Grand Master, the tnal shall be postponed to a time fixed in the order of postponement. Each Trial Commission appointed by the Grand Master shall consist of three disinterested and experienced Brethren, members of Lodges in Missouri, residing outside the jurisdiction of the Lodge interested, excepting that in the Cities of S1. Joseph, S1. Louis and Kansas City, such Trial Commission may be appointed by the Grand M'aster from Brethren residing in the respective cities, not members of the trial Lodge. The Trial Commission shall thoroughly investigate the case submitted to it and make a complete record of the facts and testimony. They shall observe the same rules of evidence and practice as are prescribed by the Grand Lodge By-laws for Trial Committees. They shall employ a competent stenographer, and shall make four copies of the minutes and the evidence, one for the Grand Master, one for the Commission, one for the Lodge and 'One for the accused. The Commission shall make a complete record of the trial, and at its completion report the same, with its decision, to the Lodge and the Grand Master. If the Commission finds the accused guilty, the Commi~sion shall assess the penalty, and upon its report to the Lodge, the Secretary shall record the same in his minutes; and notify the accused of the resul t. The sentence imposed by the Commission shall take effect as soon as it is reported to the Lodge.

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Appeal by either party shall be the same as if the trial had been conducted by the Lodge. The members of a Commission shall be entitled to a per diem, the same as paid the Committees o路f the Grand Lodge, and their necessary traveling and hotel expenses, the same to be paid in equal parts by the Lodge and the accused. If a Brother certifies in writing that he is unable to pay his share of the "expenses, the same shall be borne by the Lodge. The Grand Master may at his discretion refer any Lodge trial to a Commission, with like powers and duties as those herein described. In all cases when a charge or charges against a Brother shall have been filed by the Junior Warden with the Secretary of the Lodge, said Secretary shall at once send to the Grand Master a copy of such charges and when the date for trial sha'l have been fixed, said Secretary shall promptly notify the Grand Master of such trial date. BYRNE E. BIGGER. REPHRASED BY COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. Amendment to Art. XXI ('rrial Code) to Be Known as Sec. 261%. Re-flraft by Committee on Jurisprudence.

The re-draft of the proposed Amendment, as such re-draft has been prepared by us, is as follows: Section 261t,2-'l'rial by Commission. The Lodge (by a majority vote), or the accused may make request, in writing, that the case be tried by a Commission, which request shall be voted or filed with the Worshipful Master not less than two days before the day fixed for the trial. When said vote is so taken or said request so filed, the Worshipful Master shall refer the matter" to the Grand l\1'aster, who, if he approves the request, shall appoint a Trial Commission to take charge of and try the case, and pending the determination of the Grand "Master, the trial shall be postponed to a time fixed in the order of postponement. Each Trial Commission appointed by the Grand Master shall consist of three disinterested and experienced Brethren, members of Lodges in Missouri, residing outside the jurisdiction of the Lodge interested, excepting that in the cities having three or more Lodges, such Trial Commission may be appointed by the Grand Master from Brethren residing in the respective cities, not members of the Trial Lodge. The Trial Commission sllall hear all evidence submitted and make a shorthand record of such evidence and testimony. They shall observe the same rules of evidence and practice as are prescribed by the Grand Lodge By-laws for Trial Committees. The Commission shall prepare a brief statement of the

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facts found, its conclusions thereon, and the punishment, if any, affixed by it, which shall be filed with the Lodge in the same manner and with the same effect as is provided for a verdict by jury. The Trial Commission shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Lodge for actual expenses pa.~d. In trials ordered by the Most vVorshipful Grand Master, by the Grand Lodge Or any Committee of the Grand Lodge with the approval of the Grand Lodge, such Grand Master, Grand Lodge or Committee may designate that the trial is to be had by Commission.

OL.!\F A. LUCAS Past Grand Master Born, 1861

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IN MEMORIAM. Grand Lodge A. F. &. A. M. of Missouri. OLAF A. LUCAS

To the Worshipful Masters, 147ardens, and Bt'cthren of all the Lodges, A. F. Cr A. M. in Missouri: Dear Brethren: As the 1928 annual communication of our Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was nearing its close, Most Worshipful Brother Olaf A. Lucas, Past Grand Master, apparently in the best of health, took the floor and in few and well chosen words, delivered with characteristic energy, pleaded that the best traditions of our Fraternity be kept in mind when dealing with a specific case then under consideration. He then resumed his seat among his brethr-en in the Grand East, and a moment or two later was observed to be breathing with difficulty. Although prompt and immediate attention was given to him by skilled physicians and loving brethren, all efforts were unavailing, and in a few moments he passed into the precincts of that undissolving Lodge to which we are all advancing. It is with a heart full of inexpressible sadness that I have therefore to inform you of the great loss which Freemasonry has so unexpectedly sustained. Of the long list of names on the roll of the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, none is more deserving to be classed among the distinguished than is that of the late Judge Lucas. Born on a farm near Monmouth, Illinois, of ancestors coming from the States of Kentucky and New York, Judge Lucas grew up in healthy surroundings which fitted him in no small measure for the conspicuous service which he afterward rendered in his chosen profession. Judge Lucas leaves behind him a widow, who was Miss Daisy Wiles of Covington, Kentucky, and one daughter, who is now Mrs. A. P. Rogers. All the family have been for years actively associated with Linwood Boulevard Christian Church at Kansas City. Judge Lucas was elected to the Circuit Bench of Jackson County in 1910 and re-elected in 1916 and 1922. At the time of his death, he was the nominated candidate of his party to succeed himself for a fourth term of office, which is testimony in itself of the high esteem in which he was held both by his brethren of the legal profession and the citizens of Kansas City. In Freemasonry, Judge Lucas rose to high position in all the Bodies and his Home-going leaves a place that will be very hard to fill. The funeral, held from the auditorium of Ivanhoe Temple on Saturday, September 29, was largely attended by representative citizens, and the brethren of the Masonic Fraternity. After appropriate services and a sympathetic address by his pastor, Reverend Burris

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A. Jenkins, followed by the rendition of our time-honored funeral service, a multitude of devoted brethren escorted the earthly remains of our distinguished Craftsman to Mt. Moriah Cemetery, where they were deposited in the Mausoleum with full Masonic honor. "Thus star by star declines Till all have passed away, As Morning high and higher shines To pure and perfect day; Nor sink those stars in empty night, They hide themselves in Heaven's own light." BYRNE E. BIGGER, Attest: ARTHUR MATHER, Grand Secretary.

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To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens, and Brethren of all the Lodges, A. F. & A. M. in Missouri: Dear Brethren: In the early dawn of Saturday, February 16, 1929', Most Worship路路 ful Brother Edward Higbee, Past Grand Master, after an illness of two weeks, was translated to the Celestial Grand Lodge; and our beloved Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction is bereft of one who has held a commanding position in Freemasonry for sixty years. Judge Higbee, the fifth child of a family of ten, was born at Ashland, Ohio, January 1, 1847. He attended the common schools of Johnson County, Iowa. and later was ;, student at the Iowa state University. He began teaching when only sixteen years old-teaching in the winter and working on his father's farm in the summer. In 1866, he was a law student at Bloomfield, Iowa, in the office of General James B. Weaver. He was admitted to the bar in 1867, soon after moving to Lancaster, Missouri, where he opened a law. office. After practicing there until 1905,. he moved to Kirksville, Missouri, and opened an office in that city, which he maintained to the end of his life. In 1920, he was elected to the Supreme Court of Missouri to complete the unexpired term of Honorable Charles B . .1 "'aris, and in 1923 was appointed a Commissioner of the Supreme Court and re-appointed to the same office in 1927, continuing to fill this important position until his death. In the summer of 1867, Judge Higbee was married to Miss Mary Isabelle BirneY,a daughter of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Lakin) Birney. To this union there were born seven children-five daughters and two sons, one of whom (Walter) is now Circuit Judge of the 37th District, and the other (Paul D.) is engaged in the practice of law at Kirksville. In the passing of Judge Higbee, an outstanding figure, alike as citizen, Freemason, and devoted church member, has been taken from our midst. Endowed with an impressive presence and genial disposition, he exercised an influence which rang true to the best traditions of American citizenship, and his hand and heart were in every good word and work. Rising to prominence as a distinguished lawyer and jurist, he enjoyed the respect and esteem of his brethren of the legal profession; and as a Freemason was ever regarded as a staunch representative of the highest ideals of our Fraternity. To the Christian Church, of which he was a member, he gave long years of devoted and effective service. and his place will not easily be filled. Full of years and honors, our beloved brother has left us to engage in the more exalted duties of that higher Realm to which we are all advancing, leaving behind him for our emulation a striking

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example of what can be acc"omplished whe~ one gives himself unreservedly to the real tasks of life. Being called away to Wasl"lington, D. C., by imperative duties connected with the business of our Grand Lodge, I requested our senior Past Grand Master, M'ost WorshipfUl Brother the Reverend C. H. Briggs, D. D., to conduct the funeral, which was held at Kirksville on Sunday, February 17, where abundant testimony was given to the esteem and affection in which our ascended brother was held; and his remains were laid to rest with full Masonic honors in the cemetery of that city, in the presence of a large assemblage of sympathizing friends and brethren. Long will- h'is memory be revered. "Why mourn we that our aged friend is dead? We are not sad to see the gathered grain, Nor when their mellow fruit the orchards cast, Nor when the yellow woods shake down the ripened mast. We sigh not when the sun, his course fulfilled, His glorious course, rejoicing earth and sky, In the soft evening, when the winds are stilled, Sinks where his islands of refreshment lie, And leaves the smile of his departure, spread O'er the warm-colored heaven and ruddy mountain head. Why weep we then for him, who having won The bound of man's appointed years, at last, Life's blessings all enjoyed, life's labors done, Serenely to his final rest has passed; While the soft memory of his virtues, yet Lingers like twilight hues, when the bright sun is set.'.' Attest: ARTHUR MATHER, Grand Secretary.

BYRNE E. BIGGER, Grand Master.

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