1941 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

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HARRY S. TRUMAN

Three hundred year~ is but as a day in the history of the world, yet in that brief cycle of time this America of ours has been changed from primeval forest, inhabited only by the unlettered and uncivilized Indian, into the richest nation earth has known. Here has been erected a government and a civilization firmly based upon the Masonic tenets of liberty, truth and justice; where every man's roof-tree, however humble, is his castle; where freedom of conscience, the privilege of uncensored worship, and the right to the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness is the heritage of every citizen. This miracle of the ages did not just happen, but was wrought by God-fearing men and women who sought escape from the tyrannies that then, as now, afflicted the Old World, and who feared not to face unknown 'dangers and trying hardships that they and their children might be free. From such a race is our Grand Master descended. Right worthily has he battled to perpetuate the high principles of his forebears, as this reCItal will testify. Just three hundred years ago-in 1642, to be exact-two families bearing the names of Truman and Holmes came from England to . Virginia and settled in different parts of. the colony. Descendants of both families resided in Shelby County, Kentucky, from whence came the four grandparents of Harry S. Truman to Missouri. Strange to say, these families were unacquainted until after they reacbed Jackson County and settled on farms where Kansas City is now located. Here they made an alliance which continues to this good day. Solomon Young and Harriet Louisa Gregg, the maternal grandparents, who were married in Shelby County, Ky., came to Jackson County in 1842. Solomon Young was one of the early overland freighters from the historic old Westport Landing. His wagon trains went to Denver, Salt Lake City and California. In 1867 he purchased the farm north of Grandview now known as the Truman farm. It was here that Martha E. Young became the bride of John A. Truman, and it is here that the aged mother of Harry Truman still resides. Anderson Shipp Truman married Mary Jane Holmes, of the noted Jackson County family for whom Holmes Street in Kansas City and Holmes Park in the county were named. They became the parents of John Anderson Truman, who married Martha E. Young. Of this

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union Harry S. Truman was born May 8, 1884, at Lamar, Barton County, Mo., where his parents resided for a short time. After brief sojourns at Lamar, Harrisonville and Clinton the family returned to Jackson County in 1887, and here they have since resided. The origin of names is always of interest. Harrison Young was a favorite uncle, hence the name Harry. One grandfather was Shipp, while the other was called Solomon. Revering both, a compromise was effected by bestowing the initial "S." Family partisans may take their own choice. Harry Truman received his formal education in Independence, where he attended Noland and Columbian grade schools and Independence High School, after which he attended the Kansas City School of Law two years. Ever an omnivorous reader, and possessing a most retentive mind, he acquired a well-rounded education even though he received no college degrees. His reading and studies covered a wide range of subjects, particularly those relating to history and to problems of government, local as well as national. His hobby, if hobby it may be called, is the history of the war between the states. It is a tradition in Xndependence that Harry Truman and Bess Wallace became sweethearts in their young school days, and that Harry never had another sweetheart nor Bess another swain. Both say it is fact and not tradition. At any rate Harry S. Truman married Elizabeth Virginia Wallace June 28, 1919. l\frs. Truman is the daughter of the late David W. Wallace, who was Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Missouri in 1892, being only twenty-eight years of age at the time. She is the granddaughter of the late George P. Gates, one of the most prominent citizens and business leaders of Jackson County, and one of the founders of the well known Waggoner-Gates Milling Company. The Wallaces and the Gateses were both pioneer families in Jackson County; the former coming from the South and the latter from New England. It is from such alliances that Americans become Americans. Senator and Mrs. Truman are the parents of one daughter, Mary Margaret, who has attended William Chrisman High School when the family were at home in Independence and Gunston Hall, a private school for girls, when they were in Washington. Mary Margaret is a charming young lady of marked musical ability. She is an accomplished pianist and has sung for the radio. The Senator's friends will be interested in the fact that he also has musical talent, as well as being a hard-boiled soldier and an uncompromising political campaigner. His modesty made it necessary for the biographer to learn through other sources that in youth he was a piano pupil of the late Mrs. E. C. White of Kansas City, and that even now he finds time to accompany his daughter. The Truman home life is typical of the well-bred, cultured American family. Although the Senator has for many years resided in Independence, family affairs still center largely around the home of his

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mother, Mrs. Martha Truman, now in her eighty-ninth year, who still resides at Grandview with her son Vivian and her daughter Mary Jane. Senator Truman retains his membership in the Grandview Baptist Church, the church of his mother. Mrs. Truman and the daughter are members of Trinity Episcopal Church of Independence, where Miss Mary Margaret is a member of the choir. Such is a brief outline of the background of one of Missouri's most distinguished citizens and Freemasons. MILITARY

It is not surprising that family records disclose the fact that several of Senator Truman's ancestors fought with the patriots during the American Revolution; others served in the second battle for freedom in the War of 1812; and members of the fimiily have responded quickly every time the call has been made for defenders of the country. At the age of twenty-one, June 14, 1905, Harry S. Truman began his military career by enlisting as a private in Battery B, artillery, at Kansas City, Mo., a service which has continued to the present. In Battery B he was promoted to corporal and then sergeant. He assisted in organizing the Second Missouri Field Artillery, and on April 22, 1917, was made First Lieutenant of Battery F. This organization went to Camp Doniphan, Fort Sill, Okla., Sept. 26, 1917, as the 129th Field Artillery of the 35th Division. While at Camp Doniphan, in addition to regular battery duties, which included attendance at the School of Fire, he was assigned by Major General Robert M. Danford, then Lieutenant Colonel, as manager of the regimental canteen. The present Postmaster at Independence, who was a Lieutenant in the regiment, is authority for the faC't that under his management, continuing ten months, the canteen cleared $15,000.00, which sum was used to purchase extras for the mess fund. This was doubtless pleasing to the hungry soldiers. Certainly it was a business success. In March 1918 h~ was promoted to the rank of Captain and went overseas with the Division School Detail, sailing- from New York March 30 on the steamship George Washington and arriving in Brest, France, April 13. He attended the Second Corps Artillery School at Chantillon sur Seine from April 20 to ,Tune 2, 1918. He rejoined his regiment June 5 at Angers, France, as Adjutant of the Second Battalion. The regiment was sent to the Artillery School at Coetquedon July 5, and on July 11 he was placed in command of Battery D near Rennes, capital of Brittany. Because of his special schooling he was marle regimental artillery instructor. The regiment was ordered to the front August 15, and arrived in the Vosges Mountains in Alsace August 18. Captain Truman and his command rendered distinguished service in the great battle at St. Mihiel Sept. 12 to 16, and in the famous drive of the MeuseArgonne Sept. 26 to Oct. 3. After these noted battles, in which Mis-

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souri troops had so important a part and acquitted themselves with such signal honor, the regiment was moved into the Sommidieue sector immediately in front of the famous Verdun, which was then a quiet sector. Captain Truman participated from Nov. 7 to the 11 in the second and final phase of battle of the Meuse-Argonne with the 60th Field Artillery in support of the 81st Division. His battery fired its last gun of what is now known as orld W ar No. 1 at Hemmeville at 10 :45 the morning of November 11, 1918, fifteen minutes before the official armistice became effective. The command remained at the front about two weeks after the armistice. Captain Truman left Brest April 9, 1919, and arrived in New York Easter Sunday morning, April 19. He was discharged from the army at Camp Funston, May 6, 1919, with the rank of Major in the Reserve Corps. His interest in military affairs did not cease, but he has continued in the servIce as a Reserve Officer and since the Great War he has personally trained two hundred artillery officers. In 1932 he was made a full Colonel in the Reserve Corps and is now in command of the 379th Field Artillery. Col. Truman is very modest about his enviable military record of thirty-six ~'ears, and dismisses with a ,...ave of the hand inquiries about citations路 for meritorious service, but those who were with him in France testify to his worth as an officer and to the gall ant conduct -of the soldiers he trained and led; and Mrs. Truman says that his discharge bears recommendations for service awards. He was beloved by his men,and this incident, recited by one of the doughboys under his command, will point one of the reasons. Said the doughboy: "As we were marching up hill, in the night, under a heavy pack, all tired and worn out, to get into position for that terrible fight in the Argonne Forest, a Colonel rode up. The Colonel berated us because of our slow pace and ordered us into double-time. About that time Harry Truman appeared and immediately countermanded the order of the Colonel, even under a threat of court-martial. Needless to say there was no court-martial, because the men were in their proper places at the appointed time and gave a good account of themselves in the battle that followed." It seems appropriate to say here that Ralph E. Truman, the Senator's first cousin, a Jackson County citizen, who saw service in France, is now the Major General in command of the 35th Division at Fort Robinson, and that two of the General's sons are in the service, one a Captain in the regular army and the other a eaciet at West Point.

BUSINESS

The Official Manual of the State of Missouri, known as the Blue Book, recites that Senator Truman got his first job in the Clinton Drug Store at Independence when eleven years old, dusting bottles

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and washing windows at $3.00 per week; after finishing High School in 1901 he worked in the mailing room of the Kansas City Star; kept time for a railroad contractor in 1902; worked for the National Bank of Commerce from 1903 until 1905, and then got a better job with the Union National Bank. In 1906 he returned to the farm at Grandview, and as a partner of his father successfully operated the large farm until 1917, when he went to the army. Returning home after the war, he engaged for a time in mercantile business in Kansas City. Shortly thereafter he returned to the farm, where he remained until official duties required all his time. The Senator modestly says that he was not a business man, but his management of, the canteen at Fort Sill, and his administration of the affairs of Jackson County while a member of the county court, belie that statement. Then, too, all who knew him as a farmer agree that he was most successful in that vocation. Certain it is that as a farmer he learned some practical things that have served him well as a politician. The writer tecalls a newspaper story during his firs~ campaign for the nomination for the United States Senate. Harry stopped by the roadside to solicit the vote of a Monroe County farmer who was having trouble with his wheat binder. 'Vhen the candidate for the high office of United States Senator quickly put the binder in running order he had one more political friend. POLITICAL

As Senator Truman began his business career in the lowly position of "bottle duster" in a drug store, so he began his political career as a road overseer in 1914. But the old-timers say that,the roads in his district were kept shipshape; then he was postmaster at Grandview, and in 1922 he was elected Associate Judge of the County Court of Jackson County for the Eastern District; in 1924 the election went against his party and he was defeated for reelection. As a result of the record he had made during his term as an associate judge, in 1926 he was elected presiding judge by a majority of 16,000, and in 1930 he was reelected by a majority of 58,000. His administration of the affairs of Jackson County, which includes the great city of Kansas City, first brought him wide recognition as a public official, and his accomplishments in that position are worthy of mention. During the eight-year tenure as presiding judge $60,000,000.00 of tax money was expended without so much as an intimation of fraud, and many improvements of a permanent and lasting character were effected. Probably the most lasting monument to his great ability as business manager of a great county, because that is in reality the job he had, is the Jackson County road system, said to surpass that of any other county in the United States except Westchester County, New York, and in that county the roads cost the taxpayers $168,000,000.00. Under Judge Truman's leadership two bond issues totaling $10,000,-

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000.00 were voted to build a specified system of roads crisscrossing the county with no farm more than three miles from a concrete slab. At his suggestion, and under his direction, a bipartisan board of engineers were set up to oversee the construction, with the result that eighty-five more miles of roads were built than the original engineering called for, and with $200,000.00 bond funas unexpended. Then there are the two courthouses, erected at a cost of approximately $5,000,000.00; the monumental skyscraper in Kansas City, said to be the most modern courthouse in the United States, about which the civic center is developing; and the remodeled courthouse in Independence, which retains the old clock tower and the general architectural style of. the building of pioneer days so appropriate to the town, at the same time giving the county a commodious and modern public structure. Judge Truman is entitled to the greatest credit for these magnificent buildings. Advocating his reelection to the county court in 1930, The Kansas City Star paid tribute to his integrity and ability in these words: "Efficient, unselfish public service is not so common that it should be dispensed with merely for party reasons."

Judge Truman's enviable record as a public administrator caused his friends to seriously discuss his eminent qualifications for the important position of governor, but instead he chose in 1934 to become a candidate for the United States Senate, to which office he was elected, carrying his own county by the huge majority of 142,000~ He was reelected in 1940, and is now serving his second term as Missouri's representative in that illustrious line headed by the great Thomas H. Benton and including Gen. Francis Marion Cockrell, who was known as "Missouri's Grand Old Man," and James A. Reed, Kansas City's fiery orator. It is of interest to note that Benton and Cockrell each served thirty years and Reed eighteen years, so that at the end of Senator Truman's present term the four will have represented Missouri in the United States Senate a total of ninety years. It is said that the important business of the Senate is brought to fruition in committees rather than in flamboyant speeches on the floor of the Senate and on the platforms of the country. Senator Truman's intimate knowledge of the workings of governmental agencies, from the country road district to the departments of Washington, together with a keen analytical mind and close attention to duties, has enabled him to render a service most satisfactory to his friends and constituents. He is a member of the following committees: Appropriations, Interstate Commerce, Military Affairs, Public Buildings and Grounds, Joint Committee on Printing. As chairman of the sub-committee of the Interstate Commerce Committee, he is credited largely with authorship of the Civil Aeronautics Act.

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He was co-author with Senator Burton K. Wheeler of the Transportation Act of 1940, regulating all forms of traffic except air, which is covered in the Civil Aeronautics Act. If the writer's memory is not at fault, Senator Wheeler publicly gave major credit to Senator Truman for collecting the information, and putting this act into final form. He was a member of the sub-committee which wrote the Utility Holding Company Act. He was vice-chairman of the sub-committee which investigated railroad finances. He is a member of the powerful sub-committee of the Appropriations Committee, which recommends the appropriation for the departments of State, Justice,. Labor, Military Affairs and Agriculture. He is now chairman of the special committee to investigate expenditures in connection with the defense program. MASONIC

Harry S. Truman is descended from Masonic forebears. Both grandfathers were members of the Craft and were active in the old lodge at Westport and at Raytown. He was initiated in Belton Lodge, No. 450 on February 9, 1909, and raised March 9, 1909. He served that lodge as Junior Warden in 1910. In 1911 he assisted in the organization of Grandview Lodge No. 618, and was Worshipful Master under dispensation, as well as the first Master under the charter. For a time he was Secretary of the Lodge and was serving as the fifth Master when he left for the Army in 1917. He served as District Deputy Grand Master and District Lecturer for the 59th Masonic District from 1925 to 1930. Because, of his proficiency as a ritualist he was chosen as Lecturer by the then Grand . Lecturer, James R. MacLachlan, his friend and admirer. At the 1930 Communication of the Grand Lodge, he was appointed Grand Pursuivant by Grand Master William R. Gentry and has progressed regularly until his election as Grand Master in 1940. M. W. Bro. Truman is a member of all the associated Masonic organizations, both York and Scottish, but his activities as a Freemason have been largely limited to the Lodge, where he has rendered a conspicuous service to the Ancient Craft. CIVIC ACTIVITIES

For many years Senator Truman has been one of the very busiest of busy men, yet he has found time for participation in and leadership of all civic undertakings for the betterment of his town and community. An early advocate of good roads, he has been for many years president of the National Old Trails Road Association. In that capacity he traveled from coast to coast creating road sentiment. He

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was responsible for placing the monument known as "Mother of the Trails" in every state from the Atlantic to the Pacific through which the Old Trails road, known in this section as the Santa Fe Trail, passes, marking historic spots, and was present at all except two of the dedications. He prganized and headed The Greater Kansas City Regional Planning Association for a district embracing six counties of Missouri and five in Kansas, adjoining Kansas City, to make the entire metropolitan area more desirable as a place in which to live. As chairman of that committee he devoted much time and gave a most valuable service to the entire community. In the midst of the depression he was Federal Director to organize and set up the Commission on Reemployment in Missouri. These and other duties of a public nature, requiring much time and travel, were discharged freely and ably, and without remuneration. A PERSONAL ESTIMATE

It is the opinion of this writer that Harry S. Truman represents all that is best in American manhood and citizenship. To quote a newspaper editorial, "He was born and reared between the plow handles on a Jackson County farm." From this rural atmosphere he has progressed step by step to heights attained by few men. In all his successes, in war and in politics, he remains unaffected by public acclaim, and is the same modest, rather retiring, friendly and affable gentleman. Scrupulously upright in all his路 private dealings, he has carried that same high standard into all his public actions. Though many millions of public funds have passed through his hands, no intimation of unfairness has ever been made. The late E. W. Stephens, chairman of the commission that built our State Capitol, once said to the writer that he resented newspaper comments complimenting the commission for its honesty, because that virtue was to be expected of a public official, but that he appreciated the praise of the stability and beauty of the work accomplished. Much more than is contained in this brief sketch could properly be said of the stability, beauty and permanence of the work wrought by Harry S. Truman. Generous to a fault, tolerant in his thoughts and actions, endowed with tremendous physical endurance, an untiring worker, devoted to his friends and fair to political opponents, he has rendered an invaluable service to his county, state and nation, in war and in peace; and to the fraterity of Freemasons he is a credit and an honor. G. C.M.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the

GRAND LODGE ANCIENT FREE AND路 ACCEPTED MASONS of the

STATE OF MISSOURI Held at

ST. LOUIS

SEPTERMBER 30 AND OCTOBER 1 A. D. 1941

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The One Hundred and Twenty-First Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, convened at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3637 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, at 10 :00 A. Y., on Tuesday, September 30,1941. PRELIMINARY

Prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge, entertainment was rendered by the children of the Masonic Home. PRESENT Harry S. Truman, Washington, D. C., Grand Master. Harris C. Johnston, Boonville, Deputy Grand Master. Forrest C. Donnell, Jefferson City, Senior Grand Warden. Grover C. Sparks, Savannah, Junior Grand Warden. E. E. Morris, Kansas City, Grand Treasurer. Arthur Mather, St. Louis, Grand Secretary. Anthony F. Ittner, St. Louis, Grand Lecturer. Samuel Thurman, St. Louis, Grand Chaplain. Emmet L. Robison, St. Joseph, Grand Chaplain. Thomas B. Mather, Kansas City, Grand Chaplain. Z. M. Williams, Columbia, Grand Chaplain. F. M. Smith, Independence, Grand Chaplain. Wm. F. Woodruff, Kansas City, Grand Junior Deacon. James A. Kinder, Cape Girardeau, Grand Senior Steward. Willis J. Bray, Kirksville, Grand Junior Steward. Solon Cameron, St. Louis, Grand :Marshal. Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville, Grand Marshal. Harry F. Sunderland, Kansas City, Grand Sword Bearer. James M. Bradford, St. Louis, Grand Pursuivant. Dr. C. E. Lemmon, Columbia, Grand Orator. Robert H. Groppe, Ferguson, Grand Tiler.

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Promptly at 10 o'clock A. Y., the Most Worshipful Grand Master Harry S. Truman, opened the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri in AMPLE FORM in its One Hundred and Twenty-First Annual Communication, assisted by the Grand Officers and supported by a large attendance of representatives. W. Brother Samuel Thurman, Grand Chaplain, offered the following:

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INVOCATION Our Father, Grand Master of the Universe, we come before Thee at Thine altar today, not protesting the cleanness of our hands nor the purity of our hearts. Rather, do we come before Thee humbly beseeching Thy grace, Thy mercy, Thy love, Thy forgiveness. We come before Thee with our prayers, and with our offering of thanksgiving, for only the grateful heart can truly pray Thy grace. We thank Thee for the great and glorious sky over this free and blessed land of ours. We thank Thee for the form of its rule, the Government of the people, by the people, and for the people. We thank Thee for the spirit and the ideals of Democracy. And, Heavenly Father, we are grateful that we can come in this annual convocation assembled as brethren, united by the bond of our free and voluntary obligation as brethren. We come before Thee in the humble concept of our Fraternity, that we are Freemasons, because we are free, and, being free, we are masters of our fate, as that fate is the gift of Thee to us. Forgive us our sins, 0 God of forgiveness, for we have woefully sinned, even as we are a part of the same family as Thy children the world over. We participate, we are guilty of the terrible sin of humanity that has forgotten Thee and has turned aside to worship other gods, the gods of Thor and Woden; the gods of destruction, devastation, cruelty and hate. 0 God, destroy these gods in the hearts of men, and bring us back out of the hate and out of the welter of war, into the love and the harmony and the sweetness of peace as taught by the Lawgiver on Sinai, as pronounced in tears by the humble Galilean on the mountaintop, and at Calvary. God, men would be Thy children! Open their eyes that they may see in Thee, their Father. We thank Thee, 0 God, for the great privilege and high honor that is ours to represent thousands of men throughout the State} to deliberate for thezp. together here upon the great truths and ideals of our fraternity. We thank Thee, 0 God, for these chosen men elected by the Grand Lodge as the spokesmen, and the guardians of the work of this Grand Lodge. We thank Thee for our Grand Master, and ask that he be given strength and wisdom to guide the deliberations .of this Grand Lodge with firmness and steadfastness of purpose, and also with kindliness of heart, and gract.J of disposition, and endow us, each and everyone of us here, with a sense of our obligation, of reverent obedience, with the guidance that comes to us in symbolism from the East. Grant us Thy grace and Thy pity, without which all our wisdom and all our knowledge and all our purpose and plan may come to naught. Grant us the seal of Thy truth, and raise us to Thee in the Divine destiny which Thou hath prepared for us, even from the beginning of Thy creation. Bless us, 0 God, that we may stand humbly before Thee, and in the Prophet's name may we answer, "He hath told thee, 0 man, what is good and what the Lord doth require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before thy God." So may it be, 0 God of Heaven and Earth! Amen.

CREDENTIALS

THE GRAND SECRETARY: I have the interim repOlt of the Committee on Credentials, which is to the effect that a constitutional number of lodges is represented, and the Grand Lodge is now ready for the dispatch of business. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

The Committee on Credentials reported the presence of several distinguished visitors. The following were conducted to the Altar,

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introduced to the Grand Lodge, rendered appropriate honors, and assigned to seats in the Grand East. Grand Lodge of Nebraska: M. W. Brother Edward F. Carter, Grand Master; M. W. Brother Lewis E. Smith, P. G. M., and present Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Tennessee: R. 'V. Brother Thomas E. Doss, present Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of Illinois: M. W. Brother Dan DeBaugh, Grand Master; M. W. Brother Richard C. Davenport, P. G. M., and present Grand Secretary. Grand Lodge of. Iowa: M. W. Brother Earl Peters, Grand Master; R. W. Brother C. C. Hunt, present Grand Secretary; R. W. Brother Earl B. Delyell, Deputy Grand Secretary. , Grand Lodge of Arkansas: M. 'V. Brother Woodlief A. Thomas, P. G. M., and present Grand Secretary. Grand Chapter R. A. M., of Missouri: W. Brother Don Chapman, Grand High Priest. General Grand Chapter, R. A. M., U. S. A.: M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, P. G. M., of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M., of Missouri, and General Grand Scribe; R. W. Brother Edmund E. Morris, General Grand Treasurer, and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri. Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Missouri: R. W. Brother Clyde C. Evans, Grand Master. . Grand Commandery K. T., of Missouri: R. W. Brother Morris E. Ewing, Grand Commander. Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite: R. W. Brother \Villiam B. Massey, Past D. D. G. M., and Deputy of the Supreme Council. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Proceedings of the 1940 Annual Communication, having been duly printed and distributed, were approved. ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER INTRODUCTION

Weare living in a period of the world's history which makes those of us who believe in morality and free government thankful that we" live in the United States of America. The Masonic Fraternity on the European Continent has been surpressed. It has been suppressed because it stands for freedom of thought, and freedom of expression; for government of the people, for the people, by the people, and for freedom of worship. These great principles were established in the United States at Philadelphia in 1787, when the Constitution of the United States was written. The Constitution, and its Bill of Rights, has been a model for free governments the world over since that

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time. A large number of the framers of the Constitution of the United States were members of this great Fraternity of ours. Weare facing a solemn and serious period in our history; in fact, the most serious emergency we have ever faced. As Freemasons we must continually endeavor to instill appreciation of free government, and free expression; freedom of thought and freedom of worship. It has been my privilege, for the last seven years, to be a member of what is called the most August Deliberative Body in the world. A legislative forum where any man, who is a member, may express his views for as long and as freely as he chooses. It is the only national legislative body in the world where this privilege exists. It is a privilege guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. I thank God every day that I am a citizen of the greatest and freeest country on earth, and that I have the privilege of worshiping as I please, of acting with complete liberty, so long as I do not infringe upon the rights of others, and of having the right to belong to any organization or Fraternity I choose, so long as it does not foster treason against the Government. We cannot really appreciate these privileges because we have always had them. But, our Brethren in Denmark, Holland, Norway, and all those other countries which have come under the heel of totalitarian dictators, are either in concentration camps, or have forsworn their liberties and their fraternal obligations. It is a most difficult matter for me, as Grand Master of the Freemasons of the great State of Missouri-an honor which I believe is greater than any other which can come to me-to stand here and discuss this situation with you without getting upon political grounds. I have been extremely careful in my Grand Lodge career as a member of this Grand Lodge Line, to stay entirely clear of political actions and political utterances, where the interests of the Grand Lodge have been concerned. Brethren, we should be thankful for the privileges we enjoy. We must put forth every effort possible to maintain them with everything we have. It has become necessary for the public welfare and the national defense of the country to train our young men for military service. Training these young men is on a universal basis. The richest of our people must serve, as well as the poorest, in the forces which are now being trained for the defense of the country. It was my duty, in 1917 and 1918, to serve all through that emergency in the 35th Division, a National Guard Organization made up of volunteers from Missouri and Kansas. In that emergency Lodges in a great many States and in a great many cities, took down the bars, and without the proper investigation made thousands of men Freemasons who were not first Freemasons in their hearts. In this emergency, which we now face, our great Fraternity MUST NOT REPEAT that error.

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In my service in France I was struck by the fact that nowhere in the welfare work for soldiers was Freemasonry represented. As your Grand Master, and as a United States Senator, it was my privilege to visit the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, on occasions when Masonic welfare for the soldiers was being discussed at some length, and I am completely convinced that if the Grand Lodges of the' United States. would cooperate in a National organization for the Masonic welfare of our young men now in training, the welfare of the Nations, and our Fraternity, would be very materially helped. I have made a thorough investigation of the Masonic Service Association of the United States, of its personnel, and of what it proposes to do, and I have come to the conclusion that this Grand Lodge should do all it possiblycan to support this Masonic Service Association for a Masonic National contact with our armed forces. Our country is facing the greatest emergency in its history. Our Masonic Fraternity must also face that emergency on a national basis. I am, therefore, suggesting that the Grand Lodge of Missouri join the Masonic Service Association and cooperate fully with the other Grand Lodges of the country for service to the soldiers in this emergency. The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, is contributing One Thousand Dollars to. this great cause. Your Grand Master is making a contribution of one-half his salary as Grand Master for the year. I hope, brethren, that this great organization will do its duty fully and completely in this national emergency. OFFICIAL BONDS

Shortly after my installation the official bonds of our Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary issued by the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company were placed in my custody, viz.: Bond of Grand Treasurer, FB146355, in the sum of $55,000.00; Bond of Grand Secretary, FB146356, in the sum of $25,000.00.

These bonds will be duly placed in the custody of my successor in office. NECROLOGY

I am indeed sorry to report that three members of our official family have passed away during this year. Most Worshipful Brother Julius C. Garrell, Past Grand Master, exchanged mortality for life at his home in Santa Monica, California, on October 15, 1940, in his seventy-ninth year. Most Worshipful Brother Garrell served ". this Grand Lodge as Grand Master in 1920. He was a man of retiring disposition, prone to discount his many virtues and qualities, but no inanhas more conscientiously, faithfully and creditably performed the responsible duties of Grand Master of

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Masons in Missouri. On Friday, October 18, services were held, and his remains laid to rest with full Masonic Honors in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, California. Most Worshipful Brother Van Fremont Boor, Past Grand Master, entered eternal rest on November 18, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri. Most Vvorshipful Brother Boor served this Grand Lodge as Grand Master in 1914. He rendered many and varied services to Masonry, but most dear to his heart was his devotion to Masonic relief. For more than twenty-five years he was in regular attendance at the Biennial Meetings of the Associated Boards of Relief of the United States and Canada, representing the Grand Lodge of Missouri with great honor. On November 22, a specific Grand Lodge was held in the Temple at Ninth and Harrison Streets, Kansas City, and he was laid to rest with full Masonic honors in the Mausoleum at Mount Moriah Cemetery. In the third week of December of 1940, Right Worshipful Brother Charles F. Link passed away, and was buried in the Cemetery at Kirksville with Masonic Honors. Brother Link was a past District Deputy Grand Master of the Se~ond Masonic District, and he had served as Secretary of Adair Lodge No. 366, for years. He was a fine Mason, and a good citizen, and his loss will be greatly felt by the Brethren in Kirksville. From the reports received from 604 lodges there have been 1,571 deaths among the members of the Craft. This is just 16 more than last year, but it represents a large percentage of our membership. In due time an appropriate memorial report will be presented by the Committee on Necrology. LIST OF VISITATIONS

I submit herewith a list of the official visits made to the Lodges in Missouri during my year of office. 1940 November 21-Attended a joint meeting of Belton Lodge No. 450, and Grandview Lodge No. 618. Appeared at 7:30 p. m. at Belton, where I found the Lodge in Session with about thirty members present. They introduced me formally and presented me with a walnut gavel which one of the Brethren had made for me. I promised to open the Grand Lodge with it when I presided. The Lodge recessed, and we boarded automobiles and drove to Grandview, where we arrived at 8:15 p. m. They formally introduced me as Grand Master to the joint Session. The Deputy Grand Masters of the 22nd, 34th, and 59th districts were present, as were the District Lecturers. November 22. Drove to Kahoka, arrived at 5:30 p. m. Had a feast at , the home of R. W. Brother James R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer Emeritus. Paid official visit to Hiram Lodge No. 362, and presented fifty-year button to Brother H. E. Deber, now a resident of Chicago, formerly a teacher in the Schools of Clark County. November 25. Drove to Higginsville, and paid an official visit to Higginsville Lodge No. 364. Presented a fifty-year button to Brother

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Littlejohn. M. W. Brother Henry C. Chiles was present, and acted as Grand Chaplain. The son of Brother Littlejohn made a nice speech. Concordia, Lexington and Waverly Lodges were represented. November 26. Drove to Chaffee, after a night spent in Columbia, and paid an official visit to Chaffee Lodge No. 615. Presented a 50-year button to Brother Stubblefield. Nearly all lodges in the 50th District were present by representation in the 'person of the Masters. November 27. Paid an official visit to the 49th Masonic District Association at their meeting at Cape Girardeau. November 29. Made an official visit to the 37th Masonic District Association at their meeting at Clinton. December 7. Paid an official visit to Sedalia Lodge No. 236, at their â&#x20AC;˘ Sunrise Meeting, which is an annual affair of that Lodge.' December 10. Made an official visit to Rural Lodge No. 316, Kansas City, and installed the officers for 1941. December 19. Installed the officers of Northeast Lodge No. 643, in Kansas City, at an official visit there. 1941 January 23. Attended the Conference of District Deputy Grand Masters and District Lecturers for the Eastern half of the State at St. Louis, Missouri. January 24. Made an official visit to the 50th Masonic District Association at Morley. Enjoyed a fine banquet served by the Ladies of the Order of Eastern Star. January 25. Paid an official visit to the 51st Masonic District Asso ciation at Steele, at which Steele Lodge was host. January 27. Attended the Conference of District Deputy Grand Masters and District Lecturers for the Western half of the State at Kansas City. March 15. Attended meeting of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120, of Alexandria, Virginia, and delivered an address. This meeting was in commemoration of the 174th Anniversary of the Birth of Andrew Jackson. March 26. Attended the meeting at Mt. Washington Lodge Hall of the 59th District Lodge of Instruction. All lodges in that district but Lee's Summit represented. Grandview Lodge exemplified the third Degree in a most efficient manner, filling the Stations with the regular officers. The Grand Lecturer, R. W. Brother A. F. Ittner, was present and highly complimented the work. He also delivered a very excellent talk on the Craft and its work, as did R. W. Brother Harry F. Sunderland, Grand Sword Bearer. March 27. Officially visited Jefferson Lodge No. 43, at Jefferson City. Lodge met at 3 p. m., and conferred the Third Degree, with M. W. Brother Karl M. Vetsburg presiding in the second section. Regular Communication held at 8 p. m., after a grand banquet at which R. W. Brother Forrest C. Donnell, Governor of the State of Missouri, and Senior Grand Warden, spoke. M. W. Brother Vetsburg presented a 50-year button to an old friend of his father. The G'rand Mastel' presented three other Brethren with their 50-year buttons, after which the Brethren assembled in the Lodge Hall to officially receive the Grand Master. R. W. Brother Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary; R. W. Brother Z. Williams, Grand Chaplain; and R. W. Brother Harry F. Sunderland, Grand Sword Bearer, were present and spoke. R. W.. Brother Grover C. Sparks, Junior Grand Warden, also delivered a .fine address. There were 394 Master Masons present and 128 Lodges represented, from Missouri, and 10 Lodges of other jurisdictions. There were also 80 members of the Missouri Legislature present-a record meeting.

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March 28. Official visit paid to Jackson Lodge No. 82, at Linneus, for a meeting of the 19th District Association. Lodge opened at 8 p. m., and the First Degree was exemplified after the Grand Master's Address. A most enthusiastic meeting. R. W. Brother Herma~ Taggert entertained the Grand Master, and his Brother, Worshipful Brother J. V. Truman, at a sumptuous dinner before the meeting. September 20. Attended- celebration meeting of Pomegranate Lodge No. 95, in St. Louis, Mo. September 22. Made an official visit to Archie Lodge No. 633, at Archie, Missouri. September 23. Attended Masonic District meeting held at Grandview Lodge, and presented a 50-year button to Brother Stewart, a member of G'randview Lodge. September 24. Attended one of the meetings of the Celebration of the Centennial of Fulton Lodge No. 48, at Fulton. September 25. Official visit to Trenton Lodge No. 111. September 26. Made an official visit to Pyramid Lodge No. 180, of St. Louis, Mo. September 27. Official visit to Cache Lodge No. 416 of St. Louis, Mo. VISITS TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS

On December 3,1940, in company with the Grand Secretary, R. W. Brother Arthur Mather, I arrived at Waco, Texas, to visit the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas. Upon our arrival we first attended a banquet as guests of the Grand Lodge of Texas, and then during the day of December 4, listened to the Sessions of the Grand Lodge. Our visit was thoroughly delightful, and will long be remembered by your Grand Master as an outstanding occasion. On Wednesday evening, April 9, 1941, I was invited to attend the 49th Anniversary Banquet and Celebration of Equity Lodge No. 591, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which I did with all pleasure. The Grand Master of Pennsylvania, R. W. Brother William H. Brehm, made an inspiring address at this dinner meeting, which Was appreciated by everyone present. Your Grand Master also delivered an address suitable to the occasion. On Wednesday, May 14, 1941, it was my pleasure to attend the Semi-Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, which opened with a dinner at the Willard Hotel at 5 :15 p. m. I thoroughly enjoyed the fraternal communication with the officers and members of this Grand Lodge. On July 30, 1941, I attended a Buffet Supper given by the Masonic Service Association of the United States for the Masonic members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, at the Mayflower Hotel. This meeting was held by the Service Association for the purpose of acquainting the members of the House and Senate of the Masonic work being done to foster the morale of the armed forces. FIFTY-YEAR MASONIC VETERANS BUTTONS

During the year I had the privilege of presenting seven Fifty-Year Masonic Veterans Buttons, three of which were in Jefferson City

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Lodge. I have had requests from numerous lodges to confer this honor on their Brethren, and in those cases where it was impossible for me to be present, I have delegated the District Deputy Grand Ma.ster to make the presentation for me. There has actually been a total of 844 Veterans Buttons presented since this practice was begun in 1934, of which figure 108 were sent out during this year. In the Grand Secretary's report you will find the list of members on whom this honor has been conferred, together with the names and numbers of the Lodge to which they belong. DECISIONS

I submit herewith, for the approval .of the Grand Lodge, the following decisions which I have been called upon to make. 1.

Question: Carthage Lodge No. 197 asks if they can organize a Bowling Team, run it under their Lodge name, use the Square and Compasses as their emblem on their uniforms, and enter the team in the Carthage City League 'I AMwer: It is the policy of the Grand Lodge never to use the Lodge's name in any manner which may be construed as advertising, and you would be infringing upon that rule if you ran your Bowling Team under the Lodge's name. Neither can they use the insignia of the Square and Compasses on their uniforms. 2.

Question: Fairfax Lodge No. 483 states that one of their members was delinquent in his dues. He had been notified to appear and show cause, and he wrote a letter asking for an extension of time, stating that he would pay his dues on July 15, 1940. He did not appear nor did he write further. On December 10, 1940, this Brother was notified to appear on December 24, 1940, and show cause why he should not be suspended for non-payment of dues. On December 23, 1940, he called the Secretary and reported he could not attend on December 24, 1940, and asked if the Lodge would give him until December 25, 1940, to pay his dues. The Lodge granted his request at their regular meeting on December 24, 1940. On January 14, 1941, the Lodge suspended this Brother for non-payment of dues for the year 1940. Was this legal, and should the Brother be charged with 1941 dues' .d.Mwer: The Grand Lodge By-Laws provide that dues are due and payable in advance on the first of each year. Therefore, if the Brother was not suspended until January 14, 1941, he would have to be charged, with 1941 dues. 3. Question: Monett Lodge No. 129 had a request to sponsor a Chapter of the Order of Rainbow for Girls, naming three members of Monett Lodge as "Pads" on the Advisory Board of such Chapter. They requested permission so to do. AMwer: Page 18 of the Proceedings of 1936 gives the Decision of the then Grand Master. This decision was approved by the Grand Lodge and answers your question. It is as follows: "A Lodge should not hereafter engage to sponsor any non-Masonic or extraneous organization, nor should its funds be used for the support or maintenance of such organizations.

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Question: A man has petitioned his home Lodge twice and each time has been black-balled by one particular neighbor, he believes, who is an officeholder in that Lodge and whose motive is pure spite or jealousy, so he contends. He asks if there is anyone in which this obstacle may be overcome, stating he is a man who stands well in the community in which he has resided for forty-five years, and he feels that there should be some way by which he might become a Master Mason. Answer: There is no remedy for the situation which you contend prevails in your home Lodge. You must petition the Lodge which is closest to your residence, and in whose jurisdiction you reside. 5. Question: Temple Lodge states that on June 19, 1928, they suspended one Edward B. Shelton for non-payment of dues. Mr. Shelton was at that time serving a five-year sentence for theft in the State Penitentiary at Jefferson City. Since he was one year in arrears in his dues at that time the Lodge took what they thought was the easiest way out of an embarrassing situation and suspended' him. Now it seems that Mr. Shelton was paroled a number of years ago and is again working for his former employer, and he has petitioned Temple Lodge for reinstatement. Temple Lodge now asks for instructions before taking any action on the petition for reinstatement. Answer: Mr. Shelton should have been expelled by your Lodge in 1928, when the matter was before you at that time. When he pleaded guilty to theft, he was not the person to be a member of the Masonic Fraternity. He cannot conscientiously be reinstated now. 6.

Question: A Brother Master Mason, member of a Lodge in Missouri, but now residing in the State of Oklahoma, desires to obtain a dimit from his Lodge in Missouri, and affiliate with a Lodge in Oklahoma. It developed, however, that this Brother did not pass the proficiency examination required in the Master Mason's Degree, and he asked if such a proficiency examination could be waived by me in order that he might obtain a dimit from his Lodge. Answer: The Grand Master has no authority to repeal the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. If you wish to obtain a dimit, you must first pass the proficiency examination required in the Master Mason's Degree by the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. 7.

Question: A widow wrote me stating that her husband had been a member of Clifton Heights Lodge for many years. In 1932 he wrote the Lodge stating that due to unemployment he was unable to pay his dues, and requested further time. The same thing happened in 1933 and 1934. In April of 1935 the then Secretary of Clifton Heights Lodge was instructed by the Lodge to notify all members who were in arrears for more than one year to appear at a Lodge meeting to be held on April 23, 1935, for a hearing. The wife of this Brother then wrote to the Secretary of the Lodge stating that her husband was unable to attend this meeting, and also that he was unable to pay his dues, but that he would do so just as soon as he got steady work. The then Secretary of the Lodge died on April 21, 1935, and evidently was dead when the letter was delivered to his home. As a result this Brother was suspended for non-payment of dues on April 23, 1935. The wife claims her husband was so hurt about this he refused to present his case to the Lodge, and thus the matter stood when suddenly, about a

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year ago, he died. The widow would now like to know if there is any way in which he could be reinstated so that the records would show he died while a member in good standing of Clifton Heights Lodge. Answer: After an investigation of this matter I replied that there was no possible procedure to restore the husband to membership in the Lodge at the time of his death. 8.

Question: The Master of Marceline Lodge states that the O. E. I::l. Chapter has been giving public card parties for profit and prizes in the dining room on the first :floor, of the Masonic Temple, which room is directly below the room used by the Lodge for the conferring of the Degrees. He asks if this is permissible, and requests a ruling so that the matter may be brought to the attention of the Marceline Masonic Temple Association. Answer: There is a ruling that card parties cannot be held for profit in Masonic Lodge Rooms. Where a Temple is controlled by a Masonic Temple Association, and where there are other rooms in connection with it on other :floors, the ruling doesn't hold. You may issue orders against card parties for profit in the Lodge room, or other rooms if they are on the :floor on which the Lodge meetings are held, but the rest of the Temple is entirely controlled by the Temple Association, and not subject to your orders. 9.

Question: The Secretary of Eolia Lodge states they have a petition for membership from a man who has eye trouble, and who has been under the treatment of an eye specialist. He asks if this condition would make him ineligible for membership' Answer: If the applicant for membership in question can see well enough to observe the proceedings which are necessary for him to see in taking the Degrees, then there is no objection to accepting his petition. 10. Question: The Secretary of G'alena Lodge wrote stating that the Lodge would like to have a benefit card party where each person attending would pay $.25 to play. They would like to serve a dinner, and afterward play bridge in the Lodge room proper. He asks if this is permissible' Answer: It is not legal to play cards either for profit or social purposes in the Lodge room itself, or the ante-room used by the Tiler. Dancing in the Lodge room is forbidden. A room on the lower :floor, or entirely separate and apart from the room used for the conferring of Degrees, may be used by the members and their families, provided the Lodge consents, for a social game of cards, provided that the card playing shall not ,be for profit and shall not be played on the Lord's Day or Sunday. 11. Question: Wakanda Lodge asked for a special dispensation to take part in an "I-Am-an-American Day" program as a Masonic body. Answer: No subordinate Lodge shall be permitted to appear in public procession except upon strictly Masonic occasions, when they may appear without any dispensation for that purpose. In view of the decision found on page 23,159, of the Proceedings of 1920 refusing a dispensation to a Lodge to appear in full regalia and take part in the celebration of American Legion Day, I refused also this request for a dispensation.

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Question: Wakanda Lodge asked for a dispensation to confer the Degrees out of time on an applicant who is in the U. S. Marine Corps, and who was ordered back to his Company sooner than expected. Answer: Section 118 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws specifically states that a candidate shall not receive more than one Degree at a time, and neither shall he be advanced in less than four weeks of the time the preceding degree was conferred. I therefore refused this dispensation. 13.

Question: Fairfax Lodge states they have a petition from a man who lives wherever his "hat is off." This man was born and reared in Fairfax, Atchison County, Missouri. He is an employe of a ~ree surgery concern and works all over the United States. He states that if he had a home any place it would be Fairfax, as his mother lives there, and he has so far been unable to vote any place as he has never established a residence. He is subject to the Army Draft, and is registered at Rockport, Missouri, as a subject from Atchison County. The Lodge asks if they can receive his petition and give him the Degrees. Answer: A man's place of residence is by intent. If he says that Fairfax is his home, that is his home unless he fixes residence in some other place, and votes there. The Lodge will have to pass on his character and qualifications which are the important things necessary in this case. If he is a man of good character, and the Lodge is satisfied that Fairfax is his residence, then the Lodge has a perfect right to receive his petition and give him the Degrees. 14. Question: The Scottish Rite Club of St. Louis decided to sponsor a concert given by the Marine Band of St. Louis, and requested the assistance of the Wardens and Masters Club of St. Louis in this undertaking. The Wardens and Masters Club requested permission to participate in the sponsoring of this concert, the proceeds or profit from which to be largely devoted to the Masonic Home. Answer: Permission was given to the Wardens and Masters Club of St. Louis to participate in sponsoring this concert by the Marine Band, since the money will go principally to the Masonic Home.

15. Question: A Brother Master Mason, a salesman of automobile insurance, wanted to put the following proposition before his Lodge, and asked if it were legal. He wanted to contact some members of his Lodge who were delinquent in their dues, and tell them that for every two prospects they furnished him that he sold, he would allow them $1.00 to be applied on their Lodge dues. Answer: Even after careful consideration of the above question, and recognizing that this Brother's intentions were indeed excellent, I replied that I still felt this would be a wrong use of Freemasonry for commercial purposes, and therefore could not give him permission to go ahead with his proposition. 16.

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from the bench. At the time of this trouble he was under suspension for non-payment of dues, and no charges were preferred against him. Now, he has filed a petition for reinstatement, and. the Investigating Committee of the Lodge wants to know what they should recommend' Answer: This is a matter which the Lodge itself must decide. That is what an Investigating. Committee is for. The Lodge members who live in the same community with this man should know his reputation and the likelihood of him becoming an upright citizen, so the Lodge and the Investigating Committee must make this decision for themselves. CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES

I had received reports from the District Deputy Grand Masters of the districts in which Dayton Lodge and Kirbyville Lodge were located to the effect that these lodges were proposing to consolidate with Index Lodge and Branson Lodge, respectively, and that they had given this matter of proposed consolidation careful oonsideration and investigation and were of the opinion that the consolidations would be for the best interest of our beloved Fraternity. I am therefore happy to report that these consolidations were successfully completed, to the entire satisfaction of the Brethren of the four Lodges concerned. CHARTERS ARRESTED

For some time I had been informed that the affairs of Lafayette Lodge No. 437, and Seligman Lodge No. 517, were in a precarious position. I requested the District Deputy Grand Masters of those Lodges to make every effort to get the Brethren together so that the matter of the future of the Lodges could be intelligently discussed, and some plans made. Every effort of the Deputies met with total disinterest on the part of the Brethren concerned, so after careful oonsideration of the reports received from the Deputies, I ordered the Charter of Lafayette Lodge arrested on February 17, 1941, and the Charter of Seligman Lodge arrested on May 4, 1941. DISPENSATIONS

During the year 24 dispensations have been issued by me, of which 6 were for Dedications of New Halls, 7 for Election of Officers, 4 for Installations of Officers, 2 to Meet in Other Halls, 4 for Laying Cornerstones, and 1 to Reballot on a Petition. Full details of these dispensations appear in the Report of our Grand Secretary. APPOINTMENT OF TRIAL COMMISSIONS

During the year, I have been asked to, and have appointed two Trial Commissions, and one Chairman of a Trial Committee, as follows: In Re: Forest Park Lodge No. 518

VB. John R. Davis-Brother Ransom A Breuer, Chairman, and Brothers Byrne E. Bigger, and Wm. C. Martin.

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In Re: Fair Grove Lodge No. 297 vs. Wilkerson-Brother Bert S. Lee, Chairman, and Brothers W. J. Craig, and Jewel E. Windle. In Re: Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 vs. Voss-Brother John C. Robertson, Chairman of the Trial Committee.

I also appointed Brother Richard O. Rumer to carry out the recommendation of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances made at the last Annual Communication, to administer the reprimand to W orshipful Brother Kellogg, of Shaveh Lodge No. 646. Brother Rumer reported that this matter was carried out according to the instructions given in the Report of the Appeals and Grievances Committee. THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI

The Masonic Home of Missouri, in my opinion, is reason enough for the existence of the Masonic Fraternity. It was my privilege, not very long ago, to read a column in a Kansas City paper about the Masonic Home. It was written by T. Roy Collins, who is not a member of the Fraternity. He paid one of the highest compliments to the Fraternity possible, to my mind, when he said that our old people and our children are cared for in Home, and not an Institution. I have had quite a bit of experience and been in close contact with many Institutions, and I believe our Masonic Home comes as nearly being a real Home, as it is possible to be. I don't know whether all our Brethren know it, but $1.50 of our dues goes to the Masonic Home for the maintenance of our orphan children and our old people. Every man who is a member of our Fraternity in Missouri ought to be proud of the fact that he contributes to the welfare of his Brethren, and their children. APPOINTMENTS

I have had to make only two changes in the appointments made when I became Grand Master, and they are as follows; 1. I appointed the District Lecturer of the 50th Masonic District, R. W. Brother Robt. L. Fowlkes, to the position of District Deputy Grand Master of that district also, taking the place of Dr. George A. Sample, who resigned. 2. The resignation of M. W. Brother Arch A. Johnson as a member of the Masonic Home Board of Directors automatically removed him as a member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Welfare. In January of 1941 I was informed by the President of the Masonic Home that the Board had elected Dr. T. W. Cotton to take the place of M. W. Brother Johnson, so I appointed Dr. Cotton on the Grand Lodge Committee of Welfare to take the place of Brother Johnson. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

I received 7 recommendations from seven Grand Jurisdictions for Grand Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near their several Grand Lodges, due to the deaths or their removal from the State. It was my pleasure to commission these new Grand Representatives, as follows;

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Louisiana-Adolph Scheurich, 2416 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Nevada-Fred H. Callihan, Box 469, Las Vegas, Nevada. Nova Scotia-J. E. MacDonald, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Oregon-G. Merton Krell, Roseburg, Oregon. Rhode Island-David Arnott, Edgewood, Rhode Island. Porto Rico-Jose A. Castillo, San Juan, Porto Rico. West Virginia""-Spenner S. Bowman, Parkersburg, West Virginia. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATION.AL MEMORIAL MEETING, AND THE GRAND MASTERS' CONFERENCE

On February 20 and 21, 1941, I attended the Annual Meetings of the Grand Masters of the United States, held in Washington, D. C. I was accompanied by M. W. Brother Bert S. Lee, and M. W. Brother A. F. Ittner, and R. W. Brothers Harris C. Johnston, and Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary. The attendance was the largest in the history of the organizations, and great interest was manifested in the various papers and addresses made. On February 22, our delegation attended the Annual Meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, which was held in the Memorial to Washington at Alexandria, Virginia. It was my pleasure to prese~t a check for $1,900.00 to the Association, as Missouri's contribution toward this memorial for the year. The Memorial is slowly but surely being completed, and it will stand forever as a testimonial to the principles and teachings of our Fraternity. It is interesting to know that thousands and thousands of visitors from all corners of the earth go to see the Memorial every year. GIFT

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HALL TO MOREHOUSE LODGE NO. 603

R. W. Brother Robt. L. Fowlkes recently informed me that one of the nicest and most generous services rendered Freemasonry during the year occurred at Morehouse, Mo., 'which is located in the 50th District. Morehouse Lodge Nt>. 603, a little struggling lodge of fifty-odd members, had been holding their meetings in a rented hall, and conditions were very unsatisfactory. Harry r. Himmelberger, president of Himmelberger-Harrison Lumber Co., though residing in Cape Girardeau for some years, has retained his membership in his home lodge at Morehouse. When the matter was called to his notice, he instructed his foreman, who is a Past Master of Morehouse Lodge, to finish the second floor of his new oJfice building in proper shape, and gave it to the Masons and Eastern Stars for their use; he also equipped the kitchen and dining room. The hall, which has been duly dedicated and consecrated, is of generous proportions, has hardwood flooring, and is air conditioned, making it one of the nicest lodge halls in the district.

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STATE OF THE CRAFT

A study of the Grand Secretary's report reveals that 1,723 candidates have received the Master Mason Degree, that there have been 542 affiliations, and 1,137 reinstatements, making a total of 3,402 during the Masonic year just closed. The deductions consist of 658 dimissions, 1,571 deaths, 1,854 suspensions for non-payment of dues, 1 suspension for un-Masonic conduct, and 7 expulsions, a total of 4,091. The report further shows a net loss of 689. I am glad to note that the lodges in the country are coming to the front, and that there is also improvement in the lodges in the metropolitan areas. From all corners of the State I have encountered enthusiasm, for the lodges are working, and interest in our Institution is daily improving. Another year, with the same ratio of progress shown during the last year, will probably bring us from the red into the black. Freemasonry, as never before, is needed in this great country of ours, and I feel sure that we are definitely on the up-grade. It is exceedingly gratifying to see the gap between the increase and the decrease slowly approaching the black figures: LODGE OF RESEARCH

It has not been my privilege to set any regular Lodges to work under dispensation, or under Charter, but I am going to have the very distinct pleasure and privilege of consecrating and setting the Lodge of Research to work under Charter, this evening, a dispensation for which was issued by me on May 1, 1941. I believe the Lodge of Research will be an asset to our Fraternity, equal to any which it has, and I congratulate the Lodge of Research on having M. W. Brother Henry C. Chiles, as its First Master. THANKS

Due to the emergency which is facing this country, your Grand Master was not able to make as many visits' as is customary for a Grand Master to make. The longest Congressional Session in the history of the country has been held in Washington, and as a member of the United States Senate, and some of its most important committees, the country's interest could not be overlooked; in fact, the duty to the country had to come first. Due to the help of many of my good Masonic brethren, my year as Grand Master has been a most pleasant one. My thanks are indeed due and most gratefully given to our Grand Secretary, Dr. Arthur Mather, on whom I have leaned with a great deal of weight. While speaking of our Grand Secretary I want to mention at this time that on July 14, I sent the following telegram to \lim. "Congratulations and best wishes on your Golden Wedding Anniversary. I hope you

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have many more pleasant and happy anniversaries to spend together." The good doctor was very modest about this important bit of news, and I only found it out by accident. Indeed it gave me much pleasure to congratulate both the Doctor and his wife on the attainment of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. I am also indebted to Past Grand Masters A. F. Ittner, W. W. Martin, Byrne E. Bigger,- Ray V. Denslow, James W. Skelly, Henry C. Chiles, and Karl M. Vetsburg. These good Brethren did a number of things for your Grand Master which he was unable to do for himself. I am also thankful to R. W.Brother Grover C. Sparks, Junior Grand Warden, and George C. Marquis, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, for their many kindnesses, and I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all the other Brethren who have been so kind and considerate. CONCLUSION I have enjoyed my year as your Grand Master tremendously. I have had some extremely pleasant associations, and experiences, and not a single unpleasant one. Today, as never before, our country needs the support and loyalty of all its citizens, and I am sure that as long as there are three millions of Freemasons in the country, all good men and true, who believe in a system of morale, and the Constitution of the United States, we can safely face the future, no matter what it may bring forth. Fraternally submitted,

Grand Master.

R. W. BROTHER JOHNSTON: By provision of the By-Laws' of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master's address will be referred to a Committee of all Past Grand Masters, under the Chairmanship of the Most Worshipful Brother Karl M. Vetsburg. It is so referred. DEDICATION AND UNVEILING OF THE BUST OF DR. WILLIAM F. KUHN THE GRAND MASTER.: It is my sincere pleasure to ask R. M. Brother Thomas H. Reynolds to tell us of our late beloved P. G. M., Dr. William F. Kuhn. R. W. BItOTHER REYNOLDS: M. W. Grand Master and Brethren: Dr. William F. Kuhn was an eminent physician and a preeminent Freemason. He served as head of each of the Grand Bodies in this State. His standing

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1941

in his profession was such that he was frequently used as a witness by lawyers, particularly in mental or nervous cases. Many times have I gone to his office in Kansas City to confer with him about some Masonic matter, and he would let his patients in the reception room, filled as it was, wait, while he talked about Masonry. He was so opposed to horseplay of any kind in Masonry that he wanted to get rid of the Past Master's degree in the Chapter R. A. M. I called his attention to the fact that this could not be done, for before anyoneeould be reeeived and acknowledged a Most Excellent Master, he must, at least, be symbolically a Past Master of his Lodge. He later asked me to read a manuscript for a ritual whiGh he had prepared, and I was pleased to note that he had embodied some of the statistical data in the ritual of the Past Master's degree. I was in Portland, Maine, making arrangements for 'the meeting of the General Grand Chapter, under instructions from the Master Masons of Missouri, when I received a telegram telling of Dr. Kuhn's death, and directing me to cancel all arrangements for the reception which was to be given in behalf of Missouri. I followed those instructions, but later I received another telegram directing the reinstatement of the arrangements, as Masonry must go ahead regardless of individuals. Dr. Kuhn, as General Grand High Priest, had finished the three years' work required of his office, but due to hi~ untimely death, he did not preside over that meeting. Dr. Kuhn accomplished many things during his three years as General Grand High Priest. He settled the question of jurisdiction in the Far East, and he also established a Chapter of R. A. M. in the City of Mexico. Among other things he refused to recognize those Bodies in France who had disposed of the honored custom of having the Bible on their altars, because Dr. Kuhn was always a Christian man as well as a Freemason. After his death a Memorial Association was organized in Kansas City and his intimate friend, Isaac Hettinger, was made president. After Brother Hettinger's death Van Fremont Boor was made路 president, and when he passed on, Fred O. Wood was made president. By instructions of the officers of the Dr. Wm. F. Kuhn Memorial Association I am directed to give to President Martin of the Masonic Home, this check for one thousand dollars as a memorial fund of Dr. William F. Kuhn, There will be other payments made to that fund, as time goes on, and they, too, will be turned over to the Masonic Home for the William F. Kuhn Memorial Fund. And now, Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, it is my very great pleasure to unveil this bust of Dr. Kuhn, which is to be placed in the Grand Secretary's office so that the name and fame, as well as the features of this good man and great Mason, will be known to us all. THE GRAND MASTER: Brethren, may I ask that you stand for one minute in memory of Dr. 路Wm. F. Kuhn. The Grand Lodge rose in a body and stood silent for one minute, as requested. M. W. BROTHER MARTIN: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: On behalf of the Officers and Directors of the Masonic Home, we want to thank the Dr. William F. Kuhn Memorial Association for this gift of one thousand dollars to the endowment fund of the Masonic Home. I know you will be interested in knowing that during a.Il these years when our membership has been decreasing, the Endowment Fund of the Home has increased enough so that the income therefrom now supports one hundred of the members of the Masonic Home family. We are indeed grateful for this thousand dollars. It will be added to our Endowment Fund to continue our work to the glory of Freemasonry and the good of humanity.

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

R. W. Brother Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary, presented his report covering official action in the office of the Grand Secretary for the period September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings. DUPLICATE CHARTERS

Duplicate Charters were issued to the following Lodges: Barbee Lodge No. 217, Charter destroyed by fire; duplicate issued May 15, 1941. . Ark Lodge No.6, Original Charter put in Grand Lodge Archives for safekeeping, and duplicate charter issued on November 4, 1940. . Prairie Lodge No. 556, Charter destroyed by fire; duplicate issued January 7, 1941. Kirbyville Lodge No. 264, Charter destroyed by fire; duplicate issued January 7, 1941. PROCEEDINGS

DIS~IBUTED

The 1940 Proceedings were prin~ed and distributed as soon as possible after the Grand Lodge Session. COMMISSIONS TO D. D. G. M.'S

By order of M. W. Brother Harry S. Truman, Grand Master, commissions were issued to the sixty District Deputy Grand Masters by him appointed in the fifty-nine Masonic Districts; the Thirtythird District having two District Deputy Grand Masters. CHANGES IN D. D. G. M.'S

R. W. Brother Robert L. Fowlkes, of Charleston, Missouri, was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 50th Masonic District, in place of R. W. Brother George A. Sample, who resigned. REPORTS OF D. D. G. M.'S

Blanks for these reports were sent to the sixty District Deputy Grand Masters, and their reports have been turned over to the Committee on Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters. COMMISSIONS TO GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

M. W. Grand Master Truman appointed the following as Grand Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, near their respective Grand Lodges: Louisiana-Adolph Scheurich, 2416 Carondelet St., New Orleans. Louisiana. Nevada-Fred H. Callihan, Box 469, Las Vegas, Neva.da. Nova Scotia-J. E. MacDonald, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Oregon-G. Merton Krell, Roseburg, Oregon. Rhode Island-David Arnott, Edgewood, Rhode Island. I,>orto Rico-Jose A. Castillo, San Juan, Porto Rico. West Virginia-Spenner S. Bowman, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BLANKS FOR ANNUAL RETURNS

Two copies were mailed June 15, 1941, with accompanying circular, giving full directions to Secretaries. STATISTICAL

Number of Chartered Lodges as of Sept. 10, 1940 624 Minus 2 Lodges consolidated and 2 Lodges whose Charters were arrested, a total of 4 Number of Chartered Lodges as of Sept. 10, 1941

620

MEMBERSHIP RETURNS

1940 Membership on 604 Reporting Lodges To which is added: Initiations Passings ~~tal

Ralslngs Affiliations Reinstatements

. 1,891 1,729 3,620 1,723 542 1,137

Total ~ From which is deducted: Gross Membership as of Sept. 10, 1941 . Dimissions 658 Deaths 1,571 Suspensions N. P. D. 1,854 Suspensions U. M. C. 1 Expulsions .......................... 7 Total ~ Net Membership as of Sept. 10, 1941, on 604 Reporting Lodges . To which is added Last Membership figures on 16 Lodges Unreported as of Sept. 10, 1941, as follows: Bloomfield No. 153 101 Centertown No. 611 64 East Prairie No. 384 63 Florence No. 261 41 Gaynor City No. 465 22 Green Ridge No. 425 39 Greenville No. 107 96 Kennedy No. 329 21 Kingston No. 118 78-(1936) Knobnoster No. 245 24 Mansfield No. 543 41 Pendleton No. 551 38-(1939) Spring Hill No. 155 13 Texas No. 177 122 Tyrian No. 350 20 Warren No. 74 54 Total

85,500

3,402 88,902

4,091 84,811

837

Total Actual Membership on 620 Chartered Lodges as of September 10, 1941 .

85,648

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Actual Net Membership on 624 Chartered Lodges as of Sept. 10. 1940 .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minus Memberships on ~ 2 Lodges consolidated and 2 Lodges whose Charters were arrested as follows: Dayton No. 386 consolidated with Index No. 54, on Jan. 24, 1941............ 21 Kirbyville No. 264 consolidated with Branson No. 587 on Feb. 21, 1941........ 36 Lafayette No. 437, Charter Arrested on Feb. 17, 1941 49 Seligman No. 517, Charter Arrested on May 4, 1941 33 Total

86,469

139

Plus, Account Audit of 36 Lodges during the year

86,330 27

Actual Base Figure Filled in on 1941 Reports when sent out on June 15, 1941............... 86,357 Minus, Unauthorized Changes made in the Base Figures by 'Secretaries 20 Actual Net Membership on 620 Lodges for year 1940 with all changes taken into consideration Minus, Actual Net Membership on 620 Lodges as of September 10, 1941 ... :.................. Net Loss

86,337 85,648 689

FINANCIAL RECORD

Per Capita on 84,811 Master Masons from 604 Reporting Lodges as of September 10, 1941 . Arrears for Preceding Years . Overpaid 1940

$178,103.10 2,092.60 .

$180,195.70 43.70

Dues Remitted

$180,152.00 7,546.15

Balances Due Owing on 1941 Per Capita

$172,605.85 6,835.20

Oredits

$165.770.65 32.90

Total Per Capita Received to Sept. 10, 1941

$165,803.55

LODGES CONSOLIDATED

Dayton Lodge No. 386 consolidated with Index Lodge No. 54, on January 24, 1941, Dayton Lodge losing its identity. Kirbyville Lodge No. 264 consolidated with Branson Lodge No. 587 on February 21, 1941, Kirbyville Lodge losing its identity.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1941

CHARTERS ARRESTED

The Charter of Lafayette Lodge No. 437 was arrested on February 17, 1941, by order of the Grand Master, Hon. H. S. Truman. The Charter of Seligman Lodge No. 517 was arrested on May 4, 1941, by order of the Grand Master, Hon. H. S. Truman. COURTESIES RECEIVED AND GRANTED

By direction of M. W. Grand Master Truman 48 requests have been made to Sister Grand Jurisdictions to confer Degrees for Missouri Lodges, and 38 requests have been received to confer Degrees for Sister Grand Jurisdictions. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS

Circular letters were mailed out as usual to all Lodges with the information concerning the list of leading hotels, and locations, and rates. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS

Dedications Morris E. Ewing, New Hall Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467, November 5, 1940. Curtis F. Smith, New Hall Stanberry Lodge No. 109, December 18, 1940. Edwin H. Barklage, Dedicate Hall at Defiance, Mo., to be used by Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, until further ~otice. Henry C. Chiles, New Hall Prairie Lodge No. 556, February 17, 1941. Robt. L. Fowlkes, New Hall Morehouse Lodge No. 603, June 4, 1941. Thomas R. Wilkins, New Gymnasium of High School at Portgageville, Mo., July 21, 1941. Election of Officers Temperance Lodge No. 438, January 20, 1941. Bee Hive Lodge No. 393, January 29, 1941. Dawn Lodge No. 539, August 15, 1941.

Barnett Lodge No. 596, December 13, 1940. Urich Lodge No. 286, December 17, 1940. Equality Lodge No. 497, Decem.ber 23, 1940. Central Lodge No. 81, January 2, 1941. Installation

of Officers

Beacon Lodge No.3, in Scottish Rite Cathedral, December 17, 1940. Independence Lodge No. 76, in Memorial Building, December 18, 1940. 路Magnolia Lodge No. 626, in Alhambra Grotto, January 2, 1941. Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, in Commandery Hall, New Masonic Temple, January 2, 1941.

Meet in Other Halls Kirbyville Lodge No. 264, to Meet in Hall of Branson Lodge beginning January 1, 1941, until further notice. Portageville Lodge No. 166, to hold Special Meeting in New Gymnasium for purpose of conferring Degrees, July 21, 1941.

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Laying Cornerstones James W. Skelly, School Building, St. James,' Mo., October'10, 1940. Henry C. Chiles, Women's Dormitory, Central State Teac~ers College, Warrensburg, November 9, 1940. Byrne E. Bigger, New Sheriff's Residence and Jail at Monticello, Mo., June 4, 1941. Byrne E. Bigger, New City Hall at Kahoka, Mo., August 15, 1941. BebalZots on Petition Lambskin Lodge No. 460, Petition of Henry C. Waggoner, October 29, 1940. RECOGNITION OF VETER.AN MASONS

Fifty-Year Buttons The following Brethren, whose names have been certified by their respective Lodges, and confirmed by the records of the Grand Lodge as eligible, have received buttons in recognition of their long years of Masonic standing as follows: No. and Lodge Name of Bro,ther Number of Years 609 Warrenton 31 Liberty 84 205 110 334 1 324 522 99 155 354 615 205 364 46 40 194 85 563 362 446 260 626 75 295 336 177 281 243 103 461 71 360

L. M. Hutcherson 50 Joseph C. Simmons 58 John M. Newlee 52 Webster Groves A. G. Showers 50 Trilumina ..James Anderson 50 Ma reus J. P. Graham 50 Bree kenridge Heo. W. RusselL 50 :Mi:"l'ouri. Heber W. Adams 50 Md)onald Nathaniel A. Dickey 50 G~Jt,e City •........... ,Charles A. Finster 50 Mt. Vernon •..........Parker Potter 50 Spring Hill William F. Pfifer 50 Hebron Robert T. Gibbs 50 Chaffee M. H. Stubblefield 50 Trilumina W. L. Culver ...........••...... 50 Higginsville John T. Littlejohn 50 Wentzville Benja.min Rice Shore 52 Mt. Moriah 'Pau~ J. Wielandy ...•........... 50 Rohert M. Lowry 50 Wellsville Miami. Thomas H. Harvey 50 york ..........•...... Frank W. Osborne 50 Hiram Henry Edwin Sever 50 Ivanhoe William J. Dawson 50 Mechanicsville John Abner Stewart 50 Magnolia H. J. Andreas 50 Silex Horatio Willis King 50 Moniteau Waldo P. Johnson 50 50 Alonzo J. Wilson Hallsville ILuther Scott Winn 50 Texas E. M. Crawford 50 Fenton James A. GUmere 50 Keystone Louis P. Hehl 50 West View •.......... Luther F. Cowan 50 Caruthersville C. G. Sheppard 57 Savannah Peter C. Breit 50 Tuscan .•..•.......... Charles S. Moffitt 50 Albert H. Bauer 50

24 83 129 462 4 127 651 243 127 511 92 360 235

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Laclede Monett Santa Fe Howard Athens Cleveland Keystone Athens Skidmore Perseverance Tuscan Weatherby

168 Colony 526 474 306 352

Wayne Guilford Ashlar Friend

176 1 33 360

Pt. Pleasant Missouri. Ralls Tuscan

43 Jefferson 16 Memphis 235 Weatherby 433 Mack's Creek

79 Polar Star 48 Fulton 366 92 94 303 93 89 1 5 111

Adair Perseverance Vienna Osage St. Mark's Friendship Missouri. United Trenton

114 35 48 323

Twilight. Mercer Fulton Cornerstone

383 43 302 147 210 1

Pythagoras Jefferson Lick Creek Cass Unionville Missouri.

Joseph McMillen C. Mills Henry Fisher Charles Lee Elliott Wm. P. Stapleton Rankin Coble George W. Allen Wm. T. Martin J ames F. Kellogg J ohn W. Rule Lloyd D. Mayhew IJohn W. Riggs Herman Swike Newton T. Killen Robert J. McReynolds T. H. Boston, Sr W. D. McClanahan Wm. R. Beardslee .George Purdy Hays Charles E. Reid Ben Pikey Henry A. Boye Charles E. Myers James M. Breckenridge George Howard J. Grant Leslie E. G. McGee Wm. H. Gundelfinger A. E. Platter Leslie Bromley ,Wm. Jackson Tapp Newton V. Moulder Thomas H. Dowell William V. Moulder :William I. Crawford James Wesley Sims John Jacob N eukomm Daniel H. Thrasher ,Wm. James Wamsley W. A. P. Cooper Samuel Cousley Wm. A. Humphreys Wm. James Gunby Edward W. Banister -Fred A. McArthur Herman G. Kull Robert M. Harris William A. Austin Charles Saylors ' Josiah G. Moore ;F. P. Parker Charles H. Specht W. E. Hankins Silas J. Howard Samuel C. GilL J ohn Phillips Jefferson H. Davis George M. Spaldipg

~Charles

50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 51 69 50 51 51 54 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 51 54 53 52 50 52 52 50 51 52 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

1941 147 310 9 461 208 534 618 11 5 434 369 572

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Cass W. P. McCooL Sikeston .............â&#x20AC;˘Charles L. Blanton Geo. Washington ".Isaac M. Marsh Caruthersville Elisha A. Barnett Salisbury J. D. McAdam Columbia., James Booth " James Cowley Grandview ,0. M. Stewart Pauldingville Edward W. Custer United James H. Livingston Wheeling ;A. E .. Beckwith Composite Fred Spell Rutledge Chilton R. King

50 50 50 50 51 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

MAso:mc HOME OF MISSOURI

WELFARE COMMITTEE: (Delinquent 1932 and 1933 Per Capita Tax). RECEIPTS: From September 16, 1933, to" September 10, 1940.............. $ 29,079.02 From September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941............. 253.40 29,332.42 Amount paid out of General Fund in 1936 in accordance with Resolution (see Grand Lodge Pro. 1935, pages 95-97) . Amount paid out of General Fund in 1937 in accordance with Resolution (see Grand Lodge Pro. 1936, page 119) . Amount paid out of General Fund in 1938 in accordance with Resolution (see Grand Lodge Pro. 1937, page 83, Sec. II) . Amount paid out of General Fund in 1939 in accordance with Resolution (see Grand Lodge Pro. 1938, page 152, Sec. III) ..... Amount paid out of General Fund in 1940 in accordance with Resolution (see Grand Lodge Pro. 1939, page 139, Sec. II) . Amount paid out of General Fund in 1941 in accordance with Resolution (see Grand Lodge Pro. 1940, page 170, Sec. II) .

3,005.18 236.00 2,965;05 4,962.5;) 4,752.20 4,246.60

20,167.58 $ 49,500.00

DISBURSEMENTS:

From September 16, 1933, to September 10, 1940..$ 45,000.00 From September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941.. 4,500.00

Check No. 20, October 1, 1940, Masonic Home, account Welfare Committee...... Check No. 42, November 25, 1940, Masonic Home, account Welfare Committee . Check No. 74, January 6, 1941, Masonic Home, account Welfare Committee . _ Check No. 86, February 5, 1941, Masonic Home, account Welfare Committee . Check No. 101, March 7, 1941, Masonic lIome, account Welfare Committee .

500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.09

49,500.00

26 Check No. account Check No. â&#x20AC;˘ account Check No. account Check No. account

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 113, April 7, 1941, Masonic Welfare Committee 127, May 20, 1941, Masonic Welfare Committee 136, June 5, 1941, Masonic Welfare Committee 152, July 25, 1941, Masonic Welfare Committee

Home, . Home, . Home, . Home, .

500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

$ 4,500.00 Total amount paid to Masonic Home, Account Welfare Committee: From September 16, 1933, to September 10, 1941 .

$ 49,500.00

1934 Per Capita:

BALANCE due Masonic Home, this' Account, to September 10, 1940 . RECEIPTS: From September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941

320.90

TOTAL Paid Masonic Home, this Account, from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941 .

320.90

1995, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940 Per Capita: BALANCE due Masonic Home, this Account, to September 10, 1940 . $ RECEIPTS: From September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941, $ $8,793.75 (Masonic Home Pro Rata thereof) I.

916.25 6,281.25

7,197.50

1,340.64

TOTAL Paid Masonic Home, this Account, from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941...................... 1941 Per Capita:

RECEIPTS: From July 1, 1941, to September 10, .1941, $165,803.55 (Masonic Home Pro Rata thereof) TOTAL AMOUNT Paid Masonic Home, from July 1, 1941, to September 10, 1941......

$118,431.11 117,090.47

BALANCE due Masonic Home, this account, to September 10, 1941.................. SPECIAL INITIATION FUND Total amount received from October 15, 1920, to September 10, 1940....................................... *Total amount received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941

$554,929.00 18,950.00 $573,879.00

Total amount paid to Masonic Home on this account from October 15, 1920, to September 10, 1941............

$573,190.00 $

689.00

LESS: Bank Service Charges: September 16, 1937, to September 10, 1941

75.11

llALANCE due Masonic Home to September 10, 1941. . . . . . . .

613.8~

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

CASH Balance, September 10, 1940 *Total amount received from September 11, 1940, to SepteI!1ber 10, 1941 LESS: Check No. 31 of February 21, 1941, issued to J. Claude Keiper, Treasurer, George Washington Masonic National Memorial Assn., Inc. $1,900.00 LESS: Bank Service Charges: September 11, 1940, to Septembe-r 10, 1941.............. $ 20.78 BALANCE in Bank, September 10, 1941. . . . . .. . . ... . .. . ... Total amount paid to J. Claude Keiper, Treasurer of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Inc., to September 10, 1941................

1,762.78 1,897.00

3,659.78

1,920.78

1,739.00

$162,367.01

THE DR. WILLIAM F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND

Inarugurated by Donation of $50().OO by Brother Marcus .A.. Loevy at Grand Lodge Session, October 17, 1922 This fund since exchange of bond was made March 31, 1941, consists of: One $500.00 United States Treasury 2%% bond held in Grand Lodge Safe Deposit Box, Kansas City, Mo. .. CASH, in Savings Account, First National Bank, St. Louis, Mo. Total Library Fund reported, September 10, 1940 Interest on Bond...................... Interest on Savings Account as follows: December, 1940 $1.55 June, 1941 1.55

500;00 311.61

811.61

$808.73 $8.44 3.10

11.54 $820.27

LESS: $8.66 withdrawn from Savings Account, to complete purchase price of Bond. . . . . . . . . . . .

8.66

TOTAL FUND, September 10, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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THE JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND

Inaugurated by bequest made by the late Joseph S. McIntyre, Past Grand Master, according to the 14th Clause of his will, dated September 15, 1926: Amount on deposit in First National Bank, St. Louis, Mo., May 6, 1937

1,000.00

TOTAL FUND, September 10, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

1,000.00

* For amounts paid by individual lodges, see Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement, 1941 Proceedings.

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE FINANCES

CASH in Grand Lodge Depositories, September 10, 1940....

$ 77,027.70

Balance in Fidelity Savings Trust Co., Kansas City, Mo. (restricted)............... Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. Balance in Wood & Huston Bank, Marshall, }\{o. Balance in Columbia Savings Bank, Columbia, Mo. Balance in First National Bank, Cape Girardeau, Mo.

$77,027.70

2,867.30 59,160.40 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

Total 1932 and 1933 Per Capita Tax received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941, from Lodges delinquent in payments (for Welfare Committee) . Total 1934 Per Capita Tax received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941 (for Masonic Home only) . Total 1935 Per Capita Tax received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941 Total 1936 Per Capita Tax received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941 Total 1937 Per Capita Tax received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941 Total 1938 Per Capita Tax received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941 Total 1939 Per Capita Tax received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941 Total 1940 Per Capita Tax received from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941

253.40 320.90 70.80 62.26 71.54 1,627.50 3,757.48 3,204.17 8,793.75

Total 1941 Per Capita Tax received from July 1, 1941, to September 10, 1941 .

165,803.55

174,597.30 771.58

Sale of Dues Receipt Cards Sale of Pocket Edition Manuals Sale of Library Edition Manuals

. . .

874.50 9.00

883.50

Sale of 1925 Constitution and By-Laws Sale of 1921 Constitution and By-Laws

. .

58.00 8.00

66.00

Sale of 50-year Veteran Emblem Buttons .. Sale of 1939 and 1940 proceedings . Received from Mt. Ararat Lodge No. 382 (defunct) . Received from Lafayette Lodge No. 437 (defunct) . Refund: H. M. Kellogg, Shaveh Lodge No. 646, 1940 Mileage and Per Diem . 10% Dividend of $4,778.82 Balance in Fidelity Savings Trust Co., Kansas City, Mo. (restricted) (Fifth Dividend Check) .... Interest on U. S. Government Bonds due June 15, 1940..........................

162.00 2.00 42.00 105.10 5.00 477.810\ $

491.26

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Interest on U. S. Government September 15, 1940 Interest on U. S. Government October 15, 1940 Interest on U. S. Government December 15, 1940 Interest on U. S. Government April 15, 1941 Interest on U. S. Government March 15, 1941 Interest on U. S. Government June 15, 1941

Bonds due . Bonds due . Bonds due . Bonds due . Bonds due . Bonds due '..

TOTAL RECEIPTS to September 10, 1941

128.11 563.75 491.24 563.75 128.14 491.26

2,857.51 $257.571.87

ANALYSIS OF DISBURSEMENTS

Total Disbursements to September 10,1941 Pay Roll, 1940 . Proceedings, 1940 . Salaries and Allowances, Grand Master, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge Office Account . Grand Lecturer, Emeritus . Grand Correspondent . Maintenance, Grand Lodge Office . Masonic Relief Association, United States and Canada . Past Grand Master's JeweL . Expenses: Grand Lodge Session, 1940 . Reporter: Grand Lodge Session, 1940 . Telephone, Jefferson 4877 . Bonds: Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer . Contingent, G'rand Lodge Expense Fund . Perkins Audit Co . Expenses, Grand Lodge Officers, Order Grand Master . Printing, Postage, Stationery and Incidentals District Lecturers' and District Deputies' Conferences . Expenses: George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Grand Masters' Conference . Lewis .and Clark and St. Louis Markers . Total Budget Appropriation for 1940-1941 (exclusive of Pay Roll) . Actual Disbursements .

$179,743.30 $ 20,533.70 $

1,560.93 16,362.56 1,200.00 500.00 1,800.00 288.23 175.00 649.41 75.00 180.49 300.00 688.94 150.00 149.42 2,535.14 630.54 300.00 110.00

27,655.66

$30,243.23 27,655.66

Unexpended .Balance $ 2,587.57 Total paid Masonic Home, account 1932-1940 Per Capita Tax........................ Total Paid Masonic Home, account 1941 Per Capita Tax........................

7,771.80 117,090.47

124,862.27

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Total Paid Masonic Home, account Welfare Committee . Dues Receipt Cards, 1941. . Manuals . Social Security, Title VIII-Federal Old Age Pension . Transfer of $477.88 from Fidelity Savings Trust Co., Kansas City, Mo., to Union National Bank, Kansas City, Mo .

4,500.00 937.89 675.00 100.90 477.88

Total Disbursements to September 10, 1941

$179,743.30

RECAPITULATION

Total Receipts to September 10, 1941 . Total Disbursements to September 10, 1941

$257,571.87 179,743.30

CASH Balance, September 10, 1941, in General Fund Cash Balance, September 10, 1941, Fidelity Savings Trust Co., Kansas City, Mo. (restricted) $ 2,389.42 Cash Balance, September 10, 1941, Union National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. 60,439.15 Cash Balance, September 10, 1941, Wood & Huston Bank, Marshall, Mo. 5,000.00 Cash Balance, September 10, 1941, Columbia Savings Bank, Columbia, Mo. 5,000.00 Cash Balance, September 10, 1941, First National Bank, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 5,000.00 LESS: Balance due Masonic Home, account 1941 Per Capita Tax, from August 23, 1941, to September 10, 1941.................. LESS: $2,389.42 "Restricted" Fidelity Savings Trust Co., Kansas City, Mo.

$ 77,828.57

77,828.57

1,340.64 2,389.42

SEPTEMBER 10, 1941, T~tal Amount Available Cash in General Fund .

3,730.06 $ 74,098.51

Fraternally submitted,

Grand Secretary. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

R. W. Brother E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, presented his report covering the period from September 10, 1940, to September 10, 1941, which was received as follows, together with report of Auditor, and both ordered printed in the Proceedings:

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

1940 Sept. 10

" "

Balance in Fidelity Savings Trust Company, Kansas City, Missouri (restricted) .-.................... $ 2,867.30 10 Balance in Wood & Huston Bank, Marshall, Missouri .............. 5,000.00 10 Balance in Columbia Savings Bank, Columbia, Missouri .............. 5,000.00 10 Balance in First National Bank, Cape Girardeau, Missouri ............. 5,000.00 10 Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri ........... 59,160.40

RECEIPTS

Receipt No. Sept. 17 1406 Arthur Mather, Grand Seey., Bond Int. ................ $ 491.26 Mather, Grand Secy., " 18 1407 Arthur 128.11 Bond Int............ '. .... ·Oct. 18.40 1 1408 Arthur Mather, Grand Secy. 742.90 1409 " " 181 1410 " ,", ,", " 24 1411 Arthur " Mather, Grand " Secy., 205.78 " 563.75 Bond Int.....•....•...... 348.50 Nov. 1 1412 Arthur Mather, Grand Secy. 16 1413 51.50 " " " " " 207.08 Dec. 2 1414 " " " " 32.25 " " "194116 1415 " " 428.50 Jan. 2 1416 Arthur Mather, Grand Secy. Mather, Grand Seey., " 10 1417 Arthur 491.24 Bond Int................. 16 1418 Arthur Mather, Grand Seey. i,087.25 " 517.98 Feb. 1 1419 " " " " " 17 1420 Arthur Mather, Div. No.5, Fi477.88 delity Savings Trust Co.... 283.55 " 17 1421 Arthur Mather; Grand Secy. 1,147.60 Mar. " " " " , , 171 1422 1,134.45 1423 " " " " 43.50 Apr. 1 1424 " " " " 58.80 1425 " " " " " 16 1,000.00 18 1426 " " " " " 28 1427 Arthur Mather, Grand Secy., " 563.75 Bond Int....•............ 65.45 May 1 1428 Arthur Mather, Grand Secy. 831.35 16 1429 " " " " " 21.00 June 2 1430 " " " " 35.25 17 1431 " " " " " 85.10 July 1 1432 " " " " 1 1433 Arthur Mather, Grand Secy., " 491.26 Int. Coupons ............. Mather, Grand Secy., " 1 1434 Arthur 128.14 Int. Coupons ............... 15.42 2. 1435 Arthw Mather, Grand Secy. "

$ 77,027.70

32 2 1436 3 1437 3 1438 " 5 1439 " 5 1440 " 8 1441 " 8 1442 9 1443 " 9 1444 " 10 1445 " 10 1446 " 11 1447 " 11 1448 " 12 1449 1450 " 12 " 14 1451 " 14 1452 " 16 1453 " 16 1454 16 1455 " 16 1456 " 17 1457 17 1458 " " 18 1459 " 18 1460 " 19 1461 " 19 1462 " 21 1463 " 21 1464 22 1465 22 1466 23 1467 " " 23 1468 " 24 1469 " 24 1470 " 25 1471 " 25 1472 " 26 1473 " 26 1474 " 28 1475 " 28 1476 " 29 1477 29 1478 30 1479 " 30 1480 " 31 1481 31 1482 Aug. 1 1483 1 1484 " 2 1485 " 2 1486 " 4 1487 " 4 1488 " 5 1489 " 5 1490 " 6 1491 6 1492

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180,544.17 $257,571.87

DISBURSEMENTS

1940 Sept. 16

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Check No. 1 Gr. Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Mo., ale Mileage & Per Diem .... $20,000.00 2 Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., ale 49.50 Spl. Com. Refugee Children 3 Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., Ptg., 100.00 Sta. & Postage ............ 4 Gr. Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Mo., 500.00 ale Mileage & Per Diem ..... 5 Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., ale 500.00 Exp. Gr. Lodge Session ..... 6 Masonic Temple Assn.-Maintenance ........................ 150.00 424.00 7 Arthur Mather, Salary ........ 350.00 8 Anthony F. Ittner, Salary ...... 100.00 9 J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. 150.00 10 F. Berger, Salary ............. 110.00 11 R. L. Bohle, Salary ............ 12 Anthony F. Ittner-ale Exp. 73.31 Grand Lecturer ............ 13 Lilley-Ames Co., Supplies Gr. 25.27 Lodge Session .............. 14 Van Dyke & Co., Bonds, Gr. Sooy. & Gr. Treas........... 300.00 15 Masonic Relief Assn. of U. S. & Canada " ........ " ......... 288.23 16 Herman Mauch, Past Gr. Mas175.00 ter's Jewel ................ 17 Aug. D. Niederlueche, Reporter 1940, Session ............... 75.00 150.00 18 Perkins Audit Co. .............. 19 Harry S. Truman, ale Exp. 500.00 Grand Master ..... " ....... 20 Masonic Home of Mo., Welfare Relief Program ............ 500.00 21 Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., Exp. Gr. Lodge Session .......... 149.41

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Spalding Sta. Co., Ptg., Postage & Sta . Terre Haute Engraving Co., Cuts Melsheimer-Carrico Eng. Co., Certificates . Menke Ptg. Co., Ptg., Postage & Sta . S. W. Bell Tel. Co., Service . Rosebrough Monument Co., Lewis & Clark Marker . Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., Office Incidentals . Ray V. Denslow, alc Exp. to Gr. Lodge of Ill. . . Anthony F. Ittner, alc Exp. to Gr. Lodge of Ill . Ovid Bell Press, Ptg. Proceedings Ovid Bell Press, Ptg., Postage & Supplies . Ovid Bell Press, Ptg. Reports Officers & Masonic 'Home .... Masonic Temple Assn., Maintenance . Arthur Mather, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, Salary . J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. F. Berger, Salary . R. L. Bohle, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, alc Exp. Grand Lecturer . Whitehead & Hoag Co., 50-Year Veteran Emblems . Masonic Home of Mo., alc Welfare Relief Program . Becktold Co., Binding . Union Safe Deposit Co., Rental sid box No. 6111. . Ovid Bell Press, Manuals . Henry C. Chiles, al c Cornerstone layiIig, Warrensburg . M~sonic Temple Assn., Maintenance . Arthur Mather, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, Salary . J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. F. Berger, Salary . R. L. Bohle, Salary . Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., Office Incidentals . Anthony F. Ittner, ale Exp. Gr. Lecturer . Jos. H. Schweich Ptg. Co., Garrell Memorial . S. W. Bell Tel. Co., Service . Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., Contingent Fund . Spalding Sta. Co., Ptg., Postage & Sundries .

357.21 19.88 22.90 30.09 31.76 110.00 100.00 24.75 26.80 1,560.93 219.00 694.67 150.00 416.00 350.00 100.00 150.00 110.00 72.17 130.43 500.00 35.00 8.33 675.00 5.00 150.00 416.00 350.00 100.00 150.00 110.00 100.00 97.73 37.61 46.92 26.34 35.69

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GnANn LOi:>GlJ OF MissOURi Spalding Sta. Co., 1941 Dues Receipt Cards .............. Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., ale Exp. V. F. Boor Funeral .... Arthur Mather, Gr. Seey., ale Exp. G. L. of Texas ......... Mrs. H. M. Johnson, Contingent Fund a/c .................. Harry S. Truman, a/c Grand Master's Exp. ............. Arthur Mather, Salary."....... Anthony F. Ittner, Salary ..... J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. F. Berger, Salary ............. R. L. Bohle, Salary ............ Anthony F. Ittner, a/c Exp. Grand Lecturer ............ Masonie Temple Assn., Maintenanee, Jan. ............... Jos. H. Schweich Ptg. Co., Ptg., Postage & Sta. ............ Jos. H. Sehweich Ptg. Co., V. F. Boor Memorial ............ Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., a/c V. F. Boor Funeral ......... Welfare Relief Program, a/c Masonic Home ............ Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., a/c D. D. G. M. Conference, St. Louis ...................... Masonic Temple Assoc., Maintenance, Feb. ............... Arthur Mather, Salary ......... Anthony F. Ittner, Salary ..... J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. F. Berger, Salary ............. R. L. Bohle, Salary ........... Anthony F. Ittner, Exp. a/c Gr. Lecturer .................. Harry S. Truman, Exp. Geo. Washington Conference ..... Harris C. Johnson, Exp. Geo. Washington Conferenee ..... Arthur Mather, Exp. Geo. Washington Conference .......... Masonie Home of Mo., a/c Welfare Relief Program ........ Arthur Mather, Grand Secy., Bal. a/c D. D. G. M. Conference .. Spalding Sta. Co., Ptg., Postage & Sta." .................... Harry S. Truman, a/c Gr. Master's Exp.................. S. W. Bell Tel. Co., Service .... Arthur Math~, Gr. Secy., Ptg., Postage & Sta. . ............

937.89 32.40 30.87 100.00 500.00 416.00 350.00 100.00 150.00 110.00 91.55 150.00 15.62 37.81 26.26 500.00 500.00 150.00 416.00 350.00 100.00 150.00 110.00 93.78 100.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 130.54 93.61 500.00 29.71 100.00

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J. Claude Keiper, ale Gr. Masters Conference, Washington Masonic Temple Assn., Maintenance . Arthur Mather, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, Salary . J. F. McLachlan, Honorarium .. F. Berger, Salary . R. L. Bohle, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, ale Exp. Gr. Lecturer . Gr. Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Mo., ale Mileage & Per Diem .... Masonic Home of Mo., Welfare Relief Program . Henry C. Chiles, Temple Dedication, Gilman City . Masonic Temple Assn., Maintenance . Arthur Mather, Salary . Anthony Ittner, Salary . J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. F. Berger, Salary . R. L. Bohle, Salary .. '. . Anthony F. Ittner, ale Exp. Grand Lecturer . Whitehead & Hoag Co., 50-Year Veteran Emblems . Spalding Sta. Co., Ptg., Postage & Sta . S. W. Bell Tel. Co., Service . Masonic Home of Mo., Welfare Relief Program . Arthur Mather, Gr. Sec., Ptg., Postage & Sta . Masonic Temple Assn., Maintenance . Arthur Mather, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, Exp. ale Grand Lecturer . J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. F. Berger, Salary . R. L. Bohle, Salary . Harry S. Truman, ale Gr. Master's Salary . Masonic Home of Mo., Quota Per Capita Tax Back Years Ovid Bell Press, Ptg., Postage & Sta . Strauss-Peyton, Portrait & Pto. Gr. Master . Karzendorfer-Bick Picture Co., Framing . Masonic Home of Mo., Welfare Relief Program . Masonic Temple Assn., St. Louis, Maintenance .

50.00 150.00 416.00 350.00 100.00 150.00 110.00 96.85 33.70 500.00 12.50 150.00 416.00 350.00 100.00 150.00 110.00 99.32 130.36 37.45 22.31 500.00 100.00 150.00 416.00 350.00 108.86 100.00 150.00 110.00 500.00 916.25 61.20 59.16 10.40 500.00 150.00

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416.00 Arthur Mather, Salary . 350.00 Anthony F. Ittner, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, ale Exp. Gr. 107.56 Lecturer . 100.00 J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. 150.00 F. Berger, Salary . 110.00 R. L. Bohle, Salary . Arthur Mather, Gr. Seey., Ptg. 54.68 ~turn Blanks . Masonic Home of Mo., Welfare 500.00 Relief Program ;. 19.87 . S. W. Bell Tel. Co., Service Missourian Ptg. & Sta. Co., An187.64 nual Return Blanks . E. E. Morris, Salary Grand 500.00 Treas . Spalding Sta. Co., Ptg., Postage 60.68 & Sta . Masonic Temple Assn., Mainte150.00 nance . 416.00 Arthur Mather, Salary . 350.00 Anthony F. Ittner, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, ale Exp. 99.68 Grand Lecturer . 100.00 J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. 150.00 F. Berger, Salary . 110.00 R. L. Bohle, Salary . Harry S. Trumaan, ale Gr. Ma~路 500.00 ter's Salary . Ray V. Denslow, Fraternal Cor500.00 respondent . Spalding Sta. Co., Ptg., Postage 97.61 & Supplies . Jos. H. Schweich Ptg. Co., 26.78 D. D. G. M. Report Blanks .. Masonic Home of Mo., Welfare 500.00 Relief Program . Masonic Home of Mo., ale Per Capita Tax 1941 . 40,000.00 Masonic Temple Assn., Mainte150.00 nance . 416.00 Arthur Mather, Salary . 350.00 Anthony F. Ittner, Salary . Anthony F. Ittner, Exp. Grand 51.87 Lecturer . 100.00 J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. 150.00 F. Berger, Salary . 110.00 R. L. Bohle, Salary . Masonic Home of Mo., Per Capita Tax . 60,000.00 29.92 S. W. Bell 'I'el. Co., Service . Arthur Mather, Gr. Secy., Social 100.90 Security Tax . Masonic Home of Mo., Back Per 6,855.55 Capita Tax . Masonic Home of Mo., Per Capita Tax, 1941 . 17,090.47

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

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Masonic Temple Assn., Maintenance ..•.................. Arthur Mather, Salary ........ Anthony F. Ittner, Salary ...... Anthony F. Ittner, ale Exp. Grand Lecturer ............ J. R. McLachlan, Honorarium .. F. Berger, Salary ... , ........ R. L. Bohle, Salary ........... Fidelity Savings Tr. Co., Div. No. 5, Received ............

150.00 416.00 350.00 49.88 100.00 150.00 110.00 477.88 $179,743.30

September 10 Balance in Fidelity Savings Trust Co., Kansas City, Missouri (restricted) $ 2,389.42 Balance in Wood & Huston Bank, Marshall, Missouri ,.. 5,000.00 Balance in Columbia Savings Bank, Columbia, Missouri .... 5,000.00 Balance in First National Bank, Cape Girardeau, Missouri,... 5,000.00 Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri....... 60,439.15

77,828.57 $257,571.87

Respectfully submitted, EDMUND E. MORRIS,

Grand Treasurer. REPORT OF THE GRAND AUDITOR

September 20, 1941.

To the Grand Lodge, A. F. If; A. M., of Missouri: Gentlemen: Pursuant to engagement, we have examined and checked the book records of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri for the period from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941, also the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Memorial Fund, the 'Vm. F. Kuhn Library Fund, the Joseph S. McIntyre Library Fund and the George Washington Statue Fund for the same period and respectfully present the following report: GENERAL FUND-PER GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS

Balance, September 11, 1940 , $ 77,027.7.0 Receipts, Forwarded to Grand Treasurer: Per Capita Tax, 1941. , , . '. $165,803.55 Back Dues, 1932 , , ,.,.,. $ 211.90 Back Dues, 1933 "., ".. 41.50 Back Dues, 1934.,., ".,·,. 320.90 Back Dues, 1935 ••.... "."." .. , 70.80

1941 BMk Back Back Back Back

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Dues, Dues, Dues, Dues, Dues,

1936 1937 1938 1939 1940

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62.26 71.54 1,627.50 3,757.48 3,204.17

9,368.05 147.10

. Received from Defunct Lodges Sale of Manuals ~ . . .. $ 883.50 771~58 Sale of Dues Receipts........ . . . . Sale of By-Laws................ 66.00 162.00 Sale of Masonic Veteran Emblems. . 2.00 Sale of Proceedings..............

1,885.08

Refund on Mileage and Per Diem Account Interest on Permanent Fund Securities

5.00 2,857.51

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Transfer: 10% Dividend on Deposit in Fidelity Savings Trust Co. in Liquidation, Transferred to . Union National Bank

180,066.29

477.88 $257,571.87

Disbursements : Per Check Issued for Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . .. $179,265.42 Transfer: 10% Dividend on Deposit in Fidelity Savings Trust Co. in Liquidation, Transferred to 477.88 Union National Bank... . .. .. ... . .. . .. . .. Balance in Banks, September 10, 1941.

179,743.30 $ 77,828.57

Balance, September 10, 1941, Per Grand Treasurer's Books $ 77,828.57 Consisting of: Balance in Fidelity Savings Trust Company, Kansas City, Missouri, in Liquidation Not Subject to Withdrawal.................. $ 2,389.42 Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. 60,439.15 Balance in Wood and Huston Bank, Marshall, Mo. 5,000.00 Balance in Columbia Savings Bank, Columbia, Mo. 5,000.00 Balance in First National Bank, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 5,000.00 $ 77,828.57 BONDS

On September 17, 1941, in company with Mr. E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, and a representative designated by the Grand Master, we examined the securities listed below in the Grand Lodge safe deposit box at the Union National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri. All interest income from these securities was accounted for.

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PERMANENT FUND

Par Interest Interest Value Total Rate Kind Date Bond No. 17037H U. S. Treasury 3/15 & 9/15 2%% $ 1,000.00 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 17038J U. S. Treasury 3/15 & 9/15 2% 60789K U. S. Treasury 3/15 & 9/15 60790L U. S. Treasury 3/15 & 9/15 4394D U. S. Treasury 3/15 & 9/15

2% 2% 2%

$ 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00

7,000.00

150022B U. S. Treasury 4/15 & 10/15 1500230 U. S. Treasury 4/15 & 10/15

31,4 31,4

$ 1,000.00 1,000.00

2,000.00

Treasury Treasury Treasury Treasury

3% 3% 3% 3%

$ 1,000.00 1,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00

22,000.00

000002873 U. S. Treasury 6/15 & 12/15 COOOO0803 U. S. Treasury 6/15 & 12/15

4 4

$ 1,000.00 5,000.00

6,000.00

GOO026327 HOO026328 JOO026329 KOO038060

41,4 41,4 41,4 41,4

$ 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00

25,000.00

JOO048489 KOO048490 COO013673 DOOO13674

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S. S. S. S.

U. S. Treasury U. S. Treasury U. S. Treasury U. S. Treasury

6/15 6/15 6/15 6/15

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12/15 12/15 12/15 12/15

10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15

Maturity Date 1528995D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1528996D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1528997D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1528998D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1528999D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1529000D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1529001D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1529002D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1529003D U. S. Savings March, 1950 1529004D U. S. Savings March, 1950

Maturity Value $1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

Cost $750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00

7,500.00 $71,500.00

WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND

Interest Interest Rate Date 2552B U. S. Treasury 3/15 & 9/15 21h%

500.00

There has been no change in the bonds in the Permanent Fund since our previous examination of September 13, 1940. The 3% % United States Treasury bond of $500.00 par value in the Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund had been called as of June 15, 1940, and the proceeds applied on the purchase of a $500.00 par value United States Treasury 21h % bond at a cost of $508.66, the balance of $8.66 being withdrawn from the Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund Savings Account.

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND

Balance in Bank, September 11, 1940. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 181.92 Received from the Masonic Lodges During Period September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,950.00 $19,131.92 Transferred to Masonic Home During Period September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941. . . . . . .. $18,500.00 Bank Charges 18.03 Balance in First National Bank, St. Louis, Mis. souri, September 10, 1941

18,518.03 $

613.89

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

Balance in Bank, September 11, 1940. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 1,762.78 Received from the Masonic Lodges During Period September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,897.00 $ 3,659.78 Transferred to George Washington Memorial Association February 21, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $1,900.00 Bank Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.78 Balance in First National Bank, St. Louis, Missouri, September 10, 1941............ . . . . . . .

1,920.78 $ 1,739.?0

WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND

Balance, September 11, 1940............................. $ Receipts: Interest on Bond...................... $8.44 Interest on Savings Account. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 $ 11.54 Proceeds on U. S. Treasury Bond Called at Par

500.00

808.73

511.54 $ 1,320.27

Disbursements: Purchase of $500.00 Par Value 2%% U. S. Treasury Bond

508.66

Balance, September 10, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $

811.61

Consisting of: Cash in Savings Account First National Bank, St. Louis, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ United States Treasury Bond No. 2552B .

811.61

311.61 500.00 $

JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND

Balance, September 11, 1940............................. $ 1,000.00 No路 Change During Year Balance in Savings Account, First National Bank, St. Louis, Missouri, September 10, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 1,000.00

PROCEEDINGS

1941

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITTEE

Deposits from General Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $20,533.70 Mileage and Per Diem Checks Issued and Paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,533.70 Balance, September 10, 1941............................. $

.00

GEORGE W ABHINGTON STATUE FUND

Balance in Bank, September 11, 1940. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 2,342.00 Received from the Masonic Lodges During Period September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427.00 Balance in First National Bank, St. Louis, Missouri, September 10, 1941 $ 2,769.00

The various items in the foregoing report have been taken from the books and records of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer, and reflect the recorded cash transactions of the Grand Lodge of Missouri from September 11, 1940, to September 10, 1941. The Lodge returns were checked to the Secretary's records, and the recorded cash receipts of the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Statue Fund and the George Washington Memorial Fund were compared with the stubs of receipts to the Lodges therefor. Cancelled checks were inspected in support of the disbursements, and the bank balances shown in this report were confirmed directly to us by the depositaries. Respectfully submitted, PERKINS & COMPANY, Certified Public Accountants.

Report of the Masonic Home FRO},! SEPTEMBER 1, 1940, TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1941 MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI, LOCATED AT ST. LOUIS OFFICERS

W. W. Martin, President Robert R. Kreeger, Vice-President Herman Mauch, Treasurer Clarence L. Alexander, Secretary Dr. Solon Cameron, Home Physician Mrs. WilmothWaller, Matron of Children Mrs. Fannye Spence, Matron of Old Folks

St. Louis, Mo. City, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo.

! ...â&#x20AC;˘ Kansas

BOARD OF DIRECTORS T. W. Cotton R. R. Kreeger W. W. Martin Duval Smith

Van Buren, Kansas City, St. Louis, St. Joseph,

MO.} Mo. Mo. Mo.

Term expires 1941

Henry C. Chiles Thad B. Landon Thomas H. Reynolds James W. Skelly

Lexington, Kansas City, Kansas City, St. Louis,

MO.} Mo. Mo. Mo.

Term expires 1942

St. Louis, St. Louis, Hannibal, Trenton, Cape Girardeau,

Mo. ) Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo.

Term expires 1943

Herman Mauch F. H. Wielandy Byrne E. Bigger Ray V. Denslow George W. Walker

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Harry S. Truman, Grand Master Harris C. Johnston, Deputy Grand Master Forrest C. Donnell, Senior Grand Warden Grover C. Sparks, Junior Grand Warden

Independence, Mo. Boonville, Mo. Jefferson City, Mo. Savannah, Mo.

ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. Ella Jean Flanders Mrs. Alta L. Tate Mrs. Edith Ambruster

Excelsior Springs, Mo. Kirkwood, Mo. St. Louis, Mo.

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1941

PRESIDENT'S LETTER

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missou,ri: B'rethren: Pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Masonic Home of Missouri, we submit the Annual Report and request your careful consideration. At the annual session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri held on September 24 and 25, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, the following brethren were elected directors for a term of three years: Herman Mauch, St. Louis, Mo. Frank H. Wielandy, St. Louis, Mo. Byrne E. Bigger, Hannibal, Mo. Ray V. Denslow, Trenton, Mo. George . .N. Walker, Cape Girardeau, Mo. At the Board Meeting held in St. Louis, September 25, 1940, the following officers were elected: W. W. Martin, President, St. Louis, Mo. R. R. Kreeger, Vice-President, Kansas City, Mo. Herman Mauch, Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. C. L. Alexander, Secretary, St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Solon Cameron, Home Physician, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Wilmoth Waller, Matron of Children, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Fannye Spence, Matron of Old Folks, St. Louis, Mo. The standing committees for the year have been as follows: 'frustees of Endowment Fund-W. W. Martin, R. R. Kreeger, Herman Mauch. Executive Committee-R. R. Kreeger, Chairman, T. 'V. Cotton, T. H. Reynolds, F. H. Wielandy, J. W. Skelly, Herman Mauch, Byrne E. Bigger. Finance Committee-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman, Byrne E. Bigger. House Committee-F. H. Wielandy, Chairman, J. W. Skelly, Herman Mauch. Legal Committee-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman, T. H. Reynolds, Thad B. Landon, DuVal Smith, Henry Chiles. Administration Committee-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman, Frank H. Wielandy, DuVal Smith, George W. Walker. Hospital Committee-George W. 'Valker, Chairman, Thad B. Landon, Henry Chiles. RESIGNATION OF M. W. BRO. ARCH A. JOHNSON

On September 30, 1940, M. 'V. Bro. Johnson resigned as a member of the Board and requested that his resignation be effective immedi-

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ately. The resignation was accepted with regret and M. W. Bro. T. W. Cotton elected to fill the vacancy until the next meeting of the Grand Lodge. MEDIOAL STAFF

Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.

Solon Cameron Wm. R. Bohne James Barret Brown C. E. Burford A. H. Conrad Ralph Cook Carl T. Eber James Forsen Joseph Glenn D. L. Harris R. K. Kimmel Roland M. Klemme Charles L. Klenk M. L.Klinefelter Otto W. Koch Phillip S. Luedde Wm. Nelson Bert O. Owens R. J. Payne Hugo Reim Val Satterfield R. S. Weiss Frederick A. Baldwin Hermon A. Major

St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Kansas City,

Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. :Mo~

APPLICATIONS

During the past year 124 applications for admission to the Home were considered, and the following disposition was made of them: Admitted to the Home : 38 , 6 Died while application was being investigated Referred to the Welfare Committee of the Grand Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Referred to the Welfare Committee of the Grand Chapter, O. E. S , 1 Rejected because of ineligibility , 4 , , ., 74 Continued for further investigation

MEMBER STATISTICS Men Women Members in the Home September 1, 1940. 104 142 Admitted during the past year ......... 15 20 Discharged during the year ............ Deaths during the· year ..... !

•. ,

", ••

••

Boys 50 0

Girls 38 3

119 2 15

162 1 5

50 8 0

41 2 0

102

156

. 42 .

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1941

Total membership September 1,' 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 339 Admitted during the year, but who have not yet arrived. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Average number in the Home during the year 338

MASONIO INFmMARY

The following gives an account of the work done during the year: Total number of patients in hospital at beginning of year. . . . . . . . 66 Total number of patients admitted during the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Total number of patients discharged during the year. . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Total number of patients treated during the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Total number of deaths during the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Total number of patients in hospital at the end of the year. . . . . . . 79 Total patients' days in hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27,207 Average patients per day ,.. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 75 Total number of out-patients' treatment given during the year ... 27,464 Total visits by out-patients during the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15,713

OONDITIONS IN THE HOME

Conditions in the Home are very satisfactory. The great majority of our people are most appreciative and are contented and happy. The Women's Building is filled and there are two women living in the hospital waiting for a room. There is no children's problem and all were admitted who applied. Definitely, there is an old-age problem. Thirty-one more applications were received than the year before and there is now a waiting list of over seventy. OOST

The per capita cost of the Home for the year was $572.85. EDUOATION

All of the boys and girls in the Home are in school and doing satisfactory work, making an honest effort to fit themselves to be selfsupporting. During this year, thirty-seven are in grade school; twenty-seven in high school; two in Nurses' Training; one in Junior College; two in Ranken Mechanical Trade School; seven in Washington University; two are substitute teachers in the St. Louis School System, hoping soon to be self-supporting, and one is working and hopes soon to be assured of a permanent position. VV.e try to prepare every boy and girl to earn a living and keep them until they are selfsupporting. Frequently the boys and girls of the Home make the honor roll and some earn high college honors. As a group, they are superior students. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUOATIONAL FOUNDATION

The Home is deeply grateful for the scholarships granted by the Knights Templar Educational Foundation-both to students in Washington University-one in the School of Journalism and the other in the School of Nursing.

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ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

For years one boy or girl in the Home has had the assistance of a Washington University Scholarship founded by the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and granted by the O. E. S. Advisory Board. During the year the Advisory Board has begun the refurnishing of the Hospital and the Masters Lodge. Because of conditions, there has been considerable delay in delivery but the furniture should be in when Grand Lodge meets. The work of this Board is always most welcome and most satisfactory. ST. LOUIS OHRISTMAS COMMITTEE

This Committee is composed of representatives of the Lodges of St. Louis and St. Louis County. Many years ago, they were organized to bring good cheer" to the Home on Christmas Day but now they function ~roughout the entire year. Their fine ministry has added much to the pleasure of the Home Family. MASONIC HOME ENTERTAINMENT FUND

Weare pleased to report tl).at every year Lodges, other organizations and individuals remember us with gifts to the Entertainment Fund of the Home. This money comes without any soliciation and is used to provide weekly picture shows and other entertainments during the year. The following list represents the cash contributions that have been received during the year. Archie Lodge No. 633, Archie, Missouri. $ 2.00 Buckner Lodge No. 501, Buckner, Missouri. . 5.00 Charity Lodge No. 331, St. Joseph, Missouri. . 10.00 Gray Summit Lodge No. 173, Gray Summit, Missouri. " . 10.00 Hebron Lodge No. 354, Mexico, Missouri. . 10.00 . Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City, Missouri. 38.50 . Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence, Missouri. 5.00 Kennett Lodge No. 68, Kennett, Missouri . 10.00 . Marcus Lodge No. 110, Fredericktown, Missouri 32.00 . McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence, Missouri 5.00 . Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40, St. Louis Missouri. 2.00 Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla, Missouri. .........â&#x20AC;˘............. 7.50 St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, St. Joseph, Missouri . 10.00 Westport Lodge No. 340, Kansas City, Missouri. . 5.00 York Lodge No. 563, Kansas City, Missouri. . 20.00 10.00 Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph, Missouri. . . Ransom A. Breuer Masonic Association of the 32nd District 5.00 St. Graal Commandery No. 12 K. T., Columbia, Missouri. . 10.00 50.00 Freund Bread Company, St. Louis, Missouri . . Pevely Dairy Company, St. Louis, Missouri 50.00 H. A. Jamison, St. Louis, Missouri . 25.00 Herman Koopmann, Wright City, Missouri . 5.00 . 100.00 Mrs. Julia Lewis, St. Louis, Missouri. . George F. Morrison, St. Louis, Missouri 25.00 J. E. Weissenborn, St. Louis, Missouri . 50.00 H. W. Wekenman, St. Louis, Missouri. . 50.00

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1941

BUILDING FUND

The building program of the Masonic Home is only half completed. There yet remains to be built a girls' building, and while there was no active solicitation during the past year, the following Lodges and individuals made contributions to the Building Fund. These contributions will be used as soon as the funds are available for the building of the girls' building. Clarksville Lodge No. 17, Clarksville, Missouri. $ 1.00 Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142, Otterville, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Shekinah Lodge No. 256, Festus, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, St. Joseph, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 St. Louis Lodge No. 20, St. Louis, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Triangle Lodge No. 638, St. Louis, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 Joseph S. Epstein, Kansas City, Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00

ENDOWMENT FUND

Our Endowment Fund has increased in cash from gifts during the year $14,022.20. It would be impossible to support an institution as large as ours and care for so many people without the income from the Endowment Fund. 'Vhile the receipts from the Grand Lodge per capita tax have been steadily decreasing from year to . year, the income from the Endowment Fund has been on the increase. It has been a very vital factor in the support of the Home. MRS. MARY HUTHMAXER MEMORIAL

This consists of an eighty-acre tract of land located in Kirkwood, Missouri, and St. Louis County, to be used as a Children's Home. MRS. GUSSIE GRENNER ESTATE

This estate amounts to $191,759.00. It is not handled by the Masonic Home of Missouri but the will provides that the income from the estate shall go to the Masonic Home each year. During the past year, the income from this estate amounted to $7,218.63. CONCLUSION

Weare most deeply grateful to Almighty God for His continued blessing on the Home. It has been a good year. Our friends have been many. vVe appreciate their help and their deep interest and concern for the Home. Fraternally submitted, MASONIC HOME BOARD, By W. W. Martin, President.

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

ADDITIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1940-1941

'VM. MODRA ESTATE

. $

600.00

EMMA WINKLER ESTATE

576.00

JAMES ANDERSON ESTATE

50.00

MRS. KATE FELLERS ESTATE

625.00

FRED MUELLER ESTATE

100.00

FRANK GOTTLIEB ESTATE

100.00路

JOHN CUNNINGHAM ESTATE

1,971.20

CLARA SIEGEL ESTATE-Real Estate

10,000.00

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1941

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1940 Knight Templar Fund James L. Kirkendall ~ W. S. Smith Fund T. W. Higgins Funds James W. Harris Fund Masonic Home Certificate Fund Ferdinand Herold Fund John B. Croshaw Fund Jacob F. Gmelich Fund Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Fund Grand Chapter Royal and Select Masters Fund T. W. Cotton Fund Orville A. and Maria Haynes Fund A. M. Hough Fund Jacob Lampert Fund Mrs. E. Wurz Fund Adolph Gluck Fund Parralle Massengale Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher Fund Frederick A. Logan Fund Robert Elliot Black Fund Nathan Schloss Fund A. P. Christianson Fund Rice Estate Hugh Hartshorn Fund William Pamprin Fund Morgena Peterson Fund Otto E. and Mrs. Grand Howard Fund General Fund Julius C. Garrell Fund War Relief Loyal Service Fund James W. Boyd Fund Ararat Temple, Kansas City, Fund Mrs. Willie A. Woods Fund Grotto and Shrine Fund Morris and Ella Leftwich Fund Mrs. Mary Lynch Fund A. P. Fletcher Fund Frank Beecher Fund A. M. Dockery Fund Edward H. Meier Fund William H. Potter Estate Fund J. C. Jacquith Estate Fund Initiation Fund Nicholas R. Wall Fund Abraham Palan Fund Bonds from a friend of the Home sold for Maggie Nicholson Fund Louisa Yott Fund Gustav Bischoff Fund

. $ 35,114.00 13,150.00 . 11,730.00 . 5,000.00 . 1,665.74 . 1,117.60 . 500.00 . 1,000.00 . 1,000.00 . 3,000.00 . 2,500.00 . 1,000.00 . 1,000.00 . 5,000.00 . 30,000.00 . 500.00 . 500.00 . 806.60 . 1,000.00 . 500.00 . 1,000.00 . 932.83 . 2,067.91 . 51,096.35 . 2,327.75 . 1,000.00 . 500.00 . 1,000.00 . . 128,740.03 1,000.00 . 7,107.50 . 500.00 . 500:00 . 3,000.00 . 17,056.95 . 1,800.00 . 1,000.00 . 1,000.00 . 1,442.48 . 1,000.00 . 500.00 . 13,305.50 . 19,122.61 . . 246,700.00 500.00 . 584.70 . 52,218.75 . 550.36 . 500.00 . 500.00 .

1941

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1940

W; L. Tamme Fund Erdhaus Estate secured and unsecured Henry T. Kilpatrick Fund William A. Hall Fund Henry Siegfried Edward Meyer Charles V. B. Slade Robert F. Stevenson Glen Marquis Frank L. Schofield D. M. Wilson Mary C. Clapp : Samuel Rife Estate Chas. Reilly E. C. Robinson B. S. Schwartz Brockett A. Dickson George F. Bergfeld Sarah B. Coffman Samuel A. Gluck Wellston Lodge No. 613 Richard Sinclair Karl Backrow Robert Lungstrass June Lee Cotton St. Joseph Chapter No. 198 O. E. S Marcus A. Loevy Sam Plan W. J. Scherck Myrtle Lodge No. 338 Ludwig Kotany Charles E. Koken Phillip Stremmel, Jr Boor metcher Alphonzo Whipple A. Bolin Fund 路M. A. Covey Fund William F. Kier Fund John T. Short Fund Paul Keiser Fund John Oliver Fund J. M. Darrow Fund T. W. Prichett Fund Annie Martin Fund Comstock Estate Comstock Estate (doubtful value) Julia C. Norton Fund J. M. Darrow Estate William Latham, Jr., Estate John M. Woodson Estate

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

550.00 7,665.32 2,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 500.00 9,548.75 14,992.13 1,105.14 1,000.00 528.00 3,405.09 7,548.50 100.00 2,500.00 692.83 1,000.00 500.00 465.89 200.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 286.00 250.00 450.00 70.00 100.00 46.00 310.95 200.00路 300.00 137.40 400.00 100.00 400.00 25.00 10,000.00 200.00 2,000.00 371.36 5,000.00 1,000.00 259.98 115,760.97 2,500.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 5,467.91

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1941

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1940 Sol E. Waggoner Estate . Jacob C. C. Waldeck Estate . Adam Herold Estate . James Vinyard Estate . George B. Mills Estate, Stock and Bonds . John Rehrs Estate . William Russell Estate, cash . William Russell Estate, bonds and other securities . Joseph Kronacher Estate . William A. Raming Estate . Fred Herket Estate . Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate, cash . Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate, stocks and bonds . Edward F. W. Kaiser . Henry W. Hunning Estate . Dr. Louis F. Bode Estate . Fred Segelke Estate . Charles Gietner Estate . William B. Archer Estate . James Ward Nixon Memorial. . Henry C. Grenner Estate, market value, stocks, bonds and cash . Berthold Linder Estate . . Charles H. Schureman Estate Charles A. Brown Estate . Ernest Bruneman . A. S. Hudson Estate " . Myrtle Kipp Estate . John Cunningham Estate . Mrs. Pearl Kaiser Annuity . Estate of William Modra . George W. Leeak Gift . Louis J. Boehmen Gift. : . Fred D. Gardner Estate . George H. Woltjen Estate . Mrs. Virginia Allen Church Estate (in memory of Ethelbert Forrester Allen) . Irin Levosier Page Estate . Gifts in Memory of William T. Coombs . Barbara Seaman Bequest . Isador Mendle Legacy . Estate of Joseph S. McIntyre . Estate of James R. Anderson . R. F. Stevenson Estate . A. S. Hudson Estate '" . '" '" . . George Wm. James Estate Gerard B. Lambert . Mary Huthmaker Estate, bond and cash " . Estate of Wm. Rothmeyer . Louis Schmidt Estate . William W. Alexander Estate .

1,000.00 500.00 211.08 933.24 11,600.00 250.00 1,901.39 4,392.00 431.05 1,000.00 2,000.00 405.86 2,780.00 25,000.00 100.00 300.00 214.47 1,000.00 5,085.00 1,000.00 261,502.94 200.00 365.67 1,000.00 100.00 628.56 707.16 10,741.28 5,500.00 5,079.18 500.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 25.00 50.00 100.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 425.00 10.00 314.28 1,000.00 7.40 5,553.59 50.00 500.00 1,000.00

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

REPORT OF SEORETARY September 1, 1940, to August 31, 1941 GENERAL FUND

Receipts Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax ... , $163,291.16 Grand Chapter O. E. S. Per Capita Tax 14,456.00 Interest on General Fund Securities . Liquidating Dividend Received from closed bank .

$177,747.16 1,219.81 93.19

$179,060.16

Provisions . $ 72,670.69 4,331.36 Dry Goods and Clothing . 8,476.13 Laundry . 8,814.38 Ice, Light and Water . 12,238.48 Fuel . 15,777.50 Salaries . 47,086.90 Wages . Directors, Grand Lodge Officers and Advisory 1,383.93 Board attending Board Meetings . Hospital Supplies . 3,488.54 394.25 Carfare for Members of Home Family . 521.67 Telephone . 250.00 Legal and Auditing . 1,701.80 Insurance . 3,915.83 Repairs and Maintenance . 9,052.94 Supplies . 954.28 Printing, Stationery and Postage . Miscellaneous Expense, Allowance for Stew2,758.47 ard's car, hauling ashes, newspapers, etc . 11.00 Bank Charges .

193,828.15

Disbursements

Excess of Disbursements over Receipts Add Transfers from Income Fund

. .

14,767.99

Net Increase in General Fund Add Balance on Hand September 1, 1940

. .

21,232.01 96,732.39

Balance on Hand August 31, 1941

$117,964.40

INCOME FUND

Receipts Interest on Endowment Fund Bonds. . . . . . .. $ Interest on Endowment Fund Real Estate Loans . Received from Members of Home Family . Pensions . Rent of Farms, etc. . : . Sale of Cemetery Lots . Interest on Income Fund Securities .

13,172.16 44,795.63 3,540.32 405.00 2,914.87 60.00 989.97

36,000.00

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 114.21 175.00 10.00

Sale of Grease, etc. . . Securities Received in lieu of default interest Miscellaneous Income .

$ 66,177.16

Disbursements 2,294.92

Annuities $ Taxes and Other Expenses on Real Estate Owned . Taxes and Other Expenses on Estates and Members of Home Family . Bank Charges .

2,214.94 3,118.45 15.64

7,643.95

Excess of Receipts over Disbursements Deduct Transfers to General Fund

. .

58,533.21 36,000.00

Net Increase in Income Fund Add Balance on Hand September 1, 1940

. .

22,533.21 32,324.11

Balance on Hand August 31, 1941

$ 54,857.32

INITIATION FUND

Receipts $ 27,000.00

Initiation Fees

Disbursements Repairs Bank Charges

$ 10,254.12 1.35

10,255.47

Excess of Receipts over Disbursements Add Balance on Hand September 1, 1940

. .

16,744.53 11,955.40

Balance on Hand August 31, 1941

$ 28,699.93

IMPROVEMENT FUND No Receipts or Disbursements During Year Ended August 31, 1941........................................... Balance on Hand September 1, 1940 .

.00 1,251.00

Balance on Hand August 31, 1941......................

1,251.60

38.50 .00

BUILDING FUND

Reoeipts Contributions No Disbursements During Year Ended August 31, 1941.... Excess of Receipts over Disbursements Add Balance on Hand September 1, 1940

. .

Balance on Hand August 31, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

38.50 764.17 $

802.67

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI REPORT OF AUDITOR

PERKINS & COMPANY, Certified P.ublic Accountants, 711 Saint Charles Street, Saint Louis, Mo. September 16, 1941. To the Board of Directors, Masonic Home of Missouri, Saint Louis, Missouri., Gentlemen: Pursuant to engagement, we have prepared this report preliminary to our formal detailed report of the Masonic Home of Missouri, to be submitted to the Board of Directors at a later date. We examined the books and records of your Secretary, Mr. Clarence L. Alexander, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1941. Our examination covered the General Fund, Income Fund, Initiation Fund, Improvement Fund, Building Fund and Endowment Fund. We have prepared the following summaries of assets comprising these funds as at August 31, 1941: . GENERAL FUND Cash in Telegraphers National Bank . Cash in Mercantile-Commerce Bank and Trust Company . Cash in Mercantile-Commerce National Bank-Payroll Account . Oash in ;JM:ercantile-Commerce National Bank-Savings Account . Cash in Mississippi Valley Trust Company . Cash in Boatmen's National Bank . Cash in Matron's Petty Cash Fund . Securities-at Cost . Total General Fund

.............â&#x20AC;˘........

$ 17,364.40 20,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 45,000.00 200.00 400.00 $117,964.40

INCOME FUND Cash in First National Bank Cash in Mississippi Valley Trust Company. . . . . . . . .. . Securities-at Cost Accrued Interest on Securities at Time of Purchase

. . . .

Total Income Fund

$ 54,857.32

Cash in United Bank and Trust Company Cash in Mercantile-Commerce Bank and Trust Company

. .

$ 10,699.93 18,000.00

Total Initiation Fund

$ 28,699.93

1,916.59 17,773.77 35,165.62 1.34

INITIATION FUND

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1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI IMPROVEMENT FUND . ..

1,251.60

Cash in Boatmen's National Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

802.67

Cash in Telegraphers National Bank

, .. .. . .

BUILDING FUND

ENDOWMENT FUND Real Estate Loans . $939,953.03 Real Estate Owned-Farms and Rental Property at Ap72,450.00 praised Value . 22,000.00 United States Treasury Bonds . 100.00 J oint Stock Land Bank Bonds in Default-Carrying Value Municipal and Other Bonds . 24,450.00 82.00 Modra Estate Securities . Rife Estate Securities . 245.00 3.00 Rife Estate Securities in Default . . Comstock Estate Securities 33,036.51 . Comstock Estate Securities in Default 891.00 . George B. Mills Estate Securities 10,500.00 . Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate Securities 530.00 Henry C. Grenner Estate Securities . 43,283.50 Henry C. Grenner Estate Securities in Default . 6,715.00 . Cash in First National Bank 20,693.43 Total Endowment Fund

$1,174,932.47

The bank balances appearing in these Funds were confirmed by reconciling certificates received directly from the depositaries with the stated book balances. The investments as shown in these Funds were verified by examination of the securities. We have shown. the securities listed in the General Fund and the Income Fund at the recorded cost. The securities in the Endowment Fund which are not in default are stated at the values placed thereon by the Trustees of the Endowment Fund at the date of acquisition of the securities by the Home. Bonds in default are carried at market value or at an appraised value believed by the Trustees of the Endowment Fund to be market value. We also checked and reconciled the annual reports of the Secretary and the Treasurer for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1941, and found them to be in agreement, after giving effect to outstanding checks, etc. H you desire any additional information relative to this report, we shall be pleased to have you call upon us. Respectfully submitted, PERKINS

& COMPANY,

Certified Public Accountants.

â&#x20AC;˘

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

RESOLUTION-HONORARY MEMBERSHIP GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING

In recognition of the distinguished services rendered to the government of the United States of America, in full appreciation of his high character and splendid ideals, and having a special pride in the fact that Missouri was his birthplace, Be It Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri hereby confer the distinction of honorary membership upon our brother, General John J. Pershing, and that our present Grand Master visit General Pershing at the first favorable opportunity, informing him in person as to our decision and extending to him the greetings of his eighty-nine thousand brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

THE GRAND MASTER: The resolution to make General John J. Pershing an Honorary Member of this Grand Lodge was adopted by a rising vote, and I assure you it will give your Grand Master very much pleasure to present this Honorary Membership to General Pershing at the earliest opportunity. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

The Report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address was read by M. W. Brother Karl M. Vetsburg, was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, .A.. F. 4" .A.. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Grand Master's Address submits its report as follows: Verily, brethren, the past year has been one of strife and turmoil throughout the world-one exceedingly trying to our National Legislators, among whom is our Grand Master. We endorse unqualifiedly路 his statement that his first duty lay in performing his duty to our country. Under the conditions existing, we feel that our Grand Master has done all that was humanly possible in the discharge of his duties as Grand Master. The remarkable part of his service is not that he did not visit more of our Lodges during the year, but that he found time to visit as many as he did. We congratulate him for his loyalty and devotion to the Grand Lodge and our country, and tender him the sincere thanks of the Grand Lodge for the efficient services rendered under the most trying conditions. We also unqualifiedly endorse his assertion that each of us, as individuals must put forth every effort possible to maintain the privileges we enjoy as American citizens. In these times, when our Fraternity has been suppressed under totalitarian governments because it stands, now as always, for freedom of thought, of speech and of worship-we reaffirm our belief in the democratic way of life, and we unqualifiedly condemn . all theories of government and all groups which are subversive thereof and which seek to deny to our citizenry the equal enjoyment of those rights wltich our Masonic forebears helped so much to write into the basic law of our great Republic. We are particularly pleased to note the improvement in the state of the craft, and concur in the Grand Master's hope that our membership will soop be oJ]. the increas~. In this cO'Ilnection we call attention to th~

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fact that at our last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge our Grand Lodge ordered the appointment of a committee to make a survey of the state and condition of the craft in Missouri, and we again recommend the appointment of a committee for that purpose. We further recommend: A-That those portions of the Grand Master's Address relating to our joining the Masonic Service Association of the United States, decisions, and dispensations, be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee. B-That the section entitled Necrology be referred to the Committee on Necrology. C-That the sections on Consolidated Lodges, and Charters Arrested be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. D-That the section on Lodge of Research be approved, and we recommend the immediate granting of a Charter thereto by the Grand Lodge. E-That all other matters contained in the Address of the Grand Master be approved. Fraternally submitted, HAROLD L. READER KARL M. VETSBURG, Chairman BERT S. LEE JAMES W. SKELLY ANTHONY F. ITTNER FRANK C. BARNHILL HENRY C. CHILES W. W. MARTIN RAY V. DENSLOW R. R. KREEGER T. W. CoTTON BYRNE E. BIGGER DuVAL S"MITH WM. R. GENTRY GEORGE W. WALKER

ADDRESS OF DAN DeBAUGH, GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS

THE GRAND MASTER: Brethren, we are honored by having with us at this Session, a number of distinguished guests from adjoining States. Eventually, I intend to call on each one, for I am sure they all have something to say to us. However, there are two guests with us this morning who must leave this evening, and, therefore, I am going to ask those brethren to address us at this time. First, may I request the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, M. W. Brother Dan De Baugh, to say a few words to us. M. W. BROTHER DE BAUGH: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Brethren and Visitors: As Grand Master of Illinois I bring to you the Fraternal Greetings of the one hundred and ninety thousand Masons who comprise the membership of Illinois. The Masons of Illinois and Missouri are on the most friendly terms, and we hope will continue so to be. It is my sincere belief that visits, and the conferring of courtesy degrees between jurisdictions does much to bring about a friendship that is never forgotten. It has been my privilege to come to Missouri on several other occasions, and every time I visit you I enjoy myself more than the last time.路 And now Jllay I extend my best wishes to each and everyone of you Brethren,

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and again thank the Grand Lodge of Missouri for their kindness and splendid hospitality. ADDRESS OF R10HARD O. DAVENPORT, GRAND SEORETARY OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS

THE GRAND MASTER: It now gives me great pleasure to ask the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Most 'Vorshipful Brother Richard C. Davenport, to say a word to us. M. W. BROTHER DAVENPORT: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri: I can truthfully say that this is one of the most enjoyable visits I have ever had to the Grand' Lodge of Missouri. I have become pretty well acquainted with your Officers and I have met many of the Brethren. It is a genuine pleasure for me to be here this morning. I am not going to take any more of your time now, for I know you have business to transact, but I do want to thank you for the fine time which I have had. ADDRESS OF DON CHAPMAN, GRAND HIGH PRIEST OF THE GRAND OHAPTER, R. A. M., OF MISSOURI

THE GRAND MASTER: I am just informed we are also honored by the visit of one of our Brethren from Missouri, the Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, R. A. M. It gives me much pleasure to ask Brother Don Chapman to say a word to us. BROTHER CHAPMAN: Most vVorshipful Grand Master and Brethren: As the Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter R. A. M. in the State of Missouri I wish to assure you that I will always cooperate and do everything possible for the advancement of Freemasonry. I regret very much that it is impossible for me to stay for all the Sessions, but I do appreciate very much this opportunity to tell you how. much I enjoyed my visit. Thank you. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE

M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow presented the Report on Foreign Correspondence which was adopted, and ordered printed in the Proceedings. See page Ie. APPOINTMENT OF OOMMITTEES

The Grand Secretary called attention to the list of Committees which had been appointed to serve during the 1941 Communication. 'They are as follows: STANDING COMMITTEES

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Jurisprudence-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman; C. Lew Gallant, Richard O. Rumer, Sam Wilcox, Ralph V. Wilson, Harold M. Jayne. Appeals and Grievances-Ray Bond, Chairman; O. H. Swearingen, John C. Robertson, Harry Baum, Edwa~d P. Walsh, Orestes Mitchell, Jr.

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Ways and Means-George C. Marquis, 2 years, Chairman; Cecil A. Tolin, 3 years; Edmund E. Morris, 2 years; Ransom A. Breuer, 1 year; Harold H. Brummall, 1 year. Credentials-A. Loy Jones, Chairman; John F. Baber, George A. McKean, Julius A. Siedel, George Paddock, Jacob Abaecherli. Mileage and Per Diem-Walter Shrodes, Chairman; H. A. Magoon, J. W. Farley, Ensley C. James, Homer Ferguson, Jean P. Bryan. Chartered, Lodges-Robert C. Duffin, Chairman; Caesar Wollman, John R. Pratt, Thomas P. Bedford, L. M. Barger. Lodges U. D.-J. Renick Jones, Chairman; Gus O. Nations, C. B. Waddell, Earl W. Armstrong, Albert Theis, Jr. Welfa,re-R. R. Kreeger, Chairman; Arch A. Johnson, Thomas H. Reynolds, Herman Mauch, Byrne E. Bigger. Reports of D. D. G. M.'s-Nat. D. Jackson, Chairman; David A. Leslie, Fay G. Fulkerson, Charles L. Woods, John H. Hicks, John W. Adams, John H. Hoops. Masonic Boards of Relief-EdwardH. Loffhagen, 2 years, Chairman; Andrew J. O'Reilly, 1 year; Albert Linxwiler, 1 year; Morris E. Ewing, 2 years; Cyril A. Carpenter, 3 years. Ritual-Anthony F. Ittner, 3 years, Chairman; Theodore C. Teel, 5 years; James A. Kinder, 4 years; Harry P. Hovey, 1 year; William D. Rogers, 2 years. Masonic Home (Visiting Committee)-Sterling H. McCarthy, Chairman; Walter A. Phipps, William Watson, William Zavadil, A. P. Fletcher. Correspondence-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman. Necrology-Harold L. Reader, Chairman; Julius Edwards. Auditing-Perkins Audit Company. Grand Master's Address-Karl M. Vetsburg; and all Past Grand Masters. Unfinished Busin,ess and Distinguished Visitors-Fred O. Wood. Transportation and Hotels-William F. Miller. SPECIAL COMMITTEES

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Masonic Service Association--Robert C. Winkelmaier, Chairman; Edward C. Luedde, Walter Simon, Robert R. Wright. Recognition of Fore'ign Grand Lodges-Arthur Mather, Chairman; James R. McLachlan, Frank C. Barnhill, DuVal Smith. Masonio Temple Association of St. Louis-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman; Edward McGuigan, John Wohradsky, Jr. George Washington Masonic National Memoria,l Association-Bert S. Lee, Chairman; George W. Walker, Anthony F. Ittner. Library-William B. Massey, Chairman; William P. Mason, William C. Rese, Gilbert W. Strode, Shelby Wilson. Printing of Proceedings-Arthur Mather, Chairman; George C. Marquis. Masonio Publications-James W. Skelly, Chairman; Byrne E. Bigger, Frederick M. Smith, Harold L. Reader, Ray V. Denslow, George C. Marquis. Building Supervisory Board-Guy C. Million, 3 years, Chairman; Nat. D. Jackson, 2 years; Julius C. Garrell, Jr., 1 year. Revision of By-Laws-Henry C. Chiles, Chairman; Byrne E. Bigger, Ray V. Denslow. Forms and Ceremonies-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman; Henry C. Chiles, Anthony F. Ittner. Refugee Children-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman; Henry C. Chiles, Arthur Mather, Harris C. Johnston, Forrest C. Donnell, Grover C. Sparks, Leo H. Johnson.

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Somal Service at Training Camps-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman; James W. Skelly, Harris C. Johnston, J. M. Sellers. CALLED FROM LABOR

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR to refreshment at 12 :07 P. M., to reconvene at 2 :00 P. M. of the same day.

FIRST DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION DEDICATION OF THE MURAL, .. THE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY' ,

Promptly at 8 P. M. the Grand Lodge met in the Lobby of the' Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell, for the unveiling and dedication of the mural. After the orchestra played "The Star Spangled Ban- , ner," W. Brother Thomas B. Mather, Grand Chaplain, offered the following: INVOCATION

W. BROTHER THOMAS B. MATHER: Almighty God, Thy word brought life into being. Thy love binds it together. We dare not utter Thy name, and yet Thy tabernacle is with man. We have tried to rule our own lives. We have glorified ourselves. We have followed too much the devices of our own heart, and we are afraid. Banish fear, remove pride, break down ourselves and come in and reign with us. We are grateful this afternoon for an imagination which expresses itself in poetry and art, that dreams dreams, that ever holds aloft ideals, truth and righteousness. Under the spell of that imagination may we seek to serve Thee better, and make Thy will the direction and purpose of our lives. Use llS as Thou wilt, when Thou wilt, 'for the establishment of Thy Kingdom. Give us the courage to remember and practice those loves and those goodnesses which make Thee our God. We humbly pray in Thy thrice-blessed name. Amen. THE GRAND MASTER: Brethren, Right Worshipful Brother B. L. Tatman will explain the mural. THE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY

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ern Temple depicts another Temple, in the building of which is to be found. the" Origin of Freemasonry." Three thousand years ago, in the city of Jerusalem (now sacred alike to Jew, Christian and Mohammedan), Solomon, King of Israel, began the construction of the first great Temple erected to the One Living and True God. The site selected was the historic spot on top of Mount Moriah where Abraham, 1,000 years previously, had offered up his son Isaac as a sacrifice. Here the world-famous SAKHRA, a limestone platform 55 by 40 feet in size, rose about five feet above the surrounding level. Upon it was placed the altar of sacrifice. (This" sacred rock" is now enclosed within the walls of the. Mohammedan Mosque of Omar, or Dome of the Rock, completed 690 A. D.) The eastern entrance gafe of the Temple faced the Sakhra and to the right was placed the Brazen Sea, resting upon twelve metal bulls. Twin pillars of bronze 35 feet high were erected near the gate, as the conventional symbols of Deity, their names signifying strength to establish or to create. The temple was built of limestone, adorned within by cypress, cedar and gold. Its measurements are fully recorded in the Old TestamentFirst Kings, Chapters 6 and 7. The Temple area was surrounded by high stone walls put up by King David some years previously. Toward the southwest, above the Valley of Hinnom, rose Mount Zion and the city of David. This 38-foot mural decoration over the entrance doors of the Masonic Temple in St. Louis accurately depicts this historic setting. King Solomon had obtained the help of his friend and neighbor, Hiram, King of Tyre, and the Master builder, Hiram Abif, in the seven years of labor required to complete the Temple. Its gleaming white stone had great symbolic significance to all three. The Syro-Phoenician columns were strongly symbolic, as well as the winged cherubim, the bulls, the Sakhra and even the robes worn. Therefore, it is not surprising that the tools used by the Master Masons in their desire for perfection in the secret development of their art, took on a symbolic moral meaning. A few days before the date set for the dedication of the Temple the two Kings and Hiram Abif met in a happy review of their achievements. Their tools, the Book of the Law and a perfect ashlar were before them. The secrets and symbols which had held them together in their work created a bond of Brotherhood that they were unwilling to break. Suddenly there appeared before their eyes the miraculous form of a letter "G" in the clouds of smoke arising from the burning rubbish of the Temple, and, impressed and exalted with its prophetic significance, their minds met in the determination to establish an ineffable Brotherhood that路 has endured throughout the succeeding ages as FREEMASONRY. THE GRAND MASTER: The presentation of the mural will be given by Worshipful Brother Jessee C. Bridell, Past Master Polar Star Lodge No. 79. Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: The Committee composed of representatives from the Grand Lodge, the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis and Polar Star Lodge No. 79, after months of preparation, now report the completion of a work of art that possesses great historic and symbolic value. As the originator and artificer of the plan for a mural decoration in this Temple, I now present, in behalf of the Committee, numerous donors, and myself, a true fresco mural depicting the "Origin of Freemasonry"

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to the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, and respectfully invite the Most Worshipful Gran4 Master of the Grand Lodge to dedicate it. THE GRAND MASTER: Thank you, Brother Bridell. The mural will be accepted for the Grand Lodge, and the Temple Ass.ociation, by Most Worshipful Brother Karl M. Vetsburg, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. M. W. BROTHER VETSBURG: Most Worshipful Grand Master and brethren: It is a great pleasure to accept this mural, as a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and more particularly on this occasion, as President of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, to whom the mural has been presented by the many who have had a hand in its making. On behalf of the officers and members of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, I accept this mural with the路 deepest appreciation of its historic and symbolic value, and with the heartfelt thanks of our entire group to W orshipful1i Brother Bridell, the artificer and originator of the idea, Right Worshipful Brother Tatman, the archeologist, Miss Vera Flinn, who had charge of the art work, and Miss Jessie Housley, who did the painting. May I express the hope that this beautiful mural will do much towards the spreading of more light in, and of, Freemasonry. THE GRAND MASTER: Brethren, in the name of the Great Architect of the Universe, and in the presence of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the great State of Missouri, I dedicate this mural to brotherly love, relief and truth, to temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice, to Freemasonry, the hope of the world, the light of Democracy, and the welfare of the human race. This is a historic .and beautiful painting, and it will stand as a symbol of Freemasonry in this great city of St. Louis forever. Dr. Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary,delivered the benediction. Mural Committee for the Gra'nd Lodge-M. W. Bro. B. E. Bigger, W. Bro. Edward McGuigan and W. Bro. John Wohradsky. Mural Committet31 for the Temple A88ociation-M. W. Bro. KKrl M. Vetsburg and R. W. Bro. B. L. Tatman. Mural Committee for Polar Star Lodge No. 79-R. W. Bro. Walter Simon, Bro. George E. Mix, W. Bro. J os. L. Kohner and R. W. Bro. Wm. Zavadil, and W. Bro. Ernest R. Claus of Mizpah Lodge No. 639.

AFTER.NOON SESSION OALLED TO LABOR

At 2 :30 o'clo<;k the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by Most Worshipful Brother Harry S. Truman, the Grand Officers being in their respective stations as at the morning session. Prayer was offered by Worshipful Brother Z. M. Williams, Grand Chaplain. REPORT OF THE OOMMITTEE FOR THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIO NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOOIATION

M. W. Brother Bert S. Lee, chairman, read the report of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, which was adopted, that portion of the report referring to the appropriation of $140.00, being referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F.. tJ A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: The thirty-first Annual Convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association was held in the Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia, on February 22. Forty-five of the Grand Lodges were represented by their Grand Masters and other distinguished Freemasons. The largest representation was fourteen from Virginia. Several of the Western States were represented by only their Grand Master. New York had eleven Grand and Past Grand officers present. Missouri was represented by Harry S. Truman, Grand Master; Harris C. Johnson, Deputy Grand Master; Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary, and Anthony F. Ittner, Ray V. Denslow and Bert S. Lee, Past Grand Masters. Dr. Elmer R. Arn, Past Grand Master of Ohio and President of the Association, made a very interesting report of the work done during the past year and the hope of work for the ~nsuing year. There was paid to the Secretary-Treasurer, M. W. Brother J. Claude Keiper, at this meeting by the Grand Lodges a total of $63,701.99. The Executive Committee was authorized to close a new contract with Alexandria-Washington Lodge giving to the Memorial Association full and complete control of the mementoes and relics belonging to that lodge that they might be moved into the Memorial. On June 12 this contract was completed and signed by all parties and the Executive Committee started plans to complete the Blue Lodge Room and the Replica Room in the Memorial and see that the relics were safely deposited in the Memorial erected for that purpose. Many of our brethren have never been able to see the Memorial as it now stands on Shutel's Hill, a monument to Freemasonry, and many of them will never be able to make the pilgrim.age to that sacred shrine. In order that everyone may have an opportunity to see what has been accomplished and at the same time enjoy a trip to our national capitol while sitting in t}leir lodge room, the Memorial Association has had prepared a 16mm. film in natural colors, either a silent film with a lecture or a full sound film, and it is the opinion of your committee that our Grand Lodge should purchase one of each at a cost of $140.00 to be loaned to all lodges in Missouri wishing to use it for entertainments for the brethren, families and friends. Fraternally submitted, BERT S. LEE, Ohairman, GEORGE W. WALKER, ANTHONY F. ITTNER.

INTRODUCTION OF WORSHIPFUL BROTHER O. H. OWENS

M. W. BROTHER ITTNER: A very remarkable situation exists in the sixth' Masonic District at the City of Darlington. The Worshipful Master of that Lodge at this time is ninety-two years old, yet strong and vigorous, in full possession of his faculties, and one of the best W orshipful Ma~ters that Lodge has ever had. Right Worshipful Brother Curtis F. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master of the 6th District would like to introduce him. R. W. Brother Curtis Smith. R. W. BROTHER CURTIS F. SMITH: It is indeed a real pleasure to introduce to you, Most Worshipful Grand Master, and through you to this Grand Lodge, Worshipful Brother O. H. Owens,Worshipful Master of Jacoby Lodge No. 447. With the exception of six years,

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during which period Mrs. Owens was an invalid, Brother Owens has been an active member and worker in his Lodge since he became a member. THE GRAND MASTER: It is certainly a pleasure to greet you and welcome you to this Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. R. W. Brother Smith, you will please escort W. Brother Owens to the East. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY

M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader, Chairman, read the report of the Committee on Necrology, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. ~ A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: "The Cycles of Time roll with the procession of seasons." As we -come to this Session of the Grand Lodge our hearts are saddened at the going of beloved brethren. The Silent Messenger has invaded the ranks of our official line this year in the passing of two of our Past Grand Masters; and 1,571 brethren, members of our subordinate Lodges, have been called to the Grand Lodge above. Our Grand Lodge has suffered an irreparable loss this year in the homegoing of Most Worshipful Brother Julius C. Garrell, who passed away at his home in Santa Monica, California, October 15, 1940, in his 79th, year. At an early age he entered the business of title investigation, in which business he continued until his retirement a few years ago. He was eminently proficient in this business, and financial success attended his efforts. He was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Grimm on March 22, 1900, and to this union three children were born: Harriet W., Julius C., and Caroline. -To portray adequately the life of this beloved brother is impossible~ He was elected Grand Master in 1919, and served this Grand Lodge with efficiency and zeal. Being fiancially able to do so, he stepped aside from his business for that year and devoted all his time and energy to the office of Grand Master. All over this Jurisdiction he made a lasting impression for the good of Freemasonry. Most Worshipful Brother Garrell will be remembered by many of the brethren as a ritualist unsurpassed; but greater even than his ritualistic ability were the rectitude of his character and his proficiency in exemplifying in his daily life the principles Of the Fraternity of which he was 80 vitally a part. From the beginning of his Masonic career he evinced a great interest in our Masonic Home, of which he was for four years a member of the Board of Directors. And it was Grand Master Garrell who inaugurated the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, which to date has sur-passed the half-million-dollar mark. M. W. Brother Garrell was a personal friend of the writer, installing him not only as Master of his Lodge, but also as High Priest of his Chapter, for which occasion Brother Garrell learned in its entirety the Installation Ceremony of the Royal Arch. Brother Garrell's remains were laid to rest with full Masonic honors in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, California, on Friday, October 18, 1940. This Grand Lodge was shocked to learn of the passing of Most Worshipful Brother Van Fremont Boor on Monday, November 18, 1940. Plans had been made by his brethren in Kansas City to honor him the following night with a "Recognition Banquet," and the news of his

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going was a great shock. Truly," Man proposes but God disposes." M. W. Brother Boor was born in 1861 in Illinois. After receiving his education in the public schools, the normal school of Northwestern Ohio, and the University of Kansas, he ultimately established in Kansas City, Missouri, a real estate and fire insurance business in 1886, in which business he continued faithfully, and with success, to the close of his life. M. W. Brother Boor had received all the Degrees of Freemasonry, both York and Scottish Rite, including路 the 33rd. In 1913 and 1914 he was Grand Sovereign of the Grand Imperial Council of the Imperial Ecclesiastical and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd Masonic district in 1893, and continued to serve as such until 1909, at which time he was appointed to the Grand Lodge line. He became Grand Master of Masons in 1913. It was the privilege of this writer, while Grand Master, to present M. W. Brother Boor with a Fifty-Year Masonic Veteran's Button at the sessions of the Grand Lodge held in September of 1938. M. W. Brother Boor was active in all Masonic enterprises, but the phase of the work to which he devoted most of his interest, and time, was路 Masonic relief. He was distressed at the idea of sorrow and want, and for more than 25 years he represented the Grand Lodge of MissourI at the biennial meetings of the Associated Boards of Relief of the United States and Canada, and he will be greatly missed from this capacity by the Grand Lodge. After full Masonic services on November 22, 1940, his remains were entombed in the mausoleum in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, in Kansas City, Missouri. In the third week of December of 1940, R. W. Brother Charles F. Link passed away, and was buried in the cemetery at Kirksville with full Masonic honors. Brother Link was a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Second Masonic District, and he had served as Secretary of Adair Lodge No. 366 for years. He was a fine Mason and a good citizen, and his loss will be greatly felt by the brethren of Kirksville. Worshipful Brother William Cash Ladd, of Memphis Lodge No. 16, the one hundredth anniversary of whose birth was celebrated by Memphis Lodge on .Jan. 2. 1940, at which time the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer conveyed the felicitations of this Grand Lodge, passed away this summer in his one hundred and second year. For over 75 years he was a Master Mason in good standing and during those years he served two lodges as Worshipful Master. Surely this beloved and faithful brother left a record never surpassed in this Grand .Jurisdiction. OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS

Arizona: M. W. Brother Clement Henry Colman, P. G. M., died .July 14, 1941. British Columbia: M. W. Brother Martin Luther Grimmett, P. G. M., died Dec. 5, 1940. M. W. Brother .James Edward Beck, P. G. M., died Dec. 22, 1940. Colorado: M. W. Brother Will Dubach Grisard died .June 12, 1941. Delaware: R. W. Brother .John F. Robinson, Grand Secretary, died Aug. 12, 1941. Florida: M. W. Brother Samuel Pasco, P. G. M., died Dec. 22, 1940. M. W. Brother Cary Brown Fish, P. G. M., died Aug. 12, 1941. M. W. Brother Ralph .J. Kishpaugh, P. G. M., died April 27, 1941. M. W. Brother Brantley Walker Helvenston, P. G. M., died Nov. 4, 1940. Georgia: R. W. Brother Frank F. Baker, Grand Secretary, died April 2, 1941.

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Idaho: M. W. Brother Curtis F. Pike, P. G. M. and P. Grand Secretary, died Jan. 17, 1941. Illinois: M. W. Brother William B. Wright, P. G. M., died Mar. 23, 1941. M. W. Brother Louis Lincoln Emmerson, P. G. M., died Feb. 4,1941. IndiOlfl,(J,: M. W. Brother Albert W. Funkhouser, P. G. M., died' Feb. 28, 1941. Kansas: M. W. Brother John Martin Kinkel, P. G. M., died Mar. 9, 1941. M. W. Brother Charles Newton Fowler, P. G.Y., died April 24, 1941. Koot'lWky: M. W. Brother Fred Acker, P. G. M., died July 1, 1941. M. W. Brother Virgil Pendleton Smith died Nov. 28, 1940. Louisiana: M. W. Brother James Horace Rowland, P. G., M., died June 12, 1941. Maine: M. W. Brother Harold Elijah Cooke, P. G. M., died Dec. 1, 1940. M. W. Brother Franklin R. Redlon died Sept. 10, 1940. R. W. Brother Norris Samuel Lord, J. G. W., died June 24, 1941. R. W. Brother Henry Dewey Davis, J. G. W., died Feb. 18, 1941. R. W. Brother Ernest Jordan Record, P. J. G. W., died Feb. 9, 1941. Miohigan: R. W. Brother Wm. Richard Bryant, Grand Tiler, died Jan. 8, 1941. M. W. Brother Arthur J. Fox, P. G. M., died Oct. 1, 1940. Nebraska: M. W. Brother Henry H. Wilson, P. G. M., died June 28, 1941. M. W. Brother Andrew H. Viele, P. G. M., died May 9, 1941.. M. W. Brother Robert R. Dickson, P. G. M., died June 18, 1941. M. W. Brother Frank H. Woodland, P. G. Y., died Oct. 23, 1940. Nevada: M. W. Brother Augustus F. Agmar, P. G. M., died Nov. 7, 1940. . North Dakota: M. W. Brother Frank H. Sprague, P. G. M., died Aug. 28, 1940. South Carolina: M. W. Brother John H. Graves, G. Chaplain, died Oct. 24,1940. 8lYUth Dakota: M. W. Brother Wm. Jefferson McMakin, P. G. M., died March 25, 1941. Tennessee: M. W. Brother John Thomas Peeler, P. G. M., died Feb. 11,1941. Vermont: R. W. Brother Archie Sherman Harriman, Grand Secretary and P. G. M., died Jan. 8, 1941. Washington: M. W. Brother James McCormack, P. G. M., died Oct. 27, 1940. M. W. Brother Walter Frederick Meier, P. G. M., died July 19, 1940. R. W. Brother Walter James Thompson, S. G. W., died Aug 3, 1940. M. W. Brother William James Sutton, P. G. M., died Dec. 2, 1940. West Virginia: M. W. Brother William Kennon Cowden, P. G. M., died Nov. 9, 1940. Fraternally submitted, HAROLD L. READER, Chairman. REPORT OF THE OOMMITTEE ON MASONIO PUBLIOATIONS

M. W. Brother James W. Skelly read the report of the Committee on Masonic Publications, which was adopted and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, ..4.. F.. q- ..4.. M., of Missouri: Brethren: At previous communications of the Grand Lodge, particularly in 1939, considerable attention was devoted to publication of a Masonic journal or newspaper under the control of the Grand Lodge. The conclusion heretofore reached, namely, that there is a great need for such a journal or newspaper, is here restated. The urgent appeals to the Grand Lodge for funds for other .meritorious

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purposes however, with no increase in revenue at present in sight, convinces the Committee that a request for an appropriation for financing a journal or newspaper should not be made at this time. In the year an application from Brother William W. Phillips, in St. Louis, to publish a Masonic Directory of St. Louis and St. Louis County in conformity with Section 204lh of the Grand Lodge By-Laws was considered by the Committee. A majority of the Committee, believing that the Lodges in St. Louis and St. Louis County would welcome such a directory, made a recommendation to the Grand Master that authority be given to these Lcadges to furnish lists of their members to Brother Phillips for publication in a directory under definite restrictions, and this authority was accordingly issued. Up to the present time two or three Lodges have not furnished lists of their members, and publication of the directory has not been completed. We recommend that the Committee be authorized to continue its efforts for promotion of Masonic education, to develop a workable plan for the needed journal, and to consider and advise concerning such matters as may be referred to it by the Grand Master. Fraternally submitted, JAMES BYRNE

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INVITATION TO ST. LOUIS

M. W. BROTHER SKELLY: Believing, presuming, and hoping that the Brethren have been pleased with their quarters for the Grand Lodge, and as a director and representative of the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association, may I have the privilege of extending a cordial invitation to the Grand Lodge to meet in our Cathedral again in 1942. THE GRAND MASTER: M. W. Brother Skelly, we thank you for your invitation, and assure you of our appreciation of the hospitality accorded us. We accept with pleasure your kind invitation. REPORT OF THE MASONIC HOME VISITING COMMITTEE

The report of this Committee was read by the Grand Secretary, was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F,. g- A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee beg leave to submit the following brief report: Our Masonic Home family is surely blessed by having the many comforts it is privileged to enjoy in real home surroundings. Both old and young express their gratitude for the many blessings they have, and seem to appreciate what is being done for them. Ability and tact are necessary in the management of a large family, and the Masonic fraternity is fortunate in having competent people in charge.

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Brethren, let us again remind you that it is your privilege to visit the Home and see the splendid system of caring for our aged brothers and the widows and orphans of Master Masons. Fraternally submitted, STERLING H. MCCARTY, Chairmwn, ALFRED P. FLETCHER.

REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

The Grand Secretary read the Report of the Building Supervisory Board, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. G1"anil Lodge, A. P,. 4" A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: The Building Supervisory Board submits the following report for the year of 1940 and 1941. RoBERT BURNS LODGE No. 496, GAINESVILLE, Mo. October 15, 1940. Robert Burns Lodge sold the first floor of lodge hall occupied by them for $2,200.00, with agreement that purchaser pay onehalf of the cost of the upkeep. This was reported to the Committee after consummation of deal, and inasmuch as the sale price liquidated the debt on the building and left a surplus of $200.00, the Committee approved the action of the lodge. LABELLE LODGE No. 222, LABELLE, Mo. November 27, 1940. Request of LaBelle Lodge No. 222 to purchase a dining room attached to lodge hall, for a sum of $250.00 to be borrowed on note of trustees, bearing 6 per cent interest, payable in three years. Permission granted, provided lodge had no outstanding debts at time of purchase. HOLT LODGE No. 49, HOLT, Mo. January 12, 1941. The lodge hall occupied by the Holt Lodge for 25 years burned and the lodge requested permission to purchase building and make repairs on same, the total cost not to exceed $350.00, and the lodge to incur no indebtedness. After approval of R. W. Bro. Emsley C. James, as to building being suitable meeting place, permission granted. SELIGMAN LODGE, SELIGMAN, Mo. April 4, 1941. Seligman Lodge having lost its charter, the building owned by said lodge was transferred to the Grand Lodge. This being merely an administrative act, no action by board was necessary. POMEGRANATE TEMPLE ASSOCIATION, ST. LOUIS, Mo. September 20, 1941. On November 8, 1938, this board granted permission to the Pomegranate Temple Association to renew a balance of $9,000.00 on a mortgage originally made in 1929 in the sum of $32,000.00. This board has been advised that the last payment on this loan was made on September 1, 1941, and that the Pomegranate Temple is entirely free from debt. We extend our heartiest congratulations to their brethren and wish for them continued success. Respectfully submitted, (;l.UY C. MILLION, Ohairma"n, JULIUS C. GARRELL.

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ADDRESS OF M. W. BROTHER EDWARD F. CARTER, GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF NEBRASKA

THE GRAND MASTER: I am going to take this opportunity to present to you the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. M. W. Brother Carter, will you please say a few words to us. M. W. BROTHER CARTER: Most Worshipful Grand Master, distinguished Guests and Brethren: This is my first opportunity to visit the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and I appreciate very much the courtesies shown me. In my judgment, Masonry in these United States has been challenged as it has never been challenged before. In my opinion it is high time that Masonry should let the world know what it stands for; that it is time for the people of this country, and the world at large, to know that Masonry is not a secret institution-that all the ideals and principles of Masonry are as open as the printed book; that the only thing about us that might subject us to the charge of being secret is that we maintain a secret method of teaching and inculcating the principles and ideals of Masonry. I wonder if we haven't been a little lax in telling the world that we believe in religious institutions, Christianity; that we are a moral, ethical institution; that we are a charitable organization, that has the welfare of mankind at heart; that we believe in the education of all the people. I wonder if it wouldn't be well worth our time to let the world know that we are loyal and patriotic; that we are believers in the welfare of society; and that there isn't one single thing in the Masonic Order that is detrimental to any of the things represented by the symbol of Democracy, the flag of the United States of America. I believe that is something to which we should give our most serious consideration. From my own personal standpoint I assure you that I certainly enjoy coming here and talking to you these few minutes. I enjoyed meeting your Most Worshipful Grand Master again, and all the other officers of your Grand Lodge. Nebraska and Missouri have a great many things in common. Weare under deep gratitude to you for what you did for us in the early days of our existence. Thank you very much. ADDRESS OF M. W. BROTHER MARCUS A. LOEVY, P. G. M. OF THE YORK GRAND LODGE OF MEXICO

THE GRAND MASTER: It is now my privilege to ask a Past Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico to make a presentation to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri. M. W. BROTHER LOEVY: Most W orshipful Grand Master, Officers, Distinguished Visitors, Friends and Brethren: I was made a Master Mason in Occidental Lodge. No. 163, about forty years ago,' when our late M. W. Brother Julius C. Garrell was the Worshipful Master of that Lodge. I held my membership in that Lodge for about twelve

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years, and then I was requested by some of the m(lmbers of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico to affiliate with one of their Lodges, since I had been living there for a few years and would probably continue so to do. However, I have never forgotten that I had the privilege of being permitted to become a member of this Grand Jurisdiction. You should路 be proud of your Grand Lodge. I am. It is one of the leading Grand Lodges of the world. The York Grand Lodge of Mexico has always been observant of what the. Grand Lodge of Missouri has done for them, and therefore I have brought with me from the City of Mexico, the square, compasses and gavels for your three principal officers, and columns for your Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, which I am requested to give to the Grand Lodge of Missouri with the best. wishes of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. THE GRAND MASTER: M. W. Brother Loevy, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, I accept these gifts from the York Grand Lodge of Mexico with genuine pleasure, and I assure you this is quite a pleasant surprise. Brother Senior Deacon, will you please place this square and compasses on the Altar now' Thank you! M. W. BROTHER LOEVY: I would like to explain, so that the members of the Grand Lodge may know, that the box is made of Mexican mahogany, the gavels. are made from onyx, and the columns have also been made of Mexican wood, I believe it is red cedar. The plate on top is a hand-hammered plate, and the square and compasses also have been made by hand. THE GRAND MASTER: Now, Brethren, Brother Loevy is most retiring. He brought this beautiful gift to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and there isn't one thing in connection with it to show that it came from him. Therefore, with your permission, I request the Grand Secretary to have a silver plate put on those two columns, on each of these gavels, and on the outside of this box, bearing the date and the name of Most Worshipful Brother Marcus A. Loevy. ADDRESS OF M. W. BROTHER EARL PETERS, GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF IOWA

THE GRAND MASTER: It is indeed my pleasure to present to you the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, M. W. Brother Earl Peters. M. W. BROTHER PETERS: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Officers, and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri: I bring you greetings and best wishes from the sixty-seven thousand Masons of the Grand Jurisdiction of Iowa, and extend to you our best wishes for a successful meeting of your Grand Lodge. It is a pleasure to me to be here today to attend this session of your Grand Lodge, and especially so when I recognize the friendly and harmonious relations that have existed between the Grand Lodg(l of Iowa and the Grand Lodge of Missouri for many years. This is my first visit to the Grand Lodge of

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Missouri. I am having a very enjoyable time, and I want to extend to you, Most Worshipful Grand Master, and to you, Brethren, my thanks for the cordial reception that we are receiving. REPORT OF THE OOMMITTEE ON SOOIAL SERVIOE AT TRAINING OAMPS

R. W. Brother Harris C. Johnston read the report of this Committee, which was adopted and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. <t A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your committee, appointed at the last annual communication of the Grand Lodge to investigate the conditions surrounding training camps in the State of Missouri and the possibility of establishing Masonic centers in such camps, beg leave to report the following: Members of your committee visited Camp Leonard Wood in April, 1941, and consulted with military authorities and brethren of all the surrounding lodges. A meeting was held in the City of Waynesville, attended by representatives of many nearby lodges and all expressed themselves as enthusiastic in supporting any program proposed by the Grand Lodge. The government itself is erecting social service centers in each of the camps; no other organization will be permitted to engage in social service work, but the government will cooperate with social agencies in leave areas. Members of your committee were present in WMhington, D" C., when the Chief of Staff and his associates informed us that necessarily the government could not deal with forty-nine separate and distinct organizations, that whatever was done by Masonic bodies should be done under one head. Recently another camp has been located at Neosho, Mo., which complicates the Missouri problem by necessitating the establishment of two social service centers, if we care to continue social service work. These centers require the service of one or more persons continuously, an oversight by those who are supplying the funds. Under these circumstances, your committee feel that the interests of the Grand Lodge would best be maintained by cooperating with the Masonic Service Association of the United States of America, which was established in 1919 for the very purpose which has now been found so necessary. It is our understanding that the Masonic Service Association applied to our Grand Master and received his consent for the establishment of such a center at Rolla, Mo., and that this center is now in operation. Reports from individuals connected, with this center lead us to believe that a real service is being performed and that it will continue to grow from time to time. It would be useless to establish a similar center, as this would be a mere duplication of effort. Nor can the Grand Lodge of Missouri feel entirely happy in having such a center in its midst, rendering Masonic service, without making due contribution to its maintenance. We, therefore, suggest that the Grand Lodge of Missouri carry out the recommendations of the Grand Master as to cooperating with the M. S. A., that this committee be discharged and the membership at large urged to support all war effort, charities and relief by such appropriations as each individual and organization may see fit to make. Fraternally submitted, RAY V. DENSLOW, Chairman, HARRIS C. JOHNSTON, J. W. SKELLY, J.

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THE GRAND MASTER: Brethren, with the permission of the Grand Lodge, I ask that that portion of this report referring to our giving assistance to The Masonic Service Association be referred to the Ways and Means Committee who will make a further report thereon. If there is no objection, that procedure will be followed. It is so ordered. ADDRESS OF M. W. BROTHER LEWIS E. SMITH, P. G. M. AND GRAND SEORETARY OF THE GRAND LODGE OF NEBRASKA

THE GRAND MASTER: May I now present to you, Brethren, M. W. Brother Lewis E. Smith, P. G. M., and present Grand Secretary of Nebraska. â&#x20AC;˘ M. W. BROTHER LEWIS E. SMITH: Most Worshipful Grand Master, and Brethren: I thank you sincerely for all the courtesies shown me, and I can assure you I am delighted to be here. I know that this Grand Lodge has work that must be accomplished before the Sessions close, and therefore I don't want to take up valuable time. I just want to leave one thought with you, and that is practice your Freemasonry each and every day of your lives. You will be surprised at the pleasure it will give you. I thank you. REPORT OF OOMMITTEE ON FORMS AND OEREMONIES

M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow read the report of the Committee, and the report was adopted, referring that portion regarding the expenditure of money to the Committee on Ways and Means. To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. go A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: We, your Committee on Forms and Ceremonies, respectfully report that we have carried on our activities during the year by preparing a Form and Ceremony for the reception and introduction of visitors, officers and grand officers. Because of lack of information on the part of many of our officers, they are uncertain as to the niceties to be rendered on the occasion of official visits. This we have tried to correct. We have also added a number of suggestions which we believe will improve the value of these visits and which we recommend be carried out as far as possible. One thing we desire to stress is our opposition to meetings which are dragged out into the wee sma' hours, the introduction of innumerable guests, many of whom are anxious to make speeches, sometimes to the detriment of the guest of honor. Temperance is easily overdone in holding long meetings. Fortitude is exemplified by those brethren who remain until the last rap of the Master's pedestal. Prudence is shown by those who leave before such meetings are concluded, and we are positive that Justice will overtake those who persist in holding such , meetings. We recommend that the form and ceremony above referred to be printed and distributed to lodges. Fraternally submitted, RAY V. DENSLOW, Chairman, HENRY C. CHILES, ANTHONY F. ITTNER.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BOARDS OF RELIEF AND MASONIC EMPLOYMENT BUREAU

R. W. Brother A. J. O'Reilly read the Committee's report, which was adopted and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F .. tf A. M., of Missouri: Your Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief and Employment Bureau submits the following report: We have examined the reports as follows: St. Louis Employment Bureau Springfield Masonic Board of Relief Kansas City Masonic Board of Relief St. Louis Masonic Board of Relief St. Joseph Masonic Board of Relief and carefully noted the most important facts presented in each. The St. Louis Masonic Employment Bureau is encouraging, and quoting from their report: "We are happy to report that our effort for the past year will go on record as being the most successful the Bureau has ever experienced. In the first place, placements have greatly increased (even before our Country's Defense Program 'began to assert itself). The significant feature, however, has been the placing of quite a number of our older brethren, who are now receiving more consideration by the employers, enabling them to contribute to their well-being and that of their families, as well as retain their self-respect. STATISTICAL STATEMENT

Permanent Placements for the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temporary Placements for the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

650 459

Total 1,109 Total operating cost of the Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $4,659.93 Average cost per placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 " and these are statements of facts. The income of the Bureau amounted to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $6,669.58 The expenditures amounted to........................ 5,179.98 Showing a balance on hand July 1 of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $1,489.60 The Springfield Masonic Board of Relief report shows activity and efficiency. Their receipts during the year were $25.00 and expenditures for relief $47.64. They have invested in Time Deposit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $500.00 Checking account 350.00 Total of

$850.00

They report Masonic Burial Services for eight transient brethren. The Kansas City B.oard of Relief calls attention to their loss and the great loss to the Masonic Fraternity, the deaths of Most Worshipful Brother Van Fremont Boor and Brother Frank Rooney. The Kansas City Board meetings are on the third Saturday of each month, except in the months of June, July and August, when the meet路 ings are only held on special call.

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They make special mention of one case where a brother of Monett Lodge 129, Monett, Missouri, died at the City' Hospital and was finally buried with full Masonic honors but at an expense of $120.00 for the funeral. The Lodge has refused to pay this cost for the reason they had agreed to pay if he died at the Masonic Home but he did not go to the Masonic Home, therefore their agreement was void. The Kansas City Board desires that this case be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for consideration of the Grand Lodge. The financial condition of this Board is as follows: Received on initiation accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 890.00 455.00 Received on Fraternal Assistance Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total On hand June 30, 1940

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$1,345.00 1,165.09

Grand Total $2,510.09 Total disbursements to June 30, 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,558.54 Balance on hand June 30,1941.

$ 951.55

There were eight Masonic burials for transients. The St. Joseph Masonic. Board, of ,Relief. shows activity: They had only one funeral for a transient and did not have to expend anything for relief. They furnished each Lodge in St. Joseph with a copy of the" List of Regular Lodges." They adopted a new Constitution and By-Laws and were instrumental in furnishing information to the supporting Lodge. They are members of the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada. The financial statements show a balance as of September 1, 1941, of $214.58 and the expenditures of the year amounted to $26.00. The St. Louis Masonic Board of Relief gives in some detail aceount of 436 new applicants for relief as weH as of 96 carried from previous years. Of the new cases 234 were found worthy and received relief on 758 occasions. The hospital committee visited 34 making 69 visits in all. The St. Louis Lodges requested the Board to have 56 of their members who were transient to various 'parts of the country investigated ,and relieved either by Lodges 01: Boards of Relief where these brothers were. The report covers detail of all investigations made, some of which were outside the City of St. Louis and the number of cases of lost receipts and other credentials, of the unworthy and applicants that failed to prove their claims, 202 in all, are given in detail in the Board's report. Masonic Burial Services for twenty-five transients were condu<!ted by the St. Louis Lodges and five graves were opened in Valhalla Cemetery. Articles of clothing were given to 5,110 persons. Many of these had no Masonic claim, but as some of the articles of clothing were from non路 Masons the practice is considered fair. A large part of the clothing came from and through members of the Eastern Star. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

July 1, 1940 Cash on hand Received by donation Received by initiations Received by refunds

. $ 714.75 4.00 . . 1,610.00 . . 794.00

Total $3,122.75 Disbursements to June 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2,385.82 June 30, 1941, Balance on hand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 736.93

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We note in this report that $190.00 is !Iue the Board for initiations during the past year and on inquiry we learned that a part of this has been paid since the closing of the books for 1940-41, but will be credited in the 1941-42 account. We also note that there is an accumulated indebtedness to the Board for previous years amounting to $335.00. This should not be and we urge that the District Deputies see to it that these accounts are closed as quickly as possible. Fraternally submitted, ANDREW J. 0 'REILLY, Acting Charirman, M. E. EWING, A. LINXWILER.

OALLED FROM LABOR

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR at 5 :00 P. M., to meet again at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

FIRST DAY-EVENING SESSION OALLED TO LABOR

At 7 :30 o'clock P. M. the Most 'Norshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Harry S. Truman. Prayer was offered by Brother Emmet L. Robison, Grand Chaplain. ORGAN PROGRAM BY E. PRANG STAMM

A half-hour organ recital was rendered by E. Prang Stamm, organist of the Scottish Rite in St. Louis. THE GRAND MASTER: Brother Stamm, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, we thank you for that delightful organ program. I am sure the generous applause given by the Brethren evidences the extent of their appreciation. We thank you very much. ADDRESS OF GRAND ORATOR

The Grand Orator, Doctor C. E. Lemmon, delivered an inspiring address, at the conclusion of which the Grand Master requested a copy for permanent preservation in the Appendix to the Congressional Record. THE GRAND MASTER: I would like to inform the Brethren concerning the various gavels used in the Sessions of this Grand Lodge. This morning I opened the proceedings with a gavel from Prairie Lodge, at Gilman City, made of walnut from the staircase of the old Lodge Hall. I took that gavel to Washington with me. John Garner used it to open the session of the Congress last January, at which the President delivered his message on "The State of the Nation."

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Then we have the gavels which M. W. Brother Loevy brought us from Mexico City. They are of white onyx and Brother Loevy told me that he used seven gavels in order to get three perfect ones. The gavel I am using tonight belongs to A. Loyd Collins. It is made of inlaid wood and contains pieces of wood from Ste. Genevieve, where the first Lodge of Missouri was founded, which was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania; wood from the site of the first Masonic Lodge in St. Louis, which was also chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania; wood from a bed in which George Washington slept; wood from the grave of Daniel Boone; wood from the site of the old Bethel Baptist Church, first permanent Protestant Church west of the Mississippi River; wood from the homes of Mark Twain, and Champ Clark, Speaker of the House of Representatives; wood from the State Capitol at Jefferson City; wood from the old Tebo Masonic Lodge at Clinton, Missouri; from the home of the Mother Grand Lodge in England; from the Masonic Temple in St. Louis; from the cemetery in which William Clark, Thomas Hart Benton imd Sterling Price, Freemasons, are buried; and wood from the site of the old Masonic College at Lexington, Missouri. This is indeed a unique gavel, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to use it. MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

The Most Worshipful Grand Master called up the officers of the Missouri Lodge of Research, and formally constituted the Lodge according to ancient usage. The following officers were installed, and the charter presented to them. M. W. Brother Henry C. Chiles, W. M. Y. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, S. W. M. W. Brother Anthony F. Ittner, J. W. M. W. Brother Frank C. Barnhill, Treasurer R. W. Brother Willis J. Bray, Secretary CALLED FROM LABOR

At 9 :00 o'clock P. M., the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 8 :30 o'clock A. M., Wednesday morning, October 1.

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SECOND DAY-MORNING SESSION CALLED TO LABOR

At 8 :30 o'clock A. M., the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by Most Worshipful Grand Master Harry S. Truman, the Grand Officers being present in their respective stations. Prayer was offered by Right Worshipful Brother Frederick M. Smith, Grand Chaplain. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WELFARE

M. W. Brother R. R. Kreeger read the report of the Welfare Committee, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W~ Grand Lodge, A. F. 9" A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: In compliance with the Law of the Grand Lodge, the Welfare Committee has held regular meetings throughout the year and has given careful consideration to every appeal presented. It is the purpose of the Welfare Committee to assist the Lodges in caring for their members and dependents, and, primarily, the responsibility rests upon the local Lodges. This responsibility has been nicely met this year and we commend the Lodges for their spirit of cooperation. There are, however, a few Lodges who do not answer communications and that works a hardship upon this committee. During the year assistance has been given to forty Lodges, representing: 25 men, 28 women and 23 children, a total of 76. Total amount paid for relief $3,510.00. SUMMARY OF FUNDS RECEIVED AND DISBURSED DURING THE YEAR

Balance on hand October 1, 1940 $ 819.04 Received from Grand Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4,500.00 Total $5,319.04 Paid. for Relief................................ $3,510.00 Exchange on checks...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06 3,510.06 Balance on hand at close of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $1,808.98 The following is a list路 of Lodges assisted, with the names of the per-

so~, or persons, for whom appropriations were made, and the amount of

the appropriation:

Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, for Elmer E. Hay and wife. . . . . .. $ 3.00 Aldrich Lodge No. 664, for J. W. Porter . 60.00 60.00 Anderson Lodge No. 621, for Fred S. Moss . Arlington Lodge No. 346, for Squire E. Bryant . 175.00 Aurora Lodge No. 267, for Mrs. Marie Anderson . 110.00 Beacon Lodge No.3, for Mrs. Corinne Cadwell and children . 125.00 Beacon Lodge No.3, for Mrs. Lucy Harmon . 50.00 120.00 Cardwell Lodge No. 231, for Mrs. Edgar Harper . 40.00 Cosmos Lodge No. 282, for Charles P. Comer . 60.00 Eldorado Lodge No. 318, for Mrs. Luella Buckley and children 60.00 Fellowship Lodge No. 345, for J. Spencer Roberts and wife . Four Mile Lodge No. 212, for J. F. Laswell . 120.00

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Forsyth Lodge No. 453, for Mrs. George B. Stiffier and children Friend Lodge No. 352, for William Robertson . Friend Lodge No. 352, for D. F. Thompson . Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, for George Ransdale and family . Gentryville Lodge No. 125, for Mrs. Cora Riggins and children Heroine Lodge No. 104, for Otho E. Seager . Hinton Lodge No. 455, for Walter W. Berry . Hornersville Lodge No. 215, for George S. Brown and wife . Ionic Lodge No. 154, for Albert Clay ' . Itaska Lodge No. 420, for Mrs. William Ward ,. Itaska Lodge No. 420, for August Roettger and wife . Jackson Lodge No. 82, for Mrs. Orilla J. Luyster . Kirkwood Lodge No. 484, for Mrs. MaBelle 'Powell . Magnolia Lodge No. 626, for Mrs. Ella Mae Hollmann . Missouri Lodge No.1, for Henry Henderson and wife . Montgomery Lodge No. 246, for Horace L. Sabourin . Nodaway Lodge No. 470, for Mrs. Frank Shepard . Osage Lodge No. 303, for Mrs. Robert Mitchem and children . Polar Star Lodge No. 79, for Hugo Sievers and wife . Polar Star Lodge No. 79, for Mrs. Mary Rodan . Pythagoras Lodge No. 383, for Michael H. Tribble . Richland Lodge No. 385, for James M. Winfrey . South Gate Lodge No. 547, for Mrs. E. B. King . Stockton Lodge No. 283, for Alfred Preston . Strafford Lodge No. 608, for Mrs. Emma Haines . St. Johns Lodge No. 28, for Fred B. Hodson . Summersville Lodge No. 555, for Marion W. Pittman . Temple Lodge No. 299, for Ralph D. Weeks and wife . Waynesville Lodge No. 375, for Mrs. Myrtle Bucher and children West Gate Lodge No. 445, for Mrs. Otille Denny . West Gate Lodge No. 445, for Mrs. Louise Morris . Weston Lodge No. 53, for E. E. Siler . Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, for Mrs. William B. Polk, Sr.

1941 120.00 5.00 60.00 60.00 120.00 120.00 12.00 180.00 30.00 180.00 120.00 120.00 90.00 137.50 90.00 35.00 10.00 90.00 90.00 12.50 51.50 42.50 15.00 90.00 60.00 20.00 60.00 120.00 180.00 90.00 50.00 6.00 60.00 $3,510.00

Respectfully submitted, KREEGER, Chairman, BYRNE E. BIGGER, HERMAN MAUCH, T. W. COTTON, THOMAS H. REYNOLDS. â&#x20AC;˘

R. R.

RESOLUTION

The following Resolution was offered by M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, was adopted, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means: The outstanding Masonic character in the history of Freemasonry in Missouri during the period 1820-1860 was undoubtedly George Henry Curzon Melody. He was present at the formation of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery; he attended all the national conventions and held most of the elective and appointive stations in the Grand Lodge. Being of a modest and retiring nature he never consented to accept the position of Grand Master, although he presided over the

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Grand Lodge on a number of occasions. He was the first lecturer appointed after the formation of our Grand Lodge, and it was George H. C. Melody who maintained the semblance of a Masonic Grand Lodge during the stirring period 1833-1837. . His remains now lie buried in an unmarked grave in the city in which he spent the later years of his life. Only a short distance away is the great river which bore him across the state when there existed no other transportation except the river steamboat. The Grand Lodge of Missouri may be late in paying a deserved tribute, but it is never too late to render homage to one whose whole life was devoted to Masonic interests, therefore Be It Resolved, that the Ways and Means Committee of the Grand Lodge of Missouri set aside a sum sufficient to erect a modest marker to the memory of this distinguished brother, and that when the marker is completed it be dedicated with the proper Masonic ceremony, attended by officers of this Grand Lodge.

RESOLUTIONS

The following Resolutions were offered hyDro T. 'V. Cotton, and were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. I

Be It Resolved, That the Directors of the Masonic Home be instructed, if deemed to be advisable, to use 3 per cent of the dues payable to the Masonic Home in accordance with Section 74 of the By-Laws, for the relief of indigent Master Masons, their widows and orphans, either at the Masonic Home or elsewhere, and regardless of whether the beneficiary would be entitled to admission to the Masonic Home or not, and to transfer such amounts as the Board may deem advisable for relief for those not entitled to admission to the Home, to the Welfare Committee. GEORGE W. WALKER,

F. M. SMITH, THOMAS H. REYNOLDS,

R. R. T. W.

KREEGER, COTTON.

Be It Resolved, That the Ways and Means Committee, by and with the consent of the Grand Master, be authorized, the funds of the Grand Lodge being available, to transfer to the Welfare Committee from time to time, moneys from the General Fund for the operation and maintenance of the Welfare Committee, not exceeding, however, the sum of five thousand. dollars. GEORGE W. WALKER,

F. M. SMITH, THOMAS H. REYNOLDS,

R. R. T. W.

KREEGER, COTTON.

REPORT OF THE GRAND LEOTURER

M. W. Brother A. F. Ittner, Grand Lecturer, read his report, which was adopted and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. 4" A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Once more in compliance with the Grand Lodge law, I beg leave to submit my report as Grand Lecturer for the year just ended,

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It has been my great pleasure during the year to visit each of the fifty-nine Masonic Districts and hold schools of instruction therein. In each of the Districts, with one or two exceptions because of illness, the District Lecturers have accompanied me on my visits and have been of great help in making proper arrangements for the meetings and in selecting suitable workers to fill the several stations and places in the exemplification of the work. I am deeply indebted to them for their loyalty and helpfulness and bespeak for them the thanks of the Grand Lodge for their valuable service. Without exaggeration I feel that I can report a marked improvement, by and large, on the part of the District Lecturers in their knowledge of the work and in their enthusiasm for and ability to impart it correctly. In this statement I refer more particularly to the newer appointees who have been earnestly striving to put themselves in the hundred per cent class and most of whom have very nearly if not quite reached their goal. A number of the older District Lecturers have been practically perfect in the work for many years but have realized that to retain that high degree of proficiency unceasing effort is necessary. In twenty-eight of the Districts, where conditions seemed to make it advisable to hold the sessions at one central point, that plan was followed. In each of thirty districts my instruction was imparted in two cities or towns. In one district I was able, with the maximum advantage to the Lodges, to visit three different points and hold schools of instruction therein. No set procedure can be followed in all the districts nor necessarily in a given district from year to year. Conditions vary considerably in the several districts and sometimes vary from year to year in a particular district. My aim has been to route my visits in such a manner as to afford the greatest benefit to the greatest number of Lodges and brethren. In my travels during the past year I was able to visit twenty-nine Lodges which I had not previously visited. I would gladly visit every Lodge in the State for the purpose of holding schools of instruction if this were possible, but manifestly this cannot be done for various reasons that will be readily apparent. A few of the Lodges are moribund, not to use the harsher expression "dead." It would be a waste of time to try to visit them. Some of the Lodge halls are so small that it is impossible to exemplify all of the work in them correctly. And again, a few of the Lodges are so widely removed from the centers of population, and the roads leading to them are so hilly, winding. and rocky and in places so muddy, as to discourage any but the stoutest of heart in the attempt to reach them. Some of my deputies, however, do not seem to think anything at all of driving me sixty or seventy miles over such roads and your Grand Lecturer makes a brave effort to match their courage and enthusiasm. At the end of such a journey I invariably find the members of the Lodge to be the finest men and Masons the world can produce. My sessions this year in the First District were held in Kahoka, the home town of our beloved Past Grand Lecturer and present Grand Lecturer Emeritus, R. W. Brother James R. McLachlan. I was able to visit him at his home twice and these visits 'were both delightful and profitable. He looked well and assured me that he felt well and expressed his intention of attending the Grand Lodge. I know that you will all join me in wishing for him a goodly added span of years with health and strength to enjoy them. The number of Lodges represented by those attending my mpetings and the grand total of those in attendance varied but little from the figures of the previous year. The number of Lodges represented was about 560 and the total attendance apparently was a little in excess of 3,500. In

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a few of the places visited it was necessary to estimate the number in attendance as no complete and accurate records were kept. All such estimates, however, have been held within conservative limits. This year, as in previous years, I have found it most advantageous in certain districts to devote a large part of the time to individual work with the Lecturers. Some of them have only been in service a short time and are anxious to qualify themselves to speak with authority to the workers in their districts on all parts of our ritual. Your Grand Lecturer is subject to no illusions as to the magic of his presence in the several districts. He cannot by waving a wand, or even by a few days' stay in a district, impart to the officers and other workers a perfect knowledge of our entire ritual. His presence can be of great help if the workers will attend and cooperate with him. He can and does answer numerous questions and explain by practical exemplification many knotty points connected with the. floor work. And again he can give the finishing touches to a team or an individual worker who has already attained a high degree of proficiency. But after all, the bulk of the work must be done and the burden and heat of the day must be borne by the District Lecturers. To facilitate their work both the Grand Lecturer and the Grand Lodge owe them a duty to afford them every opportunity and facility to learn the work, to the end that the officers and members of their Lodges may have complete confidence in their knowledge and in their ability to impart it correctly. I know that all of them will agree that the two schools of instruction held each year at St. Louis and Kansas City are among the most potent factors enabling them to attain their goal. The school of instruction for the District Lecturers and the D. D. G. M. 's of the eastern half of the State was held in the New Masonic Temple at St. Louis on Thursday, January 23, 1941. The Grand Master, M. W. Brother Harry S. Truman, devoted a brief portion of the time to a conference with his Deputies, but the major portion of the time was devoted to exemplification of the work and a rehearsal of the lectures. The occasion was indeed a most delightful and profitable one albeit a day of hard work, and not of play. All in attendance were agreed that at that meeting a new high had been reached in Masonic good fellowship and in ritualistic proficiency. The corresponding meeting at Kansas City for the District Lecturers and D. D. G. M. 's of the western half of the State was held in the Ninth and Harrison Streets Masonic Temple on Monday, January 27, 1941. Except for the different personnel of those in attendance the Kansas City meeting was in its main outlines almost an exact counterpart of the one at St. Louis. It was characterized by the same warmth of Masonic fellowship and the same zeal and ardor for ritualistic advancement, and the same close attention to the Grand Master's splendid message. At each of these meetings the whole of the work was exemplified and all who cared to do so were given an opportunity to participate. Again our thanks are extended to the managements of each of these two grea.t Temples for their courtesy and hospitality. In June, I was able to devote a day to exemplification and instruction at Springfield for the benefit of ten District Lecturers who went at their own expense and one of whom had to drive 165 miles and back. I feel that great good has resulted to the Craft in the southern half of the Stale from this meeting. There will be some changes in our family of District Lecturers for the coming year. R. W. Brother Walter E. Singley, D. D. G. M. and D. L. for the Third District, who resides at Green City, has written me that he will be unable to accept reappointment because of greatly increased care and responsibility in his business. It is with considerable regret that

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we see R. W. Bro. Singley pass from active membership in the official Grand Lodge family. He has served as D. D. G. M. and District Lecturer for the Third District with zeal and devotion for upwards of ten years. He enjoyed the friendship and high regard of all who knew him and retires from his important offices with the sincere thanks and gratitude of the Grand Lecturer and of the Grand Lodge. R. W. Brother Walter A. Phipps, D. D. G. M. and D. L. of the Fiftysixth Masonic District, who resides at Neosho, has also written me that he will be unable to accept reappointment as District Lecturer for another year. He assigns as his reasons the infirmities of age and a somewhat precarious condition of health. R. W. Brother Phipps has been a towering figure in the Grand Lodge and a forceful Masonic leader for so many years that the memory of his brethren "runneth not to the contrary" unless they have recourse to the Grand Lodge records. Always, whether in matters Masonic, religious, political, civic or professional, Judge Phipps has aligned himself on the side of truth, righteousness, justice and the advancement of humanity. All who have ever become acquainted with him have done so but to love and respect him. As a matter of course Judge Phipps retires from the important office of District Lecturer with the love, esteem and gratitude of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Lecturer and all his brethren. It is possible that there may be one or two other changes in the corps of District Lecturers. Every effort will be made to fill such vacancies as may occur with competent and acceptable brethren. In my report last year I made honorable mention of a number of Lodges that had done commendable work in erecting new halls, or in remodeling and improving old halls, all of which labors were calculated to increase the honor and prestige of our great Fraternity in the several communities. Among the Lodges mentioned was Gilman City Lodge No. 556, at Gilman City, which had lost the use of its hall by fire but which, undaunted and phoenix-like, had immediately set to work, and principally through the. voluntary work of its own members, had produced an exceptionally beautiful and well-appointed hall. At the time I made this report to the Grand Lodge at its 1940 Communication a report had reached me that once more Gilman City had not only lost its beautiful hall by fire but that the building itself had been completely destroyed. It would almost seem that the brethren of Gilman City Lodge enjoy misfortune for, once again, undaunted and determined, they set to work to acquire and remodel another building and in a very short time brought forth a hall which is even better and more beautiful than the last one. I trust that Dame Fortune will not form the habit of "strafing" Gilman City Lodge with such drastic visitations. On my visit to the Twenty-fourth District I learned that Barbee Lodge No. 217, at Sweet Springs, had lost the use of its hall by fire which had destroyed all its records. The building, however, was not destroyed and the Lodge at once set to work to restore, remodel and redecorate the hall. It is a beautiful hall and the Lodge and its members are to be thanked and complimented for immediately restoring Freemasonry to its full measure of usefulness in their community. At Hannibal, St. John's Lodge No. 28, and Hannibal Lodge No. 188, in conjunction with other bodies, have accomplished an outstanding piece of work in the remodeling and redecoration of their old Masonic building. The work had been considerably delayed in both its inception and completion because of the wisdom and prudence of the brethren in deciding not to go into debt. Their patience has been rewarded and they now have one of the finest Masonic halls in the State of Missouri. The experiences, mostly pleasant and :profitable, whi(lh I encounter in

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my year's work are so numerous and varied that it would be impossible to report them all to the Grand Lodge. That would require the compass of a good-sized book. It is only possible to give a general idea of my work and the State of the Craft from the ritualistic point of view. The greater interest of officers and other brethren in the work throughout the State and the higher degree of ritualistic proficiency which is noticeable in almost eVeI'y District is principally due, as I think I can safely assert, to the loyalty and increasing efforts of our splendid corps of District Lecturers. I trust, too, that it is in some measure due to my careful planning and my earnest efforts to carry out those plans. But outside both these considerations we must not forget the largely increased interest in Freemasonry now taken by the general public, an interest which is always in evidence in times of stress. This interest has resulted in a far greater influx of petitions, with a corresponding increase in the enthusiasm of Lodge officers and a determination to fit themselves to confer the degree impressively and correctly. The annual reports of the District Lecturers which have been coming in for the last two months amply bear out my statements of general conditions as above recorded. A number of these reports are exceedingly fine in point of neatness and for~ and also as furnishing evidence of an increase in interest on the part of the officers of the Lodges and a marked improvement in the quality of work done in the average Lodge. Yet there is still room for considerable improvement and the efforts of the Grand Lecturer and the District Lecturers must and will be increasingly directed to the end of reducing that margin of error among the workers to the lowest possible point. In closing this report I desire to express my appreciation to the Grand Secretary, R. W. Brother Arthur Mather, and to our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Harry S. Truman. The Grand Secretary has shown me numerous courtesies and has done many things to facilitate the progress of my work. Our Grand路 Master has shown a never-faili~ interest in my work and a desire to cooperate with me in every way, notwithstanding the heavy burden imposed upon him by his important duties of State and the exacting work which he was called upon to perform as Grand Master. He has met his responsibilities to the Craft with zeal and ability. It has been my good fortune to be with him on a number of important Masonic occasions which I shall not attempt to enumerate, and always I have been impressed by his great love of Freemasonry and his thorough understanding of the spirit of our teachings. Added to this he has met his brethren of high and low degree in a spirit of brotherly love and with true courtesy, tact and consideration. These qualities have endeared him to the hearts of his brethren and his influence for good will long be felt throughout the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Fraternally subniitted, ANTHONY F. ITTNER, Grand Lecturer.

REPORT OF THE OOMMITTEE ON RITUAL To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. 9" A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Ritual begs leave to report as follows: During the past year no disputed points have been submitted to it for its official action. Each member of the Committee, however, has been repeatedly asked by brethren all over the State for light on points connected with our ritual not clearly understood. Such questions have been cheerfully answered by the Committee members in the capacity of "well-

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informed brethren who were always as ready to give as the questioners were to receive instruction." In the minds of our well-informed ritualists the Missouri work has become a definitely established system, which leaves little if any room for controversy, though much room for earnest study and reflection. Fraternally submitted, ANTHONY F. ITTNER, Chairman. ADDRESS OF M. W. BROTHER C. C. HUNT, GRAND SECRETARY OF THE GRAND LODGE OF IOWA

THE GRAND MASTER: It is now my pleasure to call on the Grand Secretary of Iowa, M. W. Brother C. C. Hunt, to say a few words to us. M. W. BROTHER HUNT: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: It is always a pleasure to me to visit the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and the more often I come, the better I like it. I know that time is pressing, and therefore I don't intend to take up much of it, but I do want to say that I am really delighted to know that you have constituted a Lodge of Research, and I want to extend to this new Lodge my very best wishes for a successful and continued existence. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION

The report was read by R. W. Brother R. C. 'Vinkelmaier, was adopted and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. 4' A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Although Lodges throughout the Jurisdiction report increased activities, the program of Masonic Education has not kept pace. We regret this fact, because if the new members are to be more than Candidates, some effort must be made to instruct them in the history and philosophy of Freemasonry. Your Committee has been in correspondence with Brethren in various parts of the State and has tried to answer their questions and furnish material for their use. The papers on the degrees were read in St. Louis, First Degree at Harmony Lodge, Second Degree at Pyramid Lodge, and Third Degree at Tuscan Lodge. Also, the series of p~pers was started in the Thirtieth District and in the Forty-eighth District. It is the hope of the Committee that these papers be distributed and used throughout the Jurisdiction. At the last communication of the Grand Lodge the committee distributed copies of a play by W. Bro. A. Loyd Collins and material for a Quiz Program. The play, "The Testing Time," has been presented by several Lodges and well received. Twilight Lodge presented it four times in and around Columbia. Clinton Lodge, of which W. Bro. Collins is a member, has also produced it, and a cast from Cornerstone and Itaska Lodges presented it in St. Louis. W. Bro. Collins has written another play which will be available after the close of Grand Lodge. These copies were prepared for your use by the Association of the Thirty-seventh Masonic District as a compliment to W. Bro. Collins. We hope and

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trust that you will avail yourselves of the opportunity and take copies home for presentation by your Lodges. Your Committee wishes to commend W. Bro. George F. Hollis of Twilight Lodge on his work. When he was installed in oTanuary he had planned his program for the entire year. For his :first meeting he prepared a paper on the Forty-seventh Problem of Euclid which your committee believes should be mimeographed for the use of other Lodges. There were to be other papers but this was the only one received by this Committee. The report of the Masonic Service Association of St. Louis is :filed herewith. This Association has worked hard to get a new start after the misfortune of last year. A new Secretary has been elected, Bro. W. W. Phillips, and during the year he has been very active in working for the association. While this organization has done good work, it has not furnished as many speakers as previously. This is due, in part, to non-attendance on_ the part of delegates and the consequent ignorance of many Lodges of work being done. However, your Committee feels that with another year the episode of last year will be forgotten and the association will resume its former activities. For several years your Committee has recommended that a calendar of Missouri Masonic History be prepared. We again make such a recommendation, because Centennials are becoming numerous. One hundred years ago, at the communication of the Grand Lodge in 1841, M. W. Bro. Carnegy introduced a resolution for the establishment of a Masonic College. The resolution was adopted and several years later the, College was a reality and a problem for the Grand Lodge. Also, in 1842, by resolution, the State was divided into eight districts, each with a District Deputy, and this was the beginning of our present District Deputy Grand Masters. We feel that when these brethren have their dinner next year they should give some thought to their Centennial. Brother Robert R. Wright, who has been a member of this Committee for many years has moved to Los Angeles. Weare sorry to lose the services of this good Brother, who was enthusiastic about the work of the Committee and ever ready to offer advice and do any task assigned to him. We take this opportunity to thank all who have given of their time and efforts to help us in our work. Respectfully submitted, :RoBT. C. WINKELMAIER., Chairman.

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

The Grand Secretary read this report, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. 4' A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your members appointed by the Grand Master to represent the Grand Lodge in the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, Missouri, submit the following report: In our report last year the bonded indebtedness was .... " $227,000.00 and the sum deposited by member bodies on which the Association pays 3 per cent interest was. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,114.73 making a total indebtedness of

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On December 1, 1940, in addition to the interest due at that time, the Association paid off bond amounting to. . . . . . . . . . On June 1, 1941, in addition to the interest due, the Association paid off bond amounting to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . There is a slight increase in the money deposited by member bodies of... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . part of which is the accrued interest and a deposit by Hiram Council No.1 R. & S. M. of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37,000.00. 20,000.00. 649.32, 544.00.

So that, as of September 1, 1941, the indebtedness stands as follows: Bonds secured by first mortgage.......... .. $170,000.00 Deposited by member bodies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,764.05 Total Indebtedness

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This is a reduction of $56,350.68 over the outstanding indebtedness over a year ago. It has been the policy of your committee not to anticipate payments on the principal of the bonded indebtedness, but we understand that notice has already been given that a payment of $20,000.00 will be made as of December 1, 1941. We feel that the officers and members are to be commended upon the steady progress they are making to have the Temple freed of debt and we urge that they continue their efforts to ac.complish that purpose. Fraternally submitted, BYRNE E. BIGGER, Chairman, EDWARD MCGUIGAN, JOHN WOHRADSKY,. JR.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY

This report was read by the Grand Secretary, was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. go .d. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Library beg to report that there has been a decided falling off this year in the number of books loaned to the brethren from the lending department of our library, and this is in all probability due to the troublous times through which we are passing. There is, however, a certain amount of interest in our library, and doubtless with the advent of the new Lodge of Research we shall be able to make a better report' next year. Fraternally submitted, WH. B. MASSEY, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES

The Grand Secretary read this report, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. go A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Foreign Recognition desire to report that no applications have this year been received from any Grand Lodge, asking for recognition.

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It is our hope that the time may soon come when the Freemasonry of the United States may be able to extend recognition to many Grand Lodges in Latin American countries, but this can only be done after due investigation, and when we may be assured that these Grand Lodges indeed practice and exemplify the Masonic principles. Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR MATHER, Chairman.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF BY-LAWS M. W. BROTHER HENRY C. CHILES: M. W. Grand Master and Brethren: May I suggest that the matter of the Report of this Committee, and the Committee itself, be continued until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. (Adopted.)

RESIGNATION OF R. W. BROTHER LEO H. JOHNSON, GRAND SENIOR DEACON .

The Grand Master called upon R. W. Brother Harris C. Johnston, Deputy Grand Master, to read a letter to the Grand Lodge from R. W. Brother Leo H. Johnson, tendering his resignation as Grand Senior Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, which resignation was accepted. ADDRESS OF M. W. BROTHER KARL M. VETSBURG, PAST GRAND MASTER

THE GRAND MASTFit: Brethren, at the banquet of the District Deputy Grand Masters on Monday evening, M. W. Brother Karl M. Vetsburg read an article from Collier's Magazine which I believe is of such importance that he should re-read it for the benefit of the Grand Lodge. M. W. BROTHER VETSBURG: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: I am delighted to read this little article which I read before the dinner meeting of the Deputies. It appeared, I believe, in the last issue of Collier's Magazine. It is headed "Dictators vs. Masons." , , Every time some new dictator blossoms into power, one of his first moves customarily is to declare war on the Masonic Fraternity. Why' Is there some mystic magic about the Masons that makes them dangerous to a totalitarian society' We are afraid there is. To a tyrant the Masons are a very subversive bunch. So is any other fraternal Order, Catholic or Protestant or non-sectarian. The Masons, being the biggest of such Orders, are the most dangerous. Their trouble is that they practice human brotherhood in Democracy. To so high an eminence (says an Ancient Masonic charge) has its (Freemasonry's) credit been advanced, that in every age monarchs themselves have been promoters of the art, and have not thought it derogatory to their dignity to exchange the sceptor for the trowel; have patronized our mysteries and joined in our assemblies. A present-day all-highest could never do that; he must pretend to a wisdom and infallibility such as even few medieval Popes ever claimed. The Masonic idea of mutual help among the Brothers, too, flies in the face of the totalitarian State '8 assumption that it can take care of every phase of every citizen's life. Plenty of Masons have their fa,ults, but

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by and large the big totalitarian complaint against them and other fraternal Orders is simply that they are decent, democratic, cooperative people. We have a notion that the Masonic Fraternity, having outlasted all the storms since, by some accounts, ancient Egyptian time, will outride this one. Meanwhile, here is wishing the Order well." Incidentally, the writer is neither a Mason nor trying to become one.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS

R. W.路 Brother N. D. Jackson read the Report of his Committee, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodg~, A. F. go A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters' Reports have checked over those received, and submit the following report: There are 60 District Deputy Grand Masters in this Grand Jurisdiction, and of this number, reports of some character have been received from 46. In these reports there are complete "regular form" reports on 324 Lodges, or about 51 per cent of the total number of lodges. There are 17 districts from which complete "regular form" reports were turned in on all the lodges in the district. Of these special mention should be made and they are the 4th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 21st, 28th, 29th, 30th, 33-A, 33-B, 38th, 40th, 44th, 47th, 56th, 57th and 58th districts. . Of the remaining 29 districts reports of all kinds were received. In some cases all the lodges, except one or two, had been visited, and complete reports made. The ones not visited were in many instances where the District Deputy Grand Master had failed through no fault of his own. In a number of instances it would apJ:fear that there had not been any great effort made to visit the lodges and make out a report, but simply follow the line of least resistance and make a report in brief letter form stating that from all reports conditions in the district were good, fair or indifferent. From many of these reports it would be hard, in making a study of them, to judge very intelligently what the real conditions were. It is to be regretted that for some unknown reason there has not been received a report of any kind from the following fourteen districts: 8, 10, 16, 18, 23, 27, 31, 34, 35, 39, 41, 45, 50 and 52. There is no doubt but that all the District Deputy Grand Masters in this Grand Jurisdiction, with very few exceptions, are deeply interested, and are conscientiously doing all they can in their districts for the good of Masonry. Fraternally submitted, N. D. JACKSON, Chairman, DAVID A. LESLIE, JOHN W. ADAMS. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES

R. W. Brother Duffin read the Report, which was adopted and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. go A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: The Committee on Chartered Lodges submits the following report, after careful consideration of all the Annual Returns received.

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CONSOLIDATIONS

During the past year two Lodges consolidated, as follows: Dayton Lodge No. 386 with Index Lodge No. 54 on Jan. 24, 1941. Kirbyville Lodge No. 264 with Branson Lodge No. 587 on Feb. 21, 1941. ARREST OF CHARTERS

The Grand Master ordered the arrest of the Charter of Lafayette Lodge No. 437 on Feb. 17, 1941, and the arrest of the Charter of Seligman Lodge No. 517 on May 4, 1941. These orders were put into effect, and we recommend that these Charters be revoked. STATISTICAL

There were 620 Chartered Lodges as of Sept. 10, 1941, and the actual net membership thereof is 85,648, which is a decrease of 689. This decrease is considerably less than last year, and shows that we are slowly but surely approaching the black from the red. During the year we added 1,723 raised, 542 affiliations and 1,137 reinstatements, and lost 658 members by dimission, 1,571 by death, 1,854 by suspension N.P.D., 1 by suspension U.M.C., and 7 by expulsion. These figures in comparison with those of last year show a gain in those groups which were added to our membership, and a definite decrease in those groups which decrease our membership. It is most interesting to note that the Lodges in the country districts are, for the large part, working with renewed enthusiasm, and they have had a definite increase in membership. The Lodges in the metropolitan areas still show the largest decrease, but we are glad to note a considerable improvement over last year in this respect. This year, as of Sept. 10, the date of the closing of the books, there were 16 Lodges who had not made a report to the Grand Lodge. Also, the Grand Secretary informs us that 67 Lodges have failed. in the matter of properly executing their reports, having omitted the names of either the Master or Secretary, or the seal of the Lodge, and we would impress upon the Lodge Secretaries to check and double check their reports before sending them on, in order to make sure that these items are thoroughly complete. Again we must call the attention of the Grand Lodge to the dilatoriness of some Secretaries who persist in sending in their reports after the time specified by our Grand, Lodge Law, and again we advise all Secretaries to read Section 75 of the Constitution and By-Laws so that these omis. sions may not occur in the future. We are very glad to report that the collections for the Masonic Home Initiation Fund and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Fund have been made in full. Taken all together the reports from the Lodges for this year are very encouraging, and all indications point to renewed interest through the State. Fraternally submitted, R. C. DUFFIN, Chairrnatn. ILLNESS OF PAST GRAND MASTERS M. W. BROTHER THAD B. LANDON AND M. W. BROTHER ARCH C. JOHNSON

The Grand Master, hearing of the illness of our M. W. Brother Thad B. La~don, and also of M. W. Brother Arch C. Johnson, requested the Grand Secretary to send messages extending our solicitation and best wishes for their speedy recovery.

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M. VV. Grand Master Truman announced the appointment of the following Brethren to act as Tellers: James A. Kinder, Chairman; Harold M. Jayne, Jolly P. Hurtt, Morris E. Ewing, Thornton Jennings, N. D. Jackson, Harold L. Reader, James M. De Witt, Harry F. Sunderland, Robert Wolz, Jewel E. Windle, Clyde Ackers, David A. Leslie, John W. Adams, Chas. A. Werdein, F. E. Carter, Harry Hovey, Geo. Dillard, A. D. Ludlow, Solon Cameron, F. C. Barnhill, Arthur Nillen, P. E. Eckardt, Geo. Grossius, W. D. Rogers, Geo. Hollis. M.

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ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE MASONIC HOME

The following brethren were nominated and elected to serve as directors for the Masonic Home for the next three years: T. W. Cotton, oR. R. Kreeger, W. VV. Martin, and Du Val Smith. ADDRESS OF M. W. BROTHER WM. R. GENTRY, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MISSOURI

THE GRAND MASTER: I notice that M. 'V. Brother Wm. R. Gentry is with us today, and since we have a few minutes to spare, I would like to have him address us. M. 'tV. BROTHER GENTRY: Most vVorshipful Grand Master and Brethren: I didn't expect to be called upon at this time, and I don't know any really good reason why I should be called upon. However, I am delighted to have this opportunity to testify to my appreciation of the splendid administration that has been given us by our retiring Grand Master. He has done a good job and I am sure his service to our Grand Lodge will be long remembered. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES U. D.

The Grand Secretary presented the report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, which was adopted and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. go A. M., of Missouri: No new Lodges having been f.ormed during the year, your committee has had no matters referred to it for attention, and therefore has no report to make. J. RENICK JONES, Chairman. REPORT ON COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS

R. W. Brother Arthur Mather read the Report of the Committee, which was adopted.

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To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: The Committee on Hotels. and Transportation report that their duties were duly performed. WM. F. MILLER, Chairman. FINAL REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

The Report of the Credentials Committee was read by W. Brother A. Loy Jones, Chairman, was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M., of Missouri: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: At this Grand Communication 545 subordinate lodges are represented. There are present: Grand Lodge Officers... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Past Grand Masters........................................... 15 Grand Representatives 11 District Deputy Grand Masters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 District Lecturers............................................. 34 Past Masters (146 as proxies for Masters and Wardens) 43] Worshipful Masters (133 of whon;t are proxies) 520 Senior Wardens (12 of whom are proxies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 109 Junior Wardens (6 of whom are proxies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 Chairmen of Committees....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Distinguished Visitors......................................... 14 ACTUAL ATTENDANCE

Past Masters Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens Junior Wardens

283 520 109 60

Total without duplication.................................. 972 Fraternally submitted, A. Loy JONES, Chairman, DR. J. F. BABER, JACOB ABAECHERLI, J. M. SELLERS,

GEO. W. PADDOCK, FRED H. KURZ.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

R. W. Brother O. H. Swearingen, member of the Committee, read the Report, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: In the matter of Forest Park Lodge No. 578 vs. John R. Davis. At the 1940 Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge by adopting the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances directed the Grand Master to order the Junior Warden of Forest Park, Lodge No. 578 to prefer charges against John R. Davis, then a member and Past Master of said Lodge. The report of the 1940 Committee on

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Appeals and Grievances, which was adopted by this Grand Lodge, appears on pages 136 to 140 inclusive in the official Proceedings of this Grand Lodge for that year, and the specific charges which were directed to be made against said John R. Davis, in Forest Park Lodge, appear on page 139 of said official Proceedings. Pursuant to said action of this Grand Lodge, and by direction of the Grand Master, charges were duly preferred against said John R. Davis, by the Junior Warden of Forest Park Lodge, in three specifications, said specifications alleging that the said John R. Davis was guilty of un-Masonic conduct in the respects set forth in said report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, and adopted by this Grand Lodge. By proper procedure the Lodge requested that the charges be tried before a Trial Commission, and the Grand Master appointed R. W. Brother Ransom A. Breuer, Chairman; and Most Worshipful Brother Byrne E. Bigger, and R. W. Brother Wm. C. Martin, none of whom is a resident of the City of St. Louis, as the Trial Commission. The accused was tried before said Commission on January 2, 1941, and was found guilty on all three specifications of the charges, and his punishment assessed at expulsion from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry. On January 4, 1941, and before the verdict of the Trial Commission had been regularly filed with the Secretary of the Lodge, the accused filed notice of appeal to this Grand Lodge with the Secretary of said Lodge. In compliance with the provisions of Section 265 of our By-Laws, the Secretary of Forest Park Lodge has transmitted to the Grand Secretary certified copies of the charges, notice to the accused, the answer of the accused, report of the Trial Commission, date of filing said report of the Trial Commission, the date of reading same in open Lodge, together with the date of meeting of the Lodge when judgment was pronounced. The accused has taken no further steps toward perfecting his appeal to the Grand Lodge other than filing his notice of appeal, having wholly failed to file with the Secretary of Forest Park Lodge, within sixty days after the trial and pronouncement of judgment, a statement of the substantive facts proved at the trial as required by said Section 265 of our By-Laws. Therefore, this Committee does not have before it either a statement disclosing the facts which were proved at the Trial nor a transcript of the evidence taken at the trial. Under our Trial Code the duty of filing such a statement or transcript with the Secretary of the Lodge in which the trial is held, for transmission to the Grand Secretary, is incumbent upon the appellant. In the absence of any such statement of fact or transcript of evidence it is your Committee's judgment that it must be presumed that the evidence presented at the trial supported the verdict of the Trial Commission, and the judgment of the Lodge rendered pursuant thereto. However, the accused in his answer to the charges filed by the Junior Warden, in addition to denying certain of those charges, demurred thereto on the grounds first, that the facts charged did not constitute Masonic offenses; two, that the Trial Commission was without jurisdiction for the reason that punishment, if any, for the alleged offense should have been assessed by the Grand Master; and, third, that to try him on such charges would subject him to double jeopardy for the reason that said charges had been investigated by the Committee on Appeals and Grievances at the 1940 Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. As suggested above, and for the reasons heretofore given, your Committee feels that it must be assumed that the evidence introduced at the trial was sufficient to support the verdict of the Trial Commission. However, it is our duty to examine the objections raised by the accused in his answer, and reiterated in his notice of appeal.

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It is our opinion that this Grand Lodge has already decided, by. its action in adopting the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances at the 1940 Annual Communication, that the facts charged constitute Masonic offenses, and that the first contention should be ruled against the appellant. It is also your Committee's judgment that the appellant's .contention that the Trial Commission was without jurisdiction, is without merit. The proper forum, under our By-Laws, for the trial of charges of un-Masonic conduct, is the subordinate. Lodge of which the accused is a member, and this question has, in this case, been decided adversely to the appellant '8 contention, through the adoption by this Grand Lodge of the Report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances at the 1940 Annual Communication. Concerning the appellant's third contention, noted above, it is sufficient to state that the investigation conducted by the Committee on Appeals and Grievances at the 1940 Annual Communication, under the order of this Grand Lodge, did not constitute a trial, nor was John R. Davis placed in jeopardy by that proceeding. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances does not have the authority to try any Master Mason. It is the duty of said Committee to investigate such grievances as may be referred to it by this Grand Lodge,and make report of its findings, and it is the further duty of your Committee to hear appeals from trials in subordinate lodges and report its findings to this Grand Lodge. This Committee has no authority to render any judgment or decision; such authority is vested only in this Grand Lodge. Forest Park Lodge has filed a motion to dismiss this appeal on the ground, first, that the notice of appeal was prematurely filed, and second, because of the failure of the accused to file a statement of fact or a transcript with the Secretary of said Lodge within the time specified by our By-Laws. The Lodge appeared before your Committee by its attorney, its Worshipful Master, and its Secretary. But, although notified of the time and place where the appeal would be heard, the appellant, John R. Davis, did not appear before your Committee, nor was he represented by counsel, nor did anyone appear in his behalf. Your Committee believes the charges against the accused constitute Masonic offenses; that the Trial Commission had jurisdiction over the person of the accused and the subject matter; that it must be assumed that the evidence produced at the trial was sufficient to sustain the verdict of the Trial Commission. We, therefore, recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be in all respects affirmed. Fraternally submitted, RAY BOND, Chairman, HARRY BAUM:, JOHN C. ROBERTSON, E. P. WALSH, O. H. SWEARINGEN, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM

The Report of the Committee was read by adopted, and is as follows:

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To the M. W. (kand Lodge,.A. F. et.A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem at this session of the Grand Lodge begs to report allowances paid for mileage and per diem as follows:

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Grand Officers . $ 556.90 Past Grand Masters . 315.00 District Deputy Grand Masters . 1,370.20 District Lecturers . 530.30 Chairmen of Committees . 174.50 Committee on Jurisprudence . 154.10 Committee on Appeals and Grievances . 182.40 Committee on Credentials . 214.70 Chartered Lodges ..........................â&#x20AC;˘.............. 16,476.10 Grand TotaL

$19,974.20 Respectfully submitted, WALTER R SHRODES, HOMER L. FERGUSON.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

M. W. Brother Byrne E. Bigger, chairman, read the Report of the Committee, section by section, and action was taken on each section as follows, and the report as a whole was adopted. To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. <t A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report: I DECISIONS

We approve Decisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 15. Decisions numbered 5 and 16 are very similar as far as the Law in these decisions is concerned. In decision 5 we do not feel that any amount of punishment should be fixed by anyone but the Lodge. However, we do agree with the Grand Master that the Lodge should have taken proper action at the time the offense was committed. His restoration is a matter for the Lodge to determine, consistent with the welfare of Freemasonry. Only the Lodge should determine that matter. Therefore, we do not approve dedsion 5, and we approve decision 16. We approve decision 9 subject to this observation. The Lodge should take into consideration all the facts and circumstances connected with the infirmity, and the possibility that the petitioner, by reason of his infirmity, may become a charge upon the Fraternity, and the Lodge in particular. We approve decision 13 but in making this decision the Grand Master has not set out all the qualifications for membership and the physical facts that determine residence. Therefore, we refer to the action of the Grand Lodge approving the report of a previous Committee on Jurisprudence where these matters are more carefully set forth. We cannot approve decision 14. We feel that it is not the province of any group representing their lodges in any official capacity to engage in a commercial enterprise, and while we recognize that the Masonic Home of Missouri was to be the beneficiary of this activity, regardless of the merit of the beneficiary, a Lodge or its official representatives should not participate in any commercial enterprise. Consequently we do not approve this decision. (Adopted.)

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II DISPENSATIONS

The Committee on Grand Master's Address having referred to this Committee the dispensations issued by the Grand Master, and as reported in the report of the Grand Secretary, covering Dedications, Elections, Installations, Meetings in Other Halls,Laying Cornerstones, and Reballoting on Petitions, we find these matters are within the discretion of the Grand Master, and all appear to be regular, and they are hereby approved. (Adopted.)

III That portion of the Grand Master's Address relative to service to the soldiers of this country in this emergency, was referred to this Committee by the Committee on Grand Master's Address. We readily concur in the suggestion of the Grand Master that we fully cooperate with other Grand Lodges of our country for service to the soldiers in this emergency. Last year there was created a Special Committee, known as the Committee on Social Service at Training Camps, and this Committee has given due consideration both last year and this year to this matter and is better qualified to carry out the wishes of the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge than any other Committee of the Grand Lodge. Therefore, we recommend that this matter be referred to that Committee or such other Committee as may be created to take over the work of that Committee, and we further recommend that the Ways and Means Committee be requested to be as liberal in their appropriation for this purpose as the finances of the Grand Lodge will warrant. We recommend that these agencies of this Grand Lodge be authorized to expend the money in any manner they see fit to accomplish the purpose desired, but that it be specifically expended so as to benefit the men in the various forms of military service, and for no other purpose. (Adopted.)

IV DEGREE TEAMS

On page 170 of the Proceedings of 1940 is shown a report of the Grand Lecturer relative to Degree Teams, and its reference to this Committee. We do not feel that any particular legislation on this subject is necessary because the Grand Lodge By-Laws provide for the use of our Masonic ritual in all Lodges in this State, and no other ritual. If any Degree Team or group of Master Masons in Missouri, are not observing this provision of the Law, there is adequate remedy to meet this problem. Furthermore, if there are any "Degree Teams" that are injurious to the welfare of the Lodges in Missouri, then the Grand Master, the Grand Lecturer, the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Lecturers should discountenance the use of such Degree Teams, and we believe their opposition thereto will be all the action that is necessary for the proper handling of this situation, if it is a problem. (Adopted.) V

There was also referred to this Committee, from the Report of the Grand Lecturer for 1940, that portion relative to the creation of the titles of "District Deputy Grand Master Emeritus and District Lecturer Emeritus." As much as we would like to honor these Brethren who have served long and faithfully, we feel that such a move ,would be fraught

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with dangers that would be hard to control. At the same time we must remember that the income of the Grand Lodge is continually diminishing, while additional demands are being made for emergencies which arise from time to time. Therefore, your Committee recommends that no action should be taken for the creation of these official positions. (Adopted.)

VI Resolution to amend the Grand Lodge By-Laws by striking out Section 22, and enacting a new Section in lieu thereof to be known as Section 22. The Committee has rewritten this resolution as offered at the 1940 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Be It Resolved, That the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by striking out Section 22 thereof, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section to be known as Section 22, in words and figures as follows, to-wit: "Section 22. District Deputy Grand Masters. The Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri shall be divided into such number of Masonic districts as may from time to time be ordered by the Grand Lodge, for each of which there shall be appointed and commissioned by the Grand Master a District Deputy Grand Master, who must be a Past or present Master of a Lodge in this Grand jurisdiction, a member of a Lodge in said district and a resident of said district or of an adjoining district in this State. Districts which have, or may hereafter have, forty or more lodges shall have two District Deputy Grand Masters of equal rank over separate divisions of such districts. The Grand Master may convene the District Deputy Grand Masters in regional conference at such time as he may deem best, the expense of such meeting to be defrayed by the Grand Lodge." We recommend the adoption of the above amendment. (Adopted.)

VII Resolution to amend the Grand Lodge By-Laws by striking out Section 24, and enacting a new Section in lieu thereof to be known as Section 24. The Committee has rewritten this resolution as offered at the 1940 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Be It ResQlved, That the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by striking out Section 24 thereof, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section to be known as Section 24, in words and figures as follows: "Section 24. District Lecturer. There shall be appointed and commissioned by the Grand Lecturer, for each Masonic district, a District Lecturer who must be a Past or present Master of a Lodge in this Grand jurisdiction, a member of a Lodge in said district and a resident of said district or of an adjoining district in this State, and who shall be competent to teach the work of this jurisdiction. "He shall hold his office until the next succeeding Session of the Grand Lodge, unless removed by the Grand Lecturer. He shall visit, officially, the Lodges in his district as far as practicable, and for holding Lodges of Instruction shall receive the necessary actual expense incurred by him in holding such Lodges of Instruction, to be paid by each Lodge so instructed; provided that where more than one Lodge is instructed by said District Lecturer at one time and place, each Lodge so instructed shall pay to said District Lecturer an equal part of his actual necessary expenses so incurred by him in holding said Lodge of Instruction." We recommend the adoption of the above amendment. (Adopted.)

VIn On page 168 of the Proceedings of 1940 appear two amendments to the Grand Lodge By-Laws. The first amendment reads as follows:

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, 'Resolved that Section 3 of Article II under the provision of Section 5 013 Article I of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri, be repealed." This proposed amendment. confuses and intermingles the Constitution and the By-Laws, and the Constitution cannot be amended in this manner, and the coupling of the Constitution with the By-Laws renders the whole unintelligible, and we, therefore, recommend that said proposed amendment be rejected: (Adopted.)

IX On page 168 of the Proceedings of the 1940 Annual Communication appears a proposed amendment to Section 5 of Article I of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. The effect of this amendment is to make it compulsory to vote both "by Lodges and individual vote and by ballot" on the election of officers of the Grand Lodge. For many years this Grand Lodge followed the procedure that would be required by this amendment, that is taking a Lodge vote and then an individual vote. In 1914 the Grand Lodge appointed a Special Committee for the interpretation of the method of voting in Grand Lodge, and since the adoption of the Report of that Committee we have had the method of voting that has been in use in recent years. The adoption of this amendment would so retard the elections as to make it very cumbersome and no particular good would be accomplished. The right to vote by Lodges is still preserved under said Section; by ten or more Lodges calling for a Lodge vote. We believe that our present Law, as interpreted by the Committee in 1914, and approved by the Grand Lodge, is all the legislation necessary on this subject, and we recommend that said proposed amendment be rejected. (Adopted.) X

On pages 168 and 169 of the Proceedings of 1940 is a proposed amendment to the Grand Lodge By-Laws by striking out Section 222, and inserting a new Section known as Section 222, providing for the nominations of the Directors of the Masonic Home on the first day of the Grand Lodge, and the method of voting therefor, and the further provision that certain Grand Officers should not be eligible for election as Directors of the Masonic Home until one year after their term of office shall have expired. Your Committee believes that this amendment will be beneficial, and therefore, recommends the adoption of said amendment. (Adopted.)

XI On page 169 of the Proceedings of 1940 is a proposed amendment known as Section 194-A, relative to receiving a petition from a nonresident of the State, and on the same page is an amendment to repeal Section 166-A, Proceedings of 1931, page 165. These amendments would make radical changes, and involve a complete change of policy, and are coupled with great ':1angers of abuse. For that reason, your Committee believes that they should be given further study. We therefore recommend that action thereon be deferred to the 1942 Grand Lodge, and referred to the incoming Committee on Jurisprudence. (Adopted.) XII On page 169 of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of 1940 is found a proposal offered at said 1940 Annual Communication, to amend Section

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278 of the By-Laws, entitled" Charges Against the Master of a Lodge," by the addition of two paragraphs. Your Committee is of the opinion that the amendment of Section 278 in this form would confuse said Section, and in lieu of the amendment proposed we recommend that Section 278 be repealed in its entirety, and in lieu thereof there be enacted a new Section 278, which Section shall be in words and figures as follows: , 'Section 278. Charges Against the Master of a Lodge. Whenever the Worshipful Master of a Lodge is charged with official misconduct, or any Masonic offense, such charge shall be presented to the Grand Master, who shall thereupon cause a true copy thereof to be served on the accused. If after investigation the Grand Master believes the charge to be without sufficient foundation, he shall dismiss it and report his action at the next Grand Lodge Communication. If, after such investigation, he believes the charge to be well founded, he shall either order the accused to appear before the Grand Lodge, at its next Annual Communication, to answer the charge presented against him, or shall appoint a Trial Commission, composed of members of the Grand Lodge, who, after due notice to the accused, shall proceed to a hearing thereon, at which the accused shall be entitled to be heard. , 'If a hearing be had by a Trial Commission, then at the conclusion of such hearing such Commission shall file with the Grand Lodge a complete record of the proceedings, together with a brief statement of the facts found and its conclusions and recommendations thereon, and shall mail a copy of its findings of facts, conclusions and recommendations to the Grand Master, and to the accused. Such report shall be reviewed by the Appeals and Grievances Committee at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge following the filing of such a report, and said Committee shall make its report thereon to the Grand Lodge, recommending that the accused be found guilty or not guilty as the facts warrant, and if guilty, recommending the punishment to be imposed. "While charges against the Worshipful Master of a Lodge are pending, the Grand Master shall have power to suspend him from office, if, in the opinion of the Grand Master, the interests of Freemasonry would be best served by such suspension. "The rules of procedure pertaining to trials and appeals established by the trial code, insofar as they are applicable, shall govern procedure in cases under this Section." We recommend the adoption of this revised Section 278. (Adopted.)

XIII On page 169 of the Proceedings of 1940 is a proposed amendment to Section 160 relative to "Life Members." We feel that the words "Life Members" is not the proper term to be used for said section so we have rewritten the Section as follows, to-wit: "Section 160. Exemption from Dues. A Lodge, by its By-Laws, may provide that any member, because of length of membership or other meritorious cause, shall thereafter be exempt from the payment of all dues excepting such amount as the Lodge is required to pay to the Grand Lodge for any purpose on account of his membership, which amount shall be collected and shall be paid to the Grand Lodge. Any member heretofore exempt from payment of dues for any cause shall be subject to the provisions of this Section." This matter is of such vital importance to the welfare of the Lodges who have already created a group exempt from dues to such extent that their actual welfare is jeopardized, that the matter has become a serious

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problem, not only for the local Lodge, but for their ability to contibute its proper per capita to the Grand Lodge. ' We, therefore, recommend the adoption of said amendment. (Adopted.) Respectfully submitted, BYRNE E. BIGGER, Chairman, SAM WILCOX, C. LEW GALLANT, RICHARD O. RUMER, RALPH V. WILSON, H. M. JAYNE.

The question was asked from the Grand Lodge floor if Section 160 was retroactive, and the Grand Master answered, "No!" REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

The report of the Committee on Ways and Means was read by its chairman, R. W. Brother George C. Marquis, was adopted and is as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. ~ A. M., of Missouri: Your committee is happy to report that the expenditures are within the income for the past fiscal year. We recommend that from the checking account the Grand Treasurer be authorized and directed to purchase defense bonds our Government is now asking citizens to purchase as a patriotic duty in the sum of $5,000.00. We recommend that resolutions numbered 1, 2 and 3 as appearing on page 157 of the 1940 Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, and as set forth below, be again adopted. I' t t Be It Resolved, That the Directors of the Masonic Home be instructed, if deemed to be advisable, to use 3 per cent of the dues payable to the Masonic Home in accordance with Section 74 of the By-Laws for relief of indigent Master Masons, their widows and orphans, either at the Masonic Home or elsewhere, and regardless of whether the beneficiary would be entitled to admission to the Masonic .Home or not, and to transfer such amounts as the Board may deem advisable for relief for those not entitled to admission to the Home, to the Welfare Committee." II "Be It Resolved, That the Ways and Means Committee, by and with the consent of the Grand Master, be authorized, the funds of the Grand Lodge being available, to transfer to the Welfare Committee from time to time, moneys from the General Fund for the operation and maintenance of the Welfare Committee, not exceeding, however, the sum of $5,000.00." Approved and adoption recommended. III "REFUGEE CHILDREN: Resolved, That the Ways and Means Committee of this Grand Lodge be, and it is hereby authorized to, designate out of the funds of this Grand Lodge appropriated to the Masonic Home, such requirements and designations of the use of said funds so that said children will be properly provided for on all financial expenses connected with their residence in the Masonic Home."

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The Committee has approved the above resolution, with the understanding that dues payable to the Masonic Home be impressed with amount necessary to defray all financial expenses connected with this worthy matter, and that no additional funds be paid out of the Grand Lodge Treasury for this purpose. We recommend that the Committee on Printing of Proceedings be authorized to use its discretion in condensing the Annual Proceedings with the view of reducing the size and cost of that publication. We recommend the following specific appropriations: Printing Proceedings................................... $ Salary, Grand Master . Expenses, Grand Master . Maintenance, Grand Lodge Office . Expenses: Grand Lodge Officers (Order Grand Master) . Salary, Grand Secretary Office Help (Grand Secretary's Office) , , , Printing, Postage and Stationery . Salary, Grand Lecturer . Expenses: Grand Lecturer . District Lecturers' and District Deputys' Conferences . Grand Lecturer Emeritus, honorarium . Salary, Grand Treasurer . Grand Correspondent . Masonic Relief Assn. U. S. and Canada '" . Past Grand Master 's Jewel . For appropriate marker at grave of George H. C. Melody . . Telephone, Jefferson 4877 Bonds, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer . Reporter, Grand Lodge Session . . Expenses, Grand Lodge Session Contingent: Grand Lodge Expense }'und . Perkins Audit Co. . . Expenses: Geo. Washington Memorial and Grand Masters' Conference . Gra~d Lodge Officers' Conference . National Masonic Service Assn. for Military Camp Activities For purchase of two films of George Washington National Memorial .

1,600.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 1,800.00 300.00 5,000.00 3,120.00 2,500.00 4,200.00 1,200.00 750.00 1,200.00 500.00 500.00 285.50 175.00 125.00 225.00 300.00 75.00 750.00 750.00 150.00 300.00 300.00 7,000.00 140.00

$ 34,665.50 . 19,836.70 . 124,862.27 . $179,364.47

Pay Roll, 1941 Masonic Home Board Per Capita Total Fraternally submitted, G. C. E. E.

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REPORT OF THE OOMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The acting chairman of the committee read the report, which was adopted and is as follows:

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To the M. W. Grana Lodge, A. F. 4' A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: The Grand Lodge, this year, enjoyed the companionship of several distinguished visitors, as guests: one from the City of Mexico, seven from the State of Iowa, three from the State of Nebraska, one from the State of Arkansas, one from the State of Tennessee, two from the State of Illinois, and four distinguished Brethren representing the other Grand Bodies of the State of Missouri. As is customary, the Grand Lodge showed its usual, genial hospitality to our distinguished visitors, by providing. them with entertainment during their stay with us. After a thorough investigation the Committee on Unfinished Business finds that all matters to come before the Grand Lodge this Session have been disposed of through the Committees designated for that purpose. Fraternally submitted, A. F. SCHOPPER, Acting Chairman. JAMES R. McLAOHLAN, GRAND LEOTURER EMERITUS

M. W. BROTHER BIGGER: Most Worshipful Grand Master, as chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee, I haven't had much opportunity to attend the sessions of the Grand Lodge, but I have heard that there is one of our brethren missing, one who has been a member of this Grand Lodge and has been at every session, to my knowledge, for thirty-five years, and who is very dear, particularly to the older members of the Grand Lodge. He is confined to his home due to failing health. Most Worshipful, sir, I move you that the Grand Secretary be instructed to send a telegram to Past Grand Lecturer Right Worshipful Brother James R. McLachlan, to his home at Kahoka, Missouri. (Carried. ) APPOINTMENTS

The Grand Secretary read the following list of appointments made by the Grand Master-elect: ANTHONY F. ITTNER • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '" R. W. Grand Lecturer L. RoBISON • . • • • • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • W. Grand Chaplarin SAMUEL THURMAN • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • W. Grand Chaplain THOMAS B. MATHER • . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .. '" W. Grand Chaplarin Z. M. WILLIAMS • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • W. Grand Chaplarin JAMES A. KINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • Grand Senior Deacon WILLIS J. BRAY • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Grand Junior Deacon SOLON CAMERON • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GraniL Senior Steward MORRIS E. EWING • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Junior Steward HARRY F. SUNDERLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • GrOlTtd MOJ1"shal JAMES M. BRADFORD • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . • • • Grand Marshal RAY BOND •••••.......•..... '" Grand Sword Bearer HOWARD C. BRASHEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • • . Grand Pursivant UEL W. LAMPKIN • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • Grand Orator RoBERT H. GROPPE • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Grand Tiler

INSTALLATION

The hour for installation having arrived, M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow was presented as the installing officer, and M. W. Brother

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Harry S. Truman, as Grand Marshal. The following Grand Officers were then installed for the ensuing year: HARRIS C. JOHNSTON . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • • . . • • • . M. W. Grand Master FORREST C. DONNELL . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • R. W. Deputy Grand Master GROVER C. SPARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • R. W. Senior Grand Master WM. F. WOODRUFF .•.... , . . . . . . • . . . . . • . • • . R. W .. Junior Grand Master E. E. MORRIS . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . • . . . R. W. Grand Treasurer ARTHUR MATHER • . . . • . . . . . • • . . . . • . . . . . . . • • • . . . R. W. Grand Secre·tary ANTHONY F. ITTNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • • . . . . . . R. W. Grand Lecturer E. L. ROBISON . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . W. Gralfid Chaplain SAMUEL THURMAN . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . • . • W. Grand Chaplain THOMAS B. MATHER •••.•....••.••.•••.••••......• W. Grand Chaplain Z. M. WILLIAMS . . . . . . . • • . • . . . • . . • . . • . • . . . . . • . . . • W. Grand Chaplain JAMES A. KINDER ... '" . . . . • • . . • . . • . . • . . • . . . . " Grand Senior Deacon WILLIS J. BRAY . . . . • . . • . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . Grand Junior Deacon SOLON CAMERON • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . Grand Senior Steward MORRIS E. EWING . • . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . Grand Junior Steward HARRY F. SUNDERLAND • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gra.nd Marshal JAMES F. BRADFORD • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . , Grand Marshal RAY BOND • . . • • • • • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Sword Bearer HOWARD C. BRASHEAR . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Pursuivant RoBERT H. GROPPE . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Tiler

PRESENTATION TO GRAND MASTER AND PAST GRAND MASTER

M. W. BROTHER TRUMAN: Most Worshipful Grand Master Johnston, it now becomes my duty to turn over to you the jewel of your authority. It is a very great pleasure for me to pin this jewel on such an able and distinguished brother. I congratulate you and wish you a happy year. M. W. BROTHER GENTRY: Most'Vorshipful Grand Master Johnston, may I call upon Most Worshipful Brother Truman t@ come forward at this moment' Most Worshipful Brother Truman and Brethren: It is my very pleasant duty to pin upon you, the retiring Grand Master, a Past Grand Master's jewel, an object of beauty given by this Grand Lodge to its retiring Grand Master in token and appreciation of his many years of long and faithful service. I congratulate you, Most W orshipful Brother Truman, on your diligent service in the past year. I certainly realize how difficult it has been for you to discharge your duties to the Government and your duties to this Grand Lodge, and in my opinion you have done both most admirably. It is with great pleasure that I pin this jewel upon your breast, and I trust you will wear it with pleasure to yourself and honor to the Fraternity. (A pplause.) M. W. BROTHER TRUMAN: Most Worshipful Brother Gentry, and Brethren, I certainly do appreciate the tribute which Most Worshipful Brother Gentry paid me. I am indeed happy that Brother Gentry

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could be here to do this honor to me, and I only hope I will continue to deserve his good will and admiration, for I desire to continue to serve Freemasonry just as diligently as it has been my privilege to do this last year. Thank you again, Brethren. THE GRAND SECRETARY: Most Worshipful Grand Master, one of the most pleasant duties that ever falls to my lot in our official work, is investing the newly elected Grand Master with an apron, to me the most significant of all Masonic symbols. Many, many wonderful expressions have been made concerning Masonic aprons, but basically they all come down to one thing-the purity of purpose, and the righteousness and integrity of life. In these days a Grand Master is liable to have many and varied experiences. There are problems daily arising in these troublous times, problems that Masons have not encountered for a long, long period. Most Worshipful Grand Master, I give this apron to you today to wear during your year of office, with more sentiment than I have experienced in all the years of my Masonic Fellowship. May you wear this apron with pleasure, ever mindful of the honor that is yours, as the representative of our venerable institution. M. W. BROTHER JOHNSTON: Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Truman, and Right Worshipful Brother Dr. Mather: I thank you for this jewel of office, and this apron. I recognize them as emblems of the authority of a Grand Master. I am not unmindful of the very great responsibilities that are mine, and at this time I am thinking of that large number of m'en who have served as Grand Masters of this Grand Lodge during a period of more than a hundred years. May I express the hope that I may be worthy of all the responsibilities that are mine. I promise you that I will do all in my power to preserve the landmarks and the reputation of Freemasonry as I go about in this great State as your Grand Master to minister to the brethren. I thank you. (Boonville Lodge Members enter the hall.) W. BROTHER KOENIG: Most Worshipful Grand Master Harris Johnston, this is an opportunity we have long sought. For a decade we have been watching with ever increasing pride your advancement from station to station in the Grand Line, until now you are wearing the purple of our Order, and we want all of Missouri Freemasonry to know that throughout all this time, with the true humility which has characterized your efforts in behalf of Freemasonry, you have ever been one to play an unostentatious role in our Lodges, and to assume a part far subordinate to that to which your great importance in Freemasonry would have entitled you. Cooper Lodge No. 36 feels proud to present Missouri Freemasonry with such an ideal Mason, for we know that your quiet dignity, your calm sincerity and your unquestioned integrity, will endear you to the hearts of all Missouri Freemasons, just as those sterling qualities, which should be the attributes

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of all members of our Fraternity, have enshrined you in our affection. We who know you best realize that no man has ever said a complimentary word about you, feeling that at any time he would have to retract one syllable, in word or in thought. Your life has been marked without pomp and without bluster, both in the public domain and in your private career. We, therefore, are here, as is our right and the right of every home lodge, to present to you the hat that is to be worn on all official occasions, but we do not do this in a perfunctory manner. Rather, we stand before you, not only as Masons and as Lodge members, but as your lifelong friends, and while you preside over the sons of light, you may know that every member of Cooper Lodge is working with you, and is sharing your honor with you. M. \V. BROTHER JOHNSTON : Worshipful Brother and members of Cooper Lodge: I am overcome with your kind words, and I greatly appreciate this timely gift. As you know, it is very essential to the proper performance of a Grand Master's duties. I feel very greatly honored this morning by the presence of a large number of Brethren of Cooper Lodge, my home Lodge, No. 36. I have had occasion to observe during the past weeks some of your plans for the program during the Convention, in which you proposed to honor me, and the office I represent. It is a coincidence that I think worthy of note; that on October 8 you will receive me in my home Lodge on my first official visit, and that day is the Hundredth Anniversary of the Charter Day of Cooper Lodge No. 36. Brother Koenig and brethren, I want you to know that I deeply appreciate from the bottom of my heart your kindness, and I wish to express the hope that I, as your Grand Master, may be worthy of the recognition that you $ive me. RESOLUTION

R. W. BROTHER WOODRUFF: If I may offer a resolution: "Resolved, That the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Missouri, at its One Hundred and Twenty-first Annual Communication, recognizes and appreciates the generous hospitality of the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of St. Louis in permitting the use of its adequate and beautiful building for this meeting, and hereby officially and heartily extends thanks and appreciation." (Adopted.) STANDING COMMITTEES 1941-1942

Jurisprudence-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman; C. Lew Gallant, Richard O. Rumer, Sam Wilcox, Ralph V. Wilson, Harold M. Jayne. Appeals and Grievances-Edward P. Walsh, Chairman; O. H. clwearingen, John C. Robertson, Harry Baum, Orestes Mitchell, Jr. Ways and Means-George C. Marquis, 1 year, Chairman; Cecil A. Tolin, 2 years; Edmund E. Morris, 1 year; Ransom A. Breuer, 3 years; Harold H. Brummall, 3 years.

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Credentials-A. Loy Jones, Chairman; John F. Baber, George A. McKean, Julius A. Siedel, Fred Kunz, Jacob Abaecherli. Mileage and Per Diem-Walter Shrodes, Chairman; H. A. Magoon, J. \V. Farley, Emsley C. James, Homer Ferguson, Jean P. Bryan. Chartered Lodges-Robert C. Duffin, Chairman; Caeser Wollman, John R. Pratt, Thomas P. Bedford, L. M. Barger. Lodges U. D.-J. Renick Jones, Chairman; Gus O. Nations, Earl W. Armstrong, Albert Theis, Jr. Welfare-To W. Cotton, Chairman; Thomas H. Reynolds, J. W. Skelly, Herman Mauch, Byrne E. Bigger. Reports of D. D. G. M.'s-Nat D. Jackson, Chairman; David A. Leslie, Fay G. Fulkerson, John H. Hicks, John W. Adams, John H. Hoops. Masonic Boards of Relief-Andrew J. O'Reilly, 3 years, Chairman; Edward H. Loffhagen, 1 year; Morris E. Ewing, 1 year; Albert Linxwiler, 3 years; Cyril A. Carpenter, 2 years. Ritual-Anthony F. Ittner, 2 years, Chairman; Theodore C. Teel, 4 years; James A. Kinder, 3 years; \Vm. D. Rogers, 1 year; C. B. Waddell, 3 years. Masonic Home (Visiting Committee)-George R. Morrison, Chairman; Sterling H. McCarthy, Harry Schulz. Correspondence-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman. Necrology-Harold L. Reader, Chairman, Julius C. Edwards. Auditing-Perkins Auditing Company. Grand Master's Address-Harry S. Truman, Chairman, and all Past Grand Masters. Unfinished Business and Entertainment of Distinguished GuestsE. A. Williams, Chairman. Transportation and Hotels-Wm. F. Miller, Chairman. SPECIAL COMMITTEES 1941-1942

Masonic.. Service Association-Robert C. Winkelmaier, Chairman; Edward C. Luedde, Walter Simon, George F. Hollis. Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges-Arthur Mather, Chairman; James R. McLachlan, Frank C. Barnhill, DuVal Smith. Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman ; John Wohradsky, Jr., T. A. Hopkins. George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association-Bert S. Lee, Chairman; George W. Walker, Anthony F. Ittner. Library-Wm. B. Massey, Chairman; Wm. P. Mason, Wm. C. Rese, Gilbert W. Strode, Shelby Wilson. Printing of Proceedings-Arthur Mather, Chairman; George C. Marquis. Masonic Publications-James W. Skelly, Chairman; Byrne E. Bigger, Frederick M. Smith, Harold L. Reader, Ray V. Denslow.

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Building Supervisory Board-Cecil A. Tolin, Chairman, 3 years; Guy C. Million, 2 years; Nat D. Jackson, 1 year; Julius C. Garrell, 3 years. Revision of By-Laws-Henry C. Chiles, Chairman; Byrne E. Bigger, Ray V. Denslow. Forms and Ceremonies-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman; Henry C. Chiles, Anthony F. Ittner. Refugee ChildreJ'/r--Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman; Henry C. Chiles, Arthur Mather, Forrest C. Donnell, Grover C. Sparks. Social Service at Training Camps-Harry S. Truman, Chairman; James W. Skelly, Chas. G. Ross, Arthur Culkin. LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION

Name and Location Year of Service Robert R. Kreeger, 3404 Morrell Ave., Kansas City 1908-09 Arch A. Johnson, Landers Building, Springfield 1911-12 Tolman W. Cotton, Van Buren 1914-15 Bert S. Lee, 1224 Washington, Springfield 1922-23 William W. Martin, 5351 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis 1925-26 Anthony F. Ittner, 1530 Telephone Building, St. Louis 1927-28 Byrne E. Bigger, Courthouse, Hannibal. 1928-00 William R. Gentry, 717 Louderman Building, St. Louis 1930-31 Ray V. Denslow, Trenton 1931-32 Thad B. Landon, 604 Land Bank Building, Kansas City 1932-33 F. C. Barnhill, Marshall 1933-34 DuVal Smith, 517 Corby Building, St. Joseph 1934-35 James W. Skelly, 3637 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis 1935-36 George W. Walker, 627 Good Hope Street, Cape Girardeau 1936-37 Harold L. Reader, 529 Lake Avenue, Webster Groves 1937-38 Henry C. Chiles, Lexington 1938-39 Karl M. Vetsburg, 1010 Pine, St. Louis 1939-40 Harry S. Truman, 240 Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D. C 1940-41 MINUTES APPROVED

On motion made by M. W. Brother James 'V. Skelly, the minutes as reported, were ordered printed in the Proceedings, and the Grand Secretary was directed to print and distribute the necessary number of proceedings of this session of the Grand Lodge. BENEDICTION

Reverend Grand Chaplain Z. l\f. Williams, after invoking the Divine blessing, pronounced the benediction. CLOSING

The M. 'V. Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri, rested from its labors and was closed in AMPLE FORM at 12 :30 o'clock P.M.,

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this day, the 1st day of October, 1941, no further business appearing, to meet again at St. Louis, Missouri, the last Tuesday, viz. the 29th day of September, 1942.

Grand Secretary. DISTRIOT DEPUTY G. M.'S 1941-1942 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.

Harold M. Jayne, Memphis James M. DeWitt, Kirksville J. D. Hayward, Unionville Clyde C. Evans, Trenton Carey A. Brock, Ridgeway Curtis F. Smith, Darlington Paul Ward, Maryville Fred H. Binder, Bigelow Burton T. Andrews, St. Joseph Andrew Waner, Lock Springs Emsley C. James, Plattsburg A. B. Cleaveland, Kingston Herman D. Taggart, Linneus Luther E. Wilhoit, Macon David A. Leslie, Williamstown Warren H. May, Louisiana Chas. S. Hicks, Monroe City H. Scott Welch, Higbee Arthur G. Lynch, Brunswick Earl F. Cheesman, Carrollton Earl W. Foley, Weston George W. Paddock, Kansas City 23. C. B. Waddell, Lexington 24. John W. Adams, Marshall 25. Samuel L. Jewett, Boonville 26. Julius R. Edwards, Centralia 27. John R. Baker, Fulton 28. Paul A. Thomas, Montgomery City 29. Herbert J. Crosby, Winfield 30. Edwin H. Barklage, St. Charles 31. Albert Linxwiler, Jefferson City 32. 'Ransom A. Breuer, Hermann 33-A. Henry A. Chapin, 6435 Virginia Ave., St. Louis

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Perry O. Sansberry, Wyaconda Bruce H. Hunt, Kirksville Joseph W. Moore, Newtown Emmett M. Wilson, Laredo Carey A. Brock, Ridgeway Curtis F. Smith, Darlington James Elgaard, Maryville Fred H. Binder, Bigelow Taylor H. Nicholas, Savannah Cecil T. Pilcher, Maysville Emsley C. James, Plattsburg John R. Blackman, Chillicothe Herman D. Taggart, Linneus Luther E. Wilhoit, Macon David A. Leslie, Williamstown Warren H. May, Louisiana Charles S. Hicks, Monroe City H. Scott Welch', Higbee Arthur G. Lynch, Brunswick L. Herbert Thomas, Carrollton Henry C. Noland, Parkville F. -Ernest Carter, 5711 Locust, Kansas City Camillus B. Waddell, Lexington John W. Adams, Marshall Samuel L. Jewett, Boonville Robert N. Hall, Columbia John R. Baker, Fulton Paul A. Thomas, Montgomery City Herbert J. Crosby, Winfield Edwin H. Barklage, St. Charles William D. Rogers, Jefferson City Ransom A. Breuer, Hermann Ernest R. Claus, 3860 Meramec, St. Louis

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DISTRICT DEPUTY G. M.'S 1941-1942 33-B. Arthur C. Yehlen, 6124 Hoffman Ave., St. Louis 34. Ernest W. Miller, Belton 35. Dudley O. Bradley, Butler 36. Jolly P. Hurtt, Sedalia . 37. Thornton Jennings, Clinton 38. Oren Simpson, Richland 39. W. Frank Houk, St. James 40. Charles W. Green, DeSoto 41. Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville 42. Clyde Tinsley, Eldorado Springs 43. David V. Morris, Nevada 44. George Dillard, Joplin 45. Jewell E. Windle, Springfield 46. John H. Hicks, Mountain Grove 47. John N. Sparks, Ellsinore 48. J. Clyde Akers, Farmington 49. Wm. T. Ruff, Jackson 50. Robert L. Fowlkes, Charleston 51. Thomas R. Wilkins, Campbell 52. Sidney Barr, Piedmont 53. C. Earl Armstrong, West Plains 54. Fred O. Wade, Ozark 55. Charles W. Werdein, Aurora 56. Walter A. Phipps, Neosho 57. Louis F. Mottert, 2228 Spencer Ave., Overland 58. George Catron, Eldon 59. Nat 'D. Jackson, Independence

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Ernest W. Miller, Belton Dudley O. Bradley, Butler Jolly P. Hurtt, Sedalia Thornton Jennings, Clinton Oren Simpson, Richland Wm. F. Houk, St. James Charles W. Green, DeSoto Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville Clyde H. Tinsley, Eldorado Springs John C. Senate, Milo Leland R. Hoffman, Joplin William J. Craig, Springfield John H. Hicks, Mountain Grove John N. Sparks, Ellsinore J. Clyde Akers, Farmington Wm. T. Ruff, Jackson Robert L. Fowlkes, Charleston Thomas R. Wilkins, Campbell Sidney Barr, Piedmont C. Earl Armstrong, West Plains Fred O. Wade, Jr., Ozark Charles W. Werdein, Aurora James E. Conell, Jr., Neosho Ralph H. Davis, 411 Crest, Kirkwood George Catron, Eldon John S. Carmical, Independence

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MASONIC RECORD OF JULIUS C. GARRELL SYMBOLIC. Raised in Occidental Lodge No. 163, St. Louis, Missouri, May 9, 1898. Worshipful Master 1904. District Lecturer 1904, 1905. District Deputy Grand Master 1906. GRAND LODGE Elected Junior Grand Warden-1916. Elected Senior Grand Warden-1917. Elected Deputy Grand Master-1918. Elected Grand Master-1919. Presided as Grand Master-1920. CAPITULAR. Exalted in Oriental Chapter No. 78, R. A. M., October 20, 1898. High Priest-1902. Order of High Priesthood, 1902. CRYPTIC. Greeted in Hiram Council No.1, R. & S. M., February 4, 1903. Illustrious Master 1906. CHIVALRIC. Knighted in St. Aldemar Commandery K. T. No. 18, St. Louis, December 29, 1899. Member: St. Louis Conclave No. 42, RI. C. of C. A. A. S. R. Missouri Consistory No.1, 4-32째, 1903. A. A. O. N. M. S., Moolah Temple, May 23, 1902. M. O. V. P. E. R. Alhambra Grotto, October 10,1914.

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MASONIC RECORD OF VAN FREEMONT BOOR Brother Boor was raised a Master Mason in Acacia Lodge No.9, at Lawrence, Kansas, on April 24,1886. He also received the Capitular and Chivalric Degree in the same city. On May 2, 1888, on his removal to Kansas City, Missouri, he affiliated with Rural Lodge No. 316, A. F. & A. M. His services in that Lodge included his term as Worshipful Master in 1892. He was the Treasurer' of the Corporation which raised the money and constructed the Masonic Temple at Ninth and Harrison Streets, Kansas City, which was dedicated in 1911. He represented Rural Lodge as a member of the Kansas City Masonic Board of Relief from 1888 onward, and was President of the Board at his demise. In 1893 he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the twenty-second Masonic District, and continued to serve in that capacity until 1909, at which time he was appointed Grand Senior Steward in the Grand Lodge Line, from which station he regularly advanced until in 1913 he became Grand Master of Masons in Missouri, presiding as such in 1914. In September of 1938 he was presented with a 50-year Masonic Veteran's Button. Brother Boor affiliated with Orient Chapter No. 102 R. A. M., when he came to Kansas City, and was High Priest of his Chapter in 1895. He received the Order of High Priesthood on April 22, 1896. Brother Boor was one of the founders of Shekinah Council No. 24, R. & S. M., and was its Treasurer for a number of years. He also affiliated with Oriental Commandery No. 35, K. T., in Kansas City, on his removal there in 1888. He was a Charter Member of Mary Conclave No.5, of Kansas City, organized in 1899, and served as Grand Sovereign of the Grarid Imperial Council of the Imperial Ecclesiastical and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine in 1913-1914. He received the Scottish Rite Degrees, 4th to 32nd in September of 1890, his patent therefor being signed by Albert Pike, March 23, 1891. On his receiving the 33rd and last Degree his patent bears the signature of the present Sovereign Grand Commander, Illustrious Brother John H. Cowles. AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS ADOPTED

A new section No. 22 to the Grand Lodge By-Laws was adopted, and is"as follows: "Section 22. District Deputy Grand Masters. The Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri shall be divided into such number of Masonic Districts as may from time to time be ordered by the Grand Lodge, for each of which there shall be appointed and commissioned by the Grand Master a District Deputy Grand Master, who must be a Past or present Master of a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, a member of a Lodge in said district and a resident of said district or of an adjoining district in this State. Districts which have, or may hereafter have, forty or more Lodges shall have two District Deputy Grand Masters of equal rank over separate divisions of such districts. The Grand Master may convene the District Deputy Grand Masters in regional conference at such time as he may

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deem best, the expense of such meeting to be defrayed by the Grand Lodge.'"

A new Section No. 24 to the Grand Lodge By-Laws was adopted, and is as follows: t 'Section 24. District Lecturer. There shall be appointed and commissioned by the Grand Lecturer, for each Masonic District, a District Lecturer who must be a Past or present Master of a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, a member of a Lodge in said district, and a resident of said district or of an adjoining district in this State, and who shall be competent to teach the work of this jurisdiction. He shall hold his office until the next succeeding Session of the Grand Lodge, unless removed by the Grand Lecturer. He shall visit, officially, the Lodges in his district as far as路 practicable, and for holding Lodges of Instruction shall receive the necessary actual expense incurred by him in holding such Lodges of Instruction, to be paid by each Lodge so instructed; provided that where more than one Lodge is instructed by said District Lecturer at one time and place, each Lodge so instructed shall pay to said District Lecturer an equal part of his actual necessary expenses so incurred by him in holding said Lodge of Instruction."

A new Section 222 to the Grand Lodge By-Laws was adopted, and is as follows: t t Section 222. The members of the Board of Directors. of the Masonic Home shall be elected by written ballot immediately following the election of the Grand Lodge Officers. Nominations for directors shall be made on the first day of the Grand Lodge Session, as soon after the Grand Master's Address as can be conveniently done. If a greater number is nominated than those to be elected, then the Grand Secretary shall cause a ballot to be printed with the names of those nominated listed alphabetically, which said ballots shall be used for the election when held as herein provided. In the event that no more are nominated than are to be elected, the Grand Master may order the Grand Secretary to cast the ballot for directors of the Masonic Home. Neither the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden nor the Junior Grand Warden shall be eligible for election as a director until the next Annual ComD,lunication of the Grand Lodge, after his term of office shall have expired."

A new Section 278 to the Grand Lodge By-Laws was adopted, and is as follows: t'Section 278. Charges Against the Master of a Lodge. Whenever the Worshipful Master of a Lodge is charged with official misconduct, or with any Masonic offense, such charge shall be presented to the Grand Master, who shall thereupon cause a true copy thereof to be served on the accused. If after investigation the Grand Master believes the charge to be without sufficient foundation, he shall dismiss it and report his action at the next Grand Lodge Communication. If,. after such investigation, he believes the charge to be well founded, he shall either order the accused to appear before the Grand Lodge, at its next Annual Communication, to answer the路 charge presented against him, or shall appoint a Trial Commission, composed of members of the Grand Lodge, who, after due notice to the accused, shall proceed to a hearing thereon, at which the accused shall be entitled to be heard. t t If a hearing be had by a Trial Commission then at the conclusion of such hearing such Commission shall file with the Grand Lodge a complete record of the proceedings, together with a brief statement of the facts found and its conclusions and recommendations thereon, and shall mail a copy of its findings of facts, conclusions and recommendations to

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the Grand Master, and to the accused. Such report shall be reviewed by the Appeals and Grievances Committee at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge following the filing of such report, and said Committee shall make its report thereon to the Grand Lodge, recommending that the accused be found guilty or not guilty as the facts warrant, and if guilty, recommending the punishment to be imposed. "While charges against the Worshipful Master of a Lodge are pending, the Grand Master shall have power to suspend him from office, if, in the opinion of the Grand Master, the interests of Freemasonry would be best served by such suspension. "The rules of procedure pertaining to trials and appeals established by the Trial Code, insofar as they are applicable, shall govern procedure in cases under this Section."

Section 160, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws which was known as Life Members, was re-written and a new Section 160, now known as "Exemption from Dues," was adopted, and is as follows: . "Section 160. Exemption from Dues. A Lodge, by its By-Laws, may provide that any member, because of length of membership or other meritorious cause, shall thereafter be exempt from the payment of all dues excepting such amount as the Lodge is required to pay to the Grand Lodge for any purpose on account of his membership, which amount shall be collected and shall be paid to the Grand Lodge. Any member heretofore exempt from payment of dues for any cause shall be subject to the provisions of this Section."

AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS REJEOTED

The amendment found On page 168 of the 1940 Proceedings, which is as follows, was rejected. "Resolved that Section 3 of Article II under the provision of Section 5 of Article I of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri, be repealed. ' ,

The amendment found on page 168 of the 1940 Proceedings, amending Section 5 to read as follows, was rejected. , 'Section 5. Voting in Grand Lodge. Voting in the Grand Lodge shall be by a show of hands, unless a vote路 by Lodges shall be called for by the Representatives of ten Lodges: provided, that in the election of officers of the Grand Lodge and of members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home the vote shall be by Lodges and individual vote and by ballot."

AMENDMENTS REFERRED TO THE 1942 JURISPRUDENOE OOMMITTEE

Amend the Grand Lodge By-Laws by inserting a new Section to be known as 194-A ( said Section being as follows: "Section 194-A. Any Master Mason, Fellow Craft or Entered Apprentice, or any petitioner for the mysteries of Freemasonry who resides in another Grand Jurisdiction, may petition a Lodge in Missouri upon presenting with that petition a waiver of jurisdiction from the Lodge who has jurisdiction over said petitioner, and also a waiver from the Grand Master of that Grand Jurisdiction. Also, any such applicant in Missouri may apply for admission to a Lodge in another Grand Jurisdiction

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by securing a waiver of jurisdiction from the Lodge having jurisdiction over him, and a waiver from the Grand Master of Missouri." "That Section 166-A, Page 165, Proceedings 1931, be, and the same is hereby repealed." NUMERIOAL LIST OF LODGES-1941 I-Missouri 48-Fulton 95-Pomegranate 2-;Meridian 49-Holt 96-St. Andrews 3-Beacon 50-Xenia 97-Bethany 4-Howard 51-Livingston 98-Webster 5-United 52-Wakanda 99-Mt. Vernon 6-Ark 53-Weston 100-Ash Grove 7-0 'Sullivan 54-Index 101-Bogard 55-Arrow Rock 102-Bloomington 8. 9-Geo. Washington 56~Tipton I03-West View lO-Agency 57-Richmond I04-Heroine 11-Pauldingville 58-Monticello 105-Kirksville l2-Tyro 59-Centralia 106-Gallatin l3-Rising Sun 60-New Bloomfield 107-Greenville l4-Eolia 61-Waverly 108-Altamont 15-Western Star 62-Vincil 109-Stanberry Hi-Memphis 63-Cambridge 110-Marcus 17-Clarksville 64-Monroe Ill-Trenton 18-Palmyra 65-Pattonsburg 112-Maitland 19-Paris Union 66-Grant City 113-Plattsburg 20-St. Louis 67-Rocheport 114-Twilight 21-Havana 68-Kennett 115-Laddonia 22-Wellington 69-Sullivan 116-Barnes 23-Florida 70-Armstrong 117-Helena 24-Wyaconda 71-Savannah 118-Kingston 72-Gorin 119-DeSoto 25-Naphtali 26-Ava 73-Eureka l20-Compass 27-Evergreen 74-Warren l2l-Erwin 75-Silex 122-Triplett 28-St. John's 29-Windsor 76-Independence 123-Hermann 30-Huntsville 77-Lebanon l24-Union Star 31-Liberty 78-St. Joseph 125-Gentryville 32-Humphreys 79-Polar Star 126-Seaman 33-Ralls 80-Bridgeton 127-Athens 81-Central 128-Lorraine 34-Troy 82-Jackson l29-Monett 35-Mercer 36-Cooper 83-Laclede 130-Hume 37-Hemple 84-Webster Groves 131-Potosi 38-Callao 85-Miami l32-Fa!mington 39-DeWitt 86-Brookfield l33-Star of the West 40-Mt. Moriah 87-Washington 134-Olean 41-Bismarck 88-Defiance l35-Braymer 42-Middle Grove 89-Friendship 136-Phoenix 43-Je:fferson 90-Russellville 137-Delphian 44-Fair Play 91-Madison l38-Lincoln 45-Bonhomme 92-Perseverance 139-0regon 46-Wentzville 93-St. Mark's 140. 47-Fayette 94-Vienna 141-Amsterdam

118 142-Pleasant Grove 143-Irondale 144-Modern 145-Latimer 146. 147-Cass 148-Purdy 149-Lexington 150-Birming 151-Milton 152-Linn Creek 153-Bloomfield 154-Ionic 155-Spring Hill 156-Ashland 157-North Star 158-Mountain Grove 159-Green City 160-Pleasant 161-Clifton Hill 162-Whitesville 163-0ccidental 164-Joachim 165/ 166-Portageville 167. 16B-Colony 169-Camden Point 170-Benevolence 171-Hartford 172-Censer 173-Gray Summit 174-Sturgeon 175. 176-Point Pleasant 177-Texas 178-Griswold 179-Pride of the West 18o-Pyramid 181. 182-Pilot Knob 183-California 184-Morley 185-Chamois 186. 187-Hermon 188-Hannibal 189-Zeredatha 190-Putnam 191. 192-Frankford 193-Angerona

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 19~Wellsville

195,-Bolivar 196-Quitman 197-Carthage 198-Allensville 199-New Hope 200-Sonora 201-Ravenwood 202-Westville 203-Brumley 204-Rowley 205-Trilumina 206-Somerset 207-Clay 208-Salisbury 209-Poplar Bluff 210-Unionville 211-Hickory Hill 212-Four Mile 213-Rolla 214-Forest City 215-Hornersville 216-Hale City 217-Barbee 218-Good Hope 219-Albert Pike 220-Kansas City 221-Mystie Tie 222-La Belle 223-Ray 22~Hamilton

225-Salem 226-Saline 227-Cypress 228-Shelbina 229. 230-St. James 231-Cardwell 232-Polo 233-Bucklin 234-St. Francois 235-Weatherby 236-Sedalia 237-La Plata 238-Rushville 239-Hopewell 240. 241-Palestine 242-Portland 243-Keystone 24~Middle Fabius 245-Knobnoster

246-Montgomery 247-Neosho 248. 249-Carroll 250-Glensted 251-Hope 252. 253-Larcdo 25~Butler

255-Alton 256-Shekinah 257-Lodge of Light 258. 259-Lodge of Love 260-Mechanicsville 261-Florence 262-Holden 263-Summit 264. 265-Corinthian 266-Social 267-Aurora 268-Lodge of Truth 269-Brotherhood 270-New Salem 271-Solomon 272-Granite 273-St. Clair 274-Cold Spring 275. 276-Grand River 277-Wm. D. Muir 278-Essex 279-Hogle's Creek 280. 281-Fenton 282-Cosmos 283-Stoekton 284-Canopy 285-Earl 286-Urich 287-Craft 288-Hermitage 289-Graham 290-Fairmont 291-Edina 292-Lamar 293-Sarcoxie 294-Mound City 295-Moniteau 296-Sparta 297-0zark

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

298-Sampson 299-Temple 300-Doric 301-White Hall 302-Lick Creek 303-0sage 304-Signal 305-Cecile Daylight 306-Ashlar 307-New London 30S-Parrott 309. 310-Sikeston 3ll-Kearney 312-Cuba 313-Meramec 314-Pine 315-Jerusalem 316-Rural 317-0sborn 318-Eldorado 319-Paulville 320-Versailles 321-Jonathan 322-Hardin 323-Cornerstone 324-McDonald 326-Linn 327-Mt. Zion 328-Cainsville 329-Kennedy 330-Paul Revere 331-Charity 332-Excello 333-...........• 334-Breckenridge 335-Joplin 336-Hallsville 337-Blue Springs 338-Herculaneum 339-Fidelity 340-Westport 341-Rockville 342-Circle 343-Agricola 344-Moberly 345-Fellowship 346-Arlington 347-America 34B-Wadesburg 349-Pollock 350-Tyrian

351-Mosaic 352-Friend 353-Barnesville 354-Hebron 355-Adelphi 356-Ancient Landmark 357- ..•......... 35B-Northwest 359-Garrett 360-Tuscan 361-Riddick 362-Hiram 363-Fraternal 364-Higginsville 365-Bayou 366-Adair 367-Barry 368-Crescent Hill 369-Composite 370-Williamstown 371-Sheldon 372-Nonpareil 373-Belle 374. 375-Waynesville 376-King Hill 377-Ancient Craft 37B-Berlin 379-Billings 380-Queen City 381-Ionia 382-...........• 383-Pythagoras 384-East Prairie 385-Richland 386-Dayton 387-Woodside 38B-Chula 389-Arcana 390-Marionville 391-Raytown 392-Christian 393-Beehive 394. 395. 396-Western Light 397-Gower 398-Jasper 399-Pike 400-Decatur 401-Carterville

119

402-Malta 403-Lowry City 404-Rosendale 405-Everton 406-Malden 407-Charleston 40B-Montrose 409-Louisville 410-Iberia 4ll-Joppa 412-Appleton City 413-Valley 414-Greensburg 415---:Hunnewell 416-Cache 417-Whitewater 418. 419-Star 420-ltaska 421-Urbana 422-Gate of the Temple 423-Galt 424-Samaritan 425-Green Ridge 426-Rothville 427-Glenwood 428. 429-New Madrid 430-Winona 431. 432-Competition 433-Mack's Creek 434-Wheeling 435-Rockbridge 436. 437. 438-Temperance 439-Mt. Olive 440-Trowel 441-Excelsior 442-Burlington 443-Anchor 444-Ada 445-West Gate 446-Ivanhoe 447-Jacoby 448-Schell City 449. 450-Belton 451. 452.

120 453-Forsyth 454-Continental 455-Hinton 456-Wallace 457-Jonesburg 45B-Melville 459-Hazelwood 460-Lambskin 461-Caruthersville 462-Santa Fe 463-Clifton 464-Concordia 465-Gaynor City 466-Southwest 467-Pleasant Hope 468-RedOak 469-Plato 470-Nodaway 471-Mineral 472-Pickering 473-Nineveh 474-Guilford 475-Golden 476-Mt. Hope 477-Henderson 478-Racine 479-Rich Hill 480-Jewel 481-Marceline 482-Clintonville 483-Fairfax 484-Kirkwood 485-Coldwater 486-Cairo 487-Chilhowee 48B-Lock Spring 489-Lakeville -(90-Montevallo 491-Vandalia 492-Daggett 493-Vernon 494-Lewistown 495-Unity 496-Robert Burns 497-Equality 498-PeeDee 499-Harmony 500-Jameson 501-Buckner 502-Philadelphia 503-Prairie Home 504-Platte City

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 505-Euclid 506-Lathrop 507-CIearmont 508-Saxton 509-Van Buren 510-New Hampton 511-Skidmore 5I2-Webb City 5I3-Senath 514-Granby 515-Galena 516-Milford 517, 5I8-0riental 519-Crane 520-Clifton Heights 52I-Lockwood 522-Gate City 523-Stinson 524-SpickardsviIle 525-Cunningham 526-Wayne 527-Higbee 528-Conway 529-Apollo 530. 531-Lane 's Prairie 532-Dexter 533-Comfort 534-Columbia 535-Blackwell 536-Ingomar 537-Bethel 538-Stella 539-Dawn 540-Winigan 541-Jacksonville 542-Ferguson 543-Mansfield 544-Algabil 545-Zalma 546-0rient 547-South Gate 548-Clinton 549-Carl Junction 550-Rose Hill 55I-Pendleton 552-Calhoun 553-Clarksburg 554-Foster 555-Summersville 556-Prairie

1941 557-Blairstown 558-Moscow 559-Clarksdale 560-Nelson 56I-Cowgill 562. 563-York 564-Jamesport 565-Tebbetts 566-Maplewood 567-Miller 56B-Naylor 569-Marlborough 570-Republic 571-Hayti 572-Rutledge 573-Bernie 574-La Monte 575-Easter 576-0live Branch 577-Ewing 578-Forest Park 579-Grandin 580-Houston 581-Illmo 582-Koshkonong 583-Novinger 584. 585-Shamrock 586-Criterion 587-Branson 588-St. Francisville 589-Grovespring 590-Advance 591-Barnett 592-La Russell 593-Union 594-Blodgett 595-Cole Camp 596-Puxico 597-Bosworth 598-Leadwood 599-Elvins 600-Cosby 601-Clayton 602-Acacia 603-Morehouse 604. 605-Walker 606-Craig 607-Eminence 608-Strafford

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

609-Warrenton 610-Clark 611-Centertown 612-Mokane 613-Wellston 614--Mt. Washington 615-Chaffee 616. 617-Swope Park 618-Grandview 619. 620-Willard 621-Anderson 622-Norwood 623. 624--0wensville 625-Sheffield 626-Magnolia 627.

62B-Mendon 629-Valley Park 630-East Gate 631-Tower Grove 632-Belgrade 633-Archie 634--Steele 635-Greentop 636- ...•........ 637-Mountain View 63B-Triangle 639-Mizpah 640-Jennings 641-Trinity 642-Benj. Franklin 643-Northeast 644--Grain Valley 645- ....•...•.•• 646-Shaveh

121

647-Noel 64B-Elmer 649-University 650-Parma 651-Cleveland 652-Pilgrim 653-Shawnee 654--Commonwealth 655-Gardenville 656-Country Club 657-Progress 658-Purity 659-Alpha 660-Holliday 661-Theodore Roosevelt 662-Clarence 663-Rockhill 664--Aldrich

ALPHABETIOAL LIST OF LODGES-LOOATIONS- DISTRIOTS A No.

602 444 366 355 590 10 343 219 664 544 198 659 108 255 347 141 443 377 356 621 193 529 412 389 633 6 346

Name of Lodge

Location of Lodge

County

District

Acacia Columbia Boone 26 Ada Orrick Ray 23 Adair .............• Kirksville Adair 2 Edgerton Platte 21 Adelphi Advance Advance Stoddard 50 Buchanan 9 Agency, Agency .Petersburg ,Henry .......•..... 37 Agricola Albert Pike Kansas City .Jackson 22 Aldrich .Aldrich .Polk 41 Algabil St. Louis ' 33-B Worth ............• 6 Allensville Allendale Alpha N. Kansas City Clay 22 Altamont Altamont Daviess 10 Alton Alton Oregon .......•.... 53 St. Louis ............••............... 33-B America Amsterdam Amsterdam Bates 35 Anchor University City 33-B King City ,Gentry .......•...• 6 Ancient Craft Ancient Landmark Harrisburg Boone 26 Anderson Anderson McDonald ........•. 56 Angerona Missouri City Clay 11 Apollo St. Louis ............•......•......... 33-B St. Clair 37 Appleton City ..••...Appleton City Arcana Harris Sullivan .........•.. 3 Cass 34 Archie Archie Ark Newark Knox 2 Arlington ....•.....•Dixon .....•......Pulaski .•.......... 39

122 No.

70 55 100 156 306 127 267 26

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Name of

Lod~e

Armstrong Arrow Rock Ash Grove Ashland Ashlar Athens Aurora Ava

Location of Lodge

Armstrong Arrow Rock Ash Grove Ashland Commerce Albany St. Louis Ava

1941

County

District

.Howard Saline Greene Boone Scott Gentry

25 24 45 26 50 6 33. A 46 0

Douglas

217 591 116 353 367 365 3 393 632 373 450 170 642 378 573 97 537 379 150 41 535 557 594 153 102 337 101 ·195 45 597 587 135 334 80 86 269 203 233 1?0l

Barbee Sweet Springs Saline 24 Barnett Barnett Morgan 58 Barnes Cabool Texas 46 Barnesville Ellington Reynolds .47 Barry Washburn Barry 55 Bayou .Bakersfield Ozark 53 St. Louis 33-A Beacon Beehive Lawson Ray 23 Belgrade Belgrade Washington .40 Belle .Belle Maries 39 Belton Belton Cass 34 Benevolence Utica Livingston 12 Benjamin Franklin .. St. Louis 33-B Berlin .Berlin ,Gentry 6 Bernie Bernie Stoddard 51 Bethany Bethany Harrison 5 BetheL .Bethel. Shelby 14 Billings Billings Christian 54 Birming Faucett Buchanan 9 Bismarck Bismarck St. Francois .48 Blackwell Blackwell St. Francois 40 Blairstown .Blai!stown Henry 37 Blodgett .Blodgett. . . . . . . .. Scott 50 Bloomfield Bloomfield Stoddard 50 Bloomington Bevier Macon 14 Blue Springs Blue Springs Jackson 59 Bogard Bogard Carroll 20 Bolivar Bolivar Polk 41 Bonhomme .Ballwin St. Louis 57 Bosworth Bosworth Carroll 20 Branson Branson Taney 54 Braymer .Braymer Caldwell 12 Breckenridge Breckenridge Caldwell 12 Bridgeton 'st. John's Station. St. Louis 57 Brookfield Brookfield Linn 13 Brotherhood St. Joseph Buchanan 9 Brumley Brumley Miller 38 Bucklin .Bucklin Linn 13 Bq.ckner ....• , .. , ..• R\lckper. , ..•.... .Jacksop ....•....... 59

1941 No.

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Name of Lodge

442 Burlington 254 ,Butler

Location of Lodge

.Burlington J ct Butler

County

Nodaway .Bates

123 District

7 35

416 328 486 552 183 38 63 169 284 231 549 249 401 197 461 147 305 172 611 81 59 615 185 331 407 487 392 388 342 662 610 553 559 17 207 601 507 651 463 520 '161 548 482 274 485

Cache ..•........... St. Louis 33-B Cainsville Cainsville Harrison 5 Cairo .•.............Cairo Randolph 18 Calhoun Calhoun Henry 37 California California +'foniteau 31 Callao Callao Macon 14 Slater " Saline 24 Cambridge Camden Point Camden Point Platte 21 Canopy Aurora Lawrence ........•. 55 Cardwell; Dunklin 51 Cardwell Carl Junction Car1 Junction Jasper 44 20 Carroll Norborne Carroll Carterville Carterville J asper 44 Carthage Carthage Jasper 44 Caruthersville Caruthersville Pemiscot 51 Cass Harrisonville Cass 34 Cecile-Daylight Kansas City Jackson 22 ,Censer Macon Macon 14 Centertown Centertown Cole ' 31 Audrain 27 Central Molino Centralia Centralia Boone 26 Chaffee •............Chaffee Scott 50 Chamois Chamois Osage 31 Charity St. Joseph Buchanan 9 Charleston Charleston Mississippi 50 Chilhowee Chilhowee Johnson 36 Christian Oak Grove Jackson 59 Chula Chula Livingston 12 Circle Roscoe St. Clair 37 Clarence Clarence .shelby 14 Clark Clark Randolph 18 Clarksburg Clarksburg Moniteau 31 Clarksdale Clarksdale De Kalb .•......... 10 Clarksville Clarksville Pike 16 Clay Excelsior Springs ..Clay 11 dlayton Clayton St. Louis 57 Clearmont Clearmont Nodaway 7 Cleveland Cleveland Cass 34 Clifton Thayer Oregon 53 Clifton Heights St. Louis 33-A Clifton Hill Clifton Hill Randolph 18 Clinton Clinton .Henry 37 Clintonville ........• El Dorado Springs .Cedar 42 Cold Spring Leeton Johnson 36 Cold Water Drexel Cass 34

124

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

No.

Name of Lodge

595 168 534 533 654 120 432 369 464 454 528 36 265 323 600 282 656 561 287 606 519 368 586 312 525 227

Cole Camp Colony Columbia Comfort Commonwealth Compass Competition Composite Concordia Continental Conway Cooper Corinthian Cornerstone Cosby Cosmos Country Club Cowgill Craft Craig Crane Crescent Hill Criterion Cuba Cunningham Cypress

Location of Lodge

Cole Camp Colony Pacific Wheaton St. Louis Parkville Competition Doniphan Concordia Stewartsville Conway Boonville Warrensburg St. Louis Cosby , St. Louis Kansas City Cowgill Canton Craig Crane Adrian Alba Cuba Sumner Laclede

County

1941 District

Benton ........•... 36 Knox 2 Franklin 32 Barry 55 33-A Platte 21 Laclede 38 Ripley 52 Lafayette 23 De Kalb 10 Laclede 38 Cooper 25 Johnson 36 33-B Andrew .. . . . . . . . .. 9 33-B Jackson 22 Caldwell 12 Lewis 15 Holt 8 Stone 54 Bates 35 Jasper .44 Crawford 39 Chariton 19 Linn 13

492 Daggett 539 Dawn 400 Decatur 88 Defiance 137 Delphian 119 De Soto 39 DeWitt 532 Dexter 325 Dockery 300 Doric

McKittrick Ludlow Pierce City Sheridan Birch Tree De Soto .DeWitt Dexter Meadville Elkland

Montgomery Livingston Lawrence Worth Shannon Jefferson Carroll Stoddard Linn Webster

28 12 55 6 47 40 20 50 13 .45

285 630 384 575 291 318 648 599

Earl East Gate East Prairie Easter Edina Eldorado Elmer Elvins

Coffey Kansas City .East Prairie .st. Clair Edina Luray Elmer Flat River

Daviess 10 Jackson 22 Mississippi 50 Franklin 32 Knox 2 Clark . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 Macon· 14 St. Francois 48

1941 No.

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Name of Lodge

607 Eminence 14 Eolia 497 Equality 121 Erwin 278 Essex 505 Euclid 73 Eureka 27 Evergreen 405 Everton 577 Ewing 332 Excello 441 Excelsior

Location of Lodge

County

125 District

Eminence 'shannon ........•.. 47 .Eolia Pike 16 Newburg Phelps 39 St. Louis ~ 33-A 50 Essex ..•......... Stoddard 'st. Louis 33-A Brunswick Chariton 19 New Haven Franklin 32 Everton Dade 42 .Ewing Lewis ............• 15 Excello Macon 14 Jackson Cape Girardeau .49

F 483 290 44 132 47 345 281 542 339 261 23 214 578 453 554 212 192 363 352 89 48

Fairfax Fairfax Atchison Fairmont Wyaconda Clark Fair Play ..........•Fair Play Polk Farmington Farmington St. Francois Fayette .Fayette Howard Fellowship J oplin Jasper Fenton Fenton. " St. Louis Fergus~n Ferguson St. Louis Fidelity Farley Platte Florence New Florence Montgomery Florida Florida ..........•Monroe Forest City Forest City Holt Forest Park St. Louis Forsyth Forsyth Taney Foster .Foster Bates Four Mile Campbell Dunklin Frankford Frankford Pike Fraternal R.obertsville Franklin Friend Ozark Christian Friendship Chillicothe Livingston Fulton ............•,Fulton Callaway

8 1 41 48 25 44 57 57 21 28 17 8 33-B 54 35 51 16 32 54 12 27

515 106 423 655 359 522 422 465 125 9 250

Galena Galena Stone 54 Gallatin Gallatin Daviess 10 Galt .Galt Grundy 4 Gardenville Gardenville St. Louis 57 Garrett Arcola Dade 42 Gate City ..........•Kansas City Jackson 22 Gate of the Temple Springfield Greene 45 Gaynor City ......•. .Parnell. ...•..... Nodaway 7 Gentry •.......•... 6 Gentryville ......•...Gentryville George Washington .. St. Louis 33-B Glensted Glensted .Morgan 58

126 No.

427 475 218 72 397 289 644 514 579 276 618 272 66 173 159 425 414 635 107 178 589 474

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Name of Lodge

Location of Lodge

County

Glenwood Glenwood Schuyler Golden Golden City Barton Good Hope St. Louis Gorin Gorin Scotland Gower Gower Clinton Graham Graham Nodaway Grain Valley Grain Valley Jackson Granby Granby N ewton Grandin Grandin Carter Grand River Freeman Cass Grandview Grandview J ackson Granite .sedalia Pettis Grant City Grant City Worth Gray Summit Gray Summit ,Franklin Green City Green City Sullivan Green Ridge Pettis Green Ridge Greensburg Greensburg Knox Greentop Greentop Schuyler Greenville ..........•Greenville Wayne Montgomery Griswold .Bellflower Grovespring Grovespring ......•Wright Guilford Guilford Nodaway

1941 District

1 .43 33-B 1 11 7 59 56 .47 34 59 36 6 32 3 36 2 1 52 28 .46 7

216 336 224 188 322 499 171 21 571 459 354 117 37 4

338 123 288 187 104 211 527 364 455 362 279

Hale City Hale Hallsville Hallsville Hamilton Hamilton Hannibal Hannibal Hardin Hardin Harmony St. Louis Hartford Hartford Havana .. : .........•McFall Hayti. Hayti. Hazelwood Seymour Hebron .Mexico Helena Rochester Hemple .Hemple Henderson Rogersville Herculaneum Herculaneum Hermann Hermann Hermitage Hermitage Hermon Liberal Heroine Kansas City Hickory Hill Eugene Higbee Higbee Higginsville .Higginsville Hinton Hinton Hiram Kahoka Hogle's Creek Wheatland

Carroll Boone Caldwell Marion Ray

20 26 12 15 20 33-B Putnam 3 Gentry 6 Pemiscot 51 Webster .45' Audrain 27 Andrew 9 Clinton 11 Webster 45 ,Jefferson 40 Gasconade 32 Hickory 41 Barton 43 Jackson 22 Cole 31 Randolph 18 Lafayette 23 Boone 26 Clark 1 Hickory .........• .41

1941 No.

262 . 660 49 251 239 215 580 4 130 32 415 30

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Name of Lodge

Location of Lodge

Holden ............•Holden Holliday Holliday Holt .•............• Holt Hope Washington Hopewell Lesterville Hornersville Hornersville Houston Gant Howard New Franklin Hume Bume Humphreys Humphreys Hunnewell Hunnewell Huntsville Huntsville

County

127 District

Johnson .........•. 36 Monroe 17 Clay ...•........... 11 Franklin 32 Reynolds .......•.. 47 Dunklin 51 Audrain 27 Howard 25 Bates 35 Sullivan 3 Shelby 14 Randolph 18

I 410 581 76 54 536 381 154 143 420 446

Iberia Iberia Miller 38 Illmo •...........•• .Illmo Scott •............. 50 Independenee ~ndependence Jackson 59 Index Garden City Cass 34 Ingomar Willow Springs Howell 53 Ionia .............• .Eldon Miller 58 Ionic Desloge St. Francois 48 Irondale Irondale Washington .40 Itaska St. Louis ..............•............. . 33-A Ivanhoe Kansas City Jackson 22

J 82 541 447 500 564 398 43 640 315 480 164 321 457 335 411

Jackson Jacksonville Jacoby Jameson Jamesport Jasper Jefferson Jennings Jerusalem Jewel Joachim Jonathan Jonesburg Joplin Joppa

Linneus Linn 13 .Jacksonville "Randolph 18 Darlington Gentry 6 Jameson Davies! 10 Jamesport Daviess 10 Jasper Jasper 44 Jefferson City Cole 31 .Jennings St. Louis 57 Jerico Springs ..•. Cedar .42 Pleasant Hill Cass •............. 34 Hillsboro •........ Jefferson .40 Denver Worth 6 Jonesburg Montgomery 28 J oplin J asper 44 Hartville Wright .46 K

220 Kansas City 311 Kearney 329 Kennedy 68 Kennett 243 Keystone

Kansas City Kearney Elmo Kennett St. Louis

..Jackson Clay Nodaway Dunklin "

22 11 7 51 33-A

128 No.

376 118 105 484 245 582

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Name of Lodge

King Hill K}ngston Kirksville Kirkwood Knobnoster Koshkonong

Location of Lodge

St. Joseph Kingston .Kirksville .Kirkwood Knobnoster Koshkonong

County

Buchanan Caldwell Adair St. Louis Johnson Oregon

1941 District

9 12 2 57 36 53

L 222 83 115 489 292 460 574 531 237 253 592 506 145 598 77 494 149 31 302 138 326 152 51 521 488 257 259 268 128 409 403

La Belle La Belle Lewis 15 Laclede Lebanon Laclede 38 Laddonia Laddonia Audrain 27 Bell City Stoddard 50 Lakeville Lamar Lamar Barton 43 Lambskin St. Louis 33-B LaMonte LaMonte Pettis 36 Lane's Prairie Vichy Maries 39 La Plata La Plata Macon 14 Laredo Laredo Grundy 4 La Russell La Russell oJasper 0 0 .44 Lathrop Lathrop 0 Clinton 11 Latimer Licking Texas 39 Leadwood Leadwood St. Francois .48 Lebanon Steelville Crawford 0 0" .39 Lewistown 0 Lewistown Lewis 0.. 0 15 Lexington Lexington Lafayette 23 Liberty 0 Liberty Clay 11 Lick Creek 0 Perry Ralls 0 15 Lincoln 0 .Fillmore .. 0 ,Andrew 0. . . . . . .. 9 Linn Linn .â&#x20AC;˘...........Osage 0.31 Linn Creek Camdenton Camden .. , 0 38 Livingston 00..Glasgow .Howard 0 25 Lockwood 0 Lockwood Dade 0 42 Lock Spring 0. 0 Lock Spring Daviess 10 Lodge of Light Eagleville Harrison 5 Lodge of Love Lancaster Schuyler 0.. 1 Lodge of Truth , .Atlanta Macon 14 Lorraine 0. .Ridgeway Harrison 5 Louisville Louisville .. 0 Lincoln 0 29 Lowry City 0 Lowry City St. Clair 37 M

433 91 626 112 406 402 543

Mack's Creek 0 Madison 0 Magnolia 00 Maitland. 0 Malden 0 Malta : Mansfield

Mack's Creek Madison St. Louis Maitland Malden Malta Bend Mansfield

Camden 0 0 38 0.Monroe 0 0.. 17 " 0 33-A Holt 8 Dunklin 51 Saline 0 0. 0.. 24 Wright 00" .46

1941 No.

566 481 110 390

569 324 260 458 16 628 313 35 2

85 244 42

516 567

151 471 1 639 344 144 612

129

....

295 64 490 246 58 408 603 184 351 558 294 614 158 637 476 439 40

99 327

221 25

568 560 247

129

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Name of Lodge

Location of Lodge

County

District

Maplewqod ....•.... Maplewood St. Louis 57 Linn .............• 13 Marceline .Marceline Marcus Fredericktown Madison .48 Marionville Marionville Lawrence 55 Marlborough (Jackson Co.) .Jackson 59 McDonald lndependenc~ Jackson 59 Mechanicsville .Howell St. Charles 30 Dade 42 Melville Dadeville Memphis Memphis Scotland 1 Mendon Mendon .' Chariton 19 Meramec Eureka St. Louis 57 Mercer Princeton Mercer 4 Meridian St. Louis 33-B Miami Miami Saline 24 Middle Fabius Downing Schuyler 1 Middle Grove .Middle Grove Monroe 17 Milford Milford Barton 43 Miller Miller Lawrence 55 Milton Milton Randolph 18 Mineral Oronogo J asper 44 Missouri St. Louis , 33-A Mizpah St. Louis 33-B Moberly Moberly Randolph 18 Modern .Humansville Polk 41 Mokane Mokane Callaway 27 Monett Monett Barry 55 Moniteau Jamestown Moniteau 31 Monroe .Monroe City Monroe 17 Montevallo .Montevallo Vernon .43 Montgomery Montgomery City ..Montgomery 28 Monticello Monticello Lewis 15 Montrose Montrose Henry 37 Morehouse Morehouse N ew Madrid 50 Morley Morley Scott 50 Mosaic Belleview Iron •.............. 48 Moscow Moscow Mills ...•• Lincoln 29 Mound City Mound City Holt 8 Mount Washington .. Mt. Washington Jackson 59 Mountain Grove Mountain Grove Wright 46 Mountain View Mountain View Howell 53 Mt. Hope Odessa Lafayette 23 Mt. Olive ...•....... Rogersville, R. 3 ..•Webster .45 Mt. Moriah St. Louis ............•............... . 33-A Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Lawrence 55 Mt. Zion West Plains , ..Howell 53 Mystic Tie ~ ..' Oak Ridge Cape Girardeau 49 Naphtali St. Louis , ~33-B Naylor Naylor Ripley 52 Nelson Nelson Saline 24 Neosho Neosho .Newton : .. 56 4

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130

1941

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

N No.

Name of Lodge

60 510 199 307 429 270 473 470 647 372 643 157 358 622 583

New Bloomfield New Hampton New Hope New London New Madrid New Salem Nineveh Nodaway Noel Nonpareil Northeast North Star Northwest Norwood Novinger

Location of Lodge

New Bloomfield New Hampton Elsberry New London oNew Madrid Winfield Olney Maryville Noel East Lynne Kansas City .Rockport Tarkio Norwood Novinger

County

District

Callaway Harrison Lincoln Ralls New Madrid Lincoln Lincoln Nodaway McDonald Cass Jackson Atchison Atchison Wright Adair

27 5 29 15 51 29 29 7 56 34 22 8 8 46 2

o 163 134 576 139 546 518 303 317 7 624 297

OccidentaL Olean Olive Branch Oregon Orient OrientaL Osage Osborn 0 'Sullivan Owensville Ozark

St. Louis Olean St. Louis Oregon Kansas City Blackburn Nevada Osborn Walnut Grove Owensville Fair Grove

241 18 19 650 308 65 11 330 319 498 551 92 502 136 472 399 652

Palestine Palmyra Paris Union Parma Parrott Pattonsburg Pauldingville Paul Revere Paulville Pee Dee Pendleton Perseverance Philadelphia Phoenix Pickering Pike Pilgrim

St. Charles Palmyra Paris Parma .Maysville Pattonsburg Wright City St. Louis JIurdland Musselfork Doe Run Louisiana Philadelphia Bowling Green .Pickering Curryville St. Louis

33-A 58 33-A 8 22 24 43 10 .45 32 45

Miller Holt Jackson Saline Vernon De Kalb Greene Gasconade Greene

P St. Charles Marion Monroe New Madrid .De Kalb Daviess Warren " Adair Chariton St. Francois Pike '" Marion Pike Nodaway Pike

30 15 17 51 10 10 30 33-A 2 19 48 16 15 16 7 16 33-B

1941 No.

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Name of Lodge

Location of Lodge

County

131 District

182 314 469 504 113 160 142 467 176 79 349 232 95 209 166 242 131 556 503 179 657 148 658 190 596 180 383

Pilot Knob .Richville ..•...... Douglas 46 Pine •.............. Bardley Ripley .........•... 52 Plato Plato Texas 46 Platte City .Platte City Platte •............ 21 Plattsburg Plattsburg Clinton 11 Pleasant Morrisville Polk 41 Pleasant Grove Otterville......••.Cooper ............• 25 Pleasant Hope .Pleasant Hope Polk 41 Point Pleasant Conran ..•........New Madrid 51 Polar Star St. Louis 33-B 3 Pollock Pollock ......•... Sullivan Polo Polo Caldwell 12 Pomegranate St. Louis 33-A Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Butler 52 51 Portageville .Portageville New Madrid Portland Readsville Callaway •.......... 27 . Potosi Potosi ...........•Washington 40 Prairie ....•........ Gilman City Harrison 5 Prairie Home Prairie Home Cooper 25 Pride of the West St. Louis .........•................... 33-B Progress 'st. Louis 33·B Purdy Purdy Barry 55 Purity St. Louis 33·A Putnam Newtown Sullivan .•......... 3 50 Puxico Puxico ....•...... Stoddard Pyramid 'st. Louis ..........•..•..•........... . 33·A Pythagoras Cassville Barry 55

380 196

Queen City ..•.•..•..Queen City Quitman ........•.•.Quitman

Schuyler ........... 1 N odaway 7

478 33 201 223 391 468 570 479 385 57 361 13 496 67 435 663

Racine ...........•• Seneca Newton ..•...•...•. 56 Ralls ..............•Center Ralls ....•......... 15 Ravenwood .Ravenwood Nodaway 7 Ray Camden Ray 23 Raytown ........•.. .Raytown J aekson 59 Red Oak Red Oak Lawrence 55 45 Republic .Republic Greene Rich Hill Rich Hill Bates 35 Richland .Richland Pulaski 38 Ray 23 Richmond .Richmond Riddick Buffalo Dallas 41 Barry ' Platte ...........•. 21 Rising Sun Robert Burns Gainesville Ozark 53 26 Rocheport Rocheport .•...... Boone Rockbridge Rockbridge ••..... Ozark ..•....•....•. 46 Kansas City Jackson 22 Rockhill

132 _,No.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Name of Lodge

341 Rockville 213 Rolla 550 Rose Hill 404 Rosendale 426 Rothville 204 Rowley 316 Rural 238 Rushville 90 Russellville 572 Rutledge

Location of Lodge

County

1941 District

Rockville Bates 35 .Rolla Phelps 39 St. Louis 33·A Andrew 9 .Rosendale Rothville Chariton 19 .. Dearborn Platte 21 Kansas City Jackson 22 Rushville .•.......Buchanan 9 .Russellville Cole •.............. 31 ,Rutledge Scotland 1

s 225 226 208 424 298 462 293 71 508 448 126 236 513 585 646 653 625 256 228 371 304 310 75 511 266 271 206 200 547 466 296 524 155 96 273 588 234

Salem .............• Salem Saline St. Mary's Salisbury Salisbury Samaritan Bonne Terre Sampson Lutie Santa Fe Santa Fe Sarcoxie Sarcoxie Savannah Savannah Saxton Saxton Schell City Schell City Seaman Milan Sedalia Sedalia Senath Senath Shamrock Shamrock St. Louis Shaveh Shawnee W arsaw Kansas City Sheffield Shekinah Festus Shelbina Shelbina Sheldon ·Sheldon Signal Mindenmines Sikeston Sikeston Silex Silex Skidmore Skidmore Social. Martinsburg Solomon Springfield Somerset Powersville Sonora Watson South Gate .Kansas City Southwest Southwest City Sparta Sparta Spickardsville Spickard Spring Hill Spring Hill. St. Andrews Shelbyville St. Clair Osceola St. Francisville Wayland St. Francois Libertyville

Dent Ste. Genevieve Chariton St. Francois Ozark Monroe .Jasper Andrew Buchanan Vernon Sullivan Pettis Dunklin Callaway " Benton Jackson Jefferson Shelby Vernon Barton Scott Lincoln N odaway Audrain Greene Putnam Atchison oJ ackson McDonald Christian Grundy Livingston Shelby St. Clair Clark St. Francois

39 .48 19 48 53 17 44 9 9 .43 3 36 51 27 33·A 36 22 40 14 43 43 50 29 7 27 .45 3 8 22 56 54 4 12 14 37 1 48

1941 No.

230 28 78 20 93 109 419 133 634 538 523 283 608 174 69 555 263 617

133

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Name of Loda'e

St. James St. John's St. Joseph St. Louis St. Mark's Stanberry Star Star of the West Steele Stella Stinson Stockton Strafford Sturgeon Sullivan Summersville Summit Swope Park

Location Of. Lodge

County

District

St. James .Phelps 39 Hannibal Marion ...........• 15 St. Joseph Buchanan .........• 9 St. Louis .................•........••. 33-B Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau 49 ,Stanberry Gentry 6 Taberville St. Clair 37 Ironton Iron 48 51 Steele •...........Pemi~cot Stella Newton .".........•. 56 Stinson Lawrence 55 .stockton Cedar 42 Strafford Greene 45 Sturgeon Boone 26 Sullivan Franklin 32 Summersville T~xas 46 Lee 's Summit J ackson 59 Kansas City Jackson 22 T

565 438 299 177 661 56 631 111 638 205 641 122 440 34 360 114 350 12

Tebbetts Tebbetts Callaway 27 Temperance ........•Smithville Clay 11 Temple -.Kansas City Jackson 22 Texas Houston Texas 46 Theodore Roosevelt .. University City St. Louis 33-B Tipton Tipton ' Moniteau : 31 Tower Grove St. Louis , ,., •. , " ,33-B Trenton ,. Trenton Grundy ,.... 4 Triangle ,."., ..St. Louis, , ....••............... 33-A Trilumina .. "., Marshall Saline , 24 Trinity St. Louis , , , 33-A Triplett" , ,. Triplett .. ' Chariton .. , 19 TroweL., , Marble Hill" Bollinger 49 Troy Troy Lincoln ,29 Tuscan St. Louis 33-A Twilight , ..Columbia ,.Boone .. , 26 Tyrian., Johnstown .Bates 35 Tyro Caledonia Washington 40

u 593 Union ,., Union 124 Union Star Union Star Unionville 210 Unionville 5 United ......•...•.• Springfield 495 Unity •.....•.....•. Richards 649 University University City 421 Urbana ............•Urbana 286 Urieh Urich

,.Franklin De Kalb Putnam Greene Vernon St. Louis Dallas Henry

, , .. , ,

32 10 3 45 43 33-A 41 37

134

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1941

v No.

413 629 509 491 493 320 94 62

Name of Lodge

Valley Valley Park Van Buren Vandalia Vernon Versailles Vienna Vincil.

Location of Lodge

County

.Bolckow Andrew Valley Park St. Louis Van Buren Carter Vandalia Audrain Bronaugh Vernon Versailles ...••••• Morgan Vienna Maries Cameron Clinton

District

9 57 47 27 43 58 39 11

w 348 52 605 456 74 609 87 61 526 375 235 512 98 84 22 613 ] 94 46 445 103 396 15 53 340 202 434 301 417 ]62 620 370 29 540 430 277 387 24

Wadesburg Creighton W akanda Carrollton Walker Walker Wallace Bunceton Warren Keytesville Warrenton Warrenton Washington Greenfield Waverly Waverly Wayne Piedmont Waynesville Waynesville Weatherby Weatherby Webb City Webb City Webster Marshfield Webster Groves Webster Groves Wellington .De Kalb Wellston Wellston Wellsville ..........•Wellsville Wentzville Wentzville West Gate St. Louis West View .. , Millersville Western Light Louishqrg Western Star Winston Weston Weston Westport Kansas City Westville Westville Wheeling Wheeling White Hall .Barnard Whitewater Whitewater Whitesville Whitesville Willard Willard Williamstown Williamstown Windsor Windsor Winigan Winigan Winona Winona Wm. D. Muir Pilot Grove Woodside Thomasville Wyaconda La Grange

Cass Carroll Vernon Cooper Chariton Warren Dade Lafayette Wayne Pulaski De Kalb Jasper Webster St. Louis Buchanan St. Louis Montgomery St. Charles Cape Girardeau Dallas Daviess Platte Jackson Chariton Livingston Nodaway Cape Girardeau Andrew Greene Lewis Henry Sullivan Shannon Cooper Oregon Lewis

34 20 43 25 19 30 42 23 52 38 10 44 45 57 9 57 28 30 33-B .49 .41 10 21 22 19 12 7 49 9 45 15 37 3 .47 25 53 15

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

135

x No.

Name of Lodge

Xenia

Location of Lodge

Hopkins

County

District

Nodaway ....•...•. 7 y

563

York ..............•Kansas City

545 189

Zalma Zeredatha

..Jackson .........•.. 22

•

Zalma .st. Joseph

Bollinger ....•..... 49 Buchanan ....••..•. 9

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT FmST DISTRIOT-HAROLD M. JAYNE, D. D. G. M., Memphis, Mo. 'tl

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Fairmont, 290 ..•••. Eldorado. 818 ••••••• Hiram. 862 ••••••••. St. Francisville, 588. Memphis. 16 •••••••• Gorin. 72 ••••••••••. Rutledge. 572 ••••••• Middle Fabius, 244 •• Lodge of Love, 259 •• Queen City. 380 ••••. Glenwood, 427 •••••• Greentop, 685 ••••••• TOTAL ........

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SEOOND DISTRIOT-JAMES M. DelWITT, D. D. G. M., Kirksville, Mo.

Kirksville, 105 •••••• .. 81 Paulville. 819 .•••••. Adair. 866 .......... 17 17 17 2 3 1 Novinger, 583 •••• " .. ·1 .. · '" Ark.6 ••••••••••••• '" .. 1 Colony, 168 ••••••••. Edina, 291. ........ 3 3 3 Greensburg, 414 ..•• ···1 11 1 .. TOTAL ....... 251 231 221 21 131

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THIRD DISTRIOT-WALTER E. SINGLEY, D. D. G. Mo, Green Oity, Mo.

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1 2 .... Hartford. 171 ••••••. 1 1 1 1 2 ... ... .... Somerset. 206 ••••... 2 2 2 .. Unionville. 210 ...... 8 8 7 1 8 .... 2 8 .. ... 1 1 ••• ..... Humphreys. 82 ••••• ... 1 1 •• Seaman. 126 •••••••. 1 1 1 .. ... 8 8 4 2 .. .... Green City. 159.•..• 8 8 8 •• ... 9 2 1 2 .. Putnam. 190 •••••••. 1 1 2 ... 2 •. 3 2 2 .. Pollock. 349 •••••••. 1 ••• 1 2 3 .... 1 .. Arcana, 389 •••••••• 1 1 1 1 .. 8 4 ... Winigan. 540 .••..•. ,. .. 2 1 3 .... .... .. TOTAL ........ 201 191 181 31 71 291 141 121 101· .1. ·1··

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FOURTH DISTRIOT-OLYDE O. EVANS, D. D. G. M., Trenton, Mo. I-' ~

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1 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 6 8 131 101

1 3 4 1 " 4 .. 8 1 .• 2 1 ... 91 41 121

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FIFTH DISTRIOT-eAltEY A. BROCK, D. D. G. M., Ridgeway, Mo. Bethany. 97 .••••••. Lorraine, 128 ••••••. of Light, 257. Cainesville, 828 •.••. New Hampton. 510. Prairie, 556 •••••••. TOTAL ........

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214.201$ 94.50 63.00 92.40 90.30 81.90 636.301$

14.70 $ 4.20 18.90 8.40 4.20 2.10 52.50 $

199.501$· .. ···· $ 451.34 $ 30.00 $ 3.00 10.00 1.00 274.00 90.80 . 410.00 44.10 40.00 4.00 84.00 53.75 20.00 2.00 124.00 86.10 20.00 2.00 68.00 79.80 583.801$ ....... 1$ 1,381.091$ 120.001$ 12.00

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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT-Continued SIXTH DISTRIOT--e'URTIS F. SMITH, D. D. G. M., Darlington, Mo. 't'

NAME AND NUMBER OF LODGE

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SEVENTH DISTRIOT-PAUL WARD, D. D. G. M., Maryville, Mo. Xenia, 50 .. Quitman, 196 .•..•.. Ravenwood, 201 ••••. Graham, 289 ••••.••. White Hall, 801 ••••• Kennedy, 829 ••••••• Burlington, 442 ••••. Gaynor City, 465 •••. Nodaway, 470 ..•••. Pickering, 472 .•••.. Guilford, 474 ••••••. Clearmont, 507 ••••• , Skidmore, 511. •.••• TOTAL ........

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EIGHTH DISTRICT-FRED H. BINDER, D. D. G. M., Bigelow, Mo.

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North Star, 157 ..... 1 1. .. 2 7 .• Sonora, 200 ..•••••• 21 2 1 .. Northwest, 358 ..•.• 81 ......... 1 .... 1 ...... " 8 ... 2 1 .. Fairfax, 483 .••••••. 7 5 3/ .. 2 Maitland, 112 ••••••• 1 1 1 1 1 .... 3 ... 111· . 1 Oregon, 189 .••••••• 3 2 1/ .. .. ··1 .. Forest City, 214 .••.. 2 2 2 .. ... 7 1 6\ .. 1 2 .. Mound City, 294 .••• 3 3 31" ' " 8 Craig, 606 ..•..•..•• ... 1... 1 .. .. I.. TOTAL ........ 201 151 111 21 61 201 71 61 27/ .. 1.. 1..

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1.00 105 $ 220.501$ 2.101$ .... $ 222.601$ ...... $ 222~60 $ ....... $ 100.001$ 29 7.00 10.00 1.00 60.90 ........ 63.001 2.10 60 1.00 126.00 2.10 ..... 128.10 65.00 10.00 128.101 ....... 96 201.60 4.20 ..... 16.80 189.00 ........ 12.00 70.00 7.00 205.801 41 86.10 ...•....... 86.10 . 140.00 1.00 86.101 ....... 10.00/ 60 ..... 123.90 ........ 210.20 8.00 80.00 73 153.30 •..... 153.30 14.70 138.60 200.00 20.001 2.00 88 184.80 ...... 178.50 ........ 184.80 6.80 150.001 30.00 3.00 39 81.90 ...... 81.90 ....... 140.00 •..•.•• 1 •••..• 81.90 . ! • • • • • • 5911$ 1,241.101$ 10.501$ ...• 1$ 1,251.601$ 42.00 $ 1,209.601$ •....•• 1$ 1,024.201$ 220.001$ 19.00

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NINTH DISTBICT-WM. H. UTZ, JR., D. D. G. M., St. Joseph, Mo. ~ ~

Savannah, 71 .•••••. Helena, 117 ••••.•.. Lincoln, 138 ...••.•. Whitesville, 162 ••••. Rosendale, 404 .••••. Valley, 413 •.••••..• Cosby, 600 .••••••••• Agency, 10 ••••.•••• Wellington, 22 •••••• St. Joseph, 78 •••••• Birming, 150 ..•.•.. Zeredatha, 189 .•••.. Rushville, 238 .. Brotherhood, 269 •••. Charity, 331 ..•..••. King Hill, 876 •••••• Saxton, 508 .. TOTAL ........

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ELEVENTH DISTRIOT-EMSLEY O. JAMES, D. D. G. M., Plattsburg, Mo.

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TWELFTH DISTRIOT-A. B. OLEAVELAND, D. D. G. M., Kingston, Mo. Kingston, 118 .. Braymer, 185....... 2 8 8..... 33... 1 . Hamilton, 224. .. .. . 5...... 1... 8 4 2 4 .. .. .. Polo, 232. • • • • • • • • • . 2 4 5. . 1. • . . 2 1 ......•... Breckenridge. 834... 1 1 1.. 2 4 5 2: . Cowgill, 561.. 1 1 1 .. Friendship, 89...... 1 1 1.. 2 13 5 3 8 . Spring Hill, 155.... . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Benevolence, 170 .•. •.. .. 1 4 ... ... .... .. .. .. Chula, 388.......... 3 8 3..... 17 ..••............ Wheeling, 434 ••••.• 1 1.. 2 5 ... 3 4 ...... ~ Dawn, 539. • . . • • . . .. .,. .,. 1. . 1 4 1 2. . .. .. .. .. .... TOTAL 15/141161 11 91 881 121 171 181 .. 1.. 1..

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THIRTEENTH DISTRIOT-HERMAN D. TAGGART, D. D. G. M., Linneus, Mo. Jackson, 82 ..•••.••. Brookfield, 86••••... Cypress, 227 ••••••.. Bucklin, 238 •••••••• Dockery, 825 •••••••. Marceline, 481 ..•... TOTAL ........

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FIFTEENTH DISTRIOT-DAVID A. LESLIE, D. D. G. M., Williamstown, Mo. 801$ 168.00 $ 4.00 $ '1$ 172.00 $ 2.10 $ 169.90 $ $ 15.00 $ 30.001$ 3.00 Wyaconda, 24...... 2 2 2··1 2 1\ 1 11 3 .. 38 79.80. . . . .. •.... 79.80 6.30. . . . . . . . 73.50 171.00 60.00 6.00 Monticello, 58 .••.•• , 4 3 3... . . 3 .. . 1 . 102 214.20 2.10.. . . . 216.30 27.80 189.00 . .. . . .. . None 30.00 3.00 LaBelle, 222....... 3 2 2..... 13... 1 1 .. 201.60. . . . .. 201.60 6.30 195.30 •.. . . . . . 260.00 10.00 1.00 96 aCraft. 287. . • • • • . • . . 1 1. .. 3 2 3 4. . .. .. .. .. 42 88.20. . . 88.20 2.10 86.10 ,. None 10.00 2.00 'Williamstown, 370.. 1 1 1.. 1 1 5\ 2 ...... 102.90. . . . .. 102.90 14.70 88.20 ..... 162.60 10.00 1.00 49 Lewistown, 494. . . . . 1. .. .. ... 7 .. . 1 1 .. ., .. 37 77.70........... 77.70 10.50 67.20 None . .Ewing, 677. • • • . . . .. '" '" .. '" 5 .,. .. ., 103 216.30. . . . .. ..... 216.30 14.70 201.60 . . . . . . . . 522.45 40.00 4.00 :Palmyra, 18. • • • • • • . 4 4 4 1... 7 ... .. 1 .. 413 867.80 2.10. . . . . 869.40 16.80 852.60 ... . . . . . 48.00 60.00 6.00 $t.. lohn's, 28. . • . • . . 5 3 5 2 1 8 3 10.... .. ., .. 8.40. . . . . 844.20 31.50 812.70 . . . . . . • . 606.00 140.0014.00 398 835.80 Hannibal, 188...... 10 6 5 3 2 15... 6 .. 34 71.40. . . . .. •.... . 71.40 •.... ;. 71.40 . . • . . . . . 118.80 10.00 1.00 Philadelphia, 602. . • 1 1 1... " .... ... .,. .. ., .. 168.00 21.00 70.881 76.12 180.00 10.00 1.00 80 168.00 .... " ..... Ralls, 33... . .. 10. . . 3 . 109 228.90 2.10. . . . . 231.00 2.10 228.90 . . . . . . . . 260.00 40.00 4.00 Lick Creek, 302. . . . . 4 3 3 1 1 1 .. . 1 1..... . 115.50........... 115.501....... 115.50 ........ 80.001 ....... 4.00 55 New wndon, 307. . . 3 3 3... .. •.•. 1. . . 2 .. . ... TOTAL ........I 391291291101 91 741 51381 101 .. 111 .. 1,6361$ 3,435.601$ 18.701$ .... 1$ 3.464.301$ 155.401$ 3.149.281$ 149.621$ 2.423.751$ 450.001$ 50.00 --

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TWENTY-FmST DISTRICT-EARL W. FOLEY, D. D. G. M., Weston, Mo. Rising Sun, 13 •••••. 1 2 11 2 Weston, 63 ..••••••• 2 2 2 ..•.. 4 4 3 Compaas, 120 ••••••• 2 1 1 .. 2 ....... 1... Camden Point, 169 .• ... .•. 1.. 3 1 1... Rowley, 204.•••••... . 2 '" Fidelity, 339 •••••••. 1 1 1 1 3 .••. ,.. . 11 Adelphi, 355 ..•••.•. . ... . . . . . . . . 8 1 2 Platte City, 504 ••••. 4 4 2. • 1 2 •.. 3 TOTAL . 91 91 71 11 101 191 71 111

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TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT-JOHN W. ADAMS, D. D. G. M., Marshall, Mo. Arrow Rock, 55 •••.. .....1 1....31.·.2 Cambridge, 63 •.••.. ...1 211 211 .. Miami, 85 •..••••••• TriJumina, 205 ..••. 6 ::; Barbee, 217 ..•...... Malta, 402 .•••••.•.. 7 71 5 21 1.... 1 3 3 3 .. 1 6 1 Oriental, 518 •••..•. Nelson, 560 •••...... 2/ 2 1.... . 3/ ... 1 TOTAL ........ 161 201 181 81 41 221 71

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TWENTY-FIFTH DISTBICT-SAMUEL L. JEWETT, D. D. G. M., Boonv111e, Mo. 'Cooper. 36 ••••....• Pleasant Grove. 142. Wm. D. Muir. 277 .•. Wallace. 456 •..••••. Prairie Home. 503 •. Howard.4 •••••..... Fayette. 47 ..••••.•. Livingston. 51 •••.•. Armstrong. 70 •••..• TOTAL ........

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36 75.60 .. , ... 75.60\ 22 46.20. . . . .. 46.20 270 567.001 14.70 581.70 8031$ 1,686.301$ 37.701$ .... 1$ 1,724.001$

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TWENTY-NINTH DISTRIOT-HERBERT J. OROSBY, D. D. G. M., Winfield, Mo. Troy, 34 •••••••••.. Silex, 75 •••.••.•••• New Hope, 199 •..•. New Salem, 270 •••. Louisville, 409 •••••• Nineveh, 473 .•••••• Moscow, 558 ..•.•... TOTAL ........

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THIRTIETH DISTRIOT-EDWIN H. BARKLAGE, D. D. G. M., St. Charles, Mo. Wentzville. 46 •••••. Palestine, 24L •••••. Meehaniesville. 260 •. Pauldingville. 11 ..•• Warrenton. 609 .•••• TOTAL ....•••.

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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT-Continued THIRTY-THmD DISTRIOT (A)-GEO. J. GROSSIUS, D. D. G. M., St. Louis, Mo.

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THmTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT-THORNTON JENNINGS, D. D. G. M., O1inton, Mo. Windsor. 29........ 41 21 1 1•• \ ••• \ 2 8\ 8 Urich. 286 1••• 1.. ,/ .. 1 1 1 Agricola. 848 ...•. " I.. ·1· . ·1· . .. 1•.. Montrose, 408...... . .. 1......•. I"'j 18 11 Clinton. 548. .• • . •• . 91 8\ 7 41 6 8 51 5 Calhoun. 552. . • . . .. .. 1 2 2. .. Blairstown. 557 , J St. Clair. 273. . • . . • . 41 5\ 4... . . 6 . .. 1 Circle. 342 1 1 1 1 I 11 1 LowryCity.403 1 / 1 /11 Appleton City. 412.. 31 1 1 21 2 1 .,. 4 Star. 419 I ••• 1 , 2 ., .1 TOTAL 201 171 141 71 91 341 131 151

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FORTIETH DISTRIOT-eUARLES W. GREEN, D. D. G. M., DeSoto, Mo. DeSoto, 119 .. 6. . . .61. . .5 211 111 62 212 33 ' .. Joachim, 164 .•••... .. , .. , .. Shekinah, 256 •.••.. 3 5 6 31 1 3 2 5 201. Herculaneum, 338 .. 7 6 5 2... 3 4 1 Tyro. 12 ..••.••.... 7 8 8 1... 1 1 1 .. 1 1...... .. 1 2 11 . Potosi, 131. .••.... , Irondale, 143 ..•.... 1•• 1. . 1 . . 1 1 1 Belgrade, 632 •.•••.. . ... ... 1 'j" .,... 61 .. Blackwell. 535 •..... .. ./... 2/............ 2 .... /.. TOTAL . 251 271 271 91 31 151 111 171 291 .. 1· ·1··

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FORTY-SIXTH DISTBIOT-JOHN H. HIOKS, D. D. G. M., Mountain Grove, Mo.

Av.. 26............ 61 81 7. Pilot Knob. 182. .. .. 1........ Barnes. 116.. •••• • . 2 2 2 1 Texas. 177 •••..•..... Plato, 469. •• • • . • . • . 4'1" 3 3. . Summersville, 666. .. 3 11 1 1 Mountain Grove. 168 5 3 2. . Joppa, 411 \ \ \ Mansfield, 643. . . • •. . .. , .. Grovespring, 689. • .. •.. ... ... .• f-' Norwood. 622....... 1 1 1.. ~ TOTAL ........ 211 181 161 21

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FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRIOT-JOHN N. SPARKS, D. D. G. M., R. 1, Elsinore, Mo.

Van Buren. 609 ...•• 3 3 Grandin. 679 ..•..•. 5 I) 1 1 Hopewell. 239 ..••.. Barnesville, 868 ••••. 2 2 4 .. 1 Delphian, 187 •.••... 4 3 1 1 31 1 .. Winona. 430 .••..... Eminence, 607 •••••• 6 6 6 .. TOTAL ........ 221 211 221 31

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FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT-L. G. STOVALL, D. D. G. M., Cape Girardeau, Mo. Trowel, 440........ Zalma,645 St. Marks, 93....... West View, 103... . . Mystic Tie, 221. .. . . Whitewater, 417. ... Excelsior, 441. . .. .. TOTAL........

41 3.. 31 61 1 1 11...... 111 .. 41 5 2 31 4 61 8 3 4 14 5 9 13...... 1... 1... . . 1 1 , .. 11 1... 1... 21' .. 4 .. 6 61 6 3 1. . . . 1 2 .. ,. .. .. .. 1 2 2.. 1 2 4 1 21 .. 1.... 171 191 211 71 131 301 111 191 191 .. 1.. 1.. 41

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FIFTIETH DISTRIOT-B. L. FOWLKES, D. D. G. M., Oharleston, Mo.

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FIFTY-FmST DISTRIOT-Tl{OMAS B. WILKINS, D. D. G. M., Campbell, Mo. Kennett, 68 ••....... 4 51 8 6 1 20 2 3 15 . 1551$ 825.50 $ 2.10 $ .... $ 327.60 $ 42.00 $ 285.60 $ .••.... $ 600.00 $ 40.00 $. 4.00 212.10 14.70 197.40 170.00 .. 96 201.60 10.50..... ....... 8 5 7 3 4 .. Four Mile. 212 ..•••• 68 132.30. .. ... 132.80 2.10 180.20 ••. . . .. . None 80.00 3.00 'Hornersville, 215 .•. 3 2 2 ..... 1 2 8 .. 2 1 5 .. Cardwell. 231 .•••••. 8 7 71 2 601 1~6.00... . .. 126.00 4.20 121.80 •. . .. .. . None 80.00 8.00 82 172.20 1 2 3 .. 2 6 1 4 . 4.20. . . . . 176.40 12.60 163.80 . . . . . . • • 300.00 10.00 1.00 Malden, 406 ••.•..•. 80 168.00. . . ... 168.00 10.50 157.50 ... . . .. . 75.00 30.00 1.00 .. Senath. 518 •••..••.. 2 1 1 1 1 5 2 1 8 2.10.. 126.00 6.30 119.70 .....•.. None 200.00 20.00 59 128.90 Portageville, 166 .... 20 11 15.. 1. . . . 1 1. . .. .. ., .. 4.20. . . . . 88.20 4.20 84.00 .;. . . . • . 20.00 10.00 1.00 40 84.00 Point Pleasant, 176. 1 2 4 2 .. 72 151.20 4.20. . . . . 155.40 4.20 151.20 . . . . . . . . None 40.00 4.00 New Madrid, 429 .... 44762251. . 119.70........... 119.70....... 119.70 ........ 210.00 30.00 3.00 57 Parma, 650 ..•.•.••. 1 ... 4 .. 3 3 36 1 .... 125 262.50 4.20. . . . . 266.70 4.20 262.50 ••.•. . . . 516.00 40.00 4.00 446222147 .. Caruthersville, 461 .. 2.10.. .. . 123.90 6.30 117.60 .•••••.. 40.00 20.00 2.00 58 121.80 Hayti, 571 .•.••••••. 2 2 2 .. 1 3 .. 130.20........... 180.20....... 180.20 147.50 50.00 5.00 62 Steele, 684 .. 5\ 8 3.. 3....... 2 .. 98.70........... 98.70....... 98.70 30.00....... 4.00 47 Bernie. 578 •.••••••. 2 2 2.. 1 \ .. TOTAL ........ 59/ 471 541251 241 521 121 211 551 .. 1•• 1•• 1,0561$ 2.217.601$ 33.601$ .... 1$ 2,251.201$ 111.301 $ 2,139.901$ ....... 1$ 2,108.501$ 580~0()1$ 60.00

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT-Continued FIFTY-SEOOND DISTRIOT-KIPP O. JOHNSON, D. D. G. M., Poplar BIU1f, Mo. NAME AND NUMBER OF LODGE

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FIFTY-THIRD DISTRIOT-o. EARL ARMSTRONG, D. D. G. M., West Plains, Mo.

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FIFTY-FOtJBTH DISTRIOT-F. O. WADE, D. D. G. M., Ozark, Mo.

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Sparta, 296 ••••••••, ... -. 5 Friend, 852 ••••••••. 5 5 5 1 1 BillinKB, 879 ........ 1 2 .... 3 ... Kirbyville, 264 •••••• ., . ... . .... ... 1 Forsyth, 458 ••••••• , 2 3 2 .. 1 •.. 2 2 237 ... 6 ... 2 Branson. 587 ••••••• Galena, 515 •••..••.• 3 2 2 5 2 5 .•. 1 Crane, 519 ••••••.•• 61 6 7 1 2 61 1 4 TOTAL ........ 181 181 181451 81 281 71 111

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FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRIOT-CHARLES WERDEIN, D. D. G. M., Aurora, Mo.

Monett, 129 •••••••• Purdy, 148 ••••••••• Barry, 867 ••••••.•• Pythacoras, 888 •••• Comfort, 588 ••••.•. Mount Vernon, 99 •• ' Canopy, 284 •••••••• Marionville, 890 •••. ' Decatur, 400 •••••••. Red Oak, 468 ••••••. Stinson, 528 ••••••.. Miller, 567 .......... TOTAL ........

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FIFTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT-F. R. WOLZ, D. D. G. M., St. Louis, Mo.

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FIFTY-NINTH DISTRIOT-NAT. D. JAOKSON, D. D. G. M., Independence, Mo.

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LODGE DmECTORY BY DISTRICTS FmST DISTRICT-HAROLD M. JAYNE, D. D. G. M., Memphis, Mo. Lodge County No., Location Clark •••.•.••• Fairmont ........ 290lWyaconda ..•.... Eldorado .•...... , 318\Luray ........... Hiram ........•.. 862lKahoka ..•..... ,. St. Francisville ... 588lWayland ......... Scotland •...•• Memphis .•...•... 16IMemphis •...••.. Gorin ..•...••.... 72lGorin ............ " Rutledge ..••..... 572lRutledge •.•.•••• ' " Middle Fabius •... 244 IDowning.•...•.. Sch?,yler ..••.. Lodge of Love •... 259ILancaster ..•..•• ' Queen City .....•. 380lQueen City .....• , " Glenwood ..•..•.. 427lGlenwood ..••••.. " Greentop ...•.... 635 IGreentop .•...... "

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Master Fred Lawson ........ John Evans ......... RalphH.HiII ........ G. E. Larson ......... E. W. Smith ......... C. T. Frazee .... , .... C. A. Bertram ....... Emory St. Clair ...... Earl McCullough ..... C. L. Crabtree ....... Thomas Hole ........ D. W. Voorhies ......

Secretary W. H. Pulliam ..... A. L. Stevens ...... Elmer C. Dinger .... Chas. M. Fore...... Ralph I. Ladd ..... , Richard Shacklett .. James A. Bailey .... Stanley Fogle ...... H. C. Burkland .••.. Grover L. Lauer .... C. W. McGoldrick .. ' W. Lee young ......

Time of Meeting 2nd and 4th MondaYs ...••........ 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .•....•••. 1st and 3rd Fridays .............. 1st Thursday •••••••••••••••••••• 1st Friday •..••.•..••.........•.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays ............ 1st and 3rd Fridays ............... 2nd and 4th Thursdays .....•..... 2nd and 4th Fridays .............. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays ............ , 1st and 8rd Thursdays ...••....... 2nd and 4th Mondays .............

Charter Date Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 17,1870 Sept. 26, 1907 May 6,1852 Oct. 18, 1892 Sept. 28, 1905 May 26,1865 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 10, 1871 1872 Oct. 22, 1924

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SEOOND DISTRICT-JAMES M. DeWITT, D. D. G. M., Kirksville, Mo. Adair

. Kirksville Paulville ..•...... " Adair , Novinger ..•..... Knox ..••..•.. Ark............. Colony .........•. Edina ..••••...•• Greensburg •.....

105IKirksville 319IBrashear.......• ' 366IKirksville 583INovinger .....••• 6INewark 168 j Colony ..•••.•.••. 291IEdina •••...•.•.• 414IGreensburg

A. L. Wheeler , L. O. Rainier W. T. Ivers M. G. Danials Donald Martin C. E. McReynolds. . .. E. L. Baker ...••.... , Geo. W. Farris ..•....

Grover C. Chambers M. J. Crawford C. V. Music C. E. Smith C. R. Kendall , B. S. McReynolds C. E. Stockham , C. R. Slocum .....•.

1st and 3rd Tuesdays ..••...•....• 1st Tuesday •...•................. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ......••.. 3rd Wednesday ..•.......••••..•• , Thursday on or before full moon ... 1st and 3rd Thursdays •••••••••••. 2nd and 4th Mondays ......•......

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Hartford .•••...•. Somerset Unionville •.....• ' Humphreys...... Seaman ..••.•..•. Green City. . . . . .. Putnam Pollock Arcana ..•..••••• Winigan .....••..

171IHartford........ 206IPowersville 210IUnionville ••••••. 32 IHumphreys . . • • •. 136IMilan ..•••.••••• 1591Green City .••..•. 190INewtown 849IPollock 389IHarris .••..••••.. 540IWinigan

R. H. Van Hoose .• :-•. G. W. Stark Don Smith .....•.•••. I. E. Grubb. . . . . . . . .. H. Baldridge ....••.•. G. E. Guiles ......••.. Earl Duley W. P. Stutler C. G. Wise R. R. Crist ........•. ,

H. L. Dickerson •. " J. O. Pauley C. D. Pittman D. H. Humphreys.. Chas. E. Smith ..•.. Bernie L. Stutler. ~. J. W. Moore Otis Reinhard Joe Blagg .•••.••••. Loss Jacobs

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FIFTH DISTRIOT-OAREY A. BROOK, D. D. G. M., Ridgeway, Mo.

Harrison ..•••. Bethany......... 97IBethany .••..•••• Lorraine ....•..•.. 128IRidgeway Lodge of Light ••. 257/Eagleville •..•..•. Cainsville 328ICainsville ..•..•.. New Hampton .•• 510lNew Hampton •.. Prairie •••.•••.•• 5561Gilman City

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Chas. T. Bridges .. S. M. Gutridge . E. O. Martin •••.••. J. T. Barrett ....•.. George E. Scott . W. E. Richter .

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Secretary I Time of Meeting I Charter Date Wm. R. Willis 1st Friday Oct. 6,1879 S. A. Gooding 1st and 3rd Thursdays Oct. 17,1879 Geo. W. Hayter. . .• 2nd and 4th Saturdays. . . . • • . •• • •. Mar. 10, 1850 L. Frank Smith. . .. 2nd and 4th Fridays. • • • • . • • . • • . .. May 8, 1861 T. H. McElroy ..•.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays Oct. 13,1871 J. B. Owens, Jr..... 2nd and 4th Fridays ...•.•••....•. Sept. 24, 1906 Fred Minkner. . . . .. 1st and 8rd Fridays. •• • • • • • • •• • • • Oct. 17, 1901 Goo. Hunt ••..••.•• 1st and 3rd Mondays .•••.•••••••.. Oct. 10,1894 W. C. Walker •••.•• 2nd and 4th Mondays ••..••••..•.. Oct. 17,1878 Homer Brewit..... 2nd and 4th Saturdays ••..••.••••• May 30,1860 Lawrence Richman. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ....••.•.• Oct. 12,1869

Xenia •••••.•..... Quitman ..••.•.•• Ravenwood .. Graham ••••••••.. White Hall ••.•... Kennedy •.••....• Burlington ..•.... Gaynor City .••.. , Nodaway •••••.•. Pickering ...•..•. Guilford ..••.•..• Clearmont ••••..• Skidmore ...•...•

50 IHopkins • • • .. • L. R. White R. P. Cheney , 1st and 3rd Thursdays . 196IQuitman Howard Masters J. J. McDonald 1st and 3rd Saturdays .. 201IRavenwood John Milligan J. J. Smith 2nd and 4th Thursdays . 289IGraham •••••••.. R. E. Geyer Frank McNeal..... 1st and 3rd Thursdays .....•...... 301lBarnard Wm. Hartman Paul D. Stalling , 2nd and 4th Thursdays . 329IElmo•••••••••.•.................................................•..•..........••...•... 4421Burlington Jet... G. T. Bennett Clarence Miller 1st and 3rd Fridays .. 465IParnell.......... . .•..•..••••...•.•...••..•..••....••........•..•... 470IMaryville Paul Foster W.E.Smith(Acting) 2nd and 4th Thursdays . 4721 Pickering ..•...•. J. P. Carter C. G. McMillen .•... 2nd and 4th TuesdayS . 474IGuilford C. C. Bledsoe , Alex H. Wilson ..•.. 2nd and 4th Thursdays ...••••.... 5071 Clearmont .••..•. Otis Pence A. B. Stokes •.•...• 1st and 3rd MondayS . 511ISkidmore ....•.•. Albert Sewell .......• E. D. French ...••.. 2nd and 4th Mondays ......•....•.

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157IRoekport 200IWatson 358ITarkio ..•••••••• 488IFairfax 112IMaitland•.•••••• 1S910regon..•.•••••. 214 IForest City. . • • •• 2941Mound City. .. 606ICraig

D. M. Bradley A. W. Landen ..•.... G. P. Roberts ..••.... J. W. Moore R. C. May ..•.....•.. H. E. Milne T. S. Blackley Claude Scott. .. . . . E. L. Redmon

H. J.Spl,lrlock Oscar Landen ..•.•. A. E. Andersen.... W. A. Groesbeck Hiram L. Leeper ••. Everett Planolp Ford Doebberling T. J. Bridgeman. .• W. A. Sharp, Jr

2nd and 4th Mondays .. 1st and 3rd Thursdays . 2nd and 4th Thursdays •.•••••..... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . 2nd and 4th Tuesdays •••••••••••.. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ••••••••.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays •.•••••••••. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays .

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71ISavannah .••••.•. 117IRoehester•••••••. 138IFillmore 162IWhitesville 404IRosendale .••••••. 413IBolckow 600ICosby 10IAgency 22IDeKalb 781St. Joseph •.•••.. 150IFaueett 1891St. Joseph 238IRuahville•••..••• 2691St. Joseph....... 331 1St. Joseph ••••••• 3761St. Joseph ••••.•• 508ISaxton

Sam'l E. Howes S. W. Miller .•....... E. E. Denney W. H. Rodecker •..... Clarence Heaverlo J. E. Middleton Cari Dixon Claude E. Campbell.. W. Dexter Harney W. L.Mayre ••....... Garland Miller Earl G. Ruby ..•.•... J. H. Sloan ••..•..... C. H. Disbrow. ... . .. J. G. Ooyman ..•..... Louis O. Shofner .•... R. C. Willis

W. W. HalL .••.•.. H. E. Shanks •••..• Fred N. Foster ..•.. Fisher Potts W. B. Wood ..•..•.. A. W. Chamberlain. W. B. Durant John T. Marteny Hallie V. Redmon .. W. L. Mulvania..•. Chas. S. Mays Geo. L. Markley S. G. Hiner•••...•. B. T. Andrews •..•. L. O. WiegeL .•..•. Jesse Moore ••....•. J. S. DeVall

1st and 3rd Thursdays ••......•.•. 2nd and 4th Saturdays •.••.•.••••• 1st and Srd Tuesdays . 1st Saturday and 3rd Wednesday .. 2nd and 4th Thursdays .••••.••••. 1st and 3rd Thursdays . 1st and 3rd Saturdays . 1st and 3rd Saturdays . 1st Saturday .. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays •.•••••.•.••• 4th Saturday . 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .. 2nd and 4th Mondays ••••..•...••• 2nd and 4th Fridays •.••••.••.•••. 2nd and 4th Mondays ••...••....•• 1st and 8rd Thursdays •••••••.•••. 1st and Srd Saturdays ..

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Master Henry Griggs A. B. Owens P. J. Gordon Raymond Brand John M. Auten Walter Baker Alfred Dunlap C. K. Thompson O. W. Stephenson W. W. Kelso W. H. Fullington B. R. Reece V. P. Johnson W. V. Hortenstine

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Secretary B. U. Clark .. C. R. McClure . L. L. Hofstotter . Herbert F. Martin .. Roy W. Kibbey . Donald Barrow . E. C. Creekmore . Wade D. Moody . W. O. Tague . Lawrence Gregory .. W. Guy Welden . John Bills . Samuel L. Pugh .••. Byron Maharg .•...

Time of Meeting 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ..••..••.. 2nd and 4th Saturdays ••..••••.••. 1st and Srd Mondays .......••••.. , 2nd and 4th Saturdays .•..••••.••. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . 1st and 3rd Thursdays ......••..•. 1st and Srd Tuesdays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . 2nd and 4th Thursdays .. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd ThursdayS . 1st and 3rd Thursdays ..•......... 1st and 3rd MondayS .

Charter Date Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 11. 1888 Oct. 12. 1869 Oct. 12. 1869 Oct. 21. 1908 Oct. 12. 1898 June 1.1886 May 29.1854 Oct. 16, 1879 Sept. 18, 1919 Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 9,1898

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. Liberty ••.•.••••. Holt........•.... Angerona ..•••.•. Clay ••..•.••..•.. Kearney ....•..•• .......... Temperance ....•. Clinton .•.•.•. Hemple ...••..••. Vincil ..••••••..• Plattsburg ..••.•. Gower ..•••.•.... Lathrop ..•......

SlILiberty ••...••... 49IHolt ..•..•..••.•. 19SIMissouri City •..• ' 2071Excelsior Springs. 31lIKearney.••....•. 438ISmithville 37IHemple .•••...... 62ICameron ...•..•.. 11SjPlattsburg ..••.•. 397IGower ...••.••..• 506ILathrop ..•......

L. F. Tranjo ......•.. John Burris J. J. Hicklin C. D. Wysong M. W. Royland O. J. Boggess. Jr L. V. Koch Richard F. Wilson W. B. Spalding Orville Walkup Eo L. Fisher....•••..

Edgar Archer A. B. Odor ......••. Robert E. Hicklin.. D. J. Hurt C. W. HesseL .•.... Alfred O. Lowman. Earle Riche Fred E. Luce ...••.. R. W. Hayward J. C. Cummings ..•. James L. Taylor

2nd and 4th Mondays ••...••••.... Srd Friday ..••.•••.........••..•. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays .....•....... 1st and 3rd Mondays ......•••..••. 1st and Srd Thursdays ....•••..... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Thursdays ......•..... 1st and 3rd MondayS ••.••.•••..•.. 1st Thursday .•.••..••..••••..... 1st and 3rd WednesdayS •••••.••... 1st and 3rd MondayS ..

8: Oct. May May May Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. May Oct. Oct.

9.1840 25,1853 28.1859 30,1861 12. 1869 16, 1872 18, 1900 19, 1868 9.1850 16. 1872 12, 1882

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118IKingston........ ..........•••...••.• 135IBraymer W. C. Lozier 224IHamilton Lester Bram 232IPolo ; I. E. Goldberg 334IBreckenridge Russell Hicks .••..••• 561ICowgill ..•••••••• Homer Buster .....•• 89IChillicolhe.. • • • •• W. C. Uhrmacher. . •• 155 ISpring Hill ••••.•....................' 170jUtica Herbert Woolsey ..••. 388IChula J. S. Thorne 484IWheeling H. J. Clem 539ILudlow James Baxter

••••••..••........ D. Irving Farrar .•. Cecil A. NeaL Roscoe Russell J. L .. Walker J. C. Hawse~ Martin L. Nerly. . .. ' H. D. Rice ....•.... R. D. Adkins M. L. Aye Ray Smith

. .........••........•••••••••..• 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 2nd and 4th Thursdays •.•.•...... 2nd and 4th Fridays ..•...•••••••• 1st and 3rd Fridays .•.........••.. .....•..••...••..•....•..••••..•• 1st Saturday ....••••.•..•••••..•. 1st and 3rd Thursdays . 2nd and 4th Thursdays .. 2nd and 4th Fridays .

Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 10, 1869 Oct. 16, 1878 Oct. 30, 1870 Oct. 12, 1898 Oct. 12,1847 June 2,1855 May 30,1857 Oct. 3,1871 Oct. 17,1873 Oct. 17, 1889

Jackson ..•..•... , Brookfield........ Cypress Bucklin Dockery ..•..•••• ' Marceline

82ILinneus •.•...•.• 86/Brookfield 227ILaelede 233IBucklin 325IMeadville .••.••.. 481IMarceline

S. P. Hoskins ......•. Albert Abrams , Harold Henry Don R. Owen M. L. Friesner ..•..•. A. T. O'Kell

A. J. Knapp J. C. Edwards W. C. Ziegler ..•... J. H. Pettit ..•..... F. E. Deem Wm. E. Parks

2nd and 4th Mondays ......•..•.•. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . 1st and 8rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . 2nd and 4th Mondays ....•..•••••• 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .

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38ICallao..•.••..••. 102IBevier••••••••••. 172IMaeon ..•.••••••. 2371La Plata ••••••••. 268IAtlanta .•••••..•. 332IExcello 648IElmer ~ 96IShelbyviUe 228IShelbina 415/Hunnewell 537IBethel. 662IClarence

A. B. Dunham W. H. Pearson Elmer Evans Tranerse MikeL..... Gilbert Elsea , W. B. Webster Bernice Mock S. M. Feely R. G. Hatcher , A. M. Jarmon C. W. Musgrove H. L. Thompson

Ransom D. Wood C. F. Larsen Buryl B. Stock Lewis A. Du VaL .. John B. Wright ..•. Ross King C. I. Murry S. P. Engle Ellis Y. Hack Hugh Carr Sam Ziegler W. B. Bremington ..

1st and 3rd Thursdays ..•••.....•. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays •••.•••••••.. 1st and 3rd Fridays ........••••... 2nd and 4th Thursdays ..•••••••••. 1st and 3rd Mondays •••••••••••.. , 1st and 8rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Mondays . 2nd and 4th Fridays . 1st and 3rd Fridays . 1st and 3rd Fridays .. 1st and 3rd Mondays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays .

June 2,1866 May 10,1849 June 14, 1875 June 22, 1866 Oct. 15, 1868 Sept. 29, 1904 Sept. 20, ·1920 May 10,1848 May 29,1882 Oct. 13, 1871 Feb. 22, 1888 Oct. 22, 1924

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FIFTEENTH DISTRIOT-DAVID A. LESLIE, D. D. G. M., Williamstown, Mo. County I Lodge INo.1 Location I Master I Secretary I Time of Meeting Lewis Wyaconda -241La Grange Roy Benner Leslie Edwards ...• 1st and 8rd Thursdays . .. • ••.•••.. Monticello....... 58IMonticello .•••••• A. V. McRoberts ....• O. P. Shanks ....•.. 2nd and 4th Thursdays ••.••...... , ......... LaBelle 222lLaBelle W. H. Kendrick D. S. Bagby 2nd and 4th Frida)'B . •.•.•••.. Craft ••••.••••••. 287ICanton •••••••••. H.E. Griegerich A. Clyde Stork .•••• 1st and 8rd Mondays ..••..•....•.. ......... Williamstown ..•. 870IWilliamstown ..•. E. L. Dorsey John S. Smith 1st and 8rd Thursda)'B . •..•••... Lewistown .•••••. 494ILewistown...... J. L. McChristy E. F. Arnold 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ......•••. ......... Ewing 577IEwing E. S. Brumback Frank Bugh 1st and 8rd Thursda)'B . Marion. " . .•. Palmyra......... 18jPalmyra.••..•••. M. H. Bode. .•. .. . R. L. Haydon ..•... 2nd and 4th Thursda)'B .. .. • S.t. John's........ 28IHannibal W. F. TilIitt W. H. Blackshaw.. 1st and 8rd Mondays , •.•••••. Hannibal ..•..••• 188IHannibal•.•••••. V. M. Campbell Harry C. Smith 2nd and 4th Monda)'B ••••••••..••. •••••••. Philadelphia..... 502IPhiladelphia..... Pearl Glascock T. J. Bleigh •••..•.. 1st Thursday ••.•.••••••••••••••• Ralls Ralls............ 88ICenter A. M. McCoy G. C. Layn!! 2nd and 4th Wednesda)'B . .. Lick Creek 802 IPerry . H. O. Dixon... .. . C. W. Deckerd 2nd Tuesday .. New London 3071New London ..••. Harry Hays ........• Geo. L. Watson 1st and 3rd Fridays ,

Charter Date Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 12, 1887 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 18, 1870 Oct. 12, 1876 Sept. 7, 1906 Apr. 25,1881 May 80,1861 May 30,1860 Oct. 11, 1877 May 27,1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 12, 1869

Tom Harris ..•..•... ; L. Garland Miller .... Russell J. Rowe ••.... F. W. Pollard . H. G. Jackson ..•..... W. F. Reading .

Wharton Schooler .. E. G. Pledge.....•. Wm. W. yager . J. D. Foutes . R. J. Parham . J. H. Sisson .

1st and 3rd Saturdays .....•..••.. , 1st and 3rd Thursdays ......•..••. 1st and 8rd Tuesda)'B ..•...•••.••• 1st and 3rd Tuesda)'B . 2nd and 4th Mondays ••...•..••••• 1st Thursday ..••••••••••••••••.•

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Pike•••••••••• Eolia. •• •• •• •• ••• 14IEolia••.••••••••• Clarksville. . • . • • • 17lClarksville••••••. Perseverance. • • •. 92 ILouisiana ...••••• Phoenix...... .•. 1861Bowling Green ••. Frankford. ••• • .• 192IFrankford..•.••• Pike ..•....•••... 399ICurryville..•..••.

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Monroe •••..•• Paris Union •••••. 191Paris.••••••••••. Florida ..•••••••. 28IFlorida ..••..•••. Middle Grove ••••. 42 IMiddle Grove ..•.. Monroe.•••••..•. 641Monroe City .••.. Madison •••••.••. 91IMadison •..•••.•• Santa Fe ••.••••.. 4621Santa Fe Holliday ....•.... 660IHolliday

S. L. Krummel. Wm. Hattersley J. W. Mallory H. T. Miller R. F. Sullivan L. C. Ware Vinci! C. Woods

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J. L. Gwynn.. • . . .• Arch Bausman. • • .. J esse Fisher. . . . . •. C. A. Gentry. . .. C. O. Farris. . . . • • • Combs Sterrett T. E. Sparks ••..•..

2nd and 4th Mondays .. 4th Wednesday .. 1st Saturday ..•••....••••.••••..• 2nd and 4th Monda)'B . 2nd Tuesday•..••••.••.••••...•.. Friday before 8rd Sunday ....•.... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ........•..•.

March. 1885 May 6,1852 June 2,1866 June 2,1866 Oct. 12,1847 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 17, 1923

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Huntsville....... Milton ••••••••••. Clifton Hill •••••• Moberly •••••..•• Cairo •••••••••••• Higbee ••••••••••• Jacksonville Clark

80IHuntsville .•••••• 161/Milton•.••••••••• 1611Clifton Hill •••••• 844IMoberly•••..•••• 486ICairo••••••..••.. 627IHigbee•••••••••. 641IJackeonville 610IClark

C. L. Dale .•••...•••. J. M. Meals •.......•. E. E. Hastings John Goebel. C. R. Barry •.•..•.... Lowell Hargis....... H. G. Kidd J. J. Reynolds

M. D. Evans....... Arthur Haak...... E. A. Eubank •..••• J. W. Tate .••..•••• Uel L. Dameron •••. E. B. Hawkins •••.. R. L. Patton F. L. Ornburn

1st and 8rd Tuesdays............. 1st and 3rd Saturdays •...•••..•••, 1st and 8rds Tuesdays ...••••••... 2nd and 4th Mondays •••••••.•.••• 2nd and 4th Thursdays •••.•••..••. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays •••.••••••. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesday

Oct. 8,1840 Nov. 1865 May 28,1869 Oct. 18,1870 Oct. 14,1874 Oct. 16,1886 Sept.24,1902 Sept. 28, 1910

Eureka.......... Warren....... ••. Triplett Westville Salisbury•••••.•• Rothville ••..••.•• PeeDee Cunningham Mendon

78IBrunswick 74IKeytesville.. •• ••. 122ITriplett 202IWestville 208ISalisbury•••••.•• 426IRothville 498IMU88elfork li26ISumner 628IMendon

Fred C. McCurry •.•.• ••.....•...•........ J. L. Becker Marvin Graves .....•. Virgil Blackwell..... L. J. Cameron ......• J.T.Prather Jake C. Williams J. M. Garner

Arthur G. Lynch .•• • ••••••• •• ••• •• W. P. Gaines Walter Hainds H. H. Brummall •••. Lee Clair •••••••••• A.E.Lain L. O. Allen S. L. Leepard

1st and 8rd Tuesdays . . .••..••...••••.•••..••••..••... 1st and 3rd Thursdays . 3rd Saturday .. 1st and 8rd Tuesdays •••..•.••..•• 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ••......•• 4thFriday ..•...•••..•••.....•.•. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 2nd and 4th Mondays .

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Oct. 16, 1846 Oct. 20, 1846 Oct. 12, 1886 June 2,1866 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 21, 1897 Oct. 19, 1888 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 28, 1926

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391De Witt••••••••• 62ICarrollton 101IBogard•••••••••• 216IHale............ 249INorborne•••••••• 697IBosworth•••••••• 322IHardin ••.•.••.••

Ray R. Miller Chas. A. Womack •... R. M. Bartlett •...•.• Robt. L. Bartlett. . . .. H. C. Willoughby W. F. Hubbard J. B. Harrison ...•...

Ward Carson •••••• H. E. Schany R. B. TrUBBell•••••• Dennis E. Parish. .• R. E. Parrish•••••• Clifford Taylor•••.. L. N. Knipschild ..•

1st and 3rd Thursdays •••••••••••• 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays •••••....•••. 1st and 3rd Mondays. . • . . • • • • . . •. 2nd and 4th Mondays ••.••••••.••• 2nd and 4th Thursdays •••••••••••. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.............

Oct. 17,1878 Oct. 17,1842 Oct. 14,1866 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 19,1867 Sept. 30, 1908 Oct. 12,1869

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Secretary F. R. Williams ..... Earl W. Foley .••••. G. B. Fewson ..•... W. K. Bywaters . D. B. Ford . Guy Kamphenfener. C. M. Newman •.••. Herman Klein .

Time of Meeting 1st Saturday ••••..•••••••••••..•• 1st and 3rd Thursdays ..••.•.••••. 1st Monday ..••........••..•.•... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays .. 2nd Wednesday •••..••..........• 2nd Wednesday •••...••••••...•.• 4th Tuesday ...•....•.....•••••.. 2nd and 4th Mondays ..

Charter Date May 8,1852 Oct. 11, 1842 May 10,185() Oct. 18, 1867 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 18, 1888 Oct. 13,1881

Heroine Albert Pike ..•... Kansas City •..... Temple.......... Cecile-Daylight RuraL ...•••.•... Westport ....••.. Ivanhoe .••..•.... Gate City •....... Orient...••••.•.. South Gate york .•..•..•••.. Swope Park Sheffield ..•••...• East Gate •....•.. Northeast ..•..•.. Country Club ••... Rockhill. Alpha

1041Kansa.s City 2191Kansas City •..... 2201Kansa.s City 2991 Kansas City. . • • .. 3051Kansas City 3161Kansas City ...•.. 340lKansas City ...•.. 4461Kansas City 5221Kansas City 5461Kansas City 5471Kansas City ...•.. 563\Kansas City ...... 6171Kansas City ...•.. 6251Kansas City ..•... 630lKansas City 6431Kansas City 6561Kansas City ..•... 6631Kansas City 6591N. Kansas City

L. B. Lieberman F. E. Rownd ...••.•.. Hary Hemingway C. O. Ellsworth " J. M. Doss Chas. A. Coen. . . . . . .. H. H. Hiefinger W. C. Gray William A. Noll D. T. Moffit Walter F. Hunkeler .. Lowery D. Tainter O. W. Kunz B. V. Gibson H. E. Burner D. N. Taylor Chester J. Lucas I. G. Kaplan C. E. Shakleford. . . ..

J. S. Epstein Carl L. Soderstrom. J. W. Schlaegel. Alfred D. Ludlow. .. Samuel R. Victor Geo. W. Paddock. .• W. F. Lacaff J. O. Christensen F. H. Knight Vernie G. Fisher••. T. M. Pratt ••...... Irvin F. Strycker G. L. Schickharst Leonard F. Owens .. Ernest W. Berry Geo. R. Hodge .•.... Robt. E. Robertson. Joseph Weinsaft Merrill Burnidge ..•

2nd and 4th Tuesdays .. 2nd and 4th Mondays ..•..••••.... 2nd and 4th Mondays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ••••........• 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Mondays ..••..•..•... , 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .. 2nd and 4th ThursdaYS •...•....... 1st and 3rd Saturdays ..•.......•. 2nd and 4th Fridays ....•......... 1st and 3rd Thursdays .•.......... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ..•••.•...... 2nd and 4th Thursdays .. 2nd and 4th Thursdays .. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ..•...•..•..• 1st and 3rd Thursdays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays .•••..•..•..• 1st and 3rd Wednesday . 2nd and 4th Mondays ..

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Waverly ..••••.•. Lexington ..•••••. Higginsville .•••.. Concordia ...•••.. ..... Mount Hope .•••.. .. Richmond ••••.••. Ray .. BeeHive ..••••.•. Ada.••.•.•.•••••

61IWaverly .•...•..• 149jLexington ..•..•. 364IHigginsville ..•••• 464IConcordia••••••• 47610dessa. •. ••••••• 57IRichmond 223ICamden ••••••••• 393lLawson .••••••••. 44410rrick ••...•.••..

Norman Drunert ...•. F. F. TempeL ......• W. H. Penestorff ...•. R. F. Lieser .....•..•. E. H. Brown John W. Lee Frank P. Kirkland ..• A. R. Lehold ...•.. , .• O. L. Robertson

Walton H. Webb •.. W. R. Eckle .. A. W. Fuhr ••••••.. Everett Pape .....• C. D. Newhard ..••. R. B. Hughes ..•..• K. V. Jackson ...... T. E. Manso •••.••. A. W. Burnham .

2nd Thursday ••••••••.•.••..••••. 3rd Tuesday .•••....•..•..••••••• 2nd and 4th Mondays ...•.••••.•.• 2nd and 4th Mondays .•••••••••••. 2nd and 4th Fridays .. 4th Monday .•••.•..•••••••••••••. 1st Thursday ..........•••.•.•.•• 1st and 3rd Fridays .. 2nd Thursday .......•.••.•••••••.

June 2.1866 June 4.1855 Oct. 14. 1884 Oct. 17.1873 Oct. 15.1874 Oct. 11. 1842 Sept. I, 1921 Oct. 13. 1871 Oct. 16. 1872

55 IArrow Rock ..••• 63ISlater 85IMiami •••••••..•• 205IMarshall .••..••.. 2171Sweet Springs 402 IMalta Bend 518IBlackburn •••..•• 560jNelson ...••...•. o

H. R. Turley M. R. Lenz J. M. Hanna Dewey Barron. . . . .•• L. J. NoeL L. W. Nye A. W. Weinerpher H. L. Richardson

B. C. Bradshaw T. R. Haynie, Jr Geo. W. Wilson G. Howard Fuller.. Paul Wylie .......• J. G. Nye ........•. W. C. Borchers R. B. Finley

2nd Thursday •••....••••.•..••••. 1st Tuesday . 4th Tuesday ••...•..••••.•••••... 1st Thursday , ..••••••.•..•. Last Friday ,' 1st Tuesday . 3rd Tuesday ..•..•..••.••••.••.•• 2nd Tuesday •.•.....•...•...•....

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT-JOHN W. ADAMS, D. D. G. M., Marshall, Mo. Saline ••.••••• Arrow Rock ••••• '1 Cambridge....... Miami........... Trilumina .•••••. ' Barbee ••••.•..• "1 Malta Oriental ••••••••• Nelson

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Cooper........... Pleasant Grove Wm. D. Muir ••••• Wallace Prairie Home ..•.. Howard.......... Fayette.......... Livingston....... Armstrong.......

36IBoonville 142 IOtterville 2771Pilot Grove •••••• 456jBunceton 5031Prairie Home •••. 41New Franklin 47IFayette ...•.••••. 51IGlasgow ..••••••• 70IArmstrong

Wm. L. Koenig H. Roger Starke P. K. Jones C. E. Mullett E. R. Kuhn H. C. Earickson S. P. Ayres, Jr Hadley Wilkinson J. B. Thorpe

C. L. Hurt ••....••• J. H. Gunn P. E. Hayes ..••.... H. L. Shirley F. L. Schilb : Emil O. Bethke •••.. R. H. Sands ...•...• R. W. Raines .••••• P. W. Deem •.•..•..

2nd and 4th Tuesdays . 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays .••.•••.••••. 1st and 3rd Fridays .. 1st and 2nd Thursdays .•.••..••••• 1st and 3rd Thursdays .•.•••••.... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ••..•••..•••• 1st and 3rd Thursdays ....•.••..•. 1st and 3rd Thursdays ......•••...

Oct. May Feb. Oct. Oct. May Oct. Oct. May

9,1841 31,1855 5,1878 16,1872 13,1882 6,1852 11, 1842 12,1876 25,1854

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County I Lodge INo.1 Location Boone ••••••.. 1 Centralia....... . 59lCentralia..•..••. " Rocheport....... 67IRocheport ..•.... Twilight ..•...••. 114IColumbia •.•....• · .••.••. ' Ashland......... 1561 Ashland ..••..•.• •••.••••. Sturgeon........ 174ISturgeon •.•..... ......... Hallsville........ 336IHallsville.....••. • • • . • • • .. Ancient Landm'k. 3561 Harrisburg •••.•• ..•.••••. Hinton •••••••••. 455IHinton .••••••••• · .•..•.• ' Acacia ..•..•..•.. 602 IColumbia •••..•..

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EDWARDS, D. D. G. 1\1., Oentralia, Mo.

Master I Secretary J. C. Willis Jas. C. Hunt .. B. M. Campbell. . . . .. Geo. Flaugher ..•... G. F. Hollis J. F. Oliver .. F. W. Glascock O. T. Scott .••••.... C. L. Harper. . . . • . •• A. E. Boothe . A. S. Owen F. L. Faucett . R. V. Wood ....•..... Roy Long ...•..... Harold Pepper. . . . . .. Tilford Goslin . A. L. Hulen. . . . . . . .. E. Roy Boothe .

Time of Meeting 1st and 8rd Thursdays •.••••••.••. Thursday on or before full moon ..• 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . 1st Friday ••••.•..••••••••••••..• 1st Friday ..•••.••••.••••......•. 1st Friday ..•...•••..•.••...••... 1st and 8rd Saturdays ....••••..•. 1st and 8rd Saturdays .••.•••••••• 1st and 8rd Tuesdays ..••.•.••••••

Charter Date Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 20,1848 Oct. 19, 1867 May 28,1859 May 80,1856 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 27, 1873 Sept. 6. 1904 Sept. 29, 1909

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TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT-JOHN R. BAKER, D. D. G. M., Fulton, Mo. Audrain

1CentraL......... Laddonia Social , ...... ' Hebron .••.•• ' Vandalia •••••• ' Houston .••.•..•. Callaway ...••. Fulton........... ••••.. New Bloomfield... " ...... Portland ...... Tebbetts •••••. Shamrock •....... Mokane.•........

81IMolino 115 ILaddonia 266IMartinsburg 854IMexico 491lVandalia ..•..... 580IGant.••.••.••••. 48IFulton 60lNew Bloomfield .• , 242IReadsville 565ITebbetts 585IShamrock .•.•••.. 612IMokane

C. L. Dowell W. K. McCall Hubert Williams H. A. Gorrell :. R. W. Asbury H. W. Groves Clyde R. Boyd M. Bugbee Richard Holzhauser .. E. E. Hord John Wells ..•....... Geo. Blackmore

C. W. Ellis A. R. Hancock F. W. Ruitcel. B. C. Denton E. C. Waters ..••••• Theophilies Dunn .. Charles R. Powell .. Wade F. Enloe.•••• J. C. Garrett W. W. Griffin W. S. Armstrong Clifford D. Winter ..

2nd Saturday . 2nd Thursday ....•............... 2nd Friday .. 1st and 8rd Tuesdays . 2nd Friday •••••.....••••..•••••• 8rd Friday .•••••••••••.••••••.•.. 1st and 3rd FridayS . 2nd and 4th Mondays ••.••.•••.... 1st and 3rd FridayS .. 2nd and 4th SaturdayS .. Thursday on or before full moon .. 1st and 3rd Thursday ..

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TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT-PAUL A. THOMAS, D. D. G. M., Montgomery City, Mo. Mont~~mery ••

Griswold .....•... Wellsville .....•.. Montgomery ....• Florence Jonesburg ...•... Daggett.........

178IBellflower.•.•••.. Herbert Davis ....••• W. H. Aydelotte ..• '13rd Monday .............•..•••.. 194IWellsville ..•..•.. W. E. Toulouse . G. R. Barton ....••. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays ...•••..•.... 2461Montgomery City H. F. Gephart .....•. H. N. Cason. .. 2nd and 4th Mondays . 2611New Florence .••..................... 457IJonesburg ..•..•. M. C. Crawford .....• M~~i'r; Sheii~~::: :'13~d M~~d~~::::::: 492IMcKittrick R. N. Brashear .....• w. F. Huenefeld... 1st and 3rd Saturdays .•..••......

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May 28,1858 May 80,1860 Sept. 22, 1920 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 12, 1898 Oct. 12, 1876

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Troy............ Silex............ New Hope New Salem ••••••. Louisville ••••.••• Nineveh ••••••••• Moscow •••....•••

34ITroy • .. .. •.. • 75ISilex 199IElsberry.oo 270IWinfteld ..••••••• 409lLouisville .••••••. 473jOlney••••••••••• 5581Moscow Mills. . .•

D. W. McCoy. oo . . . .. J.. H. Walter ••..••••• Carlyle Galloway ...•• A. L. Ricks ....•..... Clifford Horton .....• W. C. Pennington .... J. Braungardt. • . . . •.

Andy J. Blair. • • E. C. Teague G. J. Jones o H. H. Arnhold .•••• W. S. McDonald.•.. Harold K. Hudson •• Fred Dreyzehner. ..

2nd and 4th Mondays ..... oo • • . ... Friday on or before full moon..... 2nd Thursday lst and 3rd Wednesdays ......•.•. , 3rd Thursday •••••••••••••••••••• lst Saturday ...••••••••.••••••••• 2nd and 4th Saturdays. •• • • • • . . • ••

Oct. Oct. May Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

7, 1841 21,1899 31,1860 15,1868 17,1901 15,1874 13, 1892

THIRTIETH DISTRIOT-EDWIN H. BARXLAGE, D. D. G. M., St. Charles, Mo.

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St. charles····1 •••••• ' 2411St. 46lWentzville. .. • ••• Wentzville Palestine••••.••• Charles .•••• ~. •••• Mechanicsville .••. 260IHowell ...••••••• " Warren Pauldingville..... 11 IWright City .. .oo • • • • Warrenton 609IWarrenton oo

J. .. A. P. H.Cunningham Schroer ......•. H. S. Fulkerson .....• A. G. Schmitt H. L. Southern

W. R. R. Engholm Da'Iton .•••• E. ..••• O. R. Bueneman •••. Morris Trotter A.H.Juergensmeyer

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lst and 3rd Fridays· .... ••• .. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays •••.••••••••• 2nd and 4th Saturdays •••••••••••. lst and 3rd Saturdays 2nd and 4th Fridays

June 2,1866 May 25,1865 Oct. 30,1868 May 8,1852 Oct. 1,1917

Jefferson........ Russellville....... Hickory Hill Centertown...... Tipton........... California•••••••• Moniteau Clarksburg•••.••• Chamois Linn ••••••••..••

43iJefferson City.oo·1 90IRussellville 211IEugene •••••••••• 611ICentertown...... 56ITipton 183ICalifornia••••••• 295IJamestown ••.••• 553IClarksburg ••••••. 185IChamois 326ILinn •••..•.•••••

H. L. Ferguson.•.... 1 R. L. GWinn~:: 'Ilstand 3rd Mondays ••••..•••••••. G. L. Thompson ..•.•. W. B. Thompson ..• 2nd Friday .•••••••••••••..•••••. J. A. Farmer J. E. Dooley ••••••• lst Friday•••••••.•.••.••••..•••• . ........•.•........ •••.••••••••••..••..•.•....•..•••••••••........•••.' Jacob Zulaut ....•... Jay A. Conn .••••-•. 2nd and 4th Thursdays. • • • • • • • • ... W. F. Niederjohn .. ;. R. L. Fulks. . • • • • •• 2nd and 4th Fridays. • • • • . . • • • • • •. John Zohler ....•.... J. A. Roesch. .. • ... 2nd Saturday ......... oo ....... oo Jewell Maness .•..... D. M. Maness...... lst and 8rd Mondays ...•••••••••• H. T. Benedict ..•.... E. H. Schowengerd. 4th Friday••••••••••••••••••••••• S. L. Pewitt . Clyde Morton. . • . •• Saturda,. on or before full moon .. ,

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Nov. 15, 1841 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 19, 1867 June 18,1910 June 2, 1866 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15,1891 Ma,. 28,1857 Oct. 19, 1892

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT-RANSOM A. BREUER, D. D. G. :M., Hermann, Mo. County Lodge Location No.1 Franklin ..•... Evergreen ..•..•. 271New Haven ..•.•• Sullivan .••..••••, 69ISullivan ..••••..• Gray Summit ..... 173jGray Summit .••. Hope ..••..•..••. 2511 Washington ••.•.. Fraternal ..••..•. 363lRobertsville .••... Columbia .•.••... 534IPacific .....•..... Easter .....••.•.. 5751St. Clair•••••.•.. Union ..••••••••• 593IUnion .....•.••.. Gasconade .... Hermann ..•••... 123IHermann . Owensville . 6241 Owensville .

Master G. A. Bailey .•••..... D. E. Matthews ....•• R. Winistoefer . B. J. Hungate . C. H. Burris . W. H. Justice .•...... Pate Phillips .......• Jas. D. Shephard .... , John Vanderwerken .. R. M. Murray .

Secretary Cecil L. Smallfelt . N. W. Cole . Aug. J. Holthaus . Walter A. Pfautsch. Louis H. Bruns .... E. A. Roemer ....•. R. C. Murphy . R. N. Hackley . W. D. Stoenner . J. H. Hansen .

Time of Meeting 2nd and 4th Thursdays . 1st and 3rd Saturdays .•.......•.., 1st and 2nd Thursdays . 1st and 3rd Fridays . 1st Saturday ..••••..•••.•••....•. 2nd and 4th Thursdays ..••........ 2nd and 4th Tuesdays ..•.......... 2nd and 4th Fridays .•••..••....•• 1st and 3rd Mondays ....•..•...... 1st and 3rd Thursdays .

Charter Date May 26,1864 June 25, 1866 Sept. 23, 1903 Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 12, 1870 Oct. 13, 1887 Sept. 28, 1905 Sept. 7, 1907 May 10,1850 Sept.25, 1912

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THmTY-THIRD (A) DISTRICT-HENRY A CHAPIN, D. D. G. M., St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis City .. .. •. •. •• •. •. •. .. .. •. •. •. •. .. •. •• •. •. •. St. Louis Co St. Louis City .. .. •• ••

Missouri......... Beacon.......... Mt. Moriah ..•.... Pomegranate..... Erwin .••.•....•• Occidental •.....• Pyramid ..•..•... Keystone Aurora .•.•...•.. Paul Revere Tuscan ltaska Euclid Clifton Heights Rose Hill .....••• , Olive Branch ..... Magnolia ..•..•. Triangle ..•.•.... Trinity ..•••••... University ..•.... Commonwealth Purity Theo. Roosevelt

liSt. Louis SISt. Louis 401St. Louis 951St. Louis •.•..... 1211St. Louis ..•••.... 163jSt. Louis........ 1801St. Louis 243/St. Louis , 2671St. Louis 3301St. Louis 3601St. Louis 4201St. Louis 505jSt. Louis 5201St. Louis 5501St. Louis ......•• 5761St. Louis ..•..••• 6261St. Louis 6381St. Louis 6411St. Louis 6491University City •.. 6541St. Louis ..••..... 658jSt.Louis 6611St. Louis

Russell E. Murray Charles W. Schuth R. H. Mayer T. T. Weber ........• F. E. Busse G. H. Strickland..... W. F. Weyermann Chas. H. Schoeneberg. L. G. Fink, Jr C. F. Kirchhoff Edwin C. Luedde D. C. HiltihidaI. Harry R. Kuhlmeier .. Charles H. Hall W. S. Greaves....... Loran C. Pilcher Edward Doran R. U. Lane P. L. Farabee J. W. King J.1. Obst J. W.Daniels Milton M. Metz

John Wohradsky, Jr. Harvey E. Waldt H. A. Borgmann Emile E. Vetter .•.. A. Blankenmeister. C. L. Alexander ..•. R. S. Lorimer..••.. John Suelthaus Chas. V. Ehrmann. Wade H. Funk Wm. C. Hilmer G. E. Black Merle E. Campbell. J. E. Winterton, Jr. E. H. Pleitsch .....• Fred L. Oatman .... James H. Leathers. Henry G. Diller E. H. Bockhorst A. A. Nall. ..•••... Duval O'Neal .•..•. John Heines R. W. MacDonald

1st and 3rd Thursdays . 2nd and 4th Thursdays .•......... 1st and 3rd Saturdays ...••....... 1st and 3rd Saturdays ..•......... 2nd and 4th FridayS ..•......•.... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .......••.•.. 2nd and 4th Fridays ..•......•.... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ..•......•... 2nd and 4th Fridays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ..•.......... 1st and 3rd Mondays .. 1st and 3rd Mondays .. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .•..•........ 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .•.••........ 2nd and 4th Tuesdays ..........•.. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ; .. 1st and 3rd Saturdays ..••...•.... 2nd and 4th ThursdayS .. 1st and 3rd MondayS ..•..•........ 1st and 3rd Thursdays •••.•....... 1stand8rdMondays .. 2nd and 4th Mondays .

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Meridian , Geo. Washington. St. Louis......... Naphtali......... Polar Star....... Pride of the West. Good Hope Cosmos •..•.••••. Cornerstone America Cache ••••....... ' Anehor West Gate....... Lambskin ...••.•. Harmony Apollo .•••.••••.. Algabil •••....... Forest Park •••... Tower Grove Mizpah ..••••.... Ben Franklin Pilgrim Progress.. .. • • . .. Shaveh ........•.

21St. Louis "'1 91St. Louis 201St. Louis ••••••••• 251St. Louis .•••••••• 791St. Louis 1791St. Louis 2181St. Louis 2821St. Louis •••••.•. , 3281St. Louis 3471St. Louis 4161St. Louis .....••.. 448/University City 4451St. Louis 4601St. Louis 4991St. Louis 5291St. Louis •.•••••. 5441St. 'Louis ...•.••• 5781St. Louis •••••••. 6811St. Louis .••••••. 6391St. Louis •...•.•. 642jSt. Louis 6521St. Louis .•.•••••. 6571 St. Louis. .. . .. ... 6461St. Louis ••••..••.

E. M. Woerner..•..•. W. L. Hausman R. L. Aronson ••.••.• Rudolph G. Brock ...• Albert Markenson H. W. Tadlock ....•.. William R. Auld Louis Silverstein Walter M. Ehrlich Herman G. Brand G. F. Dewille ....•...' John J. McElwee ' C. R. Simmons Oliver Zinser F. Ralph Grosswiler .. John Chas. Weiler ..•. J. A. Von Gruenigen. Harry E. Herzberg ..• S. E. Waehsler Wm. F. Van Luik M. A. Rosenberg H. L.-Lewis K. H. Butsch. . . . . . Elmer M. Gaskill.

Arthur V. Sehopp .. Robert C. Duffin H. A. Steiner..•••• Paul E. Eckardt •••. Jos. L. Kohner J. F. Kastler .....•. Robt. L. Dixon Sam Broadbent ..•• W. R. Schmitt F. Wm. KuehL Joseph W. Sehuette. A. W. Reiter E. B. Partenheimer. Ben C. Burroughs .. Wm. E. Punt George Ruths ••.... F. Wm. Kolkhorst .. Wm. C. Rese ..•..•• John V. Horn ..•.•. Walter H. Voss ..•• Jos. G. Schreiner Theo. C. Teel. .•..• Fred J. Mahner. • •. H. W. Williams •••.

2nd and 4th ThursdayS •.•••••••••. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .••••••••• 2nd and 4th Thursdays ..••.•••.••. 1st and 8rd FridayS 2nd and 4th WednesdayS ..•••..••. 1st and 3rd SaturdayS 2nd and 4th MondayS •.•.•.•••.••• 1st and 8rd MondayS 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th SaturdayS ..••.••..•.. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ..•.••••••••. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th WednesdayS ..••..•.•. 2nd and 4th Fridays ••••••••...••. 2nd and 4th Mondays ....•.••..... 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays............. 1st and 8rd ThursdayS 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ......•.••. 1st Thursday. .. . . .. .. .. . .. . • . . ... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays............

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541Garden City .•••• 147IHarrisonville ...• 2761 Freeman•••••••• 348ICreighton....... 8721East Lynne •••••. 450IBelton 480 IPleasant Hill. • • •. 485IDrexel. •••••••••• 633IArehie.......... 651 ICleveland .•.•.••.

G. C. Kimberlin ....•. A. G. Deacon ....•... D. W. Mills .........• C. W. Eggers ..•..... H. H. Miller . Millard C. McCulloch. A. L. Cane . A. N. Garner . Charles Brewer.•..•• Raymond Hampton ..

C. H. Saint. . . . . . .. P. F. Krueger •..••• V. L. Fields F. C. Blossom ..•..• J. A. Stone •..••... J. W. Kennemer .... J. Ross Thomas. . •. Homer Beaty. . .. • • E. M. Goodrieh. • • .. Geo. E. Myers. . . . .•

1st and 3rd Tuesdays . 1st and 3rd ThursdayS ..••..•••••• 3rd Saturday .. 1st Friday ...••...•.••••••••••••• Saturday on or before full moon .•• 1st and 3rd TuesdayS .••..•.••.•.• 2nd Friday ...........•••..•••••• 1st and 3rd Mondays , Last Tuesday•.•..••.•••••••••••. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays ....•..•..••.

Oet. 15. 1884 Oet. 17. 1867 Oet. 15, 1868 Oet. 14,1880 Oet. 17.1878 Oct. 6.1872 Dee. 20. 1887 Oct. 3.1881 Oet. 1. ]914 Sept. 20. 1920

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Master J. R. Quinn E. J. Evans......... Chas. E. Trosper C. S. Nolin '.. . J. L. McCoy Chas. C. Tellaro Max MiIler

Secretary I Time of Meeting .1 C. F. Porter 1st and 8rd Thursdays Ed. Smiser........ 2nd and 4th TuesdayS .•••••••••••. H. M. Cannon •.•••. 1st and 3rd SaturdaYB............ E. L. Midkiff 1st Thursday................... • ,.............. A. J. Combest 2nd and 4th MondayS C. F. Krieger •.•••• 2nd and 4th MondayS ..••..••••••• O. D. Jenning ..•... Every Friday

Charter Date Oct. 14,1886 Sept.27,1906 Oct. 15,1868 NoV'. 18. 1900 Oct. 12,1870 Oct. 13,1873 Oct. 13,1881 Oct. 15,1891

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRIOT-JOLLY P. HURTT, D. D. G. M., Sedalia., Mo. Benton •.••••• , Cole Camp ..•..•. .. . Shawnee .Johnson .••.•• Knobnoster .••••• Holden Corinthian ..•..•• Cold Spring Chilhowee ••...•.. Pettis •.•..•. "1 Sedalia Granite•....•...• " .. ., ••••.•. Green Ridge •••..• .. . La Monte •..•••..

5951Cole Camp ..•••.. Ralph Milburn ......• 653IWarsaw Clyde McCarty 245IKnobIioster••••••................ , .•'. 262IHolden C. H. Miller......... 265IWarrensburg ..•. Geo. W. Brown 274ILeeton J. W. Oran ...•...... 487IChilhowee....... L. W. Young .. , .. 236ISedalia G. J. Kirkpatrick 272ISedalia ••••••••.• C. W. Farley, 4251Green Ridge..... ...........•........ 5741La Monte., .•..•. R. L. Tucker

E. H. Intelman James A.Logan . J.A. Zion H. M. Cash..•..... J. D. Bradshaw •••• R. E. Peyton ••..•.• W. J. Kennedy J. R. Smetana .•.... . G. M. Wellman .•••.

1st and 3rd MondayS ....••....... " Oct. 28. 1926 2nd and 4th TuesdayS . Sept. 21. 1921 . May 26.1865 1st and 8rd Thursdays . Oct. 15, 1868 1st and 8rd Mondays .••••..•....• , Oct. 15, 1868 8rd Thursday .. Oct. 16, 1877 1st and Srd FridayS ••••...••.•.•.. Sept. 27, 1906 1st Friday . May 29,1864 3rd Friday .. Oct. 15, 1868 .. Sept. 29, 1904 2nd Friday .................•.... Sept. 28, 1905

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Urich Agricola. . • • • • . •• Montreee Clinton ••••.•••.. Calhoun Blairstown St. ~lair.••••• St. Clair Circle ••••..•..••. Lowry City Appleton City Star

29IWindsor••.••••.. 286IUrich 848 IPetersburg• • • • 408IMontreee 648IClinton .••••••••• 552ICalhoun 557IBlairstown 27810Sceola 842IR08eoe.••••••••• 4081Lowry City•••••• 412lAppleton City 419ITaberville

G. N. Windsor ..••.•. C. W. Lear J. A. Ross. . . . . . . • • •. E. M. Fenimore F. L. Rearick .....••• R. J. Welsh V. W. Welch C. S. Howe.... ..• J. C. Fowler .•..•.... E. D. Hoover C. M. Klein J. C. Brinkman

O. F. Weiss •••.•••• R. E. McDonald R. E. Waugh •.•••• Glen Elliston ••••.•. Phil D. Trainer ..•. G. T. Duvall C. O. Horn G. W. Davies "C. A. Weinlig ..•... U. L. Davis D.D. Scroggs J. H. Aldridge 0

1st and 3rd Tuesdays ••••••••••••• 1st and Srd Fridays . Wed. on or b. f. m. and 2 wks. after 1st and 8rd MondayS .. 2nd and 4th FridayS ••••.••••••••• 1st and 8rd ThursdayS .. 1st and 8rd Thursdays . 4th Thursday . Wednesday on or before full moon. 1st Friday .. 8rd Monday .. 4th Saturday .

June 2,1866 Oct. 19, 1889 Oct. 18, 1870 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 15, 1891 July 4, '1882 Oct. 15, 1869 Oct. 18, 1870 Oct. 18, 1878 Oct. 18,1871 Oct. 16, 1872

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Linn Creek •••••• , Mack's Creek ..••• Laclede.......... Competition •..•.. Conway•••••••••. Waynesville •.••.• Richland Brumley .•••.••.. Iberia ••••••..•...

152/Camdenton •••••• -H. R. Carroll .......• 4881Mack's Creek ..•• o Eldon Clemmons ..... 83ILebanon H. W. Owen •......•. 482ICOmpetition ••••. Olin Light .........•. 528 IConway. . • • . • • • • Murl Jordan •.•••..•• 875IWaynesville •••••• H.L. Cochran ..•.... 885lRichland W. H. Schubert ..•... 208IBrumley ••••••••• C. B. Bass ..•..•..••. (11)llberia Glen Casey ..•......•

Daniel R. Claiborn., H. L. Harmon .•... Shed A. Casey Orr Van Stavein ••• E. H. Harris. • • . • •• RoyC. Wilson ••••• C. T. Wood J. B. Wall ••••.••.. Chas. L. Brown ..•.

2nd Thursday•••.•••••••••••.•••• 1st Saturday ....••••..•.••••••••• 1st Wednesday . Saturday on or after full moon •••• 1st Saturday .. 2nd Tuesday .••..•..••••••••••••• 2nd Wednesday . 2nd Wednesday •••••••••••••••••• 1st Friday .

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12, 1869 17, 1876 25,1854 21, 1908 15, 1885 11, 1888 17,1901 17, 1878 18, 1871

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THIRTY-NINTH DISTRIOT-WM. F. HOUK, D. D. G. M., St. James, Mo. Crawford .•••• Lebanon......... ff ••••• Cuba ••••••••.••• Dent•••••••••• Salem •••••••••••. .. • ••••••••. Belle•••.•••••••• o .. • ••••••••. Lane's Prairie•••. Maries •••••••• Vienna.. ••• ••••• Phelps Rolla .. • St. James ; .. • ••••••• Equality .•••••••• Pulaski. ••.••• Arlington •••••••• Texas •...•••• Latimer 0

77ISteelville•••••.•. 812ICuba •••••••.•••• 225ISalem •••.••.•••• 878IBelle •••••••.•.•• 581IVichy ••••••••••• 94/Vienna•••••••••• 218IRolla 2801St. James 497INewburg..•.•••• 346IDixon ..••.•••••• 145ILickinlr•..•••••.. 0

C. O. Garrett ..•."•.•.' T. H. Roberts •••••• Wm. Bunge ..•..•..• Chas. F. Wilmesher D. W. Ware ...•.•.... C. Rex Miner •••••• Leonard Reed Geo. Slinkman ••••• Oscar Packheiser R. M. Copeland •••• C. A. Baldwin " L. O. Nichols •••••• R. M. Rankin ..•..... E. E. Decker••••••• Phil OSterhold Wm. J. Moreland Ernest Roemer O. C. Fordyce•••••• Wm. F. Burns C. W. Schillinger ••• L. R. Smith ..••...... W. H. Barnes ..•.•• o

1st Saturday •••••••••.••••..••••• 2nd Saturday••••••••••••.••••••• 1st and 8rd FridayS ..•••••••••••.. 2nd and 4th FridayS •••••••••••••• 2nd Saturday •••••••••••••••••••• 1st Saturday ••••••••••••••••••••• 1st and 8rd SaturdayS . 1st Thursday .. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays •.•.....••.•. 8rd Thursday •••••••••••••••••••• 2nd and 4th ThursdayS ..

Oct. 14, 1846 Oct. 18, 1887 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 17, 1878 Mar. 6,1908 Oct. 15, 1886 May 80,1861 May 27,1868 Sept. 27, 1908 Oct. 18, 1870 Oct. 19, 1899

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued FORTIETH DISTRICT-C'HARLES W. GREEN, D. D. G. M., DeSoto, Mo. County Jefferson " ...... ..•... Washington ••. " St. Francois

Lodge INo.1 Location De Soto 1191De Soto . Joachim......... 164IHillsboro . Shekinah 256IFestus . Herculaneum 338\Herculaneum ..•. Tyro............. 12 1Caledonia •....... Potosi. .. 131IPotosi. . Irondale....... •• 143IIrondale ...•..... Belgrade ..•...... 632IBelgJ;ade ..•..•.•. 1 Blackwell. . . . . • .. 535IBlaekwell .

Secretary I Time of Meeting Master H. E. Lorenz . D. L. Rouggly. . . . .. 2nd and 4th Thursdays •..•••••••. , Harold Baker . E. M. Williams. . . .. 1st Saturday ....••.•....•.••••.•• Glenn A. Gross . Byrl De Geare ...... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays ...•••.••.... . T. B. Barrett . G. W. HegeL...... 2nd and 4th Fridays G. B. Nipper . Iva Queen ..•...... Saturday on or before full moon .•. , Friday on or before full moon ....• P. T. Maxwell . .Geo. Carr G. D. Maxwell . E. E. Sutterfield. . .. 1st and 3rd Saturdays ....••••..••. Earl Martin . Lewis Buckley. . . .. 3rd Saturday .....•..•••••••.•••. Carl Haelzel. .......• H. E. Brown. . . . . .. 1st Saturday .........•.•.••.•••..

Charter Date Nov. 16. 1867 May 31.1856 Oct. 17. 1868 Oct. 19, 1922 Aug. 7,1825 May 10,1851 May 6,1864 Oct. 1,1914 Oct. 13, 1887

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Riddick "':'. WesternLight Urbana ..•..••••. Hogle's Creek Hermitage ••.. 1'•• Fair Play........ Modern .••....... Pleasant •....•.":.

361IBuffalo 396ILouisburg 421IUrbana ...••..•.. 279IWheatland 288IHermitage ••..... 441Fair Play 144IHumansville 160IMorrisville.•.....

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D. D. G. M., Morrisville, Mo.

C. B. McCall L. D. Ward 4th Friday B.A.Simmons R.S.Lindsay Saturday on or before fullmoon L. J. Reser O. J. Reser 4th Saturday ..•..•..•...•........ L. T. Wilson J. F. Murphy 1st Saturday Earl Jenkins J. O. Taylor 3rd Monday .••........•......... J. H. Price H. O. CurL 2nd Thursday B. C. Wright........ Monroe A. Fields Monday on or before full moon .•.• R. B. Calvird B. L. Cunnyngham. 2nd Tuesday •..•.•••••••.•.•.•••• • -'-.LO • • 1~2L:Q.QJ~~~.•--'. .. _ ••.. ,., If.!.A,~~.!'j;ill,,, ,.,."., .. S.Bruce .B!.()w:n ,: .. _2nd VVednesda.Y. '_H'.'.," • . . • • • • . •. Pleasant Hope.": ., 4671 Pleasant Hope. .• E. E. DItmars. . . . . •. P. P. S1a.gle. • . . . • .. Thursday on or before ruTI moon ..• .......... Aldrich ...•.. :~. 664IAldrich Howard Rowan J. S. Toalson 1st Tuesday

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13,1871 13,1891 14,1886 15,1868 15,1868 18,1900 19,1867 27,1867 19,'1867 -rree. i7, 1893 Oct. 26,1927

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FORTY-SECOND DISTBICT-eLYDE H. TINSLEY, D. D. G. M., Eldorado Springs, Mo. Cedar •••• ~I StOCkton .. • .•••••.• Jerusalem ••••••• .. • Clintonville •••••• Dade WashinJrton .. .. 1 Garrett •••••••••• ••••.•••• Everton •••••••.• ••••.•••• Melville ..•••••••. ......... Lockwood 0

28BIStockton 3151Jerico Springs... 4821Eldorado Springs, 87IGreenfield 359IArcola ...•.••••• , 405/Everton 458IDadeville .••••••• 521ILoekwood.·

Percy W. McCall O. P. Mitchell ..•..... C. B. Herndon ..•.••. Lacey Stapp J. F. Baker .....•.... H. Carl Jerome ..•.•• Homer Hayward ....• T. T. Johnson

C. C. Gill Guy Farmer. ••. ••• E. F. Pentecost ..•. Robt. S. Small T. R. Owens ••...•. Clarence Lea ..•.... A. C. Blakemore... W. E. Evans

1st and 8rd Thursdays . 1st and 8rd Wednesdays ••••..•••• 2nd and 4th Thursdaya ••••••••••• 4th Tuesday . 2nd Thursday .•••..•••••••••••••. 2nd and 4th TuesdayS .. Thursday on or before full moon .•• 2nd and 4th Thursdays ; 0

Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

16,1869 28, 1896 15,1874 12, 1847 18, 1870 15, 1885 17, 1878 11, 1888

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT-DAVID V. MOImIS, D. D. G. M., Nevada, Mo. Vernon ..•..•. 1 Osage•••.••••••• " Sheldon .••.•••••• Schell City Montevallo ...••.. Vernon ..•..••••• Unity ••••••. Walker •••.••.•.. Barton ..••..• Hermon......... .. • •••••.. Lamar •••••...•.. ••••.•.. Signal •....•..•.. •••••••. Golden •.•. , •..•. , ........ Milford .•........ 0

308INevada ....••.•• 871ISheldon ••••••••• 4481Schell City 490IMontevallo .•..•• 498IBronaugh....... 495IRichards 605IWalker ...•.••••• 187ILiberal••...•.••• 292ILamar•••••••••• 304IMindenmines ..•• 4751Golden City ..•.•• 516IMilford

Urban B. Jones .....• H. L. Burney ......•• Ledgewood Stevens Dewey Palmer .....•. T. S. Funk o L. V. Heuser ......••. J. C. Kennedy .....•. o W. S. Weaver .....••• J. A. Mann..•••..... John Brown L. P. Williams ......• W. G. Neale

D. V. Morris .••..•• W. G. Jones ..••••• C. P. Finks W. S. Kokendoffer .• S. P. Linn., •••••.• C. H. Newland S. R. Harvey •.•••• E. H. Roselle ...•... W. A. Heydenberk. Ray Goff •.••.•..•. , W. R. Marchbanks. J. C. Thomas 0

2nd Friday •..••...•.••••.•••.••• 1st and 8rd ThursdayS •••.••...•.. 2nd Wednesday . 1st and 8rd SaturdayS .••••.•••••• ' 1st and 3rd TuesdayS ••••.•••....• 1st and 8rd WednesdayS .. 1st Wednesday .•••••••••.•••...•• 1st and 8rd Thursdays .••......•.. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays •••....••• 2nd Tuesday ••.•••.•••••••••••••• 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . 8rd Saturday .

Oct. 15, 1868 May 23,1895 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 15,1874 Oct. 12,1876 Oct. 17, 1895 Sept. 29, 1909 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 81, 1905 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 12, 1882

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Carthage•••••.•.. Sarcoxie••••.•.•• Joplin •..•••••.•• Fellowship •••••.. Jasper Carterville ••••.•. MineraL .•••..•.. Webb City Carl Junction .•.. Criterion La Russell

197jCarthage.•••••.. 293ISarcoxie ..••••... 835IJoplin ••••.••.••• 345IJoplin ••.•..•..•. 898IJasper 401ICarterville ..••••• 47110ronogo ..••••••. 5121Webb City 5491 Carl Junction ••.. 586IAlba 5921La Russell

F. C. Selsor ........•. Hoyt D. Osborn F. H. Lyon R. H. Elmore, R. B. Roberts J. R. Basnett W. O. Poundstone ..•• E. R. Justin M. E. Stuckey....... A. M. Frost V. H. Curtis

Ernest Davis .••..• o Nelson Brown..... S. A. Smith •.•..••• D. Ray GraySton C. L. Hayzlett R. E. Frazer ..•...• Joe B. Gillard ...•.. J. C. Bailey Jas. F. Baugh ..•..• J. W. Hart , Otis Vickray

2nd and 4th ThursdayS .. 1st and 8rd Tuesdays ••••.... : .••• 1st and 8rd Fridays •••••••••.•••• , 2nd and 4th FridayS ..•••••.•••••. 1st and 8rd TuesdayS . 1st and 8rd FridayS ••••••.•••••••• 1st and 8rd ThursdayS ••.••••..••. 2nd and 4th ThursdayS .. 2nd and 4th WednesdayS ••••..•.•• 1st and 8rd MondayS .. 1st and 8rd FridayS .

Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 18, 1871 Oct. 18, .1870 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 12, 1898 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 12,1882 Oct. 15, 1891 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 21, 1921

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-JEWELL E. WINDLE, D. D. G. M., Springfield, Mo. County I Lodge INo.1 Location I Master Greene ....• ~-. United........... 6ISpringfield ...••.. H. F. Huellhorst •••.•••• O·Sullivan....... 71Walnut Grove ..•. Paul Parker ••...•.. Ash Grove 100lAsh Grove ..••••. Frank Firestone •••••••. Solomon •..•..•.. 271ISpringfield ..•.•.• L. D. Gorman .......• • • . . . . •. Ozark........... 2971 Fair Grove. • • • • .. Ira Frantham. . . . . • .. ....•••. Gate of Temple 422ISpringfield ..•.••. J. B. Klingner Republic ...•..... 570IRepublic ..•..•..• H. L. Wells Strafford ..•••... 608IStrafford ..•••.•. Joe Potter , .• ........, Willard ..•....... 620IWillard .....••••. H. E. Blackwell Webster Webster......... 98IMarshfield R. 1. Rainey .. Doric 300IElkland A. A. Myers Mount Olive. . . . .. 4391 Rogersville. R. R. S Morris Kennedy. . . . .. Hazelwood ...•... 459ISeymour .•..•.•.. C. E. Embry ........• Henderson 477IRogersville L. P. Krafft.........

Secretary M. F. Smith ......• J. G. Page ..•.....• E. E. Watson . V. F. Anderson . B. R. Couley . Edw. W. Clark . I. R. Britain . H. E. Grier . Phonso Fortner . P. V. Rathbun . Paul King .. Otto Brooks . E. M. Mayfield . A. P. Martin .

Time of Meeting 3rd Monday •••••.•..••••••....... 2nd Tuesday ...••.••.••••••••..•• 2nd and 4th Thursdays ..........• 2nd Monday •••..••...•..•••..... 2nd Thursday •..•••..••.•••...... 3rd Thursday ..•.•••.•...••...... 2nd and 4th Thursdays ....•...•.. 1st Thursday .....••••..•••••..•.' 1st Thursday .....•.....•..••.... 2nd Friday ..........••.....•.... Saturday on or before full moon . Friday before full moon . 2nd and 4th Mondays ............• 3rd Thursday ..•..••••..•...•....

Charter Date May 30,1857 Oct. 19, 1867 Dec. 19, 1899 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 16, 1872 Sept. 28, 1905 Sept. 28, 1910 Sept. 25, 1912 May 28,1858 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 May 8,1874

Ava............. Pilot Knob ...•.•. Barnes Texas ...•.••.... , Plato ..•......••. Summersville Mountain Grove .. Joppa •.•••..•... Mansfield ..•..... Grovespring Norwood .....•...

26IAva ...•......... 1821 Richville 1161 Cabool. .•........ 177IHouston......... 469IPlato 555 ISummersville 15BIMountain Grove .. 411jHartville 543IMansfield........ 589IGrovespring 622INorwood

R. R. Thompson ..••• L. E. Reynolds ..•.. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. L. O. Dickison John M. Dickison Saturday on or before full moon . Loren Spear B. F. Fielden , 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . ..............................• H. McLaughlin R. E. Daniels .•.... 1st Monday ..•....•.......•...... Charles Hawkins Roy W. Wall Every Saturday . A. C. Hailey John F. Hicks 2nd Thursday . E. L. Colton R. F. Adams, Sr 1st and 3rd Fridays . . . A. J. Webb Glen Smittle 3rd Saturday . R. L. Ferguson Oscar Freeman 1st and 3rd Thursdays .

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Van Buren •.•.•.. Grandin Hopewell Barnesville Delphian Winona ..•••.••.. Eminence••......

5091Van Buren •••••.. 579IGrandin 239ILesterville 353IEllington ...••.•. 1371Birch Tree 430IWinona ..••.••.. , 607IEminence

F. B. Green •..••..•.. Roy Wilson J. C. Burgeson B. W. McCormack, Jr.. G. O. Brown J. Talmadge Loyd Walter Summers

R. L. Coleman ••.•• Saturday on or after full moon ..•• Aug. 12, 1882 W. E. McKinney ••• C. R. Burroughs P. B. Smith C. O. Lemons J. T. Loyd ...•.•••• W. S. Brawley ....•

2nd Saturday .. 4th Saturday . 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .. 3rd Saturday .. Thursday on or before full moon . 1st Saturday ...............•...•.

Sept. 27, 1906 Oct. 13. 1881 Sept. 27. 1906 Oct. 17. 1895 Oct. 10.1894 Sept. 29. 1909

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT-J. CLYDE AKERS, D. D. G. M., Farmington, Mo.

Iron •••..••••. Star of the West .. 133IIronton .••••••.•. Mosaic ••••••..•• , 351IBelleview...•••.. Madison ...••• Marcus ••••••.••. 1101 Fredericktown •. , St. F~ncois••. Bismarck........ 41IBismarck ...••.•. Farmington •••.... 132IFarmington ..•.. , Ionic 154IDesloge St. Francois 234ILibertyville•••..• Samaritan ..••... 4241Bonne Terre ..•.. Pendleton •••••••. 551 1Doe Run ..•..•.• Leadwood .•••... , 598ILeadwood....... Elvins •.••...••.. 5091Flat River ••••••• Ste. Genevie;~. Saline 2261St. Mary·s

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JOB. Ferd Wood ....•. J. W. Boring ..•..... J. V. Meador ..•....• A. L. Pilliard ..•..•.. A. S. Nelson . W. A. Buckner . A. J. Lemmon ......• W. T. Ishell ,

May 1,1851 Oct. 13. 1870 May 24.1862 Dec. 15. 1891 May 10,1851 Oct. 17,1901 May 26,1864 Oct. 16. 1872 Oct. 15. 1891 i'i~k·::::::::. 2~d'~~d'4ih ·~:';'t;;rd';'~·:::::::::::. Sept. 13, 1908 W. E. Lucy . W. A. Deneke ..•..... J. E. La Breyere... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ..••..••••... Sept. 30, 1908 Louis A. DuvalL . J. F. Bartels ..•...• 4th Thursday .....•••.........•.. May 29,1862

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Trowel. .•..••••• Zalma .•••..••... CapeGi~~ci~~~ St. Mark's ...•... West View .••.•.. M.ystic Tie.•••••• Whitewater ••.... Excelsior .

440 1Marble Hill ...... 545IZalma.••.•..•••. 931Cape Girardeau •. 103IMillersville••..•.. 22110ak Ridge ..••••. 417IWhitewater ..•... 441lJackson ....•... ,

C. B. Scott ..••..•.•. Virgil Payne , E. P. Masters .......• L. J. Stotler Lrea Reid H. C. Allmon G. F. Webb .....•...•

E. J. Taylor ....... E. A. Schrader .•••• L. G. Stovall ..••.•. Geo. W. Miller .•••. W. A. Bowers ..•... T. C. Morgan . G. M. Cobble .....•.

2nd and 4th Thursdays •.•......... 1st and 3rd Saturdays •.•..••.•... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .. 2nd Saturday ....••.......•..•••. 1st and 3rd Saturdays ••••.•...... 2nd and 4th Fridays •..•.•••••••.. 2nd and 4th Thursdays •....••....

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No.1 Location I Master I Secretary S841East Prairie. .••. . . 407lCharleston ••••.•. R. B. Byrne , Dee Jennings . 184IMorley •••••.•••• G. K. Patterson H. P. Gleason . 306ICommerce •••..•. Geo. H. Pate A. H. Anderson . 310ISikeston ........• G. W. Lufcy J. Z. Sutton , 581IIllmo.•.•••..•..• P. L. Bray '" Ben Hill. .•..•...•. 5941 Blodgett. . . . . • . •. Lester Graham ' Geo. W. Pearman .. 615IChaffee .....••.•. Alvin A. Klages M. H. Stubblefield .. 153IBloomfield....... . . 278IEssex ..•••...... W. L. Arnold W. E. Forsythe . 489 IBell City ....••.. Geo. Oakley C. O. Goodman . 5S2IDexter ..••...... Ralph Huston .....•. ' Vane Brannock . 590IAdvance .....•... Floyd Gross ......•.. , Adolph Mohrstadt .. 596IPuxico C. E. Rogers E. E. Merett . 603IMorehouse J. B. Wofford T. M. Sheeter . o

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1 Kennett.........

Four Mile..••••.. Hornersville ..••. Cardwell Malden. • • . . • . • •. Senath Portageville Point Pleasant New Madrid Parma ........••. Caruthersville ..•. Hayti............ Steele Bernie o

New Madrid .. . .. '" •.. Pemiscot .•.... .. . , .. . Stoddard

68IKennett 212ICampbell ....•.•• 215IHornersville 231ICardwell ..•...... 406IMalden.......... 513ISenath 166IPortageville 176IConran .....•.••. 4291New Madrid 650IParma ..•..•..•• 461ICaruthersville 5711 Hayti, • .. • • . . 634ISteele 573·IBernie

E. J. Ray James C. Todd W. C. Wicker A. J. Barnett. A. W. Gray. . . . . . . . .. R.N.Ray Otho Heming W. M. Greene W. L. Steward John M. Leigh P. F. Reardon....... Blair Buckley. . . . . . .. Phillip Koury Wm. J. Jones

M. F. Simer....... R. D. Whiteaker... Pat Burlison W. H. Lockard L. O. Wicecarver.. A.B. Utley A. L. Carnahan ..•• J. T. Litzelfelner C. M. Barnes H. R. Woodside.... F. H. Blomeyer.... Byron Bryant. . . Frank Harper..... G. D. Abernathy...

2nd and 4th Thursdays . 1st and 3rd Thursdays ..••........ 1st and 3rd Mondays .......•••... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 2nd and 4th Thursdays ....••..... 1stand3rdThursdays . 1st and Srd Thul'lildays . 2nd and 4th Thursdays ..•........ ' 2nd and 4th Mondays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ..•..•.....•. 1st and Srd Tuesdays ..••••..•.••• 1st and 3rd Thursdays . 2nd and 4th Thursdays . 1st and 3rd Fridays ..•........... ' 0

Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 19, 1867 May 30,1861 Oct. 19, 1899 Oct. 18, 1881 Oct. 27, 1902 Oct. 11, 1890 May SO, 1857 Oct. 17,1873 Sept.22, 1920 Oct. 16, 1872 Sept. 28, 1905 Oct. 1,1914 Sept. 8, 1905

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2091Poplar Bluff.•••• 814IBardley 369IDoniphan .••••••. 568INaylor ..•••••••• 107IGreenvilIe....... 526IPiedmont .....•..

H. F. Scarborough J. W. Pigg Carl L. Haefer M. E. Webb ..•...••.. ..............•..... B. O. Pyles .........•

Art H. Harwell ..•• Clyde Turner ..•••• Aubrey C. Jones ••• I. W. Abernathy •••. . .............•..•. W. E. Hamacher .•.

2nd and 4th Tuesdaya ..•••.•.•••. 3rd Saturday..•..••.•••.•••..••. 2nd and 4th Tuesdaya ..••••..•..• , 1st and 8rd Thursdaya .

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May 81,1861 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 18, 1871 Nov. 29, 1904 Oct. 14. 1886 Oct. 15, 1885

FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT-e. EARL ARMSTRONG, D. D. G. M., West Plains, Mo. HO,~ell

Mt. Zion ..•..•... Ingomar Mountain View O~r>n ....... Alton Woodside ....•... Clifton •••.••.••. Koshkonong..... Ozark •••..•.. Sampson........ Bayou... .•.•.••• Rockbridge •..... Robert Burns.... ..•..•.

3271West Plains •••.•. 5861Willow Springs .. 6371Mountain View.. 255IAlton 387IThomasville 468IThayer ..•..•.•.. 582IKoshkonong 298ILutie ..•.....••.. 865jBakersfield , 485IRockbridge ..••.. 496IGainesville ..•.... 0

Euless J. Cook G. W. yarnelL Geo. S. Wattles. . . N. H. Rhoades ..•.... E. F. Pierce ...•..... Ben C. Standley C. W. Pease Earl Friend C. R. Price. . .. . .. Fred Hicks Harley Reynolds

Eugene N. Laird .•• J. S. Whitten F •. N. Le Baron. • .• Goo. C. Martin ..••. C. P. Perkins...... Albert A. Taber W. B. Hodge ..•.... C. J. Hogan .•••.... Homer Davis. ...•. Clyde Hicks .....•.. E. W. Ebrite ..•••.•

1st and 3rd Fridaya ..••••.•••••.•. 2nd Tuesday 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. •••••. ••. •• Saturday on or before full moon •.. Saturday on or before full moon •.. 4th Tuesday 2nd Wednesday •...•...•..•...••• Saturday before third Sunday ••..• Saturday on or before full moon... 2nd Saturday ...•.•••••..•••.•••. 4th Friday ........•••..........•.

Oct. 13,1870 Oct. 13,1887 Sept. 29, 1915 May 24,1868 Oct. 13,1871 Oct. 13,1881 Sept. 27, 1906 Oct. 18,1900 Oct. 11,1888 Oct. 21,1897 Oct. 11.1877

Sparta Friend .••..••••.. Billings Forsyth.......... Branson......... Galena •.•....... , Crane .•.•••..•..

296 IS P arta •.•••••.•• , Harold Stott 35210zark ..•••••..•• B. O. Womble .....••. 379IBillings F. W. Rauch 458 IForsyth Herbert H. Hicks. . .. 587IBranson••••••..• Wm. Gooch 515IGalena •••••.•..• R. H. Patterson ...•.. 519ICrane .....••...• C. H. Jones

G. H. Rozelle , G. T. Breazeale ••... A. G. Garbee . Henry M. Blunk •••. S. P. Winch ..•..•. Rufe Scott . H. D. Wilson ....•..

Saturday on or before full moon ••• Saturday on or before full moon ... 2nd Thursday..•••••.•••••••••.•. 1st Saturday ••.•••••..•••••••..•. 1st and 3rd Fridays .. 1st and 3rd Thursdays ......•.•..• 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .

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Master . Burel Roller . Tom Herd .....•..... Clyde Stubblefield . J. W. Fox . Carlin Kemper , M. T. Davis, Jr . . C. N. Willard W. A. Wicks . Sylvester Inks . G. E. Stockton . F. H. Babbs .

. Monett .....•.... 129IMonett.•.•..••.• Roy C. Allen

Purdy••.•....... Barry•.••...•... Pythagoras ••.... Comfort . Lawrence ..... Mount Vernon . Canopy ....••.•.. " Marionville ..•... Decatur .•....... RedOak •.•...... Stinson •....•.... Miller .

148IPurdy ...••••.•.. 867lWashburn ..••••. 888ICassville •..•..•. ' 688IWheaton •..••.•• 99 IMount Vernon ... 284lAurora .....•••.. 890 IMarionville ••...• 400lPierce City ..••.• 4681Red Oak ..••..•.. 628\Stinson ..•..•..•. 667IMiller .

Secretary R. C. Farrow ...••. T. C. Crawford .... R. R. Black .•....•• W. T... Priest •••.. , . Joe A. Frazier ...•• Leon Pugh .•...•.. W.H. Lloyd ..••••• I. D. McCulloh ..... E. T. Ecroyd .•••••• W. A. Clyman .••.• A. R. Richesin .••.. Charles Henry .....

Time of Meeting 1st and 8rd Fridays .. 1st and 2nd Thursdays ..........•. 1st and 2nd Saturdays ........•.•. 2nd and 4th Saturdays ....•....... 2nd Thursday .•••..•..•..•.....•. 1st and 8rd Fridays . 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .. 1st and 8rd Fridays . 1st and 8rd Thursdays ..••..•..... 1st and 8rd Thursdays .•••.••..... 2nd and 4th Mondays .......•..... 1st and 8rd Wednesdays •••...•...

Charter Date Oct. 16, 1890 Oct. 7,1884 Oct. 18, 1858 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 19, 1868 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 17,1871 Oct. 18, 1871 Oct. 17,1878 Oct. 22, 1902 Sept. 29, 1904

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4661Southwest City ... 621lAnderson•••..••. 647INoel. ..•....•..• 478ISeneca•••..••••• 247INeosho ..•......• 614 IGranby ....•••..• 6881 Stella .

Hugh Proctor ' Loren Wilson. . . • . . .. E. M. George ' Dave Laughlin R. W. Corbett , A. N. Chandler. . . . .. F. Davenport ... , ....

W. F. Stevenson ..• Henry Eppard . B. F. St. Clair .. J. S. Rhea ......••. F. H. Gulick . Will M. Scholes , Noble C. Jessee .

1st and 8rd Tuesdays ..•.••••••••• 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .....•.... 1st and 8rd Wednesdays .••...•••. 2nd and 4th Mondays .. 1st and 8rd Thursdays ..•..•••...• 1st and 3rd Mondays . 1st and 8rd Tuesdays .........•...

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St. Louis ••••.. Bonhomme ••..•.• Bridgeton •••••.•. Webster Groves .. Fenton .....•..•• Meramec ...•.... Kirkwood ....•..• Ferguson ..••..•. Maplewood ..••... Clayton •••••••••• Wellston ....••... Valley Park ..•... Jennings .•..•.•. Gardenville ..•...

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45IBallwin ...••.•.. 801 St. J ohn's Station. 841Webster Groves .. 2811 Fenton ••....•.•. al3lEureka ••........ 484 IKirkwood ....•... 5471 Ferguson ..••••.. 566lMaplewood ..•••. 601IClayton •...•..•• ' 61SIWellston ..•..•••. 6291Valley Park •.•..• 640 IJennings .•...... 655 !Gardenville ......

E. H. Wiedle ......... Chas. C. Kratz ..•••.. Harry H. Seidell ...•. H. Krienheder •..•... O. A. Kerckhoff...... Wm. B. Ewald ....... John R. Morris .....• John A. Quillon ...•.. J. M. Fitzmaurice .... Harry Richards ...... E. C. Pendleton ...... H. C. Emrie ........• Robt. Mueninghaus .. ,

H. F. Woerther ..•• Walter Reinemer .•• Geo. A. Shepardson Geo. Fuchs ..•..•..• George E. Mottert.• Herman Schroeder . Harry A. Magoon .• H. E. Gracey ....... Walter F. Lamping. Cecil A. Tolin .••••• B. A. Feldman ..•.. Harry F. Sylvester. Florian Wolz .....•

1st and Srd Saturdays •••.•••...•• 1st and Srd Thursdays ............ 2nd and 4th TuesdayS ••....••••... 2nd and 4th· Saturdays ••........•. 1st and Srd Tuesdays ............. 2nd and 4th MondayS ............. 1st and Srd Fridays ............... 1st and Srd Fridays ............... 1st and Srd Thursdays .....•••.... 2nd and 4th ThursdayS ..••••••••• 1st and Srd TuesdayS ............. 1st and Srd TuesdayS ..•......•... 1st and Srd Saturdays .....•......

Oct. 9,1841 Oct. 14. 1846 Oct. 21. 189'2 Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 19. 1928 Oct• 5,1874 Oct. 16. 1889 Sept. 29. 1904 Sept. SO. 1908 Sept. 28. 1911 Oct. 2,1913 Sept. 21. 1916 Sept. 21, 1921

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Glensted ..•••.... Versailles Barnett Olean Ionia

250'Glensted·········1 S20IVersailles ..•..•.. 591IBarnett 13410fean 381IEldon

G. T. Scott. F. E. White......... R. A. Beard N. L. Martin L. A. Berry

M. A. Lammert.... W. B. Todd .••••..• C. P. Tompkins H. A. Wieneke Ford Vaughan

Saturday on or before full moon"'1 2nd and 4th Mondays ..••..••••..• 2nd Wednesday Srd Saturday.................... 2nd and 4th MondayS

Oct. 18.1900 Oct. 18,1923 Sept. 6,1907 June SO. 1860 Oct. 13,1871

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,Jackson•••... , Independence ..•. Summit .....•••.. McDonald ..••.•.. " Blue Springs ..•.. " Raytown ..•..•••. " Christian ••••..•. " Buckner .....•.•. ,." Marlborough ..... Mt. Washington •. Grandview ....•.. ....... Grain Valley .•.. ,

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761 Independence .•.. 2631Lee's Summit .... S241 Independence .... 3371Blue Springs ..••. 391IRaytown .••..... S9210ak Grove ....... 501IBuckner••••••••• 56918534 Woodl'd,K.C. 6141Mt. Washington .. 618 1Grandview ....... 6441Grain Valley .....

Zeno Booker .....•... Elsworth Rhoades .... G. M. Hale .......... C. C. Vaughn ........ V. O. Dyer ........... L. T. Owings ........ H. W. Bergschmeider. H. E. Vaughn ....... J. D. Garrett ........ G. E. Merritt ......•. W. D. Richards ......

M.W. Sudbrook .••. Mark Mathes .....•. W. Lee Whitmire ... Alva Rutherford ... C. A,. Strohm ..•..•• R. E. Livesay •••••. John Ahrens .•••••. F. S. Turner .•..... G. B. Christy ....... Gilbert Strode ...... Floyd A. Sharp. . . ..

2nd and 4th Mondays ............. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ............. 1st and 3rd Mondays ............. , 1st and Srd FridayS .............. 1st and Srd Thursdays ......•....• 1st and 8rd Fridays ............... 1st and 3rd TuesdayS ............. 1st and 8rd Mondays .............. 2nd and 4th FridayS ..•...•.••••.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays ..••.••••..• 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .•••..••••.. ,

Oct. 14, 184ti Oct. 13, 187(J Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 13, 188'2 Oct. 13, 187] Oct. IS, 187] Oct. 11, 187'2 Oct. 26, 192'2 Oct. 17. 1911 Sept. 28, 1911 Sept. !I, 191E

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Grand Master Thos. F. Riddick •• • N ath'l B. Tucker .. * Nath'l B. Tucker .. • Nath'l B. Tucker ..• Nath'l B. Tucker .. • Edward Bates ••.. * Edward Bates .... * Edward Bates •... * Hardage Lane .•..• Hardage Lane ••..• Hardage Lane •...• Edward Bates ....• H. R. Gamble ...••• Sinclair Kirtley ...• A. B. Chambers ...• A. B. Chambers ... • S. W. B. Carnegy.* S. W. B. Carnegy .• S. W. B. Carnegy .• P. H. McBride ....• P. H. McBride ...•• P. H. McBride ..••• P. H. McBride ....• P. H. McBride .... • J. W. S. Mitchell ••• J. W. S. Mitchell ..• John Ralls . Joseph Foster ...•• Joseph Foster ..••• John F. Ryland .••• John F. Ryland .... B. W. Grover.••..• B. W. Grover .•..•• Wilson Brown ••..• L. S. Cornwell ....•

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Thompson Douglass • Thompson Douglass • Geo. H. C. Melody ••. • Geo. H. C. Melody •••• Geo. H. C. Melody .••• Hardage Lane ••...• Hardage Lane .....• Geo. H. C. Melody ... • Fred L. BilIon ..••.• • Geo. H. C. Melody ••.• Geo. H. C. Melody ...• Geo. H. C. Melody ... • A. B. Chambers ....• Sinclair Kirtley ..•.• Sinclair Kirtley .•..• John D. Daggett • John D. Daggett • John D. Daggett • A. B. Chambers ..•.• Joseph Foster .••••• J oab Bernard •...••• J oab Bernard ..••••• Joseph Foster •••..• Fred L. Billon ......• John D. Taylor .•.•• • John D. Taylor ..... • E. S. Ruggles .•....• E. S. Ruggles .•.•.. • E. S. Ruggles .•.•••• B. W. Grover ..•..•.• E. S. Ruggles ...•..• S. F. Currie ..••.... • L. S. CornwelI ....•. • D. P. Wallingford .. •

Senior G. Warden J ames Kennerly ••• Edward Bates ..••• Edward Bates ..••• Edward Bates ....• Wm. G. Pettus .... • Wm. G. Pettus .•.• • Martin Ruggles ..• Martin Ruggles ..• H. R. Gamble ....• • H. R. Gamble ....•• Sinclair Kirtley ..• Oliver Parker ....• M. J. Noyes ..•...• John Wilson ....•• Oliver Parker ..•.• Oliver Parker ..•.• Edward Searcey ..• A. B. Chambers • • A. B. Chambers Alex. T. Douglass •• Alex. T. Douglass .• Joseph Foster ...•• Joseph Foster ....• J. W. S. Mitchell ••• E. S. Ruggles • E. S. Ruggles • E. S. Ruggles • J. L. F. Jacoby ...• Cyrus Osborn ...•• • Joseph Megguire ..• P. Draper ......•• • S. F. Currie••.•.•.• J. H. Turner ..... • J. W. Chenoweth .• • James H. Britton •• •

Junior G. Warden William Bates ••..•. • William Bates ••..•• • Wm. G. Pettus ••..•• Wm. G. Pettus ...••• Thornt. Grimsley .••.• Thornt. Grimsley ...•• John F. Ryland ..•..• H. R. Gamble ..•.•..• Adam L. Mills ..••.. • Adam L. Mills .•.... • Adam L. Mills ..•.•. • Augustus Jones .•.. ;· Au~tus Jones •••..• G. A. Tuttle ...•...•• S. W. B. Carnegy ...• S. W. B. Carnegy ...• Granville Snell ..•..•• Thomas Andrews ..•• Alex. T. Douglass ..•• Wm. C. Vance • John Orrick ..•.•...• C. H. Bowers .•..•... C. H. Bowers ••...•.. E. S. Ruggles ...•... * J. L. F. Jacoby * J. L. F. Jacoby • J. L. F. Jacoby . Cyrus Osborn • Joseph Megguire.•..• P. Draper ..•••••...• S. F. Currie .•......• J. H. Turner ......• • S. H. Saunders ..•.. • R.C.Hill ••..•.•.... •

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Grand Treasurer Archibald Gamble .••• Archibald Gamble .•. • Archibald Gamble ... • Archibald Gamble .•. • Archibald Gamble ...• Archibald Gamble .••• Rich. T. McKinney .. • Thornton Grimsley .. • Thornton Grimsley .. • Bernard Pratte ..•.•• Thomas Andrews ..•• Thomas Andrews ..•• Thomas Andrews ..•• Geo. H. C. Melody •.. • Geo. H. C. Melody ..•• Geo. H. C. Melody ...• Geo. H. C. Melody ..• • Geo. H. C. Melody ..•• Geo. H. C. Melody .••• Geo. H. C. Melody ..• • Geo. H. C. Melody ..• • Geo. H. C. Melody ...• John Simonds • Fred L. Billon ..••..• John S. Watson ..•.• • John S. Watson ..... • John S. Watson ..•.• • John S. Watson ..•..• John S. Watson ..•.. • John M. Reed ....•• • J. T. Johnson ...... • J. T. Johnson ••..•. • J. T. Johnson ••.... • Joseph Foster •••...• Joseph Foster ......•

Grand Secretary William Renshaw· William Renshaw. William Renshaw· T. Douglas· T. Douglas· John D. Daggett. John D. Daggett. John D. Daggett. John D. Daggett. John D. Daggett. Fred L. Billon. Fred L. Billon. Fred L. Billon. John Garnett. Thos. W. Conyers. Thos. W. Conyers· Richard B. Dallam. Richard B. DalIam. Richard B. DalIam. Richard B. Dallam. Richard B. Dallam. Richard B. Dallam· Richard B. Dallam. Richard B. Dallam. Richard B. Dallam. Fred L. Billon. Fred L. BiUon. J. W. S. Mitchell. J. W. S. MitcheU. C. D. W. Johnson. C. D. W. Johnson. C. D. W. Johnson. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan.

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J. W. Chenoweth .. • S. H. Saunders .•• • Marcus Boyd John F. Houston ••• W. R. Penick John Decker Geo. Whitcomb ••..• Wm. N. Loker•••• • John D. Vincil....• A. L. McGregor • Martin Collins R. E. Anderson T. E. Garrett. •• • . .• Wm. D. Muir • A. M. Dockery .....• Sam H. Owens ....• Sam H. Owens ....• John W. Luke •...• Jas. E. Cadle .•.... • Jas. E. Cadle ......• Thos. C. Ready ....• Noah M. Givan ..••• Joe. S. Browne .... • W. R. Stubblefield • Jas. E. Carter V· Chas. C. Woods Lee A. Hall Robt. F. Stevenson. James W. Boyd George R. Hunt • Wm. M. Williams James P. Wood • Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker ..•. • B. H. Ingram.... .• John R. Parson * Harry Keene ...•.. * J. B. Thomas ...... A. M. Hough ...•.. • D. A. Jamison * F. J. Tygard •

H. E. Van Orsdell .. • Marcus Boyd .••••••• John F. Houston • John Decker • John Decker • Samuel M. Hayes • A. L. MoGregor ••... • Samuel Russell ..... • A. L. McGregor ••..•• Martin Collins •••••. • R. E. Anderson • A. L. McGregor • Wm. D. Muir • Alex. M. Dockery .••• Sam H. Owens ....•• • John E. Ryland ...•. • John E. Ryland • Jas. E. Cadle • Xenophon Ryland • Thos. C. Ready ..•.. • Noah M. Givan ••...• M. G. Hubble W. R. Stubblefield .. • Jas. E. Carter • Alex. M. Dockery • Lee A. Hall Robt. F. Stevenson •. * James W. Boyd .....• Geo. R. Hunt Wm. M. Williams • James P. Wood Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram .....•• * John R. Parson.... .• Harry Keene • J. B. Thomas ...••.. • A. M. Hough • D. A. Jamison * F. J. Tygard ......• • E. F. Allen •

John D. Daggett John D. Daggett ....• John D. Daggett John D. Daggett John D. Daggett John D. Daggett John D. Daggett ..••• John D. Daggett • John D. Daggett Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker. . . • • .• Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker ....•.• Wm. N. Loker • Wm. N. Loker • Wm. N. Loker ..•... * Wm. N. Loker......• Wm. N. Loker ..•...• Wm. N. Loker ......• Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker John W. Luke • John W. Luke • John W. Luke \1 John W. Luke • Samuel M. Kennard .• Samuel M. Kennard .• Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard .• Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard .• Samuel M. Kennard.* Samuel M. Kennard .• Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.·

A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan. A.O'Sullivan.t G. Frank GouleY.i G. Frank Gouley. G. Frank Gouley. G. Frank Gouley. G. Frank Gouley. G. Frank Gouley. G. Frank Gouley. G. Frank Gouley. G. Frank Gouley. G. Frank Gouley •• U John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci}. John D. Vinci}. John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci}. John D. Vinci)· John D. Vinci). John D. Vinci}.

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Grand Master D. A. Jamison ..•••• F. J. Tygard ...... • E. F. Allen ..•••••.• C. H. Briggs ••••.. • Campbell Wells .... • Joseph C. Finagin.· John C. yocum .... • Wm. F. Kuhn ..••.• Leroy B. Valliant •• • A. S. Houston ••••• • D. M. Wilson ...•••• John T. Short •••• • R. R. Kreeger ....•. Wm. A. Hall • Clay C. Bigger ..•• • Arch A. Johnson ... Jacob Lampert·••. • Van Fremont Boor. Tolman W. Cotton •. Frank R. Jesse .•..• Edward Higbee ••• • Wm. A. Clark ..•..• John W. Bingham • J uUus C. Garrell ... Wm. F. Johnson .. • O. A. Lucas •••••••• Bert S. Lee . Joseph S. McIntyre· Orestes Mitchell • W. W. Martin . John Pickard ..•.. • Anthony F. Ittner •• Byrne E. Bigger .••. S. R. Freet ........• Wm. R. Gentry .....

D. Grand Master I Senior G. Warden I Junior G. Warden F. J. Tygard ....... • E. F. Allen • C. H. Briggs ....... • E. F. Allen ......•.. • C. H. Briggs • Campbell Wells .....• C. H. Briggs ......•. • Campbell Wells ....• Joseph C. Finagin .. • Campbell Wells •••.. • Joseph C. Finagin • John C. yocum •.•.. • Joseph C. Finagin .. • John C. yocum .... Wm. F. Kuhn ...... • John C. yocum ••... • Wm. F. Kuhn ....• • Leroy B. Valliant..•• Wm. F. Kuhn • Leroy B. Valliant.· A. S. Houston ..••••• Leroy B. Valliant • A. S. Houston ..... • D. M. Wilson . A. S. Houston ....•. • D. M. Wilson ••.... • Howard Watson • D. M. Wilson ..•...•• John T. Short ••••.• R. R. Kreeger ....•.•. John T. Short. .. .. • •• R. R. Kreeger. . . ... William A. Hall ...... R. R. Kreeger . . . . • •. William A. Hall . . .• Clay C. Bigger •••.• * William A. Hall .••• • Clay C. Bigger .... • Arch A. Johnson .••.. Clay C. Bigger ..••• • Arch A. Johnson. .• Jacob Lampert ....•• Arch A. Johnson .•. " Jacob Lampert. . . .• Van Fremont Boor••. Jacob Lampert . . . . •. Van Fremont Boor. Chesley A. Mosman.· Van Fremont Boor ... Chesley A. Mosman. Tolman W. Cotton •.. Chesley A. Mosman.· Tolman W. Cotton .. Frank R. Jesse •.... * Frank R. Jesse ..... • Edward Higbee ••. • Wm. A. Clark .......• Edward Higbee ••.•• • Wm. A. Clark ....• • John W. Bingham .•.• Wm. A. Clark .•.•.. • John W. Bingham • Julius C. Garrell ..... John W. Bingham .. * Julius C. Garrell Wm. F. Johnson .•.. * Julius C. Garrell. .... Wm. F. Johnson • O. A. Lucas ........• * Wm. F. Johnson .•.. * O. A. Lucas ..•••..• Bert S. Lee . O. A. Lucas ..•..... • Bert S. Lee. . . . . • . .. Joseph S. McIntyre. * Bert S. Lee. . . . . • . . .. Joseph S. McIntyre. Orestes Mitchell ..... • Joseph S. McIntyre.· Orestes Mitchell • W. W. Martin .•..... Orestes Mitchell • W. W. Martin John Pickard •...... • W. W. Martin John Pickard • A. F. Ittner ........•. John Pickard ....••. • A. F. Ittner ..•.•... B. E. Bigger . S. R. Freet ..•••...• • A. F. Ittner ••....... B. E. Bigger B. E. Bigger S. R. Freet .•......• Wm. R. Gentry, Sr . S. R. Freet ........• • Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.. Ray V. Denslow •.••.. Wm. R. Gentry. • . . .. Ray V. Denslow.... Thad B. Landon .•••. Ray V. Denslow . . . .. Thad B. Landon. . .. Frank C. Barnhill ....

Grand Treasurer Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.* Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· John R. Parson ..•••• John R. Parson ..••• • Alphonso C. Stewart • Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alphonso C. Stewart.· Alph. C. Stewart ..••• Wm. A. Hall ......•• • Wm. A. Hall. ...•... • Wm. A. Hall ......•• • Wm.A. Hall ....•... • Wm. A. Hall ......•. • Wm.A. Hall • Wm. A. Hall ......•. • Wm. A. Hall ........• Wm. A. Hall ..•.. ·ttt E. E. Morris •••...... E. E. Morris .•.....•. E. E. Morris . E. E. Morris .••...... E. E. Morris .•....... E. E. Morris .

Grand Secretary John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. VincilJohn D. Vincil· John D. Vinci}· John D. Vincil· John D. Vinci}· John D. Vincil·UU John R. ParsonU· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson ttFrank R. JesseFrank R. JesseFrank R. JesseFrank R. Jesse· Frank R. JesseFrank R. Jesse·-tt Arthur Matherttt Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather

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Ray V. Denslow .... Thad B. Landon .... F. C. Barnhill .•..•. Du Val Smith ...... James W. Skelly .... Geo. W. Walker .... H. L. Reader ....... Henry C. Chiles ..•. Karl M. Vetsburg .. Harry S. Truman .. Harris C. Johnston.

Thad B. Landon ...•. Frank C. Barnhill. ... Du Val Smith ....... Jas. W. Skelly ....... Geo. W. Walker ...... H. L. Reader ........ Henry C. Chiles ...... Elwyn S. Woods .... t Harry S. Truman .... Harris C. Johnston .. Forrest C. Donnell ...

·Deceased. §Was not installed. tResilrned. ·tDied August 11, 1866, while in office. ·*Appointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master. ··IIDied April 11, 1877, while in office. ·nDied October 12, 1904, while in office.

Frank C. Barnhill .. Du Val Smith .•.... Jas. W. Skelly ...... Geo. W. Walker .... H. L. Reader ...... Henry C. Chiles .... Elwyn S. Woods .... Karl M. Vetsburg .. Harris C. Johnston Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparka ...

Du Val Smith ..•..... J as. W. Skelly ..•.... Goo. W. Walker ...... H. L. Reader ........ Henry C. Chiles ...... Elwyn S. Woods ..... Karl M. Vetsburg .... Harry S. Truman .... Forrest C. Donnell ... Grover C. Sparka .... Wm. F. Woodruff ....

···Died April 22, 1916, while in office. ·IIJohn W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, !rom April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877, and died October, 1888. UDied within week after his installation. ttThere was no Communication in 1885, owing to the anti-Masonic excitement. ··Withdrawn from Masonry.

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tt·Resigned May 20, 1921, account ill health. ·tttDied November 7, 1924, while in office. • ••Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master. ··ttDied August 29, 1927, while in office. tttAppointed September 1, 1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master.

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Thad B. Landon ..... Frank C. Barnhill .... Du Val Smith ....... Jas. W. Skelly ....... Geo. W. Walker ...... H. L. Reader ........ Henry C. Chiles ...... Elwyn S. Woods .... t Harry S. Truman .... Harris C. Johnston .. Forrest C. Donnell. ..

'Deceased. §Was not installed. tResigned. 'tDied August 11, 1866, while in office. '*Appointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master. "IIDied April 11, 1877, while in office. 'VVDil!d October 12, 1904, while in office.

Du Val Smith ..•..... Jas. W. Skelly ....... Geo. W. Walker ...... H. L. Reader ........ Henry C. Chiles ...... Elwyn S. Woods ..... Karl M. Vetsburg .... Harry S. Truman .... Forrest C. Donnell ... Grover C. Sparks .... Wm. F. Woodruff ....

"'Died April 22, 1916, while in office. 'IiJohn W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, from April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877, and died October, 1888. VDied within week after his installation. ttThere was no Communication in 1886, owing to the anti-Masonic excitement. "Withdrawn from Masonry,

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Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather Arthur Mather

tt'Resigned May 20, 1921, account ill health. 'tttDied November 7, 1924, while in office. "'Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master. "ttDied August 29, 1927, while in office. tttAppointed September I, 1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master.

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THE MASONIC WORLD By RAY V. DENSLOW, P. G. M.

FREEMASONRY IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

Recent developments in the Far East bring forcibly to our attention the condition of Freemasonry in the Philippine Islands. Only since the United States acquired the Islands has it been safe for one to be a member of the fraternity in that territory, and there is many an account of the execution Qf Filipinos and Spaniards solely because of their Masonic affiliation. To have been a Mason previous to 1898 required courage because of the implacable hatred and intense fanaticism of the church, which held complete dominion over the Islands. The first reference to Freemasonry in the Philippines is in 1756 when James O'Kennedy, a merchant, and Dr. Edward Wigat, a physician, were tried by the Tribunal of the Inquisition in Manila for be"ing members of the Masonic Fraternity. The records show they were acquitted, probably because they had Irish citizenship. From 1762 to 1764 British forces occupied" Manila and an English Military Lodge was said to have carried on its Masonic meetings during the period of occupation. So far as we know, there is no existing record of their meetings; there is evidence of a complaint registered by the Archbishop of Manila in 1764 as to the "desecration" of the local Cathedral which was used for Masonic meetings during the British occupancy of Manila. The Archbishop went so far as to propose that the edifice be burned in order to purify it. The Council of the Regency of Spain and the Indies issued a royal decree January 19, 1812, placing a ban on Freemasonry in the Philippines and all those known to be members of the 'fraternity were either expelled from their positions or disposed of their property. Ferdinand VII issued another ban, August 1, 1824, which carH. EUGENE STAFFORD, ried with it penalty of political, civil and ecclesiastical excommunication. First Grand Master

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In 1829, authorities discovered a case of books, which proved to be Preston's Illustrations of Masonry j it was in a cargo arriving at Manila. The whole shipment was held up and burned and thereafter all books imported in the Philippines were ordered to be censored and all vessels were to be examined. FIRST AMERICAN MASON

The first American Mason known to have sojourned in the Philippines was Brother George W. Hubbell, of Bridgeport, Conn.; he was American Consul at the time of his death, May 21, 1831, and the Friars are said to have used their influence to prevent a monument being erected to his memory. A monument was prepared, but had remained in a government warehouse from 1831 until it was discovered by the American forces of occupation in 1898, at which time it was erected on the Plaza Cervantes Manila, where it still stands. Not until 1856 was a lodge organized in the Philippines; it was known as Primera Luz Filipina. For many years membership in the fraternity had been limited exclusively to Spaniards. Its organization was a result of the efforts of Admiral Jose Malcampo y Monje, an Admiral in the Spanish Navy, and Casto Mendez Nunez. It was chartered by

RESIDENCE OF H. EUGENE STAFFORD, 124 GRAL SALANO (Bro. Stafford became the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands.)

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the Grand Lodge of Portugal (Grande Oriente Lusitano). Malcampo later became Governor General of the Island. In 1937, a monument commemorating the event was erected in the town of Kawit, Cavite, and a bronze plaque on the monument reads: "In Commemoration of 'Logia Primera Luz Filipina,' the first Masonic Lodge established in the Philippines in 1856. This monument was erected by the M. W. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands. Cornerstone laid February 22, 1937. Unveiled June 19, 1937. The site was donated by Mesdames Narcisa and Hilaria J. Jorge, through the good offices of Ibarra Lodge No. 31, F. & A. M. The wrought iron inclosure was presented by Manila Lodge No.1 F. & A. M., the first American Lodge chartered in the Philippines. This plaque was presented by the brethren of the China Masonic District."

An uprising against the government occurred in 1872, and the religious element attempted to lay the blame at the door of the Masonic fraternity. This resulted in the banishment of all Masons in the Philippines. Both English and German Freemasons are said to have extended relief to these distressed brethren. Banishment of local Masons did not prevent 路the organization from continuing its efforts to maintain an existence, and, March 1, 1876, the Grande Oriente de Espana established a Provincial Grand Lodge under the direction of

WHERE MANILA LODGE FIRST MET

(In residence of H. Eugene Stafford where meetings were held while lodge was under dispensation and charter from the Grand Lodge of California.)

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Rufino Pascual Torrejon, who was vested with authority to organize lodges, chapters and consistories. Four lodges were thereupon established in Manila, ~me in Iloilo, one in Cebu, and one in Zamboanga. MASONIC MARTYRS

Eventually, in 1889, the doors of Freemasonry were opened to all duly qualified Filipinos. On April 1, 1889, there was organized in Barcelona, Spain, Revolucion Lodge under the Grande Oriente Espanol. It was in this lodge that the very distinguished Freemason, M. H. del Pilar was initiated. The late Brother Kalaw regarded Pilar as , 'the most admirable figure among that brilliant legion of Filipinos who labored untiringly for the cause of Masonry, progress and liberty during the last two deeades of the 19th century. Although his death was not as sensational and colorful as that of Rizal, Salvador, and other patriots, the truth is that he, like them, died for the cause of MlI,'lonry and liberty, having suffered infinitely more."

Pilar has justly been given the appellatiop. of "Father of Philippine Masonry." He adhered with genuine enthusiasm to the campaign undertaken in Spain for reforms in the monastic government that was generally regarded as the scourge of his native land. He became Master of the famous Logia Solidaridad, of which lodge Rizal was the Orator. He maintained constant contact with lodges in all countries, and his death, July 4, 1896, was a blow to Freemasonry. He was born in the Province of Bulcanan, P. 1., and there are various monuments in Bulcanan towns marking the site of his birth and commemorating _ his memory. The one monument dearest to the hearts of Philippine Masons is Plaridel Masonic Temple. It was a pseudonym used by Pilar and the word Plaridel was coined from a transposition of the letters composing his surname, del Pilar. January 6, 1891, Nilad Lodge No. 144 was organized, probably under authority from Grand Master Morayta of the Spanish Grand Orient.. On January 31, following its organization, Rizal was made an honorary member of the lodge. Several triangles or clubs were eventually established, working under Nilad Lodge and candidates were admitted into the lodge only after a very thorough investigation. The lodge was constituted March 12, 1892, and immediately church opposition developed to such a point that it was dangerous to be found to be a member of the lodge. The name "Nilad" comes from the Tagalog word "Maynilad," meaning "place where the nilad plant may be found." This is also the origin of the word "Manila." Shortly after the establishmen~ of Nilad Lodge, the Grand Lodge of Portugal established lodges Modestia No. 119, Dalisay No. 117, Sinaquan No. 272, Walana No. 158, and Lusong No. 185. These lodges were later united under the Gran Logia Regional. Del Pilar wrote a notable letter, December 17, 1893, in which he

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recommended to his confreres that a study be made of political, eco- ' nomic' and military problems of organizations in order to further enhance the development of municipalities. From this time on a vigorous opposition began over the clerical party and many Filipinos united themselves, under the well known Kataastaasan Kagalanggalang Katipunan, whose object was the overthrow of friar rule. Previous to this date, April 16, 1893, an assembly of Masons was called for the purpose of forming a Regional Grand Council of the Grande Oriente Espano!. Many Philippine Masons were opposed to the idea, but because of the enthusiasm and efforts of del Pilar a Regional Grand Council was established. The formation was opposed by Nilll.d Lodge. Del Pilar was entrusted with authority to carry on the necessary negotiations at Madrid for the organization of the Provincial Body. But all was not well in Spain. The Grand Secretary informed them that their organization was unconstitutional, and Spanish Masons who had assisted the Filipinos in establishing the Grand Lodge were suspended from Masonic relationship. Eventually, through the efforts of del Pilar, Philippine Masonry was recognized on December 10, 1893. Ten or more new lodges were organized, notwithstanding rigid persecution, and by the close of 1894 there were more than twenty-four lodges and thirty-nine triangles in the Islands working under the Spanish Grand Orient. PERSECUTION BY CHURCH

Philippine Masonry was in reality a campaign for liberty; its campaign was carried on in Madrid. The right of assembly and of free speech were denied in the Islands; at the instruction of the Friars, men were imprisoned and deported without trial. In November, 1893, the Friar organization in Spain sounded a note of warning, declaring that national integrity was threatened and that the Islands would be lost to Spain if Masonic teachings were permitted. It became increasingly difficult to hold meetings; seldom could they be held twice in the same house. Lodge furniture had to be of such character as to be changed in the twinkling of an eye. The books and anti-clerical pamphlets of Rizal were to be found in the homes of enthusiastic Filipinos, and Rizal and del Pilar became the popular heroes. Rizal was arrested and ordered deported. In March, 1894, the government began its campaign against Masonry. The organization attempted to protect itself by limiting the number of members in anyone lodge to 30. The government, in 1895, began i1;s reign of terror for Filipino Masonry. It erred in confusing Freemasonry with insurrection. The spirit of rebellion was abroad among the masses, due largely to the activities of the Katipunan. Religious organizations insisted upon the government moving against Masonry and urged General Blanco to be more active in persecution. IIi January, 1895, Mabini wrote del Pilar that the government had

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ordered a seizure of all persons attending Masonic meetings and that lodges had ceased their labors. Manila Masons requested their brethren in Spain to send no Masonic periodicals to Manila because of the danger of being caught with a copy. The Bishop of Nueva Caceras denounced two government officials as belonging to a lodge, requesting their separation from the service "in the name of God, of Spain, and of public morality." On July 2, 1896, a royal decree urged "diligence against secret societies, principally Freemasonry, which has brought about disgraceful efficacy reverses in our colonies. Masonry is illicit, illegal and destructive to the State."

A month later, however, Augustin Fernandez wrote Governor General Blanco about Masonic meetings and suggested that "blood should flow freely to make the country sane." The Katipunan and the Liga Filipina, which led in the separatist movement, were erroneously identified with Masonry. Arrests, deportations, and house to house searches were made to discover traces of Masonic paraphernalia, literature and propaganda. The Friars became more discontented witlJ Governor General Blanco because of his leniency and used their influence to have him removed. Their lust

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(Room over English drug store was first meeting place of tlie fraternity; Temple in background shows enormous strides made by the fraternity.)

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for blood was appeased by the arrival of Governor General Polavieja, who ordered the execution of Jose Rizal, Domingo Franco, Numeriano . Adriano, Moises Salvador, Luis E. Villareal, Ramon Padilla, Faustino Villaruel, Jose Dizon, Antonio Salazar and others. In the Provinces many other names were listed to be executed, solely because of their Masonic connection. The priest at San Pedro Macati informed his superiors that he could , 'no longer be held responsible for the peace of the town if Masons were allowed to return and that some bloodshed would clarify the atmosphere." The distinguished Dr. Jose Rizal was executed December 30, 1896, by a firing squad on the field Bagumbayan, at Manila. Twelve days later, January 11, 1897, on the same spot, eleven other Masons were executed, one of whom had to be carried to the place of execution because of broken limbs as a result of torture. THE DAY OF DELIVERANCE

Then came the day of deliverance, for in 1898 occurred the Spanish-American War. With the troops sent to the Philippines was the First Regiment of North Dakota Volunteers. Masonic members of that regiment carried with them a dispensation, dated August 21, 1898, issued by Grand Master Robert M. Carothers, of North Dakota.

MASONIC TEMPLE, 912 TAFT AVE., MANILA (In this building erected by the Scottish Rite, meet four lodges: Manila No.1; Corregidor-Southern Cross No.3; Cosmos No.8; St. John's No.9; Luzon Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Oriental Council No.1, Royal and Select Masters; Far East Commandary No.1, Knights Templar; the Order of the Amaranth, Mayon Chapter, O. E. S. and the Scottish Rite bodies.) .

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The officers named were Lt.-Col. Wm. C. Treumann, W. M.; Major Frank White, S. W.; Major John H. Fraine, J. W. Its first meeting was at 69 Calle Nueva, Malate. The regiment remained in the Islands one year, when it returned to t~e United States, bringing the dispensation with them. While in the Islands the lodge conferred the degrees of Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft on at least 100 officers. On one occasion the degrees were conferred while the regiment was in the field, the officers wearing side-arms during the conferring of the degrees. Masons who survived the persecution were now occupying responsible positions in the revolutionary government. Among them were Emilio Aguinaldo, President; Apolinario路 Mabina, advisor, and later head of the first cabinet; Baldomero Aguinaldo and Ambrosio Flores, who became Secretaries of War; Gracio Gonzaga, Secretary of Finance; Antonio Luna, Director of War; Mariano Llanera, Isadore Torres and Vicente Lukban, Generals in the Army. Through the initiative of Brother M. B. Currey, a Sojourner's Club was organized in Manila, April 2, 1900. It was composed largely of sojourning American and European Masons; among its distinguished members was Judge Manuel Camus. Out of the organization grew Manila Lodge No.1, which was No. 342 on the California register when chartered. It was the first permanent American lodge in the Philippine Islands and was organized November 14, 1900, at the

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home of Dr. H. E. Stafford, who later became the first Grand Master in the Islands. California also chartered lodges Cavite No. SSO and Corregidor No. 386, on October 15, 1903, and October 10, 1907, respectively. In 1901, the Grand Orient of France had on its register three lodges in the Philippines: Rizal Minerva, Isarog, and Tayabbas. Rizal Lodge was organized by Dr. de Tavera. Not to be outdone, the Grand Lodge of Scotland chartered two Philippine lodges, one on June 1, 1907, Perla del Oriente No. 1034, the other Cebu No. 1106, in 1912. Perla del Oriente was organized by Brother Manuel Camus; it was a very cosmopolitan group, at one time numbering seventeen nationalities. Then came the establishment of Regional Grand Lodge of the Grande Oriente Espanol, September 14, 1907, with Felipe Buencamino, Sr., as Regional Grand Master. It had authority over all Spanish lodges on the Islands. This organization disbanded in 1917, when its twenty-seven lodges joined the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. In the meantime Portugal had chartered Minerva Lodge No. 370 in 1912; it was later merged with the newly formed Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. GRAND LODGE OF PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

November 17, 1912, a preliminary meeting was held, attended by representatives of Manila Lodge No. 342, Cavite Lodge No. 350, and Corregidor No. 386 (all chartered by the Grand Lodge of California). Perla del Oriente No. 1034 and Cebu Lodge No. 1106, constituted by the Grand Lodge of Scotland, were invited but did not attend this gathering. On December 18, 1912, representatives of the California lodges again met in convention and adopted a constitution, and the organization of the Grand Lodge was completed on the following day, at which time Grand Lodge officers were elected and installed. It was almost two years before the Grand Lodge chartered a subordinate lodge. Dispensation was granted by Grand Master Newton C. Comfort, August 18, 1914, for Bagumbayan Lodge No.路 4. At this time there were working in Manila, in the Islands, two Scottish lodges, twenty-nine lodges under Grande Oriente Espanol, one under Portugal, and a number of lodges under the Gran Oriente de Espana. A peculiar situation existed in that lodges -under the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands could affiliate only with those under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, while the Grande Oriente Espan61 and the Gran Oriente de Espana were not in fraternal relations with each other. Bagumbayan Lodge No. 4 was established with the sole idea of promoting harmony among the Masons of the Islands and it became the link upon which the chain of Masonic unity in the Philippines was forged. -

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Philippine unity was accomplished in 1917. On February 13, 1917, the Masonic lodges working under the Grande Oriente Espanol united with those of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. The unification was the work of a number of distinguished Philippine Masons, among whom were Manuel L. Quezon, Teodoro M. Kalaw, R. Palma, C. W. Rosenstock, George R. Harvey, Newton C. Comfort and W. H. Taylor, all of whom later served as Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. And with this unification began the brightest period in the history of Freemasonry in the Islands. The Grand Lodge held its 29th annual communication in Manila January 28, 1941, and a glance over these proceedings will convince the reader that Freemasonry on the other side of the globe is very much alive and is in capable hands. It may be too much to hope that persecution because of Masonic membership may cease in that jurisdiction, but in the words of our Brother Conrado Benitez: "It is likewise our sincere hope that those who in this country persecute Masonry because of a mistaken or erroneous conception of its objectives would, in the face of the common enemies of Democracy, abandon their demoralizing activities, thereby making common cause with the men and institutions that believe in a democratic way of life." ALLIED MASONIC BODIES

Royal Arch Masonry: Arthur G. Pollard, General Grand High Priest, reported to the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of the U. S. A., that on July 1, 1905, he had granted dispensation for the formation of a chapter at Manila, P. I., to be known as Luzon Chapter No.1, R. A. M. The date given by the General Grand High Priest was not the date given by the General Grand Secretary (June 1, 1905). The petition bore the signatures of forty-three companions,路 representing twenty-four of the Grand Chapters of the United States and three foreign Grand Chapters. The chapter was organized August 31, 1905, but here again is another discrepancy, for page 131 of the proceedings states that it was organized on August 3, 1901. The first officers were Eugene M. Barton, Allen H. Dougall, R. C. Round. Of interest to Missourians is the name of James G. Boor, a charter member and at the time a member of Orient Chapter No. 102, Kansas City. The chapter has had exaltations each year since it was established. The membership on December 31, 1940, was 289. Oriental Council No.1, Royal and Select Masters, was established at Manila, P. 1., by virtue of a dispensation dated December 19, 1914. It was constituted November 26, 1915, and has made rapid progress since that date. In only two years (1933 and 1937) has this council failed to show greetings. The membership on December 31, 1938, was 147. *Other sources say 31/

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Far East Oommandery No.1, Knights Templar was organized January 28, 1908, at Manila, P. I., under a dispensation granted December 2, 1907; it was chartered December 2, 1909. The commandery was constituted by Brigadier General Harry H. Bandholtz, an officer in the United States Army and Chief of the Constabulary of the Philippine Islands, whose membership was in Lansing Commandery No. 25, Lansing, Mich. He was the Captain General of the Commandery under dispensation. It started with 60 charter members, and on December 31, 1940, had 229 members. In 1910, 1919, and 1939 no knightings were reported, but in 1940 they reported 20. Its officers have been of uniformly high standard, numbering several Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge. A.. A. S. R.: Major John M. Sears was the first to communicate the degrees of the Scottish Rite, 4 0 _32 0 , on June 9, 1899. From 1901 the Philippines were attached to the jurisdiction of California, the S. G. I. G. for that jurisdiction having authority over the Islands. On January 10, 1904, Grande Oriente Espanol organized a chapter of Rose Croix in the Islands. Scotland attempted to establish a chapter of Rose Croix and a Consistory in 1905, but objection was made by American bodies. Members of the Rite met in Manila December 29, 1907, and established a lyceum; as a result of this preliminary organization, Judge Charles S. Lobingier was appointed as Deputy for the Islands February 16, 1909, and in March, 1910, a petition was prepared for a Lodge of Perfection. Bodies were established as follows: December 16, 1910, Mt. Arayat Lodge of Perfectionj July 7, 1911, :Manu Chapter of Rose Croix j August 31, 1911, Confucius Council of Kadoshj September 22, 1911, Gautama Consistory No.1. There is another group of Scottish Rite bodies in the Islands under the Southern Jurisdiction, but which, as we understand, is largely made up of Filipinos. They are Lakandola Lodge of Perfection, February 11, 1916; Burgos Chapter of Rose Oroix, August 14, 1916; Malca,mpo Preceptory, December 22, 1916; Rizal Oonsistory, February 12, 1917. All these bodies were chartered October 20, 1917. Other Scottish Rite groups are scattered throughout the Islands, but they are small in number. In the establishment of these organizations, full credit has been given Major General James G. Harbord, U. S. A., better known as President of the Radio Corporation of America. The most recent statistics we have on Scottish Rite membership shows the two Consistories with 674 members, 559 of which are in Gautama Consistory. Miscellaneous: Several other allied organizations have chapters or clubs in the Islands, among which are the Royal Order of Scotland, Red Cross of Constantine, National Sojurners, and Shrine Club. .

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PHILIPPINE FREEMASONRY TODAY

While several attempts have been made to change the official name of the Grand Lodge, it is still known as Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands. The 29th annual communication was held in Manila, January 28-30, 1941. Its present Grand Master is John R. McFie, Jr., a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, a graduate of the Universities of New Mexico and Michigan, and now a leading lawyer in the Philippine Islands. lIe succeeds General Jose de los Reyes, for the Grand Lodge has an arrangement whereby Filipinos and Americans alternate in official station. General Reyes is a native of the Philippines, once associated with General Aguinaldo. He rose from a Second Class Private in the Philippine Constabulary, and on January 11, 1936, was made the first Chief of Staff, with the rank of Brigadier General. The Grand Lodge has had a notable line of Grand Masters, among whom is the well-known Manuel L. Quezon, now President of the Philippines. The list of Grand Masters shows the following: Harry Eugene Stafford, 1912-14; Newton C. Comfort, 1914-15; George Rogers Harvey, 1915-16; William H. Taylor, 1916-18; Manuel L. Quezon, 1918-19; Milton Earle Springer, 1919-20; Rafael Palma, 1920-21; Edwin Emil Elser, 1921-22; Quintin Paredes, 1922-23; Frederic H. Stevens, 1923-24; Wenceslao Trinidad, 1924-25; C. W. Rosenstock, 1925-26; Francisco A. Delgado, 1926-27; Joseph H. Schmidt, 1927-28; Teodoro M. Kalaw, 1928-29; Seldon W. 0 'Brien, 1929-30; Vicente Carmona, 1930-31; William Wiley Larkin, 1931-32; Antonio Gonzalez, 1932-33; Stanton Youngberg, 1933-34; Manuel Camus, 1934-35; Samuel R. Hawthorne, 1935-36; Conrado Benitez, 1936-37; ,Joseph H. Alley, 1937-38; Jose Abad Santos, 1938-39; Clark James, 1939-40; Jose de los Reyes, 1940-41; John R. McFie, Jr., 1941-42.

There are two outstanding meeting places for Masons of the Philippines in the City of Manila. One, the Plaridel Temple,' in which meet lodges Nos. 4, 7, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 27, 41, 57, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 88, 95. In addition to these lodges, the Scottish Lodge Perla del Oriente No. 1034, the Philippine bodies of the Scottish Rite, five camps of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Manila Aerie No. 500 F. O. E. In the newer Masonic Temple, erected by the Scottish Rite bodies, there meet a number of lodges, the American Scottish Rite organizations, Luzon Chapter No.1 R. A. M., Oriental Council No.1 R. & S. M., and Far East Commandery No.1 K. T. Plaridel Temple is official headquarters of the Grand Lodge and on this property is maintained the Masonic dormitory for boys, club rooms, bowling, and club facilities. The Cable-Tow is the official organ of the Grand Lodge. A library and museum is maintained and the literary-minded are included in a literary circle. In a country which is dominantly Roman Catholic, it is hardly to be expected that the mass of citizens would be favorable to the institution; accordingly, during the past year radio station KZRH offered

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its facilities to the Grand Lodge and fourteen lectures dealing with Masonic subjects were delivered. Grand Master Reyes, in reporting the attitude of the people referred to an incident in a native church where he had given the funeral service in Tagalog, a Philippine language, fora deceased brother. He said: "I heard laudatory remarks from the public for they learned that Masons pray and ask the blessings of an Omnipotent God. Previously, they believed the false accusations of our enemies that we do not pray, and that we trample upon the figure of Christ." \

Ten of the radio lectures were delivered in the English language, three were in Tagalog, and one in Spanish. It is stated: , 'Soon after inaugurating our broadcast, certain enemies of our fraternity, perhaps laboring under the impression that we intended to engage in extended controversies over the radio with them-presented weekly programs over a certain radio station attacking us in the most virulent manner, endeavoring to belittle our institution and our friends, and even embarrass our speakers. . . . Curiosity is the most natural and most powerful human trait-and the committee felt-that if we were being berated so violently by our enemies the public would reach the conclusion that there must be some good in the teaching of our Order; and conse-路 quently we felt that uninformed people would listen in on our broadcasts. We believed that our enemies would give us very extensive advertising and as long as we would not enter into controversy with them we were in a position to reap the benefits of this free advertising. We feel our judgment was correct, as all references to us and to our fraternity by our enemies have since ceased." PHILIPPINE FREEMASONRY IN CHINA

A few years ago the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, much against the wishes of certain other jurisdictions, granted dispensations and charters to lodges in China; one or two jurisdictions broke off fraternal relationship as a result. Now all has been changed and there is general mutual recognition in Chinese territory, all working side by side in perfect harmony. At the last communication of the Grand Lodge, regulations were approved for a District Grand Lodge for China, and David W. K. Au has been named District Grand Master, succeeding Brother Hua-Chuen MeL Brother Mei informed the Grand Lodge that a high percentage of the men holding key positions in the government of General Chiang-Kai Shek are Masons holding allegiance to the Chinese lodges under the Philippine jurisdiction. There路 are six Chinese lodges chartered by the Philippine Islands: Amity No. 106 at Shanghai, 134 members; Nanking No. 108 at Nanking, 72 members; Pearl River No. 109, formerly of Canton, now in Hongkong, 72 members; Szechwan No. 112 at Chengtu, West China, 69 members; West Lake No. 113 at Hangchow, 38 members; Sun No. 114 at Shanghai, 79 members. Lodges Nos. 108 and 113 are temporarily in Shanghai. The bulk of the membership is Chinese in

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nationality, 25 per cent being American. Net gains have been reported in 1939 and 1940, notwithstanding the Japanese-Chinese military situation. The latest statistics we have for the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands show a total membership of 5,656, being a gain of 225 for the year 1940, as against a loss of 19 for the year 1939. The 102 lodges are made up as follows: Filipinos, 2,856; Americans, 1,988; Chinese, 654; miscellaneous, 158. The larger part of the gain is due to an increase in the Filipino and Chinese membership. THE FUTURE

The membership of the Grand Lodge is intensely patriotic and has demonstrated in many ways its adherence to Masonic ideals. The strategic location is well brought out in the response to an address of welcome made at the last annual communication, by Brother Mauro Mendez when he said: , 'It would not be overstating it to say that the Philippines is the lasting stronghold of democracy in the Far East. There is no doubt regarding this fact in our minds, and we take it that the United States fully realizes the value of this stronghold to human liberties in the Orient. It will require the united efforts of Filipinos and Americans to kee,p this rampart outside the orbit of totalitarian influences. As Masons we cannot help wishing that this should be done, for if democracy should perish here, so must Masonry." BIBLIOGRAPHY

(The following volumes have been used in the preparation of the foregoing article: Kalaw's Masoneria Filipina; History of the Ancient and A.ccepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, by Lobingier; The Builder Magazine; New Age Magazine; Cable-Tow Magazine; Scribner's History of Freemasonry; Oliver Day Street's Fraternal Correspondence; Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands; proceedings of the A.A.S.R; proceedings of the Grand Encampment, K. T. ; Proceedings of the General Grand Chapter RA.M.; proceedings of the General Grand Council R&S.M.; miscellaneous programs, clippings, and material.) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

(Acknowledgment is made to Bro. Ray Bake.r Harris, librarian of the Southern Jurisdiction, A.A.S.R for having made available the photographs of Bro. Stafford, his home, and the first meeting places of Masonry in the Philippine Islands; the photographs of the present temple erected by the A.A.S.R and used by both rites, are through the courtesy of Bro. Wm. F. Gallin, Jr., one of our good friends in the Islands.) MASONIC BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND ARTICLES

History of the United Grand Lodge A. F. d7 A. M. of New South Wales: This two-volume history is by far the most valuable contribution to reach our desk during the year. The first volume bears as a frontispiece the picture of Lord Gowrie, Grand Master. It is fully

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illustrated with photographs of documents, individuals, and buildings, and is full of information, making a valuable contribution to the Freemasonry of that jurisdiction. Several chapters are devoted to the benevolent institutions, Masonic schools, welfare funds, Masonic hospital, college and scholarships, activities which stand large in the history of New South Wales. And finally, it has that most valuable adjunct, a full and complete index. Our congratulations to this jurisdiction upon having accomplished something worth while. George Oaleb Bingham: Of interest to Missourians is this volume on the early Missouri painter. Its author is Albert Christ-Janer. Bingham may not have been a Mason, but his father was a member of the lodge at Old Franklin, Mo., and all through the volume are references to the history of this old lodge. While Bingham was never a Corot, a Gainsborough, or a Whistler, nevertheless he painted Missourians as he saw them in the days immediately following the Civil War. Many of the illustrations are in color and include the celebrated "Order No. 11." It is said that in his two pictures, "County Election" and "Stump Speaking," are to be found the figure of Anthony O'Sullivan, former Grand Secretary of our Grand Lodge. Secret Societies: This is one of the University of Missouri studies, issued as Vol. XV, No.4. It conveys nothing new in the way of information. The Masonic section is devoted largely to a study of exposes and is an attempt to hold Masonry and other societies up to ridicule. It is unfortunate that the University of Missouri should permit itself to become a medium for the dispensing of such propaganda. The author is apparently not a member of any secret society and the institutions he holds up to ridicule are those in which many thousands have more than temporary interest. We paid $1.25 for our copy of this book, but don't any of you brethren do likewise. Masonic Yearbook, 1941: Harassed with difficulties, yet the United Grand Lodge of England continues to issue its Masonic Yearbook. While it is largely a list of English lodges and their location, it also includes the same information relating to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. It comprises almost 900 pages of material and is valuable to the reference library of any Freemason. For the first time, it appears to bear the names of no Grand Lodges located in Continental Europe. We the People: This is a beautifully arranged souvenir of the Sesquicentennial of the Constitution and our copy is a gift from Colonel John H. Cowles of the Scottish Rite. It is a 24-page pamphlet with cover, and is deserving of a place in the library of any Mason. The information would be particularly valuable to Masonic speakers. â&#x20AC;˘Thoughts Expressed in Rhyme: This volume comes to us bearing the good wishes of our friend, Nelson Williams, Past Grand Master of Ohio, who, in the closing years of his life, has gathered together

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(and is sending them to his friends throughout the United States), many of the thoughts he has from time to time expressed in rhyme. Research Lodges: Oldest and foremost of the research lodges is Ars Quatuor Coronatorum of London. During the year we have received Volume L, part 2; Volume LI, parts 1 and 2. Among the articles of interest to Masons in the United States are those on Eighteenth Century Hand Books, Sixteenth Century Mason, William Schaw, Master of Works to King James VI, History of the Carbonari, Antediluvian Pillars, Antiquity of the Craft, the Old Lodge at Chester, Freemasonry in Oldham, the Masonic Word, the Graham Manuscript, and the Essex Manuscript. No proceedings have been received from Dublin Lodge CC for two years, leading us to believe that the lodge may have suspended publication of its proceedings. Nor have we received Volume 11 of N 0calore, publication of North Carolina Lodge of Research No. 666. Since writing this review we have received the proceedings of the American Lodge of Research (N. Y.), Vol. III, No.2, as usual a beautiful specimen of the printer's art. Of interest are articles on the American Masonic Sermon; Garrett A. Hobart, Origins of the Grand Lodge of New York, Holland Mark Lodge and various Miscellanea. Three Missourians are listed among the Corresponding Members of the lodge. Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 11: This is educational Bulletin 12, written by Grand Secretary Goodwin, for the Grand Lodge of Utah. The publication is of more than ordinary interest to Missouri Masons because the original Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 205 was organized at Camp Floyd, Utah Territory, in 1859, and was first instituted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The original lodge was snuffed out by the oncoming storm of Civil War, and Lodge No. 11 perpetuates the name of Utah's first Masonic Lodge. The volume also contains the name of Daniel C. Jackling, who was born at Appleton City, Mo., August 14,1869, and graduated at the Rolla School of Mines in 1892. The history of the Utah Cooper Company, from its organization, is said to represent the genius and dynamic personality of Colonel Jackling. He was Master of Rocky Mountain Lodge U. D. Meriwether Lewis: This is a thirty-page pamphlet, written by Grand Secretary Ray V. Denslow for the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, following the discovery of Lewis' Royal Arch certificate in the Congressional Library in Washington. The pamphlet is also included in the 1941 proceedings of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Missouri. Servants in God's House: An address delivered by Henry C. Chiles, Past Grand Master, before the Missouri Association of Past Commanders, Knights Templar, which Brother Chiles has prepared' in pamphlet form for distribution to his personal friends. Its interest is to Knights Templar, for it is a study of the Crusade period, out of

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which grew the great Chivalric Order of the Middle Ages. The material will be found in the 1941 proceedings of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Missouri. Annuaire de la Franc-Maconnerie Universelle: A publication of the association Masonic International, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a pamphlet of twenty pages and gives a list of all Masonic Lodges, regular and irregular, dates of their foundation, the numbers of the lodges and membership. One entire page is devoted to a list of Masonic bodies "suspended or dissolved on account of the political situation." History of Independence Lodge No. 76 (Mo.): This is a twelvepage pamphlet prepared by N. D. Jackson, D. D. G. M., and is the story, in condensed form, of this interesting lodge established in 1846. A Night in Compass Lodge: This lodge (No. 120) is located at Parkville, .Mo., and its story has been written by F. P. Strickland, Jr. It is a sixteen-page pamphlet and contains a number of interesting Masonic items. Love S. Cornwell: Another of Brother F. P. Strickland's pamphlets and concerns one of Missouri's early Grand Masters. Much of the material is contained in the Missouri Grand Lodge Bulletin published several years ago, but the author has included it all in a single pamphlet. In the March, 1941, issue of the Coronet is an article, "Three Million Masons," written" by Louis Steele. Apparently, the writer is a non-Mason. The substance of the article is contained in the foreword: "They constitute the greatest secret society in the world, but actually there is nothing secret about the principles of Freemasonry;" In the American Mercury, February, 1941, is an article, "The Annihilation of Freemasonry," also written by a non-Mason, and, strange as it may seem, entirely fair to Freemasonry. We asked permission of American Mercury to reproduce the article, but were unable to get their consent. Since that time, however, our Grand Secretary has secured sufficient copies to mail to every lodge in the jurisdiction. George Washington the Mason: On February 22, 1941, the Columbia Broadcasting Company carried over its Washington studio an address by our Grand Master, Senator Harry S. Truman. Because of its historical character, his friends insisted upon its publication and distribution to Masonic lodges in Missouri. It consists of eight pages of well-chosen material and might well be utilized on each Washington's birthday by the lodges of this jurisdiction, in conjunction with the 'Vashington birthday program. The Iowa Masonic Bulletin contains an excellent article by Brother E. T. Reid, of Brooklyn. He finds there are 15,700 lodges in the forty-nine American jurisdictions which are generally regarded as regular and legitimate. In Massachusetts, lodges have names but

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no numbers. In Pennsylvania there are 12 lodges that have numbers but no names. The oldest records of lodges are to be found in Scotland. There are four lodges in London that have survived more than two hundred years. New York has six lodges that survived the American Revolution. In the United States, the most popular name for a lodge is St. John's. The lodge with the largest membership is in Detroit, Michigan-Palestine No. 357, with 2,240 members. Note the Masonic symbolism-3, 路5, 7. The smallest lodge is Rosemary Lodge No. 278, Newport, La., with 11 members. Just the number required to fill all the chairs. The Story of the Secret Vault: Through the courtesy of Brother James A. Wright, of Bandera, Texas, we are in receipt of a copy of a sixty-two page pamphlet, written by Brother Wright, with a foreword by Jewel P. Lightfoot. It is a story in brief of Cryptic Masonry dealing with the beginnings of the Rite, biographies of some who have been intimately connected with its beginnings, and several pages dealing with the history of the degrees following its introduction into the State of Texas. .A Oentury and a Half of Free,masonry in Georgetown: This volume, of less than one hundred pages, was issued by Potomac Lodge No.5 of the District of Columbia to commemorate the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of Freemasonry in Georgetown in the year 1789. Briefly it tells the story of Maryland Lodges Nos. 9, 19 and 43, and Potomac Lodge No.5 which was chartered in 1811. Through the courtesy of Grand Secretary Keiper and Brother Richard P. Waddey, Secretary of Potomac Lodge No.5, we have been supplied with a copy of this very interesting volume. It would be impossible in the brief space available to do more than than mention some of the high spots, such as the laying of the cornerstone of the United States Capitol, the sesquicentennial celebrations, and the charter anniversary program. The lodge is the owner of the George Washington gavel, the full story of which occupies a chapter. The volume is illustrated with a number of photographs and drawings of officers, charters, early documents, and former homes of the lodge. Missouri, a Guide to the State: A project of the Federal Works Agency, John M. Carmody, Administrator. Our copy cost $2.80. If you are looking for Masonic references you won't find them in any quantities; if you are looking for Catholic churches you will find them quite generally described; for example, describing St. Xavier's in St. Louis we learn: "according to tradition, the students promised the Virgin a silver crown for her statue if she would protect them from the plague (cholera). Although over 4,000 residents died from the disease, the students were unharmed, and true to their word, they purchased the crown, now preserved in the library of the university." The writer overlooked the two Masonic buildings just across the street erected at a cost of $6,000,000. There is mention of the fact

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(p. 367) that the Masonic Lodge (probably meant the grand lodge of Missouri) purchased the Marion College property and that a replica of the college was reproduced in Lexington (p. 374). It is announced that the first Sunday School was organized on the site of a Masonic cemetery in Farmington (p. 453); and on pag~ 499 the statementis made that CarrieNation believed that drink, tobacco and the Masons had ruined her husband. On page 581 it is stated that the first "chapter" of Masons was established in 1807. The volume will never become a Missouri Baedeker until many of its inaccuracies are corrected. Macon people will be enlightened (') when they learn (page 463) that "Col. Blees also built a Catholic church in Macon, established a carriage and chair (shear') factory, and defrayed the expense of the greater part of the sewerage and paving in the town . . . the Immaculate Conception School is a memorial (') to Col. Blees who remodeled the large two-story brick structure as a residence and later turned it into a' parochial school and chape!." If this is a sample, well' New Hampshire, 150th Anniversary: This 40-page pamphlet contains the story of the Special Communic'ation of the Grand Lodge and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Grand Lodge. It is written and prepared by J. Melvin Dresser, the grand secretary. Among the celebrities mentioned are General John Sullivan, P. G. M., Thomas Smith Webb, Jeremy L. Cross, Lafayette, J as. K. Polk, David Farragut, the admiral, and many others. The Admirable Trumpeter: A $3.00 book issued during the year by Doubleday Doran & Co., and written by Thes. R. Hay and M. R. Werner; it is full of valuable references, and is a biography of General James Wilkinson, once territorial governor of Missouri and who became a路 brigadier-general in the U. S. Army at the age of twenty. He was a member of Nova Caesarea Harmony Lodge No. ( ') of Cincinnati, Ohio, having affiliated with the lodge there May 5,1795. It-is stated that he may have received his degrees in Pennsylvania. He died Dec. 28, 1825, in Mexico City, Mexico, and was buried from the home of a distinguished American Mason, Hon. Joel路 R. Poinsett; interment was in a Catholic cemetery. The volume contains no reference to Wilkinson's Masonic connections-and in view of Wilkinson's character, it may be best it didn't. ANTI-MASONRY AND PROPAGANDA

Elsewhere in this review we have referred to the volume issued by the University of Missouri, purporting to deal with secret societies. It is written by a non-Mason, who signs himself as an associate professor of sociology. Not being content with the attacks made upon the fraternal life of our country in that volume, the writer is attempting to secure additional information and probably renew these at-

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tacks. A letter asking this information was sent out in February, 1941, and infers that the writer is preparing , 'a study of fraternal organizations in this country and would like to include as a part of the survey some estimate of the valuation of fraternal properties. . . . Since the Masonic organization is a decentralized organization there is, of course, no central clearinghouse for the country as a whole. . . . Specifically, I would like to know what percentage of subordinate lodges in the state own their own buildings and what would be a fair estimate of the value of this property, or other tangible possessions, such as real estate. The Masonic Service Association of the United States and Canada has provided important figures. . . . I assure you that the information is to be used for strictly research purposes."

We can see no good coming out of such a survey. Material that Grand Secretaries might furnish could be very easily distorted into propaganda for use against the Fraternity. After all, the fraternity itself should be the only one interested in its financial affairs. If this so-called writer really wants to develop something worth while, we might suggest that he investigate the amount of church property held in this c01;mtry which is not subject to taxation. On February 22, 1941, Grand Master Truman delivered a radio address over a national chain, his subject being "George Washington." The following day he received a letter from Madison, Wis., the name signed being fictitious. The writer was ridiculing Grand Master Truman and ended with the triumphant assertion that "no man who has taken the Masonic oath can face his wife with a clear conscience." However, not all the letters received by Senator Truman were of this caliber. Fortunately for Masonry, Washington's Masonic record has been very carefully searched out and the results have been printed by the Washington Bicentennial Commission. It is hardly probable that Freemasons of the United States would contribute five million dollars to erect a memorial to one who had never been in a Masonic lodge room for thirty years, as stated by Senator Truman's critic. Out of Huntington, Ind., under date of February 2, 1941, The Sunday Visitor, which refers to itself as "The Popular National Catholic Action Weekly" prints a front-page article, headed "American Masons and the Grand Orient:" Here are some extracts from the article: "We fear that most American Masons do not know that Latin Freemasonry, known as the Grand Orient, is not only professedly atheistic and anti-religious, but that it has been on the wrong side of every patriotic and national cause, in France, in Spain, in Italy, in Belgium. "The London Tablet, back in 1925, observed, 'Freemasons and other old persecutors of the church are the backbone of every antinationalist movement and are encouraging revolts against the authority of the government, and are displaying much more affection for the recent enemies of France (the Germans) than for her tried friends. " 'Until the war (1914), Frenchmen took Freemasons at their own

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valuation and Catholics at the valuation of the Freemasons. They thus mistook patriots for traitors and traitors for patriots.' "The editor of the Tablet believed even then that France would be made strong against Germany only by curbing the influence of French Freemasons, who were working in the closest union with communism. . . . , 'Because of the unpatriotic attitude of the Grand Orient, the Republic of France collapsed. In Spain the Grand Orient worked hand in glove with communism for a victory in which Communist Russia was so deeply interested. ' , 'The Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry in the United. States has, if we may judge from the New Age, an official publication, either been greatly deceived by Latin Freemasonry or has knowingly cooperated with it." .

Such an article is almost humorous to those of us who know the real situation. In the first place, France is predominantly Roman Catholic (some say 90 per cent) ; Freemasonry is very small in numbers and it is hardly probable that so small a group could have such an effect upon the Republic of France as to produce an entire collapse. And the Tablet referred to is a Catholic paper. As to the Freemasons working with the Germans, it is only necessary to point to the fact that Freemasonry has been non-existent in Germany for at least fifteen years, and it is not reasonable to suppose that the organization should collaborate with its enemies. As to Spain-well, there are just a great number of us who do not favor the present regime in Spain, which is nothing but the old monarchial-clerical-army group which seeks to perpetuate itself and retain the church properties. The future will tell as to whether the present Spanish group are the friends of democracy. In an article under the heading "Strictly Personal," appearing in the Saturday Evening Post, March 22, 1941, the writer, W. S. Maugham, in referring to a certain personality, said: , 'It was due to his intemperate, savage and personal attacks on Freemasons, Jews, Communists, Socialists and Radicals."

Such an article would lead the reader to believe that Freemasons had a close tie-up with radicalistic elements. The Chicago Herald American, under a dispatch from Rome, dated February 24, 1941, discussing Mussolini, said: , 'He defended the handling of the Libyan campaign, promised a strong offensive against the Greeks, and assailed the 'negligible minority of weepers/ grumblers, and reptiles' left from Masonic lodges, which 'we will smash without trouble when and as we wish.' "

The Catholic Journal America, according to a statement appearing in Newsweek of October 14, 1940, contained answers to a questionnaire asking whether, in their opinion, prejudice against the church was increasing and, if so, why. Replies are illuminating. Half of those who replied believed there was growing feeling of anti-

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Catholicism in the United States and stating as reasons for this (1) moral issues, among which were mentioned the church's opposition to divorce and birth control, a recent wave of neopaganism, Godless education, and the traditional jealousy of protestants; (2) politics, one Priest declaring, "The church has lost a lot more than it has gained by the appointment of our official ambassador to the Vatican, that has stirred up a tremendous prejudice and suspicion; (3) Fascism and Catholicism, which the Pope's alliance with Franco in Spain and the Italian alliance with Germany has resulted in many laymen considering the church as pro-fascist and anti-democratic. One Priest wrote: "My people are of French and Polish descent; they deeply resent ideals introduced into the war; they are upset by the Pope's inability to hold his own people away from Hitler and Stalin; many are now missing mass; the mention of the Pope's name will arouse many boos; they have torn his picture from the walls; (4) antiSemitism; one Priest under this heading expressed his belief that the war enemies were not the bigots, but the Jews. Others laid the responsibility for anti-Catholicism on the shoulders of such antiSemitic Catholics as Reverend Charles E. Coughlin. One Priest said: "Bigotry and vice-bigotry-we cannot expect tolerance from others if we are not tolerant ourselves." In our opinion the answers to the questionnaire have truthfully diagnosed the situation. The government was established in the beginning on a路 theory of complete separation of church and state; people of the country, as a rule, have been satisfied with the separation. Any attempt to produce any other situation will arouse opposition. On December 28, 1939, in Alsop and Kintner's column "Back Stage in Washington," the question of the Ambassador to the Vatican is quite fully discussed. On that same date, David Lawrence, the commentator, publishes a story on "Envoy to Vatican." Lawrence's opinion is thus expressed: "There will be many sizable groups who will react adversely in a political sense. . . . In some sections the President's action will be viewed as attempting to accomplish ultimately a formal recognition of the Vatican."

The first mentioned article expresses its opinion that the President "has greatly strengthened his connection with the church's liberal wing," which was once led by Cardinal Mundelein and now by Archbishop Spellman. Then we are further enlightened: "A connection has always existed between the White House and the church liberals, and the last two or three years an extremely close contact has been maintained, somewhat surprisingly, through certain leading New Dealers of Catholic origin. The connection has now achieved a sort of official status. Particularly striking is the rule of Archbishop Spellman, who once served the Pope in Rome as a confidential assistant and is known as his personal appointee. It obviously suggests papal approval of the liberal church groups relations with the White House."

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In Liberty Magazine, June 6, 1941, is an article by F. L. Collins typical of a class of propaganda wherein it is always inferred originated in Europe. T~e article says: Johannes Steel, WMCA commentator, is authority for the statement that this "recurring last verse of a five stanza number" is a "current Nazi night-club favorite." ' , 'Heil Lindbergh, Fuhrer of America, Who will destroy plutocratic democracy, TheJews, and Freemasonry In the United States."

To our mind this is a part of the apparent plan to "smear" Lindbergh. Whether Lindbergh is right or wrong in his present war attitude is not for us to say; like all good Americans he should have the right to have his own opinion and to express it; he is a member of the Masonic fraternity-member of a St. Louis lodge-and all good Freemasons will resent any attempt to make him appear other than a good patriotic American citizen. But "smearing" has begun to be a part of the great American political system! Not to be outdone' by other magazines, the June issue of Scribner's Commentator publishes an article by Kenneth Monroe in which he attempts to argue, using anti-Masonic authonties as witnesses, that Freemasonry is anti-clerical and political and in many instances an enemy of government. The arguments are too puerile for reply but unfortunately there is an element in the country which believes every printed word. If this is to be the sample of information dished' out by the Commentator then we are not interested in what they have to say about other matters. Is this just a part of the anti-Masonic campaign' OONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS

The annual conference of Grand Masters of Masons in the United States met in Washington, D. C., February 20, 1941; it was opened \vith prayer by Grand Secretary Arthur Mather of Missouri. Francis J. Knauss, of Colorado, presided. Missouri was represented by Grand Master Truman,' Deputy Grand Master Johnston, Past Grand Masters Ittner, Lee, Denslow, and Grand Secretary Mather. On'the agenda were the following topics: (1) Administration of Grand Masters conference affairs; (2) social security taxes; (3) waiver of jurisdiction by Grand Lodges; (4) national preparedness program; (5) Freemasonry in Europe; (6) Freemasonry in Mexico; (7) organizations whose membership is predicated on lodge membership; (8) time and place of next conference. The meeting was concluded with a dinner at the Willard Hotel, featuring an address by Hon, Paul V, McNutt.

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Now that these conferences have been carried on over a long period of years, it is well to analyze the results, trends, and the future of these meetings. Among several who have been coming to these conferences for years a discussion arose as to the personnel which makes up this particular group. While it was admitted there are a number of outstanding Grand Masters attending annually, nevertheless it was the consensus of opinion that the general standard of Grand Masters was not that of twenty years ago. The conference can only take Grand Masters who are sent up by Grand Lodges; it has nothing to do with their selection. The conclusion was that there had been a lessening of the standards of Masonry in many jurisdictions. It would appear to us that the conference would be much more successful for those participating if the speakers selected to discuss the agenda were men who were thoroughly familiar with their subject and specialists along their line of work. We know of a number of instances where men were called upon to speak or to discuss subjects with which they had had no particular connection. For example, this year a certain Grand Master discussed Freemasonry in Europe. A reading of his address would show that he had only a superficial knowledge of things he discussed, yet on the same platform sat a Past Grand Master who undoubtedly has a greater knowledge of Masonic conditions in Europe than any single Freemason. Again, an element of propaganda has been creeping into the proceedings and this time showed up particularly in the discussion of Freemasonry in Mexico. Without going into a discussion of the merits of recognition, it only need be said that the matter is controversial, and certain controversial subjects have no place in the Grand Masters' conference if harmony and unanimity are to be preserved in the group. There are a few well-informed Masons in the United States who can read between the lines and understand the propaganda. which is being put forth by certain Grand Lodges. The discussion this year, by the Grand Master of Texas, was a plainly biased contribution and had no place in the conference unless opportunity had been given to those who were familiar with another phase of the situation to at least present their opinions. Two or three interested brethren literally "stuck their neck out." Brother Blakemore, of Ohio, said: , 'Last April I made a trip to Mexico and spent most of my time looking into Masonic matters in the State of Nuevo Leon at Monterrey. I talked to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary-they both speak English.路 They do not insist on a belief in God in that Grand Lodge; they do not insist upon the Bible on the altar. In fact, they give their obligations upon their own charter. In view of the fact that there is a well recognized element of atheism and communism in some of these Grand Lodges, I question whether we can safely recognize them and know that from the time we recognize them they are going to continu~ to be regular, if the~ are re~ular," . --

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Your correspondent also spoke on the subject, but the official reporter so garbled his remarks that they are hardly understandable. In what we have had to say relative to Mexico, it must be understood that we recognize the fact that there are in Mexico one or two jurisdictions which are exceedingly deserving of recognition from American Masons, but Freemasonry should not permit the present war situation to influence it in the matter of granting recognition without first invoking the formalities. of an investigation as to whether certain jurisdictions actually carry out the spirit of the ancient landmarks which they so freely profess. It is one thing to set up a series of landmarks, and quite another to see that they are properly observed. There is a bug at the bottom of all this Mexican recognition and some of these days the bug will have to come out in the open. The Grand Master of Idaho was one of those who questioned the value of a conference of Grand Masters. After listi~g the topics discussed, his comment was: , 'While all of these were well written and presented, it is somewhat doubtful if they were worth the extended travel and expense involved in attending the conference so far as listening or even taking part in the discussions is concerned. But after association with the group of men present who appeared to have a high average mentality and devotion to the principles on which our Nation was founded, I believe that I am more more useful to the Freemasons of Idaho, for the contacts made and the inspiration gained were important parts of the conference."

A similar note came from the Grand Master of Rhode Island in commenting on the Grand Secretaries' conference. He said because 'of their longer tenure of office and experience, coupled with their better acquaintance, the conference of Grand Secretaries is characterized by freer and more mature discussion than seem to prevail in the conference of Grand Masters. Canada reports that their Grand Secretary has attended many of these conferences and suggests that Canada pay a proportionate part of the expense involved in holding them. OONFERENOE OF GRAND SECRETARIES

This annual conference, presided over by Charles C. Hunt, Grand Secretary of Iowa, was held in Washington, D. C., February 19, 1941. Thirty-seven Grand Secretaries were in attendance. On the whole, we are of the opinion that much more is accomplished from this conference than the conference of Grand Masters because of the more permanent character of the personnel. Among the subjects discussed were (1) Cooperation with secretaries of other Masonic bodies; (2) visitors from closed foreign Grand Lodges; (3) stimulation of interest by Grand Lodges; (4) investigating committees. The conference was unanimous in its opinion that secretaries should cooperate with other Masonic bodies.

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Charles H. Johnson, of New York, discussed the refugee problem. New York is out in the forefront in this work, having raised $35,000.00 for use in handling the refugee problem. We like the sympathetic attitude of this jurisdiction: , , We were not fussy as to what Grand Lodge they came from. If they came from a Grand Lodge we did not recognize we did not fuss about that when it came to the matter of relief. Some wished to be set up in business on a small scale; they would be given two or three hundred dollars to start a little business. Some of them needed hospitalization, we paid the hospital bills. Some needed money to go where their relatives were, and we would pay their transportation bills. They were helped with house rent and other assistance month by month. The second part was not so easy. They would like to visit some of our lodges. They had no Masonic documents, not even a slip of paper. So we organized another committee who could speak various languages. If it appeared that these men were Masons, the committee made out a statement to that effect, sent it to me and I made out a certificate, and by this document he is permitted to visit lodges and apply for affiliation. That was an extraconstitutional thing to do; we had to have the consent of the Grand Master to do it. . . . This situation might easily be criticized by those who are strict interpreters of the law. It is possible we were imposed upon by an occasional individual, but if we were the cases were few and largely exceptional. We have given these refugees a room in our Masonic temple and they meet there once a month and come together from these various countries in Central Europe. They are very appreciative and filled with gratitude to the Grand Lodge of New York for its kindness and its reception of them."

This is truly Masonry at work. The next conference is to be in Washington, February 23, 1942. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL

News dispatches of February, 1911, referred to a matter which in recent years has become more and more important Masonically. The article read: "That was a distinguished body of Masons that gathered in Alexandria, Va., last Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of George Washington, the first Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge. Probably a group so thoroughly representative never came together in the history of American Masonry. The first order of the day was the morning meeting in the lodge room to organize the Washington Memorial Association, which is to have charge of the project of erecting a memorial temple, Masonic museum and hall of fame at Alexandria in honor of the Father of his Country. Chicago came strongly to the fore in this project, for the first contribution to the fund was the gift of $100.00 from Oriental Consistory. A visit to the tomb of Washington at Mt. Vernon and the conferring of a degree, by an Illinois team, on a descendant (Lawrence Washington) of the first President occupied the afternoon. The events of the day closed with the annual banquet of the lodge, at which the list of speakers was headed by Secretary of War J. M. Dickinson, and representative Champ Clark of Missouri."

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Memorial Association formed at that time. Missouri was represented by Harry S. Truman, Grand Master, Harris C. Johnston, Deputy Grand Master, Bert S. Lee, Anthony F. Ittner, Ray V. Denslow, Past Grand Masters, and Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary. During the meeting a total of $59,625.46 was received. Missouri's contribution this year was $1,900.00. The largest contribution was Ohio's $21,000.00. Among the larger contributors to the fund have been the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine ($168,000.00), and the Scottish Rite of the Northern Jurisdiction ($110,000). The State of New York has contributed the largest total amount ($614,217.00), although on the basis of per capita New Hampshire ranks first. Missouri's total contribution has been $162,367.01. Kansas has been the smallest contributor among the states ($1,911.00). On the nominating committee was Grand Master Truman of Missouri; among the officers elected was Bert S. Lee, of Missouri, who was named Second Vice-President. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION U. S. A.

Those of us who were members of the fraternity during the World War years, 1917-18, recall the situation in which the Masonic Fraternity found itself when it attempted, as forty-nine separate jurisdictions, to do welfare work with the Army and Navy. We were plainly, and rightfully, told that the War Department could not deal with so many distinct entities, with the result that Freemasonry did not engage in any social service of magnitude. Then, when the war was over, realizing the situation in which we had found ourselves, we immediately made an attempt to establish a National Masonic Service Association, which, under the regulations, was to function in any emergency which might thereafter occur. Until 1925 Missouri remained a member of the Association, and then, primarily because of personal feeling which existed between certain members of the Association and representatives of Missouri, we discontinued our membership, since which time we have watched other jurisdictions carryon the work in which we were supposed to have had a part. Weare not positive as to the number of Grand Lodges c~nnected with the National Association, but we are positive it constitutes a majority of the jurisdictions, as well as a majority of the Masonic population. 'We attended a meeting of the Association in Washington, D. C., in February and heard General Marshall, Chief of Staff, tell the brethren there assembled that the War Department would not deal with individual Grand Lodges, and that if we expceted to have a part in welfare work we would have to unite as a group. During the year the Association issued several publications. Among its digests were: (1) Ages of initiates; (2) comparison statistics; (3) the Masonic declaration of principles. A chart was prepared

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showing foreign Grand Lodges recognized by United States Grand Lodges; a Masonic Play, twelve short talk bulletins, and several other documents were issued. Particularly interesting was the Digest on Ages of Initiates. Several misinformed brethren have been stating "young men are no longer attracted to Masonry," and this digest proves that the statement is entirely wrong. Grand Master Martin, of South Carolina, fully approved the preparedness program which is being carried out by the Association in that state. The only opposition which developed was from Grand Master Harkins, of North Carolina, and Grand Master Smith, of Mississippi. Grand Master Smith referred to the work carried on by the Hattiesburg, Miss., bodies which, while commendable, was entirely inadequate according to the general opinion of those who heard the discussion. While not all Grand Lodges have reported on the question of war work, we are able to give the following: Arizona empowered the Grand Master "to request the Masonic Service Association to speak and act for our jurisdiction in arranging for welfare work among our brethren in the army forces. Colorado (September, 1940) recommended that Grand Lodge take no action with reference to the M. S. A. ConnMticut authorized the Grand Master to obligate the Grand Lodge to the extent of 10c per member for the support of the M. S. A. program if it appeared to the best interests of Masonry. Delaware "empowered the Grand Master to request the M. S. A. to speak and act for our jurisdiction in arranging for welfare work." The District of Columbia commended the M. S. A., stating that the Association was formed twenty-three years ago "for this specific work. It is with great satisfaction that we know it is prepared to do that work if and when commanded by its member Grand Lodges." Idaho, following recommendation of the Grand Master empowering the M. S. A. to act for the jurisdiction, approved with the qualification that the Grand Lodge should not be obligated to participate in the activities or pay e:xpenses unless they were first approved by the Grand Master. Grand Master Benjamin, of Iowa, replied to the questionnaire by stating that his Grand Lodge would join other Grand Lodges in such action as may seem desirable; it was his idea that we should not enter a field of service that in the end would reflect adversely against the fraternity and that we should not let our competitive desires override our better judgment. Grand Master Hodgkin, of Kentucky, recommended that his Grand Lodge identify itself with the M. S. A. He stated: "Kentucky Masonry received help during the flood from this organization on an unsolicited basis, and we immediately showed our ingratitude by declining membership." Later in the proceedings we read: "The Grand Master requested that so much of the report of the committee on finance as refers to his address with reference to the M. S. A. be deleted."

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The Grand Master of Louisiana urged that his Grand Lodge rejoin the M. S. A. and they would have done so except for the one reasonwant of funds. The Grand Master of Maryland referred to the fact that during the last World War Masonry was unable to give路 aid 01' comfort "because the forty-nine separate jurisdictions had no single voice which could speak on behalf of Masonry. The result was the formation of the M. S. A.; it is the servant of Freemasonry. It is a voice they may command to speak. Masonry can therefore now act. ' ,

The Grand Lodge, by resolution, has given its whole-hearted support to the M. S. A. Minnesota voted to join with other Grand Lodges in establishing centers for morale and welfare work. Mississippi regretted that it was unable to rejoin the M. S.A. because of their financial situation. Montana gave authority to their four principal officers to use money not otherwise appropriated for welfare and morale work. In Nevada the Grand Master recommended whole-hearted support of the M. S. A., and similar action was taken by the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. New Mexico assured the M. S. A. that "if any emergency arises in the mobilization of our armed forces, New Mexico will assuredly do its part." North Dakota pledges its fund to this work. Ohio considered the matter at its October, 1940, communication, the Grand Master expressing himself that his Grand Lodge should not commit itself to any such work because "we have neither trained personnel nor financial resources." He urged support of wellestablished agencies. Oklahoma considered the question of rejoining the M. S. A., but not the question of war relief. It declined to rejoin because of the membership fee involved which "we might better spend within the jurisdiction of our Grand Lodge." Oregon will cooperate with the M. S. A. to the extent deemed necessary by their trustees. South Carolina opened the first Masonic service center under M. S. A. auspices. The Grand Lodge approved the action of the Grand Master and advanced money for this purpose. South Dakota recommended continuance of membership in the Association. Tennessee declared that whenever an emergency existed their Grand Master had sole and exclusive authority to use their emergency fund. MASONIO PERSONALITIES

Robert T. Jones, Governor of Arizona, was an interested visitor at - the Grand Lodge of that jurisdiction. Morris David Vance, Grand Tiler of Arkansas, died at the age of ninety-four years; he had been a Mason seventy-three years; at the age of eighteen he enlisted in Arkansas Cavalry Battalion. He was one of five sons, all named for Southern Methodist Bishops; he never appeared in public except in the full uniform of the Confederacy. The lodge at Fayetteville,

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Ark., held a memorial celebration on August 6 in memory of Archibald Yell, first Congressman and second Governor of the State; at one ti:J;ne he was Grand Master of Tennessee. James A. Wetmore, of Washington, D. C., died March 14, 1940; in 1915, the Secretary of the Treasury (McAdoo) appointed him as Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, and it was during his incumbency that the government launched its three hundred million dollar building program, and his name is to be found engraved on more than one thousand cornerstones and other buildings throughout the country. Because of his cooperation in pulling off an annual charity day program in the Griffith Stadium of the Washington Baseball Club, Clark C. Griffith, President of the Club, has been elected an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. During the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, the Grand Master paused for a moment, asking the brethren to stand; the reason-funeral services were at that time being conducted for the late Brother Henry Horner, Past Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Illinois and at the time of his death the Governor of the State. Members of the fraternity who are fight fans may be interested in knowing that the Grand Lodge of Illinois, acting upon the petition of Kenwood Lodge No. 800, restored to membership William Henderson Dempsey, generally known as Jack Dempsey. Iowa reports the death of Captain Windsor Spinks, a Welshman, member of Pioneer Lodge No. 22 of Des Moines, who left at the outbreak of the war to enlist in the British Merchant Marine; he became a captain and had been assigned as Master of a ship for his next trip, but his ship struck a mine and the report stated that he was killed by enemy action. He was buried at Cardiff Wales with Masonic honors and military rites. Many visitors were noted at the Grand Lodge of MarylandMayor Howard W. Jackson of Baltimore, former Governor Harry W. Nice (now deceased), and Honorable Edwin T. Dickerson, member of the Supreme Court. Milo B. Price, Grand Master of Minnesota, died while en route to the 路conference of Grand Masters in Washington; he was Headmaster of Pillsbury Academy at Owatonna, and had a national reputation as an educator; he was a trustee of Carleton College and a member of the Board of Education of the Northern Baptist Convention. Joseph D. Howe, of New Hampshire, was seventy-five years a Mason on May 9, 1940; he was born in 1841. Governor A. Harry Moore, of New Jersey, was a visitor to the Grand Lodge, and by request addressed them. The Grand Lodge medal for distinguished achievement annually given by the Grand Lodge of New York was this year awarded to Charles Keck, eminent sculptor, member of Greenpoint Lodge No. 403, Brooklyn, N. Y. An interested visitor at the Grand Lodge of New York was Sir Stanley Sperling, Honorary Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Scotland and head of the government in Bermuda. This Grand Lodge

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noted the death of Brother Edwin Markham of EI Dorado Lodge No. 26, Placerville, Calif. In next year's proceedings will doubtless be recorded the death of G'tttzon Borglum, eminent sculptor who was in charge of the Mt. Rushmore work. Governor John Moses of North Dakota, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, made an official address of welcome at the annual communication; when the time came for election of officers he made a statement that he must, in order to keep faith, not only with the Grand Lodge but with his own conscience, say that this was a campaign year both state and national. He was a candidate for reelection and hoped to be reelected. It would be impossible for him to give the time and attentio'n to the duties of Grand Master under these circumstances. In the event of his reelection there would be a legislative session with all the problems which attend it and at least three months in 1941 would be fully occupied there, so 'he had definitely made up his mind that it would be unfair all around for him to think of accepting the office and responsibilities of Grand Master at this time.' The election proceeded and the brethren took the Governor at his word, but continued him as Deputy Grand Master. During the communication, Governor Moses presented the only surviving member of the group which formed the Grana Lodge of North Dakota; he proved to be Louis B. Hanna, the first Grand Tiler and a former Governor of that State. Nelson Williams, of Hamilton, Ohio, now eighty-seven years of age, has a unique record; he is the oldest living Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, oldest living Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, oldest living Past Grand Master of the Grand Council, oldest living Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, oldest Past President of the Order of High Priesthood and the oldest living 33째 member of the Scottish Rite in Ohio. Fred P. Corson, Grand Chaplain, and President of Dickinson College, addressed the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at a quarterly communication in September, on the future of the fraternity and our duty as Freemasons. The Grand Lodge of Texas was addressed by the well-known Dr. George W. Truett. General Robert S. Abernethy, a Brigadier-General retired U. S. A., was a visitor to. the Grand Lodge of' Virginia; he is President of the National Sojourners, a Masonic military society. Governor L. Saltonstall, of Massachusetts, was recently made representative of the Grand Lodge of Washington near the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Lieutenant-Governor J. C. Bowen was introduced and addressed the Grand Lodge of Alberta; the honorary rank of Past Junior Grand Warden was conferred upon him. Mayor Ralph Day, of Toronto, was officially presented to the Grand Lodge of Ontario. RECOGNITION

With Freemasonry dormant on the Continent of Europe, the recognition of Central and South American Grand Lodges appears

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to be uppermost in the minds of committees on foreign recognition. The only stir in the U. S. A. puddle is Oklahoma's withdrawal of recognition from the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, referred to in our last review. Their report is short and to the point: "In regard to Alpha Lodge No. 116, of New Jersey, in which they admit that they accept representatives from this particular Negro lodge and allow them to sit in their Grand Lodge, which is contrary to the usages and landmarks of the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma, we would recommend discontinuance of fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of New Jersey."

Our Oklahoma brethren are almost a half century late in withdrawing their recognition for this matter was threshed out years ago, apparently to the satisfaction of all concerned. We find nothing in the New Jersey proceedings to intimate that recognition has been withdrawn. The last report of Alpha Lodge showed they had only 78 members. The Grand Master of New Jersey anticipates that many applications from brethren from other countries will shortly be received, for many of these brethren are coming to our shores; history teaches that recovery is slow after establishment of peace; great burdens will be placed upon all peoples. Many New Jersey lodges have already received petitions and the quality of the applicants is unusually good. Permission has been given to lodges to admit such visitors and many of these have later joined by affiliation. The attitude of the Grand Lodge may be expressed in this statement: , , We gladly extend a hand to our brethren from other jurisdictions who conform with our requirements. We regret we cannot waive. our requirements and grant them the privilege of visiting our lodges for even a limited time due to conflict with our restriction of visitation placed on our own members who have been suspended for the simple infraction of failure to pay dues."

In many instances these brethren have lost their certificates of membership and the Grand Lodge has handled this matter in the following manner: (a) If the Grand Lodge has been officially notified that a Grand Lodge has suspended operation by order of existing governments, their members may be considered to be affiliated Masons and may visit lodges or make application for affiliation on presentation of proper and legal credentials and after due ballot. No visitor or affiliation is permitted without credentials; (b) If the Grand Lodge has been notified that a Grand Lodge has suspended operation, its members are presumed to continue holding membership in their lodges and may visit lodges on the presentation of the proper credentials, but may not affiliate unless they have papers to show that they have regularly dimitted. As to the recognition of Grand Lodges we find the following action:

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Rhode Island: This jurisdiction declined recognition of Lessing Zu Den Drei Ringen of Czechoslovakia, Grand Lodge of Vienna, Grand Orient Espanola, and the National Grand Lodge of Egypt, because they were extinct. The National Grand Lodge of France was recognized. They found the situation in South America to be disturbing and were unable to make definite recommendations beeause of the foreign language used, lack of knowledge of their history, purposes and ritual. Their comment was: "We have little or no convincing information which would justify our granting the petitions. Weare further influenced by the fact that, from the information at hand, it appears that only a few American Grand Lodges have up to this time accorded recognition. It would be presumptuous for this jurisdiction to accord recognition to foreign Grand Lodges which have not as yet been able to convince even a small number of larger jurisdictions, geographically more advantageously situated than our own, of their right to recognition."

Thereupon they declined to recognize the Grand Orient of Brazil, Grand Orient do Amazonas e Acre, Grand Logis Simbolica Del Paraguay, Grand Lodge of Bolivia, Grand Lodge of Argentina and Grand 1;Jodges of Paraguay, Uruguay and Honduras. Brazil: Arizona recognized Grande Loja de Estado de Paraiba. Colorado recognized Para. Delaware received the application of two Grand Lodges in Brazil and two in Mexico, but "in view of the chaotic condition in the world today no action is recommended." Montana has recognized Paraiba and Para. New Hampshire recognized Para. Oklahoma recognized Amazonas e Acre. Pennsylvania found that at the present time there were eleven Grand Lodges in Brazil; it had previously recognized Paraiba and "deems it inadvisable to recognize another Grand Lodge of that country." We wonder what would happen if the Mother Grand Lodge of England, having recogni~ed the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, should refuse to recognize the other forty-eight Grand Lodges in the United States of America' Rhode Island declined recognition of the Grand Orient of Brazil, also Amazonas e Acre. Vermont denied recognition to Brazilian lodges until world conditions are more settled, although the Grand Lodges seem to meet all the requirements demanded. Saskatchewan extended recognition to Para, having previously extended recognition to Rio de Janeiro and Paraiba. Chile: The only reference in the proceedings to Chile is that of Prince Edward Island, the committee recommending recognition. Colombia: Colorado recognized both the Grand Lodge at Bogota and Barranquilla. Iowa recognized the jurisdiction at Bogota. Oklahoma commissioned a Grand Representative to Bogota. British Columbia declined recognition of Colombia. Costa Rica: This jurisdiction is recognized by forty-five American Grand Lodges; this year another has been added-Colorado.

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Denmark: Idaho completed its exchange of representatives with Denmark before the country was taken over by Hitler. Louisiana discovered that 路the Grand Lodge of Denmark was irregular, rescinded its recognition and transferred it to the National Grand Lodge; their alibi was that there had been "no protest from the National Grand Lodge for several years." Nevada recommended withdrawing of recognition from the Grand Lodge and "as soon as conditions permit, steps be taken towar.d recognition and establishing of relations with the National Grand Lodge of Denmark." Oklahoma has exchanged representatives with the National Grand Lodge, and the same action has been taken by West Virginia. On the other hand, British Columbia declined recognition because "the request is but a printed circular unsigned." Prince Edward Island would have granted recognition, but in the process of doing so, Germany took over the country and action will have to be delayed. Egypt: The late Rudolph Latzko reported to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana that order had been brought out of chaos in Egypt by the resignation of Dr. Ahmed Maher, who resigned as head of the Grand Orient, and the resignation of Hussein Sabry Pasha, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Egypt; the united Grand Lodge is to be known as the National Grand Lodge of Egypt; Pasha is to be Grand Master and Mohammed Rifaat is Grand Secretary. The new Grand Master is an uncle of King Farouk. Dr. Maher, who is Dean of the new Grand Lodge, is Minister of the Treasury and the new Grand Lodge is under the King's patronage. New Hampshire went on record as favoring the new Grand Lodge. Oklahoma delayed recognition because "securing further information and by that time will be able to decide what relations we want with them." France: Iowa and Rhode Island have recognized the National Grand Lodge of France, and Oklahoma recognizes the Grand Lodge of France. Guatemala: This Grand Lodge has been recognized by Colorado, making the thirty-fourth American Grand Lodge. Mexico: Connecticut had a request from Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, but "could see no reason for changing our stand in regard to these Grand Lodges." Delaware had request from two Mexican Grand Lodges "but in view of chaotic conditions no action is recommended." The District of Columbia has reached no conclusion as to Mexican Grand Lodges and awaited the discussion at the 1941 conference of Grand Masters. Indiana commissioned a representative to Cosmos, but turned down Potosi and Tamaulipas. "Due to the unsettled conditions in Mexico" Iowa deferred action on Tamaulipas and Cosmos. Kentucky recognized Cosmos after a committee "wrote to Past Grand Master W. M. Fly of Texas, possibly the best infor.med Mason along the border on Masonic conditions in Mexico. Your committee received a very favorable reply from Brother Fly."

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Louisiana needed more information before accepting Tamaulipas and El Potosi. Montana supplied Cosmos with its requirements for recognition, but no reply being received the application was held in abeyance. New Hampshire makes the following amazing. statement, "Naturally, the seventeen bodies, with approximately 15,000 members, resent the fact that the York Grand Lodge, of comparatively few members, working in a foreign tongue, is the direct or indirect means of preventing their recognition by Grand Lodges in the United States. That is probably one of the reasons the Grand Lodges of the Republic of Mexico, working in the Spanish tongue, refuse to recognize the York Grand Lodge. Our brethren in the State of Texas, neighbors of our brothers across the Rio Grande, may be presumed to know the various phases of the Mexican situation, so that some weight should be given to the fact that the Texas Grand Lodge has . withdrawn its recognition from York Grand Lodge and entered into fraternal relations with the seventeen so-called Mexican Lodges." Thereupon New Hampshire recognized Tamaulipas and Cosmos. Our New Hampshire brethren may be surprised to know that York Grand Lodge has never sought the recognition of any Grand Lodge in the Republic of Mexico and as to the brethren in the State of Texas presuming to know-well, there are just a lot of Masons in Texas who do not agree with the action taken by their Grand Lodge! New Jersey finds no change in the Mexican Grand Lodge situation and made no recommendation. Oklahoma exchanged representatives with Chiapas and Cosmos, and entered into fraternal relations with Jalisco, Tamaulipas and Oriental Peninsular. Pennsylvania declined recognition of Cosmos. British Columbia refused to consider York Grand Lodge. Netherlands: British Columbia declined consideration of the Netherlands. Norway: This jurisdiction was recognized by the Grand Lodges of Idaho, Michigan and Oklahoma, but action was declined in the case of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. Palestine: Iowa deferred action. San Salvador: Iowa deferred action, and Saskatchewan exchanged representatives. Sweden: Sweden has been recognized by Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon and West Virginia, but the two Canadian jurisdictions of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island declined or deferred recognition. Switzerland: West Virginia extended recognition. British Columbia declined consideration. Tasmania : West Virginia, one of the remaining states which has heretofore failed to recognize Tasmania, has now extended recognition.

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AUSTRALASIA

Because of a similarity in practice and procedure and their geographical location, we shall this year consider the Grand Lodges of Southern and Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania. and New Zealand under the general heading of "Australasia." . New South Wales: The outbreak of the war prevented the Duke of Kent from accepting the position of Governor General of Australia, and Lord Gowrie, the present Grand Master, was continued as Governor General. The refugee problem in that jurisdiction has become a serious one; many claim to have been members of Masonic lodges in their home countries and endeavor to make contact with lodges but are unable to produce documentary evidence of membership. New South Wales has decided to follow the policy of the Grand Lodge of England which is "that any person who claims to be a Mason, but unable to produce documentary evidence of the fact would have to be proposed, initiated, passed and raised." A conference was held with officials of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland and it was learned that Scotland "would place no obstacle in the way of the Scottish Companions in this state if they decided by referendum that they wished to transfer their allegiance to a united Grand ChaI?ter." The effects of the war are shown in the report of a District Deputy who attended an emergent meeting of a lodge, called for the purpose of entertaining the military brethren encamped near the town; the work was faultlessly carried out by a Major, and practically every officer who assisted held commissioned rank in the Australian military forces. Out of the attendance of 160 members, 100 were in uniform. Lord Gowrie's address, March 13, 1940, stated that the war was entering upon its second stage and that within a few weeks 90,000 Australians would have left their shores to cooperate with the armies of Great Britain and its allies; two war funds had been inaugurated and the Grand Lodge was asked to donate $500.00 to each of these funds. They proposed the remitting of Grand Lodge dues on all brethren who left Australian shores with the forces. He recounted the story of a grant made to a widow with three young children in 1921. Her husband had been killed in action; she was given $1,500.00 from the benevolent fund of the Grand Lodge to purchase property in which to live. .A few weeks ago the widow sent her check to the Grand Lodge for that amount, suggesting that it be used during the present war in relieving a case similar to hers. The Grand Master said the grant was a free gift and that it was unthinkable that the Grand Lodge should accept from this lady, who was only in ordinary circumstances, funds which she had gotten together by dint of persistent and heroic self-denial. The review is topical in form, written by a number of distinguished brethren, and the selections are well chosen.

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New Zealand: We have failed to receive proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, but have been supplied with a copy of the New Zealand Craftsman which contains the review of Missouri. From this publication we learn that Sir Cyril Newall, now Governor General, was recently made a member of the Craft. England, Ireland and Scotland all have District Grand Lodges in this territory. Queensland: His Excellency The Governor, Sir Leslie Orme Wi1~n is presiding for the sixth year as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland. The Board of General Purposes issued a statement during the year finding it "desirable that all brethren born in what are now enemy countries and the sons of any such brethren who were born in British Territory at the time the father was an alien, should not, during the continuance of the state of war, attend any meeting of any lodge." Later the edict was modified, leaving the matter to the discretion of individual lodges, who were the best judges. The lodge seriously considered the question of payment of dues by brethren who had been called up for service. The rank of Past Deputy Grand Master was conferred upon Sir Wm. Glasgow, who has been appointed High Commissioner for Australia in Canada. Brethren of this jurisdiction annually observe Anzac Day, gathering about a memorial urn at the entrance to the Masonic Temple and carrying out a memorial service. Southern Australia: This jurisdiction reports a membership of 13,484, an increase of 52, the last two years having shown small gains. A special communication of Grand Lodge was held on June 5, 1939, to enable Brigadier General, known in civic life as Lord Gowrie, Grand Master of New South Wales, to visit officially the brethren of the jurisdiction. Lord Gowrie is Governor General of the Commonwealth and came to Adelaide to open officially additions to Parliament House. He was made an honorary member of the Grand Lodge on this occasion. The Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons and the Supreme Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons recently erected two cottages which they have presented to Grand Lodge for the use of indigent members. Under ritualistic matters we note the removal of globes from the tops of pillars, which was done (1) to bring the arrangement of the lodge room into line with the practice of all other jurisdictions of English-speaking Freemasonry; (2) to conform to the orders of architecture the pillars represent, and which are depicted on the tracing boards and Grand Lodge certificates; (3) because authority exists only for the placing of路 globes on the Wardens' columns, the celestial globe on the S. W.'s column, the terrestrial globe on the J. W.'s column. The question of Masonic funerals is still being discussed. Opinion seems to be that , 'This Grand Lodge would be on fairly safe ground in stating the case as it exists in England. In England there is no Masonic burial service

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recognized by the Grand Lodge; in fact, such services are not encouraged. In this jurisdiction, provision is made for a Lodge of Sorrow to be held on a convenient date subsequent to th~ funeraL"

At the annual communication, April 17, 1940, the Governor, Sir Malcolm Barclay Harvey, was officially presented. A full page of proceedings is devoted to Missouri by Reviewer W. J. Host. Tasmania: Tasmania is an Island Jurisdiction just off the south coast of Australia. Its meeting of Saturday, February 22, 1941, was the Fiftieth Annual Communication, and the proceedings contained a brief history of that Grand Lodge prepared by one of their distinguished Masons. From the history we learn that sixty-two years after the establishment, under Irish Constitution, of the first stationary lodge, the time was ripe for the inauguration of a Grand Lodge. There existed at the time a District Grand Lodge under the English Constitution, a Provisional Grand Lodge under the Irish Constitution, and a District Grand Lodge under the Scottish Constitution. There was an unhealthy rivalry between the lodges of these jurisdictions and variant rituals. Finally, all the twenty-two lodges a('quiesced in the establishment of a Grand Lodge for the State. Preliminary meetings were held from February, 1888, until March, 1890, when a convention of delegates resulted in the organization of a Grand Lodge and the election of a Grand Master. The standards of the Grand Lodge of England were selected, English regalia was adopted, the Prince of Wales was asked to become Patron. Actually the Grand Lodge may be said to date from June 26, 1890, the ceremony of installation taking place in the Hobart Town Hall. The jurisdiction now has forty-seven lodges on its register and a membership, in 1940, of 4,198, the largest number reported in its history. The Grand Lodge recognizes six degrees in Freemasonry, but restricts its activities to Craft Masonry. The benevolences of this Grand Lodge are outstanding. From the proceedings we find donations of $3,500.00 to the Australian Red Cross, and over $10,000.00 to relive distress caused by air raid bombing in Great Britain. The finances of lodges are being well maintained, notwithstanding the stress of the times and the absence of many brethren on active service. The increased expenditure for refreshments is condemned because the people are passing through abnormal experiences, "trials which demand drastic self-denial by every member of the community, and especially by Masons." Victoria: The Grand Lodge of Victoria gave its lodges authority to remit the dues of any of its membership while absent from Australia on active service with the naval, military or air forces in the British Empire. A donation of $5,000.00 was given to the Commonwealth Government with the request that it be earmarked for two ambulances. Consideration was given to the question of evacuated wives and children of Freemasons of Hongkong and South China/

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also to the children from England. Four employees of the Freemasons Hospital were' appointed for duty with the Australian Army Nurses' Corps. A grant of $5,000.00 was made to the Lord Mayor of London as a contribution to the British Bombing Relief Fund. Western Australia: Grand Master Battye, in his address, said: , 'Outside impressions of the Craft are many and various and nearly all wide of the mark. By some, Freemasonry is extolled as the true faith; by others, denounced as the offspring of Satan; for the past two centuries it has been fostered by royalty, and for a century past been banned by the wearer of the triple tiara; it is dreaded in some quarters as a subtle political engine, and admired in others for the studious way in which it keeps free from political controversy and strife; it has great admirers who defend it as the essence of goodness, and detractors who regard it as the spirit of evil. . . • But those who understand that Freemasonry contains both a philosophy of life and a hope of immortality are widened in their outlook upon mankind, and themselves buoyed up by .its teachings."

The Grand Lodge, at its November 23, 1939, communication went on record as favoring the erection of a new Masonic Temple, which will ultimately cost $500,000.00. This reminded the brethren of a decision forty-three years ago when their present building was erected at a cost of $100,000.00. The new building is to be erected in the City of Perth and it is expected the foundation stone will be laid in the year 1943, which is the centenary year. Grand Lodge went on record as opposed to any law which would fix the· time of service of a Grand Master. Any attempt so to do is an infringement of the ancient landmarks. The comment made during the discussion was along the following lines: , 'The office of Grand Master is above all offices in Grand Lodge. The office ought ne.ver to be one that any brother can claim by virtue of past service or the right to promotion. Always the Grand Lodge must consider in electing a Grand Master, not only what he has been, but what he will be."

The Grand Master was asked by Grand Lodge to write a history of the Grand Lodge for use at the centenary in 1943. Scotland has a District Grand Lodge within the jurisdiction of Western Australia. The question of amalgamation is being discussed and doubtless some action will be had later. The membership of the Grand Lodge is now at the highest stage in its hlstory-9,953 members. In only four years of its history has there been a decrease in membership. The well-known brother, J. W. E. Archdeacon, is the reviewer and a section of his review is topical. He discusses the declaration of principles and wonders why it failed of adoption in many of our American states. He thinks he discerns the fear that "present in the minds of many leading Masons of the annual conference of Grand Masters ultimately leading to a movement to revive the question of a General Grand Lodge." Again, ·he wonders if the declaration was inopportune and not properly presented.

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Grand Master Chiles proposed in his address that St. John the Baptist's Day be observed with a picnic or other outdoor meeting, to which Reviewer Archdeacon says: "The seasons in the United States might be propitious, but when it is borne in mind that both the Saints were martyred and are so venerated in religious denominations to which la.rge bodies of Masons belong, there a.ppears to the writer something incongruous in making them any other than days of religious observance. Fancy picnicking on the day when Herodias induced the only too-tyrant King to present her with John the Baptist's head on a charger!"

CHILE

Life magazine (June 30, 1941) has a full-page picture of President Pedro Aguirre Cerda; on the table in front of him stands a statuette of General George Washington. He is said to be a great friend of the United States and the caption reads: "He became a lawyer, a Mason, a professor of philosophy, a Cabinet Minister, and in 1938 was peacefully elected head of South America's first popular front government." That a Mason should be elected as President of that country is ample proof that Freemasonry must have some standing and influence there. The Grand Lodge of Chile issues annual proceedings in the Spanish language; the volume before us was issued May 11, 1940. Grand Master Hermogenes del Canto A, in his message to the Craft, treated of the world aspects of Freemasonry and referred to the fact that their relations with Masonic powers for the time" being had been limited to certain c'ountries of Europe and those of the Americas. He referred to the satisfaction he had received from a visit of two representatives from the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico. Reference is made to conditions in Argentina, where there exists a Masonic power, not recognized, known as the Gran Oriente Federal Argentino. It would appear that our Chilean brethren have a desire to maintain a fraternal attitude with this organization. The Grand Lodge is especially sympathetic with the condition of their brethren in Spain and in all other totalitarian countries.

ENGLAND The last report we have of a meeting of the Grand Lodge was Wednesday, June 4, 1941, at 5 :00 o'clock p. m. The Board of General Purposes reported that Masonic lodges might, under the War Damage Act of 1941, be considered as coming within the provisions of the act wherein the lodge might elect whether or not it will effect an insurance of its moveable property. Lodges were advised to insure the property for its full value, for if not insured, no claim could be made in the event of damage. Ten thousand dollars was contributed to the British Red Cross fund for the provision of mobile field

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kitchens or canteens in distressed areas. Since the last communication, two new lodges were chartered in the Province of Middlesex. At the December, 1940, communication, $1,500.00 was given to hospitals and .charities. Lodges were asked to exert every effort to hold meetings regularly. While Masters had authority to cancel a particular meeting, yet they had no authority to put the lodge in abeyance. Thanks were expressed for monetary gifts received from overseas during recent months, leading the Board to state: "It is an encouragement to know that the thoughts of brethren throughout the world are with us in these times." Lodge officers were warned to be on their guard against giving relief to casual applicants, unless unimpeachable credentials were produced. Lodge No. 3061, in the District of Bengal, has ceased to meet and has returned its warrant. At the December communication The Earl of Harewood was on the throne as Pro Grand Master. It was announced that an additional $50,000.00 had been remitted to the treasurer for the relief of the dlstressed as a result of an appeal for lodge jewels which were being donated; the appeal was made several months ago and many jBwels were turned in, sold for their gold content, and these funds turned over to charitable purposes; $150,000.00 had already been given. The benevolent fund of the Grand Lodge, according to their financial statement as of December 31, 1940, amounted to almost five million dollars. Interesting among the disbursements was an item ror air raid protection, part of which appeared to be returnable from the government; the amount was $4,000.00. Extreme care has been required in the admission of visitors from other Grand Lodges, for we read: "There is a possibility at the present time of brethren coming into contact with members of bodies not recognized by the Grand Lodge, and it is important that no invitation be extended unless the Masonic qualifications of the intended visitors are established."

The number of lodges reported on the Grand Lodge register was 5,184, the largest number in the history of the Grand Lodge, and 124 more than before the beginning of the war. The increase has been in London and the English Provinces. Again our English brethren are to be handicapped, for we read: , 'In the production of Masonic regalia gold lace and medal are very largely used. It is expected that restrictions will be imposed which will make it impossible for our full dress clothing and jewels to be produced. The Board will take such steps as these regulations call for."

A visitor at the April 30, 1941, communication was Viscount Galway, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. The Duke of Kent, who is Grand Master, presided on this occasion. The Earl of Harewooci, Pro Grand Master, addressing his brother-in-law, the Grand Master, said in part:

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, 'I should like to add just one word to assure you that the activities of Freemasonry are being carried on, and are being carried on as I am sure your Royal Highness would wish, very greatly to the national interest. Indeed, if I may say so, they are now being taught to a much wider circle of the uninitiated and popular world than ever before, and as an instance of that I would like to remind the brethren of words used by the Prime Minister (Winston Churchill), himself a Freemason, the last time he broadcast to the nation. A short poem he quoted ended with the words: " 'And not by eastern windows only, When daylight comes, comes in the light; In front the sun climbs slow, how slowly t But westward, look, the land is bright t ' , 'Brethren will recognize that in those words are embodied one of the symbolic teachings of Freemasonry. We have been taught, when the light has been lost in the East, to travel and seek for it in the West, and that symbolic teaching is now being brought to the uninitiated in order that they should realize that the light, though it may be partially eclipsed in one quarter, is never extinguished."

Replying to the address, the Grand Master said: , 'In traveling about the country in the performance of other duties, I am glad to find that the spirit of Freemasonry is so alive among our members, and that is particularly noticeable in those parts where the perils of war have taken their heaviest toll. In some cases the difficulties of arranging meetings have seemed almost insuperable, but no obstacle appears too great to discourage those brethren in their determination to continue their Masonic work. They appreciate what Freemasonry means, especially in anxious times, and those with less difficulties to contend with and who have not strained every effort, might well look to them as an example. There is, I regret to say, a sadder side to the picture. Much Masonic property has suffered damage in varying degrees-that can and will rise again; but many of our brethren, with the members of their families, will not return again. There are others who have laid down their lives in the forces of the Crown. To all who are bereaved we extend our fraternal sympathy. I would like to express my gratitude to Freemasons allover the world who have been so generous in assisting us to relieve distress occasioned by the war. Weare assured that our brethren overseas have us constantly in their thoughts and we have received tangible proof of their ready sympathy and their desire to share our trials."

Notwithstanding the bombing by German planes, 1,576 brethren attended the Grand Lodge on April 30, 1941. IRELAND

Lord Donoughmore, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, is a resident of England and naturally was not present at the 1940 communication, but he addressed the Grand Lodge in a communication: , 'It is with great regret that I have to recognize the impossibility of being in Ireland at this time. I shall think of our brethren attending with whole heart and soul, at mid-day on December 27. . . . It is splendid

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to think how flourishing our Order is, in spite of the depression of the times, and it is a great encouragement to us all in looking forward to the better things which we hope, and believe, will result from the trials of the present."

The proceedings record: "The Grand Master and Lady Donoughmore are living in a muchbombed country in the South of England. Both their sons, and their sonin-law, are serying in the Forces of the King, and their daughter is a very active member of the London Auxiliary Fire Service."

We find other references to the war situation: "In the Province of Down, in spite of all the various difficulties, of the restriction of petrol, and the black-out, and everything that is going on at present, the meetings of the Provincial Grand Lodge have been well attended." "In all reports from all over the world there are references to the problems caused by the war. There is talk of shortage of numbers due to brethren serving in the forces, of the difficulties of travel owing to petrol restrictions, the difficulties of arranging hours of meeting, owing to the black-out, and in various places in Northern Ireland, of lodges having their halls requisitioned by milillary authorities. It goes without saying that any restrictions put on brethren by the constituted authority anywhere have been immediately and cheerfully submitted to. . . . When we are considering these difficulties do not let us forget the very real sufferings that are being endured by brethren belonging to Constitutions abroad, with which we have always had very close relations, nor the burdens under which our brethren in the United Grand Lodge of England are so valiantly carrying on ~t the present moment."

Reports were received from Provincial Grand Lodges in路 South Africa, Southern Cape, Rhodesia, Natal and Shanghai, China. From South Africa we learn that many brethren have joined the forces and many lodges are finding difficulty in carrying out their duties. Southern Cape reports that a new lodge has been established at Wynberg, a residential suburb of Capetown, and it bears the name of Grand Master Donoughmore. Through the first year, war affected the lodges chiefly through loss of attendance caused by the large number of brethren who had joined the forces. This also resulted in a falling-off of candidates. Benevolent funds are being built up to meet the calls expected as an aftermath of the war. In Rhodesia we learn that the lodges in Bulawayo had consolidated, and also those at Green Isle and Raylton Sh,amrock. Here again many brethren are found in active service, but the lodges are sending them parcels and reading matter and have been thus far enabled to carryon. In Natal, lodges continue to function, although depleted by absence of many on active service. Many brethren in His Majesty's forces appear to be absent from Durban to take up their tasks in the different zones of strife. In Shanghai, Grand Inspector Streit writes that mails are uncertain and that the difficulties experienced during

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1940 have been similar to those of 1939. Exchange depreciation has sent commodity prices to new peaks, and other restrictions have resulted in drastic curtailment of trade which is the life of Shanghai. Many members have sailed for the Colonies or Dominions to join His Majesty's forces. Calls upon the lodge have been heavy, but all have been met. MEXICO

The eightieth annual communication of York Grand Lodge of Mexico was held March 21, 1940, in Pachuca, a mining town in the State of Hidalgo. Twelve of the constituent lodges were represented. The Grand Master elected on that occasion was Frank D. DeV9tie, who is a.native of Greeley, Colo., although his birth occurred at Mosris, IlL, while his parents were making the trek from the east to the west. He was a Spanish-American War veteran, serving in the Philippine Islands, but since 1903 a resident of Mexico. Brother DeVotie kept his Masonic history in the strong box of his lodge in the City of Guanajuato. During the early days of the Mexican Revolution the lodge was raided by路the military, who burned or destroyed all the effects which could' not be carried away. Recently Brother DeVotie discovered the treasurer's book which showed payment of the fee for his degrees, by which he has been able to show that he was initiated, passed and raised in 1906. Eagle Lodge No. 19, Minatitlan, surrendered its charter temporarily because of the Mexican government's expropriation decree which seriously affected the resident membership of the lodge. Senora Lodge No. 12 was reported as having troubles. When the Grand Lodge attempted to secure delivery of the paraphernalia, it was found that a large part of it had been stolen and that which remained was in such condition as to be valueless and not worth the cost of transportation. In the Grand Master's address appears the following: , 'Another recommendation is intended to facilitate the reentry of brethren who had joined a jurisdiction with which this Grand Lodge is not in fraternal relations. I refer to the Valle de Mexico, in whose ranks difficulties have arisen. A division has taken place and the contending factions have each installed their own officers. This situation has awakened in a number of English-speaking Masons, who had affiliated there, the desire to return to the fold of the York Grand Lodge." THE STORY OF TOLTEC LODGE

Several times in our reviews we have referred to Toltec Lodge No. 520, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Missouri in the City of Mexico, in the Republic of Mexico, October 11, 1883, at which time Lee A. Hall was Grand Master and John D. Vincil was Grand Secretary. Other names on the charter were Robert F. Stevenson, James W. Boyd and George R. Hunt.

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The original petition asking for a dispensation was signed by W. J. DeGress, B. T. Leuzarder, George E. Howard, James Wheeler, Anthony J. Allen, C. W. Ricker and John C. Mordaugh. The petition bore the approval of a Mexican Lodge, Rosa Mexicana No.2, dated November 4, 1882, with the names of J. R. Fernandez and Rafael Garcia Martinez thereon, signing as officers of Rosa Mexicana, which was working under the "Del Rito de York de Mexico." Their hall was described at that time as being a two-story stone building adjoining another lodge room, with two anterooms; the hall was 60 by 40 feet and rented from the grand lodge of Mexico. An interesting notation on the petition is "No lodge in the Republic working in English or the York Rite as worked in the United States."

It will be seen that Missouri went into Mexico with the full and complete approval of Mexican Masonic authorities and that at the time there were no other lodges working that rite (York). Proposed officers of the new lodge were:

w. J. DeGress, W. M. D. T. Leuzarder, S. W. G. E. Howard, J. W. A word as to the membership: Mordaugh was a member of Lakeside Lodge No. 739, Chicago, Ill.; DeGress, Keystone No. 243 (Mo.); Ricker, Gray Lodge No. 329 (Texas); Howard, Roswell Lodge (Mass.); Wheeler, Jackson No. 17 (Mich.); Allen, Huelen Lodge (Santiago, Chile); Leuzarder, St. Paul's Lodge (Mass.). Returns are on file in our Grand Lodge for the years 1883-93, inclusive; membership was never large. Missouri cast the lodge adrift about 1893 and forced them to work under a Mexican grand lodge. THE MEXIOAN MUDDLE

. Mention has been made of Mexican affairs in the report on the Conference of Grand Masters, and in the review of York Grand Lodge, but we feel our readers are entitled to a more detailed description of what is happening in our neighbor republic to the south. Nothing would delight us more than to see a strong united Freemasonry in Mexico, working for those principles for which our order stands but we are firmly convinced that such an Utopian condition will not come while present influences are at work in Mexico spurred on no doubt by suggestions from outside jurisdictions. Missouri should be interested in Mexican Masonry. More than fifty years ago we established a lodge in Mexico City which has been a bright light in that jurisdiction for many years. In fact, Missouri is the only regular outside jurisdiction that has ever made a lodge "stick" in that country. Missouri once had visions of Mexican unity and regularity and forced its Toltec Lodge to line up under a Mex-

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ican grand lodge. While Missouri is quite some distance from Mexico there are some things in connection with Mexican recognition which we can see with uncolored glasses. In the first place let us say there is no living person who is or can be an authority on Mexican Masonry; in the second place, we may add there is not going to be anyone who knows, or can know, what has taken place in the past. There have been too many misstatements, many of which have been believed and are still being perpetuated. Take for example the present York Grand Lodge. One writer refers to the brethren of this Grand Lodge as "seceders," when as a matter of fact it was the Mexican members of the VaIle de Mexico, comprising a minority group, which actually seceded. English members constituted the larger group and the larger number of representatives and remained in the hall when the secession took place. Why did they not retain the name of the old Valle de Mexico' For the reason that the secretary was one of the seceders and took and retained the books, papers, records, archives, money and keys to the post office box. The brethren of the present York Grand Lodge had to change the name in order to receive their letters and to avoid any legal complications. As such Grand Lodge they received the fraternal recognition of practically all English-speaking, and many other, jurisdictions until outside jurisdictions began "investigating" Mexican Masonry. STORY OF THE SECESSION

SO much has been heard of the secession of the Mexican group from Valle de Mexico, and so many erroneous statements have been issued that we propose to print the full story of the secession. It is from the pen of a Texas Mason which certainly should make it unbiased. The writer is Brother Thomas M. Bartley, for many years secretary of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Texas: "In June, 1899, the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, which in the intervening years had become in its majority American, presented to the Gran Dieta in actual session, 29 amendments to its constitution, which would in effect change that Grand Body from a controlling Grand Lodge to a Confederation which could only represent its confederated Grand Lodges, before foreign jurisdictions, leaving the Grand Lodges in the confederation each sovereign and independent in its own jurisdiction. "These proposed amendments were discussed, printed, and submitted to every lodge in the jurisdiction for its individual approval or rejection. A session of the Gran Dieta was called in December, 1899, to take into consideration the answer received from the lodges, which were approved, adopted, and the amendments declared in effect. In April of 1901 at the annual session of the Gran Dieta, the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico presented, through its representatives, the following resolution: " 'Resolved: That the Gran Dieta be and hereby is formally dissolved and that the Grand Bodies composing it are hereby retul'lled the office of representation before foreign Masonic powers which they had voluntarily conferred upon that body. That the records, archives and lodges of this Gran Dieta be delivered over to the Grand Logia Valle de Mexico,

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and that the Gran Dieta recommend the Grand Logia Valle de Mexico, Coahuila and Tamaulipas, formerly in its confederation, to the recognition and fraternal support of all Masonic powers.' "The resolution was carried without one dissenting vote, and in consequence the Grand Dieta ceased to exist, after the Grand Bodies composing it were returned the office of representation before foreign Masonic powers. "There was a body, Grand Logia Santos Degollado which disputed the claim of the Grand Logia Valle de Mexico to control symbolic Masonry in Mexico, but in 1905 it ceased to exist and the lodges under its jurisdiction surrendered their charters and accepted charters issued to them by the Grand Logia Valle de Mexico. , , Nevertheless at each annual session of the Grand Lodge there was always more or less friction, which was perhaps increased by the admission of the lodges comprising the now defunct Grand Lodge Santos Degollado which had a decided preference for the Scottish Rite. , 'As ten years seems to be the allotted time of a Grand Lodge in . Mexico, accordingly in the year 1910 the tempest in the teapot of the Grand Logia Valle de Mexico began to brew. , 'The Grand Lodge met in annual communication on March 24. The committee on credentials rep'lrted 26 lodges represented out of a total of 32, and that members and delegates present were entitled to 81 votes. "The Grand Master having died during the previous year, the Deputy Grand Master acted in his stead and opened the Grand Lodge. The reports of Grand Officers were read and acted upon. Some amendments to the constitution had been proposed, and a motion was made that the report of the committee on constitutional points be read and acted upon. This motion was discussed, voted on and carried. The report of the committee was then read and adopted. , , Next in order was the election of Grand Officers. "Then the tempest assumed the proportions of a storm. "The election of Grand Master was first in order. Of a total of 81 votes cast, the Deputy Grand Master, presiding, received 52. , 'When this was announced, Brother Levi, an Honorary Past Grand Master, kicked over the teapot, tempest and all, went on a rampage and fled from the wrath, which had already come, and nearly all of the representatives of six lodges followed him. , , The storm was so furious that-so far as the record shows-they did not stop running until the 14th of the following June. , 'Brother Alberto Pro, the Grand Secretary, who was in possession of the records, and had to keep them straight, remained until the communication was closed. , 'The representatives of the remaining 20 lodges, not realizing that the stampede carried off the Grand Lodge with them, proceeded with the business, reelected Brother Alberto Pro, Grand Secretary, and after the business in hand was disposed of, closed the Grand Lodge. "On the 14th of the following June, Brother Levi and his followers held a caucus to consider their action and also the action of the Grand Lodge, after their departure. They sent for Brother Pro, the Grand Secretary, to come and bring the record with him. He complied with the request and here is their authenticated record of that 'Comedy of Farces': " 'Orient of Mexico, 29th June, 1910. Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico A. F. & A. M., Office of the Grand Master: In the Orient of Mexico, on the 23rd day of June, a special General Meeting was held of the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, A. F. & A. M., under the chairmanship of Brother Francisco A. Soni, by virtue of the powers conferred on him and on

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Brother Emilio Elizondo and Alberto Atristain, in the General Meeting on the 14th inst., with the object of reorganizing this Grand Lodge in view of the nullity of the elections and other proceeding of the Annual Meeting of said Grand Lodge which was held on the 24th and 25th of March, 1910. " 'Proceedings were handled in the following form: " 'Work was opened in due form in the Master Mason's Degree, with the legal representatives of the lodges hereinafter enumerated, the offices being provisionally occupied as follows: (Here follows a list of names and lodges represented.) " 'The representatives of Benito Juarez No.3, Union No.6, Felix Diaz No.7, Lealtad No. 15, Ignacio Ramirea No. 10, Fenix No. 13 and Delta No. 17, again ratified the appointments which the meeting made on the 14th inst., in favor of the Triangle composed of Brothers Francisco A. Soni, Emilio Elizondo and Albert C. Aristain, and confirmed in the General Meeting of the 20th of this month, by the W. Master of those lodges, under the full powers which were conferred on them in the meeting which those lodges held to resume their Sovereignty and repudiate the so-called New Constitution of the M. W. Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico A. F. & A. M., as well as the Grand Officers appointed in the last Grand Meeting of that Grand Lodge. . . . " 'The confederated lodges which are noted on the margin, being those which have preserved their legitimacy, because they have protested against the irregularities of the Acting Grand Master, and having also resumed their sovereignty, and proved by the records and being also legally represented by the brethren named on the margin, it was unanimously declared that, the true and only Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, A. F. & A. M., declared; that this special meeting is well and legally opened having been convened for the election of Grand Officers, in view of the fact that the action of the Deputy Grand Master is null and void, because, by a single stroke of the gavel and in spite of the protest presented, he declared the aforesaid Constitution and By-Laws in force, and in a similar manner proceeded to the election of Grand Officers, and consequently this meeting will proceed to make a new election. " 'This declaration was adopted by unanimous vote of all the lodges. " 'The Grand Lodge was then declared constituted in electoral form, and the following brethren were declared duly elected by the number of votes specified on the margin: (Here follows result of the ballot for officers.) " 'The Grand Master elect was then duly installed with all the formalities of the ritual, and after taking the obligation, by Bro. Soni, after which the Grand Master installed the other Grand Officers, in due form. " 'It was also unanimously resolved to commission the Grand Treasurer and his assistant, as well as the members of the Finance Committee to approach Bro. \V. Selover and to receive from him the Grand Treasury of this Grand Lodge, taking the proper inventory of the books, papers and other documents of that office, issuing to said Brother the corresponding receipt and depositing in the National Bank, the cash which they may receive and report the results. " 'Let Bro. Jose J. Reynoso and others who figure in the election returns of the month of March last be requested to deliver the jewels and any document or other object pertaining to the Grand Lodge to the Committee on Jurisprudence which has been appointed on this date, and which will attend in the Temple of the Grand Lodge every night from 7 until 9. Such delivery must be made within the third day after being notified, with a warning that djsobedience wn~ be punished.

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" 'Let the present Minutes be printed and circulated to all who are therein mentioned and especially to the Grand Officers referred to in said circular of the month of March last. " 'The present minutes were read and approved after which they were subscribed the M. W. Grand Master, before us the Grand Secretaries who subscribe. " '(Signed) M. Levi, Grand Master; Alberto Pro, Grand Secretary; Gonzalo G. de la Mata, Assistant Grand Secretary.' " (Excerpts from the record showing what they did next, and the reason therefor: ) " 'To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodges of the Mexican Republic: To the Worshipful Lodges forming the confederation under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. Valle de Mexico and to all the Grand Lodges and regular Masons to whom this shall come: GREETING: " 'Be It Known. That the representatives of the Masonic lodges signing this statement, resident of the Federal District, and with the approval of all and each of the Brethren forming said lodges, declare: 'That we totally refuse to recognize the officers who illegally up to now have occupied the principal positions in the Government of our Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. Valle de Mexico, because the irregularity of their election has been patent since the first day of the last annual s~sion of this Grand Lodge, held on the afternoon of March 24th last. " 'In acting in this manner we are obeying the sentiments of honor and justice inculcated by our lodges and are heedful of the welfare of our August and Sublime institution, which is in such danger in the hands of those who, unscrupulously have offended the law, trampled on the sublime principles of the order and attacked in the most intolerant manner the rights of those who have the good fortune to bear the title of Masons. . . . " 'In the annual session of the Grand Lodge, after the regular order of business in opening, a brother moved that the question of the adoption of the new Constitution and Regulations be taken up. This motion was supported by the York Rite Brethren who, as we stated, were benefited by them and for whom the articles above noted had been invented, and in spite of the murmurs of dissent which arose, of the various speeches asking that the matter be laid over to the next day. . . . " 'We, representatives of the lodges which had refused to approve the Constitution, immediately protested against such arbitrary conduct and left the hall, headed by the Honorary Grand Master, Brother Manuel Levi. . . . " 'Lastly, on the 21st of this month we held another meeting like that of the 14th, and on this we decided to organize ourselves as a Grand. Lodge and proceeded to elect our Grand Officers as provided in the Constitution of 1900 and its amendments, from which we have not in any way separated ourselves.' "Brother Levi and his associates entered into an agreement or Treaty of Friendship, as it was called, with the Supreme Council of Mexico wherein they became virtually a Scottish Rite Lodge. "The following year (1911) in annual communication, the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, to distinguish itself from this 'Parody on a Grand Lodge,' changed its name to 'The York Grand Lodge of Mexico' and as such it is known today."

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(Here is the way Brother Adams of California, who went to Mexico to examine the records and find out, describes it:) " 'The trouble arose over the adoption of certain amendments to the constitution and the election of the Grand Master. " 'Out of 81 votes cast Brother Reynoso receives 52. There were represented at that communication 25 chartered lodges. All the lodges represented of course participated in the election; but upon the result of the vote being announced, as appears from a note in the printed proceedings, P. G. M. Levi, together with the representatives of Union No.6, Felix Diaz No.7, Lealtad No. 15, Ignacio Remirez No. 20, Benito Juarez No. 3, Fenix U. D. and Delta U. D. (with the exception of representatives Adolfo Fencchio, Eduardo Yarza, F. A. Soni, R. J. Guzman, E. Wort and Alberto Pro) rushed out of Grand Lodge without sign or ceremony and in great disorder, expressing their non-conformity with Brother Reynoso's election. There remaining a majority, 20 lodges represented, the labors of the Grand Lodge was continued in order. " 'The five seceding chartered lodges, together with the two under dispensation, and Benito Juarez No. 24 of the Orient of Guadalajara subsequently, on the 23rd day of June, 1910, without notice to any of the other lodges, held a meeting and declared themselves to be the true and only Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico A. F. & A. M. Thereafter they succeeded in obtaining the adherence of five Mexican Lodges which had been working under dispensation. " 'This is the body which is today known as the Valle de Mexico. " 'After the secession of the Lodges just referred to, there remained on the roster of the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico from which they had seceded 16 American Lodges and 2 Mexican Lodges. " 'This Grand Body at its next annual communication in 1911 changed its name from that of 'Gran Logia Valle de Mexico A. F. & A. M.' to 'York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. M.' and as such is today fraternally recognized. . . ." (Excerpts from Brother Adams' report to the Grand Master of California: ) " 'Notwithstanding what occurred at the annual communication of the Valle de Mexico in 1910, until the latter part of 1919 was perhaps, all things considered, the most harmonious in the whole history of Masonry in the Republic of Mexico. Within a short time such feelings as had been engendered at the time of the secession completely disappeared, and there were two Grand Bodies, each of which was pursuing the even tenor of its way. The York Grand Lodge controlled "the York Rite working exclusively in English, while the Valle de Mexico worked the Scottish Rite degrees in Spanish; and while no formal treaty was ever made, there was apparently a sort of tacit understanding to this effect, and no complaint was heard. . . . " 'The Scottish Rite Bodies accepted as members Americans belonging to the York Grand Lodge, and Mexicans belonging to the Valle de Mexico; and apparently made no distinction between them.' "It appears that Brother Forbes visited Mexico in the year 1919; and it is said that on his arrival he announced that he had been commissioned by the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America to investigate the condition of Masonry in the Republic of Mexico. , 'To thoroughly understand just what occurred and to appreciate the effect of such an announcement it must be remembered that Masonry in Mexico is of Scottish Rite origin; and that the history of the Valle de Mexico is the record of an unceasing conflict with the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite in Mexico for the control of Symbolic Masonry.

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, 'Although the Supreme Couneil long ago formally renounced any claim to the control of the first three degrees there are still Scottish Rite Masons, it is said, who contend that the regularity or irregularity of a Grand Lodge and the subordinate lodges under it is to be determined by the recognition or non-recognition of it by the Supreme Couneil. This contention is cited as the reason for the desire upon the part of the Supreme Council for' Treaties of Friendship' with Symbolie Grand Lodges; and the Valle de Mexico as it existed prior to 1910 had consistently re. fused to enter into any such treaty. â&#x20AC;˘ . . , 'At the time of the secession, the Supreme Council recognized the seceders as the legal Valle de Mexico and entered into a Treaty with them. . . . "Again referring to Brother Forbes: " 'There is no doubt that the impression obtained by those with whom he talked is that he would be able to, and would, obtain recognition for the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite of Mexico, if that body would declare the York Grand Lodge irregular and clandestine. . â&#x20AC;˘ . " 'And that he promised them that if they would render a nominal obedience to the Valle de Mexico, that Grand Body would enter into some sort of an arrangement whereby there would be no interference, with English-speaking Masons, and that the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico would change from the Seottish Rite to the York Rite ritual. ' , 'Whether or not any promises were actually made by Brother Forbes to the Supreme Council, the fact remains that the Supreme Council did issue an edict or balaustre declaring the York Grand Lodge and its members irregular and clandestine, and proclaiming the ValIe de Mexico as a legitimate Grand Lodge. , 'The edict or balaustre No. 79 of the Supreme Council was issqed on the 19th day of November, 1917." .

A speaker at the Washington Conference of Grand Masters stated: , 'Can the York Grand Lodge of Mexico complain at the failure to receive official recognition when it wrote into its constitution the claim of Territorial Jurisdiction over the entire Republic of Mexico, and adopted, not the native language of Mexico, but the English language as its official language' The answer is and has been supplied by their own course of action and departure from Masonic Fundamentals."

We don't know where the speaker received such information and we would suggest that having made such statements, if he desires to be fair and Masonic, that he prove what he has said. For example, we have before us the Constitution of the Grand Lodge York, printed in 1935 (adopted 1911). It reads: , 'Article II, Sec. 2: The jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge is over all 'lodges to which it has issued or may issue charters or dispensations, together with all the offieers and members thereof."

Does this look as if York is claiming "territorial jurisdiction over the entire Republic of Mexico'" And in what way have they departed "from Masonic Fundamentals'" Grand Master Weatherred of Texas apparently did not think they were far off the Fundamentals when he reported: , 'I have never seen . . . a purer brand of Masonry exhibited by any Grand Lodge."

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After all, just why should this whole matter, as discussed at the Conference, be made a controversy between York and Valle de Mexico' Certainly, Valle de Mexico does not represent Mexican Masonry. VaIle de Mexico represents only one of three or four organizations which professes to have authority over the Federal District, for there is Grand Lodge Independente, Rito Nacional, York, and two clashing bodies both claiming to be Valle de Mexico. Doesn't it appear as if someone has it in for York' In fact most of路the Conference paper was an attempt to black out York Grand Lodge, made up of our own people and kind, and as Grand Master Weatherred has well said a "purer brand of Masonry." Do these objectors know that no active objection has ever been voiced by the Mexican lodges to York' Some of the lodges now working under York were chartered years before a state grand lodge was organized in their respective states; they were chartered by a Mexican Grand Lodge, and all, except Vera Cruz and Yucatan, before the beginning of the century; in what way are they now irregular' Do these authorities (') know that Gran Logia del Estado de Coahuila has printed, among the Grand Lodges it recognizes, the name of York Grand Lodge' Do they know that the Gran Logia de Vera Cruz granted permission to York Grand Lodge to charter a lodge in its jurisdiction to work in the English rite and language' Or that Yucatan Grand Lodge did likewise in respect to the lodge at Merida, Yucatan' And just which of the two present Grand Lodges of Valle de Mexico do our brethren recognize' The only English-speaking lodge under the Valle de Mexico would not take sides and consequently lost its charter. Our Texas friend quotes quite extensively from what other Past Grand Masters of his jurisdiction have said about Mexican Masonry, but conveniently forgets to refer to what Past Grand Master Childers had to say about it when they withdrew recognition a few years ago for an unlawful invasion of Texas jurisdiction by Mexicans. Rito Nacional has chartered lodges in most all the border states; there is a Spanish-speaking Scottish Rite Gran Logia at San Antonio. Who gave them charters' Doubtless some of the Grand Lodges now receiving recognition. By way of "bibliography" there is inserted in the conference minutes the "standards of recognition" as issued by Texas. No.2 requires "that it be an independent self-governing, responsible organization with entire, undisputed and exclusive dogmatic and administrative authority over the Symbolic Lodges within its jurisdiction, and not in any sense whatever subject to, or dividing such authority with, a Supreme Council, or other Body claiming ritualistic or other supervision or control." It is strange in view of this that Texas should recognize any Mexican Grand Lodge, for evidently there must have been some domina-

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tion, else the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite would not have "investigated" the claims for jurisdiction of each faction when Valle de Mexico split up recently. The Supreme Council finally issued a "Balaustre" or edict in which they rescinded their "treaties" with certain Grand Lodges. Apparently the Grand Lodges had no exclusive rights. The Texas standards add "it excludes all controversial politics and sectarian religion from all activities under its auspices." This almost makes one laugh who has an inside knowledge of Mexican conditions! Understand, we are sympathetic with many of their antagonisms, but we do not agree that a Masonic lodge is the place to discuss them. This whole matter is an outgrowth of a thing which happened in 1921 when a self-appointed committee went to Mexico to establish "harmony." No one knows just why the commission went, who sent them, or what their final object was to be. Those who know say that it was engineered by English-speaking Masons, a majority of whom were members of the Mexican Supreme Council A. A. S. R., a Supreme Council which soon afterward issued a "Balaustre" giving a certain length of time to all York Rite members to "regularize themselves by joining a Valle de Mexico Lodge or losing their standing as members of the 4 0 _33 0 of the Mexican A. A. S. R." Amusing is the story of how Mexican Masonry grew from "three York Rite Lodges, each being chartered by the Grand Lodge of New York," for our information is that there were five of these lodges and, according to the New York records, none ever functioned as a lodge. We know that the statement has been made and we cannot prevent our brother from repeating it, but if he is to pose as an authority on Mexican Masonry and spread the misinformation to the country at large, he owes it to his brethren to go deeper into his study of it than his article shows, and to at least discuss it without prejudice and with fairness to both sides. Grand Master Blakemore of Ohio stated to the Conference that he had been in Nuevo Leon and that obligations were given "upon their own charter" and that "there were well recognized elements of atheism and communism in some of these grand lodges," in view of which we are led to believe that general recognition, as has been suggested, be postponed until such a time as American jurisdictions can be assured that we are getting into right hands. It is much easier to grant recognition than it is to withdraw it. Let us be assured of their grand lodge character and we won't have to withdraw it. Mexico has a population of 20,000,000; the total MaSonic population is small; it certainly can't have great influence under present conditions; and the meddling of outside jurisdictions will do nothing but keep the water murky. Three of our great national bodies-General Grand Chapter, General Grand Council, and Grand Encampment-have chartered . subordinates in Mexico; their membership is drawn from York Grand Lodge. American Masonry has something at stake; as American

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Masons we owe them our aid and protection. None of these three great organizations has ever been accused of engaging in political maneuvering. Mexican Masonry will grow when we insist that they restrict their activities to the Landmarks of the Ancient Fraternity, assist them in every way to do this, and then when we are assured it is being done, grant them recognition-not in spasmodic groups but unanimously. Frankly, we believe there are one or two groups which might well be recognized now and what we have said in this article does not in any manner criticize them or their efforts. We shall not mention them specifically, but included in the number are "del Pacifico" and "Yucatan." Our latest information is that a new addition to the Valle de Mexico Temple has been placed in the hands of the court after foreclosure; that the Mexican Confederacion has some competition since the formation of a new Confederacion de Gran Logias; that Rito Nacional is still active, judging from a new sign just erected on the building where it meets; and that Mexican Masonic unity is not going to be accomplished as long as U. S. A. jurisdictions grant recognition indiscriminately. It is fine to prate of Universal Freemasonry, Masonic Ideals, and a Universal Brotherhood, but to say that we are "unworthy of the inheritance that is ours by virtue of the great humanitarian work done by those who have preceded us" in not extending recognition to every group claiming to be Masonic is unjust, unfair, and un-Masonic. They are but high-sounding phrases and won't catch many American jurisdictions if we guess rightly. Let's play the good neighbor and let Mexican Masons adjust their own difficulties. The innocent bystander is usually the one who suffers! CREDIT WHERE CREDIT DUE

A few years ago there appeared in our proceedings a piece of poetry which has been quite generally quoted without giving credit to its author. The author is one of our good friends-a Master Mason-and should have credit for it. Here is the poem: I never see a twisted tree All bent by gale and bruised by storm, And yet whose torn and twisted form, Still sends its branches, full and free, Toward heaven, as though in prayer to be. Whose roots, deep down in Mother Earth, Still grasp the soil that gave them birthThat something doesn't say to me-. , 'Here is a lesson you should learn; When storms of life you too shall smite, And Faith and Hope seem nearly gone, And Doubt your faltering steps would turn, Stand firm for what you think is right, And in God's name, fight on and on 1"

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The name of the poem is "The Tree Valiant"; its author, Dr. E. L. Stewart of Kansas City, Mo. LIVING ONE'S MASONRY

In a recent issue of a metropolitan newspaper we learn of the death of a well-known citizen. The article read in part: He fought graft and corruption; as a lawyer he gave freely of his time to persons and groups who needed assistance before public boards. For twenty-five years he has been an elder in the - - church. He served the church many years as head of its finance committee and moderator. One year they were without a minister and he was drafted to occupy the pulpit much of the time. He was active in Masonic circles.

What better epitaph could a Mason require than to have "fought graft and corruption" and to have given freely of his time ,to those who "needed assistance." Instead of stating that our brother was "active in Masonic circles" the paper might well have stated that he "was active in Masonic work," for fighting graft and corruption and assisting the needy is the finest type of Masonic work and will lay up finer rewards in heaven than accurate rendition of Masonic ritual or holding the highest offices. HAVE YOU HEARD THESE?

Life is routine in itself; so may be said to be Masonic ritual when rendered without expression, but deliver us from the following: The brother who always "conveys" or "brings" the "good wishes and felicitations" of his jurisdiction. The word is being overworkedthat word felicitation. The brother who is always "waiving further ceremonies" in order to cover up a lot of ceremonies which he knows nothing about. A Masonic friend once told us that these words were the most overworked in the Masonic ritual. Happily, it is not a part of the Masonic ritual. Unfortunately, it is an expression utilized by another organization which has done countless damage to Ancient Craft Masonry by leading some of our presiding officers to believe that as the highest elected officer, they are vested with supreme powers. The brother, usually a M. W. brother, who continually refers to "this grand body" or this "grand jurisdiction." Scotland has its "Grand Janitor" but that is provided for by their law. Grand Lodges have their jurisdiction, and lodges have their jurisdiction but no Grand Lodges have "Grand Jurisdiction." If referred to at all, it should be "grand lodge jurisdiction" or "lodge jurisdiction." The brother who refers to the "stewarts." The word "steward" as used for an officer of a lodge is a perfectly good word; stewards once had definite duties and were actually stewards, and as such, provided for the physical wants of their brethren, wants in many cases proving to be liquid ones. SAN SALVADOn.

The official organ of the Grand Lodge Cuscatlan in San Salvador corresponds to our official proceedings. The Grand Lodge, founded

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September 22, 1912, holds quarterly communications during the months of March, June, September and December of each year. The Grand Master for the year 1940-41, is Fidel C. Garay, who was reelected to the' position. Grand SecretM'Y Jose Lacayo Tellez was also reelected. In his address to the Craft, Grand Master Garay said that Masonry must be on the alert, willing at all times to make sacrifices for the conservation of its principles and uniting as one band in the defense of democracy; that we should uphold our ideals of liberty, life and fraternity. The death of a distinguished brother of that jurisdiction -Brother Miguel Pinto, was reported as having occurred in San Francisco, Calif. The visitri of Brother Diaz of Havana, Cuba, and Brother Moliere of Nicaragua were acknowledged. It was said that fraternal relationship had not been perfected with many Grand Lodges of North America because of the difficulties encountered in language and communication. Particularly referred to as recognized jurisdictions were the Grand Lodges of New York, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Louisiana, Missouri and Pennsylvania. Regret is expressed that other states of our Union do not also extend the fraternal hand which is so necessary at this time. Two brotherly acts were recorded in acknowledging receipt of monies from the Grand Lodges of Guatemala and Honduras, being contributions to the fund for the reconstruction of the Masonic Temple in San Salvador. SCOTLAND

From one of our correspondents in Scotland we learn of an air raid during the early part of the year when a bomb was dropped, completely demolishing a Masonic Temple in which a lodge meeting was taking place. Twenty-seven brethren were killed and thirty seriously injured and taken to a hospital. Grand Lodge continues to carryon its quarterly communications. At the May, 1940, communication, the Grand Master, Viscount Traprain "intimated his apology for absence owing to naval duties. Apologies were also intimated from the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, The Right Honorable The Earl of Galloway and the Right Honorable The Earl of Lauderdale, who are presently on active service."

Cablegrams were received from the Grand Lodges of Canada and New Zealand, offering their services in the care of evacuated children. At the quarterly communication, August 1,1940, the death of Lord Lamington, Past Grand Master of the fraternity in India, was reported. One of the bills paid was for air raid protection curtains, $40.00. The benevolent fund purchased $1500.00 worth of the national war bonds, and路 a number of orphan annuities were granted.

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Recent proceedings report lodges in Morocco, Korea, Perak, India and Belgium as being dormant. At the quarterly communication, February 6, 1941, a charter was granted to Hindustan Lodge at Caw'npore, India. At a meeting of the Grand Committee, March 20, 1941, Grand Secretary Winning was reported as being seriously ill. Later, his death was reported. The following paragraph gives a picture of conditions: , 'In submitting the report on lodges, the committee expresses its appreciation of the spirit that has enabled them to carryon the work under difficult and sometimes depressing conditions. The falling off in the numbers of intrants and affiliates, due to so many of the younger generation having left the district for the defense services and work of national importance elsewhere, has seriously affected the working of the lodges in every rspect-meetings, finance and benevolence. The contrast between their activities now, compared with the same period in the last war, is . very marked. "

The Grand Treasurer reported receipt of a donation of $1,855.00 from the Scottish Rite bodies in Tampa, Fla., and Virginia, supplemented by a donation from the Supreme Council in Washington. The Grand Lodge took cognizance of the appointment, by His Majesty the King, of Brother Sir Ian Colquhoun, Past Grand Master, as Lord High Commissio.ner of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. OOMMERCIALISM AND MASONIC PUBLICATIONS

The usual flood of criticism of so-called Masonic magazines and periodicals was received by the Grand Master of California during the year. A new object of attack was a radio program sponsored by a Masonic magazine. Much of the criticism was amply justified by facts. The Grand Master believes the time has come when some action must be taken by Grand Lodge. He could see no reason for suppressing a Masonic magazine but believed that whether the advertising was in type or in the air the rule of ethics should apply. A special committee will make a re'port on these matters at the next annual communications. Commercialism of Masonry is handled by a committee on law enforcement in New York. They have investigated the offer of a furniture salesman to help in furnishing homes, a Masonic theatre to entertain the family, funeral directors who render distinctive and dignified service, and an offer of lots in a cemetery in which the departed might repose under a Masonic memorial duly sanctified by the Grand Lodge itself. The Grand Secretary sent a notice to all lodges calling attention to the fact that Grand Lodge does not endorse commercial enterprises, nor would the Grand Lodge approve lectures and pictures shown by advertisers under lodge auspices. Editors and managers of publications in Ohio were informed by

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the Grand Master that they should discontinue the inserting of ads in their publications where such had carried a description of membership of an individual in the fraternity. He thought the use of such designation as Prophet, Past Monarch, Noble, etc., were obnoxious and not in keeping with the dignity of Freemasonry, that while the titles and designations were not Masonic, yet the uninitiated could not recognize the distinction. A committee on Masonic publications in Montana reported that they had been getting prices on an official Grand Lodge publication. They expect to ask the support of all their Masonic bodies in the state, particularly in the sharing of the expense. Neighboring jurisdictions will be asked to cooperate in a tri-state publication. The only jurisdiction which appears to be making a success of an official publication is New York, and even there the publication of the Masonic Outlook is a problem. The last two years have shown small deficits, but the Grand Lodge believes it should not be discontinued until an adequate substitute has been established. Permission was refused to the Masonic News, published in Washington, to use the name until the Grand Lodge was supplied with evidence as to the financial responsibility of the publishers and the advertising policy of the paper. OLANDESTINE MASONRY

The most interesting report on clandestine Masonry is that contained in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of California, where a special committee exists to report on clandestine organizations. It would appear that California is more infested with these organizations than any other jurisdiction. The committee finds that most of the irregular organizations reported on last year are continuing activities. One organization thought to be Masonic was later found to pursue the practice of several Chinese organizations in using the square and compass, but not being Masonic in any particular. The West has a Negro Grand Lodge known as the M. W. Grand Lodge A. F. If: A. Prince Hall Masonsj its former title was Worshipful Sovereign Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. It recently held its eighty-sixth annual communication; it has thirty-six subordinate lodges. Another Grand Lodge in California is Hiram of Tyre Grand Lodge which held its thirtieth annual communication in Pasadena. The latter is understood to be the colored organization and for many years it appeared there would be a consolidation of the two Negro Grand Lodges, but in 1939 the Grand Officers were ousted and a new group selected who put a quietus upon the consolidation. There is said to be considerable rivalry between the Negro bodies and there will be no fraternization for some time. Filipino Grand Lodges include three groups: (1) Cavalleros de Dimas Alang; (2) Grand Oriente Filipino; (3) Sovereign Grand

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Lodge of the Philippine Archipelago. The first group have recently added the insurance phase to its activities. In Sacramento, Manila Lodge of the second group, meets in the Odd Fellows Temple. By far the larger of the three groups is the Sovereign Grand Lodge. It seems a split has occurred in the state organization, three lodges having revolted against the Grand Lodge, against the leadership of a member who was formerly Grand Delegate to the parent Grand Lodge in Manila. This delegate apparently is selling diplomas up to the 32掳 for $5.00; by occupation this High Mason is a janitor in a Pasadena shoe store. The original body of the Philippines has informed its subordinates in California that it is a member of the International Masonic Association of Switzerland. The truth is, it applied for membership, but was not accepted. Rito Nacional; a revival of interest has taken place in this irregular group in which a schism had been developing in Mexico City. A new lodge has been instituted and a dormant lodge made active. The Mexican Grand Lodge of Texas was at one time reported as having considerable prosperity in Texas, and organized a number of subordinate lodges in California. It is rapidly disintegrating, fourteen lodges in California having recently severed relations with the Texas organization and affiliated with a Grand Lodge in New York State, called Gran Logia della Lengua Espanola de Nueva York. It is apparently a Spanish-speaking Grand Lodge and has one subordinate in Los Angeles, a lodge which formerly worked under the Grand Lodge of the Federal District of Mexico, a clandestine Scottish Rite organization. The lodge numbers several professional men, and four or five ministers of the gospel in its membership. The California Deputy of the New York Grand Lodge is General Jose Tapia, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico. Gran Logia Independiente del Territorio Norte de la Baja California is a schismatic organization which has separated from the regular Masonic Grand Lodge of the Northern Territory of Lower California. It has not adjusted its differences with the regular Masonic body and subordinate lodges. One of its lodges surrendered its charter and is non-existent; others joined various other lodges. Several lodges of this organization have made visits to lodges in Mexico and most of the Mexican Grand Lodges, according to the California committee "entertain fraternal relations with the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Philippine Archipelago." Among many Latin-American Grand Lodges a custom prevails of exchanging representatives, but many of these lodges in California have exchanged representatives with lodges in路 Mexico, Central and South America, and have thus given a certain amount of international recognition. One of these California lodges has fraternal relations with no less than seven hundred fifty foreign lodges.

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EXTRANEOUS SOOIETIES

During the year one of our good friends wrote us : "Until today I have missed all O.E.S. funerals. Eight women and one man had parts-the man read his."

In the Kansas City Star, September 30, 1940, is an advertisement concerning an O.E.S. meeting, which reads: "Special meeting Monday evening, September 30, eight 0 'clock P.M., --.......,-"- Masonic Temple, for the purpose of entertaining as special guests Worthy Grand Matron, Sister , Worthy Grand Patron, Brother , Grand Officers and resident Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, District Deputy Grand Matrons, Grand Representatives, Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons, Past Matrons, Past Patrons, Associate Matrons, Associate Patrons, Buddies and. Cheerio Clubs, and our own members. Members of the Order welcome."

We hope the secretary who inserted the above notice overlooked none of those who were to be given special greeting. From the Alabama proceedings we learn: , 'Brethern of the Grand Lodge assembled in the Grand Lodge hall at 6 :30 P.M. for the purpose of receiving a visit from the Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and her staff of officers."

In the Arkansas proceedings the Grand Master states: , 'It has come to my knowledge that one of the organizations requiring membership in the fraternity as a prerequisite to membership has recently been guilty of conducting its ceremonies in public in such a manner as to cause great embarrassment to its candidates and members and bring reproach upon the name of Masonry. * * * I, therefore, recommend that the Grand Lodge take such steps as necessary to curb this practice."

The Grand Master added further: , 'I have noticed that one organization which is considered by the public as Masonic has sponsored a circus performance on the Sabbath. I hope the Grand Lodge will take notice of this and take proper action."

Four Past Grand Masters of the Odd Fellows, all Master Masons, brought the greetings of the Grand Lodge of that Order to the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. Out in California, a militant brother wanted to show a film and deliver an address upon the Townsend Plan. A committee agreed with the Grand Master that a Masonic lodge was not the proper forum for a discussion, for such a plan fell clearly within the rank of controversial matters. The Grand Master of this jurisdiction deplored the fact that junior officers of lodges accepted position in other societies which deprive them of their time and hampered the activities of the lodge. Reviewer Whited, of California, believes that discipline of members of associated organizations should be handled through the lodge. He further adds that "if the Masonic authorities in the jurisdiction where these offenses occur do not take a positive stand

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they will continue to have the same complaints." As we recall, a Grand Master in Illinois settled the problem in his jurisdiction. In Indiana the Grand Master refused the request of a lodge to serve breakfast to ladies of an American Legion auxiliary on Sunday; he also refused to permit Job's Daughters and the Order of DeMolay to confer their five degrees in a lodge hall as entertainment for the Order of the Eastern Star, nor would he permit a Commandery of Knights Templar to confer the first section of the third degree in full Templar uniform; neither was he a "cave Grand Master," refusing to permit a lodge to confer a degree ina cave. He refused permission to a self-styled committee on aid to Britain to solicit Indiana lodges. The White Shrine of Jerusalem was refused permission to meet in Indiana lodge rooms. The Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star was asked to raise its per capita assessment for Horne purposes to 20c "in order that they may assume their fair and proportionate share of the maintenance expenses of the Indiana Masonic Horne." Iowa decided that no monies of any lodge could be used for other than Masonic purposes, that the O.E.S. is not a Masonic organization and that a lodge was, therefore, prevented from using lodge funds to equip this organization with needed paraphernalia. However, this action did not preclude the Grand Lodge from receiving the Grand Matron; she made an extensive address, but left out the poetry. Kentucky was another jurisdiction which received greetings from the I.O.O.F. Michigan discussed the Order of DeMolay; it objected to the Grand Council control, rendering it impossible for Grand Lodge to have any part in making its policy. The Order of Builders carne in for similar discussion. Montana is having trouble with its annual communication, caused by the Grand Chapter O.E.S. meeting on the two days immediately following the annual communication. It appears that the sisters , 'usually congregate in the city of the meetings several days prior to the Grand Chapter meeting proper and absorb most, if not all, of the available housing facilitiee and thereby seriously hamper full attendance of the brethren at our annual communication. ' ,

A resolution making a change in time failed to carry, from which it would seem that the Montana brethren approve of being "seriously hampered." Grand Master Breckenridge, of Nebraska, reports fourteen visits to O.E.S. meetings; it appears that his wife was Matron of one of the chapters and later in the year he was installed as Sentinel. Ohio is having trouble with Sunday circuses. The Grand Master's attention was called to an organization whose membership is limited to Masons advertising a circus performance on Sunday. He deplored the "resorting to commercialized methods, or dependence upon the public to maintain themselves financially, .an act particularly reprehensible

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when the Sabbath day was utilized for any'such purpose. Apparently circuses will not be continued-in Ohio. Listed as a distinguished guest at the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma was the M. W. Grand Patron of the General Grand Chapter O.E.S., who was introduced by a Past Grand Master of Oklahoma, who is the Grand Sentinel of the General Grand Chapter O.E.S. In Oregon, a letter was read from the Grand Lodge of Cuba asking the reaction of the Grand Lodge of Oregon "in connection with the organization of female lodges of Masons in Cuba. The trustees voted disapproval of any such action." The Grand Master of Tennessee did not refer to the Shrine as "an association which makes Freemasonry its prerequisite," but came right out in the open and named the parties-in this instance Alhambra Temple of the Mystic Shrine. His attention was called to the conduct of the organization in connection with Saturday night public dances, sponsored by the Shrine Temple in Chattanooga; the Grand Master was given assurance that the objectionable conduct would be discontinued; he was later informed that the conditions had not improved. The Imperial Potentate disregarded the Grand Master's letter, resulting in a conference of Masters and Secretaries of Chattanooga lodges and members of the Shrine Divan. The Divan made a signed statement that their public dances would be discontinued, but they immediately made announcement at their Mosque and in a Chattanooga paper that the dances would continue as before, sponsored by the Junior Order. The Grand Master was commended for his action and the Shrine group were informed that unless a normal and healthy condition existed by March 1, disciplinary action would be taken. The British Columbia reviewer quotes a Grand Master of Michigan: "If some well-meaning Masons who are advocating the sponsoring of DeMolay would devote their surplus energy to the upbuilding of their own lodges, these same lodges might not be in such financial distress." The reviewer says: C C With this view we are heartily in accord, not only are there too many concordant or appendant organizations, but they are increasing every day. A brother refers to some of these barnacles as C branches of Masonry,' which is wrong; there are no C branches of Masonry'; either a man is a Freemason or he is not. ' ,

OUTDOOR MEETINGS

Many of our brethren conscientiously believe that the holding of Masonic meetings in unusual spots adds to Masonic interest. In our estimation these performances are closely aligned to such things as being married in a balloon; on top of a high bridge, ill a circus arena, and the like, for while they may encourage publicity, few of them increase the dignity of the Masonic Institution. The recent epidemic has

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been largely confined to the south and west, for our brethren of the eastern states have never grown enthusiastic over such events. Alabama gave a lodge permission to hold a special outdoor meeting, after being assured the place could and would be well guarded. In California a lodge conferred a degree at Prisoner's Rock in the Modoc Lava Beds. Another lodge conferred the third degree on top of Mt. Abel. More than a thousand members were in attendance at each of these gatherings. Indiana refused dispensation to a lodge to confer the third degree in a cave. Louisiana permitted a lodge to hold a meeting on a hill on Sunday at 5 :00 A.M., at which time the Master Mason degree was conferred; attendance was estimated at between seven hundred fifty and one thousand. Montana had a sixth annual open air meeting in the Pines, another on the Mullan Pass on the Continental Divide. In granting dispensation the grand Master stated he had never been strongly in favor of this method of holding meetings and was not sure that it contributed any benefit to Masonry, except prompting many to attend because of the apparent novelty. In New Mexico an outdoor meeting was sponsored in the open hills north of Gage. The Grand Master's comment is: "Thus Masonry uses some of these unusual stunts to endeavor creating more and more interest in the fraternity." In Oregon a special communication was held in Malheur Cave, at which time the third degree was conferred. It is planned that this will become an annual event. In Texas the third degree was conferred in "Sam Herd's 3800 acre pasture"; another meeting on a hill near Crane, Texas, and a third meeting at a ranch four miles from the town of Rogers. Notwith. standing the fact that the Grand Lodge, in 1934, had practically forbidden such stunts we reproduce the report made at that time: , , Your committee concedes that in the remote past, expediency may have justified holding such meetings in the open, but in this day of sky-scrapers, and powerful binoculars, and aeroplanes, we do not believe that the open spaces constitute a safe and secure location as contemplated by Masonic Law. ' ,

It will not be done after this, for the committee secured passage of a resolution providing that "the granting of the aforesaid dispensations be and the same is hereby disapproved." MASONIC HOMES

The Arkansas Masonic Home has a twenty-piece band. The Home is justly proud of its boys and girls, many of whom have received high scholastic and athletic honors. The children were given summer vacations; two tours were made to Memphis. The Covina Masonic Home in California had a boy who won a national scholarship at Harvard University; he finished his first year work with three A's and one B, and has been reappointed to the

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scholarship. In this jurisdiction the RKD Compass Club gave the Home a complete lighting system for its tennis court; the Twentieth Century Fox Westerners' Masonic Club gave an individual Christmas present to each child, a custom of several years' standing. The Home in California receives state aid of $15.00 a month for each of thirtyeight children; recent changes in legislation will result in additional aid. In 1907, the Connecticut Masonic Charity Foundation charter was amended to admit adult daughters, sisters and mothers of Master Masons to care by the Foundation. , 'Experienee proved that the number of persons admitted from these groups imposed an undue burden upon the Craft. In 1929 the charter was again amended to the effect that adult daughters and sisters are no longer eligible. Since the 1907 amendment, seventy-one mothers have been admitted. Inasmuch as it is becoming more difficult each year to take care of the cases, and the Craft is not in a position to increase per capita tax, it has now become necessary to restrict the classes of those eligible for relief."

The Indiana Home fills the need of a Department of Youth Administration. They say: "OUr children live a semi-secluded life in our Home. There are many phases of mental, physical and recreational development available to children living with their parents in private homes in the various communities that we have been unable to provide for our children with our regular facilities and the lack of such training has handicapped our children in readily affiliating themselves with community life after leaving the Home. ' , .

Indiana is gravely concerned because of its relationship with the D.E.S. in the conduct of its Home. When the Home was being established the D.E.S. asked consent to participate in the erection and operation of the Home; the request was granted, but no definite written contract was entered into. The Grand Lodge has recently raised its per capita tax for Home purposes to $1.00, but they believe the D.E.S. contribution now "not sufficient to cover the actual per capita cost of maintaining members of the Home received from the D.E.S." It is shown that in nine years the excess of maintenance cost over income received from the D.E.S. has been $54,155.00. The D.E.S. were urged to raise their per capita assessment for Home purposes to 20c per member in order that they might "assume its fair and proportionate share of the maintenance expenses." Past Grand Master Charles Loucks gave two hundred bibles to the Kansas Masonic Home. Grand Secretary Peterson, of Nevada, is much concerned as to whether Grand Lodges maintaining Homes are to secure any social security benefits for their membership, finding that in several cases it has been ruled that old people, cared for in a charitable institution, are not entitled to benefits of the social security act. He says:

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, 'It is strange that an old person worthy to be a dependent of our order, whose worst failing is that misfortune of some kind obliged them to seek admission in a Masonic Home, should not be eligible to social security aid, while路 another who has been of no particular use to society or himself, probably a whiskey bum all his life, would be given this relief. 'Tis a funny world. "

New Hampshire is studying its charter with a view of establishing closer relationship between the Grand Lodge and the Home. The Masonic Home of Oklahoma is engaging in a dispute with the City of Guthrie. It appears that the city entered into a contract in 1922, providing that in consideration of the Grand Lodge establishing its Homes at Guthrie, the city would tender free water to the Home property. On August 2, 1939, the Grand Secretary was notified by the City Clerk of Guthrie that the City Council had decided to discontinue the furnishing of free water. The Grand Master informed the city that the contract was a binding one and that he would not entertain any bills for water while he was Grand Master. A committee has been appointed to investigate the situation. The Masonic Home Executive Association held its Ninth Annual Conference in Portland, Ore., in July, 1939. Pennsylvania finds that there is increasing desire of children to throw the burden of their parents upon the Masonic Home instead of assuming it themselves: , 'In many cases the children do not seem to care, and for some reason have lost interest in what may happen to their parents. We have had more eases than ever before where children could give substantial help if so inclined. * * * We had a questionnaire from a daughter of an applicant .able to assist her parents, but refused to tell us how much she was making and that the information we asked for was none of our business. The Home assistance plan has worked quite successfully; this kind of help appeals to the applicants, although not always to the lodges. If lodges join the committee in rendering assistance, many demands may be avoided and the applicants are freq1!ently happier in their own environment than they would be in the Home itself. ' ,

The Grand Lodge of Tennessee approved the recommendation of the Grand Master which provided that the Grand Lodge dispose of its Masonic Home property. The report of a committee is enlightening: , 'The program of outside maintenance gives these children the best opportunity to take their proper place in their community, having equal advantages with other children of their age and intellectual capacity. We maintain that each child under our care has a God-given right to a Home, and a community, and the privilege of being like other children, living like them and growing up with them. This result cannot be accomplished in an institution. Tennessee has pioneered in the method of outside maintenance and on investigation we find that thirty-two other jurisdictions have followed our lead." RELIEF

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pay too large a proportion of expense in caring for distressed members. The Grand Master of Arkansas expressed the opinion that, with the provisions for old age pensions, child welfare and relief, the time had come for the Grand Lodge to study its present program and the probable demands of the future. The number of children in the Arkansas Home has decreased from 136 in 1930 to 67 in 1939, but the overhead and maintenance has remained the same. The District of Columbia is abolishing its service bureau because of lack of support on the part of the fraternity which precludes a successful operation. A special committee on relief, reporting to the Grand Lodge of Idaho, sent out a questionnaire to Grand Lodges. Their conclusions were: "The great fundamental principle of Masonic charity has become largely window dressing, or there are too many Masons' who use their Masonic affiliation as a sort of a racket. ' ,

Kentucky voted $1,350.00 for the purchase of an ambulance for use in England and an appeal is being made to subordinate lodges to supplement the donation. Many other states and Masonic groups are also purchasing ambulance units for use in England and China. Mississippi tried out an educational plan whereby they paid the first two years' cost of education, and loaned money for the last two years of college work. Their conclusion is: "Weare forced to report that this plan has been a failure. We now have $7,786.00 due on notes expended on the above plan. Only one has made any payment whatsoever on money advanced on the plan." Charity is one of the greatest of Masonic practices, according to the Grand Master of New York: "Faith and charity rank next to our belief in God and the brotherhood of man. In our early history charity was largely a matter for individual consideration; in recent years the scope has been widened and the lodge undertook what the individual could not, and now the Grand Lodge is assuming what the individual lodge cannot. The truth remains, however, that the primary obligation to charity is that of the individual brother."

Since 1893 the Grand Lodge of New York has cared for 6,186 persons at a cost of $12,317,376.00; at the present time 1,099 people are dependent on the Grand Lodge for sustenance, costing $1,516.00 per day. We have said before, and we reiterate it now, that we like the attitude of the Grand Lodge of New York in their handling of the refugee problem. Last year $25,000.00 was made available for the use of distressed brethren from other lands. No money was used for the bringing of a refugee to New York, only in the granting of relief in the form of modest loans. The committee said: "We did not hand out money gratuitously. We were not dealing with elements that wanted to accept money gratuitously. We were dealing with men like ourselves, many of them of great prominence in their own coun-

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tries who landed here stripped of everything but the clothes on their backs, and everyone of them gladly-in fact, his pride was saved deep wounds when he was permitted to sign a note for the monies which were advanced to him. * * * We will not burden you with further details. This thing has been a tragedy. Our hearts have bled over and over again. It had to be faced. The Grand Master had the vision to face it; and we feel the Grand Lodge can be proud of its record."

.Outside relief began in a small way, but grew rapidly in the number of beneficiaries and in cost. In 1922, $1,205.00 was expended; the second year the amount rose to $5,276.00; lodges with dependents seemed cont~nt in their success in having shelved to Grand Lodge an obligation which was theirs according to custom and practice of ages; the third year it was $14,174.00; in 1937, the amount had grown to $103,664.00. A check for $500.00 was sent by the Grand Master of Ohio to the Grand Secretary of England to be used for the relief of wounded soldiers who were members of the fraternity. The money went direct to the Royal Masonic Hospital and from a letter received it路 appears that there is a working arrangement with the War Office whereby the hospital takes wounded direct from the front. Many of those in the hospital are from overseas, particularly Canada. The Grand Master urged that an additional check for $1,000.00 be forwarded in the very near future. The Grand Lodge also gave $1,000.00 to the American Red Cross. The Ohio method of handling the refugee Mason is set forth in a decision of the Grand Master which provides that a certificate of good standing, or similar evidence, from a Grand Lodge with which Ohio was in fraternal relations, and which said Grand Lodge has ceased to exist because of war, was sufficient for the purpose of affiliation. Pennsylvania agreed to accept twenty-five children for a period of three years, or for the duration of the present war. These children to be admitted upon the request of the Grand Lodges- of either England, Ireland or Scotland. South Dakota was compelled to borrow from its permanent fund in order to pay its charities for the year, although eleven cases were discontinued because of the operation of the old age pensions. Charity should not be considered as an obligation, nor looked upon solely as a duty, if we may accept the statement of the Grand Master of Tennessee, for obligation and duty are cold stern words that must be warmed by the spirit of love: , , Our institutional charities can discharge our duty to our wards by giving them food, lodging, clothing; it can supply the means of an education. But every child needs路 and must have deep draughts of love; he needs to live in an atmosphere of sympathy, affection, counsel and trust. We may have the best institutionalized charity in the world, but it can never furnish that which the child needs most. God ordained that children should be born and reared in a home, where love is the supreme motive. ' ,

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The number of beneficiaries in Tennessee is considerably larger than in 1932, but smaller than any year since 1935. Says the Grand Master of Vermont: I I The Masonic fraternity is not a charitable organization, although there seems to be a definite opinion to the contrary among many nonMasons. Charity is one of the basic principles of our institution and as such must be observed. Dispensing of charity is both an art and a conscience which the inexperienced find difficult to learn and the Masters路 of Masonic lodges are usually in the inexperienced class. They know they should practice charity, but to what extent is often a problem. There is no formula."

Following the passage of a resolution of loyalty, the Grand Lodge of Alberta donated $5,000.00 cash to be given to the Dominion of Canada for war work; $2,500.00 was allocated to the Grand Lodge of England for the hospital care of wounded soldiers. An English lodge made up of Canadians, known as Canada Lodge, sponsors the famous Beaver Club in London, where a hearty welcome is extended to all Canadian soldiers. The Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan is a returned soldier and has suggested planning for post war work. The Grand Lodge of British Columbia gave $5,000.00 to the Dominion of Canada, and $2,500.00 to the Canadian Red Cross. The Grand Master has authority at his discretion to issue additional amount. In January, 1940, the Grand Lodge of Ontario sent $500.00 to the Red Cross. They offered to take children of English Masons if sent to Canada. It was stated during Grand Lodge that five thousand homes of Freemasons were available in Ontario for the reception of child guests. The Grand Lodge authorized their Board of General Purposes to make such expenditures out of general funds as might seem necessary and advisable. The committee on benevolences reported expenditures of $199,390.00. The Grand Lodge of New Brunswick levied an assessment of $2.00 per member to be placed in the hands of a special committee for war purposes. Prince Edward Island voted $5,000.00 as their contribution to be ad.ministered by the Grand Lodge of England. Quebec authorized a contribution to patriotic or war funds of an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. They had already expended $2,500.00 in Red Cross campaigns, $350.00 in Salvation Army and Canadian Legion work. An offer was made to care for 100 children of English Masons. They also expressed a willingness to assist the Grand Lodge of England in the care of Masonic records and other valuables. Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey wired the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan from London and was given permission to represent Freemasonry of that jurisdiction on all convenient occasions. The services of the Grand Lodge were offered to all British Dominions in connection with

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the British Commonwealth air training scheme; $2,500.00 was voted to the Grand Lodge of England for hospital work, and $5,000.00 to the Canadian Red Cross. MEMBERSHIP

A few years ago a Masonic student who should have known better wrote an article which was quite freely broadcast, inferring that the age of initiates had been raised in recent years and that we were not getting younger men in our membership. Happily, several studies have been made of this problem in recent months, the most valuable article being by Earl Delzell, of the Iowa Grand Lodge Library, which effectively disproves all such statements. Indiana had a questionnaire on the age of petitioners and found that among 2,752 candidates who received the Entered Apprentice degree in 1939, two-thirds petitioned before they were thirty-five years old. The largest number of applicants was from petitioners of the age of twenty-two, and, strange to state, the next largest number was from petitioners twenty-one years of age. From a survey, New York found that the majority of initiates in that state were between the ages of twenty-six and thirty (23 per cent), while 21 per cent were from thirty-one to thirty-five, supporting the facts issued by Indiana. The average age of petitioners in Texas has been found to be thirtyone years, ten months, based upon returns from 3,453 petitioners; here the largest group were from those aged thirty-two, next was aged thirty, in third place stood those aged thirty-three, and in fourth place those who were thirty-one. After thirty-five the number of petitioners dropped rapidly. Only 125 of the 3,453 petitioners had passed the age of thirty-nine. In Canada, the Grand Lodge of Manitoba investigated the situation and found that 33.3 per cent of their petitioners were from twentyone to thirty years of age; 35.7 per cent from thirty-one to forty; 23.09 from forty-one to fifty, and only 7.8 from fifty-one to sixty. In Saskatchewan, an adjoining Province, it was found that out of 295 petitioners 240 were under forty-five years of age; 50 per cent of the petitioners were under thirty years of age. Life Membership: One of the greatest dangers of a lodge is a promiscuous granting of life memberships. The majority of investigations have found that life membership is impractical. Where membership is sold for a specific amount there is the question of the safety of the principal; where the membership is given without charge, it produces financial troubles in the lodge. Arkansas is one of those jurisdictions where some lodges have a practice of electing the retiring Master each year to life membership. The Grand Master found one lodge with twenty-two members, seventeen of them honorary, and many lodges had more than 25 per cent

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honorary members. One lodge reported ninety-seven honorary life members and they did not pay Grand Lodge dues on them. The Grand Master of California found that life membership funds were causes of difficulty. Few lodges had trustees who were familiar with safe investments and the ordinary savings bank account returned too small a maximum. Grand Lodge, while agreeing with the Grand Master as to conditions, did not believe that the Grand Lodge itself should take over the task of investment and accounting. The Grand Lodge approved several life memberships, the price ranging from $150.00 to $300.00. In New York the Grand Master said: "Life memberships have long been subject to criticism. In 1910 the Judge Advocate wrote that it has been fraught with evil rather than benefit to the fraternity and should be avoided. They had been granted on all sorts of terms, in some instances on such nominal consideration as ten years membership, and others on such large payments of money as to be prohibitive. Life memberships have definitely injured many lodges. Sometimes they have become so numerous in a single lodge as to make the carrying on of lodge expense by the rest of the members an unbearable burden. Where life members, because of their number and attitude, have become a parasitic load on a lodge, the lodge usually cannot rid itself of the load; it needs relief, and sees no way to obtain it. The lodge tendency in this state is to either abolish it or grant it under such severe restrictions as to prevent further damage."

In Oregon the life membership fund of the Grand Lodge amounts to $70,000.00, having increased $11,000.00 during the year. The plan has completed its seventh year of operation and an increasing number of life memberships is noted each year. There the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery have cooperated, placing their funds in the Grand Lodge fund and last year the interest paid was at the rate of 4 per cent, and it might be added that life memberships may be purchased on the installment plan. Wisconsin made an exhaustive survey of the life membership proposition. They found that of 308 lodges, 128 were granting life memberships, ranging from twenty to fifty years. Those lodges granting life memberships after thirty-five years felt no particular hardship, but those granting life memberships from twenty to thirty years face a real problem and must either raise their dues or discontinue life membership. The Grand Lodge committee believes that the fraternity has a right to look to each individual member of the Craft to support the activities of the fraternity and pay his proportionate share of the expense, that while the Grand Lodge looks to the lodge for payment, the lodge is in reality the medium of collection of per capita charge; that life memberships are not democratic and all members should bear their share when financially able to do so. The committee recommended that the Grand Lodge fix at least a minimum of thirtyfive years for life membership, and that all life members be required

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to pay any Grand Lodge per capita and assessment. It further provided that if lodges insisted on sale of life memberships, that they should establish a fund with sufficient income to meet these taxes and furnish the evidence thereof to the Grand Master. A plan of life membership was proposed by a member of the Grand Lodge of vVyoming. He furnished a table for computing the cost, and the matter will be reported on at the next annual communication. The plan might work out provided depressions and inflations do not have to be considered. Dual Membership: Little is heard of dual membership. So few of our members appear to take advantage of it that it constitutes no Masonic problem. The only mention to be found in the proceedings is in the Grand Lodge of New York, which reports that it has 143 dual members outside the state; 15 affiliated during 1939; it has 458 dual members within the state. It is interesting to note that sixteen members were dropped from one lodge, retaining membership in the other, and six dimitted from a lodge, retaining membership in the other. MISCELLANEOUS

A wards: The newly established Jeremy L. Cross medal for distinguished service has been awarded by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire to Grand Master Thomas H. Desmont of Connecticut. Rhode Island awarded its distinguished service medal to Carl H. Claudy of the Masonic Service Association. Educational: Almost two hundred pages of the British Columbia proceedings are taken up with articles on Masonic subjects. Prince Edward Island uses its Grand Officers to make addresses and each Grand Officer has been asked to explain the use of various symbols to the lodges in their district. The committee on education of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan devotes twenty pages of the proceedings to information valuable to lodge committees on education. Healing: The only example of healing found in the proceedings was the case of a candidate of an Alabama lodge who had received the third degree at the hands of an invited team from a lodge in Tennessee. It seems that such work is in violation of the Alabama constitution. Jurisdiction: We had rather anticipated that with the outbreak of war or of an emergency, the question of petitioners in military camps would be brought to the fore. We had hoped that most of our Grand Lodges had acquired by experience sufficient information to cause them to refrain from letting down the bars as we did in World War No.1. Apparently not, for our sister jurisdiction on the south (Arkansas) has passed an amendment which provides that any lodge in Arkansas may receive petitions from men in the military service and domiciled at any military tra~ning camp in the state. Our opinion is

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that the adoption of this amendment will create much ill feeling between the Grand Lodge of Arkan~as and other Grand Lodges, for most jurisdictions are rather jealous in the matter of permitting lodges to pass upon qualifications of candidates when their only knowledge has been gained from personal contact at the military camp, and in this connection we might mention an experience our own lodge had with the lodge at Lawton, Okla. When it became necessary to ask Lawton to confer the degrees upon candidates who had received one or more degrees in a Missouri lodge, the request was made, but it was not for some time afterward that we discovered that the degrees had been conferred (01) in large groups, so large in fact that one of our friends told us he stood so far away from the altar and from the Master who gave the obligation that he could not understand a single word said. Nevel'theless, the Oklahoma lodge made a charge of $5.00 for each degree conferred which gave it all the aspect of a commercial proposition. Weare hoping no Grand Master in Missouri will consent to the conferring of degrees upon Missouri candidates unless he is firmly convinced that the dignity of the fraternity will be sustained and the candidate made to feel that he is truly a part of a great. institution. The District of Columbia is having difficulties with men who are employed in Washington, but who live in nearby Maryland and Virginia. Because of the increase in government employees, Washington is becoming largely a governmental city with a large number of its workers residing outside its jurisdiction. It appears that Maryland can and does waive jursdiction, but a conference between the District of Columbia and Virginia produced no results-. Liquor : Nebraska has trial commission. Of those appointed during the year, seven reported expulsions and suspensions; practically all dealt with the liquor law, Nebraska forbidding a member to engage in the manufacture or sale of wines and beer. The committee expressed the hope that ere long no Master Mason will be engaging in this business. By resolution, North Dakota lodges have been ordered to investigate all complaints relative to members engaging directly路 in the sale of liquor contrary to Grand Lodge law. The proceedings say: "It appears to most members that there can be no community of interest between Freemasonry and the liquor traffic, even though it is legalized. ' ,

In Rhode Island the Grand Master wrote a letter to all lodges forbidding the serving of any alcoholic liquor at a Masonic temple or in any Masonic gathering. A committee expressed the hope it will not be necessary to call repeated attention to this request. The Grand Master of Tennessee "during Grand Lodge engaged in a conversation with a brother who was at the time in a state of intoxication; information was also given that he left his home to attend Grand Lodge intoxi-

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cated." The brother was suspended from office pending the outcome of his trial. Two other brethren, Masters of lodges, who had been reported as intoxicated, were suspended from office and reported to the trial commission. Lodge Oonditions: The establishment of large military camps has changed the Masonic situation in many states. In Arkansas three lodges voluntarily surrendered their cha.rters because these changed conditions made it impossible to continue as a lodge. This was brought about by territory being taken into a National Forest, the removal of industrial plants and changed working. conditions. New York is confronted with a condition which surrounds its sea and field lodges established during the last Wodd War. Sea and Field Lodge No.1, established December 6, 1917, had but thirty-four meetings and conferred degrees on 1500 men, only few of whom were its own material. Four other such lodges were created overseas-one in Paris; another at LeMans, another in Beaune, and anoth.er in Marseilles. All except No.1 folded up in 1920. Only 275 members are left on the roll and many of these may now be dead. The secretary of this lodge told the Grand Lodge: , 'We were authorized to use a ceremonial of our own devising. The largest number we worked on at one time was fifty-six, in four files of fourteen men each, standing about a man's length apart across this room and each man had a conductor. We used a modification of the emulation ritual of the Grand Lodge of England. ' ,

Our comment to the above would be that if the degree work was done in Sea and Field Lodges as stated above, then, frankly, we want none of it in our jurisdiction. Such conditions are brought about only through a patriotic fervor which ends in the loss of a large number of the members, as most Grand Lodges have discovered in recent years. Physical Qualifications: In Alabama it is necessary to secure dispensation to confer degrees upon candidates who are maimed. Among the list reported this year was one who had lost his right arm, another who had lost his forefinger from the right hand, one who had lost his left arm, and one who had a maimed right knee. A California lodge elected a candidate who was physically disqualified and conferred the degrees upon him; he had lost a leg between the hip and knee; the inspector of the district had been informed of the facts and was even present, with two hundred visiting brethren. The Grand Master accepted the resignation of the inspector, reprimanded the lodge, and suspended the Master. It appears that the act was a willful disregard of California law. The Grand Master's conclusion was: H It is argued that it is better to have wooden legs than wooden heads, but it just won't do to have both. Wooden legs are easily detected, but wooden heads are not as readily discernible. ' ,

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New York decided that lodges could not be pennitted to disobey the landmarks of Freemasonry in the matter of physical qualifications, even though the petitioner was connected with th~ military or naval service of the U. S. A. A resolution was introduced in the Grand Lodge of British Columbia requesting the Grand Master to appoint a committee to consider the advisability of again extending privileges of Freemasonry to men who are maimed in the present war to continue until five years after the conclusion of hostilities. Research Lodges: California has been investigating research lodges. They went on record as not opposed to the formation of such lodge when a real demand arose therefor, but doubted the wisdom of setting up a plan which might never be put in operation, and so no action was taken at this time. From the report we learn that the English Lodge of Research, A. Q. C. No. 2076, has 42 regular members and 6500 contributing members. Its revenues are sufficient to enable it to publish a quarterly journal which furnishes to thousands of Masons the results of the research activities of a group of Masonic scholars. New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Georgia and Missouri have authorized the formation of lodges to engage in research. Minnesota provided for the formation of lodges of research by constitutional amendment. The New York Lodge of Research presents an annual report to Grand Lodge; the membership now consists of 25 active members and 146 corresponding members; it has introduced the degree music of Brother Jean Sibelius to this country, the Masonic music of Mozart, and at a recent communication gave the first American presentation of the Masonic songs by Johann Naumann (17401801). Research Lodge No. 281 made report to the Grand Lodge of Washington. The late Brother Walter Meier prepared for the lodge a paper reviewing the history of the standard work in Washington. Brother Wm. H. Gorham is preparing a story of the genealogy of the Grand Lodge of Washington. Statement is made by the committee that "there is a substantial field for research in America. The program is in its infancy." While Manitoba does not have a research lodge, it does have a Masonic Research Committee which accomplishes substantially the same purpose. Of the 397 volumes loaned by the librarian during the year, 79 were under the head of symbolism, 63 history, and philosophy; 31 rites, degrees and manuals. Veteran Masons: It would be our opinion that the majority of American jurisdictions have adopted the principle of awarding certificates, or other awards, to veteran Masons. There are many references in proceedings during the past year, but these are now becoming routine. It has undoubtedly prol-ed to be one of the most popular accomplishments of Grand Lodges in recent years. Indiana has recently joined the ranks and the report of the committee would infer that at least thirty-six states award the fifty-year

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button. Only Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Utah and Wyoming have taken no action. The majority of jurisdictions, favor a button rather than a medal. The conventional square and compass design is used in fifteen states, Grand Lodge seal in nine states, state seal in four states, a shield in two states, and a state map in one state. Three very beautiful designs are too small to be distinctly seen. Indiana selected the winged hour glass in gold surrounded by a blue enameled circle, and this by a laurel wreath; the button will be copyrighted and certain regulations have been set up as to its award. The ceremony of presentation is almost identical with that now being used in Missouri. Iowa's oldest Mason is A. Van Patton, who was made a Mason May 11, 1864. They have two other 1864 Masons. Kentucky has Brother Charles Rieckel, who celebrated his 105th birthday October 27, 1940. During the year Kansas distributed 11,518 of its twenty-five year buttons. Ohio officially introduced at Grand Lodge Brother George Craig, ninetyseven years of age and a Mason seventy-three years. Oklahoma introduced to Grand Lodge Brother 1\1. M. Mathis, ninety-nine years of age, who was made a Mason in Tennessee in 1862. Pennsylvania, ultra-conservative jurisdiction, has decided to reward the loyalty of 1400 fifty-year Masons by presenting them with a distinctive emblem. These were recently manufactured and delivered to District Deputy Grand Masters for presentation in the various lodges. South Dakota has adopted a ceremony of presentation similar in character to that of Missouri. Brother E. C. Woodworth was introduced to the Grand Lodge of Vermont as one who had attended every session of the Grand Lodge, with one exception, for a period of sixtyone years. Relatives of Brother McDonald, a resident of Watsonville, Calif., protested against holding a public meeting for the presentation of a seventy-five ~Tear jewel on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia; he is now one hundred three years old and it was feared that a trip at night, with the ensuing excitement, might be too much for the venerable brother. Declaration of Principles: The one-time discussed declaration of principles is receiving but scant mention these days; only five references were discovered that are deserving of mention. The Grand Master of Louisiana, referring to the declaration, had no recommendation to make, but was of the opinion that "at the present time there is no need for such action. Should the occasion present itself, then would be time enough to take action." He believed if such a declaration was ever adopted the one proposed should not be adopted without serious consideration and with this the Grand Lodge agreed. North Dakota adopted the statement, unanimously declaring it to be a reaffirmation of precepts which had been enunciated in the ancient charges and are well known to members. In adopting the declaration,

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attention was called to a statement of similar character made by the Grand Lodge in 1921. Rhode Island approved the declaration, without, however, making the document a part of the written law. Utah decided it was not prepared at this time to adopt the declaration, nor could they feel any present need therefor at this time. The Grand Master of Vermont declared the principles "set forth an understandable statement of the tenets of Masonry and express what many a Mason has tried to outline for himself and his brethren." Unclassified: Of a membership of 27,420 in Alabama, 1,263 are ministers. A new sample of nomenclature is the Alabama statement that "the Grand Lodge commenced its 120th annual communication." The number of lodge meetings would be reduced if the recommendation of the Grand Master of Arizona was carried into effect; he questions the value of perfunctory lodge meetings at which only routine business is transacted; he believes in holding fewer and better stated communications; if fewer meetings are held the membership will expect and demand that such meetings be made memorable by arranging interesting and stimulating programs, preferably after lodge has adjourned and when all have partaken of a good dinner. Speaking of nomenclature, the Grand Lodge of Delaware has a report "of the Grand Representative to George W ashington National Memorial." Delaware is the only jurisdiction we know of to have such a Grand Representative. California proceedings contain a fine exposition of Freemasonry: , , Masonry makes no man perfect. It merely indicates one road by which a man may travel toward the goal of spiritual perfection more easily and with more help than by other roads. It has no motive power to drive men over that road; it but smoothes the path and points the way. The travel thereon is strictly up to the individual brother and, in the opinion of the board, the roadmarks to charity are better seen and observed under the guidance of competent roadmasters, who have served their novitiate and are qualified to show the way."

Reviewer Whited goes even further. He believes Freemasonry should have a set program, that the resolutions passed at Grand Lodge are shortly forgotten; times change and Masonry must become militant for some objective, not political but a plan whereby we can render more than lip service, proving to the public that we are a select body of men ready and willing to sacrifice ourselves for the good of our country. He adds: "Grand Orators and others dwell on the part that Masonry played in the establishment of our Republic. We wonder how many of our present members would go through the trials of Valley Forge, the experiences of Andrew J aekson, Lewis and Clark, and other members of the Craft who built this Nation."

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discussion. The Grand Master issued an edict against all such. It appears in many instances political and international propaganda was used and in one instance a very prominent citizen made a speech which reeked with vulgarity and profanity; this won't be done any more. This,Grand Lodge has changed the time of its annual communication to the second Wednesday in each February, moving the meeting up one week so that representatives might attend the meetings held in Washington, D. C., on February 22. Kentucky is finding the appointment of key men a satisfactory plan for stirring up interest; they appear to be the personal representatives of the Grand Master. The first W.P.A. lodge building is reported in the proceedings of New Mexico; it appears that the village of Des Moines, with the aid of W.P.A. funds, constructed the lower floor of the building for the use of the village; the lodge erected the second story and became joint tenants with the village for a period of fifty years. But this is not all. A year or so' after the erection of the building the adobe walls began to sag outward because the second story had been constructed without adequate (W.P.A.) strengthening in the lower floor and the entire building was condemned for use. The lodge has no other place in which to meet. The librarian in North Dakota reported that 4,046 books had been loaned during the year, 1,153 being on sociological, political and educational subjects; Masonic subjects ranked sixth in the list. Rhode Island has a committee charged with the responsibility of studying the constitution of the Grand Lodge in view of recent legislative enactments made by the state and national governments which indirectly affect the welfare of the Grand Lodge. A legal matter has risen in South Carolina where a recent decision of the Supreme Court was handed down. By the terms of the decision a lodge, although chartered and brought into existence by an incorporated Grand Lodge, is an unincorporated association in the eyes of the law. It followed that members of a local lodge in regular meeting and with only a bare quorum present might incur debts and liabilities, thereby charging their members of the lodge with the liabilities and responsibilities for the debts which they had created, even though the absent members had no knowledge or previous notice of such debts. The decision is reported in volume 193, South Carolina Reports, page 205, or in volume 8, Southeastern Reports Second, page 344. The' situation impelled the Qrand Master to recommend that lodges secure incorporation; this would not involve the raising of capital stock, and while the lodge would still be liable for its own debts, there would be no individual liability. Virginia has found that the number of Masonic Districts was neither practicable nor desirable, and that reducing the number would build a solidarity of Masonic interest, provide a more compact

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organization, and challenge the leadership of the strongest men in each area. Alberta is having a flood of unauthorized circulars. A lodge in that jurisdiction took issue with the decision of the Grand Lodge concerning a revised ritual and circularized lodges protesting against the action of the Grand Lodge. The offending circular was ordered recalled, the lodge expressed its regret and wrote all lodges accordingly. A member in that jurisdiction published a book and circularized the lodges. This might have been legal except for the fact that it displayed prominently the name of the Grand Lodge on the letterhead; the brother apologized. A secretary of a lodge who wrote a contemptuous and insulting letter to the Grand Master, refused to apologize and was suspended. A special committee on Grand Lodge elections reported eliminating the vote of proxies, believing that a lodge which could not get one of its officers to attend should not have a vote. A survey by the Grand Lodge of Ontario shows that Masonry as we know it, exists only in democracies. In its survey the committee reported as the outstanding event the entertainment of 160 Masons from the Canadian Active Service Force by Canada Lodge in London, a meeting attended by the Duke of Kent, the Grand Master of England, who spent two and a half hours with his Canadian brethren, much to the delight of those present. UNUSUAL

The first member of an Alaskan lodge to become Grand Master was Charles P. Kirtland, Past Master of White Pass Lodge No. 113, Skagway, who, in 1939, was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington. While born in Chicago, Ill., in 1895, he has been a resident of the Great Northwest since 1909. Alaska is under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Washington, although British Columbia has two lodges in Yukon Territory, which is nearby-one Yukon No. 45 at Dawson, the other 'Vhitehorse No. 46 at Whitehorse; each lodge owns its own temple and the finances are in excellent condition. Visitors at the Grand Lodge of California were Wm. B. Pettus, past officer of International Lodge in Peiping, China, and Past District Grand Warden of that Territory under Massachusetts jurisdiction. Also present was Manley C. Jensen, Past Master of Ancient Landmark Lodge in Shanghai and Past District Grand Warden of the same Grand Lodge. Brother Pettus presented the Grand Lodge with a copy of the Bible published entirely in the Chinese language; it is to be retained by the California lodge which has rendered the best service to Masonic charity. Many California lodges are changing the time of their stated meetings from 7 :30 to 6 :OOP.:M., the intention being to have dinner meetings after the English custom. It will be interesting to know the effect of this change in time. A visit was

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paid to the Hawaiian Islands by the Grand Master of California, under whose jurisdiction the Island lodges are, and from his report we fine that Lodge Ie Progress de l'Oceanie celebrated its 98th anniversary in April, 1940. The statement is made that it is the oldest lodge west of the Missouri River, which of course is an error. He adds that a biography of the lodge's membership would cover the history of the Hawaiian Islands since the arrival of the white man. A Masonic club has been established on Midway Landing, the next port of landing west of the Hawaiian Islands. A special communication of the Grand Lodge was recently held in Kahului, on the Island of Maui, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of a high school. California transmitted $2,000.000 for the distress of European brethren, the money to be handled by Grand Lodge Swiss A l p i n a . " Colorado recently made a drive for benevolent funds; a Past Grand Master sent $50.00 and a letter which included the following statement: " As I grow older.I :find myself doing more and more day dreaming and I drift back to. Colorado days. Once there, my thoughts wander to old friendships and that leads my steps to the old lodge, up there at 10,250 feet of altitude, Leadville, where, with few exceptions my friendships were formed. They were close knit and lasted to the brink of the grave and I :find myself all but alone. I can recall but one now living, and he is in his ninetieth year. What a wonderful faculty is that which we call memory or remembrance, whereby we can recall faces, ideas and experiences. ' ,

The Grand Master of Idaho journey to Silver City, an abandoned mining camp in that state, where he saw a father confer the Master Mason degree upon five of his sons in the presence of 128 members of the fraternity. Indiana's representative in Switzerland cabled the Indiana Grand Lodge his greetings. The Grand Master of Indiana completed his visitations by conferring the Master Mason degree on five brothers, an event occurring but once in the long history of Indiana Masonry; is was also unusual that five brothers assisted in the work. Following the Ohio plan, Indiana will doubtless introduce the father and son night. Iowa is planning a reorganization of its Grand Lodge, an examination disclosing. their essential weaknesses which should be corrected. These appear to be lack of coordination of the work of boards and committees, failure of the Grand Master to keep intimately in touch with the various branches of the work, a loose provision for budget control. The proposed plan sets forth the duties of boards and committees. Kentucky's Grand Master decided that a brother who held a dimit from the Grand Lodge of Vienna, prior to the Nazi invasion of Austria, was entitled to petition a lodge for membership, especially since the

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Grand Lodge of New York had certified that the dimit was good for visitation or affiliation in New York lodges. The biography of Grand Master V. Eo Hodgkin reveals an interesting Masonic life; he was elected Grand Master at the age of thirty-one; was made a Mason in 1931, a Royal Arch Mason in 1933, a Knight Templar in 1935, Master of his lodge in 1934, Grand Master in 1939. He is the High Priest of his chapter and Captain General of his commandery. Because of a serious crime for which a brother had been convicted in the courts of Louisiana, the Grand Master ordered his suspension until the sessions of the Grand Lodge; the Grand Lodge decided he should be expelled. The regular meeting of the District Grand Lodge of Northern China was held March 22, 1939, in Shanghai. The District Grand Master in his address reported that the Grand Lodge of Vienna having been dissolved it became necessary to close the Lodge Lux Orientis in Shanghai, working under Vienna jurisdiction. At Hankow, where Far Cathay Lodge No. 2855 is located, an exceptionally heavy air raid commenced during a lodge meeting, but notwithstanding the bombing and anti-aircraft fire, the brethren carried on and completed the Master Mason ceremony. The brother was being raised by request of "Peace and Unity Lodge" and he is not likely to forget his experience under these conditions. The local situation in Hankow became extremely critical with the approach of the Japanese forces, when the Chinese started extensive demolition of buildings and huge fires were burning in various parts of the city; lodge furniture and regalia were removed to the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building. The Masonic Hall premises became the headquarters of special police. Meetings were later resumed in the Masonic Hall. English brethren have been asked to keep a correct record of members serving in His Majesty's service. Records as compiled show that there has been a gradual increase annually in the number of lodges in London, from 1102 in 1930 to 1281 in 1939! There has also been an increase in the total number of lodges in the Dominions, from 5047 to 5129. A special service was held at the Maryland Masonic Home for the purpose of dedicating the windows of the Masonic Home Chapel. Grand Chaplain Powers made a splendid address dealing with the symbolism of the fraternity as expressed in the windows. An audience of 1300 attended divine servIces, conducted by the Grand Lodge in Baltimore on January 7, 1940, and an address was delivered by Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of the Methodist Church; later in the year services were held at the First English Lutheran Church and the Central Presbyterian Church. During the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, Grand Master Yost presented his father. Brother Harry Wright presented his son the night he became Grand Master;

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the only other similar instance recalled was when Grand Master Seipp was honored with the presence of his father. The Grand Master of Minnesota authorized payment of $200.00 to the Grand Lodge Swiss Alpina because of the overwhelming burden placed upon the Masons of Switzerland as a result of the refugee problem. Brother J. Foggo Dixon, a Mason for fifty years and an attendant at fifty-three consecutive Grand Lodge communications, was introduced to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. Nearly one thousand students entered the oratorical contest of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. Members of the Grand Lodge of Ohio at the 1940 communication spent the afternoon visiting the路 tomb of the late President W m. McKinley, where a brief service was held. The Grand Lodge of Oregon has accepted the request of the Grand Lodge of Cuba to unite once a year and offer a fraternal toast' to the health of all Freemasons wherever dispersed throughout the world; the toast will be drunk on June 17 at an hour corresponding to 9 :00 P.M. Greenwich time. The Grand Master of Pennsylvania stated that on October 19, 1940, he had made a Mason at sight in York Lodge No. 266. No reason was given the Grand Lodge for the act, which is in accordance with Pennsylvania law. The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia is not usually open to outsiders, but this year the Grand Master believed it would be a splendid idea to open the temple for inspection, and accordingly an evening was devoted to that purpose. Following -a 5 :30 P.M. dinner for Masters of all lodges in Philadelphia (96 in number) the Masters were asked to act as hosts. The doors were open from 7 :30 to 10 :00 P.M. and between seven and eight thousand persons availed themselves of the invitation. The Grand Master of Rhode Island gets the palm for the number of jurisdictions visited. He visited fourteen Grand Lodges, ranging all the way from North Dakota in the west to North Carolina in the south. He failed to follow the old Pennsylvania custom when he refused to exercise his prerogative and make a Mason at sight, although eagerly besought by prominent members of the Grand Lodge to do so. 'Vhile there was no doubt as to the worthiness of the nationally known petitioner, he had doubts as to the wisdom of the exercise of the power, especially when eighty-four of his predecessors had been unanimous in their failure to exercise the right which was evidently theirs. He discovered the practice appeared to be growing less and less common and there was doubtless less and less necessity for it, and in this decision the committee on jurisprudence found much to commend. The newly elected Grand Master of Vermont, Walter S. Fenton, died July 12, 1940, his fifty-fourth birthday, having been elected Grand Master only thirty days previous. Virginia's Grand Master gave a dispensation to all lodges in sur-

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rounding districts to take a trip to Bermuda and while in the Island to confer the' first three degrees according to the Virginia ritual upon Virginia candidates, provided permission was obtained from the Grand Lodge of England. A Wisconsin lodge escorted the Grand Master to Barrington, Ill., for a visit to Lounsbury Lodge No. 751, named in honor of the Grand Master's father, a Past Master of Illinois. He attended the annual assembly of Milwaukee county Masons; there were present 2600 Moaster Masons. He also attended the annual dramatic presentation of the historical lecture of the third degree at Madison, which was attended by 1300 Masons. In 1939 an Alberta, Canada, lodge held a meeting while within the Arctic Circle to initiate the manager of the Eldorado Gold Mine. The candidate later journeyed to Edmonton, where he received his Fellowcraft degree, and now, having removed to British East Africa, it will be necessary for him to receive the third degree in that jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary of Prince Edward Island has been called for military duty with the Canadian forces. THE RITUAL SITUATION

Since the Masonic ritual is the framework or skeleton on which the Masonic fraternity has been builded, a study of trends is appropriate. There is a decided movement through the country to establish a cipher ritual. In fact, many Grand Lodges have had these ciphers for many years. In several jurisdictions a study of ritual is being encouraged by the granting of proficiency certificates which, to our mind, constitutes the best of all proposed plans. In one jurisdiction the bars have been let down by not requiring an examination on the third degree, and finally there are the peremiial changes accomplished and ' proposed with reference to the present funeral ritual which has never proved satisfactory. The Grand Master of Arizona believed that much of the time now consumed in learning the ritual could be spent more constructively in making stated meetings more enjoyable, and that "the adoption and distribution of an initial-letter key would not only materially shorten the time now devoted to memorization, but would result in much more uniform and correct ritualistic work." His statement was made in view of an adverse vote of the Grand Lodge. We have our doubts as to whether the time saved would be consumed in making stated meetings more enjoyable. Arkansas has 515 certified lecturers, 131 of whom have qualified as instructors. In one of our former reports we referred to an attempt to eliminate penalties from Masonic obligations; the matter was presented to the District of Columbia, where a committee found that such changes as proposed by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts "would

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create apparent contradiction in our ritual and result in confusion until the work became unrecognizable to brethren who knew it in its present form." However, this committee would delete from the funeral ritual such sentences as "decreptitude and decay," "parent dust," "in the silent tomb," believing that without these melancholy passages the services would be more impressive. Kansas has an elaborate system of granting proficiency certificates. A new Michigan law relative to examination provides that one may be examined in the third degree, but the examination is in no wise compulsory. The Grand Master of Nebraska held that any book or paper containing secret work of Masonry was unlawful, that it was not for us to judge another's intelligence as to whether such a key or cipher could be read by others. A committee in Nevada was charged with preparing a ceremony for the reception of the Grand Master, installation, the laying of cornerstones, dedication of Masonic halls, and the institution of lodges. New Jersey considered the Massachusetts proposal and regards the ancient obligations as wholly figurative and were unanimous in the opinion that no addition or elaboration should be made in the esoteric work of the three degrees, and that such information or knowledge as proposed might be communicated to every newly made member at the conclusion of the ceremonies of the degree without becoming a part of the ritual. Certificates are granted to Masons in New Mexico who pass a perfect examination on one or more sections of the work. Four Past Masters passed a perfect examination on the entire ritual and were appointed Deputy Lecturers; 52 others qualified on one to twelve sections of the work and were issued certificates as Masonic Instructors. North Dakota has printed a new edition of its ritual; an attempt has been made to restrict their use to officers of the lodge. Ohio has one copy of a written ritual and it is available for those who would perfect themselves in the ceremonies. The Grand Master of Rhode Island decided that if ciphers were to be made and used it would be best to have them distributed by the Grand Lodge. A committee will study the question of cipher and make a later report. In Tennessee it was discovered that "our knowledge of ritual has, out-stripped by far our understanding and appreciation of the noble meaning and high destiny of Masonry. Our ability to recite ritual with exactness has surpassed our zeal for its higher values and dulled our comprehension of the truths presented." It was believed that the lecturer system could be enlarged to include a broader aspect of Masonic education. In Texas the Grand Master discovered that there was no provision made for a processional at the opening of Grand Lodge as used in

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many other jurisdictions. One such processional was used in Texas recently and was found pleasing and acceptable and hereafter, by resolution, a processional ceremony will be arranged for the use of incoming Grand Masters. Certificates of proficiency are granted in Washington for periods of one, two and three ye~rs. If an examination develops not to exceed ten errors, the three-year certificate is granted; if twenty-five errors, a two-year certificate; and if fifty errors, a one-year certificate. In Wisconsin a committee is to draft a ceremonial for flag presentation. Finding the ritual adopted "eighty years ago to be very v~O'Ue and incomplete," the Grand Lodge appointed a committee of five to make a thorough study of the ritual and recommend such corrections as to make it grammatically correct. Our friend Whited, in California, finds there are a number of funeral rituals which might be brought up to the present conception of what a funeral service should be and not a replica of the old-time ceremony which was one of harrowing sorrow. He finds the main complaint at the present time is that , 'while the ritual is sufficient, the Master or someone else officiating, has never had experience and, therefore, in a service of this kind, produces an unfavorable impression on Masons and non-Masons attending."

In Connecticut, the Grand Master recommended that a funeral lodge might be opened at the beginning of a term and not closed until the end of each term, finding it was very inconvenient for officers to go to the lodge room and open the lodge before officiating at a funeral. It was eventually decided that the situation could be easily remedied, without inconvenience to officers, by permitting the Master to call a special communication to attend funerals at any convenient place. They found no warrant in Masonic usage for forbidding communications of a lodge to remain open indefinitely. According to the Grand Master of Louisiana "the average Masonic burial is performed by officers who give every indication t4at the undertaking in which they are engaged is somc::thing unfamiliar to them and that they are not well grounded in their respective duties. This, coupled with the fact that there are as a rule hardly more than a handful of brethren present to assist, hardly speaks well for the esteem in which the deceased brother was held in the eyes of the fraternity. Time after time I have witnessed these burials when it would have been far better for all concerned had it been omitted. ' ,

According to the Grand Lodge of New Mexico "the most unsatisfactory Masonic function is the funeral service." The objection seems to be that the wording is poor, the service lacks comforting expression, members do not turn out in respectable numbers, and the service is poorly conducted. Ohio has the same situation. There the Grand Master declared, "our burial service should be the most solemn, sacred and impressive

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service performed by us in public. Unfortunately, it is not." He proposed that teh ritual committee of the Grand Lodge prepare a suitable funeral service. An Oregon committee reported that it had revised and rewritten all the ceremonies wit.h the exception of the funeral ceremony. The Board of Custodians presented a proposed funeral service to the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. It was only one of several proposed ceremonies. By resolution, Vermont provided for the appointment of a committee "to revise the funeral service, making it shorter an'd injecting more of a hopeful tone into this service." CENTENNIALS

Jefferson City Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City, Mo., celebrated its centennial, Sunday, October 13, 1940; devotional services were held, featuring an address by Rabbi Samuel Thurman, our Grand Chaplain. On October 21, another observance was held at which time a pageant was presented, and an address delivered by Dr. J. W. Hudson, of Columbia, Mo. Liberty Lodge No. 31, Liberty, Mo., observed its centennial with a program on October 9-10, 1940. On the first evening an address was delivered by Dr. Harold L. Reader, Past Grand Master, and on the second day the lodge was addressed by H. Roe Bartle, well-known Boy Scout executive. Prominent on the program was the history of the lodge by Dr. A. M. Tutt, which was read by Brother D. A. Sharp. mSTORICAL

In Arizona a tablet was recently unveiled on the Governor's mansion where the first meeting of Masons was held in the then Territory. The matter of history in California is being handled by a special committee; they have discovered a peculiar coincidence in the name and' number of Western Star Lodge No. 2j there are three Western Star Lodges with the number 2-in the States of California, Arkansas and Nebraska. Could it not be possible that the name came from Western Star Lodge Lodge No. 107, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at Kaskaskia, Ill., in the early part of the 18th century' The California proceedings contain an excellent history of James Anderson, author of the celebrated Constitutions. The grave of General Wooster, at Danbury, Conn., is' maintained by the Grand Lodge of that state; it is to be cleaned and repaired at an expense of $450.00. Delaware proceedings contain a brief account of the formation of early Delaware lodges. An Occasional Grand Lodge was convened at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Ill., April 6, 1940, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Lodge; the anniversary was further commemorated at the annual

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communication in Chicago and was attended by representatives from many jurisdictions throughout the United States; Missouri was represented by Anthony F. Ittner and Ray V. Denslow. The first school master in Iowa was Ber"yman Jennings, who was initiated in Des Moines Lodge No.1, in 1845. Later he removed to the Pacific Coast and assisted in organizing the Grand Lodge of California, becoming its first Grand Treasurer; after holding this office three weeks he resigned and moved to Oregon, where he assisted in organizing the Grand Lodge of Oregon and became its first Grand Master. Des Moines Lodge No.1 was constituted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri on November 20, 1840, seven years after the establishment of the settlement which became Burlington, Iowa; it was granted a charter No. 41 by the Grand Lodge of Missouri and its first altar is still in use by Des Moines Lodge. The grave of Kansas' first Grand Senior Warden has been marked by a suitable memorial; he was Matthew R. Walker. The monument is in Quindaro Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas; a bronze plaque was erected in the Masonic Home at Wichita commemorating the services of the late Thomas G. Fitch. The Grand Lodge of Maryland has accepted title to the lot on which its first Grand Master, John Coats, was buried. The lodge has been paying $5.00 upkeep for eighty-five years, but recently purchased perpetual care at a price of $125.00. The Grand Master of Nevada presented the Grand Lodge with a memorial plaque which was unveiled during the year; it commemorates the establishment, in 1865, in Virginia City, of the Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Nevada; the Grand Lodge was formed of eight lodge holding charters from the Grand Lodge of California. Ossian Lang, historian of New York feels that "Washington's debt to Masonry has been overrated, but that Freemasonry owed much to Washington for having evinced, to the end of his noble life, a sincere regard for its beneficent principles and inspiring design, never hesitating on occasion to acknowledge publicly his affiliation and to endorse its professed objects." Grand Historian Libby of North Dakota made a survey of pioneer North Dakota Masons; a brief history of each appears in the proceedings. Ohio is to complete its historical series by the addition of a fourvolume set, covering the period 1912-1940. Dr. James J. Tyler has a thirty-eight page article in the proceedings on "The Beginning of Freemasonry in the Firelands of the Western Reserve." In the first issue of the Oregon Spectator, printed February 5, 1846, appeared a Masonic notice asking all.members of the fraternity to meet at the City Hotel in Oregon City to adopt measures to obtain a charter for a lodge; seven Masons met and signed a petition addressed to the Grand Lodge of Missouri and were later given a charter

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as Multnomah Lodge j the petition was placed in the. hands of Joel Palmer, messenger for the Hudson's Bay Company, who traveled more or less regularly between St. Louis and the Northwest. The application was in the hands of the Grand Lodge of Missouri on October 17, 1846, and on recommendation of Platte City Lodge No. 56 was favorably considered, and, on October 19, 1846, the charter was granted. The charter arrived in Oregon City September 11, 1848, two years, seven months and six days from the date of the notice. The lodge was organized on the very day the charter arrived, becoming the first Masonic lodge on the Pacific Coast. When the Grand Lodge was organized in 1854, Multnomah Lodge No. 84 of Missouri became Multnomah Lodge of Oregon. The 100th anniversary of the institution of the first lodge will be held September 11, 1948, and already plans are being made for the proper observance. Rhode Island is planning an observance of its sesquicentennial; it will begin with divine worship June 22, 1941. Nine pages of the Utah proceedings are taken up with the story of Ohristopher Diehl, pioneer Utah Mason. Years ago Vermont erected'a monument to the memory of Philip O. Tucker, P. G. M. He was one of those responsible for keeping Freemasonry alive during the anti-Masonic period and served as Grand Master fourteen years. The Grand Lodge recently found it necessary to overhaul and repair the monument. Wisconsin is setting aside $600.00 annually so as to observe properly its centennial in 1943. The proceedings include a report of the trustees of the New Digging, 0 emetery in which are buried many pioneer Masons. A special communication of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming was held on Independence Rock July 4, 1940, to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the first Masonic meeting held on the old Oregon Trail. The same Bible that was used seventy years ago rested upon an altar made of thirteen stones; jewels of the officers were the same as those used in an early communication. Grand Historian Mokler made a historical address. . HUMOR

Out in Idaho the Grand Orator made an address; he was thanked by the Grand Master, but the proceedings report "the Grand Master's thanks to BroOther Walter, in the name of the Grand Lodge, seemed very inadequate." Grand Master DeBaugh, of Illinois, is an executive of a great circus. In his closing remarks, he said: "I have not neglected my business because you see I work on a saJ.a.ry basis and the :first of each month am always anxious to see the pay envelope, and if I was not doing my work that envelope would stop. I have looked over the Grand Lodge proceedings and found no place where there is a pension provided for a Past Grand Master."

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Speaking of names, a lodge in Indiana deserves special mentionWild Cat Lodge No. Bll-while the lodge may be wild, it is not an active wild cat, as the report of the committee on charters have placed it on probation for a year. Our brethren in Kentucky have a regular old-time Christmas tree program following the installation. This year the retiring Grand Master was given a set of golf clubs, a gold canister, a P. G. M. jewel, a P. G. M. button, an apron, and an auto robe. The Grand Master was presented with a telegram from his wife, a gold watch, a watch chain, tobacco pouch, basket of roses, two traveling bags, pullman brush set, and basket of flowers. The most amusing error of the year, unfortunately, cannot be printed; it appears on page 104 of the Maryland Grand Lodge proceedings. It is a case of where Carl Claudy engaged in a certain amQunt of exaggeration. The Grand Secretary of the jurisdiction got on the job immediately to see that none of the Grand Lodge correspondents repeated or made undue comment relative to a printer's error. The Grand Master of Connecticut told this story to the Grand Lodge of Maryland: "A young man was needed in a certain office. An advertisement was placed in the newsnaper and a young man answered. One of your brothers knew a friend who was acquainted with this young man and his family, so he wrote him and asked what kind of a young man he was and whether he would fill the bill. A letter came back recommending him in a very high degree, telling about his ancestral tree and finished路 by saying that he was a direct descendant from John Adams on his father's side, and from the Randolphs of Virginia on his mother's side. After reading the letter, th.e manager wrote back thanking the brother for this young man's genealogy, but saying they were not so much interested in his ancestral tree because they wanted a man for business and not for breeding purposes. ' ,

Texas appears to be the only jurisdiction which has an official Grand Lodge song; it is used at the opening and closing of most of their communications; its title--"When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder." The name of the Grand Lecturer in Vermont is Milton S. Czatt. One of our friends says that he wonders what our Vermont brethren do when someonasays "Czatt, the Grand Lecturer is coming." The following story was told by an officer of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina to the Grand Lodge of Virginia: , , A brother attended Grand Lodge for the first time a number of years ago. He said, 'Who are those distinguished gentlemen in the East" I said, 'My brother, they are Past Grand Masters. They have served their terms and are even now in the Grand Lodge to lend their help and support to the Grand Master.' He said, 'Well, they remind me of something we have on the farm.' I said, 'What is that" He said, 'When we go down to the lower part of the pasture, we have a high wire fence at the back of the pasture, and on top of that top wire is a row of vultures, commonly

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called buzzards; these buzzards swoop down and tear anything to pieces that is offered.' "

Not to be outdone by their brethren in Kentucky, the Virginia proceedings devote seventeen pages to official presentations made to officers. The list includes hats, gavels, watches, lamps, silver service, portfolios, traveling bags, flowers, gloves watch fob and one present from the Grand Matron of the O.E.S. which was of so highly a personal nature that its contents were never disclosed. If Hitler gets to America, some of our brethren who are behind with their dues should pay up. A letter from a friend states: , , After the lodges in Germany had been dissolved by the Nazis, they found amongst the records of the various lodges the names and addresses of the aforesaid brethren who were behind with their subscriptions (dues in USA). The authorities accordingly instructed the Chief of Police to collect these subscriptions and after collection all of the lodge funds were turned over to the public treasury whence the rest of the former funds had gone." OF INTEREST TO MISSOURIANS

Illinois proceedings record the death on November' 18, 1939, of Sylvanus 1. Bragg of Quincy; he was born near Newark, Mo., March 13, 1860, and was Master of the lodge at Quincy in 1911. The same proceedings report the death of Sylvester O. Spring at Bonne Terre, Mo., on January 27,1940; he was ninety years of age and had been a Mason sixty-five years. Another death was Charles S. Deneen, a distinguished political leader, former Governor and U. S. Senator. The Grand Lodge of Nebraska recently paid tribute to the late Brother Almon C. DePue, whose death occurred April 28, 1940; he became secretary of his lodge in 1892 and served forty-eight years. In addition to this, he served as secretary of New Salem Lodge No. 270, Missouri, for a period of twelve years before affiliating with the Nebraska lodge. At the annual dinner given by the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, the principal speaker was Dr. Samuel Thurman, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Missouri; the proceedings state (and we can fully agree) "few speakers have the ability to hold an audience and deliver such a forceful and inspirational address as was delivered by Brother Thurman." Oklahoma proceedings record the death of Mahlon Fritz Manville, Grand Master in 1933; he was born at Shelbyville, Mo., November 4, 1871, but left the state at the age of nine. A lodge at Klamath Falls, Wash., conferred the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft degrees upon a candidate of our Pythagoras Lodge No. 383, Cassville, Mo. The minutes of the, Masonic Veterans' Association of South Dakota record the election of Ray V. Denslow as an honorary member of the Association. Grand Master Harry S. Truman visited the Grand Lodge of Texas

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at its December communication, was officially received and addressed the Grand Lodge briefly. He was introduced to the Grand Lodge by Senator Tom Connally; other Missourians in attendance were Grand Secretary Mather, Past Grand Master Denslow, and George C. Marquis, chairman of our committee on ways and means. The Grand Master of Virginia decided that a Virginia lodge might accept a dimit from one who had been a member of Rockbridge Lodge No. 435, in Missouri, but who was now a permanent resident of Virginia. The Grand Master ofWashington ruled that a petitioner who had entered the Forestry Service and who had been moved from place to place for several years, and for the last eight months had been a resident of Missouri, was not eligible to petition- a Washington lodge. Among the distinguished guests at the Grand Lodge of Iowa, held in Burlington, there were introduced from Missouri Brothers Karl M. Vetsburg, Byrne E. Bigger, Arthur Mather, Ray V. Denslow. Brother Harry F. Sunderland repres~nted the Grand Master of Missouri at the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Brothers Arthur Mather,- James 'V. Skelly and Walter Niestrath answered present at the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Dr. Mather's services being utilized in giving a benediction. To the 1940 Grand Lodge meeting in Nebraska went Grand Master Karl M. Vetsburg and Grand Secretary Arthur Mather. The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma met at Guthrie in February, 1940, and we were represented by Leo H. Johnson, Grand Senior Deacon. We might also add that we were represented by Past Grand Master Perry Freeman, who for many years has been our representative and who is a former Missourian. One of Perry's prerogatives is to answer on behalf of the Grand Representatives assembled at the opening. The Grand Master of Manitoba referred to his visit to Missouri; his schedule not fitting in with the time of our annual communication, Grand Master Chiles arranged a special communication of the Missouri Grand Lodge, at which time the Grand Master of Manitoba was officially received. Manitoba regarded the action as a particular tribute to their Grand Lodge. We have in our office a list of the Masonic personnel of the present congress and also governors of states who are Masons. We do not propose to print the list but it shows that Delaware, Montana, Rhode Island, Utah and Wyoming have no Masonic representation in the House of Representatives. The states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming have no Masonic senators and the states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New J ersey New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Rhode Island have no Masonic governors. Weare inclined to believe there may be an error or two in this list. Missouri is given

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credit for Governor Forrest Donnell; then we have one senator, Harry S. Truman-also our Grand Master; as for representatives in congress there are listed: Milton A. Romjue, C. Jasper Bell, Phil A. Bennett, Dewey Short, Clyde Williams, Clarence Cannon, Orville Zimmerman, Walter C. PIoeser. It is to be noted that some of the most outstanding names in congress are those of Masons: Bankhead, Hiram W. Johnson, Alva B. Adams, Pepper, George (Ga.), Brooks (Ill.) , Gillette (Ia.), Capper, Chandler (Ky.), Tydings, Vandenberg, Shipstead, Harrison (deceased), Wheeler, Norris, Bridges, Hatch (Hatch Act), Nye, Burton, McNary, J. J. Davis (Pa.), James F. Byrnes, McKellar, Morris Sheppard, Connally, Carter Glass, Harry F. Byrd. ADDRESSES

Many proceedings which the reviewer has received contain excellent addresses, and many of these addresses would fit in at a church COllr vention, a patriotic meeting, or a political convention by merely substituting other words for the word "Freemasonry." In a few instances the addresses have been particularly Masonic and most of them have been inspirational. Grand Orator Jonas made an excellent centennial address before the Grand Lodge of Illinois, in which he said: , 'Our fraternal brotherhood in the span of a century has had its conflicts with intolerance, with false accusations, political manipulations and surreptitious attacks within its own confines. We must become. resigned to the fact that when Masonry, as a fixed and established institution, discharges its obligations to society by taking a conspicuous partin the civic affairs of our country and in the development of the progressive trend to which the American people are committed, that we can never be entirely free from criticism or discussion from without. Our test of strength, however, is not measured in terms of criticism and attacks beyond our control, but in the. basic faith that must be retained in the order by those who are charged with the responsibility of making vital" and effective the teachings of Masonry and in retaining the ultimate objeet~ves to which we all contribute in loyalty and devotion."

The Grand Master of Maryland pays tribute to the Mason on the sidelines: , 'The Mason on the sidelines made it possible by his effort for us to stand before the world. * * * He is in the thick of things; he is the lodge; the lodge is what he makes it. * * * Here and there we see great leaders and strong personalities, but real Masonic history was written by the Mason on the sidelines." .

Grand Master Lambie of Michigan says: "When we look around and consider the extravagant methods employed in building many, if not all, of our temples, lodges and monuments, and how this policy is employed in the erection of our public buildings, schools, roads, etc., it seems that when our country was motorized and we lost our horses from our streets we also lost most of our

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'horse sense.' * * * In great contrast with Masonry in England is the great number of subsidiary organizations we have, each of which predi. cates .its membership on Masonry. Many of these organizations are laudable in character, but calling them Masonic doe& not make them so, and certainly diverts from Masonry the talents of many able brothers that might be employed for the upbuilding of the craft. * * * When Freemasonry blends or unites with other organizations for any purpose, it loses its distinctive character which is the outstanding feature of our specialized' institution and becomes just another organization."

The Grand Master of New York gave some splendid advice to his deputies. Among other things he said to them: "ReIllember you are the representatives in your districts of me and of Grand Lodge. When you enter a lodge or appear in public, when you do anything that attracts attention, bear in mind that you are carrying with you the reputation of our institution. * * * You will visit lodges in your official capacities. What is more important is the character of your reception. It should be dignified and deferential to you and to the institution which you are representing. You should preside in the lodge and permit nothing to take place except what is focused upon your official visit. You cannot make your visit effective if you attempt to share the program with some form of entertainment, and doubtful if it can be effective if a degree is worked in conjunction with your visit. * * * Do not content yourselves with preparing one speech, committing it to memory and delivering it by rote to every lodge, covering in a routine manner things of no importance."

Grand Master Crist, of Ohio, told his Grand Lodge that Masonry must not be misled by the competition afforded by radio, automobile and entertainment centers; that the tragedy of our American Freemasonry is that our own members understand little of its true purpose; that the danger to the fraternity in this country lies within itself, particularly in the great multitude. of organizations that have come into existence in the last half century whose membership is predicated upon lodge membership, each one of which takes away funds and strength from the underlying structure; they forget they are endured only because the Grand ,Lodge has not as yet seen fit to take other action. The poetry palm is awarded to the Grand Master of Texas, whose sixty-six page address is filled up with twenty-three poetical effusions, the majority of which are from the pen of Edgar A. Guest. CORNERSTONES Heretofore we have been giving a rather complete list of cornerstones laid by Grand Lodges. In this路 review we shall do no more than list the states in which cornerstones, plaques or historical markers have been erected, and call the attentiorr of our readers to the states in which no such ceremony has been performed. Apparently cornerstone ceremonies are not popular in the effete east, particularly in the New England States, since we have no record of any being laid

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in that territory. The famine appears to extend down through New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and into the District of Columbia. The states in which references are made to cornerstones, markers, etc., are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. REVIEWS

Our thanks to the many reviewers who have commented, usually favorably, on the Missouri proceedings. In most instances our Grand Masters have been commended for their wise thoughts and preparation of material, and reports of our Grand Secretary have been commended. Even our review has received friendly consideration. To all these writers and reviewers we express an apology for not giving further consideration to reviews, for our space is limited and we have attempted, in this brief space, to give our readers a brief story of Freemasonry as it is in the world today. AFTER WAR-WHAT!

We have carefully read the proceedings of over seventy Masonic grand lodges during the past six months. We have read them carefully in the hope of discovering someone who might put forth an idea as to the future of Freemasonry-Freemasonry after the war. Did we find any suggestion' Or even intimation' We did not. Forty grand masters reported in substantially the same form that "Time in its ceaseless whirl had brought another twelve months about and it is now time to make report as to my stewardShip." Stewardship does not mean merely the protecting of what we have-but the looking forward to the future and protection of what we might have. What has brought about this situation' In the first place, Masonic grand lodges are slow moving and ultraconservative bodies; they prefer not to move rather than to move in the wrong direction. Meetings of grand lodges occur as a rule only once a year. The grand. master is THE grand lodge in the interim. Most grand masters have (or should have) a business which requires much of their time. And so, less thought is applied to Masonic problems. Again, because we are bound together in separate grand lodges, we are apt to become purely provincial; we do not look at Freemasonry as a whole. We do not see it as a great international society fighting to right the wrongs of the world. The mass of our membership do not know that our fraternity is the only organized society, international in character, which has consistently and honorably fought for the rights

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of the individual, a fight carried on without thought of profit or aggrandizement in the hopes of securing and maintaining the rights of free speech, free press, and the right to worship God, or any other power, according to the dictates of one's conscience. We have been said to be anti-clerical, but our history will bear out the fact that we have insisted that these rights be extended to Jew, Gentile, Catholic, or to any other religious belief. Freemasonry of the United States has few and very light forms of contact; it is true we send representatives to Washington once a year to the G. W. National Memorial meeting where the grand master arises and reads the amount of his contribution; and while in Washington they attend the conference of -grand masters and discuss a prepared agenda large enough to cover a week's work, all of which is done in a little more than a day. And in the meantime the M. S. A. is holding its meetings and conferences and discussing s9me of the same problems-a duplication of effort. The conference of G. M.'s can do nothing. They have no authority. They couldn't even unite on a general statement as to what constituted Freemasonry! As long as Freemasonry continues disunited and without a voice, just what can we expect of it? Just what can we suggest? A Conference of Grand Lodges! Let each grand lodge send to a central place of meeting its leading Masonic jurists, thinkers and leaders. Let this meeting be held free from outside meetings and groups where the entire thought of the group may be upon problems of grand lodges. Let a week be spent, if necessary, in going over our problems. Let the group set out specific tasks for separate groups to work out and report on. 'Ve can see no reason why the M. S. A. and the Washington Memorial group could not work under路 this organization. Simplicity, economically sound, inexpensive and capable of producing results. This talk of a general grand lodge sounds to us as if Jesuit-inspired. Masonry has some fifth columnists. 'Vatch the man who is eternally fighting against consolidations and who wants to break us up into small groups with no authority-unless he happens to be given the authority. What could such a group do now' They could keep track of, locate the路 source, and combat this wave of anti-Masonry and propaganda which is being fed out from certain American sources. Where Masonry is being libeled we can do as the court did in Switzerland in the case of a priest who maliciously attacked the order. Where misstatements have been made, we can see they are corrected. They could set up a fact-finding body which might collect and report all facts as to matters under discussion. When a commission had investigated and reported that a grand lodge was regular, observed the landmarks and was attempting to carry on real Masonry, then forty-nine American grand lodges could extend recognition. When such a grand lodge ceased to

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maintain Masonic standards, then forty-nine America'll grand lodges could decline recognition. American Masonry would then have a voice. The present hodge-podge system of recognition would be at an end; individt1.als and outside organizations which desired to mess in the picture would be on the outside. Grand Lodge Masonry would come into its own for the first time, uncolored by rite or degrees and their disputes. While waiting for the present war to end our attention might be turned to cementing better feeling with certain Latin-American lodges -not however without due investigation. We may as well know that Latin-American Masonry will never be North American Masonry, for after all Latin-Americans are Latin-Americans and we are North Americans. We have different temperaments. Temperaments are not changed overnight. Btit both continents believe in brotherhood, howsoever expressed, and Time, the great healer, may in course accomplish what cannot be accomplished this day. Then some of these days the terrible war will end. What will be our situation then' If a Hitler victory, there wouldn't be much to look forward to-for Masonry has been banned in every country ruled by a dictator. We shall not anticipa.te such a situation. If the Allies win' Then shall we have on our hands the greatest problem ever confronting Freemasonry. The only spots in all Continental Europe where Masonry now exists are Great Britain, Switzerland and Sweden. Our properties have been seized by the dictator governments; thousands of our members have been killed; in Spain and Portugal the oppression of the dominant church is equally as bad as in axis countries themselves. No greater service can be rendered Freemasonry than resuscitating it in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Hungary, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Luxembourg, France, Jugoslavia,' Roumania, Bulgaria, Finland and Turkey. While the Freemasonry of many of these countries was small in numbers, it represented an outpost for the fraternity and membership required strong men and not slaves. God give us more such men and fewer dues-payers. After the war there will be another council table; again men will be called in to sit around it and to divide the spoils. If the table were surrounded by members of the Masonic fraternity we know that Truth and Fairness would decide the problems. It is improbable that Masons in any great numbers will be there, for the heads of many great governments, our own included, are surrounded by forces inimical to Masonry and its principles. But as an organized group, speaking with one, and not forty-nine, voices, we might be able to see that stolen property now in the hands of the dictators be returned to its proper owners and the Freemasons (or whatever is left of them) in these countries might have at least a home.

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'TIL WE MEET

These are ominous times. Since last we met, Hitler has taken over Roumania, Jugoslavia, Bulgaria and Greece. We don't have to read the press dispatches to know what happened to the Freemasonry of those countries. Nor do we have to guess what would happen to the Freemasonry of U. S. A. and Great Britain should he by any chance take over these countries. And so Freemasonry's program is laid out. Weare to be loyal and patriotic citizens, doing everything in our power to support our government in its laudable undertaking, to preserve unsullied its honor and reputation and then when peace does come, as come it must, to do all in our power to see that never again shall the catastrophe o:fl war be known in the world in which we live. Our fraternity teaches peace, toleration, justice and brotherhood. Let us see that the fires of Freemasonry and Truth are lighted on the dead altars of Continental Europe, extinguished by tyrants and dictators to whom Freemasonry is anathema. Only then shall the brotherhood of Man be restored and when this shall be accomplished there will be no necessity for Freemasonry. It shall have accomplished the purpose for which God created it.

INDEX A. A.' S. R.: in Philippines, 11e Addresses: review, 91c Aguinaldo, Emilio: active in Masonry, 8c Alabama: healing process, 71c; mained candidates, 73c; ministers in, 76c; O. E. S. mentioned, 60c; outdoor meeting, 63c Alaska: has a Grand Master, 78c Alberta: Arctic Circle meeting, 82c; Lt.-Gov. J. C. Bowen, 31c; unauthorized circulars, 78c; war relief, 68c America: discussion of religious prejudice, 21e American Mercury: Masonic article in magazine, 17c Anti-Masonry: in U. S. A., 19c Arizona: approves war work, 28c; Gov. R. T. Jones, 29c; number of lodge meetings, 76c; recognizes Paraiba, 33c; relief, 65c; ritual, 82c; tablet unveiled, 85c Arkansas: changed conditions, 73c; Gov. Archibald Yell, 30c; lectures, 82c; life membership, 69c; Masonic' Home, 63c; military petitioners, 71c; Morris D. Vance, 29c; relief, 66c; Shrine mention, 60c Australasia: review, 36c Austria: Kentucky decision, 79c Awards: review, 71c Bingham, Geo. C.: biography, 15c Brazil: foreign recognition, 33c British Columbia: boys organizations, 62c; declines Colombia recognition, 33c; declines Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland recognition, 35c; educational, 71c; lodges in Yukon, 78c; maimed candidates, 74c; no action on Denmark, 34c; r~uses YOl'k recognition, 35c; Sweden recognized, 35c California: Clandestine Masonry in, 58e; commercialism of Freemasonry, 57c; Edwin Markham, 31e; funeral ritual, 84c; Hawaiian Islands, 79c; James An-

derson, 85c; life membership, 70c; maimed candidates, 73c; Masonic Home, 63c; outdoor meeting, 63c; report on York Grand Lodge, 50c ; research lodges, 74c; Townsend Plan, 60c; value of Masonry, 76c; veteran Mason, 75c; visitors Chinese lodges, 78c; Western Star lodge, 85c Catholic Church: anti-Masonic propaganda, 20c; envoy to Vatican, 22c;' persecution of Freemasons, Ie, 5c Centennials: review, 85c Chile: foreign recognition, 33c; Masonry in, 40c China: conditions in, 80c; Philippine lodges in, l3c Clandestine Masonry: review of, 58c Clark, Champ: Masonic address in 1911,26c Colombia: foreign recognition, 33c Colorado: charity drive, 79c; no action on U. S. A., 28c; recognition Guatemala, 34c; recognition Para, Bogota, Barranquilla, Costa Rica, 33c Commercialism: review, 57c Compass Lodge No. 120: historical pamphlet, 17c Conference of Grand Masters, 23c; of Grand Secretaries, 25c Connecticut: charity foundation, 64c; denies recognition Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, 34c; funeral short cut, 84c; Grand Master receives award, 71c; Grand Master tells story, 88c; grave of Gen. Wooster, 85c; supports M. S. A., 28c Constitution: sesquicentennial souvenir, 15c Cornerstones: review, 92c Cornwell, Love S.: biography, 17c Coronet Magazine: Masonic article,17c Costa Rica: foreign recognition, 33c Cryptic Masonry: in Philippines, 10c

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Declaration of Principles: review, 75c Delaware: denies Mexican recognition, 34c; early lodges, 85c; nomenclature, 76c; .po~tpones recognition, 33c; supports M. S. A., 28c del Pilar, M. H.: organizes Philippine lodge, 4c Denmark: foreign recognition, 34c District of Columbia: abolishes service bureau, 66c; Freemasonry in Georgetown, 18c; Clark C. Griffith, 30c; jurisdiction troubles, 72c; no action on Mexico, 34c ; penalties, 82e; supports M. S. A., 28c ; James A. Wetmore, 30c Donoughmore, Lord: and Ireland, 42c Dual Membership: discussed, 71c Educational: review, 71c Egypt: foreign recognition, 34c England: 1941 Year Book, 15c; Masonry in, 40c; no burial service, 37c; soldiers' record, 80c; Tasmania adopts standards of, 38c Epitaph: suggested, 55c Europe: Freemasonry in, 23c Extraneous Societies: review, 60c Filipino: irregular Grand Lodges, 58c, 59c France: foreign recognition, 34c; lodges in Philippines, 9c; Rhode Island recognizes N. G. L., 33c Funerals: discussion of, 37c George Washington: anonymous letter, 20c; radio broadcast, 17c George Washington National Memorial: meeting of association, 26c Georgia: research lodge, 74c God's House, Servants in: historical pamphlet, 16c Governors: list of Masonic, 90c Grand Lodges: visitors from foreign, 25c Grand Masters: conference of, 23c Grand Secretaries: conference of, 25c Guatemala: foreign recognition, 34c

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Harbord, James G.: active' in Philippines, Hc Hawaiian Islands: conditions in, 7ge Healing: review, 71c Herald .American Magazine (Chicago): Masonic mention, 21c Historical: review, 85c Humor: review, 87c Idaho: charity window dressing, 66c; humor, 87c; Denmark recognized, 34c; Norway, Sweden recognized, 35c; unusual incident, 79c; supports M. S. A., 28c Illinois: centennial, 85c; deaths noted, 89c; discipline problem, 61c; Jack Dempsey, 30c; Gov. Henry Horner, 30c; humor, 87c; oration, 91c Independence Lodge No. 76: history of, 17c Indiana: age of petitioners, 69c; cables Switzerland, 79c; commission denied Potosi and Tamaulipas, 34c; commission to Cosmos, 34c; extraneous societies, 61c; humor, 88c; Masonic Home and O. E. S., 64c; no cave meetings, 63c; veteran Masons, 74c Iowa: Bogota recognized, 33c; defers action on Cosmos and Tamaulipas, 34c; defers action on Palestine and San Salvador, 35c; N. G. "L. France recognized, 34c; Berr~an Jennings, 86c; Missourians visit, 90c; O. E. S. not Masonie, 61c; oldest Mason, 75c; reorganization of Grand Lodge, 79c; review of Masonic Bulletin, 17c; Capt. Spinks, 30c; study of membership, 69c; to join war work, 28c Ireland: lodges in Tasmania, 38c; Masonry in, 42c J ackling, Daniel C. : mentioned, 16e Jefferson City Lodge No. 43: centennial, 85c Jurisdiction: review, 71c; waiver by Grand Lodges, 23c Kansas: Bibles given Home, 64c; contribution to Memorial, 27c;

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Fitch memorial, 86c; ritual certificates, 83c; Sunderland visits, 90c; Sweden recognized, 35c; trouble with orators, 76c; twentyfive-year button, 75c; Walker memorial, 86c Kent, Duke of: 36c Kentucky: action on M. S. A., 28c; Cosmos recognized, 34c; decision Austrian member, 79c; greetings from I. O. O. F., 61c; humor, 88c; key men, 77c ; oldest Mason, 75c; purchases ambulance, 66c Knights Templary: in Philippines, Hc Lewis, Meriwether: historical pamphlet, 16c Liberty Lodge No. 31: centennial, 85c Liberty Magazine: Masonic men路 tion, 23c Life Membership: discussion, 69c Lindbergh, Chas. A.: assailed in Liberty Magazine, 23c Liquor: review, 72c Lodges: of research, 1941 review, 16c; largest, 18c; smallest, l8c; review of conditions in, 73c Louisiana: approves M. S. A. program, 29c; declaration of principles, 75c; N. G. L. Denmark recognized, 34c; expulsion, 80c; funeral ritual, 84c; high hill meetings, 63c; investigates Tamaulipas and El Potosi, 34c; reo port on Egypt, 34c McNutt, Paul V.: dress, 23c

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Manila: A. A. S. R. temple, 7c, 8c; Allied Masonic bodies in, lOc; first lodge, 3c, 4c ; first lodge hall, 6c; Freemasonry in, lc; Masonic lodges in, l2c; photo of temple, frontispiece Manitoba: age of petitioners, 69c; Grand Master visits Missouri, 90c; research committee, 74c Marshall, Gen. George C.: addresses M. S. A., 27c Maryland: amusing error, 88c; Coats monument, 8&; Judge E. T. Dickerson, 30c; Grand Mas-

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ter's aCldress, 9lc; Gov. Harry Nice, 30c; Mayor Howard Jackson, 30e; miscellaneous, 80c; supports M. S. A. program, 29c Masonic Annual: publication, 17e Masonic Homes: review,63e Masonic Personalities, 29c Masonic Publications: review, 57c Masonic Service Association U. S. A.: annual meeting, 27e Massachusetts: Chinese delegation, 78c; Gov. L. Saltonstall, SIc Membership: see' 'Dual Membership' '; see" Life Membership"; review,69c Mexican Muddle: review,45c Mexico: foreign recognition, S4c; Freemasonry in, 23c, 24c; irregular Rito Nacional, 59c; Mexican Grand Lodge of Texas, 59c ; Mexican Muddle, 45c; review of York Grand Lodge, 44c; schism in lodges, 59c; story of the secession, 46c ; story of ToItec Lodge,44c Michigan: discusses boys orders, 61c; Grand Master's address, 9lc; Norway and Sweden recognized, S5c; third degree examination,83c Minnesota: donation to Switzerland, 81c; joins in welfare work, 29c; Milo B. Price, 30c Mississippi: action on M. S. A. program, 29c; failure of educational loans, 66c; opposes M.S. A. program, 28c; veteran Mason, 8lc Missouri: research lodge, 74e ; State Guide Book, l8c Montana: Masonic publications,58c; no action on Cosmos, 35c; O. E. S. con:Bict, 61e; outdoor meetings, 63c; Paraiba and Para recognized, 33c; welfare work in, 29c Multnomah Lodge No. 84: historical reference, 87c Nebraska: death of former Missourian; visit of Dr. Thurman, 89c; Grand Master active in O. E. S., 6lc; Missourians visit, 90c; no eiphers, 83c; trial comnllssion, 72c

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Negro: irregular Grand Lodges, 58c Netherlands: foreign recognition, 35c Nevada: ceremonies, 83c; memorial plaque, 86c; social security in Homes, 64c; supports M. S. A., 29c; will recognize N. G. L. Denmark, 34c New Brunswick: war relief, 68c New Hampshire: 150th anniversary pamphlet, 19c; Cosmos and Tamaulipas recognized, 35c; Cross award, 71c; favors new Grand Lodge in Egypt, 34c; Joseph D. Howe, 30c; Ma.sonic Home, 65c; Para recognized, 33c; report on Mexican lodges, 35c New Jersey: action on penalties, 83c; Gov. A. Harry Moore, 30c; no action on Mexico, 35c; Oklahoma withdraws recognition, 32c; supports M. S. A., 29c New Mexico: funeral ritual, 84c; proficiency in ritual, 83c; stunt meetings, 63c; to join in war work, 29c; W.P.A. in, 77c New South Wales: history of Grand Lodge, 14c; review, 36c New York: advice to deputies, 92c; charity in, 66c; charters in Mexico, 53c ; commercialism of Freemasonry, 57c; dual membership, 71c; Gutzon Borglum, 31c; irregular Spanish Grand Lodge, 59c; Charles Keck, 30c; life membership, 70c; maimed candidates, 74c; Edwin Markham, 31c; Masonic Outlook magazine, 58c; research lodge, 74c; sea and field lodges, 73c; Sir Stanley Sperling, 30c; sympathetic attitude,26c New Zealand: review, 37c Nomenclature: misuse of, 55c North Carolina: opposes M. S. A. program, 28c; research lodge, 74c NQrth Dakota: declaration of principles, 75c; Gov. Louis B. Hanna, 31c; liquor law, 72c; military lodge in Philippines, 7c; .Gov. John Moses, 31c; new ritual, 83c; oratorical contest, 81c; pioneer Masons, 86c; pledges fund to war work, 29c; use of library; 77c

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Norway: foreign recognition, 35c Nova Scotia: veteran Mason, 75c Ohio: address of Grand Master, 92c ; commercialism of Freemasonry, 57c; funeral ritual, 84c; Grand Ma.ster report on Mexico, 53c; ha.s written ritual, 83c; historical article, 86c; refuses to commit itself, 29c; relief for England, 67c; Sunday circuses,. 61c; veteran Mason, 75c; visit McKinley tomb, 81c; Nelson Williams, 3lc Oklahoma: argument with Guthrie, 65c; death of M. F. Manville, 89c; discusses war relief, 29c; Egypt recognition delayed, 34c; Johnson visits, 90c; O. E. S. officers introduced, 62c; withdraws recognition, 32c; recognition of Amazonas e Acre and Bogota, 33c; recognition of N. G. L. Denmark and G. L. France, 34c; recognition Chiapas, Cosmos, J alisco, Tamaulipas, Oriental Peninsular, Sweden, 35c; veteran Mason, 75c; war candidates, 72c Ontario: Masonry only in democracies, 78c; Mayor Ralph Day, 31c; war relief, 68c Order of Eastern Star: mentioned, 60c Oregon: cave meetings, 63e; cooperation with M. S. A., 29c; female lodges in Cuba, 62c; funeral ritual, 85c; Berryman Jennings, 86c; life membership, 70c; Masonic Home conference, 65c; Masonic notice, 86~ ; research lodge, 74c; Sweden recognized, 35c; to drink toast, 8lc Outdoor Meetings: review, 62c Palestine: foreign recognition, 35c Pennsylvania: burden upon Home, 65c; Fred P. Corson, 31c; Cosmos recognition refused, 35c; Mason at sight, 81c; Paraiba recognized, 33c; to accept English children, 67c; veteran Ma. sons, 75c Philippine Islands: see "Manila"; see "Filipino"; Grand Lodge organized, 9c; list of Past

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Grand Masters, l2c; story of Freemasonry in, lc Physical Qualifications: review, 73c Poinsett, Joel R.: historical mention, 19c Prince Edward Island: Chile rec路 ognized, 33c; N. G. L. Denmark will be recognized, 34c; educational, 71c; Grand Secretary to army, 82c; recognition Norway and Sweden declined, 35c; war relief, 68c Propaganda: in U. S. A., 19c Queensland: review, 37c Recognition: discussion of, 3lc Relief : review, 65c Research Lodges: 1941 review, l6c; story of, 74c Reviews, 93c. Rhode Island: activity of Grand Master, 8lc; cipher question, S3c; declaration of principles, 76c; declines recognition, 33c; foreign recognition, 33c; N. G. L. France recognizes, 34c; medal to Claudy, 71c; no liquor, 72c; sesquicentennial, 87c; special committee, 77c Rhyme: thoughts expressed in, l5c Risal, Dr. Jose: execution of, 7c Ritual: review, 82c Royal Arch Masonry: in Philippines, 10c Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 11 : historical pamphlet, l6c San Salvador: foreign recognition, 35c; review, 55c Saskatchewan: educational, 71c; Para recognized, 33c; San Salvador .recognized, 35c; war relief, 68c Saturday Evening Post: mention of Freemasons, 2lc Scotland:' lodge in Philippines, 9c; lodges in Tasmania, 38c; New South Wales controversy, 36c; review, 56c Soribner's Commentator Magazine: anti-Masonic article, 23c Secret Societies: University publication, l5c Secret Vault: story of, l8e

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Tablet: anti-Masonic article, 2le Tasmania: foreign recognition, 35c; review, 38c Tennessee: candidates healed by Alabama, 71c; charity defined, 67c; disposes of Home, 65c; drunkenness, 72c; too much ritual, 93c; trouble with Shrine, 62c; war work, 29c; Gov. Arehibald Yell, 30c Texas: age of petitioners, 69c; Grand Lodge song, 88c; Me~ean Grand Lodge of, 59c; Missourians visit, 89c; outdoor meet路 ing, 63c; poetry in address, 92c; processional for opening, 83c; statement of Grand Master in Mexican matter, 5lc; Dr. Goo. W. Truett, 3lc Toltec Lodge No. 520: story of, 44c Tree, A Twisted: poem, 54c Truman, Harry S.: radio broadcast, 17c, 20c U. S. Senators and Representatives: list of Masonic, 91c Utah: Christopher Diehl, 87c; deelaration of principles, 76c Vermont: death of Grand Master, 8le; declaration of principles, 76c; funeral ritual, 85c; humor, 88c; Masonry not a charity, 68c; no action on Brazil, aae; Tucker

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monument, 87c; veteran Mason, 75c Veteran Masons: review, 74c Victoria: review, 38c Vienna: Chinese lodge closed, 80c Virginia: accept Missouri dimit, 90c; reduction in districts, 77c ; Gen. Robert S. Abernethy, 31c; humor, 89c; visit to Bermuda, 8lc War: see' , Relief' '; Freemasonry after, 93c; Masonic camp activities, 28c; refugee problem, 32c Washington: Alaskan Grand Master, 78c ; degree on Missouri candidate, 89c; Masonic ~News Magazine, 58e; Missouri peti-

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tioner, 90c; proficiency certificates, 84c West Virginia: N.G. L. Denmark recognized, 34c; Sweden and Tasmania recognized, 35c Western Australia: review, 39c Wilkinson, Gen. James: story of, 19c Wisconsin: centennial, 87c; ~:flag ceremony, 84c; Grand Master visits Illinois, 82c; life membership, 70c Wyoming: Independence Rock, 87c; life membership, 7lc York Grand Lodge: story of secession, 46c

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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

RECOGNITION OF GRAND LODGES

The following Foreign Grand Lodges are recognized as regular by the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Alberta; British Columbia; Austria; Grossloge Von Wien; Canada; Chili (at Santiago); Costa Riea; Cuba (Island of); National Grand Lodge of Czechoslovakia; Grand. Lodge Lessing zu den drei Ringen; Denmark; Finland; Grand Lodge of Finland; England; France; Guatemala (Nat. and Ind. G. L. of); Ireland; Jugoslavia: Grand Lodge of Jugoslavia; Manitoba; Mexico (York G. L. of); Netherlands; New Brunswick; New South Wales; New Zealand; Nicaragua; Norway; Nova Scotia; Panama; Philippine Islands; Porto Rico; Prince Edward Island; Quebec; Queensland; Rumania; San Salvador; Saskatchewan; Scotland; South Australia; Sweden; Swiss Alpina; Tasmania; Victoria; Western Australia. LIST OF GRAND SECRETARIES AND THEm ADDRESSES Alabama, Guy T. Smith, Mont- Mississippi, Sid F. Curtis, Meridgomery. ian. . Arizona, Harry A. Drachman, Missouri, Arthur Mather, St. Louis. Tucson. Montana, Luther T. Haliberg, Arkansas, Woodlief A. Thomas, Helena. Little Rock. Nebraska, Lewis E. Smith, Omaha. California, Leon O. Whitsell, San Nevada, E. C. Peterson, Carson Francisco. City. Colorado, Chu. A. Patton, 319 New Hampshire, J. Melvin Dresser, Masonic Temple, Denver. Concord. Connecticut, Winthrop Buck, Hart路 New Jersey, Isaac Cherry, Trenford. ton. Delaware, Chester R. Jones, WilNew Mexico, Alpheus A. Keen, mington. Albuquerque. District of Columbia, J. Claude New York, Charles H. Johnson, Keiper, Washington. New York City. Florida, George W. Huff, Jacksonville. North Carolina, J. H. Anderson, Raleigh. Georgia, Frank F. Baker, Macon. North Dakota, W. L. Stockwell, Idaho, Clyde I. Rush, Boise. Fargo. Illinois, R. C. Davenport, HarrisOhio, Harry S. Johnson, Cincinburg. nati. Indiana, William H. Swintz, InOklahoma, C. A. Sturgeon, Guthrie. dianapolis. Oregon, D. R. Cheney, Portland. Iowa, C. C. Hunt, Cedar Rapids. Pennsylvania, Mathew Galt, Jr., Kansas, Elmer F. Strain, Topeka. Philadelphia Kentucky, A. O. Orton, Louisville. Louisiana, D. Peter LaGuens, Jr., Rhode Island, H. L. McAuslan, Providence. New Orleans-. South Carolina, O. Frank Hart, Maine, CO:D.vers E. Leach, Portland. Columbia. Maryland, Olaud Sha1fer, Balti路 South Dakota, Elvin F. Strain, more. Sioux Falls. Massachusetts,. Frank H. Hilton, Tennessee, T. E. Doss, Nashville. Boston. Texas, Geo. H. Belew, Waco. Michigan, F. Homer Newton, Utah, Sam H. Goodwin, SaU Lake Grand Rapids. City. Minnesota, John H. Anderson, St. Vermont, Archie S. Harriman, Paul. Burlington.

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Virginia, James :M. Clift, Richmond. Washington, Horace W. Tyler, Tacoma. West Virginia, Ira W. Coffman, P. O. Box 346, Charleston. Wisconsin, William F. Weiler, :Milwaukee. Wyoming, Irving E. Clark, Casper. Alberta, J. H. W. S. Kemmis, Calgary. Austria, Grossloge Von Wien, Dr. Wladimir :Misar, Starhemberggasse 47, Wien IV 12, Vienna. British Columbia, Frank S. :McKee, :Masonic Temple, 692 Seymour St., Vancouver, B. C. Canada, Ewart G. Dixon, Hamilton, Onto Chile, Enrique A. Saldias, Santiago. Costa Rica, Edward Sasso, Apartado Y, San Jose, Costa Rica. Cuba, Luis :Martinez Reyes, Apartado 2, Havana. Czechoslovakia, National Grand Lodge of, L. Schwary, Vinohradska 24, Prague-Smichon. Czechoslovakia, Prof. Dr. V. Lesny, G. M. (NaIl. G. L.) 2 Dienzenhofferovy Sady, Prague XVI. Czechoslovakia, Felix Lenhart, G. M. (Lessing), Trojanova 7, Prague XI. Czechoslovakia, Grand Lodge Lessing zu den drei Ringen, E. Klatscher-Lessingham, Trojanova 7, Prague XI. Denmark, Alex Troeddson, Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 23. England, Sidney A. White, London. Finland, Masonic Hall No. 13, Unioninkatu, Helsinki. France (Nat. and Ind. G. L. of), G. H. Hargreaves, 42 Rue de Rochechouart, Paris. Guatemala. Ireland, Henry C. Shellard, Dublin. Jugoslavia, Dr. V. Novak, Cika Ljubina 20, 3, Belgrade. Manitoba, J. H. G. Russell, Winnipeg.

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Mexico (York G. L. of), Fred T. Berger, Apartado 1986, Mexico D.F. Netherlands, A. F. L. Faubel, The Hague. New Brunswick, R. D. Magee, St. John. New South Wales, David Cunningham, :Masonic Hall, Sydney. New Zealand, H. A. Lamb, 1293 P. O. Box No. 56, Auckland, C. I. New Zealand. Nicaragua. Norway, J. P. Graff-Wang, Col. Nedro Voldgate 19, Oslo. Nova Scotia, James C. Jones, Freemason's Hall, Halifax. Panama, Andres Mojica, Apartado 84, Panama, Rep. Panama. Philippine Islands, Teodoro M. Kalaw, Manila. Porto Rico, Rodolfo R. Pabon, P. O. Box 747, San Juan. Prince Edward Island, Chas. M. Williams, Charlottetown. Quebec, W. W. Williamson, :Montreal. Queensland, Leslie P. Marks, Box 675, Brisbane. Rumania, Corneliu Mihalesco, Bukarest. San Salvador, Tomas Soley, San Salvador, C. A. Saskatchewan, W. B. Tate, Regina. Scotland, L. Melrose, Acting Grand Secretary, Freemason's Hall, Edinburgh. South Australia, R. Owen Fox (Acting) , Freemason's Hall, Adelaide. Sweden, Yngve G. Wisen, Narvunagen 32, Stockholm. Switzerland, Swiss Grand Lodge Alpina, Charles Serex, Berne, Switzerland. Tasmania, W. H. Strutt, 117 Macquarie, Hobart. Victoria, William Stewart, Freemason's Hall, Melbourne. Western Australia, A. E. Jenson, Freemason's Hall, Perth.

GBAND REPRESENTATIVES TO .AND PROM: THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

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Address of E. F. Carter, G. M., of Nebraska Address of Don Chapman, G. H. P., G. C., R. A. M., of Mo Address of R. C. Davenport, G. S., of Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address of Dan DeBaugh, G. M., of Illinois..................... Address of Wm. R. Gentry, P. G. M., of Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Address of Grand Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appointments '.' . . . . . . . . . . . .. Appointment of Trial Commissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Charters Arrested........................................... Conclusion Consolidation of Lodges..................................... Decisions Dispensations Fifty-Year Masonic Veterans Buttons. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . Geo. Washington Masonic Nat!. Memorial Meeting and the Grand Masters' Conference in Washington, D. C. Gift of Hall to Morehouse Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . Grand Representatives....................................... Introduction List of Visitations...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge of Research.......................................... The Masonic Home of Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ·Necrology Official Bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State of the Craft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanks.................................................... Visits to Other Grand Jurisdictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address of the Grand Orator... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address of C. C. Hunt, G. S., of Iowa............................ Address of Marcus A. Loevy, P. G. M. Address of Earl Peters, G. M., of Iowa.......................... Address of L. E. Smith, G. S., of Nebraska....................... Address of K. M. Vetsburg, P. G. M., of Mo. Afternoon Session............................................. Alphabetical List of Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Amendments to By-Laws Adopted Amendments Adopted and Decisions Approved, 1940. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Amendments Referred to 1942 Jurisprudence Committee. . . . . . . . . .. Amendments to By-Laws Rejected .....•...................... " Apointments, 1942............................................ Appointment of Committees, 1940-1941.......................... Approval of Minutes ;..................................

70 59 59 58 92 3 14 13 13 17 13 9 13 8 15 15 14 3 6 16 14 5 5 16 16 8 76 86 70 71 73 89 63 121 114 10d 116 116 103 59 3

B Benediction 108 i Biographical Sketch of G. M., Harry S. Truman................... Boor, Van Fremont, Memorial of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 114 C Carter, Edward F., G. M., of Nebr., Address of.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Chapman, Don, G. H. P., G. C., R. A. M., of Missouri, Address of. . . . 59 Closing 108

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Committees, Appointment of 1940-1941 59 Committees, List of Standing and Special. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 106 2 Credentials, Interim Report............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D Davenport, R. C., G. S., of Illinois, Address of. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59 Dedication and Unveiling of Bust of Dr. Wm. F. Kuhn............ 17 Dedication of the Mural" The Origin of Freemasonry" . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Invocation... . ... . â&#x20AC;˘. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 , 'The Origin of Freemasonry". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Picture of the Mural. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 DeBaugh, Dan, G. M., of Illinois, Address of...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Directory of Lodges by Districts...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166 2 Distinguished Guests, Introduction of........................... District Lecturers, List of 109 District Deputy Grand Masters, List of, 1941-1942. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 109

E Election of Board of Directors for the Masonic Home. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Election of Officers of the Grand Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Evening Session " . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F First Day, Afternoon Session '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Formal Constitution of Missouri Lodge of Research.... . . . . . . . .. .

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G Garrell, Julius C., Memorial of 112 Gavels, compasses, square, and columns, gift of Marcus A. Loevy, P. G. M., York Grand Lodge of Mexico................ 70 Gentry, Wm. R., Address of.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 92 Gift of Marcus A. Loevy, P. G. M., York G. L., of Mexico. . . . . . . . . . 70 Grand Auditor's Report....................................... 38 Grand Master's Address.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grand Master's Address Referred to Committee Thereon.. . . . . . . .. 17 Grand Master's Biographical Sketch............................ i Grand Orator's Address....................................... 76 Grand Lodges, Recognition of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1d Grand Representatives to and from Grand Lodge of Missouri. . . . . . 3d Grand Secretaries and Their Addresses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1d Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement........................... 136 Grand Secretary's Report...................................... 19 Grand Treasurer's Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 H Honorary Membership, Gen. John J. Pershing...... Hunt, C. C., G. S., of Iowa, Address of........... ..

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I Illness of Thad B. Landon.................................... 91 Illness of Arch A. Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Installation 103 Introduction of Distinguished Guests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction of Wor. Bro. O. H. Owens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Invitation to St. Louis ' 68 invoeation 2

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J PME Johnson, Arch A., P. G. M., of Missouri, Illness of ..... :.......... 91 Johnson, Leo H., Resignation of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 K

Kuhn, Dr. Wm. F., Dedication and Unveiling of Bust of...... .....

Landon, Thad B., P. G. M., Illness of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. List of District Deputy Grand Masters, 1941-1942 List. of Committees, Standing and Special. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. List of District Lecturers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. List of Elected Officers of G. L. Since Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . .. List of Grand Representatives to and from Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. List of Grand Secretaries and Their Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. List of Living Past Grand Masters........................ . . . .. List of Numerical Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. List of Alphabetical Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. List of Lodges, Directory by District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lodge Directory by Districts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Loevy, Marcus A., Address of and Gift from.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91 109 106 109 190 3d 1d 108 117 121 166 166 70

M Masonic Home, Report of.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McLachlan, James R., Grand Lecturer Emeritus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Melody, Geo. H. C., Resolution Concerning.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial to Van Fremont Boor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Memorial to J uUus C. GarrelL................................. Minutes Approved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Missouri Lodge of Research, Formal Constitution of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri Lodge of Research, Picture of Charter '. . . . . . Mural, Dedication of..........................................

43 103 80 114 112 108 77 78 61

Numerical List of Lodges

117

o Officers, Elected Since Organization of Grand Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 190 Officers, Election of at Grand Lodge for 1941-1942. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 92 Opening..................................................... 1 Organ Recital by E. Prang Stamm.......... 76 Origin of Freemasonry, Mural, Dedication of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Owens, O. n., Wor. Bro., Introduction of.'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64

P Past Grand Masters, List of Living............................ Pershing, Gen. John H., Honorary Membership ,...... Peters, Earl, Address of.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Picture of Van F. Boor Picture of Charter of Missouri Lodge of Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Picture of Julius C. Garrell PreUmillary ,............................................ Present Presentation to Grand Master and Past Grand Master..... . . . . . ..

108 57 71 113 78 111 1 1 104

INDEX

1941

R PAGE Recognition of Grand Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1d Reference to Committee on Foreign Correspondence. . . . .. . . .. . .... 59 Report of Grand Auditor ... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Report of Grand Lecturer..................................... 81 Report of Grand Secretary.................................... 19 Report of Grand Treasurer.................................... 30 Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 Report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances..................................... 93 Building Supervisory Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Chartered Lodges........................................... 90 Credentials, Final Report of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 District Deputy Grand Masters' Reports...................... 90 Forms and Ceremonies...................................... 73 Geo. Washington Masonic Nat!. Memorial Association. . . . . . . . . .. 63 Grand Master's Address.................................... 57 Jurisprudence. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96 Library 88 Lodges U. D , ,......... 92 Masonic Boards of Relief and Employment Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Masonic Home, Visiting Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Masonic Publications........................................ 67 Masonic Service Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Mileage and Per Diem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 95 Necrology 65 Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Revision of By-Laws........................................ 89 Ritual................. 85 Social Service at Training Camps 72 Transportation and Hotels 92 Unfinished Business and Entertainment of Guests. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102 Ways and Means 101 Welfare................................................... 79 Resignation of Leo H. Johnson................................. 89 Resolutions Be Masonic Home and Welfare Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 81 Be Geo. H. C. Melody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 B(} Honorary Membership, Gen. John J. Pershing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Be Thanks................................................. 106 S Second Day, Morning Session.................................. Smith, Lewis E., Grand Secret;uy of Nebraska, Address of.. . . . . . . Stamm, E. Prang, Organ Recital by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79 73 76

Tabular Statement of Grand Secretary.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136 V

Vetsburg, Karl M., P. G. M., Address of.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AMENDMENTS ADOPTED AND DECISIONS APPROVED, 1940 Amendments

SEC. 77a (p. 42). Lodge of Research. Twenty or more Missouri Master Masons in good standing may form a Lodge of Research for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, conducting and fostering Masonic research and study and for the purpose of spreading Masonic light and路 knowledge, and a charter may be issued to such Lodge of Research without compliance with the usual requirements prescribed for the forming and chartering of regular subordinate Lodges. A Lodge of Research chartered under the provisions of this Section shall not have power or authority to receive petitions for or to confer the craft degrees; its representatives, as such, shall not have a vote in Grand Lodge, nor be entitled to receive mileage or per diem, as such; nor shall the Lodge be liable for or required to pay per capita tax or assessments to the Grand Lodge, and. it:J. lieu of annual returns. it shall make an annual report to the Grand Lodge. Any Master Mason, a路 member in good standing of a Missouri Lodge, shall be eligible for membership in and may petition for membership in any Lodge of Research formed under the provisions of this section. The territorial jurisdiction of such Lodge shall be co-extensive with that of the Grand Lodge and it may hold its annual, stated or special communications at such times and in such places as it or its duly authorized officer or officers may determine. Active membership in such Lodge shall not continue unless regular membership in good standing is maintained by such member in a regular subordinate Lodge of this jurisdiction. Honorary, associate, corresponding and/or subscribing memberships in such Lodge may be had and maintained by individual Masons, Masonic Libraries, Masonic Bodies or organizations on such terms and conditions as the Lodge of Research may prescribe. Individual Masons may be elected "fellows~' by the Lodge of Research as a recognition of outstanding accomplishment. Membership in such Lodge of Research shall not be considered dual membership. (Proc. 1940, p. 166.)

1941

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Dec1s1ons* CoNSTITUTION, ART. V, SEC. 1 (10), Decision (p. 5). The Grand Lodge has jurisdiction over the actions and business and financial affairs of the Masonic Service Association of St. Louis. (Proc. 1940, p. 139.)

SEC. 23, Decision (p. 15). A District Deputy Grand Master has authority to examine the last auditor's report of a Lodge, but is not authorized to demand or receive copies of such report or of any of the Lodge records. (The Jurisprudence Committee approved with this modification: "the words 'or receive' should be stricken from the decision.") (Proc. 1940, pp. 22, 149.)

SEC. 32, Decision (p. 21). A Lodge cannot change its dues and make the change retroactive to the beginning of that year. (Proc. 1940, p. 22.)

SEC. 47, Decision (p. 29). An Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft from another Grand Jurisdiction who petitions for the Second and/or Third degrees, must pay the $10.00 contribution to the Masonic Home of Missouri, as a Lodge may not vote on a petition without requiring that payment. (Proc. 1940, p. 24.)

SEC. 50, Decision (p. 30). An auction or raffle, by which each ticket holder is entitled to a chance on a named article should not be permitted to be held in a Masonic Temple. No reference to such raffies should be made at any time in the Lodge paper; and the brethren should be advised that participation by them in such a raffle constitutes un-Masonic conduct, for which they would be amenable to Masonic Discipline. (The J urisprudence Committee approved with this comment; "What was really meant was the conducting of a lottery.") (Proc. 1940, pp. 26, 149.)

* In order to understand the circumstances surrounding each decision, the record in the Grand Lodge Proceedings, as indicated by the footnote, should be read.

1941

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13d

SEC. 55, Decision (p. 32). A dispensation may not be granted to a Lodge to worship together as a Lodge on St. John the Baptist's Day when the same falls on Sunday. (Proc. 1940, p. 20.)

SEC. 97, Decision (p. 49). A By-Law of a Lodge which prescribes ability to give at least two of the three cut.;,tain lectures and the three charges to the candidates, as a prerequisite qualification in order to be eligible to the office of Master, is void. (Proc. 1940, p. 26.)

SEC. 112, Decision (p. 56). A petitioner is eligible to receive the degrees who has lost the first, second and third fingers of his right handonly the thumb and a short stub of the little finger remaining, if he can by the aid of artificial appliances conform to the necessary ceremonies. When a Lodge is in doubt as to the eligibility of a candidate, a ruling should be asked of the Grand Master, who may refer the matter to the District Deputy Grand Master concerned for investigation and report. (The J urisprudence Committee approved with this comment: "the word 'can' must be construed to mean that the petitioner is possessed of and using the artificial appliance at the time the petition is presented to the Lodge.") (Proc. 1940,pp. 19, 149.)

SEC. 112, Decision (p. 56). A petitioner is not eligible to receive the degrees who is so. nearly blind that even with glasses he cannot read the .petition or see to fill it out in his own handwriting; nor recognize anyone by sight; nor see any sign or motion made by anyone directly before him. (Proc. 1940, p. 19.)

SEC. 112, Decision (p. 56). The Grand Master has no authority to issue a dispensation permitting a candidate with a serious heart affection to secure a degree by witnessing the conferring of the degree on another candidate. (Proc. 1940, p. 21.)

1941

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15d

SEC. 114, Decision (p. 59). A petitioner elected to receive the degrees, who fails to present路 himself within six months, but whose Lodge fails to meet during the latter part of that period, has a satisfactory excuse. The six months' period is extended by such length of time as the Lodge fails to meet, during which extended period the petitioner is not required to forfeit the fee or present a new petition.. (Pr9c. 1940, p. 24.)

SEC. 115, Decision (p. 59). A candidate who, through no fault of his own has permitted a year to pass, and has been advanced without petitioning for advancement, is entitled to be healed (By-Laws, Sec. 118 as amended 1932). (Proc. 1940, p. 23.)

SEC. 118, Decision (p. 62). The Grand Master has no power to suspend the. operation of a By-Law, and cannot therefore shorten the time within which a candidate may be advanced. (Proc. 1940, p.23.)

SEC. 118 as amended, Decision (p. 62). A candidate who, through no fault of his own has permitted a year to pass, and has been advanced without petitioning for advancement, is entitled to be healed (By-Laws, Sec. 118 as amended 1932). (Proc. 1940, p. 23.)

SEC. 1180, Decision (p. 62). Where degrees have been improperly conferred, and the candidate is "formally healed," he is not required to pay fees fbr the "healing process." (Proc. 1874, p. 16.)

SEC. 119,_ Decision (p. 63). The Grand Master has no authority to issue a dispensation permitting a candidate with a !5erious heart affection to secure a degree by witnessing the conferring of the degree on another candidate. (Proc. 1940, p. 21.)

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

17d

SEC. 121, Decision (p. 63). There is no provision in Missouri Grand Lodge law for acceptance of a petition for the degrees from anyone who is not a resident of Missouri. (Proc. 1940, p.28.)

SEC. 121, Decision (p. 64). A soldier in the United States Army is eligible to submit a petition for the' degrees to the Lodge in his home town. (Proc. 1940, p.20.)

SEC. 133, Decision (p. 72). It is not permissible for a Lodge to backdate a petition so as to accelerate the date of balloting thereon, for the convenience of a candidate. (Proc. 1940, p. 20.)

SEC. 133, Decision (p. 72). The Grand Masterhas no power to suspend the operation of any law of the Grand Lodge, and may not shorten the time for consideration of a petition. (Proc. 1940, p. 20.)

SEC. 148, (p. 80). (See SEc. 77a (p.42) Lodge of Research.) * * * Membership in such Lodge of Research shall not be considered dual membership. (Prot. 1940, p. 166.)

SEC. 155, Decision (p. 84). A Lodge cannot change its dues and make the change retroactive to the beginning of that year. (Proc. 1940, p. 22.)

SEC. 155, Decision (p. 84). A member of a Lodge whose By-Laws provide for exemption from payment of dues after a term of consecutive years, and who is suspended before completion of the term, cannot, even after reinstatement, make up the deficiency, either by payment, or in any other way, as the Lodge may not charge or collect dues for any part of the period during which the member was under suspension. (Proc. 1940, p. 23.)

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

19d

SEC. 159, Decision (p. 86). It is not proper for a Lodge to attempt to reinstate a member suspended for non-payment of dues, on a motion prescribing terms, without requiring a petition for reinstatement. A Lodge may remit dues of a suspended member, but only because of inability to pay. (Proc. 1940, p. 26.)

SEC. 160, Decision (p. 86). A member of a Lodge whose By-Laws provide for exemption from payment of dues after a term of consecutive years, and who is suspended before completion of the term, cannot, even after reinstatement, make up the deficiency, either by payment, or in any other way, as the Lodge may not charge or collect dues for any part of the period during which the member was under suspension. (Proc. 1940, p. 23.)

SEC. 161, Decision (p. 89). It is not proper for a Lodge to attempt to reinstate a member suspended for non-payment of dues, on a motion prescribing terms, without requiring a petition for reinstatement. A Lodge may remit dues of a suspended member, but only because of inability to pay. (Proc. 1940, p. 26.)

SEC. 165, Decision (p. 91). The law fixes no time within which a dimit must be used. When ~ dimit is shown to be lost, a dimit marked "duplicate," and bearing the date of the original dimit, must be issued. (PrOf. 1940, p. 22.)

SEC. 165, Decision (p. 91). Under some circumstances there is a difference between a dimit and a certificate of good standing, in the extent of privileges to which the holder is entitled. A dimit may be presented in any Lodge in the State. The same is true of a certificate of good standing provided the petitioner has removed from the jurisdiction of his Lodge, other wise he must secure the consent of his Lodge in order to petition for membership outside the jurisdiction of that Lodge. (Proc. 1940. p. 22.)

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

21d

SEC. 166, Decision (p. 94). A Lodge may accept a petition for affiliation when accompanied by a certificate of good standing, in the usual form, issued by a foreign Grand Lodge with which we are in fraternal relationship, even though the form of such certificate varies from that used by our own Grand Lodge. (Proc. 1940, p. 28.)

SEC. 166(b), Decision (p. 94). Under some circumstances there is a difference between a.dimit and a certificate of good standing, in the extent of privileges to which the holder is entitled. A dimit may be presented in any Lodge in the State. The same is true of a certificate of good standing provided the petitioner has removed from the jurisdiction of his Lodge, otherwise he must secure the consent of his Lodge in order to petition for membership outside the jurisdiction of that Lodge. (Proc. 1940, p. 22.)

SEC. 173, Decision (p. 98). When a brother transfers his membership by certificate of good standing, the dimitting Lodge must remit to the receiving Lodge the pro-rata part of unearned dues from the date of the dimit; when dues in the receiving Lodge are higher, the petitioner must pay the difference from the date of dimit to the end of the year. (Proc. 1940, p. 21.)

SEC. ISO, Decision (p. 101). (l) A Lodge may not receive a petition from an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft from another Grand Jurisdiction which has refused to grant him a dimit or waive jurisdiction. (2) In the event a certificate of dimission or waver is issued by the foreign Grand Jurisdiction, a Lodge may accept a petition from such an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft, residing within its jurisdiction, for the Second and/or Third degrees of Freemasonry. (3) If under above conditions the Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft petitions for the Second and/or Third degrees, he must pay the $10.00 contribution to the Masonic Home of Missouri, as a Lodge may not vote on a petition without requiring that payment. (Proc. 1940, p. 24.)

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

23d

SEC. 180, Decision (p. 101). An Entered Apprentice who has removed from the State is eligible for advancement in either of two ways: (1) By retaining membership in his Lodge, which may request a Lodge conveniently located to confer the remaining degrees; (2) He may apply to his Lodge for a certificate of dimission, and petition a Lodge at his new residence for the remaining degrees. (Proc. 1940, p. 25.)

SEC. 181, Decision (p. 103). (A) A group of Missouri Freemasons may confer the Third Degree according to the Missouri ritual, upon a proficient Fellowcraft of an Illinois Lodge in the latter Lodge. (B) A group of Missouri Freemasons may confer the Third Degree, according to the Missouri ritual, upon a proficient Fellowcraft of a Missouri Lodge in an Illinois Lodge. (C) A group of Illinois Freemasons may confer the Third Degree, according to the Illinois ritual, upon a proficient Fellowcraft of a Missouri Lodge in the latter Lodge. (D) A group of Illinois Freemasons may confer the Third Degree. according to the Illinois ritual, upon a proficient Fellowcraft of an Illinois Lodge in a Missouri Lodge. No dispensation is necessary in any of the foregoing cases from either the Grand Master of Missouri or the Grand Master of Illinois. All that is required is the consent of the two Lodges involved and of the Grand Master of Missouri and the Grand Master of Illinois. (Pmc. 1940, p. 28.)

SEC. 193, Decisio,tt (p. 107). A candidate residing in Nlissouri who desires to petition a Lodge in this State located outside of the jurisdictiot1 in which he resides may do so, provided a waiver of jurisdiction is secured in the manner prescribed in Sections 193 and 194 of the Grand Lodge ByLaws. (Proc. 1940, p. 28.)

SEC. 194, Decision (p. 108). There is no appeal from the refusal of a Lodge to issue a waiver on a candidate residing in its jurisdiction. Such refusal does not constitute a blackball, and the petition may be renewed at any time. Both Lodges concerned must show on their records the action taken. (Proc. 1940, p. 28.)

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

25d

SEC. 194, Decision (p. 109). There is no provision in Missouri Grand Lodge law for acceptance of a petition for the degrees from anyone who is not a resident of Missouri. (Proc. 1940, p. 28.)

SEC. 194, Decision (p. 109). A candidate residing in Missouri who desires to petition a Lodge in this State. located outside of the jurisdiction in which he resides may do so, provided a waiver of jurisdiction is secured in the manner prescribed in Sections 193 and 194 of the Grand Lodge ByLaws. (Proc. 1940, p. 28.)

SEC. 198 new, Decision (p. 110). An auction or raffle, by which each ticket holder is entitled to a chance on a named article should not be permitted to be held in a Masonic Temple. No reference to such raffies should be made at any time in the Lodge paper; and the brethren should be advised that participation by them in such a raffle constitutes un-Masonic conduct, for which they would be amenable to Masonic discipline. (The J urisprudence Committee approved with this comment; "what was really meant was the conduct,ing of a lottery.") (Proc. 1940, pp. 26, 149.)

SEC. 199 new, Decision (p. 110). A Lodge may receive a petition for the degrees from a clerk who sells package liquor in a drug store, if he does not personally sell intoxicating liquor for consumption by the drink as a beverage on the premises where sold; and provided further that he does not conduct the sale of package liquor in such a manner as to impair the good name of Freemasonry. (Proc. 1940, p. 20.)

SEC. 199 new, Decision (p. 110). A Lodge may receive a petition for the degrees from a salesman for a distilling company, provided he sells package liquor only and does not personally sell intoxicating liquor for consumption by the drink as a beverage on the premises where sold; and provided further that he does not conduct his business in such manner as to impair the good name of Freemasonry. (Proc. 1940, p. 20.)

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

27d

SEC. 199 new, Decision (p. 110). A Lodge may receive a petition for affiliation from a dimitted member who operates a "tavern," where no beer of any kind is sold; where no intoxicating liquor is sold by the drink as a beverage for consumption on the premises; who sells package liquor which no one is allowed to open while in the building or on the premises; who operates a respectable place and complies with the law. (The Jurisprudence Committee approved with this comment: "we presume the Grand Master meant by 'respectable place' that the duties of the petitioner did not impair the good name of the Fraternity.") (ProC'. 1940, pp. 20, 149.)

SEC. 2041'2, Decision (p. 114). A club, composed of Freemasons may not publish a roster of its members, including the names, business and home addresses, business and home telephone numbers, and in addition have the names listed under business classifications. A club, composed of Freemasons may not publish a roster of its members, including the names, business and home addresses, kinds of business with which members are connected, business and home telephone numbers, without other classifications. A club, composed of Freemasons may publish a roster of its members, which merely shows the name of the member, his business address, his home address, and his business and home telephones. (Proc. 1940, p. 25.)

SEC. 237, Decision (p. 138). The Grievance Committee must make a complete investigation of every complaint referred to it by the Lodge; the Committee has no right to decide that the matter is too trivial to take action in the Lodge and recommend filing the complaint. (Proc. 1940, p. 21.)

SEC. 246, Decision (p. 143). The Grievance Committee must make a complete investigation of every complaint referred to it by the Lodge; the Committee has no right to decide that the matter is too trivial to take action in the Lodge and recommend filing the complaint. (Proc. 1940, p. 21.)

SEC. 246, Decision (p. 143). The Grand Lodge has jurisdiction over the actions and business and financial affairs of the Masonic Service Association of St. Louis. (Proc. 1940, p. 139.)

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

29d

SEC. 270, Decision (p. 160). When a Lodge expels a brother and judgment is affirmed on appeal, the two-year period after which he may be restored, begins to run from the date the verdict of expulsion was read in open Lodge and spread upon its records. (Proc. 1940, p. 26.)

SEC. 272, Decision (p. 161). An expelled brother whose sentence on appeal to the Grand Lodge was in all respects affirmed, should petition for restoration to the Lodge which expelled him. When the judgment of the grand Lodge on appeal, is different from that rendered by the Lodge, the brother must petition the Grand Lodge for restoration. (Proc. 1940, p. 26.)

SEC. 272, Decision (p. 161). When a Lodge expels a brother and judgment is affirmed on appeal, the two-year period after which he may be restored, begins to run from the date the verdict of expulsion was read in open Lodge and spread upon its records. (Proc. 1940, p. 26.)

SEC. 277, Decision (p. 165). An expelled brother whose sentence on appeal to the Grand Lodge was in all respects affirmed, should petition for restoration to the Lodge which expelled him. When the judgment of the Grand Lodge on appeal is different from that rendered by the Lodge, the brother must petition the Grand Lodge for restoration. (Proc. 1940, p. 26.)

Decision (p. 179). The Grand Master has no authority to issue a dispensation permitting a candidate with a serious heart affiiction to secure a degree by witnessing the conferring of the degree on another candidate. (Proc. 1940, p. 21.)

1941

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

31d

Resolution (p. 184). Refugee Children. The Grand Lodge shall receive twenty-five, or if circumstances warrant, forty refugee European children, without limitation as to race, religion, creed, or relation to Freemasonry. Resolved, that the Ways and Means Committee of this Grand Lodge be, and it is hereby authorized to designate out of the funds of this Grand Lodge appropriated for the Masonic Home, such requirements and designations for the use of said funds so that said children will be properly provided for on all financial expenses connected with their residence in the Masonic Home. The Committee has approved the above resolution, with the understanding that dues payable to the Masonic Home be impressed with the amount necessary to defray all financial expenses connected with this worthy matter, and that no additional funds be paid out of the Grand Lodge treasury for this purpose. (Proc. 1940, pp. 57, 145, 157.)

Resolution (p. 184). Social Service at Military Camps. Resolved, That to carry into practice such a program, we would recommend that the Committee on Ways and Means be authorized to set aside a fund of not to exceed five cents per capita, which amount may be paid out by order of the Grand Master, if, as, and when, in his estimation, it may be needed. After consideration, the Committee has approved the setting aside of $1,000.00 in our budget, to be paid out by order of the Grand Master, if. as, and when, in his estimation, it may be needed. (Proc. 1940, pp. 56, 113, 157.)

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