BIOGRAPHICAL WILLIAM JASPER CRAIG Gmnd Master 1955-58
William Jasper Craig, the III th Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri was born in Springfield, Mo., on the 5th day of December, 1889, the son of Jasper Craig and Mary Isabella (Stout) Craig. He was the third child of four children, a daughter and son being older and another daughter younger. Of Scottish-Irish descent, his ancestors came to this country the latter part of the Eighteenth or early part of the Nineteenth Century, settling in New Jersey. Thence they migrated to Kentucky, then moved to Brunswick, Missouri and from there to Springfield. Our Brother was educated in the public schools of Springfield and shortly. after graduation from High School in 1907 entered the service of the St. LouisSan Francisco Railway Company. He now holds the position of Supervisor Car Repair Billing and Accounting for that company. He is a member of South Street Christian Church in Springfield. On June 16, 1915 Brother Craig was united in marriage to Miss Eva Walker and of that union were born two daughters, Mrs. Karl Doering of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Ray McCoy of North Miami Beach, Florida. On September 23, 1926 his wife died as result of an accident. On February 1, 1930 he was married to Miss Coral Mae Ooley and to them was born one son, William Ooley Craig, now with the Kansas City Star in Kansas City. After a long illness the second Mrs. Craig died June 29, 1951. On July 11, 1953 he was united in marriage to Miss Olive Burnet. Our Brother was initiated in Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, A. F. and A. M. at Springfield, being made an Entered Apprentice on December 26, 1911, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft January 29, 1912 and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on February 29, 1912. Immediately he petitioned Vincil Chapter R. A. M. and received the degrees April 8-9, 1912. His interest was such that he was appointed to office in each of these bodies and was Master of his Lodge and High Priest of his Chapter the same year1917. A tower of strength, he has served all branches of Masonry from that time, but the Blue Lodge is his first love. In 1938, when Masonry was at a low ebb in his District, he accepted the job of District Lecturer. By tireless effort he raised the interest and proficiency of the thirteen lodges so that when, due to the pressure of his Grand Lodge office, he resigned in 1948, the 45th District was one of the most proficient in the State. He was made a member of Zabud Council No. 25, R. and S. M. on April 15, 1912 and has been a member of that organization since that time. He received the Orders in St. John's Commandery No. 20, K. T. in 1920 and served as Commander during 1949. He was installed as a member of the Red Cross of Constantine, St. Christopher's Conclave No. 56 during 1927 and served as Sovereign during 1950. He was made a member of Joplin Consistory No.2, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, receiving his 32 0 March 23, 1922. In addition to serving as District Lecturer from 1938 to 1948, he was a
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member of the Committee on Ritual from 1943 to 1953. He was appointed Grand Pursuivant during 1944 and elected as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri September 27, 1955. Our Brother was made a member of Abou Ben Adhem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., during January, 1920 and served as Potentate during 1928. OTHERS
Member Missouri Lodge of Research. Order of the Eastern Star-Queen City Chapter No. 226.
One of the fine ritualists of the State he served not only his own Lodge, but the whole district and state. Even as Grand Master his proficiency and interest continued, and while serving as Grand Master he held a current certificate in Sub-Division No. I, and all three certificates in Sub-Division No. ,2. Whenever he is called upon he can deliver a lecture or fill any position in any degree with the highest proficiency. He has earned and maintained the respect and affection of all his brethren and is sought for council in most every important decision. His name appears as Chairman of the by-laws of his Lodge as last revised and he still serves on the House Committee of his Lodge. For many years he has installed the officers, not only in his Lodge, but over this section of the State. His Christian belief is quiet and sincere. Taught from路 childhood that this belief is a way of life, he has lived his religion every hour of every day. He is a Bible student and has studied the way of life as there taught, and his life among his family, friends and brethren bears testimony. On occasion he has filled the pulpit of various churches on Layman's Day. Family devotion is strong within him; his life exemplifies a deep and abiding love of home and family. Besides successfully raising his children he tenderly cared for his mother and sisters in their last years. His sisters never married and the home was maintained with one sister the breadwinner, the other taking care of the home. The breadwinner died September 22, 1945, and the mother May 21, 1946 at the age of 83. The remaining sister was an invalid the remainder of her life and until her death on February 29, 1952, he carefully, and without complaint, saw to her welfare and comfort. Well done, thou good and faithful servant of the Fraternity. K. Be H.
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Masons of the State of Missouri • Official Proceedings One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Annual Communication • Sept. 25 and 26. A.D. 1956. A.L. 5956
OFFICERS
Grand Lodge of Missouri 1956-1957
HAROLD M. JAYNE
M. W. Grand Master Memphis
R. W. Deputy Grand Master
FRANK P. BRIGGS Macon ROBERT L. ARONSON
R. W. Senior Grand Warden Civil Courts Building, St. Louis 1 HAROLD O. GRAUEL. R. W. Junior Grand Warden State College, Cape Girardeau W. H. UTZ, JR R. W. Grand Treasurer Tootle Building, St. Joseph HAROLD L. READER R. W. Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8 FREELON K. HADLEy R. W. Grand Lecturer 3412 Duncan Street, St. Joseph BRUCE H. HUNT R. W. Senior Grand Deacon Box No. 88, Kirksville ROBERT H. MANN R. W. Junior Grand Deacon lOl W. lIth Street, Kansas City J. RENICK JONES " R. W. Senior Grand Steward 724 N. Main Street, Independence R. JASPER SMITH ..............•................. . R. W. Junior Grand Steward 1320 E. Walnut Street, Springfield 4 MARTIN B. DICKINSON R. W. Senior Grand Marshal 1002 Walnut Street, Kansas City ARTHUR U. GOODMAN, JR R. W. Junior Grand Marshal Kennett GEORGE F. MORRISON R. W. Grand Sword Bearer 1250 Macklind Avenue, St. Louis lO A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM R. W. Grand Pursuivant R. R. No.3, Columbia EMMETT L. ROBISON R. W. Grand Chaplain St. Francis Hotel, St. Joseph SAMUEL THURMAN R. W. Grand Chaplain 225 S. Skinker Avenue, St. Louis 5 JOSEPH H. JONES R. W. Grand Chaplain 21 Wesley Avenue, Ferguson 21 ARNO FRANKE R. W. Grand Chaplain 33 S. Ellis Street, Cape Girardeau HERBERT E. DUNCAN R. W. Grand Chaplain 5825 Central Avenue, Kansas City C. E. LEMON R. W. Grand Orator Columbia RUFUS HAyDEN R. W. Grand Tiler Palmyra The 136th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis, beginning Tuesday, September 24, 1957.
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Annual Communication The One Hundred Thirty-Fifth 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.m., on Tuesday, September 25, 1956. PBESENT William J. Craig, M. W. Grand Master. Harold M. Jayne, R. W. Deputy Grand Master. Frank P. Briggs, R. W. Senior Grand Warden. Robert L. Aronson, R. W. Junior Grand Warden. Harold L. Reader, R. W. Grand Secretary. Freelon K. Hadley, R. W. Grand Lecturer. Harold O. Grauel, R. W. Senior Grand Deacon. Bruce H. Hunt, R. W. Junior Grand Deacon. Robert H. Mann, R. W. Senior Grand Steward. J. Renick Jones, R. W. Junior Grand Steward. R. Jasper Smith, R. W. Senior Grand Marshal. Martin B. Dickinson, R. W. Junior Grand Marshal. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., R. W. Grand Sword Bearer. George F. Morrison, R. W. Grand Pursuivant. Samuel Thurman, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Herbert E. Duncan, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Ira T. Gragg, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Arno Franke, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Ernest D. Baker, R. W. Grand Chaplain. George A. Wilson, R. '\T. Grand Orator. Russell A. Grosch, R. W. Grand Tiler.
At 10:00 a.m. Most Worshipful Grand Master William J. Craig opened the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri in Ample Form, assisted by the Grand Officers and supported by a large attendance of Representatives. The brethren united in singing one verse of "America," after which Grand Chaplain Thurman offered the invocation. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE-INTERIM REPORT
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials begs to report a constitutional number of subordinate lottges are represented. FRED
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Chairman. MESSAGES
Messages of Greeting were received from Secretary Carl H. Claudy, the United Grand Lodge of Germany, the Grand Lodge of Israel, and Dr. Emmett
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Robison, Grand Chaplain, and Orville M. Van Cleave, D. D. G. M., 21st District of Missouri. APPROV At OF 1955 PROCEEDINGS
On motion, duly made, seconded and carried, the published 1955 Proceedings were approved. INTRODUCTIONS-DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS
R. W. Brother R. Jasper Smith introduced the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers present. INTRODUCTIONS-PAST GRAND MASTERS
R. W. Brother George F. Morrison introduced the Past Grand Masters present. INTRODUCTIONS-DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
R. W. Brother Richard H. Bennett introduced: M. W. Brother N. C. Hart, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. M. W. Brother Edwin L. Lunde, Grand Master of Iowa. M. W. Brother Richard C. Davenport, P.G.M., Grand Secretary of Illinois. M. W. Brother Dwight L. Smith, P.G.M., Grand Secretary of Indiana. M. W. Brother Scott E. Kelsey, Past Grand Master of Kansas. R. W. Brother L. Leland McDaniel, Grand Secretary of Arkansas. R. W. Brother Ralph E. Whipple, Deputy Grand Secretary of Iowa.
R. W. Brother John W. Alverson introduced: M. E. Companion William R. Howell, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R. A. M. in Missouri. M. I. Companion Richard P. Dorris, Grand Master Grand Council, R. and S. M. in Missouri. R. E. Sir Adolph H. Roeper, Grand Commander, K. T. in Missouri. Ill. William B. Massey, S.G.I.G. Scottish Rite in Missouri.
R. W. Brother Henry W. Fox and R. W. Brother Russell E. Murray, retiring members of the Home Board, were presented and the Grand Master paid tribute to their faithfulness and efficiency as members of the Home Board. ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: The passing of time has brought us to the 135th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. To the members I extend most cordial greetings and to the visitors a hearty welcome. We hope the time spent here will be pleasant and that the work accomplished will be of benefit t& the Fraternity. To me the year has been one of rich experiences mostly pleasant but with some problems to be faced and solved. Fortunately, so far as I have been aware, there have been no serious dissensions in the Craft. Freemasonry throughout this State and throughout the Nation is in a flourishin~ condition. In Missouri we have ~own from a membership of
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51,000 in 1910 and 86,000 in 1940 to 123,000 in 1955, with a gain of approximately 600 during the Grand Lodge year 1955-1956. Such a growth would not have come had the organization not been worth while. Numerous organizations, political, religious, fraternal, social, etc., have arisen over the centuries and for a while flourished, but eventually passed into oblivion because they were not founded on true principles and accomplished no useful purpose. Freemasonry is founded on a belief in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, on liberty, equality and fraternity, and as long as we remain true to those principles we will flourish. We hear much these days about tolerance, yet there is so much intolerance; about bigotry and we have it on all sides. There are those who plead for tolerance, yet are unwilling to grant it; those who raise the cry of bigotry, yet are themselves bigots. We as Freemasons, we as American citizens, should be willing to grant to others the freedom of thought and action guaranteed by our Constitution, but we should be ever watchful and on guard to zealously protect and defend the rights which our Founding Fathers have handed down to us. We should be tolerant of the rights and opinions of others, we should grant to them the privileges to which they are lawfully entitled, but we should be intolerant of those who seek to destroy our American way of life; those who, having gained their objective, would deny the right of opposing thought or action in any manner. We must retain our political freedom and the right to worship God according to the dictates of our own conscience. We as Freemasons must beware of those who say they permit freedom of thought if it is not in opposition to the State and they are the State; or those who say truth can never compromise with error and they are the sole judge of what is truth and what is error. Freemasonry believes in Americanism, not in Totalitarianism in any form. These words, uttered more than 1900 years ago, are as true today as then: "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." THE YOUTH OF OUR COUNTRY We hear and read much about juvenile delinquency and about the follies and crimes of youth. We, of the older generation, think that there has been a change in the attitude, in the thinking and in the actions of the younger generation. No doubt this is true. As has been stated so many times that it is almost a cliche "times have changed." Many things are responsible for this. The high tension under which we are living, the unsettled state of the world and the possession of the means of speed, speed and yet more speed, unquestionably have their effect. The facing of military training, while necessary for the welfare of our Country and for world peace, changes the mental attitude of many of our boys. But all folly and all crime do not belong to youth. We read of many misdeeds, many serious traffic violations and many crimes committed by those of more mature years. Error is not confined to any particular age. I am optimistic about the youth of our Country. While we deplore their mistakes and misdeeds, we must not overlook the thousands of serious minded,
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God-fearing young men and women preparing themselves for the responsibilities of life. Our Fraternity and our Country of tomorrow depend on the youth of today. In the entire history of this Country they have never failed in the acid test. We of the older generation must assume our share of the responsibility of training, and setting a proper example for those who will tomorrow be our leaders and parents of children. Let us remember that the younger generation has throughout the ages been the subject of criticism by those of more mature age. I have faith in the youth of America. LODGE PROBLEMS Attendance seems to be one of the most common problems facing the Lodges. There is no panacea for this ailment. It is true that we are living in a different age than formerly and that there are many things tending to reduce Lodge attendance. I have, however, been at some splendid meetings this year where the attendance was all that could be desired. I believe one thing that would partly solve the problem would be to make our meetings more attractive and interesting. There should be diversified programs and they should be well planned. When degree work is to be conferred, it should be done in a proper and impressive manner. Our ritual is beautiful and when exemplified as it deserves, is an inspiration, not only to the candidate but to the officers and members as well. The work itself should not be hurried but dead time and delays should be minimized. The candidate receives each degree but once and the impression made is lasting. I recently sat beside one of the prominent ministers in Springfield and he told me that his first impression of Freemasonry was not favorable. The hall was not attractive and the degrees were conferred in a slip-shod, unimpressive manner. While all Lodges cannot have magnificent Temples, yet it is surprising what a little carpenter work, some paint and a little decorating will do toward making a simple hall an attractive one. Then occasionally there should be something besides work. Some inexpensive refreshments at intervals are ~uch enjoyed and give the brethren an opportunity to visit and enjoy the fellowship of each other. An open meeting for members, their families and friends, creates interest, not only for the members but for the others as well. Whatever the program, be it degree work or entertainment, it should not last too long. Better have it a little short, better have those attending wish it had been longer, than to have it drag out until many have gone and those that remain are wondering when it will end. If there is a speaker he should not be kept waiting too long and when he finishes there should be no other speeches. Simply a few words of appreciation by the presiding officer is all that is necessary. Programs that are not too long, and that start on time, can be attractive. COMPLIANCE WITH GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS Some difficulty has been experienced throughout the year due to violations of our Grand Lodge By-Laws. One section in particular was violated so often that it was deemed necessary to issue an edict to all of the lodges forcibly
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calling attention to it, with instructions that the edict be read in open lodge and acknowledged in writing that this had been done. This is Section 118, reading as follows: "Conferring Degrees. A candidate shall not receive more than one degree at the same communication, nor shall he be advanced in less than four weeks from the time the preceding degree was conferred:' There does not seem to be any reasonable excuse why this section should be violated. Lodge officers should carefully study the Grand Lodge By-Laws and if there is any question as to whether or not a certain action is in accordance with those by-laws, ruling should be obtained through the proper source before proceeding. KING SOLOMON RITUALS Much has been said in the past relative to the use of the so-called "King Solomon" Rituals. Regardless of the fact that it has been stated forcibly by various Grand Masters of the past that the use of these rituals is a strict violation of our laws, it has been reported that they are being used in some lodges. The use of such rituals must be discontinued and a lodge or an individual using one is subject to Masonic discipline. LODGE BY路LAWS It is suggested that each lodge review their by-laws to see if they meet present-day conditions, or if some change or changes may be desired. This may be in the nature of increased dues or fees, in order to be on a sound financial basis, or there may be other things which should be changed. Prior to the 1955 holiday season I was requested by several lodges to grant a dispensation to postpone their annual election of officers due to such election falling on Christmas Eve, although their by-laws provided for that particular time. Request was also later made for dispensation or authority to dispense with one regular meeting as it fell on a certain holiday. The matter of daylight saving time came up, some members objecting to the lodge meeting on that standard, although the town in which the lodge was located had adopted daylight saving time during a certain period of the year. I declined these requests as the Grand Master does not have authority to dispense with a lodge's by-laws. These matters can be taken care of by ch.anges in the by-laws. "THE FREEMASON" This splendid magazine is filling a long-felt want and is rapidly growing in popularity. The Committee on Masonic Education is to be highly com路 mended for the work it has done. The first Chainnan of this Committee and one of the prime movers in establishing the magazine, Judge John A. Witthaus, passed away in February, 1956. His loss has been keenly felt. Brother Harold o. Grauel accepted the Chairmanship and has gone ahead with the work in his usual energetic and efficient manner. Brother Forrest C. Donnell was appointed to fill the vacancy and will add strength to the Committee. The magazine has been very instructive and interesting and can be made more so. There are still a great many who do not know of it and there are a great many interesting things not being reported. The visit of the Grand
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Master or other Grand Lodge Officer, the presentation of a 50-year button, the celebration of an anniversary or anything of an unusual nature, makes interesting reading. Information about such occurrences and pictures, if available, should be sent to Dr. Reader. MASONIC HOME At the 1955 Communication of the Grand Lodge, Section 199 of the ByLaws was amended to provide that the Deputy Grand Master would thereafter be President of the Masonic Home Board, thus relieving the Grand Master of that duty and responsibility. Pending necessary court action to make this amendment effective, I assumed the Presidency of the Home Board. On November 19, 1955, court order having been made, the Board was reorganized to conform to the amendment. R. W. Harold M. Jayne, Deputy Grand Master, was made President and R. W. Henry J. Fox was elected Vice-President. In my opinion this amendment, relieving the Grand Master of serving as President of the Home Board, is a very wise one. The responsibilities of the Grand Master are considerable and he should not have to assume the position of Chief Executive of the Home Board. There are also many duties and responsibilities in connection with that office. One should not carry the burden of both. This afternoon the Grand Lodge will lay the cornerstone of the new building at the Masonic Home. I urge all of the members to be present, not only for the ceremony but to see what is being done for those who are our guests at the Home. I am sure that each one will feel a glow of pride in having a part in this great work. We are still short about $200,000 to complete the project and in the very near future the members will be asked to contribute for this purpose. There are some who have not contributed but. will be glad to do so if called on. There are others who have contributed but who will be glad to give more. To me, there is nothing finer than helping those who cannot help themselves; those children, who are deprived of the parental care, guidance, and love to which they are entitled; those men and women, who but a short time ago were in their prime and participated actively in the affairs of life. It is worth all we can give to provide proper training for the young people, fitting them for the battle of life, and to care for those who are walking toward the setting sun, giving them such comforts, pleasures and medical attention as we can. That is Freemasonry at work. Let us not falter in this great work. Let us complete what we have started. We cannot, we must not fail. Time and space does not permit me to describe fully the receptions received in the visitations made during the year. In all of them I was accorded splendid hospitality and courteous treatment. Following is a list of these visitations: September 30, 1955, my first official visitation was a reception in my own lodge, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, in Springfield. I was presented with a fine matching set of luggage by the Past Masters of my lodge.
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October 4, 1955, Mrs. Craig and I were honored at a dinner given by the Past Masters of my lodge and their wives at the Missouri Grill in Springfield. October 6, 1955, accompanied by R. W. Brother J. Bennett Klingner and our wives, attended a meeting at Branson, Missouri, honoring Past Masters of Branson Lodge No. 587, Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Branson Chapter No. 299, O. E. S. Presented Brother B. A. Parnell with a 50-year button. October 12, attended the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, in St. Louis. Was received and made a short address. October 14, attended Springfield Chapter No. 15, Royal Arch Masons, in Springfield and witnessed the conferring of the Royal Arch Degree. October 15, was present at Junior Wardens' night in Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40, in St. Louis. October 18, was received in Queen City Chapter No. 226, O. E. S., and presented with a gift. October 20, accompanied by R. W. Brother William Nall, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 45th District, I attended the annual Homecoming Dinner of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 in Kansas City. There was a splendid attendance and I had the honor and pleasure of not only addressing the brethren but presenting four veteran members with 50-year buttons. Those receiving the buttons were: Elmer E. Freeman, George A. Weidlein, James Y. Cantwell and Charles Fielding Jenkins. October 26, attended "Open House" for Masons, families and friends in Laclede Lodge No. 83, Leba~on, Missouri. A splendid program was given and R. W. Brother Claude Wood, District Deputy Grand Master, presented Brothers Dwight D. Joslyn, Arthur P. Draper and Carl G. Ross with 50-year buttons. October 31, attended dinner given at Missouri Grill in Springfield for Past Commanders, St. John's Commandery No. 20, Knights Templar. November 3, attended District Royal Arch Chapter dinner and meeting in Vincil Chapter No. 110, Royal Arch Masons. Grand High Priest Roscoe Miller was present and presented six 50-year Chapter buttons, and 112, 25-year buttons. I received one of the 25-year Chapter buttons. November 7, meeting of the District Dep~ty Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers in Jefferson City. This meeting was also attended by almost all of the Grand Lodge Line Officers and the morning was spent discussing various Administrative problems with the District Deputy Grand Masters. In the afternoon I met with the Grand Lodge Officers while R. W. Brother Freelon Hadley con~ ducted School of Instruction for the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. November 15, attended Fall Assembly of Zabud Council No. 25 in Springfield. November 19, attended meeting of the Masonic Home Board in St. Louis and that night was guest of Moolah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. at dinner and ceremonial. November 25, was received in United Lodge No.5 at Springfield and presented with a beautiful Sheaffer pen and pencil set. November 30, was guest of honor at a dinner given by the York Rite Masons of Springfield, Springfield Chapter No. 15, Vincil Chapter No. 110, Zabud Council No. 25 and St. John's Commandery No. 20. Was presented with a fine Hamilton wrist watch. December 2, attended ceremonial at Abou Ben Adhem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. in Springfield, and took the part of Orator. December 8, attended annual election of officers of St. Christopher Conclave No. 56, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine. December 9, with R. W. Brother J. Bennett Klingner acting as Grand Marshal, and Worshipful Brother Frank W. Clark acting as Grand Chaplain, installed the officers of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 in Springfield. December 12, accompanied by R. W. Brothers J. Bennett Klingner and Paul A. King, attended Administrative meeting in Galena, Missouri, conducted by R. W.
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Brother Raymond H. Patterson, District Deputy Grand Master of the 54th District. December 14, in company with Dr. Paul A. King and our wives, attended annual installation of officers of Chapter and Council at Carthage and installed the officers of Carthage Lodge No. 197. December 16, was guest of honor at "Home Coming" celebration and dinner in Springfield of Solomon Lodge No. 271. Was presented with a nice hat case. December 21, with R. W. Brother J. Bennett Klingner, installed the officers of Forsyth Lodge No. 453, Forsyth, Missouri. December 28, with Brother KIingner, installed the officers of Friend Lodge No. 352 in Ozark. January 5, 1956, with R. W. Brother Robert Aronson acting as Grand Marshal and R. W. Brother Ira T. Gragg as Grand Chaplain, I installed the officers of Occidental Lodge No. 163 in St. Louis. This is the centennial year of that lodge. January 6, with R. W. Brother R. Jasper Smith acting as Grand Marshal and W. Brother George G. Harrison acting as Grand Chaplain, installed the officers of Solomon Lodge No. 271 in Springfield. January 7, attended installation of officers of St. John's Commandery No. 20, Knights Templar, in Springfield and presented Past Commander's jewel to the outgoing Commander, Leonard V. Bowers. The late Lowell H. Scott, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of the State of Missouri, was the installing officer. January 11, in company with Dr. Paul A. King went to Joplin and installed jointly the officers of Joplin Lodge No. 335 and Fellowship Lodge No. 345. January 12, installed the officers of United Lodge No. 5 in Springfield. January 13, visited my lodge, Gate of the Temple No. 422, in Springfield and witnessed conferring second degree. January 14, enjoyed a dinner as guest of the Boone County Masonic Association in Columbia and was afterwards received formally in Twilight Lodge Hall. Was very much impressed with the degree work conferred by Hallsville Lodge No. 336. Was informed that there is a splendid revival of interest in that lodge. January 21, meeting of the Masonic Home Board in St. Louis. January 28, was present at joint meeting of Sedalia Lodge No. 236 and Granite Lodge No. 272 in Sedalia. Presented 50-year buttons to Brothers Victor P. Englund and Newton G. Neal, members of Granite Lodge. February 1, District School of Instruction in Springfield presided over by R. W. Osa Godfrey, District Deputy Grand Master, and conducted by R. W. Brother Wm. NaIl, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 45th District. February 4, Joppa Lodge No. 41I in Hartville; presented two 50-year buttons. Brothers Marvin Cowden and Vester Smittle accompanied me. February 10, dinner in Springfield for members of Red Cross of Constantine and their wives. February 1I, presided over cornerstone laying of new Masonic Temple in Liberty. M. W. Brother Orestes Mitchell, Jr., R. W. Brothers Renick Jones, Martin Dickinson and George C. Marquis were present and assisted. February 15, with Brother James H. Saunders, was guest of Ararat Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. at dinner in Kansas City. Afterwards attended Masonic meeting sponsored by the Shrine in the Municipal Auditorium. February 19 to 23, in Washington, D. C., attending Grand Masters' Conference, meeting of George Washington Memorial Association and Masonic Service Association. February 25, in St. Louis for funeral of the late Judge John A. Witthaus, Junior Grand Steward. February 29, conferred both sections of the Third Degree on a candidate in Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 in commemoration of my lIth anniversary as a Master Mason. R. W. Brother Freelon K. Hadley was present on this occasion. (Received Third Degree February 29, 1912.)
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March 7, District School of Instruction conducte~ by Brothers Osa F. Godfrey, D.D.G.M., and Wm. Nall, D.D.G.L. March 10, Ninth District meeting at St. Joseph, Missouri, conducted by R. W. Brother Sidney D. Clark, D.D.G.M. Was entertained at dinner by officers of Moila Temple, A.A.O.N .M.S. March 15, with Dr. Paul A. King, Morris E. Ewing and wife, attended funeral in Joplin of M. W. Brother Ray Bond. March 17, meeting of Masonic Home Board in St. Louis. March 23, in Solomon Lodge No. 271, Springfield, installed R. W. Brother R. Jasper Smith as Senior Grand Marshal. Also witnessed conferring of third degree. April 5, assisted by M. W. Brother Morris E. Ewing, R. W. Brothers R. Jasper Smith and J. Bennett Klingner, laid cornerstone of new school building at Strafford, Missouri. April 6, open meeting at Mountain Grove, Missouri, presided over by R. W. Brother J. C. Nickle, D.D.G.M. of 46th District. Presented 50-year buttons to Brothers Sarge Gobble and E. C. Lockwood. April 22, was one of the guests of honor at banquet in St. Joseph given by Knights York Cross of Honor, with Brother Roscoe A. Miller, Toastmaster. April 23, Grand Council Royal and Select Masters in St. Joseph, presided over by Brother Edward E. Wilson. Was very hospitably received. April 24, attended meeting of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of the State of Missouri in St. Joseph, presided over by Brother Roscoe A. Miller. Was here accorded honor as Grand Master. In the afternoon it was my privilege and a distinct honor to present to M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow his 50-year Masonic button. This was a surprise for Brother Denslow. A number of the members of Trenton Lodge No. III were present. April 28, with Mrs. Craig, was guest at a dinner of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Joplin, on which occasion Brother Wm. B. Massey, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Scottish Rite for Missouri was present. April 30, witnessed conferring of first degree in Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, Springfield. May 5, meeting of the Grand Lodge Officers in St. Louis. That evening was guest of Brother Richard O. Rumer at a dinner in Missouri Athletic Club. Other Grand Lodge officers and invited guests were present. After dinner, accompanied by other Grand Lodge officers, paid official visit to Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40. May 6, in St. Louis, attended church services at Independent Congregational Church where R. W. Brother Ira T. Gragg is pastor; afterwards presided over Grand Master's Breakfast in the Chase Hotel. May 12, with R. W. Brother Osa Godfrey, D.D.G.M., visited Doric Lodge No. 300 at Elkland. May 14, again accompanied hy Brother Godfrey, was present at regular meeting of Hazelwood Lodge No. 459, Seymour. May 15, Queen City Chapter No. 226, Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic Brothers' night. May 16, dinner celebrating the 105th anniversary of Springfield Chapter No. 15. Grand High Priest, Roscoe A. Miller, and Bruce H. Hunt, were guests on this occasion. May 17, with Brother J. Bennett Klingner was present at regular meeting of Willard Lodge No. 620 at Willard. May 18, Spring Assembly of Zabud Council No. 25, Royal and Select Masters in Springfield. Grand Master Richard P. Dorris of the Grand Council was the speaker. May 19, Mrs. Craig and I were guests at dinner given by Masters and Wardens' Club in Kansas City. Other Grand Lodge officers present were Dr. Reader, J. Renick Jones, Martin B. Dickinson and Freelon K. Hadley. May 23, presented 50-year button to Brother Oscar S. Holaday in Webster Lodge No. 98, Marshfield.
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June 2, with Dr. Paul A. King, journeyed to Hannibal, Missouri, for dinner and program honoring Judge Byrne E. Bigger, Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, 1928-1929, and Worthy Grand Patron, O. E. S. of Missouri, 1950-1951. A delightful program participated in by R. W. Brother Elmo E. Davis, D.D.G.M. of the 15th Masonic District, R. W. Brother Lee B. Turner, D.D.G.L. and Mrs. Frances Marks, D.D.G.M. of the 15th District, Order of the Eastern Star. Narrator was R. W. Brother Virgil P. Caulk, former D.D.G.L. of the 15th District. June 7, Shrine Ceremonial of Abou Ben Adhem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. in Springfield. June 8, with R. W. Brothers J. Bennett Klingner, Paul A. King and Brother Wm. O. Craig, attended Administrative meeting of the 38th District at Waynesville, conducted by R. W. Claude T. Wood, D.D.G.M. Brother Frank P. Briggs, Senior Grand Warden, was also present at this meeting. June 13, at Laclede Lodge No. 83, Lebanon, conferred first section of third degree and witnessed Dr. Reser confer second section on his son. D.D.G.M. Claude T. Wood and a large number of brethren were present. June 15, presented 50-year buttons to Brothers Wm. Platte, Fred Platte and Orville Armstrong in Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422. June 16, meeting of Masonic Home Board in St. Louis. June 21, with Brother Osa F. Godfrey, attended regular meeting of Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville. June 25, guest at St. John's Day Dinner given by United Lodge No.5 in Springfield. Rev. George Myers, Pastor of South Street Christian Church, was speaker. July 5, regular meeting Vincil Chapter No. llO, Royal Arch Masons. July 8, on invitation of Grand Commander Adolph H. Roeper of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Missouri, attended meeting of the Grand Commandery Officers in Columbia. July 19, regular meeting of Decatur Lodge No. 400, Pierce City, at which time a 50-year button was presented to Brother Charles M. Bowen by his son. July 20, presented 50-year button to Brother Zack M. Dunbar in Solomon Lodge No. 271. July 28, was guest at delightful smorgasbord dinner given by Bolivar Lodge No. 195 in Bolivar. Was formally received in the Lodge by M. W. Brother Morris E. Ewing. Presented 50-year button to Brother M. C. Mitchell. Participated in con路 ferring of third degree. A number of brethren from Raytown Lodge No. 391 were present and participated in the degree work. Their work was very proficient. July 30, with Mrs. Craig, attended dinner of Past Commanders, St. John'S Commandery No. 20, K. T. and ladies. July 31, with officers of United Lodge No.5, presented 50-year button to Brother Carl P. Hoff at his home. August 18, meeting of Masonic Home Executive Committee in St. Louis. August 28, at Rocky Comfort, buffet dinner at Methodist Church for members in the 55th and 56th Districts, as well as surrounding districts.
VISITATIONS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS I regret that I was not able to make any visitations to other States. I was particularly disappointed in not being able to visit the Grand Lodge of Kansas at their Centennial Celebration in March. The Kansas Grand Lodge was chartered by this Grand Lodge. Dr. Reader represented Missouri on this occasion. Dr. Reader also represented our Grand Lodge at Illinois and Indiana Grand Lodge Communications. Colonel Skelly represented Missouri at the Grand Lodge Communication of Kentucky.
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Brother Orestes Mitchell, Jr. was our representative at the Communications of the Grand Lodges of Nebraska and Tennessee. GRAND TREASURERS AND GRAND SECRETARIES BONDS My predecessor turned over to me Bond No. 38295-03-83-54 issued by United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, Baltimore, Maryland, on Grand Treasurer, James M. DeWitt, in the amount of $55,000. Bond No. 30-F-1184, issued by Aetna Casualty & Surety Company on Grand Secretary, Harold L. Reader, in the amount of $25,000. These bonds will be turned over to my successor. DISPENSATIONS A detailed list of the Dispensations authorized during the past year are shown in the report of the Grand Secretary. DECISIONS During the year quite a number of questions were submitted to me for information and for interpretation of our By-Laws. Some of these required only a reference to a By-Law or to an approved decision, therefore, are not being submitted for review by the Jurisprudence Committee and action by this Grand Lodge. There were some requiring decisions that should be here recorded for approval or disapproval, and such cases, with the decisions rendered, are herewith submitted. DECISION NO.
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District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd District submitted sample of Match Box Covers which West Port Legion Post No. 48 of Kansas City, Missouri, intended to use as a means of informing World War Veterans who are members of the Masonic Fraternity that their Post is limited to Masons only. On one side of the cover appears the words: "If you served in the World Wars you belong to the American Legion. West Port Post No. 48. For Masons Only." Decision requested as to whether or not this is a violation of our By-Laws. In the proceedings of 1930 is an approved decision relating to Section 204 of the 1925 By-Laws (which is Section 208 of the 1947 Revision) reading as follows: A statement made in newspaper, or other advertising by a Freemason orally or by letter, that a company or association limits its custom, membership or clientele to members of the Masonic Fraternity, constitutes a violation of Section 204. (Proc. 1930, pp. 22, 1l9.) Decision The words "For Masons Only" on the Match Box Covers is a violation of Section 208 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. DECISION
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District Deputy Grand Master, 39th Masonic District, requested ruling on three questions arising in Salem Lodge No. 225 at Salem, Missouri. A resolu-
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tion was passed to donate $100 from the Lodge Treasury to help form a DeMolay Chapter in Salem. On being informed by District Deputy that this was in violation of the law, proposition was then advanced to spend $~O to give a supper to those interested in organizing a DeMolay Chapter at that point. Third proposition was to form a "Masonic Dads Club" and sell membership cards reading: "This is to certify that Masonic Dads Club.
is a Life Member of the Salem, Missouri
Sponsor of the Salem DeMolay Chapter. Secretary
Decision It is not proper for a lodge to expend their funds in this manner. Members as individuals can do so should they so desire. It is not proper to use the word "Masonic" in connection with a so-called "Masonic Dads Club:' DECISION NO.
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Wakanda Lodge No. 52, Carrollton, Missouri, at its regular communication Thursday night, November 10, 1955, balloted on a petition for degrees. At the conclusion of the ballot the Wardens and the Master each in turn declared the ballot clear. The Master made the announcement that the petitioner had been elected to receive the degrees. At this point a member of the lodge requested of the Master that another ballot be taken and this was done. This ballot being dark, the Master declared the petitioner rejected. There was no evidence presented of any irregularity in connection with the first ballot. In view of the fact that it was clear and the Worshipful Master declared the petitioner elected to receive the degrees, there was no right on the part of the member to request a second ballot and no authority on the part of the Master to cause a second ballot to be taken. This is similar to Decision No. 14 on page 15 of the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1949.
Decision The petitioner was duly elected on the first ballot. The second ballot was null and void. DECISION No.4
Communication dated November 26, 1955 was received from Secretary, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, Kansas City, Missouri, relative to a certificate of life membership issued to their retiring Worshipful Master. Further correspondence developed that it is the practice of that lodge to grant life membership to its retiring Worshipful Master each year and that this has been done since the lodge was chartered, October, 1895. Question was if this is in accordance with present Grand Lodge By-Laws. As of December, 1955 the lodge had forty-four life members, twenty-eight of them being Past Masters. Secretary stated that no life memberships had been issued to other members since enactment of the Grand Lodge Law in 1941. The lodge's By-Laws have been amended to conform to Grand Lodge requirements. The granting of life memberships by subordinate lodges has been given
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serious consideration for a number of years by the Grand Lodge. In years past life memberships were rather numerous throughout the State and were granted on various lengths of memberships, meritorious service or by payment of a certain amount of money. In some instances this seriously impaired the financial condition of the lodge. The previous By-Laws of Albert Pike Lodge provided that a member who had paid dues for thirty years and having been a member of that lodge over that period of time, was eligible for life membership. Various changes were made in the Grand Lodge By-Laws and in 1950 present Section 157 was adopted. By way of emphasis it appears desirable to quote that Section: "Sec. 157. Exemption from Dues. CIA lodge, by its By-Laws, may provide that any member shall be exempted from payment of dues only under the following circumstances and conditions, and no other, to-wit: (a) Because such member has been a member in good standing in the lodge continuously for fifty years or more; or (b) Because of outstanding meritorious service to the lodge or the fraternity, without length of membership, but by appropriate resolution in writing which shall be presented and read at a stated communication of the lodge and which shall lie over until its next stated communication for action. The vote thereon shall be by paper ballot, and a favorable two-thirds vote of the members present at the time of action thereon shall pass the same. Any member heretofore exempted from payment of dues for any cause or hereafter exempted under Sub-paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section shall not be exempt from payment of such amount as the lodge or member 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." Sub-paragraph (a) is not here involved. Sub-paragraph (b) provides that a lodge by its By-Laws may grant life membership because of outstanding meritorious service to the lodge or the fraternity without length of membership, in the manner quoted. While we cannot fail to recognize the service of a Master during his years as an officer of the lodge, and while Master, yet the fact that he was elected and served as Worshipful Master does not of itself appear to qualify him as furnishing "outstanding meritorious service" to the lodge. Each case should be carefully considered on its own merits. The service rendered the lodge by different individuals varies greatly, both while in office and afterwards. Some may be outstanding officers, while others can hardly be considered as such. Some are rather inactive on becoming a Past Master, while others render what could be termed "outstanding meritorious service" to the lodge or fraternity over a period of many years after serving the lodge in an official capacity. Neither the Grand Lodge By-Laws nor the Jurisprudence Committee has attempted to define what constitutes outstanding meritorious service, yet it does not appear that the spirit of the law contemplates the granting of life membership to each and every Worshipful Master at the conclusion of his term of office.
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Decision A lodge may grant a life membership only under the conditions specified in Section 157 and providing it has adopted a By-Law in conformity with that Section. Whether a member has performed such outstanding meritorious service to the lodge or the fraternity as to warrant granting him a life membership is a question the lodge decides on the merits of each individual case and by the procedure specified in Section 157, SUb-paragraph (b) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. The granting of life membership as an established custom to each outgoing Worshipful Master is not in accordance with the Law. DECISION NO.
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On January 27, 1956, Mr. W. R. Frisinger, having a home address of New Boston, Missouri, petitioned Dawn Lodge No. 539 at Dawn, Missouri, for the degrees. For personal reasons Mr. Frisinger desired to become a member of that lodge. On March 9, 1956, he was elected to receive the degrees and was given the first degree the same date. After the petition was received in Dawn Lodge and a committee appointed to investigate, the Secretary of Dawn Lodge wrote to the Secretary of Bucklin Lodge No. 233 at Bucklin, Missouri, for a waiver of jurisdiction, it being thought that the petitioner was in the jurisdiction of that lodge. About' that time the lodge at Bucklin burned down and in the confusion nothing was done about the waiver of jurisdiction. Mr. Frisinger was working some place in Kansas and on March 9 showed up at Dawn Lodge with the expectation of receiving the first degree. The matter was discussed and it was decided to confer the first degree on him as it was thought in discussion with members of Bucklin Lodge who were present that there would be no difficulty as to the waiver of jurisdiction. After conferring the Entered Apprentice degree on Brother Frisinger it developed that instead of Bucklin Lodge having jurisdiction he was in the jurisdiction of Winigan Lodge No. 540 at Winigan, Missouri. Request was then made on that lodge for waiver of jurisdiction and while that lodge was willing to waive they felt that they could not do so under Section 187 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, which reads: "A lodge cannot waive jurisdiction over one whose petition has been received and referred to a committee." The matter was then referred to me for a decision. Section 187 is rather ambiguous and may be interpreted two ways as follows: 1. Lodge A receives a petition from a person residing in the jurisdiction of that lodge and after the petition has been received and referred to a committee the lodge cannot waive jurisdiction. 2. Lodge B receives a petition from a person residing in the jurisdiction of lodge A and after the petition has been referred to a committee in lodge B, lodge A cannot waive jurisdiction. My conclusion is that Interpretation No.1 is the intent of Section 187. To allow a lodge to waive jurisdiction on a petition which it had received and referred to a committee would result in withdrawal of the petition and would be in violation of Section No. 109, Article IX of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the second paragraph of which reads: "A petition for the degrees or affiliation must be presented at a stated communication of the lodge and cannot be
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withdrawn after the petition has been referred to the committee." Such would not be the case under the conditions mentioned in Interpretation No.2, therefore, it does not appear that Section 187 was intended to be interpretated in that manner, and if Winigan Lodge by unanimous consent, desired to waive jurisdiction it had 'the privilege of doing so. On my interpretation of Section 187 Winigan Lodge waived jurisdiction and I issued an order of healing due to Brother Frisinger having been elected and the first degree conferred on him before a waiver of jurisdiction from Winigan Lodge was received. Dawn Lodge was admonished that more care should be exercised in the future.
Decision Under Section 187 Winigan Lodge No. 540 was privileged to waive jurisdiction over this petitioner even though his petition had been received in Dawn Lodge and referred to a committee in that lodge. The conferring of the first degree on the petitioner before a waiver of jurisdiction was received was not in accordance with the law and an order of healing was necessary after Winigan Lodge No 540, by unanimous consent, waived jurisdiction. DECISION No.6
The By-Laws of St. James Lodge No. 230, St. James, Missouri, provide that the regular communications of that lodge shall be at 8:00 P. M., the first and third Thursdays of the month, no mention being made of the standard time. The town of St. James has adopted Daylight Saving Time during certain months of the year. Many of the members live outside of St. James and are not governed as citizens by the action of the St. James authorities. Question was raised as to whether the lodge should meet at 8:00 P. M. Central Standard Time, or 8:00 P: M. Daylight Saving Time during the time such standard is in effect. Decision The standard of time established by Law or Ordinance in the town or city where a lodge is located, governs, unless the By-Laws of the lodge specifically provide otherwise. DECISION No.7
Members of the St. Louis Police Department have an organization comprised of Master Masons who are invited by various Masonic Lodges located in, as well as away from St. Louis, to put on degree work. Those members requested permission to have an insignia on their Aprons in order to identify the group, as well as to give uniformity to the individuals conferring the degrees. The insignia is a device with a Masonic emblem in the center, around which in circular form, are the words "St. Louis Police Craft AD 1928." Section 92 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws reads: "The Masonic Apron shall be square, white, with triangular flap, on which any Masonic emblem may be placed. The apron may be bound in blue. Each lodge shall present a lambskin or white leather Apron to each candidate at his initiation." This request appears laudable but, in my opinion does not conform to
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the By-Law quoted and could lead to requests from various other organizations to put different identifying marks on the Masonic Apron.
Decision The words "St. Louis Police Craft AD 1928" or similar words on the Masonic Apron is not in accordance with Section 92 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. DECISION NO.
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In the spring of 1956 Mr. Virgil H. Skaggs petitioned for the degrees in Occidental Lodge No. 163, St. Louis. His petition was received, a committee appointed, a favorable report resulted and he was elected to receive the degrees in that lodge. It later developed that while Mr. Skaggs is employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad, residing at the Railroad Y.M.C.A. in St. Louis from Monday through Friday each week and works in St. Louis those days, he spends his week-ends in Sedalia, Missouri, where he maintains a home for his wife and children. Upon inquiry Mr. Skaggs informed Occidental Lodge that he has been working in St. Louis for several years and that while he admits his legal address and voting address remain in Sedalia, Missouri, it is his intention to make St. Louis his permanent residence for himself and family. When the question arose as to Mr. Skaggs' home address, Occidental Lodge No. 163 communicated with Sedalia Lodge No. 236 and Granite Lodge No. 272 in Sedalia, asking for路 a waiver of jurisdiction. Granite Lodge No. 272 granted waiver but Sedalia Lodge No. 236 responded that in accordance with Grand Lodge By-Law No. 187 it could not grant the request for a waiver of jurisdiction. That Section was discussed in Decision No.5. Section 189 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws reads: "Waiver of jurisdiction over petitioners residing in territory possessed in common by two or more lodges may be granted only by the lodge located nearest to the home or residence of the petitioner, and when several lodges are equally near then the request for such waiver shall be filed with the oldest lodge." Inquiry of the District Deputy Grand Master, 36th District at Sedalia, developed that the two Sedalia lodges meet in the same Temple, therefore, are equally distant from the residence of the petitioner in Sedalia. Sedalia Lodge No. 236 being the older lodge was the one to grant the waiver should it desire to do so. In correspondence regarding the case District Deputy Grand Master at Sedalia was informed that under the Law Sedalia Lodge No. 236 could waive jurisdiction should it so desire. It declined to do so.
Decision The residence of Mr. Skaggs by his own statement, is in Sedalia, therefore, in order to receive the degrees in Occidental Lodge No. 163 waiver of jurisdiction would have to be granted by Sedalia Lodge No. 236. That lodge declining to waive jurisdiction, the election of Mr. Virgil H. Skaggs in Occidental Lodge No. 163 is null and void and his status is the same as if he had not petitioned. DECISION No.9
On June 24, 1954, Brother John W. Steelsmith was initiated in Jefferson Lodge No. 43, at Jefferson City, Missouri. Because of his military obligation
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it was necessary to extend his time one year to June 24, 1956, this action being taken at a regular communication of the lodge on June 6, 1955. As Brother Steelsmith was to be stationed at San Diego, California, arrangements were made through the proper channels for San Diego Lodge No. 85, San Diego, California, to teach and examine Brother Steelsmith in the first degree and confer the second and third degrees, and teach and examine him in the proficiency lectures on those degrees. Due to being transferred shortly after arrangements had been made for the courtesy work and several subsequent transfers, Brother Steelsmith had failed to advance as of June 23, 1956. Recently he was again assigned to duty at San Diego, California, and requested another extension of time of one year to June 24, 1957. A second extension was granted at a regular communication of Jefferson Lodge held June 18, 1956. Question was then raised if the second extension could be granted by the lodge under Section 115 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Question was then submitted for decision. Section 1]5 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws provides that an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft who fails to present himself for advancement within one year after having received the Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft degree, shall regularly petition for the remaining degree or degrees without repayment of the fee. That section further provides "The lodge on proper request, and by a majority vote, may, prior to the expiration of the year, extend the time one additional year." No provision is made for a further extension.
Decision Under Section 115 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws the lodge was authorized by majority vote to extend the time of Brother Steelsmith one additional year. The second extension is not authorized and if Brother Steelsmith did not present himself for advancement before the expiration of the first year extension granted by the lodge, he must regularly petition for advancement as provided by Section 115. HEALINGS No.1
Brother Joe Noyes Sabourin, Jr. was initiated in Country Club Lodge No. 656, Kansas City, Missouri, October 4, 1948. He subsequently lived several places and on February IS, 1955, requested that arrangements be made with Ark Lodge No. 176, A. F. & A. M., in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to confer the remainder of the degrees. He had not passed examination on the first degree and arrangements were made through the Grand Secretary's office for Ark Lodge to examine him on that degree, after which he was to petition for advancement. Ark Lodge later wrote that Brother Sabourin had passed examination on the first degree. Country Club Lodge No. 656 then received his petition to advance and in due time acted favorably on his petition. Up to this point everything seems to have been in order. The Secretary of Country Club Lodge then wrote the Secretary of Ark Lodge that Brother Sabourin had been elected to advance and to confer the remainder of the degrees, overlooking the fact that the original request had covered only the examination in the first degree.
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Ark Lodge No. 176 later notified Country Club Lodge that they had completed the work on Brother Sabourin and enclosed a form for transfer 'of membership. On the form was stated that he was passed September 12, 1955, and raised September 26, 1955, which was in violation of our By-Law requiring 28 days between degrees. In view of the fact that there was no willful violation on the part of either Lodge or the candidate, I declared the brother healed with the admonition to Country Club Lodge that all transactions of this kind must be handled through the Grand Secretary's office. The Grand Secretary's form letter requesting lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions to confer degrees on Missouri candidates bears the wording "Missouri law requires 28 days between degrees." No.2
Brother Lawrence W. Elkins, a Fellowcraft in McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence, Missouri, received the second degree in that lodge November 26, 1952. As more than a year had elapsed it was necessary that he petition for advancement. Petition was given him in November, 1954, at which time the Secretary of McDonald Lodge informed him that it would be necessary for him to pass the proficiency examination in the second degree before his petition for advancement could be received. Formal request was made throug-h the Grand Secretary's office for Sioux Lookout Lodge No. 518, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, to conduct the examination. Later a letter was received by the Secretary of McDonald Lodge from the Secretary of Sioux Lookout Lodge that they had examined Brother Elkins on the second degree and conferred the third degree on him January 3, 1955. I instructed McDonald Lodge that they must take formal action on Brother Elkins' petition for advancement and if the lodge acted favorably on the petition, I would declare the brother healed. The petition was handled through the proper channel, was acted on favorably and I declared Brother Lawrence W. Elkins healed. No.3
Request was made, through the Grand Secretary's office, by Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 in Springfield, for St. Clair Lodge No. 24 in Belleville, Illinois, to confer the second and third degrees on Brother William B. Blankenship. He had received the first degree in Gate of the Temple Lodge, August 9, 1955. The form letter sent to Illinois Grand Lodge by our Grand Secretary bore the words "Missouri law requires 28 days between degrees." The form letter from the Grand Secretary of Illinois to the Secretary of St. Clair Lodge carried these instructions "Follow carefully the instructions in the enclosed letter from the Grand Secretary." Notwithstanding the instructions issued by both Grand Secretaries, St. Clair Lodge conferred the second degree on Brother Blankenship October 24, 1955, and the third degree November 17, 1955. The responsibility for this violation of our By-Laws was solely with St. Clair Lodge and in view of the circumstances, I declared Brother Blankenship healed.
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No.4
On December 19, 1952, Brother Donald Keith Barnes received the Entered Apprentice Degree in Alpha Lodge No. 659, North Kansas City, Missouri. He shortly afterwards received notice to report for active duty in the United States Navy. On August 9, ]955, Alpha Lodge was requested by Brother Barnes to have Union Lodge No. 31 of New London, Connecticut, confer the remainder of the degrees as a courtesy. Request was made through the Grand Secretary's office for Union Lodge No. 31 to instruct and examine Brother Barnes in the Entered Apprentice Degree. Union Lodge was requested to notify our Grand Secretary when Brother Barnes had passed his proficiency so that arrangement could be made to have him petition for advancement. Under date of October 21, ]955, Alpha Lodge was notified by Union Lodge that they had examined Brother Barnes on the first degree and had conferred the second degree on him. As Brother Barnes had not been elected to advance Union Lodge was instructed to take no further action until the matter was straightened out. I instructed that Brother Barnes should regularly petition for advancement. Petition for advancement was presented in Alpha Lodge No. 659, December 26, 1955, and at the regular communication January 23, 1956, he was elected to advance. This case was similar to the one referred to on page No. 17 of the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1952. Inasmuch as there was no willful violation of our By-Laws on the part of Alpha Lodge No. 659 or Brother Barnes, I declared the Brother healed. No.5
In the case of Brother W. R. Frisinger irregularly initiated in Dawn Lodge No. 539 at Dawn, Missouri, after Winigan Lodge No. 540 waived jurisdiction, I declared the Brother healed. The circumstances in this case are explained in Decision No. 5 in this address. TAMAULIPAS, MEXICO, MASONIC RELIEF FUND On November 17, 1955 I received through M. W. Brother Carl H. Claudy, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association, an appeal from M. W. Manuel Guerra Hinojosa, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tamaulipas, Mexico for aid in taking care of their members who had suffered badly from the hurricane disasters in that country. Similar request was made on all of the Grand Lodges in the United States with the suggestion that approximately one cent per member be contributed. Acting in accordance with Article III, Section 25 of the Grand Lodge ByLaws, with the concurrence of the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden, I directed that $1,000 be contributed out of the Emergency Fund for this purpose. NECROLOGY During the year a number of our brethren welcomed the "Grim Tyrant Death" and received him as a kind messenger sent from our Supreme Grand
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Master, translating them from this imperfect, to that all perfect, glorious and celestial Lodge above where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides. On October 8, 1955, R. W. Brother Leonard Seymour, District Deputy Grand Master of the 34th District, passed away. Brother Seymour had just been appointed District Deputy Grand Master and had served less than one month at the time of his passing. Dr. Solon Cameron departed this life December 19, 1955. Dr. Cameron served this Grand Lodge as Grand Master during the Grand Lodge year 1946-1947, had been a member of the Committee on Ways and Means and for a number of years was head of the medical staff of the Masonic Home. Worshipful Brother Lowell H. Scott died February 16, 1956. Brother Scott was a member of the Credentials Committee and at the time of his death was Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Missouri. Worshipful Brother James L. Lutes, a member of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, passed on February 22, 1956. Right Worshipful Brother John A. Witthaus, Junior Grand Steward, answered the last call while asleep in the early morning of Thursday, February 23, 1956. Brother Witthaus had been ill for some time but was thought to be recovering and his death was a severe shock to his many friends. On the afternoon of Friday, March 2, 1956, Right Worshipful Brother Edmund Elmer Morris received the final summons that must come to all mortals. Brother Morris served this Grand Lodge as Grand Treasurer from 1925 until 1953 when ill health compelled him to relinquish that office. Most Worshipful Brother Ray Bond passed to his eternal reward on Monday morning, March 12, 1956. He had been in failing health for about five years. Brother Bond was Grand Master of this Grand Lodge during the Grand Lodge year of 1950-1951. During the year, 2,434 Master Masons were lost by death. The Committee on Necrology in its report will pay proper tribute to our departed brethren. WASHINGTON MEETINGS On February 20 and 21, I attended the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in Washington, D. C. Others from Missouri were: Dr. Harold L. Reader, Grand Secretary; Bruce H. Hunt, Junior Grand Deacon; Ray V. Denslow, Past Grand Master and Grand Correspondent; and Edwin Knudsen. This meeting was very interesting, instructive and educational. There were present the Grand Masters from the forty-nine jurisdictions in tire United States, as well as those from Canada, Mexico and other countries. Various interesting subjects were discussed. There are those who feel that our By-Laws or past practices should be modified in some respects. The following questions which were debated, are indicative of this feeling: Should we change our theory of non-solicitation for the degrees? Is DeMolay a proper activity for Grand Lodges and subordinate lodges? Should a numerical limit be placed on the membership of our lodges? Should municipal jurisdictional limits in states and provinces be abolished? Should our ritual obligations conform with our principles and practices? Each Grand Lodge is sovereign and any change in Masonic policy or practices in Missouri must be by our Grand Lodge, but it is interesting to know
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the thoughts and feelings of Freemasons throughout this and other countries on such questions. A vote was taken among the Grand Masters present, and following what seems to be an American custom, all did not vote. On the question of changing our theory of non-solicitation for the degrees the vote was Yes--5, No-37. With reference to DeMolay being a proper activity for Grand Lodges and subordinate lodges, the vote was Yes--26, No-13. As to a numerical limit being placed on the membership of our lodges, the vote was Yes--17, No-21. Regarding abolishing municipal jurisdictional limits in states and provinces, there were 21 in favor and 20 opposed to abolishing such limits. On the proposition "Should our ritual obligations conform with our principles and practices" the vote was Yes--12, No-30. As to changing our theory of non-solicitation for degrees, I am opposed to such a movement, but it will be noted that representatives of five jurisdictions were in favor of it. The argument was advanced that it is now being done subtly, therefore, it might as well be done openly. In my opinion it would cause serious damage to the prestige of our fraternity to have open campaigns or drives for members, possibly in some instances giving prizes to the one or group obtaining the largest number of new members within a certain period. There would be rash promises made of the benefits to be derived by being a member of the Masonic Order. There would be disappointment on the part of some, feeling that they should receive benefits which the Order does not promise and does not give. We do not seek members and do not promise that one can become a member of the Order. The benefits to be derived are the privilege of serving God and our fellow-men. I do not think such a movement will gain momentum but it is interesting to know that this thought is in the minds of some. Time does not permit a discussion of the other questions, but my thought is that no change should be made respecting them until the proposition has been given the most careful study and consideration. Monday morning, February 20, and again Thursday morning, February 23, I was a guest of Most Worshipful Ray V. Denslow at breakfasts which he gave for conference delegates from foreign Grand Lodges. These two breakfasts given by our gracious host were most enjoyable. Monday evening, February 20, accompanied by our ladies, we attended the Annual Grand Masters' Banquet ih the Presidential Ball Room of the Hotel Statler, at which 725 were present. Many Senators, Representatives, Cabinet Members and others were present. The address was given by Worshipful Brother, the Honorable Wilber M. Brucker, Secretary of the Army. Out of his experience as Master of a Lodge in Michigan and Governor of that State, as well as his present position, Brother Brucker made a speech which will long be remembered by those present. Tuesday morning, February 2 I, Brother Frank S. Land gave a breakfast in the Presidential Ball Room at the Statler Hotel, at which time many distinguished visitors were present. That evening I was the guest of our Grand Secretary at the Grand Secretaries' Dinner, an event which was very enjoyable. Tuesday, February 21, at the House of the Temple, we were the guests at a most delightful luncheon, of Brother Luther A. Smith, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Wednesday morning, February 22, the Missouri delegation with a number of others, were breakfast guests of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin.
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The meeting of the George Washington National Memorial Association was held in that Memorial at Alexandria, Virginia, on Washington's Birthday, February 22. I had the pleasure at that time of presenting on behalf of the Freemasons of Missouri a check for $4,000 for the General Fund of the Association. Our Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Bert S. Lee, was again elected Second Vice-President and Most Worshipful Brother Anthony F. Ittner was elected a Director Emeritus. Thursday, February 28, the Masonic Service Association held its meeting in the Statler Hotel. This Association has done and is doing a wonderful work and it is my recommendation that the Grand Lodge of Missouri continue in its support of this Association. While we were in the meeting of the National Masonic Service Association Thursday morning, February 28, we were shocked and saddened on receiving notice of the death that morning of Right Worshipful John A. Witthaus, Junior Grand Steward. On my return from Washington my wife and I stopped over in St. Louis and attended the religious funeral services of Brother Witthaus conducted impressively and beautifully by Dr. Reader. GRAND MASTER'S BREAKFAST For the past several years the brethren in St. Louis have arranged for eight o'clock church services followed by the Grand Master's Breakfast in the Chase Hotel. This year there were three special inter-denominational religious services, Sunday, May 6, at the Independent Congregational Church, where our Grand Chaplain, Rev. Ira T. Gragg is pastor, Union Methodist Church, where Brother Val B. Strader is minister, and United Hebrew Temple with Rabbi Samuel Thurman, spiritual leader. These services were well attended, followed by the breakfast, at which 989 Master Masons were present. The speaker on this occasion, introduced by M. W. Richard O. Rumer, was Hon. Fred L. Wham, thirty-third degree, of Centralia, Illinois, retired Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois. His subject was "The Church and Freemasonry." His speech will be found in full in the June, 1956 issue of The Freemason. The chanters of Moolah Temple Shrine sang several beautiful numbers. This was a wonderful occasion as have been similar meetings in the past. Much credit for the success is due to R. W. -Brother Robert L. Aronson, Junior Grand Warden, R. W. Brother Harry C. Ploetze and all of the brethren who had anything to do with the arrangements, including M. W. Brother Richard O. Rumer, who arranged for the speaker. Possibly such meetings could be held with success in other places. CORNERSTONES February II, with M. W. Orestes Mitchell, Jr., R. W. Renick Jones, Martin B. Dickinson and George C. Marquis, laid cornerstone of new Masonic Temple in Liberty. April 5, with M. W. Morris E. Ewing, R. W. R. Jasper Smith and J. Bennett Klingner, laid cornerstone of new school buiding in Strafford. Dispensations were issued as follows: May 19, to W. Brother Gene Darr, Bismarck Lodge No. 41, to lay cornerstone of new high school building in Bismarck.
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June 22, to M. W. James W. Skelly, lay cornerstone of new building The Mexico Ledger at Mexico, Missouri. July 16, to R. W. Harold O. Grauel, lay cornerstone of new high school gymnasium in Hornersville, Missouri. August 25, M. W. Forrest C. Donnell, lay cornerstone of new Masonic Temple for Clayton Lodge No. 601. Plans are to lay the cornerstone of the new men's building and infirmary at the Masonic Home this afternoon (September 25), to be participated in by all of the Grand Lodge Officers in the presence of the members of the Grand Lodge, meeting in this 135th Annual Communication. FIRES The hall of Paulville Lodge No. 319 at Hurdland, Missouri, rented by that lodge from the Odd Fellows, was destroyed by fire March 1, 1956. The hall of Bucklin Lodge No. 233 at Bucklin was almost completely destroyed by fire March 3, 1956. Have no information as to insurance coverage. Their charter was destroyed and a duplicate has been issued. Christian Lodge No. 392, Oak Grove, also sustained some fire damage. Their charter was damaged and a duplicate furnished. On July 31, 1956, the drug store on the ground floor of the building in which Pickering Lodge No. 472 is located, was badly damaged by fire. The fire was extinguished before it broke through into the lodge hall but there was considerable smoke damage. The lodge carries $1,200 on the building but none on the contents. The Order of the Eastern Star, which occupies the hall jointly with the lodge, carries $350 insurance on their share of the contents. These fires emphasize what has been stressed a number of times, that lodges should carry adequate insurance and should take necessary precautions for the protection of their records. APPOINTMENTS During the year I made the following appointments to fill occurring vacancies: W. Brother L. J. Hammer, Bellflower, Missouri, member, Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, to fill vacancy due to death of Brother J. L. Lutes. R. W. Brother Fred O. Wade, Ozark, Missouri, Credentials Committee, to fill vacancy due to death of W. Brother Lowell H. Scott. R. W. Harold O. Grauel, Chairman; and M. W. Forrest C. Donnell, member, Committee on Masonic Education, filling vacancies due to death of R. W. John A. Witthaus. R. W. Brother J. Renick Jones, Junior Grand Steward, account vacancy due to death of Judge John A. Witthaus. R. W. Brother R. Jasper Smith, Senior Grand Marshal. R. W. Martin B. Dickinson, Junior Grand Marshal. R. W. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Grand Sword Bearer. R. W. Brother George F. Morrison, member Tuscan Lodge No. 360, St. Louis, Grand Pursuivant. In the Grand Secretary's report will also be shown several appointments of Grand Representatives of Missouri near other Grand Jurisdicti.ons, and
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recommendations made to other Grand Lodges for appointment of Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. TRIAL COMMISSIONS During the year I was requested by the following lodges, in accordance with the Trial Code, to appoint trial commissions to hear and pass on charges preferred against members of these lodges: Lambskin Lodge No. 460, St. Louis Wellston Lodge No. 613, Wellston, S1. Louis County Euclid Lodge No. 505, St. Louis Kansas City Lodge No. 220, in two cases St. Louis Lodge No. 20, St. Louis Agency Lodge No. 10, Agency CHANGES IN 49th, 50th AND 51st MASONIC DISTRICTS AND CREATION OF NEW 60th DISTRICT On the recommendation of brethren in Southeast Missouri and with the concurrence of the Deputy Grand Master, Junior Grand Warden and Grand Lecturer, effective May 5, 1956 changes were made in the 49th, 50th and 51st Districts and new 60th Masonic District created, in accordance with Article IV, Section 27, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Ashlar Lodge No. 306, Illmo Lodge No. 581 and Chaffee Lodge No. 615 were transferred from the 50th Masonic District to the 49th Masonic District. Kennett Lodge No. 68, Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Hornersville Lodge No. 215, Cardwell Lodge No. 231, Malden Lodge No. 406, Senath Lodge No. 513, Clarkton Lodge No. 645 and Bernie Lodge No. 573 were transferred from the 51st Masonic District to the newly organized 60th Masonic District. Right Worshipful Brother Archie Young was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the new District No. 60. It is felt that these changes will be of material benefit to all of the lodges concerned and also to the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers of the four Districts. District No. 49 formerly had seven lodges, No. 50 had fourteen and No. 51 had seventeen. Under the new arrangement District No. 49 has ten lodges, No. 50, eleven, No. 51, nine and new District No. 60 has eight. REVISION OF BY-LAWS AND ANNOTATIONS In his address at the 134th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge September 27, 1955, Most Worshipful Brother Orestes Mitchell, Jr., stressed the need for a complete revision and annotation of all the by-laws of this Grand Lodge, including the Trial Code, published in a single volume, preferably of loose-leaf construction, and that provision be made so that an eventual new publication of the complete By-Laws of this Grand Lodge can be kept up to date by the addition annually of the new decisions and amendments and additions to the By-Laws. Appropriate resolutions were adopted authorizing the incoming Grand Master to appoint a committee for this purpose. Acting on this authority and
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after consultation with the other Grand Lodge Officers, I appointed a committee consisting of M. W. Brother Orestes Mitchell, Jr., Chairman, M. W. Brothers Harold L. Reader and Richard O. Rumer, and R. W. Brothers R. Jasper Smith and Martin B. Dickinson. In the rush of business at the conclusion of the 1955 Grand Lodge Communication the matter of an appropriation for this important work was overlooked. I subsequently requested the Committee on Ways and Means to arrange for an interim appropriation of $1,000 to carry on the work of the Revision Committee, and this was granted. The work of revision of the By-Laws and Annotations and of the Trial Code has not been completed and I recommend that the Committee be continued until this work is finished, and that necessary funds be provided in the budget for this purpose. The numerous times that I have referred to the By-Laws and Decisions rendered over the past years, have strongly impressed me with the vital necessity of these revisions. STATE OF THE CRAFT Generally speaking, the state of the Fraternity is good. There has been a gain in membership during the year and with but a few exceptions, "Peace and harmony have prevailed." To my knowledge no serious dissensions exist. There are some small lodges that are more or less inactive and eventually it may be desired for such lodges to consolidate with stronger lodges. According to reports the ritualistic work in some lodges is poor but with the efforts of our Grand Lecturer and his Deputies, some improvements may be effected. Attendance is quite a problem in most lodges and I have commented on that at the beginning of this address. RECOMMENDATIONS In view of our By-Laws being in process of a complete revision, I hesitate to recommend any changes at this time. I have, however, made some suggestions to the Committee on Revisions of By-Laws. For years it has been the policy of this Grand Lodge not to perform cornerstone laying ceremonies on Sunday, and I feel that we should adopt a more liberal policy in this respect. During the past year I was obliged to decline a dispensation for our Fraternity to lay the cornerstone of a school building on Sunday and I understand one of my predecessors was forced to decline a dispensation to perform such a ceremony on Sunday for a church. It should be understood that the Masonic ceremony of laying a cornerstone is a Grand Lodge ceremony, therefore, the Grand Master controls it either by personal participation or by dispensation. I also feel that lodges should be permitted by dispensation from the Grand Master, to meet on Sunday for the purpose of attending religious services in a body. This would also be under control of the Grand Master and at his discretion. The Sunday religious services mentioned elsewhere in this address were attended by Freemasons individually and not as Freemasons. We should not go to extremes, neither should we "Hide our light under a busheL" I do recommend, as mentioned elsewhere, that the Committee on Revision of By-Laws and the Trial Code, together with the Annotations, be continued
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to finish this important work and that necessary funds for this purpose be appropriated. CONCLUSION "The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it." So wrote the Persian poet, Omar Khayyam, centuries ago, and so it is. Ere the sun sets at the close of day tomorrow, the Grand Lodge year of 1955-1956 will be history. The record will be written in ink that cannot be erased. The gavel of authority will have passed into the hands of another and my name shall be placed in an illustrious list of Past Grand Masters. My year as Grand Master has been a busy one but pleasant. I shall always cherish the memory of the years I served in the Grand Lodge Line and there will be a tender spot in my heart for the Masons of Missouri. It is indeed a great honor to be the Grand Master of Masons, the greatest Masonic honor that can come to any man. I appreciate that honor more than mere words can express. I wish it were possible for me to personally thank each Mason for this honor and for the many courtesies that have been extended to me, but this I cannot do. 1 can only here say thank you and God bless you. To Dr. Reader, our efficient Grand Secretary, 1 give my most sincere thanks for his splendid cooperation and support throughout the year. To the Grand Lecturer, Freelon K. Hadley, 1 express appreciation for his fine work in teaching the ritual throughout the State and for his help in other ways. To all of the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Grand Lodge Committees, 1 am indebted for their support and counsel. For the untiring work and efforts of the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers I have the highest praise. They are an indispensable part of our Grand Lodge. And to my wife, Olive, for her patience and forbearance, and for the valuable assistance she has given me in many ways, 1 am deeply grateful. My year as Grand Master may have been good or mediocre (I hope not bad), it is for the record to show. In closing let me say, as did the beloved poet, Brother Edgar A. Guest: I'd like to think when life is done That 1 had filled a needed post, That here and there I'd paid my fare With more than idle talk and boast; That 1 had taken gifts divine, The breath of life and manhood fine, And tried to use them now and then In service of my fellow men. Fraternally, WM.
J. CRAIG, Grand Master
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NOMINATIONS FOR MASONIC HOME BOABD Term ending 1960: Carlos Ellerbrook Ralph E. Brown Irvin Freiberger
Term Ending 1957: Francis E. Howard Gordon Dorris
REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY
M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader, Grand Secretary, presented his report for the period September 11, 1955 to September 10, 1956, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings. The report is as follows: SUMMARY OF WORK
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DUPLICATE CHARTERS
To Belle Lodge No. 373 on October 4, 1955, original becoming illegible; to Ashlar Lodge No. 306 on April 10, 1956, original having become illegible; to Bucklin Lodge No. 233 on April II, 1956, original damaged by fire; second duplicate to Raytown Lodge No. 391 on April 18, 1956, the first duplicate becoming illegible. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
The Grand Master appointed the following Grand Representatives: Clyde Eaton SDlith ThoDlas Pryor Frank J. Bellini SaDluel Owens Carlos Keidel Helio Azolini Virgilio Cuesta Bahamonde William ~. Judd
Colorado New HaDlpshire Grand Orient of Italy Georgia PernaDlbuco, Brazil Para, Brazil Ecuador Ohio
NOMINATIONS FOR GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
The Grand Master nominated brethren as Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Missouri as follows: Arthur U. Goodman, Jr.
J. Renick Jones George H. Harrison Alvin Luft James P. Hall George F. Morrison Harry Gershenson Fred C. Heuermann J. Floyd Alcorn Robert H. Mann
North Dakota Nebraska Kansas Canada South Dakota Rhode Island Ohio United Grand Lodge of Germany Ecuador Alberta
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COURTESIES
One hundred and ninety-two requests have been made to Sister Grand Jurisdictions to confer degrees for Missouri Lodges; and sixty-three requests to confer degrees have been made to Missouri Lodges by Sister Grand Jurisdictions. DISPENSATIONS
By order of Grand Master Craig dispensations were issued as follows: September 14, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Wellston Lodge No. 613, Wellston, Mo., to reballot on petition for the degrees of George Arnold Jenkins, at regular meeting on October 13, 1955. October 11, 1955, to the Wor. Master of University Lodge No. 649, University City, Mo., to confer degrees on James S. Carter at a regular communication of the Lodge within the next 60 days, under Section 113-A. October 27, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Overland Lodge No. 623, Overland, Mo., to hold election of officers on November 10, 1955. November 9, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Freedom Lodge No. 636, Mehlville, Mo., to hold election of officers on Tuesday, November 15, 1955. November 28, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia, Mo., to hold joint installation of officers with Twilight Lodge No. 114, at Twilight Lodge Hall, on December 17, 1955. November 28, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Ionic Lodge No. 154, Desloge, Mo., to confer the degrees on Sherman Eaton, according to Section 113-A of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. November 29, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grandview, Mo., to hold public installation of officers for 1956 in Grandview High School Auditorium, provided Lodge is opened and closed in the regular Lodge Hall. December 9, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Stockton Lodge No. 283, Stockton, Mo., to hold joint installation of officers with O. E. S., in Stockton Lodge Hall on Thursday evening, December 8, 1955. December 9, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Magnolia Lodge No. 626, St. Louis, Mo., to hold public installation of officers in Scottish Rite Temple on January 7, 1956. December 9, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Hogle's Creek Lodge No. 279, Wheatland, Mo., to hold joint installation of officers with Chapter No. 183, O. E. S., in Wheatland High School Auditorium on December 17, 1955. December 9, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Clearmont Lodge No. 507, Clearmont, Mo., to hold annual election of officers on December 15, 1955. December 14, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Good Hope Lodge No. 218, St. Louis, Mo., to confer degrees on Walter Oscar Otto, in accordance with Section 113-A of Grand Lodge By-Laws. December 16, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Harmony Lodge No. 499, St. Louis, Mo., to confer the degrees on Lloyd Raymond Bergseiker, according to provisions of Section 113-A. December 16, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Cache Lodge No. 416, St. Louis, Mo., to hold public installation of officers in Pomegranate Masonic Temple, St. Louis, Mo., on January 6, 1956. December 27, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Mo., to hold installation of officers in New Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Blvd., on Thursday, December 29, 1955. December 27, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Freedom Lodge No. 636, Mehlville, Mo., to hold installation of officers at Gardenville Temple, on Saturday, January 14, 1956.
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December 28, 1955, to the Wor. Master of Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City, Mo., to confer degrees on Fred Ben Haines, according to Section 113-A. January 3, 1956; to the Wor. Master of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211, Eugene, Mo., to hold election of officers on January 5, 1956. January 3, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Noel Lodge No. 647, Noel, Mo., to confer degrees on George Loftus Evans, according to Section 113-A. January 5, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520, St. Louis, Mo., to hold public installation of officers in the Alhambra Grotto Auditorium on Friday, January 6, 1956. January 11, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Joplin Lod~e No. 335, Joplin, Mo., to hold joint installation of officers with Fellowship Lodge No. 345, in Fellowship Lodge Hall, on Wednesday, January 11, 1956. January 20, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614, Mt. Washington, Mo., to confer the degrees on Harold James Daniels, in accordance with Section 113-A, Grand Lodge By-Laws. January 20, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Melville Lodge No. 458, Dadeville, Mo., to hold election of officers on February 2, 1956. January 27, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Orient Lodge No. 546, Kansas City, Mo., to confer three degrees on Lester James Nolan in accordance with Section 113-A. February 14, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Good Hope Lodge No. 218, St. Louis, Mo., to reballot on petition of James A. Bellchamber, at regular meeting on March 3, 1956. February 14, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Harmony Lodge No. 499, St. Louis, Mo;, to confer degrees on Thomas Bertwell Hile, according to provisions of Section 113-A. February 15, 1956, to the Wor. Master of York Lodge No. 563, Kansas City, Mo., to confer three degrees on Richard Vidmar, according to provisions of Section 113路A. February 17, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Beacon Lodge No.3, St. Louis, Mo., to hold public installation of officers in Commandery Hall, Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo., on Thursday. March 29, 1956. February 26, 1956, to Rt. Wor. C. D. Kelley, D.D.G.M. II th District, Plattsburg, Mo., to dedicate new Masonic Hall of Liberty Lodge No. 31, Liberty, Mo., on February 27, 1956. March 16, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Paulville Lodge No. 319, Hurdland, Mo., to hold meetings of Lodge for next six months in the Hall of Edina Lodge No. 291. March 22, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia, Mo., to confer F. C. and M. M. degrees on E. A., E. G. Merkle, under provisions of Section 113-A of Grand Lodge By-Laws. March 22, 1956, to the Wor. Master of St. Francisville Lodge No. 588, Wayland, Mo., to confer F. C. and M. M. degrees on E. A., Scoville Wright, under provisions of Section 113-A, Grand Lodge By-Laws. March 29, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Easter Lodge No. 575, St. Clair, Mo., to reballot on petition of Charles Carson Maupin, at the second regular meeting of Easter Lodge in April, 1956. April 12, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Bismarck Lodge No. 41, Bismarck, Mo., to lay the cornerstone of the new High School on April 21, 1956. April 16, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro, Mo., to hold Centennial Celebration of Joachim Lodge No. 164, on May 26, 1956, in High School Auditorium at Hillsboro, Mo. April 16, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Trenton Lodge No. Ill, Trenton, Mo., to hold special meeting of Trenton Lodge No. III in St. Joseph to present Fifty-Year Button to Ray V. Denslow, on April 24, 1956. April 23, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Hazelwood Lodge No. 459, Seymour, Mo., to reballot on petition of Robert Roy Cantrell at regular Communication of Lodge on May 14, 1956. April 23, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Waynesville Lodge No. 375, Waynesville,
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Mo., to reballot on petitions of Sterling Judson Rollins and Jack Edward Bruin at regular communication on Tuesday, May 8, 1956. April 23, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Parma Lodge No. 650, Parma, Mo., to reballot on petition of William Hugh Hardesty at regular communication of Lodge on May 15, 1956. April 23, 1956, to Rt. Wor. Dorsey Bail, D.D.G.M., Dist. No. 24, Marshall, Mo., to dedicate Auditorium of High School, Sweet Springs, Mo., for Masonic purposes. April 30, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Camden Point Lodge No. 169, Camden Point, Mo., to reballot on petition of Truman C. Buckler, at regular meeting of the Lodge, May 15, 1956. April 30, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Overland Lodge No. 623, Overland, Mo., to reballot on petition for advancement of Jack M. Walker, and to reballot on the petitions for degrees of George T. Hill and Joseph D. Schulty. May I, 1956, to Rt. Wor. J. W. Nickle, D.D.G.M. 46th District, Mountain Grove, Mo., to dedicate the High School Gymnasium at Plato, Mo., for Masonic purposes prior to May 5, 1956. May 1, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Plato Lodge No. 469, Plato, Mo., to meet in the High School Gymnasium on May 5, 1956. It is understood that the D.D.G.M. will dedicate the Gym prior to May 5, 1956. May 10, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Cold Spring Lodge No. 274, Leeton, Mo., to reballot on petitions of George Woodrow Stone and Clyde D. Shepherd at regular meeting-third Thursday in May-May 17. May 10, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Mo., to reballot on petition of Tolman Timan Dawson, at regular meeting on May 22, 1956. May 17, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Ash Grove Lodge No. 100, Ash Grove, Mo., to confer degrees on Floyd Vendi Bryant at a regular communication of Lodge in accordance with Section 113-A. May 17, 1956, to Rt. Wor. Sidney D. Clark, D.D.G.M. 9th District, St. Joseph, Mo., to dedicate gymnasium of Rosendale High School for Masonic purposes, prior to May 26, 1956. May 17, 1956, to Wor. Master of Whitesville Lodge No. 162, Whitesville, Mo., to meet in the gymnasium of Rosendale High School on May 26, 1956. May 23, 1956, to Rt. Wor. James D. Elliott, D.D.G.L., 40th District, DeSoto, Mo., to dedicate High School Auditorium at Hillsboro for Masonic purposes prior to May 26, 1956. May 23, 1956, to the Wor. Master of New Hampton Lodge No. 510, New Hampton, Mo., to confer degrees on Everett V. Belt, in accordance with Section 113-A. May 31, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Summit Lodge No. 263, Lee's Summit, Mo., to confer degrees on Donald Glen Musser, according to provisions of Section 113-A. June 20, 1956, to M. Wor. James W. Skelly, P.G.M., to lay the cornerstone of the new building of The Mexico Ledger on Friday, June 22, 1956. June 26, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Versailles Lodge No. 320, Versailles, Mo., to confer degrees on Chris Hessler, under provisions of Section 113-A. July 11, 1956, to the Wor. Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City, Mo., to confer F. C. and M. M. degrees on Otis Elmo Brown, under provisions of Section 113-A. July 13, 1956, to R. Wor. Harold O. Grauel, Senior Grand Deacon, to lay the cornerstone of the new High School Gymnasium in Hornersville, Mo., on July 16, 1956. July 26, 1956, to M. Wor. Forrest C. Donnell, P.G.M., to lay the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple, for Clayton Lodge No. 601, on August 25, 1956. September 4, 1956, to R. Wor. E. Lee Baker, D.D.G.M., 2nd District, Kirksville, Mo., to dedicate the I. O. O. F. Hall at Hurdland, Mo., for Masonic purposes for the use of Paulville Lodge No. 319.
1956
33
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI FIFrY-YEAR BUTIONS
Fifty-Year Buttons were awarded as follows: No. 337 587 323 323 331 537 38 282 282 282 282 282 340 III III III 168 267 461 487 446 446 446 446 446 446 446 446 152 207 446 104 336 20 205 480 345 345 M5 179 40 40 212 1 104 104 104 269 101 210 18 31 344 M4 3 323
and Name of Lodge Name of Brother Blue Springs W. N. Bowman Branson B. A. Parnell Cornerstone ...............•Frank S. Stumm Cornerstone Wm. R. Schmitt Charity Albert E. McCarthy Bethel .................•..•James A. McPike CalI'ao Geo. W. Taintor Cosmos Norman Steward Cosmos John J. Apperson Cosmos John R. Shotliff Cosmos William Schwartz John W. Menteer Cosmos Westport Robert E. Kenison Trenton Joe W. King Trenton Wm. Elliott Pennell Trenton Wm. E. Seibenborn Colony Clarence E. McReynolds Aurora Fred E. Knapp Caruthersville Oliver W. Chilton Chilhowee John F. Sharp Ivanhoe Allen R. McCulloch Ivanhoe Wm. Boeshaus Ivanhoe Samuel R. Quirey Ivanhoe Charles F. Jenkins Ivanhoe Elmer E. Freeman Ivanhoe Geo. A. Weidlein Ivanhoe Ralph L. Gentry Ivanhoe James R. Cox Linn Creek Norman B. yadon Clay Boyd Craven Ivanhoe James Y. Cantwell Heroine ..................•Frank W. Keyser Hallsville Espey C. Jones St. Louis Geo. Staehle Trilumina W. O. Woodsmall Jewel Chas. E. Rearick Fellowship Haywood Scott Fellowship Oscar E. Lichliter Fellowship Walter W. Whipple Pride of the West ..........•Arthur E. Bang Mt. Moriah Wm. J. Fargher Mt. Moriah Charles G. Mendel Four Mile John T. Ponder Missouri Thomas G. Donnell Heroine Otto A. Zulauf Heroine Otto E. Hirsh Heroine Ernest Mabe Brotherhood Jesse Reynolds Bogard Seth W. Stone Unionville Frank Schnelle Palmyra John Best Lewis Liberty Oren I. Moore Moberly Geo. E. White Moberly Will Sanford Beacon G. Ernest Mattox Cornerstone Herman J. Sanders
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34 287 218 287 237 403 139 214 237 585 585 360 475 346 179 430 649 47 47 47 522 310 134 649 445 284 30 325 43 411 411 93 93 93 162 271 150 150 150 151 373 303 272 272 272 366 284 128 345 299 299 299 299 9 104 104 205 1 340 210 484 168 92
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Craft James W. Hawkins Good Hope Wm. H. Bauer Craft E. K. Fretwell LaPlata Geo. M. Barnett Lowry City W. G. Sloan Oregon Geo. E. Gelvin Forest City Ira Alkire LaPlata .Joseph T. Casey Shamrock .John Wells Shamrock James M. McKibben Tuscan Wm. H. Davies Golden C. W. Clay Arlington A. L. Veasman Pride of the West C. W. Gaertner Winona Wm. A. Rucker University n. L. Cole Fayette Thomas P. Bedford Fayette Ernest Long Fayette N. L. McCullough Gate City Lawrence K. Urie " Sikeston Thos. F. Henry Olean Albert Lux University Wm. John Roa West Gate Charles J. Koken Canopy .John W. Acree Huntsville Van G. Sutliff Dockery E. E. Sidebottom Jefferson Geo. Wageley Joppa W. Jason Findley Joppa Geo. C. Murrell St. Marks Harry F. Martyr St. Marks Edward C. Wilson St. Marks W. Ernest Walker L. R. Smith Whitesville Solomon Zack M. Dunbar Birming John T. Noble Birming Chas. H. Jones Birming Walter S. Hull Milton ooJ. Marvin Meals Belle Edward A. Lindner Osage Bert Winkle Granite Victor P. Englund Granite Thomas H. Johnson Granite Newton G. Neale Adair Moser T. Warden Canopy Eri. B. Samuel Lorraine Harry C. Jones Fellowship J. M. Sheets Temple Frank Witherspoon Temple Alfred H. Mansfield Temple .James B. Aydelotte Temple Herbert A. Dyer Geo. Washington Charles J. Fritz Heroine Byron D. Smith Heroine David Lyon Trilumina Fred R. Klinge Missouri Leslie M. Campbell Westport Orrin W. Noyes Unionville Chauncy A. Marshall Kirkwood Ashby O. Hughes Colony Olie A. Leslie Perseverance ..............•Ceo. R. Marks 00
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1956 215
Hornersville
, .......•John M. Ford Edward G. Martin Robert L. Anderson Albert J. Riedel Mountain Grove W. S. Gobble St. Louis Jacob Chanoff St. John's John L. Scott Liberty John J. Bowman Rolla James Clark Draper Friendship E. E. Calbreath St. Louis R. B. J. Gradwohl Carthage Walter E. Wood Granite George H. Trader Conrad Binger Good Hope Monett Onnie H. Lane Monett William A. Mills Unionville Rollie Timmons Windsor Eugene C. Pigg Samaritan Charles H. Briggs Clayton Frederick E. Mueller Clayton Gustav T. Lehmberg Country Club Charles B. Sears Herbert G. Eyster Beacon Mountain Grove Ernest C. Lockwood Charleston Chas. E. Kirkpatrick Charleston Geo. W. Danforth Country Club Geo. H. Clay Country Cluh Arthur H. Clark Country Club Frank R. Grant Country Club Vernon E. Funkhouser Paris Union John M. Hall Huntsville E. Mandry Edina Frank E. Luman Solomon Edgar E. Ennis Sedalia Geo. W. McVey Solomon Walter E. Hamilton Conrad L. Schmidt St. John's Foster Otis D. Jennings Armstrong Geo. W. Lenoir Independence Frank Mericle Independence James C. Noel South Gate David S. Church Bert T. Ritter Mt. Washington M. W. Baker Bismarck Fellowship Wright H. Tatum Pride of the West John T. Schaeffer South Gate Jacob W. Frey South Gate Clarence E. Bigler South Gate Jay P. Laughlin South Gate Arthur B. Hurst Alfred Wirt St. Clair Robert Burns Avery E. Parker Anchor Robert Lincoln Murphy Moberly Arthur G. Davis Moberly Clarence E. Oldham Trenton Ray V. Denslow Henry Snyder Fayette Putnam Galien F. Kimball Star of the West August M. Trauernicht Salem ....................•Berna E. Bennett Prairie Home Fred L. Schilb ' St. Joseph .................• Leon Riggs
80 Bridgeton 93 St. Marks 539 Dawn 158 20
28 31 213 89 20 197 272
218 129 129 210 29 424
601 601 656 3 158 407 407 656 656 656 656
19 30
291 271 236 271 28 554 70 76 76 547 614 41 345 179 547 547 547 547 273 496 443 344 344
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47 190 133 225 503
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1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 78 St. Joseph .................•Julius E. Henry 195 Bohvar M. C. Mitchell 484 Kirkwood Henry D. Vowiel o I Missouri Gustav Riesmeyer oGeo. Fred. Graner 445 West Gate .Cal H. Maden 270 New Salem John C. Yager 92 Perseverance 50 Xenia ... T. F. DeWitt Goo. H. Dauber 218 Good Hope . 160 Pleasant ..................• Claude J. Lane. 263 Summit Mark Mathis 188 Hannibal Goo. Redden 9 Geo. Washington Emil Niehaus . 649 University John H. Rosene 98 Webster Oscar S. Holaday 20 St. Louis. John G. Warrington o' Wm. W. Wallstein . 20 St. Louis 79 Polar Star o Edward C. Miller 416 Cache Walter L. Bobe 441 Excelsior Charles Behrens 196 Quitman Hugh D. McDonald I Missouri Conrad G. Otto 197 Carthage Walter C. Johnson 205 Trilumina John H. McGuire o.. W. J. Burrows 328 Cainsville o.. 267 Aurora Wm. A. Damaske .. o. R. J. Hundhausen 267 Aurora 602 Acacia Byron Cosby Charles Runzi 3 Beacon E. E. Benson 227 Cypress . Pearl F. Rachford 210 Unionville . 489 I.akeville .................•A. N. Deck 340 Westport Victor V. Allen o' WiIliam T. Goodman 324 McDonald 28 St. John'S R. Haeusserman 466 Southwest Earl S. Nichols 470 Nodaway Marvin A. Peery 422 Gate of the Temple Homer P. Adams .. " Orville D. Armstrong 422 Gate of the Temple 422 Gate of the Temple " .. Frank P. Brown 422 Gate of the Temple ........•Wm. E. Pirkle 422 Gate of the Temple " .. Fred Platte 422 Gate of the Temple Wm. F. Platte " 307 New London J. Roy Rice John R. Stewart 422 Gate of the Temple Harry M. Lipman 20 St. Louis 88 Defiance Charles W. Pace 0 43 Jefferson Fred J. Ott 174 Sturgeon Warren W. Toalson 110 Marcus Wm. Ste,vart . Wm. McElroy . 213 Rolla 10 Agency Earl D. Brinton 312 Cuba .....................• Alva J. Barnett. Earl D. Rucker 71 Savannah 153 Bloomfield George Munger 324 McDonald ..•..............James K. Sheley 179 Pride of the West Arthur A. Brown 626 Magnolia . Albert J. Griot , ...•J. E. Dameron 208 Salisbury 208 Salisbury Finis M. Stampes I Missouri Charles R. Ketchum 79 Polar Star E. W. Bornmueller '" 243 Keystone . I' •••• ,. ,Chas. E. Benk~ndorf ••.•.•.. ,. 0
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Blackwell .................•Geo. V. Welch ...........•.•.. '" Shelbina Benj. F. Dobyns '" Good Hope Leon V. Bourgois Sturgeon Edwin Less Hartley Fairmont Geo. E. Mileham Cambridge Sam M. Hill Cambridge Clarence H. Tucker '" Bismarck Wal ter F. Bove Braymer Geo. C. Welker " Decatur Charles M. Bowen Decatur John M. Parrish St. Joseph Alfred F. Dedrick Lodge of Truth Bert W. Farris United '" Lon R. Schofield Acacia W. W. Martin Naphtali Alex Prue Mt. Moriah Fred C. Von Bey Fraternal B. Elvin Short " Oregon Elmer F. Kearney United Carl P. Hoff " Centralia Julius R. Edwards " Granby James M. Campbell Mizpah Wm. F. Hellman Equality Wm. Frank Houk Windsor Harvey M. Wall Mount Moriah .............•Geo. C. Gruenwald Mount Moriah Henry W. Stoeppelmann Zeredatha Yerb W. Reynolds Butler C. A. McCombs Osage Geo. C. Hedges Osage Hillet Unterberg Zeredatha John W. Polley South Gate Melvin A. Thalman South Gate .. " Leon Levy " South Gate Philip F. Herod South Gate Joseph A. Bartlett East Gate William Bamford Tuscan Alfred G. White Carthage A. L. McCawley United Alonzo M. Bybee United Emmett L. Goss United .. , Kirk Hawkins South Gate " .Frederick F. Patzman : Meridian Charles Trueb Cambridge ...............•.Frank G. Schmidt Hebron Arthur Holmes Sullivan Charles H. Koetting Trowel Geo. W. Biderwell Censer Milton A. Romjue Belle N. B. Stockton Belle Thomas J. Tynes Good Hope ...............•Fred Sweet Temple Harvey C. Hoffman Temple George G. Lee " " Trilumina J. Alvin Newell Wyaconda " '" .Charles H. Hoskins Euclid ....................•W. W. Farris Temple Roy L. Warner
50 50 50 50 50 50 53 50 50 55
56 50 50 63 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 51 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 51 50 50 50 50 52 53 ; .. 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 _ .50 50 50 51 50 53 54
STATffiTICAL--1955-1956 Number of Chartered Lodges, September 10, 1955 Lodges U. D.
593 0
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1956
PROCEEDlNGS OF 'tAÂŁ
Number of Chartered Lodges, September 10, 1956 . 593 o Lodges U. D . September 10, 1956--1rotal ~eDlbership . 123,745 September 10, 1955-1rotal ~embership in 593 Lodges 123,013 Adjustment by audit of individual Lodges. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 116 123,129 1rotal Number: Raised Affiliated Reinstated
3,750 580 1,487 5,817
Less: 1rotal NUDlber: Dimitted Deaths Susp. N. P. D. Susp. U. ~. C. Expelled
699 2,434 2,052 3 13
5,201 NE1r GAIN, September 10, 1956 .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ... ...
616 123,745
1956
39
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
GBAND LODGE FINANCES SYNOPSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT SEPTEMBER 10, 1956 GRAND LODGE PORnON RECEIPTS: From Per Capita Interest on Securities Refund on Mileage and Per Diem Ref\lnd on D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Special Account Refund on Secretaries' Conferences Account Sale of Manuals Sale of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Sale of 1947 Constitution Be By-Laws Sale of Educational Booklets Sale of Grand Lodge Forms Sale of Dues Receipt Cards Miscellaneous
. $105,313.13 . 4,892.50 . 3,027.69 . 29.50 . 47.40 . 2,179.60 . 721.46 . 99.00 . 920.50 . 275.67 . 1,933.25 . 94.90
Total
$119,534.60
EXPENDITURES: Payroll Budget (incl. Mas. Home Bldg. Fund Cont.) Social Security Missouri Division of Employment Security Dues Receipt Cards Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Grand Lodge Forms Special Library Fund
. $ 30,000.00 . 86,900.88 . 352.00 . 286.20 . 1,823.54 . 1,902.03 . 565.09 . 15.14 $121,844.88
2.68
Less credit for allowance on St. Louis Tax
$121,842.20 $ 2,307.60)
(Excess Expense over income MASONIC HOME PORTION
RECEIPTS: Per Capita 1955-1956 $234,436.79 EXPENDITURES: Paid to Masonic Home " $233,795.54 (This includes $305.06 due in 1955.) HOSPITAL VISITATION FUND
Hospital Visitation Fund-Collected this year $ 649.48 Paid this year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 5,000.00 Hurricane Relief 1,000.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $354,620.87 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $361,637.74 Excess of Expenditures over Receipts Balance from last year
7,016.87) $130,769.37
($
$123,752.50 LESS: Balance due Masonic Home on Per Capita Special Library Fund " '" Hospital Visitation Fund July Be Aug. St. Louis Earnings Tax due
$
. . .
946.31 99.48 1,545.78 13.26
$ 2,604.83 WORKING BALANCE AVAILABLE
$121,147.67
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1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1956
PER CAPITA TAX
1956 Per Capita Tax Due on 593 reporting Lodges Total Amount paid to September 10, 1956 Less Overpayments of
$338,883.35 $339,180.85 408.10 - - - - $338,772.75
BALANCE DUE on 593 reporting Lodges September 10, 1956, no Lodges unreported.
$
110.60
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
Relief and Charity: Paid to Masonic Home: Checks Nos. 62, 117, 162, 212 and 311 Per Capita Tax: Paid to Masonic Home: Check No. 79 Check No. 320 Check No. 321 Check No. 344 Check No. 348 Check No. 373
$ 3,500.00 . $ 305.06 . 90,000.00 . 17,000.00 . 59,000.00 65,000.00 . . 2,490.48 $233,795.54
Balance due Masonic Home, September 10, 1956: On 1956 Per Capita On 1955 Per Capita On 1954 Per Capita On 1953 Per Capita .. " On 1952 Per Capita On 1951 Per Capita On 1950 Per Capita On 1949 Per Capita On 1948 Per Capita On 1947 Per Capita On 1946 Per Capita
$ . . . . . . . . . .
544.31 231.87 70.53 32.30 15.20 19.00 15.20 19.00 1.90 (1.50) (1.50)
$
946.31
SPECIAL INmATION FUND
PAID TO MASONIC HOME, AIC this Fund September 11, 1955 to September 10, 1956 BALANCE DUE Masonic Home, to September 10, 1956
$ 38,430.00 3,930.00
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND
Paid to F. Schondau, Secretary, Check No. 46 Balance Due September 10, 1956
$ 4,000.00 3,158.98
DR. WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND
September 10, 1956- ($481.56 Bond and $707.60 in Bank and undeposited Interest Check-$6.25)
$
1,195.41
September 10, 1956-Bank Balance .....•........................... $
923.16
JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND
GRAND LODGE FINANCES
Cash Balance, September 10, 1955, Union National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri ...........•................................ $130,769.37 RECEIPTS: Per Capita Tax, 1956 $339,180.85
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Per Capita Per Capita Per Capita Per Capita Per Capita Per Capita Per Capita Per Capita Per Capita Per Capita
Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax,
1955 1954
$
195~
~~6.05
102.22
. . . .
42.50 20.00 25.00 20.00 '" " . 25.00 . 2.50 (2.10) . . (2.10) ---- $ 569.07 --Received from Defunct Lodges and members thereof Sale of Masonic Manuals.......................... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. Sale of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Sale of 1947 Constitution Be By-Laws Sale of 1921 Constitution Be By-Laws " .. . .. . ......... Sale of Trial Code Books '" '" . Sale of Pocket Encyclopedia " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sale of Educational Booklets Sale of Grand Lodge Forms Sale of Dues Receipt Cards '" .. .. . . .. . . . . . .. . Miscellaneous: Duplicate Charters: $ Ashlar Lodge No. 306 5.00 Belle Lodge No. 373 . 5.00 Raytown Lodge No. 391 . 5.00 Received for old check-writer . 3.00 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946
Refund on Mileage Be Per Diem Account Refund on D.D.G.M. Be D.D.G.L. Special Account Refund on Secretaries' Conferences Account Interest on Permanent Securities Hospital Visitation Service
$~~9,749.92
8.00 2,179.60 721.46 99.00 17.50 50.40 1.00 920.50 275.67 1,933.25
18.00 3,027.69 29.50 47.40 4,892.50 649.48
. . . . .
$~54,620.87 $1~O,769.~7
TOTAL INCOME September 10, 1955, Cash in Grand Lodge Depository TOTAL RECEIPTS, September 10, 1956
$485,390.24
ANALYSIS OF DISBURSEMENTS
Total Expenses to September 10, 1956 ..•............................
$~61,6~7.74
Payroll $ Salaries Be Allowances: Grand Master, Grand Secretary, Grand Lecturer, Grand Lecturer Emeritus, Grand Treasurer and Grand Lodge $ 29,178.00 Office Help Federal Withholding Tax: Paid $ 2,729.20 Withheld 2,729.20 Social Security-F.I.C.A.: Paid Withheld
$ ....................
St. Louis Earnings Tax: Withheld Paid Grand Correspondent Bonds (Gr. Secy. Be Gr. Treas.) and Insurance
$
~O,OOO.oo
704.00 352.00
,352.00
79.56 76.88
(2.68)
. .
750.00 ~78.21
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1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Jewel for Grand Master . Expenses, Grand Lodge Officers (O.G.M.) . Grand Lodge Officers' Conferences . . D.D.G.M. & D.D.G.L. Conferences Washington Meetings . Grand Master's Contingent Fund . Expenses, D.D.G.M.'s (O.G.M.) . . Expenses: Grand Lodge Session Reporter: Grand Lodge Session . Printed Proceedings . Audit Company . Relief & Charity . Masonic Service Association . Masonic Relief Association . Contingent Fund: Grand Lodge Expense Acct. . Maintenance-Grand Lodge Office . Printing, Postage & Stationery . Telephone & Telegrams-Grand Lodge Office . Care of Portraits of P.G.M.'s . Filing Equipment . Office Equipment ....•.................................. Missouri Lodge of Research-Publication Transactions .... Secretaries' Conferences (under supervision of Gr. Secy. & Gr. Master) . . Identification Cards-P.G.M.'s Committee on Masonic Education . Masonic Home Bldg. Fund . Revision Committee Expense (app'd. by W & M Comm. 1-20-56) . Ritual Committee Expense .
274.40 327.83 544.08 1,950.00 675.00 106.25 41.24 3,371.19 75.00 3,311.34 236.78 3,500.00 2.230.13 432.53 657.22 1,800.00 3,816.68 341.85 7.65 595.99 181.65 1,000.00 150.00 48.97 5,252.27 25,000.00 454.03 212.59 $ 86,900.88
Total Budget Appn. for 1955-1956 (Exclusive of Payroll) Actual Disbursements
$102,015.66 86,900.88
Amount Unexpended Total paid Masonic Home A/C Back Per Capita Tax collected to September 10, 1955 Total paid Masonic Home A/C 1956 Per Capita Tax
$ 15,1l4.78 .
M.S.A. Hospital Service Hurricane Relief-Tamaulipas, Mexico Missouri Division of Employment Service Dues Receipt Cards Purchase of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Grand Lodge Forms Special Library Fund
305.06 233,490.48 . . . . . . .
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS to September 10, 1956
$233,795.54 5,000.00 1,000.00 286.20 1,823.54 1,902.03 565.09 15.14 $361,637.74
RECAPITULATION
Total Receipts to September 10, 1956 (incl. 9/10/55 Balance) Total Disbursements to September 10, 1956
$485,390.24 361,637.74 $123,752.50
Consisting of: Balance in Bank, 9/10/56 and Matured Interest Coupons deposited 9/12/56
. $122,427.50 . 1,325.00
$123,752.50 CASH BALANCE, September 10, 1956, Union National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. ......................................•......... $123,752.50 Less: Balance Due Masonic Home AIC Per Capita Tax to September 10, 1956 ..•.................•.....•.•.... $ 946.31
1956
43
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Less: Special Library Fund Less: Due to M.S.A. Hospital Service Fund Less: July &: Aug. St. Louis Earnings Tax still due
"
99.48 1,545.78 13.26
. . .
$ 2,604.83 September 10, 1956TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE IN GENERAL FUND
$121,147.67
Fraternally submitted, HAROLD L. READER, Grand Secretary. BEPORT OF GRAND TREASURER
The report of the Grand Treasurer from September 10, 1955 to September 10, 1956 was presented and ordered printed in the Proceedings. The report is as follows: 1955 Sept. 10 Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Mo
$135,522.85
1956 Sept. 10 Received from Grand Secretary
'"
,
353,304.62 $488,827.47
Sept. 10 Disbursed durin~ the year by Warrants No.1 to No. 377, not consecutive Sept. 10 Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Mo.
$366,542.97 122,284.50 $488,827.4 7
As Grand Treasurer, I charge myself with the custody of the following securities contained in Safe Deposit Box No. 6111 in the Union Safe Deposit Company of Kansas City, which said box is subject to the joint control of myself and the Grand Master, or his delegated representative: U. S. Savings Bonds--Series "G"-20!% Due 9/ 1/ 58--Cost Due 12/1/59-Cost Due 4/I/60-Cost Due 4/1j61--Cost Due 9jl/62--Cost U. S. Treasury Bonds-20!%- 6/15/1964/69-Par U. S. Treasury Bonds-20!%-12/15/1964/69-Par U. S. TreasuryBond~20!%- 3/15/1965/70-Par U. S. Treasury Bond~20!%- 3/15/1966j71-Par U. S. Treasury Bond~20!%- 6/15/1967/72-Par U. S. Treasury Bond~20!%-12/15/1967/72-Par U. S. Treasury Bond~20!%- 9/15/1967/72-Par U. S. Treasury Bond~3 %- 2/15/1995 -Par
Value Value Value Value Value Value Value Value
. $ 18,700.00 10,000.00 . 10,000.00 . . 20,000.00 10,000.00 . 12,000.00 ,. 17,000.00 . 10,000.00 . 6,000.00 . 40,000.00 . 25,000.00 . 5,000.00 . 10,000.00 . $193,700.00
I also hold for William F. Kuhn Library Association U. S. Treas. Bonds, 20!%, Series 1967/72, Par Value .. "
$
500.00
Fraternally submitted, W. E. WElFORD, Auditor, Union National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. For Grand Treasurer. (Note: R. W. Brother James M. DeWitt, Grand Treasurer, passed away September 16, 1956.) ,
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1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPORT OF AUDITOR
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Missouri: Gentlemen: . Pursuant to engagement, we have examined the books and 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, 1955 to September 10, 1956, also the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Memorial Fund, the Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund and the Joseph S. McIntyre Library Fund for the same period and respectfully present the following report: GENERAL FUND PER GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS
Balance, September 11, 1955 Receipts Forwarded to Grand Treasurer Per Capita Tax 1956 Back Per Capita Tax 1955 Back Per Capita Tax 1954 Back Per Capita Tax 1953 Back Per Capita Tax 1952 Back Per Capita Tax 1951 Back Per Capita Tax 1950 Back Per Capita Tax 1949 Back Per Capita Tax 1948 Back Per Capita Tax 1947 Back Per Capita Tax 1946 Duplicate Charter Fees Sale of Masonic Manuals Sale of 50 Year Buttons Sale of Constitution and By-Laws 1947 Sale of Constitution and By-laws 1921 Sale of Trial Code Sale of Pocket Encyclopedias Sale of Dues Receipt Cards Sale of Educational Booklets Sale of Grand Lodge Forms Interest on Permanent Fund Securities , Back Dues--Members of Defunct Lodges Hospital Visitation Fund Old Check Writer Sold Refunds: Mileage and Per Diem Account D.D.G.M. and D.L. Conference Account Secretaries' Conference Account
$130,769.37 $339,180.85 $
336.05 102.22 42.50 20.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 2.50 (2.10) (2.10)
569.07 15.00
.
$ 2,179.60 . . . . . . . .
721.46 99.00 17.50 50.40 1.00 1,933.25 920.50 275.67
6,198.38
. . . .
4,892.50 8.00 649.48 3.00
$ 3,027.69 29.50 47.40
3,104.59 354,620.87
$485,390.24 Disbursements Per Checks Issued for Expenses.................................. 361,637.74 Balance, September 10, 1956, Per Grand Secretary's Books ...........• $123,752.50 Consisting of Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri .. $122,427.50 Matured Interest Coupons Deposited September 12, 1956 1,325.00 $123,752.50 ( ) Denote red figure. GENERAL FUND PER GRAND 'mEASURER'S BOOKS
Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Missouti, September 11, 1955 .............•.........•........•..•........•. $135,522.85
1956
45
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Received from Grand Secretary--September 11, 1955 to September 10, 1956 ..................•...........................
353,304.62
DisbursementS-September 11, 1955 to September 10, 1956
$488,827.47 366,542.97
Balance in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri, September 10, 1956
$122,284.50
RECONCILIATION GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS WITH GRAND TREASURER'S BOOKS SEPTEMBER 10, 1956
Balance Per Grand Secretary's BooksSeptember 11, 1955 Add-Outstanding Checks-No. 352 -No. 353
.
$130,769.37 $ 3,575.48 1,178.00
Balance Per Grand Treasurer's BooksSeptember 11, 1955 . Receipts Per Grand Secretary's BooksSeptember 11, 1955 to September 10, 1956 .... Add Check Returned 10/12/55, Re-deposited 10/26/55 . Check Returned 8/1/56, Re-deposited 8/8/56
4,753.48 $135,522.85 $354,620.87
$
6.00 2.75
8.75 $354,629.62
Deduct Matured Interest Coupons Deposited September 12, 1956
.
1,325.00
Receipts Per Grand Treasurer's BooksSeptember II, 1955 to September 10, 1956 ... $353,304.62 Disbursements Per Grand Secretary's BooksSeptember 11, 1955 to September 10, 1956 ... $361,637.74 Add-Outstanding Checks at 9/10/55: $ 3,575.48 1 No. 352 at 9/10/55 1 No. 353 at 9/10/55 . 1,178.00 $ 4,753.48 Returned Check in Deposit 10/12/56 Returned Check in Deposit 8/1/56 Returned Check in Deposit 8/17/56
$ . .
Disbursements Per Grand Treasurer's BooksSeptember 11, 1955 to September 10, 1956 .... Balance Per Grand Secretary's BooksSeptember 10, 1956 . Deduct Check Deposited 8/10/56 Returned 8/17/56 Not Re-deposited . Matured Interest Coupons Deposited 9/12/56 . Balance Per Grand Treasurer's BooksSeptember 10, 1956
.
6.00 2.75 143.00
151.75
4,905.23 $366,542.97 $123,752.50
$
143.00 1,325.00
1,468.00 $122,284.50
BONDS
On September 12, 1956, in company with Messrs. Robert H. Mann and Martin B. Dickinson, we examined the securities listed on the following page, which are kept for safekeeping in the Grand Lodge safe deposit box at the Union National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri:
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1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE PERMANENT FUSD
Interest Interest Bond Kind Maturity Dates Rate Par Value Total Number 211585E V. S. Treasury 6/15/1964/69 6/15 Be 12/15 2~% $ 1,000.00 1,000.00 211586F V. S. Treasury 6/15/1964/69 6/15 Be 12/15 2~% 10,000.00 $ 12,000.00 23572B V. S. Treasury 6/151l964/69 6/15 & 12/15 2~%
237IA u. S. Treasury 4615E V. S. Treasury 21845E V. S. Treasury 21846F u. S. Treasury 8564D V. S. Treasury 77195E V. S. Treasury
12/15/1964/69 12/15/1964/69 12/15/1964/69 12/15/1964/69
6/15 & 12/15 6/15 & 12/15 6/15 & 12/15 6/15 & 12/15
2~% 2~% 2~% 2~%
$ 5,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
17,000.00
8/15/1965/70 3/15 Be 9/15 2~% $ 5,000.00 5,000.00 3/15/1965/70 3/15 & 9/15 2~%
10,000.00
5653C V. S. Treasury 3fl5/1966/7I 5932B V. S. Treasury 3/15/1966/71
3/15 & 9/15 3/15& 9fl5
2~% 2~%
$ 1,000.00
V. S. Treasury 6/15/1967/72 V. S. Treasury 6/15/1967/72 V. S. Treasury 6/15/1967/72 V. S. Treasury 6/15/1967/72 V. S. Treasury 6/15/1967/72
6/15 & 12/15 6/15 & 12/15 6/15 & 12/15 6/15 & 12/15 6/15 & 12/15
2~% 2~% 2~% 2~% 2~%
$ 5,000.00
8964D 49654D 41669K 41670L 4167IA
5,000.00
6,000.00
5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
40,000.00
28103C V. S. Treasury 12/15/1967/72 6/15 & 12/15 2~% $ 5,000.00 10,000.00 26122B V. S. Treasury 12/15/1967/72 6/15 & 12/15 2~% 10,000.00 315324D V.S. Treasury 12/15/1967/72 6/15 & 12/15 2~%
25,000.00
9173C 33826
V. S. Treasury
9/15/1967/72
3/15 Be 9/15
2~%
$ 5,000.00
5,000.00
V. S. Treasury
2/15/1995
2/15& 8/15
3 %
$10,000.00
10,000.00 $125,000.00
C437033G C437034G D2320085G M4864090G M4864091G M4864092G V702346G X582056G
Series Series Series Series Series Series Series Series
G G G G G G G G
Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept.,
1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958
Maturity Value $ 100.00 100.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00
Redemption Value Cost 9/10/56 97.90 $ 100.00 $ 97.90 100.00 489.50 500.00 1,000.00 979.00 979.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 979.00 4,895.00 5,000.00 9,790.00 10,000.00
$18,700.00 $18,307.30 $18,700.00 $ 18,700.00 X806975G
Series G
Dec.,
1959 $10,000.00 $ 9,700.00 $10,000.00
10,000.00
X807739G
Series G
April, 1960 $10,000.00 $ 9,670.00 $10,000.00
10,000.00
X909237G Series G X909238G Series G
X II4671OG
Series G
April, 1961 April, 1961
Sept.,
$10,000.00 $ 9,610.00 $10,000.00 10,000.00 9,610.00 10,000.00 $20,000.00 $19,220.00 $20,000.00
20,000.00
1962 $10,000.00 $ 9,550.00 $10,000.00
10,000.00
$68,700.00 $66,447.30 $68,700.00 $ 68,700.00 $193,700.00
1956
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI WM. F. KUHN UBRARY FUND
Bond Number 15564~C
Kind U. S. Treasury
Maturity 1967/72
Interest Rate
Interest Dates 6/158cl2/15
2~%
Par Value $500.00
Cost $481.56
There has been no change in the securities held since our previous examination September 16, 1955. In examining the bonds, we found the interest coupons due June 15, 1956 amounting to $1,175.00 still attached to the bonds as was also a coupon due August 15, 1956 for $150.00, a total of $1,325.00. MASONIC HOME INmATlON FUND
Balance in Bank, September 11, 1955 Received from Masonic Lodges during the Period September Il, 1955 to September 10, 1956
"
. $
1,4~0.00
4O,9~0.00
.
$ 42,360.00 Transferred to Masonic Home during the Period September Il, 1955 to September 10, 1956
.
Balance in First National Bank in St. Louis, September 10, 1956
38,430.00 $
~,930.oo
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND
Balance in Bank, September 11, 1955 Received from Masonic Lodges during the Period September 11, 1955 to September 10, 1956
. $ 3,065.98 .
4,093.00 $ 7,158.98
Transferred to George Washington Memorial Association, February 20, 1956
.
Balance in First National Bank in St. Louis, September 10, 1956
4,000.00
$ 3,158.98
WM. F. KUHN UBRARY FUND
Balance, September 11, 1955 Receipts: Interec;t on Bond Interest on Savings Account
. $ 1,172.51 $
Balance, September 10, 1956 Consisting of: Cash in Savings Account, First National Bank in St. Louis $ U. S. Treasury Bond No. 155643C2~%-1967/72-Par Value $5oo.00-Cost Coupon on Above Bond Matured 6/15/56, Deposited 9/12/56
12.50 10.40
22.90 $
1,195.41
6.25 $
1,195.41
$
923.16
$
923.16
707.60 481.56
JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE UBRARY FUND
Balance, September 11, 1955 No Transactions during the Year under Review
.
Balance in Mercantile Trust Company, St. Louis, September 10, 1956 MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITTEE
Deposit from General Fund Disbursements: Mileage and Per Diem Checks Issued Deduct-Outstanding Checks Mileage and Per Diem Checks Paid
$ 30,000.00 $ 27,220.63
248.32 $ 26,972.31
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1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Transferred to General Fund
0
3,027.69
••
Balance, September 10, 1956
o, ••
30,000.00 $
D.D.GoM. AND D.L. CONFERENCE EXPENSES
Deposit from General Fund Disbursements: Mileage and Expense Checks Issued and Paid Transferred to General Fund
$
1,920.50 29.50
$
Balance, September 10, 1956
1,950.00 1,950.00
$
SECRETARIES' CONFERENCE ACCOUNT
Transfer from General Fund . Disbursements: Mileage and Expense Checks Issued and Paid Transferred to General Fund .. 0
•••••••••••••••
0
•
•
•
•
o' • • • • • • • • • • • , . •• •
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
$ •• • • •
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
••
$
102.60 47.40
Balance, September 10, 1956
150.00 150.00
$
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, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri from September II, 1955 to September 10, 1956. The Lodge returns were checked to the Grand Secretary's records. The recorded cash receipts of the Masonic Home Initiation 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 the report were confirmed directly to us by the deposi taries. Respectfully submitted, C. K. BENSON & Co. Certified Public Accountants. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE
Mo W. Brother Ray V. Denslow presented the report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence which was received and ordered printed in the Pro· ceedings. (See "The Masonic World.")
Report of the Masonic Home To the Most. WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: In compliance with the by-laws of this Grand Lodge, I submit herewith the annual report of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge held in September, 1955 an amendment to the by-laws was adopted making the Deputy Grand Master, by virtue of his office. the President of the Masonic Home. At the close of the Grand Lodge session, Most Worshipful Brother William J. Craig, as President, called a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Home for the purpose of organizing the -Board temporarily, so that the business of the Home could be carried on until the necessary legal proceedings to amend the Articles of Incorporation, to comply with the Resolution of the Grand Lodge, could be completed. The Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis entered the decree amending the Articles of Incorporation on October 4, 1955 and a certified copy of the decree having been recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in St. Louis on November 16, 1955, an adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Home was held on November 19, 1955. At this meeting, the Deputy Grand Master was officially installed as President, thus complying with the Resolution of the Grand Lodge. There follows a list of the officers and committee appointments. Harold M. Jayne : Henry W. Fox Russell E. Murray Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent.
:
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary
Legal Committee-Henry W. Fox, Chairman; Claude T. Wood, Eugene L McGee. Finance Committee_Richard H. Bennett, Chairman; Robert L. Aronson, Eugene L. McGee.
Hospital Committee-Eugene L. McGee, Chairman; A. B. Vanl;mdingham, Edward
. E. Wilson, Claude T. Wood. Administration Committee-A. B. Vanlandingham, Chairman; Richard H. Ben-
nett, Frank P. Briggs, Joseph A. Halley, Russell E. Murray, Edward E. Wilson. Admissions and Discipline Committee-Russell E. Murray, Chairman; Robert L. Aronson, Richard H. Bennett, Henry W. Fox, Joseph A. Halley, A. B. Vanlandingham, Claude T. Wood, Eugene L. McGee. Fraternal Relations Committee-Frank P. Briggs, Chairman; William J. Craig, Joseph A. Halley. Trustees of the Endowment Fund-Harold M. Jayne, Chairman; Henry W. Fox, Joseph A. Halley. BUILDING PROGRAM.
The construction of the new building at the Home had just begun at the time of the communication of the Grand Lodge and it has been pushed through the year as rapidly as materials have been available. The steel that had been promised for January delivery was not available, due to an acute shortage of heavy structural steel. This resulted in a delay until the steel became available in June, when work was again pushed by our contractors and construction has advanced rapidly and it is expected that the cornerstone
49
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Courte5Y of St. Louis Post-Dispatch Grand Master Craig laying the 60rnerstone of the new residential hall and hospital building at the Masonic Home, September 25,1956. .
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
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can be laid during the annual communication of the Grand Lodge this September. HOSPITAL .OBGANIZAnON AND PERSONNEL
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Shortly after the communication of the Grand Lodge in September, 1955, M. W. Brother Solon Cameron, who had been the Medical Director of the Home for many years, became incapacitated by illness which resulted in his death on December 19, 1955~ A fitting tribute to Dr. Cameron for his long years of service will be found elsewhere in the proceedings. The illness and death of Dr. Cameron made it necessary for the Board to re-organize the staff of the Hospital and they deemed it wise to organize the staff of the Hospital and personnel along the lines and in such manner as would best serve our needs in the new building, so that when the new building was completed and ready for use, the staff and personnel would be ready, organized and working. After careful consideration, Dr. Harold E. Walters, a member of Tuscan Lodge No. 360 was selected as Medical Director. This choice has proved to be a most wise one as Dr. Walters has given unstintingly of his time in getting the staff and matters of the Hospital organized and in excellent order. Under his leadership the Board adopted a code for the operation of the Hospital and the conduct of the staff and personnel. Under his guidance there was set up an out-patient clinic under the direction of Dr. Robert A. Hall, a member of Lambskin Lodge No. 460, for the care of non-hospitalized guests of the Home. Dr. Hall daily attends the out-patients at the Home with the assistance of a nurse. The furnishings of this out-patient clinic are all fixtures needed in the new building and their purchase now enabled us to establish an out-patient clinic all ready to move into the new building. Several other pieces of equipment for the Hospital have been purchased and put in use now and will be regular equipment of the new building when completed. A registered nurse, Mrs. Gladys Vohl, has been employed and is in charge of nursing in the Hospital. Although our facilities are extremely crowded and we have more patients in the Hospital than ever before, yet under the direction of Dr. Walters and Dr. Hall, and with the assistance of Mrs. Vohl, we are furnishing better treatment to a greater number of patients than ever before. THE FOBD FOtnIDAnON GIFT
On December 11, 1955, we were advised by The Ford Foundation that it appeared our hospital could qualify for a grant from that organization. This welcome news was entirely unexpected. All of the information required by The Ford Fnudation having been submitted, we were notified on August 15, 1956 that final approval for a grant of $50,000 had been made and a check for $25,000 accompanied this notice, with information that the second half of the grant would be paid on or about March IS, 1957. As the number of old folk who are guests of our Home has steadily increased each year and as the average age at which they seek admission to the Home has increased, we find that many of our guests have lived in their own communities until they were unable longer to care for themselves and are hospital patients at the time they are received into the Home. This gift from The Ford Foundation is greatly appreciated as it will enable us to convert another floor of the new building into hospital units and give us additional space for our ever growing hospital needs.
52
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
1956
MAINTENANCE
All necessary repairs of the Home properties have been made and such improvements as seemed required by the building program. Air conditioning units were installed on one floor of the Hospital as a necessary aid in the proper treatment of the patients who are housed there. ENTERTAINMENT
Our Home Family has been well entertained during the past year. This entertainment is provided by many organizations and is arranged for by the Superintendent of the Home, voluntarily, or under the auspices of the Masonic Home Christmas Committee of St. Louis and St. Louis County. These activities included parties for the old folk and children provided by several Eastern Star Chapters, musical programs, visits to the Shrine Circus and Police Circus, a rodeo, the Lions Club picnic for children, etc. Each Saturday night during the fall, winter and spring months, a movie is provided, the films being furnished gratis by the various film distributors and our movie machine being operated by members of the motion picture operators union, who are compensated for their services from the Christmas and Entertainment Fund. Contributions from Lodges outside of St. Louis and St. Louis County to the Christmas and Entertainment Fund of the Home are used to provide the Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations as well as Birthday remembrances and other expenses incurred in providing for entertainment of the Home Family arranged by the management of the Home. A list of the contributors to Home's Christmas and Entertainment Fund forms a part of the statistical portion of this report. Contributions of Lodges in the 33rd and 57th districts are made to the Masonic Home Christmas Committee and are used by that committee for activities in behalf of the members of the Home Family. A list of these contributions also forms a portion of the statistical part of the report and we have included a list of their expenditures as well. The Christmas Committee also arranges for the religious services which are held in the Home's chapel monthly, except during July and August. To all who have had a part in providing any of the entertainment for the Home Family, I wish to take this opportunity of expressing the sincere thanks and appreciation of the Board. Many hours of time and energy are consumed in planning and making the necessary arrangements for all of these entertainments by devoted and interested people and we are very grateful to them. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
We are greatly indebted and deeply grateful to the Order of the Eastern Star. Its Grand Chapter and many of its subordinate Chapters have continued through many years to take an active interest in the affairs of the Home and have contributed so much to its success. We are especially grateful to the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for the contribution of $250,000 to the Building Fund for our new Hospital building. We are also grateful for the kindly interest and helpful suggestions of the members of the Advisory Board, which have been most appreciated and helpful to the Board. During the year the Order of Eastern Star through its Grand Chapter officers, Chapters, clubs and individuals have contributed much in time and ma-
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1956
53
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
terial things for the benefit and well being of the Home Family, for all of which we are most thankful. A partial list of material contributions follow: 2 I 18 4 15 223 334 155 41 27 344 8 40 215 130
Radios Wheel Chair Quilts Blankets Sheets Pillowcases Scarfs Bath Towels Hand Towels Tea Towels Wash Cloths Dish Cloths Aprons Ibs. Cookies Ibs. Candy
147 8 741 6 12 II 2 389 233 I
Popcorn Balls qts. Ice Cream Jars Fruit, Vegetables and Jellies Gallons Jelly Gallons Apple Butter Boxes Fruit Cases Eggs Individual Gifts Miscellaneous Articles Year's Membership in Literary Guild of America $ 126.00 Earmarked for electric fans 250.00 Earmarked for Drinking Fountain in the New Building 1,330.50 Miscellaneous Cash Gifts. STATISTICAL REPORT
The following is a statement as to various funds and other information of value and interest in the affairs of your Masonic Home. I feel sure that you will be interested in reading this information and becoming better acquainted with the affairs and conditions of this, your Masonic Home. It has been a wonderful experience to have had the opportunity to serve as President of your Masonic Home this year and to work so closely with your Superintendent, Brother Lewis Robertson, who is doing such a wonderful job in the management of the affairs of the Home. Brother Robertson by his wide experience and special talents is administering the affairs of the Home in a most efficient manner and in a manner in which we can all take justifiable pride. The members of the Board and the various committees have all given freely of their time and talents and have never been too busy to complete the task that needed to be done. They deserve the sincere thanks of every member of the Craft for a job well done. The Masonic Home of Missouri is a wonderful institution and is doing a wonderful work. Every member of the Craft in Missouri has a part in this Great Institution and every member should feel proud of its accomplishments. Fraternally submitted, HAROLD M. JAYNE, President. APPLICATIONS
Carried over from previous year Received during the year Admitted to the Home during the year Rejected because of ineligibility Died while application was being investigated Withdrawn by the Lodge or Chapter Continued for further investigation
5 93 ..................
98 72 15 3 .2 6 98
MEMBER STATISTICS
Members in the Home July 1, 1955 ..............â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘.
Women 202
Men 72
Boys Girls 11 13
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Arrived during the year Died during the year Discharged during the year
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Members in the Home July 1, 1956 Total members in the Home July 1, 1956
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17
5
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89 19 1
16
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2
5
69
207
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Total number of patients in the Hospital July 1, 1955 ... Total number of patients admitted during the year , Total number of patients discharged during the year , . .. . . . . .. . .. . Total number of deaths during the year , .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . Total number of patients in the Hospital July I, 1956 ...... Average number of patients in the Hospital per day during the year , Total number of operations performed in other hospitals
93 283 224 50 108 102 16
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND-1955路1956
Howard Lodge No.4, New Franklin , $ United Lodge No.5, Springfield , '" '" . " . .. . .. . O'Sullivan Lodge No.7, Walnut Grove Agency Lodge No. 10, Agency............................................ Pauldingville Lodge No. 11, Wright City Tyro Lodge No. 12, Caledonia , . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. Rising Sun Lodge No. 13, Barry. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Eolia Lodge No. 14, Eolia Western Star Lodge No. 15, Winston Memphis Lodge No. 16, Memphis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clarksville Lodge No. 17, Clarksville .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Palmyra Lodge No. 18, Palmyra Havana Lodge No. 21, McFall Wellington Lodge No. 22, DeKalb Florida Lodge No. 23, Florida .. ,. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . . Wyaconda Lodge No. 24, LaGrange Evergreen Lodge No. 27, New Haven..................................... St. Johns Lodge No. 28, Hannibal , , . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. Windsor Lodge No. 29, Windsor ,. Huntsville Lodge No. 30, Huntsville Liberty Lodge No. 31, Liberty....... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. Humphreys Lodge No. 32, Humphreys Ralls Lodge No. 33, Center Mercer Lodge No. 35, Princeton. . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . Hemple Lodge No. 37, Hemple Callao Lodge No. 38, Callao. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. DeWitt Lodge No. 39, DeWitt " .. Bismarck Lodge No. 41, Bismarck ....................... Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fair Play Lodge No. 44, Fair Play , '" ., . . . Wentzville Lodge No. 46, Wentzville .. " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. Fayette Lodge No. 47, Fayette , . .. . . . .. . Fulton Lodge No. 48, Fulton '. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. Holt Lodge No. 49, Holt................................................ Xenia Lodge No. 50, Hopkins........................................... Livingston Lodge No. 51, Glasgow Wakanda Lodge No. 52, Carrollton...................................... Weston Lodge No. 53, Weston Index Lodge No. 54, Garden City..... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . Tipton Lodge No. 56, Tipton Richmond Lodge No. 57, Richmond.....................................
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1956
CRANb LODGE OF M1SSOiJRl
Monticello Lodge No. 58, Monticello Centralia Lodge No. 59, Centralia , " " Waverly Lodge No. 61, Waverly Vincil Lodge No. 62, Cameron Cambridge Lodge No. 63, Slater '. Monroe Lodge No. 64, Monroe City ........................ Pattonsburg Lodge No. 65, Pattonsburg '" Grant City Lodge No. 66, Grant City. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . Kennett Lodge No. 68, Kennett " " . .. . .. . .. . .. . . Sullivan Lodge No. 69, Sullivan Armstrong Lodge No. 70, Armstrong..................................... Savannah Lodge No. 71, Savannah Gorin Lodge No. 72, Gorin............................................. Eureka Lodge No. 73, Brunswick Silex Lodge No. 75, Silex Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence " '" Lebanon Lodge No. 77, Steelville St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, St. Joseph Jackson Lodge No. 82, Lineus Laclede Lodge No. 83, Lebanon " '" " . .. . .. . .. . .. Miami Lodge No. 85, Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Brookfield Lodge No. 86, Brookfield " , '" Friendship Lodge No. 89, Chillicothe Madison Lodge No. 91, Madison................... Perseverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau........ Webster Lodge No. 98, Marshfield " " . Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99, Mt. Vernon Bogard Lodge No. 101, Bogard West View Lodge No. 103, Millersville Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City Kirksville Lodge No. 105, Kirksville ............................... Gallatin Lodge No. 106, Gallatin " . .. . .. . .. . .. Greenville Lodge No. 107, Greenville Maitland Lodge No. 112, Maitland...................................... Plattsburg Lodge No. 113, Plattsburg Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia Laddonia Lodge No. 115, Laddonia...................................... Barnes Lodge No. 116, Cabool Helena Lodge No. 117, Rochester '" " . .. . .. DeSoto Lodge No. 119, DeSoto................................ Compass Lodge No. 120, Parkville '" " . Triplett Lodge No. 122, Triplett Hermann Lodge No. 123, Hermann..................................... Union Star Lodge No. 124, Union Star. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . Seaman Lodge No. 126, Milan , . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. Athens Lodge No. 127, Albany '" .. . .. . .. . .. . . . Lorraine Lodge No. 128, Ridgeway .. '" . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Monett Lodge No. 129, Monett Hume Lodge No. 130, Hume Potosi Lodge No. 131, Potosi , , . .. . Farmington Lodge No. ]32, Farmington , . '" '" Phoenix Lodge No. 136, Bowling Green Delphian Lodge No. 137, Birch Tree .. " , . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . Lincoln Lodge No. 138, Fillmore , " . Oregon Lodge No. 139, Oregon............................. Amsterdam Lodge No. 141, Amsterdam.. Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142, Otterville Irondale Lodge No. 143, Irondale " '" , Modem Lodge No. 144, Humansville................................ Cass Lodge No. 147, Harrisonville , " " ... . .. . . . . .. Lexington Lodge No. 149, Lexington
55 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 2.50 5.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
25.00
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PROCEEJ)INCS OF THE
Linn Creek Lodge No. 152, Camdenton.................................. Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield '" .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. .. .. Ionic Lodge No. 154, Desloge North Star Lodge No. 157, Rockport Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158, Mountain Grove......................... Pleasant Lodge No. 160, Morrisville Clifton Hill Lodge No. 161, Clifton Hill Whiteville Lodge No. 162, Whiteville ................................ Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro Portageville Lodge No. 166, Portageville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Camden Point Lodge No. 169, Camden Point............................. '" . " " . . . . .. . Benevolence Lodge No. 170, Utica Hartford Lodge No. 171, Hartford '" " . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon.. Gray Summit Lodge No. 173, Gray Summit............................... Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176, Conran Texas Lodge No. 177, Houston.......................................... Griswold Lodge No. 178, Bellflower Pilot Knob Lodge No. 182, Richville California Lodge No. 183, California Morley Lodge No. 184, Morley Chamois Lodge No. 185, Chamois........................................ Hermon Lodge No. 187, Liberal Hannibal Lodge No. 188, Hannibal Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph Putnam Lodge No. 190, Newtown Frankford Lodge No. 192, Frankford '" ,.. .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . . Angerona Lodge No. 193, Missouri City. . Wellsville Lodge No. 194, Wellsville Bolivar Lodge No. 195, Bolivar .. .. . . . .. . .. . .. . .. Carthage Lodge No. 197, Carthage.. New Hope Lodge No. 199, Elsberry Sonora Lodge No. 200, Watson.......................................... Ravenwood Lodge No. 201, Ravenwood ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brumley Lodge No. 203, Brumley........................................ Rowley Lodge No. 204, Dearborn Trilumina Lodge No. 205, Marshall , . . .. .. '" .. , " Somerset Lodge No. 206, Powersville , Clay Lodge No. 207, Excelsior Springs.............. Salisbury Lodge No. 208, Salisbury Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209, Poplar Bluff Unionville Lodge No. 210, Unionville Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Campbell.. .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla ,. Forest City Lodge No. 214, Forest City Hornersville Lodge No. 215, Hornersville , Hale City Lodge No. 216, Hale , , .. . .. . . Barbee Lodge No. 217, Sweet Springs Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, Kansas City ,. Kansas City Lodge No. 220, Kansas City , Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221, Oak Ridge LaBelle Lodge No. 222, LaBelle......................................... Ray Lodge No. 223, Camden Salem Lodge No. 225, Salem............................................. .. Saline Lodge No. 226, St. Mary's....... .. . Cypress Lodge No. 227, Laclede ............................ Shelbina Lodge No. 228, Shelbina " , . . . . . .. .. . . , " .. . .. . .. . St. James Lodge No. 230, St. James Cardwell Lodge No. 231, Cardwell '" .. . . . .. . . Polo Lodge No. 232, Polo Bucklin Lodge No. 233, Bucklin......................................... St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville
1956 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 12.00 25.00 16.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 25.00 10.00 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 .5.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
1956
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Sedalia Lodge No. 236, Sedalia , . LaPlata Lodge No. 237, LaPlata '" . " . '" " . Rushville Lodge No. 238, Rushville Palestine Lodge No. 241, St. Charles . Knobnoster Lodge No. 245, Knobnoster ..•................................ Montgomery Lodge No. 246, Montgomery City . Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho . . Carroll Lodge No. 249, Norborne Hope Lodge No. 251, Washington . . Laredo Lodge No. 253, Laredo Butler Lodge No. 254, Butler . Alton Lodge No. 255, Alton . Shekinah Lodge No. 256, Festus '" " . " . Lodge of Love No. 259, Lancaster '" ., , . Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, Defiance .. '" Holden Lodge No. 262, Holden ..•...................................... Summit Lodge No. 263, Lee's Summit . Corinthian Lodge No. 265, Warrensburg . Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, St. Joseph . New Salem Lodge No. 270, Winfield . Solomon Lodge No. 271, Springfield '" . Granite Lodge No. 272, Sedalia '" . " , . St. Clair Lodge No. 273, Osceola . Wm. D. Muir Lodge No. 277, Pilot Grove Essex Lodge No. 278, Essex . . Hogle's Creek Lodge No. 279, Wheatland '" . Stockton Lodge No. 283, Stockton Canopy Lodge No. 284, Aurora . '" '" . Earl Lodge No. 285, Coffey Craft Lodge No. 287, Canton . Graham Lodge No. 289, Graham . Fairmont Lodge No. 290, Wyaconda . Edina Lodge No. 291, Edina . Lamar Lodge No. 292, Lamar .....•..................................... Mound City Lodge No. 294, Mound City . Moniteau Lodge No. 295, Jamestown . Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City . . Doric Lodge No. 300, Elkland . Osage Lodge No. 303, Nevada . Cecile-Daylight Lodge No. 305, Kansas City . New London Lodge No. 307, New London . Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston . Kearney Lodge No. 311, Kearney Cuba Lodge No. 312, Cuba . Pine Lodge No. 314, Bardley . Rural Lodge No. 316, Kansas City . Osborn Lodge No. 317, Osborn . . Paulville Lodge No. 319, Hurdland . Versailles Lodge No. 320, Versailles Hardin Lodge No. 322, Hardin . . McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence . Dockery Lodge No. 325, Meadville Linn Lodge No. 326, linn . Mt. Zion Lodge No. 327, West Plains " .. , " '" ., . Cainsville Lodge No. 328, Cainsville . . Charity Lodge No. 331, St. Joseph Excello Lodge No. 332, Excello . Breckenridge Lodge No. 334, Breckenridge '" , . Joplin Lodge No. 335, Joplin . . Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, Blue Springs . Herculaneum Lodge No. 338, Herculaneum fidelity Lodge No. 339, Farley .......•....... , .....•....•.. , .....•..•...
57 20.00 . 7.50 10.00 100.00 5.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 2.50 25.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 12.50 10.00 7.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 24.50 25.00 10.00 15.00
5.00
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Westport Lodge No. 340, Kansas City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. .. Rockville Lodge No. 341, Rockville Circle Lodge No. 342, Roscoe Moberly Lodge No. 344, Moberly Fellowship Lodge No. 345, Joplin Arlington Lodge No. 346, Dixon , . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. Pollock Lodge No. 349, Pollock.. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Mosaic Lodge No. 351, Belleview Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark .. '" " " . . . . . .. Barnesville Lodge No. 353, Ellington. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. Hebron Lodge No. 354, Mexico.......................................... Adelphi Lodge No. 355, Edgerton Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 356, Harrisburg Northwest Lodge No. 358, Tarkio , " .. . .. . .. . .. . . . Hiram Lodge No. 362, Kahoka .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fraternal Lodge No. 363, Robertsville " '" , . . . . .. . . . . . . . Adair Lodge No. 366, Kirksville.. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368, Adrian Composite Lodge No. 369, Doniphan.......................... Williamstown Lodge No. 370, Williamstown. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Sheldon Lodge No. 371, Sheldon '" .. . . . . . . . . . . Nonpareil Lodge No. 372, East Lynne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Belle Lodge No. 373, Belle Waynesville Lodge No. 375, Waynesville King Hill Lodge No. 376, St. Joseph.. . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . Berlin Lodge No. 378, Fairport Billings Lodge No. 379, Billings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queen City Lodge No. 380, Queen City Ionia Lodge No. 381, Eldon ,. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . Pythagoras Lodge No. 383, Cassville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Arcana Lodge No. 389, Harris :.............. . . . . . . . . Raytown Lodge No. 391, Raytown Christian Lodge No. 392, Oak Grove " . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . Beehive Lodge No. 393, Lawson Gower Lodge No. 397, Gower......................................... Jasper Lodge No. 398, Jasper " Pike Lodge No. 399, Curryville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Carterville Lodge No. 401, Carterville Malta Lodge No. 402, Malta Bend.. .. . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . Lowry City Lodge No. 403, Lowry City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . Rosendale Lodge No. 404, Rosendale Everton Lodge No. 405, Everton Malden Lodge No. 406, Malden Charleston Lodge No. 407, Charleston. . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. Louisville Lodge No. 409, Louisville , , " .. , . . . . . Iberia Lodge No. 410, Iberia Joppa Lodge No. 411, Hartville.......................... Appleton City Lodge No. 412, Appleton City " . .. . . . . . . . Valley Lodge No. 413, Bolckow Hunnewell Lodge No. 415, Hunnewell Whitewater Lodge No. 417, Whitewater Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, Springfield '" . . . .. . . . .. Samaritan Lodge No. 424, Bonne Terre.................................. Green Ridge Lodge No. 425, Green Ridge............................... Glenwood Lodge No. 427, Glenwood..................................... Winona Lodge No. 430, Winona........................................ Competition Lodge No. 432, Competition Wheeling Lodge No. 434, Wheeling..................................... Rockbridge Lodge No. 435, Rockbridge , '" , " Temperance Lodge No. 438, Smithville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439, Rogersville. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . Trowel Lodge No. 440, Marble Hill .......................•........•...•
1956 50.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 10.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 2.50 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 62.84 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 2.50 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 20.00 5.00
5.00
1956
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Excelsior Lodge No. 441, Jackson ..••.................................... Burlington Lodge No. 442, Burlington Junction, " . Ada Lodge No. 444, Orick . Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City . Jacoby Lodge No. 447, Darlington ' " . Schell City Lodge No. 448, Schell City . Belton Lodge No. 450, Belton . " . Forsyth Lodge No. 453, Forsyth Jonesburg Lodge No. 457, Jonesburg " . '" . Hazelwood Lodge No. 459, Seymour . . Caruthersville Lodge No. 461, Caruthersville Concordia Lodge No. 464, Concordia . Southwest Lodge No. 466, Southwest City . Nodaway Lodge No. 470, Maryville . Mineral Lodge No. 471, Oronogo . Pickering Lodge No. 472, Pickering " . Golden City Lodge No. 475, Golden City . . Mt. Hope Lodge No. 476, Odessa Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville " . Rich Hill Lodge No. 479, Rich Hill . Jewel Lodge No. 480, Pleasant Hill . Marceline Lodge No. 481, Marceline '" . Clintonville Lodge No. 482, Eldorado Springs . Coldwater Lodge No. 485, Drexel . Cairo Lodge No. 486, Cairo . . Chilhowee Lodge No. 487, Chilhowee Lakeville Lodge No. 489, Bell City . Montevallo Lodge No. 490, Montevallo . Vandalia Lodge No. 491, Vandalia , ., . Da~ett Lodge No. 492, McKittrick . . Lewistown Lodge No. 494, Lewistown Unity Lodge No. 495, Richards . Equality Lodge No. 497, Newburg . Jameson Lodge No. 500, Jameson ..•..................................... Buckner Lodge No. 501, Buckner . Philadelphia Lodge No. 502, Philadelphia . Prairie Home Lodge No. 503, Prairie Home . Platte City Lodge No. 504, Platte City " " " . Lathrop Lodge No. 506, Lathrop . Clearmont Lodge No. 507, Clearmont . Saxton Lodge No. 508, Saxton . Van Buren Lodge No. 509, Van Buren . New Hampton Lodge No. 510, New Hampton . Skidmore Lodge No. 511, Skidmore . Webb City Lodge No. 512, Webb City . Senath Lodge No. 513, Senath . Galena Lodge No. SIS, Galena . Gate City Lodge No. 522, Kansas City " " Spickardsville Lodge No. 524, Spickard '" . Cunningham Lodge No. 525, Sumner . Wayne Lodge No. 526, Piedmont . Higbee Lodge No. 527, Higbee . Conway Lodge No. 528, Conway . Comfort Lodge No. 533, Wheaton . Columbia Lodge No. 534, Pacific . Blackwell Lodge No. 535, Blackwell . Ingomar Lodge No. 536, Willow Springs . Bethel Lodge No. 537, Bethel . Stella Lodge No. 538, Stella . Dawn Lodge No. 539, Ludlow '" . Winigan Lodge No. 540, Winigan . Mansfield Lodge No. 543, Mansfield .
59 5.00 15.00 10.00 462.35 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 23.50 10.00 12.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 20.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 9.30 15.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00
5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00
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Zalma Lodge No. 545, Zalma Orient Lodge No. 546, Kansas City South Gate Lodge No. 547, Kansas City. . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . Clinton Lodge No. 548, Clinton , , , .. " Carl Junction Lodge No. 549, Carl Junction , . . .. .. . .. . . . .. Pendleton Lodge No. 551, Doe Run Foster Lodge No. 554, Foster , , , , . .. . Moscow Lodge No. 558, Moscow Mills Clarksdale Lodge No. 559, Clarksdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Nelson Lodge No. 560, Nelson York Lodge No. 563, Kansas City '" .. . .. Jamesport Lodge No. 564, Jamesport Naylor Lodge No. 568, Naylor " " , .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . Marlborough Lodge No. 569, Kansas City , ,. .. . . .. Republic Lodge No. 570, Republic Hayti Lodge No. 571, Hayti Rutledge Lodge No. 572, Rutledge Bernie Lodge No. 573, Bernie Easter Lodge No. 575, St. Clair , .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. Grandin Lodge No. 579, Grandin........................................ Illmo Lodge No. 581, IIImo Koshkonong Lodge No. 582, Koshkonong................................. Criterion Lodge No. 586, Alba Branson Lodge No. 587, Branson '" ., . .. . .. St. Francisville Lodge No. 588, Wayland.. .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. Advance Lodge No. 590, Advance , . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . Union Lodge No. 593, Union Puxico Lodge No. 596, Puxico , '" '" Elvins Lodge No. 599, Flat River Cosby Lodge No. 600, Cosby Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia........................................ Walker Lodge No. 605, Walker Eminence Lodge No. 607, Eminence Strafford Lodge No. 608, Strafford Warrenton Lodge No. 609, Warrenton Clark Lodge No. 610, Clark.. .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. .. . . Centertown Lodge No. 611, Centertown Mokane Lodge No. 612, Mokane......................................... Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614, Mt. Washington Chaffee Lodge No. 615, Chaffee , .. ,. '" ., . .. . . . . .. . . . . . Swope Park Lodge No. 617, Kansas City.................................. Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grandview Anderson Lodge No. 621, Anderson Owensville Lodge No. 624, Owensville Sheffield Lodge No. 625, Kansas City , , . .. . .. . .. . .. Mendon Lodge No. 628, Mendon........................................ East Gate Lodge No. 630, Kansas City '" " , . . . .. .. , ,. . . . .. .. . Archie Lodge No. 633, Archie Greentop Lodge No. 635, Greentop.. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. Mountain View Lodge No. 637, Mountain View........................... Northeast Lodge No. 643, Kansas City , , '" Grain Valley Lodge No. 644, Grain Valley , ,. . . . . . . Clarkton Lodge No. 645, Clarkton , .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. Noel Lodge No. 647, Noel Elmer Lodge No. 648, Elmer Cleveland Lodge No. 651, Cleveland Shawnee Lodge No. 653, Warsaw Country Club Lodge No. 656, Kansas City. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. Alpha Lodge No. 659, Kansas City , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. Holliday Lodge No. 660, Holliday Clarence Lodge No. 662, Clarence. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Wardell Lod~e No. 665, Wardell
1956 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 14.00 5.00 14.00 11.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 2.50 5.00 10.00 25.00 12.50 15.00 10.00 10.00 21.00 25.00 5.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 44.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 44.00 3.00 7.50 10.00
1956
61
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURl
Lilbourn Lodge No. 666, Lilbourn
9.81 $5,284.80
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS .AND INDIVIDUALS
St. Graal Commandery No. 12, K. T., Columbia $ 10.00 St. John's Commandery No. 20, K. T., Springfield......................... 25.00 Calvary Commandery No. 28, K. T., Fulton 12.50 Prince of Peace Commandery No. 29, K. T., Jefferson City. . .. . . . . .. . .. 50.00 St. Elmo Commandery No. 43, K. T., Bolivar....................... ..... 5.00 West Plains Commandery No. 48, K. T., West Plains...................... 20.00 Neosho Commandery No. 57, K. T., Neosho 10.00 Albany Commandery No. 50, K. T., Albany.............................. 10.00 Malden Commandery No. 61, K. T., Malden 10.00 Mountain Grove Commandery No. 66, K. T., Mountain Grove............ 10.00 Bolivar Chapter No.5, R. A. M., Bolivar 5.00 Independence Chapter No. 12, R. A. M., Independence.................... 10.00 Columbia Chapter No. 17, R. A. M., Columbia........................... 10.00 Orion Chapter No. 49, R. A. M., Fulton 12.50 Tyrian Chapter No. 52, R. A. M., Neosho................................ 10.00 West Plains Chapter No. 108, R. A. M., West Plains 10.00 Neosho Council No. 46, R. Be S. M., Neosho................................ 5.00 Ranson A. Breuer Masonic Association, Gray Summit.. ... . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. 35.00 Lead Belt Order No. 83, Sword of Bunker Hill, Farmington.. ... .. . .. . .... 25.00 Ava Chapter No. 47, o. E. S., Ava '" .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . . 5.00 St. Joseph Chapter No. 198, O. E. S., St. Joseph '" .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . 5.00 Wayland Chapter No. 419, O. E. S., Wayland '" . 5.00 Rockport Chapter No. 440, O. E. S., Rockport 10.00 Clarksburg Chapter No. 493, O. E. S., Clarksburg 5.00 Earl A. Banning, Oregon, Missouri 2.50 Mr. Be Mrs. Adolf Berghorn, St. Louis, Missouri 10.00 William Birkenmeyer, St. Louis, Missouri 20.00 William J. Craig, Springfield, Missouri 10.00 J. F. Faulkenberry, Lesterville, Missouri 5.00 Alfred M. Frager, St. Louis, Missouri '" ., " .. 25.00 Amo H. Franke, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 10.00 H. H. Haukenberry, Independence, Missouri 1.00 Thomas J. O'Connell, Ferguson, Missouri 10.00 Mr. Be Mrs. Robert Pennycook, St. Louis 5.00 R. D. Polsgrove, Oregon, Missouri 2.50 Charles Rose, Rifle, Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Bert F. St. Clair, Noel, Missouri 5.00 Roy D. Scott, Lesterville, Missouri 5.00 Harry S. Truman, Independence, Missouri 100.00 Quentin R. Whitmore, Kansas City, Missouri 15.00 $ 546.00 EXPENDITURES FROM THE CHRlSTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND-l 955-1 956
Cash gifts for July 4 $ Watermelon feast on the lawn '. . . . . . . . . . . . . Swimming lessons Buses to Veiled Prophet parade and Police Circus Cash gifts for Thanksgiving Turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner '" " . . Cash gifts for Easter ........................................ Treats for parties Shows Prizes for children Birthday gifts ........................................ Television repair service Chair rental ........................................................â&#x20AC;˘.
594.00 22.50 16.50 37.15 582.00 172.73 576.00 25.00 287.97 6.00 271.97 396.50 12.50
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CHRISTMAS Cash gifts to old folk Children's gifts Trees and decorations Candy, nuts, fruit and pastries Turkeys for Christmas dinner
. 1,350.00 . 97.16 . 201.94 . 1,017.80 . 164.22 $5,831.94
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MASONIC HOME CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE OF ST. LOUIS AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY-1955-1956
Missouri Lodge No.1 Meridian Lodge No.2 Beacon Lodge No.3 George Washington Lodge No.9 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Naphtali Lodge No. 25 Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40 Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Polar Star Lodge No. 79 Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Erlvin Lodge No. 121 Occidental Lodge No. 163 Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 Good Hope Lodge No. 218 Keystone Lodge No. 243 Aurora Lodge No. 267 Fenton Lodge No. 281 Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Meramec Lodge No. 313 Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Ameri~a Lodge No. 347 Tuscan Lodge No. 360 Cache Lodge No. 416 Itaska Lodge No. 420 Anchor Lodge No. 443 West Gate Lodge No. 445 Lambskin Lodge No. 460 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 Harmony Lodge No. 499 Euclid Lodge No. 505 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Apollo Lodge No. 529 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Algabil Lodge No. 544 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Forest Park Lodge No. 578 Clayton Lodge No. 601 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Overland Lodge No. 623 Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Tower Grove Lodge No. 631 Freedom Lodge No. 636 Triangle Lodge No. 638 Mizpah Lodge No. 639 Jennings Lodge No. 640
$
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25.00 50.00 75.00 60.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 10.00 35.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 25.00 35.00 25.00 40.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 75.00 100.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 10.00 50.00 75.00 20.00
1956
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Trinity Lodge No. 641 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Shaveh Lodge No. 646 University Lodge No. 649 Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Progress Lodge No. 657 Purity Lodge No. 658 Theodore Roosevel t Lodge No. 661 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Missouri Chapter No. I, R. A. M St. Louis Chapter No.8, R. A. M Bellefontaine Chapter No. 25, R. A. M Kilwinning Chapter No. 50, R. A. M Oriental Chapter No. 78, R. A. M Rabboni Chapter No. 131, R. A. M Shechinah Chapter No. 132, R. A. M Wellston Chapter No. 138, R. A. M Cabany Chapter No. 140, R. A. M Hiram Council No. I, R. & S. M York Council No. 40, R. & S. M Jeremiah Council No. 48, R. & S. M St. Louis Commandery No. I, K. T Ivanhoe Commandery No.8, K. T Ascalon Commandery No. 16, K. T St. Aldemar Commandery No. 18, K. T. . Alhambra Grotto Moolah Temple Scottish Rite Square Club " E. G. Sutton Kai Holst Lawrence P. Thesen Helen P. Zager Loyal Chapter, O. E. S Members of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Theodore Heage John Davis Miscellaneous
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10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 100.00 750.00 150.00 25.00 2.00 5.00 50.00 2.30 5.00 65.00 10.00 10.00 7.00
Balance on hand August 1, 1955
$3,481.30 1,009.88
Disbursements 1955-1956
$4,491.18 3,776.33
Balance on hand August 24, 1956
$ 714.85
DISBURSEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE MASONIC HOME CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE
Auqust 1. 1955路Auqust 24. 1956 Sept. 25, 1955 Oct. 16, 1955 Oct. 21, 1955 Nov. 13, 1955 Nov. 24, 1955 Dec. II, 1955 Dec. 24, 1955
Religious Service, St. Aldemar Commandery, K. T. Religious Service, Jobs Daughters Entertainment, Bridgeton Entertainers, and refreshments .. $ 34.10 Religious Service, Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 Thanksgiving. Cash gifts and cards to Home Family. ..... 614.03 Religious Service, Wardens & Masters Clubs Entertainment "Christmas." Cash gifts, presents, music by Ben S1. Onge Orchestra, Santa Claus, refreshments and dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563.16
64 Jan. 15, 1956 Feb. 22, 1956 Feb. 19, 1956 Mar. 18, 1956 Apr. 15, 1956 May 4,1956 May 20,1956 May 20,1956 June 2, 1956 June 3, 1956 June 14, 1956 June 17, 1956 June 13, 1956 July 17, 1956 July 28, 1956 Aug. 17, 1956 Aug. 23, 1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Religious Service, Progress Lodge and Progress Chapter, O. E.S. Entertainment. Children to Fox Theatre and cash gifts Religious Service, Anchor Lodge No. 443 Religious Service, Tuscan Lodge No. 360 Religious Service, Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Entertainment. Cash gifts and refreshments . Mothers Day. Cash gifts and cards . Religious Service, Algabil Lodge No. 544 Outing. Children to Washington State Park by bus, meals, . games and refreshments Religious Service, Gardenville Lodge and Gardenville Chapter, O. E. S. Entertainment by Webster Groves Bethel Dads and refreshments . Fathers Day. Cash gifts and cards . Entertainment. Moolah Temple Band on lawn assisted by Moolah Ladies and refreshments . Entertainment. Letters Carriers Band on lawn and freshments . Outing entire Family to Bridgeton Lodge Fish Fry, eats, auto rides and refreshments, gifts by our hosts. Personal cars by the committee . Outing. Boat Ride on Steamer Admiral all day trip, meals, refreshments and cash gifts . Entertainment, Salvation Army Band and Salvation Songsters, with refreshments . Postage, printing and supplies for the mentioned period
1956
29.00
95.00 641.65 144.77
31.50 600.00 66.00 49.15 l~O.oo
397.50 69.25 165.74 $3,776.33
In addition to the above Entertainments, the Entertainers, friends and the Committee gave of their talents, time, energy and automobiles gratis. Without this assistance we could not carryon this work. We are grateful to all who helped. Thank you.
ADDmONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1955-1956 Charlotte Schneider Estate $ Spotwood A. Ledford Estate Mayme K. Withall Estate Ida V. Pugh Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscar T. Nitzschmann Estate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. Rosa Ruhland Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ike Levinson Estate Elbridge E. 'Widener Estate Rudolph Buhman Estate Manford Griffith Estate .................. Gifts in memory of Mrs. Augusta Bums Gifts in memory of Mrs. Kathleen M. Stewart Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Johnson, in memory of their parents Gift of Frank B. Adam Gift of George Mavramatis Gift of Mrs. Nan J. Yeats, for Jennings Lodge No. 640
2,026.78 14,062.13 94.12 100.00 1,977.47 24,926.84 500.00 1,388.75 179.40 500.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 5.00
$ 45,915.49
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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1955 Knights Templar Fund $ 35,1l4.00 James L. Kirkendall 13,150.00 W. S. Smith Fund 1l,730.00 T. W. Higgins Fund.......................................... 5,000.00 James W. Harris Fund.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,665.74 Masonic Home Certificate Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,117.60 Ferdinand Herold Fund 500.00 John B. Croshaw Fund " .................... 1,000.00 Jacob B. Gunlich Fund.. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 1,000.00 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Fund 3,000.00 Grand Chapter Royal and Select Masters Fund 2,500.00 1.'. W. Cotton Fund........................................... 1,000.00 Orville A. and Maria Haynes Fund 1,000.00 A. M. Hough Fund.................. .. . . . 5,000.00 Jacob Lampert Fund 30,000.00 Mrs. E. Wurz 500.00 Adolph Gluck Fund 500.00 Parralle Masengale Fund 806.60 Mrs. Lillie F. Fletcher Fund 1,000.00 Frederick A. Logan Fund 500.00 Robert Elliott Black Fund 1,000.00 Nathan Schloss Fund ........................................ 932.83 A. P. Christianson Fund 2,067.91 AgMes Rice Estate 51,096.35 Hugh Hartshorn Fund 2,327.75 William Pamprin Fund .................................. 1,000.00 Morgena Peterson Fund 500.00 Otto E. and Mrs. Grant Howard Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000.00 General Fund 128,740.03 Julius C. Garrell Fund 1,000.00 War Relief Loyal Service Fund , . . . . . . . .. . . 7,107.50 James W. Boyd Fund........... 500.00 Ararat Temple, Kansas City Fund 500.00 ~1rs. Willie A. Woods Fund 3,000.00 Grotto and Shrine Fund 17,056.95 Morris and Ella Leftwich Fund 1,800.00 Mrs. 1'"lary Lynch Fund 1,000.00 A. P. Fletcher Fund 1,000.00 Frank Beecher Fund 1,442.48 A. M. Dockery Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000.00 Edward H. Meier Fund 500.00 William H. Potter Estate Fund 13,305.50 J. C. Jacquith Estate Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19,122.61 Initiation Fund 246,700.00 Nicholas R. Wall Fund 500.00 Abraham Palan Fund 584.70 Bonds from a friend of the Home sold for 52,218.75 Maggie i'-iicholson Fund 550.36 Louisa You Fund 500.00 Gustav Bischoff Fund 500.00 W. L. Tamme Fund................ .. .. 550.00 Erdhaus Estate secured and unsecured 7,665.32 Henry T. Kilpatrick Fund 2,000.00 William A. Hall Fund 500.00 Henry Siegfried 1,000.00
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1955 Edward Meyer 0 0....•.. 0. 000 . 500.00 Charles V. B. Slade .. 00 0 " ......•.•.••••••• 9,548.75 Robert F. Stevenson 00 0.. 14,992.13 Glen Marquis 0•.•••.. 00 0..•...• 000 1,105.14 Frank L. Schofield 0..•...•.. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0000........• 1,000.00 D. M. Wilson 0.......•.•.. o. 0" 00 0.0 ..•.• 528.00 Mary C. Clapp 0• 0.•. 0....••.• 3,405.09 Samuel Rife Estate 00.. 0 0.....•......... 0. 000....•... 7,548.50 Charles Reilly 100.00 E. C. Robinson o. 0.•.••. 0...•.....•.• 0.0.0 .••....•... 2,500.00 B. S. Schwartz 692.83 Brokett A. Dickson 0....••.. 0.•.... 0....•.••...••... 0•..... 1,000.00 George F. Bergfield " . 500.00 Sarah B. Coffman . 465.89 Samuel A. Gluck .0 •................ 0 0.••.•••••••••• 200.00 Wellston Lodge No. 613 0.......••....... 00•... 00 . 100.00 Richard Sinclair .. , 0.•...... 0... 0.... 00. 0.........•.. 0••••••• 200.00 Karl Backro\v 0. 0...••••. 0.. 0........•.....•.......••••• 100.00 Robert Lungstras . 0. 0.. 00..........•. 0........•. 0.••....•.•... 286.00 June Lee Cotton .. , 0......•••.••.. 000. 00.. 00000. 00 0 . 250.00 St. Joseph Chapter No. 198, O. E. S .. 450.00 Marcus A. Loevey 0 000.. 00000 000. 0 70.00 Sam Pian 0..•••.••. 0 0 0 0.0.0. 0o. 00.00 0.•. 100.00 W. J. Scherek 0 · 00 46.00 Myrtle Lodge No. 338 .....••.....••..•.•...... 000......•. 0... 310.95 Ludwig Kotany 0.. 00. 0•... 00 000..• 0•.....••. 200.00 Charles E. Koken 0 0.......•....... 0...•.... 0• 00.. 300.00 Philip Stremmel, Jr. . 00000 0.. 000 . 137.40 Boor Fletcher 0...•..........• 00.. 0.•. 0. 0 0000..•... 400.00 Alphonzo Whipple 00.0 .•.•••••..•......... 0...•. 000.0. 0.. 0 100.00 A. Bolin Fund 0. 00 0 0......••. 000. 00. 0.. 400.00 M. A. Covey Fund 00.....• 0..•••...... 25.00 William F. Kier Fund 0 0.........•...• 00.. 0 0 . 10.000.00 John T. Short Fund 0. 0 0........•• 200000 Paul Keiser Fund 0 00 0...........•.••• 2,000.00 John Oliver Fund 00 0..•.•......... 00.. 0 00...•. 371.36 5,000.00 ]. M. Darrow Fund .. 0.....................•• 00....• 0. 0....••. 1,000.00 T. W. Pritchett Fund . 0• 0••••••..•.••..•..• 00 " .. Annie Martin Fund 259.98 Comstock Estate 0.. 0• 0..••......••......... 115.760.97 2,500.00 Comstock Estate (Doubtful value) 1,000.00 Julia C. Norton Fund 0 0 0 . J. M. Darrow Estate 0 0 0 . 5.000.00 1,000.00 William Latham Jr., Estate John M. Woodson Estate 0 0 0 000. 0 000 5,467.91 1,000.00 Sol. E. Waggoner Estate . Jacob C. C. Waldeck Estate .. 00 0..••.•••••••••.. 0 0 0 500.00 Adam Herold Estate 211.08 933.24 James Vinyard Estate . George B. Mills Estate, Stocks and Bonds 0 000..•.•. 11,600.00 250.00 John Rehrs Estate 00 0.......•....... 0 . William Russell Estate, Cash 1.901.39 4,392.00 William Russell Estate, Bonds and Other Securities . 431.05 Joseph Kronacher Estate . William A. Raming Estate 0•.•••••••••••....... 0.. 00 1,000.00 0
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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1955 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 Geitner Estate William B. Archer Estate James Ward Nixon Memorial Henry C. Grenner Estate, 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. Brohammer Gift Fred D. Gardner Estate George H. Woltjen Estate Mrs. Virginia Allen Church Estate (in memory of Ethelbert Forrester Allen) Irvin Levosier Page Estate Gift 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 George William James Estate Gerard B. I..ambert Mary Huthmaker Estate Estate of William Rothmeyer Louis Schmidt Estate William W. Alexander Mrs. Kate Fellers Estate Fred Mueller Estate Frank Gottlieb Estate Clara Siegel Estate Emma Winkler Estate Clara Ethel Downs Memorial Fund William F. Kuhn Memorial Fund Arthur Emil Koethe Estate Thomas H. Reynolds Gift Edward Kuhn Estate Alva Moog Estate Nicola Zimmer Memorial Fund Emma H. Doellner Estate Abraham Romansky Gift Abraham Romansky Estate Agnes McAdoo Estate, Bond and Cash
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. 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 . . 942.84 . 707.16 . 16,875.25 5,500.00 . . 6,362.19 . 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 2,103.03 10.00 1,000.00 7.40 37,601.33 50.00 500.00 1,000.00 625.00 100.00 100.00 17,971.36 538.05 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 50.00 500.00 250.00 500.00 1,578.00
ENDOWMENT FUND
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1955 F. W. Struchen Estate Harry P. Brown Estate Mrs. Anna Kern Estate Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Estate Gift in memory of Alexander Friedberg Emma Schumacher Estate Gift in memory of Charles Hermann Charles Spraul Estate Theodore Mueller Estate Frank Ferguson Estate Kathryn I.ehman E. H. Lehnbetter Estate Logan Busby Estate Etta Mueller Estate Franklin V. Kemp Estate, Stocks, Bonds and Cash Louis Duestrow Estate Rosa Ruhland Estate Fannie A. McCarty Estate Sol Samuel Estate Fritz William Selleck Estate Eugene D. Ashbrook Estate Hugh S. Jamison Estate, Stocks and Cash Estate of Louis A. Geserich William J. Whiprecht Estate Hattie Fuller Estate Elzie Fulton Estate William Downs Gift Estate of G. I. Langenberg " Estate of Virgil L. Muskopf Mrs. Earl C. Tuggle Gift A. M. Freund Estate George C. Paulus Gift Bernard J. Kappel Estate Mary E. Knecht Estate Mrs. Anna Nipper Estate Fort Leonard Wood National Sojourners Gift Minnie K. Geller Estate Mary B. Chandler Estate Iva T. Burns and Lola B. Dickey Memorial Fund Albert G. Keller Estate, Bonds and Cash William Kairns Estate H. O. Hirsch Estate Mrs. Julia Weber Lewis Estate F. W. Weinheimer Estate, Bonds, Stocks and Cash Gift of 1949 Wardens and Masters Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County Gift of William R. Denslow and Wife Mrs. Rose M. Sizemore Estate, Bond and Cash Gift of G. A. Buder Virginia Stroud Estate Herman Mensendick Estate John R. Goodall Trust William M. Pinger Estate Gift in memory of Frederick Quellmalz August Anthony Nolte Estate
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. 400.00 . 10,834.90 . 6,311.77 5,000.00 . . 50.00 . 17.75 . 50.00 . 300.00 . 5,000.00 . 1,815.87 . 2,697.96 . 1,000.00 . 6,928.80 . 6,266.89 . 46,929.10 . 20,000.00 . 25,000.00 . 2,807.58 . 100.00 . 1,040.05 . 1,000.00 . 33,420.08 . 200.00 . 5.00 . 917.87 . 16,189.95 . 500.00 . 250.00 . 400.00 . 25.00 . 500.00 . 2,000.00 . 500.00 . 250.00 . 84,726.34 100.00 . . 250.00 . 5,743.10 200.00 . 3,239.97 . 100.00 . 5,248.76 . 5,000.00 . . 62,835.55 . . . . . . . . . .
100.00 100.00 2,295.62 393.99 1,000.00 165.00 1,000.00 555.20 10.00 25.00
ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1955 Gift of Mrs. Katherine Thomas, Queen City Chapter No. 226, O. E. S. in honor of Ray Bond, G. M . 100.00 Gift of Robert Lewis Macy . 10.00 Gifts in memory of Dillman F. E. Wagner . 20.00 100.00 Gift in memory of T. T. Turley and H. I. Turley . Edna Ceora Rogers Estate . 6,600.00 John T. Mathis Estate . 4,858.52 Frank Joseph Arth Estate . 1,000.00 3,726.55 Aubrey B. Henton Estate . Rudolph Buhman Estate . 53,586.08 500.00 Ernest J. Bunt Estate . 1,000.00 John P. Briebel Estate . 500.00 Mrs. Rose W. Lenore Estate . Mrs. Barsha A. Langston Estate . 12,333.26 9,783.05 Mrs. Henrietta Pearse Estate . 1,000.00 Morris L. 'Billowitz Estate . 601.60 Edgar P. Schaefer Estate . Angela Campbell Estate . 130,462.56 Mrs. Lulu Cammann Zamzow K.,tate . 10,604.86 1,299.12 Mrs. Luella M. Willette Estate . Wm. Frederick Kuhn Memorial As..,ociation, in memory 787.71 of Dr. William Frederick Kuhn . 2,099.13 Anna L. Gentry Memorial Fund . 2,000.00 Gift in memory of Val O. Decker and Frances Decker . 150.00 Gift of Robert C. Winkelmaier, in memory of Bertha Winkel maier 25.00 Gift of Leola P. Robertson, in memory of George W. Peters . 130.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Sallie Simon . 26.00 Gifts in memory of John Weiss, Jr. . 5.50 Gift in memory of Emma Krieger . 11.50 Gift of Calvary Commandery No. 28, K. T., Fulton . 10.00 Gift of St. Graal Commandery No. 12 K. T., Columbia . 25.00 Gift of Crane Lodge No. 517, A.F. & A.M., Crane . 15.00 Gift of Ferguson Lodge No. 542, A.F. & A.M., Ferguson . 10.00 Gift of Senath Lodge No. 513, A.F. & A.M., Senath . 150.00 Gift of Frank B. Adams . 150.00 Gift of H. H. Blackledge . 20.00 Gift of J. H. Brimer . 2.00 Gift of R. B. Cessna . 1.00 Gift of E. G. Corwine . 600.00 Gift of 'Viii Docter . 50.00 Gift of C. R. Hinerman . 5.00 Gift of Rudolph Egger . 5.00 Gift of Edward F. Henri . 3.00 Gift of Louis F. Heidorn . 20.00 Gift of Robert Jacobi . 80.00 Gift of George Mavrematis . 5.00 Gift of Robert L. Macy . 5.00 Gift of James P. Moore . 3.00 Gift of Louis J. Ohler . 10.00 Gift of L. M. Shrum . 5.00 Gift of George E. Stowell . 50.00 Gift of W. A. Walker . 25.00 Gift of J. E. Weisenborn . 15.00 Gift of Arthur H. Windmoeller . 200.00 Adele H. Doellner Estate .
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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1955 George T. Mannion Estate Helen Primavesi Estate Gertrude French Rouse Estate Reinhold Schenkmeyer Estate Thomas Stayton Estate Otto August Vogelsang Estate Gift in memory of Mrs. C. L. Alexander Gifts in memory of Mrs. Ella K. Falkenhainer Gifts in memory of Harry Grimspan Gifts in memory of Mrs. Katherina Hammermeister Gifts in memory of Mrs. Olaf Murray Gifts in memory of Truman Rose Gifts in memory of Carl Schlapp, Sr. . Gifts in memory of Cecil A. Tolin Gifts in honor of Julian Simon Gifts of Members of Erwin Lodge No. 121 Gifts of Members of Occidental Lodge No. 163 Gifts of Members of Pyramid Lodge No. 180 Gifts of Members of Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 Gifts of l\fembers of Euclid Lodge No. 505 Gifts of Members of Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Gifts of Members of Mansfield Lodge No. 543 Gifls of Members of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Gifts of Members of Elvins Lodge No. 599 Gifts of Members of Acacia Lodge No. 602 Gifts of Members of Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Gifts of Members of Jennings Lodge No. 640 Gifts of Members of Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Gift of Clarence W. Crites Gift of Dr. Solon Cameron Gift of M. L. Gross Gift of Albert E. Hamlin Gift of Ray McClanhan Gift of Fred Mollenauer Gift of E. H. Penton Gift of Oscar Schmelig Gift of John A. Witthaus Gift of Blue Silver Lancers, Moolah Temple .. " Gift of W. B. Distributors, Inc Gift of Wm. B. Ittner, Inc Jennie Albers Estate Minnie Allender Estate Max Philip Cohen Estate Harriet C. Johnson Estate Minnie Miller Estate Oscar T. Nitzschmann Estate Albert Rabenneck Estate Paul Wielandy Estate Elbridge E. Widener Estate Louis H. Winkler Estate Gifts in memory of Mrs. Theo. R. Appel Gifts in memory of Jerry Bingaman Gifts in memory of Roy Collins Gifts in memory of Dr. A. F. Gaertner Gifts in memory of Shaw Goolsly
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. 9,160.44 . 29,152.50 . 250.00 . 500.00 . 2,683.54 . 24,545.74 . 2.00 . 6.00 . 10.00 . 7.50 . 15.00 . 15.00 ]5.00 . . 50.00 74.00 . . 5.00 . 50.00 . 56.00 . 13.00 . 235.00 . 67.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 ]2.00 . . 3.00 10.00 . 15.00 . . 8.00 10.00 . . 100.00 10.00 . . 50.00 10.00 . . ll5.00 . 10.00 . 20.00 . 40.00 250.00 . . 300.00 300.00 . 1,000.00 . 2,000.00 . . 100.00 . 2,000.00 . 15,000.00 . 42,000.00 . 3,247.07 . 200.00 5,226.57 . 1,377.58 . 5.00 . 25.00 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 .
ENDOWMENT FUND
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1955 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Mabel McCully Gifts in memory of Mrs. Adolph Roeper Gifts in memory of Karl M. Vetsburg Gifts in memory of Otto C. Steinbrecher Gifts in memory of Mrs. Frank Stumm Gifts in memory of W. G. Wood Gifts of Members of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 Gifts of Members of Rolla Lodge No. 123 Gifts of Members of Temple Lodge No. 299 Gifts of Members of Clinton Lodge No. 548 Gifts of Members of Wellston Lodge No. 613 Gifts of Members of Archie Lodge No. 633 Gifts of Past Masters of Pyramid Lodge No. 180 Gifts of Loyal Chapter No. 511, O.E.S Gift of Frank C. Barnhill Gift of G. A. Buder Gift of Richard J. W. Coopman Gift of Clarence N. Crites Gift of Bernard Greensfelder Gift of Robert Jacobi Gift of Richard O. and Margaret A. Rumer Gift of Arthur C. Schuster Gift of Sam Silverman Gift of R. Jasper Smith Gift of Harry F. Sutherland Oliver J. Christman Estate William E. Downs Estate Adam Hartwig Estate W. B. Hight Estate August C. Koelsch Estate Harriet A. Koestering Estate Spotwood A. Ledford Estate Minnie Miller Estate Robert C. Saunders Estate Georgia Helen Siddons Estate Mayme K. Withall Estate Minnie H. Wylie Estate Gifts in memory of Theo. R. Appel Gifts in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Johnston Hein Gift in memory of Mrs. L. Verne Hosic Gifts in memory of Debra Jean Lindsey Gifts in memory of Joseph A. Osborn Gift of Lester A. Carter, Jasper Lodge No. 398 Gift of Mrs. N. J. Yeats, for Jennings Lodge No. 640 Gift of Russell G. Murray
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. 30.00 . 15.00 . 55.00 . 3.00 . 15.00 . 10.00 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 2.25 . 2.50 . 5.00 5.00 . . 50.00 100.00 . 1,000.00 . . 100.00 . 11.08 . 10.00 . 50.00 10.00 . . 500.00 . 100.00 . 8.00 . 40.00 . 10.00 . 6,252.58 . 10,000.00 . 500.00 . 5,000.00 . 100.00 . 2,~n5.45 . 179.76 . 796.64 . 415.74 . 2,228.66 . 101,530.10 8,884.87 . 15.00 . 20.00 . 100.00 . . 35.00 3.00 .. 1.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 .
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI BEPORT OF THE SECRETARY
July I, 1955 to June 80, 1956 GENERAL FUND
Income Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Grand Chapter, O. E. S. Per Capita Tax Interest on General Fund Securities Miscellaneous Income
$232,780.54 22,185.25 1,211.93 26.63 - - - - $256,204.35
Expenses Wages and Salaries $151,939.46 Provisions " 110,961.48 Dry Goods and Clothing 3,370.15 Dry Cleaning and Shoe Repair 500.81 Laundry 4,122.39 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,102.44 Repairs and Maintenance 13,096.70 Supplies 28,056.35 '" .. 254.75 Ice Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,963.82 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,462.18 Insurance 4,912.41 Barber 1,238.45 Supplemental Medical Expense 5,857.20 Federal Social Security Employees Tax ,............. 3,616.26 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.65 Directors, Grand Officers and Advisory Board, Attending Board Meetings . 2,681.76 174.50 Children's Allowances . Carfare . 325.85 1,010.18 Telephone . Professional Services--Legal and Auditing . 357.25 Printing, Stationery and Postage . 1,320.00 Steward's Car Allowance 720.00 . Inspection Fees and Taxes . 268.30 Hauling . 297.00 Want Ads . 960.82 Petty Cash Expense . 1,202.44 Newspapers . 922.98 Dues and Subscriptions . 67.65 Safe Deposit Boxes . 27.50 Piano Tuning . 91.00 . Miscellaneous '" 261.32 161.61 Masonic Homes Executives Assn. Convention Expense . Grand Lodge Entertainment . 521.31 Superintendent's Traveling Expense . 187.29 . Sewer Tax 328.95 - - - $372,422.71 $116,218.36 110,000.00
Excess of Expenses Over Income Transferred From Income Fund Net Decrease in General Fund Add Balance on Hand July 1, 1955
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I
Balance on Hand June 30, 1956
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$ 60,448.49
6..218.36
66,666.85
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Receipts Dividends on Endowment Fund Stocks. 0 00. 00. 0 0 $ 64,200.91 Interest on Endowment Fund Bonds .... 00 0. 00. 0 0.• 34,843.40 Interest on Endowment Fund Real Estate Loans 000. 00000.. 22,358.57 Rental Income, Endowment Fund 0•. 0. 0 0. . . 385.84 Income on Income Fund Securities 0.. 0 0 000' • 7,594.43 Received From Members of Home Family 0 0o. 74,644.54 Pensions 0 0.• 0. '0' 0. 00000. .. 41,549.85 Miscellaneous Income 000.. 0 00. . . . • • 898.64 - - - - $246,476.18 Disbursements Taxes and Expenses on Estates 0. 00 0 $ 28.73 6,000.29 Building Improvement~Hospital 0.. 0 0.. Building Improvement~New Laundry 0. 0.. 0.0 0.. 0. 0.• 63,580.02 Agents Collection Expense, Commissions 0 0.. 0..... 0.... 3,378.28 4.00 Expense, New Building Fund Campaign 0. 00. 0.. 00.. 0. 00 81.04 Loss on Sale of Securities 0 0. 0.. 00.0 0 00.. - - - - $ 73,072.36 Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements Deduct Transfer to General Fund 00 Deduct Transfer to Building Fund
0
0. . . . . . . $173,403.82 0 0.. $110,000000 00. 0.. 0.. 0. .. 85,000000 - - - - $195,000.00
Net Decrease in Income Fund .. , 0 00' 00.. 0000 Add Balance on Hand July I, 1955 . 0 0. 0. 000. 0
0. .
$ 21,596.18
Balance on Hand June 30, 1956
0.
$297,280.58
0
318,876.76
INITIATION FUND
Receipts Initiation Fees 00' 0 00 $ 42,930.00 Income on Initiation Fund Securities . 0. 0.. 0. 00. . . . . . . . . . . 12,903.63 Profit on Sale of Investments 0 0 0.. 0. 0. . . . 2,855.50 - - - - $ 58,689.13
Deduct $ 10,000.00
Transfer to Building Fund Net Increase in Initiation Fund 0•...... 0' Add Balance on Hand July 1, 1955 .....• 00 0 Balance on Hand June 30, 1956 ..•..•..•.....•. 0
00 . .
$ 48,689.13
.
$612,682.40
563,993.27
BUILDING FUND
Receipts 0.........•..•• $368,097.84 0. • . . . . . . . . . 19,052.64 - - - - $387,150.48 Disbursements $247,616.55
Contributions ; Income on Building Fund Securities . 0
Expense on New Building
Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements .. 0.• 0.. 0
.
$139,553.93
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Add Transfers From Income Fund $ 85,000.00 Transfers From Initiation Fund .. " . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 10,000.00 - - - - $ 95,000.00
Net Increase in Building Fund Add Balance on Hand July 1, 1955
. .
$234,533.93 995,108.73
Balance on Hand June 30, 1956
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$1,229,642.66
CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND
Receipts $ 5,880.80
Contributions
Disbursements 5,831.94
Entertainments and Gifts
.
Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements Add Balance on Hand July 1, 1955
. .
$
48.86 3,814.38
Balance on Hand June 30, 1956
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$
3,863.24
REPORT OF THE AUDITOR
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 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 the secretary for the period July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1956. Our examination covered the General Fund, Income Fund, Initiation Fund, Building Fund, Christmas and Entertainment Fund and Endowment Fund. We present the following summaries of assets and liabilities of the various funds as of June 30, 1956: GENERAL FUND Assets Cash in First National Bank Cash in Mercantile-Commerce National BankPayroll Account Cash in Petty Cash Fund
$ 30,700.04
6,000.00 200.00
Inventories-Provisions and Supplies Unexpired Insurance
----$
36,900.04 31,768.08 8,699.07
.$
77,367.19
----$
16,918.70
$
60,448.49
. .
Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Social Security Taxes Accrued Withholding Taxes
'" .. $ 14,858.71 669.04 1,390.95
Balance-General Fund INCOME FUND Cash in Mercantile Trust Company Securitie~t Cost
'"
"
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$ 142,079.00
135,248.00
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St. Louis Union Trust Company-Agent-Endowment Fund
Total-Income Fund
19,953.60 $ 297,280.60
INITIATIO~
FUND
Cash in Mercantile Trust Company SecuritieS-at Cost
. .
$
Total-Initiation Fund "
.
$ 612,682.40
Cash in Boatmen's National Bank SecuritieS-at Cost Unexpired Insurance
. . .
$
Total-Building Fund
.
$1,229,642.66
50,548.15 562,134.25
BUILDING FUND 67,374.99 1,155,374.M 6,893.33
CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FU1\D Cash in Boatmen's National Bank
,
'"
$
3,863.24
.
$
3,863.24
Real Estate Loans '" United States Bonds Other Bonds Corporation Stocks Due From St. Louis Union Trust Company-Agent
. . . . .
$ 487,428.41 63,485.69 775,602.52 947,796.91 1l,495.21
Total-Endowment Fund
.
$2,285,808.74
Total-Christmas and Entertainment Fund ENDOWMENT FUND
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, except those of the Endowment Fund, which are held by the St. Louis Union Trust Company as agent for the Trustees. The inventories are stated as shown on the inventory sheets prepared by the management. We have shown the securities listed in the Income Fund, Initiation Fund and Building Fund at recorded cost. The stocks in the Endowment Fund are stated at an adjusted carrying value, which was 15 per cent below market value on the stocks held at March I, 1949, and market value on the date received on stocks acquired since that date. The bonds acquired prior to January 1, 1951 are stated at the value placed thereon by the Trustees of the Endowment Fund at the date of acquisition of securities by the Home. Those acquired since January I, 1951 are carried at cost. The real estate loans are being carried at cost. If you desire any additional information relative to this report, we shall be pleased to have you call upon us. Respectfully submitted, C. K. BENSON & COMPANY Certified Public Accountants.
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MEDICAL 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. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.
Harold E. Walters, Medical Director Floyd Alcorn, Dental Consultant. J. P. Altheide, Genito-urinary Surgery William H. Bailey, Ophthalmology William R. Bohne, Orthopedics James Barrett Brown, Surgery C. E. Burford, Urology Stanley S. Burns, Otolaryngology .. '" A. H. Conrad, Dermatology Ralph Cook, Pediatrics Carl E. Eber, Ophthalmology Edwin C. Ernst, Radiology James Forsen, Surgery Joseph Glenn, Urology , Lee A. Hall, Gynecology Robert A. Hall, Internist. D. L. Harris, Bacteriology Roland M. Klemme, Neuro-Surgery Charles L. Klenk, Bacteriology Phillip S. Luedde, Ophthalmology R. E. Mason, Ophthalmology Sidney B. Maughs, Neurology Mary Elizabeth Morris, Gynecology R. J. Payne, Otolaryngology Martyn Schattyn, Genito.urinary Surgery George R. Swartz, Neuro-psychiatry J. Wm. Thompson, Surgery Henry P. Thym, Surgery Roy A. Walther, Jr., Gynecology R. S. Weiss, Dermatology
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CALLED FROM LABOR
The Grand Lodge was called from labor at noon, the Grand Chaplain offering prayer.
Tuesday Afternoon 1:30 p.m.
CALLED TO LABOR
The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 1: 30 p.m., Grand Chaplain Baker offering prayer. ADDRESS BE SOCIAL SECURITY
Brother William O. Gains of the Social Security Administration addressed the Grand Lodge on the subject of Social Security. RESOLUTIONS RE ELECTION OF PAST MASTERS TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE GRAND LODGE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: We, the undersigned, members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri, desire to make the following resolution: Resolved: That Wor. Bro. Henry Guyer Rumberger, Past Master of Elk City Lodge No. 182, A. F. and A. M., Elk City, Oklahoma, and now a member of Westport Lodge No. 340, A. F. and A. M., Kansas City, Missouri, be elected to membership in the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri. Fraternally and respectfully submitted, RICHARD A. FENALD, BRUCE H. HUNT, K. LUFF,
GRANT A. MURRY,
ELVIN
GEO. R. SEAY,
MAX
WALTER HOAG,
GEORGE
RENICK JOI'\ES,
GEORGE M. McANII'\CI-I.
E.
BRETSCHNEIDER,
C.
MARQUIS,
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: We, the undersigned, members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri, desire to make the following resolution: Resolved: That Rt. \Vor. Bro. Arthur Berge Pratt, Senior Past Master of Corinthian Lodge No. 79, A. F. and A. 1\1., Burlingame, Kansas, and Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd Masonic District of the State of Kansas, and now a member of Westport Lodge No. 340, A. F. and A. M., Kansas City, Missouri, be elected to memhership in the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri. Fraternally and respectfully suhmitted, RICHARD A. FENALD,
BRUCF. H. HUl\;T,
GRANT A. MURRY,
ELVIN
GEO. R. SEAY,
MAX E. BRETSCHl\;EIDER,
WALTER HOAG,
GEORGE
RENICK JONES,
GEORGE M. McANINCH.
K. LUFF,
C.
MARQUIS,
REPORT OF COMMI'n'EE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS
M. W. Brother Orestes Mitchell, Jr., Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: In accordance with the provisions of the by-laws of this Grand Lodge, your COmmitte~ has quefully react and considered the masterful address of M. w.
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Brother William J. Craig, Grand Master, which you have just heard and begs leave to make its report. This address demonstrates quite clearly that the fortunes of the Grand Lodge of Missouri have been in good hands the past year. We congratulate the Grand Master upon the efficiency and dignity with which he has conducted the affairs of the Craft during his tenure of office. His appeal for a strict adherence to the principles of Freemasonry and for stout defense of our cherished American way of life is set forth in a fine convincing manner. All should join the Grand Master in a renewal of faith in the youth of America of today as the leaders of America tomorrow. We note with interest that attention is again called to ever-present matter of lack of attendance in lodges. That is a problem that has always faced us. The suggested remedies are worth consideration. Our new magazine The Freemason, now completing its second year, is worthy of our continued wholehearted support. We join in the tribute to R. W. Brother John A. Witthaus who had so much to do with its institution. The Grand Lodge has long needed an official organ. All of the members of this committee are past Grand Masters and consequently have been more or less in intimate contact with the affairs of the Masonic Home. We learn with great pleasure that the new building is progressing along to completion so splendidly. It will he with "a glow of pride" that the members of the Grand Lodge witness the cornerstone ceremony this afternoon. The recital of the visitations of the Grand Master are eloquent proof of his attention to duty in carrying the message of the Craft to the four corners of the state. We note with approval that he visited many of our smaller lodges. We recommend that those portions of the Grand Master's address setting forth his decisions, the dispensations granted and the healings be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee. We recommend that the section on Necrology be referred to the committee on Necrology. We recommend that those portions of the address dealing with matters of finance or requests for appropriations he referred to the Ways and Means Committee. \Ve agree that the Grand Master's Breakfast is a very impressive and desirable event, and hope for its annual renewal. The Grand Master recommends that the committee on revision and annotation of the by-laws be continued and that adequate funds be provided for its needs. We approve this recommendation. The Grand Master is correct in again calling attention of the membership to need for adequate insurance on lodge properties. This need is dramatically demonstrated by fire losses suffered by many of our lodges. The address contains several suggestions with respect to Grand Lodge law and practice that merit the consideration of the Committee on Revision and Annotations 1>f the By-Laws. It was a fine address, worthy of careful study by the members of this Grand Lodge. We again congratulate the Grand Master on his successful administration. The members of this committee, individually and collectively, welcome our distinguished brother into the ranks of the Past Grand Masters. Fraternally submitted, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., Chairman, W. W. MARTIN, DUVAL SMITH, HOMER L. FERGUSON, HAROLD L. READER, WM. R. GENTRY, M. E. EWING, FORREST C. DONl'iELL, RICHARD O. RUMER, RAY V. DENSLOW, BYRNE E. BIGGER, J. M. BRADFORD, JAMES W. SKELLY, WILLIS J. BRAY, HARRY F. SUNDERLA:"D, J-IARRIS C. JOHNSTON, FRANK C. BJ\RNHlLL~
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REPORT OF COMMInEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES
R. W. Brother Robert L. Hoy presented the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Only one matter was before the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. Franz W. Klein, who was expelled from Freemasonry by action of the Grand Lodge in 1944 for an offense committed and charged while serving as Worshipful Master of Irwin Lodge No. 121, filed a petition asking for restoration to good Masonic standing. Similar petitions were previously denied by the Grand Lodge on three occasions. (Proc. 1948, p. 101; Proc. 1950, p. 101; and Proc. 1952, p. 98.) The offense of which the petitioner was convicted was that of un-Masonic conduct arising out of his association with a woman other than his lawfully wedded wife. The petition was accompanied by letters from six members of the Fraternity in support of the petition. In addition to the evidence thus presented, other and further evidence was before your Committee as a result of its investigation in accordance with Section 278 of the Trial Code. The Committee wishes to express its appreciation for the letters submitted in behalf of the petitioner. The Committee recognizes and respects the sincerity of the brethren who wrote them. The Committee is of the unanimous opinion that an offense of the nature of which petitioner was convicted is' a serious offense, and, when committed by one holding the exalted office of Worshipful Master, results in almost irreparable injury to the Fraternity. The Worshipful Master before being invested with the insignia of his office, is charged to and agrees "to be a good man and true and strictly to obey the moral law." To the uninitiated, he is the symbol of Freemasonry, and his every action proclaims to the world the worthiness or unworthiness of the order. Upon him especially, then, is placed the duty of living an exemplary life, that the good name of the Fraternity may be enhanced and Freemasonry become Symbolic of morality. Your Committee, after carefully weighing all of the evidence before it, is of the opinion that the great harm which has come to the Masonic order as a result of the offense for which petitioner was convicted, has not been overcome by his subsequent conduct in the same community in which he offended against the moral law. The blot upon the good name of Freemasonry has not been erased. Your Committee therefore unanimously recommends that the petition of Franz W. Klein for restoration to good Masonic standing be denied. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT L. Hoy, Chairman, E. L. REDMAN, HERBERT C. HOFFMAN, RALPH V. WILSON, MARVIN E. BOISSEAU. REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER
R. W. Brother Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, presented the report of the Grand Lecturer which was adopted and is as follows:
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To the Alost Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: I submit herewith my fifth annual report as your Grand Lecturer. It has been my privilege the past year to visit every district in the state once and many of them a number of times, holding schools of instruction in every district. These schools have been well attended, not only by the officers of the various lodges, but also by brethren who are interested in becoming more proficient in the ritual. The proficiency of the ritual, state wide, is excellent. There are those districts, where a number of proficient instructors have always been available, that have reached such a high degree of proficiency that they must work constantly to maintain their present standard and naturally any further improvement will be slow. All other districts have shown great improvement and some of them are now on the threshold of the leaders. There are individual lodges in every district that are not on a par with the rest of the district. A special effort will be made during the coming year to improve these lodges. The "Certificate Plan," adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1943, has been one of the main factors in improving the ritual and keeping it uniform throughout the state. It is hard to impress on some of the lodges the importance of the proficiency certificates. They do not seem to realize as they become more proficient in the "candidate lectures" they automatically improve in other parts of the ritual. There are approximately 200 lodges that do not have a proficiency certificate holder in their membership. There are six districts in the state that have at least one certificate holder in each of their respective lodges. They are the 21st, 22nd, 26th, 34th, 57th and the 59th. Two of these districts, the 22nd and the 57th, are metropolitan areas and have had the advantage because the brethren have had a better opportunity to learn the work correctly. The other four, the 21st, 26th, 34th and 59th have made their improvement through the untiring efforts of their present District Deputy Grand Lecturers. I t would be unfair if I did not make special mention of them, R. W. Bro. Arthur C. Mothershead, R. W. Bro. Turner A. Barnhart, R. W. Bro. Roy L. Johnston and R. W. Bro. Owen S. Taylor. They have been in a position to devote more time to masonry than can be expected of them and you have only to visit their districts to realize how they are appreciated by their brethren. They have helped to create an interest in their districts that extends not only to the ritual but to all phases of masonry and their districts are among the leaders in the state. There are a number of so-called "Degree Teams" in the state, formed by brethren employed at the same place, that are not under the supervision of any lodge or District Deputy Grand Lecturer. Their work is not up to standard in most cases and in others they are inclined to be rough which is strictly against the ritual. Such teams make it difficult for the lecturers. The words "Degree Team" carries a hidden meaning of "perfection" for some brethren, consequently when they see a team do something different from what they have been taught, they immediately take it for granted that the team is correct and are inclined to question the accuracy of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer. There are a number of "Degree Teams" in the state, sponsored by lodges, that take great pride in conferring degrees according to our ritual. These teams are a great help to the Lecturers wherever they appear and their
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work is appreciated. I hope the time will come when all "Degree Teams" must have the supervision of a lodge or a District Deputy Grand Lecturer. The past year I have held four schools of instruction for the instructors of the 33rd and 57th districts. These schools were in addition to my official visit to these districts and have added an additional expense to the Grand Lecturer's expense account. When you take into consideration that there are approximately one hundred instructors in these two districts, they are justified in asking for the extra help. I wish to thank the brethren for the many invitations I have received to attend special functions in all parts of the state. Time does not permit me to attend these special meeting-s unless they come at such a time that I can fit them in my itinerary. It was my privilege to be present at three such meetings the past year. February 29 I visited Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, the occasion being the celebration of the II th "Masonic Birthday" of our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother William J. Craig, May 5 I attended Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 for the official visit of the Grand Master and on July 16 I was present at the laying of the cornerstone of the new high school gymnasium in Hornersville. The reports of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers have been most encouraging. They have visited nearly every lodge in the state and the ones they failed to visit was through no fault of theirs. It is through their efforts that the interest in the ritual continues and without them the work of the Grand Lecturer would be greatly impaired. It is a never ending job of training men to replace those that feel they must give up the duties of the office. I wish to thank the District Depftty Grand Lecturers and the District Deputy Grand Masters for their loyal support and wonderful cooperation. No finer group of men were ever assembled to work for the good of the craft throughout the state. One can only fully appreciate the work they have done by being out in the state with them. It has been my privilege and pleasure to work with our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother William J. Craig, for a number of years as a member of the Committee on Ritual and to work with him the past year as Grand Master has been an inspiration. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, Grand Lecturer. REPORT OF COMMIn'EE ON RITUAL
R. W. Brother Freelon K. Hadley, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Ritual which was adopted and is as follows:
To the Most lVorshipful Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Ritual submits its report for the Grand Lodge year 1955-1956. The members of the committee attended the conference of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers held in Jefferson City November 7 and some of them have been present at almost every zone meeting of the lecturers. Your chairman contacts each member a number of times during the year in his travels and therefore it was unnecessary to call a meeting as there were no requests for decisions. Members of the committee are busy throughout the year working on sub路 j
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divisions I and II of the "Certificate Plan," The names of the brethren who have received certificates during the past year will be incorporated as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, JOSEPH BRACE
Chairman,
A. HALLEY, E. KITCHELL.
SUBDIVISION I-ORIGINALS
No. 2614 2615 2616 2617 2618 2619 2620 2621 2622 2623 2624 2625 2626 2627 2628 2629 2630 2631 2632 2633 2634 2635 2636 2637 2638 2639 2640 2641 2642 2643 2644 2645 2646 2647 2648 2649 2650 2651 2652 2653 2654 2655 2656 2657 2658 2659 2660 2661 2662 2663
Name Lawrence Theore Peoppelmeier Alf W olfred Bird Mack Don Jolley Monte Bryan Murray, Jr Paul Cutler Willis Leon Clark Douglas H. Seaver Paul Meredith Kussman Charles Hugo Daume, Jr Oliver Francis Orton Chester Penn Ely Fay Edwin Haywood Chaney O. Williams Lawrence Stewart Green James R. Chalfant Don Charles Finlay Lon Greer Orr Carl Wilson Wingate Launce Bevard Mustoe Robert Lee Wilson Herman Dwight Loughrige Herbert F. Carter Louis A. Jones Clovis Cunningham Carlton L. Sharratt Chester Wayman Barrow Charles Irwin Schmidt Thomas Frederick Satterly Steven Dawson Lundy Virgil Loren Chace .. '" Loran Dale Cole Thomas Ogden Edison , Walter A. Powell John Charles White Ralph Verne Hammond William Edward Martin William D. Dozier Herbert Dale DeWeese Elmer David White Thomas Wright Barrow Earl Christopher Baker Arthur Gene Page Donald F. Stogsdill James Walter Gallagher Lawrence Tomlinson Hendrick .. John Kenneth Westhoff John Melvin Campbell Jim P. Daily Peruis Era Milster, Jr William Edward Oram, Jr
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Williamstown Lodge No. 370 2664 Harold K. Fretwell Byron Pipes Butler Lodge No. 254 Lloyd Debbs Tucker " Wellsville Lodge No. 194 Ray Frank Begole Hebron Lodge No. 354 William V. McCollum ..............• Solomon Lodge No. 271 Curtis R. Huffines Hornersville Lodge No. 215 J. B. Gibbins Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Eulous Ginn Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Oliver Croquart , Overland Lodge No. 623 Harry Crawford Capper Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Herbert Emanuel Durham Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Oscar Lee Knight Gene Edward Richter Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 Robert Wat Caldwell Cache Lodge No. 416 Robert Lee Hoemann Union Lodge No. 593 James Carl Jones Union Lodge No. 593 Coyde M. Newman Adelphi Lodge No. 355 Leroy Paul Lewis Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Vivian B. Gibson Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Hart Dittemore Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 James C. Harrison Wellston Lodge No. 613 Earl G. French Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Otha M. Reynolds Wellston Lodge No. 613 James C. Allison Trilumina Lodge No. 205 Wm. T. Craig Bolivar Lodge No. 195 Karleen Swingle Bolivar Lodge No. 195 Forrest E. Meek " " .. Shawnee Lodge No. 653 Emmett Cunningham Shawnee Lodge No. 653 W. E. Gard Granite Lodge No. 272 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Micajah Boyte Thomas, II Warner Thomas Bailey Cooper Lodge No. 36 Vestel Orval Dowdle Country Club Lodge No. 656 Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 Melvin LeRoy Smith Marcellis Alexander Buckner Lodge No. 501 Louis Albert Moad Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Robert Gaylord Koontz Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Alva Charles Cuneio Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Russell L. Cuneio Sullivan Lodge No. 69 James Hawkins Russell , Kennett Lodge No. 68 Fred Irwin Holmes Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Alexander Duvall Grigg , Carthage Lodge No. 197 Robert Emmett Keerns Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Charles Richard Harris Buckner Lodge No. 501 Leonard Vernon Colley Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Kenneth Estel Kneale Oregon Lodge No. 139 Sterling Fay Boswell " Oregon Lodge No. 139 Jack McKinney Wakanda Lodge No. 52 Thomas H. Nickason Hannibal Lodge No. 188 Clarence Edward Henning ;\Tortheast Lodge No. 643 Franklin William Rozell Buckner Lodge No. 501 Glenn C. Cooksey Valley Lodge No. 413 Evans Cooper Wiley St. Marks Lodge No. 93 Joe W. Campbell Lorraine Lodge No. 128 Jimmie Oscar Lee, Jr Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Max Roy Moore Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Gerald Hugh Wilkinson Kennett Lodge No. 68 Elmer John Rohr University Lodge No. 649 Elmer Lawrence Thomas Carterville Lodge No. 401 William Eldred Loyd ...............• Ada Lodge No. 444 Earl W. Trimble ...................• Keystone Lodge No. 243 Ovles Mikle Herring Hannibal Lodge No. 188 Johnnie Mason Bosworth Lodge No. 597 Thomas Albert Collins , Raytown Lodge No. 391
2665 2666 2667 2668 2669 2670 2671 2672 2673 2674 2675 2676 2677 2678 2679 2680 2681 2682 2683 2684 2685 2686 2687 2688 2689 2690 2691 2692 2693 2694 2695 2696 2697 2698 2699 2700 2701 2702 2703 2704 2705 2706 2707 2708 2709 2710 2711 2712 2713 2714 2715 2716 2717 2718 2719 2720 2721 2722 2723 2724 2725 2726
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Archie Lodge No. 633 2727 Calvin Leeroy Waggener .. " . " New Hampton Lodge No. 510 2728 Randall Williams La Belle Lodge No. 222 2729 Robert Junior Spath Queen City Lodge No. 380 2730 Donald Fraser 2731 . William Howard Yawmall Kansas City Lodge No. 220 Barnes Lodge No. 116 2732 Moses Lowther Swope Park Lodge No. 617 2733 Harold Wesley Baker Friendship Lodge No. 89 27M Robert Freeman Harford La Belle Lodge No. 222 2735 Orville G. Patrick La Belle Lodge No. 222 2736 Donald G. Weitman Sullivan Lodge No. 69 2737 George Hayes Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 2738 Jimmie Lee Kershnerq '" York Lodge No. 563 2739 Gerald Dayton Harms Archie Lodge No. 633 2740 Charles Crockett Flanary Archie Lodge No. 633 2741 Clyde Eugene Burchett Hazelwood Lodge No. 459 2742 John Ellsworth Collins Fairmont Lodge No. 290 2743 Howard C. Skinner Twilight Lodge No. 114 " 2744 Louis L. Reynolds Eminence Lodge No. 607 2745 Glen Clark Williams Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 2746 John Wilkinson Irons Sikeston Lodge No. 310 2747 Charles D. Johnson Whitesville Lodge No. 162 2748 Donald G. Shottel Whitesville Lodge No. 162 2749 Virgil R. Kent Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 2750 John Milton Cantrell ~oel Lodge No. 647 2751 Wilburn Lavern Howard Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 2752 Glyndal Izah Strong Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 2753 Lloyd L. Schainker Parma Lodge No. 650 2754 Jack R. Littell Charity Lodge No. 331 2755 Marvin McDonald Davis Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 2756 Max Tenzer Westport Lodge No. 340 2757 John Emmett Butcher Anchor Lodge No. 443 2758 Robert T. Hill " .. Mineral Lodge No. 471 2759 Richard Mills Keys AnchorLodge No. 443 2760 Herbert W. Harbison, Jr. Clinton Lodge No. 548 2761 Chester A. Ake Kennett Lodge No. 68 2762 William L. Miller Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 2763 Max LeRoy Curry Christian Lodge No. 392 2764 Henry Starr Morrison ~ortheast Lodge No. 643 2765 Robert Walter Crow Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 2766 Riley Leslie Burrus 2767 Russell Jesse Burrus Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 2768 James Robert Taylor Clay Lodge No. 207 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 2769 McCurry Johona Meyer, Jr. Grandview Lodge No. 618 2770 Leon Dale Fletcher 2771 William Edward Collings " .. ~onpareil Lodge No. 372 Christian Lodge No. 392 2772 Ross Curtis Jackson Christian Lodge No. 392 2773 Dale Darius Bainbridge Morehouse Lodge No. 603 2774 Charles Jack Grimes .. " Wardell Lodge No. 665 2775 Wilford N. Friel .. " . " Bernie Lodge No. 573 2776 Clarence C. Cotten Centralia Lodge No. 59 2777 Forrest Glenn Lane Occidental Lodge No. 163 2778 Charles R. Barfield Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 2779 Calvin J. Livingston Ashland Lodge No. 156 2780 Hall B. Easley Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 2781 Clarence V. Slighton 2782 Walter Henry Garrison, Jr Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Kennett Lodge No. 68 2783 Paul Lee Plunkett Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 2784 Leonard Truman Ferrell 2785 Willard Benard Mcfarland Hornersville Lodge No. 215 2786 Harold Lloyd Ackerley Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 St. John's Lodge No. 28 2787 Howard B. Hulett 2788 J. W. Stone .......................â&#x20AC;˘ Mound City Lodge No. 294 York Lodge No. 563 2789 Arthur Raymond Vanderbeck
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE Oren L. Reynolds, Jr. Kenneth G. Lemasters Ulysses Grant Totty Kenneth Ervin Bowersox, Jr Charles Wesley Haynes A. B. Jordan, Jr. Charles Richard Davis Guy Sudarth Kamphefner Donald Ray Nicholson Wilbur Ronald Enns Georg-e Gordan Fleener Forrest Everett William Denver Fike James Dayton Bingham Lawrence Earl Pope Bobby Eugene Smith Talmadge Burgess Jack Wiseman Tipton Roy Allen Blackwood Donald Olin Darrough James William Nash Gustin Alfred Parsons Henry Arthur Young Marvin Harold Kinsey Franklin Dow Whiting Ray Eug-ene McClaran, Sf. John L. Petty Morris Browning Billy L. Brigance
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Hallsville Lodge No. 336 Wellsville Lodge No. 194 Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176 :\farlborough Lodge No. 569 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Kennett Lodge No. 68 Grandview Lodg-e No. 618 Fidelity Lodge No. 339 '" .. Ash Grove Lodge No. 100 Acacia Lodg-e No. 602 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Portageville Lodge No. 166 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 . Portageville Lodge No. 166 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Beacon Lodge No.3 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Galena Lodge No. 515 Independence Lodge No. 76 Kennett Lodge No. 68 Senath Lodge No. 513 Senath Lodge No. 513
SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS
No. A 856 A 857 A 858 A 859 A 860 A 861 A 862 A 863 A 864 A 865 A 866
A 867 A 868
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A 872 A 873 A 874 A 875 A 876 A 877
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A 881 A 882 A 883 A 884 A 885 A 886
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William Clarence Earnhart Union Lodge No. 593 Leslie H. Tabor ..................• Belton Lodge No. 450 Raymond Wilbur Howlett Rural Lodge No. 316 Frank V. Jones California Lodge No. 183 Ralph O. Fritts Amsterdam Lodge No. 141 Rudolph H. Schwankhaus Star of the West Lodge No. 133 Therman Eugene Grisham Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Harley LeRoy Monroe FJvins Lodge No. 599 James E. Herrington Mercer Lodge No. 35 William A. Bramble Hebron Lodge No. 354 Norman Hartle Phelps Trowel Lodge No. 440 John Reuben Sharp Liberty Lodge No. 31 William Nathan Phillips Easter Lodge No. 575 William M. Doyle Easter Lodge No. 575 Dan W. Krumsiek Trilumina Lodge No. 205 David William Landis , Liberty Lodge No. 31 Gifford Melvin Baird East Gate Lodge No. 630 Ralph Edward Brown Webb City Lodge No. 512 Joseph Franklin Grable Rowley Lodge No. 204 Arthur Clyde Halbert Elvins Lodge No. 599 Lee L. Kirkman " Barnes Lodge No. 116 Rolla Rex Sandusky Country Club Lodge No. 656 Harold Allen Woodruff Rose Hill Lodge No. 550 Loren Siniker Kirkpatrick Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 Dewey L. Hankins Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 Earle D. Young Stella Lodge No. 538 Harry E. Lewellen Eureka Lodge No. 73 Irvin Williams Cunningham Lodge No. 525 Leonard Oland Garrison Raytown Lodge No. 391 William Frederick Wamsley East Gate Lodge No. 630 Robert F. Vaughn ................• Northeast Lodge No. 643
1956 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
887 888 889 890 891 892 893 894 895 896 897 898 899 900 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 918 919 920 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 947 948 949
GR.AND LODCE OF MISSOuRt Charles Robert McIntosh Robert Hall Harris Everett Bernard Hole Howard M. Eaton Walter R. Woodward William Osa Swanson Raymond Neal Huston Gus T. Fisher " " Andrew T. Dorsey John Edward Reece, Jr. James Howard Shilt Archie young Robert Ambrose Jefferies Lawrence Verne Hosie Marshall Hasty Vernon K. Abel Robert W. Adams Charles Sylvester Atkinson George Orville Ellis William Lewis Bear Joe John Shipman Jesse Miller Clyde C. King Charles Edgar Bragg William Henry Hedrick Joseph Dudley Sappington Henry M. Dietze " R. C. J'vfartin Thomas .1. Bryant Emery H. Welsch Ralph 1. Morgan .. " Howard Franklin Carter Herbert Max Tindall Joseph Sterling Marshall, .11'. Walter Hans Schubert Maurice Samuel Breid Finis R. Morrow Fred H. Roam Morgan Wilson Owens .. " John Anton Danhakl Noah Braswell Silas G. Dees Raymond D. Polsgrove Clarence I. Harper Earl Allen Banning Frank John Schafer Joe Melvin Glasscock Charles E. Linville, Jr Lloyd Pershing Branum David Don Pierce Everett L. McAllister Earl Doss Yale Myers Gene M. Wampler Jack Lewis Akin .. '" Howard Tomas Smith James A. Billington Otis E. Mix Adelbert E. Blackwood Robert Allen Holmes Emmet Lee Bunton Friend Bosser Greene Gilbert L. Rader
East Gate Lodge No. 630 Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Magnolia Lodge No. 626 East Gate Lodge No. 630 Twilight Lodge No. 114 Overland Lodge No. 623 Jonesburg Lodge No. 457 Twilight Lodge No. 114 Seaman Lodge No. 126 Putnam Lodge No. 190 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Wayne Lodge No. 526 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Union Lodge No. 593 Joachim Lodge No. 164 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Grand River Lodge No. 276 Grand River Lodge No. 276 York Lodge No. 563 Kennett Lodge No. 68 Webster Lodge No. 98 Webster Lodge No. 98 Raytown Lodge No. 391 .Jewel Lodge No. 480 Jewel Lodge No. 480 Overland Lodge No. 623 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Unionville Lodge No. 210 Sedalia Lodge No. 236 Northwest Lodge No. 643 , . Canopy Lodge No. 284 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Amsterdam Lodge No. 141 South Gate Lodge No. 547 South Gate Lodge No. 547 Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 Bolivar Lodge No. 195 Webb City Lodge No. 512 Marcus Lodge No. 110 Marcus Lodge No. 110 '" .. Oregon Lodge No. 139 Oregon Lodge No. 139 Oregon Lodge No. 139 ~hplewood Lodge No. 566 Miller Lodge No. 567 Skidmore Lodge No. 511 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Lincoln Lodge No. 138 Marceline Lodge No. 481 Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 Savannah Lodge No.7 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Dockery Lodge No. 325 Overland Lodge No. 623 Osborn Lodge No. 317 Ingomar Lodge No. 536 Northwest Lodge No. 358 Hermon Lodge No. 187 Eminence Lodge No. 607 Eminence Lodge No. 607
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PROCEEDINGS 01<' 'tHE Elmer Lee Blackwell Harold Bradley Combs Douglas O. Glascock James W. Dougan August Virgil Butler Richard Minton Easter Paul V. Raney Fred William Greene Lloyd J. Kelly Ted Cockrum Uel Lee Clary , Frederick E. Whitehead John Uewellyn Ault Irvin Franklin Strycker Robert Kermit Moore Hayward A. Barlow Don Cloves Brunson Charles Carlton Neeley Alva Udell Kenner Tommy Curlow A. Duane Eiserman Delbert T. Cook William Anthony Mudd Sam Kahn Joe Wayne Craig Herman David Taggart William Lawrence Key "
Marcus Lodge No. 110 Marcus Lodge No. 110 Ashland Lodge No. 156 Rosendale Lodge No. 404 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 , .Noel Lodge No. 647 Potosi Lodge No. 131 Anchor Lodge No. 443 Raytown Lodge No. 391 Clinton Lodge No. 548 Clinton Lodge No. 548 Fairmont Lodge No. 290 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 York Lodge No. 563 Country Club Lodge No. 656 South Gate Lodge No. 547 Independence Lodge No. 76 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Branson Lodge No. 587 Branson Lodge No. 587 Branson Lodge No. 587 Friend Lodge No. 352 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 North Star Lodge No. 157 Liberty Lodge No. 31 Jackson Lodge No. 82 Independence Lodge No. 76
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No. B 281 B 282 B 283 B 284 B 285 B 286 B 287 B 288 B 289 B290 B 291 B 292 B 293 B 294 B 295 B 296 B 297 B 298 B 299 B 300 B 301 B 302 B 303 B304 B 305 B 306 B 307 B 308 B 309 B310 B 311 B 312
Name James Madison Harring Samuel Hubert Williams Manley Charles VanZant Owen Samuel Taylor Len Lomax Cradit, Sr Homer Lee Strader Ciell Moultrie Gilbert William Francis Rentfro J. Sterling Marshall Earl J. Crawford Ella L. Humes Jesse Moore Wallace Trueman Daniel Boone Drury Austin Wake George Alfred Fagan Robert S. Cunningham, Jr. Herbert Frank Woolsey James Fred Park Carol T. Turner Stanford M. Burge Robert E. Kleinschmidt Richard Norman Robinson George Edwin Houser William K. Attebery Chesley E. McAfee Glenn V. Bulla Charles Robert Skinner Joshua L. Rider Freeman Harry Cole Arthur Manley Willian James Tasewell Akers Benjamin Edward Lollar
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1956 B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Floyd James Lollar John Wesley Kinman O. C. Winkler Earl O'Neil Charles G. Kuhn Virgil Wilbert Slaughter Harry J. Enochs James J. Dumit Chester A. McAfee Harley Ivan Whaley Robert Wayne Grimes Harry Lee Rippetoe Jesse Sylvester Cass James Ernest Blackmore Joseph Richard Neeley Charles Price Woods William Edgar Lewis Walter Edwin Hoag Joseph Moore Hampton Harold O. Grauel James J. Manring Wilburn Scott Christie Thomas R. Wilkins Paul Edward Kelly George Philip Blair Wm. Albert Turner Bernie Lay Jewell Walter Pike Edwin Jeremiah Deal
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SUBDIVISON I-THIRD RENEWALS
No. C 71 C 72 C 73 C 74 C 75 C 76 C 77 C 78 C 79 C 80 C 81 C 82 C 83 C 84 C 85 C 86 C 87 C 88 C 89 C 90 C 91 C 92 C 93
Name Charles S. Rutt Jonah L. Lutes Henry E. Richardson Charles B. Myers Solomon Byron Christian " Grant A. Murry Warren Wilson Dray Ronald E. Bradley Arthur G. Lynch Joseph A. Halley .. " David A. Leslie Fred A. Ueligger Alfred A. Dunlap Odell Colley Camillus B. Waddell Andrew Thomas Young Avery W. Griffey Clyde H. Tinsley Albert E. Pray Urcil DeWitt Smith Jacob Bierman Claude W. Sansberry Israel Raymond Coen
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SUBDIVISON I-FOURTH RENEWALS
No. Name Lodge D 1 William Jasper Craig Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 D 2 Freelon K. Hadley St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 D 3 Vernon V. Goslee ..â&#x20AC;˘................ Skidmore Lodge No. 511
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Western Star Lodge No. 15 Canopy Lodge No. 284 Canopy Lodge No. 284 Gate City Lodge No. 522
SUBDIVISION 2-CARDS PART I
No. 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256
Name Roger Pitman Hensley Robert H. Arnold Julius R. Edwards Frank Ames Arnold William J. Craig Ralph Edward Brown Adelbert Blackwood Oren Simpson Harold M. Jayne Thurlow Earl Herrick Glenn Carlton Cooksey James Wesley Austin Leo B. Kennedy Clyde M. Newman Donald Ray Nicholson Douglas H. Seaver Alfred A. Mitchell Edwin Bennett, Jr Nathan William Glazer , Glenn E. Swails Jewel W. Pike George I. Downing Chas. W. Werdein George Franklin Prater Leroy Paul Lewis Harold Barney Soule Reuben Y. Hume , Thomas G. Herndon William Arthur Bramble Thomas R. Wilkins David S. Siegelman Charles Goodman Howard 1.. Martin .. " Wesley Turner Hoy Robert E. Kleinschmidt George Orville Ellis Robert LeRoy Hughes " Roy Lockwood Johnston Ralph B. Trussell Robert W. Adams 1.. Marshall Hollenbeck Drury A. Wake '" Arthur 1.. Collins Frank Vernon Jones Alonzo A. Harrison William Osa Swanson Harry R. Sherer Reed Dalton Witt Jack Richard Strosnider, Sr. George Edwin Heuser Weaver F. Conlin Jacob Bierman John Edward Adams Alfred W. Kuenzle
Lodge Country Club Lodge No. 656 Country Club Lodge No. 656 Centralia Lodge No. 59 Cooper Lodge No. 36 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Webb City Lodge No. 512 Ingomar Lodge No. 536 Richland Lodge No. 385 Memphis Lodge No. 16 Xorthwest Lodge No. 358 Valley Lodge No. 413 :\fortheast Lodge No. 643 , Edina Lodge No. 291 Adelphi Lodge :\To. 355 Ash Grove Lodge No. 100 Lamar Lodge ~o. 292 , Hehron Lodge No. 354 Jennings Lodge No. 640 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 King Hill Lodge No. 376 Wakanda Lodge No. 52 Canopy Lodge No. 284 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Armstrong Lodge No. 70 Fayette Lodge ;\To. 47 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Four Mile Lodge No. 212 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Beacon Lodge No.3 Caruthersville Lodge No. 401 Compass Lodge No. 120 .Joachim Lodge No. 164 Grand River Lodge No. 270 Cleveland Lodge No. 651 Belton Lodge No. 450 Bogard Lodge No. 101 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Howard Lodge No.4 California Lodge No. 183 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Twilight Lodge No. 114 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Orient Lodge No. 546 Missouri Lodge No. I Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Herculaneum Lodge No. 338
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Clyde Milton Shortell Vernon Vane Goslee Charles B. Whitchurch Endell R. Cox Richard L. Kieffer Donald Fraser " Chris A. Martens Joseph A. Halley Richard H. Kerr John S. Stillwell Joseph W. Moore Harry Claudelvin Dunham James Harrison Sivells Charles Wendell Carnahan Robert Elton Michael Charlie Smith Hicks Forrest Glenn Lane Edgar Raphiel Davenport Claude W. Dunnaway Stanford Marion Burge John A. Thombley Joseph Moore Hampton Melvin Boone Goe Russell Pritchard Custis James Alfred Kennedy James Ernest Blackmore William Charles Robinson Sam Martasin Harold E. DeVita "
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SUBDIVISION 2-CARDS PART
No. 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202
N arne Arthur Clifton Mothershead Howard Cline Roger Pitman Hensley Julius R. Edwards. '" James Wesley Austin Frank Ames Arnold William J. Craig Nathan William Glazer Charles Goodman Oren Simpson Harold M. Jayne Donald Cedric Brown Douglas H. Seaver Donald Ray Nicholson .. '" Edwin Bennett. Jr Harold E. DeVita Russell R. Thompson George I. Downing Glenn E. Swails Chas. W. Werdein George Franklin Prater Jewell Walter Pike Thomas R. Wilkins Thurlow Earl Herrick Reuben Y. Hume William Arthur Bramble Howard L. Martin Robert E. Kleinschmidt Robert LeRoy Hughes
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Grand River Lodge No. 276 Belton Lodge No. 450 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Compass Lodge No. 120 Rose Hill Lodge No. 550 Hinton Lodge No. 455 Shaveh Lodge No. 646 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Howard Lodge No.4 :Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Missouri Lodge No. I Orient Lodge No. 546 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 Bogard Lodge No. 101 McDonald Lodge No. 324 Skidmore Lodge No. 511 Western Star Lodge No. 15 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Queen City Lodge No. 380 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Adelphi Lodge No. 355 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Rolla Lodge No. 213 Putnam Lodge No. 190 Putnam Lodge No. 190 Seaman Lodge No. 126 .Joachim Lodge No. 164 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Raytown Lodge No. 391 Gate City Lodge No. 522 Monroe Lodge No. 64
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Name John Wesley Kinman Arthur Clifton Mothershead Robert H. Arnold , James Weldon Chrisman Julius R. Edwards Roger Pittman Hensley Howard Cline Frank Ames Arnold William J. Craig Nathan William Glazer Charles Goodman Thurman R. Nelson Oren Simpson Harold M. Jayne Francis Gage Proctor Norman Ellis Good Seymoure Leventhal John I. Williams Clyde M. Newman William Anthony Mudd Earl Christopher Baker
Lodge Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Compass Lodge No. 120 Country Club Lodge No. 656 Hinton Lodge No. 455 Centralia Lodge No. 59 Country Club Lodge No. 656 Chaffee Lodge No. 615 Cooper Lodge No. 36 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Beacon Lodge No.3 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Richland Lodge No. 385 Memphis Lodge No. 16 Monroe Lodge No. 64 Valley Park Lodge No. 629 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Adelphi Lodge No. 355 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520
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Lamar Lodge No. 292 Douglas H. Seaver • Glenn E. Swails Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 George I. Downing " Wakanda Lodge No. 52 Jewel W. Pike King Hill Lodge No. 376 Ben F. Duncan Rowley Lodge No. 204 Chas. W. Werdein Canopy Lodge No. 284 George Franklin Prater Carthage Lodge No. 197 Leroy Paul Lewis Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Elisha Harry Young Fenton Lodge No. 281 Delbert Ivan Scott Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Thomas R. Wilkins Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Reuben Y. Hume " Armstrong Lodge No. 70 Sol Astrachan '" " .. Kennett Lodge No. 68 Wesley Turner Hoy Compass Lodge No. 120 Howard L. Martin Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Robert E. Kleinschmidt Joachim Lodge No. 164 Robert LeRoy Hughes Cleveland Lodge No. 651 George Orville Ellis Grand River Lodge No. 276 Roy Lockwood Johnston Belton Lodge No. 450 Robert W. Adams Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Donald Cedrick Brown " . " .. St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Thomas J. Collier Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Arthur L. Collins Howard Lodge No.4 L. Marshall Hollenbeck Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Drury A. Wake Sikeston Lodge No. 310 William Osa Swanson Twilight Lodge No. 114 John Edward Adams " Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Harry R. Sherer Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Lonnie Kelley Joplin Lodge No. 335 Alfred Arthur Mitchell Hebron Lodge No. 354 Joseph A. Halley '" .Shaveh Lodge No. 646 Weaver F. Conlin Missouri Lodge No.1 George Edwin Houser Orient Lodge No. 546 Jacob Bierman Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Thurlow Earl Herrick .. " Northwest Lodge No. 358 Alfred W. Kuenzle Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 Vernon Vane Goslee " Skidmore Lodge No. 511 Charles B. Whitchurch Western Lodge No. 15 Donald Fraser Queen City Lodge No. 380 William Charles Robinson Raytown Lodge No. 391 Alonzo A. Harrison '" ..Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Richard H. Kerr Rolla Lodge No. 213 John S. Stillwell Putnam Lodge No. 190 Joseph W. Moore Putnam Lodge No. 190 John E. Reece, Jr Seaman Lodge No. 126 Roy E. Robinson Gate City Lodge No. 522 Rolla A. Hemphill Algabil Lodge No. 544 Stanford M. Burge Lincoln Lodge No. 138 James Wesley Austin ~ortheast Lodge No. 643 Robert Elton Michael " Joachim Lodge No. 164 Charlie Smith Hicks Monroe Lodge No. 64 James Ernest Blackmore Acacia Lodge No. 602 Joseph Moore Hampton Monroe Lodge No. 64 Raymond Edward Lee Acacia Lodge No. 602 William Wesley Knibb Gardenville Lodge No. 655 James Alfred Kennedy Lodge of Light No. 257 Herman David Toggart Jackson Lodge No. 82 Donald Roy Nicholson Ash Grove Lodge No. 100 Robert Emmett Keerns Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Harold E. DeVita " Wellston Lodge No. 613 Wm. V. McCollum Solomon Lodge No. 271 Charles Dean Sharp ...............•.. Solomon Lodge No. 271 Clyde M. Shortell Richmond Lodge No. 57
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF BY路LAWS
M. W. Brother Orestes Mitchell, Jr., Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Revision of By-Laws which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Pursuant to the direction of this Grand Lodge at its 1955 Annual Communication, the newly elected Grand Mast芦:r appointed this committee on Revision and Annotation of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. It is now our desire to bring to you a report of our activities. Your committee has held four formal meetings, one in Jefferson City, two in Kansas City and two in St. Louis. Extensive correspondence has been had between committee members and on numerous occasions outside of committee meetings, the members have had opportunities for discussion of the various phases of our work. The last general revision of the Trial Code was in 1921 and the last general revision of the By-Laws, other than the Trial Code, was in 1947. The first decision of the committee was that our primary goal should be a complete revision of the By-Laws, including the Trial Code, and that there should he adequate annotations and an appropriate index. Additional decisions were to the following effect: (1) 'Vhen completed, the new printed volume should use a new numbering system and a language style patterned after those in current use in legal publications; wordings should be modernized and surplus words omitted. (2) That decisions made obsolete by changes in our law should not be reprinted. Examples of such are liquor law decisions prior to 1938, and decisions on Physical Disqualifications prior to the enactment of Section 113A in 1954. Also, those decisions which were merely restatements of the law should not be printed. (3) That those sections of the law pertaining to the funds of the Grand Lodge and financial practices of the Grand Lodge should be rewritten. (4) That certain policy changes should be considered. (5) That at a time well in advance of the Grand Lodge communication at which full report is submitted, complete copies of the revised By-Laws should be printed and distributed to all lodges so that the representatives might have an opportunity to study them in advance of submission. (6) That the task could not be completed within a time that would make it possible to submit to this communication of the Grand Lodge a final report in the manner and form acceptahle to the committee, and that a request should be made to continue the committee for another year under instructions to complete its assignment. After your committee was appointed, the chairman corresponded with all members for the purpose of agreeing on a plan of procedure. Under the agreed plan the chairman assigned certain sections of our By-Laws to the several committee members, retaining a portion thereof for himself, and requested that each memher apply himself to a suggested revision of the section assigned to him. At our several meetings, we considered copies of suggested revisions made by the several committee members of the sections of the law assigned to them. The suggested revisions were revised in accordance with our discussions. In most instances, agreement was had as to substance, form and content. Our task, therefore, is not complete as yet, but with a diligent approach, it should be possible to complete it for presentation in the manner suggested herein at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. Your committee recommends that the incoming Grand Master be authorized to cause the work of your committee to be continued, and if convenient, that its plan
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to print and distribute copies of its proposed revision in advance of the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in the manner above set forth be approved. Fraternally submitted, ORESTES MITCHElL, JR., Chairman, HAROLD MARTIN
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION
R. W. Brother Harold O. Grauel, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Education which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: The Committee on Masonic Education had a meeting on the day before the opening of Grand Lodge in September 1955. The Chairman, the late R. W. Bro. John A. Witthaus, was very much concerned about the fact that a large number of subordinate Lodges had not requested their allotted Candidate Booklets. A check was made, letters were written, and in due time all but twelve or fourteen Lodges made report. On November 4 and 5, John A. Witthaus, George C. Harrison and Harold O. Grauel attended the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education which was held in the new Iowa Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids. The three took an active part in the discussions; the published minutes of the Conference attest this fact. A highlight of the Conference was an address by Carl Claudy via telephone. At the final session, the group named John A. Witthaus as the Chairman of the Program Committee for the 1956 Annual Conference to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during November. An interesting sidelight of the Conference occurred during a Table Lodge Meeting arranged for the delegates. The host Lodge was Mizpah, No. 639, A. F. and A. M. of Iowa. It so happens that in the Missouri Lodge family there is a Mizpah Lodge of the same number. John A. Witthaus was a member of Missouri's Mizpah; and, with a clever humorous speech, playing upon the coincidence of identical name and number of Lodges in sister Grand Jurisdictions, he skillfully carried the "Mizpah spirit" of Missouri to the Brethren of the Iowa Lodge. During the months of December and January, the Chairman was not in good health; he caIled a meeting of his committee members for March 3. On February 23, word spread rapidly throughout Missouri that Judge Witthaus was dead. The members of the Committee on Masonic Education were shocked with the message which informed them of the passing of their leader. John A. Witthaus nad been tireless in the pursuit of ideas which would propagate Masonic information. The work of the Committee on Masonic Education was truly his first labor in his fraternal life. His influence on the Brotherhood, his strength of conviction, his dedication to the cause of education among Missouri Masons made him a true leader and gave genuine inspiration to each member of the committee. Most Worshipful William J. Craig appointed Forrest C. Donnell, Past Grand Master, to fill the vacancy which had occurred and the committee named Harold O. Grauel as Chairman. On Saturday, April 14, 1956, the committee held its first meeting of the 1955-56 year. Such topics as the circulation of The Freemason, a second printing of the Candidate Booklets, the requests of Lodges for material, and the budget, were thoroughly discussed. The Committee decided that a notice would be published in the December 1956 issue of The Freemason to the effect that a Brother's name will be retained on the mailing list provided the inserted blank is filled in and returned to the Grand Secretary. The Committee on Masonic Education met on Saturday, June 23, 1956. There were discussions about publications in the near future, about the efforts and accom-
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plishments of committees in other Masonic Jurisdictions whose duties involve the promotion of information, about certain editorial policies of The Freemason, and about a means of stimulating a desire on the part of a subordinate Lodge to share its interesting meetings with other Missouri Masons by sending pictures and stories to the Editor of The Freemason. The Chairman directed Brother George C. Harrison to prepare a display of materials from other Jurisdictions for the benefit of those District Deputy Grand Masters who attend the Annual Meeting on October 29. The Committee authorized the Chairman to attend a meeting of the Program Committee of the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, of which he is a member, on Saturday, July 7, in Chicago, Illinois. This special Conference Committee, in due time, met in Chicago and made extensive plans for the Seventh Annual Conference set for November 9 and 10 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It should be of interest to the Brethren of this Grand Lodge to know that the Grand Master of Wisconsin was present and informed the group that a special feature of the Conference would be the observance of an Entered Apprentice degree based on a French Rite but delivered in the German language. The Committee on Masonic Education is proud to announce that the present circulation of The Freemason is 9,827, that demand has required a second printing of the Candidate Booklets (10,000 in number), that the budget shows a $747.73 (9/10/56) cash balance and that the Committee has visions of the services it can offer the Brethren of this state when the funds are available. Missouri Masons stand upon the threshold of a new day, in the gray mist of morning, but long ere this new sun of Masonic Education may approach its meridian heights of glory, the Grand Lodge itself must have a vision, a vision which convinces Masons that history, tradition, and philosophy are of great importance, of importance enough to demand a full-time young well-trained competent director of Masonic Education. A system of Masonic Education should influence the membership of every Lodge in this great brotherhood of Missouri Masons, just as do the efficient efforts of the Ritual Committee at present. A Lodge with dozens of excellent books and booklets but with no interpreters is like a school with an extensive library and no teachers. Under either scheme, the one with a zeal to learn will gain his knowledge, hut he is the exception of exceptions. The Missouri Lodge of Research has provided great riches-riches which no doubt are greater than those of any other Masonic Jurisdiction in the world, but these riches must be used else they will be naught but treasures laid up where moth and rot destroy. What man would build himself a house properly wired {or light and other appliances and give no heed to a source of water or provision for heat. We have driven a three foot stand pipe into the ground for our water of knowledge and find ourselves with only a surface supply. We must drill deep to obtain the refreshing stream of information which we so much need. Modern audio-visual aids are great in numher and to date but few have been employed to advantage in our Lodge halls. The Committee on Masonic Education understands, to a degree, the work which is involved in gathering material, in preparing copy, in proofreading, and in distributing The Freemason, and it hereby expresses its appreciation for the faithful performance of the Editor, Dr. Harold L. Reader, during the past year. There is a great challenge before us. We must be patient and take each step slowly and confidently, but we cannot linger too long. Hereby, the Committee hopes to sow a seed in the minds of the Grand Lodge and, even though the grain is as small as mustard seed, the members of this Committee hope that it will season the thoughts and activate the minds of all Freemasons throughout the Jurisdiction, so that the need of Masonic education may be more clearly and more fully understood. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, Chairman, G. C. MARQUIS, HOMER L FERGUSON, FORREST C. DONNELL, "BYRNE E. BIGGER.
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ADDRESS OF GRAND ORATOR
At 2:45 p.m, the Grand Master introduced R. W. Brother Ernest D. Baker, Grand Orator, who delivered a very interesting address which was accorded hearty applause. LAYING OF CORNERSTONE OF NEW RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITAL BUILDING AT THE MASONIC HOME
At 3: 15 p.m. the Grand Lodge recessed and proceeded to the Masonic Home where Grand Master Craig, assisted by the Grand Officers, laid the Cornerstone of the new Residential Hall and Hospital Building. CALLED FROM LABOR
At 5:00 p.m. the Grand Lodge was called from labor.
Tuesday Evening September 25, 1956, 8:00 p.m.
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The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m., Grand Chaplain Arno Franke offering prayer. BEPORTOF COMMITTEE ON BELIEF AND CHARITY
R. W. Brother Russell E. Murray presented the report of the Committee on Relief and Charity which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: The Relief and Charity Committee has had a number of new cases to consider in the last twelve months, as well as reviewing the old ones. Your Committee has considered each case very carefully, and hope we have been fair and charitable in each case. There were 20 Lodges assisted and 25 individuals. The individuals consisted of seven men, ten widows and four couples. The following is a list of Lodges assisted and the amount of appropriations to each 路Lodge. Canopy Lodge No. 284, Aurora Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305, Kansas City Chaffee Lodge No. 615, Chaffee Charleston Lodge No. 407, Charleston Eldorado Lodge No. 318, Luray Fellowship Lodge No. 345, Joplin Green Ridge Lodge No. 425, Green Ridge Hamilton Lodge No. 224, Hamilton Lakeville Lodge No. 489, Bell City Lock Springs Lodge No. 488, Lock Springs Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40, St. Louis Paulville Lodge No. 319, Hurdland Pride of the West Lodge No. 179, St. Louis Richland Lodge No. 385, Richland Rose Hill Lodge No. 550, St. Louis St. Louis Lodge No. 20, St. Louis Southwest Lodge No. 466, Southwest City Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph
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You will note that your Committee has spent considerably less in the last twelve months than in the previous twelve months period. Whether this is due to fewer needy cases, or to the fact that so many of the Lodges and brethren do not know how the Relief and Charity Committee functions. The Committee has made it possible for your Chairman to act without delay in urgent cases by giving him authority to handle such cases between meetings as he has seen fit. Again may I urge the brethren to assist this <;ommittee by giving them all the facts in each case. Respectfully Submitted, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, Chairman, HAROLD M. JAYNE, ROBERT L. ARONSON, JOSEPH A. HALLEY, FRANK P. BRIGGS, A. B. VANLANDINGHAM.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT RE GRAND LODGE MORTUARY FUND
The following proposed amendment was presented and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: The undersigned hereby propose that the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended by inserting therein a new section reading as follows: SECTION 74-A. In addition to all amounts payable as annual dues, each chartered Lodge shall contribute to the Grand Lodge each year, to constitute the Grand Lodge's Mortuary Fund, the sum of twenty-five cents for each Master Mason reported in the annual returns except those whose dues have been remitted. The Mortuary Fund shall stand appropriated by the Grand Lodge for the payment of Undertaker's Services, funeral, burial or other mortuary expenses for Master Masons, their wives, widows or orphans, who are members of the Masonic Home family at the time of their death; and for payment of Undertaker's Services, funeraL burial or other mortuary expenses in relief of distressed worthy cases of Masonic need therefor, where the deceased was not a member of the Home Family at time of death, which are approved by the Committee on Relief and Charity upon application therefor of a chartered Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. RespectfUlly submitted, RUSSFLL E. MURRAY, CLAUDE T . WOOD, EDWARD E. WILSON, A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM.
REPORT OF COMMITl'EE ON JURISPRUDENCE
R. W. Brother Henry W. Fox, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report: I. DECISIONS
We have examined the decisions as reported in the address of the M. W. Grand Master, namely, Decisions No. 1-9, inclusive. Our finding is that the determinations therein are ones which are in compliance with Grand Lodge law. Your Committee's recommendation is that the respective decisions be approved. II. HEALINGS
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namely, Healings No. 1-5, inclusive, all of them appear to be within the discretion of the Grand Master. Your Committee's recommendation is that they be approved. Ill. DISPENSATIONS
Your Committee's recommendation is that the dispensations granted by the Grand Master be approved. IV. AMENDMENTS
(a) Proposed Amendment Re Proficiency of Master Mason. The language of this proposed amendment of Section 126 is set forth on page 75 of the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1955. In one particular, it involves undertaking to say that, until he has stood a satisfactory examination as to proficiency a newly made Master Mason shall not be entitled to any of the rights or privileges of a Master Mason. Another provision would be that he shall not be entitled to a dues receipt card. These would be superimposed on the already extensive provisions in our By-Law to the effect that such a one shall not be permitted to vote, hold office or dimit; and, if he fail or refuse to stand such examination within six months after being notified so to do, shall be subject to Masonic discipline. In passing, it may be observed that the existing availability of recourse to Masonic discipline might even extend to depriving one of Masonic rights and privileges, either temporarily or permanently, if in due course a particular situation were to be found to deserve it. After considerable deliberation, and taking into consideration some of the basic concepts and philosophies of Freemasonry, your Committee's conclusion is that the By-Law amendment in question would be inadvisable. Our recommendation is that the proposed amendment be not adopted. (b) Proposed Amendment Re District Deputy Grand Lecturers. This proposed amendment of Section 29 (a) is set forth on page 76 of the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1955. It appears to have been submitted with the view of clarifying language, without substantive change of what undoubtedly is the purport of the present By-Law. Inasmuch as a Revision Committee has been put to work since this amendment was proposed, our thought is that this proposition can best be given consideration in the course of the Revision Committee's deliberations. Accordingly, without limiting what the Revision Committee may see fit to do in this respect, our recommendation is that this amendment be not adopted here. (c) Proposed Amendment Re District Deputy Grand Masters. This proposed amendment of the second sentence of Section 27 is set forth, beginning on page 76, in the Grand Lodge Proce~dings of 1955. Its objective is to increase from two to three the number of District Deputy Grand Masters in Masonic Districts having forty or more lodges; also from one to two the number in Masonic Districts, if any, having twenty-five or more lodges but less than forty. Your Committee takes cognizance of the existing provisions of Section 27 whereby the Grand Master, with the concurrence of three other officers, as specified, may alter districts, in territorial size, number of lodges, and so on. Administratively, there is relief available, in the event the best interests of the Craft call for a greater number of District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers among the Lodges in any particular area. The conclusion of your Committee therefore is that a necessity has not been established here for passing the proposed amendment. We recommend that it be not adopted. (d) Proposed Amendment Re Removal From Office. The language of this proposed amendment, to take the form of a new section with the number 103A is set forth on page 77 in the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1955. It is to the effect that an office or station of a lodge may be declared vacant only in the event of the death, resignation duly accepted by the Lodge, or expulsion, of the incumbent.
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Seeing in it no departure from what has already been the declared law in our jurisdiction, and having in mind that the Revision Committee's work ought not be augmented with new sections, if at all avoidable at this Communication, we recommend that this proposed Amendment be not adopted. (e) Proposed Amendment Re Petition for Degrees. The language of this proposed amendment is set forth on page 77 in the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1955. In the main, it would necessitate putting into the form of the Petition for Degrees a declaration which, for want of a better term, can be called a non-communist statement. Having in mind that last year there was a repeal of a section calling for a noncommunist statement in the Petition, and that a supply of the new form of Petition already has been made up, your Committee deems adoption of this proposed amendment inadvisable. Furthermore, your Committee invites attention to the fact that under the existing By-Law enacted last year changes in the Petition's form at any time may be accomplished administratively, through the Grand Secretary, and without the necessity of changing the By-Laws. Our recommendation is that this proposed amendment be not adopted. (f) Proposed Amendment Re Employment Bureau. The language of this proposed amendment of Section 197 is set forth, beginning on page 77, in the Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1955. The By-Law pertains to the maintenance of an Employment Bureau in an area containing forty or more lodges having concurrent jurisdiction. The proposed changes are (1) an increase from thirty cents to forty cents the per capita tax on the members in such area, for this Employment Bureau's support, and (2) a raising from Six Thousand to Nine Thousand, as the limit on accumulations of funds by the Employment Bureau while the per capita tax is operative. The showing submitted to this Committee has been indicative of a need for such increases, for a continued and improved functioning of the Employment Bureau in the only area where this By-Law is applicable at this time; and no reason to the contrary was brought to our attention. We therefore recommend that this amendment be adopted. V. RESOLUTIONS
At the present Communication two resolutions were referred to this Committee, each being for an election to membership in this Grand Lodge. One proposes the election of \V. Bro. Arthur B. Pratt, and the other the election of W. Bro. Henry G. Rumberger. Our finding is that in each instance the resolution is in due form, and states qualifications which constitute compliance with prerequisites under Constitution (or election to membership in this Grand Lodge, namely, that the respective Brother is a Past Worshipful Master of a lodge under the Jurisdiction of another Grand Lodge, was duly elected Worshipful Master and actually presided as such in said other Grand Lodge Jurisdiction, and has since affiliated with a lodge in the State of Missouri. Your Committee approves the adoption of the resolutions to elect the respective Brothers to membership in this Grand Lodge. Respectfully submitted, HENRY W. Fox, Chairman, C. LEW GAlLANT, SAM WILCOX,
HARRY GERSHENSON.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY
R. W. Brother Samuel Thurman presented the report of the Committee on Necrology which was adopted. Following the report the brethren stood in
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silent prayer after which Grand Chaplain Thurman led in prayer. The report is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETIlREN: Your Committee, charged with the solemn duty of acquainting this Grand Lodge with the losses of faithful members during the year, reports that 2,434 have passed to their reward, an increase of 215 over the previous year. Among the many who have given outstanding service to Freemasonry, whom we here note, were some who had passed the Biblical age of fourscore year. Not silent are these hallowed dead, A richer eloquence survives; We have from those who've gone ahead The inspiration of their lives.
Solon Cameron, Past Grand Master. On Monday morning, December 19, 1955, our Brother Solon Cameron passed to his eternal reward in the Missouri Baptist Hospital, after a brief sojourn there, during which he underwent surgery to relieve a vascular condition which had afflicted him for several years. He had been ahle to attend to his regular duties as a busy practicing physician, and as head of the Masonic Home Hospital until shortly before he was hospitalized. Most Worshipful Brother Cameron was born in St. Louis, June 12, 1880. His father, Solon Cameron, horn in Scotland, came to St. Louis about 1870. His mother was Nancy Munro, who came from Argyleshire, Scotland. He was the youngest of nine children. Brother Cameron graduated from Ashland Grade School and Central High School, and in 1905 from Barnes Medical College. He was -for eight years associated with a leading throat and lung specialist in St. Louis, and became a specialist in diseases of the chest. In August, 1929, he was appointed Medical Director of the Masonic Home, and served in that capacity until his death. In World War I he entered the service, as Captain, Medical Corps, October 1, 1917, and served with distinction in several army camps. He was discharged in July, 1919, with the rank of Major, and with highest praise for efficiency and devotion to duty. He was Commander of Lloyd R. Boutwell Post No. 136 of the American Legion in 1936. He was Surgeon for the Board of Police Commissioners, St. Louis, 1921-1925; Member of the Board of Education, St. Louis, 1931-1938, and President of the Board, 1935. He was a member of the St. Louis Medical Society for many years. He was married to Miss Margaret Wease, January I, 1919. He is survived by his widow and two daughters (twins), both married to physicians. Brother Cameron was raised in Missouri Lodge No.1, July 31, 1909, and served his Lodge as Worshipful Master during its eventful Centennial Year, 1916. In 1929 he served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Thirty-third District. He was appointed Grand Pursuivant, September, 1938, and regularly advancing, passing two stations due to deaths, serving two years as Deputy Grand Master, was elected Grand Master, September, 1946, and served in 1946-1947. His administration was marked by great activity, including attendance at 75 meetings and conferences, 31 decisions on Masonic law, and complete revision of the By-Laws. He was a Past Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research. A specific communication of the Grand Lodge was opened Wednesday, December 21, by Most Worshipful Brother Richard O. Rumer, Past Grand Master, who conducted the impressive Masonic funeral service in the Lupton Chapel. Religious services were held Thursday, December 22, in the Second Presbyterian Church, of which for many years Brother Cameron had been a member and regular attendant. Following these services, all that was mortal of our beloved Past Gr\"d Master was laid to rest in the beautiful Bellefontaine Cemetery. Well done, thou good and faithful servant of Freemasonry and humanity.
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Ray Bond, Past Grand Master. On Monday morning, March 12, 1956, our Brother Ray Bond, passed to his reward in Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Missouri, where he had been a patient since February 17. He had been in failing health for about five years. Brother Bond, the son of Jacob and Mary Ann Bond, was born at Wilbur, Nebraska, May 3, 1886. While Ray was but a small lad the family moved to Kansas, which was their home for a short period, then to Joplin, in the spring of 1900. He graduated from the Joplin High School in 1904, and from the Law School of the University of Missouri, 1907, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. On February 4, 1916 he was married to Miss D'Jean Cox of Joplin. He is survived by his widow, a son, John S. Bond, a daughter, Mrs. Thomas E. Hilton, and three grandchildren. Brother Bond was raised in Joplin Lodge No. 335, November 22, 1919, and was Worshipful Master, 1926. He was active in all the Masonic Bodies in Joplin, and was Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, K. T., 1947-48. He was Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine, No. 11, in 1947. He was a leader in the Scottish Rite in Joplin, and was coroneted 33째, Inspector General Honorary, October 25, 1929. In all these positions of responsibility he served with distinction and honor to the Craft. To him, Freemasonry was a life to be lived every day-in the home, in society, in business, and in the church. For more than twenty years he taught a Bible clas.<; in the Methodist Church in Joplin, of which he was a member. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 44th District, 1930-1932, and as a member of the Appeals and Grievances Committee, 1932 to 1940. He was appointed Grand Sword Bearer, September, 1941, and regularly advancing, was elected Grand Master, September, 1950, and served in 1950-1951. He was the first Grand Master to serve at the same time as President of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and his efficient and faithful service was of incalculable value to the Home. By appointment of the Supreme Court of Missouri, he was chairman of the committee to revise the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure in the trial courts of this state, and the Missouri Bar Association made him chairman of its committee to formulate a more modern code of civil procedure. Governor Forrest C. Donnell appointed him chairman of the Missouri Social Security Commission. He served as Attorney for the City of Joplin for ten years, and was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Jasper County for four years. He was a member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, Past President of the Joplin Kiwanis Club, active in Boy Scouting, a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Joplin, and an active member of the local Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 15, at the Thornhill-Dillon Chapel in Joplin, by the Rev. Ben Morris Ridpath and Rev. B. A. Pugh, both formerly of Joplin. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery in Joplin. John A. Witthaus, Junior Grand Steward. In the early morning of February 23, 1956, it was found that the soul of our Brother John A. Witthaus had answered the last call and passed into the sleep that knows no awakening. In December, a few weeks earlier, he had suffered from a coronary occlusion, and for three weeks was confined to St. Johns Hospital, but had recovered sufficiently to return to his home, and for two weeks resumed his place on the Bench, which he continued until a few days before his death. Brother Witthaus was born in St. Louis, November 14, 1890. He was educated in the public schools, and graduated from the Benton College of Law in 1912. He was married to Miss Virginia Newman, June 9, 1915. He is survived by his widow, mother, two daughters, daughter-in.law, and four grandchildren. The death of his only son in November, 1954, was a shock from which he never fully recovered. He was elected Judge of the Circuit Court of St. Louis County in 1934, and was successively re-elected; his last term would have expired in 1938. He gave especial
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attention to the importance of laws governing minors. Prior to his election to the Bench, he served on the Clayton Board of Education ten years, and was President for eight years. He was raised in Mizpah Lodge No. 639, November 8, 1921, and was Worshipful Master in 1929. He gave much time to District organizations, and was Past President of the Wardens Club and the Masters Club, and first President of the Square Club. He was appointed Grand Pursuivant, September, 1951, was regularly advanced, and was Junior Grand Steward at the time of his death. He was Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education. His funeral was conducted by Mizpah Lodge No. 639, Friday, February 24, in the Drehmann-Harral Chapel in St. Louis, and on the following day religious services were conducted in the Chapel by Most Worshipful Brother Harold L. Reader, Grand Secretary, after which our Brother was laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery, in St. Louis. A large concourse of friends and brethren was present at these services, an eloquent tribute to the esteem in which he was held as a man, a jurist, and a Freemason. Edmund Elmer Morris, Past Grand Treasurer. On the afternoon of Friday, March 2, 1956, the final summons came to our Brother Edmund Morris, as it must come to all mortals. He had been in delicate health for several years, and during the last week was a patient at Trinity Lutheran Hospital, Kansas City. Brother Morris was born at Salina, Kansas, January 13, 1872, two months after his parents left Wisconsin. The family lived in several small towns, where education was limited. Reading of standard and classical works gave him a practical education. In 1888 he moved to Topeka, then to Kansas City in 1892. During this period he attended the Kansas City School of Law at night from which he graduated in 1905, and practiced law for several years. In 1912 he became an officer of the Fidelity Savings Trust Company and continued a banker the remainder of his life. Brother Morris was married to Miss Martha J. Jones, March I, 1899. He is survived by his widow, a brother, W. L. Morris, of Florence Colorado, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Rybarczyk, of St. Louis. He was raised in Temple Lodge No. 299, July 14, 1893, and was Worshipful Master, 1901. He was head of all York Rite Bodies, and was a member of the Scottish Rite. He was Grand Treasurer of the General Grand Chapter, 1938 to 1950, when he resigned. He was appointed Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge, December 30, 1924, and continued as such until December 14, 1953, when he resigned. Brother Morris served as Alderman on the City Council of Kansas City, from 1906 to 1910; he was president of several clubs, member of the Chamber of Commerce, and for many years was Superintendent of the Young Peoples Department of the Sunday School, and an Elder Emeritus of the Country Club Christian Church. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 5. at the Stine-McClure Chapel, Kansas City. The religious service was conducted by Rev. E. H. Wyle, pastor of Country Club Christian Church, and Masonic rites by Brother Alfred H. Goult, Past Master of Temple Lodge No. 299. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery. James Meryl DeWitt, Grand Treasurer. The sad tidings has just been received, without other particulars. of the death of Brother DeWitt, at Kirksville, Sunday, September 16, 1956. Brother DeWitt was born at Humphreys, Missouri, January 20, 1895. His parents were John C. and Selina Anne DeWitt. He received his education in the Humphreys public school and the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, Kirksville. On June 12, 1920, he was married to Miss Opal Madge Glidewell, a native of Sullivan County. He is survived by his widow and two daughters (twins). He was raised in Kirksville Lodge No. 105, September 21, 1920. He was past Head of all York Rite Bodies, and was Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, K. T., in 1947. In World War I he served as Chief Machinists Mate, two years, 1917 to 1919, on a submarine chaser assigned to convoy service out of Sidney, Cape Breton. At the
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conclusion of the war he was honorably discharged from the navy and returned to his home in Kirksville. For many years he was Chief Engineer of the International Shoe Company plant at Kirksville. Eli Stuart Haynes, Past Grand Marshal. Brother Haynes, professor emeritus of astronomy at the University of Missouri, died September 13, 1956, at the Research Hospital, Kansas City. He was appointed Grand Pursuivant in 1935 and advanced to Grand Marshal, but declined advancement in 1943, due to press of scholastic duties. Robert C. Winkelmaier, Past District Deputy Grand Master. Brother Winkelmaier was born July 2, 1898, in St. Louis, and died October 31, 1955. He was a member of Pomegranate Lodge No. 95, and was Secretary from 1944 until his death. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the 33d District in 1936. Leonard Seymour, District Deputy Grand Master. Brother Seymour was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 34th District in September, 1955, and died October 8, 1955. He was born June 7, 1899, was raised in Jewel Lodge No. 480, July 20, 1925, and served that Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1930 and 1931. NECROLOGY
ALBERTA: M. W. Brother William Murray Connachei, Senior Past Grand Master, died April 12, 1956. BRITISH COLUMBIA: R. W. Brother J. Russell Oliver, Grand Treasurer, died July 12, 1956. COLORADO: M. W. Brother Guy V. Sternberg, Past Grand Master, died August 28, 1955; M. W. Brother George Alfred Luxford, Past Grand Master, died April 14, 1956; M. W. Brother John Robert Clark, Past Grand Master, died May 14, 1956. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: M. W. Brother Robert S. Regar, Past Grand Master, died October 21, 1955; M. W. Brother Paul B. Cromelin, Past Grand Master, died May 14, 1956. GEORGIA: M. W. Brother David Leonidas Shannon, Past Grand Master, died September 22, 1955. ILLINOIS: M. W. Brother G. Haven Stephens, Past Grand Master, died January 29, 1956. INDIANA: M. W. Brother Charles E. Lucas, Past Grand Master, died December 14, 1955. IOWA: M. W. Brother Thomas W. Wellington, Past Grand Master, died July 28, 1955. MAINE: M. W. Brother Benjamin Levi Hadley, Past Grand Master, died December 28, 1955; R. W. Brother Convers Edward Leach, Grand Secretary, died May 6, 1956. MANITOBA: M. W. Brother Edward Thornton Greenway, Past Grand Master, died June 14, 1956. MICHIGAN: M. W. Brother Neil E. Reid, Past Grand Master, died May 5, 1956. MONTANA: M. W. Brother Brig. General Leroy A. Foot, Past Grand Master, died August 22, 1955; M. W. Brother John T. Orr, Past Grand Master, died May 24,1956. NEW JERSEY: R. W. Brother Isaac Cherry, Grand Secretary, died October 21, 1955; M. W. Brother Walter S. Gray, Past Grand Master, died January 29, 1956. NORTH DAKOTA: M. W. Brother John Allen Graham, Past Grand Master, died January 27, 1956. NOVA SCOTIA: M. W. Brother William Thompson Powers, Past Grand Master, died October 17, 1955. OHIO: M. W. Brother Ed. W. Kuns, Past Grand Master, died March 4, 1956; M. W. Brother Dillon Crist, Past Grand Master, and Grand Treasurer, died May 19, 1956. OREGON: M. W. Brother Richard Frank Peters, Past Grand Master, died September 4, 1955.
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RHODE ISLAND: M. W. Brother Albert Whitman Claflin, Past Grand Master, died June 18, 1956. SASKATCHEWAN: M. W. Brother Mark M;usk, Past Grand Master, died February 27, 1956; M. W. Brother James Wilfred Estey, Past Grand Master, died February 22, '1956. SOUTH CAROLINA: M. W. Brother Charles Kilgore Chreitsberg, Past Grand Master, died January 22, 1956. SOUTH DAKOTA: M. W. Brother George O. Goodman, Past Grand Master, died March 6, 1956; M. W. Brother Ralph R. Twamley, Past Grand Master, died March 28, 1956. WEST VIRGINIA: M. W. Brother Porter Lehman Marsh, Past Grand Master, died October 7, 1955. WYOMING: M. W. Brother Conrad Johnson, Past Grand Master, died October 2, 1955; M. W. Brother Thomas Sterling, Past Grand Master, died September 15, 1955; M. W. Brother William R. Riner, Past Grand Master, died November 20, 1955; M. W. Brother Marian Arthur Kline, Past Grand Master, died February 7, 1956; M. W. Brother George E. Brimmer, Past Grand Master, died April 3, 1956. UNITED GRAND LODGE OF GERMANY: M. W. Brother August Horneffer, Past Grand Master, died October 8, 1955; M. W. Brother Fritz Theiss, Grand Master, died November 23, 1955. Fraternally submitted, JAMES W. SKELLY, Chairman, EMMETI
L.
ROBISON,
SAMUEL THURMAN.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Tellers appointed by Grand Master Craig were announced, and the following officers were elected for 1956-1957: Harold M. Jayne. '" Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson Harold O. Grauel. W. H. Utz, Jr., Harold L. Reader. "
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M. W. Grand Master R. W. Deputy Grand Master R. W. Senior Grand Warden R. W. Junior Grand Warden R. W. Grand Treasurer '" R. W. Grand Secretary
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC HOME
For Term Ending 1960-Carlos Ellerbrook, Ralph E. Brown. For Term Ending 1957-Francis E. Howard. R. W. BROTHER BALSIGER EXTENDS INVITATION
R. W. Brother Harry Balsiger, Secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies in St. Louis, addressed the Grand Lodge and extended a cordial invitation for the Grand Lodge to meet in the Scottish Rite Temple next year, and the invitation was gratefully accepted. GREETINGS TO ABSENT BRETHREN
On motion duly made, seconded and carried the Grand Secretary was instructed to send messages of greeting to M. W. Brothers A. F. Ittner, Bert S. Lee, W. F. Woodruff, and R. W. Brother Emmett L. Robison. REPORT OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH
W. Brother Allen L. Oliver presented the report of the Missouri Lodge of Research which was adopted and is as follows:
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Missouri Lodge of Research, working under a charter issued by this Grand Lodge, has the honor to report to you as follows: 1. We have increased our membership to even 900 as of June 30, 1956. This is an increase of about 6 per cent. During the year we acquired llO new active members, 9 corresponding, and 5 subscribing, total 124, but lost 17 by death, 41 active members resigned, 12 corresponding members and 2 subscribing members, net ,gain 52. We had set a goal of 1,000 and the officers actively worked to gain that goal. It is hoped that during the new year every member of this Grand Lodge will take an interest in this worthwhile work. 2. During the year, the Master and some other of the officers have visited Lodges and district meetings in an effort to disseminate information about, and generate interest in the Missouri Lodge of Research. On every occasion, Master Masons have come to us asking for more information about the Missouri Lodge of Research. People are interested in those things about which they know something. Naturally, when they have no information about the objectives and work of the Missouri Lodge of Research, they have no interest in it. It behooves the Lodges throughout this jurisdiction to acquaint the membership with the objectives and accomplishments of this Lodge. 3. A meeting was held at S1. Joseph, Missouri on the morning of April 25-a breakfast meeting, at which there were 144 members present. We listened to an excellent and inspiring address by Dr. William Moseley Brown of ~orth Carolina. Some of the guests present became members at the close of the meeting. 4. During the year, histories of individual Lodges have been delivered to our distinguished Editor. Would that every Masonic Lodge in Missouri would follow suit and prepare and deliver to our Editor a history relating the important incidents in the life of that particular Lodge. The Master has made a personal appeal to the Lodges throughout this jurisdiction to do just that. Some have responded and some are at work. Your officers express the sincere hope that there will be no recession in the progress of this undertaking. 5. Our distinguished Editor, Ray V. Denslow, has again been abroad collecting data concerning Masonic origin, work, accomplishments, and ritual in other parts of the world. Not only is he gathering this data for this Lodge, but he is editing it, and the Lodge is publishing it for posterity. 6. In the meantime, there has been prepared by William R. Denslow, son of Ray V. Denslow, a volume to be known as "Freemasonry and the American Indian." The undersigned has read the galley proof of this work and gives you assurance that it is most interesting. That volume will constitute our transaction for the current year. 7. To those who conceived the idea of a Missouri Lodge of Research, and to those who have in the past so faithfully and efficiently carried on its objectives and its transactions, we express our deep gratitude. Their work will live after them. 8. To this Grand Lodge which gave us our charter, and which has heretofore annually assisted us with funds to assist in our work, we are duly grateful. This year we have petitioned you for a sum 25 per cent less than that heretofore granted to us. It will be the purpose of the Missouri Lodge of Research to continue to reduce its request in this respect in the future. Your assistance has enabled us to do the work which we believe is of tremendous value. Our hope for the immediate future is that the Masons of Missouri will continue to learn more and more of the Missouri Lodge of Research and more and more make use of the results of its work. Respectfull y su bmitted, ALLEN L. OUVER, Worshipful Master. No W. BROTHER WILLIAM R. GENTRY
M. W. Brother \Villiam R. Gentry, Past Grand Master, 87 years of age this
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week, was presented, and the brethren sang "Happy Birthday," to which Brother Gentry responded cordially.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES ON LODGES U. D.
R. W. Brother L. O. Weigel, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Lodges U. D., which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: During the past year and not since June 1952 has there been a lodge set to work under dispensation by a Grand Master and this Grand Lodge, and for that reason your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation has had no matters for consideration. We, your committee, sincerely hope that requests to form new lodges will increase with the many new real estate developments being made in practically every city. Masonry in the past built well. As new communities were formed new lodges were established. Let us build well too so that generations to follow will feel that we kept faith and did our part to perpetuate Freemasonry. Fraternally submitted, L. O. WEIGEL, Chairman, W. RAYMOND USHER, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION The report of the Committee on the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association was presented and adopted as follows:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. Of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association beg leave to submit the following report: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association met in the Memorial at Alexandria, Virginia, on February 22, 1956 with M. W. Brother Clifford D. Jory, Past Grand Master of Iowa and President of the Association, presiding. There was a very large attendance as all of the Grand Lodges of the United States were represented by their Grand Masters and many other distinguished brethren as well as anum ber of the Grand Lodges from foreign countries. Missouri was represented by M. W. Brother William J. Craig, Grand Master; Harold L. Reader, P.G.M. and Grand Secretary; Bruce H. Hunt, Junior Grand Deacon; Ray V. Denslow, P.G.M. and G.G.H.P.; Edwin Knudsen, P.G.M. Grand Council and John Harmon. For the second time since 1923 I couldn't attend, heart condition and doctor's orders. Work on the Memorial is progressing very satisfactorily. \Ve have paid out to the date of our annual meeting $6,215,950.22. This includes amount paid for building construction, grounds, purchase of land, general dilitribution and promotion, maintenance and operation of building and maintenance of grounds. We had on hand in the Building Fund $280,083.27, in the Endowment Fund $695,990.66. There was paid in at this meeting for the Building Fund $80,487.76 and for the Endowment Fund $48,688.50. We are very anxious that every member of the craft and their families should visit the Memorial whenever they should go to our National Capital. It is just a short trip from \Vashington and our Secretary, or one of his men will be glad to show you through at any time. Fraternally submitted, BERT
S.
LEE,
Chairman.
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R. W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: On January 20, 1956, the Chairman of your Committee was elected to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, and was appointed a member of the Finance Committee by the President of the Board for the ensuing year. Being a member of the Finance Committee, I reviewed the Annual Audit of the books of the Association from June 30, 1955 to June 30, 1956. Total receipts from all sources Expenditures for the same period
, $71,981.04 70,834.46
Balance on hand
, $ 1,146.58
It was necessary to have the Temple tuckpointed, and a contract was awarded to the Western Waterproofing Co. for $19,963, which was paid by June 30, 1956. The principal amount owing on the parking lot as of June 30, 1956 is $65,000. During the above period the Board of Directors employed the National Fund Raising Survey, Fort Worth, Texas, to make a survey and their conclusions were, and I quote from their report: "It is apparent from an examination of the information disclosed by this survey that the Masonic Temple Association is suffering from an inadequate and incomplete program of public relations with its members, at least insofar as financial needs in the present situation are concerned. It is our recommendation, therefore, that plans for a fund-raising campaign be set aside at this time in favor of a carefully calculated information and education program designed to bring about a greater familiarity on the part of the membership with Temple needs." Fraternally yours, ELMER W. WAGNER, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMInEE ON BOARDS OF RELIEF
R. W. Brother Elmer Wagner presented the report of the Committee on Boards of Relief which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: Your Committee on Boards of Relief has received reports from the Boards of Relief in Kansas City, St. Joseph, Columbia, Springfield, St. Louis and St. Louis County, and of the Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis. After a careful reading of these reports we desire to submit the following: Kansas City. The Board has continued to render assistance to transients, and during the year arranged funerals for 23 members of Lodges outside of Kansas City. An assessment of $5.00 per initiate has been made, beginning July 1, 1956. The financial statement in substance is as follows: Balance, July 1, 1955 Receipts, none Disbursements: Fraternal assistance outside of Missouri Miscellaneous, induding salaries Balance, Jun~ 30! J956 (Union N;:tti<mal Bank)
$5,025.15
$
15.00
1,282.48
1,297.48 $3.727.67
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The Board gave assistance as required, with information, arrangements and investigations. Nine major groups of cases are listed, totaling 2,889 services, of which we note 2,769 telephone calls, the other 120 cases including letters, telegrams and funeral arrangements. Vernie G. Fisher is Secretary-Treasurer of the Board. St. Joseph. The Board serves the five Lodges in St. Joseph, and Saxton Lodge No. 508 in Buchanan County. During the year arrangements were made for eight funerals for transients, which were itemized. or members of Lodges outside of St. Joseph. As in former years the Board continues its membership in the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada. The Board received a number of requests for information as to location of Lodges. and requests for Masonic courtesies, all of which were complied with. and continued its efforts to publicize the loss of dues receipt cards. There have been no calls for financial relief. The financial statement in substance is as follows:
$ 684.50 53.40
Balance. August ~1, 1955 Receipts. interest $1~.21, reimbursements $40.19
$ Disbursements, miscellaneous operating expense..... .. . .. . .. . ... ... .... Balance, bank, August
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7~7.90
71.26
$ 666.64
C. Seaman is President, Orestes Mitchell, Jr. is Vice-President, Herbert H. Powell is Treasurer, and Paul Priestley is Secretary. Columbia. The Board serves the two Lodges in Columbia. Twilight No. 114 and Acacia No. 602. During the year there were no calls for relief, hence no disbursements. The financial statement is as follows: L
Balance on hand, bank deposits ..â&#x20AC;˘................................... $ U~.9~ One share. Boone County Savings and Loan Association '" .. .. . ]00.00 Balance, July 1, 1956
$
2!J~.95
John F. Hinderks is President. and E. L. Glasscock is Secretary. Springfield. The Board serves the three Lodges in Springfield. The Board performed several Masonic courtesies. but had no calls for financial relief. It is reported that old age assistance, dependent children support and Social Security have taken care of most of the calls for financial aid. The Board arranged funerals for 15 transients, which were itemized. The financial statement is as follows: Balance, JUly 1. 1955, Union National Bank Receipts, interest, U. S. Government Bond No. 18 ~10 L
$ 422.58 6.25 $ 428.83
Disbursements. none. Recapitulation, checking account, Union National Bank U. S. Government Bond No. 18310 L, bearing 2~ per cent interest
. $ 428.8~ . 500.00 $ 928.83
Homer E. Spencer is President, and Joel C. Berry is Secretary. St. Louis and St. Louis County. The Board was called on to judge the merits of ~80 new cases, and 31 carried over from previous years, a total of 411. Investigations covered a broad field-l clandestine. 2 known frauds, 20 visitations made to hospitals. 96 investigations made for St. Louis Lodges, 18 reports of lost receipts, 1 report of receipt found, 12 applications from persons with nQ Ma~nic:
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affiliation, 6 cases outside the jurisdiction of this Board, I report of missing persons, 7 suspended, I unaffiliated, I membership unknown, 3 found unworthy, 3 requests for Masonic funerals withdrawn, 43 funerals for Freemasons whose membership was outside the St. Louis District, 120 worthy cases, 44 calls for blood (7 of these were answered by Freemasons or their families, 37 taken care of by the Red Cross). The foregoing report of the work done by this Board tells only part of the story, as many services never come to the notice of members until they are faced with problems-need of blood, use of wheel chairs, walkers, hospital beds, crutches, and other hospital needs for home patients. The Board with the help of the Eastern Star Board of Relief, now has such equipment, which is loaned to Freemasons, members of the Eastern Star and their families. Blood is the major problem of the Board, and it has made every effort possible to find the solution, but with little success. The financial statement in substance is as follows: Balance, in bank and petty cash $ 989.23 $4,230.00 Receipts, initiations Refunds 521.07 Interest and donations " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 4,791.57 $5,780.80 Disbursements: Office rent and supplies Convention expense Flowers President's expense Relief Salaries Telephone, telegrams, taxes, miscellaneous
$ 547.25 . . . . . .
207.76 162.15 500.00 1,225.09 1,945.00 758.21 5,345.46
$ 435.34 Balance, cash in hand and petty cash Resources, June 30, 1956: Three G Bonds at $500.00 $1,500.00 Four F Bonds, present value 3,748.00 Three K Bonds at $500.00 1,500.00 413.00 Moneys, property Grand Lodge of Iowa, Charity Fund.. . . . . . Petty cash and deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,022.34 $8,183.34 Herman Linck is President of the Board and Lendall M. Anderson is Secretary. Mrs. Jeannette Johnson, daughter of our late Brother Andrew J. O'Reilly, is in charge of the office which is at her home, 3872 Hartford Street, where 24 hour service is given. We wish to invite attention to the comments of this Committee in 1955 (Proceedings 1955, pages 126-127), particularly to the following: The amount of funds each Board should have on hand. Reports should cover the period, from July 1 through June 30. Five cities having two Lodges are not maintaining Boards of Relief. The Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis County. Placements made by the Bureau during the year are as follows: 96 Master Masons, 8 widows, 23 wives, 40 daughters, 37 sons, 16 sisters, 2 mothers, I brother, 2 Eastern Stars, I Jobs Daughter and 2 DeMolays, making a total of 228 affiliates and 91 non-affiliates, which includes sons of Master Masons who have reached their majorities and other relatives. This makes a total of 319 placements, which is an increase of 20 placements over the previous year. As stated in previous reports, the efforts of this Bureau are devoted primarily to securing positions for unemployed Master Masons, their wives, widows, sons, daughters and dependent members of their immediate families. In order t,o maintain the
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Bureau's reputation with the.employer as a dependable source of supply for honest and efficient help in all categories, positions are sometimes filled by non-affiliates when no qualified Master Mason or affiliate is available, but only in such cases. The financial statement in substance is as follows: Balance in bank, June 30, 1955 Cash received (Per Capita Tax)
$ 2,170.81 9,438.00 $11,608.81
Disbursements: Salaries Time deposit certificate (purchase) Rent Telephone Automobile Social Security, postage, printing, supplies Insurance, organizations, miscellaneous
. $ 7,370.00 . 1,000.00 . 834.00 . 554.63 . 420.00 . 417.66 . 378.05 $10,974.34 $10,974.34
Balance in bank, regular fund, June 30, 1956 ....................... $ 634.47 Investments: Time deposit certificate . $ 1,000.00 Three U. S. Bonds at $500.00 . 1,500.00 Accumulative interest on investment . 277.62 $ 2,777.62 Total cash and bonds
$ 3,412.09
;
The accomplishments of the Bureau cannot be measured in dollars and cents, as each year a number of the Brethren, and in some cases their immediate survivors, are spared the humility of becoming a burden to the Fraternity. We feel a Fraternal need has been accomplished, and earnestly solicit a continuance of the confidence, loyalty and respect the Grand Lodge has always held for this great institution of Freemasonry, a most practical agency. Respectfully submitted, W. F. WOODRUFF, Chairman, JAMES W. SKELLY, JESSE MOORE, CHAS. W. MCCLELLAN, ELMER W. WAGNER. REPORT OF BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOABD
W. Brother Walter J. Bublitz, Chairman, presented the report of the Building Supervisory Board which was adopted and is as follows:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M.
of Missouri:
BRETHREN: The Building Supervisory Board submits herewith its decisions and permissions granted to the following lodges in connection with plans for remodeling, purchasing and financing their temples and temple sites for the year 1955 and 1956 to wit: Kirkwood Lodge No. 484, A. F. and A. M., and Kirkwood Masonic Hall Association-Kirkwood, Missouri Under No. 484, property standing
date of October 7, 1955, permission was jointly granted to Kirkwood Lodge A. F. and A. M. and Kirkwood Masonic Hall Association to purchase the adjacent to their present temple, for the sum of $12,500.00, with the underthat they would be permitted to borrow $9,000.00 subject to a first deed
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of trust which would be repaid on the basis of $500.00, payable every six (6) months on the principal, together with interest. It was also agreed that the rentals received from the property would be used only for payments on the mortgage.
Meridian Lodge No.2, A. F. and A. M.--St. Louis, Missouri Under date of November 5, 1955, a letter was received from the Secretary of Meridian Lodge No.2, advising enclosing a copy of a letter sent by him to the District Deputy Grand Master of Division A of the 33rd Masonic District, requesting his approval of a certain piece of property the Lodge had under option to purchase, and also advised him that the Lodge decided not to purchase a certain piece of property for which permission had been granted them to purchase under date of December W, 1954. Inasmuch as the money was available to purchase the property under option, permission was granted to purchase same subject to approval of the site by the District Deputy Grand Master.
Prairie Home Lodge No. 503, A. F. and A. M.-Prairie Home, Missouri Under date of March 2, 1956, Prairie Home Lodge No. 503, A. F. and A. M. was advised that they could proceed with the installation of a kitchen and dining room in their temple, providing they had the money available to do so.
Ionic Lodge No. 154, A. F. and A. M.-Desloge, Missouri Under date of July 27, 1956, permission was granted Ionic Lodge No. 154, A. F. and A. M. to borrow the money in sum of $4,500.00 to complete the downstairs part of its lodge building, and that the loan would be repaid at the rate of $700.00 per year, plus interest at six (6) per cent per annum.
Clayton Lodge No. 601, A. F. and A. M.-St. Louis, Missouri Under date of August 2, 1956, permission was granted Clayton Lodge No. 601, A. F. and A. M. to proceed with the construction of their temple, which was under way without permission of this Board, and borrow the sum of $20,000.00 to be repaid within five (5) years, with interest at 4~ per cent per annum. Several conferences were held with the members of the lodge before final arrangements were worked out and agreed upon, and the lodge is to be congratulated on doing a fine job. There has been considerable correspondence from several lodges requesting advice and information. In some cases, it appeared the lodges would shortly act where authority from this Board would be necessary to proceed. To date, no further word has been received and we believe the following lodges should investigate if authority should have been obtained: Norwood Lodge No. 622, A. F. and A. M.-Macomb Freedom Lodge No. 636, A. F. and A. M.-Mehlville West View Lodge No. 103, A. F. and A. M~Jackson Several lodges have written regarding control of the Building Supervisory Board over the leasing by them of a portion of their buildings. This Board takes the view that such leasing is entirely in the province of the lodge, subject only to possible review by the District Deputy Grand Master in the event such tenants might be of a questionable or undesirable nature. The Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee has concurred in this view. Under date of April 12, 1956, a letter was received from the Secretary of America Lodge No. 347, A. F. and A. M. of St. Louis, asking what jurisdiction the Grand Lodge of Missouri has over the America Masonic Temple Association, which is incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri. At the present time, there is nothing in the Grand Lodge By-Laws concerning any control by the Building Supervisory Board or the Grand Lodge over Masonic Temple Associations as such. However, Section 72, Page 28, specifies the functioning of relations between lodges and Temple Associations, and gives the Ways and Means Committee control of
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such relations when necessary or advisable as far as the interests of the lodge are concerned. It is the opinion of this Board that it would be to the best interest of the lodge to advise the Building Supervisory Board whenever an Association or Corporation, in which it has a substantial interest, is contemplating purchase or reconstruction of property in the act of which additional indebtedness would be incurred for which money has to be borrowed. Such indebtedness would subsequently affect the lodge and the Building Supervisory Board should under its powers have some control or at least review the procedure contemplated. Under date of July 31, 1956, a letter was received from the Secretary of Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, A. F. and A. M. of Defiance, asking how the Deed of their property should be made out. Based on experience and legal opinion, it is this Board's belief that it would be more advantageous to have lodge property invested in the name of Pro Forma Decree Corporations, the common stock or shares of which would be held by the lodge or other related Masonic bodies, whose interests would be supervised by Directors annually elected to serve. In the event of any legal action by or against such Corporation, the Lodge as such would not be called upon to appear in a court of law. The Grand Lodge has always claimed sole sovereignty over its subordinate bodies, and such corporations help to protect that sovereignty. Fraternally submitted, WALTER J. BUBUTZ, Chairman, FRED C. HEUERMANN,
J. M. BRADFORD.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC PUBLICATIONS
R. W. Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Publications which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: Only one matter has come before this Committee for its attention during the past year. Our Most Worshipful Grand Master referred to us a complaint that had been made by the Editor of the Masonic News-Digest, of Kansas City, Kansas. The complaint alleged that a certain member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, of Kansas City, Missouri, was in charge of the Kansas City (Kansas) office of the Kansas Masonic Digest and was permitting the publication of advertisements, by residents of Missouri, which used the word "Masonic" in a manner contrary to the settled policy of this Grand Lodge. We understand that each of these magazines are published in the State of Kansas and are distributed to some extent in certain portions of Missouri, particularly in the Kansas City area and elsewhere in the western half of the state. There was furnished to this Committee a copy of the magazine complained of, which did contain advertisements of Missouri individuals and firms using the word "Masonic" in commercial advertisements. Acting by direction of Grand Master Craig, and after considerable consideration and correspondence by the members of this Committee, the brother in question was advised by the Chairman of the complaint that had been lodged against him. He was also asked to furnish a statement in writing of his actions in connection with the matter and was advised that if he had done the things complained of he should immediately desist therefrom, since such actions would be in violation of our Masonic law. A prompt, considerate and lengthy reply was received in which the brother gave his version of the incidents in question. This corresponded to some extent with the original complaint, but he disclaimed any responsibility for acceptance of the advertisements in question, his duty being to forward all advertising copy to the
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Publisher. He also stated that to the best of his knowledge he had never done anything in violation of our Masonic law. The brother also stated that at the time of writing that letter he had not been connected with the Kansas Masonic Digest for more than two months past. For such reason it was felt that no further action was advisable or necessary in this connection. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR U. GOOD:\1AN, JR., Chairman, JAMES P. HALL, EUGEJ\;E E. ANDERECK, PRICE SHOEMAKER, HENRY G. DILLER. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PROGRAM FOR DISTRICT MEETINGS
R. W. Brother Robert L. Aronson, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on District Meetings which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Program for District Meetings is pleased to report that, according to information received by it, a very successful series of meetings was held in almost all the districts of this Grand Jurisdiction during the pas~ year. In view of the fact that during the preceding year attention had been concentrated upon the Masonic Home Building Fund campaign, and many districts omitted their annual district meetings, the Brethren seemed to be eager to resume the custom during the current year. The importance of district meetings and some suggestions as to the programs for same were discussed at the conference which the Grand Master called in Jefferson City in the early fall of 1955; and these matters were later repeated and emphasized in correspondence between this Committee and all the District Deputy Grand Masters. According to the reports that have been made to us, district meetings were held in all excepting thirteen districts, which thirteen districts were Nos. 11, 13, 16, 25, 29, 35, 37, 40, 41, 42, 47, 54 and 59. It is possible that meetings were held in some of these particular districts, but if so, there has been an omission to send report thereof to your Committee. In any event, we are highly gratified that one or more meetings were held in so many districts. According to our information, with few exceptions, the meetings were well attended and have been considered to have been most valuable in the knowledge gained by those who attended. Whenever called upon members of this Committee attended district meetings; and the undersigned Chairman sent suggestions as to program and procedure to all who requested assistance in those regards. Your Committee is convinced of the great value of district meetings and recommends that they continue to be held annuall y. This Committee desires to express its thanks to the Grand Master for his cooperation and to all the District Deputy Grand Masters who communicated with us and who held the desired meetings; their cooperation with your Committee was indeed of a high order. Your Chairman desires in addition to express his personal thanks to the other members of the Committee for their participation in the work of the Committee and their close cooperation, which produced our successful results. Fraternally submitted, ROBERT L. ARONSON, Chairman, HAROLD L. READER, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, BRUCE H. HUNT, ROBERT H. MANN.
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CALLED FROM LABOR
At 12:00 o'clock noon the Grand Lodge was called from labor, the Grand Chaplain offering prayer.
Wednesday Afternoon September 26, 1956, I:30 p.m.
CALLED TO LABOR
The Grand Lodge was called to labor at I: 30 p.m., Grand Chaplain Duncan offering prayer. REPORT OF COMMJTTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
W. Brother W. H. Utz, Jr., presented the report of the Committee on Ways and Means which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: We, your Committee on Ways and Means, submit the following report for the year 1956-1957. At the last Grand Lodge Session the report of the Masonic Temple Association wherein it requested an increase of the contribution from the Grand Lodge from $1,800.00 to $3,600.00 was referred to the Ways and Means Committee for consideration. Your Committee approves the request and moves that the contribution of the Grand Lodge be increased from $1,800.00 to $3,600.00 as the Grand Lodge share of the upkeep of the Temple Building. Budget Item Appropriation Expenses. Grand Master $ 3,000.00 Salary, Grand Secretary. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,200.00 Salary, Grand Treasurer '" ,.. 500.00 Salary, Grand Lecturer 5,500.00 Expenses, Grand Lecturer 3,200.00 M. W. Bro. A. F. Ittner, Honorarium 1,878.00 Grand Lodge Office Help .. '" â&#x20AC;˘.... , .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. 9,200.00 Expense, Grand Correspondent ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750.00 Bonds (Gr. Sec'y. and Gr. Treas.) and Insurance ..... '" .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550.00 Jewel for Grand Master.................... .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 300.00 Expense Grand Lodge Officers (O.G.M.) 1,500.00 Grand Lodge Officers' Conferences.. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1,000.00 D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Conferences 2,400.00 Washington Meetings 1,050.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund 500.00 Expenses, D.D.G.M.'s 300.00 Ritual Committee Expense 500.00 Expenses: Grand Lodge Session , , . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 5,500.00 Reporter: Grand Lodge Session , . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . 125.00 Printed Proceedings 4,000.00 Audit Company ........................................ 250.00 Relief. and C:harity .:.:............................................. 7,500.00 Masomc ServIce AssoClatlOn 2,237.45 Masonic Relief Association .................â&#x20AC;˘........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434.36 Contingent Fund-Grand Lodge Expense Account..................... 1,000.00 Maintenance, Grand Lodge Office ,. .. . 3,600.00 Printing, Postage and Stationery ....... 5,500.00 Telephones and Telegrams, Grand Lodge Office 500.00 Care of Portraits of P.G.M.'s 50.00 Filing Equipment " " . .. . . .. . 1,000.00
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Office Equipment ..................â&#x20AC;˘................................ Mo. Lodge of Research-Publication Transactions . Secretaries' Conferences under supervision of G.M. and G.s. . . Identification Car~P.G.M.'s and G. L. Line Officers . Committee on Masonic Education . Special Grand Lodge Office . Revision of By-Laws " .
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$83,524.81 M.S.A.-Hospital Visitation Fund: $1,545.78 from Hospital Service Fund $3,454.22 from General Fund to continue the $5,000.00 appropriation to the Hospital Service Fund. W. H. UTZ, JR., Chairman, FRANK A. LEWIS, OLIVER L LUFf, HARRY THEIS, S. L. JEWETT.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM
W. Brother Walter Shrodes, Chairman, for the 49th time presented the report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem. Brother Shrodes was greeted with applause by the brethren. The report was adopted and is as ,follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and 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: Grand Officers Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Committee on Jurisprudence Committee on Appeals and Grievances Committee on Ways and Means Committee on Credentials Committee on Mileage and Per Diem Building Supervisory Board Chairmen of Committees Chartered Lodges Assistant Grand Tilers Adjustments
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127.88 19,796.94 60.00 121.~2 $27,~59.46
Respectfully submitted, W. R. SHRODES, Chairman, I. W. NICHOLS, JOHN W. ADAMS, GEORGE G. MILLER. REPORT OF mE COMMITTEE ON CHARTEBED LODGES
W. Brother Lee Barger, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: After due consideration of the various returns of Chartered Lodges, your Committee begs to submit the following report:
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Total Number: Raised Affiliated Reinstated
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Less: Total Number: Dimitted Deaths Suspended N.P.D. . Suspended V.M.C Expelled
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NET GAIN, September 10, 1956 Total Membership as of September 10, 1956
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COMMENTS We find that all lodges have completed and filed their returns, but it was necessary that the Grand Secretary's Office write a few of the secretaries several times before their returns were received. However, tbe great number of the secretaries are to be commended for their promptness and cheerful cooperation in fulfilling their duties to their lodges and to the Grand Lodge. We deeply regret that it is again necessary to call attention to the fact that far too many secretaries continue to ignore the provisions of Sections 48 and 49 pertaining to prompt remittance of the Masonic Home Initiation fees and the George Washington Memorial Fees. It is also of vital importance that all secretaries make themselves familiar with the automatic suspension provisions of our Grand Lodge By-Laws and see that the provisions are carried out in accordance therewith. About 40 lodges have failed to advise the Grand Secretary's Office of the receipt of the Grand Master's Edict pertaining to the definite requirement that no degree be conferred previous to the time limit provided in our By-Laws. This requirement must be strictly obeyed. IN CONCLUSION While the net gain in membership is quite a little less than it has been for several years, we feel after due consideration of all conditions involved, that this is not at all alarming. That Freemasonry in Missouri as well as elsewhere is on the march and that our time honored institution is meeting the conditions of modern times with the same determination that has characterized its actions throughout the past centuries..-to inculcate in all its actions, Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Fraternally submitted, R. L. BARGER, Chairman, VERNIE G. FISHER, W. R. HOWELL. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES
M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your committee on foreign recognition has received several requests for recognition, some from Grand Lodges regarded as very irregular.
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One of the applications received was from the Grand Lodge of Honduras, which investigation shows to be a regularly organized Grand Lodge, carrying on the usual traditions and customs of Freemasonry. We, therefore, recommend its recognition and the exchange of representatives. A new Grand Lodge has been instituted in Indonesia. It is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands, which is a regular Grand Lodge recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. We recommend that recognition be extended to the Grand Lodge of Indonesia and that representatives be exchanged. We regret to learn of the unfortunate situation which exists in the Republic of Mexico, brought about by a recent edict of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico. We hope sane judgment may prevail and that harmony continues to exist in our Sister Republic. An application for recognition has been received from the Grand Lodge of the Dominican Republic. We recommend that action on this request be postponed while further investigation is being made. Fraternally submitted, RAY V. DENSLOW, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMIT'1'EE ON CREDENTIALS
W. Brother Fred Knight, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Credentials which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report. At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge there are represented 473 subordinate lodges and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past Grand Masters , " . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Grand Representatives " '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Deputy Grand Masters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . District Lecturers Past Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens Junior Wardens " . . . .. Chairmen Committees....................................... Distinguished Visitors
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Actual attendance without duplication: Past Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Wardens.. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . Assistant Tilers Distinguished Visitors
405 427 182 102 3 10 1129
FRED H. KNIGHT, Chairman, GEO. F. PRATER, SEIBERT ETTER, FRED O. WADE, GEO. M. McANINCH. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
R. W. Brother George F. Morrison, Chairman, reported that the duties
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assigned to the Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests had been performed. The report was adopted. REPORT OF COMMlT'l'EE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS
The report of the Committee on Transportation and Hotels was presented and adopted as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The duties assigned to this committee have been performed. W. F. MILLER, Chairman. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The report of the Committee on Unfinished Business was presented and adopted as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: There is no unfinished business to come before the Grand Lodge. PAUL A. KING, Chairman. APPOINTMENTS
Freelon K. Hadley, R. W. Grand Lecturer Bruce H. Hunt, R. W. Senior Grand Deacon Robert H. Mann, R. W. Junior Grand Deacon J. Renick Jones. R. W. Senior Grand Steward R. Jasper Smith, R. W. Junior Grand Steward Martin B. Dickinson, R. W. Senior Grand Marshal Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., R. W. Junior Grand Marshal George F. Morrison, R. W. Grand Sword Bearer A. Basey Vanlandingham, R. W. Grand Pursuivant Emmett L. Robison, R. W. Grand Chaplain Samuel Thurman, R. W. Grand Chaplain Joseph H. Jones, R. W. Grand Chaplain Arno Franke, R. W. Grand Chaplam Herbert E. Duncan, R. W. Grand Chaplain C. E. Lemon, R. W. Grand Orator Rufus Hayden, R. W. Grand Tiler INSTAlLATION
The hour for installation having arrived, M. W. Brother Willis J. Bray. assisted by M. W. Brother Morris Ewing, as Grand Marshal, and R. W. Brother Arno Franke, as Grand Chaplain, installed the following officers: HAROLD M. JAyNE • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • M. FRANK P. BRIGGS • • • • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • R. ROBERT L. ARONSON • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • R. HAROLD
W. H.
O.
GRAUEL • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • R.
UTZ, JR• • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • R.
L. READER •.... , '" .•.. • R. K. HADLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • R. BRUCE H. HUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • • R. ROBERT H. MANN •....•..•..•....•.•....••• • R. J. RENICK JONES •.............•.••.••..••.•• R. R. JASPER SMITH • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . • R. MARTIN B. DICKINSON ..•..•.....•..•••.•.•• • R. HAROLD
FREELON
W. Grand Master W. Deputy Grand Master W. Senior Grand Warden W.Junior Grand Warden W. Grand Treasurer W. Grand Secretary W. Grand Lecturer W. Senior Grand Deacon W. Junior Grand Deacon W. Senior Grand Steward W. Junior Grand Steward W. Senior Grand Marshal
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R. W. W. A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • R. W. EMMETI L. ROBISON .••..•..•...•..•.....•.•• R. W. SAMUEL THURMAN ........•.....•..•.••••••• R. W. JOSEPH H. JONES . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • • • R. W. ARNO FRANKE ••••.•.•.......••.........••• • R. W. HERBERT E. DUNCAN ••..........•...•...•••• R. W. C. E. LEMON •••..••.•.........•••..•..•.••• R. W. RUFUS HAYDEN •.•••••••••••••••••••••••••• • R. W. ARmUR
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GooDMAN, JR
GEORGE F. MORRISON •••••••.•....••.•..••••• R.
Junior Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Pursuivant Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Tiler
Following the installation M. W. Brother Craig presented Grand Master Jayne with the Grand Master's Jewel, and M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader, Grand Secretary, presented Grand Master Jayne with the Grand Master's Apron. M. W. Brother Morris Ewing presented M. W. Brother Craig with a Past Grand Master's Jewel. M. W. Brother Harry F. Sunderland, on behalf of the Masters' and Wardens' Club of Kansas City, presented Grand Master Jayne with an autograph book. The members of Memphis Lodge No. 16 presented Grand Master Jayne with a silk hat; the brethren of District No. 1 presented Grand Master Jayne with an apron case, and the members of Monroe Lodge No. 64 presented the Grand Master with a brief case. BENEDJCnOIf
Grand Chaplain Thurman thmI pronounced the benediction. CLOSING
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of the State of Missouri, rested from its labors and was closed in Ample Form at 2: ~o p.m. this day, the twenty-sixth of September, 1956, no further business appearing, to meet again in St. Louis, Missouri, the last Tuesday, viz: the twenty.fourth day of September, 1957.
L. READER, Grand Secretary.
HAROLD
STANDING COMMITTEES 1956.1957
Jurisprudence-Henry W. Fox, Chainnan, 1200 Riss Bldg., 15 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo.; Sam Wilcox, 206 N. Noyes Blvd., St. Joseph, Mo.; Elvis Mooney, Bloomfield, Mo.; James P. Hull, Faucett, Mo.; C. Lew Gallant, 706 Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo. Appeals and Grievances-Robert L. Hoy, Chainnan, 605 W. 47th St., Kansas City 41, Mo.; Marvin E. Boisseau, 706 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo.; Morgan Donaldson, Princeton, Mo.; Ralph V. Wilson, 1008 Kulla Pl., St. Louis, Mo.; Herbert C. Hoffman, 1212 Dierks Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. Ways and Means-Frank A. Lewis, Chairman (1), 3201 Park Ave., Kansas City, Mo.; Dr. Paul A. King (1), Springfield, Mo.; Oliver Luft (2), 315 N.- 12th St., St. Louis 1, Mo.; Alva Bagley (3), Shelbina, Mo.; Irving J. Freiberger (3), 7425 Warwick Dr., St. Louis 21, Mo. Credentials-Fred Knight, Chainnan, 9th and Harrison, Kansas City 6, Mo.; George Prater, 312 E. Macon, Carthage, Mo.; George McKean, Lexington, Mo.; Fred O. Wade, Ozark, Mo.; Seibert Etter, IM9a McCausland, St. Louis, Mo.
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Mileage and Per Diem-Walter Shrodes, Chairman, 1708 So. Main, Burlington, Iowa; John W. Adams, Marshall, Mo.; Charles Hicks, Monroe City, Mo.; Myron G. Welch, Fredericktown, Mo.; L. J. Hammer, Bellflower, Mo. Ritual-Fredon K. Hadley, Chairman, 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo.; J. Bennett Klingner, 436 E. Pacific, Springfield, Mo.; Harold Burton, 1327 Drayton, Webster Groves, Mo.; Turner A. Barnhart, Columbia, Mo.; Arthur C. Mothershead, Gashland, Mo.; L. Marshall Hollenheck, Sikeston, Mo.; Anthony F. Ittner, Emeritus, St. Louis, Mo. Correspondence-Ray V. Denslow, Trenton, Mo. Necrology-James W. Skelly, Chairman, 3637 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.; Emmett L. Robison, St. Francis Hotel, St. Joseph, Mo.; Samuel Thurman, 225 So. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. Auditing-C. K. Benson Company. Grand Master's Address-Wm. J. Craig, Chairman, Springfield, Mo. And all Past Grand Masters in attendance. Unfinished Business-Bruce H. Hunt, Chairman, Box 88, Kirksville, Mo. Entertainment of Distinguished Guests-Bruce H. Hunt, S. G. Deacon, Chairman, Box 88, Kirksville, Mo.; Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., J. G. Marshal, Kennett, Mo.; George F. Morrison, G. Sword Bearer, 1250 Macklind, St. Louis 10, Mo.; A. Basey Vanlandingham, G. Pursuivant, R. R. No.3, Columbia, Mo. Transportation and Hotels-William F. Miller, 1600 Mo. Pacific Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Chartered Lodges-Robert Lee Barger, Chairman, 317 E. Dent St., Ironton, Mo.; W. R. Howell, Box 362, Shelbina, Mo.; Vernie G. Fisher, 903 Harrison, Kansas City 6, Mo.; Jess Easley, Lebanon, Mo.; Orville Abernathy, Cassville, Mo. Lodges U. D.--Grover Lane, Chairman, Center, Mo.; Brace Kitchell, 1265 Manchester Rd., St. Louis 22, Mo.; W. R. Usher, 1501 Paris Ave., Hannibal, Mo.; Mark Jenkins, Slater, Mo.; Wm. R. Denslow, Trenton, Mo. Relief and Charity-Claude T. Wood, Chairman, Richland, Mo.; Frank P. Briggs, Macon, Mo.; Robert L. Aronson, Civil Courts Bldg., St. Louis I, Mo.; Joseph A. Halley, 2410 Wismer Rd., Overland 14, Mo.; A. B. Vanlandingham, R. R. No.3, Columbia, Mo. Masonic Boards of Relief-Elmer W. Wagner, Chairman, 750 Hawbrook Rd., Glendale, Mo.; W. F. Woodruff, 314 Temple Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.; James W. Skelly, 3637 Lindell, St. Louis 8, Mo.; Jesse Moore, Box 342, Sta. D, St. Joseph, Mo.; Chas. W. McClellan, 4215 Athlone Ave., St. Louis 15, Mo. Masonic Education-Forrest C. Donnell (I), 4615 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.; Homer L. Ferguson (I), Box 744, Kirksville, Mo.; Glenn F. Leslie (3), State College, Kirksville, Mo.; Byrne E. Bigger (3), Chairman, Court House, Hannibal, Mo.; George C. Marquis (2), 114 E. Ruby St., Independence, Mo.; George G. Harrison (2), 520 S. Jefferson, Springfield, Mo. Building Supervisory Board-Walter J. Bublitz, Chairman (2), 6629 Overhill Rd., Kansas City 13, Mo.; James M. Bradford (1), 4165 Shaw Ave., St. Louis 10, Mo.; Fred C. Heuermann (3), 4826 Penrose Ave., St. Louis 15, Mo. SPECIAL COMMIn'EES 1956路1957
Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis-Elmer Wagner, Chairman, 750 Hawbrook Rd., Glendale, Mo.; Robert C. Brinkman, 611 Olive St., St. Louis 1, Mo.; Louis F. Dahn, 5968 DeGiverville, St. Louis, Mo. George W~shington Masonic National Mem01'ia~ Association-Bert S. Lee, Chairman, Springfield, Mo.; Anthony F. Ittner, St. Louis, Mo.; Harry S. Truman, Independence, Mo. Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman, Trenton, Mo.; Harold L. Reader, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.; Harris C. Johnston, Boonville, Mo.; Bruce H. Hunt, Kirksville, Mo. Masonic Publications-Lloyd Cleveland, Chillicothe, Mo.; Eugene Andereck,
1956
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Trenton, Mo.; Joseph A. Halley, 2410 Wismer Rd., Overland, Mo.; Henry C. Diller, 450 California Ave., Webster Groves, Mo.; J. P. Hall, Lexington, Mo. Program tor District Meetings-Harold O. Grauel, State College, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Harold L. Reader, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.; Bruce H. Hunt, Box 88, Kirksville, Mo.; Robert H. Mann, 101 W. II th St., Kansas City, Mo.; J. Renick Jones, Independence, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME 1956路1957
Harold M. Jayne Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson Harold O. GraueL Richard H. Bennett Joseph A. Halley A. B. Vanlandingham Edward E. Wilson Claude T. Wood Ralph E. Brown Carlos E. Ellerbrook Francis E. Howard
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LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION
Name and Location Bert S. Lee, 1324 Washington, Springfield William W. Martin, 5540 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis Anthony F. Ittner, Rt. No.2, Hillsboro Byrne E. Bigger, Courthouse, Hannibal William R. Gentry, 717 Louderman Building, St. Louis Ray V. Denslow, Trenton F. C. Barnhill, Marshall DuVal Smith, Courthouse, St. Joseph James W. Skelly, 3637 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis Harold L. Reader, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis Henry C. Chiles, Lexington Harry S. Truman, Independence Harris C. Johnston, Boonville Forrest C. Donnell, 4615 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8 W. F. Woodruff, 314 Temple Bldg., 903 Grand, Kansas City Willis J. Bray, 3909 W. 4th, Fort Worth, Texas Solon Cameron, Metropolitan Building, St. Louis Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville Harry F. Sunderland, 4302 Woodland Ave., Kansas City 4 James M. Bradford, 4165A Shaw Ave., St. Louis Ray Bond, 709 Joplin Nat'l Bank Building, Joplin Homer L. Ferguson, Box 744, Kirksville Richard O. Rumer, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis James M. Sellers, Lexington Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 717 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph William J. Craig, 1035 S. Pickwick, Springfield
I. 2. 3. 4.
DISTRICT DEPUTY G. Mo'. 1956-1957 Samuel T. Logan, Memphis Cecil H. Darr, Kirksville John S. Stillwell, Lucerne Wm. R. Denslow, Trenton
Year of Service 1922路23 1925路26 1927-28 1928-29 1930-31 1931-32 1933-34 1934-35 1935-36 1937-38 1938-39 1940-41 1941-42 1942-43 1943-44 1944-46 1946-47 1947-48 1948-49 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTUBERS 1958路1957 1. Merle Graham, Kahoka 2. Leo B. Kennedy, Edina 3. Joseph W. Moore, Newtown 4. John E. Reece, Jr., Milan
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5. R. L. Grun, New Hampton 6. 7. 8. 9.
Leslie Gray, Mcfall lloyd E. Fine, RR. 2, Hopkins Lawrence R. Fawks, Forest City J. Earl Truitt, MI9 Mitchell Ave.• St. Joseph 10. Warren Gallinger. Union Star 11. C. D. Kelley, Plattsburg 12. 13. 14. 15.
A. E. Hoover. Chillicothe Virgil Slaughter, Meadville J. Clyde Butler, Macon Elmo Davis, La Belle
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Theo. L. Graue, Eolia Howard Shirley, Perry Dale Ward. 908 S. Clark, Moberly Milton J. Daily, Brunswick Earl Deardorff, Hale
21. Orville Van Cleave, Gashland
22. William P. Mathews, 50 North Randolph Rd., Kansas City 23. J. Lyn Rider. 1702 Franklin Ave.• Lexington 24. Dorsey Bail. 354 W. Summit, Marshall 25. Herbert R. Kuhn, Otterville 26. John W. Tanner, 505 Hardin St., Columbia 27. John Byram. Vandalia 28. Harry E. Ball, Montgomery City 29. John W. Bibb. Troy 30. James H. Rudd, Foristell 31. Don Townley. 618 Virginia St.. Jefferson City 32. J. Dan Shepard. Union 33-a. John L. Wood, 2714 Walton Rd., St. Louis 33-b. John G. Herye, 6137 Idaho, St. Louis 34. Wm. H. Hedrick. Pleasant Hill 35. Amos L. Bright, Jr., Adrain 36. L. V. Morris, 1825 So. Grand. Sedalia 37. Robert L. Dunning, Clinton 38. Horace T. Robinson, Waynesville 39. Sam Bayless, Cuba 40. Lee F. Rowe. Potosi 41. 42. 43. 44.
Cortis B. Hutchins, Fair Play Frank Ernst. Golden City Paul Hargrove, Eldorado Springs Ralph E. Brown, 923 S. Madison, Webb City
1956
5. Wilbur Scott Christie, New Hampton 6. Glenn V. Bulla, King City 7. Vernon V. Goslee, Skidmore 8. 9. Wm. E. Jamieson, 2815 Faraon St.• St. Joseph 10. Charles B. Whitchurch, Winston II. Joe L. Moore, 809 N. Lightburne, Liberty 12. Herbert F. Woolsey, Mooresville 13. Warren W. Dray, Linneus 14. Virgil Culler, Shelbyville 15. Lee B. Turner, 2610 Owens Ave.. Hannibal 16. Russell J. Rowe, Louisiana 17. Joseph M. Hampton, Monroe City 18. EdwlD B. Hawkins, Higbee 19. Irvin Williams, Sumner 20. Charles S. Rutt, 410 N. Jefferson, Carrollton 21. Arthur C. Mothershead, Gashland 22. Cecil W. Kirby, 10416 E. 28 St. Terrace, Independence 23. John R. Bridges. 1700 Olive, Higginsville 24. Daniel W. Krumsiek, Shackleford 25. Frank A. Arnold, 733 Main St., Boonville 26. Turner A. Barnhart, Colu~bia 27. Everett W. Torreyson, 1208 E. Jackson, Mexico 28. Kenneth G. Lemasters, Montgomery City 29. Hollis R. Howerton, 311 S. Cuivre, Bowling Green 30. Joseph B. Peyton, 616 Washington, St. Charles 31. Frank V. Jones. 304 Randolph, California 32. Wm. S. Juergens, Sullivan 33. Nathaniel P. Duffy, 7540 Flora, Maplewood 17 34. T. B. Prettyman. Harrisonville 35. Ralph O. Fritts, Amsterdam 36. Uoyd C. Kennon, 1455 So. Sneed, Sedalia 37. Philip D. Trainer, Clinton 38. John H. Hicks, Box 527, Lebanon 39. Richard H. Kerr, 908 W. 11th St., Rolla 40. ]ames D. Elliott, 223 St. Louis St., DeSoto 41. Morgan Owens, Bolivar 42. David E. Ruark, S. Greenfield 43. John R. Walker, Box 357, Nevada 44. Joy L. Ortloff, R.F.D. 1,_ Carthage
1956
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
45. Osa L. Godfrey, 1401 N. West St., Springfield 46. Robert L. Lamar, Cabool 47. Friend B. Greene, Eminence 48. Jesse L. Holloway, Elvins 49. Daniel F. Jones, Whitewater 50. Clell M. Gilbert, Sikeston 51. Frank C. Kindred, Caruthersville 52. Henry A. Tanner, Doniphan 53. Virgil Yadon, West Plains 54. Raymond H. Patterson, Galena 55. George Fagan, Wheaton 56. Earle D. Young, Stella 57. John E. Adams, 219 S. Clark, Ferguson 58. A. Roscoe White, Eldon 59. Byron Auld, Buckner 60. Archie Young, Hornersville
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45. Wmiam NaIl, 8~3 South Ave., Springfield 46. H. LeRoy Grassle, Cabool 47. Robert W. Adams, Van Buren 48. Oran J. Holdman, 401 Bell Ave., Bonne Terre 49. Herbert E. Riehn, Oak Ridge 50. Drury A. Wake, 418 Coleman, Sikeston 51. Howard L. Martin, Caruthersville 52. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Piedmont 53. A. E. Blackwood, 418 N. Sycamore, Willow Springs 54. Duane Eiserman, Branson 55. Charles W. Werdein, Aurora 56. James D. Hurst, 611 Oak Ridge Dr., Neosho 57. Arthur M. Headrick, 3029 Laclede Sta. Rd., Maplewood, 17 58. Claude W. Dunnaway, Versailles 59. Owen S. Taylor, 1119 W. 26th, Independence 60. J. John Shipman, 203 E. Washington, Kennett
LIST OF GRAND SECRETARIES AND THEIR ADDRESSES
Alabama, C. H. Stubinger, Box 98, Montgomery. Arizona, Joseph A. E. Ivey, P. G. M., Box 1488, Tucson. Arkansas, L. Leland McDaniel, P. G. M., Little Rock. California, Lloyd E. Wilson, P. G. M., 25 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco 2. Colorado, Harry W. Bundy, 300 Masonic Temple, Denver. Connecticut, Earle K. Haling, P. G. M., 201 Ann St., Hartford 3. Delaware, Chester R. Jones, 818 Market St., Wilmington 24. District of Columbia, Raymond N. Babcock, Masonic Temple, Washington 5. Florida, George W. Huff, 512 Masonic Temple, Jacksonville 2. Georgia, Daniel W. Locklin, 811 Mulberry, Macon. Idaho, Clyde 1. Rush, P. G. M., Box 1677, Boise. Illinois, Richard C. Davenport, P. G. M., Harrisburg. Indiana, Dwight L. Smith, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Indianapolis. Iowa, Earl B. Delzell, Masonic Library, Cedar Rapids. Kansas, Arthur H. Strickland, P. G. M., Topeka. Kentucky, Alpheus E. Orton, P. G. M., 200 Shubert Bldg., Louisville 2. Louisiana, D. Peter Laguens, Jr., 300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Maine, Earl D. Webster, Masonic TempIe, Portland.
Maryland, Claud Shaffer, Masonic TempIe, Baltimore 1. Massachusetts, Earl W. Taylor, 51 Boylston St., Boston 16. Michigan, Charles T. Sherman, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Grand Rapids 3. Minnesota, David E. Palmer, Masonic Temple, St. Paul. Mississippi, Sid F. Curtis, Meridian. Missouri, Harold L. Reader, P. G. M., 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8. Montana, Byron F. Gaither, Box 896, Helena. Nebraska, Carl R. Greisen, 401 Masonic Temple, Omaha. Nevada, E. C. Peterson, P. G. M., Carson City. ~ H h' e T M Iv'n Dresser, . ew amps I f , . ' e 1 P. G. M., ConcOId. New Jersey, Harvey C. Whildey (acting), Masonic Temple, Trenton. New Mexico, Chandler C. Thomas, Box 535, Albuquerque. New York, Edward R. Carman, 7I W. 23d St., New York City. North Carolina, Wilbur L. McIver, Box 3068, Raleigh. North Dakota, Harold S. Pond, P. G. M., Fargo. Ohio, H. S. Johm r .ll, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Cincinnati 2. Oklahoma, J. Fred Latham, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Guthrie. Oregon, Harry D. Proudfoot, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Portland.
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Pennsylvania, George S. Avery, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. Rhode Island, N. Arthur Hyland, 127 Dorrance St., Providence 3. South Carolina, Henry F. Collins, P. G. M., 901 Palmetto State Life Bldg., Columbia. South Dakota, Elvin F. Strain, Box 468, Sioux Falls. Tennessee, T. E. Doss, P. G. M., Box 216, Nashville. Texas, Harvey C. Byrd, Box 446, Waco. Utah, E. Roy Gibson, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City.
1956
Vermont, Aaron H. Grout, P. G. M., Burlington. Virginia, Dr. James N. Hillman, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Richmond. Washington, John I. Preissner, Masonic Temple, Tacoma 3. West Virginia, Frank F. Flaig, P. G. M., Box 2346, Charleston 28. Wisconsin, Paul W. Grossenbach, 1123 N. Astor St., Milwaukee 2. Wyoming, Irving E. Clark, Masonic Temple, Casper.
Grand Lodge Alberta Argentina Austria Brazil (Rio De Janeiro) Brazil (Rio Grands do SuI) Brazil (Minas Gerais) Brazil (Para)
Grand Secretary Edward H. Rivers A. Lappas Rudolph Rappos J acy Garnier de Baccellar Joad Yorge Ribi
Brazil (Pernambuco) Brazil (Ceara)
Demostenes N. V. de Agwar Luis N. de Mattos
British Columbia
J. H. N. Morgan, P. G. M.
Canada
Ewart G. Dixon
Chile China Costa Rica Cuba
Cesar Bunster Calderon David W. K. Au, P. G. M. Enrique Chaves B. Dr. Jose F. Castellanos
Denmark
Einar Hoeg
Ecuador England
S. Clemente Perez Sanchez Sydney A. White, M. O.
Finland
Bruno Kivikoski
France (Nat1 Grand Lodge) Guatemala
L. F. Poirson
Greece Ireland
Dr. Panayiotis Hadjipetros J. O. Harte-
Israel Italy (Grand Orient) Iceland
Eliezer Dubinsky Enzo Munitillo Olafer Gislason
Manitoba
Thomas O. Jackson
Sergio A. Ivanenko Arthur N. Figueriedo
Manuel A. Triboullier
Address Calgary Buenos Aires Vienna Caixo Postal No. 2215 Caixo Postal 683, Porta Alegra Caixo Postal 5, Belo Horizonte P. O. Box 333, Belem, Para P. O. Box 1415, Recife, Pernambuco P. O. Box 76, Fortaleza, Ceara 692 Seymour St., Vancouver P. O. Drawer 217, Hamilton, Onto Casillo 2867, Santiago P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taiwan, China San Jose Reina-y, Belascoain Havana Blegdamsvej 23, Copenhagen P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil Freemasons' Hall London W.C. 2 P. Esplanadik 35, East Helsinki 65 Boulevard Bineau, Neuilly-sur-Seine Apartado Postel 312, Guatemala City 19 Acharnon St:, Athens Freemasons' Hall, Molesworth St., Dublin Tel Aviv Rome Freemasons' Hall, Borgartun 4, Reykjavik Masonic Temple, Winnipeg
1956
129
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Mexico (Tamaulipas) Mexico (Valle de Mexico) Netherlands
Arnulfo G. Lapeyrette Oscar Musquiz Martinez
New Brunswick New South Wales New Zealand Nicaragua
R. D. Magee James S. Miller F. G. Northern, P. G. D. Greg A. Tapia
Norway Nova Scotia Panama Philippine Islands
Odd Lie-Davidson Reginald V. Harris, K.C., P.G.M. Nathan A. Reid Mauro Barodi
Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec
F. A. Van Inderstine Emiliano Isales R. W. Louthood
Queensland
E. G. Radford. P.D.G.M.
San Salvador Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia
Jose Lacayo Tillez Robert A. Tate Alexander F. Buchan, M.B.E., B.S.C., Ph.D. F. J. Ellen, P.G.W.
Sweden
Dr. G. E. A. Bottiger
Swiss Alpina
F. Mueller-Ruegg
Tasmania United Grand Lodge of Germany Venezuela Victoria Western Australia
H. A. Wilkinson, P.G.W. Karl Nuckell
Apartado 1986 Mexico, D. F. Apartado 17, Campeche, Camp. Apartado 171, Chihuahua, Chih. Apartado 104, San Luis Potosi Apartado 809, Monterrey Apartado 9, Guadalajara Apartado 419, Tampico Apartado 10, Mexico City 22 Fluweelen Burgwal, The Hague Saint John Sydney Box 1193, Wellington Box 102, Managua, D. N. Nicaragua N. Volgate 19, Oslo Freemasons' Hall, Halifax Panama City 520 San Marcelino, Manila Box 112, Charlottetown Santurce, P. R. Masonic Temple, Montreal Box 675, K.G.P.O., Brisbane Segunda Calle, Ariente 27 P. O. Box 246, Regina 96 George St., Edinburgh Freemasons' Hall, Adelaide Frimurareorden, BIasieholmsgatan 6, Stockholm Bogenschu tzenstrasse 8, Berne Hobart Frankfurt-on-Main
P. A. Ruiz Paz-Castillo C. W. Davis. P.S.G.W. N. J. Munro, P.S.G.W.
Apartado 927, Caracas 25 Collins St., Melbourne Freemasons' Hall, Perth
Mexico (York)
Carl E. DeVries
Mexico (Campeche)
Omar C. Livera G.
Mexico (Cosmos)
Rigoberto Trevino
Mexico (El Potosi)
Abel E. Elizondo
Mexico (Nueva Leon)
Ernesto de Villarreal Cantu Joaquin Yanez Albarron
Mexico
(Occidental)
Dr. P. J. Van Loo
NUMERICAL LIST OF LODGES WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS AND CHARTER DATES 1. Missouri . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. ~feridian 3. Beacon 4. Howard 5. United 6. 7. O'Sullivan
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130 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. tl9~
PROCEEDI~GS
Geo. Washington Agency Pauldingville Tyro........................... Rising Sun , ,.,...... Eolia Western Star Memphis Clarksville Palmyra ,................ Paris Union St. Louis ,...... Havana ,.............. Wellington ., ,............... Florida ' "......... Wyaconda Naphtali .. . , , .. , .. , . .. Ava ,.... Evergreen ,............ St. John's Windsor , ,.......... Huntsville Liberty Humphreys .. '.,. . .. , . . . . . . . . . Ralls Troy........................... Mercer Cooper '" Hemple Callao , . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . De Witt Mt. Moriah Bismarck ,........ . , . . . . .. Jefferson ........,.............. Fair Play .. ..,. , . . . . .. Bonhomme Wentzville Fayette ,.......... Fulton Holt , ,.............. Xenia , .. , ,............ Livingston ,' ".. Wakanda Weston Index Arrow Rock Tipton , '.,.,....... Richmond ,.......... Monticello ' .. ,...... Centralia New Bloomfield Waverly , .. ,... Vinci I Cambridge Monroe , , ,......... Pattonsburg , Grant City , ,......... Kennett Sul.liv~n
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OF THE
1956 May 10, 1849 June 1, 1866 May 8,1852 Apr. 7,1825 May 6,1852 Oct. 16, 1884 June 1, 1866 May 6,1852 Oct. 8, 1830 Apr. 25, 1831 Mar. 1, 1835 Oct. 24, 1836 Oct. 16,1879 May 6, 1852 May 6, 1852 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 14, 1839 Oct. 13, 1887 May 26,1864 Oct. 14,1839 June 2,1866 Oct. 8,1840 Oct. 9,1840 Oct. 13, 1887 June 9,1853 Oct. 7,1841 June 9,1853 Oct. 9,1841 Oct. 18, 1900 June 2,1866 Oct. 17,1878 Oct. 14,1841 Oct. 6,1891 Nov. 15, 1841 Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 9,1846 June 2, 1866 Oct. 17, 1842 Oct. 17, 1842 May 25,1854 June 2,1866 Oct. 12, 1876 Oct. 17, 1842 Oct. 14, 1842 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 17, 1842 June 2,1866 Oct. 13, 1842 Oct. 12, 1842 Oct. 19, 1867 May 25,1854 May 2, 1866 Oct. 19, 1867 June 2, 1866 June 2,1866. May 29, 1854 Oct.10, 1894
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
70. Armstrong 71. Savannah 72. Gorin 73. Eureka 74. Warren......................... 75. Silex 76. Independence 77. Lebanon 78. St. Joseph 79. Polar Star 80. Bridgeton 81. 82. Jackson......................... 83. Laclede 84. Webster Groves 85. Miami 86. Brookfield 87. Washington 88. Defiance........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 89. Friendship " 90. Russellville 91. Madison 92. Perseverance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 93. St. Mark's 94. Vienna 95. Pomegranate 96. St. Andrew's 97. Bethany 98. Webster........................ 99. Mt. Vernon 100. Ash Grove 101. Bogard 102. Bloomington 103. West View 104. Heroine 105. Kirksville 106. Gallatin 107. Greenville 108. 109. Stanberry llO. Marcus Ill. Trenton........................ ll2. Maitland ll3. Plattsburg ll4. Twilight ll5. Laddonia llG. Barnes ll7. Helena......................... ll8. ll9. De Soto 120. Compass........................ 121. Erwin 122. Triplett 123. Hermann 124. Union Star 125. Gentryville 126. Seaman 127. Athens 128. Lorraine 129. Monett 130. Hume 131. Potosi , ,.,.... .......â&#x20AC;˘
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18 88 57 24 13 42 6 12 31 17 16 49 89 33 14 5 45 55 45 20 14 49 22 2 10 52
Oct. 15, 1846 May 25, 1854 Oct. 21,1897 June 2,1866 June 2,1866 Oct. 12, 1847 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 12, 1847 Oct. ll, 1888 Oct. 12, 1847 Oct. 25, 1847 Oct. 14, 1847 Oct. 17,1878 Sept. 21, 1916 May 10, 1848 May 25, 1854 May 28, 1858 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 17,1899 Oct. 14, 1886 May 10, 1849 Jan. 2, 1866 May 10, 1849 May 26, 1864 Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 14, 1886
6 48 4 8 1I 26 27 46 9
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Oct. 19, 1867 May 10,1850 May 9,1851 Oct. 12, 1893 May 10,1850 Oct. 15, 1885 May 10,1850 May 28,1858 May 8,1851 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 16,1890 Oct. 14, 1886 May 8,1851
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U2. Farmington 1~3.
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48 Star of the West 48 Olean 58 12 Braymer Phoenix 16 Delphian 47 Lincoln .......................• 9 Oregon......................... 8
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Portageville
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Colony Camden Point Benevolence Hartford Censer 17~. Gray Summit 174. Sturgeon 175. 176. Point Pleasant 177. Texas 178. Griswold 179. Pride of the West 180. Pyramid........................ 181. ................................ 182. Pilot Knob 18~. California 184. Morley......................... 185. Chamois 186. 187. Hermon 188. Hannibal 189. Zeredatha 190. Putnam 191. 192. Frankford 19~. Angerona .....................••
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43 15 9 3
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16 11
May 26, 1859 May 28, 1859
46
1956 194. 195. 196. 197. 198. 199. 200. 201. 202. 208. 204. 205. 206. 207. 208. 209. 210. 211. 212. 218. 214. 215. 216. 217. 218. 219. 220. 221.
222. 223. 224. 225. 226. 227. 228. 229. 280. 251. 252. 255. 234. 255. 256. 287. 238. 289. 240. 241. 242. 245. 244. 245. 246. 247. 248. 249. 250. 251. 252. 255. 254. 255.
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Wellsville Bolivar Quitman ..........•......•...•• Carthage .....................•• Allensville ....................•• New Hope ...................... Sonora Ravenwood Westville Brumley .....................•• Rowley •.......................• Trilumina ....................•• Somerset Clay •....•...................•• Salisbury .....................•• Poplar Bluff .................... Unionville ...................... Hickory Hill ................... Four Mile ...................... Rolla .......................... Forest City ..................... Hornersville .................... Hale City ...................... Barbee ......................... Good Hope .................... Albert Pike .................... Kansas City .................... Mystic Tie ..................... La Belle ....................... Ray ...........................• Hamilton ....................... Salem .......................... Saline .......................... Cypress ......................... Shelbina ......................
28 41 7 44 6 29 8 7 19 88 21 24 5 11 19 52 8 SI 60 89 8 60 20 24 8S 22 22 49 15 2S 12 89 48 IS 14
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Sedalia ......................... 56 La Plata ....................... 14 Rushville ....................... 9 Hopewell ....................... 47
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Middle Fabius .................. Knobnoster ..................... Montgomery .................... Neosho ......................... ................................ Carroll ......................... ................................ Hope .......................... ................................ Laredo . ........................ Butler Alton
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PROCEEDINGS OF TH~
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Craft ..... Hennitage Graham.... Fairmont Edina Lamar Sarcoxie Mound City Moniteau .. Sparta......
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Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 11.1878 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 15,1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1869 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 18. 1900 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 11,1888 Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868
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Oct. 22,1896 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869
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Eldorado ......................• Paulville Versailles Jonathan ......................• Hardin Cornerstone McDonald Dockery Linn Mt. Zion....................... Cainsville
1 2 58 6 20 33 59 13 31 53 5
Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Sept. 19,1917 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Dec. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870
Paul Revere Charity Excello.........................
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Oct. 26, 1923 Oct. 13, 1870 Sept. 29, 1904
Breckenridge Joplin Hallsville Blue Springs Herculaneum Fidelity Westport Rockville Circle
12 44 26 59 40 21 22 35 37
Oct. 15, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 13,1887 Oct. 19, 1922 Oct. 13, 1"870 Oct. 11, 1894 May 10, 1900 Oct. 15, 1870
Fellowship Arlington America........................
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Oct. 31,1870 Oct. 13,1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Sept. 17,1919
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Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 15, 1871 Sept. 27,1906 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 17, 1873
Northwest 8 Garrett......................... 42 Tuscan......................... 33 Riddick 41 Hiram 1 Fraternal 32 Higginsville 23 Bayou 1...................... 53 Adair 2 Barry 55 Crescent Hill 35 Composite 52 Williamstown 15 Sheldon 43 Nonpareil 34 Belle........................... 39
Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 15, 1870 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 15, 1870 Oct. 14, 1880 Oct. 11,1888 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13,1871 May 7,1870 Oct. 15, 1870 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 17, 1873 Sept.27,1906
Waynesville Kin~ Hill AnCient Craft Berlin.......................... Billings
Oct. 19, 1888 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1872 Mar. 19, '1906 Oct. 13~ 1881
Mosaic Friend Barnesville Hebron.......... Adelphi Ancient Landmark
38 9 6 10 54
136 380. 381. S82. S8S. 384. S85. S86. S87. S88. 389. 390. 391. 392. 393. 394. 395. 396. 397. 398. 399. 400. 401. 402. 403. 404. 405. 406. 407. 408. 409. 410. 411. 412. 413. 414. 415. 416. 417. 418. 419. 420. 421. 422. 423. 424. 425. 426.
Queen City ....................• Ionia
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Urbana......................... Gate of the Temple Galt •.•........................ Samaritan Green Ridge Rothville 427. Glenwood
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Oct. 16, 1872
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
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1956
Platte City Euclid Lathrop Clearmont Saxton Van Buren New Hampton.................. Skidmore....................... Webb City Senath Granby Galena Milford
21 33 II 7 9 47 5 7 44 60 56 54 43
Oct. 13, 1881 Sept. 20, 1917 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Sept. 12, 1882 Oct. 28, 1925 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 22,1902 Oct. 22,1912 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1883
Oriental Crane Clifton Heights Lockwood Gate City
24 54 33 42 22
Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 22,1896 Oct. 10, 1894 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 11, 1883
Spickardsville Cunningham.................... Wayne Higbee ........................• Conway Apollo
4 19 52 18 38 33
Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 18, 1885 Sept. 18,1918
Lane's Prairie 39 Dexter 50 Comfort........................ 55 Columbia 32 Blackwell , 40 Ingomar........................ 53 Bethel...... 14 Stella 56 Da\vn 12 Winigan 3 Jacksonville 18 Ferguson 57 46 Mansfield Algabil ........................• 33 Zalma 49 Orient 22 South Gate 22 Clinton 37 Carl Junction 44 Rose Hill 33 Pendleton 48 Calhoun........................ 37 Clarksburg ....................• 31 Foster 35 Summersville • 46 Prairie 5
Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 12, 1887 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 17, 1889 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 16, 1889 Oct. 15, 1891 Sept. 19, 1917 Oct. 15, 1890 Sept. 22, 1920 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 15,1890 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Nov. 27, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct.17,1891 Oct. IS, 1892
Moscow Clarksdale Nelson ........................• Cowgill......................... York Jamesport Tebbetts
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE Mendon ••...................... Valley Park East Gate Tower Grove Belgrade •...................... Archie Steele Greentop....................... Freedom ......................• Mountain View Triangle Mizpah.........................
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640. Je~n~ngs 641. TrInIty......................... 642. Benj. Franklin 643. Northeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. " ,.. 644. Grain Valley 645. Clarkton 646. Shaveh 647. Noel 648. 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. Theo. Roosevelt 662. Clarence ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663. Rockhill . . . . • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 664. Aldrich .....•.................. 665. Wardell 666. Lilbourn 667. Berkeley
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Oct. 15, 1913 Oct. 2, 1913 Oct. 2,1913 Oct. 2,1914 Oct. 15, 1914 Oct. 1,1914 Oct. 1,1914 Oct. 22,1924 Sept. 25, 1946 Sept. 29, 1915 Sept. 29, 1915 Sept. 30, 1915 Sept. 21,1916 Sept. 21,1916 Sept. 21,1916 Sept. 21, 1916 Sept. 21,1916 Dec. 15, 1948 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Oct. 18, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 21,1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Sept. 21, 1926 Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 4, 1921 Oct. 5,1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 17, 1923 Oct. 17, 1923 Oct. 22,1924 Mar. 5, 1925 Oct. 26,1927 Sept. 27,1951 Sept. 30, 1952 Sept. 29, 1953
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES-LOCATIONS-DISTRICTS
A 602
444 366 355
590 10 219
664 544 198
659 255 347 141 443 377
Acacia ...............•.•Columbia Boone , .. 26 Ada Orrick Ray 23 Adair .Kirksville Adair 2 Adelphi. Edgerton Platte 21 Advance Advance .•........... Stoddard 50 Agency Agency .Buchanan 9 Albert Pike Kansas City .Jackson •............... 22 Aldrich Aldrich •••...•....... Polk ••................. 41 Algabil St. Louis .•.................................... 33-B Allensville Allendale••...........Worth 6 Alpha N. Kansas City Clay •..................22 AIton •................. .AI ton .•••••••........ Oregon •................ 53 America St. Louis •••..............••••................. 33-A Amsterdam Amsterdam ••.........Bates 35 Anchor University City 33·A Ancient Craft .King City.•.•........ ,Gentry ......•.......... 6
1956 856 621 193 529 412 389 633 346 70 55 100 156 806 127 267 26
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
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Ancient Landmark ....•..Harrisburg .........•. Boone ......•.••..•.••.•26 Anderson Anderson .McDonald 56 Angerona Missouri City Clay 11 Apollo .st. !.ouis.......................•.............. 38-B Appleton City Appleton City St Clair 37 Arcana Harris Sullivan 8 Archie Archie Cass •.•................. 34 Arlington Dixon .Pulaski 89 Armstrong Armstrong Howard 25 Arrow Rock Arrow Rock Saline 24 Ash Grove Ash Grove Green 045 Ashland Ashland Boone 26 Ashlar Commerce Scott ..........•........ 49 Athens Albany Gentry .......•......... 6 Aurora St. !.ouis•...............•..................... 33-A Ava ...................• Ava ••............... Douglas .....•.......... 46 B
217 591 116 353 367 365 3 393 632 373 450 170 642 666 878 573 97 537 879 150 41 535 153 102 837 101 195 45 597 587 135 334 616 80 86 269 203 233
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 Beacon St. !.ouis ...................................••. 33-A Beehive .Lawson Ray ..................•• 11 . Belgrade Belgrade Washington 040 Belle..•................ Belle Maries .•............... 89 Belton Belton Cass 34 Benevolence Utica livingston 12 Benjamin Franklin St. Louis 33-A Berkeley St. !.ouis St. Louis 33-A Berlin ...............•..Fairport De Kalb 10 Bernie Bernie , Stoddard 60 Bethany Bethany .Harrison ..............• 5 Bethel :Bethel Shelby .................• 14 Billings Billings " Christian 54 Birming Faucett Buchanan 9 Bismarck Bismarck St. Franc~is 48 BlackwelL Blackwell. St. Francois 40 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 Brentwood .............•Brentwood St. Louis 57 Bridgeton St. John's Station .. '" .St. Louis 57 Brookfield .............• Brookfield Linn 13 Brotherhood St. Joseph Buchanan 9 Brumley ...............•Brumley Miller 38 Bucklin ..............•• .Bucklin Linn 18
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501 442 254
Buckner Burlington Butler
416 328 486 552 183 38 63 169 284 231 549 249 401 197 461 147 305 172 611 59 615 185 331 407 487 392 342 662 610 553 559 17 645 207 601 507 651 463 520 161 548 482 274 485 595 168 534 533 654 120 432
Cache Cainsville Cairo Calhoun California Callao Cambridge Camden Point Canopy Cardwell Carl Junction Carroll Carterville Carthage Caruthersville Cass Cecile-Daylight. Censer Centertown Centralia Chaffee Chamois Charity Charleston Chilhowee Christian Circle Clarence Clark Clarksburg Clarksdale Clarksville Clarkton Clay Clayton Clearmont. Cleveland Clifton Clifton Heights Clifton Hill Clinton Clintonville Cold-Spring Cold-Water Cole Camp Colony Columbia Comfort Commonwealth Compass Competition
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Jackson Nodaway Bates
1956 59 7 35
C St. Louis 33-A Cainsville Harrison 5 Cairo Randolph 18 Calhoun Henry 37 California Moniteau 31 Callao .Macon 14 Slater Saline 24 Camden Point Platte 21 Aurora Lawrence 55 Cardwell Dunklin 60 , Carl Junction Jasper 44 Norborne Carroll 20 Carterville Jasper 44 Carthage Jasper 44 Caruthersville Pemiscot 51 Harrisonville Cass 34 Kansas City Jackson 22 Macon Macon 14 Centertown Cole 31 Centralia Boone 26 Chaffee .scott 49 Chamois Osage 31 St. Joseph Buchanan 9 Charleston .Mississippi 50 Chilhowee Johnson 36 Oak Grove Jackson 59 Roscoe St. Clair 37 Clarence Shelby 14 Clark Randolph 18 Clarksburg Moniteau 31 Clarksdale De Kalb 10 Clarksville Pike 16 Clarkton Dunklin 60 Excelsior Springs Clay 11 Clayton St. Louis 57 Clearmont. Nodaway 7 Cleveland Cass 34 Thayer Oregon 53 St. Louis · 33·A Clifton Hill Randolph 18 Clinton Henry 37 El Dorado Springs Cedar 42 Leeton , .. Johnson 36 Drexel. Cass 34 Cole Camp Benton 36 Colony Knox 2 Pacific Franklin 32 Wheaton Barry 55 St. Louis 33-A Parkville Platte 21 Competition Laclede 38 ~. ~. poniphan." •........ Ripley ................• 52
1956
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURi
143
464 454 528 36 265 323 600 282 656 561 287 606 519 368 586 312 525 227
Concordia ContinentaL Conway Cooper Corinthian Cornerstone Cosby Cosmos Country Club Cowgill Craft. Craig Crane Crescent Hill Criterion Cuba Cunningham Cypress
Concordia Lafayette 2S Stewartsville De Kalb 10 Conway Laclede 38 Boonville Cooper 25 Warrensburg ]ohnson 36 St. Louis 33-B Cosby Andrew 9 St. Louis .............•........................ 33-B Kansas City Jackson 22 Cowgill Caldwell 12 Canton Lewis 15 Craig Holt 8 Crane Stone 54 Adrian Bates 35 Alba Jasper 44 Cuba Crawford 39 Sumner , Chariton 19 Laclede Linn 13
492 539 400 88 137 119 39 532 325 300
Daggett. Dawn Decatur Defiance Delphian De Soto De Witt. Dexter Dockery Doric
McKittrick Dawn Pierce City Sheridan Birch Tree De Soto De Witt. Dexter Meadville Elkland
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Montgomery 28 Livingston 12 Lawrence .. , 55 Worth ...............•. 6 Shannon .47 Jefferson 40 Carroll 20 Stoddard 50 Linn 13 Webster .45
E
285 630 384 575 291 318 648 599 607 14 497 121 278 505 73 27 405 577 332 441
Earl East Gat~ East Prame. '" Easter Edina Eldorado Elmer Elvins Eminence Eolia Equality Erw'in Essex Euclid Eureka Evergreen Everton Ewing Excello Excelsior
Coffey Kansas ~i~y East Prame St. Clair Edina Luray Elmer Flat River Eminence Eolia Newburg St. I..ouis Essex St. Louis Brunswick .New Haven. , .Everton Ewing Excello Jackson
Daviess
10 22 MISSISSIppi 50 Franklin 32 Knox 2 Clark 1 Macon 14 St. Francois 48 Shannon .47 Pike 16 Phelps 39 33-B Stoddard 50 33-B Chariton 19 .Franklin 32 Dade 42 Lewis ................•. 15 Macon 14 Cape Girardeau .49 Ja~k~o~
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Fairfax ................• Fairfax Atchison 8 290 Fairmont. Wyac<mQ~,.""" ..•...Clark •................. 1
144 44 132 47 345 281 542 339 23 214 578 453 554 212 192 363 636 352 89 48
1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Fair Play .Fair Play Polk .41 Farmington Farmington St. Francois 48 Fayette................• Fayette.•............ .Howard 25 Fellowship Joplin Jasper 44 Fenton Fenton St. Louis 57 Ferguson .Ferguson St. Louis 57 Fidelity Farley .Platte 21 Florida Florida Monroe 17 Forest City Forest City Holt 8 St. Louis ..............•..•.................... 33-B Forest Park Forsyth Forsyth Taney 54 Foster Foster Bates .................• 35 Four Mile Campbell Dunklin 60 Frankford .Frankford Pike 16 Fraternal Robertsville Franklin 32 Freedom Mehlville St. Louis 57 Friend Ozark Christian 54 Friendship Chillicothe Livingston 12 Fulton .Fulton Callaway 27 G
515 106 423 655 359 522 422 125 9 427 475 218 72 397 289 644 514 579 276 618 272 66 173 159 425 414 635 107 178
Galena Galena Gallatin Gallatin Galt ...................•Galt Gardenville Gardenville Garrett .•..............• Arcola Gate City Kansas City Gate ofthe Temple Springfield Gentryville Gentryville George Washington St. Louis Glenwood Glenwood Golden Golden City Good Hope St. Louis Gorin Gorin Gower Gower Graham Graham Grain Valley Grain Valley Granby Granby Grandin Grandin Grand River Freeman Grandview .............•Grandview Granite Sedalia Grant City Grant City Gray Summit. Gray Summit. Green City Green City Green Ridge Green Ridge Greensburg Greensburg Greentop Greentop Greenville Greenville Griswold Bellflower
216 336 224 188
Hale City Hallsville Hamilton HannibaL
Stone •................. 54 .Daviess 10 Grundy 4 St. Louis 57 Dade 42 Jackson 22 Greene .45 Gentry 6 33-B Schuyler 1 Barton 43 33-A Scotland 1 Clinton 11 Nodaway 7 .Jackson 59 Newton 56 Carter .47 Cass 34 Jackson 59 Pettis 36 Worth 6 Franklin 32 Sullivan 3 Pettis 36 Knox ••................. 2 Schuyler 1 Wayne 52 Montgomery 28
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20 26 12 15
1956
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
145
322 499 171 21 571 ,459 354 117 37 477 338 123 288 187 104 211 527 364 455 362 279 262 660 49 251 239 215 4 130 32 415 30
Hardin .............•.•• Hardin..••.......... .Ray •..................• 20 Harmony ..............• St. Louis ..............•....................... 88·A Hartford .............•. Hartford Putnam 3 Havana McFall ..•............Gentry 6 Hayti. .Hayti. •.............. Pemiscot 51 Hazelwood Seymour Webster .45 Hebron ...•.............Mexico Audrain 27 Helena Rochester Andrew 9 Hemple Hemple Clinton ..............•.. 11 Henderson Rogersville ••........• Webster .............•. .45 Herculaneum Herculaneum Jefferson 40 Hermann Hermann •........... Gasconade 32 Hermitage Hermitage Hickory .41 Hermon Liberal ..•••..........Barton 43 Heroine ' Kansas City -Jackson 22 Hickory Hill Eugene .cole' 31 Higbee Higbee Randolph 18 Higginsville Higginsville Lafayette 23 Hinton Hinton .••............Boone 26 Hiram .•................Kahoka ..•........... Clark 1 Hogle's Creek Wheatland Hickory 41 Holden Holden Johnson 36 Holliday Holliday Monroe 17 Holt Holt Clay .•................. 11 Hope Washington Franklin 32 Hopewell Lesterville Reynolds .47 Hornersville Hornersville Dunklin 60 Howard New Franklin Howard 25 Hume Hume ...••...........Bates ..................• 35 Humphreys Humphreys Sullivan 8 Hunnewell Hunnewell. Shelby 14 Huntsville Huntsville Randolph 18
410 581 76 54 536 381 154 143 420 446
Iberia Iberia .••.............Miller 38 lllmo Illmo .•.............. Scott ••••............... 49 Independence lndependence Jackson 59 Index....•..............Garden City Cass .•................. 54 Ingomar Willow Springs Howell 53 Ionia Eldon Miller 58 Ionic Desloge St. Francois .48 Irondale Irondale Washin~on 40 Itaska St. Louis ................•.......... " 33·B Ivanhoe Kansas City Jackson 22
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J 82 541 447 500 564 398 43 640 315 480
Jackson Linneus Linn 18 Jacksonville Jacksonville Randolph 18 Jacoby Darlington Gentry 6 Jameson Jameson Daviess ........•........ 10 Jamesport Jamesport Daviess 10 Jasper Jasper.•••........ '" Jasper ••...............•44 Jefferson Jefferson City Cole 31 Jennings Jennings............• St. Louis 57 Jerusalem Jerico-Springs cedar 42 Jewel ...........••......Pleasant Hill .•....•...Caas ••••.•..•..........• 54
146
1956.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
164 321 457 335 411
Joachim Hillsboro Jonathan Denver Jonesburg Jonesburg Joplin Joplin Joppa .................• Hartville
.Jefferson Worth , ., , .. Montgomery Jasper ,., Wright
220 311 68 243 376 105 484 245 582
Kansas City ,, Kearney Kennett Keystone King Hill ,, Kirksville Kirkwood Knobnoster Koshkonong
222 83 115 489 292 460 574 531 237 253 592 506 145 598 77 494 149 31 302 666 138 326 152 51 521 488 257 259 268 128 409 403
La Belle La Belle , .. Lewis Laclede Lebanon Laclede Laddonia Laddonia , Audrain Lakeville Bell City Stoddard Lamar " Lamar , Barton Lambskin St. Louis La Monte La Monte Pettis Lane's Prairie Vichy Maries La Plata La Plata Macon Laredo Laredo , .. , , Grundy La Russell La Russell , . , .. Jasper ., Lathrop Lathrop Clinton Latimer Licking Texas Leadwood Leadwood , , . , .. St. Francois Lebanon Steelville Crawford Lewistown Lewistown Lewis Lexington Lexington Lafayette Liberty Liberty ,Clay Lick Creek Perry ,,,, Ralls Lilbourn Lilbourn , New Madrid Lincoln Fillmore Andrew Linn ,Linn , Osage Linn-Creek Camdenton Camden Livingston Glasgow , ,.Howard Lockwood ..............•Lockwood Dade Lock Springs Lock Springs .Daviess Lodge of Light. Eagleville Harrison Lancaster Schuyler Lodge of Love Atlanta Macon Lodge of Truth Lorraine Ridgeway , Harrison Louisville Louisville Lincoln Lowry-City .............•Lowry City St. Clair
433 91 626
Mack's Creek Madison Magnolia
Kansas City Kearney Kennett. St. Louis St. Joseph Kirksville Kirkwood Knobnoster Koshkonong
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, , .. Buchanan , . Adair St. Louis .Johnson , ., , .. Oregon
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M Mack's Creek Madison St. Louis
Camden ~8 ,Monroe ...............• 17 33-A
1956 112 406 402 543 566 481 110 569 324 260 458 16 628 313 35 2 85 244 516 567 151 471 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
GRA:'\1D LODGE OF MISSOURI
147
Maitland .......•....... ,Maitland Holt 8 Malden Malden ',' Dunklin 60 Malta Malta Bend Saline 24 Mansfield Mansfield .. " Wright 46 Maplewood Maplewood St. Louis 57 Marceline Marceline Linn I~ Marcus Fredericktown Madison 48 Marlborough Oackson Co.) Jackson 22 McDonald Independence .Jackson 59 30 Mechanicsville Defiance .st. Charles Melville Dadeville .Dade .42 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 Barton .43 Milford Milford Miller Miller Lawrence 55 Milton Milton Randolph 18 Mineral. Oronogo Jasper .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 MontevaJIo Vernon .43 Montgomery Montgomery City Montgomery 28 Monticello Monticello Lewis 15 Montrose Montrose Henry 37 Morehouse Morehouse New Madrid 50 Morley Morley Scott 50 Mosaic Belleview lron .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 Odessa Lafayette 23 Mt. Hope Mt. Olive Rogersville, R. 3 Webster .45 Mt. Moriah St. Louis 33-B Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Lawrence 55 Mt. Zion West Plains Howell 53 Mystic Tie Oak Ridge Cape Girardeau .49 N
25 568 560 247 60 510
Naphtali Naylor Nelson Neosho New Bloomfield New Hampton
'st. Louis :'\1aylor Nelson Neosho New Bloomfield .New Hampton
Ripley Saline Newton Callaway Harrison
33-A 52 24 56 27 5
148
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
199 307 429 270 473 470 647 372 643 157 358 622 583
NewHope .............• Elsberry ............•.Lincoln New London ...........• New London Ralls New Madrid ...........• New Madrid New Madrid New Salem ............••Winfield Lincoln Nineveh ..............•• Olney Lincoln Nodaway .Maryville Nodaway NoeL .•................ Noel " McDonald Nonpareil .East Lynne Cass Northeast Kansas City ]ackson North Star Rockport Atchison Northwest. Tarkio Atchison Wright Norwood Norwood Novinger Novinger Adair
163 134 576 139 546 518 303 317 7 623 624
OccidentaL Olean Olive Branch Oregon Orient Oriental Osage Osborn O'Sullivan Overland Owensville
1956 29 17 51 29 29 7 56 34 22 8 8 46 2
o St. Louis Olean St. Louis Oregon Kansas City Blackburn Nevada Osborn Walnut Grove Overland Owensville
Miller Holt ]ackson Saline Vernon De Kalb Greene St. Louis Gasconade
33-A 58 33-B 8 22 24 .43 10 .45 57 32
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241 18 19 650 308 65 11 330 319 551 92 502 136 472 399 652 182 314 469 504 113 160 142 467 176 79 M9 232
Palestine •.............. .st. Charles St. Charles 30 Palmyra Palmyra Marion •................ 15 Paris Union Paris Monroe •............... 17 Parma Parma New Madrid 51 Parrott Maysville De Kalb 10 Pattonsburg Pattonsburg Daviess 10 Pauldingville Wright City Warren : 30 Paul Revere St. Louis .••................................... 33-B Paulville Hurdland Adair 2 Pendleton .Doe Run St. Francois .48 Perseverance Louisiana Pike ••..••............. 16 Philadelphia Philadelphia Marion 15 Phoenix Bowling Green Pike· ••................. 16 Pickering Pickering Nodaway 7 Pike ..••..•.............Curryville Pike •.................. 16 Pilgrim St. Louis ...............••.•••................. 33·A 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 Pollock Pollock Sullivan 3 Polo..•................ .Polo...••............ Caldwell •.•............ 12
1956
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
149
95 Pomegranate St. Louis ~~-A 209 Poplar Bluff .Poplar Bluff Butler 52 166 Portageville Portageville New Madrid 51 1~1 Potosi. Potosi. Washington 40 556 Prairie Gilman City Harrison 5 50S Prairie Home Prairie Home Cooper 25 179 Pride of the West. St. Louis ~S-B 657 Progress ...•............ St. Louis 33-B 658 Purity St. Louis ....................................•. 33-B 190 Putnam Newton Sullivan ..............•• 3 596 Puxico Puxico Stoddard 50 180 Pyramid St. Louis '" .........................••. 33-A 383 Pythagoras Cassville .Barry 55
Q 380 Queen City 196 Quitman
Queen City Quitman
Schuyler ................ I Nodaway 7
33 201 223 391 570 479 885 57 361 13 496 435 668 341 218 550 404 426 204 816 238 90 572
Ralls Ravenwood Ray Raytown Republic Rich Hill Richland Richmond Riddick Rising Sun Robert Burns Rockbridge Rockhill Rockville Rolla Rose Hill Rosendale Rothville Rowley Rural Rushville Russellville Rutledge
Center Ralls ..................• 17 Ravenwood Nodaway 7 Camden Ray 28 .Raytown Jackson 59 .Republic Greene .45 Rich Hill Bates S5 .Richland Pulaski 38 Richmond .Ray 28 .Buffalo Dallas Al Barry Platte 21 Gainesville Ozark 53 Almartha Ozark 58 Kansas City Jackson 22 Rockville .Bates 35 Rolla Phelps 89 St. Louis .....................................• 33-A Rosendale Andrew ...............• 9 Rothville Chariton 19 Dearborn Platte 21 Kansas City Jackson 22 Rushville .Buchanan 9 Russellville Cole 31 .Rutledge Scotland I
225 226 208 424 298 462 298 71 508 448 126
Salem Saline Salisbury Samaritan Sampson Santa Fe Sarcoxie Savannah Saxton Schell City Seaman
Salem Dent 39 St. Mary's Ste. Genevieve 48 Salisbury Chariton 19 .Bonne Terre St. Francois 48 Lutie Ozark 53 Santa Fe .Monroe ...............• 17 Sarcoxie Jasper 44 Savannah Andrew 9 Saxton .••............ Buchanan 9 Schell City Vernon 043 Milan .sullivan 8
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150 236 513 585 646 653 625 256 228 371 310 75 5Il 271 206 200 547 466 296 524 96 273 588 234 230 28 78 20 93 109 419 133 634 538 283 608 174 69 555 263 617
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
1956
Sedalia Sedalia Pettis 36 Senath Senath Dunklin 60 Callaway 27 Shamrock ..............•Shamrock Shaveh St. :Louis .............•........................ 33-B Shawnee Warsaw Benton 36 Sheffield Kansas City .Jackson 22 40 Shekinah Festus Jefferson Shelbina Shelbina Shelby 14 Sheldon Sheldon Vernon 43 Sikeston Sikeston Scott 50 Silex Silex Lincoln 29 Skidmore Skidmore Nodaway 7 Solomon Springfield Greene 45 Putnam ~ Somerset Powersville Sonora Watson Atchison 8 South Gate Kansas City Jackson 22 Southwest. Southwest City McDonald 56 Sparta Sparta Christian 54 Grundy 4 Spickardsville Spickard 14 St. Andrews Shelbyville Shel by St. Clair Osceola St. Clair 37 St. Francisville Wayland Clark I St. Francois Libertyville St. Francois .48 St. James Phelps 39 St. James St. John's Hannibal. Marion 15 St.Joseph St.Joseph Buchanan 9 33-A St. Louis St. :Louis St. Mark's Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau 49 Stanberry Stanberry Gentry 6 Star Taberville St. Clair 37 Star of the West Ironton Iron 48 Steele Steele Pemiscot 51 Stella Stella Newton 56 Stockton Stockton Cedar .42 Greene .45 Strafford Strafford 26 Sturgeon Sturgeon Boone Sullivan Sullivan Franklin 32 Summersville Summersville Texas 46 Summit Lee's Summit Jackson 59 Kansas City .Jackson 22 Swope Park
T 565 438 299 177 661 56 631 ] II 638 205 641 122 440
Tebbetts Tebbetts Temperance Smithville Temple Kansas City Texas Houston Theodore Roosevelt. University City Tipton Tipton Tower Grove St. Louis Trenton Trenton Triangle St. Louis Trilumina Marshall. Trinity St. :Louis Triplett Triplett Trowel Marble Hill 34 Troy., •.•.•.• , . , , .•..• , Troy .• , , ••••. ,
Callaway Clay Jackson Texas St. Louis Moniteau Grundy Saline Chariton Bollinger , .. Lincoln
27 Il 22 46 33-A 31 33-A 4 33-A 24 33-A 19 49 29
1956
151
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
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360 Tuscan 114 Twilight. 12 Tyro
St. Louis Columbia Caledonia
593 124 210 5 495 649 421
Union Union Star Unionville United Unity University Urbana
U' Union Union Star Unionville Springfield Richards University City Urbana
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629 509 491 320 94 62
Valley Valley Park Van Buren Vandalia Versailles Vienna Vincil
V Bolckow Valley Park Van Buren Vandalia Versailles Vienna Cameron
52 605 456 665 74 609 87 61 526 375 512 98 84 22 613 194 46 445 103 396 15 53 340 202 434 417 162 620 370 29 540 430 277
W Wakanda Carrollton Carroll , 20 Walker Walker Vernon .4~ Wallace ,Bunceton , Cooper 25 Wardell Wardell , Pemiscot ..............â&#x20AC;˘ 51 Warren Keytesville ,Chariton ..............â&#x20AC;˘ 19 Warrenton Warrenton , Warren SO Washington Greenfield ,,,, Dade .42 Waverly Waverly Lafayette 2~ Wayne Piedmont. Wayne 52 Waynesville ' Waynesville Pulaski 38 Webb City Webb City Jasper ,., 44 Webster Marshfield ,Webster .45 Webster Groves Webster Groves St. Louis 57 Wellington De Kalb , Buchanan 9 Wellston " Wellston St. Louis 57 Wellsville Wellsville , , . Montgomery 28 Wenuville Wentzville ,St. Charles ~O West Gate $t. Louis ,,, 33-B West View Millersville Cape Girardeau .49 Western Light. Louisburg Dallas .41 Western Star Winston Daviess 10 Weston Weston Platte 21 Westport. Kansas City Jackson 22 Westville , Westville , , , . , , , ..Chariton 19 Wheeling Wheeling Livingston 12 Whitewater , Whitewater Cape Girardeau ., 49 Whitesville Whitesville Andrew 9 Willard Willard Greene 45 Williamstown , Williamstown Lewis 15 Windsor ,., .. ,. Windsor , Henry 37 Winigan Winigan Sullivan S Winona Winona Shannon .47 Wm. D. Muir. Pilot Grove Cooper 25
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Master Floyd E. Allen . Joe Mendenhall . L. D. Christy . Raymond Carnes . Laurence Stott .. Wallace Boyer . Gelvie R. Oliver . William R. Reed .••.. Kenneth L. Roberts .. Howard D. Sidwell ... Hugo Scurlock •...... Earl Glassburner.....
Secretary A. G. Dieterich, Wyaconda, Mo . Henry Calvert, Luray, Missouri. . Elmer C. Dinger, 362 N. Morgan, Kahoka, Mo . Dale Hagerman, Wayland, Mo...............•... B. H. Hertenstein, Memphis, Mo.•............... Richard E. Shacklett, Gorin, Mo•................ Clarence A. Bertram, Rutledge, Mo . . R. W. Farris, Box 26, Downing, Mo H. C. Burkland, Lancaster, Mo•................. G. L. Lauer, Queen City, Mo•.................... Donald R. Griffith, Glenwood, Mo . . B. F. Arnold, Greentop, Mo
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. 105 Kirksville . 366 Kirksville..•.... . 688 Novinger....... . 168 Colony . 291 Edina . 319 Hurdland....... . 414 Greensburg
Leo C. Smith........ Grover C. Chambers, Box 163, Kirksville, Mo••.... Harry L. Mansfield Ernest T. Scofield, 1616 S. Porter, Kirksville, Mo.. Robert Hightower Donale E. Daniels, Novinger, Mo......•.••...... Gelvie Bertram. . •. .. Leland E. McReynolds, Knox City, Mo••.•........ James B. McKay John F. McElfresh, Edina, Mo . K. Vernon Taylor Jesse McGlothlin, Box 81, Edina, Mo . Fred Pettit Geo. W. Farris, Rutledge, Mo .
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171 Hartford ..•..... 206 Powersville 210 Unionville 32 HumphreyS..... 126 Milan. . . . . . . . . .. 169 Green City 190 Newtown .•..... 349 Pollock •......... 389 Harris. . . . . . . . .. 540 Winigan .•......
GUY Branscomb . Oran A. Hancock . John W. Rhodes ../ . Mack Stoneking . Everett Harris . William J. DeVries .. Bob M. Robinson . Orville D. Riley . Lewis D. Bunch . Chester W. Hill .
Homer L. Dickerson, Livonia, Mo . C. R. Ethington, Powersville, Mo . Rex S. Cooley, Unionville, Mo . William E. Alexander, Humphreys, Mo . Charles E. Smith, Milan, Mo•................... Wayne Bennett, Green City, Mo . Earl Duley, Newtown, Mo . Otis Reinhard, Pollock, Mo . . Cecil M. Clem, Box 68, Harris, Mo Everett Jacobs, Winigan, Mo .
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-····1 Samuel Earl Ebbe···········1 Stanley McKemy. Box 286, Trenton, Mo C. Gardner Vernon T. Beckner. Laredo, Mo
Grundy·······1 Trenton .•...... ·lll1ITrenton -. " •.•.•.• Laredo.......... 258 Laredo ..•....... .. .. Galt 428 Galt II ••••••• Spickardsville..•. 524 Spickard Mercer Mercer.......... 85 Princeton
Jack Weston Benjamin E. Beasley, Galt, Mo : Gail W. Downing.... Gaylor E. Shaw, Spickard, Mo J. Morgan Donelson .. W. Earl Kauffman, Princeton, Mo
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97 128 257 328 610 556
Bethany •........ Ridgeway. . . . • .. Eagleville ...•... Cainsville ...•... New Hampton Gilman City •....
Leland G. Magee Fredrick G. Mezger.. Olin Fowler John J. Harrold, Sr.. Kenneth Ward F. E. Eberhart
D. D. Johnson, Bethany, Mo Lloyd Elifrita, Ridgeway, Mo Alfred Kaestner, Eagleville, Mo L. R. Thompson, Cainsville, Mo R. L. Grun, New Hampton, Mo Chas. N. Netherton. Gilman City, Mo
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21 McFall 109 Stanberry 125 Gentryville 127 Albany •......... 877 King City 447 Darlington 66 Grant City. . . . .. 88 Sheridan •....... 198 Allendale 821 Denver
Clair J. Clevenger ..•. Melvin Osborn Eugene Cotter L. O. Grantham, Jr Price Cummins Leo Ellis •........... Wayne R. Eighmy. .. Louis Rauch ..•..•... Ralph Miller Robert E. Rineman..
H. Hovey Manring, McFall, Mo Morris Banta, Stanberry, Mo George Crawford, McFall. Mo......•...........• L. Frank Smith, 102 Stapleton Ave., Albany, Mo.. Glenn V. Bulla, King City, Mo Earl Martin, Darlington, Mo Austin W. Adams, Grant City, Mo " Roger McAlister, Box 666. Sheridan, Mo T. C. Wilkinson, Grant City, Mo Clyde J. Pryor, Denver, Mo
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501 Hopkins . 196IQUitman ....•... 201 Ravenwood . . 289 Graham 442 Burlington J ct . 470\Maryville . 472 Pickering......• 507 Clearmont . 511 Skidmore .
D. W. Holland ...•••. William E. Shelton ..• L. J. Henry. . . . . . . .. Manford L. Brown David Greeley. . .. . .. W. L. Landfather W. H. Sumy ..•...... Victor Sloan Harry E. Nelson
Lloyd E. Fine, Rt. 2, Hopkins, Mo Edward R. Hart, Box 225, Quitman, Mo.........• Clyde Adcock, Ravenwood, Mo......•..•....... " Raymond E. Geyer, Graham, Mo Robert L. Nicholas, Burlington Junction, Mo " Walter E.Smith, Box 217, Maryville, Mo James C. Ware, Pickering, Mo Cleo Lane, Burlington Junction, Mo............•. Elbert H. Godsey, Skidmore, Mo
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Master I Secretary I Time of Meetlns .1tobert D. Hayes. . ... Virgil E. Walter, RFD No. I, Rock Port, Mo...... 2nd & 4th Mon. Willis Barnhart ...•.. Donald V. Bacon, Watson, Mo•..•..•............ lBt & 3rd Th. John M. Davis, Jr...• Ralph Spratt, Tarkio, Mo 2nd & 4th Th. Waldo Thomson N. F. Dragoo, Fairfax, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. Bryon C. Yates.. . . .. Ernest Rowlett, Maitland, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• 2nd & 4th Tu. Clarence I. Harper. .. S. Fay Boswell, Oregon, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. 2nd & 4th Wed. Robert F. Hinkle Lavere North, Forest City, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. Clyde L. Brown D. B. Burnett, Mound City, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. Keith Cunningham. .. C. M. Randall. Craig, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• lBt & 3rd Tu.
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71 Savannah 117 Rochester •••.•.• 138 Fillmore.••••.•.. 162 Whitesville 404 Rosendale •...•.• 413 Bolckow 600 Cosby 10 Agency 22 DeKalb ....•.... 78 St. Joseph 150 Faucett..•...... 189 St. Joseph 2S8 Rushville .••.•••. 269 St. Joseph......
Gerald F. Crawford .. Fred Gerber••....•.• Everett L. McAllister. GuY HutYaker ..••••.. James W. Dougan... Arnold L. Jackson Willis S. Hamilton James B. Smith •..... Wilfred Sampson .... Ray Neff..•......... Albert M. Hunt Artie L. Lyons Wm. E. Cassity Albert G. Chambers ..
Lloyd L. Schmitt, Box 202, Savannah, Mo Quinton J. Schottel, Cosby, Mo•..•.............. Stanford M. Burge, 402 N. 2nd St., Savannah, Mo. Marion O. Barton, Rt. I, Union Star, Mo '" C. J. Watts, Rosendale, Mo Glenn Neely, Bolckow, Mo W. B. Durant, R.R. No. I, Cosby, Mo•..•••••.•..• Robert B. Ridge, 2618 S. 22nd St., St. Joseph, Mo.. Hallie V. Redmon, DeKalb. Mo•..••..•••••••.•.• Henry Raines, 1101 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo James P. Hull, Faucett. Mo Donald Lindsay. 641 N. 8th St•• St. Joseph, Mo Elmer Moore, Rushville. Mo•..•..•.....••••....• Vietor T. Cummings, 1015 Logan St., St. Joseph 44, Mo.. . .• . •. . • . . •. . .• ••• .•• . •• .. Charity .••....... SSlISt. Joseph John W. Beaumont .. Lewis O. Weigel, Box 8S1. St. Joseph, Mo William D. Perkins.. Elvis R. Poff, 5601 S. 4th St., St. Joseph 47. Mo KingHill . 876 St. Joseph Saxton....•..... 608 Saxton ..••...... Allen W. Smith •..... Glen E. Shuster. RFD No.4, St. Joseph, Mo
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Montie Moore..••.•.. Ralph Lawry •....•.. William R. Rogers ... Gordon G. Saunders .. Jerrold W. Roades ... James J. Manring. .• James F. Hoover ..•.. Roes Naylor........• J. E. Summers Eugene W. Mansfield. James C. Tingler, Jr.. James R. Mooney. . •. Leo M. Boulting. . . ..
George F. Pieree, Union Star, Mo••••••••••....•• Neal R. Dawson, Maysville, DeKalb County, Mo••• S. O. Borland, Osborn, Mo•..•••••••.••.•..•..••. Clarence G. Waller, Stewartsville, Mo•........••• Donald M. Barrow, Clarksdale, Mo••••..•.....••• Alfred Dunlap, Winston, Mo.. • • • • • • • • • • • . . . . . • • G. N. Wal1st~FD No.4, Box 2. Pattonsburg, Mo•• Edward E • .l.'llxon, Gallatin, Mo•.••••••.•••...••• W. S. Underwood, Coffey, Mo•••••....•........•• Fred J. MeNew, Lock Springs, Mo.............•• Sam PUKh, Jameson, Mo•.....•...............•• Doyle E. Kime, Jamesport, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. Walter Miller, King City, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •.
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81ILiberty•••...... 49 Holt ..•••..••.•. 198 Missouri City .... 207 Excelsior Springs 811 Kearney 488 Smithville 87 Hemple. • •. . . . .. 62 Cameron 118 Plattsburg. . . . .. 897 Gower.......... 606 Lathrop 398 Lawson
John R. Sharp ..•..•. Eugene Downing Joseph H. Turner Ralph R. Cox. . • . . • .. John W. Ervin .....• A. G. Carver Gale Sprague C. A. Livingston ...•. Robert H. Frost. . . .. Arthur N. Witt James A. Eames M. C. Summers
Henry B. Early, 40 S. Jewell, Liberty, Mo Lawrence W. Bartee, Holt, Mo Vincil R. Turner, Box 13, Missouri City, Mo...•.• A. L. Forsythe. Box 448. Excelsior Sprlnga. Mo.. . Stanley Ervin, Kearney. Mo••..••••.•••••••....• E. V. Wolfe, Smithville, Mo••••........•.....•.• Glenn H. Cook, RR No.1, Hemple, Mo.. . . . . . . . .. O. Rex Orr, Rt. 3, Cameron, Mo••••••••......... Hugh O. Marshall. Plattsburg, Mo.. • • • . . . . . • . . .• Jewell W. Singleton, Gower, Mo•..•••..........• James L. Taylor, Box 262, Lathrop, Mo L. D. Estill, Lawson, Mo
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Braymer . Hamilton ..•.... Polo•.•••.•..... Breckenridge . COwlrill .. Chillicothe ...•...
S. J. HuKhes •••.•••• Donald Brownlee ••••. Fredric Shrum•.•..•. Spencer Bothwell ..•. C. E. Ferguson •.•..• Lloyd A. Cleaveland ..
D. IrvinK Farrar, Braymer, Mo L. R. Spainhower, Hamilton, Mo...............•. Forrest R. Lean:J.er, Polo, Mo Herbert Woolsey, Breckenridge, Mo...........••• T. M. Parker, Cowgill, Mo Stoney Richardson, 1019 Cherry St., Chillicothe, Mo.. . . • • • . . • • • . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . • • .• 170 IUtica..•.•.••••• Claude Basler. . • . . . •. Edgar Kohl, Rt. 1, Dawn, Mo. . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • • . •• 434 WheelinK . Howard Norman M. L. Aye, Wheeling, Mo 539 Dawn . C. C. Atkinson .....•. M. F. Pollard. Ludlow, Mo
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THIRTEENTH DISTRICT-VIRGIL SLAUGHTER, D. D. G. Mo, Meadville, Mo. Lodges . Jackson Brookfield Cypress Bucklin Dockery Marceline
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No. I Location 821 Linneus 86 Brookfield 2271 Laclede . 233lBucklin . 325 Meadville . 481 Marceline
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Master Oscar A. Thorne . Robert E. Finch . Edward E. Williams .. Ivan Molloy .....•... Aubrey M. Gooch .... Ed~ar D. Walsworth.
Secretary Ronald E. Bradley, Linneus, Mo•................ A. P. Boyles, 1105 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, Mo. Thomas H. Wade, Linneus, Mo . F. I. Anderson, Bucklin, Mo , Jack E. Friesner, Meadville, Mo . A. M. Willian, 420 W. Walker St., Marceline. Mo..
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38ICallao . Johnnie Levett...... 102IBevier . Delbert L. Kitchen. .. . Leo E. Snores....... 172 Macon 237 La Plata . Paul Hutchinson ... " 268 Atlanta . Philip Brockman. . .. 332 Excello . Clyde Foster " 648 Elmer . Walter D. Straight. .. 96 Shelbyville . Ben Birkey " 228 Shelbina . Cecil A. Buie 415 Hunnewell. ...•. Richard Carr 537\Bethel . Samuel L. Wester .. " . Kenneth Glahn 662 Clarence
Bert B. Bledsce, Box 771, Callao, Mo . William M. Lamberson, Bevier, Mo . Elmer Evans, 400 Crescent Dr., Macon, Mo . Leon Easley, La Plata, Mo.....................• Donald Reedy, Anabel, Mo.....................• Harold Mabry, 620 N. Rubey St., Macon, Mo . Ivey H. Grubbs. Elmer. Mo . W. S. Parrish, Shelbyville, Mo . Arthur L. Jones, Box 144, Shelbina, Mo . J. Albert Howe, Hunnewell, Mo . H. B. Mann, Leonard, Mo . Claude Oylear, Clarence, Mo , ,
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. J. Kenneth Bailey. . .. . Howard H. Pollock . James M. Fishback . Vaden T. Wood . Olen Fretwell " . R. H. Dannenhauer.. . W. Scott Sykes. . . . .. . Corbyn Jacobs ..... " . Harold E. Lambert. " . James R. Ryan . Ernest A. Turnbull. "
W. R. Lake, LaGrange, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. R. Lance West, Monticello, Mo Frank L. Young, LaBelle, Mo Jere Bradshaw, Canton, Mo John S. Smith, Williamstown, Mo , Archie E. Graves, Lewistown, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. John W. Terpening, Ewing, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rufus L. Haydon, S06 S. Main, Palmyra, Mo , Wm. H. Blackshaw, 1214 Paris, Hannibal, Mo , Frederick E. Herrin, Box 401, Hannibal, Mo Thomas J. Bleigh, Philadelphia, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . ••
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Howard R. Hunter . Eolia ..•......... 14 Eolia Clarksville . 17 Clarksville...... M. F. Duvall, Jr Perseverance . 92 Louisiana John W. Brown Phoenix ..•...... 136 Bowling Green •.. J. R. Couch Frankford . 192 Frankford•...••. Robert Mosley..•.... Pike . 899 Curryville Robert V. Oberman ..
John H. McDannold, Jr., Eolia, Mo•............. Edward N. Hawkins, Clarksville, Mo Russell J. Rowe, Louisiana, Mo Leslie J. Calvert, Bowling Green, Mo John McIntyre, Frankford, Mo Carl D. Harris, Curryville, Mo......•............
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Paris Florida. . . . . . . .. Monroe City Madison Santa Fe Holliday Center. . . . . . . . .. Perry. .. . . . . . . .. New London....
Paul Vanderpool. Wallace W. Levings.. Chester P. Ely Bennie Swindell H. Vanlandingham .. Percy F. Lenhart Clark W. Tapley. . . .. J. C. Berrey. . • . . . . .. Edward C. Glascock ..
Henry Sladek, 307 W. Caldwell, Paris, Mo . Gillam Street, Perry, Mo.............•.......... Francis G. Proctor, Monroe City, Mo . Johnnie Summers, RR No.2, Madison, Mo . Charles G. Wilson, Molino, Mo . Paul Callison, Holliday, Mo . G. C. Layne, Center, Mo•.. : . C. W. Deekerd, Perry, Mo . J. Porter Fisher, New London, Mo .
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R. S. Corbin ..•...... Elmer Wehmeyer W. L. McAdams Selvin P. Winn •..... Archie Devenport. Everett Westfall Davis Haley ..•...... Carl R. Myers.......
Leonard Bradley, 415 N. Main, Huntsville, Mo
Ross Dixon, R. 3, Box 167, Moberly, Mo
George K. Hill, Clifton Hill, Mo E. F. Wilson, 825 W. Rollins, Moberly, Mo Uel L. Dameron, RR No.1, Cairo, Mo Edwin B. Hawkins, Higbee, Mo•................. A. J. Wedding, Rt. 2, Cairo, Mo Frank L. Ornburn, Clark, Mo.............. .
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. Eureka Warren Triplett Westville Salisbury Rothville Cunningham Mendon
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Brunswick . Keytesville . Triplett •.•...•.. Westville . Salisbury . Rothville . Sumner ..•...... Mendon .
Rollo E. Henningsen. Roy Lee Cox . . C. F. Johnson Clark Harrelson . John L. Culler . Carl L. Nickle . Maurice G. Lentz . Charles P. Stephens.
Milton J. Daily, Brunswick, Mo . O. L. Davis, Keytesville, MOo ..•................. R. L. Sanders, Jr., Triplett, Mo . Buford O. Green, Marceline, Mo...............•. E. J. Kirby, 208 S. Walnut, Salisbury, Mo..... Nat J. Venable, Rothville, Mo...•............... Leslie O. Allen, Sumner, Mo . . C. G. Shull, Box 75, Mendon, Mo
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TWENTIE'l'H DISTRICT-EARL DEARDORFF. D. D. G. Mo. Hale. Mo. County Ca~ll •......
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Master Glen R. Crailr, Aet.... Jack McKinney •..... Earl Denham •....... J ewell Knott . Smith H. Gregg . Robert Stephenson . Norman E. Hertzig ..
Secretary George Hollister, DeWitt, Mo..................•. Orval E. Lamb, Carrollton, Mo . Frank Brunseher, Bogard, Mo . Robert Baker, RR 2, Hale, Mo . . R. H. Robinson, 611 S. Elm, Norborne, Mo C. E. McAfee, Box 87, Bosworth, Mo•............ Robert T. Lampton, Box 305, Hardin, Mo .
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18 Barry ..••.•.••.. 58 Weston . 120 Parkville ..•••••. 169 Camden-Point•.. 204 Dearborn ••...•. 839 Farley•..•...••. 855 Edgerton .••..... 504 Platte City .
Jesse S. Williams. . .. Wilbur S. Crockett ... Loren J. Clark. . • . . •. Leo Redden .•••.••••. Steve Grable..•..•... Bernard P. Porter ..•. Kenneth Pait. • • . . . .. Lloyd Kerns, Jr•.....
J. E. Grelrory, 2614 E. 52 St., N. Kansas City, Mo. J. A. Offutt, Box 116, Weston, Mo...•..••••...... Herbert BuschJ.. 7 E. First St., Parkville, Mo.. . . . .. Jean D. Deal, !:Sox 82, Camden Point, Mo•.......• Vaughn Hull, Dearborn, Mo••••................. Guy Kamphefner, Farley, Mo•................... Clyde M. Newman, Edgerton, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Herman Klein, Platte City, Mo•.................
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J. G. Cook ..•..•..•.. Sam R. Bell......... Harry L. Crain •.•.•• George B. Dotson. . •. Wm. D. Barclay Charles A. Foster, Jr. Everett E. Lauck ..•• Elton E. Mansell
W. C. Rowe, Waverly, Mo Eugene S. Holman, 1315 Franklin, Lexington, Mo. Gene T. Whitener, Higginsville, Mo Everett Pape, Concordia, Mo.. • • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . .• R. H. Kelly, Odessa, Mo Forrest B. Thompson, Richmond, Mo William L. Britt, Camden, Mo. ..•........•....•• Eunice Roe, RFD No. I, Orrick, Mo
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551Arrow Rock ...•. 68 Slater ..........• 85 Miami. .•.....•. 205 Marshall ....•... 217 Sweet Springs. •. 402 Malta Bend•••... 518IBlackburn ..•..•. 560 Nelson
Dale C. DeHaven Mark Jenkins ..•..... Wilbur L. Hains •••.. Hugo Kirchoff .•...•. Jack Thomas. . . . . • .. Wilfred Mitchener. .• C. E. Meinershagen .. D. Edward Caton
Rolla HumblU1r, Arrow Rock, Mo Frank G. Schmidt, 201 E. Lincoln, Slater, Mo Geo. W. WilBon, Miami, Mo••.•••••••.•••.•.•••• G. Howard Fuller, Marshall, Mo Paul Wylie, Sweet Springs, Mo.. . • . • • • • • . . . . • • •• Elmer H. WilBon, Malta Bend, Mo.. . .. . .. • .. . ••• Walter C. Borchers, Blackburn, Mo•.....•..•..•• W. R. Leffter, Nelson, Mo
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Master Alfred A. Gilmere .... Chester L. Anderson. Clarence E. Lange . Bernace W. Meyer . R. M. Kirkpatrick . Garland E. Herrin . Lewis M. Collins . Paul E. Hull. . Billy W. Griffin .
Secretary Clarence L. Hurt, Boonville, Mo••............... Geo. M. Burnett, OttervilIe, Mo...............•.. Peyton E. Hays, Pilot Grove, Mo•................ Donald J. McKnight, Bunceton, Mo•............. Fred L. Schilb, Prairie Home, Mo•..•............ WilIie R. KoelIing, New Franklin, Mo . Samuel P. Ayres, Jr., Fayette, Mo . Ralph E. Johnson, Glasgow, Mo . Robert R. Walker, Box 323, Armstrong, Mo .
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Clarence W. Brandt"1 Grover W. Lewis John R. Graef Paul O. Martin Ben Berkemeyer
Leland H. Keller, Wentzville, Mo "lIst & 3rd Wed. E. R. Engholm, 419 Boone Ave., St. Chales, Mo 1st & 3rd Tu. Charles J. Picraux, Defiance, Mo•........•..•... , 2nd & 4th Wed. G. C. Schmitt, Wright City, Mo 1st Th. Frank Ehrmann, Hawk Point, Mo 2nd & 4th Frio
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G. A. Dyer, 318a E. Miller St., Jefferson City, Mo.. George Wilson, Russellville, Mo Parker Norfleet, Eugene, Mo James M. Swearingen, Centertown, Mo D. W. Fenton, Tipton, Mo...••................•. A. E. Wilson, California, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Hugh C. Harkins, Jamestown, Mo Leslie J. Stephens, Clarksburg, Mo Donald A. Townley, Chamois, Mo F. Edward Busch, Linn, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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Master I Wayne H. Straub ..•• Harrison M. Eaton ... Harmon E. Gazaway. Louis M. Wood James Hawkins Hubert Baumgarth .•. Donald Hinson..•..•. Otto C. young ..•..•. Chris Ulrich •.•....•. Alfred Schalk. . . . . • •.
Secretary I Time of Meeting John W. Sheible, New Haven, Mo......•........• 2nd & 4th Th. H. E. Vieten, 4 W. Euclid, Sullivan, Mo.......... 1st & 8rd Fri. Wm. E. Arnold, Gray Summit, Mo......•.....•. , 1st & 8rd Th. W. A. Pfautsch, 816 Cedar St., Washington, Mo.•. lst & 8rd Fri. O. D. Prichard, Robertsville, Mo•.....•..•.••.••• lst & 8rd Sat. Robert R. Wunderlich, Box 266, Pacific, Mo...•••• 2nd & 4th Th. Ben W. Burt, Jr., RR No.1, St. Clair, Mo•..•.•••. 2nd & 4th Tu. Wm. S. Toelke, Union, Mo 2nd & 4th Fri. W. D. Stoenner, 218 W. 6th St., Hermann, Mo..•• ' 2nd & 4th Fri. Albert Meade, Owensville, Mo............•..... , 1st & 8rd Th.
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Anthony J. Walters •• R. M. McChesney...• Sidney Shear.••..... Frank C. Smyrniotis. Spiro Abatgis •.••.•. G. E. Tabor..•...... William C. Hoftelder. Frank J. Tessmer .... Wilbert H. Vollmar .. Joseph F. Schlude ..•.
Cache.••........ Harmony.•...... Clifton Heights .. , RoseHill ..•...•. Magnolia..•..... Tower Grove ..... Triangle.•••.....
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St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........
George E. Reimann .. Lester E. Maness .... Vincent H. Selvaggi. . Archie B. Willey..... Curtis A. Meyers ..... Roy E. Harwood ..... Raymond C. Scott ....
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J. Wohradsky, Jr., 2108 Ann Av., St. Louis 4, Mo.. H. E. Waldt, 8609 Tara Lane, St. Louis 21, Mo.... Harry Schwartz, 976 Kirkham, St. Louis 22, Mo... Rudy G. Brock, 2719 Ashby Rd., St. Ann's 14, Mo•. G. E. Lansing, 6214a Devonshire, St. Louis 9, Mo•• W. C. Smith, 7861 Chamberlain, St. Louis 6, Mo•.. Clarence H. Krah, 9924 Woltt Dr., Attton 28, Mo.. , E. M. Ruffin, 6407 January Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo.. C. V. Ehrmann, 3786 S. Spring, St. Louis 16, Mo.. G. H. Holdsworth, 4943 Schollmeyer, St. Louis 9, Mo.•.•..•..............•......... G. Heiniehen, 3227 Ringer Road, St. Louis 28, Mo. W. E. Punt, 6610 Nottingham, St. Louis 9, Mo.... J. E. Winterton, Jr., 2911 Tamm, St. Louis 9, Mo•. E. H. Pleitsch, 1180 Wilshire, St. Louis 24, Mo...• R. H. Sander, 253 Papin, Webster Groves 19, Mo.. A. H. Liebmann, 5508 Rhodes, St. Louis 9, Mo...•. H. G. Diller, 450 California, Webster Groves 19,Mo•..••.•..•...•.•..•.....•..•..••.••..• H. E ......... 21.S Lm,. Ave., 1.0"'" Mo•••• Albert Kranse, 6626 Delmar, St. Louis 5, Mo••..•• A. E. Turley, 9 Holly Dr., Webster Groves 19, Mo•• W. L. Hiner, 9066 McNulty Dr., St. Louis 21, Mo•• Isham E. Gordon, No.4 Hillerest Dr., Town & Country, St. Louis 22, Mo...•••••...•• A. A. NaIl, 6921 Waterman, University City, Mo•. J. G. Mahalak, 1009 Gabriel Dr., St. Louis 16, Mo..
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21St. Louis ... " ... August F. Fiseher .... H. C. Ploetze, 5729 Lindenwood, St. Louis 9, Mo••• 91St. Louis ....•... Raymond R. Kessler .. Robert C. Brinkman, 611 Olive St., Suite 2061, St. Louis 1, Mo••.•.•••••••••.•••••.•••••.••.• 40 St. Louis ........ Kai Holst.••••••.•.. E. F. Sehilling. 1070 Fontaine PL. S1. Louis, Mo... 79 St. Louis ........ John J. Taeke....... John Weyer. Rt. 8. Box 1916. S1. Louis 23. Mo..... 121 St. Louis ........ Lloyd M. Dayball•.... L. E. Waller, Sr., 8669 Hagner. St. Louis 21. Mo••• 179 St. Louis ......•. Herbert W. Roeklage. E. C. Deuser. 24 S. Dellwood. St. Louis 21, Mo....• 24S St. Louis ....•.•. John M. Martin ...... George J. Tisehler, Box 831, St. Louis I, Mo••••..• 282 S1. Louis ........ Eldon E. Blust•••.... C. J. Rall, 1622 Jonquil Dr., Webster Groves, Mo•• Louls •.•.•.•. N. J. Frangoulis ..... A. S. Dawson, 2626 Alhambra Ct.. St. Louis, Mo•.. sso St. Louis ........ Donald S. Opel•••.... J. B. Dryer, 962 Canaan Ave., S1. Louis 15, Mo.... 360 St. Louis ........ George F. Engel. .... C. E. Heckel, 9105 Niles, St. Louis 23. Mo••••••••• 420 St. Louis ........ Einer C. Hansen •.... Walter E. Haustein. 9411 Westchester Dr., Jennings 21. Mo••.•..••.•••••.••••..•..•••••. 445 St. Louis •.•..... Karl E. Vivian •.•... H. C. Smith. 6482 Colver Ave., Affton 28, Mo...... 460 S1. Louis ........ Myron T. Vail .••.••. Arthur E. Bush, 6701 Bartmer, St. Louis 14, Mo••. 505 St. Louis ........ Walter L. A1ewel. ••. M' E. Campbell, 581>8 Delor, St. Louis 9, Mo....... 529 St. Louis ........ Woodrow Earl Collins Geo. Ruths, 7280 Maekenzie Rd., St. Louis 28, Mo.. 544 St. Louis ........ William G. Spargo •.. E. L. Fowler, 5208 Alabama. St. Louis 11, Mo•..•. 676 St. Louis ........ Louis N. Land ••••.•. F. L. Oatman, 3989 Minnesota. St. Louia 18, Mo... 678 St. Louis ........ Marvin Stotler •••.... W. O. Seibt, 2723 Ivanhoe Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo•.. 6S9 St. Louis ...•.••• Thorpe C. Bullock•... Herbert L. Stein. 20 Valley Dr., Florissant, Mo.... 658 St. Louis ••...... Harry A. Sternkopf.. John Heines. 5224 Nagle Ave., St. Louis 9. Mo.... 646 University City.. George W. Barnicle•. Albert B. Koons, 38S6 Norma Ct., St. Louis 9, Mo.. 657 University City .. Wm. R. Reiter .••.... Robt. F. Mohr. 7788 Cirele Dr•• Normandy 21. Mo.
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Index .. Cass .•........... Grand River ....• Nonpareil . Belton••......•.. Jewel ••••........ Coldwater ......•. Archie........•.. Cleveland .
54 Garden City ..... 147 Harrisonville..•. 276 Freeman .•..•••. S72 East Lynne ....• 450 Belton . 480 Pleasant Hill ..•. 485 Drexel. .....•..• 6SS Archie . . 651 Cleveland
F. W. Winter Walter K. Long Charles S. Atkinson .. Homer O. Gray. . •• .• Harry J. Enochs •.... William T. Wilkinson Kenneth A. Trewett.. Ross E. Osborn. • • . .. Carl Wilson .....•...
Earl W. Yoder, Garden City. Mo Jesse L. Van Meter. Harrisonville, Mo Charles I. Dean, Box 98, Peculiar. Mo.......•.••. C. H. Bradley, Latour, Mo L. D. Laffoon, Peculiar, Mo Hubert F. Jerard. Pleasant Hill, Mo Clarence H. Bundy, Drexel, Mo.. . • . . . . . . . . . . . • •• Martin Hackler, Archie. Mo.. . • • . • . . . . . . . . . . . • •. Earl Young. Box 124, Cleveland, Mo
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Lodges No. I Location . . 130 Hume . Hume . Amsterdam ....•. 141 Amsterdam Butler . 264 Butler •......... . Rockville . 341 Rockville . Crescent Hill . 368 Adrian . RichHiIl . 479 Rich Hill 654 Foster . Foster.
Master Merl W. Anderson Roy D. Vanslyke Eddie L. Dodds E. L. Midkiff Donald L. Davis Thomas L. Davis George M. Parker
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THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT-L. V. MORRIS. D. D. G. Mo. 1825 S. Grand. Sec:laUa. Mo. . Be~~n . Cole Camp Shawnee . Knobnoster . Jo~~o~::::: : Holden . Corinthian •...... Cold Spring . Chilhowee . P~~is •............... Sedalia . Granite . Green Ridge . LaMonte .
596 Cole Camp 653 Warsaw ..•...... 245 Knobnoster 262 Holden 266 Warrensburg 274 Leeton 487 Chilhowee •...... 236 Sedalia..•....... 272 Sedalia 425 Green Ridge 574·LaMonte
Edward E. Heibner .. Loyd P. Bresee ..•..•. Forrest yankee .....• J. C. Thomas ..•..... Wm. A. Clear Earl M. Brown J. C. McKinzie Leonard T. Peabody .. Harold N. Painter Price Ruffin ..•.....• W. T. SummerskiU ..•
E. H. Intelmann, Box 117, Warsaw, Mo Arthur E. Constance, Warsaw, Mo C. L. SauIts, Knob Noster, Mo...•............... C. O. Landes, Holden, Mo C. R. Collins, 620 Maple, Warrensburg, Mo....... D. E. Bailey, 209a S. Maguire, Warrensburg, Mo.. M. A. Wallace, Chilhowee, Mo Howard J. Gwinn, 667 East Tenth, Sedalia, Mo Lloyd C. Kennon, 1466 S. Sneed, Sedalia, Mo L. B. Beach, Green Ridge, Mo................. .. R. B. Burke, RR No.2, LaMonte, Mo
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Marion B. Craig James Varner Noel E. Johnson Eugene W. Masters .. Lowry M. Belisle O. L. Carter Clyde Keith Robert L. Meredith Harold G. Fincher...
W. B. Johnson, 406 N. Commercial, Windsor, Mo.. G. F. Fowler, Box 111, Montrose, Mo.•••......... J. B. Holcomb, 216 E. Lincoln, Clinton, Mo Harry L. Redford, Calhoun, Mo Roger P. Frank, Osceola, Mo C. A. Weinlig, Roscoe, Mo J. R. Naylor, Lowry City, Mo..................•. G. L. McQueen, Appleton City, Mo K. L. Ingalls, Taberville, Moo.
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152 Camdenton . 433 Mack's Creek . 83 Lebanon . 432 Competition. • • .. . 528 Conway. . . . . . . .. . 376 Waynesville . 386 Richland ..•..... . 203IBrumley . 410 Iberia .
Edward Miller .....•. Jack A. Burch .....•. David J. Atkins ..•... Ralph Massey. . . . . . .. Wm. E. Massey. . . . .. Ewell Johnson Vernon Edwards Carrol J. McCubbin .. Freeman Ska~gs
Jerry M. Eidson, Camdenton, Mo Roy A. True, Urbana, Mo
. . . D. E. Cook, Competition, Mo...•..••.•••••••.... E. Herschel Harris, Box 66, Conway, Mo••.•...... D. L. Pippin, Wilson Long Bldg., Waynesville, Mo J. H. Trippe, Richland, Mo•..............•...... J. Guy Hix, Ulman, Mo . B. S. Davis, Iberia, Moo. .
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Claude Woodard.. S. C. Bayless........ Wilbur C. Wells Alfred Baxter....... L. E. Daniels. . . . . . .. Ralph A. Branson .... Hugh W. Harrison •.. Rhuel W. Whorton R. Loughrige ..•..... C. A. Harrison Alba W. Ray, Jr•.....
W. I. Carr, Steelville, Mo Chas. F. Wilmesherr, Cuba, Mo Max J. Blackwell, Salem, Mo•..................• N. B. Stockton, Bland, Mo•...................... Wm. W. Nangle, Vichy, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •.. Carl Baldwin, Vienna, Mo...••.•................ Walter C. Campbell, 203 W. 1st St., Rolla, Mo W. W. Jackson, St. James, Mo•.....••.•......... Howard R. Pinto, Newburg, Mo A. W. Davis, Dixon, Mo Leonard Pulley, Licking, Mo
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Forrest Triplett, Buffalo, Mo.. • • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . .. Forrest M. Dorman. Louisburg, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . .• James R. Fowler, Urbana, Mo Ralph Hutton, Wheatland, Mo Arthur Bartshe, Hermitage, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Howard Price, Fair Play, Mo Monroe A. Fields, Humansville. Mo Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville, Mo S. B. Brown, III, Bolivar, Mo•................... Floyd P. Slagle, Pleasant Hope, Mo Marion Mitchell, Aldrich. Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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Secretary I Time of Meeting G. E. Horton. Stockton, Mo.. • • • • • • . • . . . . . . . . . •• 1st & 3rd Th. Walter E. Albrecht, Jerico Springs, Mo.......... 1st & 3rd Mon. W. R. Allison, Greenfield, Mo••.••..........•..•• 4th Tu. James E. Gillen, Rt. 2, Lockwood, Mo.. . . . . . . . . .• 2nd Th. W. E. Cantrell. Everton, Mo.. • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. 2nd & 4th Tu. R. P. Myers, Dadeville, Mo.. . • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• 1st & 3rd Th. Thos. M. Morris, Lockwood. Mo......•........••. 2nd & 4th Th. Roes L. Stansberry, Golden City, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. ~
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303\Nevada 371 Sheldon 448 Schell City ••.... 490 Montevallo 495 Richards .•...... 605 Walker......... 187 Liberal , •.... 292 Lamar•......... 616 Milford. . • • • . . .. 482 Eldorado Springs
Frank MarQuardt Claude W. Miller Harold R. Mosher Hobert Woody...•.•• Albert T. Lowry Perry D. Clark Ralph Shultz Dee R. Brous ..•..... Emery D. Robinson.. C. A. Hendricks, II ...
David V. Morris, Nevada, Mo••.•..............•. H. L. Burney, Sheldon, Mo.•.•.................• J. D. Ditty. Schell City. Mo••••................•. Oral Faith, Montevallo, Mo••..............•..•.. C. H. Newland. Richards, Mo••................•. Ralph BloesBer, Walker. Mo•••••.....•.......... Pat McFarland. Liberal, Mo...••.•..•........•.. W. A. Heydenberk. Rt. 8, Lamar, Mo Elmer L. Thomu, Milford, Mo...•..••.•......... Earl F. Pentecost, Eldorado Springs, Mo.. . . . . . ..
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Carthage •....... Sarcoxie ••....... Joplin •..•....... Fellowship •...... Juper.••.•...... Carterville••..... Mineral .••.•..... Webb City......• Carl Junction .... Criterion •••.•... La Russell .......
197 Carthage........ 298 Sarcoxie....•..• 335 Joplin .......... 345 Joplin .......... 398 Juper.......... 401 Carterville...... 471 Oronogo.•...... 612 Webb City ....... 649 Carl Junction .... 586 Alba..•.•....... 692 La Russell .......
Everett B. Hole ..••.. J. R. Nordstrom .••.. Curtis B. Ritchhart .. Luther J. Timberlake John Hood ..••.•.... Thomu B. Holt...... Ray Allison .......... Richard G. Lewis .... W. G. Appleman ..•.. Alfred J. Gunlock •... Harold Adams. . • . . ..
George F. Prater, Box 274. Carthage. Mo......... Nelson Brown, Sarcoxie. Mo...••••.•............ Sherman A. Smith, Box 97, Joplin. Mo.........•. Mark E. Whitaker, Box 86, Joplin, Mo••••..•..•. Walter Carter. Rt. 2, Carthage, Mo••••.••..•.••.. Floyd R. Chaney, Box 307. Carterville, Mo•••••.•• Phillip D. Smoth, Oronogo, Mo•••••.••.••.•...•• R. Lee Sullens. 601 S. Ball St•• Webb City, Mo..••• Herbert D. Sandy, Carl Junction, Mo•.......•..•• Buford Cooper, Box 258, Alba, Mo............... J. V. Patton, LaRussell, :Mo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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6 Springfield•..... 7 Walnut Grove 100 Ash Grove •.•.... 271 Springfield. . • . .. 422 Springileld 670 Republic •....... 608 Strafford. . . . . . .. 620 Willard......... 98 Marshfield 800 Elkland 439IRogersville,RR.3 459ISeymour ..••.... 477 Rogersville. • • . ..
Leonard C. O'Dell .... Fred McVay••••..... Dan C. Grantham Charles D. Sharp. . .. Charles Loveland.... Lester Logan ..•..... Edward W. Stever. .. Everett Squibb R. D. Hje1meng J. L. Hartley•••..... Charles Burr Paul Carpenter C. W. Pursley. . . . . ..
M. F. Smith, 806~ E. Walnut, Springileld. Mo... R. M. Fagan, Walnut Grove, Mo Robert S. Hosman, Box 268, Ash Grove, Mo M. W. Kinloch, 628 E. Normal, Springfield 4, Mo.. W. G. Clark, 1616 Boonville Ave., Springfield. Mo.. Frank J. Comisky, Box 226, Republic, Mo Allen H. Owen, Rt. 2, Box 10, Strafford, Mo Gay Perryman, Willard, Mo Paul V. Rathbun, Marshfield, Mo D. W. Haymes, Rt. 2, Box 57, Conway, Mo M. J. Faulkner, Fordland. Mo•..•••••.••.......• Merle Cox, Seymour, Mo E. F. Bracken, Rogersville, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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116 CabooL .. 177 Houston . 469 Plato .. 555 Summersville •... 158 Mountain Grove. 411 Hartville .••••.•. 543 Mansfield . 622 Norwood .
Daryle Etter•........ George Boesl .....•... David L. Helton ..... C. M. Baker ........• Donald I. McCarty ..• Alvin Wynne ..•..•.. Hosea V. Bogart..... Ralph Chadwell ..•...
1st & 8rd Wed. Sat. on or bet. full moon Willard Knight, Cabool, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .• 1st &: 8rd Tu. E. E. Scott, Houston, Mo 2nd Wed. 1st Mon. W. L. Tilley, Plato, Mo T. R. McConnell, Summersville, Mo.. . . . . . . . • . . .• 2nd Sat. Yale Myers, Box 867, Mountain Grove, Mo 2nd &: 4th Fri. Roy McNeley, Grovespring, Mo 1st &: 8rd Fri. Donald Livingston, Mansfield, Mo.. • . . . • . . . . . . . •• 2nd &: 4th Tu. Forrest N. Freeman, Macomb, Mo 1st &: 8rd Th.
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. 579 Grandin 239 Lesterville ..•.•.. 853 Ellington ......•. 137 Bireh Tree ....•• 430 Winona..••..... 607 Eminence•......
Tony E. Cates ....•.. John E. Lewis. . .. . .. Robert L. Ford ..••.. John Duffield ..•.•... W. Melvin Bockman .. Robert E. Carr
C. D. McKinney, Jr., Van Buren, Mo H. F. Gaines, Ellsinore, Mo H. O. Dowell, Lesterville, Mo.. . • . . .. . . . . . . . .. Earl L. Brown, Ellington, Mo Harold Walton, RR 2, Birch Tree, Mo Johnnie I. Cooley, Winona, Mo W. A. Despain, Eminence, Mo
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FORTY·EIGHTH DISTRICT-JESSE L. HOLLOWAY. D. D. G. M.. Elvina. Mo. Lodges Star of the West .. Mosaic.......... " Mad~~~·.·.·.·.·.·.· Marcus .......... St. Francois ... Bismarck ........ ... Farmington ...... ... Ionic ............ ... St. Francois ...... ... Samaritan ....... " . .. Pendleton ........ Leadwood ........ " Elvina •.......... Ste. Genevie~~: Saline...........
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Location No.1 133 Ironton ......... 351 Belleview ........ 110 Fredericktown ... 41 Bismarck ........ 132 Farmington ..... 154 Desloge ......... 234 Libertyville ...... 424 Bonne Terre ..... 551 Doe Run ........ 598 Leadwood ....... 599 Flat River ....... 226 St. Mary's .......
Master Arthur Stark ........ James C. Turner ..... George G. J ohnaon ... Eugene E. Darr ...... E. M. Cole ........... Charles W. Horn ..... Charles H. Miller .... Wm. J. Freeman ..... Blondie Hunt, Jr..... Frank E. Forshee .... Raymond V. Powell .. Rayford A. Grant}1e-n
Secretary Walter E. Manning, Ironton, Mo................ V. O. Sutton, Belleview, Mo..................... Gus Winter, Box 325, Fredericktown, Mo•........ H. L. Strader, Acting, Bismarck, Mo............. Hezzie Graham, 414 W. 6th St.• Farmington, Mo.. Emmett O. Shelley, Box 241, Desloge, Mo......... Sam Foley, Knob Lick, Mo........•..•..••...... J. T. Brenon, 209 N. Division, Bonne Terre, Mo... Eugene Pogue, RR No.1, Farmington, Mo........ Paul A. Mills, Box 204. Leadwood, Mo.. . • • . • . . . .. Reuben F. Rodgers, 110 Hampton, Elvina. Mo.. . .. Dwight Smith, 439 N. West St., Perryville. Mo....
Time of Meeting 2nd & 4th Fri. 1st Sat. 1st & 3rd Th. 1st & 3rd Sat. 2nd & 4th Th. 1st & 3rd Mon. 1st Th. 1st & 3rd Th. 2nd & 4th Wed. 2nd & 4th Sat. 1st & 3rd Tu. 4th Sat.
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TroweL Zalma CapeG!ra~d~~~' St. Mark's West View Mystic Tie Whitewater Excelsior Scott . Ashlar Illmo Chaffee
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Marble Hill Zalma.......... Cape Girardeau .. Millersville Oak Ridge •...... Whitewater Jackson Commerce IUmo. . . . . . . . . .. Chaffee
Virgil L. Parsons. Jr. Luther Jackson Jewell B. Clark John E. Crites Delos Sebaugh Herman H. Birkman. Clemon C. Crain Chas. R. Beardslee Paul B. Sitton. . . . . .. J. H. Davenport
J. Virgil Thompson, Marble Hill, Mo H. D. Nichols, Zalma, Mo....................... A. C. Stein, 1615 Themis. Cape Girardeau, Mo Luther J. Statler. RR No.2. Jackson, Mo H. E. Riehn, Oak Ridge, Mo Daniel F. Jones, Whitewater, Mo......•......... Henry M. James, 218 S. Missouri, Jackson. Mo Albion H .• Anderson. Commerce, Mo O. C. Amick. Box 354, Illmo, Mo•....... : . . . . . . .. L. B. Crites. 116 Wright. Chaffee, Mo
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384 East Prairie ..... 407 Charleston...... 184 Morley. . . . . . . . .. 310 Sikeston........ 153 Bloomfield 278 Essex 489 Bell City. . . . . . .. 532 Dexter 590 Advance 596 Puxico 60S Morehouse
Roscoe K. Chitwood .. F. L. Chapman Ray S. Stuckey. . . . .. Harry Hambrick. Sr.. Glenn F. Aslin Claude Lemons Gene Wheeler George Miller Wm. H. Morgan J. A. Sifford Albert Springs..
Charles O. Royal. 701 S. Martin, East Prairie. Mo. Dee Jennings. Charleston. Mo C. L. Halford. Oran, Mo.. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . A. A. Harrison, Box 374. Sikeston, Mo Koss W. Blomeyer, Bloomfield, Mo Jene Kirby, RR S, Bloomfield. Mo•............... H. A. Parker. Box 116, Bell City, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . .. Thomas E. Stevena. 910 N. Walnut, Dexter. Mo... Lloyd E. Revelle, Advance, Mo O. O. Menees, Puxico, Mo Don Taylor, Morehouse. Mo
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fortageville . Point Pleasant . New Madrid . Parma.••....... Lilbourn ••••••••• Pemiscot ... : : : Caruthersville .... Hayti. •••....... Steele . Wardell. .
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166IPortageville 176 Conran 429 New Madrid ....• 660 Parma ..•....... 666 Lilbourn. . . . . . .. 461 Caruthersville ... 671 Hayti. .....•.... 684 Steele 666 Wardell
W. A. Scobey Vern S. Totty Kenneth E. Bird Julian Miller Clyde Collier. . . . . . . .. John M. Cantrell ..... Ralph L. Elder...... Guy Channell V. F. Hankins
R. D. Ellington, Jr., Box 167, Portageville, Mo Walter C. Owen, Portageville, Mo Charles M. Barnes, Box 178, Marston, Mo•........ Bill A. Littell, Tallapoosa, Mo Geo. M. Robinson, Lilbourn, Mo.. . . . . • . . • . • • . . .. Donald V. Magee, Box 187, Caruthersville, Mo..... F. M. Carlock, 206 Cherry St., Hayti, Mo......... Beaumont Smith, Steele, Mo D. L. Potts, Box 626, Wardell, Mo
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Art H. Harwell, 315 Oak St., Poplar Bluff, Mo Fred Ollar, Briar, Mo E. H. Rongey, 5~3 First St., Doniphan, Mo Ralph Chedister, Naylor, Mo Charles Kennedy, Greenville, Mo RUBSeIl C. McGhee, Piedmont, Mo ,,
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Archie L. Glinn, Box 465, West Plains, Mo . C. C. Brinsmaid, 722 Center, Willow Springs, Mo.. Frank N. LeBaron, Mountain View, Mo•...•..... Estus L. Bates, Alton, Mo .
387\Thomasville . J. W. Griffith 468lThayer ... , . , , . N. R. Taylor 582 Koshkonong . E. Mittlestedter . Edwin Delp. . . . . . . .. 298 Lutie 365 Bakersfield . Wayne yeager
Arthur Franks, Thomasville, Mo . J. W. Mitchell, Box 188, Thayer, Mo , , W. B. Hodge, 104 Worcester, West Plains, Mo . C. J. Hogan, Isabella, Mo.........•............. Virgil Wiles, Bakersfield, Mo , .
3271west Plains ...•• 586 Willow Spgs... , . 637 Mountain View .. 255 Alton .
. Merl B. Prock . Clyde Rogers
485!Almartha 496 Gainesville
, C. E, Hicks, Wasola, Mo Everett Herd, Gainesville, Mo
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Billings ........• Forsyth Branson Galena,., ...• , .. Crane
Frank E. Hannah Clay Hodges, Jr,., James F. Strumple Alva U. Kenner .. , Luther Arnold.. , V. Weininger
Warren W. Wilson, Sparta, Mo
, .•...... ,. Fri. on or bef, full moon Sat. on or bef. full moon Eldon L. Hale, Billings, Mo , .. , 1st Th. Clayton P. Cooper, Forsyth, Mo , 2nd & 4th Wed. S. G. Prather, Branson, Mo•...•.•.. , ,. 1st & 8rd Mon. Raymond H. Patterson, Galena, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. David A. Holderman, Crane, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. Wilbur Wilson, Ozark, Mo
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Barry•••.•.....• Pythagoras •..... Comfort ......•.. Lawr~~~~:::: : Mount Vernon ... Canopy•••••..... Decatur..•...... Miller .
Location No. I 129 Monett ..•.•••••. 867 Washburn . 38S Cassville.••..... 5SS Wheaton ••...... 99 Mount Vernon ... 284 Aurora ....•.... 400 Pierce City•..... 567IMiller ......•....
Master I Secretary Roy H. Mercer, Jr•... F. E. Williams, Box 184, Monett, Mo•.......••••• Donald R. Reed. . • . .. N. E. Edens, Washburn, Mo••.••••..........•••. William T. Ash •..... William T. Priest, Cassville, Mo•...........•.••. Gordon L. Kenney. .• Chester B. Royer, Rt. 2, Purdy, Mo............•.. Frank Williams Leon Pugh, Mt. Vernon, Mo•..•...............•. Walter Taylor W. H. Lloyd, Aurora, Mo•.....................• Charles R. Wicks ••••. Millard V. Morris, Pierce City, Mo............••• Beattie N. Marsh .... Thomas F. Webb, Miller, Mo...•............•..•.
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Southwest City .• Anderson .••••.• NoeL .•.•.•••••. Neosho ..•••..... Granby Stella
L. L. Scott ...•...... W. E. Adkins James B. Collins ..•.. Don A. Thornberry Harry W. Vance Argyl E. Kistler.....
George Kramp, Jr., Southwest City, Mo.........• Henry Eppard, Anderson, Mo••................• Richard M. Easter, Noel, Mo.................... Henry C. Bacon, 630 Young St., Neosho, Mo Charles J. Piersen, Granby, Mo Earle D. Young, Box K, Stella, Mo
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45 Ballwin ......... George A. Arft ..•... Henry F. Woerther, Ballwin, Mo................. 80 St. John's Station Harry W. Shapiro..• W. Reinemer, 2716 Lyndhurst, St. Louis 21, Mo.... 84 Webster Groves .. Richard W. Watkins. Fay G. Fulkerson, 525 Sunnyside Ave., Webster Groves 19, Mo........................ 281 Fenton •.•••.•.•. Clarence A. Pitman .. H. E. Reynolds, Rt. I, Box 94, House Springs, Mo. 813 Eureka......... Charles W. Brundage. J. F. Schwarz, 7910 Captain Conn Dr., Affton, Mo. 484 Kirkwood ....... Carl W. Sandstedt ... L. L. Keevil, 408 W. Rose Hill, Kirkwood 22, Mo... 542 Ferguson .•••••.. Farris E. Myers ..••• J. E. Adams, 219 S. Clark, Ferguson 21, Mo....... 566 Maplewood ...... Avery W. Griffey.... W. F. Harris, 7572 Wise, Richmond Hgts. 17, Mo.. 601 Clayton •••••...• Herman L. Luly •.•.. R. W. McElhinney, 3 Daniel Rd., St. Louis 17, Mo•. 613 Wellston •....... Sylvan A. Barton •••. L. O. Chestnut, 1664 Valle, St. Louis 20, Mo. •••••. 629 Valley Park. . • .. Elmer Evans. • • • • • .. J. H. Burton, 1827 Drayton, Webster Groves, Mo.. 640 Jennings ..••..•. William O. Duncan ... J. T. Cassens, 2607 Ada, St. Louis 21, Mo......... 656 Gardenville•..... Henry H. Korn ..•••• H. A. Gast, 9748 Tesson Ferry Rd., Affton, Mo.... 636 Mehlville ......•. Emmet H. Schmelig.. H. A. Kolb, 4822 Mattis School Rd., St. Louis, Mo.. 616 Brentwood ...•.. Wm. H. Luttrell.•... P. D. Bragg, 648 Oakwood, Webster Groves, Mo... 623/0verland .•...... Henry Deitze•.•..•.. S. J. Hoffman, 2428 Wallis, Overland 14, Mo...... 667 Berkeley ........ James M. Edwards ... Virgil E. Kolb, 8241 January, St. Louis 21, Mo•...
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M. W. Sudbrock, Box 454, Independence, Mo...... W. A. Harvey, Rt. 4, Box 424, Lee's Summit, Mo.. P. R. Hall, 120 S. Pleaaant, Independence, Mo George M. Hale, Sr., Blue Springs, Mo H. W. Poertner, 434 Raytown Ave., Raytown, Mo. Leonard Webb, Oak Grove, Mo.. . ••• •• . •• • ••. ••. H. W. Bergschneider, Box 53, Levasy, Mo G. B. Christy, 10008 Truman Rd., Independence, Mo Grandview •••.. "1 618 IGrandview•..... Dowell HaYll •....•... H. L. Bratton, 13100 Spring, Grandview, Mo••.••. Grain Valley..... 644 Grain Valley..... Paul Powell. . • • • • . .• C. Kitley, C-89, Lake Lotawana, iI' I Lee's Summit. Mo.. . . . . • . . . . . • . . • . . . . • • • . • . ..
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Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
Thos. F. Riddick .. James Kennerly •. - William Bates * Archibald Gamble •. Nath'l B. Tucker .. * Thompson Douglas.- Edward Bates - William Bates * Archibald Gamble •• Nath'l B. Tucker .. - Thompson Douglas.· Edward Bates - Wm. G. Pettus - Archibald Gamble .. Nath'l B. Tucker •. • Geo. H. C. Melody •• - Edward Bates - Wm. G. Pettus - Archibald Gamble •• Natb'l B. Tucker •• - Geo. H. C. Melody .. - Wm. G. Pettus ••• - Thornt. Grimsley - Archibald Gamble .. Edward Bates •••. - Geo. H. C. Melody ..• Wm. G. Pettus • Thornt. Grimsley - Archibald Gamble ..• Edward Bates - Hardage Lane...... Martin Ruggles - John F. Ryland * Rich. T. McKinney.· Edward Bates - Hardage Lane•...•• Martin Rugides •.• - H. R. Gamble .••... * Thornton Grimsley.. Hardage Lane - Geo. H. C. Melody ..• H. R. Gamble .••.. • Adam L. Mills ....• * Thornton Grimsley .• Hardage Lane • Fred L. Billon ....... H. R. Gamble ..... • Adam L. Mills ..•.. * Bernard Pratte..... Hardage Lane - Geo. H. C. Melody .. - Sinclair Kirtley .. • Adam L. Mills ..•.• - Thomas Andrews.... Edward Bates - Geo. H. C. Melody ..• Oliver Parker • Augustus Jones * Thomas Andrews H. R. Gamble • Geo. H. C. Melody •. - M. J. Noyes - Augustus Jones • Thomas Andrews Sinclair Kirtley ••• • A. B. Chambers •.•.• John Wilson • G. A. Tuttle.•...•• * Geo. H. C. Melody.•• A. B. Chambers •.• - Sinclair Kirtley •.•.• Oliver Parker •••• • S. W. B. Carnegy ... * Geo. H. C. Melody.. A. B. Chambers •.. - Sinclair Kirtley ..•.• Oliver Parker ..•. • S. W. B. Carnegy ..• * Geo. H. C. Melody •.• S. W. B. Carnegy.- John D. Daggett ... - Edward Seareey .. - Granville Snell * Geo. H. C. Melody.. S. W. B. Carnegy •• John D. Daggett •.•• A. B. Chambers •••• Thomas Andrews * Geo. H. C. Melody •• S. W. B. Carnegy .• John D. Daggett • A. B. Chambers ..•• Aex. T. Douglass ..• - Geo. H. C. Melody •• P. H. McBride - A. B. Chambers - Alex T. Douglaaa.- Wm. C. Vance - Geo. H. C. Melody •• P. H. McBride - Joseph Foster Alex T. Douglass •• John Orrick - Geo. H. C. Melody ... P. H. McBride - Joab Bernard - Joseph Foster.... - C. H. Bowers * Geo. H. C. Melody •. • P. H. McBride ••.. * Joab Bernard ..•.•. - Joseph Foster ..•• - C. H. Bowers * John Simonds .•..• P. H. McBride ....• Joseph Foster •.••.. - J. W. S. Mitchell.- E. S. Ruggles •.•... • Fred L. Billon .•..•J. W. S. Mitchell.- Fred L. Billon •••••. - E. S. Ruggles •.••• - J. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson ..•. J. W. S. Mitchell.- John D. Taylor - E. S. Ruggles - J. L. F. Jacoby - John S. Watson .... • John RalIs * John D. Taylor * E. S. Ruggles - J. L. F. Jacoby - John S. Watson ••.. • Joseph Foster - E. S. Ruggles ....•. • J. L. F. Jacoby - Cyrus Osborn * John S. Watson .... Joseph Foster * E. S. Ruggles - Cyrus Osborn * Joseph Megguire • John S. Watson ...• John F. Ryland • E. S. Ruggles * Joseph Megguire.· .P. Draper * John M. Reed John F. Ryland ..• * B. W. Grover •....• * P. Draper - S. F. Currie ..•..•. - J. T. Johnson •.•..• • B. W. Grover * E. S. Ruggles • S. F. Currie • J. H. Turner * J. T. Johnson * B. W. Grover * S. F. Currie - J. H. Turner * S. H. Saunders * J. T. Johnson • Wilson Brown - L. S. Cornwell .....• J. W. Chenoweth.- R. C. HilI .....•..•. - Joseph Foster..•..• L. S. Cornwell - D. P. Wallingfot:d .. - James H. Britton.· •.••.••........•• -. Joseph Foster -
Grand Secretary William RenshawWilliam RenshawWilliam RenshawT. DouglasT. Oo118lasJohn D. Daggett· John D. DaggettJohn D. Daggett. John D. DaggettJohn D. Daggett. Fred L. BiUon. Fred L. BiUon· Fred L. BillonJohn Garnett· Thos. W. ConyersThos. W. Conyers· Richard B. DallamRichard B. DallamRichard B. Dallam. Richard B. DallamRichard B. DallamRichard B. DallamRichard B. Dallam· Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. DallamFred L. BillonFred L. BillonJ. W. S. MitchellJ. W. S. MitchellC. D. W. JohnsonC. D. W. JohnsonC. D. W. JohnsonA. O'Sullivan· A. O'SullivanA.O'Sullivan*
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L. S. Cornwell Benjamin Sharp .•• S. H. Saunders •••• S. H. Saunders Marcus Boyd M. H. McFarland.Wm. R. Penick Goo. Whitcomb John H. Turner .. John F. Houston.John F. Houston •• John D. Vincil.... W. E. Dunscomb.John D. VincU ... William D. Muir •• Thos. E. Garrett.Thos. E. Garrett .• Samuel H. Owens •• R. E. Anderson.. John W. Luke ••.• James E. Cadle •••• Xen. Ryland T. C. Ready Noah M. Givan Jos. S. Browne ...• W. R. Stubblefield. Alex. M. Dockery •• Chas. C. Woods • Lee A. Hall. .•...• Robt. F. Stevenson. James W. Boyd Goo. 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 -
W. A. Cunningham .. P. Draper • Marcus Boyd • M. H. McFarland .. * W. R. Penick John Decker John H. Turner • Wm. N. Loker * John D. Vincil * John D. Vinci] * W. E. Dunscomb • C. A. Rowley ..•.... • R. E. Anderson ...• * T. E. Garrett ...... • R. E. Anderson •.•.. R. E. Anderson •.•.. * J. E. Ryland .•••••• • John W. Luke..... Xenophon Ryland ..• Xenophon Ryland .. • Thos. C. Ready • Noah M. Givan Joseph S. Browne •• • W. R. Stubblefield •• • Alex. M. Dockery • Chas. C. Woods • Lee A. Hall • Robt. F. Stevenson.· James W. Boyd ..•. • George R. Hunt W. M. Williams • James P. Wood Theodore Brace Goo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram John R. Parson Harry Keene ....•. • J. B. Thomas ....... A. M. Hough ..•...• D. A. Jamison
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 • Jos. 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. McGregor 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 * Goo. 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. Dasrsrett • John D. Dagptt.•• • John D. Danett John D. Daggett • John D. Dagsrett John D. Dasrgett 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 *n 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 -
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Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
Oct., 1896 Od.• 1897 Oct.. 1898 Oct.. 1899 Oct•• 1900 Oct.. 1901 Oct.. 1902 Oct.. 1908 Sept., 100 Sept.• 1905 Sept.. 1906 Sept., 1907 Sept.. 1908•.•. Sept.. 1909 Sept.. 1910 Sept.. 1911 .•.. Sept•• 1912 ..•. Oct•• 1918..•. Sept•• 19U Sept., 1915 Sept..1916 Sept•• 1917 Sept.. 1918 Sept.. 1919 Sept.• 1920 Sept., 1921 Oct.. 1922 Oct., 1928 Oct.• 192( Oet•• 1926 ..•. Oct., 1926 Oct.. 1927 Sept..1928 Sept..1929 Oct.. 1980
D. A. Jamison • F. J. Tygard • E. F. Allen • C. H. Briegs • Campbell Wells • Joseph C. Finagin.· John C. yocum • Wm. F. Kuhn • Leroy R. 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 .• Julius 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. Biuer.... S. R. Freet..•••••• • Wm. R. Gentry.•..•
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. Kreeeer • William A. Hall •••. • Clay C. Bigger • Arch A. Johnson Jacob Lampert ..••• • Van Fremont Boor.· Chesley A. Mosman.Frank R. Jesse • Edward Higbee • Wm. A. Clark • John W. Bineham .. • Julius C. Garrell • Wm. F. Johnson • O. A. Lucas • Bert S. Lee Joseph S. Mcintyre.· Orestes Mitchell • W. W. Martin John Pickard..•.•. • A. F.lttner B. E. Bigger S. R. Freet Wm. R. Gentry •.•.• Ray V. Denslow .....
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 • William A. Hall • Clay C. Bigger ...• • Arch A. Johnson Jacob Lampert • Van Fremont Boor.· Chesley A. Mosman· Tolman W. Cotton .. Edward Higbee • Wm. A. Clark • John W. Bingham.· Julina C. Garrell ...• Wm. F. Johnson • O. A. Lucas • Bert S. Lee Joseph S. McIntyre.· Orestes Mitchell • W. W. Martin John Pickard • A. F. Ittner•.•..•... B. E. Biuer S. R. Freet • Wm. R. Gentry. Sr.. Ray V. Denslow .•... Thad B. Landon ...•
C. H. Briggs • Campbell Wells • Joseph C. Finagin .. • John C. yocum • Wm. F. Kuhn • Leroy B. Valliant .. • A. S. Houston • D. M. Wilson • Howard Watson • R. R. Kreeger • William A. HaIL • Clay C. Bigger • Arch A. Johnson .•.. Jacob Lampert.... • Van Fremont Boor.· Chesley A. Mosman.· Tolman W. Cotton ... Frank R. Jesse.•.. • Wm. A. Clark ..... • John W. Bingham.· Julius C. Garrell .. • Wm. F. Johnson • O. A. Lucas • Bert S. Lee Joseph S. McIntyre.· Orestes Mitchell • W. W. Martin John Pickard • A. F. Ittner B. E. Bigger.••••••. S. R. Freet • Wm. R. Gentry. Sr Ray V. Denslow Thad B. Landon ..• • Frank C. Barnhill ..
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. StewartAlphonso 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. HaIl • 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. Vinci}. John D. Vinci!. John D. Vinci!. John D. Vinci}. John D. Vinci!. John D. VineU. John D. VincU. John D. Vinci!. John D. Vinci!.U John R. ParsonHJohn 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. ParsonJohn R. Parson. John R. ParsonJohn R. Parson. John R. Parson. John R. Parson. John R. Parsontt. Frank R. Jesse. Frank R. Jesse. Frank R. Jesse. Frank R. Jesse. Frank R. Jesse. Frank 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 Goo. W. Walker H. L. Reader. . • • • • .. Henry C. Chiles Karl M. Vetsburg Harry S. Truman .•• Harris C. Johnston .. Forrest C. Donnell .. W. F. Woodruff Willis J. Bray Willis J. Bray Solon Cameron Morris E. Ewing Harry F. Sunderland. James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond .....••... Homer L. Ferguson •. Richard O. Rumer... James McB. Sellers.. Orestes Mitchell. Jr.. William J. Craig..•.. Harold M. Jayne•...
Thad B. Landon ..•.• Frank C. Barnhill Du Val Smith Jas. W. Skelly Goo. W. Walker H. L. Reader Henry C. Chiles..... Elwyn S. Woods ..•. Harry S. Truman ••• Harris C. Johnston .. Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparks.§§ Willis J. Bray Solon Cameron Solon Cameron Morris E. Ewing.••. Harry F. Sunderland. James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond••••.••.•. Homer L. Ferguson •• Richard O. Rumer ••• James McB. Sellers.. Orestes Mitchell, Jr•.. William J. Craig.... Harold M. Jayne .••.. Frank P. Briggs ....
·Deceased. §Was not installed. tResigned. • tDied August 11, 1866, while in office. .*Appointed August 13. 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master. •• nDied April 11. 1877. while in office. • UDied October 12. 1904. while in office. •••Died April 22. 1916, while in office. ••••Resigned December 14,1958.
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·UJohn W. Luke served, by appointment. as Grand Secretary, from April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877, and died October, 1888. ~Died within week after his installation. ttThere was no Communication in 1835, owing to the anti-Masonic excitement. ••Withdrawn from Masonry• tt.Resigned May 20, 1921, account ill health• U.Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B• Valliant, Grand Master•
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-tttDied November 7, 1924, while in office. ··ttDied August 29, 1927, while in office. tttAppointed September 1, 1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master• §§Died December 28, 1942, while in office. §§§Died May 8, 1948, while in office. §§§§Died April 22, 1944, while in office• .§Appointed May 1, 1944 by W. F. Woodrutt, Grand Master. nDied September 16, 1956.
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THE THREE LESSER IJGHTS In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth; and the earth was without form void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and God said "let there be Light" and there was Light! From this, simple statement in the first lines of the Book of Genesis, Freemasonry has taken its ritual and its teachings--for Freemasonry is a search b~
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But the light which the Freemason seeks is not the light as represented by the sun, but the light which comes fro~ knowledge, and the various Masonic degrees are Freemasonry's attempt to give this' knowledge to all who seek entrance within her columns. For Light is Truth,' and our ritual tells us that: Truth is a divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. And in one of Freemasonry's so-called "higher" degrees, we are told Truth alone is unchangeable and everlasting; in her judgment is no unrighteollsness, and she is the majesty, power, and glory of all ages. Blessed be the God of Truth. In Masonic symbolism, Darkness is Evil, while Light is Good. Many of our old Masonic diplomas bear the statement: The Light which shineth in Darkness, and Darkness comprehendeth it not. which is a simple way of stating that Truth cannot be understood where ignorance prevails. It is therefore our duty to bring knowledge to our fellow 'man that he may be a1:>le to understand the Truth. And thus it is that Light p1<iys a prominent part in the' ceremonies of Freemasonry-from the three lights on the altar of the Apprentice to' the twelve lights on the triangle of the Templar. Why the three lights? Because this is a part of our symbolism; it is the Faith, Hope, and Charity-the Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty; the three Grand Masters; the Omnipresence, Omniscience, and the Omnipotent; the' equilateral triangle which represents God, and the perfect symbol for the equal-balanced Man. The Triangle teaches us the doctrine of the Perfect Man-a Man whose education and training is not one-sided, prejudiced, or incomplete. A Man may be wise beyond his fellow-man, but if he lacks physical Strength, or the Beauty of Character, he fails in路 the eyes of his Creator.. He may be the epitome of Strength, mental and physical, but if he lacks Wisdom, he may be only a Gargantua. Should he lack that Beauty of Character or Body and
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have not Wisdom or Strength, he is ill-fitted to carry out his duty to his Creator or to his fellow-man. 'And here we see the necessity of the proper arrangement of these lights in order to carry out their symbolism. They must be arranged in the form of a Triangle. , Since it is through Light that Knowledge is attained, 'I,.ight becomes Knowledgel The Holy Bible, which through the centuries has been the. Rule and Guide of Freemasons is the Source of J'rue Knowledge and as it lies open Qn the Masonic Altar its pages are made visible to us through the three lights, known as the Lesser Lights, which our rit~al terms the "three burning tapers," but which more often happen to be the "three glo~ing incandescents." And here Modernism has crept into our ceremonies. An incandescent lamp can never become a burning taperl Progress is desirable-but not at the expense of our ancient ceremonies. It is welt to note that the Roman Catholic Church has not dispensed with its candles. And they have been burning them through the centuries and. know the value of retaining the old forms. Take away the old fornis and ceremonie~the ancient wording of the ritual-and streamline the ceremonies and you have No Freemasonry. Beware of the innovatorl And we have many of the~ in our midst-the man who thinks he can improve, but who by HIS improvement, destroys. As early as 1730, 17 years after the formation of the Grand Lodge of England, the Lesser Lights were undoubtedly placed on the pedestals of the three principal officers of the lodge; they w~re large candles and represented the- Sun, Moon and Master Mason (later Master); they were placed there because tradition said there were windows in the South, West and East of the Lod;ge, which furnished the light for the lodge; and again, Light (or Knowledge) was brought to the lodge by the officers representing the three Grand Masters. Prichard, in his "Masonry Dissected," wrote in 1730, a catechism: Have you any fixed Lights in your Lodge? Yes. '
How many? Three. How are they situated? East, South and West. (Ed.: following course of the sun.) What are their uses? To light-men to, at, and from their work.
By 1813, when the two English grand lodges united, the system of the Antients was adopted; this system referred to the Holy Bible, Square and Compasses as the Great Lights, while the three candles became the three Lesser Lights. At that time, pedestals came into being and the candles were shifted to the stations of the three principal officers where they formed a large triangle using the entire southern half of the lodge. At that time they were separate and disconnected from each other; this prevailed in 1787, for Preston in his "Illustrations of Freemasonry" listed the order of procession at the consecrating of Perfect Unanimity Lodge No. 1 in Madras, India:
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(After the vessels containing wine and oil, came:) Brothers Home and Horsiinan, carrying two great lights.
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Grand Lodge Interior, Dublin, Ireland Note that two of the lights preceded the Master carrying the three Great Lights, while one Light followed, the idea being that the three Lesser Lights illuminated the three Great Lights. It would also appear that the three Lesser Lights, carried by individual brethren, must have been candlesticks, and this is borne out by contempo~ary drawings of some of these processions. Let us imagine some of our brethren of today marching in a consecration procession bearing some of the modern day electric tapersl We have seen how the three Lesser Lights were placed originally and how they should be placed if we followed the history of their placement. How then would be the symbolical arrangement? We think there can be no question as to their being placed in the form of a Triangle; even our present day ritual tells us of the three lights in "triangular position at the altar," although some rituals say "about the altar." We may assume that the lights are to be so placed as to give the largest amount of illumination. The cluster of lamps is not the solution. Every part of the Great Light should be equally illuminated necessitating the arrangement of the lights ABOUT the altar. And here is where many grand lodges -differ-in the arrangement of those three lights.
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Before we go into that question, let us endeavor to find out how our own grand lodge has handled the situation. In the first place there is no LAW, nor has there been any, specifying the placing of the Lights. The matter has been left to the grand lecturer, and in the early days, with frequent changes of grand lecturers, there was little uniformity in the arrangement of the paraphernalia of a lodge. Grand Lecturer McLachlan once told us that the method of placing the three lights in the cluster, came in with the advent of gas and electricity;
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many lodges bought the cluster of lights and the grand lodge hesitated about interfering with their use, although the grand lecturer recommended the single candlesticks. But the grouping of the three on one stand made the cost less, and hence came into common use. Grand Lecturer Ittner, discussing with us, the use of the Lights, stated that the arrangement of the three Lights ABOUT the altar was permissible, .and probably in line with the true Symbolism, but that he hesitated to make' .an order to that effect because so many lodges had equipped themselves with electric lights, whereupon we purchased three beautiful tall gold candlesticks which are now in use in our own lodge. Those who see them find no comparison with the electric brand. , G. S. Shepherd-Jones, an English writer, in "From Craft to Arch" tells of the ancient English custom: As Royal Arch Masons, we are all familiar with the equilateral triangle which is formed by the three great lights in the Chapter. -
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This triangle has disappeared from our English lodges but may still be seen in other countries, although sometimes the lights are placed so as to form a 3-4-5 triangle.
Winchester, Virginia (Showing lights ot Lodge) Mackey, an American authority, says The form of a Masonic altar should be a cube about three feet high, and of corresponding proportions as to length and width . . . the Holy Bible with the Square and Compasses should be spread open upon it, and around it are to be placed three lights. These lights are to be in the West, South and East, and should be arranged as in the annexed diagram. Pike, in his Liturgy of the Lodge, says: On the East, South and West sides of the Altar, respectively, must always be a lighted candle, the three forming an equilateral triangle. Each should be large and long, and of blue wax, the candles upon slender pedestals about three feet ~h~~L ' A photograph of the interior of the Grand Lodge room in the great Masonic Temple in London shows a candlestick at the right of each of the three principal officers who are stationed in the East, South and West. Pictures of lodge rooms in Holland show the three Lights at the Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest corners of the altar. A photograph of the Grand
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Lodge room' in Ireland shows three Lights at what appears to be the N6J:th路 east, Northwest, and Southeast corners. Our correspondent in New Zealand says: In most Masonic Temples, they are usually placed on the pedestals of the Master and Wardens; I think the same in Australia. York Grand Lodge of Mexico has the three lights in triangular position located at the Northeast, Northwest, and on the So:uth of the Altar. , The usual Mexican (nationals) ,Grand Lodges have their lights,at the
Interior Masonic Temple, San Jose, Costa Rica (Showing lights at altar) Northeast, Southwest and Northwest corners, although we know of one Grand Lodge which places its Lights in the South, the West and the Northl This causes us to wonder whether some brother may not have misplaced them. In Chile we find the Lights at the East, and at the Southeast and Northwest corners of the Altar. ' In one state we were informed that the lights are on the north sicte of the Altar "because some of the lodge rooms were sci narrow the Senior Deacon :and candidate could not pass between the Lights and the Junior Warden. Even California stated they placed the three Lights on the south side "for -convenience." And Nevada tells us they "followed the policy of California." Montana placed the lights at the South "because a majority so placed them." Missouri answered that. they were placed usually at the South "for no good Teason." Texas placed 'them because "Lights are grouped on a standard." , Utah merely, :'fQIlowed custom.", Iowa said they were to be "placed about the lodge/' under which authority, "they may be placed anYwhere." In Indiana' they follow the teaching of Rob Morris wbo advocated placing them in line with the south side of the Altar with, the exception of the third Light which is so placed as to form a triangle.
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Figure 1. Right angled t,riangle, apex at N.W. Lights at N.E., S.W., and N.W., corners of Altar. Adopted in Alabama, PennsylVania, and some lodges in Wyoming. (See a40 Figure S.) Figure 2. Right angled triangle, apex at S.E. Lights at N.E., S.E., and S.W. corners of altar. Adopted' in Connecticut,. South Dakota, and Virginia. In Connecticut some lodges group -them in triangular form, directly south of the altar. In South Dakota, several lodges use electric lights On a single brass standard, having three branc.hes for .the lights, and placing them at, the Northeast corner Of the altar. Figure J. Right angled triangle with apex at S.W. Lights are at S.E., S.W., and N.W.comers of altar. This was a,Jop,ed in Georgia. Figure 4. Equilateral triangle, with apex at South; Lights are centered directly East, ,South and West.of altar; adopted in Arkansas and Tennessee. FigureS. Equilateral triangle; all lights grouped on South side of altar. Adopted in Arizona, British Cplumbia, California, Itl:aho, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, Nova Scotia,Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. (See Figure I, Wyoming.) Canadian and American lod/{es follow no fixed rule, some placing them in this positi,on, wbile othe.rs Use, them as in Figure' 7. English lod/{es follow the custom of placing them at the three principal stations. Idaho's plan is general, there being no fixed rule. Kentucky has no uniform rule but practice. In 1900, in Louisiana, the Lights were arranged around the three sides of the altar farthest from the North as "three burning tapers in a triangular form around the altar." Later, the wording was changed to "about the altar" and the lights placed on South side. Figure 6. Equilateral triangle, apex at North. All Lights are grouped on the North side of the altar. Adopted in Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota.
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Figure 7. Equilateral triangle, apex at S. The East and West Lights are opppsite the N.E. and N.W. corners. The South Light is centered directly. South of the altar. Adopted in Colorado, British Columbia, Michigan; Ohio, and Manitoba. Mackey recommended this form in his Monitor. Figure 8. Equilateral triangle with apex at S.E. and W. Two of the Lights are on a direct line with the North side of the altar, while the South Light is centered directly South of the altar. This is the form in the District of Columbia. . . Figure 9. Equilateral triangle, with apex at S.E. and W. Two of the Lights- are on a direct line with the South side of the altar, while the third is centered at the South of altar. This was advocated by Rob Morris and practiced in Indiana. Figure 10. Equilateral triangle, with apex at East. The Lights 'are grouped North and East of the altar. Adopted in Massachusetts, although we are informed that some lodges there follow the English custom of placing the !--ights at the Master and Warden stations. A photograph of the interior or a Canal ZOne lodge hall, where they work under Massachusetts, shows arrangement as'in Figure 7. Figure 11. Equilateral triangle, with apex at West; grouped directly East of altar. Adopted in. Maryland. Our correspondent tells uS that "In Maryland, the apex of the triangle is also at the South instead of the West as shown on page 273 of The Builder."
One of our correspondents in a Western state writes: We have no fixed rule; about a third of our lodges use the above arrangement which I think correct-I prefer the wax or tallow candles rather than the electric Lights. I abhor those electric lights with a Square and Compass within. (And so do weI) All over the United States there are pictures of Washington, either opening' or closing the lodge. Examination of these paintings will show the Lights to be placed at the N.E., S.W., and N.W. corners of the altar. On the other hand, a photograph of the old lodge room in Winchester, Va., shows the Lights at the N.E. and N.W. corners, and the third centered in the South; this same arrangement is shown in photos of the Fredericksburg (Va.) Lodge in whicll Washington was initiated. From this it would appear that only about a third of American jurisdictions use the "cluster" arrangement, ten jurisdictions placing them at the South, one due East, and another at the Northeast corner. Atchison, writing in The Builder (1918) says: Nothing more nor less than "custom" or "convenience" seems to govern the location of these three symbolic lights in many varied positions in the different grand lodges of America . . . the custom of grouping the symbolic lights in a triangular form about the altar does not prevail in Great Britain and other Euro路 pean countries. The Freemason's Magazine, Vol. 24, page 340, states: In the ritual of 1736 the three lesser lights are described as "three large candles placed on high candlesticks," Past GrandMaster Taylor of the Philippines, discussing the Lights be路 lieves: The metal stand with its branching arms in the form of an equilateral triangle is emphatically incorrect. It is a product of an inventive. age and a concession to
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cheapness and facility of installation which should never be tolerated save when a, more expensive arrangement is inadvisable. SUMMARY
From the above article, our readers will probably discern that there is no standard or uniform way of arranging the Lights in the Western Hemisphere. Our European brethren seem to have no trouble and are clinging to the old forms. Like Brother Taylor we can see no reason to change tradition because of cheapness or inconvenience. We believe that most of our jurisdictions are in accord in that the Lights should be ABOUT the altar and not AT the altar; at least that appears to,
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comply with our traditions. We believe the most ancient tradition is that which places the Light at each of the principal stations; but practical reasons seem to demand in our own country the placing of the lights about the altar. In the olden days .the question of supplying light for meetings was involvedand the three lights spread about the lodge room did just that. Whether the triangle of lights should form a Euclidian or ail equilateral triangle is another matter. For many years the triangle of Euclid (47th Prob~ lem) was used as an emblem of the Past Master. But if we are thinking in terms of symbolism, we would prefer the equilateral triangle which symbolizes God the source of all light, and is the triangle which symbolizes the perfect Man, that state which we hope at last to attain. Undoubtedly Lights should be placed in the East, South and West-but just where? Here there is a practical problem involv,ed-interference with the goings and comings of the three principal officers; for this reason some jurisdictions have moved the triangle-especially the East and West Lights, to a position nearer the North or South sides of the altar. Some lodge altars are rectangular (they should be cubical) making it hard to form the equilateral triangle by placing the Lights at the corners. Fully realizing the arrangement of some lodge halls, the question of the
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exact location of each of the three Lights should not be fixed by grand lodge, but with the sole restriction that they should be ABOUT the altar. As to the argument of cheapness we are not concerned; the average carpenter in a small town could very easily construct a wooden candlestick-paint and varnish it so that it would be the equal of any brass candlestick. The argument that candles are "messy"路 is solved by securing some of those special holders which handle the drip without the wax getting on the floor. Let's maintain our old traditions. It is our traditions which make us the fraternity we are today.
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V'Ve have called the attention of our readers of this review to the attacks made on Freemasonry by clerical members of the Church of England. One of the most vitriolic Interior, Trenton, N.]. (Ancient of these writers and speakers was lodge room) one Wallace Hannah; he made vicious personal attacks on the Archbishop of Canterbury in particular; he got . nowhere with his aspersions. But here is what happened to Hannah: The announcement has appeared in the daily Press, that the Rev. Walton Hannah, hon. curate of St. Augustine's, Kensington, since 1952, has taken steps for his immediate admission into the Roman Catholic Church. His widely publicised detractions of Freemasonry, which gained hini ephemeral notoriety, but a few short years ago, have already passed into the limbo of forgotten things and public indifference. The same sterile fate have they met, as the many so-called "exposures" in centuries past, faced. by Freemasonry with dignified composure and that aloofness from all controversy, which have proved its strength and further enhanced its prestige in the pUblic eye. Firm in rectitude it has risen superior to all opposition, proving greater than its detractors, by not being deflected from the righteous course of its divinely allotted task in furthering the Brotherhood of Man, under the Fatherhood of God.
The story is taken from the Freemason's Chronicle. Hannah is now where he belonged originally and the Church of England has been cleaned of some of its impurity!
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Freemasonry receives special mention in the Sign Post, a national Catholic路 publication; w.e quote from fwo recent "installments." Both have reference to that terrible sect-the Freemasons:
Masons: K. of C. a) How do you go about beco'ming a Knight of Columbus? b) Why is the Masonic Order banned by the Catholic ChurcM Where can 1 get an informative booklet on Masonry? Should a Catholic associate with Masonic friends?-E. K., Garden City, Mich. . Inquire from your parish priest as to the nearest local Council of the K. of C., or write to the Knights of Columbus Headquarters, New Haven 7, Conn. Although the majority of Masons do 'not' themselves re\lJize it, Free-masonry is a' so-called religion that is man-made and anti-Christian; their oath of blind obedience is incompatible with a Catholic's loyalty to his Church. The inner circles of this organization, in this country as well as in Europe, are dangerously hostile to the Church. A Catholic who joins the Masons is excommunicated from the Church and is deprived of church burial. A Catholic who has joined the Masons. and who wishes to be reconciled to the Church can do so in such a way as not to lose' the benefit of Masonic life insur;mce or the like. As to procedure, he should consult his parish priest or the Bishop's Office. ' Social contact between a Catholic and a Mason who is only on the fringe of the organization might be harmless. That problem should be settled on an individual basis and with. the advice of your confessor. For information write for a pamphlet, to the Paulist Press, 401W. 59 St., New York 19, N. Y. or to Radio Replies Press, St. Paul I, Minn. Cornea Transplant /' Since cremation or even dissection of the body after death is for~idden, how about a donation of the cornea to an eye bank?-J. G., Milford, Conn. In general, it is the mind of the Church that the utmost respect be given to the body of the deceased, because it has been the life partner of the soul and is destined for reunion with the soul throughout eternity. Burial in a grave or in a vault permits a natmal process of disintegra'ti6n. Recourse to cremation savors of an unnatural violence. But the chief objection of the' Church' to cremation is based upon the anti-religious attitude of the French Masons who tried so strenuously to popularize cremation. For them, the "annihilation" of the body betokened their denial of the soul's immortality and of the resurrection. . To one who has due reverence for the body of a departed soul, dissection for scientific purposes or even an unnecessary autopsy is repugnant. It is quite different, however, to donate to a living person, in a spirit of Christ~like charity, either an.. expendable amount of 'blood, or skin for a graft; or to bequeath a cornea to an eye bank for transplant. ' REFRESHING? "
This item, taken from the Vox Pop column of the Milwaukee (Wis.) Journal, may not properly belong ,in the "anti-Masonic" section of this review, but it is rdreshing, coming from one who signs "A Roman Catholic." Saturday I viewed the greatest show pn earth, mainly the parade of the Shriners. These men were so flawless in dress and manner. They were a tonic for our city. The fine charltable projects they support, with no distinction as to race or religion, are most commendable. All of this reminds me of the poet, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, ' who wrote:
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So many paths that wind and wind, When just the art of being kind Is all this old world needs? -A Roman Catholic. Another argument for Masonic charity. What we do for ourselves may be criticized. What we do for others is true Charity, which is not subject to just criticism. "ANTIS" IN THE PHILIPPINES
On Sept. 3, 1955, the Sentinel, a Roman Catholic periodi~l in Manila, Philippines, had this article (portion only copied) : Barad~inister to Jlietnam. Certain politicians have been grooming Dr. Mauro Baradi for the post of 'Philippine Minister to South Vietnam. This was revealed by Senator Claro Recto in his Manila Law College talk and subsequently confirmed by sources in the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Sentinel, in the interest of world democracy as against world communism, has openly backed the administration's recognition of the South Vietnam government. In the appointment of Dr. BaI<!.di as the President's representative ~o Vietnam, however, the Sentinel begs to voice its opposition. , We have no~ing personal against Dr. Baradi. We believe him to be a sincere, man, well intentioned and well educated. But because of his affiliation to Masonry, an organization he has served as 'GrandMaster, we doubt whether he would serve our country and Premier Diem's government best in this post. '
Baradi is the present grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of the, Philippines; he is,known to the Freemasons of the United States. We can't see why a man, termed by the opposition as "sincere, well intentioned, and well educated" should not fit into any post whether "affiliated to Masonry" or not. Dr. Baradi's reply was: A systematic campaign of hatred against one's fellow men, is neither Christian or right; any group of men or. organization which finds satisfaction in maligning or destroying others who are just as earnest in working for the common' good, flagrantly violate one of the great commandments, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself," and the Golden Rule as well.
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Atrica:American Grand Lodge F. &- A. M. ot U. S. A. lists Rev. Shedd Miller as its Grand Master when it filed action in Cole County, Missouri for a pro fomia decree of incorporation which was opposed by the Prince Hall group, and denied by Judge Samuel Blair .in 1952. '
The St. Louis directory lists Masonic Halls at a number of addresses, some ,of which may be the home of legitimate lodges, but we are reasonably positive that many ar~ clandestine-for example, that at 1229 N. Leonard, which is listed as "Masonic Hall F. & A. A. Y." fraternal organization. One thing we can say of the Prince Hall groups-..:-they do not try to hide their identity in high sounding names. , We have a mention of a so-called "Grand Councilor Grand Lodge A. A. S. R." (1952) which was connected with the "Fitzpatrick" group in Michigan, but no location nor officers names were given. Our friend, Bro. Edmund Sadowski of Chicago, reports a lodge, Gillespie Military No. 140, Missoula, Mont., operating in 1897. It has probably ceased
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to exist although Charles A.,Bailey visited Celestial Lodge No. ~, N. Y. City (Prince Hall) â&#x20AC;˘ , ' Brother Sadowski also supplies us, with a name from ' the Chicago telephone Directory: \ , A. F. &: A. M. of Ill., 5444 S. Wentworth. Weare unable to place this group?
REVIVED--THE ANTI-MASONIC PARTY I Under the heading "It Happens Every Four Years," Roy F. Nichols writes in the American Heritage, June 1956, a very interesting story of our political conventions. F:reemasons will be interested in one of the paragraphs dealing with the Anti-Masonic Party: Manhood suffrage and the rapid growth of the population had so enlarged the number of voters that it was necessary for a political party to have a much, bett~ organization, participated in by all sections of the country. Bit by bit, such organizations came into being: among them the short-lived Anti-Masonic party. One of the riddles of American political history is the extent to which the Masonic lodges played a significant part in the early days of our government's opera~ tion.They must have had a good deal of importance or the anti-Masonic',party would never have appeared. It had obscure beginnings in Northern New York---,. sparked, originally, by a scandal arising from the mysterious disappearance of a character who had set out to expose the secrets of Masonry-and it quickly broadened its scope to become a stout champion of internal improvements and the protective tariff, gathering into its ranks a considerable number of ambitious and unattached politicians and the usual quota ,of amateurs. It was emerging -in 1832, as a more or less national party. But it could not put , forth a candidate and a platform through the old device of a party caucus in Washington, ,because there were no anti-Masonic members of congress. Acco;rdingly, an organizing convention'had been planned and held in 1830, and a second conven' tion later on nominated William Wirt for the presidency. Well, Andrew Jackson, a Freemason was elected, defeating the celebrated Henry Clay-~nother Freemason. There are many Masonic students who believe that a great church was back of the movement to give the Freemasons of 1826-35 a black eye; the .Morgan incident furnished them plenty of ammunition. AGAIN-THE MISSOURI SYNOD
Not all Lutherans are opposed to Freemasonry, but the Missouri Synod of that body has a distinct allergy to the name Freemason. And recent news dispatches bear out the statement. In the Kansas City Times of June 29, 1956, is this: Urge Balk to Lodges. Missouri Synod Lutherans hear pleas to withhold communion. Another report before Church Convention in St. Paul deplores trend toward "Romanizing" practices.
St. Paul, June 28 (A.P.)-Delegates to the triennial convention of the Lutheran church-Missouri synod today studied reports opposing "un-Christian" secret orders and "Romanizing" tendencies within the synod.
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Those' were. among numerous reports, resolutions and memorials to be considered before adjournment Saturday. Dr. J. W. Behnken, St. Louis, scheduled an extraordinary evening session tonight in an attempt to get the backlog reduced. The commi~tee on constitutional matters recommended adoption ofa )'eport saying it should be the practice of congregations not to admit members of "unChristian" lodges to communion or communicant membership. The synod traditionally has opposed Free Masonry. The report calling for church officials to deal vigorously with Romanizing tendencies did not indicate what these tendencies are. One convention official said, however, they apparently refer to use of acolytes, colorful vestments and certain other practices.
IRREGULAR AND CLANDESTINlSM MORE BOGUS LODGES
Through Grand Secretary Earl K. Haling of Connecticut we learn of a so-called grand lodge in New York which was not listed in our review of Regular, Irregular and Clandestine lodges. It calls -itself the Serenissima Grand Logia de Lengua Espanola, Inc. (the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Spanish Language), and its letter heads bear the statement: Miembro de lao Alianza Fraternal de Potencias Masonicas ,con sede en Paris, Francia. (Member of the Fraternal Alliance of Masonic Powers with headquarters in Paris, France. It has a. New York address, 354 West 45th St., New York, 36. Another circular refers to the group as' "Para Estados 'Unidos de America" and also as "Masonicas Liberales," meaning "MasoniC Liberals for the UJ;lited States of America." One Pedro Martin is the Grand Master, and Carlos Villalta is chairman of foreign relations (if any?) ; the grand seoretary is Carlos A. Lopez. Their advertising lists past grand masters beginning with 1931. Names of al~ the officers are Spanish. One of our friends in Washington sends us a letterhead and envelope which bear the seal of the W.M.John A. Bell Grand Lodge, A.F.&A.M. which is located at Seattle, Washington and has a return of Mr. William E. Lowe, 2107 E. Republican Street, Seattle 2, Washington. Bell has a record of organizing these clandestine groups, but we failed to find the above group.in time to list it in our "clandestine groups." There is a newly discovered lodge in Pasco, Washington which bears the name "Pioneer Lodge No. 39." It is apparently a "Bell" lodge. Dues cards of the Washington groups bear the statement "affiliated with John A. Bell Sovereign Grand Lodge of the U.S.A." In the Royal Arch Mason for June, 1956, is a story of the "Banks" Grand Lodge in Detroit, Michigan. Banks is a Georgia product but our information is that he was once expelled from a Georgia group. This Wm. V. Banks wrote one party: Try to get a group of 25 or more men together to organize a lodge, I will send someone to assist you to initiate and set it up when you are ready.
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I shall be glad to recommend you for a deputyship, whereby you. will beable to earn a decent and substantial livelihood as a full-time worker for the Order. Regarded as one of the worst offenders is the "Rev." William J. Fitzpatrick, who heads the National Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite; not to be behind, his wife heads the Eastern Star. Fitzpatrick is now said to be reaching out to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; he ran afoul the law in Oklahoma, so is branching out to other sources of supply. Fitzpatrick was born in Alabama; he was secretary of a negro lodge in that state but expelled because of financial irregularities., From Alabama to Ohio, and to Michigan, spreading the gospel of Fitzpatrick Masonry. The Banks outfit in Detroit is located at 405 Gratiot and lists itself under the title "International Free and Accepted Masons." It claims jurisdiction over the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australial Which, if you ask us, is quite a dominion. BOGUS MASONRY
A lawsuit filed by the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Rhode Island against a so-called "Yorkrite" group, resulted in a judgment in favor of the plaintiff. The clandestine group and its auxiliaries were forbidden to use the words "Free & Accepted Masons," "Ancient Scottish Rite Masons" or any colorable imitations thereof. On July 22, 1954, in the District Court of the 19th JudiciaL District for Louisiana, the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of that state received a judgment again~t a bogus group which had incorporated June 18, 1913, which forbids the bogus boys from using the name of "Prince Hall." On January 28, 1955, a protest was filed by the Prince Hall group of Oklahoma against the incorporation of the "Supreme Consistory of the A.A.S.R. of the World," the "Grand Masonic Congress of the A.A.S.R. of the World," the "United Supreme Masonic Women's Auxiliary of the A.A.S.R. of the World," the "Emperial Grand Council Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the World," and the "Supreme Encampment Nights (sic) Templar of the Ancient Accepted Scottishrite of the World." These bogus boys do select high-falutin names. The Prince Hall groups are rendering a valuable service to their people in protecting them from being imposed upon by organizers who are anxious only for the fees received. WHAT, A GENERAL GRAND LODGE?
We are indebted to Martin Dickinson of Kansas City for a notice which appeared in the K. C. Star of October, 1955. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The St. Mark Grand Lodge Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Inc., of Missouri. Working under the General Grand Masonic Congress of Grand Masters of the United States and Canada, Inc., affiliated with the United Supreme Council of the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, its Territories and Dependencies, Grand Orient, Washington, D. C. (Colored). Anyone else other than our affiliation, organized April 5, 1869, is bogus. We are the only one who has a charter with Secretary of State and Incorporated. Hon. M. J. Burns, 33rd,
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Deputy President General of the General Grand Masonic Congress of ~rand Masters. Hon. T. W. Walker, 32nd, M. W. G. M. of Missouri. Ill. Will R. Moore, 32nd, R. W. D. G. M. of Missouri. This is a case of the pot calling the kettle black; St. Mark Grand Lodge and the Grand Masonic Congress of Grand Masters of the U. S. A., and Can-, ada, Inc., are just about as irregular as an organization may get! CLANDESTINISM IN MISSOURI
In a rece~t pamphlet issued by the Masonic Service Association, an,j written by your reviewer, we listed the clandestine and bogus grand lodges at· tempting to operate in~ Missouri: St, Matthew's Grand Lodge A. F. b A. M. (1947), Hayti, Mo. T. J. Smith, grand master, Washington Blvd. and Cedar Sts_Haytil St. Mark's Grand Lodge A. F. b A. M. (1951); listed in Kansas City telephone book as "St. Mark's Scottish Rite Grand Lodge," 1904 Brooklyn Ave. Rev. A. Brown of 1326 E. 17th, was listed as grand master. . St. Andrews Grand Lodge A. F. b A. M. (1948); it stated its 34th triennial communication (104 years old) was held Oct. 9, 1948, in the Centennial Methodist Church in ,Kansas City, 19th and Woodland. A. (Rev.) W. M.Montgomery is sl\id to have been 'grandmaster; neither .the grand lodge nor the reverend are listed in Kansas City telephone directory. Tyre Grand Lodge A. F. b A. M. (1946) Millard Ward, grand master, 1103 Compton, St. Louis. Neither "Millard" nor his "Tyre grand lodge'; are listed in St. Louis directory. Grand Lodge A. F. b A. M. (1935) L. A. Battle, grand master, Box 213, Parma, Mo. 1 The Prince llall Grand Lodge, regarded by colored people as the regular grand lodge, is located at 4525 Olive, St. Louis.
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A lodge made up of IDllffibers of the Baptist faith has been established in it Was consecrated Monday, Sept. 12, 1955 by Grand Secretary Sir Sydney Smitlr, and will be known as Kingsgate Lodge No. 7403. The name has been taken from that of the nearest. Baptist Church to the Baptist headquarters in Southampton Row, London, dating back'to 1735. The lodge grew out of a recent Congress of ·the Baptist World Alliance held in London, which drew representatives from many parts of the world. The new Master is E. F. Wilkins, member of Guildhall Lodge No. 3116, and of t,he City Corporation of London. And thus our Baptist friends have "close communion" even in Freemasonryl Lond~n, England;
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In La Heraldo) official organ of the Universal League of Freemasons, we learn that its head (Bro. Onderdenwijngaard) has made a visit to the Near , East, where he was greeted at the airport and taken direct to the palace of the president of the Lebanese Republic; later he went to visit the grand master, Sami Bey Solh, who happens to be the prime minister of Lebanon. The
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actual president of the group there was Dr. Fouad Gbosn; the "Gold Medal of Hiram, King of Tyre," was bestowed upon Bro. O. He also visited in Damascus, and there met Bro. Al Khoury, prime minister of Syria and was informed that the president of the Republic and his cabinet were Freemasons. At a meeting of the Board or-General Activities in Belgium in 1955, Bro. Savage (Valere G. Savage, of Livingston, N. J.) reported: I
the Grand Masters of the American Grand Lodges are in general accord with the effort of the League. It is our opinion that no American Grand Master knows anything about the league and consequently could not express an opinion. Bro. Savage is entirely too optimistic! , The 1956 Convention was to have been held in Holland; an international Masonic Youth Club was to be held at Magglingen, Switzerland. A 50th anniversary of the founding of the League was held in Paris in August, 1955; an address made by the vice-president of the municipal council stated: ,
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What I have in mind just' now'is the well known motto of the Republie-.-Lib路 erty, Equality, Fraternity-which was borrowed directly from Freemasonry by the people's government during the great Revolution of 1789. Christian Democrats add the three precepts-Faith, Hope, Charity. La Heraldo tells us that:
just a few weeks ago the Grand Lodge of Denmark petitioned for' and became a provincial grand lodge under the United Grand Lodge of Germany, so that its question as to regularity has been resolved in the light of the altered situation. If this be true, the VGL Germany IS flirting with dynamite, for the GL Denmark has been regarded as an invading group in Denmark; but the generally recognized GL'Deninark not recognizing pGL Germany, the latter feels under no obligations to the.NGL Denmark. What a me~s simply because brethren become sticklers for certain standards? We learn from the same publication that the Berlin Masonic Museum has been inaugurated, featuring an opening address by Dr. Rudiger; and a closing address by Dr. Vogel. VGL Germany has recently issued bulletins for the press with the idea of enlightening the people on the true character of Freemasonry. The Swiss Grand Lodge Alpma official bulletin now appears on all newstands.
LA BELLE FRANCE The Masonic situati~n in France appears none too' bright. No Freemasonry , can progress with three so-called grand lodges attempting to occupy the same ~erritory; for in France we have Grand Orient of France Grand Lodge of France NjltionaJ Grand Lodge of France. All but four of the American grand lodges recognize the National Grand Lodge of France, smaller than the others, but more regular in their customs
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and observance of the landmarks. Six of our grand lodges recognize both the Grand Lodge and.the National Grand Lodge. Illinois, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and New Jersey do not recognize National; in fact New Hampshire and Illinois recognize no French grand lodge. Some recognition has been held up in the hope that there would be a consolidation of Grand Lodge and National <:rand Lodge; this has now been ruled out as a possibility at the ,present time. General unrest in France, wars in various parts of their possessiQIls, religious persecution, and lack of harmony make it hard to build a real Freemasonry. Unity is needed in France I
GERMANY MOVE'S FORWARD Reports coming out of Germany are particularly pleasing to Freemasons. ,The United Grand Lodge of Germany is rapidly building itself into one of the strongest grand lodges in the world. Dr. Theo Vogel, it great executive, was compelled to again resume the rudder of the UGL, due to the death of the Grand Master elected to succeed him. Of most interest to Americans is the formation of what practically constitutes a district grand lodge, composed of ten lodges chartered by UGL but made up of American military and civilian personnel, using the English language and American ritual. The ten lodges have approximately 600 members. They are: Galilei No. 810 Hiram No. 819 George Washington No. 820 Alt Heidelberg No. 821 Solomon No. 822 Mount MO'riah No. 823 Nahe Temple No. 824 NO'rth Sea Armed FO'rces No. 829 Fidelitas No. 8JO
KaisersJautern Stuttgart KaisersJautern Heidelberg Stuttgart Stuttgart Idar-Oberstein Bremerhaven Karlsruhe
Coupled with the growth of Craft Masonry is that of Royal Arch Masonry; four chapters have been' chartered, and on September 15. 1956 a Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Germany was formed, working under the jurisdiction of General Grand Chapter, making tha.t organization a truly international group with chapters extending from JapaB to Germany, and from Chile to Alaska. And to complete the Rite, a commandery of Knights Templar was formed in Frankfurt-am-Main on September 15, 1956, the forerunner of other groups to follow. .
THE GERMAN "GRAND LODGE OF THE THREE GLOBES" We are.much interested in a recent decision of the West German Supreme Federal Court in the case of the Grand National Mother Lodge Three Globes vs. Dr. Karl Manecke who acted as liquidator of the plaintiff's property. We shall quote the verdict first and follow with the statement of fact as shown in the court recotds: .
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" The appeal. of the plaintiff against the 'verdict by the 8th Civil, Senate of the Supreme Provincial Court of Hamm, June 10,. 1954, is rejected as regards the request to render ali accounting. Moreover the verdict is annulled, and the appeal against the verdict given by the 5th Civilkammer of Provincial Court Dortmund, dated February 25 is rejected. The costs of the case have been borne partially, ~ by the defendant, ;4 by the plaintiff. The facts are cited as follows: The plaintiff alleges that it is the G~nd National Mother Lodge of the Three Globes, founded in 1740, which was given the rights of an artificial person (corporation) by a "Confirmations Patent" or "Protectorium," February 9, 1796. The defendant acted as liquidator of the property of the lodge; ouring the period Oct. 19, 1935-May 8, 1945, he administered the site at ~ Splittgerbergasse, in Berlin, the owner of which was the Mother Lodge. The plaintiff demands in' formation, and a rendering of accounts. The Mother Lodge consists of daughter lodges (either established or accepted by her Gohannislodges). (Craft lodges in English.) According to Paragraph 2 of the Basic Constitution, the Grand Lodge and the' Directorate of the Covenant (Bundesdirektorium) are the administrative bodies. Members of the G.L. and 'the Directorate, and 80 of the brethren elected by Grand Lodge, together with certain 'lodge representatives are entitled to vote. Three quarterly meetings and one annual meeting of Grand Lodge are held. When one-half of the members entitled to vote at the annual meeting a quorum is constituted. Resolutions may be passed by majority vote, except in cases where legislation is to be. adopted when a ;3 vote is required., There was no provision in the Constitution for the dissolving of the Grand or subordinate lodges, but in 1931, probably looking forward to the time when the government might dissolve them, a paragraph was inserted which provided "that in case of the dissolqtion of the Mother Lodge, the property should be used for special ethical-religious purposes, and that some one person be named by the Grand Lodge as a "reversioner" (liquidator?). When the National Socialism (Hitler) came into power in Germany, it began to undermine the Masonic fraternity by trying to bring daughter lodges, or single members into their fold; later, threats were made, and, January 4, 1934" the Prussian Secretary of State gave an order to the Grand National Mother Lodge of the Three Globes, the Grosse Landesloge of Freemasons of Germany, the DeutschChristliche Orden, and the Grand Lodge o~ Prussia (Zur Freundschaft), which order stated, that in view of the necessity of a Union to be established by the Nazi government, the three ancient Grand Lodges and their subordinates could no longer be acknowledged. Lodges were in fact ordered to dissolve, and because they did not wish any of the lodge constitution and laws to enter the picture, they further prescribed that these bodies should be governed by the following amendments to their statutes: 1. Dissolution of a lodge dates from a resolution passed at a meeting of all mempassed by a bare majority. 2. This meeting to be called at the request of one member only, but notices to be sent all members at'least two weeks before the date of the meeting. 3. The meeting decide upon the disposition of their property which no longer belongs to the Grand Lodge. b~,
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4. Resolutions passed in aCcordance with Nos. I and !l must be au~horized by . me (and not by the Grand Lodge). tThe G.L. is merely informed of路 the resolution.
Several lodges did dissolve under terms of this governm~nt order. On Mar,eh 4, 1935 the bank accounts were sequestered; the Gestapo seized the Masonic Hall at 3.4 Splittgerbergasse in Berlin, and demolished the building and many articles of paraphernalia, the library and the archives. Grand Master Bordes and his wife were arrested. At a Conference of representatives of the Reich and the Prussian Ministry, March 22, 19115, the Gestapo and SD declared the decree which attempted to facilitate the dissolution was meant as a "hint" from the government to bring about the dissolution, and that soon a law would be passed to prohibit Freemasonry iIi Germany because they were "hostile to the S~ate:' Under such pressure and restrictions, the Mother Grand LQdge Tlu:.ee. Globes, in annual meeting, June 16, 1935, voted to dissolve; the meeting was supervised by several Gestapo officials; no debate was allowed; at this meeting the defendant was made liquidator of the Mother Grand Lodge and authorized to dispose of their property. Daughter lodges,followed the example of the parent Guly 21, 1935). . No buyer was found for the lodge property and it was leased March 17, 1938 to the Prussian government; his liquidation was confirmed by the gov. ernment during which time he had paid off a mortgage of 150,000 Reichsmark. Then came the American occupation of the portion of Berlin in which the Grand Lodge was located. May 18, 1946, the U. S. Military Government in Berlin gave the G.L. authority to open, provided the regulations of German law were observed. The Gra~d Master was Pfarrer Sasse, elected June 27; 1946, and he asked for a confirmation of their former rights. The President of the Berlin Police gave the order and certified that the G.L. was assuming its Jormer rights and that the dissolution had been annulled. On June 10, 1951 an assembly was held of the G.L. and a Directorate named, which group were now the plaintiffs. . The report stated that 112 of. the lodges had not been reactivated; that 73 had been established, 46 of which had become component parts of the United Grand Lodge of Germ;my, formed June 19, 1949 in Frankfurt. Only 19 remained with the Grand Lodge of Three Globes. . The suit alleged that the Grand ,Lodge of Three Globes was the owner of the real estate; that it had been compelled to dissolve under pressure and not voluntarily, and that for that reason the liquidator should file a complete accounting of rentals. The defendant took the stand that the Three Globes was a NEW organization; that he had been officially confirmed by the government as liquidator and his acts approved; that he was not now in possession of all the necessary papers to make such an accounting. The verdict of th芦: Court was: The Grand National Mother Lodge "Three Globes" has never been officially dissolved hence it has never lost its status; the Resolution passed by the G.L., June 16, 1935 is void, being made under political pressure and in violation of the G.L. Constitution. The right of the State to prohibit organizations or compulsory dissolve them or to depr~ve them of their legal status is based on Public Law. It does not empower the State to set up binding private law for members of qrganizations. But this
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actually occurs when the. regulations of the statute created by tbe freewill of the members is replaced by new regulations impOsed, by the government. .. . , Since a great number of members do not agree with the dissolution aIid join immediately after the political pressure ,is remove<jl, Willing to continue •. '. the organization continued to exist. . . . , ' Therefore the plaintiff is definitely and, beyond all doubt the GraIid National Mother Lodge "The Three Globes" founded in 1740, which was given legal status in 1796. Since the liquidator was named under political pressure, and not by the wish of rpe grand lodge, his, appointment and deeds were declared illegal., He was not held responsible for the rentals and was not required to render an accounting, but the court held that he should supply such information as he had. We have quoted rather freely in this article that we may show Freemaso~s throughout the world what can happen when destructive forces ,COme into the world. It is also good to know that with all the Nazi teaching, the~Ger:man people are today attempting to be just and fair minded, a quality for which they were long known.
JAPAN, :KOREA, OltINAWA AND FAR EAST Noda, members of the House of Councillors: Bro. Takizo Matsumoto is deputy chief Cabinet secretary. The Grand Master of the Philippines has the following to say about Freemasonry in Japan: , On account of their racial background and their ahcient culture, their history and their' way of living and actin~ we are working in Japan with ipdividuals and brethren very different from Filipino characteristics. It therefore needs understanding minds on our part as the directing body to understand their. men· tality and foster the spread of Freemasonry in Japan. Our problems are different from theirs.
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A second lodge, has been organized in Okinawa because of the shifting of U. S. forces to that island. It is known as K9ra1 Lodge; and there has been
instituted a Royal Arch chapter there, the Grand Master instituting it. . The grand master visited Guam; he 'went without the visa of· the U. S. government. ,Just why we don't understand. He went "under parole" whatever' that is. It is funny what these immigration people do at times. And he 'also visited Korea with the idea of setting up a. lodge there; he \ found the lodge ~an Yang (Scotland) covering the territory;' believing that another lodge could not prosper, he returned with a <Usplmsation which Iuld been issued. The G.M. was told that Han Yang was accepting petitions from Korean nationals. The Grand Lodge is being made the target of a Catholic paper, The Sen· tin'el, which in a recent issue' termed. the tenets of Freemasonry as "treasonable." This did not set well with the meD;lbership of grand lodge, but fortu- ' nately they were able to restrain their passions. The' Freemasons of the Islands plan to show their patriotism by the erection of a monumental statue to Dr. jose Rizal, the great Filipino patriot and
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martyr; it will show him in the garb of a Freemason and will front The Plaridel Temple. There are in the Philippine lodges: 10,506 Master Masons, and 678 who have not been made Master Masons. The membership of some of the lodges outside the Philippines is remarkable: Tokyo No. 125--552 members Okinawa Lodge 118-457 members Lincoln Lodge 34-417 members Milton Marvin, 123--398 members Charleston, 44-329 members Far East, 124--309 'members The story is related that Past Grand Master Rafael Palma, dying of cancer, on his death bed was approached by a group of Jesuits seeking him to retract his Freemasonry. Asked by an unnamed Jesuit whether he believed in Jesus Christ? he replied: I believe in Jesus Christ, the Saviour; I believe in God, Almighty; I believe in the life hereafter, but I do not believe in you Jesuits."
PIDLIPPINE FREEMASONRY PROSPERS Because of the various nationalities of brethren who are members of lodges working under the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, the Grand Master (Osias) has issued an edict that the pledge to the Flag shall read: . I pledge allegiance to my Flag, 'Jnd to the country for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice fgr all.
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Revolution-General Emilio Aguinaldo. The General adPHILIPPINE GROUP VISITS MISSOURI
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We are met to rededicate ourselves , to the practice of the tenets and teachings, ideas and ideals, of Freemasonry, a fraternal organization de· voted to the love of the Almighty, and service to mankind. My 86 years of age, notwithstanding, I feel still young and proud to serve as a common soldier of the fraternity.... The successful revolution of 1896 was Masonically inspired, Masonically led, and Masonically executed. And I venture to say that the first Philippine RepUblic, of
The photograph was taken in 1954 when the then Grand Secretary Antonio Gonzalez visited Missouri; in the group (1. to r.) are Bros. Primo Guzman, Jose Racela, Ray V. Denslow, Antonio Gonzalez and Eduardo Tan-Kiang (deceased).
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which I was its humble president, was an achievement we owe, largely, to Freemasonry and the Freemasons.
Aguinaldo was initiated in Pilar Lodge, under the Gran Oriente Espanol (Spain), January I, 1895, in Imus, Cavite. He has since affiliated with another lodge. In closing his address he made this significant statement: Only a government that is without the least intervention of the church can give us peace and progress, freedom and happiness.
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The ashes of Dr. Eugene StafJord~ first grand master of the Philippines, were scattered (along with those of his wife), on the waters of Manila Bay, at sundown on the evening of August 7, 1954.
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A District Grand Lodge for Japan has been set up by the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, to supervise the work of the several lodges in Japan which work under the grand lodge. The ritual is being translated into Japanese language. It is felt that with the ultimate withdrawal of U. S. troops the lodges will have to depend more and more on Japanese nationals to maintain their membership. On October 5, 1954, occurred the first conferral of a Masonic degree in the Japanese language; it was in Tokyo, in the Tokyo Masonic building, with General Hull, the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces in the Far East as the principal speaker. Since that time a new lodge, composed of Japanese, Kanto Lodge, has been given dispensation with Prince Eun Lee as master. Tamotsu Murayama is a senior warden and Shotaro Aaji the junior warden. It will be recalled that a press dispatch told of the raising of Premier Hatoyama on March 26; on this same date degrees were conferred on Yahachi Kawai, president of the House of Councillors. General MacArthur and ex-President Truman sent greetings. Among the prominent Japanese members are Niro Hochyina~ Haruhiko Vetak and Shunsake.
IN NORWAY The Grand Lodge of Norway is fortunate in having as its grand secretary, Bro. Odd-Lie Davidsen~ who speaks English like a native American, having spent several years of his life in this country. Referring to the Year Book, issued in Norwegian to the members of the fraternity, he fears that his English-speaking brethren may find it of no service, hence a 20-page booklet in English which is most useful to those not using Scandinavian languages. In 1945, his predecessor, Major General Brinchmann Hansen issued a story of Norwegian Freemasonry covering the period of 1940-45 during the German occupation. This pamphlet brings the Norwegian story up-to-date. It is reported that contributions were received from American sources amounting to $50,000. It stated: When we, after the occupation took over our properties, we nearly had to build up our lodges from anew. Our records were to a large extent destroyed, and our
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buildings and lodge rooms bombed or rebuilt for other purposes. . . . From all over the country where we did have lodges the brethren rallied to our standard and an immense plan was laid out to reconstruct what war and hate had broken down. Our valuables and bonds we were very happy to a large extent to retrieve, and this year the last lodge-the one bombed in Kristiansund in 1940-had their new lodge rooms dedicated by our Grand Master this fall. As far as the membership is concerned, we sustained a heavy loss during the war. In 1940 we had about 10,800 members-this number was reduced during the war to about 3,000. In our year 1955, we are counting on 12,353 members, an increase of more than 4,000 since 1945. In 1947, an amalgamation took place between the Grand Lodge Polar Star and the Grand Lodge of Norway; this brought us four more Craft lodges and 750 members. Today, these four lodges have increased to about 920 members. In this after-war period we have added two more Craft lodges, one in Lillehammer and one in Moss, and we are looking forward to further expansion; we have expanded especially in the northern part of Norway-the long distances-the dark period of the winter where the sun is not seen for months-tend to make men seek to meet together. The northernmost city of the world-Hammerfest has this fall a lodge of instruction. The Board of Benevolence announced during the year 1954-55 that it had distributed to destitute people, 182,046 kroner. The Home for the Aged, started in 1907 had, in 1940, when the war broke out, five buildings with 44 apartments. Before the war we had a home for orphan children on Jeloy Island near Moss. Change in economic conditions made the home superfluous. The home was bought by the city of Oslo and the money used to erect two more apartment buildings for the aged; each new apartment contains 20 or more small apartments. We have now about 110 residents.
The Grand Master is elected for life; the present Grand Master is Brother Jacob Hvinden Haug "General, M. W. Grand Master and Supreme Governor of the Order of Freemasonry in Norway," who is an honorary member of the National Grand Lodge of Denmark, and a K.C. of the Swedish Royal Order of King Charles XIII. He was first elected June 29, 1945. The highest degree in Norway is the distinction of "Knight Commander of the Red Cross" limited to 33 members. The Grand Lodge has fraternal relationship with 41 of the American Grand Lodges, and with the grand lodges of the British Isles.
BRAZILIAN BITS Most American grand lodges, and some few others, have difficulty in understanding the Brazilian situation. Probably some of our own readers might want an explanation. To start with, many years ago, probably three-fourths of a century, there existed in Brazil a Grand Orient of Brazil; it covered the whole of Brazil, just like a national grand lodge might cover the whole of the United States. As a Masonic body it was neither flesh nor fowl, yet it was the only group calling itself Masonic. England had a great desire to set up lodges in that country, and thinking it wise to apply for permission from the only group there, did so, at the same time preparing a Treaty between the two powers. This ran along for many years; they recently altered their Treaty at the suggestion of England (at least we are so informed) , giving an impression of
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Masonic regularity. They mention only the Scottish Rite, but actually they have several lodges which follow the highly irregular French Rite, Modern Rite, and the Adonhiramite Rite. Their lodges are "blue" but the stations are filled with officers who sign their names with such figures as "18°," "32°," "33°" etc. We are told: Their principal directors receive very ponderable allowances and charge commissions for conferring the higher degrees on anyone stupid enough to buy them, and, thereby, although not officially, they are nothing less than prOfessional Masons, surrounded by a large bureaucracy and maintaining a firm grip on the lodges by obliging them to transfer to the Grand Orient all their properties in the whole country.
The United States of Brazil is divided into 20 States, three Federal Territories, one Federal District (Capital is Rio de Janeiro) . The following States have Grand Lodges: Amazonas Para St. Catarina (new) Paraiba Goias Permimbuco Sao Paulo (United) Piaui ·Niteroi Parana (.) State of Rio de Janeiro.
Ceara Bahia Minas Gerais Rio Grande do SuI Rio de Janeiro (D.F.)
All the above fourteen grand lodges are sovereign and regular, recognized by all Latin American grand lodges and some in Canada; they represent 230 lodges working only craft degrees; there is no reason for the recognition of one without at the same time recognizing all the others. Note there are two bodies in Sao Paulo, both claiming regularity; "Unida" (United) is the only one deserving recognition. In writing to Rio de Janeiro, remember that the Lavradio 97 address is that of the irregular Grand Orient. Formation of new Brazilian Grand Lodge: One of the most recent grand lodges in Brazil is the newly organized Grand Lodge of the State of Catarina. It starts with eight subordinate lodges and makes the 15th grand lodge generally recognized throughout Brazil. They have not as yet petitioned other grand lodges for recognition but we presume that will be done very soon. Conference of Brazilian Grand Masters: The fourth of the "Round Tables" for the discussion of Brazilian Masonic problems was held in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, May 18-24, 1956. We are informed that it was very successful. most of the grand lodges being represented and many problems discussed which were of common interest. Uniformity of ritual received special attention. The next conference is to be held in Belem, State of Para in June or July, 1957. Belem is almost on the equatorial line in Brazil, and Para is the northernmost state.
ITALIAN SITUATION The recognition of the Grand Orient of Italy by the Grand Lodge of Arizona brings to the Grand Orient the recognition of 37 American grand lodges.
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Grand lodges not now recognizing the Grand Orient are: Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. Five of the states have recognized another grand lodge. The situation would be simplified in Italy should the twelve American recognitions join their associates in an attempt to give common recognition; withholding support merely gives other Italian groups a chance to carry on their "anti-Grand Orient" propaganda. It has been said that the situation has been brought about by antagonism of the two American Supreme Councils of the Scottish Rite, and there is ample evidence of the truth of the statement. Only two jurisdictions within the Northern Supreme Council have failed to extend recognition. A word from the leaders of the two Supreme Councils would bring about Masonic harmony in Italyl
WHAT ABOUT GUATEMALA? It is hard to understand some of our Latin-American neighbors. The situation in Guatemala is one of these problems. And further, it is hard to judge conditions at long range. One of our friends, in whom we have confidence, tells us that three things are involved. The Relationship between the Government and Freemasonry: In several Central countries, government revolutions are, and always have been, daily occurrences. No government can survive without a concentration of power in the executive branch of the government; this is made possible through laws permitting the president to rule by decree. Much important legislation is handled in this manner. In this instance, the resolution concerning the grand lodge was definitely a law and Freemasons there were confronted with the problem of whether to comply with the law, or resist it. There appears to be nothing shown proving the antagonism of the government itself; this is shown in the attitude of the president when talking with a commission from Mexico which visited him. It is thought that better judgment might have prevented many unfortunate happenings. But it happened that the government is more friendly with the "Orbaugh" faction, while that feeling is strained toward the "Bianchi" faction. This situation makes it hard for those who are not nationals, which includes our friend John W. Hall; they are literally "on the spot." Charges have been made back and forth, which mayor may not be true. Whether communism is involved we do not know but it is believed that it is "politics" and not "communism" which has been the "infiltrator." Undoubtedly, many have entered the fraternity not to advance its interest, but to gratify personal ambition. But that situation exists everywhere in a way. ~merican
The Relationship between the Grand Lodge and the Supreme Council: It was the Supreme Council which brought the grand lodge into being; this
is always unfortunate because whatever grand lodge that may be formed under such circumstances inherits the traditions and customs, as well as grand officers of the Supreme Council. But here are some of the things that seemingly brought about trouble: (a) There was a quarrel in the grand lodge regarding the right of the grand
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master, or the grand lodge, to exempt certain symbolic lodges from charges in connection wit? the use of Masonic property belonging indirectly to both the Supreme Council and the Grand Lodge, but held in the name of a corporation fonned to hold title; the corporation is said to have been formed before the Grand Lodge existed. (b) Expulsion of members from the Supreme Council, one of which was said to have been a grand master. (c) Retaliation by grand lodge issuing a decree depriving certain members of their rights because of the action of their Supreme Council. The grand lodge is said to hold weekly communications making it hard for non-residents to be in attendance at every meeting. (d) Then followed the Government resolution declaring the Bianchi faction as spurious. This was not the cause of the controversy-but the result of it. Masonic law does not permit outsiders to frame their laws or establish their customs. For this reason the "Orbaugh" faction would never in our lifetime, receive universal approval of Freemasons. This makes'an extremely difficult situation for the brethren of the "higher" degrees, for most of the irregular faction are members of a chapter of the York Rite, and members of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite. And this IS a problem for other parts of the world. The Case of Masonic Property: It would appear that the rights of the Grand Lodge have been ignored. Certainly only one grand lodge is entitled to the property involved. When passions die and nonnalcy is restored the question will be adjusted. Then, and only thenl
One unfortunate feature of such a condition is that it puts fears into the hearts of other grand lodges and prevents them from extending recognition to groups that are entitled to consideration. Let us hope that the sincere brethren of Guatemala, to whatever faction they may be attached, may come together and work for the harmony of the whole; any other action would be unmasonic.
WE ARE "ANTI-HELLENIC"? Church and
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May ]956, conveys the following NEWS:
Continued suppression of Freemasonry in Greece has been demanded by the High Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church in the face of a recent royal decree authorizing the creation of a Freemason Institute of Greece. Orthodox leaders have petitioned the Ministry of the Interior to withdraw recognition of Freemasonry on the grounds that it is "anti-Hellenic and anti-Christian."
No, dear reader, "anti-Hellenic" does not mean "against Hell," for Hellenic is an adjective applied to Greece. Most Freemasons are Christian and opposed to "Hell" but not to Greece. From the same publication we find that Christian Bros. of California manufacture wine and sell it without payment of government tax; also that WWL Radio, owned by Loyola University in New Orleans made a net profit of $460,000 in 1951 and that the government "had not collected a nickel of the tax."
IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS Tempers are warming up in Old Mexico if we can judge through the numerous edicts and magazine articles coming out of that country. It is an attempt on the part of certain Mexican grand lodges, led by the largest of
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the group (Valle de Mexico) to get rid of York Grand Lodge which it regards as an invader. One of the attacks seems to center around the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and for that reason we are publishing some correspondence we have had with some of our Mexican brethren in which attention was called to certain misstatements. Since their objection is explained in the papers quoted we shall do nothing more than to give the correspondence: June 4,1956 Sr. Martin F. Barcenas, Apartado Postal 471, Mexico City, Mexico, D. F. My dear Sir and M. W. Brother: I have just gone through the March-April issue of the El Monitor Masonico and there are one or two sections of the material which I desire to call to your attention. Knowing of your desire to be honest and fair-minded in your statements, I know you will be willing to make such corrections as necessary. On pages 214-215, you state: At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in September, 1943, the committee on foreign recognition, of which Grand Secretary Mather was chairman and two Past Grand Masters were members, presented a report which was accepted. It went ahead to tell the circumstances in which Missouri had had a part:
It was Missouri that, in 1882, issued a dispensation for the Lodge Toltec, in the City of Mexico, a lodge which still exists. If the Grand Lodge of Missouri is able, through its recognition of Mexican Grand Lodges, to be of service to the members of that Lodge Toltec and their associates we ought to do so. We desire, therefore, to recommend that whenever a Mexican Grand Lodge is recognized as legitimate by the Grand Lodge York of Mexico and respects the ancient landmarks, that the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri is authorized to extend recognition on the part of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, which recognition will continue until so long as the York Grand Lodge of Mexico continues in friendly relations with the said Mexican Grand Lodge." Then you go on to state that this is a most insolent edict. You have correctly quoted the action of the Missouri committee, but this in no manner reflects the attitude of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The situation was that in 1943, when the report was written, the Grand Lodge of Missouri knew nothing about Mexican Grand Lodges. The only ones they knew in Mexico were members of York Grand Lodge and the action taken by that committee was only such as to authorize the Grand Master of Missouri to recognize during the period intervening between the annual communications, without further approval of the Grand Lodge. However, you will recall that in the fall of 1944, following the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, I made a trip to Mexico, made a full investigation of matters as I saw them, and my report occupied over sixty pages of the Missouri proceedings for 1945. In view of my report, Grand Master Bray (page 31, 1945 proceedings) said: With a desire to promote the principles of brotherly love between different races and countries, I, Willis J. Bray, Grand Master, do hereby declare recognition by the Grand Lodge of Missouri of all the Grand Lodges of the Republic of Mexico which constitute the Supremo Consejo or Federation of Mexican Grand Lodges, and which include the following (they are all named). Notice of this edict is being sent
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to all Mexican Grand Lodges for their government and information. I am happy to know that the Grand Lodge of Missouri, in this year 1945, is the first of American jurisdictions to extend recognition to all the legitimate and regular Grand Lodges of Mexico:' There is certainly nothing in the above statement of our Grand Master to warranl the assertion that we were to consult York Grand Lodge of Mexico as to what jurisdictions should be recognized in your country. In addition to the above, the Grand Master made this statement (page 30, 1945 proceedings): It was my opinion that recognition should not be confined to the Grand Lodges enumerated by York Grand Lodge, but that recognition should also be extended to other Grand Lodges in Mexico, members of the Supremo Consejo. I ask the approval of Grand Lodge not only for the Grand Lod~es covered by the 1943 resolution, but also for recognition of other Grand Lodges as well:' Another matter mentioned in his report, which I think you should know, was his statement (pages 30, 1945 proceedings): In 1943 our committee on recognition took a very forward step when they secured adoption of a resolution which provided that the Grand Master be vested with authority to recognize any Mexican Grand Lodge which bore the approval of York Grand Lodge. This resolution was not adopted with the idea of embarrassing York Grand Lodge in any way, but it was generally believed that a Grand Lodge which was recognized by York Grand Lodge must be of good and regular standing. With the above explanation I do not believe you can honestly say that the Grand Lodge of Missouri has been insolent in any way, but that we have endeavored in every way possible to show our friendship toward our Mexican brethren. You, as head of the Order of Constructor Masons, whose object is to attain harmony and unity among Freemasons of the Western Hemisphere, must realize that the article in your publication is not such as to promote harmony and unity among brethren north and south of the border, and because I am a member of a similar organization I shall continue to do my utmost to promote harmony and a mutual understanding of our problems, fully realizing that the existence of two Grand Lodges working in the same territory is always a potential source of complication and trouble. It is my belief that before any decisive action is taken by the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, or the Supremo Consejo, that an opportunity should be offered to representatives from both groups to meet and work out some sort of an agreement whereby our unity may be maintained. There are too many things for Freemasons to do in the world without fighting among ourselves, and I am sure you will join with me in doing everything we can reasonably do to secure that unity. I shall appreciate your suggestions, and because of the seriousness of the situation I am taking occasion to send copies of this letter to several of my other Mexican friends.
Let it be understood that not all Mexican grand lodges take the same attitude as does Bro. Barcenas; nor do all the individual members of Valle de Mexico have the same opinion. But it does represent a problem which we hope that sound minds and heads may work out for the benefit of the Craft. Such procedure could only lead to disruption and destroy Masonic Unity which appeared to be so near. And to add to the confusion the Supreme Council, 33 0 issues an edict listing the "York (;ran Lodge of Mexico, ,on. sed~ en. la (:hld~d de M~xico Pi~-
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trito Federal" as irregular along with six other "clandestine" groups. And in conclusion all regulars are warned to take note of those clandestine bodies and other irregular, and not to accept the visit of any of their members, nor to enter into fraternal relations with them.
We have always said that two grand lodges having their seat in the same country are potential sources of dissatisfaction and will ultimately result disastrously. But we are confronted with an actuality and not a theory in this instance. Our solution would be to have a conference of the two groups most involved-York and Valle de Mexico. Certainly in those two bodies are enough honest and unprejudiced members to work out a solution honorable to all. There is a meeting of the Supremo Consejo in Coahuila in December; it is hoped that a plan can be worked out at that time-and only time will tell. It will be a great day for Freemasonry and Universal Masonic Unity when each country may have its ONE grand lodge, working in a language, or languages, mutually agreeable.
LODGE USES JAPANESE LANGUAGE Kanto Lodge No. 143 was established under charter, June 16, 1956 in Tokyo. It is the first and only lodge in the world using the Japanese language. Over 250 people were present at its consecration and portions of the ceremony were televised over a Japanese network. The lodge works under the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and is a part of the District Grand Lodge of Japan.
NICARAGUA One of the least known of Central American grand lodges is the "Sob Gran Logia Simbolica de Nicaragua" (in English: Grand Symbolic (Craft) Lodge of Nicaragua). Its history began in 1898 when Bro. Rafael Reyes came to Nicaragua from EI Salvador; at the time, he held the responsible position of being President of the Diet which governed the three republics of Nicaragua, Salvador, and Honduras. Thus he was a very important personage, politically, socially, and professionally. In addition to being a Freemason, he was also a member of the Supreme Council for Central America. Finding no lodges in Nicaragua, he proceeded to form some; he secured authorization from his Supreme Council to do so, and began by selecting the most distinguished members in the community. A Dispensation was issued, January 7, 1899 for lodge Progreso No. 16; it was chartered October 20, 1899; five years passed before two other lodges could be formed. These were Estrella Meridional No. 28, Rivas (1906) and Luz No. 29, Leon (1906). On June 9, the representatives from these three lodges met at the Masonic Temple in Managua to form a grand lodge, at the same time advising the Supreme Council of their act. The Grand Lodge was then actually formed Nov. 27, 1907. The lodges returned their charters to the Supreme Council and took up new ones from the new grand lodge: Progreso No.1 (formerly No. 16, Managua)
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Luz No.2 (formerly No. 29 at Leon) Estrella Meridional No.8 (formerly No. 28, at Rivas) Then came a group of new lodges: Isis No.4, Matagalpa, Feb. 13, 1908 Veteranos No.5, Managua, Sept. 15, 1927 Diriangen No.6, Leon, Jan. 25, 1930 Atlantes No.7, Bluefields, Oct. 17, 1938 Granada No.8, Granada, Aug. 28, 1938 Julio Cesar No.9, Masaya, Dec. 9, 1939 Democracia No. 10, Managua, Feb. 25, 1943 Rey Salomon No. 11, Corinto, Dec. 16, 1954 The total membership of Nicaragua lodges (1955) is 643, more than half of whom reside in Managua. Their chart of recognition shows some American grand lodges who do not carry the recognition; on the other hand some American grand lodges show recognition-and Nicaragua does not.
BOOKS. PAMPHLETS American Lodge of Research Transactions: Vol. V, No.1, covering the period from July 2, 1952 to Dec. 31, 1953 has reached us, late in 1955. It is a paper bound volume of 104 pages. It contains a story of Freemasonry in Finland, list of Revolutionary War soldiers and other interesting stories. The lodge had 309 members on Dec. 31, 1955; its membership has materially increased in recent years. Keokuk~ Iowa Centennial Program: In this program of Gate City Chapter No.7, R. A. Masons, is the story of the distinguished Robert F. Bower, whose library is the present pride of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. It seems that when Bower was living he made the statement that he was going to give the library which he had accumulated at a large expense, to the Grand Lodge; he was in the official line, but' through a political upset, he was never elected Grand Master; he changed his mind about the "gift," and after his death the library was purchased by Iowa at a cost of $4,500. Today, one volume alone of the collection is valued at $10,000. Bower died May 22, 1882; his funeral was conducted by two bishops of the Episcopal Church and Gov. Buren Sherman (Iowa), who was a P.G. Commander of Knights Templar; special trains were run into Keokuk for the occasion. Historic Parallels~ a 66-page Digest, being a chronological history of Masonic events arranged to parallel events in profane history. It is a valuable addition to Masonic literature and is the work of Alphonse Cerza, and issued by the Masonic Service Association as a part of its educational program. A reader might question as to whether some of the Masonic dates were deserving of a place in history, while some very important dates were omitted, yet in a work covering such a wide field it is impossible to include everything. Again, different minds have different ideas as to what constitutes "importance." It should occupy a place in every Masonic library-it does in ours. Freemasonry (in Connecticut) Before the Revolutionary War is the title of a ten-page pamphlet written by Grand Historian James R. Case, reprinted
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from the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. In it Bro. Case has given us the story of Freemasonry in thirteen Connecticut towns (17501775). One item is of general interest; he says that Freemasonry was not "attractive to our strictest Puritan fathers and that Episcopalians appear to have been unduly prominent in some lodges." He goes on to quote what Ezra Stiles, a strict Congregational minister, and later president of Yale College wrote in his diary of 1759: We see this spirit of Episcopal Intrigue already working with Great Cunning. It has set up & recommended the Fraternity of Free Masons & is pressing them
apace into a Subserviency & Subordination to the great End of Increasing the Church . . . the Free Masons have already within about a dozen years increased from three to 13 or 14 lodges.
He gives an account of one of the earliest recorded public appearances of a Lodge: Au the funeral of Newport who was buryed in pomp. not only Pall bearers but 6 men followed the Corps with white Leather Aprons (free Masons). Mr. Graves (Episcopalian rector), the church minister Led and performed Service.-Diary of Joshua Hempstead (16 June, 1754).
Mahoning Chapter No. 66) R. A. M.: This Ohio Chapter of Royal Arch Masons has issued a 52-page history, "One Hundred Years of Royal Arch Masonry in Ohio" which is largely a history of Mahoning Chapter at Warren, Ohio.... Actually, it would appear that the title is a misnomer, for Royal Arch Masonry first appeared in Warren in 1824, when a Chapter was established there by the Grand Chapter of Ohio but went out of existence during the Morgan trouble and was not reestablished until March 31, 1955. The pamphlet is illustrated with cuts showing various locations, marks of old time members and photographs of the first high priest and marks of members. Rare Books of Freemasonry: An M. S. A. production, written by Bro. Ray Baker Harris of the Library of the Supreme Council, S. M. J. It contains photographs of many of the volumes, including Anderson's First Constitutions, the Entick Constitutions, and particularly the Benjamin Franklin edition of the Constitutions, the first published Masonic volume in the U. S. A. A copy of the Franklin book was sold at the Parke-Bernet sales in November, 1855 for $500. The company were somewhat disgusted at the lack of interest in Masonic volumes, for 56 volumes went at the sale for $31.00. Probably insufficient publicity for we know there were many volumes we should like very much to have acquired. Freemason's Pocket Reference Book: a most valuable reference book by two well known Masonic students. It is just what its title indicates-a pocket size reference book of 277 pages, printed 1955. It has quite a few biographies; we should regard the volume as indispensable to the Masonic student. It is, of course, written from the English standpoint, and few references are found to persons or events in the Western Hemisphere. Masonic Rites and Degrees (Missouri Lodge of Research Transactions); the Missouri Lodge has issued its 1955 volume containing the story of Masonic Rites and Degrees, of which there must be at least 2,000. The material is arranged in alphabetical order, and cross-indexed, so that it is easy to find
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any路 subject. It is an indispensable volume to any Masonic library. Reprints may be secured by writing the Educational Bureau, General Grand Chapter, Box 529, Trenton, Mo. ($3.00.) Masonic Treasures of New York: is just what the heading says it is; it is a Masonic Service Association production, written by Wendell K. Walker, librarian of the G.L. of New York; it is the fourth of such pamphlets to be written, and the one this year coincides with the 175th anniversary of the G.L. of New York. Our space is too small to tell of the interesting things described but we suggest you write the M.S.A., 700 10th St., N.W., Washington, D. C., 48 pages; we think 75c would pay for pamphlet and mailing. What~ When~ JVhere~ Why~ Who? If you do not have this 86-page book in your library, our suggestion is that you write the Masonic Service Association and get it. We do not know the price, but the MSA are at 700 10th St., N.W., Washington, D. C., and the price may not run more than $1.00. The author, Carl H. Claudy, has given us most valuable infonnation on 412 subjects, ranging from "Abbreviations--to Zarthan." In between will be found the Eastern Star and Brigham Young. It is a miniature encyclopedia and is not high-brow or philosophic. Collectanea: The annual publication of the Grand College of Rites, U. S. A. It constitutes Vol. 6: Part I, and its subject matter is the ritual of the Rite of Mizraim, including only the first three degrees of that Rite. It is 86 pages and is paper bound; it is supplied to all members--and we may add the cost of membership is small. Write Stanley W. Wakefield, 58 Boone St., Yonkers 4, N. Y. Regular~ Irregular~ and Clandestine Grand Lodges (A study in recognition) : A pamphlet of approximately 100 pages dealing with the whole question of recognition as it concerns grand lodges. It consists of charts showing recognition of 161 grand lodges; a part of this study was concerned only with Charts--and these charts were issued and distributed by the Conference of Grand Masters; the full volume shows the Charts, and also the comment. The Charts were issued under the heading "Foreign Recognition," the other material under the first named title. The preparation of the report was assigned to Ray V. Denslow of Missouri; the cost was paid by the Supreme Council, A.A.S.R. of the N.M.J., and distributed under the direction of the Masonic Service Association. It is the first attempt to show recognition of all grand lodges and should prove invaluable to committees on foreign recognition. (It is now out of print, the supply is exhausted.) Scotland's Year Book: The Grand Lodge of Scotland continues to publish its annual Year Book; this year the book is made more entertaining by the use of a number of photographs; there are 224 pages, of which almost 100 are taken up with their list of lodges (which cover all parts of the world). Other sections are: "Who's Who in Provincial and District Grand Lodges?," "Notable Masonic Dates," "Masonic Reading" (No American authors listed), "Scottish Masonic Events," An "Overseas Letter" from Jamaica, "Visit to the New World" by G. L. Officers," "The Lodge of Aberdeen," "Lodge Southern Cross," "Towards the Sources of Freemasonry," "The Edinburgh Register House Manuscript" (reproduced in photograph), Fred Pick's "Prestonian Lecture," and a story of "Freemasonry in France."
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Manchester Lodge of Research: Vol. XLV, p. 955, contains a number of valuable articles, The Sceptre and the Trowel, Fellowship of Knowledge, Toasts and Masonic Fire, Masonic Ritual Music of Sibelius, and a review of recent books, including the writer's Masonic Rites and Degrees. Eloy Alfaro: Few citizens of the United States are familiar with the name Alfaro yet Alfaro is an outstanding name in the southern hemisphere. In a pamphlet issued by the Alfaro Foundation, in the Republic of Panama, we find a very complete list of honors given him-many posthumously, for his work in advancing democracy in South America. The pamphlet is well illustrated, largely with trophies, busts, and street, the latter bearing his name. A great tribute to a great Freemason. Incidentally, Alfaro's name as a Freemason is not mentioned. American Heritage: We have heretofore called attention to this fine publication. In the December 1955 issue there is a fine story of a great FreemasonJohn Marshall; another story of another Freemason is that of James Buchanan, the bachelor president with just a hint of romance. Not that there are not other valuable articles in the is,sue. We always read our copy from "kiver to kiver." Published every two months, it may be secured by writing American Heritage, 551 Fifth Ave., New York 17. $12.00 per year-but worth it. Masonic Vocabulary: Another of those most interesting digests supplied by the Masonic Service Association; 24 pages of condensed knowledge necessary for those who would understand the meaning of much used (but little understood) Masonic terms. Messages and Proclamations Governors of the State of Missouri: One of the valuable publications of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1955; 330 pages, cloth bound. Compiled by Sarah Guitar and Dr. Floyd C. Shoemaker. It carries a biographical sketch of Governor Forrest Smith and covers the year which he served as governor (1949-1953). The biography mentions Bro. Smith's Masonic connections: He is a member of a number of Masonic bodies, has taken several higher Masonic degrees, and has held office in several of the Masonic organizations of which he is a member.
Gov. Smith never appeared before the legislature in giving his biennial address without invoking the aid and blessing of Deity. American Heritage, (Feb. 1956). Of particular interest to Freemasons are the stories of Benjamin Franklin, Ambassadors to the Court of Theo Roosevelt, How a Madman Helped Save the Colonies (a story of Benedict Arnold) , the Letters of Geo. Washington and Vigilante Justice. For the first time that we know of, the cyclorama of the Battle of Atlanta is portrayed in color with a full account of the Battle. To the student of American History these volumes are invaluable. The address of the publication is given elsewhere. "One if by Land; Two if by Sea": An M.S.A. brochure, 36 pp. It is a story of Paul Revere, a past grand master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts; it is well illustrated with many documents signed by Revere, as well as photographs illustrating the story. It is an important addition to the biographical material of distinguished Americans who were Freemasons. Canadian Research Association Proceedings, Part 3, 1953, was issued during
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the year; as usual it contains much valuable material, devoting space to Sir Wm. Campbell, Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, and Sir John A. MacDonald. The Association is doing a valuable work. American Heritage, Vol. VII, No.4: These publication are just about "tops" in the way of historical information about early day America. The No. 4 has a fine story of Gen. Burgoyne, Andrew Jackson, John C. Fremont, American Nominating Conventions (with a Masonic story) . The illustrations in color make it a volume to be prized in any library. Truman Memoirs: Ex-President Truman has just issued (November 1955) the first volume of his memoirs; he has termed it the "Year of Decisions." Our readers, who may not have read the volume, will be interested in the Masonic references which appear on pages 125-26, 139, and 162. The index to the volume lists the references under the heading "Masonic Order, Truman membership in." Of course we know that technically we are not an "Order" but a society, or fraternity. The first reference says: One day late in 1908, a cousin of my mother came to the farm to look at some stock. I noticed a Masonic pin on his coat and told him I had always wanted to be a member. A few days later he brought me an application for membership in Belton Lodge No. 450 at Belton, Missouri. On February 9, 1909 I received my first degree. Frank Blair was cashier of the Bank of Belton, where we did our banking business and W. B. Garrison was the assistant cashier. Both were enthusiastic Masons. Frank was deputy grand master and district lecturer for the 34th Masonic district of Missouri and Garrison was Master of Belton Lodge. These two men taught me, very patiently, the lectures and the ritual for the various degrees. I received my ~o on March 9, 1909. Shortly after that the grand lecturer of Missouri, James R. McLachlan of Kahoka, came to Belton for a three-day stay. I attended every meeting for three days and then followed the grand lecturer to Holden and St. Joseph. I became letter-perfect in all three degrees and accompanied Frank Blair on his official visits in the ~4th district. There were nine or ten lodges in the district, and during the winter months all of them were visited. At the next lodge election I was elected junior warden and served during 1910. In 1911 I organized a lodge at Grandview, No. 618, and was made Master U.D. along in Mayor June. I went,to Gtand Lodge meeting in St. Louis, obtained a charter for Grandview, and became a regular attendant at the yearly meetings of the grand lodge.
Later on, he tells of his advancement: I was active in the 22d Masonic District. This covered Jackson County as a whole, but as it grew it was split into two districts, and in 1924, on the death of the deputy grand master for the new 59th district, I was appointed district deputy grand master and lecturer.
Then followed his election as county judge of Jackson County; this was followed by his selection to a place in the official line of Grand Lodge. Then he began his race for U. S. Senator; the many friends which he had formed throughout the state in former days proved valuable to him in the election. Let him tell the story from here on: I was still the United States Senator from Missouri. In St. Louis only a few weeks before that election I had been elevated to the post of grand master of Masons in Missouri, and Forrest C. Donnell, who was the RepUblican candidate
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that year for governor, was a couple of stations below me in the Grand Lodge line. He was afterward Grand Master. During the political campaign that followed, Donnell and another party appeared together at a Republican meeting in Wellsville, and the latter party, who had been vilifying me consistently, continued to do so there. He quoted lies published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the Kansas City Star, and apparently had a grand time doing it. A very good Catholic friend of mine, however-Jim Wade by name-was present at the Wellsville meeting and, having heard what the party had said, approached Forrest Donnell to ask if I had not been elected Grand Master of Masons in Missouri. Donnell said that I had been. "Then is it possible," Jim asked, "that he could have been elected to that office and be the low sort of person ... has been saying about him? Donnell, to his credit, replied, "Of course nolo" That statement was promptly broadcast by Jim Wade, and it cost (my opponent) thousands of votes.
In the volume are many other interesting references to men who were Freemasons, but they are not Masonic in character. Volume II carries the title "Years of Hope." The "Pope" and the "Vatican" are not listed in the Index. It will be recalled that Mr. Truman inherited from the Roosevelt administration, the unofficial representative to the Vatican; that correspondence must have been very interesting. Volume II contains even less references: on page 193 we find: Adams was also supported by the anti-Masons. He always claimed that Jackson won in 1828 with the support of the Masons. Adams was a bitter anti-Mason for the rest of his life.
On page 194 is a reference to various parties during jackson's time, and referring to the "Anti-Masons" as being one of those. A similar reference to the "Anti-Masons" occurs on page 291. Canadian Masonic Research: Part 2, 1953 proceedings, issued in 1955 has been issued. Most interesting to American Freemasons is the story of the Indian Chief, and Freemason, Joseph Brant. He was Chief of the Mohawks, born in 1742. His Indian name was Joseph Thayeadanegee, and that is the way in which his Masonic patent was made out in England, and signed by Grand Secretary James Heseltine, April 26, 1776. Royal Arch Masons will find an excellent story of the beginnings of Royal Arch Masonry in Upper Canada, written by Reginald V. Conover, a past grand "z" (grand high priest) of Ontario. Two centuries ago, Canada was divided into Upper and Lower Canada; much of the story is taken from J. Ross Robertson's unpublished manuscript on Royal Arch Masonry. Inside Africa: This is not a Masonic book but it has one reference to Freemasonry (which he terms "Masonry") to which some attention should be given. The reference occurs on page 470 under the heading of "The Union of South Africa" (John Gunther). He is discussing the "Mysterious Broederbond" which is an African secret society, which apparently "runs" the country. Of this group, Gunther says: The Broederbond hates equally the Freemasons, the Catholics, and the Jews.
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Hertzog (prominent in party politics) was a Freemason (so is Havenga) and quarrels over Masonry have been conspicuous in South African politics. The Broederbond, even though it fiercely opposes Masonry, has borrowed a good deal from it in several realms.
Since the grand lodges of the British Isles and Holland, under whom the lodges of South Africa work are strictly opposed to politics in their Freemasonry it would have been more interesting had Gunther told us something about these "quarrels:' We have all of Gunther's "Inside" books and his so-called Masonic references in the past have proved unreliable; it is possible this may be also; we once wrote to ask him about certain statements, receiving a "brush-off" from his secretary. Grand Lodge Recognition: This is a 76-page production prepared by the Committee on Information of the Conference of Grand Masters; it is dedicated to the late Karl J. Mohr and copyrighted by the Macoy Publishing Co.-for what reason we are not informed. There are five chapters-all being articles taken from the proceedings of the Conference, with the exception of that on Exclusive Jurisdiction. It is well to have all of these in one volume as the proceedings are not available to everyone. One section gives the Commission's idea of standards of recognition; other sections concern the Grand Lodge of England and the Grand Lodge of Ireland's "Basic Principles 'for' and 'on' Recognition:' Just how these two grand lodges make their "Basic Principles" agree with their recognition we cannot ferret out. (Both recognize Brazil Grand Orient whose Masonic structure is like nothing under the sun.) The commission itself has some doubtful statements in its "standards." Just how any American grand lodge could recognize York Grand Lodge under the section labeled "Territorial Sovereignty" we cannot understand, for it certainly has not THE Masonic authority for all Mexico; and certainly, as now, it does not share all of the territory "by mutual consent." Two Hundred Years of Blandford (Va.) Lodge: Through Carl Frank Wood, secretary of the lodge we have received a copy of this fine lodge history written by that Virginia Masonic scholar, Dr. Wm. Moseley Brown. It has 100 pages and cover which shows the seal of the G.L. of Scotland under which the lodge first worked. Almost 100 engravings liven the contents of the book. The material has been well selected and covers the high points of the lodge's existence. The lodge has the original charter which we note is kept in a fireproof safe.
FREEMASONRY AND THE PRESS THE STRANGE CASE OF HARRIET HUBBARD A YER
In the September issue of McCall's Magazine (1955) there is a story of the life of Harriet Hubbard Ayer of cosmetic fame a few generations ago; it seems that relatives had had her confined in an asylum although not of unsound mind, and that others were reaping her money by fraud and deceit. A fellow patient in the hospital found out her situation and offered to help her; she was afraid to talk with him; finally, he said: I know you have been deceived abominably. But if I promised you on my word as a Freemason to post the letter to your friends for you, would you write it?
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Finally, she wrote the letter to friends on the outside. The story continues: She slept that night with the envelope under her pillow. The next day, when the Freemason appeared during her walk, Harriet stooped down, pretending to repair her tattered shoe-strings, and dropped the letter to the ground. The Mason picked it up before anyone else could notice and slipped it in his pocket. Harriet went on her walk, expecting nothing, hoping for nothing, yet somehow impressed with the Mason and his promise. She knew little about the brotherhood, though she had heard that George Washington and Benjamin Franklin had been members, but for the first time in her life she had met a human being who was going far out of his way without any thought of self, simply to help another human being. The thought gave her comfort.
We shall not continue the story; Mrs. Ayer finally got out of the asylum and her would-be destroyers received their just punishment. But Mrs. Ayer never learned the name of her protector. He was only a Freemason! JOHN BROWN'S BODY LIES
While John Brown's body "lies a mouldring in the grave," his Masonic (?) record is being dug up by Bro. Boyd Stutler of West Virginia; his article on Brown is appearing in various magazines, first published in the Wisconsin Masonic Digest. Brown appears to have once been a member of Hudson Lodge No. 68, Hudson, Ohio, whose first master was an uncle of Brown's. The records show that Brown was initiated Jan. 13, 1824; passed February 10, and raised May 11, 1824; he became for a time the junior deacon of the lodge, but removed shortly thereafter to Pennsylvania. In 1826 the anti-Masonic storm came on; Brown renounced Freemasonry and denounced it on all occasions. His son, John Brown, Jr., became a Freemason, and was buried with Masonic honors. Katherine Mayo, interviewed Sarah Brown, daughter when Villard was writing his book "John Brown." She told Katherine that the forms of the initiatory ceremonies of the Masons struck him as silly
But Sarah was born in 1846 and had no first hand knowledge on which to base her statement. But in a negro newspaper, Brown wrote: another of the few errors of my life is that I have joined the Freemasons, Oddfellows, Sons of Temperance, and a score of other secret societies instead of seeking the company of intelligent, wise, and good men.
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Propaganda in Television: Within the year we have purchased a television; in many ways it has proven an educational addition to the home. In other ways it fails to measure up to our standards. And what we say is not true of all stations, but it does creep into some of the broadcasting companies. The Ed Sullivan Show, one of which appears to be most popular has some very noticeable "religious" overtones; some of the quiz shows are as bad. One of the winners, asked what she did, replied that she went direct to St. Jude for prayer after winning the Irish Sweepstakes. Most of the contestants appear to be of one particular belief (guess which?). Jackie Gleason gets several pages in Look describing his religious connections; Grace Kelly's religion was overdone by the movies shown on television. (And we are glad that's over, but we are assured more publicity for her next January). And we have the
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Christophers, one day, April I, having two showings on our local screens. We could go on and on. The same propaganda creeps into our magazines, such as Look and Life; whether the fact that the Life publisher's Catholic wife, Clare Booth Luce, has any influence on its material we cannot say. But Life is soon to issue a "Masonic Section" which may atone for its past actions. "CERTAIN FRATERNAL GROUPS"
In the St. Joseph News-Press of June 15, 1956 is an editorial which we believe justified reprinting: No to Lotteries The Southwest Missouri Methodist Conference has adopted a resolution opposing any movement to legalize lotteries, bingo or raffles in this state. Good. Missouri has had sorry experiences with gambling. And as a great chief executive of Missouri, former Governor lloyd C. Stark said many times, all too often when any form of gambling is permitted there is a private line between the game in that back room and the office of some public official. Thanks to the exposures by the Kefauver committee several years ago gambling now has officially become taboo. And Missouri through the actions of a strong State Highway Patrol, has seen that there is no organized gambling. Raffles, lotteries and bingo are gambling. The high courts have so held. A sheriff in Eastern Missouri was ousted because he "did not know and therefore did nothing to banish raffles, lotteries and bingo." The sheriff's association thereupon sent out word that all sheriffs were subject to ouster. They, prosecutors and police chiefs acted. And wisely, too. Now there is a movement, said to be sponsored by certain fraternal groups, to legalize "chances for charity," if it can be called that. We are happy to take our stand with the Southwest Missouri Methodist Conference. Let's have none of it.
As for those "fraternal societies" it certainly does not refer to any of the legitimate Masonic bodies which have always been opposed to gambling in any form. To our mind it is an insidious plan to legalize gambling for the benefit of certain churches and groups who have been known to raise funds in that manner. Gambling is gambling whether done by church or by the ordinary crook. There are legitimate ways of making money and this is what Freemasons should support. PUBLICITY FOR FREEMASONRY
The Christian Science :Monitor, which has always been favorable to the fraternity, in its edition of February 23, 1956 devotes a full page to Freemasonry and its work. While there are a few errors in the article, as in most Masonic articles, it constitutes such a fine tribute that we hesitate to call attention to minor matters. The heading-in large display type-is: Masonry-"Building Through Good Works, Good Deeds, Good Will, Good Habits." From the "mists of antiquity" this globe-circling fraternity. embracing in its membership royalty and common citizens, has been a force for good in human society.
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Here is the introduction to the article: Freemasonry, senior fraternal organization of the world, is today in the midst of the greatest growth of its long history. The fraternity has outlived many attacks upon it and is now flourishing in English-speaking nations and the free countries of the world. Membership is expanding and benevolence is increasing. Masonry is a system of moral mysticism, expressing faith in God and eternal life, in old and simple symbols of the building art, and teaching brotherly love. Down through the centuries it has continued its symbolic and ritualistic lessons for the benefit of its candidates and members. It aims to aid members win a clearer conception of their duty to God and man, to develop their spiritual faculties, to refine and exalt their lives in fellowship and service, leaving each man to add to the profound and simple faith of the institution such elaborations and embellishments as may seem to him to be true and beautiful and good, with due respect for and appreciation of the thought, faith, and dream of his brothers and fellows. Symbols are employed to remind members of definite truths. This is Masonry's way of making clear and forceful its ethical principles. A lambskin, for instance, widely known as "the badge of a Mason," symbolizes purity, as explained in public ceremonies. It therefore is emblematic of the high exemplary character taught to and expected of all Masons. The sole dogma of Freemasonry is monotheism. The fraternity unites men of many countries, sects, and opinions. It is a fellowship and a philosophy that translates its principles into terms of daily living. It challenge its members to the highest reaches of noble living when rightly un路 derstood. Its purpose is to develop human character and culture through fellowship and mutual helpfulness for all who will heed its teachings. No One Invited
Freemasonry never invites anyone to Jom its ranks. It is charitable, benevolent, educational and religious. It encourages the free association of men. together for serious purposes and is secret in its ritual, its means of recognition, and its symbolic instruction. Top officers of the craft in some nations serve as heads of their country's government. Past grand masters of the United Grand Lodge of England, for instance, include Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. who afterward became King Edward VII; King Edward VIII; and King George VI. Royalty in other countries, too, has served and is serving Masonry as well as country. Gustavus III, one time King of Sweden, is credited by some historians with having formed the Swedish Rite of Freemasonry, and Kings of Sweden have been its head ever since. Gustav VI is now grand master of Masons in Sweden. In the United States, 13 Presidents are known to have been Masons. One of them, Harry S. Truman, is a past Grand Master of Masons in Missouri. Others were Washington, Monroe, Jackson, Polk, Buchanan, Johnson, Garfield, McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, Harding, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Outstanding early American patriots who were Masons include Paul Revere, Gen. Joseph Warren, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, Isaiah Thomas, Jeremy Gridley, Richard Gridley, and James Otis. The list multiplied rapidly as the young nation grew, with more and more men in public life becoming members of the fraternity. In more recent days, Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the United States, has served as grand master of Masons in California, Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, former chief of staff, and Gen. Omar N. Bradley, World War II hero, are both members of West Point Lodge, 877.
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Tolerance Cultivated Masonry seeks to develop tolerance and helpfulness, especially in relation to worthy, distressed Masons; to build character by urging men to curb passions; to nurture their purest aspirations; and to cultivate the finest moral qualities. It teaches that a brother's welfare is closely linked with one's own happiness. It teaches opposition to all sinister projects or forces and support of that which promises enrichment of life. The Bible, which occupies the most prominent position in the lodge room-On the altar-is honored by Masons as the most valuable of all books for the light it casts on life's apparent enigmas. Masons believe that no book has proved more helpful in enabling men to rise above the vicissitudes of fortune and to nurture and exercise life's finest qualities.
The writer overlooks the fact that Andrew Jackson was also a past grand master; and he might have added General John J. Pershing, Admiral R. E. Coontz, General Leonard Wood, Douglas MacArthur, Garibaldi, Bolivar, Jose Marti, and a host of o t h e r s . ' . Other interesting sections include the attitude of the Roman Church and present day persecution: Persecution Not New After the end of World War II, some Masonic lodges were reestablished in Austria, Hungary, Germany, and even in Italy where there is still considerable persecution of Masons. Slow but steady progress is reported in Austria, but the fraternity was virtually dissolved in Hungary. In Germany nine of the existing grand lodges were united in June, 1945. More recently lodges in Colombia were forced out of existence and activities of those in Guatemala were sharply curtailed. Persecution of Masons and Masonry is nothing new. One historian notes that in Holland as far back as 1735 a crowd, aroused by a clergyman, destroyed the property of the local lodge. Further meetings were then banned by the government. Alphonse Cerza, an American past master and Masonic authority, who has made a study of the anti-Masonic movement, says that the 1735 ban on Dutch Masonry resulted in one member holding a lodge meeting in his own home. He was arrested. When lodge members later appeared in court they refused to disclose the ceremonies or secrets of the Craft. Finally, however, the group agreed to confer the degrees on anyone selected by the judge. "The town clerk was chosen," Mr. Cerza says. "His report to the judges was so favorable that it was claimed that all the town officials then proceeded to join." Records show that soon after the establishment of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717 opposition began to appear. In 1724 a society was formed in England whose main purpose was to oppose the craft with ridicule. Other groups followed from time to time. But today the United Grand Lodge of England is said to be the largest grand lodge in the world.
Charges Questioned In 1738 Pope Clement XII issued the first official "bull" against Freemasonry, stating that "The faithful are directed to oppose Freemasonry, and the penalty of excommunication is imposed upon the violators," Other anti-Masonic orders have been handed down by Popes from time to time. Yet charges are commonly heard that Freemasonry is anti-Catholic. This is open to question. Nothing in the ritual or in the regulations would prevent a Roman Catholic from
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applying for the degrees or would prevent the membership of a lodge from electing such a man to receive the degrees. Freemasonry does not consider itself anti-Roman Catholic or anti-anything else, except anti-evil and wrong doing. However, Roman Catholicism is considered antiMasonic. There have been charges, rulings, and edicts against the craft, emanating from that church's leaders. Elsewhere persecution goes on. Only recently it was disclosed that in Spain 21 men had been arrested on charges of attempting to reconstitute or to join Masonic lodges in Barcelona. They were subsequently sentenced to prison for terms of 12 to 20 years.
Franco Bitter Foe Official Spanish circles apparently believe that Freemasonry has been the backbone of all subversive and anticlerical moves for 200 years or more. Many of the Republican leaders of the Second Republic, 1931 to 1936, were reported to be Masons. Some authorities in Spain hold that the regime in power is duty-bound to remove all semblance of any "Masonic-influenced" movement "responsible" for "disintegration of society" under the republic. Generalissimo Francisco Franco has held that Freemasonry is as subversive as communism, if not more so, according to news dispatches. After winning the Spanish Civil War, one of his first acts was to set up a Special Tribunal for the Repression of Masonry and Communism. It is a secret court. No reports of its activities appear in print. Opposition in varying degrees is found in other countries. But wherever the craft is forced to meet secretly or to go "underground," it still continues to teach reverence to God as the source of all good; the practice of the Golden Rule; charity toward all mankind; the meaning of brotherly love; the greatness of truth; advantages of temperance; the value of fortitude; prudence and strict justice. Almost ironically in the face of objections by some governments, the lessons of the craft include renunciation of disloyalty and rebellion, and the need to be true and just to government and country. Technically, the writer should refer to our fraternity as "Freemasonry," the term used to distinguish the speculative from the operative MasonFreemason; Freemasonry-Masonry. Another statement which is incorrect-"Communism brought an end to Freemasonry in the Soviet Union." Actually, Freemasonry has been at an end in Soviet Russia for 150 years; the statement should apply to the satellite states. WAS HITLER CRAZY?
Dorothy Thompson, newspaper columnist, writing in the Ladies Horne] OUTnal, October, 1955, asks, "Was Hitler Really Crazy?" We did not know that anyone thought otherwise. In the article she describes four types of paranoia, one of which is "persecutory," where the victim regards himself as a person of real importance, until his delusions of grandeur is supplanted by his desire to triumph over his "enemies," which marks the end of the "persecutory" stage. To quote from the article: Those whom he imagines to be conspiring against him may be individuals. But
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his enemies may also be "they"--a whole society, or some section of it. Priests, Freemasons, Jews, or "the crowned heads of Europe."
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In the St. Louis Globe-Democrat column of "Through the Years," the following is taken: 50 Years AgO-Thursday, Oct. 12, 1905 The Missouri Lodge A. F. &: A. M. celebrated its eighty-ninth anniversary with a program of music, elocution, and dancing at the Odeon. The Masonic Lodge was chartered in 1816 with Edward Bates the first Master. Among early members were Thomas Benton, U. S. Congressman for 32 years; Archibald Gamble, Missouri's Civil War Governor, and John D. Daggett, former St. Louis Mayor. Bates was not Master as stated above, although he did receive degrees in Missouri Lodge No. 12. Thomas Hart Benton was a U. S. Senator for forty years. Missouri No. 12 was the descendant of St. Louis Lodge No. 111; its number was changed to No.1 when the Grand Lodge of Missouri was organized in 1821.
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In the Kansas City Star "Forty Years Ago" column, October 10, 1955, we find A party of treasure seekers left Kansas City Thursday, bound for Cocos Island in the South Seas, where they expect to unearth at least $60,000,000 worth of gold, silver, and jewels buried by pirates. James Brown, who claims to be an ex-pirate is guide. In the party were Frank P. Blair of Kansas City, R. C. Hardin, C. A. Swenson, E. J. Greene, all of Mountain Grove, J. Fred Ellis, Lyle Ellis, Alva Milligan, J. H. Hinerman, W. B. Lee and Dr. A. A. Lowe, all of Springfield. The treasure of Cocos Island is mentioned by Inspector Byrnes of the N. Y. police force as one of the big swindles of the 19th century. Carl Swenson became Grand Master of Missouri Grand Council R. 8c S. Masters, but we never learned of his having discovered the pirate gold; in fact we never heard him mention this adventure in our talks with him. In a review of the book, Benjamin Franklin, appearing in the Kansas City Times, January 17, 1956, appears mention of Freemasonry. The article says: During the war, he was minister to France and did what seems now impossible. A Mason, liberal philosopher and revolutionary, Franklin succeeded in persuading the Catholic French administration, itself fearful of a revolution, to give or lend the Protesrant revolutionary Americans around 55 million livres. However, the author does not say that what the "Catholic French administration" did for America was the lesser of two evils. Support of America was a "lick" at Protestant England. The book was issued on occasion of the 250th .anniversary of Franklin's birth-and a special commemorative stamp was issued on this date-January 17, 1956.
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Mellon, one time secretary of the treasury. He was a member ot lodge and chapter in Pennsylvania at the time of his death.
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Benjamin Franklin's Religion: Many stories have been told as to the religious belief of Benjamin Franklin; the answer is found in a letter written by Franklin to Ezra Stiles, president of Yale College, and printed in the December 1955 American Heritage: . (excerpt) Your desire to know something of my religion. It is the first time I h~ve been questioned on it. But I cannot take your curiosity amiss, and shall endeavour in a few words to gratify it. Here is my creed. I believe in one God, createI' of the Universe. That he governs it by his Providence. That he ought to be worshipped. That the most acceptable Service we render to him is doing good to his other Children. That the soul of man is immortal, and will be treated with Justice in another Life respecting Conduct in this. These I take to be the fundamental Principles of all sound religion, and I regard them as you do in whatever Sect I meet with them. As to Jesus of Nazareth, my Opinion of whom you desire. I think the System of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, the best the World ever saw or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupting changes ... and I have some Doubts as to his Divinity.... I think it needless to busy myself (with dogmatizing on it), when I expect soon an opportunity of knowing the Truth with less Trouble. I see no harm in its being believed, if that Belief has the good Consequence, as probably it has, of making his Doctrines more respected and better observed; especially as I do not perceive, that the SuprelIle takes it amiss, by distinguishing the Unbelievers in his Government of the World with any peculiar Mark of his Displeasure. I shall only add, respecting myself, th~t having experienced the Goodness of that Being in conducting me prosperously thro' a long life, I have no doubt of its Continuance in the next, though without the smallest Conceit of meriting such Goodness ... as I have never opposed any of the Doctrines of other Sects, I hope to go out of the World in Peace with them all.
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The year 1956 is being observed all over the world by lovers of the music of Mozart. On Sunday, January 15, 1956, the National Broadcasting Company broadcast a full two-hour program. "The Magic Flute." We watched it the full two hours and was impressed with the character of the music and the scenery, but we listened without avail to any suggestions that it had many Masonic allusions. It was too bad that the producers had· no technical director familiar with those allusions. Mozart, whose full name was Wolfgang Amadeus 'Mozart, was born January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria. The Magic Flute was composed in 1791 at the request of Emanuel Schikaneder who wrote the libretto in Mozart German; he was a theater manager and actor. Mozart was a member of the Masonic fraternity and this was only one of several musical compositions which he dedicated to the order.
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The only newspaper reference to Freemasonry and the Magic Flute was in the Kansas City Star which said it "was based on Masonic ritual." It is not possible in these columns to explain the Masonic connection, because they are esoteric and connected with Freemasonry's allegory. Freemasonry lost a great opportunity in not holding a Masonic celebration in his honor.
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The Empire State Mason, May 1956, devotes a full page to their distinguished member-Hon. Townsend Scudder, dean of New York past grand masters; a full page picture of Judge Scudder is the frontispiece to the issue. He has had a distinguished Masonic and civic career, serving in Congress and as a Supreme Court judge in New York. As a friend of many years we may say that the article is well deserved. He was born in 1865. He was made a Master Mason in 1889.
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The Empire State Mason of May 1956 contains an excellent condensed story of the Grand Lodge of New York from 1781-1956. The early days of that grand lodge were clouded with the disputes of rival grand lodges, and city-country schisms-now fortunately settled. There were three grand masters who were distinguished in civil life-Edward Livingston, General Jacob Morton, and Governor Dewitt Clinton. The latter was defeated by Monroe for president of the United States. Later in their history came General Morgan Lewis and Daniel D. Tompkins.
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Distinguished Freemasons: One of the notable events connected with New York Freemasonry is their presentation each year of a "Distinguished Achievement Award." Among the list are: John Ward Dunsmore, painter, 1934 Edwin Markham, poet, 1935 John W. Evans, artist, 1936 Irving Bacheller, novelist, 1937 Daniel C. Beard, Boy Scout leader, 1938 Jean Sibelius, composer, 1938 Roscoe Pound, educator, 1939 Chas. Keck, sculptor, 1940 Rt. Rev. St. G. Tucker, bishop, 1941 Harvey W. Corbett, architect, 1941 Capt. Edward Rickenbacker, industrialist, 1942 Lauritz Melchoir, singer, 1944 Admiral Joseph King, U. S. N., 1945 General Geo. C. Marshall, U. S. A., 1945 General Omar Bradley, U. S. A., 1946 General Jonathan Wainwright, U. S. A., 1946 Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, explorer, 1947 Charles E. Wilson, industrialist, 1948 J. Edgar Hoover, F. B. I. Director, 1950 Warren R. Austin, United Nations, 1951 John W. Davis, diplomat, 1952 Sir Alexander Fleming, scientist, 1953
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Thomas J. Watson, industrialist, 1954 Brig. Gen. David Sarnoff, industrialist, 1955
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The late tragedienne, Edwin Booth, a Freemason, gave $5,000 to the Masonic Home at Utica, N. Y. He always showed a kindly interest in the craft.
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The picture of Manuel Quezon, late president of the Philippines, appears on the lc stamp of that country. He was at one time grand master of their grand lodge. APROPOS OF MARGARET TRUMAN
Good Housekeeping has been running a series dealing with the life of Margaret Truman (now Daniels). We can naturally expect that some mention would be made of her father's attendance at Masonic lodge functions. And we are not disappointed. One of the first is: We pulled into Independence on November 1. That night we went to a dinner given for Dad by the Shrine in Kansas City, and Dad broadcast his last campaign speech from the house.
The dinner was at the Kansas City Club and it was a gala affair; there were several other guests besides Freemasons. Mr. Truman autographed all of the menu cards of that event that were sent him. Then Miss Truman describes her work when she was on the concert stage: The next stop was Little Rock, Ark., where I went to an Armistice Day luncheon with 900 members of the Masonic lodge. You can hardly fail to have a good time when you're out with 900 menl
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Scholarships: The Knights Templar of Missouri awarded $1,200 in scholarships during the year 1956. The next year's scholarships will double that amount; this is in addition to their loan fund, the principal of which is almost a quarter-million dollars. One of the scholarships was awarded to a Roman Catholic; another to a Missouri Lutheran. No intolerance among the Templarsl
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A special commemorative stamp was issued by the government in January, 1956, honoring Benjamin Franklin's 250th birthday. It depicts Franklin as a researcher snatching lightning from the sky. Franklin was a Grand Master of Pennsylvania.
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In the Philippines, Grand Lodge is planning on the erection of a monument to Jose Abad Santos, the great Filipino martyr during World War II.
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In Alaska, while on a visit, General Wilbur Brucker~ Secretary of the Army took occasion to visit Anchorage Commandery No.2, Knights Templar. He also addressed a dinner group in Washington during Masonic Week. A news dispatch tells us that John Jacob Astor once served as recorder of his commandery of Knights Templar.
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The floods in Tampico, Mexico, severely damaged the Masonic Temple there, as well as the homes of many of the Masonic brethren. Geo. Mauk, secretary, says: The lodge hall is located in the central part of the city at the corner of Serdan and Carranza streets. The entrance to the lodge hall is on Serdan; the water there was 15 feet deep; it flowed by the building so swiftly that the current was reported at 22 miles per hour; it made waves just like at the beach. Several life boats trying to cross the street were dashed against the building and wrecked; it is said that many were drowned; there were 60,000 homeless people here in Tampico during the flood. Because of no light and no (usable water) we could not meet.
Agency Lodge No. 10~ Agency, Mo., celebrated its centennial, June 2, 1956, with a program to which all its friends were invited. The lodge was chartered June I, 1856. A fire in 1870 destroyed its records. It originally met "on Saturday night nearest the full moon." The number "10" does not disclose its age as the number had been assigned to a lodge which had become extinct.
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Rockport's North Star Lodge No. 157 observed its centennial, June 29, 1956, at the Memorial Building in Rockport; there was a preliminary banquet with plenty of music and entertainment; time was taken to hear a history of the lodge written by one of its members. It is recorded that the lodge was forced out of its meeting place during the Civil War to furnish a place for troops to stable their horses; the lodge aprons were used as towels.
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The Oregon Freemason~ giving an account of a meeting of Friendship Lodge No. 160~ Portland, tells of a meeting held on May 2, 1956, at which time the highlight of the meeting was the presentation of two 50-year buttons, John C. Yeager, 86, born in Missouri, who received his degrees in Parnell, Mo. (the lodge is now extinct), received his emblem from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. . . . CAGLIOSTRO STILL WITH us The July issue of Coronet contains a story of the impostor, Count Cagliostro which has a Masonic reference:
In 1776, the remarkable pair (C. and wife) turned up in London, and both were initiated into a Masonic lodge whose members of wealth were just coming under the influence of a strange mysticism that was spreading over Europe through the revived occult sects.
The statement does not ring true, for there is no record in England of a regular lodge initiating a woman. Cagliostro made a deep impression upon the lodge members with talk of his
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proficiency in esoteric mysteries "which I learned in the Orient." At his suggestion, they authorized him to found new lodges on the continent. (Ed.-this statement is doubtful.) But the lodges he founded in France, Germany, and Switzerland were far different from what they had in mind. For he invented the "Oriental Order of Masonry" based on a legendary Egyptian Masonic society . . . as membership increased, he assumed his most impressive title-Grand Master Supreme of the Egyptian Free Masonry of High Science, Grand Cophta of Europe and Asial" And the article contains more of the same. GREETED WITH BRASS BAND
An article in the Chicago Daily News tells of the work being done by a Chicago engineer in Italy; the article says: Arenberg struck up a working agreement with Publio Cortini, an Italian lighting engineer who knows American lighting. Cortini has a warm spot for Chicago because as Grand Master of the Masons in Italy he was welcomed with a brass band in Chicago.
HUMOR REMARKABLE MEMORY
An Eastern Star publication (of all places) is responsible for the following: Three very small youngsters were bragging to each other about how far back they could remember. "I can remember when I was only three years old," said one. "That's not so far," said another; "I can remember when I was only two:' The third member of the group won the contest with: "You two are pikers. I can remember the very day I was born; yes, I remember it very well, because nobody was there except me and my grandma. Mother and daddy had gone to an Eastern Star meeting." WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Writing in the February, 1956 issue of the Philalethes magazine, Bro. A. L. Woody tells that a brother who was once elected a member of that society received a letter of congratulation from a friend, because of his election to membership in a "stamp collector's society." Probably there would be more money in a stamp collector's society (Philatelic) than in a student's society (Philalethes). At any rate there are more people interested in stamps than Masonic study-unfortunately for the fraternity. Members of that society (Philalethes) will be surprised to know that the executive secretary, although a 32째 and member of York Rite bodies, was buried in a Roman Catholic cemetery-at the request of the family! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DEPUTY?
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Derby, for his absence. He is required today to attend a police court (laughter) -as a witness--of course. (renewed laughter) THEY HADN'T SEEN EVERYTHING
In the Scottish Year Book (1956), under the heading: "Now We've Heard Everything," is quoted from the Connecticut proceedings a "decision by the Grand Master that a Lodge may not charge for admission to witness degree work." HE COULD NOT HELP
Reading proceedings of grand lodges and grand chapters is not all dull reading as might be supposed. Royal Copeland, of Massachusetts, speaking before the Grand Chapter of Virginia told this: I was traveling on the trail across the country when the door of the Pullman opened and an agitated man called out: Is there a Catholic priest in the car? No one paid any attention and he went along to the next car making the same inquiry. Nothing happened, and about ten minutes later he came back, opened the door of the car and asked: Is there an Episcopalian rector in the car? He returned a few minutes later looking rather dejected when a quiet little man arose and said: My good man, 1 heard you ask for a Catholic priest, and 1 heard you come back and ask for an Episcopalian rector. 1 happen to be a Baptist minister, and 1 wonder if 1 can be of any assistance to you? Hell no, said the man, I was only looking for a corkscrew! HUMOR
Lloyd Wilson, Grand Secretary of California, quotes a Past Grand Master of Idaho as defining a diplomat-"a man who could tell you to go to hell in such nice language that you really look forward to the trip." We feel like making an inquiry into a statement appearing in the Grand Lodge of Texas proceedings, where a committee on the Grand Master's address finds it's intrigued over a dispensation "granted to A. C. Garrett Lodge 'for the purpose of honoring the Mascot of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter.' We are persuaded the aforementioned 'Mascot' belonged to the genus of Homo Sapiens." We always thought the Worthy Patron was the Mascot of each individual Eastern Star chapter. From the Virginia proceedings, which always has a lot of good stories, we take one told by George Bushnell, of Michigan. The judge was describing an old harn-ess maker in a Virginia town in which he was born and raised; he was Uncle Hershey Carper: "No one matched Uncle Hershey. He was as careful and as cautious as he could be. 1 remember 1 came home one time and he said. 'What's that 1 hear about a lodge in Detroit with over 5000 members.' 1 said: 'That's right Uncle Hershey.' He said: 'I don't care anything about what you say about its being right, it's clandestine to me, so you stay away from it.' And he said: 'I don't believe it because they couldn't get 5000 members without soliciting some of them, so you keep away from that crowd. We don't want you mixed up with them.'''
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IN THE NEWS Bishop Ivan Lee Holt was the subject of a sketch appearing in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Sunday edition, February 19, 1956. This is rather unusual in the metropolitan press to play up a Protestant minister and for that reason is the more appreciated. The Bishop's picture was in full color, in the robes of his office. He retired from his office in June after an active service of 46 years. He has served as grand chaplain of the grand lodge. A photograph, one of many appearing in the sketch, shows his father, member of a lodge in DeWitt, Ark. And a photo of the Bishop wearing his 33 cap tells of his Masonic membership. The article says: 0
In fraternal work he has also reached the top. He is a 33 0 Mason. He belongs to Tuscan Lodge, the Scottish Rite bodies and the Shrine in Masonry. He gave the address the day St. Louis Masonry dedicated its imposing Masonic Temple on Lindell.
Some of us may question as to what is the "top" in Freemasonry, and "the Shrine in Masonry," but we all agree that the Bishop is tops in his chosen field, and in the hearts of his Masonic brethren. Vinklor Harwood Blocker is now serving as consul general of the U. S. A. in Athens, Greece. He had previously served in Mexico and Brazil. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, ANTI-MASON?
In a catalog of autographs issued by a well known dealer there appears an item which has interest to Freemasons. It is a letter of William Henry Harrison to a group of his New York state friends; it was written Nov. 9, 1835, at a time when the anti-Masonic movement had passed its peak, and at a time when Harrison had lost to Van Buren in the 1835 elections. In the letter, reference is made to Thaddeus Stevens, also well known as an "anti," saying: There was certainly nothing in my former letter that was calculated to give offence much less considered insulting to my anti-Masonic friends. I gave no opinion in relation to any action upon the Subject of Masonry by the State Authorities, my objection as in the present letter was confined to those in the United States.
Referring to some litigation in which a Mr. Strong was a party, he continued:
â&#x20AC;˘ I could have given a stronger response to his questions against Masonry than I have done with a clear conscience but I could not bear the idea of being accused of altering my opinion to suit circumstances. I was in Columbia when the discussions growing out of the death of Morgan (William, said to have been kidnapped by the Freemasons in 1826) took place & upon my return I paid little or no attention to the political affairs of the period, my private affairs requiring all my attention & believing moreover that all my political life was ended, I was of course uninformed of many of the obligations which the Masonic Order imposes on its members." Tribute to our Grand Chaplain: In an address before the Missouri Annual Conference of Methodist churches, tribute was paid to Dr. Emmitt L.
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Robison, one of our grand chaplains. The speaker was discussing the foundation of Central College at Fayette in 1857, and then came to the founding of the Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph in 1909; the speaker added: I have high praise for Dr. Emmitt L. Robison, who, for 64 years has been a member of the Missouri Conference, from the beginning of his ministry has had a large part in the promotion of all this good work of faith and love. For Sl years he has been chairman of the board of trustees. FREEMASONS IN THE NEWS
Rear Admiral R. T. Cowdrey, U.S.N., Commander, 1955, of the U. S. Naval Shipyard in Brooklyn, supervised the christening of the new U. S. Aircraft (Saratoga) Carrier. John Markle II, Vice President of the Pennsylvania Bell Telephone System, in charge of personnel, has recently written a pamphlet on Labor Relations. He holds many positions in civic and industrial groups. Jackson C. Rainey, newly elected (1955) president of Kiwanis International is a member of the Indiana Masonic bodies. He is Superintendent of the Indiana School for the Deaf. Jean Julius Christian Sibelius, Finnish composer, observed his 90th birthday, December 2, 1955. He is completely blind. Commander Glenn F. Glezen and Captain Vernon D. Boyd, of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, are both members of Virginia lodges. Luther Smith of Mississippi, has been elected Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of the Southern jurisdiction, succeeding Thos. J. Harkins of North Carolina, resigned. Victor Emanuel Anderson, governor of Nebraska, is a member of the fraternity. He was born in 1902. Charl~s Frederick Elvin Seibert is consul general, U.S.A. serving in Amsterdam, Holland, from 1954- . Anastasio Somoza completes his six year term as president of Nicaragua in 1956; he once attended school in Philadelphia. Mayor H. Roe Bartle of Kansas City, Mo., headed a good-will mission to South America in January 1955. We are told that Roe passed out enough gold keys of the city to unlock all the doors in our western metropolis. Frank Carrington, born 1901, theatrical producer, has directed over 150 plays for the Shuberts and others. Marion Moody Hardin, director of Kennecott Copper Co., and associated with other corporations, is a member of the fraternity. Congressman Joe Madison Kilgore of Texas served as a lieutenant colonel in World War II, being awarded the Silver Star D.F.C. with two oak leaf clusters. He is active in boy scouting. Francis Marion Simpson, connected with the meat packing industry, has had his portrait hung in the Saddle and Sirloin Club in Chicago, an honor that comes to few. Vincent Baker was elected a state senator from the Kansas City district in October, 1955. Sherman Adams, the No. I Assistant to President Eisenhower, was prominent in the news during the President's illness.
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Richard H. Amberg, recently named editor of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, succeeding the late E. Lansing Ray, is a member of both Rites of Freemasonry. In the news dispatch sent out by the A.P. the Kansas City Star omitted the paragraph relating to his Masonic connections (?). He is a Harvard graduate and rose from Ensign to Commander in World War II. His record shows him to be active in all civic betterment groups. Missouri Lodge of Research elected the editor of its Transactions Ray V. Denslow to a Fellowship in the organization at its 1955 annual communication; it was the first Fellowship ever voted by the lodge. Dr. Winfred Overholser, a Freemason, was given the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by Bonaventure University, the only Franciscan University in the world. Dr. Overholser is superintendent of St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D. C. (June 1955). Earl E. Dusenbery (Iowa), past general grand high priest, has been elected as the head of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour (1955-56). Two of the new judges appointed by Governor Donnelly to the 16th judicial circuit are Freemasons--Richard C. Jensen, and Harry A. Hall. Hall is a past master of Heroine Lodge in Kansas City; Jensen has been active in the DeMolay and Shrine. Grand Master Manuel Hinojosa, (Tmpls), Dr. Francisco Gonzalez (PGM Nuevo Leon), Eutimio Cisneros (PGM Nuevo Leon) and Carlos M. Castro Chauvet (PGM Tmpls) Mexico, were visitors to the annual grand lodge communication of Texas in December 1955, coming to tell of the Masonic relief extended during the floods in Tamaulipas.
PERSONALmES Henry C. Clausen served a term as Assistant U. S. Attorney in California; he was counsel for the chief engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge. During World War II he was assigned to the Judge Advocate General office in Washington, D. C.; served as a member of the Army Pearl Harbor Board of Inquiry. . . . Col. John Q. Tilson, former U. S. Senator, a member of Hiram Lodge in Connecticut, was congratulated by the Grand Lodge upon attainment of his eighty-ninth birthday; he had been a Mason sixty-four years. . . . Bernard B. Abedon received the Pierpont Edwards Medal from the Grand Lodge of Connecticut; he has served as a member of the United Nations Committee. The death of Brother Robert S. Regar, October 21, 1955, is noted in the District of Columbia proceedings; he was Third Assistant Postmaster General under President Coolidge; he was active in the church life of the community and had attended Sunday school picnics in the town of his birth on seventy-four occasions. . . . The same proceedings note the death of Clark C. Griffith, an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia and for many years connected with the Washington Senators baseball team; his son, Calvin R. Griffith, who succeeds him at the helm of the baseball club, is also a Freemason. Senator Herman Welker, of Idaho, delivered an address before his Grand Lodge on Americanism. . . . Carroll T. Hughes, Grand Master of Illinois, has had a very distinguished life; he is a registered nurse and spent twenty-
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seven years with the Department of Public Welfare; he served at the head of several hospitals and is still active in church and civic affairs. . . . A very interesting story of Freemasonry in Kansas appears in the 1955-56 proceedings (p. 116). We are particularly interested in the story of Brother Richard R. Rees, their first Grand Master, who at one time was active in the affairs of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Dr. Louis Alfred Legett, Grand Master of Louisiana, was at one time a professional baseball player and he had a most colorful career in a major league; he holds many civic, social and fraternal titles, but is particularly proud of the fact that he has organized two hundred fifty baseball teams in the New Orleans area. In 1954 Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin was an official visitor to the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and addressed the Grand Lodge at some length. . . . Bishop J. Wesley Lord, of the Methodist Church in Boston, was appointed Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.... A fine history of Soley Lodge, in Massachusetts, appears in the 1954 Massachusetts 'proceedings. John Soley was one of the best known early Massachusetts Masons; he served as Grand Commander during the Morgan situation. Another Massachusetts Mason mentioned in the proceedings was Joseph Earl Perry, recently elected treasurer of Boston University; and there was the famous Gen. Samuel C. Lawrence, one of the most illustrious Master Masons; he it was who established "the Lawrence Charity Fund and, as we recall, was responsible in a big way for the establishment of the great Masonic Library. . . . Senator Leverett Saltonstall is a regular attendant at the Grand Lodge and the 1954 proceedings contain his address at the annual banquet; he described a politician as: "a fellow who made it difficult for souls at times to do what they thought was the right thing to do." ... Also in attendance at the banquet was Lt. Gov. Sumner Whittier, who referred to the absence of the Governor, who was out of the State, and referred to him as "a good Freemason and one who would have been delighted to be here." . . . The Grand Master of Virginia, speaking at the Massachusetts banquet, referred to Lt. Col. Atherton Stevens, Jr., and to the great service he rendered to the brethren of Virginia. Minnesota ploceedings record Brother Clyde H. Bailey, Dean Emeritus of the Institute of Agriculture of the University of Minnesota, as "the world's foremost authority on flour milling and cereal chemistry." He was initiated in Shiloh Lodge No. I, Fargo, N. Dak., but is now a member of University Lodge No. 3 in Minneapolis.... Earl S. Bardwell, Grand Master of Montana in 1955, for several years has served as superintendent of the copper refineries for the Anaconda Copper Mining Company. '. . . Present at the annual communication of his Grand Lodge was Gov. Hugo J. Aronson; he appeared to receive his commission as representing the Grand Lodge of Sweden; the certificate being in Swedish, Brother Aronson, who was a native of Sweden, translated it for the benefit of his brethren. . . . Dr. Robert J. Hathaway, Grand Master of Montana in 1921, died July 15, 1955; he was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a delegate to the London Peace Conference. One of the guests at the Grand Lodge of Nebraska was Cov. Victor f..
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Anderson. ... Over a thousand New Jersey Masons attended a traditional Grand Lodge Dinner December II, 1954, in Trenton, N. J., to listen to the message of Brother and Dr. Elmer G. Homrighausen, Professor of Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. . . . The New York award for distinguished achievement was this year presented to David Sarnoff, father of American Television; his history appears in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge; he is a member of the Lodge of Strict Observance No. 94, New York City; the story of his life is one of the miracle stories of American history. . . . Forty-five hundred Masons of New York City attended the religious service March 20, 1955; breakfast was served at two hotels, the speakers were Gen. Julius Ochs Adler and U. S. Senator Everett Dirksen. . . . We are grieved to learn from the proceedings of the death of Frank M. Totton, November I, 1954; his death occurred in Miami, Fla.; he was a native of Minnesota, born in 1890; a few months before his death he had retired as Vice-President of the Chase National Bank in New York City. Gov. Luther H. Hodges, of North Carolina, delivered an address at the laying of the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple at Winston Salem, March 19, 1955.... Senator John JV. Bricker was the speaker at the Grand Lodge of Ohio in October, 1955; in his address he referred to the fact that two weeks before he had attended the 100th anniversary of his home lodge, Mt. Sterling No. 269, and referred to the fact that he was made a Freemason in 1917. . . . From the Pennsylvania proceedings we learn that George Michael Leader was made a Freemason "at sight." Grand Secretary Avery conferred one of the degrees, and the date was March ~, 1955. . . . The same proceedings record the death of Samuel M. Goodyear, July 26, 1955; he was very active in the business, civic and religious life of his community. . . . Pennsylvania Freemasons are very proud of the membership of Benjamin Franklin and they have been encouraged to observe the day as part of the official program of each lodge in the jurisdiction.... Col. Winfield Scott Solomon died September 12, 1954, and the Rhode Island proceedings refer to his death, giving his biography; he was one of the first American officers to enter Germany after the Armistice in World War I, and set up the communication system before arrival of the Army of Occupation; it was he who organized the Masonic Club at Coblenz and secured dispensation for a lodge there (Overseas Lodge). In World War II he was sent to Berlin and there organized Berlin Lodge No. 46. On his seventy-seventh birthday he was honored by a wonderful party, presented the Grand Lodge distinguished service medal, and further honored by the attendance of Brother Major General Lemuel Shepard, Commandant of the U. S. Marines of Washington, D. C. In attendance at the Tennessee Grand Lodge in 1956 was Gov. Frank Goad Clement, a member of Dickson Lodge No. 468; he was given an ovation by his brethren. . . . Dr. Magruder Ellis Sadler, President of Texas Christian University and a Brother Freemason, delivered the address before the Grand Lodge of Texas at its 1955 communication. . . . Utah lost one of its executives and Grand Masters in the death of James Wm. Collins; he was a native of Wyoming, but came to Salt Lake City at the age of ten;
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for more than half a century he was an employee of the Tracy Loan and Trust Company, which later became the Tracy-Collins Company; he had served as President of the Company since 1933. The Vermont Grand Lodge award of honor was presented to Brother Warren Robinson Austin~ in June 1955; he is a member of Franklin Lodge No.4 F. Be A.M. of St. Albans, Vt. A citation refers in part .i to a leader at the Vermont Bar, a U. S. Senator and the first U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations." ... Former Gov. John S. Battle~ of Virginia, was formally received in the Grand Lodge at the 1955 communication, and during the session made a rather lengthy address, dwelling upon many distinguished Virginia Freemasons, particularly John Marshall and the Randolphs. . . . We note with regret the death of two nationally known Freemasons in Virginia, Grand Secretary Emeritus James Monroe Clift and Past Grand Master Thomas Williamson Hooper; the latter was a minister of the gospel and had served as an officer in World War I. When the Grand Master of Wisconsin desired some official counsel, he selected George R. Currie~ Justice of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, as chairman, and his associates, Judges Helmuth F. Arps~ Clarence Rinehard~ Allen D. Young~ Roy Stauff. ... Brother Charles B. Morgan~ State Treasurer of Wyoming, was officially introduced to the Grand Lodge of Wyoming; later in the session there appeared Gov. Milward L. Simpson~ who was presented by Brother Ralph E. McWhinnie~ who for forty years had been registrar of the University of Wyoming. With the official group was Secretary of State, Everette T. Copenhaver~ a Past Master of Ashlar Lodge No. 10, Douglas, Wyo. SECRETARY OF INTERIOR A FREEMASON
Frederick A. Seaton of t'Jebraska, recently appointed by President Eisenhower to succeed Donald McKay as Secretary of the Interior, is a Freemason; his predecessor was also a member of the craft. NEW BRAZILIAN GRAND LODGE
A new grand lodge has been organized in the State of Catarina, Brazil; it has eight subordinates and makes the 15th of the state grand lodges to be formed. Brazilian grand lodges held a conference May 18-24 in Minas Gerais in the city of Belo Horizonte. The next conference is to be at Belem in 1957. ENGLISH ERASE JAPANESE LODGES
According to an official notice issued by the Grand Lodge of England the following lodges in the Far East have ceased to exist, "owing to changed conditions .in the countries concerned: 1092. 1263. 2015. 3729. 2855. 4613.
Yokohama Lodge, Yokohama, Japan 0 Tentosama, Yokohama, Japan Tokio, Tokio, Japan Albion in the Far East, Kobe, Japan Far Cathay, Hankow, Northern China Lydda Lodge, Haifa, Israel
It would appear from this that England is withdrawing from the J apa-
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nese field where several lodges now exist working under the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. The formation of a Grand Lodge of Israel may have changed the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean. WHY THE THIRD DEGREE?
Bro. Lucien May has a son who reads detective stories, and in a column of "Manhunt" he finds this rare item of news: Third Degree The term "third degree" as applied to police methods was believed coined by Major Richard Sylvester, superintendent of police in Washington, D. C., about the year 1911. Sylvester, who derived the term from Free-Masonry, said the law administers the first degree when a person is arrested, the second when the prisoner is placed in confinement, and the third when he is questioned. The term, of course, usually refers to the use of violent methods to extort a confession. However the Supreme Court has declared several times that confessions obtained under duress are not proper evidence. JAN SIBELIUS
Manchester Lodge for Masonic Research (England) observed its 21st anniversary by a program of Jan Sibelius' works; the meeting was enhanced by the Manchester Cathedral quartette which sang many of the numbers from Sibelius. On December 2, 1955, Sibelius observed his 90th birthday. It may not be generally known, but the Grand Lodge of New York possesses nine vocal and instrumental numbers of Sibe1ius' work which are claimed to be among some of his best works; they were written in 1935, and since then, 1950, he revised the numbers and added three more. Sibelius is totally blind at this time and these were probably his last compositions. The Masonic works have been published by the Grand Lodge of New York, to whom they were dedicated because of the assistance rendered the Grand Lodge of Finland by New York when Freemasonry was organized in Finland. DEATH OF MATTHEW HENSON, EXPLORER
The year 1955 noted the death of Matthew A. Henson, polar explorer, who was the only man to accompany the famed Robert E. Peary, and to stand at the top of the world in 1909 when Peary reached the North Pole. Peary was a Freemason. And so was Matthew Henson, although Henson's Freemasonry was of a kind not generally recognized by the white Freemasonry of the world. But black as he was, he proved by his devotion to Peary, that he was a man of high character. Commander Donald MacMillan said of him: A carpenter, he built . . . sledges; a mechanic, he made the alcohol stoves; an expert dog driver, he taught us to handle our dogs. Highly respected by the Eskimos, he was easily the most popular man on board the ship. . . . Henson, strong physically, and above all fully experienced, was of more real value to our commander (Peary) than Bartlett, Mavin, Borup, Goodsell, and myself put together. Matthew Henson went to the Pole with Peary because he was a better man than anyone of us.
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made a Freemason in a Prince Hall (negro) lodge, Celestial Lodge No. ~, November 5, 1904, before leaving on a polar expedition. He was the author of a book, "A Negro Explorer at the North Pole." The New York Times of April 7, 1950 contained a news dispatch from Washington, D. C., headed: MAN,
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Matthew A. Henson, 83 years old, and the only living member of Admiral Robert E. Peary's expedition to the North Pole, was honored today at ceremoniesin the Pentagon. Today is the forty-first anniversary of the discovery of the Pole. The negro who raised the American flag over the Pole also received a "salute" from President Truman, who wrote to Mr. Henson that the achievement of Peary's Expedition was an example of the "cooperating effort of our citizens toward assuring freedom and justice for all, regardless of color or creed," The Pentagon ceremonies were sponsored by the Department of Defense and the Afro-American newspapers. Mr. Henson turned over to the Air Force a steel canister containing a Bible he carried on the 1909 expedition.
Admiral Peary, a Freemason, said of his associate and companion: When each man has led me and my men up to a certain point, within striking distance of the Pole, their work is done. They shall no longer be needed. But Henson is not to return, "] can't get along without him."
He had earned Peary's confidence by a twenty year association; he had been with Peary on all his trips. More than once he had saved Peary's life. He had by his strength, courage, and wisdom helped to bring success out of failure. Matt Henson was a credit to his race and to his country. RAINBOW HAS TROUBLES
A few years ago our sisters of the OES served a luncheon resulting in food poisoning to a large group. Now it is the girls of the "Rainbow" who suffered, according to a press dispatch of June 23, 1956: Fifty Girls Faint in Hot .Auditorium Orlando, Fla., June 23 (AP)-Fifty girls fainted in a hot, stuffy auditorium tonight and almost broke up a meeting of the Florida Order of R:ainbow Girls. One girl, unidentified, was taken to a hospital emergency room and several were taken by ambulance to their hotels. Mrs. Francis Leyda, registered nurse at the aid station, blamed the fainting spells on "a three-day diet of hot dogs, hamburgers and little sleep plus the heat in the auditorium," Mrs. Randall Smith of Orlando, co-chairman of this meeting, said the building was not air-conditioned and "it is time the city did something about the situation at the auditorium. The girls certainly won't be back again."
The Rainbow for girls corresponds to the DeMolay for boys. The report is hard on Florida climate c1,aims. DEATH OF HUNGARIAN GRAND MASTER
From personal correspondence we learn of the death of Dr. Geza Supka, the first grand master of Hungary after the rehabilitation of that grand
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lodge; his death occurred in May; he was buried May 30, 1956. Of course, grand lodge was dissolved when the communists took over in Hungary, and we are informed that some of our brethren there are in dire need.
DEATHS RESQUIESCAT IN PACEM
General Karl Truesdell: Died July 16, 1955; buried Arlington National Cemetery. Command and General Staff 1943-45; retired 1946. Engaged in battles in World War I; he was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. Guy Mason) commissioner of the District of Columbia, 1941; once reporter on St. Louis Globe-Democrat; served in Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection. Died July 10, 1955; buried Arlington National Cemetery. Friends of Bro. Jose Racela) of Manila, P. I., will learn with regret of the death of his wife, Norberta F. Racela. Bro. Racela visited the United States in 1951, attending the grand lodge in Missouri and the general grand chapter meeting in Little Rock, Ark. In Germany: Grand Master Fritz Theiss) born July 13, 1893, died November II, 1955; Past Grand Master August Horneffer) born July 5, 1875, died October 8, 1955. Samuel Henry Kress) president of the Kress Stores, died Sept. 22, 1955; he was unmarried; his collection of paintings and sculpture was donated to the National Gallery of Art in \Vashington, D. C. Wendell Berge (1903-1955), noted lawyer and author of several books on law, died Sept. 24, 1955 at Kensington, Maryland. Charles Porterfield Light) hotel manager (1871-1955), former executive of the Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D. C., died March 15, 1955; at one time he was with the Willard. Charles Augustus Templeton, ex-governor of Connecticut, died August 15, 1955 at Waterbury, Conn. He was born in 1871. Frank Bingley Watson, retired brigadier general, died at Bridgeton, N. J., July 24, 1955. He was an 1895 graduate of West Point. Governor Paul L. Patterson, of Oregon, died of a heart attack, January 31, 1956 at the age of 55; he was arranging to run against Senator Wayne Morse for U. S. Senator. Glenn Scobey Warner) distinguished football coach, died Sept. 7, 1954; he was 83 years of age. George Thomas Renner, Jr., one of the great geographers of the day, died Oct. 14, 1955 and was buried at Anita, Iowa; he was a native of Kansas, born 1900. Thomas J. Watson, president of IBM, died June 19, 1956; he was a past master of a Rochester, N. Y. lodge, recipient of a 50 year award, and also a distinguished service award from the Grand Lodge of New York (1954). Sir Leslie Boyce, former Lord Mayor of London died during the year 1955; he held the rank in the U. G. Lodge of ~ngland as PGW. Jay B. Kirk, one of the most active Freemasons in Kansas, died at his home in lola, Kans., July 19, 1955, shortly after we had completed our last year review. He had presided over grand lodge, grand council, grand commandery, and was serving as intendant general of the Red Cross of
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Constantine; he was made a 33째 member of the Scottish Rite in 1916. Julius Ochs Adler~ distinguished American, and publisher of the New York Times died in October 1955. He was a member of Justice Lodge No. 753 (N. Y.) . Bernarr McFadden~ physical culture exponent, died in New York City in October 1955; he at one time was rated as a millionaire, but died possessed of little financial estate. Chet A. Key'i~ nationally known for his activities in breaking up unlawful rings in Penns~lvania, and recently a public official in Kansas City, Mo., died October 16, 1955. His funeral was attended by more than 700 of his friends and admirers; the Lodge conducted the Masonic funeral rites. Robert E. Armstrong~ past grand master of the Grand Council R. & S. Masters of Missouri died suddenly at his home in Neosho, Mo., October 16, 1955. Ralph Ernest Sweeney~ prominent Oregon Freemason, born at Chilhowee, Mo., in 1879, died at his home in Medford, Oregon, Oct. 14, 1955. He was a P.G. Commander, and Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1938. Clark Griffith~ 85, died at Washington, D. C., Oct. 27, 1955; he was president of the Washington Senators ball club, and always, throughout his lifetime, an interested Freemason. He was one of the organizers of the American League in 1901. He was born in Vernon County, Missouri, Nov. 20, 1869. Bishop Henry Disbrow Phillips, a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church died in Columbia, S. C., June 29, 1955. Frank Garfield H oo'tler~ a director of the Hoover (vacuum cleaner) Co., died Dec. 3, 1954. He was active with the Boy Scout work. Charles Deere Wiman~ a director of the Hilton Hotel Corporation died May 12, 1955 at his home in Moline, Ill. He served as an officer in World War I. Isaac N. Cherry, 72, grand secretary A.F. & A.M. of New Jersey, and dean of grand secretaries, died Oct. 21, 1955. Allen P. Green~ noted industrialist and prominent in the civic and industrial life of the state, died June 9, 1956 at the age of 80. He was a millionaire, and resident of Mexico, Mo. He owned the largest firebrick plant in the world. He was very much interested in Freemasonry and the site for the present Mexico, Mo., Masonic Temple was his gift to the bodies in that city. H. S. Blake~ head of the Capper Publications, Topeka, Kansas, died March 12, 1956. He was a member of many of the Masonic bodies of his home city. Daniel C. Jackling, once head of the Utah Copper Company, died March 13, 1956 at his home in San Francisco. He was 86 years of age. Born August 14, 1869 at Appleton City, Mo., he entered the Missouri School of Mines at Rolla, graduated in 1892, and rose rapidly to the head of the Utah Copper Co., which he formed. He developed a new process for low grade ore. He was a member of the Masonic bodies in Salt Lake City and had been very generous with his donations to those groups. Ray Bond, outstanding lawyer of southwest Missouri, died at his home in Joplin, Mo. March 12, 1956 after a long illness. He was a 1907 graduate of the University of Missouri; he was a leader in the religious, civic and
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fraternal life of his city, Joplin. He had served as grand master of Missouri Freemasons, and grand commander of the Knights Templar. Guy T. McCartney, 63, one time official of the H. D. Lee Co., a grocery concern, died March 14, 1956. He was a native of Osceola, Iowa, but came to Kansas City in 1912. Louis J. Zalce y Rodriguez, distinguished Mexican writer and active Freemason, died Nov. 4, 1955, age 80; he had been a Freemason 59 years. He had been an officer of the Supreme Council, and was a pas! grand master of Valle de Mexico; he had been Governor of the State ~f Zacatecas, a Senator in the National Congress, and Director General of Timber for the government. He was the author of Apuntes para la Historia de la Masoneria en Alexico. Our library contains one of the specially prepared and aut<r graphed copies. Bob Burns, the actor, died February 2, 1956; he lived in California. He was born at Van Buren, Ark., August 2, 1890 and his homely philosophy was enjoyed by his radio audiences all over the country. Kenneth Frank Cramer, a former commanding general of the So. Area Command in 1952, died February 20, 1954 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Ben Johnson, oil executive, died at Shreveport, La. December 28, 1955. He was one time president of the Pickering Lumber Co. of Kansas City, and an official in the Export-Import Bank, and of the Commodity Credit Corporation. Dr. James Melville Melear, one time editor of the southern edition of the Methodist Christian Advocate died Dec. 28, 1955; he was buried in Athens, Ga. Edward J. Moinet, a federal judge in Michigan died 'Dec. 23, 1952. He was a native of Ohio. Oreon Earle Scott, real estate and investment banker died at his home in St. Louis, Jan. 9, 1956; he held directorates in many corporations and was actively identified with many civic and welfare projects. He was active in the affairs of the Christian church. Dr. Blake R. VanLeer, former president of Georgia Institute of Technology, died Jan. 23, 1956; he was buried in Marietta, Ga. Bro. "Cy" Young, famous as a professional baseball player, who died in 1955, was buried with his Masonic apron. He had lived for 23 years with a friend, Bro. John Benedum, and to him he he left his Masonic ring. He was the first pitcher to be admitted to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Bro. Bradley Bourland, who graduated at Texas Masonic Home in 1938, was recently made securities commissioner; he had spent ten years in the home and was valedictorian of his class in 1938; he later received two degrees from the University of Texas. He is a past master of University Lodge No. II 90, Austin, Texas.
MISSOURIANS We learn of the goings and comings of our official family through proceedings of neighboring Grand Lodges.
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The presence of Dr. Harold L. Reader in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas. Past Grand Master James W. Skelly appears to be an annual visitor to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, while Brother Orestes Mitchell's attendance is noted at the Grand Lodges of Nebraska and Tennessee. At the Grand Lodge centennial of Kansas in March, 1956, we note the presence of Past Grand Masters Sunderland, Reader and Denslow. Roy Wilson McNeal, Grand Master of Oregon in 1954, was born June 2~, 1891, on a farm in Dallas County, Missouri; several years later his family moved to Arkansas and, in 1917, he became a resident of Oregon. Roy Waldron Robinson, Grand Master of Utah, 1955-56, received his Doctor of Medicine degree at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., in 1925, serving his internship at Missouri Baptist Hospital in that city. And we regret to learn of the death of Oscar Elwood Anderson, Past Grand Master of Wyoming, who died at his home in Gillette on May 18. 1955; he was Grand Master in 19~0-~1. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri. Wm. C. Southern, Jr., well known editor and citizen of Independence, Mo., died February 11, 1956 at his home. He was always an interested Freemason, once serving his Royal Arch chapter as high priest. He was one of his city's outstanding citizens and the K. C. Star, in an editorial said: Missouri has lost one of her most beloved citizens in the death of Col. Southern, for years a notable figure in its editorial, political, and religious life. . . . Bill Southern will be remembered as a steadfast Missourian who exemplified the state's characteristic and most rugged traditions and philosophy. He was a part of them.
Col. Arthur M. Hitch, former president of Kemper Military School, Boonville, Mo., died February 20, 1956; he would have been 81 years old, had he lived until February 26. He was a member of all the Masonic bodies at Boonville. Harry LeRoy Haywood, 69, Masonic historian and writer, died February 25, 1956 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was employed by the Iowa Masonic Library. He was the author of many Masonic volumes, and at one time headed the one time National Masonic Research Society, during which period he was a resident of St. Louis. Lowell Scott, grand commander of the Knights Templar of Missouri, died at his home in Springfield, Mo., February 16, 1956. Edmund E. Morris, former grand treasurer of the Grand Lodge A. F. 8c A. M. of Missouri, died in Kansas City, Mo., March 2, 1956; he had served as grand high priest of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, and later was treasurer ()f the national organization. Walter L. Eshelman, prominent Missouri business man of St. Joseph, and a former grand commander of Knights Templar of Missouri (1928) died May 18, 1956. Eugene L. McGhee, prominent lawyer and active Freemason, died in Poplar Bluff, May 20, 1956. John A. Witthaus and Ray Bond, two distinguished members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri died during the year; the former was an officer of grand lodge, while the latter was a past grand master; Bond was also a past grand
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commander of Knights Adequate sketches will be included in the 1956 grand lodge proceedings. Judge A. B. Duncan, 94, died in St. Joseph, June 19, 1956; he was elected probate judge in 1814 and served until 1942; he headed the F. O. Eagles in 1918 and was a past potentate of Moila Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. .
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL The 46th annual convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association was held at the Memorial Building in Alexandria, Va., February 22, 1956. The printed minutes record the presence of the following Missourians: Wm. J. Craig, grand master; Bruce H. Hunt, junior grand deacon; Harold L. Reader, grand secretary; Ray V. Denslow, past grand master; Edwin Knudsen, past grand master (grand council). From our Latin-American neighbors came: Alex Murray, grand master of Costa Rica; Arturo Faith, past grand master. From Mexico, Mino Covo, grand master of York Grand Lodge, and Walter S. Turnpaugh, past grand master. The Cuban delegation was headed by Dr. Carlos M. Pineiro, grand master, accompanied by Jose Castellanos, the grand secretary, and brothers Fido Franceschi and Jorge Cuervo. Venezuela was represented by past grand master N. Garcia Baptista. Guatemala was represented by Carlos Bianchi, grand master, Federico G. Cordona, past grand master, and Miguel A. Castillo, past grand master. In addition to representatives from York Grand Lodge of Mexico, there were Manuel G. Hinojosa, grand master and Carlos C. Chauvet, past grand master, of Tamaulipas. Bro. Cenon S. Cervantes, who has been coming to the convention each year, was again present, accompanied by the Grand Master of his Grand Lodge of the Philippines, M. W. Bro. Camilo Osias. The generous gift of Mrs. William Oscar Childs, of an electronic carillon was announced during the meeting. Mrs. Childs is the widow of Wm. O. Childs, born in 1865 and one time member of Pennsylvania's Washington Lodge No. 164, and Washington (Pa.) Chapter No. 150, Royal Arch Masons. He died in Walker, Minnesota, in 1936. The death of Karl J. Mohr, secretary of the Grand Secretary's Conference was announced; he died May 4, 1955. Other deaths were Richard Rowland, former grand master of New York, and Samuel M. Goodyear, director emeritus of the association, and a past grand master of Pennsylvania. The last available space in the Temple has been taken by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar-it is the 7th Hoor; the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters have begun to raise the funds necessary for their Hoor, and the Royal Arch chapters have their room practically completed. The second of the "slanting" elevators is to be installed soon. Three hundred and ninety thousand dollars is the estimate for the completion of the building and the landscaping. Fifteen grand lodges have not reached the quota suggested of $1.70 per member; in fact five have not reached the $1.00 quota originally set. Cost of maintenance has reached the $75,000 per annum, an amount which the endowment fund, as h now stands, can not produce,
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A summary of assets shows $100,483.27 in the building fund, cash, and $180,000 in Treasury Bonds. The Endowment Fund has $695,990.66, the bulk of which is in Bonds; there is $64,120.66 in cash in that Fund which apparently should be invested and bring in some of the needed income. And the Maintenance and Operation Fund has $14,074.22. Total of these assets is $990,548.15. The total cost of the building and expenditures to date amount to $6,215,950.22. President Jory explained the $64,000 in the Endowment Fund cash as being necessary "because of the uncertainty of the bond market," and the building fund holds some of these bonds; there are times when bonds should not be sold, so transfer is made from cash in other funds. During the session, $129,176.26 was received, one-third of which was for the Endowment Fund. Bro. Jory of Iowa continues as president of the association; Dewey Hesse (Michigan), Bert S. Lee (Missouri), C. Vernon. Eddy (Virginia), Thomas E. Doss (Tennessee), Reginald Goldsmith (New Hampshire) are vice presidents, and Bro. Frederick Schondau continues as secretarytreasurer. ' Missouri's contribution is reported as $227,336.01, which is more than $2.00 per capita based on the 1932 membership of 111,172.
THE MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the M.S.A. was held in Washington, D. C., during Masonic Week in February; the sessions were well attended; the association is now composed of 36 of the 49 American grand lodges. It might be well to list them: Arizona Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maine
Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York
North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Philippines Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Utah Vermont Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
The Association reported that it had collected $18,024.42 from grand lodges for the relief of brethren in Tampico, Mexico. Five hundred dollars was sent for the relief of Hungarian brethren, and an additional $500 for the Korean orphan hospital maintained by soldiers in that area. Twelve "Short Talk Bulletins" were issued during the year, while a number of digests, reports, and charts were issued. Of course the big work is that of Hospital Visitation; in 1954 the cost was $142,472; in 1955 it was $183,992; over eighty hospitals are serviced. While the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is not a member of the Association, it contributed $1,000 to the work in 1955. The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Northern Jurisdiction, contributed its usual $10,000.
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Missourians will be glad to note that $1,000 of the amount sent to Tampico, Mexico, for relief came from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Since the February meeting, the death of Admiral Ernest J. King is noted, his death occurring February 25, 1956; he was an advisory member of the Association.
CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS OF MASONS The annual conference of the above named organization was held February 20-21, 1956 in the South American Room of the Statler Hotel in Washington, D. C. The registration showed 363 registered from 56 member and 7 foreign jurisdictions. Chairman Colby (Conn.), in opening the meeting referred to the death of Karl J. Mohr, secretary of the conference; he had appointed Thos. S. Roy of Massachusetts to take over the work, and he was later elected to the place. Edgar V. Stewart of California was named as chairman for 1956-7. Foreign guests were much the sa.me as those noted at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial meeting. with the exception of Edwin Holst of Costa Rica, past grand master; Theodore Thompson, deputy grand master of that grand lodge, and Bros. Herrera and Anibel and Rene de Leon of Guatemala. Subjects on the Agenda were: Should We Change Our Theory of Non-solicitation for the Degrees? Is DeMolay a Proper Activity for Grand Lodges and Subordinates? Recognition Reports from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, and China. Should a Numerical Limit Be Placed on Membership of Lodges? Should Municipal Jurisdictional Limits in States and Provinces Be Abolished? Should Our Ritual Obligations Conform With Our Principles and Practices?
On page 105 we read this: (George D. Wells speaking) It was decided for this session, by the committee, in view of the fact that this is a conference of Grand Masters, that Grand Masters alone were to be heard ... it seems as though some were not exactly in accord with that. However, the committee felt that in view of the fact, as I said. that this is a conference of Grand Masters, that the Grand Masters alone should be heard.
The Missouri group was officially represented by Grand Master Wm. J. Craig, past grand masters Harold L. Reader (grand secretary) and Ray V. Denslow; also Bruce H. Hunt, grand junior deacon. The Committee on Information reported receipts of $12,143.63; they had disbursed $750 to the late Karl Mohr for secretary service and expended $1,822.60 in the printing of a 100-page book on recognition. They still have over $9,000 available.
MILITARY LODGES According to our records, there are now four American military lodges in Germany. First to be established was Berlin Lodge No. 35, in Berlin, working under Rhode Island, and at last report showing 311 members. This lodge has been working under dispensation and charter since 1947, and during the last year held sixty communications, initiating 93 and affiliating 66.
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Oregon gave dispensation to Oregon Military Lodge at Frankfurt, but has decided to continue the dispensation. Connecticut has a military lodge known as Stuttgart American Lodge. This lodge received 102 requests for courtesy work during the year; it held sixtythree meetings and conferred 66 Master Mason degrees. Ort Bavarian Lodge U.D. is located in Munich and works under the Grand Lodge of Texas. It continues to work under dispensation.
RECOGNITION Quite a number of recognitions have been noted in the 1955 proceedings of Grand Lodges. We shall list these below. There are several depressing situations existing, particularly in Guatemala, Sao Paulo, France, Mexico and Italy. As to the Italian situation we take this paragraph from the Colorado proceedings: "Italy still struggles in a morass of Masonic confusion. The Grand Orient of Italy, under the Grand Mastership of Publio Cortini, is making a mighty effort to unify the factions, most of which have some claim to regularity of origin. We may well be proud of being among the first American grand lodges to extend a helping hand to the Grand Orient. Experience has proven our good judgment."
Harry Bundy, well informed on Latin-American conditions, says: "North and South America are seething with controversy over claims to regularity and clashing over accusations of irregularity, leaving the average reviewer confused and uncertain:'
Argentina: Recognized by Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Virginia. Austria: Grand Lodge of Vienna recognized by Florida, Maine, Virginia. Brazil: Alabama deferred recognition of Pernambuco; Delaware deferred recognition, Mississippi deferred recognition Bahia; Connecticut, Delaware denied recognition Parana, Maryland postponed action; Virginia suspended recognition Paraiba; Sao Paulo recognized by Arkansas, Iowa, denied recognition by Connecticut, action postponed by Maine, Utah, Virginia withdrew recognition; Rio de Janeiro recognized by Arkansas, Georgia denied recognition, Kansas postponed recognition. China: Recognized by Delaware, Mississippi; denied by Florida; postponed by Indiana, Maine. Colombia: Alabama deferred action on Cartagena. Denmark: National Grand Lodge recognized by Florida. Dominican Republic: Alabama deferred action, postponed by Arkansas, Georgia; denied by California. Delaware. France, Grand Lodge: Denied by Connecticut. Virginia; postponed by Delaware, New York; no action taken by Indiana; deferred by Mississippi. France, National Grand Lodge: Action postponed by Maine; recognized by Pennsylvania, Utah. Germany: United Grand Lodge recognized by Georgia, Pennsylvania; Berlin denied by Connecticut, Delaware, Nebraska; postponed by Minnesota. Greece: Recognized by District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas; postponed by Maine; deferred by Mississippi. Iceland: Denied by Mississippi; recognized by Rhode Island. Indonesia: Recognized by Alabama.
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Israel: Recognized by Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia. Italy: Serenissima denied by Florida; Grand Orient recognized by Arizona. Mexico: Valle de Mexico postponed by Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, Minnesota; recognized by Oregon, Vermont. Baja, California, denied by Delaware, recognized by Alabama, Arizona, Minnesota. Nuevo Leon (in Brazil?) postponed by Virginia; recognized by Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey. Netherlands: Recognized by Florida, Minnesota. Norway: Recognized by Nebraska. Panama: Action postponed by Virginia. Peru: Recognition renewed by Iowa, Maryland; recognized by Minnesota, Mississippi, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Swiss Alpena: Delaware has sought recognition of Swiss Alpena. Syria District: A District Grand Lodge of New York. Syria Lebanon: Recognized by Ohio. Turkey: Action postponed by New York; recognition withdrawn by North Carolina. Uruguay: Postponed by Arkansas; denied by Alabama. Venezuela: Recognized by Montana, Texas.
Grand Lodge Serenissima, in Italy, has been applying for recognition, but in practically every instance we note recognition has been denied. No grand lodge, so far as is known, has recognized the government organized grand lodge of Guatemala, and most grand lodges are maintaining recognition of the grand lodge of which Federico Cordona was Grand Master.
MISCELLANEOUS The Grand Master of California recommended that the name of the Grand Lodge be changed so as to include with the State of California, "and Territory of Hawaii." The recommendation was defeated. . . . The Grand Lodge of Colorado sustains a Masonic monument in Central City; recently they have been informed that there are two lots counted in the survey of the monument which are non-existent and the site is in question. The Grand Master of Delaware finds an unwarranted misuse of the Bible, whereupon he says: "These holier than thou individuals could certainly brush up on their true Masonic duties; the only thing that can come out of a grudge is another grudge." ... The annual Night of Thrills put on by the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia showed net receipts of $30,367.86 for 1954, and the amount has been turned over to the Masonic Home. Under decision of the Grand Master of Florida it was ruled that "Masonic lodges will be composed of members of the white race only, and we should by all means keep it so." A lodge in Miami accepted the petition of a man in the liquor business; it resulted in the Grand Master arresting the charter of West Miami Lodge No. 302. . . . Something new appears in the Georgia proceedings. There the Masonic Home of Georgia has successfully operated a children's home for more than fifty years, and now they find they are required to apply for a license to do so. Their sale comment is "a trend toward regulation in government grows steadily." The Grand Lodge of Illinois carefully guards its dispensations for public appearances. A lodge which wished to participate in the city's centennial was
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informed "a Masonic lodge cannot properly be seen in public merely for show or to help others make a show." This Grand Lodge is worried by a steady decrease in membership, which has occurred for the eighth year. Since there is no economic depression, the decrease is largely due to suspensions which are more than doubled. The Grand Master of Louisiana was seemingly concerned over the failure of the Eastern Star to "have no ritualistic work for the receiving of Grand Officers of other bodies." Probably the Grand Officers have no business attending the O.E.S.! A Louisiana lodge wrote the Grand Master for a decision, and they received it; it was to the effect that after an obligation it was found the candidate could not read nor write that he had been illegally given the Entered Apprentice degree; he was dropped from the rolls and his fee returned. We wonder who signed the applicant's petition. And from the Louisiana proceedings we get this fine bit of advice: Several years ago a Past Master of a Lodge boasted that he had been a member of a certain lodge for thirty-odd years, that he had miss~ only three stated communications of his lodge in all those years, and that he had never cast a dark ballot. What a sad confession I That was a remarkable community indeed if every man who petitioned for the degrees of Masonry over a period of thirty years was a good man and true. Doubtless many men had been rejected by his lodge, but he had kept his proud "boast" of never haVing cast a dark cube. I hope we don't have many members with so little regard for the high standard that should be demanded of Masonic initiates. If you are going to keep Masonry free-if you are going to hold the Masonic standard high in your community, you must guard well the outer door. The committee on jurisprudence of the Grand Lodge of Maine, in discussing the landmarks, quotes Roscoe Pound as saying: Masonic common law, in the stricter sense, I take to be the body of tradition and doctrine, developed in the eighteenth century. Masonry, which is of such long standing, is so universal, and is so well attested, that, although it lacks the absolute authority of the Landmarks, it stands at the foundation of our Masonic legal system. It is to be used to interpret and supply gaps in Masonic legislation and it is never lightly to be set aside. And the committee adds: Decisions of a Grand Master are made for the purpose of interpreting written laws, where uncertainty exists, and determining their application to particular situations which from time to time may develop. The Grand Lodge of Maryland describes the word "lodge" as used in two ways--first as applied to an assemblage of Masons, and second to a place of meeting. A lodge should not be confused with a lodge room; it is an organized body of Freemasons, duly congregated for labor or business. The Senior Grand Warden of Maryland, replying to a statement made by a brother that Masonry in the third degree was an elementary school of Masonry and that you have to get higher degrees to get a college education, stated that so far as he was concerned Masonry could begin and end at the third degree I Massachusetts quotes an interesting incident: A stranger appeared at the路 Masonic Temple stating that he was a Freemason, that his wife was in a
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Boston hospital desperately in need of blood; he was a member of a lodge in Bombay, India. Arrangements were made to give the wife the necessary four pints of blood; it was regarded as a routine case. The Grand Lodge refused to receive pay for the service, but the stranger insisted that he would like to make a contribution to Grand Lodge charity. He left, and a week later Grand Lodge received two checks, each for $5000! Minnesota does not favor the large lodge, since it denies brethren the right to exercise fraternal leadership; the opportunity of a brother to become a leader of his lodge is ten times as great in a lodge of 200 as in a lodge of 2,000; leadership is cut in half when lodge membership jumps from 500 to 1,000. When lodges become too big, the fraternity is not only lessening leadership, but opportunity for fellowship. The Grand Lodge of Minnesota thought "a lodge may not permit the O.E.S. to fix its large sign permanently between the Master's chair and the letter 'G.' " One of the great activities carried on by this Grand Lodge is the work of their fraternal assistance committee at Rochester in the great Mayo Hospital; the service costs Grand Lodge $5850.00 annually. The Rocky Mountain Masonic Conference was held July 8-9, 1955, in Helena, Mont. Wyoming, Utah and Colorado representatives were present. The 1956 conference was set for July 4, at Moran, Wyo. . . . The New Jersey Grand Master deplores the fact that sufficient examination is not made of petitions, that much of the trouble is due to the type of committee appointed to make the investigation; this brings the liability to the Master of the lodge. It was decided that hereafter no Entered Apprentice degree should be conferred until at least one week had lapsed from the date of the candidate's election. Most of the membership of our fraternity is interested in the work of the only negro lodge in the U.S.A. working under a regular Grand Lodge; it is Alpha Lodge No. 116, Newark, N. J., which now has a membership of 153, a net gain of 10 for the year. . . . The Grand Master of New Mexico found nothing to prevent a committee from investigating the petition of a candidate before he reached his twenty-first birthday. The Grand Master of New York stated: No Medical Foundation has played a greater part in this great forward step (support of rheumatic fever investigation) than the Masonic Foundation.
Speaking of the topical review, a form which Missouri pioneered many years ago, the committee from the Grand Lodge of New York said: Contrary to what some have supposed, this system is technically more difficult than the relatively simple process of setting down, in alphabetical order, the main procedures of different grand bodies. It calls for editorial skills and background knowledge. From a strictly utilitarian point of view, it is far more economical than was the system which it superseded. Also it is more informative to the general reader.
North Dakota has a plan to interest students in the study of American history. They are sending out films to high schools and upper grade students; the program is being handled by District Deputy Grand Lecturers. . . . The Grand Master of Ohio read in a newspaper of the Federal indictment of an Antioch College professor as a communist; it appeared there had been too
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much unfounded gossip and accusations which were besmirching the reputation of a good man. He proceeded to make an investigation and it developed that the brother was not a communist, but that he refused to give out information as to individuals who might have been communistic. Eventually the brother was cleared. The party involved, addressing a letter to the Grand Master said: "You may be assured that I have not broken the trust of my Brother Masons." Ohio plans to observe its sesquicentennial in 1958 and a committee has been appointed to make plans. The Grand Lodge recently paid $480.00 for the Bible on which President William Howard Taft was obligated as a Master Mason. All lodges in Ohio were ordered to exercise care in investigating petitioners and endorsing candidate's petitions. The Research Lodge of Oregon makes an annual report to the Grand Lodge.... In the Masonic Home library of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania there are ~0,422 books.... The lodge at Oak Ridge, Tenn., had its charter arrested in 1953; the Grand Lodge still has in its possession cash and bonds in the amount of $21,866.00; a new lodge has been chartered (1954) to meet in the same hall as the former Oak Ridge lodge; it has ~33 members, 200 of whom formerly belonged to the other lodge; the trust fund is to be turned over to the new lodge under certain conditions. Utah has had some correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Ireland, and the result is shown in the following: E. Roy Gibson, as Grand Secretary, wrote Brother Henry C. Shellard, the Irish Grand Secretary, inquiring as to what reason existed for this, indicating that exchange of proceedings and other indicia existed showing that amicable relations had existed between the two jurisdictions in the past. After some correspondence, we were told finally that the Irish body would not exchange representatives with us because we recognized the Grand Lodge of France and other bodies whom Ireland considered not legitimate. We were pleased to report that apparently Ireland does not consider Utah illegitimate, since we learn that the name of Utah and four other of our States appear on the Irish rolls of legitimate Grand Lodges, but without Grand Representation. Colorado has been refused replacement because it recognizes the Grand Lodge of Egypt, New Hampshire and Nebraska because they are in amity with the Grand Orient of Italy. Since SUbstantially all Grand Lodges in the United States recognize some Masonic jurisdiction on the Irish black list, it seems likely that most of our sister bodies will be reaching the same stage of quasi-severed relations with Ireland, common to the five now in Masonic purgatory, so far as Ireland is concerned. Some of our sister bodies resent this. Reports in a number of Grand Lodges in the United States and Canada have touched upon the matter. Oregon most lately commented that, to be logical, Ireland should sever relations with the Grand Lodge of England, which is in amity with every Grand Lodge in Canada and the United States. But refusal to name Grand Representatives is not denial of Masonic standing; we may withdraw our Ambassador from some foreign nation because of some difference, but we do not deny the existence of that nation. Anyway, Pennsylvania was ahead of the Irish. It appoints and accepts no Grand Representatives near it or any other Grand Lodge. We note that in 1873, this Grand Lodge refused to permit a Mason under the jurisdiction of the Grand Orient of France to be healed because that body recognized the Grand Orient of Louisiana.
Low attendance at meetings of lodges continues to be a problem, not only
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in Virginia but in other States. It seems to be a national problem, and according to Virginia: It seems to involve the increasing size of our lodges. The larger the lodge, the smaller the attendance in proportion to members; lodges have become degree mills; officers are selected because they are good ritualists or because they attend regularly. Thus advancement in Masonry becomes an endurance test.
Wisconsin has provided for the establishment of a committee to create a Masonic Temple building loan fund, from which lodges may be assisted in financing their building projects.
AMONG THE GRAND LODGES Anti-Masonic: The Grand Master of California reported that a few days after his installation he plannel to lay the cornerstone for a public high school in Los Altos in pursuance of a request by the school authorities and in keeping with a long standing custom in California. The pastor of a Roman Catholic Church, becoming aware of the plan voiced public criticism of Freemasons being asked to conduct the ceremony. The controversy got into the press: The Rev. Stanley Reilly, pastor of St. Nicholas Catholic Parish in Los Altos, yesterday called on the school board to cancel Masonic participation. He said the lodge's conducting the ceremony would be "discriminatory" in that it would "prevent members of (many) churches from gracefully attending." Charles Crooke, superintendent of the high school district, today denied he had said yesterday-as quoted in the Times-that opposition to the Masonic participation was limited to "one certain group." He said he has received only three telephone calls in opposition and "I have no way of knowing their religious denomination." Informed of Father Reilly's stand, Clausen (Grand Master to officiate) declared: The Father must be all wrong. The ceremony I am going to perform tomorrow is the one that George Washington used when he laid the cornerstone for the national capitol, when he was grand master for Virginia; the one that Judge Hastings used when he laid the cornerstone for the California capitol at Sacramento-and the one that Earl Warren. now chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. used when he (as Grand Master) laid cornerstones for schools all up and down California. We (Masons) embrace all creeds-Jews. Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists. That's what some of the men of cloth don't like. Why. the Masons were laying cornerstones before the Roman Calholic Church was thought of.
Buildings: Grand Lodges are engaging in much building activity. We note references in proceedings to the new memorial temple for the Grand Lodge of California, completion of the new Grand Lodge Library in Iowa, the erection of a new Grand Lodge building in North Carolina, a similar building in Ohio; and purchase of ground for a building in Pennsylvania. Ground breaking for the California Temple took place October 26, 1955, and work is proceeding rapidly; it is being financed by a long term borrowing program and before completion each member will have contributed $10.00, paying $1.00 annually; already there has been subscribed $866,000.00 by voluntary contribution. Stock in the present temple has been sold for $254,000.00.
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Iowa proceedings carry photographs of the magnificent new library building which was dedicated June 13, 1955. It is probably the most handsome and modernistic design now existing; ample facilities have been provided for the library and various offices of the Grand Lodge; the original building was erected in 1884. North Carolina accepted the bid of a construction company for $269,000.00 for the erection of their Grand Lodge building and quarters. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has purchased property, known as the Bulletin Annex, for $825,000.00. They have also authorized the building of a structure on the Masonic Home ground for recreational purposes and lodge hall at a cost of $1,200,000.00. Charity: While the proceedings of many Grand Lodges contain references to the routine charity work of the fraternity, there are a few special references which are of note. We are concerned over statements appearing in the California proceedings showing the advance of relief monies to various individuals whose lodges, when called upon, failed to reimburse the paying lodge. One of these is for a brother in Scotland, another for a brother in Puerto Rico, and two in Chicago, Ill. It seems from that, that some Chicago bodies are not good pay. New York reports, since the inception of its foundation for medical research, it has expended $1,391,999.00; statistics show it requires almost two million dollars annually to support their Masonic Home. Individual lodges in Ohio report having expended almost $183,000.00 for relief and benevolences, 10 per cent of which were non-Masonic. . . . In Oklahoma, the potential value of the Lew Wentz bequest is estimated in excess of one million dollars. The Oklahoma Masonic charity fund is now $2,460,000.00.... The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is supporting the Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile Court Institute and the Pennsylvania Mason Children's Fund. At the first session of the Institute more than 100 judges indicated their desire to attend. Twenty were selected and became the first Fellows of the Institute. They were Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, coming from four different states and representative of America. Among some of the names were Rabbi Freehof, Msgr. John O'Grady, Sen. George W. Pepper, Dean Roscoe Pound, a representative from the Salvation Army, U. S. Prison Director James V. Bennett, and officers of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Following the meeting, Msgr. O'Grady wrote: I do not have any improvements to suggest. All in all it was a brilliant performance.
A Missouri brother, member of Occidental Lodge No. 163, died in Milwaukee. There were no funds available to pay the funeral expenses and interment. His lodge contributed $50.00; the Shrine $75.00, and a Wisconsin Commandery $25.00. A member of the committee also reported that a member of a lodge in Scotland was a patient in a Sanitarium at Plymouth, Wisconsin, and that the committee had supplied him with clothing and other essentials. Decision: It is hard to understand how a Masonic lodge may continue the membership of a member who had been sentenced to a term in the peni-
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tentiary. Of course we know it is necessary to prefer charges and convict him before he can be suspended or expelled. Some Grand Lodges have laws which provide that the sentence by an American court is sufficient to separate the brother from his lodge. In California the lodge asked: "Maya member who shot and killed his mother, and then committed suicide, be buried with Masonic honors." Of course, the answer was NO. The Master, with concurrence of the Wardens, may determine the propriety of burying a suicide, but in this instance, the Grand Master thought there was some overriding principle of propriety involved. Extraneous Societies: California annually devotes several pages of the proceedings to the work of extraneous societies. The committee handling these matters also handle the question of Masonic publications. Laws have been introduced in the Legislature to provide for the handling路 of publications using the good name of Freemasonry to promote their publication. The Sciots, a California organization, set up a promotion program; ten phones were installed and the solicitation began, a solicitation which intimated it was a Masonic performance sponsored by Freemasonry and for charitable purposes. Actually the money was to be used for the maintenance of the Sciots building and building fund; the solicitor received 40 per cent of all monies collected, plus an additional $2,900.00 for the show, the balance being split fifty-fifty. Actually the Sciots got $90~.00 of the $8,565.00. The Grotto in Glendale, Calif., had a similar arrangement with the Clyde Beatty Circus. The Grotto was to receive 10 per cent of the Circus day receipts; later they withdrew their sponsorship. . . . The Amaranth wanted to sponsor a campaign to build a boy's home; the promoter was to receive 50 per cent of the take; the foundation claimed it was Masonically affiliated, and a letter sent out for soliciting funds bore that statement. The argument seems to be, "if the Shrine can do it, why can't we?" Many drives are being carried on by various Shrine clubs in an attempt to evade responsibility. One such club was notified that unless their liquor license was cancelled on or before October 1, Masonic charges would be preferred against those involved in violation of the law. Al Bahr Temple of the Shrine, in California, issued a football game program carrying pictures of the Potentates, Shrine officials and 46 pages of advertising. They had been fully informed as to the California Masonic law, but went ahead and issued it notwithstanding. The Grand Lodge finally settled the matter by directing the incoming Grand Master to bring the offending brethren to trial for un-Masonic conduct and gave him authority to order that no Mason, hereafter, should become a member of said Temple, and that until further ordered no Freemason should continue to be a member of said Temple. It was unanimously adopted. The Grand Master of Delaware sanctioned the formation of the Light Masters Square Club, in Wilmington. Nothing is said as to the nature of the organization, but qualification for membership is that of a Master Mason. . . . In the District of Columbia we find approved the Tower Masonic Club, made up of broadcast members; the Ark Club, those employed in the Naval Research Laboratory, and the Cornerstone Club, made up of the employees of Department of State and Foreign Service.
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In Louisiana, the Order of Gaugers, composed of Past Masters, asked for lodge approval, but apparently did not receive it. Funeral: There appears to be general dissatisfaction with the funeral service, irrespective of the jurisdiction concerned. Many Grand Lodges report revision of the funeral ceremony. In California a resolution proposed that the one officiating at a funeral service should wear the jewel and apron of the office, but not the hat, for "dignity is needed badly in our service and this will add materially to our service." They also wished to delete the word "by chilling blasts of death," a statement depressing and chilling, and even superfluous. The Grand Lodge prepared a revised funeral service, eliminating the "chilling blasts of death," and also the "ashes to ashes and dust to dust" passage; emphasis has been placed upon reference to immortality. The Master hereafter will not wear a hat, nor carry a gavel, for we are told "a funeral is no place for the display of Masonic regalia." In Idaho, the Grand Master was requested to decide as to whether "when the usual procession reached the church, the minister informed the Master that the Masons could not come in wearing their aprons. What should he do?" "As a Master, what would you have done?" From the proceedings we still do not know what was done. However, the Grand Master of Illinois has answered the Idaho question, when he stated: It is an accepted fact that Masonry is not a religion, but it is equally true that it is religious in character and we should augment and support the church as individual Masons according to the dictates of our own conscience. We cannot maintain our leadership as the great Brotherhood of man under the Fatherhood of God if our actions merit the condemnation of the Protestant churches.
Minnesota has a committee on funeral service which provides for a full Masonic service, a brief service, a committal service, or a memorial service. Apparently our Minnesota brethren can take their choice. As to the language, they suggest one syllable, Anglo-Saxon words, avoiding vague, flowery, grotesque, or archaic expressions; they would avoid eulogy, for the thoughts "should be applicable to the most virtuous as well as the reprobate." The committee on funeral ceremony is at labor in South Dakota, but have asked for another year to report. . .. The Grand Lecturer in West Virginia reported he recently attended the funeral of a prominent member; the Master of the lodge had spent much time memorizing the service, but he knew nothing of the technique, whereupon he proceeds to set forth some of the technique. Gambling and Liquor: We find many references to gambling, lotteries and liquor regulations. Very few lotteries have to do with the action of Masonic lodges, but rather with those organizations which profess to be Masonic, except when it becomes necessary to violate the law. References to lotteries appear in the proceedings of Illinois, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Virginia and Wisconsin. References to gambling and liquor appear in the proceedings of California, Illinois, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota and Texas. It is unnecessary to state that in no instance are these activities approved; they are decidedly un-Masonic. Grand Lodge Policy: In view of criticism directed against the fraternity the
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Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, through a committee of Past Grand Masters, suggested that hereafter all organizations "predicating their membership on Masonic affiliation, to conduct fund raising campaigns, that all such shall hereafter submit all plans for fund raising to the Grand Master's office for approval before entering into such activities or signing contracts." Emblems: The Grand Master of California was asked whether the ladies' branch of the Grotto could wear an emblem or pin which included a Masonic insignia, such as the square and compasses. His answer was "no," because the Grand Lodge was entitled to sole use of its name and insignia, having been registered with the Secretary of State and unauthorized wearing of the insignia was prohibited by civil law. History: California has a history committee. They have suggested that in case of centennial celebrations a lodge should start planning for at least two years prior to the events. . . . The proceedings of Connecticut contain an interesting story of Freemasonry in Connecticut during the Revolutionary War; it is written by James R. Case, their historian. The committee on history and research in Delaware devotes ten pages to Victor Marie duPont, one of the original heads of the duPont deNemours Company. His name appeared on a petition to the Grand Lodge of New York for the establishment of a lodge at Angelica, February 8, 1808; he was Grand Marshal in the Grand Lodge for five years. He was knighted in Washington Encampment at Wilmington, June 10, 1814. The Grand Lodge of Idaho refused to participate in the restoration of the old lodge hall at Silver City since there were several buildings older than the one at that place. Grand Historian Herndon, of Idaho, in his report, cites a number of events connected with the early history of the Grand Lodge. . . . Kansas has experienced much difficulty in writing a history of their Grand Lodge. Originally it was to have been written by the late Albert K. Wilson; he completed the job, but it was never printed, but was wrapped up and stored away in the vault. His successor, Elmer F. Strain was given authority to take up the work and complete it, but the council administration "thought best not to take time to have this put in story form and printed at this time:' So we don't know when Kansas will have their official history. Probably Arthur Strickland will be assigned the job. The proceedings of Kansas has some excellent material about the early history of Freemasonry; Richard R. Rees, their first Grand Master, was a Missourian, and the official centennial ceremony was carried out in part, in Leavenworth, the home of the first Kansas lodge. Maine is trying to write the history of its Freemasonry by requiring each lodge to write its history, to be placed in the official files; this is to be done each ten years. At the present time only sixty-one lodges have complied with the request. The trouble seems to be in getting someone to write the history. and the money necessary to print it. However, it is going to be necessary to rewrite some of the lodge histories. We like the Massachusetts idea of keeping the history up to date. Each year we find in the proceedings historical material dealing with various Massachusetts lodges. In time, the proceedings will provide a world of information for the future historian. The proceedings this year contain a rather extensive history of Henry Price, one of their leading Freemasons, and there
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is a story of Rufus Putnam, Gen. Benjamin Tupper of the Ohio Company. and also American Union Lodge with which they were closely affiliated. While the Grand Lodge does not appropriate funds for other than strictly Masonic purposes, because of the unique and Masonic significance of the steeple of Christ Church, known as Old North Church, they made a contribution of $500.00 for restoration of the spire. Other historical material in the proceedings deals with Paul Revere and John Pulling. Pulling was sexton of the Church and hung the lanterns in the spire of the Old North Church. Nebraska is planning on an observance of its centennial. Its first lodge was Nebraska Lodge No. 184. chartered by Illinois, which functioned in Bellevue until 1888, when it removed to Omaha. A new lodge has now been instituted at Bellevue. exactly one hundred years after the former lodge was created. It is interesting to note that on the old Fort Crook reservation ground. home of the former Bellevue Lodge. a Martin bomber plant has now been erected. The Grand Lodge of North Carolina met in Wilmington. April 19. 1955. to unite with St. John's Lodge No. I in the celebration of its 200th anniversary. . . . Grand Historian Grimson, North Dakota. presented a historical paper on the 150th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition which wintered at Washburn, North Dakota. Indonesia: The only reference to Indonesia is in the Alabama proceedings where the representative of the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands has been informed of the formation of the new grand lodge. It was officially reported that a Sovereign Indonesian authority had been recognized by the Grand East of the Netherlands, the new grand lodge being formed by four native subordinate lodges previously working under the Netherlands, to be known as Timur Agung Indionesia, whose Grand East is at Djarkarta, Java. The actual installation was April 7. 1955. It will not include the Dutch subordinate lodges. which will continue unhindered. Investments: More and more are Grand Lodges warned that idle funds produce no income. Many Grand Lodges are investing in first class stocks~ bonds and other securities. In California, lodges are forbidden to invest in State or building and loan associations. since they are not legal for investment by California savings banks. They have set up three groups: 40% of available funds may be in cash or bank accounts, obligations of the United States, obligations of the State of California and its political subdivisions, such other securities as are legal investments for California savings banks; group 2 includes 20% which may be invested in stocks registered on the National Securities Exchange; group 3 includes 40% which may be invested in common stocks registered with the exchange and investment trustees. In Maryl'and, authority is given to invest in common and preferred stock not to exceed 35%, but the stock must be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and have an unbroken dividend record of not less than ten years. Masonic Service Association: The Grand Master of Virginia, in acknowledging the fine work being done by the Association in the field of education and hospitals, said: During recent years I think every Grand Master has considered the wisdom of Virginia's policy of holding aloof from full membership in the Masonic Service Association. To be entirely frank, I should admit that until very recently I shared
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the feeling that this policy was wise. I think we all entertained fears that this group had in its makeup the germ of danger to the local autonomy of our Grand Lodge. In actual experience this fear has proved unfounded. I merely echo the oft-expressed views of my distinguished predecessors when I say that we have obtained services far beyond the value of our annual $1,000 contribution. I strongly recommend that we now assume full membership in this fine association. In the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada we have also had a pleasant and beneficial relationship, and accordingly I recommend that we continue our membership.
Masonic Homes: Arkansas has a committee to confer with the O.E.S. "with a view of exploring the practicability of establishing a combined Masonic and Eastern Star Home." In 1947 the Grand Lodge voted against establishing a home. The committee did not favor the erection of the building upon Eastern Star premises since the Grand Lodge has had one experience where supposedly valuable land was donated with a string attached to it. Brother Roscoe R. Wa1cutt found it necessary to address the Grand Lodge of Ohio on the subject of Masonic Home and conditions which existed there. From it we learn that there are 530 residents at the home, 332 of whom are hospital patients. It is not today a home for aged Masons but a chronic hospital for older people. Twenty years ago there were 300 children in the home; the figure has been radically reduced, due to economic changes. No facilities are offered those who are mentally ill. In Oregon a Masonic and Eastern Star Home committee made a complete survey and found that the Order of the Eastern Star was opposed to any change in the representation on the Board of the Home. The Home was confronted with the problem as to what to do with senile residents. They adopted a policy of advising the superintendent that he notify lodges or chapters, or next of kin, and if their removal was not effected in order to preserve peace and harmony in the Home, then necessary sanity hearings would ensue. Most unusual proposal was that in Wisconsin to appropriate $10,000.00 from the charity fund "for Masonic Home Publicity," in order that the membership might fully understand the charitable endeavor of the Grand Lodge. Strange to say the resolution was adopted and we can expect the Wisconsin Home to be overcrowded with petitioners the next few years! Massachusetts Lodges: Massachusetts is one of the jurisdictions chartering lodges in foreign countries and in some of our far-off possessions. They have seven lodges in the Canal Zone, with a total membership of 3861, these are Sojourner, Canal Zone, Army, Isthmian, Darien, Sivert and Chagres. In Chile they have three lodges-Bethesda, Huelen and St. John's, with a total membership of 251; only six candidates were raised during the ye<rr and there was a loss of 5. In China, there are supposedly three lodges working under Massachusetts, located in the Shanghai District; they are Ancient Landmark, Shanghai and Sinim, with a total membership of 290, 203 of which are in Sinim Lodge; Ancient Landmark and Shanghai Lodges made no returns for the year 1954. Medals: The Grand Master of California has approved a medallion which is to be worn with a blue and gold ribbon around the neck of their representatives; it is a replica of the centennial souvenir medal. ... In Maine it
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has been proposed to establish a Simon Greenleaf medal, honoring their sec路 ond Grand Master, who made a great contribution to the Freemasonry of that jurisdiction. He stepped aside to permit Maine's Governor Wm. King to become the first Grand Master. Maryland is giving a sixty-year emblem; a canvass of the membership showed 29 brethren were entitled to these medals, 14 of whom appeared at Grand Lodge to receive them.... Vermont is to establish three medals: first, the John Barney medal; second, the Philip C. Tucker medal; third, the medal of honor. The first is to be given for exceptional service to the fraternity in Vermont; the second will include similar service throughout the United States; and the last for distinction in any realm of science, art or pub路 lic service. Past Master Degree: This degree is being conferred in several jurisdictions upon those who have been elected to preside over lodges. We find references to the degree in Florida and South Carolina, where it is conferred during Grand Lodge communications. Publications: The Grand Master of California found it necessary to prefer charges against one C.P.B., member of a Pasadena Lodge, doing business under the name of Acacia Press. He was charged with using the name and emblems of Freemasonry for commercial purposes in that he sold, and solicited for sale, a book called "Great Message." He was found guilty of unMasonic conduct and punished by reprimand, but the Grand Lodge felt that the reprimand was insufficient, whereupon they set aside the verdict and expelled the party from all rights and privileges. In Indiana permission was refused a lodge to promote the circularization of a so-called Masonic paper entitled "Masonic Inspiration," since the Indiana Freemason was the only recognized publication of the Grand Lodge and entitled to the lodges unstinting support. Ritual: The Grand Lodge of South Carolina is concerned with the question as to who is the final authority on matters of ritual. A committee composed of Past Grands were of the conviction that final authority was greatly needed, for under the present system only the Grand Master could speak on such matters, and since they changed, usually every two years and, being human, one Grand Master might give one interpretation, and another a diflerent interpretation. They suggested a committee on Work and Ceremonies, and this was done. Trials: The California proceedings contain record of one F.W.C., who "did knowingly and willingly recommend an applicant for the degrees of Masonry when he knew the appicant had been cOllvlCted of a felony (forg路 ery) and not of good report." The lodge tried the accused, found him guilty and his punishment fixed with reprimand. The Grand Lodge thought dif路 ferent and expelled him. A similar charge was preferred against one j.H.S., who apparently was one of those named on the applicant's petition; his lodge found him guilty, gave the usual reprimand, .which the Grand Lodge proceeded to change to expulsion. It seems that the applicant, in 1930, at the age of seventeen, was charged in Jackson County, Missouri, with a felony, having stolen a motor vehicle valued at $2,000.00; he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the Missouri penitentiary. In August of that same year he forged a check drawn on the Fidelity National Bank, receiving a three-
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year sentence. In 1931, in Cooper County, Missouri, he was charged with assault with intent to commit murder, convicted and received 6 months in the Missouri State prison; later he attempted to escape. In January, 1949, he was out, and a resident of San Diego. The Grand Lodge of California has adopted the proper plan of handling such petitioners, that is by punishing those who sign the petition. Most lodges are inclined to take the recommendation of brethren who are Master Masons, believing their desire is to advance the interests of the fraternity; those who recommend are even more guilty than the petitioner himself.
AUSTRALASIA New Zealand: The Grand Lodge of New Zealand regretted inability of the Duke of Edinburgh to attend a meeting of their Grand Lodge, but extended their greetings to him on his arrival in Auckland and received a cordial reply. An appeal for funds for relief of distressed in Greece, caused by an earthquake, resulted in sending $2,000.00. The Grand Master's Order of Service to Masonry was conferred on Daniel B. Clough, aged 78, who for twenty-five years rendered constant service as organist for the lodges in his district. Membership on June 30, 1954, was 41,938, an increase of almost a thousand members. The Grand Lodge made an appropriation of $600.00 for research lodges. New Zealand was host to the 8th Australasian Masonic Conference in November, 1954. Queensland: The Grand Lodge is busily engaged in the erection of a fine Masonic temple and is collecting a per capita from each lodge each year. Under a new arrangement all new buildings will be vested in the trustees of the Grand Lodge, so that they have perpetual ownership of all lodge buildings in the jurisdiction; administrative management will be delegated to local officers, lodges merely meeting cost of maintenance, taxes, lighting, etc. The Grand Lodge has a resolution providing that all banquet meetings shall dose by eleven o'clock. South A ustralia: The 1954 proceedings reported membership at 24,204, representing an increase of 709. A new temple was. erected at Alice Springs and was dedicated in July 1954. Some members traveled as far as a thousand miles to be present. Western Australia: The Grand Lodge was owner of a Buick automobile, purchased in 1947, which had been run over 70,000 miles; expenses were becoming heavy. Investigation proved they could purchase a Dodge Sedan for $5400.00, trading in the Buick valued at $2400.00.
CANADA Canada: The greatest event in Canadian life in 1955 was the centennial communication of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario. It began with a service of thanksgiving on Sunday, July 17, in the grandstand of exhibition park in Toronto, and was attended by 29,000 members, their families and friends. It was undoubtedly the greatest celebration of its kind ever held; the officers of the Grand Lodge were led in by pipers, which is quite a custom among Canadian groups; there were representatives present from England, Ireland, Scotland, the Canadian jurisdictions,' South and
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Western Australia, thirty-five American Jurisdictions, including the Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Missouri. The Fraternal Relations Committee refused to recognize any of the petitioners because "of the unsettled political conditions and further information," among these were Germany, Greece, Israel, Argentina, etc. Reviewer Copus stated: Perhaps we in Ontario little realize how fortunate we are that our benevolence has never been institutionalized. Proceedings of 1954 show that in the United States Grand Lodge after Grand Lodge has been compelled by rising costs and demands for larger accommodation to contemplate the necessity of spending many thousands of additional dollars in the enlargement of old 'people's homes and hospitals.
New Brunswick: The Grand Master expressed his opinion that ideal lodge membership should not be more than between 150 and 200; after that a new lodge should be formed. Membership December SI, 1954, was 8,855, an increase of 151. Nova Scotia: Membership December SI, 1954, was 14,S56, representing a gain of 218. The Grand Master reported a visit of the Earl of Elgin, which was one of the highlights in their Masonic history, and reported attendance at the fourth bicentennial conference of the Grand Lodges of Canada. Brethren from Trinidad petitioned for dispensation, but since there were several lodges in the area under English or Scottish warrants, they were advised to apply to either of these British Grand Lodges. Negotiations were had with the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York for withdrawal of the warrant issued by them to Mount Messiah Lodge No. 88, Halifax. One lodge presented Carl Claudy's play, "A Rose Upon the Altar," and raised more than a thousand dollars for charitable purposes. Grand Secretary Harris reported having written more than 250 histories of Masonic bodies during the past forty years. Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown celebrated its lOOth year in Freemasonry. Their oldest lodge is St. John's No. I, established in 1797. The foundation stone of the city hall was laid in 1887 by Senator John Yeo, during the celebration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee. This Grand Lodge confers the Installed Masters Degree. Membership April 30, 1955, was 1,417. Quebec: Dispensation was issued for a lodge in East Montreal to work in the French language. One of the lodges was in difficulty because it engaged in advertising a dance conducted jointly with a chapter of the Eastern Star. The decree being "the O.E.S. is not a body recognized by this Grand Lodge and must not be recognized by any constituent lodge." Problems in Quebec seem to be improper investigation of applicants, overlarge lodges, poor attendance, too many degrees, too many late meetings. Membership December SI, 1954, was 17,808', an increase of 176; there are 2,869 life members. Saskatchewan: Membership February 28, 1955, was 17,546, a gain of 127, the smallest net gain in over ten years. Northwest Mounted Police Lodge No. 11 observed its sixtieth anniversary in October, 1954; its membership is restricted to officers and men of the Northwest Mounted Police and they hold their meetings in their own barracks. They have recently organized Uranium Lodge at Eldorado. The Grand Lodge refused to recognize Bahia, the United Grand Lodge of Germany, a bogus Grand Lodge of the Philippines, some of the Mexican Grand bodies; postponed action on the Grand Orient of Italy,
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and denied Serenissima; Vienna was "filed"; recognition was requested of Norway.
MISSOURIANA James W. Witten: When a Missourian leaves the state he becomes an almost forgotten man, yet this was not true in the case of James W. Witten. who rose to become Grand Master of Masons in the District of Columbia. Witten came from a well-known Grundy County, Missouri family; he was born there in 1855, was educated in the public schools, and at Central College in Fayette, Mo. In 1881, he left the farm and engaged in the practice of law at Albany, Mo., where he rapidly rose to prominence and was elected prosecuting attorney of Gentry County for two terms. Then he was called to the legal department of the General Land Office in 1893, and became the Chief Law Officer of that department, officiating at all land openings. He was initiated in Washington (D.C.) Centennial Lodge No. 14, May 4, 1898; he was appointed senior steward the following year, and master in 1904. He entered the official line of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in December, 1907, followed by rapid advancement until finally elected Grand Master. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Chapter No.3, Royal Arch Masons. William R. Singleton: A name much in the public eye, a century ago, was William R. Singleton, former resident of St. Louis, Mo., who was made a Mason in Naphtali Lodge No. 25 in St. Louis, January 20, 1840; later he affiliated with Independence Lodge No. 76, serving as master in 1848. He became, in 1842-43, the senior grand deacon of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He was made a Royal Arch Mason in Missouri Chapter No.1, St. Louis, and later affiliated with Independence Chapter No. 12, serving as king. He received the Cryptic degrees in Missouri in 1841. He was born in Norfolk, Va., October 24, 1818, descended from William Bradford, second governor of the Plymouth Colony; by profession he was an architect and civil engineer. For a time he worked on the old St. Louis Evening Gazette. Returning from Missouri to Virginia, he worked in the navy yards at Norfolk 'and Pensacola, assisting in the construction of the defenses about Washington. He accepted employment in the patent office as an examiner, resigning to become a solicitor of patents. He received the Orders of Knighthood in Washington (D. C.) Commandery No. I, June, 1875. In the Scottish Rite he attained the 33째, and received the Royal Order of Scotland. His death occurred February 23, 1901, and he was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery with Masonic ceremony; the Grand Lodge erected a monument to his memory, dedicated in July 1903. Visits Pope: News dispatches of May 20, convey the information that Past Grand Master Truman paid a visit to Pope Pius on that date, followed by a visit to the Baptist church in Rome. As we recall, this was not the first visit of a Missouri Past Grand Master to the head of the Roman church-for we recall a visit made by Forrest C. Donnell, PGM. BENJAMIN T. KAVANAUGH
A volume could be written of this distinguished Missouri Mason who became the first grand master of Wisconsin. He was the organizer of a Missouri Lodge in Wisconsin-Melody Lodge No.2, at Platteville. The lodge was
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named in honor of another distinguished Missourian-George Henry CUTZon Melody. Kavanaugh served the lodge as its first master in 1843; one year later he became grand master-which is certainly a record in Masonic annals. Not only did he serve in 1844, but he was re-elected and served in 1845. While Kavanaugh lived in Missouri, he was a native of Kentucky; he had the honor of being made a Freemason by the grand master of that state, in the city of Winchester, at the age of 85 (1840). And this constitutes another record-made a Freemason in 1840-made grand master in 1844. He did not long remain a Kentucky Freemason, for he affiliated in 1841 with Naphtali Lodge No. 25, St. Louis. He was a minister and greatly interested in the missionary work among the Indians; the Chippewa and Sioux missions were under the Illinois Conference of the Methodist church, and he was soon sent to Platteville, Wise., where he immediately set about to organize Melody lodge under charter from Missouri. During his term as grand master, he removed to Kentucky, never returning to Wisconsin, and where he later died, in Boonesboro, July ~, 1888, age 83. He was buried at nearby Mt. Sterling. Here, in 1936, the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin erected a handsome monument to his memory, and the Grand Lodge of Kentucky held a special communication to assist in its dedication. A Wisconsin historian said: This belated tribute to his memory erased the stigma of neglect which might justly rest upon our grand lodge for permitting the grave of its first grand master to go unmarked for a half century. On the monument is written: A Minister, Doctor, Teacher, Author, and Astronomer. If Wisconsin was guilty of neglect-how about Missouri which overlooked one of its greatest Freemasons for a century-George Henry Curzon Melody. Those interested will locate his grave in the Rocheport (Mo.) cemetery, where in 1942 the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Grand Lodge of Missouri joined in paying belated respect to one of the Missouri "greats." DEATH OF FORMER MISSOURIAN
Milford Barnett Bates, born at Grant City, Mo., June 29, 1891, died in Los Angeles, Calif., February 5, 1956; he was grand commander of Knights Templar of California in 1954-55.
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A. P. Green, well-known fire-brick manufacturer and industrialist, of Mexico, Mo., died in June in a hospital in St. Louis. He was a very enthusiastic Freemason, giving of his time and money to Masonic purposes. The lot on which the fine new Masonic Temple in Mexico stands is his gift to his lodge. He was a member of both Rites. The name of James Bruff appears in Vol. V of the Transactions of the American Lodge of Research. The name may not mean much to the average Missouri Freemason, but he was a member of the craft as was shown when he
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signed a petition to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania asking for a dispensation for a lodge in St. Louis. He signed "J. Bruff, R.A.M.," showing that he was at that time a Royal Arch Mason. He was more than that; he was a Major in the U. S. Army and closely associated with General James Wilkinson, territorial governor.... Bruff was commandant of the Upper Louisiana Territory shortly after taking over the Territory from the French. The name appears in an article on Alexander Hamilton, often said (without evidence) to have been a Freemason. In the minutes of American Union Lodge No.1, the Bruff name is listed as a visitor from Baltimore, Maryland. Bruff was present December 27, 1799 at Morristown, N. J., when a petition was filed nominating Mordecai Gist to represent the lodge at a Convention of Masons in Morristown to select a "Right Worshipful Grand Master to Preside over all the Lodges of the United States of America." Washington was the brother who was to be proposed. Bruff signed the petition "J. Bruff, M.M., 7th Maryland." Later, he appeared at the "Convention Lodge." Mitchell White of Mexico, Mo., heads the State Historical Society of Missouri; this organization is the largest of its kind in the world, having 7580 members. Dr. Floyd Shoemaker of Columbia is the secretary. White is a member of Hebron Lodge at Mexico, Mo., in which his father and son held membership. He is a 50-year member. Frank S. Land was awarded the Grand Cross of the Scottish Rite at the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite in Washington, D. C., October, 1955. General Curtis Lemay and J. Edgar Hoover were made Knights Commander of the Court of Honor in that Rite. PIKE COUNTIAN MADE GOOD IN TEXAS
The Texas Grand Lodge Bulletin is our authority for the story of John Henry Brown, native of Pike County, Missouri, where he was born October 20, 1820. He began life working on a farm, and later a newspaper. In 1840 he moved to Texas, living with his uncle, Dr. James Kerr, and working on the Texas Sentinel. He engaged in several Indian campaigns and became first sergeant of what was known as the Minute Men; he was wounded in a battle at Salado in 1842, discharged in 1843. Brown had a reason for returning to Old Missouri, for on July 9, 1843, he was married to Mary Mitchell, formerly of Groton, Connecticut. They returned to Texas where he began work on the Victoria Advocate, and accepted the position of colonel in the state militia. As a writer he contributed many articles on the great southwest. In 1854 he bought an interest in the Galveston Civilian, and represented Galveston county in the legislatures. In 1858 he became editor of the Belton Democrat. He attended the Secession Convention of 1861, later serving in the Confederate Army until 1862 when he was named adjutant general. Following the war he went to Mexico and became a commissioner of immigration under the Maximilian government. But he could not stay away from Texas, returning via New Orleans to Dallas in 1871, and represented Dallas in the legislature of 1873; he was a member of the 1875 Constitutional Convention; during 1881 he worked as revising editor on the Encyclopedia of the New West; he
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published History of Dallas County, Life and Times of Henry Smith, History of Texas (two volumes), and Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas. He died May 31, 1895. The article Says: \ ' John Henry Brown was made a Mason in Clarksville Lodge No. 17, Clarksville, Mo.... Master Mason, March I, 1845; dimitted March I, 1845. In July he signed a petition for Victoria ~dge No. 40, Victoria, Texas, along with other Master Masons. Concerning the Masonic convention which prepared the petition for Victoria Lodge, Brown wrote the following letter to his uncle, Dr. James Kerr: Victoria, July 4, 1847. Dear Uncle: According to the published notice, 16, of our Masonic brethren met on Friday night. Col. W. P. Miller in the chair, Judge Robinson" Secretary. Others present.... It was resolved first to petition for a Lodge; 2nd that each petitioner pay $3.00 to defray expenses of charter and dispensation; 3rd that eight brethren who were known to the Gonzalez Lodge legally etc., to be appointed a committee to examine and test the Masonry of those who were not legally known either to the committee or Gonzalez Lodge, etc., in order that all the Masons round about us should know each other officially; 4th that we should march in procession on the 4th and 5th, that I should act as Marshal on that occasion, all of which will be done harmoniously. . According to your authority, I subscribed your name to the' peti~ion and paid the $3.00 which you know is in the light of a loan to the lodge in anticipation, and will be reimbursed from the first unappropriated funds on hand in the Lodge. It will probably be some months before the Lodge will 'be installed unless we work under a dispensation; I do not know which will be done. I will advise you of anything that may turn up in regard to the matter--and hopeing that you may join us soon and enter fully into the glorious spirit of Ancient York Masonry, I am your affectionate nephew and very affectionate Brother. John Henry Brown Dr. James Kerr. The dispensation was granted and Brown served as the first secretary of Victoria Lodge, V.D. His name disappears from the membership rolls in . 1849 without explanation, but on September 20, 1855, the records show his affiliation with Harmony Lodge No.6, Galveston, where he maintained his membership until December 8, 1860 wren he was granted a dimit. There is. no further rec~rd available, but it is hardly probable that he gave up membership. FOR
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Most of the present generation knew Bro. James R. McI,-achlan, for many years grand lecturer of the grand lodge. He became grand master of the Grand Council, R.o & S. Masters las. R. McLachlan of Missouri, and as such attended the triennial . . meeting'in Portland, Maine, in 1924. In a souvenir folder issued by the Missouri Grand Chapter and Grand COl1ncil appeared this bh of Verse;
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.' Kahoka is in Missduri, And it has an Indian name, But this is not the reason That's given for its fame. It's the home of our grand lecturer, Who's duty 'tis by fate, To travel o'er Missouri And keep our English straight. He don't teach "ain't;' or "nary," "Have saw," nor "Mt. Moriar"- . He's a tower of strength-is J. R. Mac, Like Hiram, King of Tyre.
WANTED-LEADERSIDP It has become a trite saying that "if" Freemasonry is ever destroyed it "will be from within.~' That we believe to be true and we think that we can already spot some indication of the truth of the e-?,-pression, which, unless some strenuous changes are made, might be disastrous to the welfare of the fraternity. First, we. have worshipped "quantity:' when we should have been working for "quality:' ~verywhere we find the Masonic press and Grand Masters addresses priding themselves on the net increase shown for the year. ,We once had a patch of potatoes; we hoed them, we watered them, and we gave them every' care that a potato could be given-and yet, when we 'started to harvest our crop we found our potatoes to be all top. Just so with our 4,000,000 members; beautiful figures but what have we to show? Our disintegrating force is popularity, for popularity appeals only~ to the, politically inclined. It brings men into our Masonic picture who aspire only to popularity. There are men in the world who can go before a Masonic crowd (or any other group), and in a few moments may give what seems to be an inspiring lecture. Whether they are sound in their thinking is what cou~ts. At any rate, many such are plucked up and set out in front as Masonic leaders; they may have no knowledge of the great truths of Free-' masonry, yet they are set up to teach others. If we are to judge from the advertising, many such are recommending the work of the so-called "TK" and his "Great Message," not knowing the background of the author, yet who pr~sumably spoke for Freemasonry. The files of a certain grand lodge library contain enough information on this subject to condemn the work and the author. We lack MEN to speak for the fraternity, its traditions, customs, and objectives; in doing so we do not need theological diatribes or juridical discussions, however good they may be. We need information as to how our fraternity may build character, how, to live, and how to die. We are not coocerned with heaven or hell, for we hope the days of ."fire and brimstone" have been relegated to the theological past, knowing that an Omnipotent God which created us will continue his watchful care over us even in death, which comes to all, high, low, rich, poor, sinner and bishop. We shall caU attention this year to but one sign of disintegration. We have
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heard another expression, which appears apropos: "Divide and Destroy." We are being divided-not from without-but from within. For example: in 1918 a great conference of representatives from American grand lodges assembled in Cedar Rapids-known as the "Cedar Rapids Conference." The invitation plainly stated that they wished "representatives" from Grand Lodges-and what a gathering that was; called for the purpose of finding out what Freemasonry could do in World \Var I, it decided on a few salient facts but accomplished little at the time. It had a fine result-it showed what could not be done by 49 grand lodges I The list of those present looked like a "Who's Who in Freemasonry," for here was the cream of Freemasonry, all interested in working for its future. The invitation read: You are also invited to bring with you a number of your leading Masons-as many as you may see fit-the strongest men in your jurisdiction.
And the president of the conference called attention to their badge: If you will notice, the badges you wear do not say "Grand Masters Conference."
And so the "Conference" took place; it included some grand masters, some grand secretaries and quite a few of the past grand masters, who in stature were Freemasonry's best. There was Watrous of Pennsylvania, he who did such a fine work for the Washington Memorial; Walter Stockwell of North Dakota; Renworthy, Judge Scudder, Farmer, Robinson of New York; Charles Clark, Ernest Moore, Louis Block and others from Iowa; Hugh McPherson, Lou Winsor and George Luck of Michigan; Davilla from New Orleans; Anderson from Oklahoma; Wherry from Utah, and many many others. While the Conference produced no results in extending War Relief to Freemasons in World War I, it did have some very definite results in other ways. It is significant that from that date on, material on Freemasonry was made available through several media; Joseph Fort Newton issued his "The Builders"; George Schoonover started the ill-fated "Builder," one of the finest of its kind; other volumes followed, so that today we have enough material on which to build for the future. It was the golden day for Freemasonry. And out of the Conference finally came the Conference of Grand Lodges, now the Conference of Grand Masters. But the work of the Cedar Rapids meeting was carried on through, what is now, the Masonic Service Association. Now we see two associations attempting to do the work of ONE. Then came the formation of a Grand Secretaries Conference, making a THIRD association trying to do the work of ONE. In the meantime the George Washington National Masonic Memorial entered the picture, having slumbered from 1909 on. And followed a dozen of the Masonic student groups, all trying to carry on activities regarded as Masonic. Now what we are trying to bring out is, that most of these groups are striving to perform a similar function, requiring the overhead of half a dozen associations when only one overhead is desirable. The truth is that the work of the grand secretaries is more interesting and of more benefit to Freemasonr-y than the G. M. Conference which has been
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slowly disintegrating in recent years, and whose sole addition to Masonic advancement has been the work of its recognition committee which should have been taken over by the Masonic Service Association, which at the time was more interested in Masonic Relief and Visitation than in uniting grand lodges. The whole Masonic grouping needs revitalizing; all should be under a general association, known as Conference of Grand LODGES; this could be divided into departments having to do with Relief, such as the M.S.A. now does; administrations, such as the grand secretaries carry on; and regularity of grand lodges, such as is now done by the Recognition committee of the GM's and the Foreign Relations of the M.S.A. Because the G. W. National Masonic Memorial is an incorporated organization with property and assets, it would naturally have to be independent. The Conference of Grand Masters is inclined to engage in discussions which do not promote harmony; for example: the recent DeMolay discussion. And there can easily be others. The program of these conferences, if they are to succeed, must be prepared by older and wiser heads, and by brethren who think Masonically. As matters now stand, control of program, arrangements, and policy are in the hands of one or two brethren; the grand masters have little to do with selecting the chairman and secretary of the conference, resulting in a government by "clique." Let it be known that what we have said does not in any way mean criticism of any particular individual, but is said with the idea of preventing a condition which might destroy the whole conference. The average grand master goes to Washington in February, totally unfamiliar with what is taking place; he finds that some of his associates have prepared papers on subjects assigned by the committee. We happen to know that many of these papers have not been prepared by grand masters, but by grand secretaries and past grand masters; in that respect it is not a grand master's conference. To get the finest and most constructive results from such conferences demands that the Conference become a Conference of Grand Lodges, permitting each grand lodge to send its grand master, grand secretary, or any competent brother as their representatives, thereby securing the finest Masonic thought, and the ablest of our membership. We are told that "Freemasonry is a progressive science." Let us make it so. Fraternally, RA Y V. DENSLOW July 1, 1956.
INDEX Aaji, Shotaro: officer of Japanese lodge, 27c Abedon, Bernard B.: mentioned, 56c Adams, Sherman: in the news, 55c Adler, Gen. Julius Ochs: in the news, 58c; death noted, 63c Africa-American Grand Lodge F. &: A. M.: loses law suit, 16c Agency Lodge No. 10: centennial, 51c Aguinaldo, Gen. Emilio: addresses GL Philippines, 26c; initiated, 27c Alfaro, Eloy: issued pamphlet on Alfaro Foundation, 38c Alpha Lodge No. 116: New Jersey negro lodge, 72c Amberg, Richard H.: in the news, 56c American Heritage: review of publication, 38c, 39c American Lodge of Research: transactions, 35c Anderson, Oscar Elwood: death noted, 65c Anderson, Victor Emanuel: in the news, 55c, 57c Anti-Hellenic: Masonry accused of being, 31c Anti-Masonic Party: reference in "American Heritage," 17c Anti-Masonry: Catholic commends Shriners, 15c; clandestine lodges, 16c; cremation and Freemasonry, 15c; how to become a K. of C., 15c; Missouri Synod, 17c; in the Philippines, 16c; Walton Hannah becomes Catholic, 14e; opposes cornerstone laying, 74c; party, 17c; Wm. Henry Harrison anti-Mason (?), 54e Ark Club: in Naval Research Laboratory, 76c Armstrong, Robert E.: death noted, 63c Aronson, Hugo J.: in the news, 57c Arps, Helmuth F.: mentioned, 59c Astor, John Jacob: recorder of his commandery, 51 c Atchison, Wildey: quoted, IOc Austin, Warren Robinson: receives Vermont award of honor, 59c; in United Nations, 49c Australia: arrangement of lights, 8c Ayer, Harriet Hubbard: strange case of, 41c Bacheller, Irving: novelist, 49c Bailey, Clyde H.: mentioned, 57c Baker, Vincent: in the news, 55c Ballot: proper use of, 7lc Baptists: lodge composed of, 20c
Baradi, Mauro: Catholics attack, 16c Bardwell, Earl S.: mentioned, 57c Bartle, H. Roe: in the news, 55c Bates, Edward: news reference, 47c Bates, Milford B.: death in California, 85e Battle, John S.: in the news, 59c Beard, Daniel C.: boy scout leader, 49c Benedum, John: friend of "Cy" Young, Mc Benton, Thomas Hart: news reference, 47c Berge, Wendell: death noted, 62e Berlin Lodge No. 35 (Germany): statistics, 68c Bermuda: photo, interior lodge room, 12c Bible: unwarranted use, 70c Blake, H. S.: death noted, 63e Blocker, V. H.: Grecian Consul General, Mc Bond, Ray: death noted, 63c Books and Pamphlets: list of, 35c-41c Booth, Edwin: donation to Masonic Home,50c Bourland, Bradley: in the news, Mc Boyce, Sir Leslie: death noted, 72c Boyd, Vernon D.: a Freemason, 55c Bradley, Gen. Omar: U. S. Army, 49c Brazil: Adonhiramite Rite, 29c; conference of Grand Masters, 29c; Freemasonry in, 28c; French Rite, 29c; Grand Orient of, 28c; Modern Rite, 29c; new Brazilian Grand Lodge, 29c; new Grand Lodge, 59c; State Grand Lodges, 29c; photo, lodge room interior, 13c Brazil, Grand Orient of: formation, 28c Bricker, John W.: in the news, 58c Brinchmann-Hansen, Major Gen.: mentioned, 27c Brown, John: Masonic connection, 42c Brown, John Henry: biographical, 86c Brucker, Gen. Wilbur: visits Alaskan commandery, 51c Bruff, James: history of, 85c Buildings, Masonic: California, 74c; Iowa GL library, 74c; North Carolina GL, 74c; Ohio GL, 74c; Pennsylvania, 74c Burns, Bob: death noted, 64c Byrd, Rear Adm. Richard E.: explorer, 49c Cagliostro: Masonic reference, 51c California: placement of Lesser Lights, 8c
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Canada (Ont.): centennial celebration, 82c Canadian Research Association: proceedings review, 38c, 40c Canal Zone: lodge membership, 80c Carrington, Frank: in the news, 55c Catarina, State of: newly organized GL in,29c Catholic: see "Anti-Masonry" Charity and Relief: Masonic, 75c; New York Masonic Home, 75c; lodge benevolences, 75c; Lew Wentz bequest, 75c; Pennsylvania fund, 75c; Missouri lodge members, 75c; Mexico flood, 67c; Korean hospital, 67c; Hungary, 67c Chauvet, Carlos M. Castro: visits Texas GL,56c Cherry, Isaac N.: death noted, 63c Chile: arrangement of lights, 8e; Massachusetts lodges in, 80c; photo, lodge room interior, 13c China: Massachusetts lodges in, 80c Christian Science Monitor: Masonic article in, 43c Cisneros, Eutimio: visits Texas GL, 56c Clandestine Lodges: Africa-American GL, 16c; Grand Council AASR, 16c; Gillespie Military No. 140, 16c; A. F. &: A. M. of Illinois, 17c; St. Louis groups, 16c; Serenissima GL de Lengua Espanola, 18c; John A. Bell GL, 18c; Wm. V. Banks GL, 18c; Supreme Consistory AASR, 19c: Grand Masonic Congress AASR, 19c; United Supreme Masonic Womens Auxiliary, 19c; Emperial Grand Council AANMS, 19c; Supreme Encampment Nights Templar AASR, 19c; United Supreme Council SGIG 33째, 19c; bogus lodges in Missouri, 20c, 16c Clausen, Henry C.: mentioned, 56c Clement, Gov. Frank Goad: mentioned, 58c Clift, James Monroe: death noted, 59c Collectanea: review, 37c Collins, James Wm.: death noted, 58c Colorado: Masonic monument Central City, 70c Conference of Grand Masters: in Washington, D. C., 68c Copenhaver, Everette T.: mentioned, 59c Corbett, Harvey W.: architect, 49c Cornerstone Club: employees in state and foreign service, 76c Cortini, Dr. Publio: news reference, 62c Costa Rica: photo, lodge room, 8c
1956
Cowdrey, Rear Adm. R. T.: in the news, 55c Cramer, Kenneth Frank: death noted, 64c Cremation: Catholic opinion, 15c Cuba: photo, lodge room interior, llc Currie, George R.: mentioned, 59c Davidsen, Odd-Lie: mentioned, 27c Davis, John W.: diplomat, 49c Denmark, Grand Lodge of: becomes District GL, 2lc Denslow, Ray V.: elected to Fellowship Mo. Research J..odge, 56c; visits Kansas, 65c Dirksen, Sen. Everett: in the news, 58c Distinguished Freemasons: mentioned, 49c Donnell, Forrest C.: visits Pope, Mc Dublin, Ireland: photo, lodge room interior,5c Duncan, A. B.: death noted, 66c Dunsmore, John Ward: painter, 49c duPont, Victor Marie: history, 78c Dusenbery, Earl E.: heads KYCH, 56c Emblems: improper use, 78c England: lodge composed of Baptists, 20c England, Grand Lodge of: see "Waltoll Hannah," arrangement of lights, 7c; erases Japanese lodges, 59c Equilateral Triangle: symbolism, 7c Eshelman, Walter L.: death noted, 65c Evans, John W.: artist, 49c Extraneous Societies: in California, 76c: in Delaware, 76c; in District of Columbia, 76c; in Louisiana, 77c Fleming, Sir Alexander: scientist, 49c Florida: lodges of white race only, 70c; petitions of liquor vendors, 70c France: Masonic situation in, 2Ic Franco, Generalissimo: opposes Freemasonry, 46c Franklin, Benjamin: com memorati ve stamp, 50c; mentioned, 58c; news reference, 47c; religion of, 48c Fredericksburg (Va.): photo, lodge room interior, llc Freemasonry: and the Press, 41c Freemasonry Before the Revolutionary War: pamphlet reprinted from Connecticut GL proceedings, 35c Freemasons Magazine: quoted as to Lights,lOc Freemasons Pocket Reference Book: review, 36c Fund Raising Campaign: District of Columbia requires approval, 77c
1956
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Funeral Service: clothing to be worn at, 77c; dissatisfaction with, 77c; in South Dakota, 77c; Grand Lodge criticizes, 77c; in Minnesota, 77c Gambling and liquor: reference in proceedings, 77c Georgia: Masonic Home licensed, 70c Germany: American lodges in, 22c; GL of the Three Globes, 22c; Royal Arch Masonry in, 22c Glezen, Glenn F.: a Freemason, 55c Gonzalez, Dr. Francisco: visits Texas GL, 56c Goodyear, Samuel M.: death noted, 58c Grand Council AASR (Mich.): bogus group, 16c Grand Lodge of the Three Globes (Germany): court decision, 22c Grand Lodge Recognition: pUblication by committee on information, Grand Masters Conference, 41c Grand Masters, Conference of: annual meeting, 68c Great Lights: used by Antients, 4c Great Message, The: criticism, 81c Greece: see "Anti-Hellenic" Green, Allen P.: death noted, 63c, 85e Griffith, Calvin R.: a Freemason, 56c Griffith, Clark C.: death noted, 56c, 63c Grotto: violates GL law, 76c Guam: Grand Master of Philippines visits,25c Guatemala: troubles in, 30c Hall, Harry A.: in the news, 56c Hannah, Walton: becomes Catholic, l4c Han Yang Lodge (Scotland): only lodge in Korea, 25e Hardin, Marion Moody: in the news, 55c Harrison, Wm. Henry: anti-Mason (?), 54c Hathaway, Dr. Robert J.: death noted, 57c Hatoyama, Premier: made a Master Mason,27e Haug, Gen. Jacob H.: mentioned, 28e Hawaii: California decision, 70c Hayti (Mo.): bogus lodge in, 20c Haywood, Harry LeRoy: death noted, 65c Henson, Matthew: death noted, 60c Hinojosa, Manuel: visits Texas GL, 56c Historic Parallels: digest issued by MSA, 35c History: California committee, 78c; Revolutionary War story, 78c; Victor M. duPont, 78c; Kansas incomplete, 78c; Maine to write, 78c; Massachusetts
93c
plan, 78c; Nebraska centennial, 79c; North Carolina centennial, 79c; Lewis and Clark Expedition, 79c Hitch, Col. Arthur M.: death noted, 65c Hitler, Adolph: was he crazy (?), 46c Hochyina, Niro: member of Japanese lodge,27c Hodges, Luther H.: in the news, 58c Holland: arrangement of lights, 7c Holt, Bishop Ivan Lee: news story, 54c Homrighausen, Dr. Elmer G.: mentioned,58c Hooper, Thomas Williamson: mentioned, 59c Hoover, Frank Garfield: death noted, 63c Hoover, J. Edgar: FBI director, 49c Horneffer, August: death noted, 62c Hughes, Carroll T.: a Freemason, 56c Humor: remarkable memory, 52c; what's in a name, 52c; what happened to the deputy, 52c; they hadn't seen everything, 53c; they could not help, 53c; diplomat defined, 53c; mascot of the Order, 53c; Bushnell story, 53c Hungary: death of first Grand Master, 61c; MSA relief to, 67c Illinois: public appearance of lodges, 70c Indiana: placement of Lesser Lights, 8c Indonesia: organization of GL, 79c Inside Africa: book review, 40c Investments: by Masonic bodies, 79c Iowa: placement of Lesser Lights, 8c Ireland: arrangement of lights, 8c; Utah correspondence with GL of, 72c; photo, Dublin lodge room interior, 5c Irregular Lodges: see "Clandestine Lodges" Italy: Masonic situation in, 29c Ittner, Anthony F.: quoted, 6c Jackling, Daniel C.: death noted, 63c Japan: see "Takizo Matsumoto," "Prince Eun Lee," "Tamotsu Murayama," "Shotaro Aaji," "Premier Hatoyarna," "Yahachi Kawai," "Niro Hochyina," "Haruhiko Vetak," "Shunsake," "Gen. Douglas MacArthur," "Harry S. Truman"; racial background, 25c; lodge in Okinawa, 25c; district GL organized, 27c; ritual, 27c; Gen. Hull addresses lodge in, 27c; organization Kanto Lodge, 27c; English lodges erased, 59c Jensen, Richard C.: in the news, 56c John Barney Medal: in Vermont, 81c Johnson, Ben: death noted, 64c
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Kansas City, Mo.: two bogus lodges in, 20c Kanto Lodge No. 143 Uapan): only lodge to use Japanese language, 34c; organized, 27c Kavanaugh, Benjamin T.: biographical, 84c Kawai, Yahachi: initiated, 27c Keck, Charles: sculptor, 49c Keokuk Centennial Program (Iowa): issued, 35c Keyes, Chet A.: death noted, 63c Khoury, AI: prime minister of Syria, 2lc Kilgore, Joe Madison: in the news, 55c King, Adm. Ernest Joseph: U. S. Navy, 49c; death noted, 68c Kirk, Jay B.: death noted, 62c Knights of Columbus: how to become a member, 15c Knights Templar: Missouri scholarships, 50c; room in Washington Memorial, 66c Korea: see "Han Yang Lodge"; MSA relief to hospital, 67c Kress, Samuel Henry: death noted, 62c Land, Frank S.: awarded Grand Cross, 86c Lawrence, Samuel C.: mentioned, 57c Leader, George Michael: made Freemason at sight, 58c Lebanon: Freemasonry in, 20c Lee, Prince Eun: heads Japanese lodge, 27c Legett, Dr. Louis Alfred: mentioned, 57c Lemnitz, Gen.: a Freemason, 50c Lesser Lights, The Three: how placed, 3c; photo, showing location of, 9c Light, Charles Porterfield: death noted, 62c Light Master Square Club: formed in Delaware, 76c Lights: see "Lesser Lights"; see "Great Lights" Lord, Bishop J. Wesley: a Freemason, 57c Lotteries: attempt to legalize, 43c Louisiana: OES no reception ritual, 71c Lutheran: see "Missouri Synod" McCartney, Guy T.: death noted, 64c McFadden, Bernarr: death noted, 63c McGhee, Eugene L.: death noted, 65c McKeldin, Gov. Theodore R.: a Freemason,57c McLachlan, James R.: quoted, 6c; souvenir verse, 87c; quoted, 6c McNeal, Roy Wilson: born in Missouri, 65c
1956
McWhinnie, Ralph E.: mentioned,59c MacArthur, Gen. Douglas: sends greetings to Japanese lodge, 27c Mackey, Albert: quoted, 7c Magic Flute, The: see "Mozart" Mahoning Chapter No. 66, R. A. M.: history of Ohio chapter, 36c Manchester Lodge of Research: review, 38c Markham, Edwin: poet, 49c Markle, John, II: in the news, 55c Marshall, Gen. George C.: U. S. Army, 49c Maryland: use of word "lodge," 7Ic Mason, Guy: death noted,62c Masonic Common Law: tradition and doctrine, 7Ic Masonic Hall F. Be A. A. Y. (St. Louis): bogus group, 16c Masonic Homes: in Arkansas, 80c; in Ohio, 80c; in Oregon, 80c; Wisconsin Home publicity, 80c Masonic Inspiration: not recognized publication, 81 c Masonic Rites and Degrees: Missouri Lodge of Research publication, 36c Masonic Service Association: annual meeting, 67c; Virginia joins, 80c; relief to Hungary. 67c; relief to Korean hospital, 67c; relief to Tampico, Mexico, 67c Masonic Treasures of ;\lew York: an MSA production, 37c Masonic Vocabulary: MSA digest, 3Sc Masonic Youth Club: meets in Switzerland, 21c Massachusetts: lodges outside lISA, 80c; stroke of luck, 71 c Matsumoto, Takizo: Japansese Cahinet secretary, 25c Medals: in California, 80c; in Maille. 80c; in Maryland, 81c; in Vermont. 8lc Melchoir, Lauritz: singer, 49c Melear, Dr. James Melville: death noted, 64c Mellon, Andrew W.: honored by postage stamp,47c Melody, George H. C.: grave of, 85c Melody Lodge No. 2 (Wis.): organized by Missouri, 84c Messages and Proclamations Governors of Missouri: Missouri State Historical Society publication, 38c Mexico: York Grand Lodge arrangement of Lights, 8c; other lodges arrangement of Lights, 8c; Valle de Mexico vs York Grand Lodge, 31c; Barcenas correspondence, 32c; GL
1956
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
of Missouri attacked by Valle de Mexico, 32c; floods damage Tampico temple, 51c; MSA relief to Tampico, 67c; photo, Valle de Mexico lodge room, 6c; photo, interior Mexico City lodge room, 14c Military Lodges: in Germany, 68c Minnesota: size of lodges in, 72c Missouri: placement of Lesser Lights, 8c Missouri, Bogus Lodges in: St. Matthews GL A. F. &: A. M., 20c; St. Marks GL A. F. &: A. M., 20c; St. Andrews GL A. F. &: A. M., 20c; Tyre GL A. F. &: A. M., 20c; Grand Lodge A. F. &: A. M., 20c Missouri Lodge No. I: news reference, 47c Missouri Synod: opposes Freemasonry,. 17c Missouriana: Milford B. Bates, 85c; John Henry Brown, 86c; James Bruff, 85c; Forrest C. Donnell, 84c; A. P. Green, 85c; Benjamin T. Kavanaugh, 84c; Frank S. Land, 86c; James R. McLachlan, 87c; Floyd C. Shoemaker, 86c; Wm. R. Singleton, 84c; Harry S. Truman, 84c; Mitchell White, 86c; James W. Witten, 84c Mitchell, Orestes, Jr.: visits Nebraska, Tennessee, 65c Moinet, Edward J.: death noted, Mc Montana: placement of Lesser Lights, 8c Morgan, Charles B.: mentioned, 59c Morris, Edmund E.: death noted, 65c Morris, Rob: teaches placement of lights, 8c Mt. Messiah Lodge No. 88: Prince Hall Lodge in Nova Scotia, 8Sc Mozart: observance of anniversary, 48c; The Magic Flute, 48c; photo of, 48c Murayama, Tamotsu: officer Japanese Lodge, 27c Murderer: status, 76c Nevada: placement of Lesser Lights, 8c New Brunswick: Masonic conditions in, 83c New Jersey: Alpha Lodge No. 116, 72c; committees on investigation, 72c New York: Masonic foundation, 72c; topical review, 72c New Zealand: arrangment of lights, 8c; Masonic conditions in, 82c Nicaragua: Freemasonry in, 34c; present membership, 35c; photo, interior lodge room, 12c North Dakota: American history program, 72c
95c
North Star Lodge No. 157: centennial, SIc Northwest Mounted Police Lodge (N.S.): observes 60th anniversary, 83c Norway: Masonic conditions in, 27c; issues Year Book, 27c; amalgamation of Grand Lodges, 28c; present membership, 28c; benevolences, 28c; Gen. J. H. Haug, 28c; highest Masonic degree,28c Nova Scotia: Masonic conditions in, 83e; a Prince Hall lodge in, 83c Ohio: purchases Taft Bible, 73c; trial of supposed communist, 72e Old North Church: Masonic appropriation for, 79c "One if by Land; Two if by Sea": an MSA brochure, 38e Order of Gaugers: composed of Past Masters, 77c Oregon: research lodge report, 73c Oregon Military Lodge (Germany): dispensation continued, 69c Ort Bavarian Lodge U.D. (Germany: works under Texas, 69c Overholser, Dr. Winifred: a Freemason, 56c Palma, Rafael: dying words of, 26c Parma (Mo.): bogus lodge in, 20e Past Master Degree: in lodges, 81c Patterson, Paul L.: death noted, 62c Peary, Robert E.: death of associate, 60c Penitentiary: status of Freemason in, 7Se Pennsylvania: Masonic Home library, 路73c Perry, Joseph Earl: mentioned,57c Philip C. Tucker Medal: in Vermont, SIc Philippines: see "Mauro Baradi," "Okinawa," "Guam," "Rizal"; attack on Freemasonry in, 16c; present membership, 26c; dying words of Rafael Palma, 26c; GL receives Aguinaldo, 26c; burial of Dr. Stafford, 27c; organizes Japanese district GL, 27c; monument to Jose Abad Santos, SOc; photo, Philippine visitors, 26c Phillips, Bishop Henry Disbrow: death noted, 63c Photographs: Washington as Master, frontispiece; Dublin (Ireland) lodge room, 5c; lodge room Valle de Mexico, 6c; Winchester (Va.) lodge room, 7c; Costa Rican lodge room, 8c; chart showing location of lights, 9c; Cuban lodge room, lIe; Fred-
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ericksburg (Va.) lodge room, IIc; Nicaraguan lodge room, 12c; Bermuda lodge room, 12c; Chilean lodge room, 13c; Brazilian lodge room, 13c; Mexico City lodge room, 14c; Trenton (N. J.) lodge room, 14c; Philippine visitors, 26c; Mozart, 48c; James R. McLachlan, 87c Pike, Albert: quoted, 7c Pound, Roscoe: educator, 49c Preston, Wm.: quotations from illustrations of Freemasonry, 4c Price, Henry: history of, 78c Prichard: quotation from Masonry Dissected,4c Prince Edward Island: Masonic conditions in, 83c Pulling, John: Sexton Old North Church, 79c Putnam, Rufus: history, 79c Quebec: Masonic conditions in, 83c; problems in lodges, 83c Queenland: Ma~onic conditions in, 82c Quezon, Manuel: photo on postage stamp,50c RaceJa, Jose: wife's death noted, 62c Rainbow, Order of: eat poisoned food, 61c Rainey, Jackson C.: in the news, 55c Rare Books of Freemasonry: an MSA production, 36c Reader, Dr. Harold L.: visits Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, 65c Recognition: reported in proceedings, 69c Rees, Richard R.: mentioned, 57c, 78c Regar, Robert S.: death noted, 56c Regular, Irregular and Clandestine Grand Lodges: pamphlet dealing with recognition, 37c Renner, George Thomas, Jr.: death noted, 62c Revere, Paul: mentioned, 79c Reyes, Rafael: organizes Freemasonry in Nicaragua, 34c Rickenbacker, Capt. Edward: industrialist, 49c Rinehard, Clarence: mentioned, 59c Rizal, Dr. Jose: Masonic statue to, 25c Robinson, Roy Waldron: educated in Missouri, 65c Robison, Dr. Emmitt L.: tribute to, 54c Rocky Mountain Masonic Conference: annual meeting, 72c Rodriguez, Louis J. Zake y: death noted, 64c Royal Arch Masonry: in Germany, 22c
1956
Sadler, Dr. Magruder Ellis: in the news, 58c Sal tonstall , Sen. Leverett: mentioned, 57c Santos, Jose Abad: monument to, 50c Sao Paulo: rival grand lodges, 29c Sarnoff, Brig. Gen. David: in the news, 58c; industrialist, 50c Saskatchewan: Masonic conditions in, 83c Sciots: criticized in California, 76c Scotland Year Book: review, 37c Scou, Lowell H.: death noted, 65c Scott, Oreon Earle: death noted, 64c Scudder, Townsend: news reference, 49c Seaton, Frederick A.: Secretary of Interior, 59c Siebert, Charles Frederick Elvin: in the news, 55c Shepard, Major Gen. Lemuel: mentioned, 58c Sheperd-Jones, G. S.: quoted, 6c Shoemaker, Dr. Floyd C.: secretary Missouri Historical Society, 86c Shrine: Catholic opinion of, 15c; violates GL law, 76c Shunsake: member of Japanese lodge, 27c Sibelius, Jean: 90th birthday, 55c; composer, 49c; lodge hears program, 60c Simon Greenleaf Medal: in Maine, 81c Simpson, Francis Marion: in the news, 55c Simpson, Gov. Milward L.: mentioned, 59c Singleton, Wm. R.: biographical, 84c Skelly, James W.: visits Kentucky, 65c Smith, Luther: Sovereign Grand Commander AASR, SJ, 55c Soley, John: mentioned, 57c Solh, Sami Bey: prime minister of Lebanon, 20c Solomon, Col. Winfield Scott: death noted, 58c Somoza, Anastasio: in the news, 55c South Australia: Masonic conditions in, 82c Southern, Wm. C. Jr.: death noted, 65c Spain: Franco opposes Freemasonry, 46c Stafford, Dr. Eugene: ashes on Manila Bay, 27c Stauff, Roy: mentioned, 59c Stevens, Lt. Col. Atherton, Jr.: mentioned, 57c Stuttgart American Lodge (Germany): courtesy work, 69c Sunderland, Harry F.: visits Kansas, 65c Supka, Dr. Geza: death noted, 61c Sweeney, Ralph Ernest: death noted, 63c Swenson, Carl A.: news reference, 47c
1956
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97c
VanLeer, Dr. Blake R.: death noted, Mc Vetak, Haruhiko: member of Japanese lodge,27c
Television: propaganda in, 42c Templeton, Charles Augustus: death noted, 62c Tennessee: Oak Ridge lodge troubles, 73c Theiss, Fritz: death noted, 62c Third Degree: police meaning, 60c Thompson, Dorothy: quoted, 46c Tilson, Col. John Q.: mentioned, 56c Timur Agung Indionesia: name of new Grand Lodge, 79c Totton, Frank M.: death noted, 58c Tower Masonic Club: formed in District of Columbia, 76c Trenton (N. J.): photo, interior lodge room,14c Trials: of Missourians, 81c Triangle: placing of lights, 5c Truesdell, Gen. Karl: death noted, 62c Truman, Harry S.: sends greetings to Japanese lodge, 27c; visits Pope Pius, 84c Truman, Margaret: Masonic quotations, 50c "Truman Memoirs": review, 39c Tucker, Rt. Rev. St. G.: Bishop, 49c Tupper, Gen. Benjamin: history, 79c Two Hundred Years of Blandford (Va.) Lodge: history,41c
Wainwright, Gen. Jonathan: U. S. Army, 49c Warner, Glenn Scobey: death noted, 62c Washington, George: photo, frontispiece Washington Masonic National Memorial: annual meeting, 66c Watson, Frank Bingley: death noted, 62c Watson, Thomas J.: death noted, 62c; industrialist, 50c Welker, Herman: mentioned, 56c Western Australia: Masonic conditions in, 82c "What, When, Where, Why, Who": MSA publication, 37c White, Mitchell: heads historical society, 86c Whittier, Lt. Gov. Sumner: mentioned, 57c Wilson, Charles E.: industrialist, 49c Wiman, Charles Deere: death noted, 63c Winchester, Va.: photo, lodge room, 7c Wisconsin: Temple building loan fund, 74c Witten, James W.: biographical, 84c Witthaus, John A.: death noted, 65c
Universal League of Freemasons: character of, 20c Utah: correspondence with Ireland, 72c; placement of Lesser Lights, 8c
Yeager, John C.: receives fifty-year button, 51c Young, Allen D.: mentioned. 59c Young. "Cy": death noted, 64c
INDEX 1958 Proc:eec:l1Dva
A Address of Grand Master Craig Appointments Bonds . . . . Changes in Districts. . '. . . . . Compliance With Grand Lodge By-Laws Conclusion Cornerstones Decisions Dispensations Fires .. . . Grand Master's Breakfast King Solomon Rituals . Lodge By-Laws Lodge Problems . Masonic Home . Necrology. . Relief Fund. Tamaulipas Revision of By-Laws State of the Craft "The Freemason" . Trial Commissions . Visitations ... ..... Visitations to Other Grand Jurisdictions Youth of Our Country. The. Address of Grand Orator . Address re Social Security Alphabetical List of Lodges Amendment Adopted . . .. Amendment Proposed Re Mortuary Fund. . Appeals and Grievances. Report of Committee Appointments . . . . . Approval of 1955 Proceedings Auditor. Report of .
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Balsiger, R. W. Bro. Harry, Extends Invitation Benediction . . . . . . . .. Biographical Sketch of Grand Master Craig Board of Directors Masonic Home. . Boards of Relief. Report of Committee Building Supervisory Board, Report of Buttons. Veterans' .
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Called from Labor . Called to Labor. . . Certificates of Proficiency Charter Dates . . . Chartered Lodges, Report of Committee Claudy, Carl H .â&#x20AC;˘ Message From Closing . . . . . . . . Committees, Special (1956-57) . Committees. Standing (1956-57). . . . Credentials, Report of Committee (Interim) Credentials, Report of Committee .
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D Davenport, Richard C., Introduced . Distinguished Guests, Introduced . District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Presented District Deputy Grand Masters, Presented District Deputy Grand Lecturers, List of District Deputy Grand Masters, List of . Dorris, Richard P., Introduced .
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4 4 4
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Elected Officers of Grand Lodge, List of Election of Directors of Masonic Home Election of Officers .
107
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Fifty Year Veterans' Buttons First Day, Afternoon . First Day, Evening . First Day, Morning Foreign Correspondence, Report of Committee Fox, Henry W., Presented .
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78 98 3 48 4
G Gentry, M. W. Bro. Wm. R., Presented . George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Report of Committee Grand Correspondent, Report of . Grand Lecturer, Report of . Grand Lodges Recognized by Missouci Grand Master Craig Address of Biography. Photograph . Grand Master's Address, Report of Committee Grand Orator, Address of . Grand Representatives to and From Missouri Grand Secretaries and Their Addresses Grand Secretary, Report of . Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement Grand Treasurer, Report of . Greetings to Absent Brethren .
108
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80 133 4 i Frontispiece 78
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Hart, N. C., Introduced . Howell, Wm. R., Introduced Installation Introduction of D.D.G.M.'s and D.D.G.L.'s Introduction of Distinguished Guests . Introduction of Past Grand Masters . Israel, United Grand Lodge of, Message From
J Jurisprudence, Report of Committee .
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100
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Kelsey, Scott E., Introduced .
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1956
INDEX
L Laying of Cornerstone at Masonic Home. . . List of District Deputy Grand Lecturers (1956-57) List of District Deputy Grand Masters (1956-57) List of Elected Officers of Grand Lodge . List of Grand Representatives. . List of Grand Secretaries and Their Addresses List of Living .Past Grand Masters . List of Lodges, Alphabetical, Location and Districts List of .Lodges, by Districts . List of Lodges, Numerical . Lodge Directory, By Districts . Lodges U.D., Report of Committee Lunde, Edwin L., Introduced .
3d
97 125 125
188 192 127 125
140 168 129
168 109 4
M
Masonic Education, Report of Committee . Masonic Home, Report of . Masonic Publication, Report of Committee Masonic Temple Association, Report of Committee "Masonic World" . Massey, Wm. B., Introduced . McDaniel, L. Leland, Introduced Messages . Mileage &: Per Diem, Report of Committee Missouri Lodge of Research, Report of . Murray, Russell E., Presented .
95
49 115 110 Ie 4 4
3 119 107 4
N
Necrology, Report of Committee . Nominations for Masonic Home Board Numerical List of Lodges .
102 29 129
o Officers, Election of Opening .
107 3 p
Past Grand Masters, Living . Past Grand Masters. Presented Photograph of Grand Master Craig Proficiency Certificates .
125 4 Frontispiece
83 R
Relief and Charity, Report of Committee Report of Auditor . Report of Committee on: Appeals and Grievances . Boards of Relief . Building Supervisory Board Chartered Lodges Credentials (Interim) Credentials Foreign Correspondence . George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association Grand Master's Address Jurisprudence. Lodges U.D. . Masonic Education
99 44
80 110 113 119 . 3 121 48
109 78 100 109 95
4d
INDEX
Masonic Publications Masonic Temple Association Mileage and Per Diem Necrology. Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges Relief and Charity Revision of By-Laws Ritual Transportation and Hotels Unfinished Business Ways and Means . Report of Grand Correspondent Report of Grand Lecturer Report of Grand Secretary Report of Grand Treasurer Report of Masonic Home Report of Missouri Lodge of Research Resoultions Presented re Election of Past Masters to Membership Robison, Emmett L., Message From . Roeper, Adolph H., Introduced 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1956 115 110 119
102 120 99 94
82
122 122 118
48
80
29
4g 49
107 107 4 4
S
Second Day, Afternoon Second Day, Morning Smith, Dwight L., Introduced Special Committees (1956-57) Standing Committees (1956-57)
118
0
0
99
0
4
124 123
T Tabular Statement of Grand Secretary Transportation and Hotels, Report of Committee 0
154
122
U
Unfinished Business, Report of Committee United Grand Lodge of Germany, Message From
122 3
V
4
Van Cleave, Orville Mo, Message From Veterans' Buttons
33 W
Ways and Means, Report of Committee Whipple, Ralph E. Introduced 0
118 4