1959 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

BIOGRAPHICAL The following is, in large part, a documented review of the Missouri Manual (Blue Book). For lack of space, we reproduce it without comment, since it speaks for itself. Whatever additional biography we have added will be easily discerned by our brethren. ROBERT L. ARONSON, eighth Circuit, St. Louis City.-Born on May 8, 1907, in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Educated in the public schools, Central High School, St. Louis, and the School of Law of Washington University, where he received a LL.B. degree in 1928. He was an honor graduate of Washington University. Was admitted to the bar in 1928. Is married and has one son. Was a practicing attorney in St. Louis until elected to the circuit bench in 1938, for a term ending December 31, 1944. Was retained in office in November, 1944, November, 1950 and ,again in November, 1956, under the nonpartisan court plan. His present six-year term expires December 31, 1962. Js a member of Coif, honorary legal fraternity, the American, Missouri, St. Louis Bar Associations, and Lawyers' Association of St. Louis. In June, 1951, upon completion of a year's assignment as presiding judge, he was presented, by the Lawyers Association, with a plaque expressing special commendation for successful efforts in expediting the disposition of the docket of the court. On February 19, 1955, he was awarded a Distinguished Alumnus citation by Washington University, in the first group of alumni ever to be so honored. Was president of the Law Alumni Association of Washington University. Has been an instructor in trial practice at Washington University Law School since February 1, 1952. Is the author of various articles published in several bar journals and other publications. Elected to the Executive Council of the Judicial Conference of Missouri by the circuit judges of the St. Louis Court of Appeals district for a three-year term in 1953, re-elected to a second three-year term in 1956, and was elected vice-president of the Judicial Conference by the Executive Council in 1955 and re-elected for a second one-year term in 1956. Has served as a special judge of the St. Louis Court of Appeals on a temporary transfer order of the Supreme Court of Missouri. MASONIC RECORD

Member of St. Louis Lodge No. 20, located in St. Louis, Missouri, since 1932; appointed Chaplain for 1934 and progressed through other offices of Lodge, serving as Worshipful Master in 1941; appointed District Deputy Grand Master by Governor Forrest C. Donnell, then Grand Master for 19421943; thereafter served the Grand Lodge as Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances; in 1948 was appointed Grand Pursuivant by the incoming Grand Master, Harry F. Sunderland of Kansas City. Thereafter progressed through successive appointive and elective offices of the Grand Lodge. Member of Scottish Rite Bodies in St. Louis. Coroneted in October, 1959, as honorary 33rd, Inspector General. Past Worthy Patron of St. Louis Chapter No. 357 O.E.S. (1937).

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Honorary member, Legion of Honor, Order of DeMolay. Most Worshipful Brother Aronson, together with Most Worshipful Brother Richard Rumer, originated and instituted what is now an established annual event of great importance, namely, the annual Grand Master's breakfast. This has called forth much public approval, both Masonic and non-Masonic. In the same spirit of promoting brotherhood and good fellowship among men of different faiths, Brother Aronson was the moving force in establishing an annual dinner for the Men's Clubs of Delmar Baptist, First Congregational Church, Grace Methodist Church, St. Michael and St. George's and the United Hebrew Temple. Indeed, Judge Aronson has been a pillar of strength in his own House of God. From the earliest days of his young manhood, he has taken an active part in the service of the Temple. As President of the Men's Club at the early age of 25-the youngest president in the 50-year history of the Club-he built up the Men's Organization to a high standard of intellectual and social activity. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the Temple now for over a quarter of a century and held the office of vicepresident of the Temple for several terms. His counsel and guidance have been sought and followed in every important move of the Congregation which is now the largest in the city. He has been and continues to be a tower of strength to the Rabbis as well as to the successive administrations in which he has served and still serves. In closing, it is proper to note that Brother Aronson has been one of the most active Grand Masters in many years. He visited most of the lodges in the state, large and small, and officiated at the laying of many cornerstones. He attended the Grand Masters' Conference in Washington at which he contributed much to its deliberations. One of the outstanding events during the year was leading a vast host of Masons from all over the state to a meeting of former President Truman's Lodge in Kansas City on which occasion he presented the latter with his 50-year gold pin. Brother Aronson has a wide acquaintance among men in all walks of life, particularly Masonic. He has the blessed gift of a colossal memory which enables him to recall and call an untold number of persons by their first and last names. Brother Aronson has also been and is very active in the Order of B'nai B'rith, the oldest national and international Jewish fraternity. He has served as President of District No.2 which comprises eight states and was elected to serve several terms on National Commissions and Committees of the Supreme Lodge of that Order. Brother Aronson is now serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Washington University. Both for his acknowledged breadth of learning and his wide sphere of interest in many good causes, he has won for himself high recognition and affectionate esteem in our own state and in the nation. His is indeed an outstanding record of high, unselfish, untiring service to his God and his fellowman. W.S. and S.T.

GRAND LODGE Ancient, Free and Accepted

Masons of the State of Missouri •

Official Proceedings One Hundred Thirty-Eighth Annual Communication • Sept. 29 and 30. A.D. 1959. A.L. 5959

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M. W. Grand Master Box 375, Cape Girardeau BRUCE H. HUNT......... . .R. W. Deputy Grand Master Box No. 88, Kirksville ROBERT H. MANN. . . R. W. Senior Grand Warden 101 W. 11 th St., Kansas City J. RENICK JONES .. " R. W. Junior Grand Warden 724 N. Main St., Independence W. H. UTZ, JR . . R. W. Grand Treasurer 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph HAROLD L. READER R. W. Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8 FREELON K. HADLEy.... . , .R. W. Grand Lecturer 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. R. JASPER SMITH. . . . .. R. W. Senior Grand Deacon 404 U. S. Courts Building, Kansas City 6 MARTIN B. DICKINSON R. W. Junior Grand Deacon 15 W. 10th St., Kansas City 5 ARTHUR U. GOODMAN, JR.. . . .R. W. Senior Grand Steward Kennett GEORGE F. MORRISON ... R. W. Junior Grand Steward 1250 Macklind Ave., St. Louis 10 . .R. W. Senior Grand Marshal A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM. R.R. 3, Columbia RUSSELL E. MURRAY '" R. W. Junior Grand Marshal 1717 June Drive, St. Louis 15 WILLIAM R. DENSLOW....................... . R . W. Grand Sword Bearer Trenton .... .R. W. Grand Pursuivant ELVIS MOONEY .... Bloomfield ... R. W. Grand Chaplain SAMUEL THURMAN. 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis 5 ARNO H. FRANKE. . . . . . . " .. oR. W. Grand Chaplain R.R. No.4, Waterloo, Illinois HERBERT E. DUNCAN. . . R. W. Grand Chaplain 439 W. 58th St., Kansas City 13 IRA T. GRAGG 0...... . oR. W. Grand Chaplain 10408 Halls Ferry Rd., St. Louis 36 .R. W. Grand Chaplain EARL C. GRIFFITH. Shelbina .. R. W. Grand Chaplain J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR Sikeston MARK F. SCULLy . ... .R. W. Grand OratiOr State College, Cape Girardeau WALTER RAyBURN.......... . R. W. Grand Tiler Sikeston HAROLD O. GRAUEL

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The 139th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis, beginning Tuesday, September 27, 1960.

One Hundred Thirty-Eighth Annual Communication The one hundred thirty-eighth 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 29, 1959. PRESENT Robert L. Aronson, M. W. Grand Master. Harold O. Grauel, R. W. Deputy Grand Master. Bruce H. Hunt, R. W. Senior Grand Warden. Robert H. Mann, R. W. Junior Grand Warden. WM. H. UTZ, JR., R. W. Grand Treasurer. Harold L. Reader, R. W. Grand Secretary. Freelon K. Hadley, R. W. Grand Lecturer. J. Renick Jones, R. W. Senior Grand Deacon. R. Jasper Smith, R. W. Junior Grand Deacon. Martin B. Dickinson, R. W. Senior Grand Steward. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., R. W. Junior Grand Steward. George F. Morrison, R. W. Senior Grand Marshal. A. Basey Vanlandingham, R. W. Junior Grand Marshal. Russell E. Murray, R. W. Grand Sword Bearer. William R. Denslow, R. W. Grand Pursuivant. Samuel Thurman, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Arno Franke, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Herbert E. Duncan, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Ira T. Gragg, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Earl C. Griffith, R. W. Grand Chaplain. Randolph H. Weber, R. W. Grand Orator. Harry C. Ploetze, R. W. Grand Tiler.

At 10:00 a.m., Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert L. Aronson 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. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials begs to report that a constitutional number of subordinate lodges are represented. FRED H. KNIGHT,

Chairman. MESSAGES

Messages of greeting were received from M. W. Brothers Harry S. Truman, Henry C. Chiles, DuVal Smith, Willis J. Bray, W. F. Woodruff, Harry F.

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Sunderland, and the Grand Lodge of Israel, and the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri. INTRODUCTIONS-DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

R. W. Brother Russell E. Murray introduced the District Deputy Grand Masters present. INTRODUCTIONS-DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

R. W. Brother William R. Denslow introduced the District Deputy Grand Lecturers presen t. INTRODUCTIONs-PAST GRAND MASTERS

R. W. Brother Anton J. Tomasek introduced the Past Grand Masters present. INTRODUCTIONs-DISTINGUISHED GUESTS (MISSOURI)

R. W. Brother A. Basey Vanlandingham introduced: M. E. Companion James P. Hall, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, R.A.M., in Missouri. R. E. Sir Merrill B. Williams, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, K. T., in Missouri. M. I. Companion R. Marvin Cowden, Grand Master, Grand Council, R. & S. Masters in Missouri. Ill. William B. Massey, S.G.I.G. Scottish Rite in Missouri. INTRODUCTIONs-DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

R. W. Brother George F. Morrison introduced: M. W. Brother Chester Hodges, Grand Master of Ohio. M. W. Brother E. G. Frizzell, Grand Master of Tennessee. M. W. Brother Wendell W. Bishop, Grand Master of Iowa. M. W. Brother John T. Byrd, Grand Master of Arkansas. M. W. Brother Addison C. Irby, Grand Master of Kansas. M. W. Brother Richard C. Davenport, P.G.M. and Grand Secretary of Illinois. M. W. Brother Orrin H. Larabee, Grand Master of Wisconsin. M. W. Brother Clyde E. Hegman, Grand Master of Minnesota. M. W. Brother John Hessey, P.G.M. of Maryland. M. W. Brother Dwight Smith, P.G.M. and Grand Secretary of Indiana. M. W. Brother Carl W. Ellenwood, P.G.M. of Ohio R. W. Brother Charles K. Cunningham, D.G.M. of Ohio. R. W. Brother Paul Stephens, D.G.M. of Illinois. R. W. Brother Frederick F. Schondau, Secretary George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Brother James Crauel. MASONIC HOME BOARD PRESENTED

R. W. Brother Harold O. Grauel, Deputy Grand Master, presented the members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home as follows: Bruce H. Hunt, Robert H. Mann, Richard H. Bennett, Edward E. Wilson, Ralph E. Brown, Carlos E. Ellerbrook, Dewey Routh, Richard O. Rumer, J. Clyde Butler, James J. Ritterskamp, Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent, Robert G. McAnnally, Assistant Superintendent. APPROVAL OF 1958 PROCEEDINGS

On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the published 1958 Proceedings were approved.

Address of the Grand Master To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Missouri: BRETHREN: As I commence the preparation of this address which the ByLaw of the Grand Lodge requires to be made as a report of the past year's activities, my mind is filled with the recognition of how good Almighty God has been to me. He has continued me in good health throughout the year since you elected me Grand Master, so that despite the strain of the busiest year of my life, I have been enabled to perform my duties at all times, have not been prevented from fulfilling any engagement and have been able to travel more than 31,000 miles in the course of my service as Grand Master. Arrangements for the handling of my judicial duties have been most satisfactory. Brethren everywhere have extended the utmost co-operation and courtesy and I have acquired hundreds of new friends among those who serve in other capacities within our Fraternity. As I shall undertake to describe in some degree of detail, successes have been achieved in many matters, and, all in all, as I approach this report of my stewardship of the office of Grand Master grateful thoughts recurrently come into my mind, and I can say with the Psalmist of old: "The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage." Psalm 16, Verse 6. With much pleasure, I extend a hearty greeting to all of you who have come to this 138th Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge as members of this Grand Lodge, and in order to represent your Lodges, and I express an equally hearty welcome to those who have come here from other jurisdictions in the spirit of warm friendship and fraternalism that characterizes the relationship between the Grand Lodge of Missouri and its neighboring Grand Lodges. There will be much important and interesting business to transact, but there will also be the priceless by-products of the renewal of old acquaintances and the making of new friends. It is my hope that the spirit of brotherly love which I have wanted to characterize this administration will pervade this Session and thereby afford to all of us the benefits that should be derived from membership in a fraternal order. It will be my endeavor in this report to speak to you with the utmost accuracy and candor, without regard for any consideration but the performance of my obligation to report to you frankly and fully, unconcerned by personal considerations. You are entitled to no less than the frankest expression of my opinions, and my training in judicial office compels me to express my judgment and to "let the chips fall where they may." STATE OF THE CRAFT It is my sincere feeling that the spirit and the condition of Freemasonry in Missouri at this time are good. True enough, we again show a small reduction, 205, in our total membership, approximately the same as the preceding year's loss, but we remain above the figure of 124,000. Almost half of this loss comes from two lodges, Kennett Lodge No. 68, which reports fifty-five fewer and Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209, which reports forty fewer members than last year; there were special circumstances in both lodges. Despite the fact that in some other States losses are much larger, we must not be complacent about our reduction in membership. The encouraging

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aspect of the situation in my view is that Grand Lodge and local lodge leadership have become concerned about the situation and some steps have been taken to counteract the conditions which seem to be responsible for these losses. In this connection we have enjoyed splendid co-operation from the leadership of other Masonic organizations, as I shall describe. There was a time when many were disturbed about conflict or undue competition between different "Rites" of Freemasonry. It is my impression that there is no serious problem in this regard at this time. Wholehearted and complete co-operation has been extended to me at all times both by Scottish Rite leadership and by York Rite leadership. Both groups have demonstrated that they are sincerely desirous of serving Ancient Craft Freemasonry, in recognition of the undeniable fact that since their members must come from members of our chartered Lodges, losses in our numbers will be directly harmful to the appendant bodies. There seems to be, however, an unfortunate degree of conflict between brethren from the rural areas of the State and brethren of the big-city Lodges. Such an attitude where it exists is both unnecessary and unfortunate. It parallels certain conflict which exists in the political life of this State between the cities and the country, as it is sometimes expressed. Bad as this attitude is in public affairs, it is even worse when it intrudes into fraternal affairs, where it prevents fellow members from viewing each other as brethren. Sometimes men seem to forget that we all have had the same experiences in the Fraternity, that we share the same tenets and beliefs, and that we are bound by obligation to constitute one brotherhood. We need to work together, because from time to time adjustments have to be made in relationships within the Fraternity for the common good of all. There have been population shifts in the State, principally in shifts from farms and smaller towns to the urban communities and the suburban territories around them, and there will be more migrations in the years to come. The extent of population shifts came strikingly to my attention in the report of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Redistricting of Judicial Circuits made early this year to the 70th General Assembly. The figures which I shall quote were not prepared for our purposes but to aid the Legislative Committee in determining the advisability of changes in the Judicial Circuits map of Missouri. Yet they illustrate what has happened. Our First Masonic District contains the same three counties as the old 37th Judicial Circuit contained. The Legislative Committee report shows that the population of those three counties has shrunk from 39,455 in the year 1900 to 22,095 in 1950. Our Second Masonic District, consisting of Adair and Knox Counties, together with Lewis County constitute the old First Judicial Circuit. In the half century from 1900 to 1950 the population of the three counties went down from 51,931 to 38,039. The Second Judicial Circuit was identical with our 14th Masonic District of Macon and Shelby Counties. Its population in half a century went from 49,185 to 28,062. The Third Judicial Circuit was composed of part of our Third District and all of our Fourth and Fifth Masonic Districts. In fifty years its population was reduced from 73,624 to 43,728.

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The old Fourth Judicial Circuit included our Sixth and Seventh Masonic Districts and part of our Eighth District. Its loss was from 79,825 to 51,316. Possibly this northern tier of counties has had an extreme loss of population, but parallel situations exist in other parts of the State, which are not adjacent to large cities. The biggest growth has taken place in St. Louis County, which is our 57th Masonic District, where there were 50,040 people in 1903, 406,349 in 1950 and an estimated 650,000 by the first of this year. The growth of Jackson County in fifty years was from 195,193 in 1900 to 541,035 in 1950. Counties and Districts nearby the large cities have also gained considerably. Obviously these shifts affected the membership of lodges. From last year's Annual Proceedings I have calculated that the combined membership of the 33rd and 57th Districts is 31,569, or approximately onefourth of our membership in this State. The combined membership of the 22nd and 59th Districts (Kansas City and Jackson County) is 22,999, according to the same record. Thus nearly one-half of our members are in the two areas of largest concentrated population; and the trend has been toward more migration to towns nearby the large cities. These figures are mentioned to make all of us realize that both the rural and the urban membership are important to this Grand Lodge. We need all, in order to be strong. To the brethren who represent lodges in rural Missouri, I say that you must appreciate the importance to the strength of the Fraternity in Missouri of the large concentration of Masons in the metropolitan centers. To the brethren from lodges in the centers of population, I say you must remain conscious of the importance to the Fraternity of the total number of Masons who belong to the little Lodges scattered throughout the length and breadth of this State. Rivalries and competitions can only weaken our Grand Lodge. Even as the big city lodges enjoy large numbers, so do they have the added problems of being neighbors to those who most strongly oppose Freemasonry. Most lodges outstate enjoy prestige in their own communities which puts them highest in stature among all local organizations, but a part of their stature comes from the total statewide strength of the fraternity and their relationship to all of us. Such difficulties as may exist or may arise can best be solved if we approach them in unity. CO-OPERATION I have already made mention of the splendid co-operation received by me from all branches of the Masonic Fraternity in this State. On my own part, I endeavored at all times to match and reciprocate this co-operation by being of every possible service to Masonic organizations of all types. In order to draw the leadership of Masonic bodies in this State closer together, I called a "Statewide conference of Masonic Leadership" which was held in St. Louis on May 2. Leaders of York Rite Grand Bodies and representatives of all Scottish Rite Bodies in the State, as well as representatives of every Shrine Temple in Missouri, were invited to meet with all the officers of our Grand Lodge. The purposes of this gathering were to enable all of us who occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to become better acquainted with each other, to provide opportunity for exchange of ideas and opinions, and to endeavor by the combined experience and suggestions of all,

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to find solutions to the problems which are common to all our several organizations. We did not embark upon this undertaking with the naive and trusting expectation that a simple solution would be found for every problem; and thus we were not disappointed by the lack of definite decisions. We did become convinced that it was beneficial to hold such meetings and it is my hope that this will become an annual custom. In the course of my travels I endeavored to meet with groups of Lodge officers to the extent I found it possible to do so; and when I was in cities where there were a large number of lodges, I considered it proper to have a luncheon meeting with all Worshipful Masters, in order to strengthen the tie between this Grand Lodge and their chartered Lodges. Thus, on an occasion in January, in Kansas City, and again in March, in St. Joseph, I invited all the local Worshipful Masters to join me at luncheon. This gesture of respect and co-operation seemed to be appreciated, and I would urge that the same be done by future Grand Masters. PUBLIC RELATIONS The public relations of Masonry is an important factor in the solution, or at least in the diminution, of the difficulties which confront our Lodges in these days. It is therefore our duty to be alert to every opportunity for wholesome public presentation of the work and of the character of our Institution. One of the outstanding instances of wholesome public relations during the past year arose in the publication by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat in its issue of Sunday, January 18, 1959, of an article entitled "The Masonic Brotherhood." This article depicted in a most readable and highly accurate manner the nature of the many branches of our Fraternity and the essential character and quality of Freemasonry. It received widespread distribution and made an impression for which we are very grateful to the newspaper and to its publisher, Brother Richard H. Amberg. I think it proper to mention, so that credit is properly given, that the leadership of the Scottish Rite Bodies in St. Louis provided the stimulation for the development of this fine newspaper story. It would be impossible to chronicle all the instances of excellent activities which have had a wholesome effect upon the public understanding and approval of the Masonic Fraternity. The hospitals and other philanthropic endeavors of various appendant organizations have elicited general approbation among the public, and these activities surely bring great credit to Freemasonry. GRAND MASTER'S BREAKFASTS There is a public relations aspect to the Grand Master's Breakfast movement, which I have endeavored to expand this year. For seven years now the Freemasons in the St. Louis and St. Louis County area have enjoyed the annual Grand Master's Breakfast. This year, on May 3, the number of those in attendance rose to 1183; indeed, each year there has been a consistent increase in attendance, in enthusiasm, and in satisfaction. Brother Ivan Lee Holt, Sr., retired Bishop of the Methodist Church for the Missouri area, delivered a masterful address. Religious services preceding the Breakfast were very well attended. The success and the future stability of this occasion in St. Louis are assured.

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On June 7 the Freemasons of Kansas City and Jackson County had their first similar gathering, denominated a "Rededication Breakfast." The general outline of the St. Louis experience was repeated, with services at Trinity Methodist Church and B'nai Jehudah Temple, followed by an excellent breakfast at the Muehlebach Hotel. The success of this occasion assures a repetition of such arrangements for next year. A Breakfast was also arranged for the brethren of St. Joseph and Of other communities in the 9th District for September 20. Almost 400 Master Masons assembled for the interdenominational religious service, held at the First Christian Church in St. Joseph, in which both Brother Reverend Robert A. Thomas and Brother Rabbi Myron M. Meyer participated. The Breakfast was at the Masonic Temple and M. W. Brother Richard O. Rumer proved to be a very effective speaker on that occasion. Enthusiasm in advance of the event, and satisfaction afterwards, were high. I have confidence that this will be an annual event, on the basis of the assurances given me by many brethren. I must express special gratitude to R. W. Brother Harry A. Hall and R. W. Brother Allen W. Smith, District Deputy Grand Masters in Kansas City and St. Joseph, respectively, who accepted the local chairmanship of these new Breakfast arrangements in their home cities and who have contributed so much to the expansion of this program. I am grateful also to the leadership of the Shrine Temples, the Scottish Rite Consistories, and the York Rite organizations which gave full support to these chairmen. Now that this type of program of religious services and a breakfast has been extended to the second and third largest cities in the State, I would urge brethren in other areas to consider the adoption of the program in new places next year. The brethren of Northeast Missouri could give themselves the great satisfaction of this type of program by gathering in Hannibal; the brethren in Southeast Missouri could do the same thing in Cape Girardeau; likewise, brethren in central Missouri could use the same technique alternately in Columbia and in Jefferson City; while there is ample opportunity both in Springfield and in Joplin for brethren to do the same, to pray together and to break bread together as Freemasons. Such activities will gain new respect for us among our neighbors. Especially do we gain friends among the clergy by this program. Many ministers and laymen have erroneously considered that Freemasonary competed with organized religious institutions. The fact is, as we all well know, that Freemasonry is not a religion and does not purport to supplant the Church. On the contrary, we wish to work in amity and in co-operation with churches of all denominations. We demonstrate our friendly disposition toward organized religion by these religious services and breakfast occasions, and as clergymen have come to understand what we are doing, they have expressed not only their approval, but their appreciation. CORNERSTONES Another activity which has a public relations aspect, and in which there has been considerable activity this year is the laying of cornerstones. The significance of a Masonic cornerstone ceremony is of course that the local Masonic Lodge appears in public in a very favorable circumstance. It is rendering a service to its community and at the same time is enabled to make a favorable impression by reason of the dignity and beauty of our

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ceremony. Except for such occasions and possibly public installations, a Masonic Lodge is relatively a mystery to its neighbors, and its only other public appearance is at Lodge funerals, when gloom prevails and the bystanders cannot always appreciate the services conducted by the Lodge. Community acceptance of our ceremony is well illustrated by the following letter which I received late last month from the Secretary of the Board of Education at Sarcoxie: "The Sarcoxie Board of Education wishes to express its sincere appreciation to you for coming to our town to lay the cornerstone of the new high school building. The ceremony was most impressive, and they have received much complimentary comment concerning the way in which it was conducted. "Thank you again for coming such a distance in the August heat. The Board feels indebted to you for your kindness." For all these reasons our members everywhere should encourage invitations to our Lodges to participate in the laying of cornerstones for all appropriate buildings. I have presided as Grand Master at fourteen cornerstone ceremonies as follows: 1958: Oct. 4, Brunswick Oct. 19, Marble Hill Nov. 1, Mokane

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In addition, M. W. Brother Orestes Mitchell, Jr., P.G.M., acted as Grand Master for the laying of the cornerstone of the new high school at Grant City on February 15, 1959, at my request, when the lodge was forced to cancel arrangements for the date of January 4, when I could have attended, and selected a new date, for which I was unavailable. DEDICATIONS Although many Lodges seem to be acquiring or gIvmg attention to the possible acquisition of new buildings, there have been only two dedications of Lodge Halls during the year. I dedicated the new Hall of Vincil Lodge No. 62 at Cameron on September 20. Previously I had granted a dispensation to the Deputy Grand Master to dedicate the new Temple of Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, which he performed in his usual capable manner.

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VISITS In my first message as Grand Master published in the Freemason of last December, I assured you that I would devote the utmost of my ability and strength to the service of the Grand Lodge throughout the year and would hold myself in readiness to answer every call and every request for my services. This I have endeavored to do throughout the year. The following is a list of official or fraternal visits made to lodges or other Masonic groups. It does not include those instances in which I visited a Lodge informally, nor courtesy calls at the meetings of many types of organizations. Incomplete as it is in this sense, it is submitted as an indication of the attempted fulfillment of my commitments. 1958: Oct. I-St. Louis Lodge No. 20. Special Meeting. Oct. 2-Philalethes Society. 30th Anniversary Dinner. Oct. 3-Ferguson Lodge No. 542. Fifty Year Button. Oct. 8-Anchor Lodge No. 443. Past Masters' Night. Oct. 12-0. E. S. Grand Chapter Banquet. Oct. 13-Cosmos Lodge No. 282. 90th Anniversary Dinner. Oct. 14-Dedication of O. E. S. Floor at Masonic Home. Oct. 15-Grand Chapter, O. E. S. Oct. 16-Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City. Homecoming Dinner. Oct. 17-Silex Lodge No. 75. Fifty Year Button. Oct. IS-Triple Lodge No. 835, Granite City, Ill. Past Masters' Day Dinner. Oct. 20-St. John's Lodge No. 28, Hannibal. 120th Anniversary. Oct. 21-Moolah Temple Drum & Bugle Corps. Testimonial Dinner to Major William Boenecke. Oct. 23-Naphtali Lodge No. 25. Masonic Sports Night. Oct. 25-Bridgeton Lodge No. 80. Installation. Oct. 2S-Monsanto Chemical Craft. Oct. 29-St. Louis Lodge No. 20. Installation of Officers. Oct. 30-Clayton Lodge No. 601. 50th Anniversary. Oct. 30-Maplewood Lodge No. 566. Installation. Nov. 5-Scottish Rite Luncheon Club. Address. Nov. 6-Trenton Lodge No. 111. 108th Anniversary. Nov. S-Valley Park Lodge No. 629-Installation of Officers. Nov. 9-Meeting of Grand Lodge Officers at Jefferson City. Nov. lO-Meeting With District Deputy Grand Masters and Lecturers. Nov. lO-Barnes Lodge No. 116, Cabool. 46th District Meeting. Nov. 20-Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642. Nov. 25-Testimonial Dinner by United Hebrew Congregation. Nov. 28-Algabil Lodge No. 544. Dec. 9-Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520. Fifty Year Button and Homecoming. Dec. lO-Capaha Scottish Rite Club Dinner, Cape Girardeau. Dec. ll-Trinity Lodge No. 641. Dec. 12-S010mon Lodge No. 271, Springfield. Homecoming. Dec. 15-Cornerstone Lodge No. 323. Dec. IS-Meridian Lodge No.2. Dec. 20-Pomegranate Lodge No. 95. Fifty Year Button. 1959: Jan. 3-Meridian Lodge No.2. Installation. Jan. 5-Vincil Lodge No. 62, Cameron. Fifty Year Button.

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Jan. 6-Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City. Installation. Jan. 8-Beacon Lodge No.3. Jan. 9-Griswold Lodge No. 178, Bellflower. Fifty Year Button. Jan. 10-Kirkwood Lodge No. 484. Installation. Jan. 12-Square Club of St. Louis. Testimonial Dinner. Jan. 14-St. Louis Lodge No. 20. Rededication Night. Jan. IS-Bridgeton Lodge No. 80. Testimonial to Grand High Priest. Jan. 16-Columbia. Boone County Masonic Association Meeting. Jan. 17-Saline Lodge No. 226, St. Mary's. Installation. Jan. 19-Harmony Lodge No. 499. Jan. 22-Jefferson Lodge No. 43. 31st District Meeting. Jan. 26-St. Louis Chapter No. 357, O. E. S. Testimonial Meeting. Jan. 28-Pride of the West Lodge No. 179. Jan. 29-Wardens and Masters Clubs, St. Louis. Annual Meeting. Jan. 30-Missouri Pacific Trowel Club. Annual Dinner Meeting. Feb. 3-Westgate Lodge No. 445. Feb. 4-Masonic Service Association of St. Louis. Annual Meeting. Feb. 5-New Hope Lodge No. 199, Elsberry. Fifty Year Button. Feb. 6-Moolah Temple, AAONMS. Installation. Feb. 7-Boonville. Annual Masonic-Eastern Star Dinner. Feb. 19-Ritual Meeting of Grand Lecturer. Mar. I-Testimonial Dinner by B'nai B'rith Councils of St. Louis. Mar. 3-Mizpah Lodge No. 639. Mar. 6-Moila Temple AAONMS, St. Joseph. Dinner. Mar. 6-9th District Meeting at St. Joseph. Mar. 7-Moolah Temple, AAONMS. Dinner. Mar. 7-Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40. Mar. ll-McConnell Air Force Base. Square and Compasses Club, Wichita, Kansas. Mar. 13-Scottish Rite Bodies of St. Louis. Entertainment. Mar. 16-University Lodge No. 649. Mar. IS-Grandview Lodge No. 618. Special Truman Meeting in Kansas City. Mar. 20-Union Electric Compasses Guild. Annual Dinner Meeting. Mar. 21-St. Louis Lodge No. 20. Testimonial Dinner. Mar. 23-34th District Meeting at Pleasant Hill and Jewel Lodge No. 480, with Sixty Year Button. Mar. 24-Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph. Centennial Meeting. Mar. 25-Lambskin Lodge No. 460. Fifty Year Button. Mar. 30--Square Club, St. Louis. Election Meeting. Apr. 3-Bloomfield Lodge No. 153. Centennial Meeting. Apr. 4-Sikeston Lodge No. 310. 50th District Meeting. Apr. 5-Christ E. & R. Church, Cape Girardeau. Apr. 7-Miami Lodge No. 46, F. & A. M., Cincinnati, Ohio. Apr. 9-Tower Grove Lodge No. 631 and Naphtali Lodge No. 25. Apr. 1O-29th District Meeting at Troy. Apr. ll-Cache Lodge No. 416. 70th Anniversary of W. B. Charles L. McDonald. Apr. 13-Lodge of Instruction, 33rd District. Apr. I3-Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661. Apr. 14-Florissant Lodge U. D. Apr. IS-Lodge of Instruction, 57th District. Apr. 17-43rd District Meeting, Nevada. Apr. 18-Masters' and Wardens' Association Dinner, Kansas City. Apr. 21-Bonhomme Lodge No. 45. Apr. 24-Easter Lodge No. 575, St. Clair. Visit With Lambskin Lodge. Apr. 25-Moolah Temple, AAONMS. Grand Master's Ceremonial. Apr. 26-0. E. S. Grand Chapter Officers. Luncheon and Dinner. Apr. 27-Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. Apr. 28-Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters.

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Apr. 30-"66" High Twelve Club. Apr. 30-Berkeley Lodge No. 667. Humphrey Meeting. May 2-Grand Lodge Officers Conference. May 2-Conference of State-Wide Leadership. May 3-Grand Master's Breakfast. May B-9-Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, Rolla. May 13-Visit to Acacia Fraternity House, Columbia. May 13-27th District Association Meeting, Fulton. May 14-Beacon Lodge No.3. 1l0th Anniversary. May 23-McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence. Fifty Year Button. May 25-Cosmos Lodge No. 282. May 29-Goats Club of St. Louis. June 2-Tuscan Lodge No. 360. June 4-California Lodge No. 183. 100th Anniversary of First Meeting. June 5-Eminence Lodge No. 607. Special Meeting. June 6-Chamois Lodge No. 185. Centennial Observance. June 7-Rededication Breakfast, Kansas City. June 12-19th District Meeting, Triplett. June 13-Shrine Ceremonial, Luncheon and Parade, Columbia. June 13-Angerona Lodge No. 193, Missouri City. Centennial Meeting. June 14-14th District Picnic, Macon. June 18-Progress Lodge No. 657. Past Masters' Night. June 25-Naphtali Lodge No. 25. Fifty Year Button. June 27-To Truman Library in Independence, with Naphtali Lodge No. 25. June 27-Grandview Lodge No. 618. Fifty Year Buttons. July 1-Meramec Valley Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Fenton. Installation. July 2-Troy Lodge No. 34. Fifty Year Button. July 29-5th District Meeting, Cainsville. July 30-Arrow Rock Lodge No. 55. July 30-Saline County Masonic Association ::it Arrow Rock State Park. Aug. 3-Shepherd of Hills Scottish Rite Club. Dinner at Rocky Comfort. Aug. 4-55th and 56th District Meeting, Monett. Aug. 29-St. Louis Council No. 25, Universal Craftsman Council of Engineers. Honorary Membership. Sept. IO-Brentwood Lodge No. 616. 10th Anniversary Meeting. Sept. ll-St. John's High Twelve Club, Overland. Sept. 14-Mart Bldg. Masonic Club. Sept. 14-Square Club of St. Louis. Sept. 20-Grand Master's Breakfast, St. Joseph. Sept. 23-Anchor Lodge No. 443. Fifty Year Button. Sept. 24-Wellston Lodge No. 613. Sept. 27-DeMolay Ceremony, Grand Master's Class.

VISITS TO OTHER GRAND LODGES It has been my honor and pleasure to visit and attend sessions of ten other Grand Lodges, as listed below: 1958: Oct. 9-11-Grand Lodge of Illinois-Chicago. Nov. 17-18-Grand Lodge of Arkansas-Little Rock. Dec. 27-29-Grand Lodge of MassachusettS-Boston. 225th Annual Meeting. 1959: Feb. lO-ll-Grand Lodge of Oklahoma-Guthrie. Mar. lO-ll-Grand Lodge of Kansas-Wichita. May 18-19-Grand Lodge of Indiana-Indianapolis.

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June 8-9-Grand Lodge of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. July 14-16-Grand Lodge of Canada in Province of Ontario-Toronto. Sept. 1-3--Specific Communication and Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh. Sept. 17-19-Grand Lodge of Iowa-Cedar Rapids.

In addition we were represented at the Grand Lodge of Nebraska on June 9 and 10 by M. W. Brother Orestes Mitchell, Jr. My journeys outside this State also included attendance at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education held at Minneapolis, Minn. on November 13-15, 1958, at the Conference of Grand Masters and related meetings held in Washington, D. C. on February 21 to 26, 1959, and at the Imperial Council of the Shrine, held in Atlantic City, N. ]., on July 6 to 9. On all of these occasions I was treated with the utmost courtesy and consideration and found much benefit from the comparing of conditions and problems with the leadership of the Fraternity whom I had the pleasure to meet. In this connection, I am happy that this Grand Lodge has the opportunity to reciprocate the hospitality shown to its representative, insofar as we have a number of visiting Grand Masters and other Grand Lodge officers as our guests at this Session. WASHINGTON MEETINGS The meeting of the Conference of Grand Masters in Washington is always a highlight of the experience of every Grand Master. Inspiration is received, and there is a renewed confidence in the future of the Fraternity as one becomes acquainted with the splendid leadership serving Grand Lodges throughout this country, and in foreign lands too. It was my privilege to participate in the program of the Conference, and my paper was printed by the Editor of the Freemason in the June, 1959 issue. Missouri Freemasons take a very important part in Masonic Week each year, particularly our M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow and our Brother Frank S. Land. Traditionally each of these Brothers is host at a breakfast during Masonic Week, greatly enjoyed by those who have the privilege of attending. At Brother Denslow's breakfast I had the honor of presenting a Fifty Year Button to Brother Clarence Cannon, veteran Congressman from Missouri, and a member of Troy Lodge No. 34. The circumstances of the presentation seemed to be especially pleasing to Brother Cannon. Missouri's Senator Stuart Symington and many representatives of foreign Grand Lodges graced the occasion by their presence. During the same week I participated in the annual meeting of the Masonic Service Association of the United States. The death of M. W. Brother Carl Claudy required the selection of new officials. Excellent choices have been made in the promotion to the office of Executive Secretary of Worshipful Brother John D. Cunningham and the appointment as Editor of M. W. Brother Conrad Hahn. The meeting of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association presented some serious financial problems which will require attention in the early future on the part of all Grand Lodges. Plans for the provision of more income and an increase in the endowment fund of this Association have not yet been developed sufficiently to justify any recommendation of them at this time.

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TRUMAN MEETING Unquestionably the most outstanding meeting of the year was the occasion of the presentation of his Fifty Year Pin to M. W. Brother Harry S. Truman, our Past Grand Master and former President of the United States, on March 18, 1959. I granted a dispensation to Grandview Lodge No. 618 to hold a meeting in Ivanhoe Temple in Kansas City. The date was the exact fiftieth anniversary of Brother Truman's becoming a Master Mason. Thanks are due to Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 for splendid co-operation and to R. W. Brother Elvin K. Luff, District Deputy Grand Master, who was principally in charge of the arrangements. It is estimated that there were 1800 brethren in attendance at the meeting, which followed a dinner for about 400 members. We were honored by the presence of M. W. Brother Jona Ron, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, and M. W. Brother Addison C. Irby, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, together with M. W. Brother Charles McGinness, P.G.M., Grand Secretary of Kansas, and M. W. Brother Carl W. Ellenwood, P.G.M., representing the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Brethren came to the meeting from all parts of the State, by trains, buses, airplanes, and private automobiles. There was not only an outpouring of brethren, but an outpouring of good will and joy in the privilege of being present for an historic occasion. Never before had a man who had served the United States as President and had served his Masonic Grand Lodge as Grand Master received his Fifty Year Button. It was my honor to make the presentation. Scores of brethren have told me how much they enjoyed this presentation, and I am grateful for their compliments. A full report of the occasion is to be found in the June issue of the Freemason. MASONIC EDUCATION The Freemason continues to be a most useful vehicle for communication between the Grand Lodge and members of the craft, as well as a very fine quarterly magazine. The Committee on Masonic Education and the editor of the Freemason are to be complimented upon the excellence of this publication. It goes without charge to any Brother who desires it. It is amazing, however, that the number who make request to be on the mailing list has never exceeded 10 per cent of our total membership. Despite our efforts, many brethren claim never to have heard of the Freemason. Lodges will serve their members if they bring this fine opportunity for Masonic enlightenment strongly to the notice of their members. The Committee on Masonic Education is giving serious consideration to other aspects of its work. In these days of problems for all fraternal organizations, this Committee deserves the encouragement and support of the Grand Lodge. In time it may present to the Grand Lodge an outline of an expanded program of education. MASONIC HOME The Masonic Home of Missouri continues to render great service to our brethren who are in need, and, in greater numbers, to their wives or widows, while it also provides training and guidance as well as residential care for

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children. The President of the Home Board of Directors, our Deputy Grand Master, will report more fully and in detail about the Home and I would not want to duplicate his report at this time. Nevertheless, the subject matter is too important to be wholly omitted from a Grand Master's Address. The facilities of our Home are finer and more modern than they have ever been. The five hospital floors in our new building and the other facilities there should give pride to every Master Mason in Missouri because of the high quality of care we give our "guests." Tonight you will have the opportunity to see the movie which the Board of Directors has very wisely caused to be made under the title, "A Home to Remember." In my opinion this will be a great step forward in the public relations of the Masonic Home and of our Fraternity as a whole. By means of this sound-and-color film, members of the Fraternity can gain accurate information about the Home, and even non-members will surely be impressed with this means we use to render relief to those in need. I urge you to make good use of this film in every part of the state. Except for rare conflicts of dates, I have attended all meetings of the Board of the Home. The members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home have rendered valuable and unselfish service to the Fraternity. Theirs is a most important duty, and they have responded to its requirements unselfishly. Two fine members of this Board, Brother Bennett of St. Louis and Brother Wilson of St. Joseph, complete their four-year terms at this time and are deserving of our unbounded gratitude for the fine work they have performed, both as members of the Board and as officers. Now that these two brothers are to be replaced, it is not amiss to make comment about the importance of proper geographical distribution in the membership of the Home Board. Presently the elected members consist of three from the St. Louis area and five from other parts of Missouri. The prospective ex officio members of the Board are all men who live away from St. Louis. It is highly important in my view that the two who are about to retire should be replaced by one from the St. Louis area and one from another part of the State, so that the business of the Home can be best handled. Members who live in the vicinity of the Home are required to do much committee work between Board meetings. If there are an insufficient number who reside nearby, members would have to be brought to St. Louis from distant points to carryon committee functions, or one or two Board members would be unduly burdened. If the present proportion is preserved, there will continue to be an adequate number to handle the problems that will arise between Board meetings. NECROLOGY Last spring we suffered the loss of M. W. Brother William R. Gentry, who served this Grand Lodge as Grand Master during the year 1930 to 1931. I shall leave it to the Committee on Necrology to make a more complete statement of the Masonic career of Brother Gentry, as well as to report other losses we have suffered. However, since I conducted the Masonic funeral of M. W. Brother Gentry in the course of a specific Communication of this Grand Lodge, I desire to record that fact and to make brief comment concerning our beloved departed Past Grand Master. If Brother Gentry had not been called to the Grand Lodge on High we

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would be joining with him in the observance of his 90th birthday. Those among you who have attended Grand Lodge regularly will recall as one of the most pleasurable incidents of every session that we were able to sing "Happy Birthday" to M. W. Brother Gentry and in turn were favored by the recital on his part of an appropriate poem. Brother Gentry was one of our most beloved as well as most respected leaders. He enjoyed a splendid and remarkable career as a lawyer for more than half a century. He occupied a place of leadership in his church and in many useful organizations. He served our Grand Lodge faithfully and well not only during his term as Grand Master but for many years before and for all the years since. Our hearts were heavy because of his passing, but we must acknowledge gratitude to Almighty God for his long life and long membership in and service to our Fraternity. Just two days ago we learned of the sudden demise on last Saturday, September 26, of R. W. Brother Robert L. Lamar, District Deputy Grand Master for the 46th Masonic District, and his funeral will take place this afternoon at Cabool. Brother Lamar was a very diligent and competent representative of this Grand Lodge in his District. His devotion to our cause was such as to mark him as one who might render even greater service in the future. We are indeed bereft of a loyal friend, as well as a fine Brother. DISPENSATIONS It became my duty to pass upon numerous applications for dispensations of many types, as well as many requests for permission of the Grand Master. The dispensations as granted are listed in the Report of the Grand Secretary, and I therefore refrain from repeating this subject matter here.

CHANGE OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES With the concurrence of the Deputy Grand Master, of the Grand Wardens and the Grand Lecturer, I made an order on May 2 extending the boundary of the 44th District to include that quarter section of land in Lawrence County on which the newly purchased Hall of LaRussell Lodge No. 592 is located, and detached said quarter section from the 55th District. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION No new request for dispensation to establish a new lodge was received during the past year. However, Florissant Lodge, U.D. continued to work throughout the year and it was my privilege to address one of its meetings. In my view the Lodge has made splendid progress toward the achievement of its goal, and I hope that it will be possible for it to be granted a charter at this Session. TRIAL COMMISSIONS As usual, disciplinary proceedings have been necessary in a few Lodges during the past year. In most instances trials were unnecessary, due to pleas of guilty and requests for expulsion being filed by those against whom the charges were brought. Thus we have been purged of some unworthy members. In a few instances, it was necessary for me to take various actions. In one

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situation, I directed that charges of unMasonic conduct be brought against a member of Jerusalem Lodge No. 315 in Jerico Springs. Twice I have had to appoint Acting Junior Wardens to prosecute charges, and on four occasions I appointed Trial Commissions to hear charges. Whenever I found it necessary to make appointments for the performance of necessary, although disagreeable, duties in connection with charges of misconduct, I have received splendid co-operation from those whom I desired to appoint. So that the names of those who agreed to render this special service will be recorded, I report that Brother Don Kennedy of Nevada accepted appointment as Acting Junior Warden of Jerusalem Lodge No. 315, and Brother Joseph M. Bone, Jr., of Mexico, accepted appointment as Acting Junior Warden of Griswold Lodge No. 178. Brothers Robert C. Brinkman, Rolla A. Hemphill and Merle Silverstein were appointed a Trial Commission on charges pending in Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40. Brothers William Hungate of Troy, Melge Golterman of Wentzville and Omar L. Schnatmeier of St. Charles were appointed a Trial Commission in Griswold Lodge No. 178. Brothers William M. Kimberlin, of Harrisonville, Ralph E. Brown of Webb City and J. Carrol Combs of Lamar were appointed as a Trial Commission on charges pending in Jerusalem Lodge No. 315. Brothers Ralph V. Wilson, Edwin Konering and William Chapman were appointed a Trial Commission in Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520. DECISIONS As happens every year, a great number of questions were presented to me for answer, most of which involved merely interpretation of Grand Lodge By-Laws, or reiteration of rulings by previous Grand Masters. It would not serve a substantially useful purpose for me to report to you all these matters of correspondence, and therefore I limit this portion of this Address to several rulings of greater consequence. I

Where a Brother who had received the First and Second Degrees afterwards sustained injuries which would prevent his receiving the Third Degree in the usual form, I ruled that Section 13.100 and Section 13.ll0 were applicable in all their details, the same as when applied to a petitioner who is under physical disabilities at the time of his petitioning. Therefore, I should make no order, nor grant any dispensation until the procedures outlined in said sections had been satisfied, by certain findings on the part of the Lodge and an application by the Lodge for a dispensation, as more fully set out in said Sections. II Branson Lodge No. 587 presented the problem of a Brother Talbert, who after receiving the First Degree had moved to the State of South Dakota. His physical condition was such as to require initiation under special dispensation provided for in Section 13.ll0 of our By-Laws and request was made for arrangements to have the Second and Third Degrees conferred under said Section in South Dakota. It was my ruling that the provisions of Section 13.110 can have no application when Degrees must be conferred outside the

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territorial limits of the State of Missouri, because we cannot send our Grand Lecturer to another State to supervise the conferring of the Degrees there, nor can he deputize anyone in another State to represent him. The provisions of Section 13.110 can only be effective as to Degrees conferred within this State and the request for extra-territorial application of the Section was denied. III A member of Beacon Lodge No.3 had been suspended from membership for non-payment of dues on June 25, 1942. He presented a petition for reinstatement and a check for the proper amount of dues, but there was a question as to his mental capacity. Thereafter he requested that his check be returned and his petition for reinstatement be withdrawn. I ruled that although a petition for the Degrees cannot be withdrawn after it was received by the Lodge, a petition for reinstatement could be permitted to be withdrawn, with the approval of the Grand Master. Because there was a possible question of mental capacity at the time the petition for reinstatement was presented, as well as at the time of the request for return of the check and withdrawal of the petition for reinstatement, I gave approval to the withdrawal of said petition. IV A Lodge which owned and operated a cemetery previous to 1947, and in addition owned adjacent vacant ground previous to 1947, desired to expand its cemetery by the use of said adjacent ground. I ruled that Section 9.150 did not forbid the expansion of an existing cemetery, particularly when the expansion was on property purchased previous to the year when our restriction on the ownership and operation of cemeteries by Lodges became effective. V Xenia Lodge No. 50 received a petition from a man who lived across the State line in Southern Iowa. When the petition was received neither the consent of the Grand Master of Iowa nor the consent of the Iowa Lodge had been obtained, but nevertheless an investigating committee was appointed. Thereafter, the necessary waiver of jurisdiction was received from Taylor Lodge No. 156 at Bedford, Iowa, transmitted by the Grand Secretary of Iowa to our Grand Secretary, whereupon I gave consent as Grand Master to the Lodge receiving the petition. In answer to an inquiry of Xenia Lodge as to whether it need wait before balloting upon the petition, I ruled that the petition must lie over for four weeks after the meeting at which it was properly received. The presentation of the petition on the earlier date had no legal effect, because at that date the petition could not be "received," it could only be lodged with other papers. It was first legally received at the meeting following my consent to its reception, based on the previous consent of the Grand Lodge of Iowa; and the Investigating Committee would then for the first time be properly appointed.

VI University Lodge No. 649 had an old By-Law which required dues to be paid within three months after due and which permitted suspension by

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majority vote of the members upon failure to make payment after notice. I ruled that the Grand Lodge By-Law, Section 19.010, nullified the aforementioned prior by-law of University Lodge.

... ... ... As already indicated, I have granted permissions of many types. Among these it seems proper to mention that I have permitted a Lodge to subscribe to a "Community Calendar" whereby the dates of its meetings were printed, along with other similar notices of other organizations; and I have informed a Lodge that it might participate in the centennial observance which its city had planned and might, if it wished, designate someone to represent the Lodge on the General Centennial Committee of its city, so long as there was no commitment of Masonic funds for the observance. HEALING There has been one Order of Healing, involving Arthur Glen Edwards, a member of Morley Lodge No. 184. Whitewater Lodge No. 417 had been requested to instruct and examine Brother Edwards on the Candidate Lecture in the First Degree. By innocent misinterpretation of the request, this Lodge proceeded to confer the Second Degree upon Brother Edwards. Before permitting the matter to progress further, I required Brother Edwards to petition for advancement, as required by the lapse of time. Morley Lodge No. 184 acted favorably upon the petition for advancement. Investigation disclosed that Brother Edwards was in no way responsible for the irregularity involved in the premature and unrequested conferring on him of the Second Degree by Whitewater Lodge No. 417 and therefore I made an Order of Healing as to that Second Degree. I made many other miscellaneous orders, all of which are not in mind as this report is prepared. It should be noted, however, that on May 28 I ordered that Brother George Pratt of St. Andrews Lodge No. 96, in Shelbyville, be considered as having lost no time in the continuity of his membership. I also ordered a change in the records of Good Hope Lodge No. 218 in St. Louis and of those of the Grand Lodge to show the proper spelling of a Brother's name as "Ramon Ureta," instead of "Hureta." RECOMMENDATIONS 1.

The most vital matter of business before this Annual Communication will be action upon the proposal made last year (p. 98 of 1958 Proceedings) for an increase in the dues contribution of each member to the support of the Masonic Home of Missouri and of this Grand Lodge, which is called in our By-Laws a per capita tax. Lately I sent a letter to every Lodge in the State urging favorable action upon this proposal, because I consider it necessary for the security and prosperity of the Masonic Home and of the Grand Lodge. No words which I could choose would be too strong in recommending the adoption of the proposal. By the terms of this proposal the amount of each member's contribution annually will be increased from $2.75 to $3.25. If all of this went to the

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Masonic Home, it would not be too much. However, the fact is that now the Masonic Home receives but $1.90 per member, while the Grand Lodge receives 85 cents. And the proposal is to add 35 cents per member to the Masonic Home income and 15 cents per member to the Grand Lodge's income, so that hereafter the Masonic Home will receive $2.25 per capita and the Grand Lodge will receive $1.00 for its own use. The necessity for these increases can be stated simply: Everything which the Masonic Home buys and everything which the Grand Lodge buys is more expensive than it was in former years. This applies to food, supplies, drugs, services of employees and everything else at the Home, and it applies to printing, other supplies, traveling expenses and services of our small staff of the Grand Lodge. Moreover, we are caring for more people than ever before at the Masonic Home and providing better facilities than ever before in our new hospital building. The increase which is sought at this date is merely a "sign of the times." In our personal lives we are all spending more than we formerly did for all the things we buy; and it is not to be expected that the amount of our contributions from dues should remain static, while all our other expenditures are rising. We shall jeopardize the future of the Grand Lodge and of the Home if we do not at this time increase the per capita payments to be made by Lodges to the Grand Lodge in the modest amount mentioned in the pending proposal. Unreservedly, I recommend the adoption of the proposed amendment. 2.

We have pending before this Grand Lodge another proposal made last year for amendment of the By-Laws (p. 99 of 1958 Proceedings). This amendment will include members of the Committee on Masonic Education among those Committee members who are entitled to receive mileage and per diem payments on attendance at Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge. Because of the importance of the work of this Committee, it should be classified with those who were heretofore specified in Section 1.080 of the By-Laws. I recommend that this proposal for amendment be adopted. 3. THE ORDER OF DEMOLAY AND OTHER YOUTH GROUPS Having given the matter considerable thought, it is my opinion that the time has come when this Grand Lodge should adopt a more positive and favorable attitude toward organizations of young people who have a Masonic affiliation. In the past we have apparently been too conservative in our attitude toward the Order of DeMolay and other youth groups, and at times we have appeared to be hostile to such organizations, because of our prohibition against Lodges sponsoring DeMolay Chapters. It is beside the point to discuss whether the former policy was justified thirty or forty years ago, when DeMolay was in its infancy as an organization. Today it is a highly respected and widely recognized means for building character in young men. Its high standards have been hailed and compli-

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mented throughout the length and breadth of the land. Without attributing perfection to it, we must concede that it has achieved marked success. One after another Grand Lodge has given certain recognitions to DeMolay. Some make contributions to the work of DeMolay. Others invite the leadership of DeMolay to make presentations concerning its program on the floors of their Grand Lodge sessions. Last spring the Grand Master of Pennsylvania issued a Decision and Edict authorizing subordinate lodges to sponsor chapters of the International Order of DeMolay. He took note of the purpose of DeMolay, to teach and inspire young men to become leaders and to build and develop character and responsibility in young men, of the high religious, moral, ethical and patriotic nature of the principles of DeMolay, of the interest expressed by all subordinate lodges in Pennsylvania in sponsoring chapters and of Masonic interest in the building and development of character, leadership and good citizenship. Not only did he authorize sponsorship of DeMolay chapters by Masonic Lodges, but he went beyond that, to authorize expenditure of current Lodge funds to give support to such chapters, an authority which I do not think we should grant in Missouri at this time. The old prohibition in this State against the sponsorship of DeMolay chapters by Lodges was motivated by a laudable desire to conserve Lodge resources and property. In my opinion, for present-day conditions, this proscription is too extreme a position for this Grand Lodge to retain. It has been the basis of much misunderstanding. By some it was interpreted as a reflection against DeMolay; that there must be something evil about the Order of DeMolay or there would be no forbiddance against Lodge sponsorship. This policy has produced natural resentment on the part of members of DeMolay; and undoubtedly has caused some to refrain from seeking membership in our Fraternity, a loss to us, as well as to them. During recent years there has been much concern with juvenile delinquency and communities have made efforts to channel youthful energies into wholesome and beneficial paths. It is not good public relations for our great Masonic Fraternity to appear to be indifferent to the problems of the youth of today and indifferent to all efforts to ease the solution of their problems. On the other hand, it is good, positive public relations to lend a helping hand. Masons are endeavoring to assist the Order of DeMolay, or more properly, to assist the young men who belong to the Order of DeMolay. They do this under names and under auspices other than through their Lodges. At times they adopt the subterfuge of doing it through a Temple association, at times they form a High Twelve Club or another organization to which Masons can belong. None of these indirect sponsorships is as wholesome as would be a sponsorship on the part of the Lodge. Within the past few years we have been taking steps in the direction of what I now am recommending. At our 1957 Annual Communication we adopted a resolution of commendation in the following words: "That this Grand Lodge expresses its commendation and congratulations to the Order of DeMolay upon the splendid work it is doing in building character and wholesome attitudes among young men whom it serves, which work seems so important in these days of nationwide concern with the increase in juvenile delinquency." Last year in his Grand Master's Address, M. W. Brother Briggs recom-

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mended that we as Masons give more attention to the problems of youth. In part, he said: "DeMolay is doing a wonderful work with our youth. Masons should give DeMolay every possible assistance, and never, in any instance, throw a stumbling block in its pathway. Several Grand Lodges this year officially recognized DeMolay and set their Lodges to work planning youth programs around DeMolay organizations. We, in Missouri, can well look to that lead. "The organization has problems-growing problems-and needs sympathetic understanding of our fraternity." Now, the time has come, in my judgment, when we should discontinue our out-dated bar against sponsorship of DeMolay Chapters by Lodges. We should, by removing this ban and permitting Lodges to sponsor such Chapters, indicate our strong approval of the efforts being made to build fine character among young men through the Order of DeMolay. Where Chapters of DeMolay are now sponsored by other Masonic groups, there is no need for change in sponsorship. I am not interested in mere change of sponsorship, but in the removal of a prohibition against Lodge sponsorship, because that implies disapproval of the activity. In effect, we have been directing an indignity towards the International Order of DeMolay, beyond what we have intended, because for many years we have recognized the wholesomeness of this work with young men. What I advocate is that we replace this indignity of the past with a new bestowal of dignity, that is, that we dignify the Order by terminating our old rule. In these days of concern with slight loss of membership, we must not be unmindful of DeMolay as a possibility of membership accretion. Our former attitude toward DeMolay surely has worked as a deterrent against petition for lodge membership on the part of many who have completed their membership in DeMolay Chapters. Imperial Potentate George E. Stringfellow said in his annual report to the Imperial Council of the Shrine: "DeMolay is the greatest single source of candidates for the symbolic lodges and with the growth of symbolic lodges there will be a consequent growth of the Rites and the Shrine. In recognition of this fact, nearly all of the Grand Lodges of this country have passed resolutions of recognition and support for this great youth movement." I do not advocate free use of Lodge funds for the service of the DeMolay Chapters. Sponsorship by a Lodge must not involve financial obligations. Good will and the encouraging hand will be very helpful to DeMolay. What I have said is applicable to other youth groups in addition to DeMolay. The Acacia Fraternity is deserving of our encouragement and approval. Organizations for girls and young women, such as Job's Daughters, and the Order of Rainbow for Girls are doing fine work in their fields. Possibly some may think that the work of girls' organizations can better be sponsored by Eastern Star Chapters than by Lodges. Personally, I believe that our members who are fathers should be as greatly interested in the welfare and the wholesome development of their daughters as they are in the progress and well being of their sons. All of this youth work deserves our encouragement and approval. RITUAL Perhaps the most regretable matter which developed during the past year was the effort on the part of the Grand Lecturer to develop a fixed ritual to

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be required of all Lodges when balloting upon petitions of applicants for membership. To my mind this effort was a gross waste of time, neither necessary nor wise. Balloting upon petitions and other matters of lodge business have never been regarded as part of "ritual." By tradition the term "ritual" has been confined to the ceremonies of initiation in the various Degrees and to the proper opening and closing of the Lodge. Substantially all that transpires during the business meeting of the Lodge is regulated by lodge by-laws, coupled with custom of the Lodge. It is not necessary for the proper functioning of a Lodge that in all respects it handles matters of business exactly like all other Lodges. So long as the members of the Lodge understand its customs and usages, no one can complain; visitors are not concerned with how the Lodge conducts its business affairs. There is a place among Masonic Lodges for certain traits of individuality. Within the period of the business portion of the meeting there need not be the sameness that prevails in the course of Degree work. Instead of being discouraged from the exercise of their personal preferences in the handling of business, Lodges might well be encouraged to develop those usages and customs during the business meetings that please them best. Members of particular Lodges sometimes take a special pride in the customs of their Lodges. Certain Lodges display a liking for more formality in the dress of their officers than other Lodges do. This may be termed a part of distinctive Lodge "personality." If such special features give an extra amount of pride and satisfaction to the members of the Lodge, such a Lodge should not be required to change their customs. It would do no good for all Lodges to acquire the same gray look. To standardize all Lodges will result in the determination of the lowest common denominator, and much of distinctiveness which the membership may treasure will be lost. If it be said that there is a "demand" for a ritual on balloting, it is my reaction that the so-called "demand" is altogether synthetic. A few Lodges may desire advice and guidance but there is no strong call to compel all Lodges to conduct the balloting on petitions in the same identical way. The most disturbing aspect of this matter is that it reflects a tendency to expand the concept and meaning of the word "ritual." It would be unwholesome, in my judgment, to enlarge the meaning of "ritual." Our Fraternity does not need to have more sameness in its Lodges. There is room for local preference and Lodge autonomy in the business portion of a meeting. The ritual must be preserved in its purity, without variation from Lodge to Lodge, and the purity of the ritual is one of the strengths of Freemasonry. However, it is a known fact that all members do not find absorbing interest in the conferring of the Degrees and many do not come to Lodge when, Degree work is scheduled unless some friend is to be initiated in a Degree. If the business portion of a Lodge becomes as fixed and unchanging as it would be if the concept of ritual were expanded to include the handling of Lodge business, I fear there would be even less incentive for attendance at routine meetings than there is now. So far as I have heard any expression of general complaint or criticism within recent years, it has been that there has been a gradual elimination or reduction in some of the ceremonial phases of Lodge work. For example,

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many members prefer to have an escort of Past Masters or other members to accompany a distinguished visitor into a Lodge Room. Doubtless there are other Lodges that find it difficult to arrange for such an escort and therefore are content to have only the Senior Deacon bring a visitor into the Lodge. It is my considered opinion that Lodges should be permitted and encouraged to arrange this type of matter according to their own preference. Let those who desire simplicity have it. Likewise, let those that desire more ceremony in the reception of visitors have their desire. Overall, it will benefit the Fraternity to allow Lodges some degree of choice as to these details. All those concerned with the teaching and preservation of the ritual can render an important service if they concentrate on their proper sphere. Much valuable time has been wasted during the past year by the distractions of the choice of a "ritual for balloting," which time was needed in the teaching of the traditional ritual. If a proposal is made for the adoption of a ritual within any portion of the business meeting of the Lodge, I urge that it be rejected. Finally, as to this point, it must be borne in mind that ritual is not important for its own sake alone, but principally as a means to an end, as a method of imparting and impressing the lessons of the degrees. The concept needs no expansion. BROTHERLY LOVE At the outset of this administration I requested all District Deputy Grand Masters to give emphasis in their official visits, to the tenet of brotherly love, and I endeavored to stress the importance of fraternal affection in the life of our great Fraternity on every appropriate occasion. Brotherly love is distinctively an attribute of a fraternal organization. So far as the Lodge can make its members feel the warmth of brotherly welcome and the strength of brotherly interest and concern in the member's welfare, it can supply to him something that he cannot obtain so well from any other source. Coming as I do to the end of my term as Grand Master, I have the feeling that the past year has truly been characterized by brotherly love. Certainly, and beyond any peradventure of doubt, brotherly affection and kindnesses have been showered upon me. Wherever I have visited I have been made to feel most welcome and when I was accompanied by my wife and my son, equal attentions were given to them. My family and I will be forever indebted to those who acted as our hosts and rendered us every accommodation and assistance. The District Deputy Grand Masters were diligent and devoted servants of this Grand Lodge. Whatever problem arose, the right man seemed to be on hand for its solution. When special ability or effort was required, each District Deputy Grand Master rose fully to his responsibility. Purposely I avoid reference to individuals by name, or at least I wish to minimize all personal references, in order that my own feeling of brotherly love will encompass all who have worked with me during the past year. However, it would be inappropriate for me not to acknowledge the testimonial occasions which are listed among my visits above. If time and space did not forbid, I could write several paragraphs on each of those occasions and of the Brothers who worked so hard to make them successful. M. W. Brother Forrest C. Donnell honored me by being a principal speaker at one testimonial

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dinner; and Brother John M. Dalton, Attorney General of Missouri, delivered the principal address at the dinner sponsored by St. Louis Lodge No. 20. All the other brethren who drove me to various places in this State and who rendered other favors and services know that they have my grateful appreciation and must be content with this general acknowledgement. Urgent business prevents the attendance at this Annual Communication of M. W. Brother Harry F. Sunderland, who first appointed me an officer of this Grand Lodge in 1948, and I must express to him on another occasion my heartfelt thanks. One of the greatest compliments of the entire year was to have had the April meeting of Moolah Temple designated as the "Grand Master Robert L. Aronson Ceremonial." Throughout the year no group exceeded the Shrine Temples in their demonstrations of brotherly love and of the strongest co-operation at all times. In this connection, the Imperial Potentate, Brother Stringfellow, set a high example of respect and devotion to Ancient Craft Masonry as represented by Grand Lodges. On last Sunday afternoon, September 27, the Missouri Council of Deliberation of the International Order of DeMolay initiated a class of new members of DeMolay Chapters throughout the State in a beautiful ceremony held here in St. Louis, and honored me by designating this class as The Grand Master's Class. One hundred and forty-five splendid young men were in this group. Degree work as exemplified by Mother Chapter of Kansas City and Mineral Area Chapter was of the highest quality. CONCLUSION It is my hope and prayer that you will all give to the next Grand Master the same splendid co-operation and strong support, motivated by genuine brotherly affection, which you have accorded to me. The Deputy Grand Master and I have worked together in closest harmony 'for the past many years and I know that his splendid personal qualities have endeared him and will further endear him to the members of our Craft. In order that the transition of the Annual Communication and the installation of new officers be made smoothly and without disturbance to the management of the affairs of the Grand Lodge, I embarked upon the policy, at this time last year, of keeping the Deputy Grand Master fully informed of all that transpired. To do this I have sent to him a carbon copy of almost every letter which I wrote, having any bearing upon Freemasonry. I believe, and he assures me that he has the same feeling, that this practice will serve to increase and improve his preparation to serve in this high office, according to the usual custom of progression in office in our Grand Lodge. Finally, I desire to express a word of thanks to all of you who afforded to me this great opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge and our Fraternity as a whole. The honor you conferred, the authority you bestowed, and the confidence you displayed have all warranted my best efforts, and these I have endeavored to bring to the performance of my duties. I trust that the history of the past year makes most of you feel that your choice of leadership last year was justified. In spite of the slight reduction in our membership during the past two years, I feel that the future is bright for Freemasonry. This feeling comes

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from my confidence that there will always be men interested in preserving democratic institutions. At the Imperial Council Session of the Shrine, our Masonic apron was called "The Apron of Freedom." The preservation of the American way of life will continue to call for the services and support of strong organizations of men who believe in freedom. We are important to that way of life. We know that Masonic principles were woven into the fabric of American government by our brethren who fought and worked for freedom in the last quarter of the eighteenth century. The cause of freedom seems always to require renewed devotion in each generation. America has remained great because there have always been men who believed in the principles of the Founding Fathers and who were resolved to preserve our democratic heritage. America can remain strong in the future if Masons and like-minded Americans continue to serve the cause of freedom. My confidence in the future is further based upon the conviction that there will forever be high-minded men, men of ideals, who will enjoy and will seek the companionship of other men of principle and character. The urges and impulses which have brought all of us to knock at the door of the Masonic Lodge will continue to motivate men, for they are not characteristic solely of a limited period of history. The ethics and high moral principles of Freemasonry will forever maintain it in a high place of public respect and esteem, provided only that we are men of sincerity. Let us not content ourselves solely with words, for they will not be enough. Our words must be supported by deeds, by exercising our right of suffrage in a way that will preserve American institutions, by defending and strengthening the free public school system of America, by constantly applying in daily living the tenets of brotherly love, relief and truth. Our future success will be measured by the quality of our performance as Masons. I close as I began, by turning again to the Deity, Who through you, brought me to this place. May He bless you all with good health, happiness and peace. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT L. ARONSON, Grand Master.

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NOMINATIONS FOR MASONIC HOME BOARD

For Term Ending 1963: John W. Tanner

Elmer W. Wagner

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: RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES

To the Grand Lodge A.F. "" A.M. State of Missouri: BRETHREN: With pleasure we report Harmony in the Masonic World. True, there are spots where schisms and disagreements exist, but on the whole the picture looks better than it has for years. We anticipated a settlement of the dispute between Japan and the Philippines, and this has been accomplished. Where brethren desire harmony-there will be harmony. Persecution of Freemasons continues in Spain and in Colombia. Forces which preach toleration in this country fail to practice it in other countries. Many Freemasons still languish in Spanish jails-their sole offense-Masonic membership. Through the influence of friends, some have been released. In Colombia it is religious fanaticism-than which there is nothing worse; there, persecution is not confined to Freemasons-it extends to all Protestants. Our sympathy goes out to our brethren in Cuba. It is impossible to get much information out of Cuba; in fact, it is dangerous to attempt correspondence since written matter might be used as evidence against these brethren. In Germany, we find the two larger grand lodges uniting. We doubt the necessity of extending any additional recognition to German grand lodges. Our friend, Dr. Theo Vogel, still presides over the united group. Failure of two grand lodges in France to unite has been disappointing-and is still hoped for. A new grand lodge, made up of disappointed individuals from G. L. Nationale, has been established at a Place de'la Opera location. In Italy, the Grand Orient is having trouble in retaining its aged old property. Conditions have improved in Central and South America, although groups in Guatemala and Costa Rica still "muddy the waters." In Argentina, two rival grand lodges consolidated; but in Brazil there is still the dispute between state grand lodges and the old Grand Orient. Let us hope that reason will prevail throughout the Masonic World so that we may be a united force in producing harmony among ourselves, and peace to all the world. Since this report was written we have learned that a meeting of the Gran Loge de France was held in Paris, September 18, 1959, probably one of the most historic meetings ever held in france. After many speeches, pro and con, a vote was taken on withdrawing relations with the Grand Orient of France. The final vote was 171 for withdrawal and 62 against withdrawal. It is thought this action will pave the way for uniting the Gran Lodge Nationale and the Gran Loge de France. This will no doubt result in the minority group withdrawing from Gran Loge de France and uniting with the Grand Orient; on the other hand it is expected that some 25 per cent of the Grand Orient group will unite with the Gran Loge de France, since relations have been severed. Appreciating this action on the part of Gran Loge de France, it would seem that there should be unanimous support for this grand lodge which is striving to bring

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itself into full Masonic regularity; in this program we feel that Missouri has done its full part.

Fraternally submitted, RAY V. DENSLOW, HAROLD L. READER, H. C. JOHNSTON. 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., the Grand Chaplain offering prayer. REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY

M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader, Grand Secretary, presented his report for the period September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings. The report is as follows: SUMMARY OF WORK

Total membership September 10, 1959 Net loss Initiated Passed Raised

124,068 205 3,541 3,017 3,030

DUPLICATE CHARTER

To Carthage Lodge No. 197 on October 13, 1958, the original becoming illegible. GRAND REPRESENTATIONS

The Grand Master appointed the following Grand Representative: N ezperre, Idaho

Wynne Henderson

NOMINATIONS FOR GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The Grand Master nominated Brethren as Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Missouri as follows: New York Denmark Sweden Victoria South Australia

Richard H. Bennett Earle D. Young W. H. Utz, Jr. William R. Denslow Elvin K. Luff COURTESIES

Ninety-five requests have been made to Sister Grand Jurisdictions to confer degrees for Missouri; and forty-six requests to confer degrees have been made to Missouri Lodges by Sister Grand Jurisdictions. DISPENSATIONS

By order of Grand Master Aronson dispensations were issued as follows: October 27, 1958, to Rt. Wor. Harold O. Grauel, D.G.M., to dedicate the new Masonic Temple of Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield, Mo., on Sunday, November 16, 1958. October 27, 1958, to the Wor. Master of Cache Lodge No. 416, St. Louis, Mo.,

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to hold public installation of officers at Pomegranate Masonic Temple, 3311 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Louis, Mo., on December 27, 1958. December 10, 1958, to the Wor. Master of Magnolia Lodge No. 626, St. Louis, Mo., to hold annual installation of officers at Scottish Rite Cathedral, on Friday, January 9, 1959. December 11, 1958, to the Wor. Master of Osborn Lodge No. 317, Osborn, Mo., to hold election of officers for 1959 on December 30, 1958. December 15, 1958, to the Wor. Master of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520, St. Louis, Mo., to hold public installation of officers on Friday, January 9, 1959, at Alhambra Grotto. December 15, 1958, to the Wor. Master of Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia, Mo., to hold joint installation of officers with Acacia Lodge No. 602 at Acacia Hall, December 30, 1958. December 22, 1958, to the Wor. Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Mo., to hold installation of officers, in Commandery Hall, New Masonic Temple, Saturday evening, December 27, 1958. January 8, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Berlin Lodge No. 378, Fairport, Mo., to hold installation of officers at the Fairport School House on Saturday, January 10, 1959. January 22, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Solomon Lodge No. 271, Springfield, Mo., to confer the degrees on Cecil W. Hocklander, according to Section 13.110, under the direction of the Grand Lecturer, or his representative. January 22, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Beacon Lodge No.3, St. Louis, Mo., to hold annual installation of officers in Commandery Hall, New Masonic Temple, Saturday, March 28, 1959. January 30, 1959, to the M. Wor. Brother Orestes Mitchell, P.G.M., St. Joseph, Mo., to lay cornerstone of public school at Grant City, Mo., on Sunday, February 15, 1959. February 2, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grandview. Mo., to hold a meeting of Grandview Lodge No. 618 in Ivanhoe Temple in Kansas City, Mo., on March 18, 1959. February 5, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Morehouse Lodge No. 603, Morehouse, Mo., to confer degrees on Earl Corlew, according to provisions of Section 13.110 of the Grand Lodge By-laws, under direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. February 10, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Mo., to meet in the New Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Blvd., until your Lodge Hall is in proper condition. February 16, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Ferguson Lodge No. 542, Ferguson, Mo., to confer the degrees upon Harry Otto Frank Latal, according to Section 13.110, under direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. February 16, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Northeast Lodge No. 643, Kansas City, Mo., to confer degrees upon Michael Boerner, according to provisions of Section 13.110 of the Grand Lodge By-laws, under supervision of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. March 2, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Lexington Lodge No. 149, Lexington, Mo., to confer degrees on Warren Mollenkamp, according to provisions of Section 13.110, under supervision of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. March 30, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Xenia Lodge No. 50, Hopkins, Mo., to hold meeting in high school gymnasium at Hopkins on Saturday, April 4, 1959. March 30, 1959, to the Wor. Master of New London Lodge No. 307, New London, Mo., to confer the degrees upon Willis Williams, according to Section 13.110, under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. March 30, 1959, to the Wor. Master of East Gate Lodge No. 630, Kansas City, Mo., to confer the degrees upon Noah Richard Williams, according to Section 13.110, under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative.

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March 31, 1959, to Rt. Wor. Carl Winel!, D.D.G.M., 7th District, Maryville, Mo., to dedicate the High School Gymnasium at Hopkins, Mo., for Masonic purposes. May 4, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Essex Lodge No. 278, Essex, Mo., to meet in the Odd Fellows' Hall at Essex as long as necessary. May 4, 1959, to Rt. Wor. Clell Gilbert, D.D.G.M., 50th District, Sikeston, Mo., to dedicate Odd Fellows' Hall at Essex, Mo., for Masonic purposes. June 19, 1959, to the Wor. Master, Berkeley Lodge No. 667, St. Louis County, Mo., to hold a meeting of Berkeley Lodge at Onondago Cave on Saturday, August 8, 1959, to confer the Third Degree on one of its candidates. June 19, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Greensburg Lodge No. 414, Greensburg, Mo., to hold election at first meeting in July, on Monday, July 13, 1959. June 24, 1959, to the Wor. Master of St. Louis Lodge No. 20, St. Louis, Mo., to hold a special communication at Clayton Masonic Temple, Clayton, Mo., on Saturday, July 25, 1959. July 27, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Alpha Lodge No. 659, Kansas City, Mo., to confer the degrees on Robert Claughton Moore, under special provisions of Section 13.110 of the Grand Lodge By-laws. July 27, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Northeast Lodge No. 643, Kansas City, Mo., to confer the degrees on Claude Fenton Byers, under special provisions of Section 13.110 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. FIFTY-YEAR BUTTONS

Fifty-Year Buttons were awarded as follows: No. and Name of Lodge

Name of Brother

34 75 476 163 3 3 345 20 522 80 454 53 153 658 501 556 556 299 299 299 488 76 513 31 327 184 331 331 7I 614 614 488 360 345

Geo. H. Middlekamp Leslie D. Long Milton R. Shotwell Springe Walter L. C. Crosby Roy Wood Morris B. Goldstein David P. Wohl Charles C. Rossman Wm. E. Reasor W. L. Hall Lewis C. Calvret Charles F. Vergin Geo. Irwin Smith Rex V. Hedrick Joseph T. Higgins Geo. W. Oram David W. May Henry W. Townsend Elmer Grant Lee Thomas H. Tye George W. Burgess Samuel C. Hooper Walter B. Phillips Summerfield Jones Wm. Clinton Poynter Ralph W. Rankin Paul N. Young Oren C. Stanton Arch E. Hicks Emmett G. Reid Orville A. Coen Alfred W. Brown Henry A. Oesterle

Troy Silex Mt. Hope Occidental Beacon Beacon Fellowship St. Louis Gate City Bridgeton Continental Weston Bloomfield Purity Buckner Prairie Prairie Temple Temple Temple Lock Springs Independence Senath Liberty Mt. Zion Morley Charity Charity Savannah Mt. Washington Mt. Washington Lock Springs Tuscan Fellowship

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1959 189 119 9 533 520 95 383 199 439 631 545 545 40 612 231 62 500 28 53 1 174 412 230 152 197 331 529 547 446 446 446 446 446 86 363 305 40 40 293 563 28 41 602 201 290 662 9 243 133 300 78 89 566 597 210 178 271 326 83 501 360 3 408

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Zeredatha De Soto George Washington Comfort Clifton Heights Pomegranate Pythagoras New Hope Mt. Olive Tower Grove Zalma Zalma Mt. Moriah Mokane Cardwell Vinci! Jameson St. John's Weston Missouri Sturgeon Appleton City St. James Linn Creek Carthage Charity Apollo South Gate Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Brookfield Fraternal Cecile Daylight Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Sarcoxie york St. John's Bismarck Acacia Ravenwood Fairmont Clarence George Washington Keystone Star of the West Doric St. Joseph Friendship Maplewood Bosworth Unionville Griswold Solomon Linn Laclede Buckner Tuscan Beacon Montrose

Charles J. Do Bendo Frederick H. Bohle Walter Elmer Smith Edwin Lamberson Geo. Samuel Braznell Harry L. Meyer Bert Robbins Forrest E. Mitchell Marvin James Damron Arthur G. Frankel H. D. Nichols Andrew J. Baker Burleigh L. Coombes Ben E. Johnson Archie B. Alton Earl M. Wills Robert Harris Harry E. Mossberger Edwin L. Vaughn Harrison J. Saunders Arch B. Toalson D. D. Scroggs, Sr. Charles E. Mittau Geo. W. Fagan Leavitt N. Bent Henry S. Nelson Thomas C. McFarland H. A. Hershfield Louis J. Petri Robert V. Gilbreath Robert C. Remley Henry P. Hoefner Clay W. Stephenson Samuel T. Brownfield Charles A. Waters Arthur D. Nordberg Fred W. Bensing Richard J. W. Kanamann Allan J. Moore Irvin Frank Strycker Wm. M. Barker Gus Stephen Floyd C. Shoemaker John L. Lewis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Irvin A. Bertram, Sr. Art J. Sherwood Herman Wischer Orron D. Evans George W. Hanson T. R. Gourley Gilbert W. Ruggles Michael Reynolds Geo. J. Kepner Geo. H. Craig J. G. Morgan Wm. C. Pritchett Raymond S. Widkiff J. P. McDaniel Shedric A. Casey James S. Barnes Harold R. Squier Ferdinand H. Binder Wm. Hooner

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408 Montrose 80 Bridgeton 426 Rothville 310 Sikeston 1 1 1

480 552 443 481 481 227 626 460 548 481 188 221 545

158 197 28 284 92 445

597 129

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509 470 370 312 36 55 71

326 138 90 515 509 271 9 9

35 35 35 618 344 657 1

397 271 114 445 104

Missouri Missouri Missouri Jewel Calhoun Anchor Marceline Marceline Cypress Magnolia Lambskin Clinton Marceline Hannibal Mystic Tie Zalma Mountain Grove Carthage . St. John's Canopy Perserverance West Gate Bosworth Monett St. Joseph Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Temple Temple Van Buren Nodaway . Williamstown Cuba Cooper Arrow Rock Savannah Linn Lincoln Russellville Galena Van Buren Solomon George Washington George Washington Mercer Mercer Mercer Grandview Moberly .. __ Progress __ Missouri Gower _ _ Solomon Twilight __ West Gate Heroine .. . Independence .. _

Name at Brother E. W. Stevens . Harry R. Knobelock Wm. L. Richeson . Leroy C. Leslie George A. Egleston Leroy J. Mills . Max A. Rick Roger I. Trundle Harry L. Redford '" 'J\Talter C. Hecker . Blair A. Anderson Bert Oldham Lafayette F. Moore Albert A. Hein, Jt. Finan A. Leonard George H. Hart .. Earl E. Breese . Ray E. H. Hoffman Hines E. Russell S. S. Silber Lawrence C. Kurtz Frank C. Selsor . Benjamin W. Schneider R. D. Cowan . Victor M. Pitney . Chas. Frederick Werz, Jt. Geo. C. Houx . F. D. Grigg . Samuel H. Price William I. Rhodes Carl Huntress . Joseph McCabe Fred L. Timmig Ira J. Nelson W. J. Montgomery H. C. McCutcheon L. A. Evans . Jefferson Lee Davis J. S. Hogge . Carl Middleton George Bacon . J. T. Westcott .. A. J. Bond . Raphael C. Jenkins T. J. Hilterbrand Vinton L. Mitchell . John Valentine Simonds Ira Myron Kellar V. G. Kendall . Fred Young "_ G. M. Wile Harry S. Truman Leroy Bickel Eugene A. Worn James B. Steiner Harvey A. Sullins Don Harry Silsby Charles W. Furtney Alfred Edwards Earl Donahue John D. Greer

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50 51 50 50 50 50 50 52 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 51 50 50 50 65 55 53 50 50 50 50 50 52 50 50 50 50 50 51 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 54

50 50 50 50 50 51 50 60 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

1959 509 Van Buren 188

239 359 3 402 402 544 193 262 213 469 163

III

59 445 314 1

639 413 209 547 355 60 64

92 550 362

52 149 129 659 323 323 243 3

269 558 542 442 527 112 20 443 188

514 324 147

122 631 345 7

41 5

534 271 64 593 77 3

215

Hannibal Hopewell Garrett Beacon Malta Malta Algabil Angerona Holden Rolla Plato Occidental Trenton Centralia West Gate Pine Missouri Mizpah Valley Poplar Bluff South Gate Adelphi New Bloomfield Monroe Eureka Perseverance Rose Hill Hiram Wakanda Lexington Monett Alpha Cornerstone Cornerstone Keystone Beacon Brotherhood Moscow Ferguson Burlington Higbee Maitland St. Louis Anchor Hannibal Beacon Granby McDonald Cass Triplett Tower Grove Fellowship O'Sullivan Bismarck United Columbia Solomon Monroe Union Lebanon Beacon Hornersville

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Wm. F. Frazier Firmin T. O'Dell . Robert M. Goff C. M. Campbell . Elmer H. Hillenkoetter .,. Glen W. Franklin Marcellus M. Minor William Henry Thias . John J. Hecklin Edward T. Webb Charles Adrain Burdick B. F. Crisman H. H. Gansloser John H. Wilson . John Monroe Herndon. Wm A. Toombs . Samuel E. Glore Reason D. Edwards Harry W. Hubeli . Guy C. Evans . Elmer E. Glasener Ralph E. Truman James N. Shafer . Otto Dunn . James C. Wadsworth Louis W. Heisel Abraham L. Morris Thomas J. Rucker Frank E. Greenlee Henry B. Lewis . Ovid R. Sellers . Riley T. Burris . Samuel A. Rutherford Edward V. Crimer Joseph J. Lang . Edward H. Kerone John J. Jarvis . John F. Wilcox . Eugene Richards . Arthur J. Lee .. William Emmett StaffaI'd Gordon H. Rankin . T. R. Mueller . Ralph F. Smart . Forest Shephard Lyman John C. Falkenrath . Charles S. Cox . James Edw. Wildman Stanley E. Gregg " . Charles T. Grosshart Robert P. Price . Emil J. Senn James T. Garrison Wm. H. Jones . A. H. Hinze . Herman R. Tillotson Gustave C. Rau .. Edward D. Levy James V. Proctor Otto H. Vitt .. Earl D. Gibbs Lee C. Cadwallader Harry Shepherd .

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51 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 54 50 50 50 50 50 51 50 50 50 50 50 50 52 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 55 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

No. and Name of Lodge

Name of Brother

218 432 427 445 441 487 17 80 243 78 520 483 36 383 618 618 43 443 443 441 25 34 344 20 184 566 171 598 443 323 485 587 360 9 71 189 2 323 470 3 249 52 281 189 412 412 43 35 281 260 299 299 345 424 188 188 602 209 420 420 420

Edwin R. Kilpatrick William Shamel Charles G. Fromon Arthur Conrad Roeckle Dayton I. L. Seabaugh Paul W. Howard Marvin G. Yates B. K. Heiman Charles L. Hatch Melvin D. McNulty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. James Frew Silas W. Skelton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. William Elzie Crutchfield Means Ray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oliver Page Keown John Vivian Truman O. M. Baldwin Frederick J. Siegmund J. Willard Carpenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alvin D. Milde Fred C. G. Lang . .. Thaddeus K. Bishop L. P. Howard Oscar Loebner Otto Bugg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Charles W. Schweizer " Charles A. Bachman John Ward Hunt, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. W. Calhoun Walter R. Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Wilson Rhea Arthur Barckman Karl S. Howard . . . . . . . . . .. John Michael Darr Gates W. Beattie , Jesse K. Wagner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Otto L. Menzing Charles W. Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. William F. Phares Moses Caster David Earl White " William S. White. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. John A. Brimmer. . . . .. . . .. Clarence E. Peabody Valcar J. Kupka A. B. Duncan R. W. Hedrick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. H. Clay Ballew George T. Graham . .. Claude Howell Chester A. Lyon Albert G. Welhener . . . . .. Fred W. Manchester Medley M. Bryar William M. Smith Wenonga W. Howard Howard Burton Lang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oliver L. McCroskey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Roy C. Gans William Schmidt Walter J. Clark

Good Hope Competition Glenwood West Gate Excelsior Chilhowee Clarksville Bridgeton Keystone St. Joseph Clifton Heights Fairfax Cooper Pythagoras Grandview Grandview Jefferson Anchor Anchor Excelsior Naphtali Troy Moberly St. Louis Morley Maplewood Hartford Leadwood Anchor Cornerstone Coldwater Branson Tuscan George Washington Savannah Zeredatha Meridian Cornerstone Nodaway Beacon Carroll Wakanda Fenton Zeredatha Appleton City Appleton City Jefferson Mercer Fenton Mechanicsville Temple Temple Fellowship Samaritan Hannibal Hannibal Acacia Poplar Bluff Haska Haska Haska

No. of Years 50 50 50 50 50 51 51 50 50 50 51 50 50 50 50 50 54 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 51 50 51 50 50 50

1959 154 340 3 547 599 599 599 599 43 197 197

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Ionia Westport Beacon South Gate Elvins Elvins Elvins Elvins Jefferson Carthage Carthage

Morris A. Ward Arthur Berge Pratt C. Floyd Sapper Morris Finkelstein Jesse L. Boring Joseph E. LaBruyere Louis Phillip Pressler Virgil Alphonse Gindron Thos. Harvey Irwin Clarence Whitney Knight James William Hallowell

50 50 50 50 50 50 52 51 50 50 50

STATISTICAL-1958-1959

Number of Chartered Lodges, September 10. 1958 Lodges U.D Number of Chartered Lodges, August 31, 1959 Lodges U.D August 31, 1959, Total Membership September 10, 1958. Total Membership in 593 Lodges Adjustment by audit of individual Lodges

593 . 1 . 593 . 1 . . 124,068 . . . . .. 124,232 ......... 41

(No Lodges unreported) Total Number: Raised Affiliated Reinstated

124,273 3,030 631 1.387 - - 5,048

Less: Total Number: Dimitted Deaths Susp. N.P.D Susp. U.M.C. Expelled

725 2,480 2.041 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6 - - 5,253

Net Loss, August 31, 1959

205 124,068

GRAND LODGE FINANCES SYNOPSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUGUST 31. 1959 GRAND LODGE PORTION

RECEIPTS: From Per Capita Tax Interest on Securities (Incl. $12.50 Int. on W. F. Kuhn Bond) Refund on Mileage & Per Diem Refund on D.D.G.M. & D.D.G.L. Special Account Sale of Masonic Manuals Sale of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Sale of 1921 Constitution & By-Laws Sale of 1958 Constitution & By-Laws Sale of Educational Booklets Sale of Trial Code Books & Pocket Encyclopedia . Sale of Grand Lodge Forms . Dues Receipt Cards Hospital Visitation Fund Geo. Washington Memorial Fund Miscellaneous

. $104,990.17 4,485.80 . 4,330.09 . 929.63 . 1,833.25 . 749.95 . 1.00 . 2,008.00 . . 31.75 .60 255.64 1,926.81 . 217.00 . 3,503.00 . . 675.15 $125,937.84

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

EXPENDITURES: Payroll . Budget (This Incl. Hosp. & By-Laws) Social Security Dues Receipt Cards Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons . Grand Lodge Forms . Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund . Masonic Aprons . Mo. Div. of Employment Security .... U. S. Director of Internal Revenue .. , Geo. Washington Memorial Fund

$ 30,000.00 78,931.00 487.61 1,870.26 1,854.67 99.79 6.25 22.44 419.60 45.77 3,045.00

. .

Less credit for allowance on St. Louis Earnings Tax

$116,7"73.39 10.79

(Excess Income over Expense

$ 9,175.24)

$116,762.60

. MASONIC HOME PORTION

RECEIPTS: Per Capita 1958-1959 . .. $233,711.52 EXPENDITURES: Paid to Masonic Home (This Includes $369.49 due in 1958) ............ $232,369.49 MASONIC HOME SPECIAL INITIATION FUND .... 64,450.00 $ 35,030.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS: (Incl. Mas. Home & Geo. W. Funds) TOTAL EXPENDITURES: (Incl. $30,450.00 Mas. Home Fund fees due in 1958) .

$394,679.37

Excess of Expenditures over Income " Balance from last year .

$ 18,902.72 176,839.76

$413,582.09

$15'7,937.04

LESS: Balance due Masonic Home Per Capita Tax Balance due Masonic Home on Spec. Int. Fund Balance due Geo. Washington Memorial Fund Special Library Fund . July & Aug. St. Louis Earnings Tax due . Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund Interest on Bond WORKNG BALANCE AVAILABLE 1959

1,711.53 1,030.00 3,503.00 96.41 22.68 12.50 $

6,376.12

$151,560.92

PER CAPITA

1959 Per Capita Tax Due on 594 reporting Lodges Total Amount paid to August 31, 1959. .. Less overpayments of .

.......... $337,939.25 .. $338,086.05 292.00 $337,794.05

BALANCE DUE on 594 reporting Lodges

145.20

...... ,. $

3,000.00

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI

Relief & Charity: Paid to Masonic Home: Checks Nos. 19, 168 and 250 Per Capita Tax: Paid to Masonic Home: Check No. 66 . Check No. 348 Check No. 354 Check No. 372 Check No. 383

. . .

369.49 90,000.00 95,000.00 40,000.00 7,000.00 $232,369.49

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Balance Due Masonic Home, August 31, 1959: On 1959 Per Capita Tax On 1958 Per Capita Tax On 1957 Per Capita Tax On 1956 Per Capita Tax On 1955 Per Capita Tax On 1954 Per Capita Tax On 1948-1953 Per Capita Tax On 1935-1947 Per Capita Tax On 1934 Per Capita Tax On 1925-1933 Per Capita Tax. . . . . .. .

. . . . . . . . .

1,279.38 220.94 47.61 32.26 20.87 17.08 64.60 18.29 1.50 9.00 $

1,711.53

SPECIAL INITIATION FUND

Paid to Masonic Home AIC this Fund 9-11-58 to 8-31-59 (Incl. $30,450.00 from 1958) . Balance Due to Masonic Home to August 31, 1959

$ 64,450.00 1,030.00

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

Paid to F. Schondau, Secretary, Creek No. 50 Paid to F. Schondau, Secretary, Check No. 209

97.98 3,045.00 $

3,142.98

3,503.00

August 31, 1959 ($481.56 Bond plus $782.36 in Bank) $ Plus Cash in Mechanics Bank ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,263.02 12.50

1,276.42

............ $

923.16

...

Balance Due, August 31, 1959 DR. WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND

JOSEPH

MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND

August 31, 1959, Bank Balance

. GRAND LODGE FINANCES

CASH BALANCE, September 10, 1958, The Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri RECEIPTS: Per Capita路 Tax, 1959 Back Per Capita Tax, 1958 Back Per Capita Tax, 1957 .............. Back Per Capita Tax, 1956 Back Per Capita Tax, 1955 Back Per Capita Tax, 1954 Back Per Capita Tax, 1948-1953 Back Per Capita Tax, 1935-1947 Back Per Capita Tax, 1934 Back Per Capita Tax, 1925-1933

$176,839.76 $338,086.05

$ 320.20 69.00 46.75 30.25 24.75 85.00 25.60 1.50 12.60

Received from Defunct Lodges and members thereof Sale of Masonic Manuels . Sale fo Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Sale of 1958 By-Laws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sale of 1921 By-Laws . Sale of Educational Booklets Sale of Trial Code Books & Pocket Encyclopedia Sale of Grand Lodge Forms ............. . Sale of Dues Receipt Cards . . Miscellaneous: Florissant, U.D.-Dispensation Fee . $ Carthage Lodge No. 197, Duplicate Charter Fee. . . . . . . . .

615.65 . . . . . . . 30.00 5.00

$338,701.70 3.50 1,833.25 749.95 2,008.00 1.00

31.75 .60 255.64 1,926.81

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Henry W. Fox, Telephone call Homer L. Ferguson-3 Freemason Binders Whitehead & Hoag-Refund on excise tax J. Droegge-Cemetery Lot No. 121-H. Purnhageb Refund on Mileage & Per Diem Account Refund on D.D.G.M. & D.D.G.L. Special Account Interest on Permanent Securities Hospital Visitation Fund

. . .

4.29 10.50 611.86 10.00

671.65

. . .

4,330.09 929.63 4,485.80 217.00

TOTAL INCOME..................... MASONIC HOME SPECIAL INITIATION FUND GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

. $356,146.37 . 35,030.00 . 3,503.00

GROSS INCOME September 10, 1958, Cash in Grand Lodge Depository

. $394,6'79.37 176,839.76

TOTAL RECEIPTS, AUGUST 31, 1959

$571,519.13

ANALYSIS OF DIS'BURSEMENTS

Total Expenses to August 31, 1959 Payroll " . Salaries & Allowances: G.M., G.S., G.L., G.T., & G.L. Office Help Federal Withholding Tax: Paid Withheld

. $413,582.09 $ 30,000.00

.. $ 32,865.75

$3,111.04 3,111.04

Social Security-F.I.C.A.: Paid Withheld

$ 975.22

St. Louis Earnings Tax: Withheld Paid

Grand Correspondent Bonds and Insurance 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 Committee on Masonic Education Committee on By-Laws . Ritual Committee Expense . Expenses: Grand Lodge Session Reporter: Grand Lodge Session Printing Proceedings . Audit Company Relief and Charity Secretaries' Confs. under G.M. & G.S. Printing of By-Laws . Masonic Service Association . . Masonic Relief Association Contingent Fund . Maintenance-Grand Lodge Office . Printing, Postage & Stationery . Telephone & Telegrams Care of Portraits of Past Grand Masters

487.61

98.28 87.49

(10.79)

. . . . . . . . . .

. . .

. .

750.00 267.88 621.60 269.98 685.45 2,500.00 1,200.00 315.11 . ..

4,890.57 348.43 453.32 4,176.84 75.00 2,750.94 240.84 3,000.00 5,730.08 2,242.32 435.58 566.08 3,600.00 3,616.47 328.61 10.00

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Filing Equipment Office Equipment Missouri Lodge of Research Identification Cards, P.G.M.'s &: Line Officers Grand Lodge Paraphernalia M.S.A.-Hospital Visitation Fund

. . . . . .

697.68 292.47 1,000.00 5,000.00 78,931.00

Total Budget App'n. for 1958-1959 (Exclusive of Payroll) .. $ 99,092.90 Actual Disbursements 78,931.00 Amount Unexpended $ 20,161.90 Total paid Masonic Home AIC Back Per Capita collected to September 10, 1958 ...................... 369.49 Total paid Masonic Home AIC 1959 Per Capita. . . . . . . . . .. 232,000.00 232,369.49 Total paid Masonic Home Spec. Init. Fund George Washington Memorial Fund Assn Dues Receipt Cards Purchase of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Missouri Division of Employment Security U. S. Director of Internal Revenue Special Library Fund Grand Lodge Forms Masonic Aprons

. . . . . . . . .

64,450.00 3,045.00 1,870.26 1,854.67 419.60 45.77 6.25 90.79 22.44

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS

$413,582.09 RECAPITULAnON

TOTAL RECEIPTS, August 31, 1959 (Incl. 9-10-58 Balance) TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS, to August 31, 1959

$571,519.13 413,582.09

CASH BALANCE, August 31, 1959, in General Fund LESS: Balance due Masonic Home, AIC Per Capita Tax to August 31, 1959 $ Due Masonic Home on Special Init. Fund Due Geo. Washington Memorial Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Special Library Fund July &: Aug. St. Louis Earnings Tax still due Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund Interest

$157,937.04 1,711.53 1,030.00 3,503.00 96.41 22.68 12.50

TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE IN GENERAL FUND

6,376.12 $151,560.92

Fraternally submitted, HAROLD L. READER,

Grand Secretary. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

R. W. Brother W. H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer, presented his report for the period September 11, 1958, to August 31, 1959, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings. The report is as follows: Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Mo. September 11, 1958 Received from Grand Secretary September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959

$174,612.26 396,906.87

Disbursed September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959

$571,519.13 401,710.97

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Mo. August 31, 1959

$ 169,808.16

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

As Grand Treasurer I charge myself with the custody of the following securities in the custody of the First National Bank of Kansas City as per agency agreement dated February 27, 1958. U. S. Savings Bonds: Due 12/1/59-Cost Due 4/1/60-Cost Due 4/1/61-Cost Due 9/1/62-Cost U. S. Treasury Bonds: 2~% 6/15/1964-69-Par Value 2~% 12/15/1964-69-Par Value 2~% 3/15/1965-70-Par Value 2~% 3/15fI966-71-Par Value 2~% 6fI5fI967-72-Par Value 2~% 12/15/1967-72-Par Value 2~% 9/15/1967-72-Par Value 3% 2/15/1995-Par Value

$ 10,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 10,000.00 12,000.00 1'7,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 40,000.00 25,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00

3% 8/15/66-U. S. Treasury Bonds Par 19,000 or cost

$175,000.00 18,251.88

Cash Principal Account ..

$193,251.88 488.12 $193,700.00

Also deposited with the permanent fund Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund, U. S. Treasury Bond 2~% Series 1967/72 Par Value. . . .

500.00

Respectfully submitted, W. H. UTZ, JR., Grand Treasurer. REPORT OF AUDITOR

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge) A. F. &- 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, 1958 to August 31, 1959, 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, 1958-General Fund Receipts Forwarded to Grand Treasurer Per Capita Tax 1959 Back Per Capita Tax 1958 Back Per Capita Tax 1957 Back Per Capita Tax 1956 Back Per Capita Tax 1955 Back Per Capita Tax 1954 Back Per Capita Tax 1948 to 1953 Inclusive Back Per Capita Tax 1935 to 1947 Inclusive Back Per Capita Tax 1934 ..... Back Per Capita Tax 1925 to 1933 Inclusive Dispensation Fee Duplicate Charter Fees Sale of Masonic Manuals

............ $143,338.51 $338,086.05 $ 320.20

69.00 46.75 30.25 24.75 85.00 25.60 1.50 12.60 .

. ..... $1,833.25

615.65 30.00 5.00

1959 Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI of 50 Year Buttons of Constitution and By-Laws 1921 of By-Laws 1958 of Trial Code Books of Pocket Encyclopedia of Educational Booklets of Grand Lodge Forms of Dues ReceIpt Cards of Freemason Binders of Cemetery Lot

Interest on Permanent Fund Securities Back Dues-Members of Defunct Lodges Hospital Visitation Fund Refunds: D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Special Account Refund on Mileage and Per Diem Telephone Call Excise Tax on Jewelry

. . . . . . . . . .

749.95 1.00 2,008.00 .35 .25 31.75 255.64 1,926.81 10.50 10.00

6,827.50

. . .

4,473.30 3.50 217.00

$ 929.63 4,330.09 4.29 611.86

5,875.87

356,133.87 $499,472.38

Disbursements Per Checks Issued for Expenses

346,080.84

Balance, August 31, 1959 per Grand Secretary's Books-General Fund .. $153,391.54 Consisting of $157,937.04 Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri Less: $ 1,030.00 Masonic Home Initiation Fund 3,503.00 George Washington Memorial Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund 12.50 4,545.50 Balance in General Fund, August 31, 1959

$153,391.54

GRAND TREASURER~ ~OOKS

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri, September 11, 1958 .. $174,612.26 Received from the Grand Secretary, September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959 396,906.87 Disbursements, September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959

$571,519.13 401,710.97

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri, August 31, 1959

$169,808.16

RECONCILIATION GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS WITH GRAND TREASURER'S BOOKS AUGUST 31, 1959

Balance per Grand Secretary's Books, September 11, 1958 Deduct-Deposit in Transit September 10, 1958

$176,839.76 2,227.50

Balance per Grand Treasurer's Books, September 11, 1958

$174,612.26

Recef~~ p~~. ~r~~~ .~~~~~~~~'~.~~~~.s: .~e.~t.e~~~~. ~~'..1.9.5.8. ~~. ~.~~~~t ..3.1~ Add-Deposit in Transit September 10, 1958

Recefb~~ p~~ .~~~~~. :~~~s.~r.e.r:s. ~~~~'. ~~~~~~.~~~ .1~~ .1.~~~ .t~. ~~~~~t. ~~~

$394,679.37 2,227.50 $396,906.87

Disbursements per Grand Secretary's Books, September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959 $413,582.09 Deduct-Outstanding Checks, August 31, 1959: Check Number 343 $ 350.00 16.26 Check Number 362

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Check Check Check Check Check Check

Number Number Number Number Number Nurnber

364 378 381 382 383 384

6.00 187.70 29.14 282.02 7,000.00 4,000.00

11,871.12

Disbursements per Grand Treasurer's Books, August 31, 1959

$401,710.97

Balance per Grand Secretary's Books, August 31, 1959 Add-Outstanding Checks, August 31, 1959

$157,937.04 11,871.12

Balance per Grand Treasurer's Books, August 31, 1959

.. $169,808.16

BONDS

We did not examine the bonds, whch are held by the First National Bank in Kansas City, Missouri, as agent, but checked the annual statement dated August 25, 1959, as to charges and credits to principal and income with our report as at September 10, 1958. We have prepared the following summary of the carrying value of the bonds per agent's report: PERMANENT FUND

United States Treasury Bonds:

Maturity

Interest Rate (Per Cent)

6/ 15/1964/69 12/15/1964/69 3/15/1965/70 3/15/1966/71 6/15/1967/72 12/15/1967/72 9/15/1967/72 2/15/1995 8/15/1966

Par Value

2~ 2~ 2~ 2~ 2~ 2~ 2~

. . . . .

$ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 17,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 40,000.00 25,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 19,000.00

. .

3 3

Car"J"in g Va ue

. .

17,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 40,000.00 25,00000 5,000.00 10,000.00 18,251.88

$144,000.00 $143,251.88 United States Series G Bonds:

Interest Rate (Per Cent) December April April September

1959 1960 1961 1962

2~ 2~ 2~ 2~

Maturity Value

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

Par Value

Carrying Value

$10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10.000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20.000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 $50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00

Total Bonds-Permanent Fund $194,000.00 Uninv.ested ~ash .in Principal Account-First National Bank, Kansas CIty, MISSOUri

$193,251.88 448.12 $193,700.00

William F. Kuhn Library Fund: United States Treasury Bond

Maturity 1967/72

Interest Rate (Per Cent) 2~

Par V'alue . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Carrying Value

500.00 $

500.00

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

We also checked the statement of income and expenses and submit the following summary: Income Interest Income-September 11, 1958 to August 25, 1959 Expenses Accrued Interest on $19,000.00 Bonds Purchased 9/12/58 . $ Agents Fee, 5% of Gross Income $7,066.63 for Period 3/13/58 to 8/21/59 .

4,882.50

43.37 353.33

396.70

$ 4,485.80

Net Income Remitted to Grand Lodge 8/24/59

Of this net interest income, $12.50 is the interest on $500.00 par value bond in the William F. Kuhn Library Fund. All interest was accounted for. MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND

Balance in Mechanics Bank, S1. Joseph, Missouri, September 11, 1958 ... $ 30,450.00 Received from Masonic Lodges, September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959 35,030.00 Paid to Masonic Home during Same Period

$ 65,480.00 64,450.00

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri, August 31, 1959

1,030.00

3,045.00 97.98 $

3,142.98

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

Balance in Banks, September 11, 1958 Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri First National Bank, S1. Louis, Missouri

Received from Masonic Lodges, September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959

3,503.00 $

6,645.98 3,142.98

3,503.00

1,248.57

Paid to George Washington Memorial Association February 21, 1959 '" Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri, August 31, 1959 WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND

Balance, September 11, 1958 Receipts Interest on Bond Interest on Savings Account

12.50 15.35

27.85 $

1,276.42

782.36 12.50 481.56 $

1,2'76.42

923.16

Balance in Mercantile Trust Company, St. Louis, Missouri, August 31, 1959 $

923.16

Balance, August 31, 1959-Consisting of: Cash i!l Sav!ngs Account, First National Bank, St. Louis, MIssourI $ Cash in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri . . U. S. Treasury Bond-Par Value $500.00, Cost JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND

Balance, September 11, 1958 No Transactions during the Period under Review

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITTEE

Deposit from General Fund, September 23, 1958

$ 30,000.00

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

$ 26,140.11 470.20

Checks Issued, Per Committee Report Deduct-Outstanding Checks ....

$ 25,669.91

Transferred to General Fund, March 15, 1959 Balance, August 31, 1959 .. .

4,330.09

30.000.00

.. .......... $

D.D.C.M. AND D.D.G.L.-CONFERENCE SPECIAL ACCOUNT Deposit from General Fund, November 19, 1958 ...................... $ 2,500.00 Checks Issued for Milea~e and Expense $ 1,601.79 Less-Outstanding Checks .... 31.42

$ Transferred to General Fund, March 2, 1959

1,570.37 929.63

2,500.00

Balance, August 31, 1959

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. & A. M., of Missouri from September 11, 1958 to August 31, 1959. The Lodge returns were checked to the Grand Secretary's records. Cancelled checks were inspected in support of the disbursements. The bank balances shown in the report were confirmed directly to us by the depositaries. Respectfully submitted, C. K. BENSON & Co., Certified Public Accountants. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE

M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow presented the report of the Committee on Correspondence which was adopted and is as follows: (See "The Masonic World.") REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

R. W. Brother Claude T. Wood, Chairman, 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. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances submits the following report: No business has been referred to your committee in this Grand Lodge Year. That no unfinished business remained undisposed of and that, accordingly, no business has been transacted by your committee in this Grand Lodge Year.

Respectfully submitted, CLAUDE T. WOOD, Chairman, MARVIN E. BOISSEAU, HERBERT C. HOFFMAN, JOSEPH H. GLASS,

Report' of the MQsonicHom~'

To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State 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 theGrand Lodge in September, 1958, the terms of office of M. W. Brother Frank P. Briggs, R. W. Brother Joseph Halley, and R. W. Brother A. Basey Vanlandingham having expired, the 'members of the Grand Lodge elected R. W. Brother J. Clyde路 Butler of Macon and R. W. Brother James J. Ritterskamp, Jr. of St. Louis to fill two of the vacancies. R. W. Brother Robert H. Mann, by virtue of his election as Junior Grand Warden, became the third new member to the Board. Following the close of the Grand Lodge on Wednesday, October 1, the Masonic Home Board met for the purpose of electing officers and organizing standing committees in order that the business of the Home could be carried on without interruption. In accordance with the By-Laws, the Deputy Grand Master became the President. All other officers and trustees of the Endowment Fund were elected. The officers who served during the past year are: Harold O.Grauel, Edward E. Wilson Richard H. Bennett................ . Lewis C. Ro.bertson...........

President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary

COMMITTEES

As the soundness and worth of a building depend upon its interrelated parts, so too does the strength of any Board lie in the capability of its committee members. Without the careful considerations and recommendations of the various standing committees of the Board, accomplishment would be exceedingly difficult. It is then to the members of the various committees that I wish to express my sincere appreciation for their unselfish and untiring efforts during this past year. The continuing splendid condition of the Home and its affairs is in large part a reflection of the conscientious thought and action which the members of the following committees req.dered: Legal Committee-Dewey A. Routh, Chairman; Richard O. Rumer; Robert路 L. Aronson. Finance Committee-Robert H. Mann,路 Chairman; Richard H. Bennett; J. Clyde Butler. Hospital Committee-Carlos E. Ellerbrook, Chairman; Ralph E. Brown; Edward E. Wilson. Administration Committee-Bruce H. Hunt, Chairman; Dewey A. Routh; Richard H. Bennett; Edward E. Wilson; Carlos E, Ellerbrook.

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Admissions and Discipline Committee-Richard H. Bennett, Chairman; Richard O. Rumer; Carlos E. Ellerbrook; Ralph E. Brown; Bruce H. Hunt; Dewey A. Routh; James J. Ritterskamp, Jr.; J. Clyde Butler. Fraternal Relations Committee-Bruce H. Hunt, Chairman; Richard O. Rumer; Dewey A. Routh. Trustees of the Endowment Fund-Harold O. Grauel, Chairman; Bruce H. Hunt; James J. Ritterskamp, Jr. DI

RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS

At the One Hundred Thirty-Eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, the tenns of three members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors will expire. Although M. W. Brother Robert L. Aronson will tenninate his duties both as Grand Master and as a member of the Home Board, I know that his great interest in the Masonic Home will continue. He has given so freely of his time and guidance during the past four years that his absence will be deeply felt. R. W. Brother Richard H. Bennett has served for the last two years both as Treasurer of the Board and as Chainnan of the Admissions and Discipline Committee. As Chainnan of the Admissions Committee, Brother Bennett, with his committee, was called upon to evaluate thoroughly the qualifications of each applicant. Before a final decision on an applicant is made, many factors are considered: appreciation of the human needs, both spiritual and physical, the effect on the welfare of the Home Family, the validity of all infonnation concerning the applicant; in fact, a score of things. Brother Bennett exercised wisely the responsibility which his office entails. Brother Edward E. Wilson has given the Directors the benefit of his long experience as a practicing Engineer. His acute knowledge of the physical plant and its related areas of heat, light, and power-those twenty-four hour a day invaluables, necessary to the operation of the Home-allowed him to contribute valuable suggestions and recommendations to the Board. To these three retiring members, I extend my lasting appreciation. The remaining members of the Board will continue in their unique service to the Fraternity. IV BY-LAWS

On October 18, 1958, at a regular meeting of the Board, the Legal Committee presented several amendments which had evolved from their special study of the By-Laws of the Home. Each amendment was thoroughly discussed and then unanimously adopted by the Board. Copies of the By-Laws as amended were printed in an attractive twenty page, 5 x 7 pamphlet. This is the first time in the history of the Home that the By-Laws of the Home have been printed and made available to those interested. The Secretary of each Lodge should familiarize himself with the By-Laws of the Masonic Home in order that he may more effectively serve his Lodge. A copy may be obtained by writing to Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent, 5351 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis 12, Missouri.

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HOSPITAL ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL

I continue to be highly impressed and deeply gratified with the new hospital, facilities and operation. Drs. Harold E. Walters and Robert A. Hall are conducting an expertly administered and well organized hospital and staff. Dr. Walters renders an especially valuable aid to the Admissions Committee by interpreting the medical report of each applicant, thereby allowing the Committee a working knowledge of the physical condition of the applicant. Dr. Hall accomplishes the difficult task of administering daily to the needs of those of the Home Family who, although not hospitalized, need medical attention and advice. To the many medical consultants, the doctors, and the dentists of St. Louis who so willingly and without compensation give of their services to the Home Family, we offer sincere and constant thanks. To them our debt is great, for without them, the 45 per cent of our elderly Family who are permanent residents of the hospital and those, more than 175 others, who at one time or another during the year need extra medical attention would be denied some specialized medical care. Mrs. Gladys Vohl, R.N., who has been in charge of nursing, resigned August 1 to accept the position of Nursing Home Consultant with the St. Louis County Health Department. I commend her for the high quality service she has rendered the Home, and I further wish her success in her new position. Mrs. Virginia Caldwell, R.N., coming highly recommended from Barnes Hospital, reported to us for duty on September 1. If every Master Mason in the State of Missouri could see the new building, examine the facilities, and observe the personal and expert care given our aging guests, he would proudly throw back his shoulders and say, "How does the little I contribute do so much to relieve the distressed worthy members of the Fraternity?" He could also rightfully challenge anyone to show him better facilities and provisions for the aged of any group. VI

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

The buildings and grounds of the Home are being constantly improved. The last of the occupants of the Old Hospital Building, a landmark on Delmar Blvd., were moved to the new Residence Hall in late Spring. The old hospital was razed; now a spacious lawn has taken its place to serve as a proper setting for the group of buildings that surround it. The existing building space has been increased through internal improvements and connecting areas. Late this summer the wing connecting the new building with the old annex on Enright was completed, thereby providing eleven new rooms for couples. At the present time, the annex on Enright is being joined to the Women's Building by two short ramps which will provide ambulatory guests easy accessibility to the Women's Building elevators. In a short time the annex will again be in use, thus providing twenty additional rooms for members of the Home Family. In the Administration Building, a program of cleaning and decoration

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has begun to give new life to its interior. The business offices especially have been undergoing expansion and rearrangement, thus providing both beauty and more efficient office facilities. VB ENDOWMENT FUND

The market value of the Endowment Fund is almost four million dollars, the income from which provides approximately 28 per cent of the operating expenses of the Masonic Home. Built through bequests, gifts, and the appreciation in value of common stocks, this Fund creates more than one dollar for each Master Mason of the State, thereby relieving him of that portion of monetary cost, necessary for the operation of the Home. By contribution to the Endowment Fund, through a will or special bequest, one many render a lasting service to the Fraternity. VIII GIFTS

Gifts of various kinds are constantly presented to the Home. Each is graciously received and properly acknowledged and recorded. To the Wardens' and Masters' Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County for their gift of five units of Emergency Lighting Equipment for the five floors of the hospital, and to Moolah Temple for their gift of a new Micro-Wave Therapy Machine, also for the hospital, we are grateful. The costs of such modern conveniences cannot be included in the yearly budget of the Home; thus, the Board is especially thankful for any gifts which will relieve in any degree the discomforts, fears and anxieties of age. IX ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

At the annual session of the Grand Chapter on Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 1958, the Order of the Eastern Star dedicated a floor of the hospital as their gift to the new Residence Hall and Hospital Building. During this year, the O.E.S. made many valuable contributions to the Home Family: new drapes and rugs for the Women's Building; drapes for the O.E.S. parlor, and the Grand Master's suite; new carpets, drapes, and furnishings for the Administration Building Board Room; and numerous other gifts. On one occasion the Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Lois Fenton, with several Eastern Star members from Kansas City, presented each of the girls at the Home with a tailored dress, and to each of the boys they gave a gift of money. The relationship which exists between the O.E.S. and the Board is both cordial and cooperative. We of this year's Masonic Home Board wish to extend our fondest regards to the Advisory Board and the Grand Chapter of the O.E.S. for their devoted service to the Home which extended beyond any fixed obligation or duty. Advisory Board-Juanita Mauss, President; Lorraine Hinn, Secretary; Agnes Wolfarth, Treasurer. Officers of the Grand Chapter-Lois Fenton, Worthy Grand Matron; Arthur Raymond, Worthy Grand Patron; Marguerite Jans, Associate Grand Matron; Fern Braig, Grand Secretary.

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X CHILDREN IN THE HOME

At this writing, twenty-five children, ranging in age from two to nineteen, happily call our Masonic Home their Home. Their lives are necessarily different from those children fortunate enough to grow up in a home filled with the love and affection of a mother and father, but Mrs. Kathleen Morris, the Matron of the children, deserves tribute for her untiring efforts to provide a proper home environment for her charges. To rear twenty-five children of different ages, temperaments, and backgrounds is a herculean task in itself, but Mrs. Morris graciously accomplishes this task with the personal attention and love of a mother. Mrs. Morris, with the four governesses whom I also gratefully commend for their services to the children, makes the Masonic Home in reality the real home of all those who spend their childhood here. XI EDUCATION

The children are receiving the best possible public school education. Last year, Sandra Graham and Michael Conkin completed the eighth grade. This Fall, eight of the children will be in high school and fifteen in the elementary grades. Little Janet Hall, who was treated successfully at the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, will enter kindergarten next year. Miss Beulah Marie Lindsay, still a member of the Family, completed her first year of nurses' training at St. Luke's Hospital. XII SUMMER RECREATION

One of the great joys for the children is attendance at Summer camp. This year they had the opportunity of spending two weeks on Lake Sunnen at the Y.M.C.A. Camp Lakewood near Potosi, Mo. This opportunity was made possible through the contributions of several Chapters of the O.E.S.: Euclid, Occidental, Venus, Beacon, St. Louis, Pyramid, Shaveh, and Brentwood. The expense of two campers was contributed by the St. Louis Police Craft of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The experience and training received at the Camp are of great benefit to the children, and the associations and friendships they make are intensely valuable to a growing child. Gale Going, one of our seventeen year old boys, is spending his third summer at the Camp in the capacity of counselor. His spirit of leadership and cooperation is indicative of what Camp life can bring into the lives of those who are allowed to participate. We are indeed grateful for every Lodge and Chapter that make possible these two weeks in the open country for the children.

xm ENTERTAINMENT

Every year at Christmas time, a state-wide appeal is made to all Lodges in behalf of the "Masonic Home Christmas and Entertainment Fund." The response is usually good, so good, in fact, that the funds are stretched beyond

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the Christmas season to provide Thanksgiving turkeys with the trimmings, birthday parties, and other special entertainment. The Christmas contribution of the Brethren of the St. Louis and St. Louis County Lodges provide religious services in the O.E.S. Chapel and recreation and tours for the guests and children of the Home. The St. Louis area lodges also arrange for musical and other forms of entertainment for the Home Family. In February of this year, the Moolah Temple Drum and Bugle Corps entertained the Home Family with the party which has become traditional with them, and in June the very fine Moolah Temple Band played a delightful concert on the lawn for the guests of the Home. The contribution of the Wardens' and Masters' Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County provides for two elaborate events: (1) a Christmas Party where the thrill of unwrapping the gaily colored packages is felt by young and old alike; and (2) the Summer Picnic where lemonade comes in barrels and ice cream and cake by the truck load. From the smallest child who wiggles at the table in the Children's dining room to the eldest guest who sits sedately at the table in the Women's Building, these highlights are intensely meaningful. To be happy and to communicate that happiness is not one of the ancient landmarks of the fraternity, but such acts are valuable outcomes, founded on the principles of the craft. On behalf of the Masonic Home Family, I take great pleasure in thanking each and every group for the enjoyment and happiness their Christmas checks and other contributions bring into the lives of the Home Family. XIV FILM: A HOME TO REMEMBER

Approximately two years ago, the Fraternal Relations Committee proposed to the Board that a film be produced which would embody the spirit and purpose of the Home for the benefit of the Brethren of the CTaft throughout the State. Finally, the Board approved the project and immediately engaged the Premier Film and Recording Corporation to prepare the script and then film the story in sound and color. During the past year, camera men appeared at various periods to capture the many facets of the activities of the Home and the lives of the guests involved. The result of this endeavor is A HOME TO REMEMBER, a twenty-eight minute color film, now ready for distribution. The Board is in hopes that this film, depicting the multiple phases of life at the Masonic Home, will be used as the nucleus for an evening's entertainment and discussion in each and every Lodge in Missouri during the coming years. Through the wide and frequent use of this pictorial study of the Masonic Home, every Freemason in Missouri can be made aware of the valuable contribution part of his dues makes possible. I firmly suggest that each Secretary of each Lodge book a copy of this film by writing the Superintendent. The first premier of the film is scheduled for Grand Lodge entertainment. We unequivocally solicit your attendance. XV APPRECIATIONS

As the President of the Masonic Home Board it has been my extreme pleasure to associate with many and various individuals and groups. To the

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Board of Directors I feel deeply gratified for their constancy in service and for their untiring and responsive devotion to the multiple tasks involved. Without their tolerance, their ability, and their school-boy desire to accomplish, my position would have been almost untenable. With them and their assistance, the experience was for me that of being a member of a brotherhood devoted to a worthy work accomplished through cooperative effort. This experience I will long remember and cherish. To Dr. Harold L. Reader I continue to be greatly indebted. His presence at the Board meetings during this past year cannot be overestimated in terms of spiritual guidance to the Board and of sage and friendly advice to me. To Robert G. McAnally, Assistant Superintendent of the home, I wish to express my personal gratitude for his congenial attitude and helpful assistance toward me and the other members of the Board. To Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent of the Home and Secretary to the Board, my appreciation and praise are manifold. His accomplishments during the twelve years he has been associated with the Masonic Home are numerous. Without him as a unifying force, the present status of the Masonic Home, its physical plant and personnel, would be but features of a projected blueprint. Through talks to Lodges throughout Missouri, he has made the Masonic Home, its features and services, a living reality. His influence is felt not only in the workings of the Missouri Masonic Home, but also through his participation in the National Masonic Homes Executives' Association. To this body he has been seven times re-elected as the Secretary-Treasurer. Only Brother Robertson can completely know my constant reliance on him and his store of knowledge of those problems dealing with the Masonic Home for which I had no adequate answer. It is to him that I humbly offer a sincere and heartfelt "thank you." XVI CONCLUSIONS

I have found that the position as President of the Masonic Home Board, although demanding and exacting, is, nevertheless, an enlightening and enviable one. To him who is placed in this position, the rewards can be bountiful. And through my work with the Masonic Home these past three years, I have seen the true meaning of charity, one of the basic tenets of Freemasonry, evolve from an abstract concept into a practicing and living act. I now consider my office not only one of devoted service, to the Fraternity, but also one of personal honor to myself. Fraternally submitted, HAROLD O. GRAUEL President APPENDIX

APPLICATIONS Carried over from previous year Received during year

Admitted to the Home during the year Approved, but subsequently withdrawn

1 134 135 95

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Rejected because of ineligibility Withdrawn by Lodge or Chapter before action . Pending at end of year . Died before application passed on by Board .

17 5 15 3 135 I

Died after admission but before arrival at the Home M ember Statistics Members in the Home July I, 1958 Arrived during year .

Women Men . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 219 67 68 17

Girls 12 3 15 0

15 0 1

287 38

84 4

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Members in the Home June 30, 1959 Total members in the Home June 30, 1959

248

Died during year ........ Discharged during year ...

Boys 13

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Masonic Home Hospital Total number of patients in the Hospital July I, 1958 Total number of patients admitted during the year Total number of patients discharged during the year Total number of deaths during year Guests . Employees . Total number of patients in the Hospital July 1, 1959 Average number of patients in the Hospital per day during the year Total number of operations performed in other Hospitals .

12:' 278 204 52

140 133 14

Out-Patient Department Number of patients seen by Dr. Hall Number of patients treated in Clinic . Total patients treated (including shots, etc. given to patients in rooms)

1,774 8,116 13,306

CONTRmUTIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND

1958路1959

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 . Western Star Lodge No. 15, Winston Eolia Lodge No. 14, Eolia . Memphis Lodge No. 16, Memphis Palmyra Lodge No. 18, Palmyra .. 'Paris Union Lodge No. 19, Paris Havana Lodge No. 21, McFall Wellington Lodge No. 22, DeKalb Wyaconda Lodge No. 24, La Grange Evergreen Lodge No. 27, New Haven St. Johns Lodge No. 28, Hannibal

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Huntsville Lodge No. 30, Huntsville .... Humphreys Lodge No. 32, Humphreys Ralls Lodge No. 33, Center ..... Troy Lodge No. 34, Troy 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 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 Monticello Lodge No. 58, Monticello Centralia Lodge No. 59, Centralia . New Bloomfield Lodge No. 60, New Bloomfield Waverly Lodge No. 61, Waverly . Pattonsburg Lodge No. 65, Pattonsburg Grant City Lodge No. 66, Grant City 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, Linneus . . Laclede Lodge No. 83, Lebanon . Miami Lodge No. 85, Miami , Brookfield Lodge No. 86, Brookfield . Washington Lodge No. 87, Greenfield ' Friendship Lodge No. 89, Chillicothe . Madison Lodge No. 91, Madison . Perserverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana . . . . .., . St. Marks Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau . Bethany Lodge No. 97, Bethany . 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 Stanberry Lodge No. 109, Stanberry Marcus Lodge No. 110, Fredericktown Trenton Lodge No. Ill, Trenton Maitland Lodge No. 112, Maitland

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Plattsburg Lodge No. 113, Plattsburg 10.00 Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia 10.00 Barnes Lodge No. 116, Cabool 10.00 Helena Lodge No. 117, Rochester 5.00 De Soto Lodge No. 119, De Soto 25.00 Hermann Lodge No. 123, Hermann 10.00 Union Star Lodge No. 124, Union Star 5.00 Gentryville Lodge No. 125, Gentryville .......... 5.00 Athens Lodge No. 127, Albany 10.00 Lorraine Lodge No. 128, Ridgeway 5.00 Monett Lodge No. 129, Monett 15.00 Hume Lodge No. 130, Hume 5.00 10.00 Potosi Lodge No. 131, Potosi Farmington Lodge No. 132, Farmington 10.00 Star of the West Lodge No. 133, Ironton . . . . . . . . . .. 25.00 Phoenix Lodge No. 136, Bowling Green . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Delphian Lodge. No. 137, Birch Tree 10.00 Lincoln Lodge No. 138, Fillmore 10.00 Oregon Lodge No. 139, Oregon 25.00 Amsterdam Lodge No. 141, Amsterdam .. . . . .. . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142, Otterville 10.00 Irondale Lodge No. 143, Irondale 10.00 Modern Lodge No. 144, Humansville 10.00 Cass Lodge No. 147, Harrisonville 10.00 Lexington Lodge No. 149, Lexington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.00 Milton Lodge No. 151, Milton 10.00 Linn Creek Lodge No. 152, Camdenton 25.00 Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield 10.00 Ionic Lodge No. 154, Desloge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 North Star Lodge No. 157, Rockport . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Mt. Grove Lodge No. 158, Mt. Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15.00 Whitesville Lodge No. 162, Whitesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Joachin Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro 10.00 Camden Point Lodge No. 169, Camden Point 20.00 Hartford Lodge No. 171, Hartford 10.00 Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon 10.00 Gray Summit Lodge No. 173, Gray Summit 30.00 Sturgeon Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon 15.00 Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176, Conran 20.00 Texas Lodge No. 177, Houston . '" 10.00 Griswold Lodge No. 178, Bellflower 5.00 California Lodge No. 183, California 10.00 Morley Lodge No. 184, Morley 10.00 Chamois Lodge No. 185, Chamois 10.00 Hermon Lodge No. 187, Liberal . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph 25.00 Putnam Lodge No. 190, Newton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 10.00 Frankford Lodge No. 192, Frankford 2.50 Angerona Lodge No. 193, Missouri City ......... 5.00 Wellsville Lodge No. 194, Wellsville 5.00 Bolivar Lodge No. 195, Bolivar 5.00 Carthage Lodge No. 197, Carthage 10.00 New Hope Lodge No. 199, Elsberry 10.00 5.00 Sonora Lodge No. 200, Watson Ravenwood Lodge No. 201, Ravenwood. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . .. . 5.00 Brumley Lodge No. 203, Brumley 5.00 Rowley Lodge No. 204, Dearborn 5.00

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Trilumina Lodge No. 205, Marshall 10.00 Somerset Lodge No. 206, Powersville 10.00 Clay Lodge No. 207, Excelsior Springs 17.00 Salisbury Lodge No. 208, Salisbury 5.00 Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209, Poplar Bluff 25.00 Unionville Lodge No. 210, Unionville 10.00 Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Campbell 10.00 Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla 25.00 Forest City Lodge No. 214, Forest City . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Hale City Lodge No. 216, Hale 5.00 Barbee Lodge No. 217, Sweet Springs .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . 5.00 Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15.00 Kansas City Lodge No. 220, Kansas City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15.00 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221, Oak Ridge 5.00 La Belle Lodge No. 222, La Belle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Ray Lodge No. 223, Camden 5.00 Hamilton Lodge No. 224, Hamilton 5.00 Salem Lodge No. 225, Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.00 Saline Lodge No. 226, St. Mary's .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Cypress Lodge No. 227, Laclede 5.00 St. James Lodge No. 230, St. James 12.00 Cardwell Lodge No. 231, Cardwell 10.00 Polo Lodge No. 232, Polo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville 10.00 Sedalia Lodge No. 236, Sedalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 La Plata Lodge No. 237, La Plata 7.50 Rushville Lodge No. 238, Rushville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Knobnoster Lodge No. 245, Knobnoster 5.00 Montgomery Lodge No. 246, Montgomery City 25.00 Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho 25.00 Carroll Lodge No. 249, Norborne 25.00 Hope Lodge No. 251, Washington . . '" . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 25.00 Alton Lodge No. 255, Alton. . . . . . . . . . ............................. 5.00 Shekinah Lodge No. 256, Festus ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.00 Lodge of Light No. 257, Eagleville .............. 2.50 Lodge of Love No. 259, Lancaster ............ 5.00 Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, Defiance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00 Holden Lodge No. 262, Holden 15.00 Summit Lodge No. 263, Lee's Summit 20.00 Corinthian Lodge No. 265, Warrensburg 25.00 Lodge of Truth No. 268, Atlanta 5.00 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, St. Joseph 25.00 New Salem Lodge No. 270, Winfield 10.00 Solomon Lodge No. 271, Springfield 25.00 Granite Lodge No. 272, Sedalia 10.00 St. Clair Lodge No. 273, Osceola :.................. 15.00 Wm. D. Muir Lodge No. 277, Pilot Grove 5.00 Hagle's Creek Lodge No. 279, Wheatland 10.00 Canopy Lodge No. 284, Aurora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 5.00 Earl Lodge No. 285, Coffey . 2.50 Craft Lodge No. 287, Canton .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.00 Graham Lodge No. 289, Graham 5.00 Fairmont Lodge No. 290, Wyaconda 5.00 Edina Lodge No. 291, Edina 15.00 Mound City Lodge No. 294, Mound City.. .. . .. 5.00 Moniteau Lodge No. 295, Jamestown 5.00 Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City 25.00

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Doric Lodge No. 300, Elkland .. Lick Creek Lodge No. 302, Perry .. Osage Lodge No. 303, Nevada .... Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305, Kansas City Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston .. Kearney Lodge No. 3Il, Kearney . Cuba Lodge No. 312, Cuba . Pine Lodge No. 314, Bardley . Paulville Lodge No. 319, Hurdland Versailles Lodge No. 320, Versailles ... McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence Dockery Lodge No. 325, Meadville Linn Lodge No. 326, Linn Mt. Zion Lodge No. 327, West Plains . Charity Lodge No. 331, St. Joseph Excello Lodge No. 332, Excello ..... Joplin Lodge No. 335, Joplin .. Hallsville Lodge No. 336, Hallsville Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, Blue Springs Herculaneum Lodge No. 338, Herculaneum Fidelity Lodge No. 339, Farley Westport Lodge No. 340, Kansas City 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, Bellview . 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 Higginsville Lodge No. 364, Higginsville Adair Lodge No. 366, Kirksville Barry Lodge No. 367, Washburn Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368, Adrain Composite Lodge No. 369, Doniphan Williamstown Lodge No. 370, Williamstown Sheldon Lodge No. 371, Sheldon . Nonpariel Lodge No. 372, East Lynne Belle Lodge No. 373, Belle . Waynesville Lodge No. 375, Waynesville King Hill Lodge No. 376, St. Joseph .. , Billings Lodge No. 379, Billings .. Queen City Lodge No. 380, Queen City Jona Lodge No. 381, Eldon Pythagoras Lodge No. 383, Cassville East Prairie Lodge No. 384, East Prairie Richland Lodge No. 385, Richland Richland Lodge No. 385, Richland Arcana Lodge No. 389, Harris Raytown Lodge No. 391, Raytown Bee Hive Lodge No. 393, Lawson .. Western Light Lodge No. 396, Louisburg Gower Lodge No. 397, Gower ..

1959 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 12.50 10.00 25.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 50.00 5.00 15.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 100.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 7.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 35.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 5.00 10.00

1959

GRAND LODGE OF' MISSOURI

Decatur Lodge No. 400, Pierce City Carterville Lodge No. 401, Carterville 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 Montrose Lodge No. 408, Montrose Louisville Lodge No. 409, Louisville 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 Star Lodge No. 419, Taberville 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 New Madrid Lodge No. 429, New Madrid Competition Lodge No. 432, Competition Wheeling Lodge No. 434, Wheeling Temperance Lodge No. 438, Smithville Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439, Rogersville . Trowell Lodge No. 440, Marble Hill Excelsior Lodge No. 441, Jackson Burlington Lodge No. 442, Burlington Junction Ada Lodge No. 444, Orrick Jacoby Lodge No. 447, Darlington Schell City Lodge No. 448, Schell City Belton Lodge No. 450, Belton Forsyth Lodge No. 453, Forsyth Continental Lodge No. 454, Stewartsville Caruthersville Lodge No. 461, Caruthersville Santa Fe Lodge No. 462, Santa Fe Concordia Lodge No. 464, Concordia .. Southwest Lodge No. 466, Southwest City Plato Lodge No. 469, Plato Nodaway Lodge No. 470, Maryville Mineral Lodge No. 471, Oronogo Pickering Lodge No. 472, Pickering . Nineveh Lodge No. 473, Olney . Golden Lodge No. 475, Golden City Mt. Hope Lodge No. 476, Odessa ..... Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville Jewel Lodge No. 480, Pleasant Hill Marceline Lodge No. 481, Marceline .. Coldwater Lodge No. 485, Drexel . Cairo Lodge No. 486, Cairo Chilhowee Lodge No. 487, Chilhowee Lock Springs Lodge No. 488, Lock Springs . Lakeville Lodge No. 489, Bell City . Vandalia Lodge No. 491, Vandalia . Daggett Lodge No. 492, McKittrick . Lewistown Lodge No. 494, Lewistown Unity Lodge No. 495, Richards . Robert Burns Lodge No. 496, Gainesville

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

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 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 Granby Lodge No. 514, Granby Milford Lodge No. 516, Milford Lockwood Lodge No. 521, Lockwood Gate City Lodge No. 522, Kansas City . . . . . . . . . .. Cunningham Lodge No. 525, Sumner. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Lodge No. 526, Piedmont Higbee Lodge No. 527, Higbee " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Dexter Lodge No. 532, Dexter 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 Jacksonville Lodge No. 541, Jacksonville Mansfield Lodge No. 543, Mansfield Zalma Lodge No. 545, Zalma Orient Lodge No. 546, Kansas City South Gate Lodge No. 547, Kansas City Clinton Lodge No. 548, Clinton Foster Lodge No. 554, Foster Clarksdale Lodge No. 559, Clarksdale Nelson Lodge No. 560, Nelson Cowgill Lodge No. 561, Cowgill York Lodge No. 563, Kansas City ......... . . . . . . . . .. Jamesport Lodge No. 564, Jamesport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miller Lodge No. 567, Miller 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ewing Lodge No. 577, Ewing .. . .. . Grandin Lodge No. 579, Grandin Illmo Lodge No. 581, Illmo Navinger Lodge No. 583, Navinger Criterian Lodge No. 586, Alba Branson Lodge No. 58'7, Branson St. Francisville Lodge No. 588, Wayland Advance Lodge No. 590, Advance , . . . . .. La Russell Lodge No. 592, La Russell Union Lodge No. 593, Union , '" .. . .. ..

1959 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 20.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 40.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 56.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 15.00

1959

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Puxico Lodge No. 596, Puxico Bosworth Lodge No. 597, Bosworth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elvins Lodge No. 599, Flat River Cosby Lodge No. 600, Cosby Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia Morehouse Lodge No. 603, Morehouse Walker Lodge No. 605, Walker Eminence Lodge No. 607, Eminence Strafford Lodge No. 608, Strafford Warrenton Lodge No. 609, Warrenton. .. . . . . . .. . .. . 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 Willard Lodge No. 620, Willard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Anderson Lodge No. 621, Anderson Norwood Lodge No. 622, Norwood 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 .......... . .. . .. . .. .. Mt. View Lodge No. 637, Mt. View. Northeast Lodge No. 643, Kansas City Grain Valley Lodge No. 644, Grain Valley Clarkton Lodge No. 645, Clarkton Noel Lodge No. 647, Noel 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 Rockhill Lodge No. 663, Kansas City

61 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 36.00 25.00 5.00 50.00 10.00 5.00 45.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 3.00 7.50 10.00

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS

Charles A. Tacke Club (In Memory of Brother John Craig) F. C. Barnhill Oriental Chapter No. 228, O. E. S. Kahoka Chapter No. 126, R. A. M. Apollo Chapter No. 424, O. E. S. Independence Chapter No. 12, R. A. M. R. A. Breuer Masonic Ass'n Prince of Peace Commandery No. 29, K. T. Mrs. Marie Gilbert Columbia Chapter No. 17, R. A. M. St. Graal Commandery No. 12, K. T. Success Chapter No. 87, O. E. S. Mt. Grove Commandery No. 66, K. T. St. John's Commandery No. 20, K. T. The Neslers Rolla Commandery No. 59, K. T. West Plains Chapter No. 108, R. A. M. Past Matron's Club-Narcissus Chapter Barry Chapter No. 369, O. E. S.

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5.00 5.00 15.00 2.50 10.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 26.00

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Festus Chapter No. 417, O. E. S .. R. G. Maxwell, in memory of Mrs. R. G. Maxwell West Plains Commandery No. 48, K. T .... Orion Chapter No. 49, R. A. M . Meridian Chapter No. 442, O. E. S . Eagle Light Chapter No. 449, O. E. S. . Sedalia Shrine Club . . Mr. and Mrs. Adolf F. Berghorn . . . Mrs. H. H. Hankenberry Republic Chapter No. 370, O. E. S. Oral Hays, Rushville Lodge No. 238 Clarence H. Meyer Bolivar Chapter No.5, R. A. M. . St. Elmo Commandery No. 43, K. T. Wheaton Chapter No.4, O. E. S Unity Chapter No. 151, O. E. S Sumner Chapter No. 261, O. E. S. . Clinton Chapter No. 73, O. E. S Past Matron's Club, Success Chapter No. 87, O. E. S , , Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wofford Rainbow for Girls, St. Joseph, Mo. . Loyal Chapter No. 511, O. E. S Bethel No.6, Jobs Daughters Friendship Conclave No. 24, True Kindred Reemo Club Clyde Headrick, Salem Lodge No. 225 Carl, Paul, and Robert Maledy, Salem Lodge No. 225 Horace McMillen, Salem Lodge No. 225 Monticello Chapter No. 383, O. E. S Frank H. Gruer . Guiding Star Chapter No. 306, O. E. S Clyde R. Wyckoff, Vincel Lodge No. 62 Chas. K. Rose, Rolla Lodge No. 213 Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Williams .

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GIFTS FROM THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 1958-1959

14 52 7 44 4 7 65 2 9 1 5 9 224 1 3% 6 3 2 ~

Quilts Pr. Pillow Cases Sheets Bath Towels Hand Towels Tea Towels Wash Cloths Finger Tip Towels Cartons Miscellaneous Gifts Carrom Board Cartons Individual Gifts Cartons Candy Lbs. Cookies Box Grapefruit Crates Oranges Boxes and 4 Sacks Apples Cases and 1 Bag of Fruit Cases Eggs Carton Tobacco

175 Jars Jellies 14 Cartons Canned Fruits, Vegetables and Jellies 12 Gallons Apple Butter 1 Carton Clothing 3 Boxes Cards $ 194.50 Cash for Children 224.48 Miscellaneous Cash 300.00 Children Y.M.C.A. Camp Trips 25.00 Christmas and Entertainment Fund 10.00 Worthy Grand Matron's Project 10,819.36 Furnishings One Hospital Floor Complete 7,020.87 Rugs and Draperies for Women's Building Oxygen Equipment for Hospital 1,232.00 Cash Gifts to Adult Guests From Past Matron's and Past Patron's Club of Kansas City

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMmEE 1958-1959

Contributions by Masonic Bodies and Friends of the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts to the Masonic Home Cheer Committee of St. Louis and St. Louis County from September I, 1958 to September I, 1959. Missouri Lodge No.1 $ 25.00 Meridian Lodge No.2................................................. 50.00 , 75.00 Beacon Lodge No.3 George Washington Lodge No.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60.00 25.00 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Naphtali Lodge No. 25 25.00 Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40 75.00 Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 10.00 Polar Star Lodge No. 79 10.00 Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 100.00 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 50.00 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 25.00 Erwin Lodge No. 121 50.00 Occidental Lodge No. 163 25.00 Pride of West Lodge No. 179 10.00 Pyramid Lodge No. 180 75.00 100.00 Good Hope Lodge No. 218 35.00 Keystone Lodge No. 243 Aurora Lodge No. 267 35.00 Fenton Lodge No. 281 25.00 Cosmos Lodge No. 282 25.00 10.00 Meramec Lodge No. 313 Corner Stone Lodge No. 323 50.00 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 25.00 America Lodge No. 347 25.00 Tuscan Lodge No. 360 75.00 Cache Lodge No. 416 100.00 Itaska Lodge No. 420 10.00 Anchor Lodge No. 443 50.00 25.00 West Gate Lodge No. 445 Lambskin Lodge No. 460 50.00 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 25.00 Harmony Lodge No. 499 50.00 Euclid Lodge No. 505 25.00 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 50.00 Apollo Lodge No. 529 25.00 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 25.00 30.00 Rose Hill Lodge No. 550 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 30.00 25.00 Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Forest Park Lodge No. 578 30.00 25.00 Clayton Lodge No. 601 Wellston Lodge No. 613 25.00 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 10.00 Overland Lodge No. 623 25.00 Magnolia Lodge No. 626 50.00 15.00 Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Tower Grove Lodge No. 631 25.00 Freedom Lodge No. 636 10.00 Triangle Lodge No. 638 50.00

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1959

Mizpah Lodge No. 639 Jennings Lodge No. 640 Trinity Lodge No. 641 . Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Shaveh Lodge No. 646 . University City Lodge No. 649 . Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 . Gardenville Lodge No. 655 . Progress Lodge No. 657 . Purity Lodge No. 658 . Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 .. Berkeley Lodge No. 667 . Florissant Lodge U. D . Missouri Chapter No.1, 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. Shekinah Chapter No. 132, R. A. M. Wellston Chapter No. 138, R. A. M. Cabany Chapter No. 140, R. A. M. Hiram Council No.1, R. & S. M . York Council No. 40, R. & S. M St. Louis Commandery No.1, 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 Charles H. Stierman, Member No.9 .. Lawrence P. Thesen, Member No. 638 Alfred M. Frager, Member No. 20 Members of Benjamin Franklin Loqge No. 642 Webster Groves Chapter No. 64, O. E. S. Carl Blumenberg, Member No. 499 V. K. Lines. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Officers of Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Mrs. Rita E. Wolf J. K. Hermann, Member No. 544 Charles A. Tacke Club of No. 613 Members of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 John Davies, Member No. 80 Harry G. Diller, Member St. Aldemar and No. 638 .. Refunds

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Total Disbursements, 1958-1959

$3,997.80 3,924.46

Balance on hand September 1, 1959

73.34

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI DISBURSEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE

September 1.1958-September 1. 1959

Aug. 31, 1959

Religious Service, Knights Templar Nos. 1, 8, 16, 18 Religious Service, Job's Daughters Religious Service, Pilgrim Chapter No. 473, O. E. S. Thanksgiving, Cash gifts and cards to Home Family $ Christmas: Entertainment, cash gifts, presents, music by Brother St. Onge Orchestra, Santa Claus, vocal selections by Scottish Rite Trio, refreshments and dancing . Religious Service, Wardens' and Masters' Clubs Religious Service, Jennings Lodge No. 640 and Jennings Chapter No. 497, O. E. S. Religious Service, Crown Chapter No. 535, O. E. S. Entertainment, Children to Ambassador Theatre and cash gifts . Religious Service, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 and Shaveh Chapter No. 485, O. E. S. Religious Service, Brentwood Lodge No. 616 and Brentwood Chapter No. 429, O. E. S. Entertainment, by Sunnen-Aires and refreshments . Mothers Day, cash gifts and cards . Religious Service, Clayton Lodge No. 601 Entertainment, Moolah Temple Band on the lawn and refreshments . Outing, Children to Washington State Park, games, fishing, bus ride, picnic food and refreshments . Religious Service, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 and Forest Park Chapter No. 377, O. E. S. Fathers Day, cash gifts and cards . Entertainment, Letter Carriers Band on the lawn and refreshments . Outing and auto ride. The Home Family to Bridgeton Fish Fry. A fine outing under the trees and ride in the country. Personal cars by the committee . Outing, old and young on the boat, Steamer Admiral, meals and spending money . Postage, printing and supplies for the year .

'Aug. 31, 1959 'Aug. 31, 1959

Total Disbursements Reserve for 1959 Thanksgiving gift to Home Family Reserve for Winterton Press, Printing Annual Report

Sept. 28, 1958 Oct. 26, 1958 Nov. 23, 1958 Nov. 27, 1958 Dec. 24, 1958 Dec. 28, 1958 Jan. 25, 1959 Feb. 22, 1959 Feb. 23, 1959 Mar. 22, 1959 Apr. 26, 1959

May 8,1959 May 10,1959 May 24,1959 June 3, 1959 June 6, 1959 June 7, 1959 June 14, 1959 July 14, 1959 July 25, 1959 Aug. 14, 1959

682.84 749.07

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51.00 325.89 73.50 111.83 200.00 33.50 163.00 467.75 264.98

$3,224.46 650.00 50.00 $3,924.46

The Masonic Home Cheer Committee guided and arranged ten religious services in the Chapel during the mentioned. period. The total attendance was 1886 or an average of 188 at each service. We thank the Masonic Bodies, Eastern Star Chapters and the Job's Daughters for sponsoring the programs and ... bringing these services to the Masonic Home Family. With reference to the entertainments. The entertainers, friends and Committee gave their talents, energy and automobiles gratis. Without this assistance we could not carry on this work. We are grateful to all who helped. Our entertainments and cash gifts at the Home were reduced this year, due to reduced gifts by one large and several small givers.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1959

ADDITIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1958-1959 Gift in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Acker $ 5.00 Fred B. Adam Gift . 50.00 Mary A. Adderley Estate . 1,000.00 Gifts in memory of M. Harvey Alexander . 122.00 Gifts of Members of America Lodge No. 347 . 280.00 Gift in memory of Frederick Bender . 214.00 Gift in memory of Louis G. Boekenheide . 5.00 Gifts in memory of John A. Bonn . 30.00 Carl C. Collette Estate . 4,429.15 Clarence N. Crites Gift . 10.00 In memory of Alpha Elberfeld . 506.00 Gift of Past Masters Club, Excelsior Lodge No. 441 . 20.00 Clara S. Fletcher Estate . 73.73 Gift in memory of M. W. Bro. Wm. R. Gentry . 5.00 Gift in memory of Deceased Members, Grandview Chapter No. 365, O.E.S. 25.00 Dietrich Hedenkamp Estate 400.00 Pearl M. Heinritz Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1l,234.02 B. B. Hibbard Estate 2,826.60 W. B. Hight Estate 234.11 Nettie Hightower Estate 2.28 Lena Hoffstetter Estate 2,521.53 Eva Merl Hoops Estate 5,000.00 Herman William Hoops Estate 16,853.97 Gifts in memory of Sol. Kreisman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 Gift in memory of Clare G. Lamont 10.00 Fred O. Lindsey Estate 6,121.38 Stanley Roman Losch Estate 2,361.28 Gift of Loyal Chapter No. 511, O.E.S. 100.00 Fred Mollenauer Gift 10.00 Harvey C. Montgomery Estate 1,000.00 Gift in memory of Mrs. Frank J. Muensch 500.00 Oscar T. Nitzschmann Estate 16.93 Pevely Dairy Company Gift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Gift in memory of Bruce Parker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Gift in memory of Arthur Henry Puis ................. 10.00 Estelle H. Saum Estate 1,250.00 Robert C. Saunders Estate 700.00 Charlotte Schneider Estate 9,733.31 Gift in memory of Joseph Sklower 3.00 George E. Southwick Estate 224.61 Frank C. Stoltzenburg Estate 5,019.99 Gift in memory of Charles A. Tacke 15.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Myrtle Tiffin 40.00 Frances M. Waters Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.52 Julius G. Wattenberg Estate 1,701.63 Elbridge E. Widener Estate 25.97 Arthur H. Windmoeller Gift 5.00 Mayme K. Withall Estate 71.06 In memory of Amos Yeats 5.00 Total

$ 74,979.07

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886路1958 Gifts of Members of Acacia Lodge No. 602 Gifts of Frank B. Adams Jennie Albers Estate Gift in memory of Mrs. C. L. Alexander William W. Alexander Minnie Allender Estate James R. Anderson Estate Bonds from a Friend of the Home, sold for Gifts in memory of Mrs. Thea. R. Appel Gifts in memory of Thea. R. Appel Ararat Temple, Kansas City Fund William B. Archer Estate Gifts of Members of Archie Lodge No. 633 Frank Joseph Arth Estate Eugene D. Ashbrook Estate Karl Backrow Frank C. Barnhill Gift Gift in memory of Homer Beaty Frank Beecher Fund George F. Bergfield Gifts in memory of Jerry Bingaman Morris L. Binowitz Estate Gustav Bischoff Fund Robert Elliott Black Fund H. H. Blackledge Gift Blue Silver Lancers, Moolah Temple Dr. Louis F. Bode Estate A. Bolin Fund James W. Boyd Fund John P. Briebel Estate J. H. Brimer Gift Louis J. Brohammer Gift Charles A. Brown Estate Harry P. Brown Estate Ernest Bruneman Gifts of G. A. Buder Rudolph Buhman Estate Ernest J. Bunt Estate Albert Burns Gifts in memory of Mrs. Augusta Burns Iva T. Burns and Lola B. Dickey Memorial Fund Logan Busby Estate Gift of Calvary Commandery No. 28, K.T., Fulton Dr. Solon Cameron Gift Angela Campbell Estate Lester A. Carter, Jasper Lodge No. 398 Gift R. B. Cessna Gift Mary B. Chandler Estate A. P. Christianson Fund

$ 3.00 . 300.00 . 1,000.00 2.00 . . 1,000.00 . 2,000.00 . 2,103.03 . 52,218.75 . 5.00 . 15.00 . 500.00 . 5,085.00 . 5.00 1,000.00 . 1,000.00 . 100.00 . 1,000.00 . 6.00 . 1,442.48 . 500.00 . 25.00 . 1,000.00 . . 500.00 1,000.00 . . 150.00 250.00 . 300.00 . 400.00 . 500.00 . 1,000.00 . 20.00 . 1,500.00 . 1,000.00 . . 10,834.90 . 100.00 . 493.99 . 53,765.48 . 500.00 . 500.00 10.00 . . 200.00 . 6,928.80 . 11.50 . 100.00 . 131,362.56 . 1.00 . 2.00 . 5,743.10 . 2,067.91

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1959

ENDOWl\mNT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1958 Oliver J. Christman Estate . Mrs. Virginia Allen Church Estate, (in memory of Ethelbert Forrester Allen) . Mary C. Clapp . Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Estate . Gifts of Members of Clinton Lodge No. 548 Sarah B. Coffman . Max Philip Cohen Estate . Rose Cohen Estate . Gifts in memory of Roy Collins . Comstock Estate Comstock Estate (Doubtful value) . Gift in memory of William T. Coombs , . Richard J. W. Coopman Gift . E. G. Corwine Gift June Lee Cotton . T. W. Cotton Fund . M. A. Covey Fund . W. C. Craig Estate . Insurance of W. C. Craig . Gift of Crane Lodge No. 517, A.F. & A.M., Crane . John B. Croshaw Fund . . Clarence N. Crites Gift . John Cunningham Estate . J. M. Darrow Fund . J. M. Darrow Estate . Gift in memory of Val O. Decker and Frances Decker Mr. and Mrs. William R. Denslow Gift . Arthur H. Deppe Estate . Brokett A. Dickson . W. B. Distributors, Inc. Gift . . A. M. Dockery Fund Gift of Will Docter . Adele H. Doellner Estate . Emma H. H. Doellner Estate . Clara Ethel Downs Memorial Fund . William Downs Gift . . William E. Downs Estate . Louis Duestrow Estate , . Rudolph Egger Gift .. . . Gift in memory of Mrs. Amelia Ehrman . Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate, Cash . Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate, Stocks and Bonds . Gifts of Members of Eivins Lodge No. 599 Erdhaus Estate, secured and unsecured Gifts of Members of Erwin Lodge No. 121 . Gifts of Members of Euclid Lodge No. 505 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Ella K. Falkenhainer Mrs. Kate Fellers Estate .

6,252.58 5,000.00 3,405.09 5,000.00 2.50 465.89 100.00 21,787.87 10.00 . 115,760.97 2,500.00 50.00 11.08 . 1.00 250.00 1,000.00 25.00 2,965.81 85.50 25.00 1,000.00 20.00 16,875.25 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 100.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 300.00 1,000.00 . 600.00 200.00 500.00 1,000.00 500.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 5.00 300.00 405.86 2,780.00 12.00 7,665.32 5.00 235.00 6.00 625.00

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1958 Frank Ferguson Estate . 1,815.87 15.00 Gift of Ferguson Lodge No. 542, A.F. & A.M., Ferguson . Gifts of Members of Ferguson Lodge No. 542 67.00 A. P. Fletcher Fund . 1,000.00 Boor Fletcher . 400.00 Clara S. Fletcher Estate . 16,675.88 Mrs. Lillie F. Fletcher Fund . 1,000.00 Fort Leonard Wood National Sojourners Gift . 100.00 A. M. Freund Estate . 500.00 Gift in memory of Alexander Friedberg . 50.00 Hattie Fuller Estate . 917.87 Elzie Fulton Estate . 16,310.92 Gifts in memory of Dr. A. F. Gaertner . 5.00 8.00 Gifts of Members of Gardenville Lodge No. 655 . Fred D. Gardner Estate . 1,000.00 1,000.00 Julius C. Garrell Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Geitner Estate . 1,000.00 Minnie K. Geller Estate . 250.00 General Fund . 128,740.03 Anna L. Gentry Memorial Fund . 2,099.13 Louis A. Geserich . 200.00 Robert J. Gilbert Estate . 49,777.38 Adolph Gluck Fund , .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 500.00 Samuel A. Gluck . 200.00 John R. Goodall Trust . 1,000.00 Gifts in memory of Shaw Goolsly . 5.00 Frank Gottlieb Estate . 100.00 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Fund . 3,000.00 Grand Council Royal and Select Masters Fund . 2,500.00 Bernard Greensfelder Gift . . 50.00 Henry C. Grenner Estate, Stocks, Bonds and Cash 261,502.94 Manford Griffith Estate . 500.00 10.00 Gifts in memory of Harry Grimspan . . M. L. Gross Gift 10.00 Grotto and Shrine Fund . 17,056.95 Jacob B. Gunlich Fund . 1,000.00 William A. Hall Fund . 500.00 Albert Hamlin Gift . 50.00 Fred A. Hammel Estate . 1,000.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Katherina Hammermeister . 7.50 James W. Harris Fund . 1,665.74 Hugh Hartshorn Fund . 2,327.75 Adam Hartwig Estate . 500.00 Orville A. and Maria Haynes Fund . 1,000.00 Louis F. Heidorn Gift . 3.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Johnston Hein . 20.00 Aubrey B. Henton Estate . 3,726.55 Edward F. Henri Gift . 5.00 Fred Herket Estate . 2,000.00

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1959

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1958 Gift in memory of Charles Hermann . 50.00 211.08 Adam Herold Estate . 500.00 Ferdinand Herold Fund . 5,000.00 T. W. Higgins Fund . 5,260.71 W. B. Hight Estate . Nettie Hightower Estate . 5,493.99 1,000.00 Roland Hill Estate . 50.00 C. R. Hinerman Gift . 5,248.76 H. O. Hirsch Estate . 100.00 Gift in memory of Mrs. L. Verne Hosic . 5,000.00 A. M. Hough Fund . 1,000.00 Otto E. and Mrs. Grant Howard Fund . 942.84 A. S. Hudson Estate . 100.00 Henry W. Hunning Estate . Mary Huthmaker Estate . 37,601.33 Initiation Fund . 246,700.00 Wm. B. Ittner, Inc. Gift . 300.00 30.00 Robert Jacobi Gift . J. C. Jacquith Estate Fund . 19,122.61 1,000.00 George William James Estate . Hugh S. Jamison Estate, Stocks and Cash . 33,420.08 100.00 Walter J. Jenkins Estate . 15.00 Gifts of Members of Jennings Lodge No. 640 . 100.00 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Johnson, in memory of their parents 2,000.00 Harriet C. Johnson Estate . 100.00 William Kairns Estate . Edward F. W. Kaiser . 25,000.00 5,500.00 Mrs. Pearl Kaiser Annuity . 500.00 Bernard J. Kappel Estate . Paul Keiser Fund . 2,000.00 Albert G. Keller Estate, Bonds and Cash . 3,239.97 Franklin V. Kemp Estate, Stocks, Bonds and Cash . 46,929.10 6,311.77 Mrs. Anna Kern Estate . Irving Keseling Estate . 50,831.05 William F. Kier Fund . 10,000.00 2,000.00 Henry T. Kilpatrick Fund . Myrtle Kipp Estate . 707.16 James L. Kirkendall . 13,150.00 Mary E. Knecht Estate . 250.00 Knights Templar Fund . 35,114.00 August C. Koelsch Estate . 100.00 Harriet A. Koestering Estate . 2,315.45 Arthur Emil Koethe Estate . 2,000.00 Charles E. Koken . 300.00 Ludwig Kotany . 200.00 Gift in memory of Emma Krieger . 5.50 Joseph Kronacher Estate . 431.05 1,000.00 Edward Kuhn Estate . William F. Kuhn Memorial Fund . 1,000.00

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF lVIISSOURI 1888-1958 Wm. Frederick Kuhn Memorial Association, in memory of Dr. William Frederick Kuhn Gerard B. Lambert Jacob Lampert Fund G. I. Langenberg Estate Mrs. Barsha A. Langston Estate Spotwood A. Ledford Estate George W. Leeak Gift Morris and Ella Leftwich Fund Kathryn Lehman E. H. Lehnbetter Estate Mrs. Rose W. Lenore Estate Ike Levinson Estate Mrs. Julia Weber Lewis Estate Berthold Linder Estate Gifts in memory of Debra Jean Lindsey Marcus A. Loevey Frederick A. Logan Fund Stanley R. Losch Estate William Latham, Jr. Estate Gifts of Loyal Chapter No. 511, O.E.S Robert Lungstras Mrs. Mary Lynch Fund Agnes McAdoo Estate, Bonds and Cash Fannie A. McCarty Estate Roy McClanhan Gift Gifts in memory of Mrs. Mabel McCully Joseph S. McIntyre Estate Robert Lewis Macy George T. Mannion Estate Gifts of Members of Mansfield Lodge No. 543 George H. L. Marquand Estate Glen Marquis Annie Martin Fund Parralle Masengale Fund Masonic Home Certificate Fund John T. Mathis Estate George Mavrematis Gift Edward H. Meier Fund Isador Mendle, Legacy Herman Mensendick Estate Edward Meyer William Meyer Estate Edward C. Miller Estate Gift in memory of Haynes N. Miller Minnie Miller Estate George B. Mills Estate, Stocks and Bonds William Modra Estate Fred Mollenuaer

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787.71 7.40 30,000.00 250.00 12,333.26 14,241.89 500.00 1,800.00 2,697.96 1,000.00 500.00 500.00 5,000.00 200.00 35.00 70.00 500.00 3,186.45 1,000.00 200.00 286.00 1,000.00 1,578.00 2,807.58 10.00 30.00 1,000.00 15.00 9,160.44 5.00 1,000.00 1,105.14 259.98 806.60 1,117.60 4,858.52 100.00 500.00 1,000.00 165.00 500.00 500.00 250.00 15.00 15,796.64 11,600.00 6,362.19 145.00

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1958 Alva Moog Estate James P. Moore Gift Etta Mueller Estate Fred Mueller Estate Theodore Mueller Estate Gifts in memory of Mrs. Olaf Murray Russell G. Murray Gift Virgil L. Muskopf Estate Myrtle Lodge No. 338 Maggie Nicholson Fund Mrs. Anna Nipper Estate Oscar T. Nitzschmann Estate James Ward Nixon Memorial August Anthony Nolte Estate . Julia C. Norton Fund Gifts of Members of Occidental Lodge No. 163 . Louis J. Ohler Gift Gifts of Members of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 John Oliver Fund Gifts in memory of Joseph A. Osborn Irvin Levosier Page Estate . Abraham Palan Fund . William Pamprin Fund Della P. Pauley Estate George C. Paulus Gift Mrs. Henrietta Pearse Estate E. H. Penton Gift Morgena Peterson Fund Sam Pian Gifts of Members of Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 William M. Pinger Estate Gifts of Henry W. Polst William H. Potter Estate Fund Helen Primavesi Estate T. W. Pritchett Fund . Ida V. Pugh Estate Gifts of Members of Pyramid Lodge No. 180 Gifts of Past Masters of Pyramid Lodge No. 180 Olga C. Quade Estate Gift in memory of Frederick Quellmalz Albert Rabenneck Estate William A. Raming Estate John Rehrs Estate Charles Reilly Thomas H. Reynolds Gift Agnes Rice Estate Samuel Rife Estate Gift of Leola P. Robertson, in memory of George W. Peters E. C. Robinson

100.00 5.00 . 6,266.89 . 100.00 . 5,000.00 . 15.00 . 10.00 . 400.00 . 310.95 . 550.36 . 84,726.34 . 43,977.47 . 1,000.00 25.00 1,000.00 . . 50.00 3.00 . 10.00 . 371.36 . 3.00 . 25.00 . 584.70 . 1,000.00 . 500.00 . 2,000.00 . 9,783.05 . 10.00 . 500.00 . 100.00 . 13.00 . 555.20 . 66.50 . 13,305.50 . 29,152.50 . 1,000.00 . 100.00 . 56.00 . 50.00 . 4/180.63 . 10.00 . 3,247.07 . 1,000.00 . 250.00 . 100.00 . 5,000.00 . 51,096.35 . 7,548.50 . 25.00 . 2,500.00 .

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1888-1958 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Adolph Roeper Edna Ceora Rogers Estate Gifts of Members of Rolla Lodge No. 123 Abraham Romansky Gift Abraham Romansky Estate Gifts in memory of Truman Rose William Rothmeyer Estate Gertrude French Rouse Estate Rosa Ruhland Estate Richard O. and Margaret A. Rumer Gift Gifts in memory of Harry B. Runyan William Russell Estate, Cash William Russell Estate, Bonds and Other Securities Sol. Samuel Estate Robert C. Saunders Estate Edgar P. Schaefer Estate Charles W. Schaefer, in memory of James Dunnica W. J. Scherek Reinhold Schenkmeyer Estate Gifts in memory of Carl Schlapp, Sr. . Nathan Schloss Fund Oscar Schmelig Gift Louis Schmidt Estate Charlotte Schneider Estate Frank L. Schofield Emma Schumacher Estate Charles H. Schureman Estate Arthur C. Schuster Gift B. S. Schwartz Barbara Seaman Bequest Fred Segelke Estate Fritz William Selleck Estate Gift of Senath Lodge No. 513, A.F. & A.M. Senath Louise S. Shafer Estate John T. Short Fund L. M. Shrum Gift Georgia Helen Siddons Estate Henry Siegfried Clara Siegel Estate Sam Silverman Gift Gifts in honor of Julian Simon Gifts in memory of Mrs. Sallie Simon Richard Sinclair Mrs. Rose M. Sizemore Estate, Bonds and Cash Charles V. B. Slade R. Jasper Smith Gift W. S. Smith Fund George E. Southwick Estate Charles Spraul Estate

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15.00 6,600.00 5.00 250.00 500.00 15.00 50.00 250.00 49,926.84 500.00 15.00 1,901.39 4,392.00 100.00 415.74 601.60 462.00 46.00 500.00 15.00 932.83 20.00 500.00 2,026.78 1,000.00 17.75 365.67 100.00 692.83 100.00 214.47 1,040.05 10.00 38,580.68 200.00 10.00 2,228.66 1,000.00 17,971.36 8.00 74.00 130.00 200.00 2,295.62 9,548.75 40.00 11,730.00 107,378.64 300.00

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886路1958 Edward W. Spreen Estate Thomas Stayton Estate Gifts in memory of Otto C. Steinbrecher Robert F. Stevenson R. F. Stevenson Estate Gifts in memory of Mrs. Kathleen M. Stewart Frank C. Stoltzenburg Estate George E. Stowell Gift Philip Stremmel, Jr. . Virginia Stroud Estate F. W. Struchen Estate Gift of St. Graal Commandery No. 12, K.T., Columbia St. Joseph Chapter No. 198, O.E.S Gifts of Members of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Frank Stumm Harry F. Sutherland Gift Gifts of Members of Swope Park Lodge No. 617 W. L. Tamme Fund Gifts of Members of Temple Lodge No. 299 Gift of Mrs. Katherine Thomas, Queen City Chapter No. 226, O.E.S., in honor of Ray Bond, P.G.M Herbert S. Thorington Estate Irvin R. Timlin Estate Gifts in memory of Cecil A. Tolin Mrs. Earl C. Tuggle Gift Gift in memory of T. T. Turley and H. I. Turley Gifts in memory of Karl M. Vetsburg James Vinyard Estate Otto August Vogelsang Estate Sal E. Waggoner Estate Gift in memory of Dillman F. E. Wagner Jacob C. C. Waldeck Estate W. A. Walker Gift Nicholas R. Wall Fund George H. Woltjen Estate War Relief Loyal Service Fund Gift of 1949 Wardens and Masters Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County Charles A. Wasserburger Estate J. E. Weisenborn Gift Gifts in memory of John Weiss, Jr F. W. Weinheimer Estate, Bonds, Stocks and Cash Wellston Lodge No. 613 Gifts of Members of Wellston Lodge No. 613 Alphonzo Whipple William J. Whiprecht Estate Elbridge E. Widener Estate Paul Wielandy Estate D. M. Wilson

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185.52 2,683.54 3.00 14,992.13 10.00 25.00 9,037.85 5.00 137.40 1,000.00 400.00 10.00 450.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 550.00 2.25

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100.00 2,460.57 500.00 50.00 25.00 100.00 55.00 933.24 24,845.62 1,000.00 20.00 500.00 50.00 500.00 1,000.00 7,107.50

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100.00 1,000.00 25.00 26.00 62,835.55 100.00 5.00 100.00 5.00 6,615.32 200.00 528.00

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1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

ENDOWl'tmNT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI

1886路1958 Arthur H. Windmoeller Gift . 15.00 Gift of Robert C. Winkelmaier, in memory of Bertha Winkelmaier 150.00 Emma Winkler Estate . 538.05 Louis H. Winkler Estate . 1,377.58 . 103,925.43 Mayme K. Withall Estate John A. Witthaus Gift . 40.00 Mrs. Willie A. Woods Fund . 3,000.00 Gifts in memory of W. G. Wood . 10.00 John M. Woodson Estate . 5,467.91 Mrs. E. Wurz . 500.00 Minnie H. Wylie Estate . 8,884.87 Mrs. Luella M. Willette Estate . 1,299.12 Gift in memory of Amos Yeats . 5.00 Nan J. Yeats . 5.00 15.00 Mrs. N. J. Yeats, for Jennings Lodge No. 640 Gift . . Louisa Yott Fund 500.00 Mrs. Lulu Cammann Zamzow Estate . 10,604.86 Nicola Zimmer Memorial Fund . 50.00

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

July I, 1958 to June 30, 1959 GENERAL FUND

Income Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Grand Chapter O. E. S. Per Capita Tax Miscellaneous Income

$234,268.29 22,392.25 - - - - $256,660.54 210.99 $256,871.53

Expenses Wages and Salaries $243,285.00 Provisions 134,391.33 Dry Goods and Clothing 7,198.83 Dry Cleaning and Shoe Repair .................... 566.26 Laundry 5,314.57 Fuel 19,560.16 Repairs and Maintenance 24,491.75 Supplies . . .. 44,649.66 Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.50 Electricity 11,542.15 Water and Sewer Tax 3,690.31 Insurance 6,309.80 Barber 1,052.15 Supplemental Medical Expenses 7,094.83 Federal Social Security Employer's Tax 6,510.99 Directors, Grand Lodge Officers and Advisory Board-Attending Meetings . 2,775.66 Carfare . 551.38 Telephone . 1,319.84 Professional Services-Legal and Auditing . 350.00 Printing, Stationery and Postage . 2,114.83 720.00 Steward's Car Allowance . 116.00 Inspection Fees and Taxes . 514.50 Hauling . Want Ads . 862.41 630.21 Newspapers . 77.16 Dues and Subscriptions . . Safe Deposit Box 27.50 1,465.08 Miscellaneous . 494.59 Masonic Home Executives Assn. Convention Expenses . 853.52 Grand Lodge Entertainment . 408.39 Superintendent's Traveling Expenses . 448.75 Credit Reports . 120.00 Assistant Superintendent's Car Allowance . Education . 228.80 37.00 Children's Allowances . - - - - $529,897.91 Excess of Expenses Over Income Transferred from Income Fund

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($273,026.38) 300,000.00

Net Increase in General Fund Add-Balance on Hand, July 1, 1958

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$ 26,973.62 61,519.24

Balance on Hand, June 30, 1959 (-) Denotes red figure

$ 88,492.86

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI INCOME FUND

Receipts Dividends on Endowment Fund Stocks $ 73,610.52 Interest on Endowment Fund Bonds 44,662.59 Interest on Endowment Fund Real Estate Loans 14,924.62 Rental Income-Endowment Fund , '....... 131.00 Income on Income Fund Securities 7,964.54 Received from Members of Home Family .. , 106,982.88 Pensions 72,529.82 Gussie L. Grenner Estate 12,879.24 Sale of Cemetery Lots ,...... 40.00 Miscellaneous Income , ....................... 299.32 Profit on Sale of Securities '. 13,249.91 - - - - $347,274.44

Disbursements Taxes and Expenses on Estates Agent-Endowment Fund-Commissions Improvements-Apartments 5336-38 Enright Ave.

2,892.55 3,912.80 653.95 7,459.30 $339,815.14

Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements Deduct: Transfer to General Fund , Transfer to Building Fund

$300,000.00 50,000.00 350,000.00

Net Decrease in Income Fund Add-.:...Balance on Hand, July 1, 1958

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Balance on Hand, June 30, 1959

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($ 10,184.86) 230,042.88

$219,858.02

INITIATION FUND

Receipts' . Initiation Fees IneotP.~ Oil Initiation Fund Securities Profii on 'Sale of Securities

$ 30,450.00 6,804.81 2,599.45

- - - - $ 39,854.26 Disbur-sements Sprinkler Systegl~Women's Building and Annex $ 1,164.00 Decorating and,' Plastering-Women's Building '.. . .. 24,688.43 'Plastering; Apartments, 5334 Enright ., ,. 658.00 Alterations-Boiler Room ,., , , 18,070.19 Movie Films , ,................ 9,848.86 Oxygen Machine for Hospital , .. , ,.. 613.57 55,043.05

Excess of Disbursements Over Receipts Transfer to Building Fund ., ,' Decrease in Initiation Fund Balance on Hand, July 1, 1958

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Balance on Hand, June 30, 1959 (-) Denotes red figure

($ 15,188.79) ( 170,000.00)

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($185,188.79) 440,503.43

$255,314.64

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BUILDING FUND

Receipts Contributions Income on Building Fund Securities Profit on Sale of Securities Sale of Equipment

$ 35,450.55 3,284.50 2,121.87 2,352.00 - - - - $ 43,208.92

Disbursements Insurance Expense Cost of Building (Under Construction) and Equipment Improvements-Plastering

153.93 315,643.91 300.00 316,097.84

Excess of Disbursements Over Receipts Deduct: Transfers from Income Fund Transfers from Initiation Fund

($272,888.92) $ 50,000.00 170,000.00 220,000.00

Net Decrease in Building Fund Add-Balance on Hand, July I, 1958

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($ 52,888.92) 144,373.09

Balance on Hand, June 30, 1959

$ 91,484.17

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND

Receipts Contributions

6,142.20

Disbursements 5,907.46

Entertainment and Gifts Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements Add-Balance on Hand, July I, 1958

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Balance on Hand, June 30, 1959

$ 4,450.17

234.74 4,215.43

ENDOWMENT FUND

Receipts Bequests and Gifts Profit on Sale of Securities

$188,096.07 2,980.77

- - - - $ 191,076.84 2,662,836.89

Add-Balance, July 1, 1958 Balance, June 30, 1959

$2,853,913.73 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.

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

We examined the books and records of the secretary for the period July I, 1958 to June 30, 1959. 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 at June 30, 1959: GENERAL FUND Assets Cash in First National Bank Cash in Mercantile-Commerce National BankPayroll Account Cash in Petty Cash Fund Inventories-Provisions and Supplies Unexpired Insurance Due from Employees for Blue Cross

Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued St. Louis Earnings Tax Due to Building Fund

$61,768.41 6,214.44 200.00 26,786.20 13,321.21 32.70 - - - - $108,322.96 $18,239.90 365.46 1,224.74 19,830.10

Balance-General Fund

$ 88,492.86

INCOME FUND Assets Cash in Mercantile Trust Company $114,102.82 Securities-At Cost 82,330.85 St. Louis Union Trust Company-Agent-Endowment Fund......... 23,424.35

Total-Income Fund

$219,858.02 INITIATION FUND

Cash in Mercantile Trust Company Securities-At Cost

$ 26,930.39 228,384.25

Total-Initiation Fund

$255,314.64 BUILDING FUND

Cash in Boatmen's National Bank $ 20,541.00 Securities-At Cost 69,718.43 Due from General Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,224.74

Total-Building Fund

$ 91,484.17

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND Cash in Boatmen's National Bank

$ 4,450.17

ENDOWMENT FUND Real Estate Loans United States Bonds Other Bonds Corporation Stocks Due from St. Louis Union Trust Company-Agent

Total-Endowment Fund

$ 362,107.52 8,785.85 . . 1,313,425.41 . 1,163,575.08 6,019.87 .

$2,853,913.73

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

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 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 1, 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 the securities by the Home. Those acquired since January 1, 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 & CO. Certified Public Accountants. MEDICAL STAFF Dr. Harold E. Walters, M.D., Medical Director Dr. Robert A. Hall, M.D., Out-Patient Clinic.... . .. . Dr. J. Floyd Alcorn, Dental Consultant. Dr. J. P. Altheide, Genito-urinary Surgery. . . . . . . . . . Dr. William H. Bailey, Ophthalmology................... Dr. William R. Bohne, Orthopedics Dr. James Barrett Brown, Surgery Dr. C. E. Burford, Urology Dr. Stanley S. Burns, Otolaryngology Dr. A. H. Conrad, Dermatology Dr. Ralph Cook, Pediatrics....... Dr. Carl E. Eber, Ophthalmology Dr. Edwin C. Ernst, Radiology Dr. James Forsen, Surgery Dr. Lee A. Hall, Gynecology Dr. D. L. Harris, Bacteriology Dr. Charles L. Klenk, Bacteriology.... . . . Dr. Phillip S. Luedde, Ophthalmology. . . Dr. R. E. Mason, Ophthalmology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sidney B. Maughs, Neurology..... . . . . . . . . .. . Dr. Mary Elizabeth Morris, Gynecology. . . . . . . . Dr. Martyn Schattyn, Genito-urinary Surgery Dr. Frederick O. Schwartz, Ophthalmology Dr. George R. Swartz, Neuro-Psychiatry Dr. J. Wm. Thompson, Surgery Dr. Henry P. Thym, Surgery Dr. Roy A. Walther, Jr., Gynecology Dr. R. S. Weiss, Dermatology

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1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER

R. W. Brother Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, presented his report which was adopted and is as follows:

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge) A. F. &- A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: I submit herewith my eighth annual report as your Grand Lecturer. The past year has been a very busy and fruitful one ritualistic wise. I am happy to report that the condition of the ritual, generally speaking, is very good. There are always some lodges that seem somewhat below standard and an effort is made each year to encourage these lodges to improve their work. It is always a pleasure to see lodge members become proficient. This is the first year every Master that has exemplified the closing ceremonies has been able to give the closing "Charge." This is a great improvement over a few years back and I want to compliment the Masters for their fine efforts. I have visited every district in the state once. and a number, where my services were requested, a second time, h?lding schools of instruction for all interested brethren. The schools were well attended with an average of 44 per meeting. It is well for the brethren to take advantage of these schools not only to improve themselves in the ritual but also to become better acquainted with the officers and brethren of other lodges. Though the attendance at this year's schools has increased slightly over that of last, the number of officers attending has decreased. Let us hope this is the result of local situations at the time of the meetings rather than a lack of interest on the part of any officer. The reports of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers have all been good. They indicate an increase in the number of requests for schools of instruction and also an increase in the attendance at their schools. Both are healthy signs. The work of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer is a labor of love and the greatest satisfaction he can have is seeing a group of brethren do some part of the ritual accurately and effectively. Right Worshipful Brother Owen S. Taylor had such an experience on March 18 when the officers of Grandview Lodge Number 618 opened and closed their lodge in Ivanhoe Temple in Kansas City without a mistake in the wording. To make this more outstanding, this was the occasion of the presentation of the Grand Lodge Fifty Year Button to Most Worshipful Brother Harry S. Truman by our Grand Master and there were approximately 1,800 brethren in the audience. I know this fine piece of work was a source of satisfaction to R. W. Bro. Taylor and also to the officers of Grandview Lodge. Right Worshipful Brother Arthur C. Mothershead was honored at a dinner June II, 1959 in Rising Sun Lodge Number 13 at Barry. After a delicious meal he was presented with a number of fine gifts from the Brethren of the 21st district in appreciation of the school of instruction which has run continuously once every week for the past ten years, more than five hundred meetings. This is an outstanding record equaled by no other district in the state. Right Worshipful Brother Thomas R. Wilkins was presented with the Scottish Rite Degrees by the brethren ~f the 50th district in token of appreciation of the work he has done in that district. These are just a few of the examples of the esteem in which the District Deputy Grand Lecturers are held by the brethren in their districts.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1959

As has always been my custom, I visited the lodges of instruction in the 9th, 22nd, 33rd, 45th, 57th, and 59th districts. These schools are held about the same time each year and last for a specified number of weeks or months. These are always large meetings and help to increase the overall average of my meetings. I wish to thank all the District Deputy Grand Lecturers for the fine work they have done and the service they have rendered the Grand Lodge and the Craft. It is through the work of the Lecturers in their respective districts that we are able to keep a uniform ritual throughout the state. A number have asked not to be reappointed. To them I express my appreciation for their loyal support; and I know that, even though they do not hold office, they will give their successors the benefits of their experiences. It is with sorrow that I report the death of two of the family of Lecturers the past year. Right Worshipful Brother David W. Landis, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 11 th district, died of a heart attack October 8, 1958, just one week after he was appointed. He had attended a masonic meeting in Lathrop and had driven only a short distance from the lodge hall when the attack occurred. January 28, 1959, R. W. Bro. H. Leroy Grassle, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 46th district, passed to his reward after an extended illness. He was serving his 5th year as a Lecturer and had made many friends not only in his own district but also in the adjoining ones. I express my appreciation to the District Deputy Grand Masters for their fine cooperation. They have been very faithful in attending schools of instruction and I know the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and the brethren appreciate their interest in the ritual. In closing, I wish to thank the entire line of Grand Lodge Officers for their support. It is my sincere hope that I may be able to assist them in some small way. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, Grand Lecturer. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL

R. W. Brother Freelon K. Hadley presented the report of the Committee on Ritual which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Ritual begs leave to submit its report for the year 1958-1959. The committee held only one meeting during the year and that at Columbia July 19, 1959. The meeting was confined to a general discussion of the ritual and the need of another sub-division under the "Certificate Plan." The proposed ritual on balloting was discussed at great length. The officers of the lodges have been instructed in the proposed ritual and we have asked them to give it a fair trial, discuss it in their meetings and then write this committee what action they would like for us to take. The response to this request will be a factor in our final recommendation. We expect to have the opinion of most of the lodges and our final report on this proposed ritual at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge.

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Certain suggested changes in the ritual were discussed but none were approved. It has always been the policy of the committee to discourage any change unless there was an overpowering argument for its adoption. We wish to thank our Grand Secretary, M. W. Bro. Harold L. Reader, for his loyal support. It is through his efforts that the names of the brethren who have received certificates under the "Certificate Plan" the past year appear as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, Chairman~ ARTHUR

MOTHERSHEAD,

BENNETT KLINGNER,

M. HOLLENBECK,

TURNER A. BARNHART,

J. HAROLD BURTON. SUBDIVISION I-oRIGINALS

No. 3190 3191 3192 3193 3194 3195 3196 3197 3198 3199 3200 3201 3202 3203 3204 3205 3206 3207 3208 3209 3210 3211 3212 3213 3214 3215 3216 3217 3218 3219 3220 3221 3222 3223 3224 3225 3226 3227 3228 3229 3230

Name J. L. Malone Robert James Earley Clovis E. Burrell Harry B. Turney, Jr Glenn D. Williams Robert W. Fast. Albert Hugh Miller Edwin Theodore Oberhelman Barton Hollis Nicholas John Scirocco Elery Benson Pool Kenneth Walter Mielke Emory Joseph Hampel. J. B. Thomas Fergerson Wilfrid Allenger Hedrick Thomas Henry Behrman Lawrence Dwight Gibbs Don Charles Finlay John W. Finley Joseph R. Bell Charles Martin Chrisman Edward Earl Cole Sydney Scott Tarkington Homer M. Marko Gregory Barac Paul Kastrip Schmidg Charles M. Gourley Everett Finley Moore Johnie Roy Clevenger James Fredrick Hughes John Dale Shook Roscoe Willis Wilcoxen Donald Warren Bollinger Walter Earl Bradford Clarence Earl Nichols Clarence Weber Hessel. Alton Leroy Cook Walter I. Niles Kenneth Rice Johnson Owen Glen Meredith Marvin Cleo Helms

Lodge

Cardwell Lodge No. 231 St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Corinthian Lodge No. 265 Corinthian Lodge No. 265 Hermon Lodge No. 187 St. Francois Lodge No. 234 Union Lodge No. 593 Lakeville Lodge No. 489 Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Union Lodge No. 593 Gate City Lodge No. 522 , Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Westport Lodge No. 340 York Lodge No. 563 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Centralia Lodge No. 59 Centralia Lodge No. 59 Hinton Lodge No. 455 Freedom Lodge No. 636 Plato Lodge No. 469 Overland Lodge No. 623 Anchor Lodge No. 443 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Overland Lodge No. 623 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Richmond Lodge No. 57 Richmond Lodge No. 57 Westport Lodge No. 340 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Xenia Lodge No. 50 Galena Lodge No. 515 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Kearney Lodge No. 311 Carterville Lodge No. 401 Joplin Lodge No. 335 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Swope Park Lodge No. 617

84 3231 3232 3233 3234 3235 3236 3237 3238 3239 3240 3241 3242 3243 3244 3245 3246 3247 3248 3249 3250 3251 3252 3253 3254 3255 3256 3257 3258 3259 3260 3261 3262 3263 3264 3265 3266 3267 3268 3269 3270 3271 3272 3273 3274 3275 3276 3277 3278 3279 3280 3281 3282 3283 3284 3285 3286 3287 3288 3289 3290 3291 3292 3293

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Arbera Burdette Van Sandt. William L. Melvin Othar K. Rowlett Louis Frank Lawrence. . Raymond W. Attebury. . Holmes G. Dawes Horace Eugene Parks Leo Everett Narramore E. Max Carter William Junior Jones Dallas L. Anderson Eugene Roe Schell John Cooley Roy Lee Moorman Arthur Eugene Alexander Charles David Youll, Jr.. . . James Everett Evans Dean V. England Gordian J. Mathias Loie E. Allen John Fred Duffield Charles D. Strauser. . . . . .. . Alfred William Schalk. . . Nathan L. Solomon Lyle Robert Byrns Earl M. Underhill George Layton Vanarsdall John Russell Beatty..... . Roy Joseph Bowers, Jr.. . . John F. Baber. Clarence Ray Simpson Frank E. Harr........ . John Herbert Pickett George W. McClain E. Ralph Williams William Rufus Davis, Jr.. . Sam E. Story James R. McDaniel. Robert Walter Goehausen John Ross Bennett...... . John IvaI Green Kenneth Curtis Kurtz E1ven A. Tegeler. . . . . . Gus William Trakas. . . . Robert W. Rector. . . . . Paul Edward Parsley. . . Arthur Henry Diering. . Joseph Allen Schoenberger. . .. . Paul Nathan Livingston Daniel C. Ray Charles L. Davis. . Tony Case Frank Morton Sskwor Robert W. McCullough. . . .. . Cleon C. Thompson. . Willis E. Greenstreet. . Alfred Emanuel Butt..... . Herbert Allen Dyer Clarence A. Holmes Fackney L. Smith Kenneth Hembree Ormond Eldon Mitchell Robert A. Shortridge

1959

Northeast Lodge No. 643 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Xenia Lodge No. 50 Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Cambridge Lodge No. 63 Richmond Lodge No. 57 Richmond Lodge No. 57 Granby Lodge No. 514 Granby Lodge No. 514 Richmond Lodge No. 57 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Friendship Lodge No. 89 Saxton Lodge No. 508 Raytown Lodge No. 391 York Lodge No. 563 South Gate Lodge No. 547 Bethany Lodge No. 97 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Delphian Lodge No. 137 Delphian Lodge No. 137 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Owensville Lodge No. 624 Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Beacon Lodge No.3 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Buckner Lodge No. 501 Shamrock Lodge No. 585 Temperance Lodge No. 438 Richmond Lodge No. 5'7 Mt. Zion Lodge No. 327 Ingomar Lodge No. 536 East Prairie Lodge No. 384 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Charleston Lodge No. 407 Charleston Lodge No. 407 Charleston Lodge No. 407 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Harmony Lodge No. 499 Vincil Lodge No. 62 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Oregon Lodge No. 139 Owensville Lodge No. 624 Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 Fraternal Lodge No. 363 Compass Lodge No. 120 Theo. Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Howard Lodge No.4 Fayette Lodge No. 47 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 Elmer Lodge No. 648 Alpha Lodge No. 659 Summit Lodge No. 263 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Northwest Lodge No. 358 Northwest Lodge No. 358

1959 3294 3295 3296 3297 3298 3299 3300 3301 3302 3303 3304 3305 3306 3307 3308 3309 3310 3311 3312 3313 3314 3315 3316 3317 3318 3319 3320 3321 3322 3323 3324 3325 3326 332'7 3328 3329 3330 3331 3332 3333 3334 3335 3336 3337 3338 3339

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Melvin Egbert Clark Eugene Earl Hood William G. Bradford Charles Paul Allen Arnold John Millner David Levi Sellers Donald Lee Fu1k Ben A. Britain Barney Lenon Everette Belt David Hurtgen Edward T. Neely, Jr George William FlInt Raymond Graham Fishback Albert Bradstone Stolifer Robert Gene Powell. . Edward Solomon Arthur Raymond Vanderbeck Charles A. Zimmerman Stan Watie Woodall. . . . . . Albert Gallentine Poore Ernest Lee Barker James Oliver Beal. Eugene Thomas Morgan John Lee Berger...... . . Solomon Wei! Thurman.. Orner Alfred Sheley, II.... . Walter Guy Welden " John Allan Taber Jack E. Toothaker Ronnie House Herman Mullen Gale Bernard Wickham Marian Porter Clifton William Simpson Underwood John Howard Pfeiffer Roy W. Voiles Paul G. Bennett Albert E. Brody George路J. Boes1 Glenn Wayne Kirby William Jarit Keith Arthur C. Schipper Donald Robert Curtit Daniel Eugene Linebaugh Henry Mullnix, Jr

Good Hope Lodge No. 218 Marcus Lodge No. 110 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Lambskin Lodge No. 460 Platte City Lodge No. 504 Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 Beacon Lodge No. 3 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Joachim Lodge No. 164 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Earl Lodge No. 285 Hermitage Lodge No. 288 Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Saxton Lodge No. 508 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 York Lodge No. 563 Shekinah Lodge No. 256 Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Knob Noster Lodge No. 245 Granite Lodge No. 272 Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 East Prairie Lodge No. 384 Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Fulton Lodge No. 48 Earl Lodge No. 285 Platte City Lodge No. 504 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Ava Lodge No. 26 Ava Lodge No. 26 Alpha Lodge No. 659 Platte City Lodge No. 504 Earl Lodge No. 285 Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Texas Lodge No. 177 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Texas Lodge No. 177 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Saxton Lodge No. 508 Union Lodge No. 593 Charity Lodge No. 331 Buckner Lodge No. 501

SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS

No. A A A A A A A A A A A A

1184 1185 1186 1187 1188 1189 1190 1191 1192 1193 1194 1195

Name

Lodge

Rodney Arthur Schaefer Rolla Lodge No. 213 Loral C. Link Hermon Lodge No. 187 Orville Duley Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Russell A. Sackman """ .. Branson Lodge No. 587 ,., .. ,., ,.,."Mt.ZionLodgeNo.327 Lee Cole, Lavaughn E. Dalton .. , . , , , ,Carthage Lodge No. 197 Lawrence Theodore Poeppe1meier, ,Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Amiel Ennis Spillman, . , , .. , .. , King Hill Lodge No. 376 Alf Wolfred Bird."""""" Sheffield Lodge No. 625 William Henry Fox , ... , , Charleston Lodge No. 407 ,.,." Edina Lodge No. 291 Leo B. Kennedy, .. ', Richard Leonard Hansen ..... , , , , .South Gate Lodge No. 547

86 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 A

1196 1197 1198 1199 1200 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1214 1215 1216 1217 1218 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 1227 1228 1229 1230 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235 1236 1237 1238 1239 1240 1241 1242 1243 1244 1245 1246 1247 1248 1249 1250 1251 1252 1253 1254 1255 1256 1257 1258 1259

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Thomas J. Davis, Jr Charles Hugo Daume, Jr. Louis A. Jones Charles A. Hafner Clovis Cunningham William V. Barksdale Richard H. Giles Carlton L. Sharratt. Walter Arthur Powell Jesse Clyde Butler Steven Dawson Lundy. . Richard L. Kieffer Ralph Verne Hammond James P. Daily William V. McCollum Herbert Dale DeWeese Virgil Loren Chace Arthur Gene Page Don G. Ferrell Carl F. Hartley William Richard Theobald Foy Edwin Haywood Charles Stevenson White, Jr. John Leslie Dickinson Thomas Frederick Satterly .sol Astrachan Leroy Paul Lewis Claud Lee Foster Ray Frank Begele Robert Wat Caldwell " James R. Chalfant Earl Christopher Baker Melvin Leroy Smith Sterling Fay Boswell Kenneth Estel Kneale James Hawkins Russell Thurlow E. Herrick Oliver Croquart Oscar L. Knight Walter Alvin Pfautsch George Hayes. . . . . . Russell L. Cuneio. Alva Charles Cuneio. . Robert Emmett Keerns Aubrey W. French William E. Harris, Jr.. . .. '" William Lawrence Green Elmer J. Rohr Floyd Eugene Eberhart Floyd Roscoe Smith Randall Williams Harold Wesley Baker James Louis Shelton Thomas Albert Collins Thomas Wright Barrow Leonard Vernon Colley Charles I. Schmidt Franklin William Roszell Clyde Eugene Burchett Louis Albert Moad Henry Star Morrison Dale Darius Bainbridge. . . Ross Curtis Jackson. . Robert Walter Crow

1959

Wayne Lodge No. 526 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 Barnes Lodge No. 116 Barnes Lodge No. 116 Barnes Lodge No. 116 Carthage Lodge No. 197 St. Marks Lodge No. 93 York Lodge No. 563 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Censer Lodge No. 172 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Solomon Lodge No. 271 Eureka Lodge No. 73 Westport Lodge No. 340 Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 Mansfield Lodge No. 543 Mansfield Lodge No. 543 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Easter Lodge No. 575 Clarence Lodge No. 662 Clay Lodge No. 207 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Kennett Lodge No. 68 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Cache Lodge No. 416 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 Oregon Lodge No. 139 Oregon Lodge No. 139 Kennett Lodge No. 68 Northwest Lodge No. 358 Overland Lodge No. 623 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Hope Lodge No. 251 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Charleston Lodge No. 407 Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 University Lodge No. 649 Prairie Lodge No. 556 Monroe Lodge No. 64 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 Raytown Lodge No. 391 Overland Lodge No. 623 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Buckner Lodge No. 501 Archie Lodge No. 633 Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Christian Lodge No. 392 Christian Lodge No. 392 Christian Lodge No. 392 Northeast Lodge No. 643

1959 A A A A A A A A A

1260 1261 1262 1263 1264 1265 1266 1267 1268

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Charles Crockett Flanary Kenneth Grant Lemasters Alexander Duvall Grigg Robert Gaylord Koontz Charles R. Barfield Willard Benard McFarland Calvin J. Livingston Guy Kamphefner Wilford Noel Friel.

Archie Lodge No. 633 Wellsville Lodge No. 194 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Occidental Lodge No. 163 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Fidelity Lodge No. 339 Wardell Lodge No. 665

SUiBDIVISION I---SECOND RENEWALS

No. 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 B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B

422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471

Name Raymond Lester Norris Charles Wilford Hall Alba Melvin Gillespie William S. Juergens Carl E. Hays Frank V. Jones John Daniel Naylor Lawrence Ray Albright George T. Fischer Eugene C. Johnson Freeman Newton Roloson William Arthur Bramble William Clarence Earnhart. James John Kennedy Lee L. Kirkman Charles Robert McIntosh Delbert Ivan Scott Wendell Carmahan Harry Elmer Lewellen Irvin Williams Lytle Henry Rakerd Raymond Neal Huston William Osa Swanson Raymond E. Lee William N. Phillips Vernon K. Abel. John Edward Reece, Jr Archie young '" Robert W. Adams Francis C. Martin Thomas J. Bryant Emery H. Welsh Ira Philip Click Charles V. Ratliff Charles Sylvester Atkinson Raymond D. Polsgrove Clarence I. Harper Earl Allen Banning Charles Edgar Bragg Maurice Samuel Breid Fines Reed Morrow Corba Silas Woods '" Silas Dees Noah Braswell Howard Franklin Carter Joe John Shipman Charles Everett Linville, Jr Fred H. Roam Yale Myers Loren S. Kirkpatrick

Lodge King Hill Lodge No. 376 King Hill Lodge No. 376 Alpha Lodge No. 659 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Friend Lodge No. 352 California Lodge No. 183 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 King Hill Lodge No. 376 Jonesburg Lodge No. 45'7 Carthage Lodge No. 197 King Hill Lodge No. 376 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Union Lodge No. 593 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Barnes Lodge No. 116 East Gate Lodge No. 630 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Anchor Lodge No. 443 Eureka Lodge No. 73 Cunningham Lodge No. 525 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Overland Lodge No. 623 Twilight Lodge No. 114 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Easter Lodge No. 575 Joachim Lodge No. 164 Seaman Lodge No. 126 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Unionville Lodge No. 210 Lambskin Lodge No. 460 Unionville Lodge No. 210 Grand River Lodge No. 276 Oregon Lodge No. 139 Oregon Lodge No. 139 Oregon Lodge No. 139 Raytown Lodge No. 391 South Gate Lodge No. 547 South Gate Lodge No. 547 DeSoto Lodge No. 119 Marcus Lodge No. 110 Marcus Lodge No. 110 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Kennett Lodge No. 68 Skidmore, Lodge No. 511 Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158

88 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

472 473 474 475 476 477 4'78 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Joseph William Nickle. Earl Doss John Henry Bender. . . . William Lewis Bear. . . . Warren Linn Gallinger. . . Robert C. McIntosh. . . . Emmet L. Bunton. . . . . . . . John Kashner Brown. Elmer Lee Blackwell... . . Harold Bradley Combs Adelbert E. Blackwood Robert Allen Holmes. . Emmett Tharp..... Elmer W. Pickles.... . Lloyd J. Kelly........ Don Cloves Brunson. Lawrence Woodrow Stanley. Paul Victor Raney.... Clyde M. Shortell. . . Duane Eiserman. . Alva U. Kenner. . . . Tommy Curbow. Harry C. Dunham. Lemuel Blackburn. . Louis Hershel Large...

. Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 Marceline Lodge No. 481 . Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 . .. York Lodge No. 563 . .. Union Star Lodge No. 124 . ... Lorraine Lodge No. 128 . .. Hermon Lodge No. 187 . .Northeast Lodge No. 643 . Marcus Lodge No. 110 . Marcus Lodge No. 110 . Ingomar Lodge No. 536 Northwest Lodge No. 358 . Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 . Raytown Lodge No. 391 . Independence Lodge No. 76 .. . .. Richmond Lodge No. 57 . Potosi Lodge No. 131 . . Richmond Lodge No. 57 . Branson Lodge No. 587 Branson Lodge No. 587 . Branson Lodge No. 587 . . Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 . East Gate Lodge No. 630

SUBDIVISION I-THIRD RENEWALS

No. C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177

Name

Lodge

Earl J. Crawford. . . . . . . Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Robert E. Kleinschmidt.. .Joachim Lodge No. 164 Claud T. Foster. . . . . . . . . . . Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Dean D. Johnson.... . .. Bethany Lodge No. 97 Freeman Harry Cole . Raytown Lodge No. 391 Chester Allen McAfee. . Mendon Lodge No. 628 Samuel H. Williams .Clay Lodge No. 207 Richard Norman Robinson South Gate Lodge No. 547 . Dockery Lodge No. 325 Virgil Wilbert Slaughter. . O. C. Winkler. . . . St. Joseph Lodge No. '78 Herbert Frank Woolsey Breckenridge Lodge No. 334 Harley Ivan Whaley, . . . .Xenia Lodge No. 50 Jesse Sylvester Cass .. Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 William Edgar Lewis. . Northeast Lodge No. 643 Charles Price Woods Northeast Lodge No. 643 Jewel Walter Pike.... . King Hill Lodge No. 376 Glenn V. Bulla AncientCraftLodgeNo.377 Wilburn Scott Christie... . New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Harold O. Grauel ... " .. . .. . .St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 SUBDIVISION I-FOURTH RENEWALS

No. D D D D D D D D D D

43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Name

Lodge

James Alfred Kennedy. . Lodge of Light No. 257 Thomas Franklin Wright. . . .. Tyro Lodge No. 12 James C. Dillamon. . . . . . . .St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Roger V. Atkinson ... , . . Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Charles B. Myers..... . Edina Lodge No. 291 Arthur Garfield Lynch....... . Eureka Lodge No. 73 Robert Rowens Wright , . Livingston Lodge No. 51 John Edward Adams .. , . . . . .. . Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Hiram Stephens Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Alfred Dunlap Western Star Lodge No. 15

1959

1959 D D D D D D D D D

53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Solomon Byron Christian Milton Jackson Dailey Jacob Bierman Warren Wilson Dray Charles Samuel Rutt Avery Wilson Griffey Sylvan A. Barton Willard M. Van Horn Israel Raymond Coen

Maitland Lodge No. 122 Eureka Lodge No. 73 Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Jackson Lodge No. 82 Bogard Lodge No. 101 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Versailles Lodge No. 320 Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614

SUBDIVISION I-FIFTH RENEWALS

No. E E E E E E E E

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Name

Lodge

Bruce H. Hunt Charles B. Whitchurch Vernon Vane Goslee Eugene T. McCullaugh Charles W. Werdein Archie Louis Fox Joseph H. Anway, Sr Walter Marvin Rayburn

Adair Lodge No. 366 Western Star Lodge No. 15 Skidmore Lodge No. 511 Canopy Lodge No. 284 Canopy Lodge No. 284 Rural Lodge No. 316 Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 SUBDIVISION 2-cARDS PART

No. 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442

Name Wayne A. Sharp James Wilson Brewer Arthur Clifton Mothershead William Paul Kirtley Nathaniel Peek Duffy Charles Goodman Clifford Irvin Carter Harold M. Jayne Nathan William Glazer Floyd Sutton Robert E. Kleinschmidt , Roger V. Atkinson Charles B. Myers Charles Vincent Hanlon Archie Louis Fox William Fred Parmenter William Osa Swanson Adelbert E. Blackwood Thurman R. Nelson Leroy Paul Lewis Robert W. Adams Alfred Arthur Mitchell. . Wesley Turner Hoy Glenn E. Swails William Arthur Bramble. . L. Marshall Hollenbeck. . . . . " Jack Richard Strosnider, Sr.. : Fred E. Carr Alonzo Harrison. . . . . . . . . . .. . Thomas R. Wilkins Jewel Walter Pike Marvin McDonald Davis. . Clyde M. Newman " Jacob Bierman........ '" George Franklin Prater. . Walter Edwin Hoag. .

Lodge Craig Lodge No. 606 Alpha Lodge No. 659 Compass Lodge No. 120 St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 Triangle Lodge No. 638 Polar Star Lodge No. 79 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Memphis Lodge No. 16 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Shekinah Lodge No. 256 Joachim Lodge No. 164 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Edina Lodge No. 291 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Rural Lodge No. 316 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Twilight Lodge No. 114 Ingomar Lodge No. 536 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Compass Lodge No. 120 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 King Hill Lodge No. 376 Charity Lodge No. 331 Adelphi Lodge No. 355 Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Marlborough Lodge No. 569

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Joe Wayne Storey Triangle Lodge No. 638 Eugene Doyle Mallette Putnam Lodge No. 190 William C. Gruber Joachim Lodge No. 164 Horace Eugene Parkes Richmond Lodge No. 57 Charles B. Whitchurch Western Star Lodge No. 15 Frank V. Jones , California Lodge No. 183 Clyde Milton Shortell Richmond Lodge No. 57 Thurlow E. Herrick Northwest Lodge No. 358 Charles Horton Stickler Trenton Lodge No. III James Ernest Terrill. . Saxton Lodge No. 508 John Steele Stillwell. . Putnam Lodge No. 190 Donald Eugene McWhorter Keystone Lodge No. 243 Ray Frank Begole Hebron Lodge No. 354 ," Edina Lodge No. 291 Leo B. Kennedy Arthur L. Collins. . . . Howard Lodge No.4 Joseph Wood Moore Putnam Lodge No. 190 Charlie Smith Hicks. . Monroe Lodge No. 64 Tom Jennings Collier Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Robert Wat Caldwell Cache Lodge No. 416 James Daniel Shepard Union Lodge No. 593 Charles D. Youll, Jr. .................â&#x20AC;˘York Lodge No. 563 James Alfred Kennedy Lodge of Light No. 257 Harry Robert Sherer Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 James R. Chalfant. Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Harry Lee Leidy United Lodge No.5 Harold Gene McQuitty Howard Lodge No.4 Robert Walter Crow Northeast Lodge No. 643 James H. Sivells Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Turner A. Barnhart Acacia Lodge No. 602 Harry C. Dunham Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 SUBDIVISION 2-CARDS PART

No. 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379

Name Nathaniel Peek Duffy. . Charles Goodman Harold M. Jayne... . Nathan William Glazer. . Robert E. Kleinschmidt Roger V. Atkinson Logan Earl Wing, Jr.. Jewel Walter Pike Alvin Merlin Armstrong......... Harold Eugene DeVita Archie Louis Fox. . Harry C. Dunham. . . Robert W. Adams. . . . Alfred Arthur Mitchell.... Glenn E. Swails...... Wesley Turner Hoy. . William Arthur Bramble Thomas R. Wilkins. . . Earl Edgar Ebbe..... . Marvin McDonald Davis Jacob Bierman Charles Vincent Hanlon......... Fred H. Roam William C. Gruber. . Everett W. Torreyson George Franklin Prater Walter Edwin Hoag James K. Riley

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Triangle Lodge No. 638 Polar Star Lodge No. 79 Memphis Lodge No. 16 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Joachim Lodge No. 164 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 . .. St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 King Hill Lodge No. 376 . Fairmont Lodge No. 290 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Rural Lodge No. 316 . Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 . Hebron Lodge No. 354 . Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Compass Lodge No. 120 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Trenton Lodge No. III Charity Lodge No. 331 Cosmos Lodge No. 282 . Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 Joachim Lodge No. 164 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95

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Russell R. Thompson Charles B. Whitchurch Robert Clarence Morgan Russell Edward Krug Thurlow E. Herrick Arthur Henry Diering Richard L. Kieffer Robert W. McCullough Leroy P. Lewis Joseph P. Stanley Charles Horton Stickler John Steele Stillwell. Joseph Wood Moore L. Marshall Hollenbeck Alonzo A. Harrison Leo B. Kennedy Arthur L. Collins Opie Doel Hatfield Harry Der Houghasian Thomas Frederick Satterly

Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Western Star Lodge No. 15 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Northwest Lodge No. 358 Theo. Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Armstrong Lodge No. 70 Trenton Lodge No. III Putnam Lodge No. 190 Putnam Lodge No. 190 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Edina Lodge No. 291 Howard Lodge No.4 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 Ferguson Logde No. 542

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Name John Wesley Kinman Benjamin Edward Lollar Morris S. Sheeks Chesley E. McAfee Arthur Clifton Mothershead Nathaniel Peek Duffy Charles Goodman Harold M. Jayne Nathan William Glazer Robert E. Kleinschmidt. Floyd Sutton Roger V. Atkinson Russell E. Krug Turner A. Barnhart Archie Louis Fox Thurman R. Nelson Leroy Paul Lewis Robert W. Adams John I. Williams Glenn E. Swails Alfred Arthur Mitchell Tom J. Collier Fred E. Carr L. Marshall Hollenbeck Thomas R. Wilkins Marvin McDonald Davis Jewel Walter Pike Clyde M. Newman , , Jacob Bierman George Franklin Prater Walter Edwin Hoag Delbert Ivan Scott Dale C. Motter Ralph Otto Kolb Charles B. Whitchurch Thurlow E. Herrick Charles L. Davis Lonnie Kelley

Lodge Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Western Star Lodge No. 15 Triangle Lodge No. 638 Bosworth Lodge No. 597 Compass Lodge No. 120 Triangle Lodge No. 638 Polar Star Lodge No. 79 Memphis Lodge No. 16 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Joachim Lodge No. 164 Shekinah Lodge No. 256 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Rural Lodge No. 316 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Van Buren Lodge No. 509 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Charity Lodge No. 331 King Hill Lodge No. 376 Adelphi Lodge No. 355 Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Adair Lodge No. 366 Anchor Lodge No. 443 Western Star Lodge No. 15 Northwest Lodge No. 358 Fayette Lodge No. 47 Joplin Lodge No. 335

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Trenton Lodge No. 111 Putnam Lodge No. 190 Putnam Lodge No. 190 Monroe Lodge No. 64 Howard Lodge No. 4 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Howard Lodge No.4 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Monroe Lodge No. 64 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Lodge of Light No. 257 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Solomon Lodge No. 271 Seaman Lodge No. 126 Gate of The Temple Lodge No. 422 Gate of The Temple Lodge No. 422 Ferguson Lodge No. 542

AMENDMENT TO SECTION 18.050 (EXEMPTION FROM DUES)

R. W. Brother A. Basey Vanlandingham presented the following amendment which was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. 6' A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The undersigned qualified members of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri hereby propose that the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended by the adoption of the following: That Section 18.050, Sub-section (a) of said by-laws be revised and amended so that the same will read: (a) Because the member has been a Master Mason in good standing continuously for fifty years or more; or Member's Name

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Clell M. Gilbert. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Sikeston No. 310. . . . . . . . . . .Past Master Thos. R. Wilkins. . . . . . . . . . . .... Sikeston No. 310. . Past Master Thomas J. Davis, Jr......... . .. Wayne No. 526 Past Master L. Marshall Hollenbeck Sikeston No. 310. . Past Master Walter M. Rayburn Sikeston No. 310 Past Master Cecil F. Montgomery Puxico No. 596 Past Master Joseph Sifford Puxico No. 596 Past Master Alva Wiefong......... . Puxico No. 596 Past Master Paul Henson..... . . Puxico No. 596. .Worshipful Master Harry H. Sutherland. . .. Charleston No. 407. . . . . Past Master J. S. Brown..... . Charleston No. 40'7.. .Worshipful Master Hollan Fann. . Puxico No. 596. . Past Master John Powell Puxico No. 596. .Past Master John B. Prosser. . Charleston No. 407. . Past Master J. N. Matthews. . Bloomfield No. 153. . Past Master Howard Maupin.. . Bloomfield No. 153. . Past Master Alonzo A. Harrison. . Sikeston No. 310. . . . . . . . . Past Master Al ton P. Veasman. . . . . . .. Sikeston No. 310. . . . .. Past Master A. Basey Vanlandingham. . ..... Howard No.4. . . . . . . . . . . . Past Master REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

M. W. Brother Frank P. Briggs, 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. 6' A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your committee on the address of the Grand Master which is composed of all the past Grand Masters in attendance at this session of the Grand Lodge hegs leave to submit the following report:

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We felicitate the Grand Master for his year of service to this Grand Lodge. A man of great talent, with an understanding heart and a rugged constitution, he has gone into the uttermost parts of the state dispensing Masonic Light and knowledge and has stressed the great tenet of brotherhood-truly the founding and perpetual pillar of our fraternity. His masterful ability to present Masonic truths and Masonic ideals to the craft has been evident throughout the year and for his job well done we join you in our congratulations and approbations. We feel constrained to call to your attention his contributions to the craft through the Grand Masters' breakfast which he has fathered in St. Louis for years and to his leadership and influence in establishing two fine events similar in nature in Kansas City and St. Joseph. In these he gives concrete evidence of his belief in and his love of Masonic Brotherhood. We join him in his recommendations to this communication of the Grand Lodge. His reference to necrology we respectfully refer to the Committee on Necrology. The dispensations granted, change of boundaries, trial commissions, decisions and healings we respectfully refer to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The paragraph on ritual is respectfully referred to the Committee on Ritual. Respectfully submitted, FRANK P. BRIGGS, Chairman, H. JOHNSTON, W. W. MARTIN, JAMES W. SKELLY, FORREST C. DONNELL, J. M. SELLERS, M. E. EWING, HAROLD M. JAYNE, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., WM. J. CRAIG, HAROLD L. READER, BYRNE E. BIGGER, RAY BOND, J. M. BRADFORD, RICHARD O. RUMER, FRANK C. BARNHILL. HOMER L. FERGUSON, REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES

M. W. Brother William J. Craig, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Forms and Ceremonies which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your committee on Forms and Ceremonies submits the following report: Correspondence between the members of this Committee during the year developed that no suggestions had been received for any changes in any of the Forms and Ceremonies and the various members of the Committee have none in mind. We therefore do not recommend any revisions at this time. Fraternally submitted, WM. J. CRAIG, Chairman, BRUCE H. HUNT, FREELON K. HADLEY. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

R. W. Brother Alfred M. Frager, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Temple Association which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Chairman of your Special Grand Lodge Committee for The Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis respectfully offers the following report: The Educational Committee created by the Board of Directors of The Masonic Temple Association made a comprehensive study of the needs of The New Masonic Temple and by action of the Board circulated a complete report to all the member

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bodies meeting in The Temple. Briefly, after outlining complete detail in such report, the member bodies were offered a choice of three alternatives which basically consisted of the following: 1. To raise by solicitation, capital funds in the sum of $350,000 to refurbish, replace, repair, complete, etc. such furniture, equipment, and facilities which in the opinion of the Board is necessary, plus an increase by assessment totaling $30,000 annually of the member bodies meeting in The New Masonic Temple. 2. No solicitation of capital funds, but only to raise assessments totaling $30,000. 3. To negotiate for the sale of The Temple. In its Board meeting on September 21, 1959, a preliminary report of the consensus of the member bodies regarding the Educational report was given. Such report revealed that of the 48 member bodies comprising The Masonic Temple Association a majority were in favor of raising $350,000 and increasing the per capita by $30,000. At this meeting a motion was offered and adopted that notification of the expressed opinions of the various member bodies be circulated to all the member bodies meeting in The Temple with action to be considered at its next Board meeting on October 20, 1959. The overall membership of the bodies meeting in The Temple continues to decline. The total membership of 15,328 as of the fiscal closing of June 30, 1958, compared to 15,057 on June 30, 1959, shows a loss of 271 members. The previous year's loss by comparable fiscal periods was 301. This combined loss of 572 equals approximately 4% of the current membership of 15,057 meeting in The Masonic Temple. Eighteen Blue Lodges me~t in The New Masonic Temple. On June 30, 1958, the total number of Master Masons meeting in The Masonic Temple was 7,393 which shows a decline of 195 as compared to 1957 figures. The number of Master Masons on June 30, 1959, was 7,241 showing a loss of 152 for the fiscal year. This combined loss of 347 for the two year period equals approximately 5% of the total current Blue Lodge membership of 7,241 meeting in The Masonic Temple. It is interesting to observe that an improvement in the total membership of Masons meeting in The New Masonic Temple could reduce, as well as eliminate, the overall loss in Masonic membership throughout the state. The indebtedness of The Masonic Temple Association is $72,763 comprising $16,763 due member bodies and $56,000 due the St. Louis Union Trust Company. The $56,000 due the St. Louis Union Trust Company represents the balance of an original loan for parking lots in the sum of $100,000 made May 12, 1953. This amount of $56,000 has been the same for the past two years with no principal payment having been made since the fiscal period of June 30, 1957. This note has a maturity date of May 13, 1963. The manner of operation of the parking lots was carefully outlined in last year's report. The management procedure has not changed. For the fiscal period closing June 30, 1957, the income from parking cars was $22,963. For a like period ending June 30, 1958, it declined to $18,284. On June 30, 1959, the comparable figure fell to $16,231. This reflects a loss of income from parking cars of $4,679 for the period ending June 30, 1958, and an additional decrease of $2,053 in parking car income for the year ending June 30, 1959. The two year loss of income approximating 30% totaling $6,732 makes it mandatory to again earnestly suggest that the recommendation made in last year's report concerning improved supervision of parking lots be instituted without further delay. The New Masonic Temple of St. Louis continues to be the home of the Grand Lodge. It is an impressive edifice that reflects the symbol of Freemasonry in the State of Missouri. The Masonic Temple Association needs help and it is again suggested that the Grand Lodge consider some program of aid for The New Masonic Temple of S1. Louis. Respectfully submitted, ALFRED M. FRAGER, Chairman.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY

M. W. Brother James W. Skelly, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Necrology which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. if A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee, charged with the solemn duty of acquainting this Grand Lodge with the losses of faithful members during the year, reports that 2,480 have passed to their reward. Most Worshipful Brother William Richard Gentry, the 87th Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, on May 19, 1959, passed to his eternal reward. He was born in Columbia, Missouri, September 28, 1869, and had almost reached the advanced age of four score and ten. He was of distinguished ancestry. His great-greatgrandfather, Richard Gentry, fought in the Revolutionary War, and saw Cornwallis surrender. It will be remembered that the Grand Lodge was glad to take note of his birthday, which generally occurred during the session. Brother Gentry was educated in the public schools in Columbia, and in the University of Missouri, from which he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Letters. He had given especial attention to the study of languages, and spent some time studying in Old Mexico, and in France and Germany. Returning to the University, after teaching these languages for two years, he took up the study of law, and graduated in June, 1896. After practicing in Columbia twelve years, in 1908 he moved to St. Louis, where he practiced for 61 years, until his retirement, December 31, 1958. On April 29, 1955, he received the Award of Honor from the Lawyers Association in St. Louis. On April 3, 1959, he was made an Honorary Life Member of the Bar Association of St. Louis. Most Worshipful Brother Gentry was raised in Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, St. Louis County, February 10, 1900, and he served that Lodge as Worshipful Master for three years, and was always the moving spirit in the Lodge. He was a member of the York Rite Bodies and the Scottish Rite. He was Eminent Commander of St. Aldemar Commandery No. 18, 1916. In the Grand Lodge he served as Grand Orator in 1903, as Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee in 1920, Chairman of the Appeals and Grievances Com路 mittee in 1921, and in 1923 was appointed Grand Pursuivant in the Grand Lodge Line. He advanced steadily and in 1930 he reached the Grand East. Owing to the serious illness of Grand Master Samuel R. Freet, Brother Gentry as Deputy Grand Master had to assume the duties of presiding for the greater part of 1930. Brother Gentry was a staunch member of the Mizpah Presbyterian Church in Pattonville, Missouri, and for almost 52 years he was superintendent and Bible Class teacher, and was always interested in religious work among young people. On October 1, 1896, Brother Gentry married Miss Mary Lee Payne, of Pattonville, St. Louis County, who died October 6, 1901. On December 9, 1903, he married Miss Anna L. Heidorn, of Bridgeton, Missouri, who survives him, also two sons, both Freemasons. His funeral services were conducted by the Grand Lodge, May 20, 1959, with religious services at the Mizpah Presbyterian Church, and thereafter all that was mortal of our beloved Brother was laid to rest in the Fee Fee Cemetery. In the Grand Lodge, over which he presided in 1930 and 1931, his sound judgment, sterling integrity and noble bearing won him highest respect. In the language of Pushmataha, the Chata Indian Chief, "It is like the falling of a great Oak in the forest. The fall will be heard afar off, and the sound will be reechoed from many and far-off lands." Robert Lynn Lamar, District Deputy Grand Master of the 46th Masonic District, a lawyer by profession, in Cabool, died September 26, 1959, in the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, where he had been a patient for nine

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days. He was born April 25, 1891, at Houston, where his father lived, also a lawyer. He was District Deputy Grand Master for three years. He was a Past Master of Barnes Lodge No. 116, at Cabool, and of Texas Lodge No. 177, at Houston. He was active in Freemasonry for 47 years. Herbert LeRoy Grassle, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 46th Masonic District, a physician by profession, died January 28, 1959, in a hospital at Macon, Missouri. He was District Lecturer fer 6 years, a devoted ritualist, and he brought the ritualistic work in his District to a high standard. He was a Past Master of Barnes Lodge No. 116, and was highly regarded as a man who lived up to the principles of Freemasonnry. He was a pillar in the church and in the community. John F. Reinhardt, Chairman of the Appeals and Grievances Committee, three years, 1947 to 1950, a prominent lawyer of Kansas City, died in that city, March 30, 1959. He was raised in Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, July 16, 1921, later becoming a member of Country Club Lodge No. 656, and was Master of that Lodge in 1945. He held membership in the York Rite and Scottish Rite Bodies, and was a member of the Shrine. For a number of years he was partner of the late Most Worshipful Brother Thad B. Landon. There is no death! The stars go down To rise upon some other shore, And bright in heaven's jeweled crown They shine for ever more. Fraternally Submitted, JAMES W. SKELLY, Chairman, SAMUEL THURMAN, WILLIAM

MARTIN.

NECROLOGY

ALABAMA: M. W. Brother James Matthew Jones, Sr., Past Grand Master, July 9, 1959. ALBERTA: M. W. Brother Melvin McKenzie Downey, Past Grand Master, February 28, 1959. ARKANSAS: R. W. Brother M. Baker Clark, Grand Lecturer Emeritus, December 19, 1959. CHINA: M. W. Brother Bishop Ralph A. Ward, Past Grand Master; M. W. Brother David Wai-Kwak Au, Past Grand Master. DELAWARE: M. W. Brother Frank C. Sayrs, Past Grand Master Honorarius, April 29, 1959. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: R. W. Brother Aubrey H. Clayton, Past Grand Secretary, May 19, 1959; M. W. Brother Edwin S. Bettelheim, Jr., Past Grand Master, July 7, 1959. FLORIDA: R. W. Brother George A. P. Jewel, Grand Chaplain, July 25, 1959. GEORGIA: M. W. Brother Abit ~ix, Past Grand Master, March 18, 1959; R. W. Brother William Julius Penn, Deputy Grand Master, July 30, 1959. IDAHO: M. W. Brother Richard F. Curtis, Past Grand Master, March 30, 1959; M. W. Brother Glen W. Royse, Past Grand Master, July 14, 1959. IO\VA: M. \V. Brother Burton H. Saxton, Past Grand Master, September 14, 1958. LOUISIANA: M. \V. Brother Clarence Beasley, Past Grand Master, December 8, 1958. l\IAI~E: R. W. Brother Arthur Warren Stockbridge, Past Junior Grand Warden, December 4, 1958. MANITOBA: M. W. Brother John R. C. Evans, Past Grand Master, July 23, 1959. NEBRASKA: M. W. Brother Ernest S. Schiefelbein, Past Grand Master, April 20, 1959. NEW YORK: M. W. Brother Henry C. Turner, Past Grand Master, January 20, 1959. NEVADA: R. W. Brother Louis A. Lemaire, Past Senior Grand Warden, February

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2, 1959; R. W. Brother Walter S. Macpherson, Past Junior Grand Warden, July 9, 1959. OHIO: M. W. Brother David B. Sharp, Past Grand Master, September 8, 1958; M. W. Brother Harry S. Johnson, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, May 19, 1959. OKLAHOMA: M. W. Brother Claude Allen Sturgeon, Past Grand Master, October 11, 1958; M. W. Brother Fred Darius Sparks, Past Grand Master, October 26, 1958; M. W. Brother John Clarence Hubbard, M. D., March 18, 1959; R. W. Brother John Garrison Alexander, Senior Grand Deacon, April 21, 1959; R. W. Brother Arthur Paul Glaser, Junior Grand Deacon, May 7, 1959. OREGON: W. Brother Hal Rodney CattIey, Assistant Grand Secretary, February 9, 1959; M. W. Brother Milton L. Meyers, Past Grand Master, February 16, 1959; W. Brother Desmond Earl Stanenko, Grand Pursuivant, March 12, 1959; M. W. Brother Leif S. Finseth, Past Grand Master, March 17, 1959. QUEBEC: R. W. Brother Reginald William Louthood, Grand Secretary, March 18, 1959. SASKATCHEWAN: M. W. Brother Robert Alexander Tate, Honorary Past Grand Master, Grand Secretary, June 13, 1959. SOUTH DAKOTA: M. W. Brother Samuel G. Mortimer, Past Grand Master, April 8, 1959. TEXAS: M. W. Brother Wallace Hughston, Past Grand Master, April 21, 1959; M. W. Brother Wiley Jackson Rollins, Past Grand Master, May 2, 1959; M. W. Brother Paul Turney, Past Grand Master, August 22, 1959. TENNESSEE: M. W. Brother Burton Freeman Whitaker, Past Grand Master, February 2, 1959; R. W. Brother Walter Thomas Williams, Junior Grand Warden, May 15, 1959. VIRGINIA: M. W. Brother James Noah Hillman, Past Grand Master, Grand Secretary Emeritus, January 8, 1959; M. W. Brother Robert South Barrett, Past Grand Master, February 24, 1959. WYOMING: M. W. Brother Charles H. Townsend, Past Grand Master, March 3, 1959. R. W. BROTHER ROBERT L. LAMAR

Grand Master Aronson announced that the funeral service of R. W. Brother Robert L. Lamar, D.D.G.M. of the 46th District, was being conducted at this hour, and at his direction the brethren arose in respect to Bro. Lamar, and Grand Chaplain Thurman led in prayer. At the direction of the Grand Master the Grand Secretary sent a message to Mrs. Robert Lamar relative to the foregoing. MOTION RE DEMOLAY

R. W. Brother Harry A. Hall presented the following motion re DeMolay which was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: The undersigned, members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. & A. M., hereby respectfully move the Grand Lodge to declare as its policy that Masonic Lodges may sponsor Chapters of the Order of DeMolay, and that the Grand Lodge encourages lodges to undertake such sponsorship in places where there is no present sponsorship. Fraternally submitted, HARRY A. HALL, JAMES P. HALL, WM. B. MASSEY,

CHAS.

HARRY H. BALSIGER,

FRANK

HARRY C. PLOETZE, JOSEPH

HALLEY,

L. HICKMAN, P. BRIGGS,

LEWIS C. ROBERTSON, ELMER WAGNER.

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MESSAGE TO R. W. BROTHER HENRY W. FOX

At the direction of Grand Master Aronson the following message was sent to R. W. Brother Henry W. Fox: You, our faithful Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee, were greatly missed this week at the Annual Communication in St. Louis. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have a speedy recovery. REPORT OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

R. W. Brother Harold O. Grauel, Worshipful Master, presented the report of the Missouri Lodge of Research which was adopted and is as follows:

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: On behalf of the Missouri Lodge of Research, I have the privilege of reporting to you as follows: "Believing that the reading Mason is the interested Mason, the Lodge of Research was established in 1927 by a group of one hundred and fifty members of Missouri Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Missouri, recognizing the value of such an organization, granted a regular charter to the Missouri Lodge of Research." The annual publication contains the minutes of the Missouri Lodge of Research and approximately 300 pages of historical material. Each volume, of which there have been fifteen to date, is entitled The T'tansactions of the Missouri Lodge of Research. The last two volumes of these Transactions contain lists of Freemasons who have been or are active in the fraternity and public life. Volume I, or the fourteenth publication of the Transactions has the names for the letters A-D; Volume II, continues that list through the letter J. Those who hold membership cards of the Missouri Lodge of Research will receive Volume III of the series this fall. When the fourth volume is complete, a member will have the Who's Whlo of Freemasonry throughout the world. These volumes are rich in short biographies of famous men. Besides the annual Transactions, members receive from time to time reprints of worthwhile papers and addresses concerned with Freemasonry. During April 1959, each member was mailed a copy of an address by a Masonic scholar, Brother Irvin Wiest. Originally, the paper entitled "Freemasonry and the Nurnburg Trials, a study in Nazi persecution" was read before the Society of Blue Friars, an organization of Masonic writers and students. The pamphlet carries a provocative discussion of this problem; every Freemason with an inquiring mind should read it. Freemasons can be of great assistance to the Missouri Lodge of Research in many ways. On June 27, 1959, several brethren of Naphtali Lodge No. 25 went to Independence, Missouri, with several neatly bound records of the first hundred years of their lodge. These they presented to the Harry S. Truman Library where they were securely stored and made available to qualified brethren who, in the future, may wish to study the background and growth of this old Lodge which was chartered on October 14, 1839. There are' in many lodge halls over this vast state records of lodges which have ceased work and whose members have affiliated with a nearby membership. If these old minute books could be presented to the Missouri Lodge of Research and filed in the archives of the Harry S. Truman Library, future scholars would find a wealth of material concerning the early development of the fraternity in Missouri. Too many valuable records are collecting dust and developing brittle pages in some discarded desk drawer. The Missouri Lodge of Research has enjoyed a steady growth of devoted follow-

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ers; its goal of one thousand members has been attained. We hope that it will increase ten fold in number as the years pass. For many years, the Missouri Lodge of Research has had the devoted service of Clyde Evans, a Secretary with the business of this lodge ever foremost in his thoughts. He has given faithful attention to the welfare of the lodge these many years. Last winter, he gave all the records to a worthy successor, Brother A. W. Griffith of Fulton, Missouri. We hope that he will enjoy as many years of service to the membership of this organization as did Brother Clyde Evans to whom we express our best wishes as he retires from active duty as secretary. There is an ancient proverb which reads: "The steam which blows the whistle will never turn a wheel." This report is using whistle-blowing steam. The power which rolls the wheels of the Missouri Lodge of Research is supplied by our esteemed and scholarly Past Grand Master, M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow and his excellent apprentice, his son, R. W. Brother William R. Denslow. Masonic research is the life of each and each lives his life to the fullest extent, devoted as each is to all phases of Freemasonry throughout the world. We, the members, wish, in our humble way, to express our appreciation for the valid information and breadth of inspiration which the labors of these distinguished Freemasons afford us. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research, 1958-1959 REPORT OF Bun.DING SUPERVISO'RY BOARD

R. 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. b A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Building Supervisory Board herewith submits its report of decisions made and permissions granted to the several lodges and temple associations, to wit: East Gate Masonic Building Company, and East Gate Lodge No. 630 A. F. & A. M.-Kansas City On November 20, 1958 permission was granted East Gate Lodge No. 630 A. F. & A. M. to proceed to apply for a charter changing from a profit type corporation to a Pro Forma Decree non profit type in accordance with application for change of charter duly approved by this Board. This was the first change of charter request presented to this Board since approval of 1957 Edition of Grand Lodge By-Laws whereby all future temple associations are required to submit applications for new charters, or changes to old charters, to the Building Supervisory Board for approval. The fine co-operation given by their attorney to this Board and the Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee is commendable, and is typical of the co-operation lodges usually have given this Board in the past 9 years of the present Board. Versailles Lodge No. 134 A. F. & A. M.-Versailles Under date of January 27, 1959 at his request a letter was written to R. W. Brother Howard A. Scott, D.D.G.M. 58th District relative to the contemplated plans of Versailles Lodge No. 134 in erecting a new temple on a lot which recently had been donated to the lodge by one of its members. Suggestions were given regarding procedures and financing plans but to date no further word has been received from Versailles Lodge. It is hoped that they have not proceeded without approval of this Board.

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Russellville Lodge No. 90 A. F. & A. M.-Russellville Under date of December 8, 1958 a letter was received from Russellville Lodge No. 90 regarding possible plans for building a new temple. No further word has been received.

Edina Lodge No. 291 A. F. & A. M.-Edina On February 4, 1959 an answer was given to a letter written by the Secretary of Edina Lodge No. 291 A. F. & A. M. that they had on hand or available $4000.00 and would like to proceed on building a basement, for which money would be available on a lot they had purchased last year, and for which lot purchase permission was granted. The Board suggested that they submit their plans for approval to the District Deputy Grand Master of their district before proceeding, and if approved, permission would be given. To date no further word has been received from either party.

Sampson Lodge No. 298 A. F. & A. M.-Lutie Under date of January 23, 1959 a letter was received from the Master of Sampson Lodge No. 298 A. F. & A. M. advising the lodge was badly in need of a new hall and asking if the dues might be raised from $4.00 to $25.00, or if assessments could be made to raise necessary funds. He was advised under date of January 29 that dues could be raised and increases set aside for a building fund by a duly enacted change of By-Laws, and a large increase should be made only with a very large percentage of all members of the lodge approving in order to preserve lodge harmony. Under no circumstances are assessments permitted under Grand Lodge By-Laws. See Sec. 18.040.

La Russell Lodge No. 592 A. F. & A. M.-La Russell Under date of February 11, 1959 permission was granted La Russell Lodge No. 592 to proceed as outlined in a letter written by the Secretary under date of February 7, 1959 whereby money would be available to build a new building without incurring indebtedness, and procedure would be made only as money is available. Recently your Chairman was called on by the Secretary and no start had been made on the new building.

Blackwell Lodge No. 535 A. F. & A. M.-Blackwell Under date of February 9, 1959 a letter was received from the Secretary of Blackwell Lodge No. 535 advising that the State Highway Department wanted to acquire part of the vacant property of the lodge to widen the highway. In answer to their question they were advised that the Lodge had full control as to whether or not property owned by it could be sold and that their attorney could arrange details of the sale.

New Salem Lodge No. 270 A. F. & A. M.-New Salem Under date of February 16, 1959 permission was granted New Salem Lodge No. 270 A. F. & A. M. to purchase a plot of ground for a new temple site in as much as necessary funds were available, subject however to receiving approval of the site from their District Deputy Grand Master.

Waverly Lodge No. 61 A. F. & A. M.-Waverly There has been several letters from and telephone conversations with the Secretary of Waverly Lodge No. 61 regarding plans to purchase a church building to be remodeled and used for a temple. No permission was granted to proceed with

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the purchase because of insufficient information given this Board. Subsequently however under date of August 10, 1959 a letter was received from R. W. Brother J. Lynn Rider D.D.G.M. 23rd District advising that he had inspected the building and passed on it as satisfactory for masonic usage, also advising that the building had been fully paid for from contributions made and cash available. At time of making this report, finding no copy of a letter giving permission, approval is hereby given to the purchase by Waverly Lodge No. 61 of said building. Western Star Lodge No. I5-Winston Under date of March 5, 1959 permission was granted to Western Star Lodge No. 15 A. F. & A. M. to accept the deed to 5 lots adjoining their temple which were being donated to the lodge by one of its members. America Lodge No. 347 A. F. & A. M.-St. Louis Considerable correspondence has passed between the attorney for America Lodge No. 347 A. F. & A. M. and this Board regarding a change of charter for America Masonic Temple Association. Copies of the application to change the charter have been submitted to this Board in answer to which several suggestions were offered. To date no approval for change of charter as required by Grand Lodge By Laws has been made by this Board. It is the thinking of this Board, the Chairman of Jurisprudence Committee and Grand Lodge Officers consulted, that the directors of a temple association should be elected within the lodge preferably at the annual election of officers. Further, that the matter of reversionary rights of any or all interested masonic bodies in an association should be clearly outlined. Gardenville Lodge No. 655 A. F. & A. M.-Gardenville Under date of April 21, 1959 a letter was received from R. W. Brother Charles Humphrey, D.D.G.M. 5'7th district advising that Gardenville Lodge No. 655 A. F. & A. M. were considering plans for completing their temple and requested information as to procedures, which were given. No further word has been received. Laclede Lodge No. 83 A. F. & A. M.-Laclede Under date of May 14, 1959 permission was given to Laclede Lodge No. 83 A. F. & A. M. to purchase a lot on which to erect a future temple as necessary funds

were available to pay for same. Rising Sun Lodge No. 13, A. F. & A. M.-North Kansas City Under date of May 18, 1959 a letter was received from the Secretary of Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 A. F. & A M. regarding their plans to form a temple association with the chapters of the Eastern Star and Job's Daughters. If and when they are ready to proceed copies of approved charter applications would be furnished them by this Board if requested, and they were advised to obtain approval before making application for charter as required by Grand Lodge By-Laws, Revised 1957. Vincil Lodge No. 62 A. F. & A. M.-Cameron Under date of May 25, 1959 approval was given to and permission granted Vincil Lodge No. 62 A. F. & A. M. to make application for a Pro Forma Decree Corporation charter in the name of Cameron Masonic Temple Association of Cameron, Missouri. It is here to be noted that this application for a charter could be a pattern for future projected associations to follow. Permission was also given Vincil Lodge No. 62 A. F. & A. M. to purchase a church building to remodel for their use in as much as funds were available to pay for same.

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Bismarck Lodge No. 41 A. F. & A. M.-Bismarck Under date of June 6, 1959 a letter was received from the Secretary of Bismarck Lodge No. 41 A. F. & A. M. asking if under Grand Lodge By Laws Section 9.150 the lodge could proceed with the development and sale of lots in an undeveloped plot of ground set aside as part of the cemetery they now own and operate, or they might consider withdrawing from any future cemetery business. In answer to said letter the reply stated that the lodge had the right to develop and sell and suggested to check with any legal obligations the lodge has to maintain the cemetery. A letter to the Secretary from the Grand Master under date of June 17, 1959 advised the lodge it was his opinion that the Grand Lodge By Laws do not forbid the expansion of the cemetery, particularly when such expansion is to take place on ground which was purchased previous to 194'7, and that the present Grand Lodge By-Laws, however, forbid any new cemeteries to be formed and operated by the subordinate lodges. See Sec. 9.150 Fraternal Lodge No. 363 A. F. & A. M.-Lonedell Under date of July 7, 1959 Fraternal Lodge No. 363 A. F. & A. M. was given permission to borrow $2,500.00, to be paid off at rate of $250.00 per year, plus interest, for the purpose of installing and replacing plumbing and heating facilities. St. Marks Lodge No. 93 A. F. & A. M.-Cape Girardeau Under date of July 10, 1959 permission was granted to S1. Marks Lodge No. 93 A. F. & A. M. to purchase in conjunction with Wilson Chapter No. 75 Royal Arch Masons a plot of ground on which to erect a future temple in as much as funds were on hand to pay for same. In as much as this was a joint venture purchase, it was suggested to them to check with their attorney to receive good title for their respective interests, and in the event this present property was held by a temple association, to check for any changes that might be necessary to protect each other's vested rights, according to their respective contributions. If any changes were necessary it was suggested that they be submitted to this Board for approval before proceeding with the change. Monett Lodge No. 129 A. F. & A. M.-Monett In early August the Grand Master suggested to this Board to write Brother Sam Gardner, attorney for Monett Lodge No. 129 A. F. & A. M. and to send a copy of an application for a charter to form a Pro Forma Decree Corporation for the lodge to hold title to its property with the recommendation that a charter application be made as soon as possible. There being some question as to the clear status of the title and present ownership, the Grand Master suggested steps be taken to clear title as soon as possible even though title may not be cleared until after a new corporation charter be granted. Nothing further has been heard from Monett Lodge. Lakeville Lodge No. 489 A. F. & A. M.-Bell City Under date of August 28, 1959 permission was granted to Lakesville Lodge No. 489 A. F. & A. M. to proceed with their building project on a partial completion basis with the understanding that no indebtedness would be incurred beyond funds available, and that the funds available with donations to be received would at least erect and enclose the building. We believe the optimism and the confidence of the brethren of Lakeville Lodge will assure its successful completion in the near future. Mizpah Lodge No. 639 A. F. & A. M.-St. Louis Under date of August 29, 1959 permission was granted to Mizpah Lodge No. 639

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A. F. & A. M. to purchase a building and to borrow $10,000.00 at 4% per annum interest to be repaid at a minimum rate of $1000.00 per year, and with the understanding that a raise in dues of $3.00 per member, properly enacted, be set aside for the building fund. Meridian Lodge No.2 A. F. & A. M.-St. Louis Under date of August 20, 1959 a letter was received from the Secretary of Meridian Lodge No.2 advising they were. contemplating erecting a new temple to cost about $150,000.00, of which amount $69,000.00 in cash is now on hand. They expect shortly to have $100,000.00 pledged and available and are now discussing possible plans to finance the balance. This project will probably materialize during the coming year. MRS Building Club-Lee's Summit On September 1, 1959 your Chairman met with R. W. Brother Elvin K. Luff D.D.G.M. 59th District and several brethren of Summit Lodge No. 263 A. F. & A. M. to review the Charter issued them as a Pro Forma Decree Corporation. This charter left much to be desired for the best interests of all concerned, namely Summit Lodge, the Eastern Star and Job's Daughters and has caused some discussion. On September 2, 1959 a copy of a recently approved and granted charter application was sent to them for their guidance in the event agreement could- be reached to make a change. Herculaneum Temple Association and Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 A. F. & A. M.-Barnhart Under date of September 15, 1959 a letter was received from the Secretary of Herculaneum Temple Association stating that it was necessary to make improvements to their heating and ventilating system costing $1835.00, and asking permission to proceed with the understanding they be permitted to borrow $1500.00 from a local bank at prevailing interest rates. It would be understood that Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 A. F. & A. M. would give them $350.00 per year to repay the loan. In the answer to their request, lies a question of proper procedure in all lodgetemple association relations as outlined later. Getting late in the season, permission was granted them to proceed upon the condition that the Lodge had sole invested rights in the Temple Association-that the Lodge would pass on a duly enacted resolution to pay the Association $350.00 per year for 5 years and that the amount paid by the lodge would be duly recorded in the books of the Association as invested rights. It was further recommended that the By-Laws of the Temple should specify that its directors should be elected annually by the Lodge preferably on the date of its annual election of officers. Should other Masonic Bodies have invested rights in the Association, it was recommended that they correspond further with the incoming Chairman of the Building Supervisory Board giving complete information as to their Charter and By-Laws requirements. Thus concludes 9 years of service as Chairman of this Board. They have been both instructive and enjoyable and grateful thanks are given to all the Brethren who have co-operated with their Lodges and this Board to establish a uniform and sound relationship with all concerned. The Revised Edition of Grand Lodge By-Laws 1957 brought the changing and formation of Temple Associations under the Supervision of this Board, which action in the years ahead will prove to have been wise and constructive. As a future guide for the lodges several suggestions are herewith outlined regarding formation of new temple associations or changes of charters or by-laws of existing ones. These suggestions are based on experience gained from those who have had either successful or non-successful experiences in the past. In the adoption of this report, it is not intended that these suggestions are ultimatums or laws.

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1. Charters and By-Laws of Temple Associations may have all lodge members as members of the association. However, being more or less wholly owned subsidiaries of interested bodies, it is sufficient that only directors be members of the association. Where members of interested bodies are members of an association they should not be entitled to vote at regular association meetings, but may offer any thoughts and suggestions for consideration. The control by the Lodge or other interested bodies should be a democratic process of law and procedure protecting their rights. See Sec. 9.070. 2. Directors of the Associations should be elected by interested lodges and Masonic bodies in approximate proportion to their invested rights in the association, and elected at the time of the annual election of officers in the interested bodies. They shall annually make a report of their stewardship to thir respective bodies. See Sec. 9.070. 3. Meetings of directors need not be more than quarterly, except on call of the president for any special meetings required for the transaction of business. 4. All new applications for charter for temple associations should be for a Pro Forma Decree type of corporation including the previous suggestions and the following suggestions regarding reversionary rights. See Sec. 9.070. 5. Perhaps in time most, if not all, temple associations will have other masonic bodies besides the lodge with invested rights in the temple associations, and thus it may not be amiss whenever charters or by-laws of associations are changed or new ones formed, to have the wording applicable to cases of joint ownership even though the lodge may be sole-owner. See Sec. 9.070. The wording given herewith in paragraphs 6 and 7 is to cover cases of joint ownership. If lodge is sole owner wording can be changed accordingly. 6. The association may adopt By-Laws for its government, or it may empower its Board of Directors so to do, but the Association shall at all times retain supreme control of all matters appertaining to this Association. Any By-Laws which may be adopted shall not conflict with this Constitution, nor with the Constitutions of the United States of America or the State of Missouri, nor with the Constitution, ByLaws or Edicts of the Grand Bodies of Missouri having jurisdiction over said Masonic Bodies. See Sec. 9.070. should cease 7. In the event any of said Masonic Bodies in to exist during the existence of this Association, then the Board of Directors of this Association shall be decreased in number accordingly to the extent that said Body was represented on said Board. In the event the Association should dissolve or cease to function, then all assets or interests of this Association shall revert to said Masonic Bodies of in direct proportion to their original or subsequent contributions to this Association. If at the time of this reversion, any of said Bodies have dissolved or are non-existent, then the interest of said non-existent Body shall revert to the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri of such Body. 8. Lodges should only give of their funds to Temple Associations in which they are interested with the understanding that they become part of their invested rights and interests. Payments made as rent to cover operation and maintenance of Temples should be just and reasonable and are not a part of invested interest. Rent payments should be established annually and specified in the budget of the Lodge. In the event of extreme emergencies occurring, additional payments could be made but due consideration should be given as to whether or not they may be considered as a part of invested interest. See. Sec. 9.090. 9. Attention i~ called to many cases of unbusinesslike handling of Lodge affairs especially relating to matters of real property. Usually there is in the Lodge a lawyer, a banker and a business man who could be called upon to give counsel to avoid some of the pitfalls that have occurred in some Lodges in the past. 10. Without enumerating all the reasons, it is the considered opinion of this

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Board that real estate title is more advantageously held in the name of a Temple Association rather than the Trustees of a Lodge. In cases of legal disputes that may be settled in the courts of equity or justice, it is more desirable to have the books and the officers of the Temple Association appear in the court than those of the Lodge. See Sec. 9.060. Finally, it has never been the intent of this Board nor the Grand Lodge to be dictatorial to the subordinate Lodges, but it is believed that policies that can achieve a sound and harmonious uniformity to avoid pitfalls and protect the good name of Freemasonry, should be always recommended and practiced. Fraternally submitted, WALTER

J. BUBLITZ,

J. M.

BRADFORD,

FRED

HEUERMANN.

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At 4:00 p.m. the Grand Lodge was called from labor for a visit to the Masonic Home. The Grand Chaplain offered prayer.

Tuesday. September 29. 1959 6:00 p.m.. Dinner for Representatives and Guests Address of Grand Orator R. W. Brother Randolph H. Weber.

Wednesday Morning September 3D, 1959

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The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m., R. W. Brother Ira T. Gragg offering prayer. REPORT OF JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE

R. W. Brother Harry Gershenson presented the report of the Jurisprudence Committee which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report: I.

DECISIONS

The six decisions of the Most Worshipful Grand Master as reported in his address have been examined. Decision One reads as follows: "Where a Brother who had received the First and Second Degrees afterwards sustained injuries which would prevent his receiving the Third Degree in the usual form, I ruled that Section 13.100 and Section 13.110 were applicable in all their details, the same as when applied to a petitioner who is under physical disabilities at the time of his petitioning. Therefore, I should make no order, nor grant any dispensation until the procedures outlined in said sections had been satisfied, by certain findings on the part of the Lodge and an application by the Lodge for a dispensation, as more fully set out in said Sections." The Committee concurs in the decision of the Grand Master in applying his reasoning to Sections 13.100 and 13.110. These sections provide in effect that no lodge may confer a degree on any person whose physical defects are such as to prevent his receiving and imparting the ceremonies of the several degrees; but this may not be construed so as to render anyone ineligible for the privileges of Freemasonry who can, by the aid of artificial appliances possessed and used by him, conform to the necessary ceremonies. (Section 13.100, By-Laws 1958.) Section 13.110 of said By-Laws provides that if a candidate, duly elected or otherwise eligible to advance, is found not qualified under the foregoing section, the lodge by majority vote may apply to the Grand Master for a dispensation, to be granted or denied in his absolute discretion, to permit the conferring of any or all of the degrees on the candidate. Certain other qualifications are set forth in said section in order to permit the Grand Master to pass upon the petition. If the dispensation is granted the degrees may be conferred only under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer or a Master Mason specially designated by the Grand Lecturer. In view of the foregoing provisions of the Grand Lodge law the Committee is unanimous in its view that this decision is correct and recommends its approval. Decision Two reads as follows: "Branson Lodge No. 587 presented the problem of a Brother Talbert, who after receiving the First Degree had moved to the State of South Dakota. His physical condition was such as to require initiation under special dispensation provided for in Section 13.110 of our By-Laws and request was made for arrangements to have the Second and Third Degrees conferred under said Section in South Dakota. It was my ruling that the provisions of Section 13.110 can have no application

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when Degrees must be conferred outside the territorial limits of the State of Missouri, because we cannot send our Grand Lecturer to another State to supervise the conferring of the Degrees there, nor can he deputize anyone in another State to represent him. The provisions of Section 13.110 can only be effective as to Degrees conferred within this State and the request for extra-territorial application of the Section was denied." While the Committee is cognizant of the Grand Lodge law providing for conferring of degrees upon Missouri Freemasons by lodges in other jurisdictions, nevertheless, we concur in the Grand Master's decision that Section 13.110 can be effective as to degrees conferred within this State and that the request for extra-territorial application of the Section was proper] y denied. It would be completely impracticable .for the Grand Lecturer to attempt to supervise the conferring of the Degree upon a candidate who is physically handicapped outside the State of Missouri. Necessarily his jurisdiction is confined within the boundaries of our State. We recommend that this Decision be approved. Decision Three reads as follows: "A member of Beacon Lodge No.3 had been suspended from membership for non-payment of dues on June 25, 1942. He presented a petition for reinstatement and a check for the proper amount of dues, but there was a question as to his mental capacity. Thereafter he requested that his check be returned and his petition for reinstatement be withdrawn. I ruled that although a petition for the Degrees cannot be withdrawn after it was received by the Lodge, a petition for reinstatement could be permitted to be withdrawn, with the approval of the Grand Master. Because there was a possible question of mental capacity at the time the petition for reinstatement was presented, as well as at the time of the request fOT return of the check and withdrawal of the petition for reinstatement, I gave approval to the withdrawal of said petition." The Committee has carefully considered this Decision and concurs in the ruling by the Grand Master. We recommend that this decision be approved. Decision Four reads as follows: "A Lodge which owned and operated a cemetery previous to 1947, and in addition owned adjacent vacant ground previous to 1947, desired to expand its cemetery by the use of said adjacent ground. I ruled that Section 9.150 did not forbid the expansion of an existing cemetery, particularly when the expansion was on property purchased previous to the year when our restriction on the ownership and operation of cemeteries by Lodges became effective." The Committee concurs in the action of the Grand Master. The Lodge already owned this land prior to Oct. 1, 1947, and we view the Section of the Grand Lodge law 9.150 as not forbidding the expansion of an existing cemetery. We recommend that this Decision be approved. Decision Five reads as follows: "Xenia Lodge No. 50 received a petition from a man who lived across the State line in Southern Iowa. When the petition was received neither the consent of the Grand Master of Iowa nor the consent of the Iowa Lodge had been obtained, but nevertheless an investigating committee. was appointed. Thereafter, the necessary waiver of jurisdiction was received from Taylor Lodge No. 156 at Bedford, Iowa, transmitted by the Grand Secretary of Iowa to our Grand Secretary, whereupon I gave.consent as Grand Master to the Lodge receiving the petition. In answer to an inquiry of Xenia Lodge as to whether it need wait before balloting upon the petition, I ruled that the petition must lie over for four weeks after the meeting at which it was properly received. The presentation of the petition on the: earlier date路had no legal effect, because at that date the petition could not be 'received: it could only be lodged with other papers, It was first legally received at the meeting following my consent to its reception, based on the previous consent of the Grand Lodge of Iowa; and the Investigating Committee would then for the first time be properly appointed."

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\Ve believe that the Grand Master has ruled correctly in this case. The presentation of the petition on the earlier date had no legal effect because at that time the petition could not have been received. The time for the processing thereof, in accordance with Grand Lodge law, would begin to run after it was first legally received following the consent of the Grand Master. We recommend the approval of this Decision. Decision Six reads as follows: "University Lodge No. 649 had an old By-Law which required dues to be paid within three months after due and which permitted suspension by majority vote of the members upon failure to make payment after notice. I ruled that the Grand Lodge By-Law, Section 19.010, nullified the aforementioned prior by-law of University Lodge." The Committee concurs in the action of the Grand Master in this ruling. Section 19.010 provides for the method of suspension of members of subordinate lodges. The member has until April 1 of any year in which to pay his dues; the Secretary, on or before April 11, must notify the member in writing of his delinquency. If the member fails to pay his dues on or before June 1 thereafter, he is automatically suspended for nonpayment of dues, without action of the lodge. The secretary must give written notice, on or before June 11, to all members automatically suspended for nonpayment of dues. The old By-Law of University Lodge which required dues to be paid within three months after due and which permitted suspension by majority vote of the members upon failure to make payment after notice is in conflict with Section 19.010 and therefore nullified. Section 7.030 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws provides that each lodge may adopt by-laws not inconsistent with the laws of the Grand Lodge. It further provides that a lodge by-law inconsistent with any Grand Lodge law is amended automatically to conform therewith. We recommend that this Decision be approved. II. HEALING

The Grand Master ruled as to healing of Glen Edwards, as follows: "There has been one Order of Healing, involving Arthur Glen Edwards, a member of Morley Lodge No. 184. Whitewater Lodge No. 417 had been requested to instruct and examine Brother Edwards on the Candidate Lecture in the First Degree. By innocent misinterpretation of the request, this Lodge proceeded to confer the Second Degree upon Brother Edwards. Before permitting the matter to progress further, I required Brother Edwards to petition for advancement, as required by the lapse of time. Morley Lodge No. 184 acted favorably upon the petition for a:lvancement. Investigation disclosed that Brother Edwards was in no way responsible for the irregularity involved in the premature and unrequested conferring on him of the Second Degree by Whitewater Lodge No. 417 and therefore I made an Order of Healing as to that Second Degree." Since the Brother was in no way responsible for conferring of the Second Degree upon him before he passed the examination in the First Degree, the Grand Master's Order of Healing is completely justified and in keeping with our Masonic principles and traditions. We recommend that the Grand Master's Order of Healing as to the conferring of the Second Degree upon Arthur Glen Edwards be approved. Fraternally submitted, HARRY GERSHENSON,

Acting Chairman,

LEW GALLANT,

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Jof Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report: Re Mortuary Fund, Section 10.041, 1958 Cumulative Pocket Part, Page 6. At the 1956 Annual Cummunication this Section was proposed. At the 1957 Annual Communication the Committee on Jurisprudence recommended rejection of this proposal and substitution of two Sections, but this portion of the report was re-committed and not adopted. At the 1958 Annual Communication, on recommendation of the Committee on Jurisprudence, consideration of this proposal was deferred to 1959, which action was taken at the request of the proponents of this Section. We do not feel that the creation of a Grand Lodge Mortuary Fund is advisable as a matter of policy and recommend that the proposal be not adopted. Fraternally submitted, HARRY GERSHENSON, Acting Chairman, LEW GALLANT, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., ELVIS A. MOONEY. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report on Amendment to Section 10.040, Increase of Per C'apit'a Tax from $2.75 to $3.25 Per Member: At the 1958 Communication of the Grand Lodge it was proposed that Section 10.040 be amended to read as follows: "Section 10.040. Grand Lodge Dues. Each lodge pays three dollars and twentyfive cents to the Grand Lodge for each Master Mason (except those whose dues have been remitted and those exempted under subsection (a) of Section 18.050) reported in the annual return. The Grand Lodge, promptly as collected, pays two dollars and twenty-five cents for each Master Mason to the Masonic Home of Missouri." The effect of this amendment is to increase the per capita tax to the Grand Lodge from $2.75 per member to $3.25 per member. Of the Fifty Cents increase, Thirty-Five Cents is for the Masonic Home, and Fifteen Cents for the expense of the Grand Lodge. Our Committee has discussed this proposed amendment with well-informed brethren, including the Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Superintendent of the Masonic Home, as well as other members of the Home Board and the Grand Secretary. The consensus of the Committee after consultation with these well-informed brethren and after giving the matter full consideration is that the increased per capita tax is necessary for the support of our Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge. We, therefore, heartily urge the adoption of this amendment. HARRY GERSHENSON, Acting Chairman, C. LEW GALLANT, ELVIS A. MOONEY, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report: Re Section 1.080 Mileage and Per Diem, 1958 Cumulative Pocket Part, Page 5. At the 1958 Annual Communication it was proposed that Section 1.080 Mileage and Per Diem be amended to read as follows: "The officers of the Grand Lodge, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, the members of the committees on Credentials, Appeals and Grievances, Jurisprudence, Ways and Means, Mileage and Per Diem, and Masonic Education, and of the Building Supervisory Board, the chairmen

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of all other standing committees, and one representative from each chartered lodge and each lodge U. D. are paid ten dollars for each day they are in actual attendance upon the annual communication of the Grand Lodge, and six cents per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning therefrom. No one may receive more than one payment for the same attendance or travel." The purpose of this proposal is to add the Committee on Masonic Education to those Committees enumerated in said Section 1.080 as being entitled to allowances of Mileage and Per Diem as provided in that Section. Your Committee believes that this proposed amendment is for the best interest of the Grand Lodge and is advisable. We therefore recommend that it be adopted. Fraternally submitted, HARRY GERSHENSON, Acting Chairman, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., C. LEW GALLANT, ELVIS MOONEY.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The Tellers appointed by Grand Master Aronson were announced and the following officers were elected for 1959-1960: Harold O. Grauel. . . . Bruce H. Hunt........... Robert H. Mann J. Renick Jones W. H. Utz, Jr.. . . .. . . . . . . . .. Harold L. Reader

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

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 1963: John W. Tanner

Elmer W. Wagner

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES

R. W. Brother R. L. 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. 6- A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: After due consideration of the returns of Chartered Lodges, your Committee begs to submit the following report: Number of Chartered Lodges, September 10, 1958 Lodges U.D Number of Chartered Lodges, September 10, 1959 ., Lodges U.D September 10, 1959, Total Membership . September 10, 1958, Total Membership Adjusted by Audit, plus .

124,232 41

Total Adjusted membership at end of 1958

124,273

Total Number: Raised Affiliated Reinstated

593 . .

124,068

3,030 631

593

1,387

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Less: Total Number: Dimitted Deaths Suspended N.P.D. . Suspended U.M.C Expelled

. . . . .

725 2,480 2,041 1 6

5,253 Net Loss, Sept. 10, 1959

205 124,068

Total Membership, September 10, 1959 FOR COMPARISON

The following statistical table over a period of five years is presented for those that would be interested in making various comparisons to determine certain trends that the figures might reveal.

1955 1956 1957 1958 1959

Raised 4124 3750 3603 3219 3030

AffiZ- ReinDiM.ted stated mitted 783 1432 672 699 580 1487 1418 669 587 726 630 1302 631 1387 725

Deaths 2219 2434 2407 2568 2480

NPD 2123 2052 2004 2017 2041

UMC Exp. 9 12 13 3 3 6 0 5 I 6

Net Gain or Loss +1082 + 616 + 519 - 165 - 205

COMMENTS We are pleased to note that all Lodges have filed their required reports on time, for which they are to be congratulated. An analysis of the membership figures disclose that the loss this year is 205, being somewhat greater than last" year's loss of 165. We again suggest that Worshipful Masters and Secretaries make themselves thoroughly familiar with the By~Laws of Grand Lodge as well as with the By-Laws of the individual lodges and by so doing, they will not only render an outstanding service to their own lodge and its membership, but will make the work of the Grand Secretary's Office less burdensome. IN CONCLUSION It is understandable that a loss in numbers, to some of our membership, may

be somewhat discouraging. This condition should in no way lessen the enthusiasm of any of our membership. Our fraternity, through the centuries of its existence, has experienced many ups'~and downs. We can always remember that Freemasonry -regardless of depression, persecution and forcible detraCtion has always emerged stronger, more admired and moretlecessary than ever before. The ideals and purposes of Freemasonry are so fundamental to Our Way of Life, that regardless of an apparent loss of interest, it still remains the greatest Beacon:: of' Light to Freedom of Conscience that has ever appeared on this earth. . Fraternally submitted, R. L. BARGER, Chairman, VERNIE G.FISHER. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES U.D.

R. W. Brother Francis E. Howard, 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. if A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Lodges U.D., begs to make the following report:

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On June 24, 1958, Most Worshipful Brother Frank P. Briggs, Grand Master, issued a Dispensation to a group of Master Masons to form a new Lodge in the Florissant, Mo., area. Due to the shortness of time from June 24, 1958 until the Grand Lodge Session in 1958, it was recommended by the Committee on Lodges U.D. that Florissant Lodge U .D. continue to operate under dispensation until the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in 1959. Your present Committee on Lodges U.D. have investigated the growth and financial standing of Florissant Lodge U .D. and recommend they be granted a charter at this time. Fraternally submitted, FRANCIS E. HOWARD, Chairman, W. RAYMOND USHER. CHARTER FOR FLORISSANT LODGE

Immediately following the adoption of the report of the Committee on Lodges U.D., the charter for Florissant Lodge was signed and the Master, Fred H. Curtis was presented and received the hearty applause of the brethren. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RELIEF AND CHARITY

M. W. Brother Richard O. Rumer, Chairman, 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. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: During the past year the Relief and Charity Committee has continued to act substantially in accordance with practices which were e~tablished by it several years ago and which are as follows: The general rule is that application for relief must come through the lodges which have an obligation to the person for whom relief is sought. The application must be accompanied by sufficient information to enable the Committee to make a determination as to whether or not relief should be granted; ordinarily, if an application is granted it is in an amount equal to that which the lodge has indicated it also would be willing to contribute to the relief of the person involved and the contribution by the Committee is contingent upon the lodge's participation. All applications are carefully considered by the Committee at its monthly meetings, which are held on the day of the meetings of the Masonic Home Board or of the Executive Committee of the Masonic Home Board. At such meetings applications previously granted which are of a continuing nature are reviewed upon reports of the lodges as to whether or not the need continues. During the past year new applications from eleven lodges were granted and relief upon the applications of nine other lodges were continued. An extraordinary case of the widow of a member of a lodge now extinct was considered and relief for her was provided. A number of cases came before the Admissions Committee of the Masonic Home Board in which it appeared that by providing relief through the lodges which sponsored such applications and the Relief and Charity Committee adequate provision could be made for the person involved outside the Home, and the limited facilities within the Home made such provision desirable. The Admissions Committee of the Home Board includes members of the Committee on Relief and Charity and agreement between the committees as to whether or not a consideraton of an application by the Relief and Charity Committee in lieu of the application for admission to the Home is usually had. As a result this Committee had some additional applications which were granted.

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In one instance after the Admissions Committee of the Home Board had approved an application for admission to the Home the applicant expressed a desire to continue to live with a sister and the representation was made that with relief from the Committee on Relief and Charity such arrangement could be made. Thus the facilities of the Home were relieved by out of home care for this applicant. We believe that with the crowded condition of our Home there will be continual occasions for such action and that this Committee will be called upon to grant relief for out-of-the-home care to probably a greater extent than heretofore. The following is a list of Lodges assisted and the amount of appropriations to each Lodge:

.................... $ Adair Lodge No. 366, Kirksville Ashland Lodge No. 156, Ashland . Cornerstone Lodge No. 323, St. Louis Eldorado Lodge No. 318, Luray . Fellowship Lodge No. 345, St. Louis .. Green Ridge Lodge No. 425, Green Ridge . Joplin Lodge No. 335, Joplin ........... . . Lodge of Love No. 259, Lancaster. . . . . . Marcus Lodge No. 110, Fredericktown . Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis . Overland Lodge No. 623. Overland . Paris Union Lodge No. 19, Paris . Pride of West Lodge No. 179, St. Louis . Pyramid Lodge No. 180, St. Louis . Rose Hill Lodge No. 550, St. Louis . . . St. Louis Lodge No. 20, St. Louis . Sedalia Lodge No. 236, Sedalia Tuscan Lodge No. 360, St. Louis . Unionville Lodge No. 210, Unionville . Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, Webster Groves . . A. M. Bay (Lodge - - ) for Mrs. J. N. Houston

250.00 40.00 90.00 440.00 60.00 360.00 50.00 250.00 75.00 60.00 60.00 7.50 300.00 150.00 600.00 80.00 200.00 102.00 75.00 75.00 50.00

$3,374.50 A summary of funds received and disbursed during the year is as follows: Balance on Hand October 1, 1958 $ 80.92 3,500.00 $3,580.92 Received from Grand Lodge Paid for Relief Printed 4c envelopes

$3,374.50 24.80 $3,399.30

Balance on Hand at close of year

$ 181.62

In previous years your Committee has called to the attention of the Lodges in its reports at Grand Lodge Communications the fact that its facilities are available to Lodges when needy cases appear, and has called attention to the manner in which such relief would be considered. We again remind the Lodges of the desirability of giving close attention to their charitable duties and again tender the aid of this Committee. Respectfully, RICHARD O. RUMER, Chairman, RALPH E. BROWN, CLYDE BUTLER, ROBERT

MANN.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BOARDS OF RELIEF

R. W. Brother Elmer Wagner, Chairman, 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. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Boards of Relief has received reports from the Boards of Relief in Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis and St. Louis County, and of the Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis COUl)ty. No reports from St. Joseph and Columbia. After a careful reading of these reports we desire to submit the following: Springfield The Board serves the Three Lodges in Springfield. The Board performed several Masonic courtesies but had no calls for financial relief. The Board arranged funerals for four transients which were itemized. The financial statement in substance is as follows: Balance in Checking Account June 30, 1958, (Union National Bank) $ 448.48 RECEIPTS Interest 2~% on $500.00 U. S. Government Bond No. 18310L covering a period of six months ............ Received from Sunset Lodge No. 1076, Chicago, Illinois for expenses of investigation done by H. E. Spencer and R. L. Wilcox at Urbana, Missouri . ...........................

6.25 15.00 $ 469.73

DISBURSEMENTS H. E. Spencer, car expense trip to Urbana, Mo R. L. Wilcox, Secy., long distance phone call to Tulsa, Okla.

$ 7.50 1.45 $

Balance in Checking Account June 30, 1959, (Union National Bank) $500.00 U. S. Government Bond No. 18310L bearing 2~% interest in the possession of the Treasurer

8.95

$ 460.78 500.00

$ 960.78 R. L. WILCOX, Secretary.

Kansas City The Board has continued to render assistance to transients and during the year arranged funerals for 14 members of Lodges outside of Kansas City. The financial statement in substance is as follows: Bank Balance, June 30, 1958 (Union National Bank) Received from Lodges on 1958-1959 Assessment Refund from Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Reimbursement from Lodges for Relief advanced

$3,321.27 860.00 1.88 104.00 $4,287.15

DISBURSEMENTS Deposited in Savings Account Union National Bank Secretary Salary

$1,500.00 1,200.00

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Relief Advanced Post cards and postage

104.00 9.60 - - - $2,813.60

Bank Balance on Hand June 30, 1959 checking account (Union Nt!. Bk.) Saving Account Plus accumulated Interest, (Union National Bank)

$1,473.55 1,515.00

Total in Union National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri

$2,988.55

The Board gave assistance as required, with information, arrangements and investigations. A total of 2,555 services, of which we note 2,489 telephone calls, the other 66 cases including letters, telegrams and funeral arrangements. Submitted by VERNIE G. FISHER, Secretary- Treasurer of the Board.

St. Louis and St. Louis County The Board was called on to judge the merits of 221 cases. Investigations covered a broad field: five were frauds, twelve were patients in hospitals, forty were victims of accidents and illnesses but being cared for at home and needed and were furnished with hospital equipment, fifty-two were investigations made for the local Lodges, six were reported as having lost their receipts, one was found to be suspended, fourteen resided outside of the jurisdiction of this Board, eleven had no recognized Masonic claim, two were unaffiliated, five whose affiliations were unknown, two were found unworthy, three withdrew their requests for aid, sixty-eight were worthy and assistance given. Twenty-four Masonic Burial services conducted by the St. Louis and St. Louis County Lodges for transients. The financial statement in substance is as follows: Balance in Bank and Petty Cash on hand, June 30, 1958

$ 994.67

RECEIPTS

Donations .. Initiations Interest Refunds

. $ 101.00 . 3,000.00 ........................................ 41.40 432.95 $3,575.35 $4,570.02 DISBURSEMENTS

Flowers and Funerals Office rent Petty cash Postage and. supplies President's expense Refund Relief Safe Deposit Box rental Salaries Social Security and withholding tax Telegrams and telephone

Balance Cash on Hand, June 30, 1959

$ 230.00 360.00 ....................... 82.00 114.65 400.00. 85.00 662.30 ......... 4.95 1,774.44 167.25 561.35 - - - $4;441.94 $ 128.08

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Moneys Moneys Moneys Moneys

invested property property in petty

in Government Bonds of Grand Lodge Iowa Charity Fund of the Board cash account

$7,000.00 40.00 88.08 99.67 $7,227.75

Herman Linck is President of the Board and Lendall M. Anderson is Secretary. Mrs. Jeanette Johnson is in charge of the office which is at her home, 3872 Hartford Street, where 24-hour service is given.

The Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis County: Placements made by the Employment Bureau for the past year are as follows: Eighty-nine Master Masons, II Wives, 5 Widows, 35 Daughters, 6 Sisters, 45 Sons, 1 Mother, 5 Job's Daughters, I DeMolay and 77 Non-Affiliates, which includes Sons of Master Masons who have reached their majority and other relatives. This makes a total of 275 placements for the year which, in spite of the recession shows an increase of 16 placements over the previous year. The supreme efforts of this Employment Bureau are devoted primarily to securing employment for Master Masons, their wives, widows, sons, daughters and dependent members of their immediate families. However, in order to maintain our reputation with all the employers, as a dependable source of supply, positions are sometimes filled with non-affiliates when no qualified Mason or affiliate is available, but only in such cases. The financial statement is in substance as follows: RECEIPTS

.. $

Balance in Bank, June 30, 1958 Cash received (Per Capita Tax) Cash transferred from Investment Fund

563.24 12,464.40 5,000.00

$18,027.64 DISBURSEMENTS

Salaries Social Security Telephone . . Postage, Printing and Supplies Rent Car Allowance Insurance Organizations . Miscellaneous Time Deposit Certificate (purchased)

. . .

. .

Balance in Bank (regular fund), as of June 30, 1959

.. $7,836.00 185.58 663.90 310.71 . 834.00 420.00 189.53 65.00 258.10 5,500.00 - - - $16,262.82 ..... $ 1,764.82

INVESTMENTS

One U. S. Government Bond, Series K-D169175K One U. S. Government Bond, Series H-10177 One U. S. Government Bond, Series F-2746 ..

$ 500.00 500.00 500.00

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Roosevelt Federal Savings

2,825.98 $4,325.98

Total Balance in Bank and Investments as of June 30, 1959 ....

$6,090.80

We feel a Fraternal need has been accomplished, and earnestly hope the Grand Lodge continues the confidence, loyalty and respect it has always held for this Great Institution of Freemasonry, THE MASONIC EMPLOYMENT BUREAU, Freemasonry's most practical Agency. Chester W. Cook, Director. Arthur H. Zahnweh, President. Respectfully submitted, ELMER W. WAGNER, Chairman, CHAS. W. MCCLELLAN

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION

M. W. Brother Forrest C. Donnell presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Education which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Masonic Education submits the following annual report: The work of this committee has not expanded this year. The publishing of The Freemason and the providing of candidates' booklets have been the principal activities; however, we have continued to study the work that other Grand Lodges are doing in Masonic Education and we eagerly loo}( forward to the time when our Grand Lodge can render more of the services that other Grand Lodges are furnishing their lodges and brethren. Your committee continues to pursue the policy of trying to see that each officer in all of our lodges receives The Freemason quarterly, but it is necessary to secure the names and addresses of the new officers each year from our lodges. The lodges have been asked to furnish this information to the Grand Secretary, but as yet no workable program has been developed. We continue to urge that the candidates' booklets be given to each candidate at the appropriate time, but we know that only a small percentage receive them because of the relatively few requests that are made to the Grand Secretary's Office for these pamphlets. The Annual Mid-West Conference on Masonic Education was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Nov. 14 and 15, 1958. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was represented by two members of the committee, and by M. Wor. Brother Robert L. Aronson and by our Deputy Grand Master, Rt. Wor. Brother Harold O. Grauel. These meetings always inspire us to see that our brethren in Missouri are furnished with more of the fine services that other Grand Lodges provide. M. Wor. Brother Robert L. Aronson has been very faithful in his attendance at the meetings of the committee, and has been very generous in his support of the program on Masonic Education. We wish to express our appreciation to Dr. Harold L. Reader, Grand Secretary, for his assistance to the work of this committee, and for the outstanding work he has done as editor of The Freemason. Respectfully submitted, HOMER L. FERGUSON, Chairman, FORREST C. DONNELL, GEORGE G. HARRISON, FRANK P. BRIGGS, JOHN T. SUESENS, JOHN A. WEISS.

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RESOLUTION RE R. W. BROTHER SAM WILCOX

R. W. Brother Martin B. Dickinson presented the following resolution which was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Grand Lodge hereby expresses its gratitude to Right Worshipful Brother Sam Wilcox for his thoughtful service and wise counsel as a member of the Committee on Jurisprudence commencing with his first appointment in 1933 and now terminating at his own request. HENRY W. Fox, P.M., Temple Lodge No. 299 MARTIN B. DICKINSON, P.M., Country Club Lodge No. 656 BYRNE E. BIGGER, P.M., Hannibal Lodge No. 188. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS

R. W. Brother Martin B. Dickinson, Chairman, 'presented the report of the Committee on By-Laws which was adopted and is as follows: The Committee on By-Laws reports that promptly after the 1958 Annual Communication it prepared the first annual pocket part to the 1958 Annotated Constitution and By-Laws. This supplement contained all amendments, standing resolutions, and annotations of approved decisions and other actions of the Grand Lodge subsequent to those included in the bound volume. It also set out all pending proposals to amend the By-Laws, and was prefaced by a message from the Grand Master. MARTIN B. DICKINSON, Chairman, RICHARD O. RUMER, R. JASPER SMITH, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

R. W. Brother-George F. Morrison, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The One Hundred and Thirty路Eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri has been honored by having in attendance many distinguished guests representing eleven jurisdictions and many Masonic leaders from various other bodies and organizations, all were presented to the Most \Vorshipful- Grand Master during the Grand Lodge session. The Committee took pleasure in extending to all of the distinguished guests and their ladies a cordial welcome, as well as路 the hospitality of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in an effort to make their visit with us a pleasant memory. GEORGE F. MORRISON, Chairman, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, ANTON J. TOMASEK, A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

W. Brother Fred Knight, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Credentials which was adopted and is as follows:

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & 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 467 Subordinate Lodges and there are present:

28 17

Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters . Grand Representatives '" District Deputy Grand Masters Past Masters . Worshipful Masters . Senior Wardens . Junior Wardens . Chairman Committees . Distinguished Visitors . District Deputy Grand Lecturers

8 54

550 408

170 95 9

14 44

1397 Actual Attendance without duplication Past Masters . Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens ... Junior Wardens .. Assistant Tilers Distinguished Visitors

1243 550

Total ..

1243

Lodges without Representation

408

170 95 6

113 Fraternally submitted, FRED H. KNIGHT, Chairman, F. HARRY COLE, SEIBERT ETTER, FRED O. WADE, GEORGE F. PRATER.

R. W. BROTHER HARRY H. BALSIGER ADDRESSES GRAND LODGE

R. W. Brother Harry H. Balsiger, Secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies in St. Louis, addressed the Grand Lodge on the subject of Our Public Schools. Brother Balsiger also extended a cordial invitation to the Grand Lodge to meet in the Scottish Rite Temple in St. Louis next year. REPORT OF THE COMMmEE ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

M. W. Brother Morris E. Ewing, Chairman, presented the report of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association which was adopted and is as follows: This great project was initiated almost one-half century ago. Every such undertaking must of necessity pass through three main periods. The years of planning and drafting, the stage of actual construction and completion, and then the inevitable time of support and maintenance. And the last is perhaps the most difficult to attain. For all practical purposes the first and second stages of this Great Memorial have been completed. But the task of raising an endowment fund large enough to proper-

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ly maintain and operate the Memorial, still lies ahead of us. One dollar from individual Mason in the United States would accomplish this purpose. A motion to this effect is before the national organization and will be duly sidered at the next annual meeting. Your committee does not know whether the Grand Lodge desires at this to give specific or definite instructions to our delegates who will attend the annual meeting. M. E.

each contime next

EWING,

J. M. SELLERS. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

W. Brother Frank A. Lewis, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Ways and Means which was adopted and is as follows: 1959-1960

BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS

Receipts Per Capita Tax Totals . Interest on Securities . Unused from Mileage & Per Diem Deposit . . Sale of Manuals . Sale of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons . Sale of Dues Receipt Cards . Sale of Grand Lodge Forms Sale of Books Miscellaneous . Masonic Home Initiation Fund Fees . Geo. Washington Memorial Fund Fees Unused D.D.G.M. & D.D.G.L. Special Account Hospital Visitation Fund .

Actual Receipts

Estimated Receipts

1958-1959

1959-1960

$338;701.70 $339,000.00 4,485.80 4,485.80 4,330.09 1,500.00 1,833.25 1,250.00 749.95 1,900.00 1,926.81 150.00 255.64 2,041.35 2,041.35 675.15 671.65 35,030.00 35,000.00 3,503.00 3,500.00 929.63 929.63 217.00 217.00

. .

LESS-Per Capita Tax to Masonic Home

$394,679.37 $390,645.43 232,369.49 234,081.02

LESS-Special Initiation Fees to Masonic Home

$162,309.88 $156,564.41 34,000.00 36,030.00

Less-Geo. Washington Memorial Fees

$128,309.88 $120,534.41 3,045.00 3,045.00

Balance for operation of Grand Lodge $125,264.88 $117,489.41 PLUS-Unused unappropriated balance in General Fund from previous years 32,672.16, 32,672.16 $157,93'7.04 $150,161.57

Actual Disbursements Budget Disbursements Items Fixed By Law Salary, Grand Secretary Salary, Grand Treasurer Salary, Grand Lecturer Expenses, Grand Master Expenses, Grand Lecturer Masonic Service Ass'n. (Per Cap. Tax) Masonic Relief Ass'n. (Per Cap. Tax) Other Budget Items Grand Lodge Office Help

1958-1959

. . . .

1959-1960

8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 500.00 500.00 6,600.00 6,600.00 4,200.00 4,200.00 3,425.75 3,600.00 2,242.32 2,240.68 435.58 435.17 10,140.00

10,620.00

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Expense-Grand Correspondent . Bonds & Insurance . Jewel for Grand Master . Expense 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 . Committee on Masonic Education . Secretaries' Conferences under supervision of Grand Master & Grand Secretary . Committee on By-Laws . Ritual Committee Expense ..... Expense, Grand Lodge Session, 1959 Reporter, Grand Lodge Session Printing Proceedings . Audit Company . Relief & Charity . Contingent Fund-G.L. Expense Acct. . Maintenance, Grand Lodge Office . Printing, Postage & Stationery . Telephone & Telegrams . Portraits of P.G.M.s . . Office Equipment . Mo. Lodge of Research (Pub. Transactions) Ident. Cards of P.G.M.'s & G.L. Officers Gran? Lod~~ P~raphernalia . . HospItal VISItatIOn . . . Mileage & Per Diem Printing of By-Laws . . Social Security (Tax Expense) Dues Receipt Cards . Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Grand Lodge Forms . . Employment Security (Federal & State) . . Masonic Manuals Miscellaneous .

750.00 267.88 621.60 269.98 685.45 2,500.00 1,200.00 315.11 4,890.57 348.43 453.32 4,176.84 75.00 2,750.94 240.84 3,000.00 566.08 3,600.00 3,616.47 328.61 10.00 990.15 1,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 5,730.08 487.61 1,870.26 1,854.67 90.79 465.3'7

750.00 750.00 700.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,500.00 1,400.00 1,000.00 7,000.00 1,800.00 500.00 500.00 7,500.00 200.00 3,500.00 300.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 3,600.005,000.00 600.00 25.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 100.00 50.00 5,000.00 28,000.00 500.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 300.00 511.00 3,000.00

28.69 $113,728.39 $126,281.85

Respectfully submitted, FRANK A. LEWIS, Chairman, W. A. BAGLEY, HARRY THEIS, OLIVER L. LUFT, IRVIN J. FREIBERGER. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM

W. Brother Walter R. Shrodes, Chairman, presented the report of the on Mileage and Per Diem which was adopted and is as follows:

Committe~

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. b A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem at this Session of the Grand Lodge begs to report that allowances paid for mileage and per diem are as follows: Grand Officers Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters .. District Deputy Grand Lecturers Committee on Jurisprudence Committee on Appeals and Grievances

,.... $ 810.80 578.84 . 2,217.00 . 1,923.24 . 109.20 . 159.44 .

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1959 175.72 199.08 272.40 97.20 70.60 82.80 19,813.87 100.00 20.00 656.57

Committee on Mileage and Per Diem Committee on Ways and Means . Committee on Credentials . Committee on Masonic Education Building Supervisory Board Chairmen of Committees . Chartered Lodges . . Assistant Grand Tilers Lodges V.D. Adjustments .

$27,286.76 Respectfully submitted, WALTER R. SHRODES, Chairman, JOHN W. ADAMS, CHARLES HICKS, C. H. 'WEHMEYER, DRU L. PIPPIN.

APPOINTMENTS

Freelon K. Hadley. R. Jasper Smith . Martin B. Dickinson. Arthur V. Goodman, Jr. George F. Morrison . A. Basey Vanlandingham. Russell E. Murray . William R. Denslow . Elvis Mooney . Samuel Thurman . Arno H. Franke . Herbert E. Duncan Ira T. Gragg . Earl C. Griffith . J. C. Montgomery, Jr.. Mark F. Scully .... Walter Rayburn.

R. W. Grand Lecturer .R. W. Senior Grand Deacon · . R. W. Junior Grand Deacon · .. R. W. Senior Grand SteW'ard · .. R. W. Junior Grand Steward · .. R. W. Senior Grand Marshal R. W. Junior Grand Marshal . .R. W. Grand Sword Bearer .R. W. Grand Pursuivant R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain . .R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain .R. W. Grand Chaplain . ... R. W. Grand Orator '" .R. W. Grand Tiler

INSTALLATION

The hour for installation having arrived, M. W. Brother James M. Bradford, assisted by M. W. Brother Richard O. Rumer, as Grand Marshal, and R. W. Brother Samuel Thurman, as Grand Chaplain, installed the following officers: Harold O. Grauel . Bruce H. Hunt . Robert H. Mann . J. Renick Jones . W. H. Vtz, Jr. . Harold L. Reader . Freelon K. Hadley . R. Jasper Smith . Martin B. Dickinson. Arthur V. Goodman, Jr.. George F. Morrison ..... A. Basey Vanlandingham .. Russell E. Murray .

......... .M. W. Grand Master .R. W. Deputy Grand Master .R. W. Senilor Grand Warden · .R. W. Junior Grand Warden · R. W. Grand Treasurer · R. W. Grand Secretary R. W. Grand Lecturer · · .. R. W. Senior Grand Deacon .R. W. Junior Grand Deacon . .R. W. Senior Grand Steward .R. W. Junior Grand Steward · .R. W. Senvor Grand Marshal ......... R. W. Junior Grand Marshal

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William R. Denslow Elvis Mooney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Thurman Arno H. Franke , Herbert E. Duncan Ira T. Gragg Earl C. Griffith J. C. Montgomery, Jr Mark F. Scully Walter Rayburn '"

R. W. Grand Sword Bearer . R. W. Grand Pursuivant R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chap/Jain R. W. Grand Orator R. W. Grand Tiler

Following the installation M. W. Brother Bradford presented Grand Master Grauel with the Grand Master's J ewe!; and M. W. Brother Reader, Grand Secretary, presented Grand Master Grauel with the Grand Master's Apron and a Gold Identification Card. On behalf of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, Brother Robert Ramsey, Senior Warden, presented Grand Master Grauel with a silk hat; and on behalf of the members of St. Mark's Lodge Brother Paul Kertley, Junior Warden, presented Grand Master Grauel with an apron case. On behalf of all the Masonic Brethren of Southeast Missouri who made this car possible, the keys to the Ford Galaxie with all equipment including air-conditioning were presented to Grand Master Grauel by R. W. Brother Trueman D.. Boone, D.D.G.L., 49th Masonic District. On behalf of the 49th Masonic District Association, W. Brother Clay Hunter, President of the Association, presented Grand Master Grauel with a three piece set of Maximillian leather luggage. BENEDICTION

Grand Chaplain Thurman then pronounced the benediction. CLOSING

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the State of Missouri, rested from its labors and was closed in Ample Form at 1:00 p.m. this day, the thirtieth day of September, 1959, no further business appearing, to meet again in St. Louis, Missouri, the last Tuesday, viz: the twenty-seventh day of September 1960. L. READER, Grand Secretary.

HAROLD

STANDING COMMITI"EES 1959-1960

Jurisprudence-Henry W. Fox, Chairman, 1200 Riss Bldg., 15 W. 10th St., Kansas City 5, Mo.; Harry Gershenson, 506 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.; C. Lew Gallant, 706 Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo.; Claude T. Wood, Richland, Mo.; James P. Hull, St. Joseph, Mo. Appeals and Grievances-Charles L. Chalender, Chairman, 861 S. Rogers St., Springfield, Mo.; Marvin E. Boisseau, 706 Olive St.,St. Louis, Mo.; Herbert C. Hoffman, 1212 Dierks Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.; Walter Walker, Neosho, Mo.; Lloyd Cleveland, 822 Jackson St., Chillicothe, Mo. Ways and Means-Frank A. Lewis, Chairman (1), 3201 Park Ave., Kansas City, Mo.; Harry Theis (1), 314 N. 4th St., St. Louis, Mo.; Oliver Luft (2), 315 N. 12th St., St. Louis, Mo.; Thomas J. Davis, Jr. (3), Piedmont, Mo.; J. Bennett Klingner (3), 436 East Pacific St., Springfield, Mo.

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Credentials-Fred Knight, Chairman, 9th & Harrison, Kansas City 6, Mo.; George Prater, 312 E. Macon, Carthage, Mo.; Fred O. Wade, Ozark, Mo.; Seibert Etter, 10404 Presley St., St. Louis 15, Mo.; Myron Welsh, Fredericktown, Mo. Mileage and Per Diem-Walter Shrodes, Chairman, 1708 S. Main St., Burlington, Iowa; John W. Adams, Marshall, Mo.; Charles Hicks, Monroe City, Mo.; Dru L. Pippin, Waynesville, Mo.; John S. Smarr, 301 S. West End Blvd., Cape Girardeau, Mo. Ritual-Freelon K. Hadley, Chairman, 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo.; J. Harold Burton, 1327 Drayton, Webster Groves 19, Mo.; Turner A. Barnhart, Columbia, Mo.; Arthur C. Mothershead, Gashland, Mo.; L. Marshall Hollenbeck, Sikeston, Mo.; Merle Graham, Kahoka, Mo. Correspondence-Ray V. Denslow, Trenton, Mo. Building Supervisory Board-Harry A. Hall (3), Chairman, Jackson County Court House, Kansas City, Mo.; James M. Bradford (2), 4165a Shaw Ave., St. Louis 10, Mo.; Fred C. Heuermann (1),4826 Penrose Ave., St. Louis 15, Mo. Necrology-James W. Skelly, Chairman, 3637 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.; Samuel Thurman, 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis 5, Mo.; William W. Martin, 5520 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. Auditing-C. K. Benson Company, St. Louis, Mo. Grand Master's Address-Robert L. Aronson, Chairman, Civil Courts Bldg., St. Louis 1, Mo.; And All Past Grand Masters in Attendance. Entertainment of Distinguished Guests-George F. Morrison, Chairman, 1250 Macklind, St. Louis 10, Mo.; A. Basey Vanlandingham, R. R. 3, Columbia, Mo.; Russell E. Murray, 1717 June Dr., St. Louis 15, Mo.; William R. Denslow, Trenton, Mo.; Elvis Mooney, Bloomfield, Mo. Chartered Lodges-Robert Lee Barger, Chairman, 317 E. Dent. St., Ironton, Mo.; Harry C. Ploetze, 5729 Lindenwood, St. Louis 19, Mo.; Vernie G. Fisher, 903 Harrison, Kansas City 6, Mo.; Raymond C. Scott, 5426 Union Blvd., St. Louis 15, Mo.; Ellery Poole, R. R. 2, Box 376, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Lodges U.D.-J. Earl Landis, Chairman, 309 Virginia St., Crystal City, Mo.; W. R. Usher, 1501 Paris Ave., Hannibal, Mo.; J. John Shipman, N. Baker Drive, Kennett, Mo.; Edward E. Wilson, 3111 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo.; Norvel Plegge, 305 W. Glendale, St. Louis 19, Mo. Relief and Charity-Richard O. Rumer, Chairman, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis 3, Mo.; James J. Ritterskamp, Jr., 2301 Parkridge St., St. Louis 1'7, Mo.; Robert H. Mann, 101 W. 11th St., Kansas City, Mo.; J. Clyde Butler, Macon, Mo.; Ralph E. Brown, 923 Madison, Webb City, Mo. Masonic Boards of Relief-Roscoe A. Miller, Chairman, Columbia, Mo.; W. F. Woodruff, 314 Temple Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.; Charles W. McClellan, 4215 Athlone Ave., St. Louis 15, Mo.; Jewell W. Pike, 701 Court St., St. Joseph, Mo.; Fred Roam, 1815 S. River St. Carthage, Mo. Masonic Education-Frank P. Briggs, Chairman (2), Macon, Mo.; George G. Harrison (2), 650 S. Jefferson, Springfield, Mo.; Homer L. Ferguson (1), 1927 N. Circle Dr., Jefferson City, Mo.; Forrest C. Donnell (1), 4615 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 6, Mo.; John T. Suesens (3), 1202Y2 Ashland, St. Joseph, Mo.; John A. Weiss (3), 4024 Tracy, Kansas City, Mo. Committee on By-Liaws-Martin B. Dickinson, Chairman, 15 W. 10th St., Kansas City 5, Mo.; Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 717 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo.; R. Jasper Smith, 404 U. S. Courts Bldg., Kansas City 6, Mo.; Richard O. Rumer, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis 3, Mo.; Robert C. Brinkman, 611 Olive St., St. Louis 1, Mo. Committee on Forms and Ceremonies-Harold Jayne, Chairman, Memphis, Mo.; Bruce H. Hunt, Box 88, Kirksville, Mo.; Freelon K. Hadley, ex-officio, 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. SPECIAL COMMITTEES 1959-1960

Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis-Richard H. Bennett, Chairman, 1501

1959

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Locust St., St. Louis, Mo.; Thomas H Heape, 5912 Arendes St., St. Louis, Mo.; Preston Pitts, Schuessler Rd., St. Louis, Mo. George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association-Morris E. Ewing, Chairman, Morrisville, Mo.; Harry S. Truman, Independence, Mo.; James M. Sellers, Lexington, Mo. Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges-Ray V. Denslow, Trenton, Mo.; Harold L. Reader, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.; Harris C. Johnston, Boonville, Mo.; Clarence Shaon, Bowling Green, Mo. Masonic Publications-Harry Sunderland, Chairman, 4302 Woodland Ave., Kansas City 4, Mo.; Eugene Andereck, Trenton, Mo.; Harry C. Diller, 450 California Ave., Webster Groves 19, Mo.; J. P. Hall, Lexington, Mo.; George C. Marquis, 114 E. Ruby St., Independence, Mo. Program on District Meetings-R. Jasper Smith, Chairman, 404 U. S. Courts Bldg., Kansas City 6, Mo.; Martin B. Dickinson, 15 W. 10th St., Kansas City 5, Mo.; Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Kennett, Mo.; George F. Morrison, 1250 Macklind Ave., St. Louis 10, Mo.; Harold L. Reader, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME 1959-1960

Harold O. Grauel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Box 375, Cape Girardeau, Bruce H. Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box 88, Kirksville, Robert H. Mann. . . . . .. . .. 101 W. lith St., Kansas City, J. Renick Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .724 N. Main St., Independence, Ralph E. Brown-l 960 . . . . . . . . .. 923 Madison, Webb City, 1200 E. 25th St., North Kansas City, Carlos E. Ellerbrook-I960 Dewey Routh-1961. . .. . 208 Ramsey Bldg., Rolla, Richard O. Rumer-1961. . . . . 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis 3, J. Clyde Butler-I962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macon, James J. Ritterskamp, Jr.-1962 2301 Parkridge, St. Louis 17, John W. Tanner-1963 505 Hardin St., Columbia, Elmer W. Wagner-1963 750 Hawbrook Road, Glendale,

Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo.

SUPEmNTENDENT OF MASONIC HOME

Lewis C. Robertson

5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION

Name and Location

Year of Service

William W. Martin, 5540 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis Byrne E. Bigger, Courthouse, Hannibal. . 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, 612 Argyle Bldg., 306 E. 12th, Kansas City 6 Willis J. Bray, 3909 W. 4th, Fort Worth, Texas Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville Harry F. Sunderland, 4302 Woodland Ave., Kansas City 4 James M. Bradford, 4165A Shaw Ave., St. Louis Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Drive, Jefferson City

1925-26 1928-29 1931-32 1933-34 1934-35 1935-36 1937-38 1938-39 1940-41 1941-42 1942-43 1943-44 1944-46 1947-48 1948-49 1949-50 1951-52

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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. . Harold M. Jayne, Memphis Frank P. Briggs, Macon '.' Robert L. Aronson

DISTRICT DEPUTY G.

)L's

5. Everett F. Moore, New Hampton 6. Leslie Gray, RR I, McFall 7. Carl R. Winell, RR 2, Maryville 8. Kenneth Kneale, RR I, Oregon 9. Frederick A. Ueligger, RR 1, Savannah 10. Harvey S. Nalle, PO Box 125, Pattonsburg II. Cecil E. Mullikin, RR 3, Liberty 12. A. E. Hoover, ll5 Jackson St., Chillicothe 13. Harold Thorne, Purdin 14. George G. Miller, PO Box 32, Excello 15. Warren Ridge, PO Box 6, La Grange 16. Charles T. Sissons, III, 401 Jackson St., Louisiana 17. Charles S. Poage, Santa Fe 18. R. Dale Ward, 908 S. Clark, Moberly 19. Russell E. Smart, Sumner 20. R. H. Robinson, 6ll S. Elm St., Norborne 21. Guy Kamphefner, Farley 22. Robert H. Arnold, 15 West 10 St., Kansas City (5) 23. J. Lynn Rider, 1702 Franklin Ave., Lexington 24. Wilbur Hains, Miami 25. Carl A. Edmonston, New Franklin 26. Clyile A. Ward, 128 S. Jefferson, Centralia 27. Jim V. Laswell, 302 Oak St., Fulton 28. Calvin Schroff, Montgomery City 29. James T. Ward, PO Box 233, Old Monroe 30. James H. Rudd, Foristell 31. Donald A. Townley, 1808 W. McCarty St., Jefferson City 32. J. Dan Shepard, 2 W. Springfield Ave., Union

1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

1959-1960

Dist. No. I. Robert C. Schlotter, RR 2, Memphis 2. Cecil H. Darr, 1718 E. McPherson St., Kirksville 3. Murl E. Husted, Unionville 4~ J. Morgan Donelson, Princeton

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1959-1960

Dist. No. 1. Merle Graham, Kahoka 2. Leo B. Kennedy, Edina 3. John E. Reece, Jr., Milan 4. Charles H. Stickler, 1014 McPherson, Trenton 5. Wilbur Scott Christie, New Hampton 6. Glenn V. Bulla, King City 7. Winfred B. King, 415 W. 13 St., Maryville 8. Thurlow E. Herrick, Westboro 9. Wm. E. Jamieson, 2815 Faraon St., St. Joseph 10. Charles B. Whitchurch, Winston II. Homer B. Brown, 224 Moss, Liberty 12. Ray Carpenter, RR 1, Chillicothe 13. 14. 15. 16.

Virgil W. Slaughter, Meadville George B. Grubb, Monroe City Lee B. Turner, 2610 Owen, Hannibal Russell J. Rowe, Louisiana

17. 18. 19. 20.

Francis A. Ely, Monroe City Edwin B. Hawkins, Higbee Chester A. McAfee, Mendon Chesley E. McAfee, Bosworth

21. Arthur C. Mothershead, Gashland 22. Frank K. Roy, Jr., 6204 Prospect, Kansas City 23. Clyde M. Shortell, 302 Jabez St., Richmond 24. Edward Caton, Nelson 25. Frank A. Arnold, 733 Main, Boonville 26. Turner A. Barnhart, 505 Texas, Columbia 27. Everett W. Torreyson, 1208 E. Jackson, Mexico 28. Kenneth G. Lemasters, 402 S. Allen St., Montgomery City 29. John Fletcher, Silex 30. Joseph B. Peyton, 616 Washington, St. Charles 31. Frank V. Jones, 304 Randolph, California 32. Wm. S. Juergens, 48 E. Vine St., Sullivan

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

33a. Joseph A. Halley, 2248 Kenosho St., Overland (14) 33b. Nat Malt, 7354 Stanford Ave., University City (30) 33c. Harold E. Willmann, 6036 Southwest Ave., St. Louis (39) 34. William H. Hedrick, 221 North Randolph, Pleasant Hill 35. Amos L. Bright, Jr., PO Box 195, Adrian 36. L. V. Morris, 1825 S. Grand Ave., Sedalia 37. Robert L. Dunning, 519 S. 8th St., Clinton 38. Hoyt Young, Macks Creek 39. Raymond C. Veasman, PO Box 336, Dixon 40. Clifton E. Meadows, PO Box 127, Blackwell 41. Cortis B. Hutchins, PO Box 25, Fair Play 42. Frank J. Ernst, PO Box 177, Golden City 43. Paul Hargrove, El Dorado Springs 44. Herman L. Huelster, 727 Harlem Ave., Joplin 45. Osa F. Godfrey, 1401 N. West Ave., Springfield 46. George J. Boesl, Houston 47. Friend B. Greene, Eminence 48. Allen L. Pilliard, N. Cedar St., Bismarck 49. Jewell B. Clark, 218 William St., Cape Girardeau 50. Clell M. Gilbert, PO Box 347, Sikeston 51. George W. Brown, RR 1, Caruthersville 52. V. Wayne Ward, 502 E. Elm, Piedmont 53. Ben C. Standley, PO Box 412,Thayer 54. Harry D. Wilson, Crane 55. Orville Abernathy, 202 W. 1st St., Cassville 56. Earle D. Young, Stella 57. William W. Knibb, 1410 Culverhill Drive, Webster Groves (19) 58. Sumpter E. Gunn, 602 E. High St., Eldon 59. Elvin K. Luff, 1503 W. Short St., Independence 60. Earl Wright, Clarkton

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33. Elmer C. Lively, 9012 Bessemer, St. Louis (34)

34. Charles I. Dean, Box 57, Peculiar 35. Ralph O. Fritts, Amsterdam 36. Lloyd C. Kennon, 1523 So. Harrison, Sedalia 37. Philip D. Trainer, 106 E. Tebo, Clinton 38. John H. Hicks, Box 527, Lebanon 39. Richard H. Kerr, 908 W. 11th St., Rolla 40. Glenn Ames, 804 S. Main St., De Soto 41. Glenn J. Lyon, Fair Play 42. Lacey Stapp, Greenfield 43. John R. Walker, Box 357, Nevada 44. Joy L. Ortloff, RR 1, Carthage 45. William Nail, 833 So. Ave., Spring., field 46. Ronnie House, Box 622, Mansfield 47. Robert W. Adams, Van Buren 48. Oran J. Holdman, 204 S. B. St., Bonne Terre 49. Trueman D. Boone, Box 346, Cape Girardeau 50. Thomas R. Wilkins, 106 So. 6th St., Charleston, Mo. 51. 52. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Piedmont 53. A. E. Blackwood, Willow Springs 54. Walter Shelton, Ozark 55. Clarence F. Ledl, Monett 56. James D. Hurst, 611 Oak Ridge Drive, Neosho 57. Elmer J. Rohr, 2215 Parkridge, Brentwood (17) 58. Claude W. Dunnaway, Versailles 59. Owen S. Taylor, 1119 W. 26th St., Independence 60. J. L. Petty, Kennett

LIST OF GRAND SECRETARIES AND THEIR ADDRESSES

Alabama, C. H. Stubin~er, 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., California Masonic Memorial Temple,

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1111 California St., San Francisco 8. Colorado, Harry W. Bundy, 300 Masonic Temple, Denver 2. 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, Herbert H. Eberle, Box 1677, Boise. Illinois, Richard C. Davenport, P. G. M., Harrisburg. Indiana, Dwight L. Smith, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Indianapolis. Iowa, Ralph E. Whipple, Masonic Library, Cedar Rapids. Kansas, Charles S. McGinness, P. G. M., Topeka. Kentucky, Alpheus E. Orton, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, 1000 S. 4th St., Louisville 3. Louisiana, D. Peter Laguens, Jr., 300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Maine, Earl D. Webster, Masonic Temple, Portland. Maryland, Claud Shaffer, Masonic Temple, Bal timore I. 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., Car路 son City. New Hampshire, Harold O. Cady, P. G. M., Concord. New Jersey, Harvey C. Whildey, 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, Charles A. Harris, Grand Secy., Box 6506, Raleigh. . North Dakota, Joseph A. Jamies(im, Fargo. Ohio, Andrew J. White, Jr., P. G. M., 634 High St., Worthington. Oklahoma, J. Fred Latham, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Guthrie. Oregon, Harry D. Proudfoot, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Portland. Pennsylvania, Ashby B. Paul, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. Rhode Island, Fred W. Johnston (Acting), 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, Clarence M. Groshell, Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City. Vermont, Aaron H. Grout, P. G. M., Burlington. Virginia, Archer B. Gay, Masonic Temple, Richmond. Washington, John I. Preissner, Masonic Temple, Tacoma 3. West Virginia, Julian B. Hollingsworth, 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 Jacy Garnier de Baccellar J oad Yorge Ribi

Brazil (Pernambuco)

1>emostenes N. V. de Agwar Luis N. de Mattos

Brazil (Ceara)

1959

Sergio A. Ivanenko Arthur N. Figueriedo

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

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

British Columbia

J.H.N.Mor~n,p.G.M.

Canada

Ewart G. Dixon

Chile China Costa Rica Cuba

Cesar Bunster Calderon David W.路 K. Au, P. G. M. Rafael Obre.ion Dr. Jose F.Castellanos

Denmark

Alfred N. Nyvang

Ecuador England

S. Clemente Perez Sanchez James W. Stubbs

Finland

Bruno Kivikoski

France

Emmanual Drapanaski

France. '.', (Nat'l Grand Lodge) Guatemala

V. F. Planque

Greece Honduras

Dr. Panayiotis Hadjipetros Miguel A. Zelaya

Ireland

J. O. Harte

Israel Italy (Grand Orient) Iceland

Eliezer Dubinsky Enzo Munitillo Olafer Gislason

Japan

Geo. B. Margulis

Manitoba

Thomas O. Jackson

Mexico (York)

Henry A. Robinson

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) Mexico (Tamaulipas) Mexico (Valle de Mexico) Netherlands New Brunswick New South Wales New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Nova Scotia

Manuel A. Triboullier

Arnulfo G. Lapeyrette Oscar Musquiz Martinez Dr. P. J. Van Loo R. D. Magee S. Miller F. G. Northern, P. G. D. Greg A. Tapia

.James

Odd Lie-Davidson Harold F. Sipprell

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692 Seymour St., Vancouver P. O. Drawer 217, Hamilton, Onto Casillo.' 2867. Santiago P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taiwan, China San Jose, Box 3282 Reina-Y, Belascoain Havana Blegdamsvej 23, Copenhagen P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil Freemasons' Hall London W.C. 2 P. Esplanadik 35, East Helsinki 8 Rue Puteaux Paris 17, France 65 Boulevard路 Bineau, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris Apartado Postel 312, Guatemala City 19 Acharnon St.. Athens

Apartado 28, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, C. A. Freemasons' Hall, Molesworth St., Dublin Tel Aviv, Box 2080 Rome Freemasons' Hall, Bor~rtun 4, Reykjavik 1-13 Sakae-Cho MinatoKu, Masonic Temple, Tokyo, Japan Masonic Temple, Winnipeg Apartado 1986, Mexico D. F. (I) Apartado 17, Campeche, Camp. Apartado 17I. Chihuahua, Chih. Apartado 104, San Luis Potosi Apartado 309, Monterrey Apartado 9, Guadalajara Apartado 419, Tampico Apartado 10, Mexico City 22 Fluweelen Burgwal, The Hague Saint John Sydney Box 1l93, Wellington Box 102. Managua, D. N. Nicaragua N. Volgate 19, Oslo Freemasons' Hall, Halifax

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Panama Peru Philippine Islands

Nathan A. Reid Cesar Osores Munoz Estaban Munarriz

Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec

F. A. Van Inderstine Emiliano Isales R. W. Louthood

Queensland

E. G. Radford, P.D.G.M.

San Sal vador Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia

Jose Lacayo Tillez Rohert 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 Germanv Venezuela . Victoria Western Australia

H. A. Wilkinson. P.G.W. Richard Mueller-Boerner

Panama City Apartado 587, Lima, Peru 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Box 112, Charlottetown Santurce, P. R. Masonic Temple, Montreal Box 675, K.G.P.O., Brisbane Segunda Calle, Ariente 2i P. O. Box 246, Regina 96 George St., Edinburgh Freemasons' Hall, Adelaide Frimurareorden, Blasieholmsg-atan 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

NUMERICAL LIST OF LODGES WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS AND CHARTER DATES

1. Missouri 2. Meridian 3.

4. 5. 6. 7. 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.

Beacon Howard United

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33-B. 33-A 33-C 25 45

O'Sullivan

Oct. 19, 1867

33-A ...

May 10, 1849 June I, 1866 May 8,1852 Apr.'7,1825 May 6,1852 Oct. 16, 1884 June I, 1866 May 6,1852 Oct. 8,1830 Apr. 25,1831 Mar. I, 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

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

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16 15 17 33-B

9 17 15 33-B 46 32 15 37 18 11

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Oct. 8, 1816 May 6, 1852 May 10, 1849 May 6,1852 May 20,1857

1959 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.

131

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 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 Vincil Cambridge Monroe Pattonsburg 66. Grant City 67. 68. Kennett 69. Sullivan , 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

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17 29 4 25

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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

14 20 33-A 48 31 41 5'7 30 25 27 11

7 25 20 21 34 24 31 23 15 26 27 23 11

24 17 10 6 60 32 25

· . · . · . · . . .. · . · . · . · . · . · . · . Nov. 15, 1841 ·. ·. ·. ·. . .. · . · . · . · . · . · . · . · . .. . · . · . · . ·. · . · . . ..... · . ... . · . . ......... .. . · . ............ · . ... . ...... · . .. , . ·. ·. ·. . ... · . · . · . .. . · . ·. ·. ·. ... · . · . ........... . . .. · . · . · . · . · . · . · . ·. ·.

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Oct. 18,1900 Oct. 9,1841 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

1 19 19 29 59 39 9 33-C 57

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Oct. 17, 1889 June 2,1866 May 25, 1854 Oct. 28, 1844 Oct. 13, 1892 Oct. 16, 1845 Oct. 20,1845 Oct. 21,1897 Oct. 14, 1846 Oct. 14, 1847 Oct. 14, 1846 Oct. 14, 1846 Oct. 14, 1846

13 38 57 24 13 42 6 12 31 17 16 49 39 33-B 14

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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, 11, 1888 Oct. 12, 1847 Oct. 25,1847 Oct. 14,1847 Oct. 17, 18'78 Sept. 21,1916 May 10, 1848

132 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. Ill. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. 160.

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Bethany Webster Mt. Vernon Ash Grove Bogard Bloomington West View Heroine Kirksville Gallatin Greenville Stanberry Marcus Trenton Maitland Plattsburg Twilight Laddonia Barnes. . . . . . . Helena De Soto Compass Erwin Triplett Hermann Union Star Gentryville Seaman Athens Lorraine Monett Hume Potosi Farmington Star of the West Olean Braymer Phoenix Delphian Lincoln Oregon Amsterdam Pleasant Grove Irondale Modern..... Latimer........

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45 55 45 20 14 49 22 2 10 52

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6 48 4 8 11 26 27 46 9

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

40 21 33-A 19 32 10 6 3

Oct. 17,1878 May 10, 1849 May 9,1850 Oct. 19, 1867 May 9,1850 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 28,1882 Oct. 17, 1879 Nov. 8,1924

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 May 10, 1857 May 5,1851 May 30,1860 Oct. 17, 1889 . May 9,1851 . Oct. 17, 1895 June 2,1866 May 31,1855

5 55 35 40 48 48 58 12 16 47 9 8

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

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35 25 40 41 39

Sept. 27,1906 May 31,1855 May 26,1864 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 19, 1899

Cass

Oct. 17, 1867

L~xi,?gton

23 9 18 38 50 48

June 4,1855 May 28,1858 June 11, 1865 Oct. 12, 1869路 May 28, 1859 Oct. 17, 1901

Bummg Milton " .. . . .. .. Linn Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Bloomfield Ionic Ashland North Star Mountain Grove

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~l~~~~n?it:. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

26 8 46 3 41

...

May 28, 1859 May 29, 1856 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 27,1867

1959 161. 162. 163. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 171. 172. 173. 174. 175. 176.

Clifton Hill Whitesville Occidental Joachim

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206. 207. 208. 209.

210. 211.

212. 213. 214. 215. 216. 217. 218. 219. 220. 221. 222.

223. 224.

18 9 33-C 40

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Oct. 15, 1858 May 28, 1856 May 29,1856 May 31,1856

Portageville

Oct. 16, 1890

Colony.......................... Camden Point Benevolence Hartford ,. Censer Gray Summit Sturgeon

2 21 12 3 14 32 26

May 22,1864 Oct. 19, 1867 May 30,1857 May 30,1857 Oct. 14, 1875 Oct. 23,1903 May 30,1857

Point Pleasant

51 46 28 33-B 33-B

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177. Texas 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. 203. 204. 205.

133

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Griswold Pride of the West Pyramid

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May 30,1857 Oct. 19, 1867 May 28, 1858 May 28,1858 Sept. 21, 1916

Pilot Knob California Morley Chamois

46 31 50 31

Oct. 17, 1895 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 19, 1899 May 28, 1857

Hermon Hannibal Zeredatha Putnam.........................

43 15 9 3

Oct. 17, 1889 May 30,1859 May 28,1859 May 28, 1859

Frankford Angerona 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

16 11 28 41

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7 44

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19 38 21 24 3 11 19 52 3 31 60 39

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60 20 24 33-C

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22 49 15 23

. . . .

May 26, 1859 May 28, 1859 May 30,1860 Oct. 19, 1867 May 30,1860 Oct. 19, 1867 May 30,1860 May 30, 1880 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 13, 1892 June 2,1866 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 19, 1867 Dec. 9, 1867 May 29,1861 May 30,1861 Oct. 19, 1867 May 30,1861 May 30,1861 Oct. 19,1867 Oct. 19, 1867 May 30,1861 May 30,1861 May 30,1861 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 19, 1867 May 30,1861 Oct. 17, 1895 May 30,1861 May 30,1861 Oct. 11, 1888 Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 19, 1867

134 225. 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. 257. 258. 259. 260. 261. 262. 263. 264. 265. 266. 267. 268. 269. 270. 2'71. 272. 273. 274. 275. 276. 277. 278. 279. 280. 281. 282. 283. 284. 285. 286. 287. 288.

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Salem Saline Cypress Shelbina

" . . .. .. . .

St. James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cardwell Polo Bucklin St. Francois .....................

Sedalia La Plata Rushville Hopewell

39 48 13 14

May 29,1862 May 19, 1861 May 29,1862 May 29,1862

39 60 12 13 48

May 28,1863 Oct. 19, 1899 Oct. 17,1878 May 26,1864 May 26,1864

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May 26,1864 June 22, 1866 May 26,1865 Oct. 13,1881

Palestine ., .. "..................

May 26; 1865

Keystone Middle Fabius Knobnoster Montgomery Neosho

33-A.

36 14

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36 28 56

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Oct. 19, 1887

Hope

Oct. 16, 1868

Laredo Butler Aiton Shekinah Lodge of Light

4 35 53 40 5

Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

Carroll

Lodge of Love Mechanicsville

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

May 26, 1865 May 26, 1865 May 26, 1865 Jan. 12, 1920 May 28, 1856

15, 1868 15, 1868 15, 1863 15, 1868 15, 1868

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Holden Summit.........................

36 59

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868

Corinthian

Oct. IS, 1868

Aurora Lodge of Truth Brotherhood New Salem Solomon Granite St. Clair Cold Spring

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Grand River Wm. D. Muir Essex Hogle's Creek Fenton Cosmos Stockton Canopy Earl Craft Hermitage

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33-B 14 9 29 45 36 37 36

, . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 30, 1868

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 19, 1922 May 29,1862 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 16, 1879

34 25 50 41

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 11, 18'78 Sept. 29,1904 Oct. 15, 1868

57 33-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 55 10

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1869 Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 15, 1868

15 41

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868

1959 289. 290. 291. 292. 293. 294. 295. 296. 297. 298. 299. 300. 301. 302. 303. 304. 305. 306. 307. 308.

135

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Graham Fairmont Edina Lamar Sarcoxie Mound City Moniteau Sparta

. . . . . . . .

7 1 2 43 44 8 31 54

Sampson Temple Doric

. . .

53 22 45

Oct. 18,1900 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868

Lick Creek Osage

. .

17 43

. . Oct. 15, 1868

Cecile Daylight Ashlar New London Parrott

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22 49 1'7 10

Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

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50 11 39 57 52 42 22 10 1 2 58 6 20 33-A 59 13 31 53 5

Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 19, 1923 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 22,1896 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 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

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. 15, 1868 17,1923 12, 1869 12,1869 12, 1869

309. Sikeston Kearney Cuba Meramec Pine Jerusalem Rural Osborn Eldorado Paulville Versailles Jonathan Hardin Cornerstone McDonald Dockery Linn 327. Mt. Zion 328. Cainsville 329. 330. Paul Revere 331. Charity 332. Excello

310. 311. 312. 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319. 320. 321. 322. 323. 324. 325. 326.

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33-C................... 9 . . . . . . . . . .. 14

Oct. 26, 1923 Oct. 13. 1870 Sept. 29,1904

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, 1870 Oct. II, 1894 May 10, 1900 Oct. 15, 1870

18 44 39 . . . . . . . . . .. 33-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Oct. 31,18'70 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Sept. 17, 1919

333. 334. 335. 336. 337. 338. 339. 340. 341. 342. 343. 344. 345. 346. 347. 348. 349. 350. 351.

Breckenridge Joplin Hallsville Blue Springs Herculaneum Fidelity Westport Rockville Circle Moberly Fellowship AmerIca

. . . .

Pollock

Arlin~ton

Mosaic路

352. Friend

Oct. 16, 1884

48 54

Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 15, 1871

136 353. 354. 355. 356. 357. 358. 359. 360. 361. 362. 363. 364. 365. 366.

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Barnesville Hebron Adelphi .. , . . . Ancient Landmark

47 27 21 26

Sept. 27, 1906 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 17,1873

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8 42 33-C. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 . .. 32 23 ......... . .. 53 . .. 2 . . . . . . . .. 55 35 52 15 43 34 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 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 15, 1870 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct.17,1873 Sept. 27,1906

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Oct. 19, 1888 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1872 Mar. 19, 1906 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1~71

Northwest Garrett Tuscan Riddick Hiram Fraternal Higginsville Bayou Adair Barry Crescent Hill Composite WillIamstown Sheldon , Nonpareil Belle

367. 368. 369. 370. 371. 372. 373. 374. 375. Waynesville 376. Kin~ Hill 377. AnCIent Craft 3'78. Berlin 379. 380. 381. Ionia 382. 383. Pythagoras 384. East Prairie 385. Richland 386. 387. Woodside 388. 389. Arcana 390. 391. Raytown 392. Christian 393. Bee Hive 394. 395. 396. Western Light 397. Gower 398. Jasper 399. Pike , 400. Decatur 401. Carterville Malta 402. 403. Lowry City 404. Rosendale 405. Everton 406. Malden 407. Charleston 408. Montrose 409. Louisville 410. Iberia 411. Joppa 412. Appleton City .. , 413. Valley 414. Greensburg 415. Hunnewell

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9 6 10

,155 50 38

Oct. 16, 1872 Sept. 29,1904 Oct. 18, 1901

Oct. 13, 1871

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59 59 11

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41 11 44 16 55 44 24 37 9

42 60 50 37 29 38 46 37 9

2 14

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Oct. 13,1871 Oct. 13,1871 Oct. 13,1871

Oct. 13,1871 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 12,1893 . Oct. 17,1901 Oct. 1'7, 1873 . Oct. 22,1896 Oct. 15, 1885 . Oct. 13, 1881 . Oct. 12, 1893 . Oct. 13, 1871 . Oct. 17, 1902 . Oct. 13, 1871 . Oct. 16,1872 . Oct. 13, 1872 .. Oct. 17, 1873 .. Oct. 27,1871 . Oct:. 18, 1871

1959 416. 417. 418. 419. 420. 421. 422. 423. 424. 425. 426. 427. 428. 429. 430. 431. 432. 433. 434. 435. 436. 437. 438. 439. 440. 441. 442. 443. 444. 445. 446. 447. 448. 449. 450. 451. 452. 453. 454. 455. 456. 457. 458. 459. 460. 461. 462. 463. 464. 465. 466. 467. 468. 469. 470. 471. 472. 473. 474. 475. 476. 477.. 478.

137

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Cache Whitewater Star Itaska Urbana Gate of the Temple Galt Samaritan Green Ridge Rothville Glenwood

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33-C................... 49

Oct. 14,1871 Oct. 13, 1881

37 33-C 41 45 4 48 36 19

Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 15, 1886 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 16, 1872 Sept. 29,1904 Oct. 21,1897 Oct. 17, 1873

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

New Madrid Winona

51 47

Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 10, 1894

Competition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Mack's Creek Wheeling Rockbridge

38 38 12 53

Oct. 15, 1891 Nov. 1, 1878 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 21,1897

Temperance Mt. Olive Trowel Excelsior Burlington Anchor Ada West Gate Ivanhoe Jacoby Schell City

11 45 49 49 7 33-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 33-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 6 43

Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1901 Oct. 17, 1901 Oct. 17, 1873

Oct. 16, 1872

54 10 26 25 28 42 45 33-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 17 53 23

Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 21,1903 Sept. 29,1904 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 17,1873

Southwest Pleasant Hope

56 41

Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 17, 1873

Plato Nodaway Mineral... Pickering Nineveh

46 7 44 7 29

Oct. 17, 1887 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 15, 1874

Golden Mt. Hope....................... Henderson

43 23 45

Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874

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Belton Forsyth Continental Hinton Wallace Jonesburg Melville Hazelwood Lambskin Caruthersville Santa Fe CHfton Concordia

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138 479. 480. 481. 482. 483. 484. 485. 486. 487. 488. 489. 490. 491. 492. 493. 494. 495. 496. 497. 498. 499. 500. 501. 502. 503. 504. 505. 506. 507. 508. 509. 510. 511. 512. 513. 514. 515. 516. 517. 518. 519. 520. 521. 522. 523. 524. 525. 526. 52:7. 528. 529. 530. 531. 532. 533. 534. 535. 536. 537. 538. 539. 540. 541.

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Rich Hill Jewel Marceline Clintonville Fairfax Kirkwood Coldwater Cairo Chilhowee Lock Springs Lakeville Montevallo Vandalia Daggett

35 34 13 42 8 57 34 18 36 10 50 43 27 28

Oct. 29, 1881 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 17. 1889 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 20, 1874 Sept. 27,1906 Oct. 15, 18'74 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 25, 1876 Oct. 12, 1876

15 43 53 39

Oct. 15, 1876 Feb.2,1895 Oct. 11, 1877 Sept. 27,1906

Lewistown Unity Robert Burns Equality Harmony .' Jameson Buckner Philadelphia Prairie Home . . . . Paltte City Euclid Lathrop .. , Clearmont Saxton Van Buren New Hampton Skidmore Webb City Senath Granby Galena Milford Oriental Crane Clifton Heights Lockwood.. .. Gate City Spickardsville Cunningham Wayne Higbee Conway Apollo Lane's Prairie Dexter , Comfort Columbia Blackwell Ingomar Bethel Stella Dawn Winigan Jacksonville

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33-B 10 59 15 25 21 33-A. 11

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7 9 47 5

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44 60 56 54 43

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Sept. 19, 1917 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 11, 187'7 Oct. 11, 1878 Oct. 13, 1881 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

24 54 33-B................... 42 22

Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 22,1896 Oct. 10, 1894 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 11, 1883

4 19 52 18 38 33-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 18, 1885 Sept. 18, 1918

39 50 55 32 40 53 14 56 12 3 18

Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 12, 1887 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13,1887 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 1'7, 1889 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 17,1889 Sept. 29,1904

1959 542. 543. 544. 545. 546. 547. 548. 549. 550. 551. 552. 553. 554. 555. 556. 557. 558. 559. 560. 561. 562. 563. 564. 565. 566. 567. 568. 569. 570. 571. 572. 573. 574. 575. 576.

139

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Ferguson Mansfield Algabil Zalma Orient South Gate Clinton Carl Junction Rose Hill Pendleton Calhoun Clarksburg Foster Summersville Prairie

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

57 46 33-A 49 22 22 37 44 33-C 48 37 31 35 46 5

Moscow Clarksdale Nelson.......................... Cowgill

29 10 24 12

york . Jamesport '" . Tebbetts . Maplewood . Miller . Naylor . Marlborough . Republic . Hayti . Rutledge . Bernie ..................•..••••• La Monte ......................• Easter . . Olive Branch 577. Ewing . 578. Forest Park . 579. Grandin . 580. 581. Illmo 582. Koshkonong 583. Novinger 584. 585. Shamrock 586. Criterion 587. Branson 588. St. Francisville 589. 590. Advance........................ 591. Barnett 592. La Russell 593. Union 594. 595. Cole Camp 596. Puxico.......................... 597. Bosworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 598. Leadwood 599. Elvins 600. Cosby........................... 601. Clayton 602. Acacia 603. Morehouse 604.

22 10 27 57 55 52 22 45 51 1

60 36 32 33-C 15 33-A 47

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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. 13, 1892 Oct. 20,1892 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 12, 1893

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Oct. 17, 1895 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 21,1902 Sept. 29, 1904 Sept. 29, 1904 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 26, 1927 Sept. 28, 1905 Sept. 28, 1905 .. Sept. 28, 1905 .. Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 27,1906 . Sept. 27,1906 . Sept. 27, 1906 . Oct. 1, 1906

49 53 2

Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 27,1906

27 44 54 1

Sept. 27,1906 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26,1907 Sept. 26, 1907

50 58 44 32

Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 21,1921 Sept. 26, 1907

36 50 20 48 48 9 57 26 50

Oct. 19, 1898 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 13, 1908 Sept. 30,1908 Sept. 3, 1908 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 29, 1909 Sept. 29,1909

140 605. 606. 607. 608. 609. 610. 611. 612. 613. 614. 615. 616. 617. 618. 619. 620. 621. 622. 623. 624. 625. 626. 627. 628. 629. 630. 631. 632. 633. 634. 635. 636. 637. 638. 639. 640. 641. 642. 643. 644. 645. 646. 647. 648. 649. 650. 651. 652. 653. 654. 655. 656. 657. 658. 659. 660. 661. 662. 663. 664. 665. 666. 667. 668.

PROCEEDINGS OF IIlE Walker Craig ..... . . . . . . . . .. . . . Eminence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Strafford Warrenton Clark Centertown Mokane... . .. Wellston . . . . . . . . . .. Mt. Washington Chaffee Brentwood Swope Park Grandview

45 30 18 31 27 57 59 49 57 22 59

Sept.)~9, 1909 Sept. 29, 1909 June 17, 1909 Sept. 28,1910 Sept. 19, 1917 Sept. 28,1910 Sept. 28,1910 Sept. 28,1911 Sept. 28, 1911 Oct. 19, 1911 Sept. 28, 1911 Sept. 28, 1949 Sept. 28,1911 Sept. 28, 1911

Willard Anderson Norwood Overland Owensville Sheffield Magnolia

. . . . . . .

45 56 46 57 32 22 33-B

Sept. 25, 1912 Sept. 25, 1912 'Sept. 25, 1912 Sept. 28, 1949 Sept. 25, 1912 Sept. 25,1912 Oct. 2,1913

Mendon Valley Park East Gate Tower Grove Belgrade Archie .. , .. , Steele

. . . . . . .

19 57 ............ 22 33-C .......... 40 34 51 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 '" . . . . . . . . . . . 53 33-B 33-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 33-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 59 60 33-A 56 14 57 51 34 33-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 33-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 22 33-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 17 33-C 14 22 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 51 57 57

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, 1921 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 Sept. 30,1959

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Mountain View Triangle Mizpah

Ben j. Franklin Northeast Grain Valley Clarkton Shaveh Noel Elmer University Parma Cleveland Pilgrim Shawnee Commonwealth Gardenville Country Cl ub Progress Purity Alpha Holliday Theo. Roosevelt Clarence Rockhill Aldrich Wardell Lilbourn Berkeley Florissant

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43 8

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

141

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES-LOCATIONS-DISTRICTS

No. 602 444 366 355 590 10 219 664 544 198 659 255 347 141 443

377 356 621 193 529 412 389 633 346 70 55 100 156 306

127

Name Location County Acacia Columbia Boone Ada '.' .Orrick Ray Adair Kirksville Adair Adelphi. Edgerton Platte Advance Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stoddard Agency Agency Buchanan Albert Pike Kansas City Jackson Aldrich Aldrich Polk Algabil St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Allensville Allendale Worth Alpha N. Kansas City Clay Alton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alton Oregon America St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Amsterdam Amsterdam Bates Anchor University City. . . . . .. . Ancient Craft King City Gentry Ancient Landmark Harrisburg Boone Anderson Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . McDonald Angerona Missouri City Clay Apollo St. Louis . Appleton City Appleton City St. Clair Arcana Harris Sullivan Archie Archie Cass Arlington Dixon Pulaski Armstrong Armstrong Howard Arrow Rock Arrow Rock Saline Ash Grove Ash Grove Greene Ashland Ashland. . . . . . . . . . . . . Boone Ashlar Commerce Scott

267· ~~~~~: 26 Ava

District 26 23 2 21 50 9 22 41 33-A 6 22 53 33-B 35 33-B 6 26 56 11 33-A 37 3 34 39 25 24 45 26 .49

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Douglas

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217' 591 116 358 367 365' 3 393 632 373 450 170 642 667 378 573: 9!7 537 379 150· 41 535 153

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. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 33-C Bee Hive Lawson Ray 11 Belgrade Belgrade Washington .40 Belle , Belle Maries 39 Belton .Belton Cass 34 Benevolence Utica Livingston 12 . Benjamin Franklin St. Louis. .. . . . . . . . . .. . 33-C Berkeley Berkeley St. Louis , 57 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. Francois .' 48 Blackwell Blackwell St. Francois 40 Bloomfield ",.", Bloomfield , Stoddard .. """"" 50

142

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

102 337 101 195 45 597 587 135 334 616 80 86 269 203 233 501 442 254

Bloomington Blue Springs

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

Cache,., St. Louis, , , .. , .. 33-C Cainsville .. , .. ", Cainsville . . ,Harrison ."., 5 Cairo,." " " .. Cairo. , .. , , , . Randolph .. ,.,.,., 18 Calhoun Calhoun Henry 37 California California , Moniteau ,31 Callao Callao , , " Macon 14 Cambridge Slater .. , . , Saline ,24 Camden Point. Camden Point Platte 21 Canopy Aurora Lawrence 55 Cardwell Cardwell .Dunklin 60 Carl Junction Carl Junction , . Jasper .44 Carroll , , Norborne , , Carroll , 20 Carterville , Carterville . .. Jasper .44 Carthage Carthage. . Jasper .44 Caruthersville Caruthersville, , , . Pemiscot 51 Cass " Harrisonville. . . . . . . . Cass 34 Cecile-Daylight Kansas City ,Jackson 22 Censer Macon. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Macon , 14 Centertown, , Centertown , .' Cole .,., 31 Centralia , Centralia Boone , 26 49 Chaffee Chaffee , .. Scott Chamois Chamois Osage 31 Charity St. Joseph Buchanan .. , 9 Charleston Charleston , Mississippi 50 Chilhowee Chilhowee , Johnson 36 Christian , Oak Grove .. , .. , Jackson 59 Circle Roscoe St. Clair 37 Clarence Clarence Shelby 14 Clark, , , Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randolph 18 Clarksburg, ., Clarksburg Moniteau , 31 Clarksdale , Clarksdale De Kalb 10 Clarksville Clarksville Pike 16 Clarkton Clarkton . Dunklin 60 Clay 11 Clay Excelsior Springs Clayton , Clayton St. Louis , 57 Clearmont. Clearmont Nodaway 7 Cleveland Cleveland Cass ", 34 Cl~fton Thayer Oregon , 53 Chfton Heights St. Loms . .,.. . " 33-B Clifton Hill Clifton Hill Randolph , 18 Clinton " Clinton . .. . Henry 37 Clintonville ,...... EI Dorado Springs Cedar .43

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Bevier Blue Springs .. ,

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Macon "Jackson

14 59

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Bonhomme Ballwin St. Louis Bosworth Bosworth Carroll , Branson Branson Taney Braymer , Braymer Caldwell Breckenridge Breckenridge Caldwell Brentwood Brentwood St. Louis ,." Bridgeton , .. ,.'., .St. John's Station ,St. Louis , Brookfield, , , , Brookfield , Linn Brotherhood St. Joseph. .. . Buchanan Brumley ' Brumley .. , Miller Bucklin Bucklin , .. , Linn Buckner, .. , .. , Buckner """. Jackson ",.".,.", Burlington. , ... ' , . Burlington Jct. .,.,., Nodaway ,.,., .. ,., Butler , . , .. , , ,Butler. , Bates . , , , ,

57 20 54 12 12 ,57 57 13 9 38 13 59 7 ,35

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

274 485 595 168 534 533 654 120 432 369 464 454 528 36 265 323 600 282 656 561 287 606 519 368 586 312 525 227

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

Leeton .Johnson Drexel. Cass Cole Camp Benton Colony Knox Pacific Franklin Wheaton. . . . . . . . . . . . Barry St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parkville Platte Competition Laclede Doniphan Ripley Concordia " Lafayette Stewartsville De Kalb Conway. . . . . . . . . . . .. Laclede Boonville Cooper Warrensburg Johnson St. Louis Cosby Andrew St. Louis Kansas City Jackson Cowgill Caldwell Canton Lewis Craig Holt Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stone Adrian Bates Alba Jasper Cuba Crawford Sumner Chariton Laclede Linn

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

143 36 34 36 2 32 55 33-B 21 38 52 23 10 38 25 36 33-A 9 33-A 22 12 15 8 54 35 .44 39 19 13

Montgomery Livin~ston

Lawrence Worth Shannon Jefferson Carroll Stoddard Linn Webster

28 12 55 6 47 40 20 50 13 .45

E 285 630 384 575 291 318 648 599 607 14 497 121 278 505 73 27 405 577 332 441

Earl East Gate East Prairie Easter Edina Eldorado Elmer Elvins Eminence Eolia Equality Erwin Essex Euclid Eureka Evergreen Everton................ Ewing Excello Excelsior

Coffey Daviess Kansas City Jackson East Prairie Mississippi St. Clair Franklin Edina Knox Luray Clark Elmer Macon Flat River St. Francois Eminence Shannon Eolia Pike Newburg Phelps St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Essex Stoddard St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Brunswick Chariton New Haven Franklin Everton Dade Ewing Lewis Excello Macon Jackson Cape Girardeau

10 22 50 32 2 I 14 48 47 16 39 33-A 50 33-A 19 32 42 15 14 .49

144

1959

. PROCEEDINGS OF THE

F 483 290 44 132 47 345 281 542 339 23 668 214 578 453 554 212 192 363 636 352 89 48

Fairfax Fairmont Fair Play Farmington Fayette Fellowship Fenton Ferguson

Fairfax. . . . . Wyaconda Fair Play Farmington .. , Fayette Joplin. . . . . Fenton Ferguson

. .. Atchison Clark Polk St. Francois Howard Jasper St. Louis St. Louis

8 1 Al 48 25

Florissant Forest City Forest Park Forsyth Foster Four Mile Frankford. . . . . .. . Fraternal ' Freedom. . . . . . . . Friend Friendship Fulton

Berkeley. . .. . Forest City St. Louis. . .. Forsyth Foster. .. . Campbell Frankford Robertsville. . . Mehlville . . . . Ozark. . . . . . . Chillicothe. . . Fulton.... . . .

St. Louis Holt . Taney Bates . Dunklin .. , Pike . Franklin . . St. Louis .Christian . Livingston . .. Callaway

57 8 33-A 54 35 60 16 32 57 54 12 27

A4 57 57

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G 515 106 423 655 359 522 422 125' 9 427 475

Galena Gallatin Galt. Gardenville Garrett Gate City Gate of the Temple Gentryville George Washington Glenwood Golden

218

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72 397 289 644 514 579

Galena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gallatin Galt Gardenville Arcola Kansas City Springfield Gentryville St. Louis Glenwood Golden City

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Stone Daviess Grundy St. Louis Dade .. , Jackson Greene Gentry

54 10 4 57 42 22 45 6 33-A

Schuyler Barton

'S~~ti~~d' ::::::::::::::::3f-C

Gower. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Graham Grain Valley Granby ~ Grandin : 276' Grand River 618 Grandview 272 Granite 66 Grant City _. . 173 Gray Summit 159 Green City. . . . . . .. . 425 Green Ridge 414 Greensburg. . 635 Greentop 107 Greenville 178 Griswold. . . . . . . . . . .. ..

Gower Clinton Graham Nodaway Grain Valley Jackson Granby Newton Grandin , .. ' ~: .. Carter Freeman. . . . . . . . . . .. Cass Grandview Jackson Sedalia Pettis Grant City Worth Gray Summit : _.Franklin Green City ; Sullivan Green Ridge Pettis Greensburg. . . . Knox Greentop. . . . Schuyler Greenville. . .Wayne Bellflower. . . .. . . . Montgomery

216 Hale City 336 Hallsville 224 Hamilton 188 Hannibal

Hale Hallsville Hamilton Hannibal

: .'.;; ~

11 7 59 56 47 34 59 36 6 32 3 36 1

1 52 28

Carroll , . Boone Caldwell Marion

20 26 12 15

1959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

145

322 Hardin 499 Harmony. . 171 Hartford 21 . Havana 571 Hayti 459 . Hazelwood. . . . . . .. . 354 Hebron 117 Helena 37 Hemple 477 Henderson 338 Herculaneum 123 Hermann 288 Hermitage 187 Hermon 104 Heroine 211 Hickory Hill 527 Higbee 364 Higginsville 455 Hinton 362 Hiram 279 Hogle's Creek , 262 Holden 66@ Holliday 49 Holt ; 251 Hope 239 Hopewell 215 Hornersville 4 Howard 130· Hume 32 Humphreys 415 Hunnewell 30 Huntsville

Harden. . . . . . . . '. R.a.y ' .' .' .' .' : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 20_ 33 B St. Louis . Hartford. . . . .. , Putnam 3 McFall Gentry 6 Hayti Pemiscot 51 Seymour Webster .45 Mexico Audrain 27 Rochester Andrew 9 Hemple Clinton 11 Rogersville Webster .45 Herculaneum ..Jefferson 40 Hermann Gasconade 32 Hermitage Hickory 41 Liberal Barton 43 Kansas City Jackson 22 Eugene Cole 31 Higbee Randolph 18 Higginsville Lafayette 23 Hinton Boone 26 Kahoka Clark 1 Wheatland. . . . . . . .Hickory 41 Holden. . Johnson 36 Holliday Monroe 17 Holt. . . . . . .. . Dunklin 60 Washington Howard 25 Lesterville. . . . . . . . . . . Bates 35 Hornersville Clay 11 New Franklin Franklin 32 Hume Reynolds 47 Humphreys Sullivan 3 Hunnewell Shelby 14 Huntsville Randolph 18

410 581. 75 54 536 381 154

Iberia Miller Illmo " Scott Independence., Jackson Garden City .Cass Willow Springs Howell Eldon Miller Desloge St. Francois Irondale Washington St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Kansas City Jackson

Iberia Illmo Independence Index Ingomar Ionia Ionic 14~ Irondale 420 Itaska 446 Ivanhoe

38 .49 59 34 53 58 48 40 33-C 22

J 82 Jackson 541 Jacksonville 447 Jacoby 500 Jameson 564 Jamesport. 39~ Jasper 4'3 Jefferson 640 Jennings 315 Jerusalem 480 Jewel 164 Joachim 321' Jonathan 457' Jonesburg 335 Joplin 4H Joppa

Linneus .Jacksonville Darlington Jameson : ',' .. Jamesport. Jasper Jefferson City Jennings '.' , Jerico Springs Pleasant Hill Hillsboro Denver Jonesburg , ' .. Joplin , Hartville

Linn 13 Randolph 18 Gentry 6 Daviess ..............•.. 10 Daviess 10 Jasper .44 31 Cole St. Louis 57 Cedar 42 Cass .................•.. 34 Jefferson .40 Worth ..............•.. 6 Montgomery 28 Jasper , 44 Wright .46

146

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

X 220 Kansas City. 311 Kearney 68 Kennett 243 Keystone 376 King Hill 105 Kirksville 484 Kirkwood 245 Knobnoster 582 Koshkonong

Kansas City. . Kearney. . . . . Kennett St. Louis St. Joseph Kirksville Kirkwood . . Knobnoster. . Koshkonong

Jackson Clay Dunklin , Buchanan Adair St. Louis Johnson Oregon

22 11 60 33-A 9 2 57 36 53

La Belle Laclede Laddonia Lakeville Lamar Lambskin La Monte Lane's Prairie La Plata Laredo La Russell Lathrop Latimer Leadwood 77 Lebanon 494 Lewistown 149 Lexington 31 302 t~~rg~~k路. 66fi Lilbourn 138 Lincoln 326 Linn 152 Linn-Creek 51 Livingston 521 Lockwood 488 Lock Springs 257 Lodge of Light 259 Lodge of Love 268 Lodge of Truth 128 Lorraine 409 Louisville. . . . .. 403 Lowry-City

La Belle Lewis Lebanon Laclede Laddonia Audrain Bell City. . . . . . . . . . .. Stoddard Lamar Barton St. Louis , La Monte Pettis Vichy Maries La Plata. . . . . .. . Macon Laredo. . Grundy La Russell Lawrence Lathrop Clinton Licking Texas Leadwood St. Francois Steelville Crawford Lewistown Lewis Lexington Lafayette

222 83 115 489 292 460 574 531 237 253 592 506 145 598

'. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '.~~~:;~~ '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. '. ~~rs

Lilbourn Fillmore Linn Camdenton Glasgow Lockwood Lock Springs Eagleville Lancaster Atlanta Ridgeway. .. . Louisville Lowry City

15 38 27 50 43 33-A

36 39 14 4 44 11 39 .48 39 15 23

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New Madrid Andrew Osage Camden Howard Dade Daviess Harrison Schuyler Macon Harrison Lincoln St. Clair

51 9 31 38 25 .42 10 5 1 14 5 29 37

433 Macks Creek 91 Madison 626 Magnolia 112 Maitland 406 Malden 402 Malta 543 Mansfield 566 Maplewood 481 Marceline 110 Marcus 569 Marlborough 324 McDonald 260 Mechanicsville 458 Melville

Macks Creek Camden Madison Monroe St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maitland Holt Malden Dunklin Malta Bend Saline Mansfield Wright Maplewood St. Louis Marceline Linn Fredericktown Madison (Jackson Co.). . . . . . . . Jackson Independence Jackson S1. Charles Defiance Dadeville Dade

38 17 33-B 8 60 24 .46 57 13 .48 22 59 30 .42

1959

147

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Memphis Scotland 1 16 Memphis Mendon Chariton 19 628 Mendon Eureka St. Louis 57 313 Meramec Princeton Mercer 4 35 Mercer St. Louis 33-A 2 Meridian Miami Saline 24 85 Miami Downing Schuyler 1 244 Middle Fabius Milford , Barton 43 516 Milford Miller Lawrence 55 567 Miller Milton Randolph 18 151 Milton Oronogo Jasper 44 471 Mineral 33-B St. Louis 1 Missouri , St. Louis , .. , 33-A 639 Mizpah Moberly ,Randolph 18 344 Moberly Humansville Polk , .41 144 Modern Mokane. , Callaway 27 612 Mokane Monett Barry 55 129 Monett , ,Jamestown Moniteau 31 295 Moniteau " Monroe City , Monroe .. ' 17 64 Monroe .. , Montevallo , , .Vernon ,43 490 Montevallo , Montgomery City Montgomery 28 246 Montgomery Monticello , Lewis 15 58 Monticello .. , Montrose ' .. ' Henry , 37 408 Montrose . , Morehouse New Madrid 50 603 Morehouse 184 ~~~~~~.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.' ~e~r~~r~~' ~~~~t. :: : :: ::: :::::::::: :~~ 351 Moscow Mills Lincoln 29 558 Moscow Mound City Holt .. ,................ 8 294 Mound City Mt. Washington , .. Jackson ., 59 614 Mount Washington Mountain Grove Wright .46 158 Mountain Grove, Mountain View Howell 53 637 Mountain View Odessa .. Lafayette 23 476 Mt. Hope Rogersville, R. 3, ,Webster 45 439 Mt. Olive St. Louis " 33-A 40 Mt. Moriah , Mt. Vernon , Lawrence 55 99 Mt. Vernon Plains, Howell 53 Mt. Zion , West 327 Mystic Tie , Oak Ridge , , Cape Girardeau 49 221

~~~ E;~~~al~::::::::::::::: E:~~t~: ':·. ·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·. ~iK~~·::::::::::::::::: J~-C

24'7 60 510 199 307 429 270 473 470 647 372 643 157 358 622 583

Neosho New Bloomfield New Hampton New Hope New London, New Madrid New Salem Nineveh Nodaway" , NoeL Nonpareil Northeast. North Star Northwest Norwood, Novinger

Neosho Newton New Bloomfield , .. Callaway New Hampton Harrison Elsberry " Lincoln New London , Ralls New Madrid New Madrid ,Winfield Lincoln Olney ,Lincoln Maryville Nodaway Noel. , McDonald East Lynne Cass Kansas City. , Jackson Rockport. Atchison TarkIO ,Atchison Norwood. . . . . . . , . ,Wright Novinger. . . . . . . . . . . . Adair

56 27 5 29 17 51 29 29 7 56 34 22 8 " 8 .46

o 163 Occidental 1M Olean

St. Louis Olean

Miller , .. , .. ,

58 33-C

148

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Olive Branch. Oregon. . . Orient. Oriental. . . . Osage. . . . . . Osborn. . . 7 O'Sullivan 623 Overland 624 Owensville

576 139 546 518 303 317

. . . . .

. . St. Louis .. ............. ' Oregon .... Holt Kansas City. Jackson Blackburn . ., Saline .. . Nevada . ... Vernon Osborn . ..... De Kalb Walnut Grove ... Greene , Overland . St. Louis Owensville . . .. Gasconade

1959 33-C 8 " .. 22 24 43 10 45 5'7 32

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 79 349 232 95 209 166 131 556 503 119 657 658 190 596 180 383

Palestine..... . . St. Charles. . St. Charles Palmyra......... . .. Palmyra. . . Marion . Paris Union. . Paris. . . Monroe Parma Parma. .. . New Madrid Parrott Maysville. . . . . De Kalb Pattonsburg Pattonsburg Daviess Pauldingville Wright City. .. Warren Paul Revere. . St. Louis : Paulville . . Hurdland. . . . Adair Pendleton.......... . . Doe Run " St. Francois Louisiana Pike Perseverance Philadelphia..... . Philadelphia. . . . , . Marion Phoenix....... . Bowling Green Pike Pickering... . Pickering. . . .. . Nodaway Pike............... . .Curryville. . . . . Pike Pilgrim.... . St. Louis .. ., , Pilot Knob Richville Douglas Pine........... . Bardley Ripley Plato Plato Texas Platte City Platte City Platte Plattsburg , Plattsburg. . . . '" Clinton Pleasant Morrisville '" Polk Pleasant Grove Otterville. . . . . . . . . Cooper Pleasant Hope Pleasant Hope.. .Polk Point Pleasant. Conran New Madrid Polar Star St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . : Sullivan Pollock Pollock Polo Polo Caldwell Pomegranate St. Louis , Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Butler Portageville Portageville New Madrid Potosi. Potosi. Washington Prairie Gilman City Harrison Prairie Home Prairie Home Cooper Pride of the West. St. Louis. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . Progress St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . Purity St. Louis. . . . . Putnam Newton Sullivan Puxico Puxico , Stoddard Pyramid St. Louis .. " Pythagoras Cassville Barry

380 196

Queen City Quitman

30 15 17 51 10 10 30 33-C 2 48 16 15 16 7 16 33-B .46 52 46 21 11 41 25 41 51 33-C 3 12 33-B 52 51 .40 5 25 33-B 33-C 33-A 3 50 33~B

Q Queen City Quitman

Schuyler Nodaway

1 7

Ralls '" Nodaway Ray Jackson

R 33 Ralls 201 Ravenwood 223 Ray 391 Raytown

Center Ravenwood Camden Raytown

7 23 59

i959

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

149

Republic Greene .- .. .45 570 Republic Rich Hill Bates 35 479 Rich Hill Richland Pulaski 38 385 Richland Richmond Ray 23 57 Richmond Buffalo Dallas 41 361 Riddick Barry Platte 21 13 Rising Sun Gainesville. . . . . . . . .. Ozark 53 496 Robert Burns Almartha Ozark 53 435 Rockbridge Kansas City Jackson 22 663 Rockhill Rockville. . .. . Bates 35 341 Rockville 213 550 ~~~aHiii.路 .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .~~IL~~i~: :::.::::::::~~~l.~s.. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : ~~-C Rosendale Andrew 9 404 Rosendale Rothville Chariton 19 426 Rothville Dearborn Platte 21 204 Rowley Kansas City Jackson 22 316 Rural. Rushville Buchanan 9 238 Rushville 31 Russellville Cole 90 Russellville Rutledge Scotland 1 572 Rutledge

s 225 226 208 424 298 462 293 71 508 448 126 236 513 585 646 653 625 256 228 371 310 75 511 271 206 200 547 466 296 524 96 273 588 234 230 28 78路 20 93 109 419

Salem Saline Salisbury Samaritan Sampson Santa Fe Sarcoxie Savannah Saxton Schell City Seaman Sedalia Senath Shamrock Shaveh Shawnee Sheffield Shekinah Shelbina Sheldon Sikeston Silex Skidmore Solomon Somerset Sonora South Gate Southwest Sparta Spickardsville St. Andrews St. Clair St. Francisville St. Francois St. James St. John'S St. Joseph St. Louis St. Mark's Stanberry Star

Salem. . . . . . . . ..Dent St. Mary's. . . . . . . Ste. Genevieve Chariton Salisbury Bonne Terre St. Francois Lutie Ozark Santa Fe Monroe Sarcoxie Jasper Savannah Andrew Buchanan St. Joseph Schell City Vernon Milan .sullivan Sedalia Pettis Senath Dunklin Shamrock Callaway St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Warsaw Benton Kansas City Jackson Festus Jefferson Shelbina Shelby Sheldon Vernon Sikeston. . .. . .scott Silex Lincoln Skidmore Nodaway Springfield Greene Powersville Putnam Watson Atchison Kansas City Jackson Southwest City McDonald Sparta Christian Grundy Spickard Shelbyville Shelby Osceola St. Clair Wayland Clark Libertyville. . . . . . . . . . St. Francois St. James Phelps Hannibal. Marion St. Joseph Buchanan St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Stanberry Gentry Taberville .st. Clair

39 48 19 .48 53 17 44 9 9 .43 3 36 60 27 33-B 36 22 .40 14 .43 50 29 7 .45 3 8 22 56 54 4 14 37 1 48 39 15 9 33-B .49 6 37

150

1959

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

133 Star of the West 634 Steele......... . 538 Stella........ . 283 Stockton. . 608 Strafford..... . 174 Sturgeon 69 Sullivan 555 Summersville .. , 263 Summit.. . 61'7 Swope Park

Ironton Iron , Steele .. , .. , . . . . . . Pemiscot Stella... . . Newton Stockton .. , , Cedar , .Strafford. . Greene ,Sturgeon Boone Sullivan Franklin Summersville Texas Lee's Summit. . . . . ,Jackson Kansas City .. . Jackson

, .48 51 , .56 42 45 26 ,.32 46 59 22

. ,

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

Tebbetts... . , Tebbetts. . . .. Callaway Temperance .. , . Smithville. . Clay Temple Kansas City Jackson Texas ,Houston Texas Theodore Roosevelt , University City St. Louis Tipton. . Tipton Moniteau Tower Grove St. Louis Trenton Trenton Grundy Triangle St. Louis , . . . . . . .. Tril umina Marshall Saline Trinity St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Triplett....... . Triplett, . . . Chariton Trowel Marble Hill Bollinger Troy Troy.. . ,Lincoln Tuscan St. Louis .. . Twilight. ,Columbia. .. Boone... Tyro , , Caledonia, Washington

27 11 22 46 33-C 31 33-C 4 33-B ,.24 33-B 19 49 29 33-C 26 40

593 124 210 5 495 649 421

Union. Union Star. Unionville. . . United Unity University Urbana

. . .

, .Union Union Star. Unionville , Springfield , , Richards. . . . , . , . Clayton , , .Urbana.

Franklin . .. '" De Kalb Putnam Greene . , . Vernon St. Louis . . Dallas

32 10 3 45 43 57 41

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

, 9 " .. 57 , .. .47 , .27 , .. 58 39 , .. 11

v 413 Valley. . 629 Valley Park. . 509 Van Buren. . 491 Vandalia 320 Versailles. . 94 Vienna. . 62 Vincil

52 605 456 665 74 609 87 61 526 375 512 98

Wakanda. . . Walker

Carrollton Walker. . .

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Warren. . . Warren ton Washington

, .Keytesville .. , Warren ton .. , Greenfield

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Waynesville Webb City. Webster "

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Waynesville Webb City Marshfield

Carroll Vernon

. Pulaski Jasper Webster

19 30 42

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38 .44 45

1959 84 22 613 194 46 445 103 396 15 53 340 202 434 417 162 620 370 29 540 430 277 387 24

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Webster Groves Wellington Wellston Wellsville Wentzville West Gate West View Western Light. Western Star Weston Westport. Westville Wheeling Whitewater Whitesville Willard Williamstown Windsor Winigan Winona Wm. D. Muir Woodside Wyaconda

Webster Groves St. Louis De Kalb , Buchanan Wellston St. Louis Wellsville Montgomery Wentzville St. Charles St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Millersville Cape Girardeau Louisburg Dallas Winston Daviess Weston Platte Kansas City .T ackson Westville Chariton Wheeling Livingston Whitewater Cape Girardeau Whitesville Andrew Willard Greene Williamstown Lewis Windsor Henry Winigan Sullivan Winona Shannon Pilot Grove Cooper Thomasville Oregon La Grange. . . . . . . .. Lewis

151 57 9 57 28 30 33-A A9 Al 10 21 22 19 12 A9 9 45 15 37 3 47 25 53 15

Xenia

Hopkins.

Nodaway

563

york

Kansas City

Jackson

Bollinger .. Buchanan

49 9

Z 545 Zalma 189 Zeredatha

Zalma St. Joseph

GRAND SECRErARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT

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Master C. M. Burchfield . . Chas. Sisson Floyd D. Leach . J. Lee Deck . Robert Schlotter . Eldon L. Dale . . Hillis L. McCabe Stanley Fogle . Wendell W. Shepherd Forrest L. Wilson . Paul Scurlock . H. Vernon Gillette .

Secretary A. G. Dieterich, Box 142, Wyaconda, Mo•........• Henry Calvert, Luray, Mo . Elmer C. Dinger, 362 N. Morgan, Kahoka, Mo . . Scoville Wright, Alexandria, Mo B. H. Hertenstein, 121 S. Main St., Memphis, Mo.. Lloyd Huckey, Gorin, Mo . J. Stanley Cunningham, Rutledge, Mo . R. W. Farris, Box 26, Downing, Mo . Perry M. Stacy, Lancaster, Mo . . G. L. Lauer, Queen City, Mo Donald Griffith, Glenwood, Mo . B. F. Arnold, Greentop, Mo .

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. Kirksville . Adair ..•........ Novinger . Knox: : : : : : : : : Colony ••......... Edina......•.... Paulville . Greensburg .

105 Kirksville .••.... 366 Kirksville. . . . . .. 583 Novinger 168 Colony 291 Edina 319 Hurdland. . . . . .. 414 Greensburg

Roy J. Beets Pressley L. Crummy .. Bobby Lee Daniels Byron Ewalt Stanley W. Sharp Woodrow Sykes. . . . .. Aubrey Head

Grover C. Chambers, Box 153, Kirksville, Mo . 1st & 3rd Tu. A. H. Tade, 1212 E. Washington, Kirksville, Mo . 2nd & 4th Tu. George A. Barratt, Novinger, Mo . 2nd & 4th Wed. Leland E. McReynolds, Knox City, Mo . 2nd & 4th Th. Harry Jones, Edina, Mo . 1st & 3rd Th. Leland J. McGlothlin, Rt. 2, Hurdland, Mo . 1st Tu. Geo. Wm. Farris, Rutledge, Mo . 2nd & 4th Mon.

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. 171 Hartford ....•... . Hartford Somerset . 206 Powersville Unionville . 210 Unionville SuIHvan·.·.·.·.·.·.·. Humphreys . 32 Humphreys. . . .. Seaman . 126 Milan Green City . 159 Green City. . . . .. Putnam .. '" .•.. 190 Newtown Pollock . 349 Pollock. . . . . . . . .. Arcana . 389 Harris. . . . . . . . .. Winigan . 540 Winigan

Edward L. Tietsort.. Wayne R. Wyant Albert E. Fowler Herbert E. Hudson. .. J. O. Harris Rollie E. Banner. . . .. Fred L. Holt Fred Stutler. . . . . . . .. Robert M. Burton. . .. Wallace McCollum

Homer L. Dickerson, Livonia, Mo Sam Morris, Powersville, Mo Clayton D. Bruce, Box 43, Unionville, Mo Wm. E. Alexander, Humphreys, Mo John E. Reece, Jr., Milan, Mo Wayne Bennett, Green City, Mo. :~ Earl Duley, Newtown, Mo Otis Reinhard, Pollock, Mo Cecil M. Clem, Box 68, Harris, Mo Paul Baker. Winigan, Mo

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1111Trenton •••• : .•. 'I-George Stone j Stanley McKemy, Box 286, Trenton. Mo 253 Laredo •••..•.... Garnett C. Pryor , Carl Rains, Laredo, Mo 423 Galt. .• . . .. . . ... Benjamin Beasley Paul Porter, Galt, Mo•.••.......•............... 524 Spickard ..•..... Carl Swafford " Gaylord E. Shaw, Spickard, Mo 35 Princeton Norvin K. Coil Bert R. Arnote, Princeton, Mo. .

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FIFTH DISTRICT-EVERETT F. MOORE. D. D. G. M•• New Hampton. Mo. Harf,ison

. Bethany........• Lorraine .•...... ' Lodge of Light ... Cainsville ..•...•. Ne'! ~ampton . PraIrIe .

97 128 257 328 510 556

Bethany. • . • . . •. Ridgeway. . . . . .. Eagleville Cainsville New Hampton Gilman City

Otto Looman. . . . . . .. Robert McIntosh Edgar Chamberlin Jarol Arney ..•...... Lloyd F. Carter F. E. Eberhart.... ..

Leland G. Magee, Bethany, Mo. Francis Shepard, Ridgeway, Mo. C. O. Fowler, Blythedale, Mo L. R. Thompson, Cainesville, Mo Dr. R. L. Grun, New Hampton, Mo Chas. N. Netherton, Gilman City, Mo

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21IMcFall . 109 Stanberry . . 125 Gentryville 127 Albany •......... 377 King City . 447 Darlington . 66 Grant City . 88 Sheridan •....... 198 Allendale . , 321 Denver

John A. Childers . . A. G. Walker Martin Rainey . Don Cochell . J ames V . Washburn. Marvin C. Miller . Raymond Dickey . Ira Milligan . JoeHill . . Clifford Abarr

H. Hovey Manring, McFall, Mo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Maurice G. Banta, Stanberry, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Geo. W. Crawford, McFall, Mo L. Frank Smith, 102 Stapleton Ave., Albany, Mo.. Jerry L. Weaver, King City, Mo Earl Martin, Darlington, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Austin W. Adams, Box 224, Grant City, Mo.. . . . .. Roger McAlister, Box 38, Sheridan, Mo......... Ralph W. Miller, Grant City, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Clyde J. Pryor, Denver, Mo

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Xenia . Quitman . Ravenwood . Graham . Burlington . Nodaway . Pickering . Clearmont . Skidmore ......•.

50IHopkins........ 196IQuitman ....•... 2011 Ravenwood 289 Graham 442 Burlington Jet 470 Maryville 472 Pickering 5071Clearmont 511 Skidmore

Wayne Harris M. G. Johnston Roy E. Moore Max H. Miller Frank Cole Don Cox Gerald L. McKee Dean Rogers........ Lloyd Logan Linville.

Harley 1. Whaley, Rt. 2, Hopkins, Mo............ 1st & 3rd Th. Ed. R. Hart, Box 225, Quitman, Mo 1st & 3rd Mon. Glen B. Goodson, Ravenwood, Mo 2nd & 4th Th. Wayne Warner, Graham, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. Logan Carter, Burlington Junction, Mo 1st & Srd Tu. Walter E. Smith, Box 217, Maryville, Mo 2nd & 4th Th. James C. Ware, Pickering, Mo 2nd & 4th Wed. Cleo H. Lane, Burlington Junction, Mo 1st & Srd Th. Carrol Q. Goslee, Skidmore, Mo 2nd & 4th Mon.

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Lodges INo. I Location North Star ..•.... 157 Rockport . Sonora.......... 200 Watson . Northwest....... 358 Tarkio ......•... Fairfax. . . .. . . . .. 483 Fairfax ....•.... Holt ....•..... Maitland 112 Maitland . Oregon.......... 139 Oregon . Forest City. . . . .. 214 Forest City . " Mound City. . • . .. 2941Mound City . Craig ' 606 Craig .

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Master Charles Eddy . Willis Barnhart . Thurlow Herrick , Wendele Wasserfallen Leon Miles . Glenn Williams . John W. Frazier . James H. Crawford .. John Dougherty .....

Secretary E. J. Bratrud, Rock Port, Mo. E. Ross Janes, Watson, Mo Eldon Mitchell, Tarkio, Mo. N. F. Dragoo, Fairfax, Mo••.•.•................ William A. Richardson, Maitland, Mo.. . . . . . . . . .. Chester B. Kee, Oregon, Mo Nelson D. Cass, Forest City, Mo................. John H. Hatch, Mound City, Mo............•..•. C. M. Randall, Craig, Mo

NINTH DISTRICT-FREDERICK A. UELIGGER, D. D. G. Moo RR No. Andrew ....•.. Savannah ....•••. Helena ..•.•..... " Lincoln . Whitesville . Rosendale ....•••. Valley ..•.•••.... Cosby .••••.•.... . Buc~:man ..••. Agency Wellington ..•.••. S~. JC?Seph ..• " .. Blrmlng •.•••.... Zeredatha..••... , Rushville . Brotherhood . Charity KingHill Saxton

71lsavannah . 117 Rochester •••.... 138 Fillmore ..•...•. 162 Whitesville . 404 Rosendale •...... 413IBOICkOW •........ 600 Cosby ....•...... 10 Agency ..•...... 22 DeKalb . 78 St. Joseph . 150lFaucett . . 189!St. Joseph 238IRushville ..•..... 2691St. Joseph .

James W. Crawford .. Glen W. Miller Fred Ueligger. . . . . .. James Clark C. C. Christianson. .. William Hartman Carlton Dixon Carl P. Miller Donald L. Henderson. Logan E. Wing. Jr Paul E. Turner Robert D. Wrehe George W. Page ' Tom J. Collier

. 3311St. Joseph . John M. McMillan . 376 St. Joseph •...•.. Charles W. Hall . 508 St. Joseph . Floyd A. Wheat

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Mac Hogue, Box 208, Savannah, Mo•.......... Quinton J. Schottel, Cosby, Mo , Carl W. Peterson, Rt. 1, Fillmore, Mo. Marion O. Barton, Rt. I, Union Star, Mo......... Frank E. Johnson, Rosendale, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Glenn Neely, Bolckow, Mo..••...............•••. Willis B. Durant, RR I, Cosby, Mo Robert B. Ridge, 2518 S. 22nd St., St. Joseph, Mo.. George Colburn, Rt. 6, St. Joseph, Mo.. . . . . . . . . .. Ray Neff, 2823 Francis St., St. Joseph, Mo J. P. Hull, 1135 Krug Park Pl., St. Joseph, Mo Donald Lindsay. 641 N. 8th St., St. Joseph, Mo Elmer Moore, Rushville, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. E. G. Pearce, Sr., Rt. 3, Maxwell Rd., St. Joseph 44, Mo........................... , Lewis O. Weigel, Box 331, St. Joseph, Mo Elvis R. Poff, 5601 S. 4th St., St. Joseph 47, Mo Glen E. Shuster, 3214 S. 40th St., St. Joseph, Mo..

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124 Union Star•••••. 808 Maysville. • • . • •. 317 Osborn......... 464 Stewartsville. .•. 559 Clarksdale•••••.. 15 Winston ..•.•... 66 Pattonsburg••••. 106 Gallatin •••••••.. 285 Coffey......•.•. 488 Lock Springs. • .. 500 Jameson •••••••. 564 Jamesport 378/Fairport

Marion Wilkerson .... J 06eph D. Jolley. . . .. Thomas Mix ..•...... Orville Kelim John E. Cobb Geo. Reynolds Harold Munn .....•.. Edward B. Vaughn .. W. Guy Welden Melvin A. Eads. . . . .. Wilbur Forney Earl Noll .••......... Bert D. Sherard

Frank Fletcher, Box 73, Union Star, Mo••..... Ralph M. Lawry, Maysville, Mo.. . . . . . . . • . . • . . • .. Charles S. Cowell, Osborn, Mo•...........••....• Clarence G. Waller, Stewartsville, Mo•....... " .. Donald M. Barrow, Clarksdale, Mo•.............. James J. Manring, Winston, Mo.........•..•.••. Joseph D. Ferguson, Pattonsburg, Mo E. E. Nixon, Gallatin, Mo...•.......•..•..•.•••. W. S. Underwood, Coffey, Mo....•......•....••.. Earl J. Gibson, Lock Springs, Mo. ........•... John R. Smith, Jameson, Mo Doyle C. Kime, Jamesport, Mo Walter Miller, King City, Mo...••..•.••.........

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

81ILiberty •.•.•.... 49 Holt. • • . • • . . . . .. 193 Missouri City. . .. 2071Excelsior Springs 311 Kearney 438 Smithville 87 Hemple..•.•.... 62 Cameron. . • . . . .. 113 Plattsburg...... 397 Gower.••••..... 606 Lathrop 393 Lawson. . . . . . . ..

Huber L. O'Dell ..... 1 Henry B. Early, 40 S. Jewell St., Liberty, Mo Robert K. Faulkner.. Lawrence W. Bartee, Holt, Mo L. C. George, Jr.. . . .. Vincil R. Turner, Box 18, Missouri City, Mo•..•... Rupert L. McCanon .. A. L. Forsythe, Box 443, Excelsior Springs, Mo.... James W. Munkers Ralph E. Dale, Kearney, Mo•..........•..... Buford B. Dean Bruce N. Coons, Smithville, Mo...•..•..••.•..•.. Norman Conner .••.. Glenn Cook, Rt. 1, Hemple, Mo Homer H. Ulrich. . . .. O. Rex Orr, Rt. 3, Cameron, Mo.. . . . • . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. G. Carter Hugh O. Marshall, Plattsburg, Mo John D. Pipes, Jr Arthur N. Witt, Gower, Mo William Cain James L. Taylor, Box 262, Lathrop, Mo Raymond C. Glenn. .. Laurence D. Estill, Lawson, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . • . . . ..

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Richard S. Dover J. H. Misner Ralph C. Ulbright Chas. Reed A. L. Boyer Robert F. Harford S. Wesley Cousins Gerald Strauch Hobart Hudson

D. Irving Farrar, Braymer, Mo.•.•.••••••••••... George D. Dodge, Hamilton, Mo Forrest R. Leamer, Polo. Mo•..•.••••••.•........ Herbert Woolsey, Breckenridge, Mo David K. Hatfield, Cowgill, Mo Robert P. Babb, 305 Hillcrest, Chillicothe, Mo.. Edgar Kohl, Utica. Mo Howard Norman, RFD 2, Wheeling, Mo...••.•... Champ C. Atkinson, 1827 Englewood Rd., Kansas City, Mo.. . • . . • • . • . . • . . . . . . . . • . . • . . •.

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THIRTEENTH DISTRICT-HAROLD THORNE, D. D. G. MOl Purdin, Mo. County Linn

Lodges Location No. I . Jackson ...•..... 82ILinneus . Brookfield . 86 Brookfield . Cypress . 227lLaclede....•.... Bucklin . 233IBucklin . Dockery . 326jMeadville . . Marceline . 481lMarceline

Master Charles W. Miller . C. P. Dodge . Harold A. Clinefelter. W. A. Stevens . Grayson A. Hancock. Earl Doss .

Secretary Ronald E. Bradley, Linneus, Mo...........•..... A. P. Boyles, 1105 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, Mo. Chester T. Hoover, Laclede, Mo . F. r. Anderson, Bucklin, Mo . Jack E. Friesner. Meadville, Mo . Frank C. Earl. Marceline, Mo .

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38 Callao 102 Bevier 172 Macon 237 La Plata ..•.•... 268 Atlanta 332 Excello 648 Elmer 96 Shelbyville...... 228 Shelbina........ 416 Hunnewell ....•. 637 Bethel. .. . . . . . .. 662 Clarence. . . . . . ..

Virgil Cook David L. Jones Harold Winkler Lester L. Pippin Donald Travis Sylvester L. Jones Everett Wiggans John W. Staggs Wm. H. Jones Estell Baker Lester R. Kincaid Wm. G. Greening. . ..

Bert B. Bledsoe, Box 771, Callao, Mo Allen T. Jones, 306 N. Linn, Bevier, Mo Ralph M. Waller. 517 Sunset Dr., Macon. Mo Stanley Kuntz La Plata, Mo Ernest Pierson, Atlanta, Mo Harold R. Mabry. Excello, Mo Bernice A. Mock. Elmer. Mo Ben Birkey, Box 136. Shelbyville, Mo Estel T. Hardy, Shelbina, Mo J. Albert Howe, Hunnewell, Mo C. E. Swisher. Bethel, Mo Claude Oylear. Clarence. Mo

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241La Grange 68 Monticello 222jLaBelle 287 Canton 370 Williamstown 494 Lewistown 677IEwing 181 Palmyra 28/Hannibal. 188 Hannibal. 6021 Philadelphia

. . Carl D. Lake . . G. S. Humphrey Lester Walker . . . . Robert J. Bevans . . Harold Fretwell . Willard D. Hetzler . . Robert Willows . . John E. Webb . . . Wm. H. Arnold . Thomas H. Nickason. . Wm.E. Dunn .

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Ben H. Bryant...... Homer E. Sterne Fred L. Meier Terrance Boudinier .. Robert P. Mosley Robert Oberman

Chas. E. Mendonsa, Eolia, Mo Kenneth C. Patton, Clarksville, Mo Russell J. Rowe, Louisiana, Mo Robert N. Craft, Bowling Green, Mo John McIntyre, Frankford, Mo James W. Stevens, Curryville, Mo

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Paris Union . Florida..•..•.... Monroe . Madison . Santa Fe . Holliday . .. Ralls ..••........ Lick Creek .••.•.. NewLondon ..... .

Paris Florida Monroe City , Madison Santa Fe Holliday........ Center......•... Perry New London

Hugh Engle, Jr Boyd Wilmarth Harold Krummel. . . .. GUY Threlkeld Frank Wilfley, Jr L. L. Curtright G. J. Cornelius Fred Dore Harold F. Eddy

Henry Sladek, 211 West Caldwell St., Paris, Mo Gillam Street, Perry, Mo Yancey Mayes, Monroe City, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Johnnie A. Summers, Rt. 2, Madison, Mo Herbert Vanlandingham, Rt. 6, Mexico, Mo Paul Callison, Holliday, Mo Grover C. Layne, Center, Mo Boone E. Jones, Perry, Mo John E. Bogue, Rt. 3, New London, Mo

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3°IHuntsville . . 151 Milton 161 Clifton Hill . 344 Moberly . 486 Cairo.••........ 527lHigbee ........•. 541 Jacksonville . 610 Clark .

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

J. W. Winkler . Berry Jeffrey . W.M. Million..•..•.. Gus Williams . Lawson Evans . Austin Sumpter . Davis Haley . Russel C. Harris .

R. S. Corbin, 402 S. Oak St., Huntsville, Mo.. . . . .. Ross Dixon, Rt. 3, Box 167, Moberly, Mo Geo. K. Hill, Clifton Hill, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. E. F. Wilson, 825 W. Rollins, Moberly, Mo.. . . . . .. U. L. Dameron, Rt. 1, Cairo, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Edwin B. Hawkins, Higbee, Mo A. J. Wedding, Rt. 2, Cairo, Mo Frank L. Ornburn, Bo~ 328, Clark, Mo.. . . . . . . . ..

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

73IBrunswick 74 Keytesville 122 Triplett •••...•.. 202 Westville .•...... 208 Salisbury 426IRothville ..•..... 525 Sumner ..•...•.. 628 Mendon. . . . . . . ..

Herbert D. DeWeese .. Wallace Enyeart Francis Johnson Leo Dowell Charles Glassen ..•.. , T. E. Waugh , O. L. Merritt Howard Thornsberry.

Milton J. Daily, BruDswick, Mo Edward C. Drace, Keytesville, Mo Donald Price, Triplett, Mo B. O. Green', Route 3, Marceline, Mo R. R. Peveler, Box 124, Salisbury, Mo...•........ ' Nat J. Venable, Rothville, Mo , .. . .. Leslie O. Allen, Sumner, Mo...........•.....••.. Cleo Kincaid, Mendon, Mo. ..................•

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Master Daniel Griffith . Richard H. Noel. . Robert Hart .....•... Arthur T. Capps . Ronald E. Baird . Johnnie Mason . John M. Summers .

Secretary Clarence Fry, DeWitt, Mo••................... Orval E. Lamb, Carrollton, Mo . Frank M. Brunscher, Bogard, Mo . Earl L. Deardorff, Hale, Mo . R. H. Robinson, 611 S. Elm, Norborne, Mo . Chas. G. Kuhn, Bosworth, Mo. . . Ivan R. Hogan, Box 343, Hardin, Mo .

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Rising Sun ••..... Weston ....••.... Compass ....•••.. Camden Point •.•. Rowley •••..•.... Fidelity ..•.•.•.•. Adelphi ....•.•.•. Platte City .

13 IBarry .••••.•.... James A. Aikmus .... J. B. Bryan, 811 E. 23rd Ave., N. Kansas City 16, Mo.....••..••••.••...••..•........... I J. A. Offutt, Box 116, Weston, Mo . 53IWeston .••...... Marshall Singleton 120 Parkville......•. Wesley T. Hoy Herbert Busch, 7 E. First, Parkville, Mo . 169 Camden Point . Wm. G. Buckler Leo Redden, Camden Point, Mo . 204 Dearborn . Harold Searcy Jack D. Hudson, Box 114, Dearborn, Mo . 339 Farley .•...•..•. Edward B. McAdam .. N. D. Shackelford, Rt. 1, Box 273, Parkville, Mo . 355 Edgerton •....... O. L. Livingston W. H. Wells, Sr., Edgerton, Mo . 504 Platte City . Norman Buckler Herman Klein, Platte City, Mo .

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61IWaverly 149 Lexington 364 Higginsville 464 Concordia 476 Odessa.. , ...•... 57 Richmond •••.••• 223 Camden. • • • • . • .. 444 Orrick ....•••...

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. Arrow Rock •..... C~mb:idge•••.••• MIamI .••••...... Trilumina . Barbee ..•••.•.•. Malta.•••••••••• Oriental ••••••••• Nelson .......•••.

551Arrow Rock 63ISlater ..•.••••••• 85 Miami. ...•••.•. 205lMarshal1. . • • • . .. 217 Sweet Springs 4021Malta Bend•••••• 518/Blackburn 560 Nelson ......•...

H. A. Templeton ..••. Richard J. Moore ..•. Ralph W. Malan Harry Quinley. . . . . .. Ralph W. Cook L. M. Houston A. L. Finkeldei. .•... E. H. WillialDS

Wm. T. Burge, Blackwater, Mo Guy F. Hays, Box 147, Slater, Mo•........•... Wilbur Hains, Miami, Mo G. H. Fuller, Marshall, Mo , Paul Wylie, Sweet Springs, Mo......••.••......• Elmer H. Wilson, Malta Bend, Mo..••....••...... Walter C. Borchers, Blackburn, Mo W. R. Leffler, Nelson, Mo••.•.•••••••••.•........

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TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-CARL EDMONTSON. D. D. G. Mo. New Franklin. Mo. County Co?per

Lodges No. I Location . . Cooper 36lBoonville . Pleasant Grove . 142lotterVille . Wm.D.Muir . 277 Pilot Grove . Wallace . 456 Bunceton . Prairie Home . 503 Prairie Home . . Howard....•.... 4 New Franklin . Fayette . 471 Fayette ..•...... Livingston . 51 Glasgow . Armstrong . 70 Armstrong .

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Centralia . Twilight . Ashland . Sturgeon . Hallsville . Anc. Landmark .. Hinton . Acacia ,

59 Centralia 114 Columbia 156 Ashland 174 Sturgeon 336 HallsviIle 356 Harrisburg 455 Hinton 602 Columbia

Joseph R. Bell Billy T. Brown Virgil O. Wren Robert L. Gordon Thomas W. Drane Russell Bell Walter W. Hulen Mack M. Roberts

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James C. Hunt, 421 S. Collier, Centralia, Mo , Morris F. Walker, RFD 4, Columbia. Mo Ross N. Glascock, Hartsburg, Mo•...•........... Warren W. Toalson, Sturgeon, Mo...•........... Julius Schumacher, RR No.7, Columbia, Mo J. E. Richardson, Harrisburg, Mo Tilford Goslin, Rt. 7, Columbia, Mo Walter H. Baird, Box 457, Columbia, Mo

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Laddonia . Hebron . Vandalia •••...•• . Fulton . New Bloomfield .. , Tebbetts . Shamrock . Mokane

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Laddonia Mexico ..••...... Vandalia Fulton New Bloomfield .. Tebbetts........ Shamrock

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Glenn C. Pittenger Wm. A. Bramble. . . .. Robert O. Belshe Raymond A. Walker .. Edward Meng W. T. Smart Robert L. Hunt

J. B. Galloway, Box 66, Laddonia, Mo Wilfred B. Spencer, Box 120, Mexico, Mo John E. Byram, 309 N. Walnut, Vandalia, Mo Alfred W. Griffith, 301 W. Fifth, Fulton, Mo W. Paul Holt, Holts Summit, Mo Ray R. Farmer, Tebbetts, Mo '" W. S. Armstrong, Montgomery City, Mo

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······1 Thomas C. Allen·····1 Paul Rodgers, Bellflower, Mo Ralph Debo B. L. Smith, Wellsville, Mo

Griswold 178lBellflower. Wellsville........ 194 Wellsville ' Montgomery..... 246\Mont g omery City Jonesburg....... 467 Jonesburg ..•.... Daggett......... 492IMcKittrick

Marvin W. Deeker. .. David O. Morrow, Montgomery City, Mo. Reinhold Engel. Kenneth Trauth, Jonesburg, Mo Wilbur A. Bezold , Wm. A. Bezold, McKittrick, Mo

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Silex ..•.•....... NewHope . New Salem . Louisville ....•... Nineveh . Moscow .

. J. S. Humphrey ..... , Martin L. Sentman, 790 Cap-au-Gris St., Troy, Mo . 2nd & 4th Mon. 75ISilex .•.......... Fred A. Street. . . . . .. Ralph E. Williams, Silex, Mo.......•...•...••••• Fri. on or bef. full moon I 199! Elsberry . C. F. Miller J. W. Mallinckrodt, 407a N. 4th St., Elsberry, Mo.. 2nd Th. 270lwinfield . Carlyle Galloway. . . .. H. H. Arnhold, Winfield, Mo.........•.•.•....... 1st & 3rd Fri. . Price Harvey. . . . . . .. R. E. Gillum, Bowling Green, Mo 409 Louisville . 1st & 3rd Th. 473 Olney . Charles Storker Donald Brandenburger, New Hartford, Mo . 1st Fri. 668 Moscow Mills . Harold Hill Clyde Justus, Moscow Mills, Mo . 2nd & 4th Sat.

THmTIETH DISTRICT-JAMES H. ROOD. D. D. G. MOl Foristell. Mo. St. Charles····1 .. . .. . Warren .. .

Wentzville·······1 46IWentzville······1 Palestine........ 241!St. Charles Mechanicsville... 260/Defiance........ Pauldingville..... 11 Wright City Warrenton 609 Warrenton

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George M. Whitley . Carl W. Hogg . Gary K. Spalding . Nathan Jobe . Oscar D. Hays . Martin K. Kibbe . Harvey Derendinger. Don M. Maness . Joseph N. Kaullen . Glenn W. Groves .

Roy D. Jennison, Rt. 2, Jefferson City, Mo Edgar L. Lindley, Russellville, Mo. . Parker Norfleet, Eugene, Mo James M. Swearingen, Centertown, Mo M. M. Hinesly, Box 462, Tipton, Mo. . A. E. Wilson, California, Mo A. E. C. Heyssel, Jamestown, Mo Leslie J. Stephens, Clarksburg, Mo August J. Linhardt, Chamois, Mo Harold V. Wissmann, Linn, Mo

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Adriel L. Langendoerfer, New Haven, Mo..... G. J. Mathias, 120 E. Euclid, Sullivan, Mo•........ Wm. E. Arnold, Gray Summit, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Walter A. Pfautsch, 316 Cedar, Washington, Mo John W. Evins, Rt. I, Lonedell, Mo. Robert Wunderlich, Box 266, Pacific, Mo•......... Donald R. Hinson, RR 2, Union, Mo.. . . . . • . . . . . .. Edward H. Blake, Union, Mo. W. D. Stoenner, 218 W. 6th St., Hermann, Mo Albert Meade, 106 W. McFadden, Owensville, Mo..

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. Evergreen . Sullivan ..•...... Gray Summit . Hope . FraternaL . Columbia....•... Easter ..•.•...... Union ..•........ Gasc,~nad~·.·.·.·. " Hermann . Owensville .

271New Haven . 69ISullivan . . 1731Gray SummIt 251 I Washington . 363 Robertsville ....• 634 Pacific . . 676 St. Clair 693Iunion . 123 Hermann . . 624 Owensville

H. H. Fieselmann . Russell L. Cuneio . Albert M. Stahlman .. James E. Krafft . John J. Darcy . Roy E. Myers . Leslie M. Burt . Emory J. Hampel. . . Billy Timmerberg Charles L. Jett .

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Lodges No.1 Location I Meridian . 2\St. Louis Geo. Washington. 9 St. Louis Mt. Moriah . 40ISt. Erwin ..•........ 121 St. Keystone . 2431St. Cosmos . 282 St.

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Master . Joseph L. Marx . Howard E. Ward . . . .

A. H. Finkenkeller ... Mark B. King. . . . . .. Earl W. Trimble Leslie D. Osburn

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. Glyndal1. Strong. . .. . Gordon O. Bush

Lambskin . 460\St. Louis Euclid .•......... 505 St. Louis

. Claude T. Rippeto .... . Delbert Cones. . . . . ..

Apollo.•....•.... 529/St. Louis

. Harold E. Rogers ....

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V. C. Dauernheim .... Louis E. Farr....... Ellroy M. Marty Robert L. Cowee Thomas L. Chappius.

Secretary I Time of Meeting H. C. Ploetze, 5729 Lindenwood, St. Louis 9, Mo•.• 2nd & 4th Th. Harold A. Darrow, 1213 Longridge Dr., St. Louis 37, Mo.........•......•.•..•..••••.. 2nd & 4th Tu. E. F. Schilling, 1070 Fontaine Pl., St. Louis 37, Mo 1st & 3rd Sat. L. E. Waller, Sr., 8669 Hagner, St. Louis 14, Mo•.. 2nd & 4th Fri. George J. Tischler, Box 831, St. Louis 88, Mo 1st & 3rd Wed. C. J. Rail, 1522 Jonquil Dr., Webster Groves 19, Mo 2nd & 4th Mon. Robert T. Wolken, Jr., 6222 Potomac St., St. Louis 9, Mo. 1st & 3rd Mon. Harold C. Smith, 6432 Colver Ave., St. Louis 23, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . •. 1st & Srd Tu. A. E. Bush, 6701 Bartmer Ave., St. Louis 14, Mo... 2nd & 4th Wed. Merle E. Campbell, 8226 Henze Ct., St. Louis 23, Mo............................ 1st & 3rd Mon. Wm. L. Santhuff, 422 Old Jamestown Rd., Florissant, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . .. 2nd & 4th Th. Elmer L. Fowler, 5208 Alabama, St. Louis 11, Mo.. 2nd & 4th Fri. Walter O. Seibt, 3125 Leola Ave., St. Louis 39, Mo. 2nd & 4th Mon. Herbert L. Stein, 20 Valley Dr., Florissant, Mo.... 1st & 3rd Tu. John Heines, 5224 Nagle Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo.... 1st & Srd Mon. Albert B. Koons, 3335 Norma Ct., St. Louis 9, Mo.. 1st & Srd Tu.

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31St. Louis ..••.•.. Walter P. Ellis .....•. John L. Gyorvary, 9036 Stansberry Ave., Berkeley 34, Mo.. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . • • . . . .. John Weyer, Rt. 8, Box 1915, St. Louis 25, Mo W. C. Smith, 7361 Chamberlain Ave., St. Louis 30, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . • . . •. '" Elmer M. Ruffin, 6407 January, St. Louis 9. Mo.••. 2181St. Louis . Jack T. Ryan 330 St. Louis . Louis F. Walter Donald S. Opel, 568 Glorose Dr., St. Louis 37, Mo.. 360 St. Louis .••.•... Walter B. Kromm C. E. Heckel, 9105 Niles Pl., St. L<5uis 23, Mo••.••. 4161St. Louis . R. C. Schober, Jr Gustav Heinichen, 3227 Ringer Rd., I St. Louis 25, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . • . . . . . . . . • .. 4201St. Louis . Samuel E. Tweedy. .• Walter E. Haustein, 9411 Westchester Dr., St. Louis 36, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. I L . 5501St. OUlS •••••••• Clyde E. Graham ..... E. H. Pleitsch, 10554 Halls Ferry Rd., St. Louis 36, Mo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . .. I • 5761St. LouIS . Charles Griesemer... F. L. Oatman, 3939 Minnesota Ave., St.Louis 18, Mo.. • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . • . • • • • . . . .. I L . 631/St. OUlS •••••••• Thomas R. Bruno, Sr. Adam H. Liebmann, 5508 Rhodes Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo Albert Krause, 6625 Delmar Blvd., 6421'St. Louis ..•..... Max Elbom St. Louis 30, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. 657 University City.. K. E. Johanpeter.... C. L. Sutter, 4725 Seattle, St. Louis 20, Mo..••.••. 661 University City .. Monroe S. Wilcox .... J. G. Mahalak, 1009 Gabriel Dr., St. Louis IS, Mo.. 251St. Louis . Charles Lee Proctor.. R. G. Brock. 2719 Ashby Rd., St. Louis 14, Mo.. . .. 791St. Louis ..••.... John J. Tacke 163 St. Louis ......•. Willard R. Burd

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Index .••........ Cass ..•.•........ Grand River ..... Nonpareil .•..... Belton . Jewel . Coldwater......• Archie . Cleveland .

541Garden City 147 Harrisonville ..•. 276 Freeman .•..•••. S72 East Lynne ...•. 450IBelton ........•. 480 Pleasant Hill 4851Drexel. , . • . . • . .. 6SS/Archie ....•.•... 651 Cleveland.......

Cecil F. Orr Wm. E. Fowler Wm. Bailey Edmund H. Russell James R. Floyd Estle Leach......... Chris RapP. . . . . . . . .. Charles Flanary. . . .. Arthur R. Turner

G. C. Kimberlin, Garden City, Mo Jess L. Van Meter, Harrisonville, Mo Charles 1. Dean, Box 57, Peeuliar, Mo...........• C. H. Bradley, Rt. 1, Latour, Mo L. D. Laffoon, Peculiar, Mo W. L. Brown, Pleasant Hill, Mo Clarence H. Bundy, Drexel, Mo.. • • • • . • . • • • • . . . .. Lewis Herrell, Archie, Mo.......•.......•....... Earl L. Young, Box 124, Cleveland, Mo

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No. I Location Lodges . Hume ......•.•.. 130 Hume ....•...... . Amsterdam . 141 Amsterdam Butler . 254 Butler •......... . Rockville . 341 Rockville . Crescent Hill . 368 Adrian . Rich Hill . 479 Rich Hill . Foster . 5541 Foster

Master GUY H. Miller . Leroy H. Fritts . Chas. H. Boyd . Emmitt Dains . Jimmie Lee Kershner Lavern Starr . Eugene F. Miller .

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THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT-L. V. MORRIS. D. D. G. M.. 1825 S. Grand. Sedalia. Mo. Benton . Cole Camp •...... Shawnee . . Jo~~on . Knobnoster Holden ..••...... Corinthian •...... Cold Spring . Chilhowee . Pettis •. ·.·.·.·.·.·. " Sedalia . Granite ..•....... Green Ridge . LaMonte ,

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Cole Camp Warsaw Knobnoster Holden Warrensburg Leeton ....•.•.•. Chilhowee •...... Sedalia Sedalia , Green Ridge LaMonte ..•.....

Eugene V. Gore , E. H. Intelmann, Box 117, Warsaw, Mo Olen McLaughlin John Owen, Warsaw, Mo James Greer George W. Winkler, Box 35, Knob Noster, Mo George W. Cast George B. Collins, Holden, Mo Willis E. Harding C. R. Collins, 520 Maple Ave., Warrensburg, Mo Eugene B. Dritt. D. E. Bailey, 114 E. Lincoln St., Clinton, Mo L. R. Crumbaugh M. A. Wallace, Chilhowee, Mo Isaac W. Broyles Howard J. Gwinn, 667 E. Tenth, Sedalia, Mo Handy Handley Lloyd C. Kennon, 1455 So. Sneed, Sedalia, Mo Glen Heck Leroy Ryan, Green Ridge, Mo Wm. E. Means...... Robert B. Burke, RR 2, LaMonte, Mo

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29IWindsor........ 408 Montrose 548 Clinton......... 552 Calhoun ••..••... 273 Osceola ..••...•• 342 Roscoe 403 Lowry City 412 Appleton City 419 Taberville

Robert E. Aye Ray Davis Rollin B. Marks Robert E. Parks. . . .. Theodore Foreman Robert E. Bell James A. Colley Earl C. Wood John W. Richardson.

Glen Whitworth, 511 E. Colo., Windsor, Mo Geo. F. Towler, Box 111, Montrose, Mo Uel Lee Clary, 406 Flora, Clinton, Mo Eugene W. Masters, Calhoun, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rennie E. Tatum, Osceola, Mo Christian A. Weinlig, Roscoe, Mo James R. Naylor, Lowry City, Mo Granville McQueen, Appleton City, Mo Kenneth L. Ingalls, Taberville, Mo

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Jerry M. Eidson, Camdenton, Mo . Roy A. True, Urbana, Mo . Harold D. Hough, Lebanon, Mo. . .•........... D. E. Cook, Competition, Mo . J. C. Rader, Conway, Mo . D. L. Pippin, 204 Wilson-Long Bldg., Waynesville, Mo . . . . . . . . 1 Richland ••..••••. 385lRichland ..•.•... Harry Newcomer. . .. Dale Hicks, Box 306, Richland, Mo. . . Miller. . . . • • . .. Brumley . 203 Brumley.•...... Gail H. Whittle '1 Wayne Hensley, Ulman, Mo . " Iberia ....•...... 410 Iberia ........•.. Calvin Whittaker. . .. B. S. Davis, Box 502, Iberia, Mo . 1521 Camdenton 433 Macks Creek 83 Lebanon 432 Competition 528 Conway 375 Waynesville

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361 Buffalo . . 396 Louisburg 421 Urbana . 279 Wheatland . . 288 Hermitage 44 Fair Play . 144 Humansville . 160 Morrisville .••... 195 Bolivar . 467 Pleasant Hope . 664 Aldrich .

W. J. Brown Claud C. Arnold Burnal Bigler Homer A. Wilson Leo H. Pitts. . . . . . . .. Howard C. West W. D. Dodd Paul W .. 14cReynolds . J. H. Wllllamson Henry Chitwood. . . .. Don Lyman. . . . . . . ..

Wayne Owensby, Buffalo, Mo J. Frank Saunders, Urbana, Mo James R. Fowler, Urbana, Mo Boyce F. Scott, Quincy, Mo.•................. Leslie A. P~tts, H~rmitage, Mo , ' Howard Prlce, Falr Play. Mo Lee ~aumga~d!ler, HU!Dll;nsville, l\J9 E. Ewmg,. MorrlSvdle, M? ea. ......... S. B. Brown III, Box 307, Bohvar, 1.10 " ' p? le, Pleasant Hope, Mo.. .V; • " • • • • •• Marion Mitchell, Aldrich, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . .•

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Secretary • ,7 L. A. Bruce, RFD 3, Stockton, Mo.. ~.....•.. Lester Neal, Jerico Springs, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Melvin Murphy, 11 N. Allison, Greenfield, Mo.. . •. James E. Gillen, Rt. 2, Lockwood, Mo Roscoe A. Craig, Box 89, Everton, Mo R. P. Myers, Dadeville, Mo Lester M. Pyle, Box 244, Lockwood, Mo•.......... Ross L. Stansberry, Golden City, Mo

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303\NeVada . 371 Sheldon . 448 Schell City .•.••. 490 Montevallo . 495 Richards ..•.•... 605 Walker . .. 187 Liberal 292 Lamar . . 516 Milford 482 Eldorado Springs

E. E. Philbrick B. B. Fowler , Roy Brown Geo. Murphy. . . . . . .. Elmer E. Leist Grover G. Phillips Fred Ma)Cwell Frank L. Allen Denver D. Stone Dale Robinson

David V. Morris, Nevada, Mo H. L. Burney, Sheldon, Mo.. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harold L. Mosher, Schell City, Mo Oral Faith, Montevallo, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• Clifford H. Newland, Richards, Mo.. . . . . •. . . . . . .. John R. Walker, Box 357, Nevada, Mo Pat McFarland, Liberal, Mo Hervey A. Fox, 804 Truman Ave., Lamar, Mo Elmer L. Thomas, Milford, Mo Noble Carter, EI Dorado Springs, Mo. (Act. Sec.).

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197ICarthage 293 Sarcoxie........ 335 Joplin.......... 345 Joplin.......... 398 Jasper 401 I Carterville. 4711 Oronogo. .. .. . .. 512 Webb City 549 Carl Junction 586 Alba..•...••.... 592 La RusselL

Olen P. Erwin Eugene A. Taylor L. A. Sawyer C. Glen Beezley Marvin Hurt Elmer L. Thomas Jack F. Scearcy Kenneth F. Davis Harry F. Magoon GUY D. Johnson Albert Gates

George F. Prater, Box 274, Carthage, Mo Ned C. Barkley, Sarcoxie, Mo.•............... Sherman A. Smith, Box 97, Joplin, Mo........... Mark E. Whitaker, 2720 Pennsylvania, Joplin, Mo. Walter Carter, Rt. 2, Carthage, Mo Hugh Trent, Jr., Box 401, Carterville, Mo Phillip D. Smith, Box 168, Oronogo, Mo ' R. Lee Sullens, 601 S. Ball St., Webb City, Mo Herbert D. Sandy, Carl Junction, Mo Leo C. Clarke, 2320 N. Florida. Joplin, Mo H. B. Adams, Box 102, LaRussell, Mo ,

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P. L. Beazley, 3200 S. Florence, Springfield, Mo.. D. O. Arnold, Walnut Grove, Mo............. Robert S. Hosman, Box 263, Ash Grove, Mo•...... M. W. Kinloch, 528 E. Normal, Springfield 4, Mo..

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Harry R. Sherer ..... Glen N. Davis ....... Granville Willoughby. John W. Forshee ..... W. D. Cunningham ... Dwight W. Haymes .. Earl Jones .......... Louis R. Miller ....... Burney Claxton ......

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Joe Pitts, Ava, Mo 1st & 3rd Tu. . Ronnie L. House . Andra Williams. . . . .. C. C. Coble, Vanzant, Mo•....................•. , Sat. on or bef. full moon I 116lCabool. .....•... Chas. Hafner. . . . . . .. Willard Knight, Cabool, Mo.. . . . . . . . • • • . . . . . . . • •. 1st & Srd Tu. 177 Houston .•••..... Emmett J. Frost. . . .. E. E. Scott, Houston, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . .• 3rd Mon. 469IPlato . Orin Rumfelt. . . . . . .. Floyd Duff, Plato, Mo. ......•................. 1st Mon. 555lSummersville . Bertis Mattison C. M. Baker, Summersville, Mo 2nd Sat. Yale Myers, Box 367, Mountain Grove, Mo 2nd & 4th Fri. 1581Mountain Grove. Hubert C. Barton 411 Hartville ......•. Jno. L. Hudson Roy McNeley, Grove Spring, Mo 1st & 3rd Fri. 643 Mansfield . Carl F. Hartley. . . . .. Donald Livi~gston, Mansfield, Mo 2nd Tu. . Elmer Moody 622 Norwood R. L. FerguSon, Norwood, Mo 1st & Srd Th.

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Grandin . Re~oicis·.·.·.·.·.·. Hopewell ..•..... Barnesville •.•.... Sha~non:::::: Delphian .•••••••. Winona ..•....... Eminence .

. Robert H. Price. . . . .. Karl Schupp, Van Buren, Mo. ..•............. Sat. on or after full moon Clyde E. Holland. . . .. Tony E. Cates, Ellsinore, Mo.. . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . •• 2nd Sat. Winfred E. Parker J. F. Faulkenberry, Lesterville, Mo•........•• 4th Sat. Clinton Hill James D. Hackworth, Ellington, Mo 2nd Sat. Loie E. Allen Harold Walton, RR 2, Birch Tree, Mo.......... 1st & 3rd Mon. J. N. Collins W. M. Bockman, Winona, Mo•..................• 2nd & 4th Tu. James Fenwick W. A. Despain, Eminence, Mo 1st Sat. 3rd Wed.

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FORTY.EIGHTH DISTRICT-ALLEN L. PILLIARD, D. D. G. Mo, Bismarck, Mo. Lodges No. I Location . Star of the West .. 133jlronton Mosaic . 351 Belleview Madi~~~·.·.·.·.·.·.· Marcus . 110 Fredericktown 41 Bismarck . St. Francois ... Bismarck Farmington . 132 IFarmington Ionic . 1541Des10ge " St. Francois . 234 Libertyville " Samaritan . 424 Bonne Terre County

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Master I Secretary Walter E. Manning, Box 124, Ironton, Mo . . Charles L. Rice . Mark Baumgartner .. H. B. McColl, Belleview, Mo . . E. G. Dennison.. .. .. Gus Winter, Box 325, Fredericktown, Mo . . Carl Reed Allen L. Pilliard, Box 455, Bismarck, Mo . . Don Sanders Hezzie Graham, 414 W. 6th St., Farmington, Mo.. , Floyd H. Buckner, Box 192, Desloge, Mo . . Otis R. Campbell . John C. Harter. . . . .. William Barron, Mine LaMotte, Mo. . . . James H. Reynolds ... J. T. Brenon, 209 N. Division St., Bonne Terre, Mo . . . B. L. Haynes. . . . . . .. Charles W. Hughes, Doe Run, Mo . Vernon G. Kite. . . . .. Marvin L. Poston, Box 352, Leadwood, Mo. . . C. L. Mahurin Reuben F. Rodgers, 110 Hampton, Elvins, Mo•.... . . Ralph O. Anderson .. , Dwight Smith, 439 N. West St., Perryville, Mo....

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. Oscar Galloway . 440/Marble Hill . Raleigh Payne . 646 Zalma 93 Cape Girardeau .. Richard H. Giles .

West View . Mystic Tie . Whitewater . Excelsior . Ashlar ..•..•..•.. Illmo .....•...... Chaffee .

103lMillersville . . 221 Oak Ridge 417IWhitewater . . 441 Jackson 306 Commerce . 581 Illmo ..•........ 615 Chaffee .

Elliott Murray , C. H. Daume, Jr , Harvey W. McClard.. Elmer Wolters Chas. Michael. . . . . . .. Paul M. Wilkerson .. , Kenneth C. Johnson ..

J. Virgil Thompson, Marble Hill, Mo . V. O. Easley, Zalma, Mo . Robert W. Harper, 1421 N. Henderson, Cape Girardeau, Mo. ., . Luther R. Smith, Rt. 1, Sedgewickville, Mo . Delos Sebaugh, Daisy, Mo . Thomas O. Morgan, Whitewater, Mo . Henry M. James, 213 S. Missouri St., Jackson, Mo. Albion Anderson, Commerce, Mo. . . O. C. Amick, Box 354, Illmo, Mo . Louis B. Crites, 116 Wright Ave., Chaffee, Mo .

FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT-JEWELL B. CL.ARK, D. D. G. Mo, 218 William St., Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bollinger '1 TroweL " Zalma CapeGirardeau St. Mark's

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3841East Prairie 407 Charleston. . . . .. 184 Morley 3101 Sikeston 153 Bloomfield 278 Essex , 489 Bell City 532 Dexter 690 Advance........ 596 Puxico 603 Morehouse

L. O. Hitchcock J as. S. Brown. . . . . .. Wm. R. Burke Earl J. Crawford Norman L. Coburn James Kelley , Cleatus Henson Joe Hutchason Lloyd S. Morgan, Jr.. P. J. Henson.. Fred Moser

Wm. W. Bledsoe, 301 Williams, East Prairie, Mo.. Dee Jennings, Charleston, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Melton Harris, Oran, Mo A. A. Harrison, Box 374, Sikeston, Mo K. W. Blomeyer, Bloomfield, Mo Eldon Stafford, Essex, Mo H. A. Parker, Box 116, Bell City, Mo Floyd McKee, 534 N. Poplar, Dexter, Mo Lloyd E. Revelle, Advance, Mo E. H. Gooldy, Box 244, Puxico, Mo Don Taylor, Box 203, Morehouse, Mo

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Portageville....•. Point Pleasant . New Madrid . Parma .•••...... Lilbourn ••••••••• Pe~!Bcot....•. Caruthersville .... Hayti. •••••..... Steele ..•........ Wardell . New

166 Portageville.•••• 176 Conran ..•••.... 429 New Madrid 650 Parma 666 Lilbourn 461 Caruthersville 571 Hayti. ..•••••••. 684 Steele ....•..•... 665 Wardell

Raymond Buck Jimmie Flynn Willie W. Wilson Jack Littell Wm. H. Long W. L. Cantrell, Jr John F. MoeckeL Wade Hollenbeck.... Wilford N. FrieL

R. D. Ellington, Jr., Box 157, Portageville, Mo.... R. J. McAlister, 417 W. 5th St., Portageville, Mo Charles C. Clark, Box 3. New Madrid, Mo Julian Miller, Risco, Mo Neil Henderson, Box 123, Lilbourn, Mo Donald V. Magee, Box 137, Caruthersville, Mo F. M. Carlock, 206 Cherry St., Hayti, Mo••........ Lester L. Graham, Steele, Mo D. L. Potts, Box 626, Wardell, Mo

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Poplar Bluff•..... Pine Composite....... Naylor.......... Greenville••...... Wayne..........

209 314 369 568 107 526

Poplar Bluff..•.. Bardley Doniphan Naylor Greenville .••••.• Piedmont.....•..

Zenith M. Knuckles .. Ona C. Shehorn Albert Samons John C. Alexander Cecil Rhodes Leonard K. Horne

Conley L. Greer, 1115 Nooney, Poplar Bluff, Mo . Fred Ollar, Briar, Mo . E. H. Rongey, 503 First St., Doniphan. Mo . Ralph Chedister, Naylor, Mo•.................... Charles Kennedy, Greenville, Mo . Russell C. McGhee, Piedmont, Mo .

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FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT-BEN C. STANDLEY, D. D. G. M.• P.O. Box 412. Thayer. Mo. Howell········1 " ••...... •....... " Oregon.......

Mt. Zion '1 327 IWest Plains·····1 Ingomar 536 Willow Spgs Mountain View 637 Mountain View .. Alton 255IAlton

Woodside..•..... Clifton . ...... "1 Koshkonong . Ozark........ Sampson •....... " Bayou .•......... Rockbridge Robert Burns

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1st Th. 2nd Tu. 2nd & 4th Tu. Sat. ni. on or bef. full moon Arthur Franks, Thomasville, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3rd Sat. J. W. Mitchell, Thayer, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. E. E. Swain, Pro Tern, Koshkonong, Mo 2nd Wed. Alva G. Roberts. Protem, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . .. 3rd Sat. Virgil Wiles, Bakersfield, Mo.. . . . . .. . ... . .. . .. .. Sat. nite on or bef. full moon C. E. Hicks, Wasola, Mo•....................... 12nd Sat. Clyde Rogers, Gainesville, Mo 4th Fri.

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. Edward F. Pierce. Jr. . . Jimmie Howard . . R. T. Meek . . H. G. Hampton . . Frue Reich

3871 Thomasville 463 Thayer 582 Koshkonong 298 Lutie 365 Bakersfield 435\Almartha 496 Gainesville

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Fri. ni. on or bef. full moon Sat. ni. on or bef. full moon Billings. . . . . . . .• Johnny Burky. . . . . .. Gerald G. Laney, Billings, Mo 1st Th. Forsyth Thomas E. Frink Clayton P. Cooper, Forsyth, Mo 2nd & 4th Wed. Branson........ Everett Gloyd Jess W. Wilhite, Branson, Mo.....•........... 1st & 3rd Mon. Galena....•••••• Lloyd Kearns Hosea Meadows, Rt. 1, Ozark. Mo 1st & 3rd Th. Crane Lewis Custer David A. Holderman, Crane, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu.

Friend..••••••••. 352 Ozark ......•.... Delbert Cook

Billings.......... Taney........ Forsyth ••....•... " •........ Branson......... Stone......•.. Galena ..•...•.... If Crane...........

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FIFTY-FIn'H DISmICT-QRVILLE ADERNA11IY. D. D. G. M.. Cassville. Mo.

County Lodges No. I Location Barry .••••.... Monett.......... 129 Monett ••.••••... " Barry........... 367 Washburn •...... Pythagoras...... 383 Cassville•.•..... Comfort......... 533 Wheaton •••...•. 99 Mount Vernon La":f~~~~:::: Mount Vernon... Canopy.......... 284 Aurora......... Decatur......... 400 Pierce City ..•... Miller........... 567 Miller

Master Howard F. Randall ... Billy J. Sims ..•...... J. W. LeCompte Earl E. Lamberson H. P. Bruner ..•..... Johnnie Jones Lewis H. Garrison Robert E. Zent

Secretary Frank E. Williams, Box 184, Monett, Mo......•... N. E. Edens, Washburn, Mo.....•............... W. T. Priest, Cassville, Mo•..................... Chester B. Royer, Rt. 1, Purdy, Mo . Leon Pugh, Mt. Vernon, Mo . W. H. Lloyd, 310 Madi3on, Aurora, Mo . Millard V. Morris, Pierce City, Mo . Thomas F. Webb. Box 42, Miller, Mo .

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Southwest..•.... Anderson •••..... Noel. .•.•••••••.. Ne~ton .. : :::: Neosho ...•...••. Granby.•........ Stella .

4661southwest City .. 621 Anderson....... 647 NoeL 247 Neosho ..••.•.... 514 Granby......... 538lStella

Talford O. Perkins ..• Derwood Stewart . James F. Davis . Curtis W. Felty . Wm. H. Fullerton . Paul A. Cole .

William F. Stevenson, Southwest City, Mo Henry Eppard, Anderson, Mo John J. Crandall, Noel, Mo Henry C. Bacon, 630 Young St., Neosho, Mo Charles J. Pierson, Granby, Mo Ray E. Whittington, Rocky Comfort, Mo.

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FIFTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT-WILUAM W. KNIDD. D. D. G. M., 1410 Culverhlll Drive. Webster Groves 19. Mo. St. Louis ....•. 1 Bonhomme•••.... " Bridgeton ••••.... Webster Groves ..

45IBallwin . Richard D. Ramsey 80 St. John's StatioIJ Paul R. Meyer

841webster Groves .. Norman A. Brown ...

Fenton •••••••...

281 Fenton

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313lEureka•...•..... Walter Ferguson .....

Kirkwood ..•...•. Ferguson ..•...•. Maplewood ••..... Clayton .•••••••..

484 !Kirkwood . 5421 Ferguson ..••.... 566 Maplewood ...••. 601 Clayton .

Wellston ..••..... 613 Wellston Valley Park •..... 629 Valley Park Jennings ..•••.•. 640 Jennings Gardenville .•••..

. Herbert F. Carter. . ..

Frank A. Tripodi. . .. Wilbur C. Meyers. . .. Thomas A. Bray ..... James W. Stormont ..

. Otha M. Reynolds . Glenn E. Moon. . . . . .. . Alvin D. Neidhardt ...

655lGardenville •..... Ralph F. Rickmann .. I

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John L. Ault........ L. W. Neumann Fackney L. Smith Amos B. Skrutvold. .. Fred H. Curtis

Henry F. Woerther, Ballwin, Mo Walter Reinemer, 2716 Lyndhurst, St. Louis 14, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fay G. Fulkerson, 525 Sunnyside Ave., Webster Groves 19, Mo H. E. Reynolds, Rt. I, Box 155, House Springs, Mo........................... Willard Reed, 1150 N. Geyer Rd., Kirkwood 22, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. L. L. Keevil, 408 W. Rose Hill, Kirkwood 22, Mo... John E. Adams, 219 S. Clark, Ferguson 35, Mo.. .. W. F. Harris, 7572 Wise, Richmond Hts. 17, Mo... Robert W. McElhinney, 3 Daniel Rd., St. Louis 24, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. L. O. Chestnut, 1564 Valle, St. Louis 33, Mo Elmer Evans, 2605 W. Milton St., St. Louis 14 William O. Duncan, 35 St. Virgil Lane, Florissant, Mo. Herbert A. Gast, 9743 Tesson Ferry Rd., St. Louis 23, Mo Harry A. Kolb, 4322 Mattis School Rd., St. Louis 29, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D. G. Elam, 8825 Eager Rd., St. Louis 17, Mo S. J. Hoffman, 2428 Wallis, Overland 14, Mo V. E. Kolb, 8241 January Ave., St. Louis 21, Mo L. E. J aco, 4409 Oakridge Blvd., St. Louis 20, Mo.. Bernard Schillinger, 1424 St. Louis St., Florissant, Mo.

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Versailles '1 Barnett••........ Olean ....•...•.•. Ionia............

3201 Versailles. ······1 591 Barnett•••••••.. 134 Olean•••••.•.•.• 381 Eldon "

Roy C. Dilcom·······1 Harry Bowen Noble Berner Harley Craig "

W. B. Todd, Versailles, Mo......•............•. '12nd & 4th Mon. Robert Edmondson, Barnett, Mo•................ 2nd Wed. Milton L. Papen, High Point, Mo 3rd Sat. Ford Vaughan, Eldon, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2nd & 4th Mon.

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··1 ~~~i~~~~~~::::. McDonald..•..... Blue Springs ..•.. Raytown .••••••.. Christian .••..•.. Buckner . Mt. Washington •. Grandview .••••.. 1 Grain Valley

76lIndependence •••. John T. Gillum 263 Lee's Summit.•.. Carl D. Williams

. M. W. Sudbrock, Box 454, Independence, Mo••.... . Wm. A. Harvey, 302 Obrien Rd., Lee's Summit, Mo.....••....•...........•.... I . Paul R. Hall, 808 S. Park, Independence, Mo . 324lIndependence . JoeL. Allen . John L. Baker . George M. Hale, Sr., Blue Springs, Mo . 337 Blue Springs . Henry W. Poertner, Box 9391, Raytown 33, Mo. 391 Raytown ....••.. RoyBly . Lee E. Bozarth, Oak Grove, Mo. . .•........... 39210ak Grove..•••.. Dale Bainbridge 501 Buckner ......•. Wm. F. Roszell . H. W. Bergschneider, Box 53, Levasy, Mo.••..•... 614 Mt. Washington. Steele Anderson . Gregg B. Christy, 10008 Truman Road, Independence, Mo . 618!Grandview .••••. , Kenneth R. Kinsey . H. L. Bratton, 13100 Spring St., Grandview, Mo . 644 Grain Valley James T. Miles . Elliott Swihart,' Grain Valley, Mo .

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Kennett ••••.•..•. FourMile •••••••. Hornersville •••••. Cardwell••••••••. Malden •••••••.•• Senath •••..•..•.. Stoddard: ::: :: Bernie•.•..•..•.. Dunklin ..••••. Clarkton .

68 Kennett..••....., 212 Campbell .••..•.. 215 Hornersville ..•.. 231 Cardwell •••••••• 406 Malden ......... 513 l Senath •••....... 573lBernie ..•.••.... 645 Clarkton .....••.

Donald J. Parker John Shipman, 308 N. Baker Dr., Kennett, Mo Robert H. Stewart Van Wright, Campbell, Mo Clyde R. Ray, Hornersville, Mo Roy A. Blackwood George H. Allison J. C. Miller, Jr., Rt. I, Arbyrd, Mo Joseph B. Denson .. " R. C. Patterson, 503 Madison, Malden, Mo Jack W. Douglas Billy L. Brigance, Senath, Mo Robert Crow. . . . . . .. Billy Boyle, Rt. I, Bernie, Mo S. D. Brandon 0. R. Riney, Clarkton, Mo

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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 Date Election

Grand Master

D. Grand Master

April, 1821. •.. Oct•• 1821. Oct•• 1822 ••.. Oct., 1823 .••. Oct•• 1824 .•.. Oct•• 1825 Oct•• 1826 Oct.• 1827 Oct., 1828.... Oct.• 1829 Oct•• 1830 Dec•• 1831 .•.. Oct•• 1832 Dec.• 1833 Nov.• 1834 ..• § Oct.. 1835 .. tt Oct.. 1836 ..•. Oct•• 1837 Oct., 1838 Oct•• 1839 Oct.• 1840 •••. Oct., 1841. Oct., 1842 Oct., 1843 Oct., 1844 Oct.. 1845 Oct., 1846 Oct., 1847 May. 1848 May. 1849 May. 1850 May 1851. May. 1852 ••.• June. 1853 May. 1854

Thos. F. Riddick .. * Nath'l B. Tucker .. * Nath'l B. Tucker .. * Nath'l B. Tucker .. * Nath'l B. Tucker .. * Edward Bates * Edward Bates * Edward Bates •... * Hardage Lane •... * Hardage Lane •... * Hardage Lane •... * Edward Bates •... * H. R. Gamble ..•. * Sinclair Kirtley * A. B. Chambers * A. B. Chambers * S. W. B. Carnegy. * S. W. B. Carnegy.* S. W. B. Carnegy.* P. H. McBride .... * P. H. McBride ••.. * P. H. McBride.... * P. H. McBride •••. * P. H. McBride * J. W. S. Mitchell.* J. W. S. Mitchell.* John Ralls * Joseph Foster * Joseph Foster * John F. Ryland * John F. Ryland * B. W. Grover * B. W. Grover * Wilson Brown * L. S. Cornwell *

..••.•..•........•.. Thompson Douglas.* Thompson Douglas.* Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Hardage Lane * Hardage Lane * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Fred L. Billon * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. MelodY .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * A. B. Chambers * Sinclair Kirtley * Sinclair Kirtley * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * A. B. Chambers * Joseph Foster •••.• * Joab Bernard•••••• * Joab Bernard * Joseph Foster * Fred L. Billon * John D. Taylor * John D. Taylor * E. S. Ruggles * E. S. Ruggles * E. S. Ruggles * B. W. Grover * E. S. Ruggles * S. F. Currie .••..... * L. S. Cornwell ..... * D. P. Wallingford .. *

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

James Kennerly •. * William Bates * Edward Bates * William Bates * Edward Bates .••. * Wm. G. Pettus * Edward Bates .... * Wm. G. Pettus * Wm. G. Pettus .•• * Thornt. Grimsley * Wm. G. Pettus * Thornt. Grimsley * Martin Ruggles * John F. Ryland * Martin Ruggles ..• * H. R. Gamble ..•... * H. R. Gamble * Adam L. Mills * H. R. Gamble * Adam L. Mills * Sinclair Kirtley .. * Adam L. Mills * Oliver Parker * Augustus Jones * M. J. Noyes * Augustus Jones * John Wilson * G. A. Tuttle * Oliver Parker * S. W. B. Carnegy ..• * Oliver Parker ..•. * S. W. B. Carnegy * Edward Searcey .. * Granville Snell * A. B. Chambers * Thomas Andrews * A. B. Chambers * Aex. T. Douglass * Alex T. Douglass.* Wm. C. Vance * Alex T. Douglass.* John Orrick ....•.. * Joseph Foster .••• * C. H. Bowers ..... * Joseph Foster * C. H. Bowers ••... * J. W. S. Mitchell.* E. S. Ruggles * E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby * E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby * E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby * J. L. F. Jacoby * Cyrus Osborn * Cyrus Osborn * Joseph Megguire * Joseph Megguire.* .P. Draper ..•...... * P. Draper * S. F. Currie * S. F. Currie * J. H. Turner * J. H. Turner ..•.. * S. H. Saunders * J. W. Chenoweth.* R. C. Hill .....•..•. * James H. Britton.* ..•..•........... **

Grand Treasurer Archibald Gamble .. * Archibald Gamble .. * Archibald Gamble .. * Archibald Gamble •. * Archibald Gamble .. * Archibald Gamble .. * Rich. T. McKinney.* Thornton Grimsley.* Thornton Grimsley. * Bernard Pratte .•.. * Thomas Andrews ..• * Thomas Andrews ..• * Thomas Andrews * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * John Simonds * Fred L. Billon ....• * John S. Watson * John S. Watson * John S. Watson * John S. Watson * John S. Watson * John M. Reed .....• * J. T. Johnson * J. T. Johnson * J. T. Johnson ..•..• * Joseph Foster ..•..• * Joseph Foster *

Grand Secretary William Renshaw* William Renshaw* William Renshaw* T. Douglas* T. Douglas* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* Fred L. Billon* Fred L. Billon* Fred L. Billon* John Garnett* Th08. W. Conyers* Thos. W. Conyers* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Fred L. Billon* Fred L. Billon* J. W. S. Mitchell* J. W. S. Mitchell* C. D. W. Johnson* C. D. W. Johnson* C. D. W. Johnson* A. O'Sullivan* A.O'Sullivan* A.O'Sullivan*

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A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan. A.O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan. A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan*t G. Frank Gouley*:t: G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley**11 John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci]* John D. Vinci!· John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!*

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Oct.. 1896 •••. Oct•• 1897 Oct•• 1898 Oct•• 1899 ..•. Oct•• 1900 .... Oct•• 1901. .•. Oct.. 1902 .... Oct.• 1903 •••. Sept.. 190••••. Sept•• 1905 Sept•• 1906 Sept•• 1907 Sept•• 1908 Sept.. 1909 Sept•• 1910 Sept•• 19n ••.. Sept•• 1912 .... Oct., 1918•... Sept., 1914 Sept.. 1915 Sept.,1916 Sept•• 1917 Sept.• 1918 Sept.• 1919 •••. Sept.• 1920 Sept•• 1921 Oct•• 1922 .•.. Oct•• 1923 Oct•• 1924 Oct•• 1925 Oct•• 1926 Oct•• 1927 Sept•• 1928 Sept.. 1929 Oct•• 1930 .•..

D. A. Jamison * F. J. Tygard •.•••. * E. F. Allen * C. H. Briggs * 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. Bigger 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. Kreeger .•••• 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. 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 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.· 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 •

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. Hall * Clay C. Bigger • Arch A. Johnson Jacob Lampert • Van Fremont Boor.· Chesley A. Mosman.· Tolman W. Cotton Frank R. Jesse • Wm. A. Clark • John W. 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. * SamueIM.Kennard.* Samuel M. Kennard. * Samuel M. Kennard.* Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· Samuel M. Kennard.· John R. Parson •••• John R. Parson .... • Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alph. C. Stewart.··· Wm. A. Hall * Wm. A. Hall * Wm. A. Hall • Wm. A. Hall • Wm. A. Hall • Wm. A. Hall * Wm. A. Hall Wm. A. Hall • Wm. A. Hall ·ttt E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris ..•••.••

Grand Secretary John D. Vinci!* John D. Vinci!John D. Vinci!John D. Vinci!John D. Vinci!John D. Vinci!John D. Vinci!John D. Vinci!John D. Vinci!·UU John R. ParsonUJohn R. ParsonJohn R. Parson. John R. Parson. John R. Parson. John R. ParsonJohn R. Parson. John R. Parson· John R. Parson. John R. Parson. John R. Parson. John R. Parson. John R. ParsonJohn R. Parson. John R. Parson· John R. ParsonttFrank R. Jesse· Frank R. Jesse. Frank R. Jesse. Frank R. Jesse. Frank R. Jesse. Frank R. Jesse••tt Arthur Matherttt Arthur Mather. Arthur MatherArthur Mather.

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Thad B. Landon ..•. - Frank C. Barnhill..• Du Val Smith ..••••• Frank C. Barnhill ••. Du Val Smith .•••••. Jas. W. Skelly ..•••• Du Val Smith ••••••• Jas. W. Skelly.••••• Goo. W. Walker Jas. W. Skelly Goo. W. Walker ••••• H. L. Reader Goo. W. Walker..... H. L. Reader ••••••. , Henry C. Chiles.... H. L. Reader Henry C. Chiles Elwyn S. Woods t Henry C. Chiles ..•.• Elwyn S. Woods ..• t Karl M. Vetsburg ..• Elwyn S. Woods •••• Karl M. Vetsburg Harry S. Truman .•• Harry S. Truman ••• Harris C. Johnston .. Forrest C. Donnell .. Harris C. Johnston .. Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparks.§§ Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparks.§§ Wm. F. Woodruff Grover C. Sparks.§§ W. F. Woodruff.••.. James A. Kinder.§§§ Willis J. Bray ..••••. Solon Cameron Morris E. Ewing Solon Cameron ..••.• Morris E. Ewing .••• Harry F. Sunderland Solon Cameron...... Morris E. Ewing.... Harry F. Sunderland Morris E. Ewing •.•• Harry F. Sunderland. James M. Bradford.. Harry F. Sunderland. James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond •••••..•.. Homer L. Ferguson. Ray Bond ..••.•..•• Homer L. Ferguson. Richard O. Rumer ••• Homer L. Ferguson •• Richard O. Rumer .•• James McB. Sellers .. Richard O. Rumer ... James McB. Sellers .. Orestes Mitchell. Jr•. James McB. Sellers.. Orestes Mitchell. Jr•.. William J. Craig Orestes Mitchell, Jr•.. William J. Craig ..... Harold M. Jayne •••.• William J. Craig Harold M. Jayne...•. Frank P. Briggs Harold M. Jayne Frank P. Briggs ..... Robert L. Aronson Frank P. Briggs .•.. Robert L. Aronson •. Harold O. Grauel ••• Robert L. Aronson .. , Harold O. GraueL... Bruce H. Hunt '" Harold O. GraueL Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann Bruce H. Hunt •..... Robert H. Mann J. Renick Jones

·Deceased. tWas not installed. tResigned. • tDied August 11. 1866. while in office. .:Appointed August 18, 1866. by John D. Vincil. Grand Master. •• IIDied April 11. 1877. while in office. • UDied October 12. 1904, while in office. •••Died April 22, 1916. while in office. ••••Resigned December 14, 1958.

·IIJohn 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•

E. E. Morris •.•••••. E. E. Morris ..•..•.. E. E. Morris •••••••. E. E. Morris E. E. Morris........ E. E. Morris E. E. Morris ..••.••. E. E. Morris E. E. Morris ..•..•.. E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris ..•..... E. E. Morris........ E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris .....•.. E. E. Morris ..•..•.. E. E. Morris .•••••.. E. E. Morris .•••••.. E. E. Morris E. E. Morris ••• ••••• James M. DeWitt .... James M. DeWittU W. H. Utz, Jr•••••• W. H. Utz, Jr W. H. Utz, Jr W. H. Utz, Jr

Arthur MatherArthur MatherArthur MatherArthur MatherArthur MatherArthur MatherArthur Mather. Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather§§§! Harold L. Reader·. Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader Harold L. Reader

*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, 1943. while in office. §§§§Died April 22, 1944. while in office. *§Appointed May I, 1944 by W. F. Woodruff, Grand Master. U~Died September 16, 1956.

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JAMES KENNERLY. Senior Warden

WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden ABRAM BECK. Secretary

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TO MISSOURI Grand Representative L. Aronson •.•.....•.. Dobert H. Mann •••.......•.. B urward T: Moffitt JYh ne E. Bigger............. o Ln W. Adams ..•..•.....•. . ear Tanner............. DUBsell E. Murray ..•........ R Warren Drescher, Jr••••.•... ..••.•....••.•••......•..... Paul A. King............... Frank G. Ade •.•............ ~liver Luft .••••............ Ednry W. Fox Th ward E. Wl1son........... omas B. Mather.•..•...... Thornton Jennings. . . . . . . . .. ~abold M. Jayne. .. • . • .. .. .. E~rr:t L. Hoy. . • . • . . • . . . . . .. J. M. Ray V. Denslow J. Floyd Alcorn ,......... John Rich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harold O. GraueL .•..•.... ,. W. Martin.............. Verme G. Fisher, Sr......... }ialter A. Higbee , .. arry C. Ploetze •.••....•... ~alter J. ~imon ..••........ , EI Val Smith ..••.••......... mer W. Wagner" .• , Forrest C. Donnell ..•..••.•.. Harry S. Truman ......•.... , Arthur O. Hodges , Lester Heckman, .. , , , . . . . . .. George G. Harrison ,.. F. C. Barnhill ..•........... : Robert Brinkman ..•........ '

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FIFTY

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A FREEMASON

Ex-president and Past Grand Master (Missouri) receives a fifty-year button at hands ot Grand Master Aronson.

THE MASONIC WORLD By Ray V. Denslow, P. G. M.

HISTORICAL EVENT The only time in the history of Freemasonry that a president, or ex-president of the United States ever received a token for fifty-year membership was on May 18, 1959, in the Ivanhoe Masonic Temple, in Kansas City, Mo., when Bro. Harry S. Truman, ex-president, and past grand master of our grand lodge was presented with the Grand Lodge Fifty-Year button by Grand Master Robert L. Aronson. Masonic records show that two presidents of the United States became grand master; first, was Andrew Jackson, the hero of New Orleans; the other was Harry S. Truman, "the man from Independence." But Harry S. Truman lived 50 years after becoming a Freemason and was therefore entitled to the 50-year button issued by the Grand Lodge of Missouri to all who had attained that age. Brother Truman might have preferred a less formal ceremony but his brethren thought otherwise. His home lodge, Grandview, No. 618, Grandview, Missouri, has small quarters, so the largest Masonic auditorium in Kansas City was selected, and it was filled. Preceding the formal ceremony in the auditorium a dinner was held in the dining room of the Temple, the attendance limited to 400 because of space. No speeches were made at the dinner, although the heads of Missouri Masonic bodies were at the head table. J. Renick Jones, an officer of the grand lodge was master of ceremonies. Following the opening of Grandview Lodge, various groups were presented; first came the past grand masters, here listed in order of seniority: Ray V. Denslow, F. C. Barnhill, Duval Smith, Harold L. Reader, W. F. Woodruff, Harry F. Sunderland, Homer L. Ferguson, Richard O. Rumer, Col. James M. Sellers, Orestes Mitchell, and Frank P. Briggs. All officers of the grand lodge, with the exception of four, were in attendance. Grand Master Jonas Ron of Israel, Grand Master Addison Irby and Past Grand Master Charles McGinnis of Kansas, and Past Grand Master Ellengood of Ohio were present. The National Sojourners were represented by Past Grand Commander Albert W. Houghton of Chicago. Grand Commander Avery Drake of the Knights Templar and Grand High Priest Irvin Freiberger represented the York Rite bodies; the Scottish Rite was represented by Edward Kettleson of the local consistory. Then came the presentations: first, the honorary membership certificate of the Grand Lodge of Israel by Dr. Ron; then, the life membership certificate of the Sojourners by Albert Houghton, the honorary membership, in the Gran Loge de France by Ray V. Denslow, a photostatic copy framed of Mr. Truman's original lodge petition, by a representative of Belton Lodge, and finally, the 50-year button of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, presented by Grand Master Robert L. Aronson, who took occasion to give the full story of Brother Truman's Masonic life, as well as his work while president.

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Brother Truman was very much affected by all that had taken place, expressing his deep appreciation of the button, which as he said "I think I have earned" in contrast to many other honors which he felt had come to him because of his official position. And indeed he had earned them; he had served as secretary of his lodge; he was the first master under charter of Grandview Lodge; he was named as district deputy grand master of his district, and it was his work in this capacity which landed him an appointment in the grand lodge line, eventually resulting in his being made grand master-and which did not injure his chances for the presidency. Brother Truman, as all know, is a Democrat, but his appointment in the line was made by a Republican, with the consent of two other Republicans. At the conclusion of the meeting, a brother was introduced who had participated in the Truman third degree ceremony fifty years ago. Elvin K. Luff was chairman of the group which planned this most successful affair.

FREEMASONS IN CONGRESS A recently issued list of the Masonic Service Association shows the U. S. Senators, Representatives, Governors and Lieutenant Governors. It is quite illuminating, but when issued, had three errors-one especially bad since it listed a Roman Catholic as a member. In the President's Cabinet are: Christian A. Herter (State); Robert B. Anderson (Treasury); William B. Franke (Navy); Wilbur M. Brucker (Army); Arthur E. Summerfield (Post Office Department); and Frederick A. Seaton (Interior). In the Supreme Court (once entirely Masonic) there are now Judges Black, Clark, Stewart, Douglas and Chief Justice Earl Warren, P.G.M. (Calif.). Among the Senators: Hill, Sparkman, Bartlett, Goldwater, Hayden, McClellan, Engle, Kuchel, Allott, Frear, Williams, Holland, Smathers, Russell, Talmadge, Dworshak, Dirksen, Capehart, Hickenlooper, Martin, Carlson, Schoeppel, Beall, Butler, Saltonstall, Humphrey, Steennis, Symington, Curtis, Hruska, Bible, Bridges, Cotton, Anderson, Keating, Ervin, Jordan, Young, Kerr, Monroney, Morse, Scott, Johnston, Thurmond, Case, Mundt, Gore, Kefauver, Yarborough, Prouty, Byrd, Jackson, Byrd (West Virginia), Wiley (54). The following states have no Freemasons as senators: Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Utah, Wyoming. Among Representatives: (Alabama) Andrews, Boykin, Elliott, Grant, Huddleston, Rains, Roberts. (Alaska) None. (Arizona) Rhodes. (Arkansas) Alford (demitted), Gathings, Harris, Mills, Norrell, Trimble. (California) Doyle, Gubser, McFall, Moss, Roosevelt, Smith, Younger. (Colorado) Aspinall, Chenoweth, Rogers. (Connecticut) None. (Delaware) None. (Florida) Bennett, Cramer, Haley, Helong, Sikes. (Georgia) Brown, Davis, Flynt, Forrester, Landrum, Pilcher, Preston. (Idaho) None. (Illinois) Allen, Arends, Chiperfield, Mason, Shipley, Springer. (Indiana) Adair, Brademas, Bray, Denton, Harmon, Wampler. (Iowa) Carter, Coad, Gross, Hoeven, Jensen, Schwengel, Smith. (Kansas) Avery, Breeding, George, Rees, Smith. (Kentucky) Chelf, Perkins, Siler, Spence. (Louisiana) Brooks, Morrison, Passman. (Maine) None. (Maryland) None. (Massachusetts) Curtis, Keith. (Michigan) Bentley, Broomfield, Cederberg, Ford, Knox. (Minnesota) Anderson, Judd, Langen, Nelsen. (Mississippi)

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Abernethy, Colmer, Whitten, Williams, Winstead. (Missouri) Cannon, Carnahan, Hull, Jones. (Montana) Anderson, Metcalf. (Nebraska) Brock, Weaver. (Nevada) Baring. (New Hampshire) Bass, Merrow. (New Jersey) Osmers, Wallhauser. (New Mexico) None. (New York) Bosch, Celler, Derounian, Healey, Holtzman, Kilburn, Multer, Pirnie, Riehlman, Robinson, Stratton, Taber, Wainwright, Wharton. (North Carolina) Alexander, Barden, Bonner, Durham, Kitchin, Scott, Whitener. (North Dakota) Burdick. (Ohio) Baumhart, Betts, Brown, Cook, Devine, Henderson, Hess, Latta, Levering, McCulloch, Polk, Schenck, Scherer. (Oklahoma) Albert, Edmondson, Jarman, Morris, Steed. (Oregon) Norblad, Porter. (Pennsylvania) Bush, Clark, Dague, Fenton, Kearns, Milliken, Mumma, Saylor, Van Zandt. (Rhode Island) None. (South Carolina) Dorn, McMillan, Riley, Rivers. (South Dakota) Berry, McGovern. (Tennessee) Baker, Davis, Everett, Evins, Loser, Murray, Reece. (Texas) Alger, Beckworth, Brooks, Burleson, Fisher, Ikard, Mahon, Patman, Poage, Rayburn (EA), Rutherford, Thompson, Thornberry, Wright. (Utah) None. (Vermont) None. (Virginia) Broyhill, Gary, Jennings, Poff, Smith, Tuck. (Washington) Horan, Tollefson, Westland. (West Virginia) Slack. (Wisconsin) Johnson, Laird, Van Pelt, Withrow. (Wyoming) None (189). The list of Governors and Lieutenant Governors is equally impressive: (Arkansas) Orval Faubus, Nathan Gordon. (Delaware) J. Caleb Boggs, David P. Buckson. (Florida) Leroy Collins. (Georgia) Ernest Vandiver (EA), Garland Byrd (EA). (Idaho) Robert E. Smylie, W. E. Drevlow. (Illinois) William G. Stratton, John W. Chapman. (Indiana) Harold W. Handley, Crawford W. Parker. (Kansas) George Docking (dimitted) , Joseph W. Henkle (EA). (Kentucky) Albert B. Chandler, Harry L. Waterfield. (Louisiana) Lt. Governor L. E. Frazer. (Maine) Clinton A. Clauson. (Maryland) J. Millard Tawes. (Michigan) J. Mennen Williams. (Minnesota) Orville L. Freeman. (Mississippi) James P. Coleman, Carroll Gartin. (Missouri) James T. Blair, Edwin V. Long. (Montana) J. Hugo Aronson, Paul Cannon. (Nebraska) Ralph G. Brooks, Dwight Burney. (Nevada) Grant Sawyer. (Nell' Hampshire) Wesley Powell, Jr. (North Carolina) Luther H. Hodges. (North Dakota) John E. Davis, C. P. Dahl. (Oklahoma) J. H. Edmondson, George Nigh. (Oregon) Mark O. Hatfield. (South Carolina) Ernest F. Hollings, B. R. Maybank. (South Dakota) John F. Lindley. (Tennessee) Buford Ellington, William D. Baird. (Texas) Price Daniel. (Vermont) Robert T. Stafford. (Virginia) J. Lindsay Almond, Jr. (West Virginia) Cecil H. Underwood. (Puerto Rico) Dr. Antonio Fernos-Isern (33). SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Last December 15, the Masonic Service Association published an interesting and scholarly digest entitled Masonic Membership of Signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is the work of two authoritative Masonic scholars, W. Eugene Rice and Dr. William Moseley Brown, both of Virginia. A century ago it was the frequent boast of many Masonic publications that "all the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were Freemasons." Echoes of these statements are even heard in our times and the results of the research by Brothers Rice and Brown will be deflationary indeed to those holding such beliefs. In short, they list the signers in three groups- (I) Those who are generally accepted as Freemasons, of which there are but eight; (2) Those whose membership is questioned, or based on unsupported assumptions; of which there are 24; and (3) Those for whom Masonic membership generally is not claimed, of which there are 24. Group I consists of Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Joseph Hewes, William Hooper, Robert Treat Paine, Richard Stockton, George Walton and William Whipple. Group II lists Josiah Bartlett, William Ellery, Elbridge Gerry, Lyman Hall, John Hart, Stephen Hopkins, Samuel Huntington, Thomas Jefferson, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lewis, Philip Livingston, Thomas McKean, Robert

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Morris, Thomas Nelson, Jr., John Penn, George Read, Benjamin Rush, Edward Rutledge, Roger Sherman, James Smith, Matthew Thornton, William Williams, and John Witherspoon. Group III, or those who probably held no Masonic connections, are John Adams, Samuel Adams, Carter Braxton, Charles Carroll (the only Roman Catholic signer) , Samuel Chase, Abraham Clark, George Clymer, William Floyd, Burton Gwinnett, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Francis Hopkinson, Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton, Lewis Morris, John Morton, William Paca, Caesar Rodney, George Ross, Thomas Stone, George Taylor, James Wilson, Oliver Wolcott and George Wythe.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION This was the 49th annual convention-and as usual it was held in the great memorial building atop Shooter's Hill in Alexandria, Virginia-not on Washington's Birthday, but on the Monday following. In the absence of President Jory, who was ill, Dewey Hesse of Michigan presided. Missouri was represented by Grand Master Robert L. Aronson; Harold O. Grauel, deputy grand master; Harold L. Reader, grand secretary; Freelon K. Hadley, grand lecturer; Ray V. Denslow, past grand master. There were many foreign visitors, all of whom were duly introduced. It was reported that the inside of the building had now been completed; expenditures to date are: Building construction . Ground construction General expense and promotion Purchase of land Maintenance and operation Maintenance of grounds

Total .

$5,150,343.12 309,790.29 544,008.51 73,313.88 667,278.45 145,963.17 $6,890,697.42

Two granite plaques were placed in the entrance at a cost of $6,483.34; the bronze doors cost $10,000; the elevators have been completed. And now it is thought $4,000,000 endowment will be necessary to maintain the structure! The endowment fund now has $787,860.98. Missouri has given 1;237,793.99 to the project. Other Missouri groups have made substantial contributions. The building now stands as a permanent memorial to Washington; almost everything about it is substantial and dignified-we said almost everything. We must except the Shrine exhibit on the side entrance (which is practically the main entrance for tourists) which lacks that dignity, apparent in all other sections of the building. Let us hope that our Shrine friends can see fit to make some necessary changes which will present that great organization in the proper light.

CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS The annual conference was held in the Statler Hotel in Washington, D. C. February 23-24, 1959 presided over by Rev. Donald McLean Sinclair, grand master of Nova Scotia. One of the first acts of the new chairman was to appoint a 1960 program committee made up of those who expected to be grand masters next year.

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Speaker at the dinner was the Hon. Robert B. Anderson, secretary of the treasury, whose address appears in the proceedings. He is a Freemason from Texas. The only word in his address which might have been termed "Masonic" was "brotherhood." Topics discussed were: 1. Should grand lodges exercise control over activities of organizations requiring Masonic affiliation? 2. Should grand lodges respect the laws of other jurisdictions concerning candidates? 3. Should Freemasonry actively reply to anti-Masonic religious propaganda based on falsehood? 4. Should craft Masonry extend its charity outside the craft? 5. Should candidates undergo compulsory instruction in Masonic philosophy?

None of these problems were settled by discussion. In addition the committee on recognition made a full report; it expended $1,270.78, most of which was salary for Secretary Roy; there is a balance of $4,717.60. Several grand masters kept talking about "grand jurisdictions" of which there is no such; another grand master referred to the "tenants of Freemasonry"; still another assumed the "dias." Or was it the proofreader's fault? Are you interested in the vote taken after discussion? Over grand lodges having more control over affiliates?-33 yes; 19 no. Should grand lodges respect the laws of other jurisdictions as to candidates? -26 yes; 26 no. Should Freemasonry reply to anti-Masonic propaganda?-43 no; 9 yes. Charity outside the craft?-26 yes; 26 no. Candidates to undergo compulsory instruction in Masonic philosophy?-24 yes; 28 no. Over 800 attended the banquet; the expense of the conference was about $18,000. Program tor 1960:

February 22 -G. W. National Masonic Memorial 23路4-Conference of grand masters 25 -Masonic Service Association.

CONFERENCE OF GRAND SECRETARIES Washington, D. C. was again the scene of the 31st annual conference of those who serve as grand secretaries of grand lodges. The meeting was held in the Pan American Room of the Hotel Statler, February 25, 1959, Aaron H. Grout of Vermont presiding. A financial report showed the grand secretaries to be in good shape with some $4,000 in the treasury. Discussed were: Fraternal Relations, by George E. Bushnell, Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, who sent his proxy in the person of Dr. Richard A. Kern. Dr. Kern's talk was more along the line of the results of Supreme Council meetings than of craft relationships. State- Wide Concurrent Jurisdiction, by Henry C. Wildey of New Jersey. Bro. Wildey was of the opinion that the plan had been entirely satisfactory. Pennsyl. vania has a similar plan.

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Causes of Declining Membership, discussed by Paul Grossenbach, grand secretary of Wisconsin. Paul's jurisdiction had lost only 125 members. Paul thinks our prospective petitioners are spending their money on social good times and that the husband-wife relationship in this generation is the contributing cause of the decline in membership; he also thinks that service clubs, radio and the like might be additional causes. Lloyd Wilson of California spoke of their 4,000 gain last year which didn't look like decadence, while Ewart Dixon of Ontario said he thought Freemasonry was stronger today than ever. We can agree with Dixon; the numerical membership of Freemasonry in this year 1959 is tops. There is nothing wrong with our fraternity; there may be something wrong with Freemasons, but certainly not the organization which stands higher in the eyes of the American public than it ever did. Go back to the bad days of 1826-1840. If there is anything wrong it is too many Jeremiahs!

Should There Be a Code of Requirements for Organizations Basing Their Membership on Masonic Affiliation? David E. Palmer of Minnesota was given this subject, which was nothing other than a discussion of those parasites which try to attach themselves to the parent stem of Freemasonry, and which could not exist when that stem was taken away. What was the final decision? Nothing. Membership Records; How Maintained? Grand Secretary Paul of Pennsylvania was assigned this subject; he is the new grand secretary and he told of bids from IBM and Remington Rand on a punch card system; cost? $llO,OOO to $140,000. He said his state was using the same system it had 200 years ago and his state is not the only one that operates thusly. The next conference is to be in Washington, D. C. February 24, 1960which is Wednesday. The new president is John 1. Preissner of Washington (state).

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Masonic Service Association of the United States was held February 26, 1959 in the Pan American Room of the Hotel Statler and was well attended. From the annual report for the year 1958, presented at the meeting, we glean the following information: Samuel H. Wragg of Massachusetts had resigned (since deceased) and was succeeded by William P. Sturtz of Minnesota. Two new members of the commission were named during that period, Dr. L. Wade Temple of South Carolina and George W. Tuft of South Dakota. "Jack" Cunningham, who has been Carl Claudy's right-hand-bower for these many years, became secretary on the death of Claudy. Conrad Hahn of Connecticut was named editor. Kansas joined the association and this makes 39 jurisdictions. New York and California, two of the larger grand lodges, are not represented. Actual relief given amounted to $1,000-$600 to Korean Children's Hospital and $400 to Hungarian brethren. Short talk bulletins were issued during each month; several brochures were also printed, including the usual recognition chart. The bulk of the M.S.A. activity is in hospital visitation work, some 84 hospitals being included in the program. Receipts for the year were $78,824.12 of which $63,947.53 was expended. Digests cost $10,987; Short Talk bulletins, $9,122.88; the annual meeting costs $3,263.82. The Welfare Department showed receipts of $187,896.92 and expenditures of $179,348.68.

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The executive committee which controls the organization is made up of representatives from Wyoming, Arizona, New Jersey, Illinois, South Carolina, South Dakota, North Dakota, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Minnesota. It is our considered opinion that the Masonic Service Association is going to have to change its program if it expects to keep the various jurisdictions in line. Its sole program, or at least the one to which the most money is devoted, is the veterans program. The monthly bulletins which it issues are not informative or inspirational enough for the purpose intended, and are not being used by lodges as was hoped. Carl Claudy held the association together by reason of his ability and friendship; when he passed out, with all due credit to his successors, much of the spirit went out of the association. There are other lines of endeavor in which the association might well engage, but it will require leadership and foresight. The organization has possibilities-let's take advantage of them.

HUMOR Grand Master Hahn, of Connecticut, in concluding his annual address, said: "In an almost exclusively feminine household there are, as some of you can imagine, certain misconceptions about my Masonic activities; but the only serious objection to the situation seems to be directed against our masculine exclusiveness, which forbids the making of a woman a Mason. My dear ladies have pointed out that Scriptures approve of women becoming Masons, because it is recorded in the book of Genesis that after Adam and Eve had eaten of the forbidden fruit and discovered their nakedness, 'they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons: " Under the heading "Reception of Distinguished Visitors," proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Florida record: "Companion John B. Phelps, 'Most Pursuivant Grand Master of Grand Council, R.& S.M. of the United States of America, was introduced at the altar, welcomed by the Grand Master and escorted to the East.' .. It is possible that John Phelps is going under an assumed title. Actually his title is Most Puissant General Grand Master, but we can approve any method which lops off surplus titles! The Master of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lodge was quite humorous in extending a welcome to the grand lodge. He informed the grand lodge that the proper dress for all formal occasions in New Mexico was a Western shirt, bolo tie, levies and cowboy boots. To shave or not is optional, but a haircut will immediately establish you as a "furriner." They were asked not to make derogatory remarks about their architecture. A short length of rope hanging from one of the cottonwoods in the plaza was all that remained to the memory of a certain Mr. Gable. If occasion became necessary to ride one of the city busses, they should not do so without adequate provision, for a stranger a week previous had boarded a bus marked "Aqua Fria" and wound up three days later in Ojo Caliente. In conclusion, they were notified if they got into difficulties with the police they should not call the mayor, for it would serve no useful purpose and might get an additional thirty days. Grand Master Temple, of South Carolina laid the cornerstone of a new Masonic temple at Union, South Carolina. Among the articles placed in the

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cornerstone was this--one bottle of raisin wine. The newly elected grand master of South Carolina, after his installation, stated he could accept no invitations to Saturday meetings, to Ladies Night affairs, nor to instructional meetings. Down in Texas a lodge asked, through the district deputy grand master, "whether it would be permissible for the lodge to grant permission to an assembly of Rainbow Girls to hold an all-night slumber party in the Masonic Temple." WHAT A DINNER!

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A man bought a mink stole for his wife. One of his friends, seeing it, remarked that it was a very fine fur piece and certainly should keep her warm. The purchaser replied, "I didn't buy it to keep her WARM; I bought it to keep her QUIET. Several of our metropolitan newspapers carried the following story about one of Missouri's past grand masters (now deceased): Don't Give Up on Lost Case, He Advises St. Louis, Dec. 31. (AP)-William R. Gentry, Sr., retiring today after a successful 62-year career as a lawyer, has a word of advice for young lawyers-don't be discouraged. Gentry, 89, a native of Columbia, Mo., who came to St. Louis in 1898, recalled that he seriously considered abandoning law after losing his first case at Columbia. He thought he had an open-and-shut case in seeking to regain a coon hound for his client, but"My main witness showed up in court so drunk he couldn't testify. He wouldn't have known a coon hound from a cat. I lost the case and it was a terrible blow to me."

BOOKS Portrait of an American Labor Leader: The story of William L. Hutcheson, by Maxwell C. Raddock; a 430 page paper bound volume about a great Freemason who was one of the labor leaders of the past century; for years he headed the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, and it is refreshing to think of him in comparison with the Becks and the Hoffas of recent years. We knew Hutcheson, who was a frequent attendant at national Masonic meetings and our appreciation of him was thereby increased. There is but one reference to his Freemasonry, and that appears on page 137 where it was said: He joined the Elks, later the Masons, and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, where he sought the formal fruits of a feeling of social acceptability. We need more "Bill" Hutchesonsl Masters of Deceit: By J. Edgar Hoover; not a Masonic volume, but written by one of our foremost citizens--and we might add foremost Freemason, for he leads the list when it comes to carrying out the teachings of the fraternity. Whatever your politics, or whatever your religious belief, you will have to admit that he is Citizen No. I when it comes to protecting our country from the inroads of schisms, bunds, and all those things which threaten our American way of life. The volume describes the Russian methods of integrating into our American system. The articles on the "Communist Underground," "Espionage and Sabotage," and "Communist Discipline" should be read by every citizen. Not only does he describe these things but he tells us how to fight them. The book is printed by Holt, and the price at all bookstores is $5.00. Centennial Address of James D. Richardson: The Supreme Council A.A.S.R., S.M.]. have reissued the address of former S.G.Com. Richardson, made October 23, 1901. In brief, it is a history of the formation of the supreme council and a story of its work. Richardson was a member of congress for more than twenty years, an author of note, and for fourteen years grand commander of the southern jurisdiction, resigning his place in congress to become grand commander.

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History of the Grand Chapter of Virginia: By Arthur B. Gay. In 406 pages, our companion reviews the proceedings of the various years, culling the various items of interest during each year. Because the earliest record of the Royal Arch degree is contained in the minutes of the lodge at Fredericksburg, Va. that state can claim to be one of the earliest in the capitular picture. That record is December 22, 1753, only a year previous to their initiation of George Washington. Messages and Proclamations of the Governors: Secretary Shoemaker has just issued through the Missouri Historical Society the volume dealing with the proclamations and messages of the governors. This is Volume XVIII and covers the Phil Donnelly administration (1953-1957). It has a foreword by Frank P. Briggs, grand master of Masons in Missouri, being a biographical sketch by one who has been for many years a close friend of Gov. Donnelly.' His Masonic and fraternal life is mentioned; he might have added that Gov. Donnelly was a past commander of the Knights Templar commandery at Lebanon, Mo. Designs Upon the Trestleboard: The title of a 150 page booklet prepared for the use of Masters of Masonic lodges. It was written by Arthur R. Herrman, a member of Mark Lodge No. 516 of New York City. It seems that Bro. Herrman was made a Freemason in 1941 and made master of his lodge five years later; this caused him to see the necessity for some volume which might prove helpful to those becoming masters. This book is the result. There are 18 chapters dealing with various features of lodge management. We do not have the address of the author, but it was printed by the Henry Emmerson Press in New York City. History of the Grand Lodge of Canada (in the province of Ontario): Through the courtesy of a Masonic friend in Canada we have been supplied with a copy of this volume issued at the time of the centennial anniversary of that grand lodge. It is the work of Walter Herrington and Roy Foley. There are 38 chapters which deal with all phases of grand lodge activity. The chapters are conveniently divided so as to show the accomplishments of each administration. The book is the work of, and published by, the grand lodge. History of Fredericksburg Lodge No.4: The history of George Washington's mother lodge in Virginia, by Dr. Wm. Moseley Brown. A most interesting volume, paper bound, of 124 pages which tells all that one needs to know about Washington's connection with this old lodge, and something about the city in which he received his Masonic degrees. The lodge was founded in 1758, and in 1958 observed its 200th anniversary. The book is published by the lodge. A bountiful supply of photographs of scenes and records makes the volume even more desirable. American Heritage: We continue to boost this highly American publication because of its historical value to students of American history. In Volume V, No.9, August 1958 appear a number of articles in which Freemasons have more than passing interest. First, a story of Queen Victoria and the American Cup; Victoria was a patroness of English Freemasons, and her son, Edward VII, became grand master. And Thomas Jefferson, reputed to be a Freemason, also appears-this time in an incident in which certain congressmen wished to burn his library to prevent spread of atheism (?). And Bro. Davy Crockett of Alamo fame gives advice on how to win elections-"kiss every baby in sight and remember that promises cost nothing"-a saying which still proves true. Bro. John Jacob Astor, the fur trader appears prominently in the story

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"Bloody Trek to Empire," a story of the great northwest. Our brother, General Geo. B. McClellan's victory at Antietam is described, and with color photographs. Address American Heritage, 551 Fifth Ave., New York, 17. Not Made With Hands: The golden anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Washington volume, written by Paul W. Harvey, historian for the grand lodge, and distributed at the centennial in Olympia, December 8, 1958. Its 256 pages are well written and a credit to the grand lodge. Full attention is given Missouri for the part played in extending Freemasonry to the great Northwest. The volume deserved a cloth binding. Argentinian Freemasonry: Through the courtesy of our friend, Alcibiades Lappas, grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Argentina, we have received a copy of his recent publication La Masoneria Argentina a traves de sus hombres. It is a volume of 270 pages, bound in light cardboard cover and was written to commemorate the centennial of the grand lodge (1957). The first 76 pages are taken up with the story of Freemasonry in Argentina; the other 160 pages are largely biographical, involving some 700 or more biographies of distinguished Argentine Freemasons. One of the biographies is of Dr. Fabian ansari, well known to many American Freemasons. He was born 1892 and died in 1956. Many Argentinian presidents have been Freemasons. (Not Peron.) Der Grossmeister Und Seine Werkleute: We translate this as "The Grand Master and His Working Force," has just reached us with the autograph of this grand master. It is a 100 page volume and contains the picture and a biographical sketch of all those fine German brethren who have been rebuilding Freemasonry in Germany. It is valuable in that it gives us an insight into the type of men who govern the craft in Germany. Whence Came You?: The title of a 248 page volume by Morton Deutsch of Georgia, printed and distributed by the Philosophical Library, 15 East 40th St., N. Y. 16, N. Y. The author spends considerable time in developing the theory that there was only one Masonic St. John-and he was the Baptist. The reader will have to decide whether one or two; after all, it may be immaterial to the average Freemason. In Missouri our ritual says "Saints John" and Missouri ritual is hard to change. Considerable space is devoted to the Crusade period and the Templars. Too free use of Masonic titles mars reading the volume (five lines are taken up in describing the title of a 33째 Freemason). The writer has quoted too much from legend and too little from fact; there is a question as to whether Christopher Wren was ever a Freemason; and whether Henry VII ever presided over a lodge is problematical. But one of our principal objections would be to the proofreading; we know that it is almost impossible to pick out every error in spelling in a volume, but the name of the great English research lodge is misspelled on pages vii, xiv, 35, 47, 56, 58, 67 (2), 108, 180 and 233 (the word was spelled "Quatour," while in another place, 233, it was spelled "Coronatour"). The writer continually uses the words "Free Masonry," when most Masonic writers refer to the fraternity as "Freemasonry" and to "Freemasons." When it comes to individual names-we have Robert FREAKE Gould; it should be "Freke." Dr. Joseph Fort Newton is referred to as "Fort" Newton, a name no one ever called him; and the celebrated William J. Hughan becomes "Hughnan" on pages 35, 60, 97, 205 (2), 206 and 234. T1).e Bodleian Library is called the "Bodelian" Library. Dr. George Oliver is called "George D. Oliver," Dr. Desaguliers is called "Desagulieurs," the "Druses" became

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"Druzes," and the Earl of Scarbrough is the "Earl of Scarborough." Ko (Co) blenz is Coblentz and Mainz is called "Maintz." MMS probably refers to MSS. Inicatve, Soecty (pages 212), Stone Heng (Henge), "Reknown British Mason" (154), "blood shed" (165), "implimented" (page 21) are probably misspelled words. Bro. Deutsch has probably not kept up on his "schisms" of Antients and Moderns. No Masonic student now believes the story of that schism. We can find no record of any American charter granted by the "Grand Lodge South of the River Trent" (page 5). And most of the Landmarks mentioned on page 209 have been knocked into a cocked hat by recent investigation. The volume is priced at $4.75 which seems a little high for so small a volume.

THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Few Missourians know that the Missouri Lodge of Research is now in its 33d year. It was organized as a Council of Research but the Grand Lodge of Missouri, desiring to aid its work, issued it a charter, September 5, 1940; it is, and has been for several years the largest lodge of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, a matter of pride to all Missouri Freemasons. Since 1943 it has issued an annual volume, called "Transactions," fifteen volumes; in addition, through the generosity of the grand lodge, it has issued additional volumes and pamphlets, such as "Freemasonry and the American Courts," "History of Freemasonry in Saline County" and others. Through the generosity of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters and Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, many other pamphlets have been sent to members. This year, 1959, Volume III of the four volume series on "10,000 Famous Freemasons" is ready for distribution. This constitutes one of the largest projects of its kind ever attempted by Masonic groups. In the work the Lodge has cooperated with the Royal Arch Mason magazine so that all the expense to the lodge has been the printing and binding of the volumes. Volume III has biographies running from K to P inclusive. To give our readers an idea of the character of the work, we quote from three biographies dealing with the Hawaiian Islands, our newly formed state: King David Kalakaua (1836-1891) King of Hawaii, 1874-91. b. Nov. 16, 1836, a descendant of one of the chief families of the Sandwich Islands. He received a good education and spoke English. When King Kamehameha V, q.v., died in 1872, he was a candidate for the throne, but his opponent, William Lunalilo, was elected and confirmed by the legislature. Lunalilo died within a year and in Feb., 1874, Kalakaua was elected to the throne by a legislature convened for that purpose. Ex-Queen Emma, the rival candidate, received six votes to his 36. The partisans of Queen Emma provoked disorders, which were quelled by the intervention of English and American marines. In the fall of 1874 Kalakaua set out on a tour of the U.S. and Europe. He was taken to San Francisco on a steam frigate, placed at his disposal by the American government, arriving Nov. 28. On this tour, he visited lodges in Washington, New York, Boston, and Chicago. In New York City he witnessed the third degree conferred in New York Lodge No. 330 with the grand officers in attendance, Dec. 30, 1874. In Chicago he accepted the invitation of Oriental Lodge No. 33 on Jan. 15, 1875 to witness another third. On this occasion his brother-in-law John O. Dominis, q.v., governor of the island of Oahu, was with him. john Wentworth, ex-mayor of Chicago and U,S, congresmHlll, also spoke

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at this meeting. After lodge, the king entertained the officers of the lodge at the Grand Pacific Hotel. Kalakaua was a member of Lodge Le Progress de /'Oceanie No. 124 (under AASR jurisdiction, later No. 371 under Calif.). He received the degrees March 25, May 4, and July 28, 1859. On Dec. 27, 1875 he was installed as master of the lodge, serving for a year. He was exalted in Honolulu Chapter No. I, R.A.M., Feb. 5, 1874, and was high priest in 1883. He was knighted in Honolulu Commandery No I, K.T., Feb. 25, 1874, and was commander of same in 1877-78. He received the 4th to 32nd degrees of the AASR (SJ) in July and August, 1874; KCCH May 31, 1876; and 33掳 honorary at Iolani Palace, Honolulu, July 14, 1878 at the hands of his brother-in-law Prince John O. Dominis, q.v. He was a charter member of Kamehameha Lodge of Perfection No. I; Nuuanu Chapter Rose Croix No. I and Alexander Liholiho Council of Kadosh No. 1. He served as orator of the lodge 1885-87; master of the chapter, 1874-78, and first sub-preceptor of the council from 1888 until his death. He ran into trouble with Albert Pike when he visited Europe in 1881. The deputy for Hawaii had requested letters to several foreign supreme councils which were given. The king seemingly snubbed that rite in Belgium, Portugal, and England, where "he permitted himself to receive the courtesies and hospitalities of the Knights of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine in Scotland only, finding no time to receive those of the supreme councils of our rite." Pike then directed a bulletin of apology Guly 15, 1882) to all AASR members "over the surface of the Globe." King Kalakaua died Jan. 20, 1891 in the Palace Hotel of San Francisco, while on a visit to this country. He had attended a reception in his honor by the Shrine on the 14th against the advice of his doctor. King Kamehameha IV (1834-1863) King of Hawaii, 1854-63. Name was Alexander Liholiho, nephew of Kamehameha III. He introduced the use of the English language in Hawaiian schools. He assumed the throne at the age of 20. On Jan. 14, 1857 he was initiated and passed in the Lodge Le Progress de I'Oceanie No. 124 (under AASR jurisdiction, later No. 371 under Calif.). His raising was deferred until Feb. 8 of that year, at which time he passed his examination in open lodge in full on the two degrees he had taken, to the surprise and admiration of the brethren present. R. G. Davis, master of the lodge at the time, wrote: "Seldom have I witnessed the impressive ceremonies of this degree conducted with such solemnity. The candidate, divested of all regal honors, standing before a large assembly of brethren, many of them decorated with rich jewels, and all in Masonic clothing, gave the lodge a striking appearance and left an impression on our minds not soon to be effaced. It was a lesson in humility." The lodge was closed at 11 p.m. and the brethren repaired to the king's palace where they were entertained in a truly royal manner. At five minutes after midnight, they toasted the king's 22nd birthday. Kamehameha took immediate interest in Masonic activities. He was installed as junior warden, Sept. 9, 1857, and as master the following January. He served as master for three years. A crowning act of his reign, and a monument to him, was the founding of the Queen's Hospital, the cornerstone of which he laid, July 17, 1860, with Masonic ceremonies. He died Nov. 30, 1863 when but 29, and was given a Masonic burial. Alexander Liholiho Council of Kadosh No.1, AASR (SJ) of Honolulu is named in his honor. King Kamehameha V (1830-1872) King of Hawaii, 1863-72, and first Hawaiian to be made a Freemason. Older brother of King Kamehameha IV, q.v. He was the last of a direct line of Sandwich Island kings. He promulgated his own constitution in 1864 to supersede the one of 1852. During his reign the Molokai Leper Settlement was established (1864). His petition was read in Hawaiian Lodge No. 21 (under Calif.), June 10, 1853. He was elected June 13, initiated June 15, passed Dec. 8, 1853, and raised on Feb. 27, 1854. At this time he was Prince Lot Kamehameha. On Jan. 14, 1857 he was present with many other dignitaries in Lodge Le Progress de /'Oceanie No. 124 (under AASR constitution) when his brother King Kamehameha IV was initiated. Unfortunately for Freemasonry, this evening marked the Masonic turning point for the future king. The two lodges not being in fra路

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ternal relations, charges were preferred against Lot Kamehameha, and two other brethren of Hawaiian Lodge, for visiting Le Progress in violation of an interdict imposed by Calif. He was tried, Feb. 25, 1857, and although found guilty, was upon due consideration excused from punishment. This no doubt rankled the royal personage, because, March 2, 1857, a dimit was received from him by Hawaiian Lodge, and on motion, was accepted. Lot Kamehameha, from that time on, never affiliated with a lodge. He was always treated as a Mason and upon his death, the funeral service of the Craft was read over his remains. The minutes of Jan. 18, 1873, show that the master of Hawaiian Lodge No. 21 invited the brethren and officers of the Lodge Le Progress to assist in the funeral of Kamehameha V.

THE INQUISITION IN SPAIN! One of our friends, who prefers to be anonymous, writes "I have been glancing over the recently published volume 10,000 Famous Freemasons and I am stuck with the fact that names of Spanish brethren are missing." A pile of documents on my desk tell the reason. These documents are from a country where the law declares Freemasonry to be an offence; they tell of scores of Freemasons who have been sentenced to 20 or more years in prison-the sole reason being they were members of the Masonic fraternity. It is a strange contrast with conditions in other parts of the world but this is how it happened. A member of the craft in my country, deeply moved by what he had heard of the suffering of Freemasons in Spanish prisons, and about the misery of their families, wrote a short article for one of our Masonic magazines; in the article he asked his brethren to assist him in doing something for these poor people. He received some response to this appeal, and endeavored to remit it to the families concerned. This was not easy to do. He had to return the funds! The reason? He could find no trustworthy person who, without risk, could pass on the money. Finally, he found a way for this Samaritan action. It would be unwise to describe the method of delivery. I have been left with that great pile of papers, legal documents, sentences of special tribunals, notices of appeal, and petitions. I can do nothing. Living in a free country, with an independent judiciary, and one which is impartial, it is difficult to imagine what it means to be exposed to a dictatorship, and to "laws" (?) and judges, all in the hands of one dictator and his henchmenwith no trace of a free press which might protest against lawlessness and injustice. We have studied these papers carefully; they have been examined by small committees of lawyers who are Freemasons, and we think it absolutely necessary, and our duty, to call it to world attention that here is a country which has diplomatic and friendly relations and which is living under conditions which existed during the terrible Spanish Inquisition. These articles completely confirm the article on "Spain" in Freemasonry in the Eastern Hemisphere, and they give the exact details of that horrible situation. LAWS TO SUPPRESS FREEMASONRY AND COMMUNISM

The Spanish government classes Freemasonry with communism, which is nothing more than cheap propaganda for those who know that Freemasonry has nothing in common with communism. I have here on my desk the photostatic copies of 21 sentences by which 21 men were condemned to terms of

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from 12 to 20 years in prison. Some of these have been temporarily released on one or another ground, but according to information as late as May 1958, eight of the 21 are still alive, and still in prison, their families being destitute. Do you know what their crime was? Not that they have acted against the government of their country; not that they have in any way attempted to stir up the people against this lawlessness and injustice or persecution by the authorities. No, according to their official sentence it is only because they were accused of being Freemasons, under a law passed in March 1940, which was dictated by the Franco government for "the suppression of Freemasonry and communism"-probably the only place in the world where these two opponents are dealt with in the same terms. Under paragraph 4 of this law, Freemasons are those who have been integrated in Freemasonry (the law calls it sects), who have not been expelled, or explicitly revoked their relations with it, and those who have been authorized by the "sect" to appear as if they have been alienated from it. Paragraph 5 states the penalty to be light confinement, which is changed to severe confinement under different aggravating circumstances. According to paragraph 30 of the penal law, light or minor confinement lasts from 12 years and one day to 20 years; severe confinement ranges from 20 years to 30 years, which is the ultimate penalty tribunals may pronounce -above which only the death penalty exists. We have referred to "aggravating circumstances" mentioned to paragraph 6; these consist of: 1. To have a degree between 18째 and 33째. 2. To have attended any meeting of International Freemasonry, the (Spanish) Gran Oriente of Gran Logia, or of any other Masonic organization in Spain. 3. Having held any Masonic office.

One paragraph (9) those who do not offer to the government a declaration or retraction within two months after the publication of the law, or who facilitate false data, or hide information, are punishable under paragraph 5. And who do you suppose are the tribunal which tries these Freemasons? Paragraph 12 names them: the president of the army, two PRIESTS of different congregations, and two lawyers, all appointed by the head of the state who is completely free in making the appointments. SPECIAL TRIBUNALS AND SECRET TRIALS

From the last paragraph it is apparent that trials resulting from these laws of March 1, 1940, are conducted by SPECIAL tribunals. And indeed all such sentences are passed on by a special tribunal. From an appeal lodged on behalf of the accused it is clear that the trial is held in secret, behind closed doors, and even without witnesses. These appeals asked, according to the fundamental principals of law regarding criminal inquiry, a public hearing, and given other fundamental legal privileges such as a proper legal tribunal. Families of the accused even found a lawyer willing to defend the accused, but on the day of the trial, when he applied to the special tribunal to ascertain the procedure, he was not admitted. The accused had no more knowledge of the hearing or accusation brought against them than a sheet of paper containing the indictment of having been a Freemason-nothing else!

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Neither the accused nor his lawyer can learn anything about the procedure, the evidence, or the examination. Thus it is impossible to present argument to refute the indictment. As we have already said, the session is absolutely secret, and attended only by the accused, the public prosecutor, and the tribunal. Then a few days later the accused is informed of the sentence. The sentences are much the same; they allege that the accused has been a member of such and such a lodge; that some of them have revoked their membership and "ecclesiastically abjured their error," but later have rejoined the "sect," but nowhere does one find a trace, or proof, or oral or documentary evidence of a witness who supports the accusation. In some of these sentences the special tribunal recommends humbly to the government that directs the destiny of the nation to commute the penalty from 20 to say 16 years, while it sentences the accused, for example, to 18 years in prison. All the sentences are accompanied by the accessory penalty of "incapacity to hold any political or trade union function." AND NO APPEAL I Some of the condemned persons, or their lawyers, have given notice of appeal on the grounds quoted in paragraph 12, for infringement of form and violation of the law. Copy of this appeal sent to the secretary of the Ministry of the Presidency of the government is neither answered nor contested. The answer in all dictatorial countries is "complete silence." And so it is in Spain. The writer has available for any sincere examination, the official documents, which prove all the above mentioned-and much more-which would make our story too long. One such letter shows the accused to have been sentenced because he had signed a letter as "grand secretary"-which could not be, since there is no grand lodge in Spain. The same man was indicted for writing a letter to an official of the consulate of Great Britain, from some point in Spain, a letter which asked only for information on the economic relations between Great Britain and Spain. Another letter, mentioned, was to the British Foreign Office. We are reminded of the darkest times in the history of Europe, when writing a letter could cost one's head. The counsel for the accused pointed out in one instance, that this notorious law of March 1, 1940, circumstantially describes what a Freemason is, namely, that he has to be an active Freemason, and registered in a regular lodge. In Spain there have been no regular lodges since 1938. It was then that Freemasonry lowered its columns, which means that Freemasonry was dissolved. The Old Charges of Freemasonry specify that A Mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers, wherever he resides or works; that he is not to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against the peace and welfare of the nation. He is cheerfully to conform to every lawful authority; to uphold on every occasion the interest of the community, and zealously to promote the prosperity of his country. TODAY

The situation of these sentenced persons, so says our report of May 1958, is pathetic. Prisoners are only aired for thirty minutes a day in the courtyard of the prison; there is no possibility to speak to anyone-and detestable food. One of them was taken to the prison hospital to undergo a severe

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operation on the stomach, and with a heart affliction and in need of special diet. How long will such inhuman conditions exist in a country which was at one time one of the most civilized in the world? Tote: Read the first article in the August Reader's Digest on "Our Key Bases in Spain." The author was told that American soldiers and sailors were not permitted to bring in their Bibles. One or two grand lodges have expressed disapproval of articles dealing with the Spanish situation believing it to be political. As for us we cannot see how any effort to save the lives of human beings is political. We need to know the truth. Tourists should avoid Spain. Let us cease to extend our aid to such a nationl

Bros. Vogel, Pinkerneil and Cossman.

GERMANY UNITED GRAND LODGES Things are moving swiftly in Germany, according to reports received in this country. The annual communication of the grand lodge was held in September and was well attended; with the addition of a new grand lodge the number of lodges has been increased to 300, and the membership to 17,000. At this distance we are not able to fathom the nature of the present arrangement. It would seem that the Grand Land Lodge has united with the United Grand Lodge, and that Dr. Theo. Vogel is to head this united group. But there appears to be two groups working under this general group--one headed by Henry Bernhard (UGL) a well known newspaper man, and the other (GLL) by Bro. Callmann. We understand that the entire proceedings of the meeting in Berlin, September 14, 1958, will be printed in English and distributed to American Grand Lodges. The Grand Landes Loge is a type of Scandinavian Freemasonry and its failure to unite with United Grand Lodge, for a time, delayed any union. The acceptance of this group will doubtless lead to a general recognition of Germany by the Scandinavian group. Under the new arrangement, both grand lodges are to be regarded as

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independent "within themselves, as you have it in the United States" (state grand lodges (?)), and the super-organization, called the Senate and Council, are not to interfere in the teaching of the ritual or inner structure. This is because the GLL has a ritual which is generally referred to as a Christian type of ritual. Dr. Vogel informs us that he is the grand master of the "super" organization, and that he is assisted by Bro. Pinkerneil and Bro. Merkel as deputies of the United Grand Lodges of Germany; Bro. Cossman will serve as grand master of the Land Grand Lodge, and Bro. Henry Bernhard will become the successor of Dr. Vogel in the United Grand Lodge. Royal Arch Masonry is growing rapidly as new chapters are organized. In Berlin, quite recently, a class of 18 received the degrees in the Berlin Chapter. The annual convocation (2d) of their grand chapter is to be held in the grand lodge building at Frankfurt/am/Main, November 1, 1958; four chapters will no doubt be chartered at that time. . . . There are now more Germans on the rolls than any other nationality, which will insure the perpetuity of the organization, i thing which was feared in the beginning as militating against a strong organization. The newly organized grand council, is moving rapidly, and it is hoped that a majority of German members may soon be acquired. Grand Lodge Swiss Alpina declined to give charters to American groups wanting to set up lodges in Germany, regarding it as an invasion of jurisdiction. The Kaufbeuren Base of the American forces has been turned over to the German Air Force and this may necessitate the removal of the chapter, council, and commandery to Munich, although there is a question as to the adequacy of the Masonic building to house the bodies.

THE BROKEN COLUMN Swedish Mason Dies: In one's travels through the Masonic World, he will meet with many Freemasons, many of titles, ritualists, jurists, organizers and the like. But there are always a few names which stand out above all others. Such a Freemason was Rolf, Magnus von Heidenstam, born in 1884, and whose death occurred suddenly August 6, 1958. He was, first of all, outstanding in the kingdom of Sweden as well as throughout the world. From 1937 to 1950 he was the managing director of the great Aga Co. At the same time he held the presidency of the board of the "Svenska Handelsbanken," the "Swedish Motor Co. (Ford)," the Swedish "Shell Corporation" and the "Dunlop Rubber Co." He was a vice president of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Swedish National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (1948-1951), president of the International Chamber of Commerce (1951-53), president of the General Export Association of Sweden, Member of the Board of Swedish Industries, chairman of the Swedish Trade Mission to the U.S.A. and Canada (1943-1944), represented Sweden at the Havana Conference for International Trade Organization (1947). He was master of the old Swedish Lodge "St. Erik" in Stockholm 1938-1943; was grand secretary of the grand lodge (1938-1943), and grand chancellor 1943 until his death in 1958. We recall visiting with him while World War II was on; he flew to U.S.A.

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on trade commission work, and we chatted with him in the Swedish Embassy in New York. He was also very active in entertaining the Masonic group which went to Sweden in 1936. We also recall his experience when the Graf Zeppelin burned at Lakehurst, N. J. in 1937; he remained in a New York hospital for six months, being one of the very few passengers who escaped. Grand Secretary Erik B6ttiger writes us: We have sustained a very serious loss in our Masonic work, and it will be very difficult to find a successor who can take over his fallen mantle. To which statement we can fully agree, and our sympathy goes out to his wife and to his grand lodge. There are few von Heidenstams in this world.

DEATHS Charles Carroll Chaovers, retired U. S. Colonel on the general staff of the war department, born Galena, Ill., July 2, 1898, died March 15, 1958; graduate of Culver Military School; DSC, Silver Star, Purple Heart, Belgian and French War Crosses. Carl F. Dietz, corporation official; born N. Y. City, February 12, 1880; died October 4, 1957, Bridgeport, Conn. Headed many charitable societies and welfare organizations; held degrees from several universities, includingBerlin; one time president of Bridgeport Brass. Everett R. Filley, oil production executive; born Sept. 5, 1894; died Tulsa. Okla., March 24, 1958. Director Seaboard Oil, Methodist Publishing Co.: trustee Baker University. Glen ]. Gifford, chief hearing examiner U. S. Department of Agriculture; born Tipton, Ind., Sept. 17, 1877; died April 18, 1958; buried Arlington Cemetery. One time Indiana judge; served World War 1. Everett Gill, church official and writer; born Huntsville, Mo., Nov. 4, 1869; educated at William Jewell and Southern Baptist; pastor of churches in Hannibal, Louisville, Ky., Westport in Kansas City; member Italian Mission to Italy; American Relief Administration in Russia; captain in American Red Cross. Wrote a number of books along religious lines. Roy Gittinger, university professor; born Melrose, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1878; died October 13, 1957 at Norman, Okla. He served on the faculty of Oklahoma University, became dean of admissions and died after retirement in 1950. Shirley A. Hamrin, university professor; born St. Paul, Minn., August 26, 1900 and died in Evanston, Ill., March 15, 1958. He held a number of college degrees and spent his life in the teaching profession, the last years at Northwestern University; Veteran of Foreign Wars; wrote a number of books on professional subjects-principally education. Thomas William Lester, musician and composer; born in England, September 17, 1889 and died December 4, 1956: He was for many years an organist in churches in and around Chicago; he composed operas and oratorios. Charles Calvin Moor-e, ex-governor of Idaho; born Holt County, Missouri, February 26, 1866 and died March 19, 1958 at Salt Lake; he attended school in Mound City, and Warrensburg, Missouri; served Holt county as auditor and recorder 1895-99. He was governor two terms 1923-26. Oscar William Learson, transportation executive; born Sweden, 1895;

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connected with Marine services in California; vice president operation President Lines; died December, 1957. Leon C. Phillips, ex-governor of Oklahoma; born Worth County, Mo., December 9, 1890; attended schools in Oklahoma and practiced law at Okemah; he was elected governor in 1939, following a term in the house of represen ta tives. Charles Claude Selecman, bishop of the Methodist church; born Savannah, Mo., October 13, 1874; educated Central College (Fayette, Mo.), Southern California and Southern Methodist University; spent early years in St. Louis, and later New Orleans; 1920-23 president of Southern Methodist; made bishop in 1938; died March 27, 1938, Dallas, Texas. Barnes, James Martin, born January 9, 1899, former member of congress and one time administrative assistant to the president (USA), died June 8, 1958. Bodine, Samuel Louis, member Republican National Committee, born January 22, 1899; died June 28, 1958; former state senator. Bowman, George Lynn, one time member Democratic National Committee from Oklahoma; active in fraternal life of Oklahoma (Yeomen) and historical societies. He died at Kingfisher, Okla., August 21, 1957. Brown, Major General Arthur Winston, former judge advocate general who retired in 1937; died January 3, 1958. Cammack, James William, chief justice Kentucky Board of Appeals; former member public service commission; died July 30, 1958. Coppinia, Pompeo, Italian born, May 19, 1870; sculptor of world renown doing work in all parts of the United States; Scottish and York Rites; died September 26, 1957. Eppley, Eugene C., hotel executive; director Eppley Hotels; director Braniff Air Lines and many other corporations; died October 14, 1958, and buried at Culver (Indiana) Masonic cemetery. Evans, Rev. Hugh Ivan, clergyman and author; born May 6, 1886, and died April 23, 1958. Moderator of Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (1950); headed board of national missions; he was a delegate to the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in Geneva, Switzerland (1948), and a similar World Council at Amsterdam, Holland in 1948. Knight Templar and Scottish Rite. Fouse, Wintrex Eugene, born December 24, 1877; was director, vice president, and treasurer of General Tire and Rubber Co.; died July 22, 1958. Friley, Chas. Edwin, college president; born August 27, 1887; connected with schools in Iowa and Texas; member committee on land grant colleges, selection of Rhodes Scholars, national collegiate association, and other groups; died July 11, 1958. King, Major Edward Patell, Jr., born July 4, 1884; command and general staff school, army war college, naval war college; major general in 1941; retired in 1945 after serving as instructor in command and general staff, and army war college; died August 31, 1958. McVay, Wm. Estus, congressman; born Dec. 13, 1885 and died August 10, 1958; was an educator and author. Wilson, Thomas Edwin, meat packer; born July 22, 1868; president of Wilson & Co. a director in many banks and corporations; died August 4, 1958. Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Grimes Howard, grand daughter of Priestly H. McBride, one time supreme court justice and past grand master of the grand lodge of Missouri died at the home of a daughter (Mrs. T. B. Coulter) in

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Tulsa, Okla., October 24, 1958. She was also a grand daughter-in-law of General Benjamin Howard, first territorial governor of Missouri. Claire Chenault, distinguished aviator and head of "Chenault's Tigers," died of cancer July 27, 1958. John Q. Tilson, 92, majority leader in the house of representatives from Connecticut during the Coolidge and Harding administrations, died of cancer August 14, 1958; he was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and a distinguished Freemason. Arthur J. Mellott, federal judge, died December 28, 1957 at his home in Edwardsville, Kansas; he was a graduate of the Kansas City School of Law (1917). An editorial in a Kansas City newspaper said: "Mr. Mellott's record has consistently placed his obligations as a citizen of his state above his duties as a party leader." He was a charter member of West Gate (Kans.) Lodge, and Abdallah Shrine. Cecil B. DeMille, motion picture producer died January 21, 1959 at his home in California. He was born August 12, 1881, educated in Pennsylvania Military College and the American Academy of Dramatic Art. He organized the first commercial aviation company to carry passengers on regular flights; since 1913 he has been identified with motion pictures as actor, writer, and producer. It was he who gave to the world the Ten Commandments, Volga Boatman, King of Kings, Sign of the Cross, Cleopatra, the Crusades, Samson and Delilah and many other famous pictures. He was a member of Prince of Orange Lodge No.- 16, New York City and the Shrine in Los Angeles. He was recently given a New York Grand Lodge Award. Chas L. Henson, member of the Missouri Public Service Commission died suddenly in a barber shop in Jefferson City, Mo., January 17, 1959. He was 82; he had no immediate survivors. He was a member of lodge, chapter, council, and commandery. Haslett P. Burke, judge of the Supreme Court of Colorado, SGIG in Colorado, and past grand high priest (born April 28, 1874) died October 4, 1957.... John Melvin Dresser, born August 3, 1872, died December 7, 1957. He was grand secretary emeritus of the grand lodge of New Hampshire, which he had also served as grand master (1927-29). . . . Reginald E. Goldsmith, PGM (N. H.) died November 2, 1957; he was born October 13, 1886 and served as grand master in 1949-51; he once presided over the Conference of Grand Masters.... Ansel Alva Packard, born June 21, 1894, died August 25, 1957; he was grand master of Connecticut in 1944, and in 1958 would have been advanced to a high position in the grand encampment of Knights Temp1ar. Bishop Ralph Ward, 76, active in the Grand Lodge of China, died December 10, 1958 in Hong Kong, China. Much of his life had been spent in missionary work for his church, which he served as a bishop. Bishop Ward spent three years in a Japanese prison during World War II and his death may have been hurried by malnutrition. At the time of his death he had been working among refugees in the Hong Kong area. Robert Y. Goggin, one of Kansas City'S best known Freemasons, died in January, 1959; he was a native of Ireland and a printer by trade. He was always at grand lodge; always sat in the same spot (east side center) of the auditorium and could always be heard without a microphone. He was a good Freemason. We shall miss him. Douglas McKay, one time governor of Oregon, and later secretary of the

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interior in the cabinet of President Eisenhower, died suddenly July 22, 1959. In his will he left his eyes to an Eye Bank; he was one time grand orator of the grand lodge, and active Masonically. Brigadier General John S. Bersey died at East Lansing, Michigan, August 28, 1958.

COLONIAL LODGES In an article in the Royal Arch Mason, June, 1959, Dr. William Moseley Brown writes of early lodges, established in the colonies, dealing specifically with those lodges chartered by Scotland. Most of his information is taken from a volume issued by George S. Draffen, Scottish historian. In Brother Draffen's list of lodges chartered by Lodge Mother Kilwinning there were two--and only two-chartered for the American colonies. Both of these were located in the colony of Virginia. They were: Falmouth Kilwinning, located at Falmouth, Virginia, and chartered December 20, 1775. Tappahannock, located in Essex County, Virginia, and chartered June 3, 1758. (This may have been the predecessor of the Lodge at Hobbs Hole, of which we have almost no extant record); "dormant c. 1780." In the list of lodges chartered for "The United States" Brother Draffen includes the following: Florida: Grant's East Florida, chartered March 15, 1768 ("in the State of Florida" -Exact location uncertain). "Dormant 1783, when Spain took over rule in Florida." Massachusetts: Boston-St. Andrews, chartered November 30, 1756. "Now under the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts." Pennsylvania: Philadelphia-St. John, chartered December 15, 1773. "Erased 1816." South Carolina: Charleston-Union Kilwinning, chartered November 30 (St. Andrew's Day), 1759. "Joined the Grand Lodge of South Carolina as No.4." Virginia: Fredericksburgh-Fredericksburgh, chartered July 21, 1758. "Joined the Grand Lodge of Virginia as No.4 in 1787." Hampton-Hampton Lodge, chartered in 1756 (exact date not available); constituted March 9, 1756. Apparently dormant and succeeded by an English lodge in 1759. (Brother Draffen makes no comment on this lodge.) Norfolk-Norfolk Lodge, chartered August 8, 1763. Virginia Masons, including Dr. John Dove, seem to know little of this lodge, especially as to its origins and the date of its charter. "The Royal Exchange Lodge in the Borough of Norfolk appears to have received a warrant or charter from England in December, 1733." "Now No.1 under the Grand Lodge of Virginia." Petersburg-Blandford Lodge, chartered September 9, 1757. "Now No.3 under the Grand Lodge of Virginia." Port Royal Crosse-Port Royal Crosse Lodge, chartered December 1, 1755. "Now No. 2-237 under the Grand Lodge of Virginia. From an examination of the above lists it will be observed that the Grand Lodge of Scotland chartered, or warranted, a total of only 11 lodges in the American colonies; that these II lodges were located in only five colonies; and that all of them with the exception of only four lodges were located in the Colony of Virginia. In other words, Virginia received, for reasons not yet thoroughly explored, charters for seven lodges from Scotland. Two of these charters came from Mother Kilwinning, the other five came from the Grand Lodge. It is generally thought by Brethren who have not taken the trouble to inform themselves thoroughly on this point, that the number of Scottish lodges in the pre-Revolutionary period (which was, of course, the only time that such charters could be obtained legitimately in American Colonies)

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is considerably larger than the 11 mentioned here. An obvious conclusion is, therefore, that Virginia Masonry has many more Scottish elements in its Masonic background than are to be found in any other American Masonic jurisdiction. It may be added, that this somewhat startling fact gives Virginia a greater claim on the Scottish portion of our Masonic heritage than has any other of our Grand Lodges. A recognition of this fact by Virginia Masons should increase tremendously the sense of their responsibility for making the necessary researches to obtain and record all the facts still available on this important subject.

EARL OF SCARBROUGH HONORED Various Masonic groups throughout the United States have been honored by visits from the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Scarbrough. One of his first official visits was to the Grand Lodge of California, meeting in annual communication the last week in September to dedicate their new grand lodge building. A week later we find him at a luncheon given at the Army and Navy Club in Washington; the luncheon was given by the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, October 5, 1958, and presided over by the Grand Master; toasts were given to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, and to the President of the United States. In addition to the Masonic dignitaries, there were present the Ambassador of Great Britain (Sir Harold Caccia) and Ambassador of Canada (Hon. M. A. Robertson). The Grand High Priest, the Grand Master of the Grand Council, the Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of the District, as well as heads of the Supreme Council of the AASR were present. A program issued on that occasion mentioned recent occasions which "strengthened the ties between the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia and the Mother Grand Lodge of England." Services of Thanksgiving at the 'Vashington Cathedral, in observance of the 240th anniversary of the founding, on St. John the Baptist Day, June 24, 1717 of the Mother Grand Lodge of England. Laying of the cornerstone of new British Embassy Building, Washington, D. C., October 19, 1957. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II used the Masonic gavel used by George Washington, President of the United States, at the laying of the cornerstone of the U. S. Capitol Building in Washington, September 18, 1793. While no Masonic services were conducted, yet the request for the use of the gavel was made officially, for the use by Queen Elizabeth. Renah Camalier represented the grand lodge of the District of Columbia at the ceremony.

PRIME MINISTER IN THE NEWS Canadian brother, J. L. Scovil, sends us a clipping from an Ottawa, Canada newspaper which is informative-if not amusing; it says: Masonry's Highest Degree Awarded to Prime Minister. Windsor, Ont. Sept. lO-Prime Minister Diefenbaker last night received Masonry's highest degree, then tempered the formal atmosphere with his own cordial informality. The ceremony was private. Reporters and other outsiders were shooed out of the Masonic Temple where Mr. Diefenbaker was conferred with (sic) the 33째 of the Supreme Council, AASR....

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Each Rite has its own highest degree, which in the Scottish Rite happens to be that known as the 33째. But few of our news reporters know the difference.

COUNT HAYASHI-JAPAN'S GREAT MASON Bro. Tamotsu Murayama (Japan), in a recent article, tells the story of Count Hayashi. The name "Hayashi" is not so well known in the western hemisphere, but

-Courtesy Japan Times

Viscount Tadasu Hayashi

in the Far East, and especially in Japan, it is revered because of the high character of the man who bore the title of Viscount Tadasu Hayashi, and who was probably the first Japanese of importance to become a Freemason. This may be well understood when the antagonism of the Japanese government is known, an antagonism which forbid its nationals from joining lodges in Japan, which were made up largely of English, Scottish and American brethren. But as well known as was Hayashi, little was known in Japan of his Masonic career, in spite of his tremendous accomplishments as a diplomat and a statesman. "The Secret Memoirs of Count Hayashi" by A. M. Pooley, a Reuter correspondent in Tokyo, carried the following passage: After his recall, Koki intrigued with Katsura (Prime Minister) against Hayashi, and succeeded in excluding him from the privy council, a seat which should have been the reward of his eminent services. The alleged cause of his exclusion, it will be recalled, was that he was a Freemason during his residence in London.

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foreign mlnJster, stated that Count Hayashi was a great Freemason, and he admired him in this respect when he was working under him in London. "Count Hayashi, then viscount and ambassador to the Court of St. James, often told me that he had greatly benefited wherever he went, and in whatever he did because he was a member of the world-wide fraternity-Freemasonry. I often myself wanted to become a member of this institution, but I was unable to join because of my studies in Shakespeare and other works. Nevertheless, I was accused of being a Freemason. As a Freemason, Count Hayashi had friends wherever he went," Shidehara reminisced during his lifetime, to this writer.

When he was speaker of the house of representatives, he endorsed the Masonic activities heartily, in the early stages after the introduction of Freemasonry in Japan. "General MacArthur told me about the Masonic activities. I told him that I was well acquainted with this fraternity, and although it would take time to get recognized in this country, the time would come when it would be appreciated and recognized by all," the distinguished diplomat-statesman told this writer.

Count Hayashi was born in 1850, in Chiba Prefecture, son of Taizen Sato, a physician of the Sakura Clan. He was a son-in-law of Dokai Mayashi. At an early age, he was placed in the home of an American missionary at Yokohama where he acquired a good grounding in the English language. He was one of 14 boys sent to England by the Tokugawa Shogunate, to study at the recommendation of Sir Harry Parks in 1866. After his return to Japan, he joined the rebellion of Takeaki Enomotoat, at the time of the Restoration in 1868. When Emperior Meiji was safely on the throne, a mission under Prince Iwakura was sent to the various Powers to announce the new order of things. Count Hayashi was attached to this mission as an interpreter, with rank of second secretary. A strange incident took place while the mission was in London. Prince Iwakura was presented with a basketful of apples, which the prince ordered sent to Japan. Realizing that the apples would be unfit to eat by the time of their arrival in Japan, Hayashi suggested to his fellow secretaries that they eat the apples and say nothing about it to the prince. The prince later discovered the deception, and his rage was intense. The prince ordered Hayashi returned to Japan in disgrace. Fortunately he was transferred to Marquis Kido's mission and returned to Japan without having fallen too much out of favor. Later, he was discovered by Count Munemitsu Mutsu, foreign minister and peace commissioner to the Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Mutsu strongly advised Hayashi to enter the diplomatic service and obtained an appointment for him in the foreign legation in London. When Mutsu became the foreign minister, he appointed Hayashi as vice-minister of foreign affairs to assist him, and it was thus he was able to manage the difficult problems which arose during the Sino-Japanese War in 1894-95. Prior to this career, he was governor of Kagawa and Hyogo Prefectures. Count Hayashi was solely responsible for the retrocession of Port Arthur and other important affairs, inasmuch as Mutsu was suffering from ill health. Hayashi also had great influence on the Japanese vernacular press. He was closely connected with Yukichi Fukuzawa, founder of the Jji Shimbun and Kaio University. He was the first public statesman to realize the power of the press.

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He was minister to China in 1895; minister to Russia in 1897, and his wish came true, when he was sent to London to succeed Minister M. Kato. But the crowning point of Hayashi's career was his signing of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance in 1902, and its renewal on a wider basis in 1905. Not only did he bring honors to his own country, but the promotion of the Japanese Mission in London from a legation to an embassy. Hayashi was the first Japanese Ambassador to the Court of St. James; While, at the same time, Sir Claude MacDonald, K.C.B., G.C.M.G., received reciprocal promotion in Japan. Simultaneously, he was granted the honor of becoming the first Japanese Mason in London. In May, 1906, he was recalled to fill the post of minister of foreign affairs in the first Saioniji cabinet (1911-12). He held an interim office as foreign minister, pending the return of Viscount Uchida from Washington, and, permanently, the portfolio of minister of communications in 1911. He closed his colorful life, July 10, 1913, and was buried at the Aoyama Cemetery. Viscount Tadasu Hayashi, according to officials of the United Grand Lodge of England, was initiated in Empire Lodge No. 2108, London, February 24, 1903; was passed March 24, and raised May 28. He was installed as master January 20, 1904; he resigned from the lodge in December 1909, shortly after being honored with the rank of past senior grand warden of the grand lodge in 1905. While there were five lodges in the English district grand lodge of Japan, no record can be found of his affiliation. The rank was conferred by the aged Duke of Connaught.

-Courtesy School of Journalism GRAND MASTER OF FREEMASONS AT GRAVE OF WALTER WILLIAMS

(From right to left): President Elmer Ellis, university president; Dr. Frederick A. Middlebush, president-emeritus; Frank P. Briggs, grand master, Missouri Masons; Basey Vanlandingham, state representative and grand officer; Bruce Barrington, Missouri Broadcaster's Association; Roy A. Dickie, past grand commander; Rev. Monk Bryan, grand orator; Mrs. Walter Williams, widow of Mr. Williams; (above) Mrs. Charles Arnold, wife of one of the first graduates of the School.

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WALTER WILLIAMS (From an article in the Missouri Alumnus, September 1958) "You belong to the world's oldest profession" he told his journalism class. And he proved it by quoting from St. John. "For in the beginning there was the word." And who but journalists are supposed to have the word? "You also belong to the only profession in heaven." And he proved that statement also. "There will not be any doctors in heaven" he explained, "for no one will be sick." There will not be any lawyers, for no one will ever quarrel." There won't even be any ministers, for everyone will have been saved." Then he looked down at the class and added: "But the people in the north end of heaven will always want to know what the people in the south end are doing."

WHEN LAFAYETTE VISITED MISSOURI An outstanding event in Missouri Freemasonry was the visit of the Marquis de Lafayette and his son, to the Grand Lodge of Missouri in April 1825. One of our correspondents, Bro. Edmund Sadowski of Chicago, has recently unearthed a letter written by Lafayette on his journey up the Mississippi River to St. Louis. The letter is contained in Stuart Wells Jackson's Collection of Lafayette Leiters, published in 1954 by the Modern Printing Co. of West Newton, Mass. It is addressed to his friend Olivarria-but just who Olivarria is we do not know. He speaks of Brother Henry Clay, of lodges he plans to visit, of the Bunker Hill Monument which he assisted in dedicating, and of the political scene. On board of the "Natchez" on the Mississippi, April 26, 1825 I reply from quite far away, my excellent friend, to your old and very interesting letter: I shall not even discuss any recent news from Europe, because since I left Washington City on February 23 we have been making a rapid tour of the southern and western states. I have visited the two Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, the state of Mississippi: we shall ascend the river to go to St. Louis in Missouri: we shall then ascend the Ohio; my friends from Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee ex路 pect me at given points; I shall also see the state of Kentucky, where I shall meet Mr. Clay, the new secretary of state, who will tell me what has happened in Europe: I shall go through the state of Ohio to Pittsburgh, where all our mail from France will be sent. From there I shall travel by way of the lakes and the fine canal of the state of New York and through Albany to Boston, where I shall have the honor to represent the Army of the Revolution at the semi-centennial celebration of Bunker Hill on June 17 and at the laying of the corner stone of a monument to be erected on that hill, classic to the United States and to the liberation of the world. We shall return by way of New York and Philadelphia to Washington City, where I shall rejoin the president, the members of the cabinet and some other persons whom I am to see at the time of my departure. We had thought that we would not return to France until after the equinox. The Cruel loss of the excellent Mm. de Tracy, so painful for our two families, and the letters which we have received will hasten our return; I expect to be back at La Grange between the tenth and the fifteenth of September. I shall be more certain after

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having seen Mr. Clay. I do not want a government vessel to be outfitted for my use, but I am nevertheless willing to profit from an opportunity without which we shall simply leave August 15 from New York on one of the very comfortable Le Havre packets. You have learned many details of my happy voyage in the United States; it was made necessary by the invitation which I had received; it has been for me a source of delight, not only because of the marks of affection which the American people have freely lavished upon me, and not only because of the pleasure of meeting again old companions of the Revolution and of the war, but more so, if possible, because of the marvelous spectacle of development, of improvement, of prosperity, of energy. of public and individual happiness which are such wonderful rewards for the old revolutionary servants of the United States. There is more, and everyone agrees here that this visit and all that has resulted from it has been beneficial on this side of the ocean. Would to God that some benefit would also result from it on the other shore! I have often met with the ministers of your former colonies, which have become beautiful and great independent states. They (the ministers) have shown me friendship and confidence; I was very pleased with them and I hope to see again on June 17 at Boston the ministers of Colombia and of Mexico. Now their independence has been recognized by England: it is well known that this tardy decision was made necessary by the attitude which the government of the United States has taken, and by the passionate and frequent expressions of popular sentiment in this country. The policy and the trade of the English would have suffered greatly if they had not decided to follow this good example. Among the pleasant experiences which I have had during my American visit, I have been particularly touched and flattered by the action of your compatriots at New Orleans; those who are citizens of the Louisiana Republic as well as the refugees who were there. I was careful not to lose this opportunity to express my sentiments. They spoke Spanish to me: I replied in French. The address and the reply have been printed in three languages. I wish that in the meantime they could be printed in Madrid. I send them to you, my dear friend, to make whatever use of them you like. Though I do not reply in greater detail to your letters of December 3 and 16, be assured that I have read them with the greatest interest, and that nothing would be more agreeable to me than personally to express to you my sentiments. Give my regards to my correspondent of December 16 and to the friend whom you mention if he is with you or if you write him. I hope to hear from you at Pittsburgh or at Boston, and I shall write you when I return to the cities on the Atlantic; we are so far from the coast here, even on this side of the ocean, that it will be a long time before my letter will reach you. I want to repeat the good wishes and affectionate greetings of your most sincere friend. LAFAYElTE

I have at hand only the Spanish and English translations of my reply to your compatriots. The French journal has been sent to Paris. I thought it necessary to mention in it the intrigues of Sir William Alcourt (?).

IN BRAZIL A Round Table discussion was held in April, 1959, at Curitiba, capital of the State of Parana; the main object of discussion was a possible treaty of recognition between the grand lodges of Brazil and the Grand Orient. Another Round Table has been called for September 1959 at Racife. There has been little change in the attitude of state grand lodges toward Grand Orient, and, on the whole, Freemasonry is at low ebb-the inter-grandlodge conferences producing little but words--sort of Geneva Conference imitation.

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IN THE INTEREST OF HISTORICAL ACCURACY Many Masonic magazines are publishing a note to the effect that John Wesley, father of Methodism, was a Freemason. There was a John Wesley who was an Irish Freemason, but not THE John Wesley. These writers who go back into antiquity with their claims should be given a course in the History of Freemasonry. No, gentle reader, Adam was not the first Freemason; nor did Eve attend the Eastern Star; the Queen of Sheba was not Matron of Jerusalem Chapter OES, Antony and Cleopatra were not patron and matron of Nile Chapter, and Moses received the Ten Commandments but there was no Masonic ritual involved. When you get back of 1717 you are dealing with pure tradition, legend, or myth. Notwithstanding an initiate is told in the beginning that Freemasonry is an allegory, there are hundreds who overlook it-or do not know what constitutes an allegory. To them, Solomon, Hiram, and other historical characters were our real ancestors, and the Temple of Solomon was actually the home of our first grand master. The late Dr. Kuhn once spoke before a Missouri lodge; he told his hearers that all of this was legend; one of the brethren of many years membership was so incensed that he never again would be present when Dr. Kuhn was to speak.

SCOTS TO U.S路.A. The Earl of Elgin, Dr. Alex Buchan, and Major R.H.F. Moncrieff of Scotland are expected to arrive in the United States in October; they come to install Marvin E. Fowler of Washington, D. C. as provincial grand prior of the Royal Order of Scotland on October 22, 1959.

GENEROUS BANK The Manufacturers Bank of Detroit has given to the newly elected grand master of Michigan, Rex Sackett, a year's leave of absence with full salary, during the year he heads the grand lodge of that state. Thunderous applause greeted the announcement.

CONGRESSMAN CLARENCE CANNON RECEIVES FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON FROM GRAND MASTER ARONSON During Masonic Week in Washington, Grand Master Aronson took occasion at the annual Missouri breakfast, to present Congressman Clarence Cannon with the Fifty Year Button of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The ceremony was attended by heads of all the national Masonic bodies and many from overseas. At the head table were Grand Master Aronson, U. S. Senator, Stuart Symington; Grand Master Vogel of Germany; J. Luther Jordan, general grand high priest of the Royal Arch Masons; Secretary of the Army, Wilbur Brucker; Clarence Cannon; Francisco Delgado, head of the Philippine Commission to the United States and Grand Secretary Reader. Bro. Cannon is said to be the most powerful single character in the U. S. House of Representatives, probably because of his chairmanship of the important committee on appropriations. He has been a member of congress since 1922. He attended, while in Missouri, LaGrange, Wm. Jewell College, and the University of Missouri; he once taught history in Stephens College.

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Born, April 11, 1879, in Elsberry, Mo., he was initiated in Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia, Mo., but dimitted later to the lodge at Troy, Mo. He is a member (50 year) of Mexico Chapter and Crusade Commandery; he received his chapter award November 8, 1958 at the hands of the present grand high priest, James P. Hall.

CONGRESSMAN CLARENCE CANNON RECEIVES FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON FROM GRAND MASTER ARONSON

IN THE NEWS FREEMASONS IN THE NEWS

Francisco A. Delgado, former resident commissioner for the Philippines at Washington, D. C. From 1954-55 he was a member of the Philippine Economic Commission on duty in Washington. He is now the representative of the Philippines to the United Nations-the highest appointive position in the Philippines. He is a past grand master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, and a memo ber of both rites of Freemasonry. Francisco A. Delgado

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Stuart A. Symington, United States Senator from Missouri. Born June 26, 1901, Amherst, Mass.; his grandfather served in the Army of Northern Virginia under Major General Pickett; he was graduated at Yale (1923), after a term in the army; his wife is a daughter of Senator James W. Wadsworth of New York; in 1938 he headed the Emerson Electric Co. in St. Louis; he was the nation's first secretary of the air force. He entered Freemasonry through Frank Lawrence Lodge No. 797 of Rochester, N. Y. Shriner. Stuart Symington Dr. Theodor Vogel, grand master of Freemasons in Germany and an outstanding character in the Masonic World. Recipient (1959) of the General Grand Chapter Award for distinguished service to Freemasonry. Born at Schweinfurtjam/Main (his present home), July 31, 1901; he is president of a steel manufacturing plant with plants in Sontra and Schweinfurt. He was made a Master Mason in 1930 -grand master in 1945. He is a member of both Rites. The first German Grand High Priest. Theodor Vogel

Clarence Cannon, 80, said to be "the most powerful character in the National House of Representatives," being chairman of the important appropriation committee. He has been in that station since 1922. He was born at Elsberry, Mo., April 11, 1879 and educated at LaGrange, William Jewell, and the University of Missouri; he once taught history at Stephens College. He recently received his 50-year grand lodge, and fifty year grand chapter buttons. Clarence Ca~non

Wilbur M. Brucker, secretary of the army, and the present grand generalissimo of the grand encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America. One time governor of Michigan; born June 23, 1894 at Saginaw, Mich. Made a Master Mason September 15, 1915, in Salina Lodge No. 155, serving as Master. Member of both rites. Grand Commander, Knights Templar of Michigan in 1951. Wilbur M. Brucker

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H. Roe Bartle, Kansas City's portly Masonic Mayor addressed the 150th anniversary celebration of Vincennes (Indiana) Lodge No.1, on April 4, 1959. Potter Stewart, appointed Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court by President Eisenhower last October, is a member of Lafayette Lodge No. 81, Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his degrees on April 17, May 22 and Oct. 2, 1951. Preston ]. Moore, the new national commander of the American Legion (1958-59), is a member of Pioneer Lodge No. 48, Stillwater, Oklahoma; 32째 AASR (SJ) and member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor. Tristram E. "Tris" Speaker, recently died at the age of 70. He was the greatest centerfielder of his day, playing from 1909 to 1928 with Boston, Cleveland, Washington, and Philadelphia, in the Americal League. His lifetime major league batting average was .344 and he was the manager when Cleveland won its first pennant and world championship. A member of Baseball's Hall of Fame, he belonged to Hubbard City Lodge No. 530, Hubbard, Texas, his place of birth. Chester A. Reynolds, founder of the "Cowboy Hall of Fame" in Oklahoma City, Okla., died Dec. 11, 1958. He was former chairman of the board of the. H. D. Lee Company. He was a member of McCracken Lodge No. 58, McCracken, Kansas; 32째 AASR (SJ) and Shriner. NEW MASONIC SECRETARY

The Kansas City Star of January 1, 1959 carries the following article about a member of Missouri's Research Lodge-and to whom goes our congratulations: Cherryvale, Kans., Jan. I.-Charles McGinnis has been named grand secretary for the Masonic Lodge of Kansas with headquarters in Topeka. He succeeds Arthur Strickland of Topeka who resigned recently. PROPERLY REBUKED

In January, 1959, a case was brought before Judge Richard M. Duncan involving two men charged with conspiring to defraud a Macon, Mo. widow of her savings. Attorney for the defendants was one Michael Konomos who apparently did not know that Freemasonry cannot be used for certain purposes. The part of the trial our readers would be interested in is taken from the Kansas City Star: After Konomos elicited from Mrs. Yeomen that she is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and volunteered that he was a Mason, Judge Duncan ordered the jury taken out of the court room. Judge Duncan said sternly: "The court is not going to tolerate the kind of conduct of which you are guilty and which you try so often to practice. I should hate to have to impose a penalty on you." After admonishing Konomos to make no further personal references about any lodge, church, or political affiliation, the judge ordered the case resumed.

Judge Duncan ruled rightly. The fraternity cannot afford to become a tool for lawyers who would use it for the purposes of influencing juries, and in our judgment any member who would attempt to do so should be tried for violating the decencies of Freemasonry.

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THEY CLAIMED TO BE SHRINERS

According to St. Louis newspapers of November 26, 1958, damage suits were filed against two building inspectors, who in order to get admittance to a piece of property, claimed to be Shriners. The petition claims that Mr. Ballowe and A. H. Higgins, a building inspector came to Mr. Myers' home while he was convalescing from a recent paralytic stroke which impaired his vision. Mr. Myers asked the men if they were members of the "Shrine sick committee," and Mr. Ballowe replied: "Yes, Noble Myers." He invited them in, the suit charges, and the two then called three armed policemen to search the house. Moral: (if any) Beware of sick committees. Reminds us of the Greek horse! "IN THEIR FRATERNAL REGALIA"

Time Magazine of March 30, 1959, continues its innuendos, and seems to take a delight in ridiculing the Masonic Fraternity. Here is the article referred to: At Kansas City's Ivanhoe Temple, brethren of the Scottish Rite donned their fraternal regalia to honor 33rd Degree Member Harry S. Truman, 50 years a Freemason. Now the facts are: brethren of Mr. Truman's Lodge (Grandview No. 618) did hold a meeting in Ivanhoe Masonic Temple, their own being too small for the expected crowd. But it was not a gathering of the 33掳 brethren; nor did those assembled appear in their Scottish Rite regalia; they did assemble as Master Masons-than which there is nothing higher. And Mr. Truman IS a 50-year Freemason. Not a word about the grand master who presented the button, nor of the grand lodge, whose officers and past grand officers were there in full force. There were members of the Scottish-as well as York, Rites in attendance, but no way of distinguishing one from the other. But Time magazine was not after Facts-but Fancy!

Buckshot B. Lien, USAFR, according to the The Sojourner has taken out a life membership in that society which is made up of commissioned officers in the armed forces. He is a captain with Pan American; he flies on the "round-the-world" service between London and Bangkok, Thailand, and intermediate points. He has given the name "Lien-Pickins" to his London Home, located Flat 10, 53 Rutland Gate, SW 7, London. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, nationally known churchman and writer, has been made an honorary member of the National Sojourners. THE KNIGHTS APPROVE

News dispatch of January 19, 1959 from Havana tells us: The Cuban Knights of Columbus said it had sent a letter to the headquarters of the organization in the United States declaring the revolutionary trials were being conducted in accord with military laws and with prisoners given full guarantees. The letter was signed by the Most Rev. Alfred Muller San Martin, Roman Catho路 lic auxiliary bishop of Havana.

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It said 20,000 persons were tortured and killed under Batista, "One of the bloodiest tyrants in history." Sounds much like the Spanish Inquisition. The Archbishop was a few years late with his protest. TRUMAN IDENTIFIED

We don't know whether the article contained in Time Magazine for January 26, 1959 is ridicule or not, since that magazine has never been any too friendly in its articles dealing with Freemasonry. But here is the story for whatever it is worth. Taking a routine item over the phone about a Masonic lodge meeting in Louisberg, Kansas (pop. 677), a Kansas City Star-man perked up slightly when told that a jut-chinned visitor named Harry S. Truman, had been present. "You know" said the caller, thoughtfully clarifying his report, "he is the former grand master of the Masonic lodge in Missouri." He might have been further identified by stating that "he was a former president of the United States." The reporters were not members of the craft or they would not have referred to Mr. Truman as grand master of a LODGE: he was grand master of a grand lodge. When our own membership gets tangled up with Masonic titles how can we expect a reporter to do otherwise? GRAND LODGE "EUROPA"

Grand Commander George E. Bushnell, of the Northern jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite has the following statement relative to the above-named organization: At the meeting of the European Grand Commanders in Brussels, Belgium, this past May (1958), the leaders of the legitimate Scottish Rite organizations of the continent expressed considerable concern about the operations of the so-called "Grand Lodge Europa," or Grand Lodge of Europe, and a group which terms itself the "European Masonic Federation." While these organizations claim to have members in several European countries, induding Switzerland, Holland, and Austria, they are irregular and clandestine according to the standards of the regular Masonic world, and should be left alone. Brethren serving in our armed forces overseas and other travelers who seek Masonic contacts abroad, should be on guard against these illegitimate bodies. NEW CHIEF OF STAFF

General Lyman L. Lemnitzer, newly appointed chief of staff is a member of York and Scottish Rites of Freemasonry; his lodge membership is in St. Paul's Lodge No. 14, F.& A.M., Newport, Rhode Island. His chapter is No.2 at Newport and his Scottish Rite is in Tokyo, Japan; he is a member of Nile Temple of the Shrine. The general was born at Honesdale, Pennsylvania, August 29, 1899, and graduated from West Point in June, 1920; he has served in many branches of the army; was chief of staff in the Supreme Allied Command in the Mediterranean; he accompanied General Mark Clark (also a Freemason) in the secret submarine mission to North Africa and was active in the discussion with the German High Command which resulted in the capitulation of their army in Italy; he qualified (at 52) as a parachutist, in 1950; he was assigned to the Far East in 1951, and assumed command in Korea; in 1955 he

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was named commanding general in the Far East and 8th Army; and later, Commander in Chief of the United Nations Command. We can only list these few of his commands, nor have we the space to list the various medals received from his own, and foreign governments. And today, March 18, we learn of his being named by President Eisenhower as Chief of Staff. And you will be interested to know that he has been (with Mrs. Lemnitzer) most active in the work of the Pusan (Korea) Children's Hospital. TRIBUTE TO FREEMASONRY

The Sunday magazine section Qanuary 18, 1959) of the St. Louis Globe Democrat devoted ten pages, largely in color, in telling of what Freemasonry is, and what it does. Whether the article was written by a Freemason or not we do not know but it was eminently fair in its treatment, in contrast with the article which appeared in Life a few years ago. The editor of the Globe Democrat is Richard H. Amberg, a member of the fraternity. In previous years it has been very hard to get even honorable mention in St. Louis newspapers. Thanks to all who had a part in preparing the article. The St. Louis Globe Democrat was not the only metropolitan newspaper to issue a Masonic number; over in Wichita, Kansas, the Sunday Eagle had a section in color which devoted seven pages to the fraternity; most attention is given to the Masonic Home, which the Globe Democrat overlooked. ARE YOU TAX EXEMPT?

Recent articles in newspapers infer that the Treasury Department is about to investigate some new forms of taxation which may, or may not involve fraternal organizations. The article in part says: Gradually many of the Internal Revenue Service's 10,000 income tax auditors began looking into outfits ranging from the fields of business, labor, FRATERNAL, civic, religious and charitable organizations. Chambers of Commerce are being examined. In light of this statement, it might behoove some of our Masonic organizations to examine their financial structure; if you are receiving rents from some of your property, it might place you in a status where you would be liable for tax. A substantial showing of charitable contributions might change the picture for the tax bureau. Look yourselves over. DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Kane Lodge No. 454 of New York City is known as the "explorers lodge" having within its ranks, past and present, a number of Freemasons who have gone on polar expeditions. It recently celebrated its lOOth anniversary, a celebration attended by former governor, Thomas E. Dewey, and Frederick H. Ecker, of the board of directors of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -and of course-Grand Master Lloyd Jones. FLOYD SHOEMAKER GETS AWARD

The Columbia Missourian of February 26, 1959, has a picture of a 50-year pin being presented to Dr. Floyd C. Shoemaker, secretary of the State

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Historical Society; the pin is being presented by Dean W. Francis English for the grand lodge of Missouri. The ceremony was held in the office of Dr. Shoemaker; present were Mrs. Shoemaker, Walter H. Baird, grand master of the grand council, and Prof. Maurice Votaw of the School of Journalism. Dr. Shoemaker's father, the late Frank Calvin Shoemaker, received a 50-year pin in 1938 at Bucklin, Mo., the family home. It is said that this is the first father-son combination in the history of the grand lodge. His grandfather was also a Freemason, but died two years before the button could have been presented. Dr. Shoemaker belongs to Acacia Lodge No 602 in Columbia.

(Left): Dr. Floyd C. Shoemaker, Secretary, Missouri State Historical Society, receives his 50-year button, in his Columbia, Missouri office from Dean Francis English of the University Faculty. Dr. Shoemaker's father was also a 50-year member.

HOUSTON NOT A CATHOLIC

I am calling your attention to the last sentence in the biographical sketch concerning General Sam Houston.... I have never been guilty of parading my relationship to the illustrious dead, but in order to identify myself, I will state that my mother was the second child and oldest daughter of General and Mrs. Houston and I was named for the youngest member of the family. The facts concerning his church relationship are as follows: When Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna became president of Mexico, he immediately discarded the constitution of his country and assumed the role of dictator. His unreasonable decrees and edicts worked untold hardship on the people of Texas, one of which was that no one would be allowed to become a citizen and landowner unless he was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. General Houston was then living with his old friends, the Cherokees, in what is now Oklahoma. He decided to come to Texas and assist the patriots throw off the yoke of despotism, tyranny and oppression which Santa Anna had placed upon them. Arriving at Nacogdoches, he met an old friend, Adolphus Sterne, who told him of the edict which required every emigrant to be a member of the Catholic Church. Not to be thwarted in his intention to become a citizen of Texas, he told Mr. Sterne to get a priest and he would go through a short form ceremony necessary to become a member. This was

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done at the home of Mr. Sterne and only took a few minutes. If General Houston ever entered a Catholic Church, I have never heard of it. Mrs. Houston was a devout member of the Baptist Church and I have many letters she wrote him when he was serving in the U. S. Senate, urging him to become a Christian. In the year 1854, while at his home in Independence, Texas, he attended a service in the Baptist Church, and at the invitation of the minister, he came forward, knelt at the altar and arose to make his profession of faith. He was baptised by Dr. Rufus C. Burleson in Rocky Creek. He became an active member of that church, thereafter lived an exemplary Christian life and died in that faith. TEMPLE HOUSTON MORROW MALAYAN FREEMASON

The Hon. Yeoh Cheang Kang, delegate to the United Nations from Malaya, attended lodge in New York City recently, being the first person from that country to visit a New York Lodge; he is more than a dual member since he belongs to four lodges which work under English and Scottish constitutions. NEW SECRETARY OF STATE A FREEMASON

Freemasons appreciate the appointment of Christian A. Herter of Massachusetts to be the new secretary of state to succeed the late J. Foster Dulles. He comes to the office with a fine background, and men of both parties in congress were agreed and approved the appointment. That he is a Freemason gives added prestige to the appointment so far as our fraternity is concerned, for he has been a Freemason for more than 28 years, being initiated in Mount Tabor Lodge in 1931-32 (Mass.). He is a member of the famous St. Paul's Royal Arch chapter in Boston, Beacon Council of the Royal & Select Masters, and St. Bernard Commandery Knights Templar. He belongs to the Scottish Rite (33째) in Boston (1939). He was once attached to the American Embassy in Berlin, was special assistant to the secretary of state; secretary of American Mission to Negotiate Peace in Paris; assistant to Herbert Hoover, then secretary of commerce; secretary of the European Relief Council; former editor of the Independent, the Sportsman; lecturer on International Relations at Harvard; representative for 14 years in the Massachusetts legislature, speaker of the house 1939-45; member U. S. House of Representatives (1943-53); Governor of Massachusetts (1954-56); assistant secretary of state (1957-59); secretary of state (1959- ). Bro. Herter is an Episcopalian; he has a wife and four children and a fine promise of becoming even more famous.

THE OTHER SIDE We are in receipt of the following letter from Theo Marti, Geneva, Switzerland, who is identified with the Universal Masonic League. We feel that all sides of a controversy should be presented, and we quote Marti's letter so that his stand may be understood. I have just received the exemplary December issue of the Royal Arch Mason which I always read with the greatest interest. I consider your review as one of the best Masonic publications in the United States. Would you permit me to write you in the quality of the President of the U.F.L.? Permit me to write you in

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French; if I write in English I do not speak nor write so well. I shall try to translate my thoughts myself; these, not properly translated, might confuse you. Two reasons incite me to write you. I have been particularly interested in your article on the Spanish situation and to know that you are actively engaged against the Franco tyranny, which is an encouraging thought for us, for your Masonic reputation is well known in Switzerland. The U .F.L. is equally occupied in active fashion in ameliorating the condition of our Spanish brethren. Permit me to send you our review La Heroldo for the month of December in French. The English translation will not be ready before next year. I will not fail also to send our English review when it is prepared. Permit me equally to let you know of the measures which we hope to effect in aid of our Spanish martyred brothers. The second point which incites me to write you is the following phrase in your article, "Chapter Chatter." "Apparently the Universal League is changing its color." Frankly I do not understand exactly that which you mean, unless your meaning was that the U.F.L. was to be created into a grand lodge to take the distinctive title of Grand Lodge of Europe. I wish to affirm in all simplicity, but also in complete honesty that it is not the case. Since the creation of the League it is considered as a group of Freemasons esteemed individually in their own country, showing thus its universality. We do not desire, and never shall try, to attempt to modify the status of the organization of the League, and much less change into a grand lodge. The League is far from being an organization that wishes to attach itself to a Grand Lodge of Europe, which is the unhappy results of our Brother F. Onder. In spite of these incomprehensible acts of that ex-brother, acts which are not explainable except through the ambition and pride, the League continues to exist and develop itself as in the past to fulfill its mission. Here are the exact facts: Brother and., when he was president of the League, attempted to create a new lodge in Holland, his native country, and when that was refused to him by the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands, he dimitted from that grand lodge to create, on the other hand, a Grand Lodge of Holland of a different type, with the aid of other dissident brothers of other countries, the Grand Lodge of Europe. When the officials of the U.F.L. learned of his dimission from the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands they understood immediately that and. was no longer to continue the same functions as president of the League. In order to be a member it is necessary first to be a member of a regular ~odge. The committee of the League then ordered and. as president, to pronounce himself excluded, even as a simple member entirely, as he pronounced exclusion of all dissident brothers, adherence to the Grand Lodge of Europe. The situation was extremely delicate at first and was not regulated until 1957 when I was named president. The Universal League of Freemasons continues, and will continue, as before to attempt to continue the same aims of Universal Masonry, as they have been set forth by Anderson in his Constitutions. The League wishes to unite that which has been separated. The League struggles against the creation of all trouble. Permit me to give you, on this subject, my discourse at the meeting of the League in Brussels, which had invited the members of the League on the occasion of the 1958 Congress (see p. 22, La Heroldo). Our first president was a member of the Grand Lodge of England. Since that time our essential has always been to try to conciliate diverse conceptions of the order. Actually one of our essential tasks is to try to lead the Grand Orient of France to its original precepts of our order, and we have reasons to believe that our lengthy efforts are to be accomplished. In good time these things will be revealed as having been carried out. We believe and hope that a resonance of universality of Freemasonry such as has never before been seen. The old Europe is pledged to fight two Masonic heresies-the Christian and the atheist. We firmly believe that these two tendencies have been subversive to the original principles of the order. The U.F.L. will always exercise its influence against that subversive tendency toward univerasl Masonry.

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Upon this affirmation, my dear friend Denslow, you should be able to understand the absolute facts. On 19 to 23 of August, 1959, the Universal League of Freemasons will hold its annual Congress in Heidelberg, Germany. Germany has had a remarkable Masonic rebirth, although we had some apprehension over the subject of the fusion of the regular grand lodge with the Christian order, whose regularity now seems doubtful. We fervently hope that circumstances will permit you to make a visit to Europe next year so that you may take part in our Congress. We invite you with all our heart; we hope you will meet many American brothers in German lodges. You will thus be able to render again for yourself the individual quality of the League members who are all excellent brothers. We have nothing to hide in the Masonic world; the ideal which we pursue is one of the highest which exists in Masonry.

BOGUS NEGRO LODGES The colored folks are just a little ahead of the white folks in their attacks on "bogus" Masonry. At a conference of Prince Hall Grand Lodges in Cleveland, May 14-16, 1958, it was stated that a commission had been formed, representing grand lodges, the shrine, and Scottish rite to advise with the various grand lodges on the question of Bogus Masonry and promote a system of education whereby information as to the legitimacy . . . can be channeled into every lodge. Meaning that they are going into the courts to prosecute promo tors of the off-brand of Freemasonry. In the Chicago Tribune of July 20, 1958, we learn a fictitious story of how the Arabic Temple was started in Chicago: Back in 1893, Rofelt Pasha, an Arabian visitor to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, struck up an acquaintance with a negro, John George Jones, which eventually produced a Shriners organization among negroes. Following several conferences, Pasha, who was described as the Imperial Deputy of the Grand Council of Arabia, conferred the Mystic Shrine upon Jones and several negroes with the assistance of three other Arabians. Jones, who already held the title of Puissant Lieutenant Commander, Supreme Council Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern Jurisdiction, was given authority to confer the degree and to establish temples, and form a grand council. He promptly established an imperial council in Chicago and assumed the title of Imperial Grand Potentate. He organized Palestine Temple in Chicago, later called Arabic temple, and formed temples in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, St. Paul, and Indianapolis. Incidentally the negro Shriners convention was held August 17-22 in Chicago. The truth is, and it comes from the white Shrine-there never was a shrine in Egypt or in Arabia; it was the figment of Bros. Fleming's and Florence's imaginationl We doubt the existence of Rofelt Pasha, and we doubly doubt the "authority" with which he had been "invested."

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the American forces desired to set up a con· Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., they asked perthe Lodge hall. The lodge was agreeableconsistory admit negroes. The request was

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Advertising matter is being issued from "International Masons, Inc." at 405 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Mich. under a board. International officers are listed as: Attorney Wm. V. Banks, 33° SGM, assisted by "Rev." Kirkney, grand treasurer; "Rev." Bonney, supreme director, and others. Letters are being sent to pastors of churches, who are apparently the most gullible; the letter refers to the "Christian" program of the International Masons, and offers every pastor a FREE MEMBERSHIP and an opportunity to earn "$$$," while bringing a clean program to the community in cooperation with the church. And quoting: Now here is what we pay you: Just for calling a meeting to organize a club for the lodge, you as pastor will receive 50c for each person attending. You will receive $1.00 for each person attending who will join.... For each person paying the joining fee in full, you will receive half of it in cash. And Banks, the Supreme Grand Master, signs the letter.

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One of our colored friends has discovered some seventy of the "reverends" who have become interested in the financial side of Freemasonry, leading him to believe the institution has become "big business." He finds that several pastors of churches who are P.H. Masons have a large number of bogus Masons in their congregations to whom they must cater because of the church treasury, adding that their alibi is "it is their duty to save souls, whether bogus or regularl" And there are "store front" churches, presided over by jack-leg preachers posing as legitimate clergymen for mercenary purposes; they hire stores, paint signs on the front to indicate it is a religious group, and catering to the women-they catch the menl What our colored friend tells us, differs little from some of our white folks, who likewise use the same plan for "catching the men." A "Rev." Herbert B. Womack conducts a church and lodge room at 265 Nostrand,Ave., in Brooklyn; he represents the Fitzpatrick group. "P.H." MASONS LAND ON GARROWAY SHOW

In May 1959, a group of high ranking Prince Hall Masons appeared on the Dave Garroway show-Today-and presented Dave with a parchment scroll "as evidence of the high esteem in which he and his program are held by Prince Hall Masons throughout the world." And about the same time a news item with a New York dateline said: Prince Hall Masons visiting New York in attendance at the Grand Masters Conference, were honored by a visit to the mayor's parlors at City Hall where they were personally greeted by Mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr., and other high ranking city officials.

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The Mayor had previously declared by official proclamation that May 13-14-15 were to be observed as Prince Hall Days in honor of the visiting Masons and their annual convention. ' Negro Masons came from all over the United States, Canada, Hawaii and Africa to hold their annual meeting at the colored lodge hall,' 454-155th Street, New York City; we are told that high on the agenda were plans for fighting illegitimate Masonry. And that the committee on clandestine Masonry reported successful lawsuits in Kansas. Georgia and Kentucky, while a suit was now in process in Philadelflhia. One of the speakers at the meeting was Han. Richard A. Henries, grand' master of Liberia, and the speaker of the house of representatives' in that country. P.H. GROUPS ATTACK BOGUS GROUPS

Our colored friends-the Prince Hall groups, are making strenuous efforts. to combat clandestine Freemasonry among the colored people; in fact they are doing a better job than the white Freemasons. According to a statement sent out to all P.H. grand lodges, May 14, 1959,. a committee on education sets forth its purpose: (a) To conduct research into the origin, procedures. and methods of operation of bogus groups. . (b) To be specific and direct in exposing the false and misleading pretensions of such bogus groups. (c) To promote an educational campaign designed to create an awareness of the regularity of P.H. groups as the sole source of ancient craft Masonry among negroes in America. (d) To foster and promote in any honorable way a friendly and sympathetic contact with Masons of the white race with the idea of hastening the day when such Masons in America may publicly declare P.H. Masonry to be the only legitimate Masonry among negroes. Circulars have been sent out to all P.H. grand lodges, in which it is stated: We do not wish to minimize the value of the legal attack on bogus Masonry. Our experience has been so far that this attack can be very effective if the offending outfit is attacked in time. Our colored friends are entitled to their brand of Freemasonry;, our experience shows that they select the best men of their race for membership. Unfortunately they have to contend with a lot of bogus groups which attempt to commercialize the fraternity. Most certainly the white Freemasons will throw no sticks in their way when it comes to prosecuting the organizers of such lodges.

AGE AND OCCUPATIONS OF INITIATES Iowa and California have made a survey of the age and occupation of their initiates which is certainly interesting and which shows that at least 1/3 of all initiates are in the 20's in the Iowa group, while California has asimilar proportion in the 30s.

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These figures explode the idea that Freemasonry is not drawing the younger men, since 72 per cent of all Iowa initiates were under age 40. In California it was found that in 1958 the percentage in the 20-29 group had dropped one half, while the 30-39 group had jumped from 31 per cent to 41 per cent, and the 40-49 group had raised to 35 per cent from a 1957-28 per cent. As to occupations, the bulk of California initiates are from the skilled classes (33 per cent); executives are 20 per cent; professional people 10 per cent. But in Iowa we find 340 are farmers, 235 salesmen, 213 students, 186 merchants, 160 mechanics, 129 laborers, 115 clerks, 107 teachers. The figures only tend to show that the character of business in the two states makes for the differences. We feel we have no cause to worry over the age, OT the character or profession of those petitioning Freemasonry. While our total membersip is now more than 4,000,000, yet there is a trend toward a decreasing membership in certain areas--probably due to periods of unemployment. NON-ATrENDANCE

An article in the Seattle Masonic Tribune has this statement as to an investigation made of non-attendance: Sasketchewan made a logical and practical approach to the so-called "attendance problem." A survey showed that Lodges with a membership over 300 had an aver路 age attendance of 6 per cent to 14 per cent, whereas Lodges with a membership of 40 to 75 maintained an average of 50 per cent to 82 per cent. One Lodge with 39 members had an average attendance of 82 per cent; another with 371 members had a 6 per cent average.

ANTI-MASONIC PROPAGANDA We can't understand why certain religious denominations are not happy within themselves and why they continue to carry on crusades against other religionists, societies, or individuals. Yet they DO. From the SIGN, a Catholic Church publication, February, 1959, we find FREEMASONRY Why does the Church take such a strong stand against the Masons? Don't the Knights of Columbus, too, take secret vows?-A. P., CLAY, N. Y.; C. C., JERSEY CITY, N.]. Until doomsday, we expect, there will be more or less lack of understanding as to the Church's attitude toward Freemasonry. According to Church Law, those who join a Masonic sect or other societies of the same sort, which plot against the Church or legitimate civil authority, automatically incur an excommunication re-

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served to the Holy See (Canon 2335). The Masons originated in London, in 1717, as a secret political society and were many times condemned by civil governments as a public menace. It is impossible that a political philosophy be religiously neutral_it is bound to be moral or immoral. Patriotism and loyalty are moral: treachery and treason are immoral. Even within the sphere of the political it is the right and duty of the Church to commend the one and to condemn the other. Masonry is more than a mere political philosophy-it is an out-and-out antireligious philosophy-dyedin-the-wool naturalism. Despite Masonic lip service to the "Great Architect of the Universe," naturalism outlaws all divine revelation as a guide to human reason. Logically, all men are religious freethinkers: Old Testament and New are worthless. Is it any wonder that Catholicity has been the pet hatred of Freemasonry? The encyclical letter of Pope Leo XIII on the subject of Freemasonry will never be out of date. We urge that you read it, at your nearest public or Catholic library. We recommend also Christianity and American Freemasonry, by Whalen. We realize that very many Masons, who know their organization merely as a fraternal and philanthropic society, are above reproach personally. Like innocent fellow travelers of the Communists, they are in the dark as to the ulterior purpose of their antireligious leaders. "PREJUDICE PEDDLERS"

This is the title of an article appearing in a well known Catholic publication of May 1959; the article is written by Wm. J. Whalen; it is supposed to be followed by two additional articles which we have not seen. This issue has for attack the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite and California's school action. We quote the article in part. But to be perfectly fair to Masonry we must pin point the vicious anti-Catholicism within the craft to one source-the Scottish Rite, Southern jurisdiction. The chief medium for the rite's attack on the church is its magazine-the New Age. Most Masons go no further than the three degrees of the blue lodge, but about one in four decides to advance to the 32째 of the Scottish Rite; he applies for admission to the so-called higher degrees, pays about $150, and spends several days and nights going through the degree ceremonial in a S.R. cathedral. The powerfUl state grand lodges, neither officially disown nor recognize the so-called higher degrees of the Scottish or York Rites. Masonic scholars insist that pure and ancient Masonry consists of the three basic degrees and possibly the Royal Arch. The sale of anti-Catholic books is condemned, naming specifically "Double Doctrine of the Church of Rome," etc. And this about Albert Pike: Christian Masons may be edified by mediating on Albert Pike's "Hymns to the Gods and Other Poems," and also his study of "Irano Faith and Doctrine." Pike, a former Confederate general, lawyer, and occultist, rebuilt the Scottish Rite, and is known as its second founder. He authored a monumentally boring commentary on the 32 degrees. "Morals and Dogma" which is presented to candidates in the 14째. His neo-paganism and absorption in Oriental cults flavored the religious orientation of the Southern jurisdiction. This philosophical mountebank served as grand commander from 1859 to 1891. As to the California situation, this: The debate on the 1958 (school referendum) reached such a low level that Senator Wm. Knowland, a 33째 Mason, disowned the move. Vice President Nixon censured the effort ". . . as motivated by bigotry and falsification." California Masons suffered a humiliating defeat at the polls as their propositi<?!1 !9~t by a

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two to one vote ... to add insult to injury the voters of California elected their first Catholic governor. NEW SOURCE OF INCOME?

Are Freemasons overlooking a bet? We fear they are. The matter was brought to our attention by a good Masonic brother-a lawyer, who has turned over to us a letter which is apparently being sent to all members of the legal profession in Missouri. A section of the letter says: I have been told that more people are making wills today than ever before. So you have occasions when you can do yourself, and your clients a favor by mentioning Jesuit Missions. "Lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither rust consumes, nor thieves break in and steal." Should your client choose to include Jesuit Missions in his will, the following bequest form is submitted: The letter is being sent out from Jesuit headquarters, 451I West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. There are at least two other good institutions we might recommend: The .Masonic Home of Missouri and the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospitals. If the plan is good for Catholics, it should be good for Freemasons. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE MASONS?

We did not know that anything was, but a pamphlet issued by a Catholic group in St. Louis, only two or three blocks away from the Jesuit Mission group, would infer we had something wrong with us; the statement appears on the front cover. Here are some quotations: It is not (objection) merely because it is a secret society that Catholics cannot be Masons. It is because of the particular kind of secret society that Masonry happens to be. Masonry has a distinctly religious character. Quotations are made from Albert Pike and the Grand Orient of France. Now Pike is generally recognized as a great Masonic student, but millions of Freemasons do not agree with Pike's attitude on religion; but Freemasonry gives him the right to have that attitude if his conscience was to be served. As to quoting from the Grand Orient of France-well no grand lodge of any importance in the Masonic world accepts statements from an organization such as the Grand Orient which is outside the pale of Masonic regularity. Why lay their statements at the door of Freemasonry? The following is given as an excerpt from Pike-"I pledge myself to obey without hesitation, any order, whatever it may be, of the regular Superiors of the Order." If there is such an obligation in Freemasonry we do not recall of having heard it-and we don't think many Freemasons would observe such. HAVE YOU MADE YOUR WILL?

The Jesuit Mission Bureau, 4511 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. are circularizing lawyers, including protestant lawyers, suggesting that in making up wills the name of the "Missouri Province Educational Institute (the corporate title of the Jesuit Mission Bureau)" be included among the beneficiaries.

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And we suggest donations to your local lodge charity fund, the Masonic Homes, the Shrine Hospitals, the Templar Eye Foundation, and many other fine funds. "PREJUDICE PEDDLERS"

This is the title of an article appearing in the May 10, 1959 issue of "Our Sunday Visitor" which calls itself "the National Catholic Action Weekly." A sub-head says "Masonic Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction continues to spread hatred of the Church." And there is a cartoon, under which is written: "Catholics and many Protestants oppose the naturalism and oaths of Freemasonry, but only in the Southern jurisdiction is anti-Catholic propaganda openly and brazenly cultivated and spread." We quote extracts from the article so that our readers may judge what our Catholic friends are thinking: Organized anti-catholicism in the United States has been promoted by various groups at different times for various reasons. Once the Know Nothings and the American Protective Association warned the people against the "Roman menace" and the dangers to 100% Americanism growing out of the Irish and other immigratations. In the 1920s the hooded hoodlums of the Ku Klux Klan spearheaded the attacks on Negroes, Catholics, Jews and foreign born. Scandals, convictions, prison sentences and a general revulsion by decent Americans ended the Klan empire in the South and certain Northern states. At the same time thousands learned all they would ever know about the Catholic Church from the venom saturated pages of the old Menace. To answer the false charges of the Menace and the prejudice peddlers of that era the late Archbishop Noll founded O.S.V. in 1912. Today other organizations carryon the campaign to poison relations between Catholics and their Protestant and Jewish neighbors. They may not employ the crude tactics of the APA, the whip and midnight terror of the KKK or the obscenities of the Menace but their basic stock in trade is anti-Catholicism. They offer no genuine solutions to the serious problems of a pluralistic society. Three such groups now dominate the field of professional anti-Catholicism in this country: the Masonic Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction; POAU (Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State); and Christ's Mission, a group of supposed ex-priests and ex-monks who publish Christian Heritage magazine, formerly known as The Converted Catholic. Each of these organizations makes a particular appeal to a particular segment of the American people, adapting its Catholic-baiting techniques to the fears and hates of its constituency. In several ways these groups cooperate and support each other's programs, as we shall see. This three part series will examine the character of each group in some detail in the hope thhat a wider public understanding of their tactics and objectives will help undo some of the harm they are doing to Catholic-Protestant relations in our nation. SCOTTISH RITE, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION

Unlike the Masonic lodges of Europe and Latin America, the typical American lodge scrupulously avoids religious and political controversy. Serious objections to the naturalism of the lodge and the propriety of its oaths prevents Catholics and many Protestants from attempting to reconcile Christianity and Freemasonry. But to suppose that wide-spread anti-Catholic propaganda is fostered by the local Blue lodges in the U. S. is to misread the evidence. As I pointed out in my recent book, Christianity and American Freemasonry (Bruce, Milwaukee) former Masons, now active Catholic laymen, invariably testi-

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fied that while Masons they never heard a word against the Church during lodge meetings. This would be true in most lodges in most states with the exception of California. The California lodges apparently violated the Masonic gag on religious and political discussion in the recent move to tax private and parochial grade and high schools. But to be perfectly fair to Masonry we must pin point the vicious anti-Catholicism within the Craft to one source, the quasi-Masonic Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. The chief medium for the Rite's attacks on the Church is its monthly magazine, The New Age. Most Masons go no further than the three degrees of the Blue lodge but about one in four decides to advance to the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite. He applies for admission to the so-caIled higher degrees, pays about $150, and spends several days and nights going through the degree ceremonial in a Scottish Rite cathedral. The powerful state Grand Lodges neither officially recognize nor disown the so-caIled high degrees of the Scottish or the York Rites. Masonic scholars insist that "pure and ancient Masonry" consists of the three basic degrees and possibly the Royal Arch. The Mason and Dixon line and the Mississippi River divide the territories of the Southern and Northern Jurisdictions. Each is independent and each nominates its own candidates for the honorary 33rd degree. The northern body maintains headquarters in Boston and its southern counterpart in Washington, D. C. Each enroIls about the same number of Masons: 450,000. Members of the Northern Jurisdiction may have no intimate studied policy of duplicity in proclaiming a neutrality it has no intention of observing. No one asked for a pledge to refrain from criticism of a religious faith or church, but once that pledge was made the honorable thing would be to observe it. Anyone can examine these or other issues of the magazine at any public library to check the quotations in their original contexts. The Grand Commander's Message in the April 1959 issue reveals that POAU is being aided "by our moral and financial support." The Masonic spokesman adds that POAU "is rendering a service in behalf of religious liberty of significant influence in the realization of our major purpose:' (p. 195.) A limited number of books and pamphlets are listed for sale in The New Age and among them are the "Double Doctrine of the Church of Rome" by Von Zedtwitx and others attacking the Pope's stand on education. Christian Masons may be edified by meditating on Albert Pike's "Hymns to the Gods and Other Poems" and also his study of "Irano-Aryan Faith and Doctrine." Pike, a former Confederate general, lawyer, and occultist, rebuilt the Scottish Rite and is known as its second founder. He authored a monumentally boring commentary on the 32 degrees, "Morals and Dogma," which is presented to candidates for the 14th degree. His neo-paganism and absorption in Oriental cults flavored the religious orientation of the Southern Jurisdiction. This philosophical mountebank served as Grand Commander from 1859 to 1891. Luther A. Smith, a former Mississippi judge, has headed the Supreme Council since 1952. He explains the avowed atheism of the Grand Orients of Europe in The New Age: "There is such a hatred of Roman Catholicism among the Masons of Europe that in many cases the Bible has been banished from the Lodges because it is looked upon as a symbol of the intolerance and cruelty of the church." (January, 1958, p. 46.)

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Scottish Rite and the Grand Lodge of California cooperated to force a lifting of the tax exemption for private and parochial schools in that state. All other states grant that exemption. The debate on that 1958 referendum reached such a low level that Senator William Knowland, a 33rd degree Mason, disowned the move. Vice President Richard Nixon, a Californian censured the effort to lift the exemption as motivated by "bigotry and falsification."

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All anti-Masonic propaganda is not confined to the U. S. A. Over in London we find the Britons Publishing Society advertising "Grand Orient Freemasonry Unmasked" describing "the secret power behind communism" by Monsignor George F. Dillon with Rev. Dennis Feahey issuing a preface to the "new and revised edition." Among the chapters we find Freemasonry associated with Nihilists, Black Hand, Illuminism, Seduction of Princes, Jewish Connections, Ridiculing of Religion, Hypocrisy, Adultery, Mysterious deaths and assassinations, and-American Masons murder a master for disclosing secrets; the book bears the imprimatur of Westminster. Publishers of such books would undoubtedly be subject to libel for their utterances. In Milwaukee we find a Bruce Publishing Co. which has "all the facts about American Freemasonry" by one Wm. J Whelen. In this volume he discusses the "Masonic religion," Anti-Catholicism in American lodges, and what not. And we are told that the volume has been checked "for accuracy by three former Masons, now active Catholic laymen, and by Dr. Paul Bretscher of the Lutheran Church, Missouri synod," and a "leading authority on Masonry." Francis X. Gallagher, reviewing the volume says: The Scottish Rite Masons, Southern Jurisdiction, is the most patently antiCatholic group within Masonry-a single glance at its mouthpiece-The New Age --should dispel any notion that it entertains any but the most hostile attitude towards Catholicism. But it remains for the Lutheran Witness, official organ of the Missouri Synod, to sell anti-Masonic tracts. For example, we note: Lodges Examined by the Bible, Is Masonry a Religion, Masonry in the Light of the Bible, a Christian View of Freemasonry, the Nature of Freemasonry, and Walton Hannah's two volumes--Christian by Degrees and Darkness Invisible, in which Hannah "provides a clear insight into the ritual of the 'Shriners.' " This same Lutheran group of "anti-Masons" are issuing a bulletin "Let There Be Light" which is being sent "to officials of Synod and the districts, and commissions on Fraternal organizations." These districts are to "meet to discuss lodge matters," serve as a resource group for lodge information to inquirers, address congregations and conferences on lodge topics, keep in-

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The Fall River, Mass. Herald News of September 5, 1958 contains the advertisement of Joseph V. Aguiar, Jr., candidate for representative, who "is for better schools" and promises that if elected I will introduce a constitutional amendment to force the state to pay 50 per cent of the cost of all new parochial schools . . . with rising costs our parishes need and deserve help for this worthy purpose. I dare any representative or candidate to fight me on this issue. Fightin' son of a gun, ain't he? ANTI-MASONRY AT ITS WORST

News dispatches of August 20, 1959, dated St. Louis, Mo., tell of the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus; it reads:

K. of C. Urges Firing of U. S. Capitol Architect The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus Wednesday called for the removal from office of ]. George Stewart, architect of the national Capitol, for "granting to the Masonic Order the privilege of laying the cornerstone of the east front extension" of the Capitol last July 4. A resolution unanimously approved by delegates at the council's seventy-seventh annual meeting here, declared that Mr. Stewart and the Capitol Commission thereby "violated American principles and infringed upon the rights of all citizens who are not members of the Masonic society." The resolution noted that protest was made in advance of the ceremony of dedication "against the abuse by him of the prerogatives incident to his sworn duty as an officer of the United States. "But he failed and refused to heed them and thereby demonstrated his unfitness to be continued in his position of power and influence." The resolution "condemns the granting to any individual or any group of individuals the privilege of performing particular or any governmental functions, with special reference to the laying of cornerstones or dedicatory ceremonies of public buildings. "And," it adds, "we condemn without reserve all public officials who countenance such violations as being unworthy of the trust reposed in them and subjecting them to removal from office." The resolution directs the attention of President Eisenhower to "the abuse by J. George Stewart of his authority . . . which demands his removal from office and we urge that such action be taken without delay." Resolutions submitted by the 63 state jurisdictions will be considered at the closing session of the Supreme Council's meeting Thursday. Are the Knights about to bring politics into the national election at a time when they have been grooming one of their own number for national office? We know of no better way to kill a candidate off than to resort to such acts. Tolerationl They are great people to PREACH Toleration, but not to PRACTICE IT.

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sented on behalf of his grand lodge a silver and crystal ink stand made in 1783. United States Senator Henry Dworshak addressed the grand lodge of Idaho on the occasion of its annual communication. Illinois proceedings report the death of Dwight Herbert Green} one time Governor of the State of Illinois. He served as grand orator of the grand lodge in 1941 and 1942. He died February 20, 1958. Ben S. Paulen} ninety years of age and senior past grand master of Kansas, participated in the laying of a cornerstone for a new Methodist Church at Neodesha. He was grand master thirty-eight years ago. A new lodge in Massachusetts has been named Wm. Sewall Gardner. Brother Gardner was a former justice of the Supreme Court, master of his lodge in 1852, becoming grand master in 1869-70-71. In the history of Berkshire Lodge, in Massachusetts, we are told that the lodge had the honor, on September 7, 1897, of welcoming the twenty-fifth President of the United States, Wm. McKinley. He was a guest at the residence of a local citizen and a delegation of Freemasons were invited to the home to meet the distinguished brother, and, on October 8, 1916, they were again honored with the presence of Wm. Howard Taft, Ex-President of the United States, who accepted an invitation from the lodge to deliver an address on "The Ethics of Citizenship." Eight hundred people were present, and after the address he was a guest of the lodge at a banquet. A memorial service was held by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in memory of Past Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson. Melvin Johnson brought to Freemasonry the gift of a keen and penetrating mind, the gift of an elequent tongue, and a warm brotherly heart. For many years he was one of those who directed Freemasonry in this country. Sanford H. Wescott, one hundred years old, was introduced to the Grand Lodge of Michigan; he was made an entered apprentice in 1881. For many years he was superintendent of schools in Michigan. The Grand Master of Mississippi refers to Brother Frank S. Land} SecretaryGeneral of the DeMolay and a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, as "Frank S. Land, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas." James T. Harrison, newly installed Grand Master of Montana, is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of that state. American Union Lodge No.1, in Ohio, entertained seven hundred Freemasons at a barbecue. Among the speakers were. Governor and Brother Wm. C. O'Neill, who is a member of American Union Lodge, Brother James R. Case} Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, and the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Douglas McKay} former Governor of Oregon, was the grand orator and addressed his grand lodge in 1958. At one time he was a member of the President's Cabinet. He died suddenly July 22, 1959. James A. Tillinghast} whose death was reported in the Rhode Island proceedings for 1958, was by profession a lawyer, a profession which came down through his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, covering a period of more than a hundred years of continuous active practice of the law. He was interested in sailing, had a summer home on the shore of Narragansett Bay, and for six years was navigator of a ship sailing in the annual race from New London to Bermuda; he successfully piloted the winning boat in the 1924 Bermuda race. In 1937, he and a friend chartered a boat and sailed to

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Nassau, Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba and through the Panama Canal to the Cocos and Galapagos Islands. The grand orator of the Grand Lodge of Texas was Dr. William Richardson White, President of Baylor University. Major General (retired) Ernest N. Harmon gave a dedicatory address before DeWitt Clinton Lodge No. 15, in Vermont, of which he is a member. Brother James Harold Stacey, a past grand master of Vermont, and with many other distinguished titles, was honored by his grand lodge in being given the Philip C. Tucker award. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, learning of the establishment of a lodge at Chico, California, bearing the name of Leland Stanford Lodge, thought it fitting to present a token to the lodge in honor of one who had received his degrees in Wisconsin in 1849-50, for Leland Stanford was initiated in Prometheus Lodge No. 17 (now Ozaukee Lodge) at Port Washington, Wisconsin. Governor Milward L. Simpson, of Wyoming, made the principal address at the laying of a cornerstone for a new highway building at Cheyenne. All members of the State Highway Commission were present, all were Freemasons and all took part in the Masonic ceremony. The governor also appeared at the annual communication of the grand lodge and told them that "he recalled with pride that his grandfather, Finn Burnett, who came to the South Pass in 1865 was one of the greatest Masons who ever lived, and that his father was master of the Signet Lodge, and his mother Grand Matron of the Eastern Star.

EXTRANEOUS SOCIETIES In the California proceedings we read of the Royal Order of Caritas. There the grand master issued an edict prohibiting Masons of that jurisdiction from being, or remaining, members of the Order. He also forbade Temple Association or lodges renting space in Masonic temples for meetings of the Order. Attention was called to the Amaranth Foundation which appears to be connected with the Order. The edict did not refer to the Order of the Amaranth which was an entirely different organization. The grand master was asked to rule on whether the Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill was in existence in California prior to 1957. The grand secretary was ordered to point out to this organization that "their ritual contained matters which should not be printed or disseminated in California, and that the accuracy of some of the historical matters therein should be checked." The grand master stated that Tabernacles of the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests were permitted since membership was by invitation and required good standing in a regularly recognized commandery status. In Georgia a lodge asked as to whether one who held Masonic membership and who was active in the Ku Klux Klan could retain membership in the Masonic fraternity. The reply was that there is nothing in the Masonic manual which prevents a member holding such membership so long as he conducts himself within the laws prescribed in the code. The Kentucky grand master gave a dispensation to one of his lodges to change the time of the annual election of officers "in order not to interfere with a stated meeting of the Eastern Star chapter using the same hall." According to a newly adopted resolution in the Grand Lodge of Louisiana "no Mason residing within this jurisdiction shall be, become, or remain a

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member of any organization as a condition to membership, unless such organization existed in the jurisdiction of Louisiana on February 3, 1958." In Maryland the Grand Master said: We have previously spoken of our awareness of the increase in the number of Square, Pillar, Templar or similarly named organizations, whose membership therein is predicated upon affiliation in a Masonic lodge. Again, if these organizations are manned by Masons of good intent, are well managed and directed toward proper end, the growth in number has no particular significance. Where such is not the case, serious trouble, complaint, ridicule of the Craft, or other incident may ensue. The officers of such a club change at frequent intervals, and with such change too often the course of management. Our concern is not only the foregoing, but also the conviction that a rapid growth in number of clubs or interest therein spells further deterioration of lodge attendance. In Michigan a new section was proposed to Grand Lodge regulations which would provide: No Mason within the jurisdiction of this grand lodge shall promote or organize any order or society, nor become a member of any order or society hereafter promoted organized, or established in this jurisdiction, whose qualification for membership shall be Masonic affiliation, unless such order or society shall have received the formal approval of this grand lodge. Addressing the Grand Lodge of Montana, a brother said: I was thinking since this discussion has been going on, about the higher degrees in Masonry. To me, and I believe to every true Mason, there is no higher degree than the third degree. It is getting to the point in this jurisdiction that even the Order of the Eastern Star is outranking the Grand Lodge of Montana. The grand master of Ohio discovered that one of the Grottos in that jurisdiction was carrying on a series of lotteries with many prize awards to holders of lucky tickets. A committee which investigated verified the complaint, whereupon certain officers of the Grotto were ordered to appear at Grand Lodge and they received the following reprimand from the grand master: You have been summoned here today to receive, in the presence of the members of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, in annual communication assembled, their reprimand. As members of the Grotto you have been parties to the conducting of a lottery or series of lotteries, as a money-making project of the Grotto. This you have done in violation of the laws of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and in violation of the laws of the Supreme Council of the Grotto of North America. Your actions are the more reprehensible because they occurred shortly after, and in spite of, the issuance of an edict by the Grand Monarch, which was read in the Grotto on September 4, 1957, notwithstanding which you went forward with the plans already made and did carry on the games of chance. It was recommendation of the special committee that charges be prepared and filed in your respective lodges, with a view to your eventual expulsion. I have seen fit to substitute my judgment for that of the committee, and to summon you here, to express to you in behalf of this Grand Lodge our sorrow that you should so far forget your Masonic obligations as to deliberately flaunt our laws, our disgust that men who claim to be Masons would literally thumb their noses at Grand Lodge to which they have pledged allegiance and obedience, and our determination that your contumacious conduct shall not be given approval by silence. You have grieved and offended every decent and worthy brother of our Order. You have brought disgrace upon each of us, upon your lodge, your Grotto and

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your Grand Lodge. You have lost the respect of all of us. You may redeem yourselves and regain that respect, only by walking circumspectly and in strict conformity to our laws in the future.... Despite this reprimand, we still call each of you "Brother." But if you persist in disregarding our laws, we can and we will quickly change your title to "Mister." Texas discovered that a member of one of their lodges held an office in the Grand Chapter of Electrical Craftsmen~ which, in Texas, was a Masonic offense. A letter was addressed to the Grand Master Craftsman, a resident of Norristown, Pennsylvania, asking him to dissolve any chapter of that organization operating within the jurisdiction of Texas. Two months passed and no reply was forthcoming. The grand master of Pennsylvania was asked if there was anything he could do as Grand Master to confine the Craftsmen to jurisdiction where membership was permitted. The Royal Order of Ducks is an organization of stage hands in Texas; it is not included in the list of organizations approved by that Grand Lodge. However, we find that the grand lodge listed it among the orders enumerated as working under the Scottish Rite. The grand master of Washington neither denied nor approved the formation of Masonic Clubs. Such clubs exist only through the sufferance of the grand master of the grand lodge. He added: We must place Symbolic Masonry in the minds and hearts of our members. We have been sidetracked and bypassed by those who use our craft as a stepping stone for something they feel is more colorful. I have no quarrel with any organization; however, this year I have received information which bears out my thoughts. OUT craft has suffered and great harm has resulted.

AMONG GRAND LODGES IN 1958 A cacia: The Grand Lodge of Arkansas is rendering assistance to the Acacia Fraternity college organization and have established an Acacia Fund. At this time $7,281.00 has been collected. Alaska: Notwithstanding the fact that Alaska has achieved statehood, lodges in that area remain under the jurisdiction of Washington. There are IS lodges in Alaska, with a total membership of 2,989; all but three showed substantial gains during the year. The largest lodge, 527 members, is at Anchorage. Bequests: In 1955 Brother Herman L. Rowley established a trust fund for the Grand Lodge of Iowa. It required a building to be erected in the City of Perry for the use of indigent members of the fraternity; that building, which accommodates twenty residents, has now been completed at a cost of $275,000. Various individuals have contributed $5,086; the fund now amounts to $840,000. The late Lynn R. Broderick left a charity bequest amounting to $25,150 to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He was a past grand master and past grand high priest of that jurisdiction. Canal Zone: All lodges in the Canal Zone work under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. There are 7 lodges in the Zone, ranging in size from 356 to 740 members, a total of 3,952. Reports showed a gain of 32 for the year. Charity: The Grand Master of Illinois stated in his address that the Grand Lodge officers were of the unanimous opinion that every lodge in the State should create a lodge charity fund. This income should be ear-marked and

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the membership should be asked to make annual contribution to the fund. He said that Masons in general contributed liberally to every conceivable charity, except their own lodges, leading the members to believe that the annual dues were sufficient to take care of lodge charity. The Masonic Homes have an endowment fund, accumulated over a period of fifty years, for each $2.25 of a member's dues are paid into the Grand Lodge Charity Fund; this amounts to approximately $540,000. If it were not for this fund it would be necessary to raise the Grand Lodge per capita. Minnesota carries on a fine work at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The Grand Lodge supports a representative, whose work has produced favorable comment throughout the world. Now they have established another charity, the Masonic Memorial Cancer Hospital, the building which is probably completed by this time; it was to cost a million dollars and erected in connection with the University of Minnesota. One of the greatest charities is the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma; it was incorporated in 1930. Oklahoma was fortunate in having among its membership, Lew H. Wentz, an oil magnate who left an estate of $2,170,000, together with oil leases; these oil leases are bringing in substantial amounts. The fund now amounts to $4,053,000. The Masonic Service Bureau in Oregon reported it had handled four Missouri cases, one of which involved relief in the sum of $20.00, and that they had been reimbursed for that amount. Chile: There are three lodges in Chile which work under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. They are not large lodges, ranging from 54 to 109 members. In the last report these lodges show a loss of 4 members. China: While no lodges are working in the China district, nevertheless there are five chartered lodges under the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts authorized to work in China. It is understood that one of these lodges-Sinim -has been removed to Tokyo, Japan. It has a membership of 241, showing a gain of 9 for the year. All other lodges show losses. Total membership for all lodges is 433. Commercialism: In Minnesota the Grand Master discovered that there was an insurance concern known as the Masonic Casualty Company, operating out of Boston, Massachusetts. They not only used the word "Masonic" in their name, but used the square and compasses as part of their insignia. While they have no agent in Minnesota, they solicit through Masonic advertisements. The Grand Master held the company was acting in violation of the Masonic code and that any member of Minnesota lodge holding a policy in the company was subject to discipline. He had written the Grand Master of Massachusetts complaining of this company, but was informed that the Grand Lodge of that State, while greatly embarrassed, could do nothing about it. The officials and known stockholders of the company were not Master Masons, so could not be disciplined. He lodged a protest with the Grand Lodge of British Columbia against the magazine Masonic Digest, operating out of Vancouver, but soliciting advertising in Minnesota, and was told that the Grand Lodge of British Columbia had no control over the publication, that it was not connected with the fraternity, and that the owners were not Freemasons. Disaster Relief: On June 27, 1957, Cameron, Louisiana, was the victim of a hurricane-Audrey. While only one Freemason died as a result of this hurricane, nevertheless property loss was great. Only twelve men stayed

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behind to care and protect the village, eleven of these were Master Masons, the twelfth had been elected to receive the Entered Apprentice degree. The Grand Master appointed a relief committee and donations were received and disbursed through the Masonic members at Cameron. After all had been taken care of, $784.00 remained which the committee turned over to Cameron Lodge No. 439. The lodge immediately voted to retain the money for the building of a boys dormitory. Dual Membership: The Grand Master of Arkansas reported there was much confusion concerning dual membership, that while there may be reasons of sentiment for holding dual membership, nevertheless it is very confusing to lodges. Arkansas was showing a padded figure as to total membership, and this caused confusion in the office of the grand secretary. Educational: Georgia is attempting to carry on a sixteen point program. It includes making quarters more attractive, cleaning lodge rooms, painting, air conditioning, comfortable seats, punctuality in opening and closing meetings, developing a social life, schools of instruction, study clubs, birthday celebrations, attention to the sick, crippled and shut-ins, budget financing, better lodge administration. New Hampshire holds an educational night in each lodge under the direction of the district deputy grand lecturer. Oregon is proud of its educational fund, which was established in 1854. From a small beginning it has grown to $529,000; it is a trust fund and only the income may be disbursed. It was established to furnish educational assistance, but the Grand Lodge has some trouble knowing just what constitutes such assistance. At first the payment of tuition and purchase of books were major expenses in education, but today school expense consists of fees for lockers, laboratory, lunches and car fares. A South Carolina lodge petitioned the Grand Lodge to establish a Masonic University in that state; one of the counties had offered to provide a site and make a donation of $50,000 for the purpose. The resolution was not adopted, but was later reconsidered and laid over for action at a later date. Another lodge wishes to see the grand lodge offices relocated in the City of Charleston, while another lodge proposed the setting up of an educational fund to make loans to worthy college students. Fees and Dues: California has 249 lodges with minimum dues of $12.00 a year. Their average of $14.45 is the highest of any grand lodge in the United States. The minimum fee for degrees is $50.00, although most lodges charge from $75.00 to $100.00. In Illinois the grand master called attention to the $12.00 minimum dues in California, where a steady increase in membership has been reported since World War II; he did not believe high dues were responsible for the increase, but it proved that this was not a deterrent in increasing membership, for Illinois with low dues and fees has shown a steady decrease since 1950, proving that low dues and fees do not stimulate the flow of petitions. The grand secretary of Oklahoma reported that the privilege of exempting members from payment of dues has been abused. He found one instance where a secretary reported the death of a member carried on their list for more than thirty years. There are instances where names have been on the list as being unable to pay for many years, and even the lodge membership does not remember who they are.

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In Kentucky it was found that a large number of lodges charge $5.00 dues, although there were lodges charging as high as $25.00. The average fee for degrees is $49.00, the bulk of the lodges charging $35.00. In Pennsylvania the minimum fee is $105.00, while the average is $150.00, one lodge charging $450.00, and Pennsylvania has shown an increase in membership of 5,000 annually for the last fifteen years. The grand master of Texas recommended that the fee for initiation, passing and raising should not be less than $20.00 for each of the three degrees, and that there be a minimum of $8.00 per annum for dues. Financial: The Grand Master of California told the membership that if Temple associations were to survive adversity or casualty, and the wear and tear on their buildings, it would be necessary for them to provide for a reserve. He asked each lodge to examine the lodge budget for they would find, in some instances, that they were depending on a continuing group of candidates to make ends meet. In Connecticut the grand master said that when a lodge reported a deficit in its operations for a year or two it should realize that storm warnings are flying. Not only is it a cardinal sin to dip into capital, in these days it is dangerous for any lodge to assess its members smaller dues than it actually needs to maintain its temple and its labors, for no real Mason would expect his membership to be a cheap privilege. He deplored the presentation of gifts to retiring masters, and above all things he did not think these gifts should become a routine expectation. When these gifts become a regular charge upon the operating expenses of the lodge, instead of a genuine outpouring of affection by those who really want to pay tribute to an individual, then such gifts become a travesty on genuine appreciation. Gambling: The grand master of Connecticut reminded his fellow members that raising money for Masonic purposes by means of lotteries, raffles or games of chance was unmasonic and improper. Since the Connecticut legislature legalized such games of chance it has given a sort of semi-protection, but Freemasons should always remember that our fraternity has long objected to lotteries, not merely on legal but primarily on moral grounds. Our fraternity has a vital influence on the moral life of the community. The reviewer in Indiana comments on an act of the Grotto which occurred in June 1957, when the organization was holding a convention. A United Press release had the heading "Masons Drop Their Ban on Gambling." This news story was carried .from coast to coast and many grand masters issued protests. The protests brought explanations, but too late to undo the damage. Actually the Grotto did no such thing as to remove the ban; the intent was to make the law comply with grand lodge law in each jurisdiction, but the damage had been done. In Minnesota the grand master said that bingo, or any form of gambling or chance by a body of men composed of Masons is prohibited, even though technically permitted under the law of the state. A committee on jurisprudence thereupon decided to adopt a resolution making the provision of their code more definite and certain. Out in Oregon the grand master called attention of one of its deputies to a lodge bulletin which stated that the O.E.S. was having a Hallowe'en party at which it was proposed to have bingo, fish pond, fortune telling, and perhaps other forms of gambling. His letter to the deputy states that these

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parties should desist providing they were being held in Masonic temples, otherwise grand lodge had no jurisdiction. Grand Lodge Officers: Four brethren in Arizona presented a resolution, which was later adopted, providing that appointments to the offices of "grand chaplain, grand orator, grand marshal, grand standard bearer, grand sword bearer, grand Bible bearer, grand pursuivant, grand organist and grand tyler should be made from among eligible members of those subordinate lodges not so recognized during the preceding year." It was felt that this program would give recognition to many lodges which had never been honored by such appointment. Grand Mast,ers Conferences: Grand Master Behle, of Utah, reported to his grand lodge that he differed with some of his predecessors in seeing the necessity for the attendance of the deputy grand master at the annual conference of grand masters, and that it would be an unwarranted expense. He thought the alternate yearly attendance of the grand secretary was adequate. Hawaii: One of the beauties of being grand master of California is the pleasure of making an annual visitation to Hawaii. Grand Master Anderson not only visited Hawaii, but he dedicated a temple at Maui, and constituted a new lodge at Honolulu, which later event drew the largest attendance at a Masonic ceremony in the history of the Islands. Now that Hawaii has become a state we wonder how long it will be before they establish a grand lodge. Japan: To Grand Master Temple, of South Carolina, went the privilege of attending the first annual communication of the Grand Lodge F.8c A.M. of Japan on February 25-26, 1958, when he had a fifteen hour flight from Seattle and covered more than fifteen thousand miles. The grand lodge was opened by the Deputy Grand Master, Brother G. S. Horiuchi. Representatives from fourteen lodges were in attendance from the jurisdiction numbering 2,204. He saw a demonstration of the Entered Apprentice degree in Kanto Lodge No. 11, Tokyo, and partook of a Japanese dinner. In Yokohama he visited Far East Lodge No.1, which met in the first structure built in Japan designed strictly for Masonic purposes; it was built in 1866 for the lodge which existed at that time under English constitution. Later he visited Square and Compass Lodge No.3, at Tachikawa Air Base. Brother Temple quoted from a letter written by General Douglas MacArthur July 17, 1957, in which he stated: In reply to your letter of July 12, I recommend without the slightest hesitation that the prior recognition by the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina of the newly organized Grand Lodge of Japan be fully confirmed and sustained.

Jurisprudence: Grand Master Craig, of Arizona, rendered a decision to the effect that the word "affirm" might be substituted for the word "swear." The resolution was adopted and the constitution amended accordingly. Indiana decided that "any dimit shall become effective as of the date of the stated meeting at which it is granted." In Mississippi three brethren who were serving sentences in the state penitentiary were reported expelled by their lodges, and the action was approved. The grand master in Montana decided that a fifty-year award could be presented at a regular meeting which occurs within the week of the date for the award.

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In Texas a dispensation was given for a brother to be installed as senior warden in his hospital room. The Grand Master of Wisconsin said: Each grand lodge makes the laws for its own state and no more. Should a Wisconsin Mason visit a jurisdiction which prohibits a Mason from attending the Order of the Eastern Star meetings, he is obligated to observe the laws of the jurisdiction in which he is visiting under penalty of discipline by that grand lodge.

Life Membership: In Kansas it is becoming a policy to give life membership to fifty-year members, and some lodges have suspended members for non-payment of dues who were carrying such membership because of failure to pay the grand lodge assessment. In the future all lodges are to advise life members as to whether they will be expected to pay grand lodge per capita or be exempt for the remainder of their life. In New Mexico the average age of members was becoming higher and it was conceivable that in the very near future deaths would equal raisings. Under these circumstances, lodges faced a serious financial situation in granting life membership. The grand master recommended that the granting of life membership be limited annually, or be eliminated to the extent that the total of such memberships should never exceed fifty per cent of the total membership. Liquor: A lodge in Georgia advised the grand master that the mayor and city council of their city voted to legalize the sale of package beer and that one of its members had applied for a license. Two members of the city council were members of the lodge, and it was thought they might be guilty of a Masonic offense. The grand master decided that the brother who applied for a license to sell beer could be so charged, but that no action could be held against the councilmen who were acting officially as members of the city council. Masonic Funerals: The subject of Masonic funerals occupied part of the grand master's address in Maryland. He stated there was no subject that touched upon our fraternal affairs which engendered more discussion in recent years. Many defended the ceremony, and others recited its abuses and obsolescence. He appointed a committee who reviewed the existing service and later presented a report and recommendations. He did not recommend an abandonment of the funeral service, but suggested a service to be used as a memorial the evening preceding the burial, leaving much to the decision of the family clergyman. Michigan discussed the funeral service. It was felt if a memorial was held the night before burial, it would eliminate much contention and increase Masonic attendance. The grand master of Ohio felt that the Masonic funeral service invaded the work of the church, that Masons owe a higher degree of allegiance and support to the church than they give and that we should not compete with the church in any field. He spoke of the Masonic funeral service as being poorly read, poorly attended, and in large part repeating the religious service which preceded it. In South Dakota we are told that British Freemasonry seldom conducts funeral services, but that the same conditions did not exist there as in this country in frontier days. Masonic Offenses: In Ohio the grand master referred to a number of

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instances which brought Freemasonry to the attention of the public. One lodge acquitted a brother who had pleaded guilty in the criminal court to a charge of attempted rape; the trial commission took over and the brother was expelled. Another lodge voted to reprimand a brother convicted in the criminal court for driving while under the influence of intoxicants. This was a second offense, the lodge having ignored the first, and the grand master ruled the penalty was not commensurate with the offense. The lodge voted a second time to reprimand. Only when threatened with the loss of its charter did it vote a two year suspension. Two secretaries of lodges failed to account for lodge funds. Another lodge, having initiated a candidate, was surprised three days later to learn of his pleading guilty in a Federal Court to a charge of having failed to purchase a gambler's tax stamp; no further degrees were conferred. The grand master further stated that among our worst enemies were those members who recommend petitioners concerning whom they were uninformed, and an investigating committee whose members neglected to investigate. He believed our greatest enemies were those of our own household. Masonic Publications: The so-called Masonic publications are having tough sledding in California. In 1954 the grand lodge authorized the grand master "to institute action in the courts of California in behalf of the grand lodge to establish that its name and the words 'Mason,' 'Freemason,' 'Free and Accepted Mason,' 'Masonry,' Masonry and Masonic symbols and emblems shall not be used for fraudulent purposes or for private gain or profit." Whereupon four suits were instituted in the Superior Court of California against four so-called Masonic publications. One of these folded without necessity of trial; trial was had in the second case with the decision in favor of the grand lodge; then the two remaining suits were tried and favorable decisions rendered and permanent injunctions issued. Oklahoma is financing an official grand lodge publication. Last year it cost the Grand Lodge $9,544, reaching only 7,000 of their 87,000 members; subscriptions decreased during the year. Texas has an official publication. After a campaign an additional 17,000 subscriptions were received. The circulation is 37,000, but the loss in subscriptions, since the close of the campaign, is 1,200. The increase in postal rates amounts to $400 annually. Virginia found it necessary to appropriate $23,000 to insure publication of their Masonic Herald. Masonic Relief Association: The committee on ways and means in the Grand Lodge of New Mexico recommended: After due deliberation and review, affiliation of the Grand Lodge with the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada be hereby terminated upon completion of present commitments.

Masonic Service Association: The Grand Master of Arkansas, in his address, referred to the Masonic Service Association of the United States: This is an association with the purpose or objective of service to mankind by education and enlightenment and ministering comfort and relief to members of the fraternity and their dependents. I have a letter from the chairman of the membership committee as to why we are not members. I have given considerable study and thought to this program. Here is a quotation from the material I have: "The

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small dues paid to the Association by its members are spent wholly for operation of the Association's educational and research work." This program would have cost us this past year approximately $1,370. We have always met each appeal that has been made by the Association and we have programs that compare favorably with any they offer. And he made the following recommendation: I have given you a report on the Masonic Service Association. It is not my feeling that they can add to our program and I recommend that you act unfavorably as to membership. The recommendation was referred to the committee on law and usage which concurred with the grand master "in the thought that we should act unfavorably on membership in that association. We move therefore that his recommendation be approved; we will not seek membership in the Masonic Service Association." The committee on Masonic service in Ohio reported: On the basis of information, and with no consideration of the intangible benefits involved, the committee concluded that it should recommend discontinuance

of our membership in the Masonic Service Association. The committee so reported at the June meeting of Grand Lodge officers, a majority of whom were inclined to concur. Officials of the Masonic Service Association asked for a conference, which was held and the membership will be continued, providing the fee of $3,900 can be made available in the 1959 budget. The budget committee reported $3,826. Texas had a special committee on Masonic Service Association. It appears that Texas, beginning with the year 1939, authorized membership in the Association and that said membership was continued until December 1946, when the grand lodge decided "to immediately and forthwith withdraw its membership from said Masonic Service Association." This special committee consisted of four past grand masters, and on their recommendation the committee is to be continued and authorized "to determine and decide whether or not this grand lodge should participate as a contributing member of said Masonic Service Association." Masonic Temples: The new Grand Lodge temple in California was dedicated September 29, 1958, in the presence of a large number of distinguished Freemasons, not only from the United States but from abroad. The temple is located upon historic Nob Hill in San Francisco. It was noted that the first Masonic temple was erected in the City of San Francisco during the Civil War, at a cost of $250,000; it was finished in 1870, and at the time was the finest and most perfect building on the Pacific Coast. In 1904, more extensive quarters were secured but were destroyed by the great fire and earthquake in 1906. The lot was sold for $750,000. In 1908, a new site was purchased at 25 Van Ness Avenue, and the building was dedicated in 1913. Among foreign guests present at the recent dedication were the Earl of Scarbrough, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England; the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, of the Grand Lodge of Scotland; Georges Hazan, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of France; Howard R. Hick, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines; General Fidel Cristino Garay, of the Grand Lodge

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of EI Salvador; there were four Grand Masters of Canadian Grand Lodges, and twenty-three Grand Masters of Grand Lodges in the United States; ten other grand lodges were represented by past grand masters. The press, radio and TV gave special attention to the dedication, devoting about four and a half hours of their day to the temple ceremonies. Sequin Lodge, of Connecticut, decided to erect a temple. They did so, the building has an estimated worth of $65,000, but the cost to the Association was only about $30,000 due to the labor being performed in a large part by members of the lodge, while many of the light fixtures, chairs and other items were donated. Several new Masonic temples were erected in Michigan, which, according to the grand master, "has given Freemasonry a new look and attracted new interest in the fraternity within the community." A special temple committee in Ohio had forty-four proposed buildings up for approval. This was the largest number recorded in any single year, the amount involved being $1,382,000. The largest of these buildings was at Mansfield, $582,468, and Shaker Heights, $259,000. In connection with this report the committee said: The day of the $5.00 dues is, or should be, long past. Electric lights, carpeted halls and decorated walls, inside toilets. comfortable seats, all spell out expenditure of sufficient sums to cover these costs. South Carolina has been very anxious to erect a new grand lodge temple, having $282,923 in their building fund. One of the lodges in that state requested immediate action toward the construction of the building, but the committee reports: "The excessive and continually rising costs of building renders the idea impractical at this time." Texas lodges which desired to erect temples are required to furnish a large amount of statistical information. This matter is reviewed by the grand master, who turns it over to the committee on purposes and policies, who must grant permission for building or for proceeding with the steps to be taken before the program can be approved. In Washington the grand master urged lodges to arrange their rental fees in line with present-day costs, finding many lodges operating at a loss. Other organizations were using the facilities at far below cost, resulting in lodges subsidizing these groups and being deprived of funds necessary to place them on a sound financial basis. Military Lodges: Oregon maintains a military lodge in Frankfurt, Germany, with a membership of 231; it is still working under dispensation. For a time Texas operated a military lodge in Germany, known as Ort Bavarian Lodge. A year ago the grand lodge decided not to renew the dispensation. The grand master received a request from members of this lodge stating that the lodge had a large number of candidates who had been awaiting initiation, passing and raising, and desired to finish their work while in Germany, and asked that the lodge be given permission to operate under dispensation until such a time as these 56 brethren could finish their Masonic degrees. In answering the request, the grand master quoted the action of the grand lodge and advised the brethren there that the Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts would be issued certificates of good standing which would entitle them to petition a lodge of their choice for advancement. Missourians: According to the proceedings, Grand Master Robert L.

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Aronson, of Missouri, visited many surrounding jurisdictions, first of which we note was Arkansas where he stated it was difficult for him to refrain from entering into their discussions. His name appears among those who were received in the Grand Lodge of Illinois in October 1958. He was received in the Grand Lodge of Kansas in March, 1959, where he reviewed the early formation of the Grand Lodge of Kansas by three Missouri lodges, and conveyed the greetings of the Mother Grand Lodge; he was made an honorary member of the Association of Past Grand Masters in Kansas. Oklahoma proceedings record the death of Samuel Wilson Hogan, Grand Master in 1917, who, from 1873-1894, was a resident of DeKalb County, Missouri; he was educated in the normal school at Chillicothe, Missouri, taught for many years, serving as State Senator in 1915-16, and appointed by the Governor to a place on the State Capitol Commission. Another grand master, John Reagan Abernathy, was a resident of Missouri-Exeter and Cassville-until 1899. He graduated at Scarritt College in Neosho in 1900. In 1907 he was married to Helen Hinman, of Centralia, Missouri. He received his Masonic degrees in Gate City Lodge No. 522, Kansas City. Walter T. Higgins, grand master of Masons in Washington, 1957-58, was, at one time, a student in an automotive school in Kansas City, Missouri, where he took special courses. Past Master Degree: The degree of Actual Past Master is still being conferred in many jurisdictions. We note references to the degree in the District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland and Texas, the Texas reference stating: "There is no such degree under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas, which degree formerly existed but was finally and entirely eliminated in 1909. Physical Disability: The Grand Master of Idaho refused dispensation to a lodge to accept the petition of a man who was paralyzed from the waist down and had to use a wheel chair the rest of his life. Political: Freemasonry prides itself on the fact that religious and political matters are not permitted to be discussed in Masonic bodies, yet here and there we find brethren who are apparently not acquainted with Masonic law and very often find themselves in political or religious hot water. Undoubtedly the fight over segregation in the South has created considerable emotion and we are not surprised to note evidence of this in proceedings of the southern states. The grand orator in Alabama, for instance, spoke on the subject of the Constitution and Our Liberties, giving as his reason "because the Federal Government has all but taken away our liberties and subjected our daily lives to Federal restraint." In Connecticut, the grand master was asked whether Freemasonry could not do something about the bus bill which provided transportation for private school pupils at public expense. He answered that as grand master he would vigorously oppose any attempt to involve Freemasonry as an organization in such a quarrel, but as an individual citizen that was another matter. A resolution was presented in the Grand Lodge of Idaho dealing with religious education in public schools, but the committee on jurisprudence did not approve and the resolution was not adopted. Research Lodges: Arizona has permitted formation of Lodges of Research. They require 15 Master Masons, members in good standing, before receiving a dispensation. Connecticut had a Lodge of Research, established in 1957, but on January

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20, 1958, the grand master revoked the dispensation. His reason was that ten months after the dispensation was issued no meeting had been held, no program planned, and the officers were unable, or unwilling, to take on the responsibilities given under the dispensation. Ritual: Degree teams in Kansas were conferring degrees without securing permission of the grand master and had created a situation which was not good for either the lodges or the degree teams. Some of these teams were doing work that was not acceptable and did not strictly follow the ritual. It was the opinion of the grand master that the conferring of the degrees is a ritual and not a spectacle. In Michigan the grand secretary has a master key to the ritual, setting forth in plain language the exact wording of all the degrees used by chartered lodges of that state. An attempt was made to turn over the master key to the grand lecturer, but we find no reference to where this was accomplished. In 1956, the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire authorized the preparation of a Master ritual. This ritual is in a special safe in a vault in the grand secretary's office; a register is kept by the grand secretary for all who wish to examine the master ritual. A pen-written copy of the Ohio ritual has been delivered into the custody of the grand secretary, as provided by grand lodge. The committee on ritual asked that grand lodge provide a suitable fixture for this ritual, and recommended one of bronze with a cylinder lock and a special glass top, at a cost of $500. In Texas the grand master urged solemnity in the conferring of the Master Mason degree. He asked his district deputy grand masters to see that this was carried out. The grand lecturer of West Virginia said: In my 1953 report I quoted from a report of a grand lecturer in another jurisdiction which read in part as follows: ..A beginner should never be permitted to confer the Entered Apprentice degree, and yet, that is where most Masters try out their junior officers. The best man in your lodge should be selected to confer that degree." Then I continued this line of reasoning by saying that reports reach us from time to time that deacons, stewards and brethren holding no offices are conferring degrees and delivering lectures in some lodge. If these brethren are proficiCilnt ritualists and the master, or one of the wardens, remains in the lodge hall during the work, no grand lodge law is violated, but I doubt seriously if these new brethren have the knowledge and experience necessary for an impressive and instructive rendition of our ritual.

Social Security: The Maine Employment Security Commission informed the grand lodge of that state that it was liable for contribution of taxable wages of its officers. There was doubt in the minds of some of the brethren as to whether they were liable. After an exchange of correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts it was revealed that there was a probability they were liable and thereupon paid the Internal Revenue Department-in fact, they overpaid them. It seemed advisable not to embarrass grand lodge by making any issue of the payment. Sunday: The Grand Lodge of Maryland has a regulation against engaging in any activities on Sunday, social or otherwise. It appears that certain organizations in the District of Columbia were going into the State of Maryland holding picnics and things not permitted to the brethren of Maryland. The

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grand master thereupon issued an edict that the brethren of the District of Columbia be not permitted to do in Maryland what the Marylanders were prohibited from doing. The grand master of Illinois was asked to interpret the Sunday law. He believed that some Sunday activities could be permitted and recommended a modification of the act which would permit lodges to participate in honorable and wholesome activities, other than business meetings or degree work on Sundays. In Ohio the Grand Master ruled that Masonic rehearsals and rehearsals of appendant bodies could not be held on Sunday. This was followed by an amendment to the code and would set forth occasions on which Freemasons could appear on Sunday. It included cornerstones, dedication of Masonic temple, ritualistic rehearsals after 2:00 p.m., and services of a religious character. Taxation: In Massachusetts the legislature passed an act relative to exemption of local taxation of real and personal property of charitable organizations. It was thought that the amendment to the tax law would give at least partial tax exemption, and in some cases complete exemption, on Masonic temples. The language was highly technical and a committee of lawyers was appointed to make further study of the amendment.

MASONIC HOMES A year ago the Grand Lodge of Georgia authorized a committee to gather information on the subject of Masonic Homes. Questionnaires were sent out to twenty-nine grand lodges that owned and operated Masonic Homes. The result was a recommendation that a start be made for a Masonic Home for the aged in Georgia. Statistics showed that the great need was for the aging ill, those who need nursing care and have no place to go. The estimated cost was half a million dollars. It is interesting to note that the report of the study committee was rejected. The cost of maintenance of the Masonic Home in Michigan has increased from $495,836 in 1955-56, to $555,828 in 1957-58; the per capita cost has increased from $1,535 in 1953-54 to $1,999 in 1957-58. They are using the income of the residents in the form of benefits, social security, and old age assistance. The Grand Lodge of Mississippi has closed its home at Columbus, and is consolidating it with the home at Meridian in the interest of more efficient management. The property at Columbus consisted of 234 acres of land and several buildings, and is to be sold as soon as practical. It was discovered that the number of children seeking admission to the Homes had declined rna路 terially. In 1940 there was an enrollment of 81 girls and 43 boys. There has not been a single year since 1945 in which the girls home had an enrollment in excess of 21; in the boys home the enrollment in 1956 was 12. The per capita tax cost in 1940 of $274 in the girls home, and $409 at the boys home, has now reached $1,575 and $1,870 respectively. In August, 1957, there were only 15 boys and 7 girls in the homes. Heretofore children have been admitted without Masonic connection, but henceforth only children with Masonic connection are to be admitted. In Oklahoma the home for the aged does not accept checks from the WeI路

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fare Department, although they are led to believe that the State would continue this assistance if accepted. By accepting state aid it would become necessary to comply with rules laid down by the state, for with grants go control, and with control goes power. The board does accept surplus commodities from the Federal Government, which average about $5,000 a year. Whether to continue to accept these commodities is to be decided later. A committee in Virginia is studying the cost of Masonic Homes. The study shows a constant decrease in child admissions, and an increase in adult population. Attention was called to the statement that: Many of our brothers and their families who are ready, willing and able to pay for their care, but are suffering for a place to go, would be willing to make a sufficient deposit to care for their remaining years.

It was thought that the population of the Home would have dwindled to 9 children by 1965, and to 3 in 1967, making it seem economically unfeasible to operate the plant for so few children. The Grand Master of Washington presented the matter which he thought was a serious one: Our Masonic Home was originally fostered and promoted as a Masonic charity and was intended primarily for Masons, their wives, widows and orphans. It is supported mainly by Masons. However, over the years, an unsatisfactory situation has arisen and the Home, to considerable extent, has become a charity for members of the Eastern Star. This condition is not only a departure from fundamental Masonic principles, but it is mainfestly unfair. The budget for the administration of the Home during the past Masonic fiscal year was $205,310 and will be higher next year. Of this amount about $70,000 was provided by way of income from the endowment fund. The balance of $135,000 was provided in the proportion of about $117,000 from Masonic lodges, the Irvine Trust and participation by the Old Age Assistance Program and about $18,000 from Eastern Star chapters. In addition, I am also cognizant of the contributions of fruit and other small donations made by the chapters, along with individuals and other organizations. In the light of this ratio of contributions, the ratio of membership is grossly and unfairly out of line. There are 148 members in the Home, of which III are ladies and 37 are men. Of the III ladies, 66 are in the Home solely by reason of Eastern Star sponsorship. In other words, 45 per cent of the total membership is purely Eastern Star. And further, that since 66 of the III women in the Home are there under sponsorship of their organization, approximately 60 per cent of all women are Eastern Star. Yet the contribution of the Star is only about 8% per cent of the total cost of maintenance and upkeep. It has been thought for some time that entrance to the Home should be predicated upon Masonic membership and that entrance by women should likewise be predicated upon a Masonic connection as defined in the Code. Otherwise it is not a Masonic Home. My plan would not exclude any woman who was the wife, widow or widowed mother of a Mason. Eligibility would be based on a Masonic status. Masonic lodges would have complete control of applicants. It is my feeling that we should be consistent in the administration of our Masonic charity and the use of the Masonic dollar. Furthermore, when my plan is carried out we would care for more of our older brethren and improve our services to those who are directly dependent upon Masonic relief.

Washington has a fund called the Irvine Trust, left for the benefit of the Masonic Home; its assets amount to $570,858. A proposed plan for erecting a hospital was unanimously rejected in 1952, and it is found too impractical

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to attempt to change the Masonic Home into such an institution. It was finally decided that hereafter no one should be admitted except indigent Master Masons, wives, widows, orphans, and widowed mothers, or indigent members of the O.E.S., who were also wives, widows or widowed mothers of Master Masons, who were at the time of their death members of lodges of that jurisdiction. United States bonds in the amount of $12,000, given by the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star, were returned and an additional sum of $8,500 was paid out of the Home fund and refunded to the Grand Chapter O.E.S. The question of Eastern Star participation in the Masonic Home in Wisconsin resulted in appointment of a committee to consider the connection. After several conferences, the grand lodge suggested: That pending a complete, thorough, composite and determinative study the Wisconsin Masonic Home Board be authorized to admit members of the Order of Eastern Star without Wisconsin Masonic affiliation, in its discretion and based upon the needs and circumstances of each case presented to it.

RECOGNITION The settlement of the dispute between the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and the Grand Lodge of Japan resulted in a flood of recognitions for the newly organized Grand Lodge of Japan. Happily, good judgment prevailed and the matter was settled without too many difficulties. Among the recent Grand Lodges to recognize Japan were Arkansas, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Some states were a little uncertain, or had not received sufficient information, and in those states-Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, Washington-action was postponed. The Grand Lodge of Mississippi rejected the application for recognition. (A recent report is that all American jurisdictions with exception of Maine and Mississippi have now accorded recognition.) Argentina: Recognized by Maine. Bolivia: Recognized by Wisconsin. Brazil: Minas Gerais recognized by District of Columbia. Parana recognized by

Kansas. Rio de Janeiro, recognition withdrawn by Mississippi. Sao Paulo, recognition denied by Washington; withdrawn by Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi; postponed by Maryland, Vermont. V.G.L. Sao Paulo recognized by Michigan. Santa Catarina recognized by Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas; postponed by Connecticut, Mississippi; denied by Louisiana. China: Recognized by Georgia, New York. Colombia: Barranquilla recognition postponed by Florida. Cali recognized by California, Texas; deferred by Louisiana. Cartagena, recognized by Michigan. Occidental recognized by Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire; deferred by Iowa; postponed by New Jersey. Oriental, recognition deferred by New Mexico. Santander recognized by Indiana, Texas. Dominican Republic: Recognition by Connecticut, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan. Egypt: Recognition withdrawn by Mississippi, Nebraska. France: Grand Lodge recognition denied by Connecticut; postponed by Iowa, Minnesota, Virginia; deferred by New Mexico. Guatemala: Recognized by New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming; withdrawn by Mississippi; postponed by Virginia.

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Israel: Recognized by Georgia, Maine. Italy: Grand Orient recognized by Kentucky; National Grand Lodge withdrawn by Kentucky. Greece: Recognized by Georgia, Maine, Virginia. Netherlands: Recognized by Maine, Washington. Nicaragua: Recognized by Maryland, Florida. Paraguay: Recognized by Michigan. Swiss Alpina: Recognized by Washington. Turkey: Recognized by Michigan only. Uruguay: Recognition withdrawn by Iowa, Kentucky. Valle de Mexico: Recognition withdrawn by Mississippi. Venezuela: Recognized by New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico; postponed by Mississippi, Washington. THE M.S.A. RECOGNITION CHART

On July 26 we received the usual MSA Chart of foreign recognition, which is even more up to date than our figures, because ours is taken from 1958 proceedings. There are some interesting things to be noted from the chart: Kentucky has the most foreign recognitions, 89. Louisiana is second with 87. Michigan is third with 78. All Canadian grand lodges are recognized by all U.S.A. grand lodges-with ONE exception-Nova Scotia is not recognized by Mississippi; here the Negro question is involved. Argentine is recognized by all U.S.A. grand lodges. Chile is recognized by all U.S.A. grand lodges with exception of Maryland. Costa Rica, Cuba and Denmark have all U .SA. grand lodges. Norway lacks Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, West Virginia. Sweden lacks Maryland and Mississippi. Switzerland (Alpina) lacks Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oregon. Philippines and Puerto Rico are 100 per cent. Italy (Grand Orient) lacks Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nebraska, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. Italy (National Grand Lodge) Only Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee recognize. Turkey is recognized by Michigan only. Paraguay is recognized by Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, and North Carolina. Uruguay is recognized by New Mexico and South Carolina (does not use Bible). Mexico (Sur Oeste, Colima) is recognized by Michigan only. China is recognized by all U.S.A. except Maine and Mississippi. Israel: only Mississippi does not recognize. Mexico (Tamulipas); only Illinois, Maine and New York do not recognize. Mexico (Nuevo Leon); only Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia missing. Mexico (Valle de Mexico) Only 22 states recognize. Belgium (No Bible Grand Lodge); recognized by Alabama, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, and Utah. France (National); recognized by all but Idaho. France (Grand Lodge de France) has eleven recognitions. Ireland; Utah does not recognize. Nicaragua not recognized by Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming. Luxembourg; recognized by Alabama only.

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Syria-Lebanon; by Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas only. Haiti; by New York only. Iceland; recognized by 39 U.S.A. jurisdictions. Finland; recognized by 14 jurisdictions. Greece; recognized by all but Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Netherlands; by all but Arizona, Georgia, Nebraska, Virginia, West Virginia. Many of the above are A-I grand lodges; here is a fertile field for those grand lodges which desire universal brotherhood.

PRESIDENT LAYS CAPITOL CORNERSTONE AMID PROTESTS The extension to the front of the Nation's Capitol was begun July 4, 1959 with the laying of the cornerstone, in which President Eisenhower participated, using the Masonic trowel once used by our first president in laying the original cornerstone of the building September 18, 1793. The Knights of Columbus, through their supreme knight filed protest with the architect of the capitol and congressional leaders; said Luke Hart: The Knights of Columbus protests with all the vigor at its command against the carrying out of a plan whereby the Masonic order shall conduct or have any official part in the ceremonies ... it is unseemly that any particular group should have the distinction of conducting the ceremonies incident to the laying of the cornerstone of a building of such national significance. The president had flown from his Camp David by helicopter to officiate at the ceremony; he spoke from a stand, and descended into a pit-like arena where the workmen had spread the mortar in preparation for the lowering of the stone into place; he was handed the Washington trowel, property of a Washington, D. C. Lodge, and dipping it into the mortar, spread some it on the foundation. A crane lowered the stone into place; then the president tapped the stone lightly. After which he walked up the steps to his car for return to his camp. Newspapers had an alibi for the K. of c.: Thus he was not present when the Masonic rites, against which there had been some protest, were carried out. And the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington declined an invitation to participate. Eisenhower, not a Mason, slipped away before the Masonic ritual began in the last half of the 30-minute ceremony.

What an example of toleration! Certainly not helpful to a group which is putting forth every effort to elect a president; that would be the end of Masonic cornerstone layings. A crowd of 3,000 witnessed the formalities of dropping the 4200 pound bit of pink granite from Cold Springs, Texas, into position. In the stone were placed several historical articles. Several government officials spoke briefly; the president was introduced by Sam Rayburn, speaker of the house of represen tatives. Contrary to a statement of the Knights of Columbus, the laying of the cornerstone had been anticipated by the Grand Lodge of the District of

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Columbia as far back as December 1958. It appears that Renah F. Camalier, past grand master, had had a conference with Bro. J. George Stewart, architect of the Capitol, in which definite assurance was given that the program for the relaying of the cornerstone had been formulated by a committee of Congress and that consideration would be given the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia to assume charge of that part of the ceremony which

-5 tar 5 ta If P !lata PRESIDENT LAYS CORNERSTONE OF NEW CAPITOL ADDITION

Identified as: (left to right) Hugh Patterson, Dwight Eisenhower, George T. Stewart (architect), Everett Dirksen, Reuben Bagley, Jr. (grand master). (Rear) Carl Hayden, Rev. Frederick B. Harris, Sam Rayburn, Rev. Bernard Braskamp, Carl Albert, Masters of Potomac and Alexandria-Washington lodges.

involved the relaying of the stone. At that time it was not anticipated that the event would occur before 1960. The Grand Lodge of Minnesota met in the Mayo Auditorium at the University of Minnesota and marched to the site of the Masonic Memorial Cancer Hospital on the University Campus, where a cornerstone was laid by the Grand Master. Dr. James L. Morrill, President of the University, spoke on behalf of the Board of Regents. The Grand Lodge of Texas leveled fifteen cornerstones, of which eight were for Masonic buildings. Texas uses the word "level" in place of the customary "laid." Grand Master Behle, of Utah, appealed to the Grand Lodge to be alert to the possibilities of cornerstone laying for appropriate structures, stating:

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For here although in a hostile clime we surely should perform this historic rite on more frequent occasions. A highlight of the year was the public ceremony of laying the cornerstones for the new University of Nevada structures by the Grand Lodge of Nevada at Reno. Similar events have occurred at the University of Utah, Utah State University and Brigham Young University without an approach being made suggesting that the Ancient Masonic Rite would be appropriate. This, despite a Governor, chairman, and one other member of the Board of Regents who then were members of the Craft. Wisconsin approved a resolution amending its regulations to provide: The corner or foundation stone is usually placed in the northeast corner. It should be engraved with the date of laying of the cornerstone and the year of Masonry, the Grand Master's name, and such other inscription as the Grand Master shall have approved. We have always doubted the wisdom of placing the name of the grand master on the cornerstone; it is one of the features found objectionable by many of our objectors, and again the cornerstone continues to bear the name of the grand master although in his later life the Grand Master may have developed into one of whom the fraternity was not exactly proud.

UNUSUAL September 6-7, 1957, the Grand Lodge of Arizona was convened in special communication at the Grand Canyon to celebrate its seventy-fifth year as a grand lodge. Arizona Lodge No.2 sponsored the celebration; the first and second degrees were conferred in the Canyon on the 6th, and the third degree was conferred in an isolated part of the rim the morning of the 7th. Attending the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of California were 1,469 officers and representatives from 666 chartered lodges, 1,368 past masters, and 121 distinguished guests from other jurisdictions. In California a special committee on visual aids stated that any codes, ciphers, slides, films, charts or pictures would have to be confined to things monitorial in character and which are permitted to be explained or illustrated graphically. Monitorial emblems, such as the point within a circle, the rough and perfect ashlars, and the trestleboard can be shown without objection. There was a minority report which recommended the appointment of a new committee, and this report was adopted. Amplifying equipment may be used in the District of Columbia only after written permission has been obtained from the grand master. Grand lodge officers gave a luncheon in honor of Lord Scarbrough at the Army and Navy Club. He was presented with a beautiful silver bowl properly engraved. On September 3, 1958, the grand lodge officers conferred the Master Mason degree on Brother Frederick A. Seaton, Secretary of the Interior, at the request of George C. Whiting Lodge No. 22, of Washington, D. C., to which lodge had been assigned the instruction in the Fellowcraft degree and the conferral of the Master Mason degree on Brother Seaton by Hastings Lodge No. 50, Hastings, Nebraska. Many notables attended, including a United States Senator, United States Representatives, and some high government officials. The Grand Lodge proceedings is authority for the statement: It has become an established part of the grand master's assignments to teach the Sunday School lesson on two separate Sundays at two different churches. In

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accordance with this custom, your grand master did teach the lesson at the Petworth Baptist Sunday School on Sunday morning May 25, and at the Vaughn Class of Calvary Baptist Sunday School on Sunday morning October 19. To me, the teachings of Masonry strengthen our adherence to our churches. An Idaho brother presented the grand lodge with a membership in the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children. Michigan has an orphans committee. Its report is quite interesting because its duty is to assist sons and daughters of deceased Master Masons in continuing their education in colleges or institutions of higher learning. Twenty-five minor children are being assisted. A New Hampshire lodge which fixed its date of stated communication in accordance with the moon found itself in difficulty; when there was no stated communication in the month for election it became necessary to get a dispensation to elect officers. More than a thousand brethren from eighteen jurisdictions attended a rock quarry meeting near Travelers Rest in South Carolina. The Grand Master of South Dakota reports this unusual event: I was happy to have as my guests at the conference of grand masters banquet, our entire Congressional delegation and their wives. South Dakota is one state that has one hundred per cent Masonic representation in Congress. The Grand Master of West Virginia delivered an address on the Fundamentals of Freemasonry at a Shrine ceremony in Parkersburg. As he left the stage an intoxicated brother made derogatory remarks about the address, which resulted in an apology and an admonition from the Grand Master that he conduct himself in a proper manner, as a man, and as a Mason, at all times. A past grand master in Wisconson suggested what was needed in that jurisdiction was an individual or committee to proofread all committee reports and make sure that the grammar, spelling and content are correct and in proper form as reported, and as intended to be adopted.

MISCELLANEOUS A committee on correspondence took occasion to create a style policy for California bodies. It asks its writers to avoid small town newspaper style which always bristles with compliments, to follow modern usage and use capital letters sparingly; exceptions were to be made in the case of the words Mason, Masonic, Freemason, Craft. Lodge names were to be capitalized only when referring to a particular lodge, as were the words master, mason, grand lodge, worshipful master, etc. The terms "most worshipful," "very worshipful," and other forms of address used in the lodge room sounded too pompous in print. It was all right to say Grand Master John Jones, and the word "Freemason" was to be preferred over "Mason" and "Freemasonry" over "Masonry," although the latter is permitted by usage. Instead of using "raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason," say "he became a Master Mason." As usual, the social night of thrills was carried out by the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. Through the generous action of Brother Calvin Griffith, President of the Washington Baseball Club, the use of Griffith

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Stadium was made available without charge. The final amount turned over to the Masonic Home as a result of this entertainment was $29,483. The Grand Orator of Illinois Grand Lodge had the following to say: A spirit of lawlessness threatens our social order, while racial antipathy runs rife, and religious bigotry poisons our fellowship. Vulgarity has taken a huge place in our lives. We worship the gods of sport, speed, splendor, luxury and movies. We are more interested in the quips of Charlie McCarthy or George Gobel than we are in the admonitions of the Master. We are more enthused about the pictures of Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, and Zsa Zsa Gabor than we are the pictures of Esther, Mary and Martha. We are more concerned about Grace Kelly's baby in the royal cradle in Monaco, than the Christ child in the Manger in Bethlehem. We are more intrigued by the love life of Elizabeth Taylor than by the life of love taught by Gandhi. The building of Turtle Creek Dam in Kansas has changed the geography of that section so much as to cause concern to several lodges in the area. Farmers Lodge No. 166, located for over eighty years in the City of Randolph, was faced with a decision to consolidate or move to another location; they were loath to give up their charter, and decided to move to a higher location at Peach Grove school house, north and west of Randolph. Blue Valley Lodge No. 112 was a casualty; it was located at Irving, its home for eighty-five years; a discussion resulted in a decision to consolidate with Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169. Kentucky has what is known as "free members." The total number is 2,216. We presume they are free from payment of per capita tax. This included 1,001 ministers, 1,129 fifty-year members, and 86 in mental hospitals. Aleppo Shrine Temple, in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored an all Masonic festival, entertaining more than 15,000 Masons and their wives from lodges in eastern Massachusetts. It was impossible for everyone who applied for tickets to have their request honored because of the limited capacity of the Boston Garden. A committee on dispensations and charters in the Grand Lodge of Oregon approved a request of Oregon Military Lodge D.D., at Frankfurt. Germany, to renew their dispensation. Its membership in 1958 was reported as 235, and it was said: "It serves a very useful purpose for Americans in a strange and foreign land." In Rhode Island lodges number from 76 to more than 1300 members, averaging 435 per lodge. The Grand Master thought this was unduly large since a large lodge was unable to enjoy that intimate friendship of which we speak, but of which was are frequently denied. The only justification of a large lodge is the possibility of underwriting an expensive program. Many of the large lodge notices read "attendance limited to 200." He asks: "Would limiting the size of lodges increase the friendship and possibly ease jurisdictional disputes also?" Addressing the Grand Lodge of South Dakota, Grand Secretary Tate, of Saskatchewan, said: Possibly you, like us, are groaning under an ever increasing tax burden. A tax burden made necessary as a result of the insatiable demands for "something for nothing legislation." Demands for cradle to the grave government paternalism, demands for reduced hours of work. increased pay and less production. . . . If an

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ancient Roman could make a return visit, I suggest he could justifiably claim that their pursuit of pleasure and sport was hopelessly amateur in comparison to our reckless, swarming traffic confusion on weekends and holidays; to our love of bruising crippling so called sport and to our empty churches and crowded beaches and golf courses. The Roman Empire was a piker compared to us, when it came to spending public money for armament. The cost of one atomic bomb would far exceed their total armament expenditure. In Texas the matter of smoking in lodge rooms depends upon the attitude of the lodge. Twenty per cent of the lodges prohibit any smoking in lodge rooms; 16 per cent permit no smoking during degree work; the practice varies in different States. Some consider smoking in open lodge unthinkable. In Massachusetts it appears to be an unwritten law that smoking is absolutely taboo; in Maine NO SMOKING signs are posted in the anterooms of all lodges. Virginia Grand Lodge held a commemorative communication, which commemorated the election of the first Grand Master, the Honorable John Blair, Jr., in Williamsburg Lodge on October 13, 1778. The ceremony was held one hundred eighty-nine years later and included an address by Whitfield W. Johnson of Massachusetts, a dinner, and a service of worship and thanksgiving in old Bruton Parish Church. If we were going to be grand master of a Grand Lodge we don't know of any jurisdiction where the position would be more satisfactory than in Virginia, where after the Grand Master's installation he was presented with an apron, a gavel, hat, gloves, electric razor, gift certificates, luggage, brief case, $100.00 bill, $1,000, and an automobile.

HISTORICAL The Grand Master of Alabama was selected by the George Washington Memorial Committee to place a wreath on the grave of Washington, our first President, and (without any authority for the statement) "our first Grand Master." Unfortunately, Washington was never such. California is developing two complete lectures on the history of Freemasonry in California, illustrated with color slides. A supplementary volume may soon be issued to the four volume history published sometime ago. They have established a chain of registered historic Masonic landmarks and each constituent lodge, upon proper showing, may suggest such landmark, after official designation. The building or site must be owned by the applying lodge or lodges, or suitable written permission of the owners. The first Masonic lodge hall in Los Angeles is to be preserved; it appears to be taken over by the State, which will restore the building and make it part of a master plan for historical monuments. In 1961 the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia will observe its l50th anniversary as a grand lodge. A part of the celebration will be the publication of a history of the grand lodge and of Freemasonry in the District of Columbia. An actual celebration will be held in Constitution Hall on the evening of February 22, 196I. In the history of Pentucket Lodge, in Massachusetts, it was recorded that on November 25, 1819, a committee was appointed to propose refreshments less expensive than those which had been provided. The same evening the committee reported that the refreshments of the lodge shall be "crackers and cheese," and "the liquors rum and gin." The report was accepted for six

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months, but in the following Maya committee for the same purpose recommended "bread and cider," and it was accepted. In March 1821, it was voted that refreshments in future be composed of "bread, biscuit and cheese." Grand Secretary Sherman read a communication to the Grand Lodge of Michigan relative to Colonel Thomas Scott Clark, initiated February 20, 1858, in Eureka Lodge No. 107, now extinct. He was senior warden of the lodge while in the army in the South, being a Colonel in the 6th Michigan Infantry. The letter was from Livingston Lodge No. 160, at Hammond, Louisiana, which was celebrating its centennial, and stated: During the war between the states, a detachment of Federal Troops raided the town of Springfield, Louisiana (where Livingston Lodge was located at that time) , broke into the lodge and carried off the jewels and other valuables. Upon their return to camp, their commanding officer recognized the jewels, and ordered them returned under a flag of truce. After quite some research we find that this could have been the 6th Michigan Volunteers under the command of Colonel Thomas S. Clark. Perhaps, I'm a bit presumptuous, but would appreciate it very much if you will check your records of that time and ascertain if Colonel Clark was a Mason. If so, what was his home lodge? If he was, then we hope to contact his lodge and ascertain if any of his living descendants are Masons, and invite them to our celebration. James Fairbairn Smith, of Michigan, announced that material was now complete for the first volume of the history of Freemasonry in Michigan and asked that consideration be given to its publication. The Grand Orator in Mississippi violated historical accuracy when, III his address, he said: Washington was the first Grand Master of Masons of this Commonwealth. . . . Of the twenty-nine Major Generals in his army, twenty-four were Master Masons; of the thirty路seven Brigadier Generals, thirty were Master Masons. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey maintains the old Masonic lodge building in Trenton. It is noted that the cost last year was $2,488, almost half of which was the salary of a caretaker. The historian of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota delivered an excellent paper on "Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota." Roosevelt owned two ranches in Dakota and had some 4,500 cattle. The brand of this cattle was a Maltese Cross. It is estimated that his cattle loss when he left Dakota was $50,000. A sesquicentennial celebration of the Grand Lodge of Ohio was held at Chillicothe January 7, 1958. A plaque was unveiled at the entrance to the Masonic Temple. It seems that various lodges observed the sesquicentennial in separate meetings. In Warren, Ohio, the grand lodge was the guest of Old Erie Lodge No.3, and 1,200 Masons crowded the dinner tables; the meeting was held in the Packard Music Hall, a gift to the City of Warren by Brother W. D. Packard, who founded the Packard Motor Car Company and the Packard Electric Company, now a division of General Motors Corporation. Biographical sketches of several celebrated Ohio brethren appear as an appendix to the proceedings, including James Kilbourne, Chester Griswold, Thomas Smith Webb, John Snow, John Barney, Horace W. Wright. Oklahoma is anxious to have its history written and would prefer to

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follow the style of Texas where a student in the University prepared a history as part of his work for a master's degree. The history will avoid stories of Masonic or appendant organizations and personal biographies so far as possible. Grand Historian Wilkinson, of the Grand Lodge of Oregon, reported having completed the story of Freemasonry in that state from 1892 through 1895. It will require several more years to complete the history. The manuscript had to be entirely rewritten. One volume will be devoted to the first fifty years of the grand lodge. In the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah is a story which should

OLYMPIA MASONIC TEMPLE

On this site was built the first Masonic Temple in the state of Washington. It was replaced by the present commodious building which stands on one of the main streets in Olympia, capital of the state. Grand Lodge assembled here on December 8,1958 to celebrate the 100the year of Freemasonry in Washington.

be of interest to all Missouri Freemasons; it is the story of Rocky Mountain Lodge which, a century ago, was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Just a century ago, Masons who were members of the United States Army headed by their Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston were marching toward the Territory of Utah. This military action to halt reported treason was taken pursuant to order of President Buchanan, one of our many Masonic Presidents. On June 26, 1858, the Federal troops marched through Salt Lake City while the Mormon leaders and people were in flight southward near Provo. After two or three days encampment along the West bank of the Jordan, the Federal Army proceeded to the South and West. On July 8 the first detachment arrived at the site of their "permanent" camp and Masonry's first Utah home-Camp Floyd.

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In the fall of 1858, the army blacksmith of Camp Floyd made from a campkettle the jewels which shortly were to be "used and explained to the first Mason legally made in the State." Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 205, A.F. & A.M., Missouri Registry, was issued a dispensation signed in the City of St. Louis on March 6, 1859. In due time the first Masonic Temple in Utah was erected-of adobe brick, dirt floor, and plank roof. During the year we have just completed, thirty Utah lodges conferred a total of 665 degrees. Lest we be too proud of our peak Masonic population-now 6,823 brethren, note that one hundred years ago at Camp Floyd 162 degrees were conferred in a single year. That year $250 was sent as Rocky Mountain's contribution to the Washington Monument. This year we will contribute $224 to another Memorial to our great American Patron Saint. A century ago, $1.00 per Master Mason was remitted to the Grand Lodge of Missouri-the same rate now remitted to the Grand Lodge of Utah. But the shadow of our Country's great tragedy was gathering. In early May of 1861 the last troops left. The first Utah Worshipful Master, J. C. Robinson, and the last Rocky Mountain No. 205 Senior Warden, Henry Heth, before long would face each other as foes in command of opposing forces of the Blue and of the Gray at the Battle of Gettysburg. Today nothing remains but memories, although there is also an iron fence among the weeds near the highway from Lehi to Dugway; and then there is the Square and Compasses of Utah's first lodge. These are the property of Damascus and its sister lodge, Story No.4, may join with another Rocky Mountain Lodge No. II, of the Utah Registry, and with grand lodge in celebrating suitably at Camp Floyd the Centennial of Masonry in this jurisdiction. Washington Grand Lodge has completed its centennial observance. It was completed December 8, 1858, when the Grand Lodge held a service of thanksgiving, addressed by Archbishop William L. Wright, of Connecticut, and a luncheon at the Armory in Olympia, addressed by Ray V. Denslow, past grand master of Missouri. A banquet concluded the ceremony and was held in the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse; this was addressed by Charles W. Froessel, past grand master of New York. A grand lodge history was issued to commemorate the event; it is well written and should be in every Masonic library. During the year Wisconsin erected two historic markers, one at the Masonic Home site, describing the historical location of the Home; the other was erected to the memory of Ebenezer Clewett, the first grand tyler of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. The Dean of Wyoming past grand masters, Fenimore Chatterton, died at the age of 98. He was a pioneer in the building of the State and Freemasonry, former Governor of Wyoming, and, in 1895, grand master of the grand lodge. Grand historian Walter C. Reusser has written a history of Freemasonry in Wyoming and has a sufficient number of advance sales to justify its publication. He suggested that every lodge have an appointed historian.

BOGUS LODGES ON THE RUN The Prince Hall groups apparently mean business if we can judge from an article appearing in the July 10, 1959 issue of the Louisville (Ky.) Courier-

Journal: Negro Masons Ask Court Ban on New Order

A Negro Masonic organization filed a new Circuit Court suit yesterday to prohibit a rival organization from using Masonic names, rituals, and emblems.

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The plaintiff, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Kentucky, noted that it had obtained a court ruling last year against the International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, a Delaware corporation. It alleged a new group, the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc., had been organized under Kentucky laws February 24 and asked the new court order to apply to it. And more power to theml

AUSTRALASIA New Zealand: The grand lodge convened in sixty-ninth annual communication in Wellington, November 26, 1958. Much of the proceedings is taken up with the report of various benevolent funds. The grand lodge is in the process of completing a new grand lodge building which, by this time, is being occupied. It was reported that there was considerable criticism leveled at the Craft over the manner in which funeral services were conducted, because of the poor manner in which the service is frequently read. Membership was reported as 45,380, a gain of 603 for the year. Queensland: At the communication of the Grand Lodge of Queensland Worshipful Brother A. J. Mansfield, administrator of the State of Queensland, was recognized and addressed the grand lodge. Considerable attention is given to their Masonic homes and benevolences. Thirty-one brethren are residents of the home at Sandgate, 40 boys are at the Boys Home. Israel was recognized. The grand lodge will soon observe its centenary, and on that occasion will issue a history of Freemasonry in Queensland. Some time was expended in a discussion of change in ritual. It was thought conferring past grand rank was overdone; in one year 382 brethren received such honors. South Australia: This grand lodge was established in 1884. Its annual communication was held in April 1958, in Adelaide, presided over by His Excellency Air Vice-Marshal Sir Robert Allingham George. Membership was reported as 26,265, and an increase of 739. The Board of General Purposes administers a war relief fund, established in 1940 for the relief of incapacitated brethren as a result of World War II. Two additional Masonic scholarships are being given; they amount to about 700 a year. Scholarships are given not necessarily to those brilliant students, but to those of merit and character. The grand lodge frowns on the holding of Masonic functions on the Sabbath. Tasmania: The sixty-seventh annual communication was held in Devonport February 22, 1958. One of the inspectors reported that many lodges were late in opening and continued to lose time during their ceremonies, all of which had a detrimental effect on attendance. Too many masters and wardens use their gavels in a far too forcible manner. Some wardens and deacons lounge in their chair in a vary undignified manner. Israel was recognized, Egypt was turned down. Membership of the grand lodge is 8,479, an increase of 104. Victoria: His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks is grand master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria, whose communications are held in Freemasons Hall, Melbourne, quarterly. The last reported was in December, 1958. Considerable attention is devoted to the Freemasons Hospital, which in

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one year handled 1,574 patients, 1,200 of whom were Masonic; 1,419 operations were reported. Membership was 114,601, an increase of 810. Western Australia: This grand lodge holds quarterly meetings. It was presided over by His Excellency Lt. Gen. Sir Charles Gairdner. The grand lodge prides itself on its various charities; it is of interest to know that the average giving per member per year was $1.50. The membership is 22,350, a loss of 487 for the year, the first loss in the last twenty years.

GREECE The Grand Lodge of Greece has issued proceedings in the English language, which is very helpful to those of us who do not have a knowledge of Greek. The annual communication was held January 27, 1959. Proceedings carry a photograph of Past Grand Master Dr. Constantine Perakis, who served 1947-58. The new grand master is ProÂŁ. Thrasyvoulos Vlissidis (we cannot tell you how to pronounce it). This was the third regular communication since rehabilitation, and the grand master referred to the high standing of the Grand Lodge of Greece which had close fraternal relations with almost all regular grand lodges throughout the world, whereas before the last World War the grand lodge had recognition from thirty-eight grand lodges, they are now recognized by eighty-four. The earthquake which struck the Island of Zante resulted in the grand lodge giving its support to their stricken brethren by assisting in the erection of a new Masonic temple; it also rendered help in the repair of the Masonic temple in Velos which was damaged by an earthquake. Now they are confronted with the question of extending the present building on Achernon Street. Statistics show an increase of 208 members, making the present membership 6,602, covering 42 lodges of which 20 are in Athens, 19 in the Provinces, and 3 abroad. Grand lodge operates two night schools for destitute boys and on the Island of Mytelene a lodge operates a technical school. On the Island of Syros is maintained an orphanage. A lodge in Khartoum Sudan gave $1,400 to the Greek community there for charitable work.

PHILIPPINES The annual communication of this grand lodge was held April 22-24, 1958, presided over by Vicente Y. Orosa. Elected as his successor was Howard R. Hick, who, a year ago, visited our grand lodge in St. Louis. Brother Hick is a native of Cornwall, England, born March 8, 1910. In 1915 the family moved to Easton, Pennsylvania, where he was educated. He holds a degree of Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from New York University. He was captain and member of a track team which, in 1932, attended the Olympic tryouts in Los Angeles. He spent a year in research work in Greece, going to the Philippines in January, 1938, with the General Foods Corporation. With the exception of a year in India, he spent his entire time in the Philippines, including three years in the Santo Thomas

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Internment Camp. He is president and general manager of the Peter Paul Philippine Corporation. The grand master reported that he had appointed a committee of brethren who were physicians to render free medical service in one of the rooms of the Plaridel Temple. Eleven physicians responded to his request and took turns in being at the office 5-6 or 6-7 of the afternoon of every day. The grand lodge operates a Masonic Home for crippled children and served 177 patients during the year. An understanding was reached with Japan whereby Japan permits the four lodges working under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines to remain and work unmolested in Japan, even Kanto Lodge No. 11 agreed to change its name in the interest of better relations, and the statement was made "the Grand Lodge of Japan is willing to follow all the recommendations of the committee." A fitting memorial is to be constructed to the memory of the late past grand master Jose Abad Santos, who was killed by the Japanese. The grand lodge is purchasing the spot on which he was shot. The total membership is 9,781 Master Masons, a gain of 389 during the year. More than 500 brethren are Fellowcrafts and Entered Apprentices. Their lodges in Japan are Yokosuka Naval No. 120, Aomori No. 139 at Omisawa, Kanto No. 143 at Tokyo, Rising Sun V.D. at Camp Drew. The Cabletow, official magazine of the Grand Lodge, is to be issued quarterly, resulting in a decrease in the annual assessment.

SECRETARY OF THE ARMY BRUCKER LANDS AT :YlANILA AIRPORT

He is received by brethren of the Grand Lodge Of the Philippines; in the picture may be noted Grand Master Howard Hicks, former Grand Secretary Antonio Gonzalez and others. Most Of our "top brass" when going to the Philippines, avoid contact with their Philippine brethren, and this act on the part Of Secretary Brucker met with their universal approval.

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By resolution, which is to be acted on next year, the Holy Bible referred to as "Volume of the Sacred Law." Grand Master Hick, in his address, to the grand lodge said:

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Two years ago a book was published in the Philippines entitled Freemasonry and Communism. The author was Father Weiss, a Jesuit Priest. The presentation was so inaccurate and unjust that the author was called to task by his Superiors. Fortunately it did not have a wide circulation, but it must have done some harm when read by the ill-informed. This book alleges that Freemasonry and Communism are bed-fellows. This challenge should not go unanswered. Let me ask one question-It is not peculiar that as great and powerful as Freemasonry is, that it does not exist in countries or places where there is Dictatorship, Communism, Tyranny and Bigotry? No lodge exists in Russia, no lodge existed in Hitler's Germany and Mussolini's Italy. As those ideologies grew they found an enemy in the Masonic lodge. Masons were persecuted and lodges closed and confiscated. This is my answer to those dastardly clrarges.

CANADA Alberta: The Grand Lodge of Alberta was constituted October 12, 1905; it has a membership of 18,356, a net increase of 307 for the year. Present at the opening was Dr. J. J. Bowlen, Lieutenant Governor of the Province. He spoke of a conference he had with Her Majesty the Queen, and made this remark: "The highlight of my life was my pleasant morning talk with Her Majesty. I never did tell anyone what we discussed, but I think I did mention a certain organization that I thought was very loyal to the Crown." Alberta has within its jurisdiction the Northwest Territories. The only lodge in that area is Yellowknife Lodge No. 162, at Yellowknife, instituted February 13, 1946, when the Grand Master visited the spot by air; he found the temperature to be 62掳 below zero. The town depends upon mining and is the only liquor outlet for a hundred or so thousand square miles. While the membership is 103, 45 of whom are resident, there was average attendance of 27 at the twenty meetings held during the year. The committee on correspondence was rather quick to recognize the Grand Lodge of Israel, but very cautious in the matter of the Grand Lodges of Japan, Occidental of Colombia, Egypt, and Denmark, especially when the latter Grand Lodge was listed as irregular. The speaker at the grand lodge session was Brother Justice Marshall M. Porter. New Brunswick: The annual communication of the grand lodge was held May 22, 1958, daylight saving time. Grand Master Donald Andrew Sommerville, in his address said: In spite of my optimistic outlook as regards our Order, may I add this word of caution. Could it be, brethren, that we may be in danger of measuring our success solely in numbers, in dollars and in the magnificence of our temple. Surely it should be the spiritual growth of Masons which concerns us most-not the ex路 pansion of Masonry in numbers or in worldly wealth. Membership of the grand lodge is 8,914, a decrease of 38 for the year. The committee on recognition reported against Uruguay, Italy, Egypt, Japan, Haiti, Belgium, Indonesia, Luxemburg, Turkey, China. Nova Scotia: The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia met June 9, 1958, at Amherst, presided over by His Honour Kenneth L. Crowell. The newly elect-

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ed Grand Master is Reverend Donald Maclean Sinclair. He is a distinguished minister and served in the Royal Canadian Navy as chaplain. Some of his Masonic degrees were received in Scotland while attending school in Edinburgh. The grand lodge has 14,871 members, which is an increase of 137. Nothing was said in the 1958 proceedings as to its difficulty with Mississippi, but we understand that at a session held recently they discussed this relationship. Mississippi withdrew recognition over a misunderstanding about an integrated lodge in Halifax. A little investigation and a little more brotherly love might have prevented this withdrawal of recognition. Prince Edward Island: The eighty-third annual communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Charlottetown, June 25, 1958, C. G. Lord presiding. Membership is 1,476, a gain of 19. The Board of General Purposes ruled that Grand Lodge regalia should be worn only by members who wore dark suits, white shirts and black ties, while gold regalia should be reserved for Grand Lodge present and past grand lodge officers. Bolivia, Austria and Switzerland were recognized, while Japan recognition was postponed. Quebec: The eighty-eighth annual communication was held in Montreal June 5, 1958, presided over by Brother J. M. Marshall. For the first time in its history the membership passed the 18,000 mark, a gain of 170 for the year. After postponing action on two different occasions, Israel was finally recognized, Japan was postponed, and China recognition was withheld. The grand lodge voted $1,000 to each of seven hospitals in the Provinces. Individual lodges reported the granting of $20,235 for benevolent purposes.

THE FAR EAST There are certain sections of the country where it is almost impossible to obtain Masonic information. Syria, Lebanon, and the satellite countries are in this category. The United Arab Republic has taken a decided stand by suspending all Masonic gatherings, and this has had a great effect on bordering countries. Because of the dangerous political situation, few meetings have been held in Lebanon. There are in Lebanon two lodges which work under no grand lodge, which have been accepting candidates-and their fees. There is no prospect of immediate improvement.

FRANCE IRREGULAR GROUP It is an unusual day when no new irregular Masonic group is being formed. This time it is in France. No sooner had the consolidation of two of the French grand lodges taken place than we find a schismatic group organizing under the same name as its parent-the Grande Loge Nationale Francaise. While it has the same, it was forced to change its street address to 5 Place de l'Opera. It is an irregular group, and so regarded by all other groups in France. To make matters worse, it is forming lodges bearing the same names as those in the old grand lodge thereby attempting to create confusion. Some of the dissatisfied breth-

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ren went to court but failed to get what was asked and thereupon formed the new group.

THE GRAND ORIENT This group maintains that tolerance in Freemasonry is an essential virtue; hence it permits its lodges to work the Scottish Rite, the French Rite, or the Rectified Rite. Those lodges working the latter rite necessarily use the Holy Bible.

MEXICAN GRAND LODGE ERECTS MONUMENT The Mexican grand lodges are very patriotic groups; the oldest of these grand lodges is located at Vera Cruz, where it has secured a prominent site

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for the erection of a monument commemorating the establishment of the Reform Laws. The year 1959 marks the 100th anniversary of those laws. In May, 1959, the Grand Lodge "Unida Mexicana," one of the regular, and most important in age and history, of the Mexican grand lodges, issued a brochure describing a monument which it plans to erect in the public square in the City of Vera Cruz, an important Mexican seaport. . The city government of Vera Cruz have given their permission for the erection of the monument after looking over the specifications, which call for its erection in a beautiful spot which has been donated for the purpose. In giving the authorization, it was expressly stated that "such a statue or monument should be erected and that there was nothing to prohibit the grand lodge from carrying out their plan, to which end the city would make available all of its facilities." Head of the grand lodge is the well known Sefior Don Gustavo Suzarte Mendez. The design for the monument is the work of a well known Latin sculptor, Romulo Row, who was born in Bogota, Colombia in 1899; his education was

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secured in the Schools of Fine Arts in Bogota, Madrid and Paris. He was a professor in the College of San Nicolas de Barranquilla (1923); active in the architectural designs for the Exposicion Ibero-American de Sevilla (1928), and a professor of the School of Fine Arts of the Secretary of Education in Mexico, and a professor in the School of Plastics in the University of Mexico. His works are in bronze and marble. It is hard to describe the beauty of this proposed monument. It consists of a huge block of pink marble which rests upon a stone of another color; the whole is on a platform which is ascended by three symbolic steps; set into one side of the stone is a carved scene, apparently in bronze, which shows the signing of the reform laws by Benito Juarez, the great Mexican patriot; the signing is witnessed by other distinguished Mexicans, President Melchor Ocampo, Ignacio de Ie Llave, and others. The monument is set in the center of two great circles of concrete and grass, broken only by the four entrances, north, south, east, and west, which give access to the monument. The bronze is in high relief and commemorates one of the most important events in the historical and political life of the country. What George Washington is to the United States, Benito Juarez is to the Mexican people. On the right and left of the relief are the dates "1859" and "1959." There appears to be no figures or decoration on the back of the monument, and not a word as to those who have made the donation to the city. At the top of the monument is the inscription "Vera Cruz a la ReÂŁorma." The bronze relief is quite Mexican in portrayal and represents the "Signing of the Reform Laws." At the left, seated, is Benito Juarez; at the opposite end of the table is Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, Minister of State who is in a very pensive mood. In the center, standing, is Melchor Ocampo, president of the cabinet; the third seated figure at the table (left) is Manuel Ruiz, Minister of Justice and Public Instruction.

THE GRAN LOGE DE FRANCE We cannot say just how far this grand lodge has gone with respect to regularity; and by this we refer to the use of the Bible on its altars. In 1953 the Grand Lodge of France directed all its lodges to display the Holy Bible with the Square and Compasses; was are informed by outside authorities that when a questionnaire was sent out, 49 favored the use of the VSL, 30 were against, and 5 were uncertain. A report made by Grand Master Doignon was based on regional congresses, where 75 favored, 46 opposed, and 9 were doubtful; yet at a meeting of the grand lodge of the 190 votes cast, 132 were in favor, and since that date the Grand Lodge of France, at least theoretically, are obliged to work with the three Great Lights.

THE GRANDE LOGE NATIONALE FRANCAISE Representatives from this grand lodge, for the first time, attended the Conference in Washington; they work the Rectified Rite, the Emulation Ritual, or the York Rite and use the VSL. Whether their recent union with the Rectified Rite has been helpful is to be worked out later. At any rate there are only three groups in France regarded as representing Freemasonry. Our French brethren have not learned the value of Masonic Unity.

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PEACE IN COSTA RICA An irregular group which threatened to disrupt Costa Rican Freemasonry has apparently given up the ghost, following official court action which has upheld the regular group. Its position is further augmented by the action of the Inter American Masonic Confederation, which has not only issued a statement showing its recognition of this grand lodge, but also naming one of its members as an officer of the Confederation. Its present grand master is Gonzalo Monge R (ojas); its secretary is Rafa el Obregon. The postal address of the grand lodge is P.O. Box 3282, San Jose, Costa Rica. Its lodges are: Logia Regeneracion No.1, founded in 1888; apartado 665 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Logia La Luz No.3, founded in 1897 (works York Rite); apartado No. 1921, San Jose. Logia Lealtad No.7, founded in 1901; apartado 2554, San Jose. Logia Maravilla No. 10, founded 1913; apartado No. 126, Alajuela. Logia Torrealba TO. 13, founded 1944; apartado No.2, Turrialba. Logia Francisco Calvo No. 15, founded in 1955; apartado No. 1040. All 49 American jurisdictions recognize Costa Rica which is said to be the best of the Central American grand lodges.

SIR ERNEST COOPER RESIGNS On March 4, 1959 the United Grand Lodge of England were surprised to hear the grand master, the Earl of Scarbrough make the following statement: There is something which I must now announce to you about the president of the board of general purposes, R.W. Bro. Sir Ernest Cooper. For sometime now he has suggested to me that he should retire from that post, and for sometime I have made it clear to him that there could be only one reason why I would be willing to accept his resignation, and that was if he told me that, because of the number of his years or his health, the burden had become too much for him to carry. For the rest of the story we quote from the official proceedings: Some two or three months ago he did tell me that that was now the case, and that, in his 82nd year, he felt it had become too much for him. And so, with great reluctance, 1 agreed to accept his resignation, to take effect shortly after he had presented these Accounts of Grand Lodge to you. This, therefore, will be the last occasion on which he will appear in Grand Lodge as President of the Board of General Purposes, and I will not let this occasion pass without saying to him, as I feel you would all wish me to say to him on your behalf, how greatly indebted the whole Craft is to him, for the wisdom, strength of purpose and good feeling that he has unstintingly given to everything that concerns Freemasonry. We have been wonderfully fortunate that for the past thirteen years this very important position has been held by him. The Accounts which he has just presented show how successfully he has cared for the finances of Grand Lodge, a task to which he has devoted himself for several years. But there is much more to it than that: his knowledge, his experience and his warm heart have forged the very closest links

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with many other Grand Lodges, and that has been of great importance in these post-war years. He has been strong to maintain the standards of English Freemasonry throughout the world and to encourage other grand lodges and also to uphold the Ancient Landmarks. There is scarcely an aspect of Freemasonry in these years in which he has not been our wise and able guide. For myself, for all the time that I have been Grand Master he has been a wise and friendly counsellor, in whom I have placed great trust, and I have been grateful, too, for the good humour with which he has constantly spiced his wisdom. He will lay down his office after the meeting of the Board in April, and I shall not until then announce his successor. But this is the last time that Grand Lodge will meet Sir Ernest Cooper as President of the Board, and I know very well that you will all wish to make it clear to him how greatly we have all valued and appreciated the distinguished and able service he has given to the Craft. (Hear, hear-Applause.) The President of the Board of General Purposes: M.vV. Grand Master and Brethren, I crave the privilege of saying thank you for your interruption of Grand Lodge affairs in order to deal with this matter of detail. In the year 1946 I retired from business-and I made one great mistake: I wandered down Great Queen Street and came in to see the late Grand Secretary, Sir Sydney White. He had with him the late Lord Harewood, and they immediately said to me: "Brother Emmerson is 82; he wishes to retire as President of the Board of General Purposes, and we want you to act as President of the Board. Will you take on that task?" That was at the end of the war, when I was looking forward to a period of retirement. I hesitated-in fact you have never seen a more "reluctant debutante" in your life! I hesitated for some weeks, but finally Lord Harewood commanded me. He said: "You must be President of the Board of General Purposes," so I clicked my heals, and took it on. Time has overtaken me. At last 82 has come to me, with its frailties. There is another imperious master; he is sitting opposite to me, Dr. Kenneth Perry, Consultant Physician at the Royal Masonic Hospital. He said: "You cannot stay in London during the foggy season." If I cannot be in London in the winter months, then I cannot be President of the Board of General Purposes. So under the compulsion and by order of this dogmatic, imperious doctor, I click my heels and resign. I do so of course with infinite regret. One of the greatest pleasures of my life has been acting in this capacity. I have served three Grand Masters, Lord Harewood, the Duke of Devonshire and the Earl of Scarbrough, each more delightful than the other. I have stood at this amplifier many a time and have looked down at Brother Masons, and have always received from them the encouragement of Masonic sympathy. I have had a Board with whom it has been the greatest delight to work. We have never had in all those thirteen years any sign of friction, never any serious disagreement. Sir Ernest has been for many years the head of the great Gillette Industries; he was born June 10, 1877 in Clinton, Ontario, Canada; he served with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in 1916-19; George VI created him a Knight; he was initiated July 25, 1911 in Canada Lodge No. 3527, London, and was master in 1917; he has been on the grand lodge board since 1939, and chairman since 1946; it is probably the most important position in grand lodge. New York, in 1956, gave him their Award for Service.

I.M.C. RECOGNIZES GUATEMALA The attitude of the Central and South American grand lodges towards the old Grand Lodge of Guatemala is shown in a notice sent out from the offices of the Confederacion Masonica Inter-Americana, dated at Santiago, Chile, April 12, 1958:

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The undersigned, Grand Secretary Executive of the Confederation Masonic Inter-Americana, certifies: That the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Guatemala, founded in 1903, and which during the past five years has worked under the grand mastership of Worshipful brothers, Miguel Angel Castillo Lanuza (1953-54); Federico Guillermo Cardona y Cardona (1955); Carlos E. Bianchi (1956); Jose Guillermo Mayorga (1957); and in the current year of 1958 by the Worshipful Brother, Luis Felipe Gil Sierra is that (grand lodge) which the Confederacion Masonica Inter-Americana and the grand lodges adhering thereto, recognize as the one regular Masonic body of Symbolism (Craft degrees), in the Territory of the Republic of Guatemala. Its seat is 12 Calle A, No. 3-32, Zona Uno, Guatemala, and whose postal address is "Apartado Postal No. 48, Guatemala City, Guatemala." This certificate has been issued at the petition of the Grand Lodge (Legitimate) of Guatemala for the information of all those concerned. (Signed) Sergio Gonzalez Parodi Executive Grand Secretary, C.M.I.

A PREMIER PERFORMANCE In addressing the United Grand Lodge of England, September 3, 1958, General Sir Allen Adair, assistant grand master, said the grand master (Scarbrough) was in San Francisco, assisting in the dedication of the new Masonic Temple. And he added this interesting observation. It will be the first time that a grand master of the United Grand Lodge of England has attended a Masonic function in America. He will be accompanied by the assistant grand master, Major General, Sir Allan Adair.

JAPAN The newly organized Grand Lodge of Japan has been recognized by all American grand lodges with the exception of Maine and Mississippi. These grand lodges are considering the matter and doubtless within the current year will report favorably on the application for recognition. The generous action of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines has made recognition an easy matter, after a period of uncertainty.

THIS BRAZIL MATTER While we have our own opinions about the situation confronting Brazilian Freemasons, yet we are always willing to listen to both sides of the question. Our Masonic brother Hely Franco Belmino, writes us from Rua Rego Lopes 30, casa 1, Apt. 201, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: In your proceedings of the grand lodge (1956, pp. 28-29) we read information about Brazil which I think is not correct. Perhaps the source from whence it came was not a trustworthy one, therefore I ask to make some remarks: 1. The Grand Orient of Brazil was founded in 1822, having consequently had more than 150 years existence. We did not look up the number of years and said "probably more than three-quarters of a century ago." 2. But actually they have several lodges which follow the highly irregular French Rite and the Adonhiramite Rite.

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To this statement, he says; "It is not the name but the manner of work that makes a rite regular or irregular." And "there are all over the world a great number of rites, but if they are in accordance with the rules of regularity, they are good rites." Might we ask-what rules of regularity? We referred to officers of the Brazilian group signing symbolic Freemasonry certificates with their Sc.ottish Rite titles. Here is his reply: This practice is due to mistake or vanity of brothers who are members of the Scottish rite, who think that such procedure gives them a higher situation in the craft. This is a weakness--but not a great stain. I believe that even in the U. S. A. there are some brothers of the "high degrees" that make the same mistakes. It is quite human. And this we must admit. Our informant had told us that officers were allowed "ponderous" salaries and allowances. In reply we are told that the grand master gets $450which certainly is not high according to U. S. A. standards. Bro. Franco-Belmeno adds the following bit of information: In September 1957 we held here in Rio de Janeiro a general conference of Symbolic Masonry with nine Brazilian grand lodges attending: Piaui, Ceara, Pernambuco, Bahia, Estado de Rio, Sao Paulo (not the United group) , Ptana, Goias, G.O. of Rio de SuI, and the G.O. of Brazil. We do not have a report from this conference.

THIS IS CHARITY John D. Vincil, P.G.M. of Missouri, and later grand secretary once described (Voice of Masonry, 1860) what he thought was charity: This is Charity: Let the sick and dying be cared for in any jurisdiction. When they are thus overtaken while from home. Let the charity given be without thought of demands for reimbursement, if the lodge to which the unfortunate belong can and will reimburse, all right. If the lodge acting the part of a benefactor receives any or all of the sum expended, then both lodges will have done their duty. If not, the benefactor will be doubly happy in enjoying all the satisfaction of duty discharged without the hope of fee or reward. This is CHARITY. God will see that the cup of water given in the proper spirit in His name, will not go unrewarded.

FREEMASONS IN STATUARY HALL From the four-volume series of 10,000 Famous Freemasons, written by Wm. R. Denslow of the Royal Arch Mason magazine, we quote biographies of those honored by being selected for Statuary Hall. The National Statuary Hall, located in the U. S. Capitol building in Washington, D. C., was created in 1864 and each state was invited to contribute not more than two statues of their distinguished native sons. It occupies the former hall of the U. S. House of Representatives. In 1933 the number of statues in the hall was limited to 48-one per state-due to a shortage of space, and the other statues were placed in various parts of the Capitol building. Although 79

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statues have been contributed by 42 states, there are only 42 in Statuary Hall proper. The states not represented are Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota and Wyoming. A plaque in the floor marks the spot where John Quincy Adams (an anti-Mason) was fatally stricken on February 23, 1848. Nineteen of the 42 persons represented in the hall were Freemasons; five were possible Freemasons and 18 were not members of the Craft. KNOWN FREEMASONS

William H. H. Beadle. (1838-1915) South Dakota. Brigadier Genel'a1 of Volunteers in the Civil War; U. S. Surveyor General for Dakota Territory from 1869-73;

Statuary Hall, in the National Capitol founder of the public school system of South Dakota; superintendent of public instruction for Dakota Territory, 1879-85; and president of the Madison State Normal School, 1889-1905. He was raised on August 12, 1816 in Montezuma Lodge No. 89 of Montezuma, Indiana, and affiliated with St. John's Lodge No.1 of Yankton, South Dakota, in May, 1874. In 1875 he was active in the organization of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota, serving as first grand marshal. He served as chairman of various committees, and was fraternal correspondent. He was exalted in Yankton Chapter No.1, R.A.M. of Yankton on May 25, 1881; knighted on May 11, 1882 in DeMolay Commandery No.3, K.T., Yankton, and received the 32째 AASR (SJ) at Yankton on Feb. 25, 1883 and the 33째 in Washington, D. C. on October 22, 1897. Thomas H. Benton. (1782-1858) Missouri. U. S. Senator, 1821-51. He gained fame as the defender of sound money and supported Jackson in his campaign against the National Bank. He was often called "Old Bullion." On the slavery issue, he opposed

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secession, and this resulted in his defeat in 1850. Benton was a member of Missouri Lodge No.1, St. Louis, Mo. William Jennings Bryan. (1860-1925) Nebraska. U. S. Secretary of State in Wilson's cabinet, 1913-15; U. S. Congressman from Nebraska from 1891-95 and three times presidential nominee. He was responsible for the famous "silver plank" of the Democratic convention in 1896. He was raised in Lincoln Lodge No. 19, Lincoln, Nebraska on April 15, 1902 and later affiliated with Temple Lodge No. 247, Miami, Florida. Lewis Casso (1782-1866) Michigan. Brigadier General in the War of 1812; Governor of Michigan Territory for 18 years; Secretary of War in the cabinet of President Jackson, 1831-36; U. S. Minister to France in 1836-42; Secretary of State under President Buchanan, 1857-60; presidential candidate; U. S. Senator from Michigan, 1845-57. He was raised in American Union Lodge No.1 of Marietta, Ohio on May 7, 1804 and admitted a member of Amity Lodge No.5, Zanesville, Ohio, on June 24, 1805. He received his chapter degrees in American Union Chapter No.1, R.A.M., Marietta, on August 17, 1804 and later became the first high priest of Monroe Chapter No.1, R.A.M., Detroit, Michigan (Feb. 7, 1821). He helped organize the Grand Lodge of Ohio and was its grand master from 1810-13. Upon moving to Detroit, he affiliated with Zion Lodge No.1 and was the first grand master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan in 1826, serving again in 1844. Henry Clay. (1777-1852) Kentucky. U. S. Senator in 1806-07; 1831-42; and 1849-52; U. S. Congressman from 1811-21 and 1823-25; Secretary of State from 1825-29. He was raised in Lexington Lodge No.1, Lexington, Kentucky. He served it as master and was grand master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky in 1820. He was one of the proponents of a "general grand lodge" and offered a resolution to that effect at a Masonic conference held in the Senate chambers on March 9, 1882. He was grand orator of his grand lodge in 1806, 1807 and 1809. John Gorrie. (1803-1855) Florida. An inventor, who on May 6, 1851, took out a patent on an artificial refrigeration process containing the basic principle of the present day mechanical refrigerators. He was a charter member of Franklin Lodge No.6, Apalachichola, Florida, and later served as its secretary and treasurer. Sam Houston. (1793-1863) Texas. Governor of Tennessee, 1827-29 and first President of the Republic of Texas, 1836-38; member of U. S. House of Representatives from Tennessee in 1823-27. As commander-in-chief of the Texas forces, he met and defeated the Mexican troops under General Santa Anna (a Freemason) at San Jacinto. He served his second term as President of Texas in 1841-44 and became Governor in 1859-60. From 1846-59 he was U. S. Senator. Houston was raised in Cumberland Lodge No.8, Nashville, Tennessee on July 22, 1817, and later affiliated with Nashville Lodge No. 37 of Nashville, but returned to Cumberland Lodge in 1821. In 1837 he affiliated with Holland Lodge No. 36, which at that time was under Louisiana constitution, but later became No. I under the Grand Lodge of Texas. He served as president of the first Masonic convention in the Republic of Texas on December 20, 1837 at which time the Grand Lodge of Texas was formed. He was knighted in Washington Commandery No.1, K.T., 'W'ashington, D. C. He is recorded as a visitor to the Grand Lodge of Tennessee in 1818; Grand Lodge of Kentucky in 1825, and Grand Lodge of Alabama in 1849. He was also present at the dedication of Washington-Centennial Lodge No. 14, Washington, D. C. on January 13, 1853. John J. Ingalls. (1833-1900) Kansas. U. S. Senator from Kansas, 1873-91. He was a member of Washington Lodge No.5, Atchison, Kansas, receiving his degrees in 1862 and serving as junior warden in 1863. Samuel J. Kirkwood. (1813-1894) Iowa. Governor of Iowa from 1860-64 and again from 1876-77; U. S. Senator, 1866-67 and 1877-81; U. S. Secretary of the Interior, 1881-82. Kirkwood was a member of Iowa City Lodge No.4, Iowa City, Iowa. Robert M. LaFollette. (1855-1925) Wisconsin. Governor of Wisconsin, 1900-06; U. S. Senator, 1906-25. He was the leader of the progressives and radicals, opposing

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U. S. entrance into the First World War, the League of Nations and the World Court. He authored the resolution for the investigation of the Teapot Dome oil leases and was defeated for the presidency in 1924. LaFollette was a member of Madison Lodge No.5, Madison, Wis., receiving the degrees in 1894. He was exalted in Madison Chapter No.4, R.A.M. in 1895 and knighted in Robert McCoy Commandery No.3, K.T. of Madison in 1897. He received the 32째 AASR (NJ) in Washington Consistory on April lO, 1902 and was a member of the Tripoli Shrine Temple of Milwaukee, Wis. Robert R. Livingston. (1746-1813) New York. As a member of the Continental Congress of 1775-77 and 1779-81, he was one of the committee of five that drew up the Declaration of Independence. He was the first U. S. Secretary of Foreign Affairs from 1781-83 and Chancellor of New York State from 1777-1801. From 1801-04 he was U. S. Minister to France and was instrumental in negotiating the Louisiana Purchase from that nation. He was master of Union Lodge of New York and grand master of the Grand Lodge of New York for 17 years, holding that office from 17841801. While grand master he delivered the oath of office to George Washington, using the altar Bible of St. John's Lodge No. I (then No.2) of New York City, on April 30, 1789. Henry M. Rice. (1816-?) Minnesota. First U. S. Senator from Minnesota, 1858-63, U. S. Congressman from Minnesota Territory from 1853-57. He was largely instrumental in bringing Minnesota into the Union in 1858. Rice was made a Mason on June 4, 1851 in St. Paul Lodge No.3, St. Paul, Minnesota. Uriah M. Rose. (1834-1913) Arkansas. U. S. Delegate to 2nd Hague Peace Conference in 1907 with rank of ambassador. He was president of the American Bar Association in 1901-02 and was often called the "foremost citizen of Arkansas." He was made an Entered Apprentice in Mount Horeb Lodge No.4, Washington, Ark. (the lodge is now defunct). John Sevier. (1745-1815) Tennessee. The first Governor of Tennessee, serving in 1796-1801 and again from 1803-09. He was also governor of the historical, but temporary, state of "Franklin" from 1785-88. A famous frontiersman, he led a force across the Smoky Mountains to win a victory over the British at the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780. He fought in 36 battles, none of which were lost. Sevier was a member of the U. S. Congress in 1789-91 and 1811-15. He was first master of Tennessee Lodge No. 41 (under North Carolina jurisdiction) in 1800, being governor at the same time. This lodge later became Tennessee Lodge No.2 under the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. The charter was arrested in October, 1827 and it went out of existence. His name also appears as a member of Greenville Lodge No.3 (No. 43 under North Carolina) in 1805. George L. Shoup. (1836-1904) Idaho. First Governor of Idaho in 1890 and first Senator from Idaho, 1899-1901. He was Governor of Idaho Territory in 1899. A merchant, he was an original settler of Salmon, Idaho. Shoup was raised July 13, 1864 in Denver Lodge No.5, Denver, Colorado, and became a charter member of Lemhi Lodge No. 11, Salmon City, Idaho in 1874. In 1889 he was grand master of the Grand Lodge of Idaho. Richard Stockton. (1730-1781) New Jersey. A signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was a member of the Executive Council of New Jersey in 1768-76 and a member of the Continental Congress in 1776. He was also associate justice of New Jersey Supreme Court from 1774-76. His original lodge is not known, but he was a charter member and first master of St. John's Lodge at Princeton, New Jersey in 1765. Zebulon B. Vance. (1830-1894) North Carolina. He served as Governor of North Carolina from 1862-66 and 1876-78, being known as the "war governor of the South." Although he was opposed to secession, he immediately raised a company and was elected governor while in the field. He purchased a steamship abroad and successfully ran supplies for his own forces and the Confederate Army. From 1879-91 he was U. S. Senator. Vance received his degrees in Mount Herman Lodge

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No. 118, Asheville, North Carolina in 1853. In 1863 he is recorded as representing Pine Forest Lodge No. 186 of Harrington's, North Carolina at grand lodge, and in 1864 representing Carolina Lodge No. 141 of Carolina College. In 1892 he affiliated with Phalanx Lodge No. 31 of Charlotte, North Carolina. Lew Wallace. (1827-1905) Indiana. He was a Union Major General in the Civil 'War, distinguishing himself at Shiloh and saving Cincinnati from capture by General Kirby Smith in 1863. He was a member of the court martial which tried those accused of complicity in the assassination of Lincoln, and was president of the court that tried Henry Wirz, commandant of the infamous Andersonville prison. From 1878-81 he was Governor of New Mexico Territory and from 1881-85 was U. S. Minister to Turkey. An author, his best known novel is Ben Hur. Others were The Fair God, A Tale of the Christ and The Prince of India. He was raised in Fountain Lodge No. 60, Covington, Indiana, on January 15, 1851 and affiliated with Montgomery Lodge No. 50, Crawfordsville, Indiana on June 3, 1895. Joseph Wheeler. (1836-1906) Alabama. Lieutenant General, C.S.A., in the Civil War. He commanded the cavalry of the Army of the Mississippi in 1862. A graduate of West Point in 1859, he resigned from the U. S. Army to join the Confederate service in 1861. After the war, he was widely known for his attempts to promote a complete reconciliation between the North and the South. In the Spanish-American War, he was a Major General of volunteers and commanded a cavalry division in Shafter's army and was at San Juan Hill. He was later made Brigadier General of the regular army and retired in 1900. Wheeler was raised November 4, 1873 in Courtland Lodge No. 37, Courtland, Alabama, and was a member of Courtland Chapter No. 25, R.A.M. and DeMolay Commandery No. 14, K.T. of Decatur, Alabama. POSSIBLE FREEMASONS

Samuel Adams. (1722-1803) Massachusetts. Signer of the Declaration of Inde路 pendence, he was a member of the first and second Continental Congress. He was Governor of Massachusetts in 1789-93. Adams was a member of the Massachusetts legislature from 1765-74 and a leader of the radicals therein. He was a leader in the agitation that led up to the Boston Tea Party. Although no record of any Masonic affiliation is known, he is often referred to as having been a member of St. John's Lodge, Boston. Ethan Allen. (1765-1815) Vermont. Major General in the American Revolution, he gained fame commanding the "Green Mountain Boys," and was with Benedict Arnold when he seized Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. It is often said that he received one degree at Windsor, Vermont on July 7, 1777, but on this date he was probably a prisoner in England. Robert Fulton. (1765-1818) Pennsylvania. American inventor, who was commissioned by Robert R. Livingston (see above) to build a steamboat in 1802. It was not the first steamboat, as often claimed, but it achieved more notoriety. Fulton has often been referred to as a Mason, but no proof has yet been found. Roger Sherman. (1721-1793) Connecticut. The only person to sign the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Association, Articles of Confederation and the Federal Constitution. He was a member of the Continental Congresses in 1774-81 and 1783-84. He served in both branches of the state legislature and was judge of the Connecticut Superior Court. He was U. S. Representative in Congress from 1789-91 and U. S. Senator, 1791路93. Although there is no record of his Masonic membership, there is a Masonic apron in the Yale University historical collection that is said to have belonged to him. Brigham Young. (1801-1877) Utah. American Mormon leader who directed the settlement in Nauvoo, Illinois in 1838 and succeeded Joseph Smith as head of the Mormon Church (1847) and superintended the mass migration of the Mormons to Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah. He was the first Governor of the Territory of Utah, 1849-57. Although his Masonic membership has not been proven, it is thought that

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he belonged to the Craft for several reasons, i.e.; apparently all the leaders, as well as large numbers of the rank and file, of the Mormon church in the Nauvoo days, were members of the Nauvoo lodges. In a booklet entitled The City of the Saints in Picture and Story, printed by the Deseret News in 1906, there is a picture of Young as Governor of Utah. In the center of the shirt front, shown in this picture, is the conventional Masonic emblem-the square and compasses. In the History of Utah, written by Apostle Orson F. Whitney, it states: "A Masonic Temple was likewise projected at NauvQo, and Joseph and Hyrum Smith, Brigham Young and other leading Mormons became Freemasons."

FREEMASONRY AN INSTRUMENT FOR PEACE There exists a general misconception of the character of Freemasonry. To the average member there is given little education as to why the fraternity has an excuse for existence except furnishing a place for men to gather together, eat, and confer degrees, with little accent on the degree section. To a larger group, unfortunately, it is a necessary purgatory through which they have to pass in order to tread the hot sands of the Mystic Shrine. And there is another group which looks upon the fraternity as a boon when old age comes, and when they have insufficient funds for their care, at which time the doors of a Masonic home will be thrown open and their worries will cease. To some, Freemasonry offers a chance to appear publicly, to be known as "worshipful master," to wear a big charm or lapel button, to display receipts, patents, and documents attesting Masonic knowledge (or lack of knowledge). And we find a large group of conscientious brethren, who may not attend lodge sessions regularly, but who value their membership because of the fine reputation the organization has had over the centuries; these are not the wealthy member, but the good substantial member that makes up the great part of our citizenry. Finally, there are the very few, the men of vision, who see in the fraternity a chance to better the world, but too often these brethren lack an opportunity to engage in projects which might bring an ultimate peace to the world. Too, they may lack the knowledge of how to bring such a situation about. Peace for the world will never be brought about by Yalta, Geneva, London, Paris, or Washington conferences. Men must want peace if they wish to obtain it. Some may want peace, but they want it at the expense of the other fellow. Nor will American dollars bring peace. Billions of dollars have been poured down the international drain with little to show for the effort. Merely giving away money does not make friends. It often makes enemiesl It is the touch of the hand, the personal relationship, the love of fellow man, and the practice of brotherly love which will bring Utopia-if it comes to this world. Freemasonry gives us the remedy-Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. Because it is so simple, it may not be highly regarded by those who have not practiced these tenets-tenets not restricted to the Masonic fraternity, but practical virtues which may be practiced daily by every living soul. The two Masonic missions sent to Europe in 1945, and in 1949, accomplished more to make friends for the United States than all the pork barrels

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poured out since that time. These missions went there to extend the hand of brotherly love at a time when such love was at very low ebb; they found in their travel that many of our brethren were in deep distress; they did not ask for help-but they received it, and with no strings attached. And today, in many sections of Europe, the Masonic Service Association is still talked about, and plaques in many Masonic buildings bear mute testimony of the friends made during that evil period in the world's history. But why should Freemasonry, or the Service Association restrict their activities to periods of war and not periods of peace? South of the border, and in the Southern hemisphere, exist under extreme difficulties in many countries, bodies of men known as Freemasons. They do not speak the English language-but language should be no barrier when it comes to the practice of our teachings. Only in the last few years has any effort been made to unite with them and become a truly international organization. Why? Well, in one instance, God was interpreted as a Supreme Power; but to many of our brethren a Supreme Power was not God. Who are we to define God? God is indefinable. We have been told that some of these Latin grand lodges participate in political and religious discussion? We don't know. We have sat in some of these grand lodges but have never heard any such discussion. But who are we to shoot at our neighbors when more than one of our grand lodges within the past year have engaged in discussion on parochial schools and bus transportation, which is drawing pretty close to the political and religious. Have you ever been in a Latin country; have you ever lived there? Then, you may not know how our brethren undergo a religious persecution if they wish to maintain their Masonic connection; they are modern day martyrs in our estimation. We know of more than one city in Mexico where a priest each Sunday calls attention to protestants (usually Freemasons) who are engaged in business, and forbids his members to trade with them. It would be rather hard not to discuss such things when emotionally upset. But you can forget all of this when you go into one part of their Masonic building and find a dispensary set up for the treating of women and children-and this supported by only a handful of brethren. No, we cannot condemn our Latin American brethren, or refuse them our Masonic recognition. Every Masonic magazine; every Masonic grand lodge; every Masonic orator, has at one time or another dwelled on the fact that the Boston Tea Party was hatched in St. Andrew's Lodge in Boston. And all seem to be proud of the fact; that may not have been bringing politics into the lodge-but it was getting pretty close to the edge! What can we, as American Freemasons do about it? First, we are going to have to educate many of our members as to the objectives of Freemasonry; just what are we here for? Certainly not just to eat, hold office, or confer degrees. The younger brethren who are coming on are liberals; they want results-and they will get them. As a first step we should show our interest in Latin Freemasonry by having more contact with Latin brethren; they want visitors. Instead of a grand master endeavoring to see how many grand lodges in U. S. A. he can visit, why not make ONE visit to the "down under" countries? Why can we not be represented at their Intermasonic Conference? We attended one onceand we think we made friends and dissipated some of their ideas that

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American Freemasons were distant and uninterested. We hope to go again, but we would like to take others with us. The next conference has been set for Puerto Rico in 1961. What an opportunity to make friends. The C.M.I. deserves the thanks of the craft for what they have accomplished in Argentina, in Guatemala, in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and other spots. Let's give them our support. Together for a united front in the Western Hemisphere. Fraternally, RAY V. DENSLOW

INDEX AASR: Catholic attack, 47. (See Albert Pike) Acacia Fraternity: mention, 54c Alaska: mention,54c Alpina, Grand Lodge Swiss: declines to invade Germany, 20c Amaranth Foundation: not in Amaranth Order, 52c American Heritage: a review, 12c Anderson, Robert B.: a Freemason, 4c Anti-Masonry: ( (See Jesuits); Jesuit activity; article on Prejudice Peddlers, 47c; attack on Pike and Smith, 48c; in Britain, 49c; in Wisconsin, 49c; Lutheran attack, 49c; Capitol cornerstone, 50c Arabic Temple (Chicago): (See Rofelt Pasha) ,41c Argentina: History of Freemasonry in, 13c Aronson, Robert L.: presents Truman button, 3c; photo, frontispiece; visit to other G.L., 62c, 63c Astor, John Jacob: mention, 12c Australasia, review of states, 78c Banks, Rev. Wm. V.: bogus organizer, 42c Barnes, James M.: death, 22c Bartle, H. Roe: mention, 34c Bequests: mentioned, 54c Bersey, Brig.-Gen. John S.: death, 24c Bogus Lodges: negro,41c Books, review of recent, lIc Brazil: conditions in, 30c; letter, 8'7c Bodine, Samuel L.: death, 22c Bowman, Geo. Lynn: death, 22c Broderick, Lynn J.: bequest,54c Brown, Maj.-Gen. A. M.: death, 22c Brown, Wm. Moseley: History of Virginia R.A.M., 12c Brucker, Wilbur M.: a Freemason, 4c; photo and sketch, 23c; photo arrival in Philippines, 80c Burke, Haslett P.: death, 23c Cammack, Jas. W.: death, 22c Canada: (See Diefenbaker); History of Grand Lodge: a review, 12c; Review of provinces, 81c Canal Zone: mention, 54c Cannon, Clarence: receives 50-year button, 31c; photo and sketch, 33c Capitol (U.S.) cornerstone: Catholics attack ceremony, 50c; cornerstone laying, 69c; (see Knights of Columbus objection) Catholic: see Knights of Columbus; (see anti-Masonry) . Chaovers, Chas. C.: death,21c

Charity: mention, 54c; definition of, 88c Chatterton, Fenimore: death, 77c Chenaul t, Claire: death, 23c Chile: mention, 55c China: mention, 55c Clay, Henry: mention in Lafayette letter,29c Colonial Lodges: listed, 24c Commercialism: mention, 55c Communism, classed with Freemasonry, 16c Concurrent Jurisdiction: discussion, 7c Conference of Grand Masters: proceedings (1959) 6c; topics discussed, 7c; 1960 conference, 7c Conference of Grand Secretaries: 1959 proceedings, 7c; topics discussed, 7c Congress: Freemasons in, 4c Cooper, Sir Ernest: resignation, 85c Coppinia, Pompeo: death, 22c Costa Rica: conditions in, 85c Declaration of Independence: signers, Freemasons Delgado, Francisco: photo and sketch, 32c deMille, Cecil B.: death, 23c Der Grossmeister Und Seine Werkleute: book review of German volume, 13c Designs Upon Trestleboard: book review, 12c Dewey, Thos. E.: visits N.Y. lodge, 37c Diefenbaker, prime minister: mention, 25c Dietz, Carl F.: death, 21c Dominis, John 0.: mention of Hawaiian,14c Drake, Dr. Avery: represents Templars, 3c Dresser, J. Melvin: death,23c Dual Membership: discussion, 56c Duncan, Judge Richard M.: rebukes lawyers, 34c Dworshak, Senator Henry: mention, 51c Earl of Elgin: visits USA, 31c Earl of Scarbrough: visits USA, 50c; honored, 25c; unusual item, 87c Ecker, Frederick: visits N.Y. lodge, 37c Educational work: 56c Edward VII: mention, 12c Eisenhower, President: lays cornerstone, 69c Electrical Craftsmen: in Texas, 54c Eppley, Eugene C.: death, 22c Europa, a new grand lodge, 36c Evans, Rev. Hugh I.: death, 22c Extraneous Societies: (See Royal Order of Caritas, Ku Klux Klan, O.E.Star, Grotto, Electrical Craftsmen, Royal

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Falmouth Kilwinning-: early lodge, 24c Fees and Dues: mention, 56c Fifty Year Button: to Harry S. Truman, 3c (photo); to Clarence Cannon, 31c; photo, 32c; to Shoemaker, 37c Filley, Everett E.: death, 2lc Financial: review, 57c Florida: early lodges in, 24c Fouse, 'Vinfrex E.: death, 22c France: irregular groups in, 82c; Gran Loge de France, 84c Franke, Wm. B.: a freemason, 4c Fredericksburg (Va.) Lodge No.4: a History of, 12c Freemasonry: classed with communism, 16c Freemasonry: an instrument for Peace, 93c Freemasonry: tribute to, 3'7c Freemasons: in Congress, 4c "Free" members, 73c Freiberger, Irvin: represents R.A. Masons,3c Friley, Chas. Edwin: death, 22c Funerals, Masonic, 59c Gambling: mention, 57c Gardner, Wm. Sewell: lodge named for, 51c Gentry, Wm. R.: story about, llc George Washington Masonic National Memorial: proceedings,6c (1959) Germany: grand lodges unite, 19c Gifford, Glen J.: death, 21c Gill, Everett: death, 2lc Gittinger, Roy: death, 21c Globe-Democrat: tribute to Freemasonry,37c Gran Loge de France: represented by R. V. Denslow, 3c Grande Loge Nationale Francaise: place d' l'opera irregular group, 82c Grand Landes Lodge: united with United G.L. Germany, 19c Grand Lodge of Israel: represented by Jona Ron, 3c Grand Lodge Officers: attendance, 58c Goggin, Robert Y.: death,23c Goldsmith, Reginald: death, 23c Governors: Masonic, 5c Governors, Missouri: History and Proclamations of, 12c Grandview Lodge No. 618: Truman holds membership in, 3c Greece: conditions in, 79c Green, Gov. Dwight H.: death, 5lc Grotto: reprimanded, 53c; gambling, 57c Guatemala: conditions in, 86c

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Hamrin, Shirley A.: death, 21c Hannah, Rev. 'Valton: two anti-Masonic volumes, 49c Harmon, Maj.-Gen. Ernest N.: addresses lodge, 52c Harrison, James T.: mention, 5lc Hawaii: mention, 58c Hayashi, Tamotsu: biography,26c Henson, Chas. L.: death, 23c Herter, Christian A.: Freemason, 4c; biography, 39c Historical: a review, 74c Hoover, J. Edgar (see Masters of Deceit) Houston, Gen. Sam: not a Catholic, 38c Howard, Mrs. Annie: McBride's daughter,22c Humor: Conrad Hahn, 9c; John Phelps, 9c; Wade Temple, 9c; in Texas, IOc; Irish dinner, IOc; banquet defined, IOc; negro conference, 10c; Mink story, llc; Gentry incident, llc Initiates: age and occupation, a survey, 43c Jackson, Andrew: mention, 3c Japan: (See Hayashi); mention, 58c; recognition, 87c Jesuits: anti-Masonic activity, 46c; (See anti-Masonry) Suggests making wills, 46c Johnson, Melvin 1\1.: mention, 51c Jurisprudence: mentioned, 58c Kalakaua, King David: mention, 14c Kamehameha, King: biography, 15c Kamehameha, King (V): biography, 15c King, Maj. Edward Patell, Jr.: death, 22c Knights of Columbus: attitude towards Cuba, 35c; attack cornerstone laying, 50c; (See Catholic, Anti-Masonry) Korean Orphan Hospital: relief, 8c Ku Klux Klan: edict, 52c Lafayette, Marquis de: letter (1825), 29c Land, Frank S.: reference, 51c Learson, Oscar Wm.: death, 2lc Lester, Thos. W.: death, 21c Lien, Buckshot B.: mention, 35c Life Membership: mention, 59c Lemnitzer, General Lyman L.: a Freemason,36c Liquor: discussion, 59c Liberia: G. M. Henries addresses P.H. Masons,43c Lt. Governors: Masonic, 5c Lutherans: attack on Freemasons, 49c Marti, Theo: remarks on UM League, 39c Masonic Cancer Hospital: mention, 55c

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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Masonic Homes: a review, 65c Masonic Offenses: 59c Masonic Publications: mention, 60c Masonic Relief Association: mention, 60c Masonic Service Association: proceedings 1959, 8c; mention, 60c Masonic Temples: mention, 61c Masters of Deceit: book by Hoover, llc McArthur, Gen. Douglas: quoted, 27c, 58c McBride, Priestley H.: death of granddaughter, 22c McClellan, Gen. Geo. B.: mention, 13c McGinnis, Chas.: new grand secretary, 34c McKay, Geo. Douglas: death, 23c; addressed G .L., 51 c McKinley, Wm.: visit to lodge, 51c McVay, Wm. Estus: death,22c Mellott, Arthur: death, 23c Membership: decline in, 8c Mexico: Vera Cruz monument, 83c Military Lodges: mention, 62c Miscellaneous: a review, 72c Missourians: mentioned, 62c Missouri Lodge of Research: review of Vol. III, Hc Moore, Gov. Chas. Calvin: death, 21c Moore, Preston J.: mention, 34c National Sojourners: represented by A. W. Houghton, 3c Negro Lodges (bogus): 41c; lawsuits against, 77c; (See Rofelt Pasha) Not Made With Hands: a review, 13c Olympia (Wash.): photo Masonic Temple,76c O'Neill, Gov. Wm. C.: attends lodge, 51c Order of Eastern Star: dispensation, 52c; outranks Freemasonry, 53c; gambling, 57c Oregon Military Lodge (Germany), 75c Packard, Ansel A.: death, 23c Packard, W. D.: auto mfr., 75c Pasha, Rofe1t: bogus Shrine, 4lc Past Master Degree, 63c Paulen, Gov. Ben S.: mention, 51c Peale, Dr. Norman V.: mention, 35c Philippines: conditions in, 79c Philips, Gov. Leon C.: death, 22c Photographs: H. S. Truman receives 50-year button, frontispiece; Theo. Vogel at G.L. Germany, 19c; Count Hayashi, 26c; at grave of Walter Williams, 28c; Delgado, 32c; Symington, 33c; Vogel, 33c; Cannon, 33c; Brucker, 33c; President lays cornerstone, 70c; Olympia (Wash.)

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Temple, 76c; Brucker arrives in Philippines, 80c; Mexican monument, 83c; Statuary Hall, 89c Physical disability, 63c Pike, Albert: attacked by Catholics, 48c; quoted by Jesuits, 46c Political: mention, 63c Potter, Stewart: mention, 34c "Prejudice Peddlers": Catholic attack, 47c President's Cabinet: Freemasons in, 4c Prince Hall Lodges: (See Negro Lodges) (See Bogus Lodges); on Garroway show,42c Queen Elizabeth: honored, 25c Queen Victoria: mention, 12c Recognition: foreign, 67c Relief: disaster, 55c Representatives: in Congress, 4c Research Lodges: mention, 63c (See Missouri Lodge of Research) Reynolds, Chester A.: mention, 34c Richardson, Jas. D.: centennial address,

lIc Ritual: mention, 64c Rocky Mountain (Mo.) Lodge in Utah, 76c Roosevelt, Theodore: in Dakota, 75c Royal Order of Caritas: edict against, 52c Royal Order of Ducks: stage hands, 54c Seaton, Frederick A.: a Freemason, 4c Selecman, Bishop C. C.: death, 22c Shriners: incident involving, 35c Shoemaker, Floyd: receives award, 37c Simpson, Gov. Milward L.: mention, 52c Smith, Luther A.: quoted by Catholics, 48c Social Security: mention, 64c Spain: the Inquisition in, 16c Speaker, "Tris": mention, 34c Stacey, J. Harold: honored, 52c St. Andrew Lodge: early lodge, 24c Stanford, Leland: mention, 52c Statuary Hall: list of Freemasons in, 89c St. John Lodge (Pa.); early lodge, 24c Summerfield, Arthur E.: a Freemason, 4c Sunday: mentioned, 4c Supreme Court U.S.A.: Freemasons on, 4c Sword of Bunker Hill: edict against, 52c Symington, Stuart: photo and sketch, 33c Taft, Wm. Howard: visits lodge, 51c Tappahannock: early lodge, 24c Taxes: exemption, 37c Taxation: mentioned, 65c

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Thistle Lodge No. 1013, 41c Tillengast, Jas. A.: death, 51c Tilson, John: death, 23c Truman, Harry S.: photo receiving 50year button (frontispiece), 3c; Time magazine reference, 35c Union Kilwinning: early S.C. lodge, 24c United Arabic Republic: conditions in, 82c United Grand Lodge of Germany: union with Grand Landes Loge, 19c United Lodge No. 356: in Virgin Islands,41c United Nations: Yeoh Cheang Kang, a Malayan member, 39c Unusual: a review, 71c Virgin Islands: (See Thistle Lodge) (See Union Lodge) Virginia: History of Grand Chapter, 12c; List of early lodges, 24c

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Vogel, Theo.: photo and sketch, 33c von Heidenstam, Rolf: death, 20c Ward, Bishop Ralph A.: death,23c Warren, Earl S.: Freemason, 4c Wentz, Lew: establishes Foundation, 55c Wesley, John: not a Freemason, 31c Westcott, Sanford H.: 100 year Mason, 51c Whence Came You?: a review, 13c White, Dr. Wm. Richardson: president Baylor U., 52c Wichita (Kas.) Eagle: Masonic edition, 37c Williams, Walter: photo at grave, 28c; story of, 29c Wilson, Thos. Edwin: death, 22c \Vomack, "Rev." Herbert: bogus organizer, 42c Wragg, Samuel H.: death, 8c Yeoh Cheang Kang: Malayan Freemason,39c

INDEX TO 1959 PROCEEDINGS A PAGE

Address of Grand Master Aronson Brotherly Love Change of District Boundaries Conclusion Cooperation .. ............................................... Cornerstones .. .......................................... Decisions .......................................... Dedications . '. Dispensations ......................................... Grand Master's Breakfast ................................ Lodges Under Dispensation ..................................... Masonic Education .................................. Masonic Home ..................................... Necrology .............. Public Relations ......................................... Recommendations .. ............................................ Ritual State of the Craft ................ The Order of DeMolay and Other Groups Trial Commissions Visits Visits to Other Grand Jurisdictions Washington Meetings Alphabetical List of Lodges Amendment Re Exemption From Dues. .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . ..... Appeals and Grievances, Report of Committee ......... Appointments Approval of 1958 Proceedings Auditor, Repor't of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Balsiger, Harry H., Addresses Grand Lodge Benediction Biographical Sketch of Grand Master Aronson Bishop, Wendell W., Introduced Board of Directors of the Masonic Home Boards of Relief, Report of Committee Bray, Willis J., Message From Building Supervisory Board, Report of By-Laws, Report of Committee . Byrd, John T., Introduced .

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Called From Labor Called to Labor Certificates of Proficiency Charter Dates Charter for Florissant Lodge Chartered Lodges, Report of Committee Chiles, Henry C., Message From Closing .... ............

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Committees, Special (1959-1960) ... Committees, Standing (1959-1960) Cowden, R. Marvin, Introduced Credentials, Report of Committee Credentials, Report of Committee (Interim) Cunningham, Charles K., Introduced

1959 124 123 4 118

D Davenport, Richard C., Introduced DeMolay, Motion Re Distinguished Guests, Introduced . District Deputy Grand Lecturers, List of District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Introduced District Deputy Grand Masters, List of District Deputy Grand Masters, Introduced

97 4

126 4 126 4

Election of Officers Elected Officers of Grand Lodge Election of Directors of the Masonic Home Ellenwood, Carl W., Introduced . Entertainment of Distinguished Guests, Report of Committee

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186 110 4 118

Fifty Year Buttons First Day, Afternoon First Day, Morning Florissant Lodge, Charter for . Foreign Correspondence, Report of Committee Forms and Ceremonies, Report of Committee Fox, R. 'V. Brother Henry W., Message to Frizzell, E. G., Introduced

32 30

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G George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Report of Committee Grand Chapter, o. E. S., Message From Grand Correspondent, Report of Grand Lecturer, Report of Grand Lodges Recognized by Missouri Grand Master's Address, Report of Committee Grand Master Aronson Address of Biography Photograph Grand Orator, The . Grand Representatives, To and From Missouri Grand Secretary, Report of . Grand Secretaries and Their Addresses Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement Grand Treasurer, Report of Grauel, James, Introduced

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Hall, James P., Introduced ... ......... Hegman, Clyde E., Introduced ............................ Hessey, John, Introduced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hodges, Chester, Introduced ................................

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Installation . Introduction of D.D.G.L.'s . Introduction of D.D.G.M.'s Introduction of Distinguished Guests (Missouri) Introduction of Distinguished Guests .. , Introduction of Past Grand Masters Irby, Addison C., Introduced . Israel, Grand Lodge of, Message From

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Lamar, R. W. Brother Robert L. . Larabee, Orrin H., Introduced List of District Deputy Grand Lecturers . List of District Deputy Grand Masters List of Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge .. List of Grand Secretaries and Addresses .... List of Grand Representatives and Addresses . List of Living Past Grand Masters . List of Lodges, Alphabetical, Location and Districts List of Lodges, by Districts . List of Lodges, Numerical and Charter Dates Lodge Directory, by Districts . Lodges V.D., Report of Committee ..

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166 111

Masonic Home Board, Presented Masonic Home, Report of . "Masonic World, The" Masonic Education, Report of Committee . . Massey, William B., Introduced Masonic Temple Association, Report of Committee Messages . Mileage and Per Diem, Report of Committee Missouri Lodge of Research, Report of Motion Re DeMolay ....

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94 3 121 98 97

Necrology, Report of Committee . Nominations for Masonic Home Board Numerical List of Lodges .

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o Officers, Election of Opening

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Past Grand Past Grand Photograph Proficiency

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Masters, Living Masters, Presented . of Grand Master Aronson Certificates .

4 Frontispiece 83

R Report of Auditor Report of Committee on: Appeals and Grievances Boards of Relief Building Supervisory Board By-Laws . . Chartered Lodges . Credentials (Interim) . Credentials . Entertainment of Distinguished Guests . Foreign Correspondence . Forms and Ceremonies . George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association Grand Master's Address . Jurisprudence . Lodges U.D . Masonic Education . Masonic Temple Association Mileage and Per Diem Necrology ... Relief and Charity . Ritual . . Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges Ways and Means . . .

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Schondau, Frederick F., Introduced Second Day, Morning . Smith, Du Val, Message From . Smith, Dwight, Introduced . Stephens, Paul, Introduced . Sunderland, Harry F., Message From Superintendent of the Masonic Home

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W Ways and Means, Report of Committee Wilcox, R. W. Brother Sam, Resolution Re Williams, Merrill B., Introduced Woodruff, W. F., Message From .....

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