1960 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

GRAND LODGE Ancient, Free and Accepted

Masons of the State of Missouri • Official Proceedings One Hundred Thirty-Ninth Annual Communication

• SAINT LOUIS

SepL 27 and 28, A.D. 1960, A.L 5960

BIOGRAPHICAL HAROLD O. GRAUEL "His life was gentle and the elements So mix'd in him that Nature might stand up, And say to all the world, This was a man!" William Shakespeare might have written these words with Harold o. Grauel, our Grand Master, in mind, for encased in his magnetic personality are all the elements so necessary for the world to ajudicate when manhood is sought. A biography of this observant, appreciative, cautious, sympathetic man reads like a novel of the Horatio Alger series, a lad born in modest, humble circumstances, spurred on by his father's constant admonition, "Do the best you can with what you have," arising to lead young people into a better way of life and to assist his Masonic Brethren to take life with greater happiness and to enjoy the good things of Masonry for the simple reason that they are good. Born March 18, 1901, at his grandmother's home near McComb, Ohio, he is the oldest son of George Merle and Eva Grace (Oaks) Grauel. He, with his two brothers, James Ellwood (now of Findlay, Ohio), and Clark Alex~ ander (now of Detroit), lived with their family on a small farm, doing chores, attending church and school and meeting life's problems as only three energetic boys can. Harold's first school was at Duck Haven School, a one-room country school, but after one year there he was transferred to Goose Haven School where he took readin', 'ritin', and 'rithmetic for five years. The old spelling bees were in vogue then and it was early in his educational career that Harold showed literary promise by being the star speller at the Friday afternoon "open house" at the school. Harold moved, with the rest of his family, to Findlay, Ohio, in 1914, and Findlay has been "home" to him since. He was graduated from Findlay High School in 1920. After having studied four years of French, four years of Latin, and one year of Greek, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Findlay College-a Church of God School-in 1924. Always deeply concerned with the better things of life and a devout believer in the Christian religion, Harold united with the Disciples of Christ Church in Findlay in 1912. He has retained continuous and active membership in that church to this very day. Dr. Grauel is an elder in the Cape Girardeau First Christian Church, and two of the high lights of his Masonic career came when he was privileged to lay the cornerstone of the new Cape Girardeau edifice in 1954, and the laying of the cornerstone of the First Christian Church in Trenton while serving as Grand Master. Dr. Grauel had a keen desire as a youth to be a librarian and during his school years he worked for six years as a librarian at the Findlay Public Library. While working there, he made "extra money" by night work at the Majestic Theatre, one of the few legitimate theatres in that area. Dramatics there captured his attention and under the directorship of Caro

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G. Miller, father of the famous Marilyn Miller, Harold grew in acting ability until he was headed toward Hollywood and a career as an actor. His mother objected strenuously to this move. She had plans for Harold to become a minister and she was to have no part of this Hollywood career. Harold, a dutiful son, put his mother's wishes above his personal ambition and returned to his library work. "I've always been blessed by having people like me," Harold said to the writer of this article one day. And a person "liking" him put him on the way to his teaching profession. While working as a full-time librarian at Findlay at $60 per month, an aunt stepped into the formation picture and saw her nephew reading too many books and not making enough money for his own good and his future advancement. So his aunt made it possible for him to get an extra fifteen hours requisite to teaching and then started him out in her old Maxwell car looking for a school. His first teaching job was in Bryan High School, Bryan, Ohio, where he taught junior and senior English. After two years teaching there, he moved to Lakewood, a suburb of Cleveland, where he taught seventh and ninth grade English at the Horace Mann Junior High School. He also served as adviser to the school publication and got a taste of printer's ink and a "yen" for writing news articles as well as essays and novels. The Grand Master's zeal for further light and knowledge spurred him to further study and he completed his work for his Master's Degree at Ohio State in 1928. Then at various periods he studied at the University of Chicago, University of Iowa, and George Peabody College for Teachers. In June of last year (1959) he received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from his alma mater, Findlay College. In the fall of 1928, Dr. Grauel came to Missouri and taught Freshman English and directed dramatics at Southeast Missouri State College at Cape Girardeau. At that time, he gave notice that Cape State was to be only a temporary home, but that temporary stay has lasted for thirty-two years and he has grown with the institution, becoming the head of the new division of English, Speech and Modern Languages at the college. During World War II he served as a member of the 14th Armoured Division, but in June of 1943, he was called back to the campus of Southeast State to teach Navy V-12 and later Navy V-5 men who were in training at the school. Although a lover of everything beautiful and good, Dr. Grauel has never married. He jokingly says now that the only new thing that could be added to his event-filled life is to take unto himself a wife. And his friends assure him that his education will be materially broadened by such a drastic step. Grand Master Grauel has not given all of his time or his talent to the Masonic Fraternity. He has been very active in other educational and professional organizations and is a vital force in his community and his college. He is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, national education fraternity; Sigma Tau Delta, national English fraternity; and a life member of the National Education Association. On the college campus he is a member of Cardinal Key, men's honor fraternity; Black Mask Dramatic Club; the National Collegiate Players; and has been a sponsor and member of the Benton Society, a men's social fraternity, for many years. Dr. Grauel has also served as sponsor of the college newspaper, the Capaha Arrow) and the college annual publica-

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tion, the Sagamore. In 1949, he was given the title "Honorary Adviser to the Sagamore." Besides serving as elder in his church, Dr. Grauel is a member of the Cape Girardeau Community Players, the Optimist Club, the American Legion, and has served for more than twenty years on the Cape Girardeau Library Board, filling all the executive positions on that board. Last year was a banner year for our Grand Master-a sort of "Annus mirabalis," one of his friends says. In that one year he achieved the highest honor Freemasons can give a member, his Alma Mater conferred its highest degree upon him, his college recognized his ability and made him head of the Language Arts Department, and the Sagamore, the publication he has sponsored and helped build to an outstanding college annual, dedicated its edition to him for the second time in 25 years. His life has been, and continues to be, a life devoted to service: service to God, service to country, service to his fellow man, service to his pupils and associates in education. He is a living symbol of the ideals that encompass man, humanity to man, having captured the respect, love, and admiration of literally thousands of men and women: students, colleagues, brethren, leaders of civic life, state officials, and men in high government places. Unassuming and at times modest, he undertakes to live the kind of life he teaches. He goes the second mile gladly. His integrity and sincerity of purpose have never been questioned. Meticulous, analytical, energetic, and progressive, he has kept pace with the increasing demands on leadership and he has kept his high ideals ever alert and continuously uncompromising. Truly, William Shakespeare, writing today, might call forth our Grand Master and point with pride to him and rewrite-This is a man! MASONIC RECORD

Raised in St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, A. F. & A. M. April 10, 1936; Royal Arch Mason, Wilson Chapter No. 75, December 5, 1944; Super Excellent Master, Cape Council No. 20, May 24, 1948; Knight Templar, Cape Girardeau Commandery No. 33, May 14, 1948; initiated a Knight Companion of the Red Cross of Constantine, St. Louis Conclave No. 42, September 8, 1956. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 32째, November 21, 1952. Elected Knight Companion of the Court of Honor, October 22, 1957. Member of Moolah Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., November 22, 1952. Master of Missouri Lodge of Research, 1958-1959. Allied Masonic Bodies: Allied Masonic Degrees, Kilwinning Chapter No. 19; Grand College of Rites of the United States of America; Antient Order of Corka; Grand Council of Knight Masons of Dublin, Ireland; Masonic Order of Bath. Order of the Eastern Star, St. Mark's Chapter No. 167. Honorary member, Acacia Fraternity, University of Missouri Chapter, March 6, 1960. F. P. B.

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Masons of the State of Missouri •

Official Proceedings One Hundred Thirty-Ninth Annual Communication •

Sept. 27 and 28, A.D. 1960, A.L. 5960

OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 1960-1961 M. W. Grand Master Box 88. Kirksville ROBERT H. MANN. . ,R. W. Deputy Grand Master 101 W. Eleventh St., Kansas City 5 R. JASPER SMITH. . R. W. Senior Grand Warden 404 U. S. Courthouse, Kansas City 6 MARTIN B. DICKINSON.... .. . .R. W. Junior Grand Warden 15 W. Tenth St., Kansas City 5 .R. W. Grand Treasurer W. H. UTZ, JR... 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 9 ELMER W. WAGNER R. W. Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd.. St. Louis 8 FREELON K. HADLEY. . . . . . . . . . ,R. W. Grand Leclun'r 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph ARTHUR U. GOODMAN, JR.. . R. W. Senior Grand Deacon Kennett GEORGE F. MORRISON. R. W. Junior Grand Deacon 1250 Macklind Ave., St. Louis 10 .R. W. Senior Grand Steward A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM. R.R. 3, Columbia RUSSELL E. MURRAY. . R. W. Junior Grand Steward 1717 June Drive, St. Louis 15 WILLIAM R. DENSLOW. . .. R. W. Senior Grand Marshal Box 529, Trenton ELVIS A. MOONEY. ......... R. W. Junior Grand Marshal Bloomfield ,R. W. Grand Sword Bearer J. MORGAN DONELSON. Princeton .R. W. Grand Pursuivant EDGAR G. HULL ... California SAMUEL THURMAN. . . .. R. W. Grand Chaplain 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis 5 HERBERT E. DUNCAN. R. W. Grand Chaplnin 439 W. 58th St., Kansas City 13 IRA T. GRAGG. R. W. Grand ChntJlai1l 10408 HaJJs Ferry Rd., St. Louis 36 EARL C. GRIFFITH. . .R. W. Grand Chaplain Shelbina BEN MORRIS RIDPATH.. . . . R. W. Grand Chaplain 620 E. Armour, Kansas City 9 THOMAS SHROUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. R. W. Grand Chaplain Missouri School of Religion, Columbia ... .R. W. Grand Orator JOHN M. DALTON. Jefferson City YALE MYERS. .. R. W. Grand Tiler Mountain Grove

BRUCE H. HUNT

The 140th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis, beginning Tuesday, September 26, 1961.

One Hundred Thirty-Ninth Annual Communication The one hundred thirty-ninth 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 27, 1960. PRESENT

Harold O. Grauel, M. W. Grand Master Bruce H. Hunt, R. W. Deputy Grand Master Robert H. Mann, R. W. Senior Grand Warden ........... , R. W. Junior Grand Warden W. H. Utz, Jr., R. W. Grand Treasurer Elmer W. Wagner, R. W. Grand Secretary Freelon K. Hadley, R. W. Grand Lecturer R. Jasper Smith, R. W. Senior Grand Deacon Martin B. Dickinson, R. W. Junior Grand Deacon ................ , R. W. Senior Grand Steward George F. Morrison, R. W. Junior Grand Steward A. Basey Vanlandingham, R. W. Senior Grand Marshal Russell E. Murray, R. W. Junior Grand Marshal William R. Denslow, R. W. Grand Sword Bearer Elvis A. Mooney, R. W. Grand Pursuivant Samuel Thurman, 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 J. C. Montgomery, Jr., R. W. Grand Chaplain Mark F. Scully, R. W. Grand Orator Walter Rayburn, R. W. Grand Tiler

At 10:00 a.m., Most Worshipful Grand Master Harold O. Grauel 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 attendence of Representatives. The brethren united in singing one verse of "America," after which Grand Chaplain J. C. Montgomery offered the invocation. CREDENTIALS COMMITI'EE-INTERIM REPORT

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. 6' 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, DuVal Smith, W. F. Woodruff and R. W. Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr.,

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and the Grand Lodges of Ohio and Tennessee, the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri, and the International Order of Job's Daughters of Missouri. INTRODUCTIONS-DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

R. W. Brother R. Jasper Smith introduced the District Deputy Grand Masters present. INTRODUCTIONS-DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

R. W. Brother Elvis A. Mooney introduced the District Deputy Grand Lecturers present. INTRODUCTIONS-PAST GRAND MASTERS

R. W. Brother A. Basey Vanlandingham introduced the Past Grand Masters present. INTRODUCTIONS-DISTINGUISHED GUESTS (MISSOURI)

R. W. Brother George F. Morrison introduced: M. E. Companion Merritt S. Gwinn, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, R. A. M., in Missouri. R. E. Sir John H. Rich, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, K. T., in Missouri. M. I. Companion, Olin S. McDaniel, 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 Frank Brown, Grand Master of Louisiana R. W. Brother Ralph E. Whipple, Grand Secretary of Iowa R. W. Brother Earl B. Delzell, Past Grand Secretary of Iowa R. W. Brother D. Peter Laguens, Jr., Grand Secretary of Louisiana R. W. Brother Richmond Mayson, Grand Secretary of Saskatchewan R. W. Brother John H. Murray, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas R. W. Brother Harold S. Jackson, Deputy Grand Master of Indiana R. W. Brother Herbert A. Ronin, Deputy Grand Master of Nebraska R. W. Brother Myron K. Lingle, Junior Grand Warden of Illinois Brother James E. Grauel MASONIC HOME BOARD PRESENTED

R. W. Brother Bruce H. Hunt, Deputy Grand Master, presented the members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home as follows: Robert H. Mann, Ralph E. Brown, Carlos E. Ellerbrook, Dewey Routh, Richard O. Rumer, J. Clyde Butler, James J. Ritterskamp, Jr., John W. Tanner, Elmer W. Wagner, Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent, Robert G. McAnally, Assistant Superintendent. APPROVAL OF 1959 ,PROCEEDINGS On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the published 1959 Proceedings were approved.

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PER DIEM AMENDMENT CLARIFICATION

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge~ A. F. &- A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: At the 1959 Annual Communication, pursuant to the recommendation in the Jurisprudence Committee's report, an amendment was adopted which had been proposed at the 1958 Annual Communication as follows: Amend Section 1.080 by inserting in line 6, following the words "Per Diem"; "and Masonic Education." (1958 Proceedings, p. 99.)

Thereby, the Masonic Education Committee was added to all of the Committees and others who previously were named in said Section as entitled to Mileage and Per Diem thereunder; and no one was dropped, of those who already had been named therein. A clarification accordingly is appropriate, with reference to the Committee's report which is set forth in the 1959 Proceedings, p. 109; and the undersigned (all of whom were committee-members then who signed said committee-report) hereby request that this clarification be adopted and thereby be made a matter of record to which this Grand Lodge's approval of the 1959 Proceedings shall be subject, namely, that the non-appearance of the words "the Past Grand Masters" in the purported copy of said Section's wording was inadvertence, and doth not amount to a deletion of the words "the Past Grand Masters" from said Section. Respectfully submitted, HARRY GERSHENSON, ELVIS A. MOONEY, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR.. APPROVED: Jurisprudence Committee, HENR.Y W. Fox, Chairman.

Address of the Grand Master To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge) A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: It is a great pleasure, Brethren, to welcome you to this, the l39th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, and to submit a report in accordance with Article 2, Section 2.010 (i) which requires of a Grand Master "an account of his official acts during the recess and of the state and condition of Freemasonry in the state, with his recommendations for such measure as he considers expedient and necessary." It is also my pleasure to extend a heart-felt welcome to the distinguished Brethren of other jurisdictions who have come to share in the warm friendship and brotherhood of Missouri Freemasons. We are honored by their presence. We sincerely trust that the visitation will be a memorable and an enjoyable experience and that the ladies whom they have brought with them will be graciously entertained. The wheel has come full circle; another year of Masonic travel, of Masonic teaching, of Masonic learning has come to a close. In distance, I traveled more than 31,000 miles in the beautiful Galaxie which my brothers in Southeast Missouri so graciously bestowed on me at the beginning of my eventful year as Grand Master; for 1,060 miles I was driven by brother Masons who "happened to be going my way"; air voyages accounted for another 3,290 miles; and steel rails carried me more than 1,600 miles. Oh, and there was a one and one-fourth mile by ferry. It is, of course, the sincere hope of a Grand Master that he not be remembered for the number of visitations he made but rather for the warmth of brotherly love he shared with all he met. My basic theme from the installation service, "Be happy and communicate happiness" was well received. I have tried to demonstrate how this philosophy might be accomplished if each of us realized his obligation for developing a character balanced by the fundamental principles of the order or any other order which believes in the virtues-faith, hope, charity, temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice. A Mason with a life thus balanced would find supreme happiness with his family, joy in his church life, and strength in his fraternal labor.

CONDITION OF THE CRAFT The condition of the craft is good, not excellent, but good. No doubt each Grand Master comes to the close of his year with mixed emotions: the great pride he has in the craft and the feeling of futility and insufficiency in view of so many tasks and opportunities which he never sees challenged in a local lodge. May I recite one minor case. The Grand Lodge was to lay a cornerstone. Preparations were made, I arrived at the appointed place. We opened lodge and gathered in the street for our march to the new building. I noticed how soiled the aprons were and I remarked to the W. M. that someone should have realized that we were attending to a public duty and had these aprons washed. He looked at me in surprise. Standing beside us was a young Master

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Mason and he said, "Mary and I would have had these aprons spotless, had we been asked." There is too little planning. Every member who has an interest in Freemasonry of Missouri should study the statistics and heed the implication. A loss in net membership for a third straight year may. not be alarming, yet the trend demands serious consideration. As of June 30, 1959, our adjusted membership figure stood at 124,116; June 30, 1960, the figure was 123,357, a loss of 759 during the last twelve months. Comparative statistics for the last six reports show:

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30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30,

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4,160 4,028 3,719 3,319 3,541 3,391

4,030 3,786 3,648 3,18'7 3,017 3,094

4,124 3,750 3,603 3,219 3,030 3,050

+1,082 + 616 + 619 165 205 759

There have been 150 fewer initiates and 20 more raised, than the previous year. It has been suggested that percentage wise the fraternity is losing many more by death because in the period during World War I there was a tremendous increase in membership; then, in the mid-thirties came another great increase. Those who petitioned in the mid-thirties were older men who had financial means. These two groups appear to fall in the same age range. There are 56 lodges in the six districts of Southeast Missouri and each year since 1949, I have kept an accurate record of their activities. I studied the statistics of these bodies and noted the following figures: Total Membership 1949 1954 1960

7,699 8,580 9,058

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% Deaths 1.53 1.31 1.86

Thus, we may conclude in that area that the membership lost by death is less than 2%. The lodges in this section of Missouri have grown in total membership from 7,699 in June 30, 1949 to 9,058, as of June 30, 1960, an increase of 17.6% or an average of 24+ per lodge. With this fact I am very much pleased. We are living in a competitive world in which organizations invite outsiders to membership. Many are dinner clubs where a man may perform one of the necessaries of life and linger for a half hour with his fellow members for a period of good fellowship. A worthwhile community project or charity can be planned during the final cup of coffee. Our lodges are prohibited by ancient custom from seeking others for the craft. One must knock at our doors for admission. I recall an experience I once had in this connection. One afternoon, in the presence of the Secretary of a lodge, I was climbing the hill to the Temple when we were joined by a middle-aged citizen who was loved and honored in the community. He greeted us with the remark, "Two Freemasons discussing fraternal matters, no doubt. You know, no one ever asked me to be a Mason." The Secretary in a loud voice retorted, "And no one ever will."

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Now, I ask you, my brethren, what could that mean? If the friend put the emphasis on "no one" or on "ever" or on "will," he could get three different interpretations, not one of which would be favorable. Too often, a man seeking information regarding the duties required of him after he is initiated into the order is insufficiently advised. He has no realization of the time necessary to fulfil the requirements of each degree. How many Brethren have taken count of the total hours spent with a candidate from the time his petition is received to the passing of the third degree proficiency? I have tried to tally the periods which I have given young men in teaching proficiencies, and hearing examinations. The range in hours for candidates is from 15 to 36, and I hasten to add that these candidates were above average. Some men find memory work exceedingly difficult and thus lose a desire for advancement. Our loss by SNPD and Dimits is greater than we realize. We have too many floating Freemasons. If there were some system whereby the lodge from which a member dimits could notify the secretary of a lodge into whose community the Freemason moved, fewer Masons would be lost from the order. One new Lodge was constituted during the year, Florissant Lodge No. 668; it meets in Berkeley Temple. No dispensation for a lodge U. D. was issued but a petition has been prepared by a number of Master Masons in the Crestwood area of St. Louis County. Perhaps, lodges should be limited in number to some figure between two or three hundred. Perhaps we should encourage what might be known as a community lodge whose physical plant could be a center for the meetings of various groups and whose doors would be within a short walking distance of its members. It may be that we should be less concerned about numbers and more determined to develop true Freemasons of those whose names are on the lodge roll. However, I appeal to the representatives of this Grand Lodgepast masters and present officers of subordinate lodges-to give the matter of membership and lodge attendance their attention. May each of us endeavor to retain those who have been initiated and instill in them a desire to promote the activities of their lodges. NECROLOGY The returns of the various lodge secretaries report a total of 2,660 deaths during the last fiscal year. This is an increase of 180 when compared with the 1958-1959 figures. At this time we pause for a moment to pay our respect to those leaders, in particular, who have passed from our sight since the beginning of this administration. Frank S. Land, founder of DeMolay: November 8, 1959. He was raised in Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 on June 29, 1912. Brother Land was an internationally known figure among Freemasons. C. Lew Gallant: January 30, 1960. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Cosmos Lodge No. 282 on June 6, 1912. Brother Gallant was a devoted member of the Committee on Jurisprudence for more than twenty-seven terms. Each of these two Brethren had served the cause of the fraternity for approximately forty-eight years.

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Arno H. Franke, Grand Chaplain: February 12, 1960. This distinguished Brother was a friend and traveling companion of mine during the last six years. He was serving his seventh appointment as Grand Chaplain. Brother Franke became a Master Mason in McKinley Lodge No. 307, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 10, 1934. He affiliated with St. Mark's Lodge on January 1, 1952. George Alfred Fagan: February 14, 1960. Brother Fagan became a member of Comfort Lodge No. 533 and was obligated as a Master Mason on May 15, 1941. Although he had been a member of the order fewer than nineteen years, he made a distinct place for himself in Missouri Freemasonry. He was a prolific letter writer, always searching for more knowledge about Masonic law, history, and philosophy. Cortis B. Hutchins: August 23, 1960. At the time of his death, Brother Hutchins was the District Deputy Grand Master of the 41st Masonic District. Ray V. Denslow: September 10, 1960. A great portion of the research scholarship in Freemasonry of the United States and of many foreign jurisdictions has come from the pen of our Brother. He devoted his entire time to the advancement of the Masonic welfare; he pronounced his beliefs fearlessly. The annals of the Lodge of Research attest a great tribute to an active, inquiring mind. IDENTIFICATION OF MASONIC TEMPLES Shortly after I was appointed Grand Pursuivant, I had an experience which I shall never forget. I was invited to speak to the members of a lodge who lived approximately one hundred miles from my home. This particular year, winter set in during November and the night on which I drove to give my talk was a cold one; patches of ice were here and there on the road, the bridge floors being especially dangerous. I arrived in town and stopped at a filling station. My question to the attendant was: "Where is the Masonic Temple?" and his laconic reply was: "Ain't none." I learned that he had lived in the community for about twentytwo years. If in that time he had seen no Masonic Temple, I judged there must not be one. After wheeling the car into the street, I saw a bright sign of his competition and rolled under a small canopy to inquire further. The man in charge was rather elderly, perhaps seventy years of age. I rephrased my question to him. "Sir," I said, "Where is the Masonic Hall?" His reply was the same I had received earlier, "Ain't none!" By this time, I was discouraged. At that particular point in my Masonic life, I had not a single personal acquaintance in that little town. When I received the invitation, I checked the Proceedings of the preceding year to learn the name of the D. D. G. M. and the Master and Secretary of the Lodge but I had failed to remember the names and had not carried the book with me. So I parked my car and entered a small cafe. Within, I found a rather obese individual shuffling about behind a counter. After ordering a cup of coffee, I asked my question a third time; the question included both the word Hall and Temple. His answer was identical with the other two I had been given. For a time, I sipped coffee anticipating a useless trip on a cold, icy night.

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I had resolved to ask the portly figure if he would supply the names of one or two prominent members of the Fraternity, thinking that I would telephone later, when an old man, unnoticed by me, bawled from his place at a back table, "But Jake, you know where the Masons meet, don't chal" The reply was somewhat startling, "Oh, yea, up in the .... Hall. I seen it all lit up when I come by. Must be havin sumpin special." The remaining coffee in that cup was consumed with a gulp. I went out into the street, up the stairs, and was greeted by many Masons who were happy to learn that the speaker had arrived safely. From that experience I learned to ask: "Where do the Masons meet?" It is strange that we, as Masons, wear pins, rings, and other identifications on our persons and yet veil our meeting places in such secrecy. Everyone knows we are not a secret fraternity. True, we do have a particular initiation which is little more than the dramatic method of teaching the tenets of Freemasonry. This ceremony we hold to be our own. We maintain a great Masonic Home which is well identified; we participate in charitable activities; we have public installation of officers and to the dedication of our halls to Freemasonry often invite the public; we conduct funerals and lay cornerstones. According to the tradition of the late nineteenth century, Masonic Temples are still entered at the rear of the building. If there is a light in the stair well, it is on the inside of the door. Sometimes a visitor must literally "search for light." Too often, as M. W. Brother Chester Hodges of Ohio wrote in his report, it requires "a hunting expedition to find the Masonic Temple." It is not necessary that a Lodge spend money on a neon sign to identify its holdings. A few letters arranged on a prominent window will serve as well. I have been asked whether or not it would be proper to place a sign bearing the square and compasses, the name of the Lodge, and the time of stated communications with the announcement of service clubs which are posted at the entrance to a town or city. The idea is feasible and the practice would be of assistance to all those who are strangers to a community. If at all possible, let us identify each Masonic Hall or Temple. CORNERSTONES "The symbolism of the cornerstone when duly laid with Masonic rites is full of significance which refers to its form, to its situation, to its permanence, and to its consecration . . . in Masonic symbolism, it (the cornerstone) signifies a true Mason, and therefore is the first character which the apprentice is made to represent after his initiation has been completed." These words from Albert G. Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, I read years ago. They seem just as impressive and meaningful now as they did at that time. Since my introduction to the Grand Lodge Line, it has been my privilege to have assisted in the laying of forty-one cornerstones. Sixteen of these cornerstones have been laid during my administration as Grand Master. The cornerstone ceremony can be an impressive and edifying service. It is an occasion when Master Masons can perform in public on a meaningful mission. We as Masons need to be constantly reminded, however, that if the ceremony is to capture the beauty and dignity of the ritual, the Brethren

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who participate must be willing to memorize parts and practice the proper procedures. The Grand Lodge, being very much aware of the necessity for well executed Cornerstone Laying ceremonies, has in preparation a pamphlet which will contain the wording, arrangement, and suggestions both for cornerstone layings and dedication services. Last fall, M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader brought to my attention that a past Grand Secretary, Brother John R. Parsons, had once presented the Grand Lodge with what were once beautiful silver vessels, properly inscribed, to be used for Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies. But time had worked its magic on the vessels, as on all things, and in their present state, they were . .

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not presentable for Masonic Cornerstone ceremonies. Thus, with the consent of the Grand Lodge Officers, I had the vessels silver plated and obtained a suitable leather carrying case for them. It is my hope that Grand Masters in decades to come will experience the pride and satisfaction I have found in using them this year. Also, early in the fall, a member of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, Brother Robert Campbell, presented me with a beautiful set of hand-made wood working tools for my use during cornerstone ceremonies. I wish to express publicly my appreciation to Brother Campbell for the craftsmanship these tools exemplify. When I have completed my term of office, these hand-made tools will be laid up among the archives of St. Mark's Lodge for its future employment. Only one who occupies the chair of the Grand Master can truly understand

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the difficulty that time, space, and the human body bring to one in that position. Yet, paradoxically, it is because of those above limitations that I am able to express my thanks to those who represented me this year at various Grand Lodge cornerstone layings: to M. W. Brother Frank P. Briggs who laid the cornerstone and dedicated the hall of Friendship Lodge No. 89 at Chillicothe, Missouri, on October 24; to M. W. Brother Robert L. Aronson who officiated at the cornerstone ceremonies for the new Independent Congregational Church in St. Louis County on October 25; and to M. W. Brother William J. Craig who represented me for the cornerstone laying of Nixa High School on September II, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, September 18, 1960, at 2:30 p.m. R. W. Brother Frederick A. Ueligger conducted the cornerstone ceremony for Cosby Lodge No. 600 A.F. 8c A.M. The experiences that came to me during the cornerstone ceremonies at which I officiated this year were varied and many. From all of them I brought with me fond memories. As my first official act following the installation service in St. Louis in September 1959, I returned to the campus of Southeast Missouri State College, the home of my vocation and avocation for the last thirtytwo years, and laid the cornerstones for four new structures which are being used for classroom space and student housing. The remaining fifteen cornerstone ceremonies are listed under the heading of visitations. DEDICATIONS From ancient times comes the precedent to dedicate buildings and places to some ideal or deity. In the beginning only the profane, such as private dwellings, buildings, and halls were dedicated. Dedication is, therefore, a less sacred ceremony than that of consecration. We as Masons dedicate our lodge halls to virtue, benevolence, and Freemasonry. We as Masons consecrate the body of a lodge "to the honor of God's glory." In the service of the Grand Lodge during the past eleven years it has been my pleasant duty to officiate at twelve dedication services of lodge halls throughout Missouri. But the physical limitations of being one man and human have allowed me to call upon several brethren this year to assist in dedication ceremonies. To those who represented me as Grand Master for the dedication of several lodge halls I am very indebted: to R. W. Brother J. Lynn Rider who dedicated the hall of Waverly Lodge No. 61 in October; to R. W. Brother Everett F. Moore who, upon finding that the hall of Lodge of Light No. 257 at Eagleville had never been dedicated, performed that service in December; to R. W. Brother William W. Knibb who dedicated the Temple of Mispah Lodge No. 639 in January; and to R. W. Brother L. V. Morris who held a public dedication of the new hall of Shawnee Lodge No. 653 in May. On September 17, 1960, R. W. Brother Frederick A. Uelliger dedicated the Masonic Hall of Cosby Lodge No. 600 at Cosby, Missouri. CENTENNIALS The observing of Centennial Celebrations of Masonic Lodges is an inspiring occasion, for such a celebration is a physical way of commemorating路 tbe those Brethren whobelieve<ien6tigh in路 the principles of Free-

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masonry to hold those ideals as worthwhile and workable from generation to generation. The occasion, then, speaks highly for the continued brotherhood of Masons, and the worth of the active lodge in the affairs of men. It has been my pleasure this year, to attend four Centennial Celebrations, each of which brought to me a renewed spirit of the brotherhood of Man. The Quitman Lodge No. 196 (the birthplace of M. W. Brother Forrest C. Donnell) held its Centennial Celebration on December 9, 1959; Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 held the last of its century mark celebrations on December 8, 1959, at which time I paid them an official visit. New Hope Lodge No. 199 of Elsberry held its Centennial Celebration on May 31, 1960; and on June 25, 1960, Wellsville Lodge No. 194 held its Centennial Celebration. FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS One of the Standing Resolutions to be found in our Constitution and ByLaws (1958) is entitled "The Free Public School System." After my travels throughout the state observing the service of Freemasons on School Boards, School Planning Committees, etc., I conclude that we do little to implement the resolution which we have adopted. Both the Grand Lodge of Texas and the Grand Lodge of Kansas take an active part in setting up projects in the interest of the Public School. The Kansas Brethren conduct a state wide essay contest. It was my pleasure to meet the talented young 1960 essay winners during my visit to the Grand Lodge of Kansas in Topeka last March. We, the Freemasons of Missouri, should lend every support possible to our free public school system on all levels of activity. GRAND MASTER'S CALENDAR 1959: Oct. 2-2 p.m. laid four cornerstones for new buildings on Southeast Missouri State College campus: Dearmont Quadrangle, Parker Hall, Magill Hall of Science, and Music Building; arrangements made by members of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93. 8 p.m. attended a reception planned by Master Masons of Southeast Missouri, under direction of the officers of St. Mark's Lodge, and presented with a white 1959 Ford Galaxie, Arena Building. Oct. 3-Attended Shrine Ceremonial at Sikeston, Missouri. Oct. 4-Participated in District School of Instruction under direction of the Grand Lecturer. 1:30 p.m. presented a 50-year button, in behalf of Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 to James Lee Howell at his home. Oct. 7-Bloomfield Lodge No. 153 celebrated its centennial year; delivered the principal address. Oct. 8-IO-Guest of the 120th Annual Convocation of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Chicago. Oct. II-Guest, Pink Court Banquet, Order of the Eastern Star, Hotel Jefferson, St. Louis, Missouri. Oct. 12-Guest, Order of Eastern Star Breakfast, Scottish Rite Cathedral. Oct. 13-Present during Institution of Florissant Lodge No. 668 under direction of R. W. Brother William W. Knibb. Oct. 14-Informal visit to Anchor Lodge No. 443. Oct.. 15:17-Attended annual convocation of the Grand Lodge of Ohio in Cincinnati. Oct. 19-21-Guest of Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky.

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Oct. 24-Laid cornerstone for the Madison County Community Hospital. Arrangements made by Marcus Lodge No. 110 of Fredericktown, Missouri. Evening, attended a ceremony commemorating the llOth anniversary of Marcus Lodge. Oct. 25-Grand Lodge Line Officers' Meeting at Hotel Missouri, Jefferson City. Oct. 26-Addressed the District Deputy Grand Masters of Missouri, discussing plans for the year to follow. Oct. 27-12 noon. Luncheon with members of Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon, Missouri. 7:30 p.m. spoke to members of Brookfield Lodge No. 86 at Brookfield, Missouri. Oct. 26-Evening, dinner and official visit to Moberly Lodge No. 344. Oct. 28-12 noon, luncheon with Brethren of Shelbina Lodge No. 228, Shelbina, Missouri. 7:30 p.m., official visit, Cunningham Lodge No. 525, Sumner, Missouri. Oct. 29-Homecoming, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City, Missouri. Presented two fifty-year pins. Oct. 30-Sikeston Lodge No. 310, reception to honor R. W. Bro. Walter Rayburn, Grand Tiler. Presented 50-year pin. Oct. 31-Hayti, Missouri, dinner meeting, Scottish Rite Club. Nov. 3-0fficial visit, Parma Lodge No. 650, Parma, Missouri. Nov. 5-0fficial visit, Trenton Lodge No. Ill, celebration of 110th anniversary. Nov. 6-2:00 p.m. laid cornerstone for county hospital. Arrangements made by Butler Lodge No. 254, Butler, Missouri. 6:00 p.m., speaker after banquet prepared by Clinton Lodge No. 548, Clinton, Missouri, for Master Masons of 37th Masonic District. Nov. 8-Joined members of Plattsburg Lodge No. 113 in honoring Brother H. A. Alexander. Nov. l1-Speaker, Scottish Rite Club, noon, Scottish Rite Cathedral, St. Louis, Missouri. Nov. 12-14-Attended Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nov. 15-Laid cornerstone for new hall at Bell City. Arrangements made by Lakeville Lodge No. 489, Bell City, Missouri. Nov. 16-17-Guest of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas. Nov. 18-Speaker, 49th Masonic District Association, St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Nov. 19-Attended 118th anniversary banquet of Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City, Missouri. Nov. 20-Evening, present for the Investiture of Knights of the Court of Honor, St. Louis, Scottish Rite Cathedral. Nov. 21-Masonic Home Board Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri. Evening, Moolah Shrine Ceremonial accompanied by Illustrious Imperial Potentate Clayton F. Andrews (M.D.). Nov. 23-0fficial visit, Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 (Oyster dinner). Nov. 29-Dedicated the new hall of Trowel Lodge No. 440, Marble Hill, Missouri. Dec. 4-Speaker, 52nd Masonic District Association meeting, Piedmont, Missouri. Dec. 6-2:00 p.m. laid cornerstone for the new Administration Building of School for the Deaf, Fulton, Missouri. Arrangements made by Fulton Lodge No. 48. Dec. 7-0fficial visit. Richland Lodge No. 385, Richland, Missouri. Dec. 8-Speaker of last of 100th Anniversary meetings of St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, St. Joseph, Missouri. Dec. 9-Attended 100th Anniversary of Quitman Lodge No. 196, Quitman, Missouri. Dec. 10-6 p.m., attended dinner on Past Masters Night, Kirksville Lodge No. 105, Kirksville, Missouri. Later, paid official visit to members of La Plata Lodge No. 237, La Plata, Missouri.

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Dec. 12-0fficial VlSlt, Perseverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana, Missouri. Speaker at 4:00 a.m. meeting. Breakfast followed. 8:00 p.m. speaker, St. Louis Conclave of Red Cross of Constantine, Hotel Statler, St. Louis, Missouri. Dec. 14-Laid cornerstone, dedicated hall, installed officers for Brethren of LaRussell Lodge No. 592, LaRussell, Missouri. Dec. 15-Installed officers, Bernie Lodge No. 573, Bernie, Missouri. Dec. 17-Installed officers, Missouri Lodge No. I, St. Louis, Missouri. Dec. 19-Masonic Home Board Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri. Dec. 21-Installed officers, New Madrid Lodge No. 429, New Madrid, Missouri. Dec. 22-Installed officers, Portageville Lodge No. 166, Portageville, Missouri. Dec. 24-2:00 p.m. Children's Christmas Party, Masonic Home. 7:15 p.m. Party planned by Christmas Cheer Committee for the guests, young and old, Masonic Home. Dec. 25-7:00 a.m. Christma Breakfast for older guests of the Masonic Home. Entertainment by members of Moolah Band. Dec. 26-Attended Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 and enjoyed the installation cere路 mony for 1960 officers of Mt. Moriah Lodge, St. Louis, Missouri. Dec. 2S-Installed officers, Trilumina Lodge No. 205 at Marshall, Missouri. Dec. 30-Installation of officers, Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield, Missouri. 1960: Jan. 4-Installed 1960 officers of Parma Lodge No. 650, Parma, Missouri. Jan. 6-Installed officers, Steele Lodge No. 634, Steele, Missouri. Jan. 7-Installed officers, East Prairie No. 384, East Prairie, Missouri. Jan. S-Installed officers, Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston, Missouri. Jan. 9-Installed officers, Saline Lodge No. 226, St. Mary's, Missouri. Jan. ll-Official visit Morley Lodge No. 184, Morley, Missouri. Jan. 12-Installed officers, St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jan. 13-Installed officers, Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Campbell, Missouri. Jan. 15-Speaker, Quarterly Meeting Boone County Masonic Association in the hall of Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia, Missouri. Jan. 16-Masonic Home Board Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri. Jan. IS-Installed officers, Illmo Lodge No. 581, Illmo, Missouri. Jan. 19-Installed officers, Charleston Lodge No. 407, Charleston, Missouri. M. W. Brother John Vincent, Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Kentucky, visitor. Jan. 21-Speaker, Craftsman's Club, Y. M. C. A., St. Louis, Missouri. Jan. 23-Installed officers, Shekinah Lodge No. 256, Festus, Missouri. Jan. 26-Installed officers, Composite Lodge No. 369, Doniphan, Missouri. Presented two 50-year buttons. Jan. 28-Installed officers, Kennett Lodge No. 68, Kennett, Missouri. Jan. 29-Attended Wardens' and Masters' Club meeting, Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40, St. Louis, Missouri. Jan. 30-St. Louis Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Hotel Statler, St. Louis, Missouri. Jan. 31-Meeting for Master Masons and families of 50th Masonic District "A Home to Remember." Hall of Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston, Missouri. Feb. 7-9-Guest, Grand Lodge of Louisiana in New Orleans. 2:00 p.m. on Sunday the 7th, witnessed the unveiling of statue of George Washington in his Masonic regalia, a gift of the Grand Lodge to the city of New Orleans. Feb. lO-Speaker, 57th Masonic District meeting, arranged by R. W. Brother Wesley Knibb. Maplewood Lodge No. 566, Maplewood, Missouri. Feb. 13-a.m. Masonic Home Board Meeting. p.m. met with all the Grand Lodge Line Officers at the Masonic Home to discuss problems confronting Grand Lodge.

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Feb. 14-Laid cornerstone of new public elementary school at Belle, Missouri. Arrangements made by the Brethren of Belle Lodge No. 373, Belle, Missouri. Feb. 15-Speaker, Twenty-fifth Masonic District meeting of Master Masons and members of Order of Eastern Star, at Cooper Lodge No. 36, Boonville, Missouri. Feb. 20-25-Washington, D. C. to attend the Masonic College of Rites, the annual George Washington Memorial Association meeting, the Conference of the Grand Masters of North America, and the yearly meeting of the Masonic Service Association. Feb. 27-Speaker, Scottish Rite Class, Kansas City Scottish Rite Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. Feb. 2S-Dedicated the new hall of Lakeville Lodge No. 489, Bell City, Missouri. Mar. 2-Speaker, Masons and their families, Independence, Missouri. Mar. 5-6-Guest, Acacia Fraternity, Columbia, Missouri. M. W. Brother Robert Aronson and I initiated as members of the fraternity. Mar. 8-9-Guest, Grand Lodge of Kansas, Topeka, Ka as. Mar. 12-21st District Administrative meeting, hall of Compass Lodge No. 120, Parkville, Missouri. Mar. IS-Official visit, Polar Star Lodge No. 79, St. Louis, Missouri. Mar. 19-a.m. Masonic Home Board Meeting. p.m. met with the Committee on Masonic Education at the Masonic Home. 7:30 p.m., official visit Greenville Lodge No. 107, Greenville, Missouri. Mar. 22-23-Guest, Grand Lodge of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee. Mar. 24-0fficial visit, Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis, Missouri. Presented 50-year button. Mar. 25-Speaker, The Compasses Guild, Union Electric employees, Carpenters' Hall, St. Louis, Missouri. Mar. 26-Attended meeting, St. Louis Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine, Hotel Statler, St. Louis, Missouri. Mar. 27-2:00 p.m. visit Masonic Service Association Volunteer workers at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri; conducted on tour by Brother Claude Parkhurst, accompanied by two of the District Deputy Grand Masters of the 33rd Masonic District. Mar. 29-Speaker, Rose Hill Lodge No. 550, St. Louis, Missouri. Mar. 31-Attended meeting Square Club, Wellston Lodge No. 613, Wellston, Missouri, honoring Wor. Brother Harry Diller. Apr. 16-Masonic Home Board Meeting. . 8:00 p.m. official visit, Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40, St. Louis, Missouri. Presentation of 50-year button. Apr. 21-Speaker, Excelsior Club, Jackson, Missouri. Apr. 23-Attended Harold L. Reader night, Wellston Lodge No. 613, St. Louis, Missouri. Apr. 25-27-Guest, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Columbia, Missouri. Apr. 25-6:00 p.m. official visit, Unionville Lodge No. 210, Unionville, Missouri. Apr. 2S-0fficial visit, Palmyra Lodge No. 18, Palmyra, Missouri. Apr. 29-0fficial visit, Holliday Lodge No. 660, Holliday, Missouri. Apr. 30-Grand Lodge Line Officers' Conference, Masonic Home, St. Louis, Missouri. May l-a.m. Grand Master's Breakfast, Hotel Chase, St. Louis, Missouri. p.m. Luncheon in honor of M. W. Brother Galloway Calhoun by members of St. Louis Conclave of Red Cross of Constantine. May 5-0fficial visit, Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, St. Louis, Missouri. May 6-7-Guest, Grand Commandery, Jefferson City, Missouri. Speaker, Banquet, Friday evening. May 14-Fraternal visit to members of Warren Lodge No. 14 A. F. & A. M., Shawneetown, Illinois. The WorshipfUl Master of Anchor Lodge No. 443 of University City, together with a bus load of his members, conferred a third degree in this lodge according to Missouri ritual.

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May 16-17-Guest, Grand Lodge of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana. May IS-Official visit, Keystone Lodge No. 243, St. Louis, Missouri. May 21-Masonic Home Board Meeting. Evening: Speaker, Missouri Association of High Twelve Clubs, Presidents Banquet, Jefferson City, Missouri. May 2S-0fficial visit, Salisbury Lodge No. 208, Salisbury, Missouri. May 29-Laid cornerstone of First Christian Church, Trenton, Missouri. Ceremony arranged by Trenton Lodge No. Ill, Trenton, Missouri. May 31-0fficial visit, New Hope Lodge No. 199, Elsberry, Missouri. June 4-Speaker, Masters' and Wardens' Association, Kansas City, Temple of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City, Missouri. Presented two 50-year buttons. June 6-Noon, addressed Rotary Club, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Evening, official visit, Harmony Lodge No. 499, St. Louis, Missouri. Installed R. W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, M. W. Brother Richard O. Rumer, Grand Chaplain and R. W. Brother Russell E. Murray, Grand Marshal. June ll-Guest, 25th Anniversary Celebration, Whitewater Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. June 12-Laid cornerstone of the new United States Post Office at Illmo Lodge No. 581, Illmo, Missouri. June 14-0fficial visit, St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. June 16-0fficial visit, West View Lodge No. 103, Millersville, Missouri. June IS-a.m. Masonic Home Board Meeting. Evening, official visit, Pine Lodge No. 314, Bardley, Missouri. Presented 50-year Masonic button. June 20-Installed officers, Hornersville Lodge No. 215, Hornersville, Missouri. June 24-Speaker, United Lodge No.5, Springfield, Missouri. June 25-p.m. Witnessed third degree conferred by members of Beacon Lodge No.3 in Onondaga Cave, Leasburg, Missouri. Evening, speaker, 100th anniversary of Wellsville Lodge No. 194, Wellsville, Missouri. June 26-Joined members of Rolla Lodge No. 213, attended service of Ridgecrest Christian Church in observance of St. John's Day. Evening, enjoyed fellowship of Freemasons and their families of the 39th Masonic District and spoke to large group attending picnic. June 27-Participated in Parade arranged by members of Moolah Templ~ in in teres t of Shrine Circus. June 28-0fficial visit, Florissant Lodge No. 668. July I-Fraternal visit, Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176, Conran, Missouri. July 2-Introduced at and enjoyed the Moolah Temple Shrine Circus: "The Circus With a Purpose." July 6-Speaker, Lions Service Club, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. July lO-Laid cornerstone of Education Building, First Baptist Church, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Arrangements made by members of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. July 16-Masonic Home Board Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri. July 19-0fficial visit, Caruthersville Lodge No. 461, Caruthersville, Missouri. July 23-0fficial visit, Summersville Lodge No. 555, Summersville, Missouri. July 29-Speaker, Kiwanis Club, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Aug. I-Official visit, Bolivar Lodge No. 195, Bolivar, Missouri. Presented two 50year pins, had pleasant visit in the home of Brother Douglas where I awarded one pin. Aug. 2-Visit, Lamar Lodge No. 292, Lamar, Missouri. Aug. 3-Visit, Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho, Missouri. The Grand Master of Arkansas, M. W. Bro. Julius A. Laner, the Grand Secretary of Arkansas, M. W.

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Brother L. Leland McDaniel and the Grand Secretary of Oklahoma, M. W. Brother J. Fred Latham were present for the evening of fellowship. Aug. 4-Spoke in Cassville after a dinner meeting of the Masons, their wives, and friends of the 55th Masonic District. Aug. 5-0fficial visit, 45th Masonic District, banquet speaker. Aug. 6-0fficial visit, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13, Barry, Missouri, regular communication. Aug. 8-Official visit, Liberty Lodge No. 13, Liberty, Missouri. Aug. 13-Meeting of the Grand Lodge Officers in Kansas City, Missouri. Aug. 16-Visit, Wilson Chapter No. 75, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Occasion, official reception of Most Excellent Companion Merritt S. Gwinn, Grand High Priest R. A. M. of Missouri. Aug. 17-Journeyed to a place five miles from Grassey, Missouri to speak to a group of DeMolay members from Indianapolis who were camping in Missouri. Aug. 20-Masonic Home Board Meeting. Aug. 21-Held cornerstone ceremony and dedicated new hall of Laredo Lodge No. 253, Laredo, Missouri, assisted by the members of the Lodge. Frank P. Briggs, P. G. M., Grand Orator, and R. W. Brother Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, assisted with this program. Aug. 2S-Grand Master's Breakfast arranged by members of the 9th Masonic District, St. Joseph, Missouri. Sept. 4-Laid cornerstone of new public high school building at Sikeston, Missouri, ceremony arranged by Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston, Missouri. Following ceremony, Masons, together with their wives and families, held an informal reception for the Grand Master in the dining hall of Sikeston Lodge. Sept. 7-0fficial visit, Portageville Lodge No. 166, Portageville, Missouri. Sept. 9-Cape Girardeau Commandery No. 55, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Sept. 1O-0fficial visit, Fraternal Lodge No. 363, Robertsville, Missouri. Presented a 60-year pin. Sept. ll-Joined members of High Twelve in a picnic at House Springs, Missouri. Sept. IS-Laid cornerstone for new hall at Essex, Missouri. Arrangements made by members of Essex Lodge No. 278. Sept. 24-Attended the Grand Master's DeMolay class initiation in Scottish Rite Cathedral in the afternoon. Sept. 25-Masonic Home Board Meeting. THE UNUSUAL On October 24, Marcus Lodge at Freqericktown observed its 1I0th anniversary. The number of Marcus Lodge is 110. At 4: 10, on December 12, 1959, I paid an official visit to the Brethren of Perseverance Lodge No. 92 at Louisiana, Missouri; and found one hundred and four wide-awake Master Masons to receive me. Breakfast was scheduled for 5:30 a.m. The Brethren informed me that it was customary to call a 4 a.m. meeting once a year, confer. a third degree and enjoy breakfast together. This year, the Worshipful Master explained that instead of a third degree, he wanted me to talk until the breakfast bell rang. I did and the speech lasted one hour and twelve minutes. A great day of Masonic service came to me on December 14, 1959, when, for the Brethren of LaRussell Lodge No. 592, I conducted the cornerstone laying, dedicated the hall, installed the officers to serve during 1960, attended a dinner and witnessed the conferring of a third degree. In the small town of Greenville in Wayne County, I attended a meeting on March 19, 1960. Greenville Lodge No. 107 has 126 members. On this evening,

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the Scottish Rite degree team from St. Louis conferred the third degree and there were two hundred and sixty-two Master Masons in the high school gymnasium where the degree work was done. On the very snowy evening of March 24, 1960, I attended a stated communication of Meridian Lodge No. 2 in St. Louis and awarded a fifty-year button to W. Brother Richard H. Hein. There is nothing unusual about awarding a fifty-year button or about being out on a snowy evening. Beside

Left to Right: W. Brother Paul L. J. Bertz, W. M. 1910; W. Brother John R. 19gens, W. M. 1960; M. W. Brother Harold O. Grauel, Grand Master; and W. Brother Richard H. Hein, W. M. 1916 and recipient of the fifty-year button. The three, excepting the Grand Master, are members of Meridian Lodge No.2, A.F. &A.M. St. Louis, Missouri.

W. Brother Richard H. Hein, as he stood at the altar, was W. Brother Paul J. Bertz who had, during his year as Worshipful Master, raised Brother Hein. This indeed was unusual. Too, on the same evening, I received a white lambskin, wool included, as a gift from R. W. Brother Harry Ploetze, a gift which I shall always cherish. On Saturday afternoon, June 24, 1960, I descended into the Onondaga Cave at Leasburg to observe the first section of the third degree being conferred upon a brother by the members of Beacon Lodge No.3, St. Louis. Sitting atop the back seat of a beautiful blue convertible which was driven by Noble Arthur K. Atkinson, as I rode through the Streets of downtown St. L.

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Louis in the Shrine Circus parade as a guest of the Nobles of Moolah Temple on Monday, June 27, was a thrill and an unusual experience for a Grand Master. In the lodge halls, I found the unusual: the old路fashioned telephone directly behind the Secretary's desk, Cunningham Lodge No. 525 at Sumner; at Macks Creek Lodge No. 433, a spring of clear, cool water in the basement; a huge, unusual, glazed spittoon beside the Master's pedestal, St. Francois Lodge No. 234 at Libertyville; a square and compasses carved on the ends of the rafters supporting the roof of Quitman Lodge No. 196; the intricate wiring device for effective lighting for Blue Lodge and York Rite work; a device contrived by M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, Trenton Lodge No. HI; in the clubroom of the same lodge, the beautiful originals for the designs in the Chapter room of the George Washington National Memorial; a wall filled with large framed Life Membership Certificates in Butler Lodge hall No. 254; an old cylindrical metal case in which the charter of Wellsville Lodge No. 194 was carried during the Civil War; the Bible on the altar of Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 which contains the name, date of initiation, passing and raising of each member from the date the lodge was chartered; the large square and compasses made of colorful butterfly wings which hangs in the hall of Van Buren Lodge No. 509; and many interesting paintings to be found on walls of lodge halls over the state. GRAND MASTER'S BREAKFAST Someone once said, "Make no little plans; they have no magic to challenge the mind." It can be justly said of the committee members who plan the Grand Master's Breakfast in St. Louis that they make no "little" plans. It is a challenge to them to reach out each year and obtain an outstanding Masonic Leader to address the Master Masons who shortly before participate in a religious and re-dedication ceremony. For the eighth annual breakfast in St. Louis, W. Brother Galloway Calhoun graciously accepted the invitation to deliver the principal address. Brother Calhoun captured his audience both with his own personality and with his informative address, "Freemasonry and the Church." This meeting marked a highlight in my year as Grand Master. What an inspiration it was to look into the faces of 1261 Master Masons as they gathered to break bread together during the morning hours. The committee for the St. Louis breakfast deserves the plaudits of all Freemasons. The members exhibit outstanding cooperation. Everyone, including the D.D.G.M.'s, helps with publicity and ticket responsibilities. G.M.B. buttons appear on the lapels of Freemasons everywhere in the city. To each member of the committee, Brothers Richard O. Rumer, Robert L. Aronson, Harry C. Ploetze, and Al Frager, I wish to express my personal gratitude. On Sunday, August 28, the Master Masons of the 9th Masonic District, under the direction of R. W. Brother F. A. Ueligger held their second annual Masonic Re-dedication Service in St. Joseph, Missouri. Approximately three hundred attended religious services at the First Christian Church, with short addresses by the Reverend Robert. A. Thomas and Rabbi Myron Meyer. All read in"unison "An Act of Re-dedication" which I record here.

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In the presence of the Grand Architect of the Universe, we hereby re-dedicate ourselves to the great principles we have been taught in Masonry. We promise again to live as brothers, one with the other; to seek justice; to serve the cause of freedom, to render true service to those less fortunate than ourselves; to acknowledge the truth when it is found. Help us, our God, to be faithful Masons, true sons of Thine, in every word and deed of our lives. Amen.

APPOINTMENTS One of the many duties of a Grand Master which contain those mixed emotions of gladness and sadness is that of accepting resignations from office and of making appointments to fill those offices. Several times this year this duty befell me. One of the greatest responsibilities of my year was that of accepting the resignation of M. W. Brother Dr. Harold L. Reader on May 1, 1960, and appointing a man worthy to take his place. Early in February Dr. Reader requested that his resignation from the Secretaryship of the Grand Lodge of Missouri be accepted. I communicated this request to the Grand Lodge Line Officers at a meeting held on February 13. At this meeting, the officers were unanimous in listing the requirements they expected a man to possess to replace the man who had so adequately served the Grand Lodge as secretary for sixteen years. These were (1) a Brother who knew and had sympathy with the many activities of Freemasonry, (2) who possessed a pleasant personality, (3) who had held responsible positions in the Craft, (4) whose greatest interest lay in service to the subordinate lodges, (5) who had a good and practical understanding of finance, and (6) who had patience and fortitude. Yes, we were seeking the Herculean figure. Earlier, in November of 1959, Dr. Reader had suggested to me that Brother Elmer W. Wagner would be "just the man" to assist him in case of any emergency. Thus, on February 13, I felt secure in asking Brother Elmer W. Wagner if he would assume the position of assistant to the Grand Secretary without any promise of his later being named the Grand Secretary. His reply was that he would do all that he could to assist Dr. Reader, gratis to the Grand Lodge. And he did just that, spending not less than one afternoon a week from that time until May 1, 1960, without pay. On Suncfay, May I, 1960, I announced that I had appointed Elmer W. Wagner the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri. Brother Elmer Wagner has long been active in Missouri Masonry. In 1939 he served as High Priest of the Missouri Chapter No.1 R.A.M., and in 1947 was elected the Illustrious Master of Hiram Council No. 1 of R. & S. Masons. He served as District Deputy Master of the 33rd Masonic District in 1948-49, and during that same year he was elected a member of the Masonic Home Board. At the 1959 annual Communication, Brother Wagner was again elected to serve four more years on the Board. In 1950, the Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay conferred upon him membership in its Legion of Honor. In Brother Elmer W. Wagner we have a worthy successor to our beloved Brother Harold L. Reader. On May 1, 1960, it was my privilege to present to Dr. Harold L. Reader an illuminated scroll which had been prepared by William R. Denslow, on

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behalf of the Grand Lodge Line Officers, as a small tribute of our love and affection for this Grand Secretary who had served the Grand Lodge faithfully for sixteen years. All that M. W. Brother W. F. Woodruff, who appointed Dr. Reader to this important Masonic post, had desired in a Grand Secretary came true through the service his appointee rendered the Grand Lodge. Of the many services Dr. Reader has rendered to Missouri Freemasonry during his years as Grand Secretary, two stand out as special accomplishments: 1. His organization of a cross reference file system, comprising a master card for every Freemason who had ever held membership in any lodge in Missouri; and 2. His voluntary editing of the official publication for the Grand Lodge, The Freemason.

To Dr. Reader I wish to express my personal gratitude. During my eleven years of preferment in the Grand Lodge Line, he has been my very close friend and brother. His arms were always open, his hands always warm when I knocked at the door of his office. He spent many hours giving me the advantage of his long service to Freemasonry. And never shall I forget the joyous fellowship we had. Nor shall I forget the years that three Harold's worked together: Harold Reader, Harold Jayne, and Harold Grauel. Nor shall I forget the titles attached to us during a meeting once at the Masonic Home when I was dubbed "Harold the Strong"; Harold Jayne, "Harold the Beautiful"; and Dr. Reader, "Harold the Wise." Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty we were called, but the only title which rang true was that of Wisdom, for Dr. Reader was indeed wise in the understanding of life and his fellowman. We trust that his years with us will be many. Late in June, I received a letter from our revered Brother, Walter Shrodes, stating that he felt he would not be able to attend Grand Lodge in September and requested that I appoint someone else as Chairman of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem. His letter ended with this paragraph: "Familiar faces will be missing at Grand Lodge: our dear friend and Brother Arno Franke, Lew Gallant for years on the Jurisprudence Committee-both have passed on as have others. Then the prince of men, George Marquis is very ill. Also our Grand Secretary's desk will have a new face. Our good friend and Brother Dr. Harold Reader will no longer grace that seat. Others will not be there including myself. We shall all soon be forgotten and probably our names will not be mentioned." Brother Walter Shrodes served fifty-two years as Chairman of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem. Neither that record of service, nor the man will be forgotten. I appointed John W. Adams of Marshall, Missouri, to serve as Chairman of this important committee during this annual communication. FOR WHAT IS ONE SEARCHING IN FREEMASONRY The time was July, one of the hottest of my childhood summers on the farm in northern Ohio. Dad was plowing. As boys are wont to do, I followed the corn plow around and around the field, breaking the large clods of dirt as they careened too near the tender shoots of corn. Suddenly the skies darkened. Before Dad could get Doll and Bird under the big shade tree on the west end of the field, a barrage of hard summer rain had soaked us all.

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Nevertheless, we scurried on to that protected spot to wait out the weather. And as suddenly as it had begun, the flash storm ended. In the matter of five minutes, a boy, his father, and two prized mares had been drenched. The field was in no shape for further plowing that day. But as we sat there, Dad and I, and watched the blistering sun begin to dry out the rain, Dad said to me, "Now son, listen to the corn grow." I listened intently, but to my dismay heard not a sound. As Dad walked ahead, leading Doll and Bird home to the barn, I trailed behind, still listening for the corn to grow as I passed, but hearing only the slush, slush of the new mud oozing through my toes. I heard a nest of young robins in the maple tree near the barn lot; I heard the chickens scratching out their morning meal; I heard the wind rustling up the green grass all about me; I heard, it seemed, a multitude of small country noisesbut no growing corn. Was it that the sound of growing corn fell outside my range of hearing? Or was it that I for some reason was not quite normal? When school started in the fall, I rushed to my boy friends and asked them if they had ever heard the corn grow. They assured me that they had. Well, that was that. But surely, I thought, the girls could not have heard this strange thing. Yet even they assured me, quite matter-of-factly, that they too had heard the corn grow. And now I was really worried. But days rapidly grew into weeks; weeks became months; and then summer was again upon the land. Oh, I had not forgotten my great inferiority. Many nights, in the still of my bed, I lay and pondered this enigma of the sound of growing corn. During mid-summer, Dad and Doll and Bird and I were again in the corn fields. And again I trailed behind the plow. Suddenly, the skies darkened. Before this fact could be contemplated, the pelting rains came. Strange, I thought, that this should be happening so exactly the same as last summer. We again scurried for the cover of the old shade tree, but no sooner had we reached this point of safety, than the rain abruptly ended, and the searing sun bore down on all below. I looked up at Dad, almost knowing what he was going to say to me-and he did. "Now listen to the corn grow, son." I wanted to run, to hide, to do anything rather than expose my inadequacy. But before I had figured out my exact strategy, I heard Dad say, "Come here, son; listen to the leaves as they break away from the stalk." Hesitatingly, I walked over to him. We stood there, together, leaning down near the green stalk of corn. Several minutes passed-again I knew I had failed. But suddenly I heard a slight scratching sound, and with it Dad saying, "There, did you hear that, son? Yep, you can really hear the corn grow after a rain." Ah, the weight of a thousand thousand pounds was lifted from me. I had heard the corn grow. I was normal. And I now knew what to listen for. Is this dilemma, of not knowing what to listen or look for, not a problem of Freemasons and Freemasonry? Freemasonry is not on trial. It grows and bears fruit wherever brotherly love prevails. It works in a mysterious way through the warmth of the hand, the recognition of the sign, and the truth of the word. Are we really sensible of the great moral teachings of Freemasonry? Do we as Freemasons actually rededicate ourselves, at the close of lodge, when we hear the familiar words, "that we may each one of us practice out of the Lodge those great moral principles which are inculcated in it?"

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If we could but bring ourselves ever to be diligent, prudent, temperate, and discreet, we would know that Freemasonry is a growing influential force in each of our lives. "Do good unto all," we are taught. We should be charitable not only with that which we possess of the world's wealth, but also with all that composes our person and our personality. The gift of ourselves in our devotion to the Craft is the greatest gift of all. If we listen intently, with all our being, we can hear Freemasonry, in its calm and quiet way, express its tremendous power of love without great tumult or the sound of trumpets.

SESQUICENTENNIAL True, it is eleven years prior to the time that the Grand Lodge will celebrate its one hundred and fiftieth birthday in 1971. How many times we have heard these familiar words about the hour glass: "Behold the little particles which are contained in this machine, how they pass away almost imperceptibly, and yet to our surprise, in the short space of an hour they are all exhausted." Years appear to move rapidly, too. If preparations are to be made for a proper observance of this landmark in the history of our Grand Lodge, we must lay plans now. All areas of this jurisdiction should participate in the celebration. There must be pamphlets, speakers, pictures and histories obtained for the occasion. No doubt the Grand Lodge itself will desire to strike some metal memento for the anniversary. Last February, on the Sunday preceding the opening of its annual Communication, the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, as a part of its celebration of the sesquicentennial, presented the city of New Orleans with a one and one-half life-size statue of George Washington in his Masonic regalia. Not only did that Grand Lodge spend $50,000 in having the statue cast and mounted on a huge granite block in the heart of the city, but it also set aside a substantial amount for perpetual care of this likeness of the Father of our coun try. We of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, no doubt, would not venture on such a project, but we must set aside certain funds annually for fitting observance of our advanced birthday. The recommendation at the close of my report, which I urge this Grand Lodge to adopt, pertains to this matter. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS I t is almost impossible for the Grand Master to know a Master Mason of each district who would work diligently with him for the good of the fraternity. Thus, he must ordinarily depend upon recommendations either from those who have served a term or from the members of a district association. At the close of Grand Lodge, I presented each District Deputy Grand Master with a small Hand Book which I hoped he would read prior to the meeting in late October. On October 26, in Jefferson City, the group met at a called meeting. From the questions asked by the D. D. G. M.'s, I was assured that the Hand Book could serve its original purpose. As the year closed, I found that although several of the D. D. G. M.'s

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could perform difficult and noteworthy tasks when I needed their assistance and called on them, I had received very few adequate cumulative reports. To date, I have but six detailed and conscientiously written reports which provide valuable data pertaining to the status of Masonry in their respective districts. More than half of the 62 D. D. G. M.'s have presented no report at all; therefore, I am unable to evaluate properly the full worth of the Hand Book or the effect of the service of the D. D. G. M.'s on Masons and lodges in Missouri. Perhaps there should be some standard form perfected on which a D. D. G. M. could record his accomplishments and observations and suggestions. Perhaps there is naught to report; however, if this is true, our lodges and Masonry at large are in a state of lethargy. Long ago I concluded that it is not the title or position that makes a man, but the man who makes the title or position. My Brethren, honor and meaning can be attached to the title of D. D. G. M. only when the man himself has completed his year's labor by having visited each of his lodges and having given some type of knowledge, or assistance, or support to the officers and members. Whenever the Masons of a certain district say to me, "You selected a good man to act for you in our district. He has been interested in our activities, visited us, and strengthened our ties by his fine suggestions," then I know that the man has made his title both honorable and meaningful. Truly, men of that stature are the lights of Masonry in their district. POLITICS AND FREEMASONRY Recently, a Past Master asked permission to make a political address, which he had prepared, to the various lodges in his area. It seems unnecessary to remind members of the Craft that a Lodge should not become involved, as a body, in partisan politics. True, we as Freemasons are charged to be patriotic and loyal to the country in which we live, practicing the tenets of Freemasonry in our daily lives and applying them in all we d~ur individual political thinking and acts are no exception. It has been our past experience that when a Lodge is drawn into political debates, the peace and harmony of that Lodge is transformed into chaos and conflict. Therefore, the Grand Lodge holds it improper for a Lodge as such to take part in a question which may become a political issue, national, state, county, precinct, or ward. GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION On Monday, February 22, 1960, I attended the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association's Annual meeting in Alexandria. Joining me in this communication were the Deputy Grand Master, R. W. Brother Bruce H. Hunt; the Grand Sword Bearer, R. W. Brother William R. Denslow; the Grand Lecturer, R. W. Brother Freelon K. Hadley; and M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, P. G. M. The meeting was most informative. The Association is charged with the completion and maintenance of the beautiful monument. At the annual meeting on February 23, 1959, the following resolution was presented:

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RESOLUTION RESOLVED, That whereas the time has arrived when every Grand Lodge member of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association and every Blue Lodge operating under the several Grand Lodges and every individual Mason within the Jurisdiction of the several Grand Lodges, members of the Association, should make the necessary financial effort to enable the George Washington Masonic National Memorial to be fully opened and operated and that the Endowment Fund should be completed; therefore be it Resolved, That each Grand Lodge be requested to contribute an amount equal to $10 per Lodge within its Grand Jurisdiction, said contribution to be forwarded to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association as soon as possible. Be it further Resolved, That if the Grand Lodge members of the Memorial Association are in a position to underwrite the contribution, that same be done and the contribution forwarded as soon as possible to the Memorial Association, these contributions to be used during the present year of 1959 for the purpose of operation and maintenance of the Memorial. Be it further Resolved, That each Grand Lodge endeavor to immediately solicit $1 from each individual Mason within its Grand Jurisdiction, said amount to be paid into and become a part of the Endowment Fund of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. This resolution, made in 1959, was deferred until the annual meeting of the association in 1960, at which time it was adopted by the Memorial Association as a suggestion on which each separate state might act. As Grand Master of Missouri, I have made no appeal either to the Grand Lodge of Missouri or to the subordinate lodges of the state, for I am personally convinced that the $130,000 which, if collected, would represent Missouri's donation, could be more advantageously used for the dual purpose of the propagation of Masonic education and the Masonic Home Building and Endowment Funds. It was my pleasure to present the President of the Association a check in the amount of $3,503.00 for the Operating Fund of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. This sum represents a contribution from each member initiated in a Missouri Lodge this year. GRAND MASTERS' CONFERENCE The Grand Masters' Conference of North America opened its sessions on Tuesday, February 23. I, as your Grand Master, was requested to make the keynote address for the Conference. This I considered as a tribute to the Freemasons of Missouri and a distinguished honor for myself. The paper was printed in the June issue of the Freemason, and no doubt many of you have read the article entitled, "The Rebirth of Brotherhood." It is a rewarding experience to meet Masonic leaders from the various Jurisdictions of North America and outstanding Freemasons from various parts of the world. This gathering provides a means of making new friends, strengthening the bonds of old friends, and discussing problems common to all. Some excellent papers were presented in the affirmative and negative. At the close of the session all Grand Masters were asked to vote "yes" or "no" on each subject discussed. (The numbers within the parenthesis represent the tally of the decisions; the first number is the "yes" and the second, the "no.")

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I. Should Masonry adopt a more open policy in order that the profane may know for what it stands and thus attract professional and outstanding civic leaders? (27-17) II. Should there be universal instruction of candidates after being elected, but before initiation? (20-25) III. Should there be greater cooperation between Grand Lodges and the appendant Masonic bodies? (37-9) IV. Should Masonry assume a more aggressive role in promoting the principle of separation of church and state? (22-25) V. Should larger Masonic lodges with good talent assist the smaller lodges with degree work? (17-31)

At the Grand Masters' Banquet, eight hundred were served. The Honorable Luther W. Youngdahl, Judge of our United States District Court for the District of Columbia, delivered an inspiring and scholarly address. The spirit of fellowship was further enhanced by participation in the Memorial Breakfast sponsored by the Imperial Council, A. A. O. N. M. S., during which a very impressive tribute was given to our late Brother Frank S. Land. At the invitation of Illustrious Brother Luther A. Smith, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction, the Grand Masters enjoyed another luncheon at the House of the Temple. To M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow I am indebted for the happy Masonic Association I enjoyed during a breakfast hour. In his inimitable manner, M. W. Brother Denslow introduced each of his many guests by name, designated their Masonic connections, and made other pertinent, sometimes humorous remarks, concerning his guests. It was indeed a happy occasion. Those in attendance from Missouri for the Conference were the following brethren: Harold O. Grauel, G. M.; Bruce H. Hunt, D. G. M.; William R. Denslow, G. S. B.; Ray V. Denslow, P. G. M.; W. B. Massey, S. G. 1. G.; Charles A. Boyce; A. J. McNally; Roy E. Fitzgerald; Ed King; and R. Eugene Britain. During the Conference of Grand Masters, the Grand Secretaries of North America held their annual meeting. I regret very much that M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader could not be in Washington with other Brethren of this Jurisdiction. I do appreciate his kindness in designating me as his repre路 sentative at the annual Banquet. There I listened to the most thought-provoking address given during my stay in Washington. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION In hospitals all over this great country, veterans are still fighting-fighting a battle for health and a chance to return to normal living. These men lost their sight, their hearing, their power to reason in a struggle to protect their rights and ours. Pain and suffering continue long after conflicts on the battle field cease. Our Brothers in hospitals need the strength and encouragement which understanding workers bring to them with words of cheer, and material comfort. In the absence of family and friends, the Field Agents of the Masonic Service Association provide some joy and hope to many patients, members and non-members of the Fraternity. As your Grand Master, it was my privilege to spend one Sunday afternoon, accompanied by two of the D. D. G. M.'s of the 33rd Masonic District,

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VIsIting with the Masonic Service Association workers under the direction of Claude Parkhurst. Words cannot describe the happiness which flashed across the faces of patients as we went from room to room in our visitation. Both Brother John Black Vrooman and Brother Parkhurst exemplify the essence of Brotherhood as it is set out in the tenets of Freemasonry to those at the Veterans Hospital. A like service is provided in the hospitals outside the St. Louis area; however, it was not possible for me to visit them. It takes money to set forth a program of Masonic charity. I am pleased to state that the Grand Lodge of Missouri has long been a member of the Masonic Service Association, and this year contributed $5,000 to those who paid the price of suffering in order that others may live in happiness and peace. CHILEAN RELIEF FUND On August 2, 1960, I received through the Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association, Brother John D. Cunningham, the following statement: "Your Masonic Service Association has continued to investigate the needs of Masons in the earthquake devastated areas of Chile. Messages were exchanged with Grand Master Berlendis and we had the benefit of a conference in our office with Dr. Rene Garcia Valenzuela, Past Grand Master and Sovereign Grand Commander of Chile, who was accompanied by Brothers Gutierrez and Gordon of the Chilean Embassy." The investigation revealed that many Masonic Temples were completely destroyed and that businesses were wiped out. The members of many Chilean Lodges were busy providing hot lunches, school supplies, clothing, etc., for the poor. Some lodges operated free medical clinics which are so necessary after a great disaster. The lodges, however, had come to the point that it would be necessary to curtail many charitable projects unless financial aid could be found. During the Grand Lodge Officers' Meeting in Kansas City, August 13, 1960, I presented the facts which I had learned to all those present. After being assured that whatever contribution the Grand Lodge of Missouri might make would be used for relief and assistance of needy or suffering human beings and not for the restoration of buildings, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously approved that the Grand Lodge of Missouri contribute $1,500 to the Chilean Relief Fund. Acting in accordance with Section 3.110, "Disaster Relief," of the Constitution and By-Laws 1958, I directed that $1,500 be contributed to the Chilean Relief Fund. MEETINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS It was my good fortune to have the advice of the Grand Lodge Officers on four different occasions during the past twelve months. There is no text, no pamphlet, no work-book for such a group. The Constitution and By-Laws (1958) was our specific guide. I appreciate the fact that, with the exception of R. W. J. Renick Jones, who suffered a spell of illness and was unable to attend three meetings, all officers were present at each session. The Officers of the Grand Lodge are men with demanding occupational duties. That they will conscientiously arrange their work so as to be present

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at each called meeting should assure the members of this Grand Lodge that each has the welfare of the fraternity at heart. The group met on October 25, 1959, at the Hotel Missouri in Jefferson City; and on February 13, 1960, and on April 30, 1960 at the Masonic Home, St. Louis, Missouri. On Saturday, August 13, 1960, the Senior Grand Deacon, R. W. Brother R. Jasper Smith, opened the doors of his spacious office for the Grand Lodge Officers at 9 a.m. Approximately eighty different items made up the agenda for the four meetings. Some of these were matters of information only; some became topics of lengthy discussion. The minutes were accurately recorded by the Senior Grand Steward, R. W. Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., who promptly sent a transcript to me and to each Grand Lodge Officer. The Officers have been a source of great strength to me during the last twelve months. I felt free to discuss any matter with them as a group or as individuals. We did not always agree, but never did I sense that anyone left a meeting without feeling complete freedom in expressing his opinion. I can truthfully report that peace, good fellowship, and harmony existed among the members of the Grand Lodge official family. There is no substitute for the warmth of feeling, the calm word of advice, and the occasional jest which a Grand Master experiences during these conferences. There is no substitute for the work required to fulfil, conscientiously, the assignments made. To R. W. Brother Elvis Mooney, I am indebted for the splendid report he made of the Indiana DeMolay Foundation after his trip to Indianapolis. To R. W. Brother William R. Denslow, I wish to express my thanks for wording and preparing the tribute which was presented to M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader at the time of his retirement. MASONIC HOME BOARD My four years as a member of the Masonic Home Board have been exceedingly pleasant ones. As chairman of the Committee on Fraternal Relations, I urged that a film be made depicting the activities of our Missouri Masonic Home. The present film was two years in the making. After its premier at Grand Lodge in 1959, it was pronounced a good film. It has served well carrying the message of the Home to all parts of the state. I relate an incident relative to the title. It was M. W. Brother Robert L. Aronson who proposed the most meaningful name-A HOME TO BE REMEMBERED. I liked his idea but felt that the passive infinitive "to be remembered" was weak and suggested too much of the future. We had jovial banter about school teachers and lawyers, but I held to my point of view. Finally, M. W. Aronson said, and I shall never forget his words, "All right, Professor, let the title be A HOME TO REMEMBER." And so it is. Perhaps the greatest single responsibility which came to me while I was President of the Board was that of selecting a school where the children of the Home could study. After much examination and deliberation, I presented a resolution to the Board providing for instruction in the Clayton School System. The Board accepted the proposal. The children were well received. They found their places in time and at the close of the year earned satisfactory marks. To W. Brother Lewis C. Robertson and his staff, I wish to express my ap-

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preClatIOn for their having made a very pleasant home in St. Louis for me during these four years. MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON MASONIC EDUCATION The Tenth Annual Midwest Conference on Masonic Education was held in the Iowa Masonic Library Building, Cedar Rapids, on November 13 and 14, 1959. Four from the Missouri Craft attended the conference: M. W. Frank P. Briggs, Chairman of our Committee on Masonic Education; Brother George G. Harrison, Secretary of our Committee on Masonic Education; Brother John Black Vrooman, present Editor of the Freemason; and your Grand Master, M. W. Brother Harold O. Grauel. It was a great source of personal pleasure to participate in the dedication of the H. L. Haywood Memorial Table, located in the spacious reception room of the Masonic Library. Brother Lawrence R. Taylor, editor of the Indiana Freemason, gave the dedication remarks. In conclusion he said, We now dedicate to the memory of our revered friend and peerless teacher, Harry LeRoy Haywood, this beautiful and appropriate memorial. May its lustrous surface symbolize to all who behold it the beauty and elegance of a polished intellect, just as the handsome globe which adorns its center signifies the universality of the Craft for which our maestro labored. Papers which were read and discussed during the conference included these titles: "Aims and Purposes of Masonic Education," "The Ohio Masonic Education Program," "Masonry and Youth," "A Close Look at Lodge Operations," "Masonic Map Project," "Raising the Cornerstone-Our Youth Today," and "A Review of Masonic Books, Periodicals, and Literature." It was my privilege to make the response to the greetings accorded the members of the conference and to address the group at the Saturday luncheon session which closed the Conference. DEMOLAY Many requests have come to me concerning sponsorship of a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay by a subordinate lodge as authorized by the Resolution passed by the Grand Lodge in September, 1959. It pleases me very much to learn that Lodges are interested in working with youth. Too long, we as Masons have been lax in our attention to youth and its problems. The young men who will soon assume the responsibility of the citizenship in America, need the leadership which conscientious lodge committees can provide. To know that one has through example and guidance made some boy better is a supreme reward for a Master Mason. On May 28, 1960, I sent the following communication, which was advisory only as the resolution invested no power in the Grand Master to draw a set of regulations. RE: DEMOLAY CHAPTER SPONSORSHIP

In 1959, a Standing Resolution was adopted by the Grand Lodge reading as follows: Subordinate Lodges may sponsor Chapters of the Order of DeMolay, and are encouraged to undertake such sponsorship where there is no present sponsorship.

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In this connection, you are reminded of the Grand Lodge Law, by Standing Resolution and Official Decisions, against donation of Lodge funds to nonMasonic organizations. LODGE FUNDS

You will observe that no lodge may appropriate any of its funds or incur any debt or obligation for or on behalf of a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. A Lodge may not assume or pay any obligation or debt which has been incurred by a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. However, this does not preclude a Lodge from paying the expenses of maintaining its lodge room, building, equipment, supplies, heat and light, even though its sponsorship of a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay, and use of the facilities of the Lodge by such Chapter of the Order of DeMolay may have increased its costs in these respects over what would be the costs to the Lodge in the absence of such sponsorship. SPONSORSHIP NOTICE

A Notice should be furnished to our Grand Secretary whenever a Lodge votes to sponsor a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. The office of the Grand Secretary is at 3681 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis 8, Missouri. a. In case of any Lodge which has heretofore voted to sponsor a DeMolay Chapter, the notice should be sent now. b. In the case of any Lodge which hereafter votes to sponsor a DeMolay Chapter, the notice should be sent promptly after such sponsorship has been voted. SPONSORSHIP PROCEDURE

You are cautioned against any preCIpItous action or inadequately safeguarded procedure in undertaking DeMolay sponsorship. An appendix hereto sets forth the procedural standards to be observed. Objections (if any) from Lodge members, asserting disregard of such standards or the welfare of the fraternity in any respect, will be duly considered by the Grand Master, upon communication thereof, first to the appropriate D. D. G. M. APPENDIX SPONSORSHIP OF DEMOLAY

When a Subordinate Lodge desires to sponsor a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay, a motion is presented at a regular meeting of such Subordinate Lodge that such Lodge will sponsor a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay; this motion must be laid-over until the next regular meeting of the Lodge; the Secretary of such Subordinate Lodge must give notice, in writing, by regular mail, to all the members of such Subordinate Lodge, who are living within the territorial jurisdiction of such Lodge, that at the next regular meeting of such Subordinate Lodge (stating the date of such regular meeting in such notice) that the Lodge will vote on the proposition of sponsoring a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay; this notice must be mailed to the resident members of the Subordinate Lodge at least ten (10) days prior to the regular meeting on which the vote is to be taken. In the event a majority, of those members then present and eligible to vote at the next

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regular meeting as designated in the notice to the resident members of such Lodge, vote in favor of such a sponsorship, the Master shall declare the proposition as carried. You are cautioned that if there exists a militant minority opposing sponsorship, in the interest of the general welfare of the fraternity, the Lodge should hesitate to undertake sponsorship. COMMI1TEE TO DEMOLAY

After a Subordinate Lodge has voted to sponsor a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay, the Master of such Subordinate Lodge shall appoint a committee of five (5) resident members. It shall be the duty of this committee to act as a supervisory committee for the activities of the Chapter of the Order of DeMolay and to assist, advise and promote in the activities in order that the greatest good may be realized from the Chapter of the Order of DeMolay; and this committee shall be expected to act as liaison for the Lodge and the Order of DeMolay. EMBLEMS AND PARAPHERNALIA

The Lodge should not permit a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay to store or display its emblems or paraphernalia in the Lodge room, excepting as such times as the Chapter of the Order of DeMolay is holding a meeting therein; a Lodge may not permit the emblems or paraphernalia of a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay to be painted on or to be otherwise permanently affixed to the walls, floor or ceiling of the Lodge room; and all emblems and paraphernalia should be removed from the Lodge room after each meeting of the Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. Provided, however, that this regulation shall not prevent external signs, attached to the building, which denote that a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay meets in that building; and this regulation shall not prevent a Lodge permitting a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay having a room or recreational space (other than the Lodge room) in which room or recreational space, the Chapter of the Order of DeMolay may have its emblems and paraphernalia permanently attached and continually in view. TERMINATION OF SPONSORSHIP OF DEMOLAY

A Subordinate Lodge may terminate its sponsorship of a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay by motion made at a regular meeting, which motion is considered and voted on at the next regular meeting of the Lodge, after notice to its resident members, all with the same procedure and formality as herein required to sponsor a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. Upon adoption of any motion to terminate DeMolay sponsorship, a notice of such action thereupon is to be sent, by the Secretary of the Lodge, to our Grand Secretary. DISPENSATION Many dispensations have been granted. Several of these were for lodge visitations outside our jurisdiction. A list of the dispensations is given in these proceedings. TRIALS When a Grand Master is not a member of the legal profession, he some路 times finds it difficult to appoint a competent trial commission in certain areas

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of the state. I wish to express my gratitude to each of the following Brethren who served as a member of the following trial commissions. Each has done a commendable service for both the Craft and the Grand Master. October 30, 1959, Jerusalem Lodge, Jerico Springs, vs. Brother Billie T. Mitchell; Commission: William M. Kimberlin, chm.; J. Carroll Combs and Ralph E. Brown. December 23, 1959, Magnolia Lodge No. 626, St. Louis, vs. Thomas Goodrich Gilpin; Commission: John W. Calhoun, chm.; Russell E. Murray, and Oliver L. Luft. January 13, 1960, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330, St. Louis, vs. Phillip A. Castelli; Commission: Robert L. Aronson, chm.; Charles Humphrey, and G. Herbert Wallberg. February 2, 1960, Griswold Lodge No. 178, Mexico, vs. Ralph R. Millikan; Commission: William L. Hungate, chm.; Milge W. Golterman, and Omar L. Schnatmeier. March 29, 1960, Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520, St. Louis, vs. Henry Perry Kindle; Commission: Warren F. Drescher, chm.; Arthur C. Yehlen and Herbert A. English. June 30, 1960, Jennings Lodge No. 640, Jennings, vs. Oliver G. Kohlmeyer; Commission: Harry Gershenson, chm.; Preston E. Pitts, and John E. Adams. July 5, 1960, St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville, vs. Emmett Hoctor; Commission: Thomas A. Matthews, chm.; Francis Renfro, and Raymond Powell. September 5, 1960, United Lodge No.5, Springfield, vs. Burl Adkins; Commission: Horace T. Robinson, chm.; Morris E. Ewing, and Dewey Routh. To each of the twenty-four Commissioners, I say "Thank You." HEALING There have been five orders of healing during my administration. I

The Grand Lodge law requires twenty-eight days between degrees. The officers of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 raised Brothers John Ben Evans and James Gilbert Hodges within fewer than 28 days after each had been passed to the Fellow Craft degree. Since this was in no manner the fault of the candidate, I wrote the Secretary a letter of admonishment and ordered the matter healed. II

An Entered Apprentice of United Lodge No.5 moved from Springfield to Spokane, Washington. United Lodge No. 5 requested Manito Lodge No. 246 of Spokane to instruct and examine Brother Harold Hudson Veasman, the Entered Apprentice. Not only did Manito Lodge instruct and examine Brother Veasman but also conferred the Fellow Craft Degree. Brother O. A. Swartz, Secretary of Manito Lodge, misinterpreted the letter of authorization from the Grand Secretary of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Washington. Brother O. A. Swartz stated that he was a new secretary and that there was no thought on the part of anyone of doing what was wrong.

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I issued an Order of Healing and requested that further degree work cease, and that Harold Hudson Veasman petition United Lodge No. 5 for advancement. III Branson Lodge No. 587 elected to membership Brother Varnon James on January 3, 1941, on a Petition of Affiliation dated December 6, 1940, accompanied by an undated Certificate of Good Standing from Kirbyville Lodge No. 264. He was issued a Dimit, completing the transfer of membership, on February 20, 1941. These documents are in the files of Branson Lodge. The returns of Kirbyville Lodge in the Grand Secretary's Office for 1940 show Brother James suspended for Non-Payment of Dues on June 20, 1940, and do not show his reinstatement or dimission. Kirbyville Lodge consolidated with Branson Lodge on February 21, 1941. The Branson Lodge returns show Brother James affiliated with Branson Lodge on January 3, 1941. The suspension may have been an error; if it were not an error, then one followed in not reporting his reinstatement as he was undoubtedly in good standing on December 6, 1940, when the Certificate of Good Standing was issued by Kirbyville Lodge. It is a fact that an error was committed when the dimission was not reported, for there is a Dimit in the files of Branson Lodge at present. The Kirbyville Lodge building was destroyed by fire on December 16, 1940. Apparently all their records subsequent to 1930 were burned as such were not included in the material transferred to Branson Lodge when Kirbyville Lodge consolidated with it. The question arose as to whether or not the word "suspension" should be deleted from his record. Brother Varnon James was raised in Chaflin Lodge No. 229 on November 12, 1910, and would be due his fifty-year button on the 12th day of November in 1960, if his record were clear. After a thorough study of the problem, I ordered that the word "suspension" be deleted from the record in the Office of the Grand Secretary and that the matter be "healed."

IV A question arose with the members of Camden Point Lodge No. 169 as to whether or not one Thomas Tillery Jones was a Master Mason; the record of his having been raised to the sublime degree is not in the returns filed by the Lodge nor is the date in Lodge records. With Dr. Harold L. Reader, Grand Secretary, I reviewed all the yearly returns from 1919 to the present. The study was further complicated by a Thomas Lawson Tillery Jones whose death is recorded as August 9, 1936. The following reports, following the death of Thomas Lawson Tillery Jones, bear these data: June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,

1942 1943 1944 1945 1949

J. Steward S. Steward J. Steward Tiler Tiler

Tillery Jones Tillery Jones Tillery Jones Tillery Jones Tillery Jones

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Camden Point Lodge in 1957 and the name of Thomas Tillery Jones appears on the list of members submitted on December 20, 1957. In 1920 and in 1923, the Grand Secretary wrote Brother Albert S. Herndon, who was Secretary of Camden Point Lodge from 1916 to 1928, about irregularity in his returns. These letters are in the Grand Lodge files. In view of these facts (a) that irregularities were noted in the records of the Secretary, Brother Albert S. Herndon, (b) that Tillery Jones was listed as a member in 1919, (c) that he was appointed Junior Steward first in 1921 (the Brethren of such a small lodge surely would not have appointed anyone not a Master Mason), and (d) that the lodge has in its files an affidavit signed by a present member, Brother Everett Settle, stating, "I recall having witnessed Thomas Tillery Jones taking the first, second and third degrees," I declare an Order of Healing and that the record of Thomas Tillery Jones show hereafter that he was raised as a Master Mason in Camden Point Lodge No. 169 A.F. & A.M., the exact date of raising not having been recorded.

v The June 30, 1960, returns of East Gate Lodge No. 630 showed one Brother Rex Elmer Kuehn as initiated on August 27, 1959, and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on September 22, 1959. Brother Leonard T. Gillham explained that he, the secretary of East Gate Lodge, was in the hospital in September and that by an oversight, the Brethren conferred the work on Brother Rex Elmer Kuehn five days too early. I accepted the statement of the Secretary, and since this was no fault of the candidate, I issued an Order of Healing. DECISIONS I

University Lodge No. 649 at its stated communication on December 21, 1959, passed a resolution raising its dues to $17.00 per annum together with an amendment to the resolution making all fifty-year members Life Members of the lodge with all dues remitted excepting per capita tax. Is the amendment illegal? Decision: The amendment is contrary to Grand Lodge law. University Lodge was chartered on September 22, 1920. There could not possibly be members who have been "in good standing in the lodge continuously for fifty years or more." No member of the lodge will be eligible for exemption of dues under 18.050 (a) before September 22, 1970. There is a resolution before the Grand Lodge which may change the requirement of fifty-year continuous membership in one lodge. Under 18.050 (b), a lodge is required to have a resolution presented in writing. This must be read as a stated communication and must be favorably acted upon at the next stated communication to be effective. The vote is by paper ballot and requires a two-thirds vote. I interpret this resolution to be one setting forth the accomplishments of an individual member of a lodge. The term "all fifty-year members" would not comply with the idea or spirit of the law, as I interpret it. Therefore, I hold that the amendment is contrary to Grand Lodge law and null and void.

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An Entered Apprentice of Richland Lodge No. 385 affiliated with a lodge in St. Louis County. The second lodge requested an allocation of the total fees which had been paid to Richland Lodge to pass and raise the Entered Apprentice from Richland Lodge. The request was denied by Richland Lodge and a decision requested by it. Decision: There appears to be nothing in the nature of a decision to the effect that the total fee so paid should be allocated on the basis of three equal parts for the respective degrees. or on the basis of parts having any specific amounts. Rather, under the By-laws of the Grand Lodge, the contemplation seems to be that there simply is to be a total fee (not respective fees) for the degrees, payment of which can be made in installments if the individual Lodge permits but subject to the over-all requirement that (1) at least one-half of the total fee for the degrees must accompany the petition, (2) at least three-fourths of the total must have been paid before the second degree is conferred, and (3) any balance must have been paid before the third degree is conferred (Sec. 10.010). Richland Lodge, having collected in full its fee for all three degrees, presumably has been standing ready to complete the work, either within said Lodge or (at the candidate's convenience) by obtaining courtesy degreework within some other Lodge. From its point of view, considerable equity doubtless could be shown to the effect that it ought not to be required to relinquish any of its fee in favor of the Lodge wherein this member has chosen to affiliate as an entered apprentice, instead of allowing Richland Lodge the opportunity to complete the degree-work. My conclusion is that nothing in the Grand Lodge Law requires it to turn over any portion of its fee to said second lodge.

III Naphtali Lodge No. 25 had before it an amendment to the by-laws changing the election of officers from the first of the year to the second stated meeting in June of each year. The officers would be installed at the first stated meeting in September or as soon thereafter as practicable. A question arose as to (1) whether or not the amendment was legal, and (2) whether or not the new officers elected in June 1960 could be installed in September 1960. Decision: The proposed amendment is legal. However, according to Article 7, Section 7.050 of the Constitution and By-Laws "No amendment may shorten the term for which the officers were elected, the change in the time of election extends the terms of the officers to the next date after the date the next election otherwise would have been held." Thus, the present (1960) officers of N aphtali Lodge would serve until the installation of officers in September 1961 if the amendment is voted favorably.

IV A letter from Jess W. Wilhite, Secretary of Branson Lodge No. 587, had the following inquiry concerning Section 19.010. "The wording of the above section is such that it is not clear as to whether the effective date of the suspension is 1 June or 2 June. There has been con~

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siderable discussion by our members as to the correct date. It appears that the date would be 2 June since the member apparently could pay his dues at any time during the 24 hours of 1 June and still be within the meaning of 'on or before.' Therefore, the suspension apparently could not be the same date." Decision: The words "on or before" must certainly be interpreted to mean that a Brother could not be suspended for non-payment of dues before 12 midnight of June 1.

Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 requested a ruling as to whether card parties to which tickets were sold and table prizes awarded would come under the head of gambling. Decision: After giving the matter careful thought, I rule that since It IS difficult to ascertain exactly what is included under the subject of gambling, a card party for which tickets are sold and table prizes awarded is not permissible in the Dining Hall of a Masonic Temple.

VI A letter came from a Spanish speaking Master Mason who inquired: "Can and will the Grand Lodge of Missouri issue a charter to a Spanish speaking lodge if it is possible to organize one?" Decision: It has been the policy of this Grand Lodge to have all the work of the ritual delivered in English since the close of World War I. In this area of the United States, we cannot command a Grand Lecturer who is conversant in the so-called foreign languages. I therefore would be unwilling to set a lodge U. D. at work with a Spanish ritual.

VII The trial of Jennings Lodge No. 640 vs. Brother Oliver G. Kohlmeyer was conducted Thursday, June 30, 1960, at 8:00 p.m. in the Jennings Lodge Hall. The lodge had recessed for the months of July and August before the date of the trial. The Trial Commission found Brother Kohlmeyer guilty as charged and assessed his punishment at expulsion. On July 17, 1960, Brother Kohlmeyer was found dead. Since the Jennings Lodge was not to meet in stated communication until September 6, 1960, the question was asked whether or not a Mason could be expelled after death and a ruling required as to his status. Decision: Brother Oliver G. Kohlmeyer died before the procedure set forth in Section 30.220 could be accomplished. He had a right to attend lodge, even the stated communication of September 6, 1960, had he lived. I therefore ruled that if Brother Oliver G. Kohlmeyer had paid his dues in full for the year 1960, at the time of his death he was a Master Mason in good standing and that a record by the Secretary should be so made.

VIII Rock Hill Lodge No. 663, Kansas City, received a petition from Saul R. Riseman who resides at 5540 Ash Avenue, Mission, Kansas, but when his petition was presented, he gave his address as 4421 Paseo, Kansas City, Missouri.

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Worshipful Brother joseph Weinsteft, Secretary of Rock Hill Lodge, gave the following explanation, after the Grand junior Warden, R. W. Brother Ben M. Graybill of Grand Lodge of Kansas had complained to the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas concerning the action of Rock Hill Lodge. "Our late Worshipful Brother Ben Seigle tried to get him (Saul R. Riseman) to put his petition in Rock Hill Lodge, but someone told him he would not be able to join Rock Hill Lodge. In 1958 Worshipful Brother Seigle came to his place of business (Brother Riseman is employed as manager of a large A & P grocery store) and told him that he can put his petition in to Rock Hill Lodge because the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri had made an agreement whereby members residing just across the State Line of Missouri may join a Kansas Lodge and Kansas residents may join a Missouri Lodge. At that time Brother Riseman was so busy and Worshipful Brother Seigle had him just sign the petition and he gave his address as 4421 Paseo, Kansas City, Missouri. He did give Brother Seigle his home address, but Worshipful Brother Seigle used the business address without Brother Riseman's knowledge." On August 23, 1960, I received the following comment from M. W. Brother Ray W. Kinzie: "It is apparent from the attached file and also from the investigation we have made that Brother Riseman petitioned Rock Hill Lodge in good faith and that he wants to remain a member of Rock Hill Lodge and a Missouri Mason and therefore I am inclined to go along with the recommendation that he not be penalized. However, Rock Hill Lodge should not have accepted this petition, as their investigation should have brought forth the information that he was under the jurisdiction of Kansas and they should be penalized. I would suggest that they forfeit the fees, that the fees be turned over to the Grand Lodge of Kansas and we will turn them over to the Endowment Fund of our Masonic Home." Decision: Believing that Brother Riseman should not be penalized but that the lodge should, I concurred with the suggestion of M. W. Brother Ray W. Kinzie and ordered Rock Hill Lodge to forfeit all the fees collected to the Grand Lodge of Kansas which in turn will be turned over to the Endowment Fund of their Masonic Home. RECOMMENDATIONS I

It has been my privilege to present many fifty-year buttons during the

last few months. The happiness accompanied by tears on the face of the recipient as I made the button secure on the lapel is a joyous experience. I have heard such expressions as these: "I guess this is itl" "There's nothing more to look forward to." "I feel I'm being turned out to pasture." Then unsteady fingers would search for the medal and when found, gently stroke the face. This recognition means so much to the older Freemason., The 26th annual list supplied by the Masonic Service Association of the oldest living Freemasons in point of membership carries the names of two Missourians: Brother james R. Bridges, raised December 14, 1888, in Hiram Lodge No. 362, Kahoka, Missouri; and Charles L. McDonald, raised April 17,

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1889, in Cache Lodge No. 416, St. Louis, Missouri. These two Brethren are approaching their diamond jubilee year as Freemasons. I recommend that the Grand Lodge design and award a 75-year button and that a small engraved certificate, suitable for framing, be designed and presented by one of the six elected Officers of the Grand Lodge or by a Past Grand Master, the expense of the printing and presenting of the 75-year certificate to be borne entirely by the Grand Lodge. II

Usually it requires a number of years for a Freemason to come to the attention of the Craft in general. He has often served in the various places and stations of his lodge for eight years and then as a District Deputy Grand Lodge representative from two to five more years, after which he may have served on a Grand Lodge Committee. By the time he may be appointed Grand Pursuivant, he is in his upper forties or fifties. Then in the normal course of events he serves this Grand Lodge through twelve of the most active and occupationally productive years of his entire life. True, it is not incumbent on an incoming Grand Master to advance those who have been appointed by his predecessor, but the practice has been followed so long in this Grand Lodge that it has become a policy. For the past several years the Grand Lodge Line Officers have met two or three times during the year. During the past year, they were in conference four times. There is always much to discuss for the good of the Craft. The Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, and Grand Lecturer bring the group to fifteen in number. The expense of these meetings is great. The three officers known as the Grand Pursuivant, the Grand Sword Bearer, and the Junior Grand Marshal have no counterpart in the subordinate lodge. Not only do the appointees often wonder how necessary their places are in Grand Lodge, but also the members of the Craft often show their concern by frequent inquiry. I recommend that the three appointees, the Grand Pursuivant, the Grand Sword Bearer, and the Junior Grand Marshal be designated as appointments of honor, as is that of the Grand Tiler and that provisions be made for this change without denying any future Grand Master the privilege of an appointment. III Years pass rapidly; it takes much time to make big plans. In September, 1971, this Grand Lodge will observe its one hundred and fiftieth year of existence. I recommend that a special committee, to be known as the Sesqui-centennial Committee, be named and that said committee, whose membership may change from year to year, be charged with making plans for state-wide observances. I recommend also that at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) be set aside at each annual communication to and including 1971 to provide funds for proper celebration.

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it is often awkward to have families and visitors crowded into a small space while lodge is opened and closed. I recommend that the last sentence in Section 8.090 be amended by deletion of the sentence "The lodge is opened before either a public or private installation is held," and that the Committee on Forms and Ceremony be charged to frame a suitable ceremony for open installation and dedication meetings.

Most of the lodges in this jurisdiction are true beacon lights of the community, lights which are tended by genuine, kind, charitable, and understanding Freemasons. There are other lodges, and many, that are will-o'-thewisps whose lights are quick and fleeting, whose tenders care little if anyone seeks their light. From these lodges, rarely does a member venture to Grand Lodge. The meetings are irregular and infrequent; the growth stunted. It seems proper that this Grand Lodge should make a careful study of all the lodges in its jurisdiction. I recommend that a three-year commission composed of no fewer than five Master Masons be appointed and charged with the specific duty of determining the status of each lodge in this jurisdiction; its stability, its activity, and its contribution to the advancement of Freemasonry. APPRECIATION Before I conclude this recitation of my year's activities, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to my Brother Master Masons over the entire state. You, my Brethren, have made my visitations so very enjoyable and pleasant. There are always a few special notes of appreciation which a Grand Master desires to record in his address. I now attend to the expression of these. To all the Brethren of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 who, since the 14th day of February, 1936, at which time I was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry, laid a firm foundation for my Masonic training and who have given me their constant support and interest, especially during the last eleven years. To the Masonic Brethren of Southeast Missouri who helped make possible my preferment and who, at the close of my installation, presented me with many gifts, the most breath-taking being a new white 1959 Ford Galaxie with an air-conditioning unit. By their generosity, my travel has been swift, smooth, and pleasantly cool all year. I shall always cherish the title which they unofficially bestowed upon me almost a decade ago, "The Grand Master of Southeast Missouri." To the Board of Regents and to the President of Southeast Missouri State College who granted me a nine-month leave of absence from classroom duty thus enabling me to devote these months in the service of the fraternity. To the English Staff of Southeast Missouri State College, the members of which graciously assumed many duties which I should have performed. Their kindness and best wishes will always be one of the pleasant memories of the year's experience. To. M. W. Brother James A. Bradford who first appointed me a Grand Lodge Officer stating, "I am confident that you can be of greater service to the Fraternity." I have given my best efforts and devotion to the Craft and

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sincerely hope that I have reached toward the ideal of service that Brother Bradford had in mind. To the Frank P. Briggs family which to me is the First Family in the Masonic circles of Missouri. I was with M. W. Brother Briggs on that Fateful Friday in Festus when he lost the Grand Lodge Jewel by theft. I lost a treasured Masonic ring once while I was feeding the fat Black Angus cattle on the Briggs' farm. Brother Briggs lost a billfold full of cash when we were attending a meeting together in Columbia. I doubt that two other Masons in their togetherness have lost more material possessions and grown richer spiritually than have we two. To the Robert Mann family for the hospitality they have shown me. With them, I have always found a home in Kansas City and the pleasant conversations at the table during sunshine, snow and rain are unforgettable. To M. W. Brother Robert L. Aronson who sent me copies of all his official correspondence during the year I served with him as Deputy Grand Master. At his hand, I had basic training in the legal matters which are a great part of a Grand Master's experience. To my good friend and Brother Oscar Jost who year after year has thrilled me with the voice of the great organ and who never fails to weave into the music some strain of the popular song "Rose Marie" whenever his alert eyes catches me in the audience. To my friend and Brother John C. Bierk who stayed at home, handled the mail, answered the calls, sent out the laundry, packed the suitcases, and, on occasion, drove me on a long journey. I am too old ever to be able to repay him in kind for his thoughtfulness and helpfulness which he so freely gave during the many weeks I served as a Grand Lodge Officer. To Miss Phyllis Arnold whose nimble fingers made hundreds of angles and curious curves on paper, and later, for untold number of hours, sped over the keys of the typewriter to keep correspondence current and whose eagle eye detected most of the errors of mechanics of expression which a weary mind permits in dictation. CONCLUSION Young men dream dreams and old men have visions, the prophets tell us. In 1920, during my college days in Findlay, Ohio, I worked as an assistant librarian in order to provide funds for the continuation of my education. On each Tuesday and Thursday evening I was left in charge of the downtown library. It was during one of those Tuesday evenings that it happened. The evening was nearing its end, and I was in the process of getting the library properly vacated and closed. I tapped the small bell three times, indicating to those few remaining at this hour that the library would in ten minutes be officially closed. Immediately people began putting on wraps, for the time was cold December. It was a strange sensation, sitting in the warm and friendly library while outside I could hear the screech of the old tin signs as they swung in the driving winds, and the scrunch of the well-packed snow as scurrying people rushed toward the warmth of their homes. As I sat taking in the sounds of this ravage of winter, I suddenly heard a scuffling noise somewhere near the reading room. When the sound was repeated, I arose from the desk and walked toward the suspected source of the sound. There at the far end of the room stood the old, old t}1an who had become a

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regular occupant since early Fall. 1 had noticed him many times before; in fact, this strange man had come to pique my curiosity weeks before. I had learned to tell that 6:30 had come each evening as I heard the muffled sound of the newspaper being unwrapped. For at this time, like clock-work, he would take a small sandwich from the paper, journey to the water fountain for a cup of water, return to the far end of the desk in the reading room, and eat his snack (I often wondered if this were his dinner or his one meal for the day) . But this night as the pale, thin, enigmatic old man stood there, I realized that he was physically exhausted. He had evidently caught his hand between the torn lining and the cloth of his worn and shaggy overcoat. Upon seeing me, he attempted to hide this inconvenience, for this strange old man was much too proud to accept sympathy, or help. I could feel that he felt he had been trapped. But, realizing his plight, I helped him remove his overcoat, held the lining in my left hand, started the arm down the sleeve, buttoned the tight-fitting coat across his chest, and then turned up the frayed collar to ward off the biting winds outside-all this without giving the slightest indication that 1 was feeling sorry for him. I was just one human being in the natural act of helping another human being. The old man must have sensed my true interest. For having been helped, this proud old man, his small black, watery eyes looking intently and kindly at me, lifted his finger, pointed it directly in my face, and said, "You will wear diamonds someday, young man; you'll wear diamonds." And then he turned and walked toward the door. I walked ahead of him, trying ineffectually to ward off the cold night from him, then watched him wander with his strange dignity into the cold, clear December night. With a warm heart, 1 returned to the desk, unable to forget the man and his prophetic-like speech to me. Oh, I had often seen the wealthy men come to the library, their diamond stick pins and cuff links and rings flashing their wealth before the world. Were such things to be my lot someday? Was my strange old man really a Tiresias in disguise? 1 could not help but wonder. Forty years have passed since the incident on that cold winter night in Ohio. I have come to comprehend the prophecy of the aged, grey-haired man. Instead of cold, clear, sparkling carbon, I found living human beings whose kindness, warmth and love have helped me through these last twelve months. 1 have suffered various feelings, both mental and physical, fear of inadequacy, weariness from the labor of a long journey, anxiety lest I do that which was not becoming a Grand Master and great joy of being received into a very warm fellowship everywhere. In conclusion, may I say that only a Past Grand Master has sound understanding of what it means to act as a Grand Master. To serve well in this official position of the Fraternity is an art-an art so great and so difficult to master that one can spend a full twelve months at it without realizing much more than his limitations and mistakes and his distance from the ideal. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, Grand Master.

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REPORT OF 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. & 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 2,660 have passed to their reward. Worshipful Brother Charles Lewis Gallant, a member of the Jurisprudence Committee for many years, and a lawyer by profession, died January 31, 1960. He was raised in Cosmos Lodge No. 282 on June 15, 1912, and was Worshipful Master of that Lodge in 1919. His retentive memory and extensive knowledge of Masonic law made him a valuable member. Right Worshipful Brother Arno H. Franke of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a highly respected Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge, died February 11, 1960 in Waterloo, Illinois. He was pastor of the Evangelical Church and a teacher in the Evangelical College. He was a member of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93. Right Worshipful Brother Cortis B. Hutchins, of Fair Play, Missouri, District Deputy Grand Master of the 41st Masonic District, died August 23, 1960. He was a member of Fair Play Lodge No. 44. Fraternally submitted, JAMES W. SKELLY, Chairman, SAMUEL THURMAN, WILLIAM W. MARTIN. NECROLOGY

ALABAMA: R. W. Brother Charles Henry Stubinger, Past Grand Tiler, June 25, 1960; M. W. Brother Coke Smith Wright, Past Grand Master, August 22, 1960. ALBERTA: M. W. Brother Russell John Bradley, Past Grand Master, April 13, 1960; M. W. Brother Gilbert McNeill Blackstock, Past Grand Master, June 21, 1960. ARIZONA: M. W. Brother Frank Goldwin Brown, Past Grand Master, November 25, 1959. ARKANSAS: M. W. Brother C. Lester Hanna, Past Grand Master and Grand Lecturer, February 26, 1960. BRITISH COLUMBIA: M. W. Brother Karl P. Warwick, Past Grand Master, February 18, 1960. CANADA: M. W. Brother Charles Stanton Hamilton, Past Grand Master, May 29, 1960. COLORADO: M. W. Brother Donald Wakefield Shaw, Past Grand Master, October 2, 1959. DELAWARE: M. W. Brother James P. Pierce, Past Grand Master, December 12, 1959. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: R. W. Brother John H. Eiseman, Senior Grand Deacon, September 29, 1959; M. W. Brother Joseph Hercus Milans, Past Grand Master, July 12, 1960. FLORIDA: M. W. Brother Stafford Caldwell, Past Grand Master, April 20, 1960. GERMANY: M. W. Brother Henry Bernhard, Past Grand Master, September 3, 1960. IDAHO: M. W. Brother Lee Hampton Carlock, Past Grand Master, May 31, 1960. ILLINOIS: M. W. Brother Grover Cleveland Niemeyer, Past Grand Master, August 9, 1960. INDIANA: M. W. Brother John R. Hunter, Past Grand Master, March 15, 1960.

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ISRAEL: R. W. Brother Eliezer Dubinsky, Grand Secretary, November 15, 1959. KENTUCKY: M. W. Brother Charles Alexander Keith, Past Grand Master, June 22, 1960. LOUISIANA: M. W. Brother Charles Francis Ratcliff, Past Grand Master, September 10, 1959; M. W. Brother Robert Hamilton Brooks, Past Grand Master, January 29, 1960; R. W. Brother John Simeon Burgess, Grand Lecturer, September 27, 1960. MAINE: M. W. Brother Ernest Clifford Butler, Past Grand Master, October 15, 1959; R. W. Brother Elbert George Moulton, Past Junior Grand Warden, July 1, 1960. MANITOBA: M. W. Brother William David Lawrence, Past Grand Master, October 13, 1959. MICHIGAN: M. W. Brother George A. Ferguson, Past Grand Master, September 22, 1959. MINNESOTA: M. W. Brother Milo J. Gabriel, Past Grand Master, January 23, 1960. MISSISSIPPI: M. W. Brother Harrison Carter Leak, Past Grand Master, September 1, 1959; M. W. Brother James Clinton Paden, Past Grand Master, July 29, 1960. MONTANA: M. W. Brother Stephen Albion Holt, Past Grand Master, February 16, 1960. NEBRASKA: M. W. Brother Walter R. Raecke, Past Grand Master, April 9, 1960. NORTH DAKOTA: M. W. Brother Herbert Augustine Merrifield, Past Grand Master, December 25, 1959. OHIO: M. W. Brother Otto H. Hohly, Past Grand Master, September 12, 1959. OKLAHOMA: M. W. Brother Gilbert Bebee Bristow, Past Grand Master, September 27, 1960. SASKATCHEWAN: M. W. Brother William Bradshaw Tate, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary, January 2, 1960. SOUTH DAKOTA: M. W. Brother Marion E. Crockett, Past Grand Master, November 25, 1959; M. W. Brother Harry B. Reynolds, Past Grand Master, December 28, 1959. TENNESSEE: M. W. Brother Clyde Hubert Wilson, Past Grand Master, November 2, 1959. VIRGINIA: M. W. Brother Rudolph Reynolds Cooke, Past Grand Master, February 17, 1960. WASHINGTON: M. W. Brother Herbert A. Davis, Past Grand Master, November 9, 1959; M. W. Brother Frank L. Poole, Past Grand Master, February 20, 1960. WEST VIRGINIA: M. W. Brother Daniel Clark Bageant, Past Grand Master, August 21, 1960. WISCONSIN: M. W. Brother Alfred L. Devos, Past Grand Master, October 4, 1959. WYOMING: M. W. Brother Carlyle Dougan Williamson, Past Grand Master, December 9, 1959; M. W. Brother Herbert J. King, Past Grand Master, March 30, 1960.

TOKEN OF GREETING FROM GRAND LODGE OF AUSTRIA

R. W. Brother Samuel Thurman presented to Grand Master Harold O. Grauel a token of greeting from the Grand Lodge of Austria. M. W. Brother Karl Helmke, Grand Master of Austria, attended the Grand Master's Dinner on the evening preceding Grand Lodge, but was called away by business commitments, and was unable to attend Grand Lodge.

1960

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI RESOLUTION AS TO DEMOLAY SPONSORSHIP

The following resolution was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee: Resolved, That subordinate lodges may undertake or continue sponsorship of DeMolay chapters only under regulations promulgated from time to time by the Grand Master, to remain effective until changed by the Grand Master or disapproved by the Grand Lodge.

We propose the foregoing resolution. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW,

R. JASPER SMITH,

BRUCE H. HUNT,

ELVIS

RUSSELL E. MURRAY,

GEORGE

ARTHUR

GOODMAN, JR.

MARTIN

MOONEY,

F. MORRISON, B. DICKINSON.

ROBERT H. MANN,

RESOLUTION TO SHORTEN GRAND LODGE "LINE"

The following resolution was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee: Resolved, That it is the sense of the Grand Lodge that the progressive line of appointive grand officers should be shortened, so that ultimately the first appointment regarded as for further advancement will be that of Senior Grand Marshal, and the appointments as Junior Grand Marshal, Grand Sword Bearer, and Grand Pursuivant, like those of the Grand Chaplains, the Grand Orator, and the Grand Tiler, will be regarded as merely for one year, without contemplation of advancement by appointment or election to any office in any later year. It is further the sense of the Grand Lodge that to accomplish this result, each successive Grand Master should continue to name one new appointee whose advancement is contemplated, but whenever two or more vacancies develop, and until such time as the offices of Junior Grand Marshal, Grand Sword Bearer, and Grand Pursuivant have come under this rule, only one appointment by each Grand Master shall be regarded as in contemplation of advancement, and any other appointments shall be regarded as not in contemplation of advancement. Fraternally submitted, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, BRUCE H. HUNT, W. H. UTZ, JR., ROBERT H. MANN, FREELON ARTHUR

RUSSELL E. MURRAY,

K. HADLEY, U. GOODMAN,

GEORGE F. MORRISON, JR.

BASEY VANLANDINGHAM,

R. JASPER SMITH, MARTIN B. DICKINSON.

ELVIS A. MOONEY,

NOMINATIONS FOR MASONIC HOME BOARD

The following were nominated for the Masonic Home Board for term ending 1964: Warren Drescher Morris Ewing Elvin Luff

Sherman Smith Anton Tomasek

REMARKS BY WORe BROTHER C. C. FAULKNER.

JR.

Wor. Brother C. C. Faulkner, Jr., Executive Secretary of Indiana DeMolay Foundation, Inc., addressed the assembly in regard to the efforts that are

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being made by Masons in Indiana in the sponsorship of and assistance to the Order of DeMolay. REMARKS BY BROTHER WALTER C. PLOESER

Brother Walter C. Ploeser, Past Grand Master of the Order of DeMolay International Supreme Council, was presented by the Grand Master and gave a brief resume of the history and purposes of the Order of DeMolay, and stressed the importance of the Masonic Order's guidance and cooperation in the continued development and progress of the Order of DeMolay. 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

R. W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary, presented his report for the period August 31, 1959 to August 31, 1960, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings. The report is as follows: SUMMARY OF WORK

Total membership August 31, 1960 Net loss Initiated Passed . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raised

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. 123,357 759 3,391 3,096 3,050 .

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DUPLICATE CHARTERS

Duplicate charters issued-none. GRAND REPRESENTATIONS

The Grand Master appointed the following Grand Representatives: F. F. C. Parish W. H. Robinson C. Kelly Jack Whitburn J. Henry McDonnell

Tasmania France Victoria South Australia Delaware

NOMINATIONS FOR GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The Grand Master nominated the following Brother as Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Missouri: New Zealand

Elvis A. Mooney COURTESIES

One hundred and fourteen requests have been made to Sister Grand Jurisdictions to confer degrees for Missouri; and sixty-four requests to confer degrees have been made to Missouri Lodges by Sister Grand Jurisdictions. DISPENSATIONS

By order of Grand Master Grauel dispensations were issued as follows: October 12, 1959, to M. Wor. Frank P. Briggs, P.G.M., Macon, Mo., to lay cornerstone and dedicate hall of Friendship Lodge No. 89 at Chillicothe, Mo., on Saturday, October 24, 1959. October 12, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Cache Lodge No. 416, St. Louis, Mo.,

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to meet at Pomegranate Masonic Temple, 3311 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., on December 18, 1959 for public installation of officers. October 19, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Waverly Lodge No. 61, Waverly, Mo., to dedicate hall of Waverly Lodge No. 61 at Waverly on Wednesday, October 21, 1959. October 20, 1959, to M. Wor. Robert L. Aronson, P.G.M., to lay cornerstone of Independent Congregational Church in St. Louis on Sunday, October 25, 1959. October 21, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Beacon Lodge No.3, St. Louis, Mo., to hold installation of officers in Commandery Hall of the New Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Blvd., on Saturday, March 26, 1960. October 21, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Cache Lodge No. 416, St. Louis, Mo., to hold public installation of officers on Friday, December 18, 1959, at Pomegranate Temple, 3311 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Louis. December 1, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Mo., to hold public installation of officers on December 26, 1959 in the New Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Blvd. December 1, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Fenton Lodge No. 281, Fenton, Mo., to hold public installation of officers on January 9, 1960 in Fellowship Hall of Fenton Methodist Church. December 11, 1959, to R. Wor. Everett F. Moore, D.D.G.M., 5th District, to dedicate the hall of Lodge of Light No. 257 at Eagleville on Sunday, December 13, 1959. December 16, 1959, to R. Wor. Everett F. Moore, D.D.G.M., 5th District, to dedicate the hall of Lorraine Lodge No. 128 at Ridgeway, Mo., on Sunday, December 20, 1959. December 22, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520, St. Louis, Mo., to hold installation of officers on Friday, January 8, 1960, at Alhambra Grotto. December 23, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Oriental Lodge No. 518, Blackburn, Mo., to hold election of officers on Monday, December 28, 1959. December 23, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Conway Lodge No. 528, Conway, Mo., to re-ballot on the petition of Willis Ezard on January 2, 1960. December 23, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Lilbourn Lodge No. 666, Lilbourn, Mo., to hold election of officers on Monday, January 4, 1960. December 28, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Magnolia Lodge No. 626, St. Louis, Mo., to hold installation of officers in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3637 Lindell Blvd., on Saturday, January 9, 1960. December 28, 1959, to R. Wor. William W. Knibb, D.D.G.M., 57th District, to dedicate the Temple of Mizpah Lodge No. 639 at 9859 Halls Ferry Road, on Saturday, January 23, 1960. December 29, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Polar Star Lodge No. 79, St. Louis, Mo., to confer the degrees on James Allen Greenblatt, 7909 Blackberry Lane, St. Louis 30, Mo., according to Section 13.110, and under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. December 30, 1959, to the Wor. Master of Berlin Lodge No. 378, Fairport, Mo., to hold installation of officers at the Fairport Schoolhouse on January 9, 1960. January 7, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Everton Lodge No. 405, Everton, Mo., to hold election of officers on Tuesday, January 26, 1960. January 25, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Louisville Lodge No. 409, Bowling Green, Mo., to hold election of officers on February 4, 1960. February 12, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Melville Lodge No. 458, Dadeville, Mo., to hold election of officers on March 3, 1960. March 11, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Greenville Lodge No. 107, Greenville, Mo., to meet in Greenville High School Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 1960, to confer a third degree. April 5, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Melville Lodge No. 458, Dadeville, Mo., to hold election of officers on April 21, 1960.

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April 29, 1960, to R. Wor. Jim V. Laswell, D.D.G.M., 27th District, to dedicate Fulton High School Gymnasium for Masonic purposes prior to Saturday, May 21, 1960. April 29, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Fulton Lodge No. 48, Fulton, Mo., to meet in Fulton High School Gymnasium on Saturday, May 21, 1960, for work in the third degree. May 11, 1960, to L. V. Morris, D.D.G.M., 36th District, for public dedication of the new hall of Shawnee Lodge No. 653, Warsaw, Mo., on Wednesday, May 25, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. May 13, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Mound City Lodge No. 294, Mound City, Mo., to confer the degrees on Samuel C. White, according to Section 13.110, and under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. May 20, 1960, to the Wor. Master of University Lodge No. 649, Clayton, Mo., to confer the degrees on E. A. Sprague, according to Section 13.110, and under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. June 2, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Beacon Lodge No.3, St. Louis, Mo., to hold a communication in Onondaga Cave, Leasburg, Mo., Saturday, June 25, 1960, for the purpose of conferring degrees upon several of their candidates. June 3, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, St. Louis County, Mo., to confer Master Mason Degree on proficient Fellow Craft of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, according to Missouri ritual, in O'Fallon Lodge No. 76, O'Fallon, Illinois, on Saturday, June 22, 1960. June 10, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Northeast Lodge No. 643, Kansas City, Mo., to confer the degrees on James Reed Powell, according to Section 13.110, and under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. June 23, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Brentwood Lodge No. 616, Brentwood, Mo., to confer the degrees on Andrew Jackson Smith, according to Section 13.110, and under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. August 24, 1960, to the Wor. Master of Raytown Lodge No. 391, Raytown, Mo., to confer the degrees on Waldo Ivan Jones, according to Section 13.110, and under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. September 7, 1960, to M. Wor. William J. Craig, P.G.M., Springfield, Mo., to lay the cornerstone of the new Nixa High School, Nixa, Mo., on Sunday, September 11, 1960, at 2:30 p.m. September 14, 1960, to R. Wor. Frederick A. Ueligger, D.D.G.M., 9th District, to dedicate new hall of Cosby Lodge No. 600, Cosby, Mo., on Saturday, September 17, 1960, at 8:00 p.m. September 14, 1960, to R. Wor. Frederick A. Ueligger, D.D.G.M., 9th District, to lay cornerstone of Cosby Masonic Temple, Cosby, Mo., on Sunday, September 18, 1960, at 2:30 p.m. FIFTY-YEAR BUTTONS

Fifty-Year Buttons were awarded as follows: No. 201 103 176 360 209 28 28 324 133 40 40 40

and Name of Lodge Ravenwood West View Point Pleasant Tuscan Poplar Bluff St. John's St. John'S McDonald Star of the West '" Mt. Moriah .Mt. Moriah .Mt. Moriah

Name of Brother Ernest T. Orr Walter P. Steams Pearl J. Steams Edgar M. Carson 1ames Lee Harwell Alexander K. Love William Love, Jr. . Harry M. Kerns Roy M. Reed Otto H. Brinkmeyer Edwin J. Froelich John E. Kamprad

No. of Years 50 . 50 . 50 . 50 . 50 . 50 50 . . 50 . 50 . 50 . 50 . 50

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No. and Name of Lodge 40 40 40 40 402 236 236 515 3 601 3 547 460 79 79 649 204 114 497 535 587 9 126 483 299 43 550 420 443 612 331 331 331 546 141 408 77 5 5 5 446 446 446 446 446 630 310 346 208 188 3 3 550 150 243 292 313 416 416 416

Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Malta Sedalia Sedalia Galena Beacon Clayton Beacon South Gate Lambskin Polar Star Polar Star University Rowley Twilight Equality Blackwell Branson George Washington Seaman Fairfax Temple Jefferson Rose Hill Itaska Anchor Mokane Charity Charity Charity Orient Amsterdam Montrose Lebanon United United United Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe East Gate Sikeston Arlington Salisbury Hannibal Beacon Beacon Rose Hill Birming Keystone Lamar Meramec Cache Cache Cache

Name of Brother

1960 No. of Years

Edward L. Kuhs .. ' . . . . . . . . .. 50 John H. Nunn 50 Harry R. Pope... . . 50 Arthur T. Rapp .. , . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Louis P. Blosser .. , 50 Isaac N. Farris 50 Will E. Brown 50 J. William Short .,. . . . . . . . . . . 50 50 Louis Hocker Lester B. Lehew. . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Walter L. Von Doeren 50 Walter W. Marton. . .. . 50 Martin E. Sheets, Sr. 50 William Hammann 50 Joseph Davie . . . . . . . . .. 50 Lewis E. Balson 50 Bart M. Davidson 50 Warren Rucker Toalson .. 50 Lonnie Jordan 50 James Perry Welch 50 John Trout 50 J. C. Newman. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . 54 H. H. Fogelsong 50 Randolph E. Green 50 Bert J. White 50 J. K. Hobbs . . . . . . . . .. 50 Rudolph A. Schageman 50 William J. Harrison 50 Walter Frederick Heinecke 50 William Robert Sullins 50 David C. Wilkie ... 50 John C. Curtis.... . .. . 50 James H. Ward 50 Leon Theodore Wohl .. 50 John W. Fritts 50 James Estel Bunch 50 Elmer E. Clinton. . . . 50 Arthur G. Harper . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Egmont Raum, Jr. 50 George M. Hunter. . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Herman S. Major . . . . . . . .. 50 Isaac B. Manne. . . . . . . . . . 50 Owen P. McPherson 51 Willis E. Keith 50 Edward Hanson. . . . . . . . . 50 William H. Short 50 Walter E. Derris .... 50 C. Frank Christeson .. 50 Roy McKittrick 50 William C. Rhodes. . . 50 John Y. Goodin 50 Grover W. Devine... . . 50 John Peter Schoeffer 51 Lary McDaniel 50 Thomas J. Hagan 50 Chester Arthur Rowe 50 Spotwood Joplin 50 William Amran 50 Arthur A. Frank.... . 50 Walter M. Obenhaus 50

1960 416 416 416 1 513 5 76 414

344

577 576 377 157 43 522 522 369 369 142 323 79 162 303 475 328 544 174 36 453 422 422 422 40 40 189 649 30

119 306 344 466 103 440

369 43 44

291

639 552 303

113 419 5 5 142 470 41

119 45 45 282 282

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Cache Cache Cache Missouri Senath United. Independence Greensburg Moberly Ewing Olive Branch Ancient Craft North Star Jefferson Gate City Gate City Composite Composite Pleasant Grove Cornerstone Polar Star Whitesville Osage Golden Cainsville Algabil Sturgeon Cooper Forsyth Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Zeredatha University Huntsville DeSoto Palmyra Moberly Ivanhoe West View Trowel Composite Jefferson Fair Play Edina Mizpah Calhoun Osage Plattsburg Star United United Pleasant Grove Nodaway Bismarck DeSoto Bonhomme Bonhomme Cosmos Cosmos

Eugene A. Freund William Heldenreid .. Edward E. Schaeffer Michail Levy O. H. Story Stanton Buck '" . . . . . . . . . .. Frank W. Street . . . . . . . . .. W. G. Granger Ollie E. Ornburn Ora T. Willows . . . . . . . . . .. August Schwendner . . . . E. Ray Marsh . . . . . . . .. John Edwin Buckham Claude L. Clark Alex Bettis ....... . . . . . . . . .. John R. Wimmer L. F. Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . H. L. Barnett James Henry Gunn .. Arch B. Horner Charles Renard G. F. Smith Robert E. Price Lee P. Williams Fred Pearson August Peter Schimpf .. , John Littrels James Thomas Hickson A. J. Ray John M. Christman. . . . . . . . . Ben Green William T. Peltz .. , Martin J. Taft E. D. Thornhill. . . . . . . . . . Benjamin B. Simmons. .. . . . Raymond Milo Chamberlin William E. Bagby Edward S. Coleman . . . . . . .. George B. Lewis Ensley H. Brooks .. Frank J. Keller. . . . . . Ode Hutson A. F. Hendricks Harry E. Thaxton Thomas W. Love .. . . ......... Oscar Crain Willis W. McClosky. . . . . . Otto E. Thiele . . . . . . . . . . .. Walter Masters Herbert Elmer Adams Maulius J. Woodward Ray E. Colson . . . . . . . .. Arthur B. C. Utley Ralph A. Culp William Sampson Harold E. Ford... . Sidney Howard Pirtle Emil R. Bahr Henry Roeder Joseph Eschenbrenner . . . . . . . . .. Nathan H. Cohen... . . . . . . . . . .. Alexander H. Mueller . . . . . . . ..

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54 No. 114 267 548 5 57 27 218 424 420 76 76 112 514 70 520 446 185 138 25 159 416 3 86 360 360 360 360 360 360 646 463 323 487 487 487 360 354 354 243 647 2 79 508 512 345 195 362 488 542 80 76 95 89 379 338 40 40 222 587 419

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and Name of Lodge Twilight Aurora Clinton United Richmond Evergreen Good Hope Samaritan Itaska Independence Independence Maitland . Granby Armstrong . Clifton Heights Ivanhoe Chamois Lincoln Naphtali Green City Cache Beacon Brookfield Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Shaveh Clifton Cornerstone Chilhowee Chilhowee Chilhowee Tuscan Hebron Hebron Keystone Noel Meridian Polar Star Saxton Webb City. . . . . . . Fellowship Bolivar Hiram Lock Springs Ferguson . Bridgeton Independence Pomegranate Friendship Billings Herculaneum Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah LaBelle Branson Star

Name of Brother Turner B. Long . . Edward Bickell . Joseph A. Ross . A. Dean White Thomas D. Woodson... Henry J. Albersworth Edward O. Herder Frederick William Bosch Frederick O. Schwartz Eugene B. Street Homer H. Helm Hiram L. Leeper Elmer B. Brown L. Finnell Howard Edward Becker Charles H. Rolfe. . . . . . Robert R. Penning James E. Barnes Charles R. Schuhr, Sr. John L. Melson William H. Ebrecht Ralph J. Sapper Lewis D. Richards John W. Howe Lewis S. Hunt . Errett C. McCorkle . Samuel F. Platt . John F. Wermuth Harry A. Wortham .. , John D. Ditch William L. Spangler . Samuel J. Simpson . L. N. Russell Harry Kilmer . .. S. J. Vance Preston K. Horner . James C. Dowell . David King . Raymond M. Falkenainer Harry H. Herzel . Richard H. Heil .. George Grinham Lewis W. Clark Bruce Williams John Franklin Potts . Thomas H. Douglas James H. Talbott William F. Rupe Joseph Tankersely Logan Eugene Robertson Brown J. Crawford Compton ... Charles William Mieke John Milton Gallatin . Albert Goolsby Garbee . Joseph V. Cassidy Irving Lonergan Henry Unrath T. F. Mesmer Earl Flanagan Charles Vogt

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Latimer

218 Good Hope 360 Tuscan 625 Sheffield 491 Vandalia 479 Rich Hill 380 Queen City 259 Lodge of Love 259 Lodge of Love 64 Monroe 16 Memphis 170 Benevolence 360 Tuscan 460 Lambskin 241 Palestine 50 Xenia 303 Osage 64 Monroe 588 St. Francisville 82 Jackson 9 George Washington 28 St. John's 255 Alton 246 Montgomery 484 Kirkwood 205 Trilumina 344 Moberly 360 Tuscan 30 Huntsville . 79 Polar Star I Missouri 532 Dexter 243 Keystone 71 Savannah 331 Charity 331 Charity 131 Potosi 501 Buckner III Trenton 526 Wayne 9 George Washington 9 George Washington 9 George Washington 9 George Washington 420 Itaska 142 Pleasant Grove 246 Montgomery 177 Texas 197 Carthage 587 Branson 104 Heroine 28 St. John's . 310 Sikeston . 434 Wheeling 527 Higbee 3 Beacon 366 Adair 220 Kansas City 220 Kansas City

Eugene Martin..... Quinn Blackburn Alfred N. Detweiler . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher C. Mobley . . . . . . . .. Thomas E. Haas " Wilbur B. Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jewel C. Henderson Royal M. Waters Claude J. Allen Victor J. Beck " Fred I. Sizemore Oliver H. Turner '" Carroll S. Jackson Ray Mustoe A. M. Meek Ernest Baxter . . . . . . . . .. Frank T. Grise August A. Westerfeld Charles Kirk Arthur Justice Roy B. Meriwether Roy H. Campbell ............ George A. Calhoun " Edward Arthur Elegood " " Cecil J. Armstrong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. John S. Pressley Buell F. Menefee " . . . . . . . . . .. Samuel Edward Beecher Virgil R. Lawless Amos P. Jacoby , J. G. Taylor Spink Bea Dameron . . . . . . . .. Robert R. Tompkins Carl A. Hobart Thomas F. Steele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. William Schniederer T. H. Nicholas . " Lewis L. Glassco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oscar Weigel Percy L. Lamed Frank B. Hock Fred M. Carden " H. T. Eaves James Morgan Herman George Rueckert Walter Leeds Berridge. . . Eugene Louis Wehmeyer '" William Henry Witte Solomon B. Rothgeb M. B. Vaughn . " Jesse B. Shackett ......... George J. Prater Floyd Jones Alphonse Finkelstein Robert M. Sanford Edgar Buchanan Murray L. Aye. .. . Joseph W. Burton William H. Howard Arthur H. Burke . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harry Rybeck Ralph B. Trevett

50 50 50 50 52 50 50 55 50 50 50 50 51 51 50 50 50 50 50 50 52 50 50 50 50 51 51 57 56 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 51 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 57 50 50

56 No. and Name of Lodge Kansas City . Pine Meridian Meridian Wentzville . Wentzville DeSoto Mt. Moriah Pleasant Hope S1. Francisville Moberly Clinton Trilumina Monticello Salisbury Granite Hebron Hartford St. Louis Saline Centralia Beacon Acacia Union S1. Mark's Clay Keystone George Washington Non Pareil 92 Perseverance 548 Clinton 445 West Gate 218 Good Hope 129 Monett 61 Waverly 602 Acacia 422 Gate of the Temple 522 Gate City 522 Gate City 522 Gate City 443 Anchor 3 Beacon 3 Beacon 254 Butler 463 Clifton 463 Clifton 405 Everton 345 Fellowship 475 Golden 251 Hope 220 Kansas City 484 Kirkwood 460 Lambskin 460 Lambskin 1 Missouri 490 Montavello 209 Poplar Bluff 179 Pride of the West 179 Pride of the West 78 St. Joseph

220 314 2 2 46 46 119 40 467 588 344 548 205 58 208 272 354 171 20 226 59 3 602 539 93 207 243 9 372

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Name of Brother No. of Years Henry Haken .,. . . . . . . .... 50 James P. Simpson 50 50 Henry Leo Ochs . 50 Andrew W. Kuennecke .. 50 Joseph Emonts . Charles R. Karrenbrock 50 Charles F. Hermann .,. 50 Bernard Bischoff '" 50 John Cecil . 50 50 Oscar T. Brown . W. D. Epperson . 50 50 G. Thornton Jennings . .......... 50 Aubrey C. Ross . 50 John Fisher Jenkins ., Lee Gunn . 50 Wallace W. Simons 50 Thomas E. Hook 50 . 50 P. V. Hart . Henry W. Reller .. 50 50 Edward E. C. Hunt Samuel Thomas Cooley 50 Joseph M. Williams . 50 50 John W. Montgomery . Lucas J. Fink . 50 Charles Issche . 50 50 Robert F. Cockerill 50 Edward Lantz . Walter Roy Hewitt . 50 Fred H. Talbott . 50 50 Fred W. Wenkle . 50 Harry R. Gilbert . Andrew Henry Keenright 50 Herbert W. Harbison 50 50 Horace A. Gardner 50 George P. Gordon 50 Harry L. Kempstar .. Hiram J. Sherrow . 50 50 Samuel J. McQuinton Barney L. Alli . 50 50 Alfred C. Quinby . Rudolph O. Wehrheim 50 Albert Wetzel . 50 50 John H. Sharkey '" John V. Bradley . 50 Charles B. Callahan 50 J. Guy Struble . 50 50 E. H. Tipton . Fred S. Mollenauer . 50 Maurice E. Hyder . 50 50 Franklin Gaebler . 50 John C. Westman . 50 Richard E. Holckamp 50 Ellis Fred . Fielden J. Hollocher .. 50 William Atkinson Lee 50 G. F. Palmer . 50 Paul Clifton Hays .. 50 Harry Myers . 50 Martin Schofenrich 50 Harry E. Diffenderfer 50

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177 52 98 189 547 7 512 662 98 164 I

555

5 566 389 389 389 376 III 630 547 547 20

600 600 522 522 522 522 522 197 144

613 629 51 443

299 344 626 287 24 3

460 415 344 40 164 360 44

340 340 463 93 334 231 542 542 189 446 53

Sam Wolff . Shamrock George P. Batterton Texas Roscoe B. Leavitt . Wakanda ................â&#x20AC;˘. John E. Kratz . Webster Ernest Bradshaw . Zeredatha Louis W. Pilgram . South Gate Will H. Fletcher . O'Sullivan J. J. Page . Webb City Frank C. Wallower . Clarence Frank C. Wine . Webster Ney Dugan .. Joachin Albert Miller . Missouri John H. Brunings . Summerville R. W. Day . United Carl W. Gardner . Maplewood John F. Siemens . Arcana John M. Michael . Arcana James M. Smith . Arcana William McHargue . King Hill John Z. Wade . Trenton John K. Laufman East Gate Thomas O. Craig South Gate John W. Cook . South Gate Nat Petzman . St. Louis Joseph J. Yawitz Cosby Orly O. Tate . Cosby Willis B. Durant Gate City Bert K. Dodge . Gate City William M. Foster Gate City Ruby D. Garrett . Gate City William E. Jenkins Gate City James G. Olsen . Carthage James L. Smith . Modern Arthur C. Scruggs Wellston Thomas H. Dunn . Valley Park Fred Weisenberg . Livingston G. R. McGary . Anchor Gustave H. Schmidt Temple Charles H. Sternberg Moberly John David Smith .. Magnolia J. Albert Warner . Craft Carl Raymond Gross Wyaconda James A. Bailey . Beacon Albert Marks . Lambskin John S. Sheets . Hunnewell Chester Wesley Howe Moberly Lyman P. McDonald Mt. Moriah Ferdinand James Clotus Sattell . Joachim John Hurtgen . Tuscan Oscar H. Strob . Fair Play Thomas Benton Simmons West Port James E. Trogdon West Port Edmond Ness Neu Clifton Thomas E. King . St. Mark's Walter H. Lalumendier Breckenridge Alton B. Cleaveland '" Cardwell Charles L. Sims . Ferguson Fred Adam Eustice Ferguson Raymond H. Geiser Zeredatha Harry D. Williams '" Ivanhoe Gilbert L. Worley . Weston Samuel Wadsworth

50 50 50 . 50 51 50

20 St. Louis 585

50 50 50 50 50 50 50 52 . 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 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

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATISTICAL-1959-1960

Number of Chartered Lodges, August 31, 1959 . Lodges V.D . Number of Chartered Lodges, August 31, 1960 . August 31, 1960, Total Membership . August 31, 1959, Total Membership in 594 Lodges Adjustment by audit of individual Lodges

124,068 48

(No Lodges unreported)

124,116

Total Number: Raised Affiliated Reinstated

593 1

594 123,357

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3,050 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705 1,236 - - 4,991

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

..... .

.. '"

. 809 . 2,660 . 2,275 .

6 - - 5,750

Net Loss, August 31, 1960

759 ........... 123,357

Net Membership, August 31, 1960 GRAND LODGE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUGUST 31. 1960

CASH BALANCE, September 1,1959, The Mechanics Bank, .... $157,937.04 St. Joseph, Missouri . RECEIPTS: Per Capita Tax, 1960 . . . . . . . . . . .. $395,802.56 Back Per Capita Tax, 1958-59 $358.05 Back Per Capita Tax, 1956-57 104.50 Back Per Capita Tax, 1954-55 . 71.50 Back Per Capita Tax, 1948-53 12.50 546.55 - - - - $396,349.11 Interest on Securities .. ................. .. 5,781.31 Sale of Masonic Manuals ............. 1,743.00 Sale of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons 837.40 Sale of 1958 By-Laws 317.25 Sale of Educational Booklets 26.50 Sale of Grand Lodge Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208.72 Sale of Dues Receipt Cards 1,936.83 Sale of Bound Copies of Freemason Magazine 36.00 Miscellaneous: Return Premo on Workman Compensation .. $ 7.57 Refund on Mileage and Per Diem . 10.00 1.00 Sale of 1959 Proceedings . Refund of Postage . .40 18.97 Received Principal Payment Agency Acct. No. 6613 at 10,000.00 First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri . 2,643.46 Transfer From Mileage and Per Diem Account . 554.43 Transfer From D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Special Account . Hospital Visitation Fund . 157.00 TOTAL

$420,609.98

1960

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MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

34,160.00 3,439.00

GROSS RECEIPTS

$458,208.98 $616,146.02

TOTAL RECEIPTS, AUGUST 31, 1960 DISBURSEMENTS

Payroll (Mileage and Per Diem) Salaries, Honorarium and Allowances: G.M., G.S., C.L., G.T., and Office Help Federal Withholding Tax: Paid . Withheld . Social Security-F.I.C.A.: Paid . Withheld .

$ 30,000.00 34,183.18

$ 3,394.79 3,394.79 $ 1,257.60 628.80 628.80

St. Louis Earnings Tax: Withheld . Paid .

Grand Correspondent . Bonds and Insurance ...... Expenses Grand Lodge Officers (O.G.M.) . Grand Lodge Officers' Conferences . D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Conferences Washington Meetings . Grand Master's Contingent Fund . Committee on Masonic Education Ritual Committee Expense Expenses: Grand Lodge Session Reporter: Grand Lodge Session Printing Proceedings Audit Company Relief and Charity . Masonic Service Association . Masonic Relief Association . Contingent Fund . Maintenance-Grand Lodge Office Printing, Postage and Stationery . Telephone and Telegrams . Office Equipment . Missouri Lodge of Research . Identification Cards, P.G.M.'s and Line Officers M.S.A.-Hospital Visitation Fund . Masonic Manuals . Dues Receipt Cards . Purchase of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons Missouri Division of Employment Security U. S. Director of Internal Revenue Total Budget Appropriations for 1959-1960 Actual Disbursements . . Amount Unexpended Total Paid Masonic Home AIC Back Per Capita Collected to August 31, 1959 Total Paid Masonic Home Ale 1960 Per Capita Total Paid Masonic Home Initiation Fund

176.53 164.29 .

. . . . . . .

$ (12.24) 750.00 616.30 207.02 1,365,21 2,687.49 825.00 99.74 7,973.52 499.96 5,674.10 75.00 3,604.65 200.00 3,000.00 2,240.68 435.17 609.90 3,600.00 3,696.22 342.44 60.59 1,000.00 44.72 5,000.00 2,808.06 1,898.72 913.28 195.56 47.82 - - - - $115,283.13 $126,281.85 115,283.13 $ 10,998.72 2,089.53 265,000.00 - - - - $267,089.53 34,530.00

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

George Washington National Memorial Assn Masonic Service Assn. Relief Fund-for Chilean Relief Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund Acct. Interest Collected Government Bonds Purchased Printing 1959 Annotated Constitution and By-Laws

3,503.00 1,500.00 12.50 40,000.00 254.84

. . .

$462,160.76

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS

Note: ( ) indicates red figures. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUGUST 31, 1960 RECEIPTS

GRAND LODGE PORTION: From Per Capita Tax .,. . . Interest on Securities (Incl. $12.50 Int. on W. F. Kuhn Bond) . Transfer From Mileage and Per Diem Transfer From D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Special Account . Sale of Masonic Manuals Sale of Fifty-Year Veterans' Buttons . Sale of 1958 Constitution and By-Laws Sale of Educational Booklets Sale of Grand Lodge Forms Sale of Bound Freemason Magazine . . Dues Receipt Cards Hospital Visitation Fund . George Washington Memorial Fund . Miscellaneous . Received Principal Payment Agency Acct. No. 6613 at First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri MASONIC HOME PORTION: Per Capita . Masonic Home Initiation Fund

$121,957.00 . . . . . .

5,781.31 2,643.46 554.43 1,743.00 837.40 317.25 26.50 208.72 36.00 1,936.83 157.00 3,439.00 18.97 10,000.00 - - - - $149,656.87

. . . . . . . . . . . .. $274,392.11 34,160.00 308,552.11

TOTAL RECEIPTS

$458,208.98 DISBURSEMENTS

GRAND LODGE PORTION: Budget Printing 1959 Annotated Constitution and By-Laws Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund Acct. Interest Collected George Washington Memorial Fund ..... Masonic Servo Assn.-Chilean Relief Government Bonds Purchased . Less Credit for Allowance on St. Louis Earnings Tax MASONIC HOME PORTION: Paid to Masonic Home Per Capita for 1960 Back Per Capita (Due in 1959) . Masonic Home Initiation Fund

. .

$115,283.13 254.84 12.50 3,503.00 1,500.00 40,000.00 $160,553.47 12.24 - - - - $160,541.23 $265,000.00 2,089.53 34,530.00 301,619.53 $462,160.76

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS GRAND LODGE PORTION: RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Excess of Disbursements Over Receipts

$149,656.87 160,541.23 ($ 10,884.36)

1960

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MASONIC HOME PORTION: RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS

$308,552.11 301,619.53

Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements Additional Balance Due 8/31/59 Balance Due Masonic Home 8/31/60 Consisting of-Per Capita Initiation Fund

6,932.58 2,741.53

. $ . .~9,014.11 . 660.00 $

9,674.11

Note: ( ) indicates red figures.

1960

PER CAPITA

1960 Per Capita Tax Due From 594 Lodges Reporting Total Amount Paid to August 31, 1960 Less Overpayments of ...

$395,624.80 $395,802.56 628.56 395,174.00

BALANCE DUE FROM 594 LODGES REPORTING

450.80

MASONIC HOME II\'ITIATION FUND

Balance on Hand, September 1, 1959 Received, From 9/1/59 to 8/31/60 Paid to Masonic Home A/C This Fund: 9/1/59 to 8/31/60 (Incl. $1,030.00 From 1959)

1,030.00 34,160.00 - - - - $ 35,190.00 $

34,530.00

Balance Due to Masonic Home to August 31, 1960 ..

660.00

GEORGE WASHINGTOili :VIEMORIAL FUND

Balance on Hand, September 1, 1959 Received, From 9/1/59 to 8/31/60 ..

3,503.00 3,439.00

Paid to George Washington National Memorial Assn.

$ 6,942.00 3,503.00

Balance Due, George \Vashington National Memorial Assn., August 31, 1960

$ 3,439.00

WM. F. KUHN LIRR.\RY FUND

$:>00.00 U. S. Treasury Bond-Cost Interest Received on the Above for I Year Bank Balance in Saving Account, First National Bank of St. Louis, Missouri

Total Balance on Hand August 31, 1960

481.56 12.50 813.39 1,307.45

RECAI'ITULATIO;\;

TOTAL RECEIPTS, August 31, 1960 (IncI. 9jl/59 Balance) TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS, to August 31, 1960 CASH BALANCE, August 31, 1960 in General Fund LESS: Amount Due Masonic Home on Per Capita Tax Amount Due Masonic Home on Initiation Fund Amount Due George 'Washington National Mem. Assn.

$616,146.02 462,160.76 $153,985.26 $

9,014.11 660.00 3,439.00

- - - - $ 13,113.11

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

TOTAL AMOVNT AVAILABLE IN GENERAL FVND, August 31, 1960 ...

$140,872.15

Fraternally submitted, ELMER W. WAGNER,

Grand Secretary. REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER

R. W. Brother W. H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer, presented his report for the period August 31, 1959 to August 31, 1960, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings. The report is as follows: Balance in the Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri August 31, 1959 .. $169,808.16 Received From Grand Secretary-August 31, 1959 to August 31, 1960 .. 453,178.91 Total........................ . Disbursed August 31, 1959 to August 13, 1960

$622,987.07 468,439.08 $154,547.99

Balance in the Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri August 31, 1960

In addition to the cash on deposit in the Mechanics Bank as of August 31, 1959 there was $30,000.00 invested in 90-day U. S. Treasury Notes in the custody of the First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri as per agency contract agreement. This amount represents temporary investment of current operating funds of the Grand Lodge. 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. V. S. Savings Bonds:

Carrying- Value

Due 4/1/61-Cost Due 9/1/62-Cost

$ 20,000.00 10,000.00

V. S. Treasury Bonds:

8/15/1966-V, S. Treasury Bonds Par $19,000 or Cost 6/15/1964-69-Par Value . 12/15/1964-69-Par Value . 3/15/1965-70-Par Value . 3/15/1966-71-Par Value . 6/15/1967-72-Par Value . 12/15/1967-72-Par Value . 9/15/1967-72-Par Value . 3 % 2/15/1995-Par Value 4 % 10/ 1/1969-Par Value 4.875% 1l/15/1963-Par Value (V. S. Treasury Notes-C) 1O/6/1960-V. S. Treasury Bills . Cash Principal Account 2~% 2~% 2~% 2~% 2~% 2~% 2~%

Total

. . . . . .

$ 18,251.88 12,000.00 17,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 40,000.00 25,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 9,950.00 10,006.25 29,825.10 666.77 $223,700.00

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.

1960

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 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 I, 1959 to August 31, 1960, 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 I, I959-General Fund Receipts Forwarded to Grand Treasurer Per Capita Tax 1960 . Back Per Capita 1959 Back Per Capita 1958 Back Per Capita 1957 . Back Per Capita 1956 Back Per Capita 1955 Back Per Capita 1954 Back Per Capita 1953 Back Per Capita 1952 Back Per Capita 1949 Back Per Capita 1948 Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale

of of of of of of of of

Masonic Manuals .. 50 Year Buttons . Constitution and By-Laws 1958 . Educational Booklets . Grand Lodge Forms . Dues Receipt Cards . Freemason Bound Volumes . Proceedings

Interest on Permanent Fund Securities Hospital Visitation Fund . Refunds: D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Special Account ... Mileage and Per Diem Insurance . Postage

$153,391.54 $395,802.56

$ 251.05 107.00 57.75 46.75 46.75 24.75 5.00 2.50 2.50 2.50

546.55

$1,743.00 837.40 317.25 26.50 208.72 1,936.83 36.00 1.00

5,106.70 5,768.81 157.00

. $ 554.43 2,653.46 7.57 .40

Total Income Receipts Transfer From Permanent Fund

3,215.86 $410,597.48 10,000.00 420,597.48 $573,989.02

Disbursemen ts Per Checks Issued for Expenses Per Checks Issued for Transfer to Permanent Fund

384,115.26 40,000.00 424,115.26

Balance, August 31, 1960 per Grand Secretary's Books

$149,873.76

Consisting of Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri .. Less: Masonic Home Initiation Fund .

$153,985.26

.. $

660.00

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

3,439,00 12,50

George Washington Memorial Fund Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund ..

4,111.50

Balance in General Fund-Mechanics Bank Less: Balance Due Masonic Home on Per Capita Tax

$149,873.76

Amount Available in General Fund

$140,859.65

9,014.1 I

GRAND TREASURER'S BOOKS

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri September I, 1959 . Received From the Grand Secretary September I, 1959 to August 31, 1960 Returned Checks Redeposited August 5, 1960

$169,808.16 $449,720.51 3,458.40

453,178.91 $622,987.07

Less Disbursements, September I, 1959 to August 31, 1960 Checks Returned July 14, 1960 . Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri August 31, 1960 .

$464,980.68 3,458.40 468,439,08

$154,547,99

RECONCILIATION GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS WITH GRAND TREASURER'S BOOKS AUGUST 31, 1960

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

. .

$169,808.16

Balance per Grand Treasurer's Books September I, 1959 Receipts per Grand Secretary's Books September I, 1959 to August 31, 1960 '" . Deduct-Deposits in Transit August 31, 1960 ...

$458,208.98 8,488.47 $449,720.51 3,458.40

Add-Returned Checks Redeposited July 14, 1960 '" Receipts on Grand Treasurer's Books September I, 1959 to August 31, 1960 Disbursements per Grand Secretary's Books September I, 1959 to August 31, 1960 Add-Outstanding Checks August 31, 1959 . Checks Returned July 14, 1960 Deduct-Outstanding Checks August 31, 1960 Disbursements per Grand Treasurer's Books September 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960 .. Balance per Grand Secretary's Books August 31, 1960 Add-Outstanding Checks August 31, 1960 . Deduct Deposits in Transit August 31, 1960 Balance per Grand Treasurer's Books August 31, 1960

$157,937.04 11,871.12

$453,178,91

$462,160,76 11,871.12 3,458.40 $477,490,28 9,051.20 $468,439,08 $153,985.26 9,051,20 $163,036.46 8,488.47 $154,547.99

BONDS

We did not examine the bonds, which are held by the First National Bank in Kansas City, Missouri, as agent, but checked the annual statement dated

1960

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August 25, 1960, as to charges and credits to principal and income with the previous statement dated August 25, 1959. We have prepared the following summary of the carrying value of the bonds per agents report: PERMANENT I'UND

United States Treasury Bonds:

Par Interest Rate Market Value Carrying Maturity (Per Cent) Aug. 31, 1960 Value Value ............ $ 18,548.75 $ 19,000.00 $ 18,251.88 8/15/1966 3 4 10,000.00 .................. 10,181.25 9,950.00 10/ 1/1969 10,912.50 12,000.00 12,000.00 6/15/1964/69 2~ .................. 17,000.00 15,385.00 17,000.00 12/15/1964/69 2~ .................. 10,000.00 9,025.00 10,000.00 3/15/1965/70 2~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000.00 6,000.00 5,355.00 3/15/1966/71 2~ .................. 40,000.00 40,000.00 35,450.00 6/15/1967/72 2~ .................. ............... 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,425.00 9/15/1967/72 2~ 25,000.00 ............. 22,140.63 25,000.00 12/15/1967/72 2~ ........... 10,000.00 10,000.00 3 8,600.00 2/15/1995 $154,000.00

$140,023.13 United States Series G Bonds April 1961 2~ September 1962 2~

$153,201.88

$ 19,720.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,790.00

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

$ 29,510.00

$ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00

United States Treasury Notes Series C November 15, 1963 4.875

$ 10,418.75

$ 10,000.00 $ 10,006.25

United States Treasury Bills October 6, 1960

$ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 29,825.10

Total Securities-Permanent Fund ...

$209,951.88

$224,000.00 $223,033.23

Uninvested Cash in Principal Account-First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri

666.77 $223,700.00

William F. Kuhn Library Fund United States Treasury Bond 12/15/1967/72 21;2. . . . . . .

. . . . . . . ..

442.81

500.00

Following is a summary of the changes in the principal account during the year under review: Uninvested Balance August 25, 1959 Receipts Cash Transferred From General Fund United States Series G Bonds Matured .. United States Treasury Bills Matured ...

. $ 40,000.00 20,000.00 108,944.40

448.12

168,944.40 $169,392.52

Disbursements Cash Transferred to General Fund Purchased $10,000.00 Series C Treasury Rates Purchased $10,000.00 Treasury Bonds 4% Purchased $140,000.00 Short-Term Treasury Bills Uninvested Balance-August 25, 1960

. . . . .

$ 10,000.00 10,006.25 9,950.00 138,769.50

168,725.75

666.77

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

We also checked the statement of income and expense and submit the following summary: Income Interest Income-August 25, 1959 to August 25, 1960 -Permanent Fund . -William F. Kuhn Library Fund Expenses Accrued Interest on Securities Purchased Agent's Commission

$ .

6,169.35 12.50 $ 96.26 304.28

Net Income Remitted to Grand Lodge August 31, 1960

6,181.85

400.54 $

5,781.31

1,030.00

All interest income was accounted for. MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri September 1, 1959 . Received From Masonic Lodges September 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960

34,160.00 $ 35,190.00

Paid to Masonic Home During Same Period

34,530.00

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri August 31, 1960

660.00

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri September 1, 1959 Received From Masonic Lodges September 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960

$ 3,503.00 3,439.00 $

Paid to George Washington Memorial Association February 19, 1960 .

6,942.00 3,503.00

Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri August 31, 1960 .

$ 3,439.00

Wl\L F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND

Balance, September 1, 1959 Receipts Interest on Savings Account Interest on Bond

Balance, August 31, 1960 Consisting of: Cash in Savings Account, First National Bank, St. Louis, Missouri Cash in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri United States Treasury Bond, Par Value $500.00, Cost JOSEPH

18.53 12.50

1,276.42 31.03

$ 813.39 12.50 481.56

1,307.45

;VICINTYRE LIBRARY FUI'\D

Balance, September I, 1959 . No transactions during year except that the balance was transferred from a checking accoun t to a savings account August 29, 1960. Balance in Mercantile Trust Company Savings AccountAugust 31, 1960 .

923.16

1960

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITTEE

Deposits From General Fund, October 2, 1959 Checks Issued, per Committee Report . Deduct Outstanding Checks .

$ 30,000.00

. $ 27,421.06 64.52

27,356.54

$ 2,643.46 $ 2,643.46

Transferred to General Fund January 29, 1960 Balance, August 31, 1960

D.D.G.M. AND D.D.G.L. CONFERENCE SPECIAL ACCOUNT

Deposit From General Fund November 4, 1959 Checks Issued for Mileage and Expense

$ 2,500.00 .

1,945.57

$ Transferred to General Fund, January 29, 1960

554.43 554.43

Balance, August 31, 1960

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 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960. 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. ADDRESS OF GRAND ORATOR

The Grand Master presented R. W. Brother Mark F. Scully, Grand Orator, who addressed the Brethren on the topic The Immediate Future of Higher Education in Missouri. Public education on a wide scale began in this country about a hundred and twenty-five years ago. Interest in the program offered and its cost has always been keen. For the past twenty years few, if any, public matters have received as much attention. As costs have soared upward due to the general inflationary spiral and to the greatly increased enrollments which have come about as the birth rate has gone up since 1942, the debate has increased in tempo. Two other factors have spurred this interest-an increasing awareness on the part of our people of the necessity of education in greater quantity and of better quality to fit our people for life in a technological society demanding it, and, even more recently, the emphasis which the competitors of our country all the world stage have placed upon it. I heard a well-informed man say the other day that he had seen our country enter and come through two world wars. At no time during those trying periods did he ever doubt the ultimate outcome. But now he acknowledged that he was worried because our enemies have turned to education as a weapon. Eighteen years ago, in 1942, our national birth rate started upward in a decisive manner. It has never declined since and only this year has shown some signs of leveling off at a high peak. This month, eighteen years later, those who were born in 1942 are the young men and women knocking at the doors of our colleges and universities for admission. They find already crowded campuses awaiting them-

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1960

crowded living quarters, crowded classes, lengthened school days, and generally a less qualified faculty than that which greeted their parents a generation ago. The growing realization of the importance of a college education these past few years has caused a greater and growing percentage of our college-age population to enroll than formerly. For example, in Missouri, while the college-age population (age 18-22) was approximately the same in 1959 as in 1950, the portion of that group actually enrolled in college increased by 25 per cent from 42,572 in 1950 to 53,171 in 1959. This year it is estimated that the increase in regular full-time enrollments of college students in Missouri will be 4.7 per cent higher than that of a year ago. Actually, in our own school, Southeast Missouri State College, the increase in regular full-time day school students over a year ago is 15 per cent. This same experience will be duplicated in most of the publicly supported state institutions of higher education in Missouri. In the four years which I have served as President of this school, the regular full-time enrollment has increased by nearly 53 per cent. In the next five years, the enrollment of this one college will increase by another 52 per cent. By 1970 its enrollment will be roughly 2'i'S times as great as it is today, and by 1975 it should be more than three times as large as it is today. This same picture applies to every other public institution of higher learning in Missouri and in varying degrees to private institutions as well. The problem is tremendous. As total enrollments increase at the college level, a larger and larger percentage of students must be cared for in public institutions. In the seven year period from 1952-59, the average rate of enrollment increase in Missouri's public institutions (11.6 per cent) was five times as great as that of private colleges and universities (2.4 per cent). This is not hard to understand. Private institutions can build and expand only as fast as private philanthropy will permit and every increase in the cost of operations must be met by corresponding increases in fees and tuition. Whereas in 1952 private colleges in our state enrolled more students than public, by 1959 public institutions registered 2Yf! times as many students as private. Within the next ten years, public institutions must care for a further increased share of the load despite the fact that private colleges are expected to enroll almost twice as many as they now have. If the distribution of students in Missouri between public and private colleges should continue at even one half of the pace in favor of public colleges which prevailed from 1952-59, public colleges will still enroll twice as many students in 1975 as will be enrolled in private colleges and universities. The question for tomorrow, though, is not whether these students go to public or private schools, but that they not be denied the opportunity to attend some good college or university. I mention it to show you that the problem must be met by public institutions. Private schools cannot absorb the burden. Whereas Missouri counted a total of 53,171 students in 1959, by 1970 there will be 107,000 and in 1975, 133,380. Basic to any consideration of this problem and its solution is the philosophical premise upon which one's concept of higher education, its functions and its support, is grounded. It would be trite indeed for me to take the time of this group in discussing the wisdom, nay the necessity, of good higher education. As Masons, can we assume that we do subscribe to the beliefs of the Founding Fathers that good education is an absolute necessity among free peoples and that no nation governed by the people can remain safely free without it? If that assumption is correct (and I know it is) then may we go one step further and agree that every young citizen, qualified to receive it, should have a chance at higher education and that it should be brought within the possibility of attainment for him regardless of his financial standing? Do we accept as part of our democratic belief that education should be made available to all because it is valuable to all? Make no mistake about it-these ideas are new as this world goes. They are indigenous to the soil

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of America but they have not gained wide acceptance outside of our country and even today are under constant attack by powerful forces within our own country. There are some today who would require a stamp of religious approval on higher education even though the cost of such education be prohibitive to those of the faith. Some ministers have at times annoyed me greatly by public references to "Christian education" and "Christian colleges." Their statements seemed to imply that public higher education was amoral, irreligious, and unethical. To refute this, I need only call attention to the fact that practically every teacher in our school supports by his gifts and work some church or synagogue. This can be duplicated in every other public college in the state. There are others who, by their statements, would make ability to pay the criterion for determining who shall have a chance at college education. Many unwise and unworkable ideas have been advanced for collecting from individual students according to ability to pay. At the present time I know of no school or college which follows this plan, but it does have some advocates. Competent authorities have estimated that machinery necessary under such a plan to determine the relative ability of families to pay would cost at least 150 per cent more than the uniform fee system under which we now operate. In the same breath, some of these people advance the idea of scholarships for those who are bright but unable to pay. Perhaps the most erroneous concept to be advanced by this group is that those who attend private colleges and universities actually pay their own way. Even the best examples to be found pay only a part of the true cost. I, myself, am a graduate of a private college and a private university, and I am quite sure that the fees and tuition I paid were liberally supplemented by earnings from tax free endowments, by gifts, grants, and other sources. I could not possibly have paid my full way and I challenge any of you here to prove to me that you paid the full cost of your college education in a private or public school. Even if you were able you did not. In answering those who advocate that students and their parents bear a greater share of the costs of higher education, Professor John Dale Russell of New York University recently stated, " . . . The tuition fee is actually a form of tax, a tax levied on parents for the most part, though the student may himself also have to bear some or all of it. The tax is levied on parents who have been so unfortunate as to bring into the world a son or daughter whose continued education beyond high school should be encouraged. If one's children are all morons or if one has no children, he may enjoy the benefits of a society and a civilization that are made possible only because of the system of higher education, a system for which other parents must bear the burden in the form of fee payments. It seems very clear that, because of the general benefits of higher education, its support in publicly controlled institutions should be borne largely out of the public purse, rather than by tuition fees charged the parents of students who attend these institutions." Those who are so quick to point out that private institutions relieve the taxpayer blithely ignore the fact that tax free contributions by corporations and individuals (some deductible at rates as high as 90 per cent) are shifting the real tax burden to the same taxpayer who supports public institutions. If we are to face the matter fairly and squarely, we must recognize this subsidy for what it islargely a windfall at public expense for private institutions. Let me add quickly that I do not object to such contributions for the support of private schools, but I do object to the type of misrepresentation indulged in by those who so glibly tell only part of the story. As a bank director, I am aware of the fact that a $100 contribution made by the bank costs the bank only $48 and the Federal Government $52. That $52 must be made up by other taxpayers. So it is with all tax free gifts. If we believe, as Masons have advocated from the days of the Founding Fathers, that it is necessary and good for our country to have an adequate supply of well-

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educated people, then the same willingness which has motivated our support of public elementary and high school education must move us to adequate support of public higher education for those competent to receive it. If the only purpose of education were to increase the personal income of the individual, there might be room for the view which advocates charging him directly and solely for his increased ability to make money. Only a portion of our people are fit subjects for higher education. About twothirds of those who enter high school today stay on to graduate. Of that group, the better third should go on to college. Of the much smaller number who graduate from college, an even smaller number should go on to graduate school to be prepared for the professions. At the University of Illinois this year, 60 per cent of the freshmen were from the top fourth of their high school classes and 85 per cent were from the top half. At our own school, we have found that about eight out of ten of our freshmen come from the top half of the high school graduating classes in our college district. About 50 per cent come from the top fourth. Very few come from the lower quarter of their classes and it is very difficult for those from the lower half of their classes to do college work successfully. Considerable agitation is coming from some quarters for the establishment of junior colleges. Such an idea catches on quickly in the minds of ambitious community leaders and school administrators. Without a doubt, the junior college will become a part of the answer to Missouri's problem but the matter needs to be approached carefully. Locations for such schools need to be selected with great wisdom. The people must determine how to finance such a venture. It has usually been done by the locality establishing the school. In recent years, some state appropriations have supplemented local efforts similar to state support for local high schools. Some of the most vocal proponents of the state supported junior college idea come from communities like St. Louis where the legal limitation on the local school tax rate is so low that their pleas will fall on deaf ears in outstate communities with school tax rates four to five times as high. The solution to this problem for such communities can be found in simple remedial legislation permitting them to use their resources to attain the type of educational programs their citizens wish. For example, if the St. Louis School District would levy a school tax rate just half as high as that levied by most Southeast Missouri communities, it would have no trouble financing its schools properly up to and including a junior college program. Many other communities are well able to finance junior college work by their own efforts if the people of that community really want it. Others cannot. At the present time, the need of a widespread junior college system is questionable. That need will increase substantially, however, in the next few years and the groundwork of thought for its provision should be made now. There has been much discussion in the past year or so centering around the financing of higher education in Missouri. There has frequently been offered a spate of statistical evidence to support whatever preconceived position a speaker has chosen to select. There has frequently been a great deal more heat than light shed on the problem. Out of the welter and confusion, some of it intentionally created, several important facts have emerged. Charges made to students by Missouri's public and private institutions compare very favorably with those made by similar schools in other states. So we may conclude that our students are paying as much of their costs as our neighboring states feel may be wise for their students. Gifts and grants in aid to Missouri institutions from foundations and individuals fall behind those made on the average to institutions of other states. Missouri lags far behind her sister states in the matter of state support. This

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statement has been challenged before by individuals who either knowlingly or unknowingly have used invalid data in an attempt to refute it. At the present time, 60 per cent of Missouri's college students are enrolled in public institutions, yet only five of the fifty states in the Union spend any less per capita for this service. State by state, the proportion of students enrolled in public institutions increases as one moves from the east coast westward in our country. And despite the fact that Missouri strikes about the average position in this matter, we still stand near the bottom in per capita public support. Average per capita support of public higher education among all the states in 1957 was $11.50, while Missouri's contribution stood at $6.32. A healthy exchange of students among the several states and foreign countries is sound from a social and educational standpoint. But there are those who insinuate darkly that Missouri taxpayers are being bled by students from other states. The truth of the matter is that for every two out-of-state students who enter Missouri's public institutions, three Missourians enroll in those of other states. If it were not for the generosity of some of our neighboring states, it would be impossible for Missourians to enter some specialized fields and professions, the training for which is not provided in Missouri. Other facts germane to this discussion pertain to the ability of the people of the state to meet the problem of providing adequately for public higher education. First, Missouri is a comparatively wealthy state. Only seventeen other states have a greater per capita income. For this favored position, we should all be thankful. Coupled with our wealth, we have one of the lowest per capita state tax collections in the union. In the matter of state tax collections per capita, Missouri ranks 44th. Only four states of the old 48 take any less from their people for state functions. At this point I neither commend nor condemn this. I mention it only to point out that Missouri is well able to provide the needed support for higher education in the years ahead. In the past fifty years, Missouri has slipped continuously farther down the scale industrially, population-wise, and in most of the measures of progress and good living when compared to the other states of the union. Now is the time to arrest that downward slide, to do an about-face and resolutely to set about again pushing our state and our people toward worthwhile goals. One such worthy goal is the provision of adequate opportunity for higher education for those able and willing to receive it. We have the financial ability and I have every confidence in my fellow-citizens that, knowing the facts, they will meet the problem. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION

M. W. Brother Frank P. Briggs, presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Education. Upon motion duly made and seconded the report was adopted. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. 6' A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Masonic Education submits the following report: We have had a busy and, we believe, a successful year. Our main efforts have been channeled through The Freemason but we have printed and distributed one new publication-Suggestions for Investigation Committees-and have reprinted and redistributed the four candidates booklets which have proved so useful and so beneficial in the past few years. Due to the resignation of Dr. Harold L. Reader as Grand Secretary and as editor of The Freemason, it was necessary for the committee to select an acting editor and we felt fortunate, indeed, to find a man of high caliber, exceptionally well fitted and of proven ability who accepted the task. The committee wants to publicly express its thanks and appreciation to John Black Vrooman for the diffi-

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cult assignment he willingly took, and for the excellent editions of The Freemason which he has edited. This resignation brought out what your committee thinks is a needed change in the by-laws, and under the direction of the committee, R. W. Brother John Weiss has prepared and we will introduce a proposed change in Section 30A. This proposal gives this committee the right to designate the editor of The Freemason and provide compensation for him if the editor is other than the Grand Secretary. We have undertaken to impress upon the craft the fine possibilities of educating the newly made Entered Apprentices by having their names enrolled as subscribers to The Freemason. We have asked the secretaries of the different lodges to hasten their names to the editor of The Freemason as soon as possible. We believe that we can spur each newly made Freemason on to further studies and further light through a more intimate knowledge of the present. The new subscription policy for the coming issues of The Freemason were set forth admirably in the September issue of the publication under the pen of R. W. Brother John Suesens, a member of the committee. The information and suggestions to each member of the Committee on Investigation booklet is the work of M. W. Brother Forrest C. Donnell, a member of the committee. M. W. Brother Donnell spent much time, diligent research and abundant talent in the preparation of this booklet and the craft as a whole, and this committee in particular. appreciates his wonderful work. The committee authorized the change in date of publication of The Freemason moving it from the fifteenth of the month to the first of the month so that it would carry messages incident to the Grand Lodge sessions and other worthwhile events far enough ahead of the sessions to enable those interested to take advantage of the opportunities there afforded. M. W. Brother Harold O. Grauel has been an impelling inspiration to us throughout the year. He, with R. W. Brother George Harrison, John Black Vrooman and the chairman of this committee, attended the Midwest Committee on Masonic Education at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in November. Brother George has been one of the pillars of the Midwest as well as of this committee from its inception. He represented us before the D. D. G. M.'s and D. D. G. L.'s at their annual meeting and is in charge of the exhibit in the foyer today. We urge that you contact him and other members of the committee there. M. W. Brother Homer Ferguson, under whose tutelage this committee was formed, has continued his valuable aid to the committee this year. He has taken the lead in seeing that no details of the work, however small, were overlooked. He has made myriad contributions to our work and to our successful year. We, of the committee, have a deep concern about the lack of interest some lodges show in our publication. A study of the mailing list showed us that some sections of the state are neglecting the opportunity of securing information while others are doing a slightly better job. The overall subscription list of The Freemason stands at an all-time high, however, with 11,228 copies being circulated in September. For your information and for your guidance, it may be well for you to know that four lodges in the state do not have a member receiving The Freemason, and thirteen lodges have but one member on the list. Twenty-four lodges have fifty or more members receiving the publication and six have more than 100 on the list. Contrary to our original thought, the largest lodges do not have the largest percentage of readers. Mt. Hope Lodge of Odessa has 169 members and records 86 subscribers while Illmo Lodge with 223 members has 127 on the subscription rolls. The painful thing for this committee was to learn that 270 of the 594 lodges have less than eleven readers, which shows to us that the officers of these lodges cannot be receiving the publication. This is about 40 per cent of the total.

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While we are anxious that all lodges take advantage of the information available in the publication, we must remind all lodges that in the not too distant future the saturation point for our circulation will be reached and then it will have to be placed on "a new subscriber on" when an "old subscriber drops out." We will be limited by our funds in the publication of The Freemason. We absorbed an increase this year and with the "more wages, more increases spiral" still on us, we may have to face the same upward trend again. The committee was fortunate indeed to have all members of the committee and three of the four Grand Lodge ex-officio members present at our June meeting. M. W. Brother Grauel has been rather consistent in his attendance at our meetings over the years, R. W. Brother Bruce Hunt has been most generous with his time and talent and has attended all three of our meetings this year, and R. W. Brother Robert H. Mann has been present at two of them. We want to express our deep and abiding appreciation of the work done with and for this committee by M. ,V. Brother Harold L. Reader as Grand Secretary. He was always at our beck and call and contributed greatly in our deliberations. R. W. Brother Elmer 'Vagner has taken up where Dr. Reader left off and is making our work very pleasant and progressively less burdensome. We give these two men our sincere thanks. We urge that you continue to give to this committee your support and counsel so that we may, in truth and in fact, dispense Masonic light and knowledge to our less informed brethren. Respectfully submitted, FRANK P. BRIGGS, Chairman, HOMER L. FERGUSON, GEORGE G. HARRISON, FORREST C. DONNELL, JOHN T. SUESENS, JOHN WEISS.

RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGE IN SECTION 5.160 OF THE BY-LAWS

The following resolution was submitted and referred to Committee on Jurisprudence: It is hereby moved to amend Section 5.160 of the By-laws by striking from said Section the existing paragraph three and substituting in lieu thereof, the following paragraph: "The Committee shall, subject to ratification by any three of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Wardens, have authority to appoint an editor and assistant editor of the Grand Lodge Publication and may select the Grand Secretary or another Master Mason as editor or assistant editor, for such period of time as the Committee by majority vote shall designate, and may provide compensation for the editor or assistant editor, if other than the Grand Secretary, out of the annual appropriation for the use of the Committee." Paragraphs one, two and four of Section 5.160 of the By-laws to remain as they are. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE G. HARRISO;\l,

P. BRIGGS, T. SUESENS, FORREST C. DONNELL,

FRANK JOHN

JOHN WEISS, HOMER

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REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER R. W. Brother Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, presented the report of the Grand Lecturer. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: As your Grand Lecturer, I wish to submit my report for the grand lodge year 1959-1960. I am happy to report that I have visited each of the sixty Masonic Districts and have held Schools of Instruction in each of them. The total attendance at the schools increased slightly over the previous year; and had it not been for the icy roads during the latter part of February and March, the increase in attendance would have been much greater. The attendance at my meetings during the fall and winter months is always larger than it is during the remainder of the year. For this reason, I make a special effort to visit as many districts as I can during the fall and winter months. However, it is impossible to cover the entire state in that period and it is therefore necessary to visit a number of districts during the spring and early summer. I try to change my schedule from year to year so that each district will, in time, have the advantage of holding its school during the better months for attendance. There was a time when the District Deputy Grand Lecturer could hold a central School of Instruction and have a good representation of officers from most of the lodges in his district. Now even though they do attend a central school, many lodges want individual instruction-they want to practice in their own lodge room with their own officers. This is a good system but heavily increases the work of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer. It is my belief that the three largest districts in the state, the 22nd, the 33rd and the 57th, should have more than one District Deputy Grand Lecturer. It is virtually impossible for the man who holds a central School of Instruction in these districts to give the lodges individual help. We just cannot expect a man to give up that much of his time. The time element could be leveled off and the overall plan improved by appointing more than one Lecturer in these districts, each of whom could be assigned a limited number of lodges. It is my duty to call to the attention of this Grand Lodge, the use of the illegal "Code Book" by some of the lodges. In some instances candidates have been furnished a code book from which to learn their proficiencies and in some lodges officers use them openly while opening and closing the lodge. This problem should be given serious consideration. It is not good for a candidate to appear at the lodge to receive a degree, knowing in advance what he is to get. The maximum amount of the Grand Lecturer's expense is fixed by the Grand Lodge By-laws. In previous years this amount has been adequate. However, because of the rising cost of living, traveling expenses have increased each year, and this year I used the last of my expense money in July. I report this as a matter of information for the brethren from whose per capita tax this expense money is taken. Unending praise and gratitude should go to the Degree Team which travels over the state and confers the degrees exactly as they should be. It stimulates interest in the lodges and confirms the accuracy of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. By the same token, we should be critically alert to any Degree Team which makes innovations in our ritual. This leaves a wrong impression with many brethren, who assume that the Degree Team, being such, is correct, over and above their own District Deputy Grand Lecturer. Fortunately, the number of Degree Teams of this type is rapidly decreasing and I sincerely hope that in the very near future it will be possible to recommend any Degree Team to any lodge with the assurance that it will confer the degrees strictly in accordance with our ritual.

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Judging from the annual reports submitted to me, together with a close observation during my visits with them in their respective districts, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers have again had a very busy and successful year. These visits also quickly reveal the feeling of acceptance the brethren have for their lecturers. When one works with a group of men as I do with my deputies it is only natural that he really gets to know and love them. Each year they do more and more work for the fraternity. The Grand路Lodge is indebted to them for their services and I wish to convey my personal thanks to each one of them. While I do not have the opportunity to work as closely with the District Deputy Grand Masters as I do with the Lecturers, they have been willing to assist me at all times. I appreciate their help and want to thank them for their fine cooperation. It has been a pleasure and an honor to work with the Grand Lodge Officers and I thank them for their untiring efforts. To our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Harold O. Grauel, with whom I have worked very closely for the past nine years, and who has been a Pillar of Strength to me, I express my deepest appreciation. Fraternally submitted, FREELON

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Grand Lecturer. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Ritual herewith submits its annual report for the year 1959-1960. Numerous requests, each year, from officers of lodges in all sections of the state prompted this Committee in 1956 to formulate a plan for balloting on petitions. A number of lodges in the 21st district volunteered to give this plan a trial to see if it would be acceptable and if there was merit in having a uniform method. This was reported to the Grand Lodge in 1957. After these lodges had used this plan for some eight or nine months, their response was so enthusiastic that this Committee felt that it should be introduced to all lodges in the state. The only way this could be done was through the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. The Lecturers were taught this plan at sectional meetings held over the state. Everyone present at these meetings was given an opportunity to make any suggestions for improvement or any criticism he might have. Two or three slight changes were made and before the plan was finally introduced to all the lodges, it not only had the approval of this Committee but also all the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, a number of District Deputy Grand Masters and many other brethren who attend these section meetings. This was reported to the Grand Lodge in 1958. Last year it was reported that the lodges would use this plan for another year so they could become more familiar with it and be better enabled to determine if they would like to have it adopted. The lodges were asked to discuss it in their meetings so that the Committee might have the opinion of the greatest number of brethren possible. Brethren, after a four year trial period, it is the unanimous opinion of this Committee that this method of balloting should be adopted as our Ritual on Balloting on petitions for affiliation or degrees. This Committee wishes to thank M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader for his devoted service over the many years he served as Grand Secretary. We are indeed grateful to R. W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner, our Grand Setretary, for his fine work with the Certificate Plan.

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A list of the names of the brethren who have received certificates the past year will be added as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, Chairman, ARTHUR MOTHERSHEAD,

MARSHALL HOLLENBECK, H. BURTON,

MERLE GRAHAM, TURNER A. BARNHART.

Freelon K. Hadley presented the report of the Committee on Ritual, and moved the first section of the report referring to form of balloting on petitions be adopted. Motion seconded. Thereupon the following discussion was had: M. W. BROTHER ARONSON: I addressed myself to this subject-matter a year ago in the course of my Grand Master's address. I am not going to repeat what was then said. I don't want to take up any time of this Grand Lodge except to recall to your mind that there were expressed some reasons why the matter of balloting should not become a matter of ritual, but, instead, the lodges be permitted to retain their own customs, their own balloting preferences throughout the business portions of the meeting. I think by this brief comment I may recall to the minds of those who heard the letter read or perhaps the argument that took place then. Other than that I don't desire to debate the matter. THE GRAND MASTER: Any other remarks? I want to address you as a member of St. Mark's Lodge. I know we have had considerable controversy about this. Let me state that from my own experience in a country lodge we found that following this particular system of voting there was much more order and much more quiet. Men didn't go into the anteroom or somewhere else. I think when we ballot it is a very serious moment in our experience in lodge. I have been in many small lodges where, at the time of the voting, a crowd would get together in front of the Senior Warden and talk to each other and even have their backs turned to the Deacon as he was standing near the altar. I think there is a just complaint as to this way of doing things. On the other hand, I have attended a lodge meeting conducted by one of the lodges of this city in which the candidate was taken around the lodge, with my approval, with shoes on. It happened to be in the cave at Onondaga. I saw no reason why he shouldn't. I have been in one lodge in which they brought the candidate in and he was told to go out and re-invest himself with his clothing and he came in with some kind of a cape around him. That did not upset or depart from ritual. This, it seems to me, is a way of doing it. That is what a great many lodges want to know. They want a way to do it. I don't know whether it tends to destroy the individuality of the lodge. I am speaking to you as a member of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93. Any other remarks? Let's be democratic. If you have something to say, please do so. BROTHER KITCHELL: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: I wonder why after 140 years we finally discover that our system of balloting is all wrong. There are many things about the machinery of this balloting which I object to and could tell you about, but I am not going into that. There are two things I am going to mention: First: Is that an invasion of the business of the lodge? Ritual does not apply

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to the conduct of the business of the lodge, and this is an invasion of that. If we allow this invasion, later on there will be another part of the business that will be made into ritual, and finally our Masters will be so handicapped by ritual, they will be unable to use their common sense, which they are supposed to do, in the conduct of the business of the lodge. Most Worshipful Brother Grauel mentioned this is a democratic organization, but I remember two years ago this was discussed in our Lodge of Instruction of the 57th District. The District Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Lecturer didn't want anyone to comment on it. I took the floor and asked the District Deputy Grand Lecturer to stop me and tell me to be seated and he didn't tell me to be seated, so I talked about it, and he was very angry about it. Do you call that democracy? 'We haven't had a chance to talk about it at all. I would like to go into the machinery and show you the defects of it. The Fair, Clear and Bright, which we have used for years and years, is now not going to be used in this case. Remember, Brethren, that in the second degree you are told that Freemasonry is a progressive science. It seems to me that using the words Fair, Clear and Bright is proper. It isn't, as I once heard said, we are not predicting the weather. The "Fair" certainly means the candidate on whom we ballot is fair in his dealings with his fellow men. When he gets to the West it could be that he has a clear conscience, and the Bright it means that he should have a bright future in Freemasonry. Those are some of the reasons why I object to this. M. W. BROTHER JAYNE: Brethren, I think we probably outstate are more in need of a system of balloting possibly than they do in the cities. We are not fortunate enough to have a circuit judge in our lodge that can keep us straight in these matters. I couldn't help but think-R. W. Brother Kitchell said we had gone 140 years before we needed a system of balloting. I think possibly it has taken us 140 years to get as many different systems as we have, scattered out over the state in the past years. In my travels around the state I have heard from so many lodges who seem to want a system of balloting. The system is to provide, to fill a need, and at the request of a number of lodges. I have seen it in operation at a number of places. If you Brethren are satisfied with it, if it is what you want, that is what you should have. THE GRAND MASTER: Any other remarks? (There was no further discussion.) THE GRAND MASTER: In a democracy you speak by your vote. All in favor of this will please make known by rising. You are voting in favor of this particular plan of balloting. You are voting in favor if you are standing. Is that clear, Brethren? Will you please be seated, Brethren. Those who are opposed, please stand. THE CHAIR DECLARES THE MOTION IS CARRIED. THE GRAND MASTER: Now, it has been properly moved and seconded that the second portion of the report be adopted. All in favor signify by saying "Aye." Opposed, "No." Motion carried and second portion of the report was adopted. SUBDIVISION I-ORIGINALS

No. Name 3340 Edgar Lee Woodward 3341 John Wilbur Larkins. 3342 Vern Graham Elliott. 3343 Lloyd Alton Elifrits

Lodge East Prairie Lodge No. 384 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Lorraine Lodge No. 128 Lorraine Lodge No. 128

78 3344 3345 3346 3347 3348 3349 3350 3351 3352 3353 3354 3355 3356 3357 3358 3359 3360 3361 3362 3363 3364 3365 3366 3367 3368 3369 3370 3371 3372 3373 3374 3375 3376 3377 3378 3379 3380 3381 3382 3383 3384 3385 3386 3387 3388 3389 3390 3391 3392 3393 3394 3395 3396 3397 3398 3399 3400 3401 3402 3403 3404 3405 3406

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Gilbert Vehlewald. . . . Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Reid John Jensen. . .. Saxton Lodge No. 508 Alfred Henry Farwig. . Union Lodge No. 593 Bobbie Lee Bell. . Bethany Lodge No. 97 Donald Lee Rion.. . Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Jerry J. Matthews. . .. Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Clarence Frank Ledl. . . . . Monett Lodge No. 129 Basil E. Lewis. . Cass Lodge No. 147 Charles Elmer Lively.. . . Progress Lodge No. 657 Robert W. Jones.. . . . . . Star of the West Lodge No. 133 Emmett Dale Caw. . Charity Lodge No. 331 Jack Charles Ritter Marlborough Lodge No. 569 William K. Archer.. . .. Saxton Lodge No. 508 Wilbur G. Cooper. . . . East Gate Lodge No. 630 Thomas C. Hurt. . East Gate Lodge No. 630 Kenneth F. Wenk. . . '" Freedom Lodge No. 363 Noah Richard Williams East Gate Lodge No. 630 John L. Keller. . . . . Samaritan Lodge No. 424 Willard Earl Mills. . ... Marcus Lodge No. II 00 John Thomas Heard.. . . Theo. Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 George Pritchard Grahl. . Liberty Lodge No. 31 Carroll Bernard Bradley. . .. Carthage Lodge No. 197 William N. Nicks. . Shekinah Lodge No. 256 George Winfred Sieh. . Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Claude Dean Lacey. . . . . . . . Carl Junction Lodge No. 549 Raymond Eugene Wilkinson. . Northwest Lodge No. 358 D. Ray Snipes. . '" New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Beverly Lewis Skinner... . Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Earl E. Green.......... . Saxton Lodge No. 508 William Keith Blue...... . Bloomfield Lodge No. 153 Wilbert David Wamsley. . Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Darrell Lowell Jones...... . Fairfax Lodge No. 483 Donald Louis Bellos. . . Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Floyd Davis, Jr. . Rural Lodge No. 316 Robert A. Hunter......... . Texas Lodge No. 177 Herschel Audrey Reaves Barnes Lodge No. 116 Bernard Robert Gratzer... . Easter Lodge No. 575 William Dean Tidwell. . . . . Alpha Lodge No. 659 Alfred Goldman. . . . . . . . . . Benj. Franklin Lodge No. 642 Chaston Lafayette Rudder Bloomfield Lodge No. 153 Leo Robert Messmer... . Beacon Lodge No. 3 William Sykes Baker, Jr.. . Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Howard Richard Kennedy. . Freedom Lodge No. 636 Charles Albert Sharpe. . . . Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Frank S. Lofton. . . . . Florissant Lodge No. 668 Jene D. Kirby. . . . . . . . . . . . . Essex Lodge No. 278 Robert Clyde Pruett. . . . . . . Shekinah Lodge No. 256 Jerald Shelton Hodges Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Merl M. Harryman. . Alpha Lodge No. 659 Roy Madison Frick. . Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Glen G. Ferguson. . Neosho Lodge No. 247 Earnest Lee Baumgardner Modern Lodge No. 144 Howard Ray May...... . Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Thomas Joseph Lehmann. . . Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Charles William Holton. . .... Acacia Lodge No. 602 Alfred Wilson Lee. . . Acacia Lodge No. 602 Wilbern Cleo Sanders Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Luther C. Akers......... . Wellston Lodge No. 613 Hubert Reinhardt Baumgarth Columbia Lodge No. 534 Donald E. Fulmer. . . . . . . . . . . Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Glenn J. Rohs...... . Wyaconda Lodge No. 24 Howard Kendel Bence Raytown Lodge No. 391 James Henry Bloom " King Hill Lodge No. 376

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1960 3407 3408 3409 3410 3411 3412 3413 3414 3415 3416 3417 3418 3419 3420 3421 3422 3423 3424 3425 3426 3427 3428 3429 3430 3431 3432 3433 3434 3435 3436 3437 3438 3439 3440 3441 3442 3443 3444 3445 3446 3447 3448 3449 3450 3451 3452 3453 3454 3455 3456 3457 3458 3459 3460 3461 3462 3463

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Edward Jackson Lawhon Orient Lodge No. 546 Thomas E. Blankenship Solomon Lodge No. 271 Kenneth Wilson Green Overland Lodge No. 623 George Alan Richey. . Liberty Lodge No. 31 Robert S. Arnold... . Richland Lodge No. 385 Dalpha T. Carroll. . . . . . . Richland Lodge No. 385 J. H. Easley. . . . . Laclede Lodge No. 83 Warren Ghenn Best. Orient Lodge No. 546 George W. Carson...... . Polar Star Lodge No. 79 Otis Robinson...... . Dexter Lodge No. 532 James Dolph Belknap. . Twilight Lodge No. 114 Joseph McKinstry...... . Twilight Lodge No. 114 Glenn Allan Bandermann.. . ... Columbia Lodge No. 534 Clarence Albert Koepke... . .. Columbia Lodge No. 534 L. Oliver Stahl. . . . . . . . Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 Harold Gentry Cooper New London Lodge No. 307 Orville Duane Bartlett... . New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Eugene Charles Drury. . . . Orient Lodge No. 546 Albert Lee Ely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monroe Lodge No. 64 Robert Kenneth Holtgrieve. . .... Union Lodge No. 593 Charles E. Chaney. . . . . . . Independence Lodge No. 76 Dale Leslie Pollock. . . . . . . Essex Lodge No. 278 Allen Monroe Pritchett, Sr. . Columbia Lodge No. 534 Frank Felix Sizemore. . .... Orient Lodge No. 546 Lloyd Franklin Herrick, Jr. .. United Lodge No.5 Edward F. Christman. . . . Oregon Lodge No. 139 Dale E. Heath............ . Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 Travis Lewis Truby...... . Centralia Lodge No. 59 Wayne Sylvester Colborn... . . Whitesville Lodge No. 162 Virgil Eugene Thompson. . Raytown Lodge No. 391 George W. Conrad.. . Orient Lodge No. 546 Robert F. Lang. . Granite Lodge No. 272 Lloyd Irvin Kelly... . Raytown Lodge No. 391 Theodore William Bentley. . Raytown Lodge No. 391 Dewey Thornton........ . Orient Lodge No. 546 Merrill Richard Beck. . . . . . . Carl Junction Lodge No. 549 Donald F. Franklin. . Granite Lodge No. 272 Clarence Bryan Avery.. . Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Ernest Clyde Richardson. . Lodge of Light No. 257 Cleve Reece. . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge of Light No. 257 Byron D. Taylor... . Friendship Lodge No. 89 Byron Charles Goodnigh t . . Solomon Lodge No. 271 Robert M. Lockmiller. . Solomon Lodge No. 271 Dennis Elton Smith. . . Salem Lodge No. 225 Clyde Wilbert Dunford. . . Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Harold Joseph Toner. . Orient Lodge No. 546 Daniel B. Perry Grandview Lodge No. 618 Robert Finley Greer. . . . Clay Lodge No. 207 Edwin George Jesel.... .. . University Lodge No. 649 Jerry Owen Snyder. . Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Charles Edgar Wisdom. . . . . Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 East Gate Lodge No. 630 Billy Roy Vickery Richard Alton Meade. . . . . Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Kirksville Lodge No. 105 Cleve A. Brown Harold W. Pennington. . .. Jewel Lodge No. 480 Elisha Yancy Launius Essex Lodge No. 278 Dan Simon University Lodge No. 649 SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS

A A A A

1269 1270 1271 1272

Wilford Loyd Stagner Monte B. Murray, Jr Kenneth Ervin Bowersox, Jr. Hart Dittemore

Clifton Lodge No. 520 Union Lodge No. 597 Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614

80 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

1273 1274 1275 1276 1277 1278 1279 1280 1281 1282 1283 1284 1285 1286 1287 1288 1289 1290 1291 1292 1293 1294 1295 1296 1297 1298 1299 1300 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306

1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315 1316 1317 1318 1319 1320 1321 1322 1323 1324 1325 1326 1327 1328 1329 1330 1331 1332 1333 1334

PROCEEDINGS OF THE John E. Butcher. . Westport Lodge No. 340 Charles I. Dean. . Grand River Lodge No. 276 Lawrence Earl Pope. . . . Hornersville Lodge No. 215 J. L. Petty... . Kennett Lodge No. 68 Evans Cooper Wiley. . St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 Paul Plunkett. . Kennett Lodge No. 68 Clyile Austene Ward. . .. Central Lodge No. 59 Roy Allen Blackwood. . . Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Lewis Sherman Parker.. . .. East Gate Lodge No. 630 Robert Lee Hoemann. . Union Lodge No. 593 James Carl Jones. . Union Lodge No. 593 Charles D. Johnson. . . . Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Charles Francis Scott. . .. Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Alfred Wells. . Friend Lodge No. 352 Charles Olin Fowler. . . Lodge of Light No. 257 Joseph A. Gerrard. . Rolla Lodge No. 213 Kenneth L. Glehn Clarence Lodge No. 662 Cevles Mikle Herring. . Hannibal Lodge No. 188 Norman R. Tallent.. . . Freedom Lodge No. 636 Lawrence A. Deyo Overland Lodge No. 623 Ruper Lysle McCanon. . Clay Lodge No. 207 Leonard T. Ferrell. . Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Franklin Dow Whiting. . . . .. Galena Lodge No. 515 Avery Ernest Foster. . .... Liberty Lodge No. 31 Charles Everett Foster. . Charity Lodge No. 331 John W. Rhodes... . Unionville Lodge No. 210 William A. Clear. . Corinthian Lodge No. 265 Ben Swirk. . .. Heroine Lodge No. 104 Norman Eddy Pierce. . Hallsville Lodge No. 336 Ralph Warren Robb. . California Lodge No. 183 Virgil Leslie Pettigrew... . Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Curtis L. Huffines. . . Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Charles Jack Grimes. . Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Everett Louis Mayberry. . . Independence Lodge No. 76 Charles Elvin Devine Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Thomas Simpson Finney . Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Alonzo R. Mottsheard. . Branson Lodge No. 587 Willard Eugene Chilton Barnesville Lodge No. 353 Charles R. Johnson Barnesville Lodge No. 353 Robert William Sherrod. . .. Pomegranate Lodge No.9;') Charles Richard Davis .. Grandview Lodge No. 618 Charles Paul Dodge. . . Brookfield Lodge No. 86 Forrest Keith Bland Westport Lodge No. 340 Edwin R. Fink. . . Orient Lodge No. 546 Lawrence F. Shipp. . . Berlin Lodge No. 378 Curtis Weaver Felty. . . . . Neosho Lodge No. 247 Henry E. Tanner. . Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Elbert Lee Howard.. . Florissant Lodge No. 668 William Edward Martin Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Robert Edward Finch Brookfield Lodge No. 86 Herman Dwight Loughrige. . . Fenton Lodge No. 281 Herbert F. Carter. . . . . Fenton Lodge No. 281 William E. Rowe.... . Fulton Lodge No. 48 Jim Vernon Laswell. . Fulton Lodge No. 48 Alfred Whitfield Griffith. . .. Fulton Lodge No. 48 Frank Wall Hazelrigg, Jr.. . Fulton Lodge No. 48 Daniel Lee Hite...... . .. , Florrissant Lodge No. 668 Christopher Tolbert O'Brien. . Keystone Lodge No. 243 Russell E. Krug...... . .. Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 William Boyd Corwin, Jr.. . ... King Hill Lodge No. 376 John William Howard. . .. Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Roy Edward Robinson.. . ... Gate City Lodge No. 522

1960

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A 1335 A 1336 A 1337 A 1338 A 1339 A 1340 A 1341 A 1342 A 1343 A 1344 A 1345 A 1346 A 1347 A 1348 A 1349 A 1350 A 1351 A 1352 A 1353 A 1354 A 1355 A 1356 A 1357 A 1358 A 1359 A 1360 A 1361 A 1362 A 1363 A 1364 A 1365 A 1366 A 1367 A 1368 A 1369 A 1370 A 1371 A 1372 A 1373 A 1374

Jewel William Pike.... . King Hill Lodge No. 376 James Edly Waddle South Gate Lodge No. 547 Morris S. Sheeks. . . . . . . . . . .. . Triangle Lodge No. 638 Arthur Theodore Capps Hale City Lodge No. 216 Audsley McDowell Ballew Hale City Lodge No. 216 James Wilson Brewer Alpha Lodge No. 659 Beeler L. Keen Wellston Lodge No. 613 Jerry Cottrell. . . . . . . . . . Columbia Lodge No. 534 Ronald Martin Land. . . . Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Edward Earl Mullenix. . Clay Lodge No. 207 Edward Paul Hutson. . . . Shaveh Lodge No. 646 J. B. Seevers Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 John Edwin Bogue New London Lodge No. 307 James V. Hogan, Sr Columbia Lodge No. 534 Lawson E. Trone Branson Lodge No. 587 Woodrow Wilson Admire Cecil-Daylight Lodge No. 305 Ira Dale Noble Montgomery Lodge No. 246 John William Brokaw. . . . . . . . . Palestine Lodge No. 241 Kenneth Woodrow Axetell. . Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Virgil R. Kent Whitesville Lodge No. 162 William Ernest Fielder Solomon Lodge No. 271 Paul L. Thompson , Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Forrest Glenn Lane Centralia Lodge No. 59 Marvin McDonald Davis. . Charity Lodge No. 331 Logan Earl Wing, Jr.. . . . St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Paul Legar Trullinger. . Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Donald L. Brotherton. . . . Orient Lodge No. 546 Roy Harry Rude , Howard Lodge No.4 Bob M. Robinson Putnam Lodge No. 190 Merrill Dean Gregory Putnam Lodge No. 190 Marvin Henry Bruns Palestine Lodge No. 241 Harry Dean Crocker... . Solomon Lodge No. 271 Bob Lee Smith Wellsville Lodge No. 194 Joseph Melvin Bruce Salem Lodge No. 225 Clifton Lloyd Haas Orient Lodge No. 546 Chaney O. Williams Orient Lodge No. 546 Anthony Wayne Combs Grandview Lodge No. 618 James William Boswell Grandview Lodge No. 618 Raymond B. Babb Friendship Lodge No. 89 Leslie Bagley Adair Lodge No. 366 SUBDIVISION l-SECOND RENEWALS

B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B

497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516

Dale Ward Howard Thomas Smith Hayward Alvin Barlow Tom Brown Prettyman Walter Lee Shelton John Thomas Steele Leo Donald Lindsay Fred Lee Miller Clarence Raymond Greene Delbert T. Cook. . . . . . . . . George E. Shores " Robert E. Wright Charles C. Neeley William Anthony Mudd Kenneth Robert Kinsey Joseph Franklin Grable Russell Henry Ritter, Jr. Arthur Richard Cullor Clark Monroe Blackman Mud E. Husted... .

Moberly Lodge No. 344 Centralia Lodge No. 59 South Gate Lodge No. 547 Cass Lodge No. 147 Friend Lodge No. 352 Independence Lodge No. 76 Ionic Lodge No. 154 Raytown Lodge No. 391 Wellsville Lodge No. 194 Friend Lodge No. 352 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Camden Point Lodge No. 169 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Vincil Lodge No. 62 Grandview Lodge No. 618 Rowley Lodge No. 204 Summit Lodge No. 263 Unionville Lodge No. 210 Somerset Lodge No. 206 Unionville Lodge No. 210

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

B 517 Chalmer R. Ethington. B 518 Robert E. Ramsey. B 519 Howard Cline. B 522 B 523 B 524 B 525 B 526 B 527 B 528 B 529 B 530 B 531 B 532 B 533 B 534 B 535 B 536 B 537 B 538 B 539 B 540 B 541 B 542 B 543 B 544 B 545 B 546 B 547 B 548 B 549 B 550 B 551 B 552 B 553 B 554

. .. Somerset Lodge No. 206 . . St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 . . Chaffee Lodge No. 615 Harry Gist Marshall. . ..... Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Ora C. Misner. . . . . Western Star Lodge No. 15 Abe Press... . Heroine Lodge No. 104 . Union Star Lodge No. 124 Lewis C. Turner. Perry Wilson Porter. . Unionville Lodge No. 210 Otto Christopher Young. . Union Lodge No. 593 E. M. Blevins. . . Union Lodge No. 593 Ralph E. Brown.... . . Webb City Lodge No. 512 Otis Mix. . Osborne Lodge No. 317 Thurman R. Nelson. . Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Theodore T. Martin. . Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Glenn Harter Boyles. . Friendship Lodge No. 89 Crawford Dudley... Meramec Lodge No. 313 Harris Maupin, Jr.... . . Hebron Lodge No. 354 Andrew T. Dorsey...... . Twilight Lodge No. 114 Ivan Ray Sumpter. . .. King Hill Lodge No. 376 William E. Jamieson.. . Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Herbert Martin Ramsey. . Rockhill Lodge No. 663 Joe Wayne Craig.. . Liberty Lodge No. 31 Farron Atkins. . Laclede Lodge No. 83 Herman David Taggart. . Jackson Lodge No. 82 Clayton D. Bruce... . Unionville Lodge No. 210 Webster Penn Clark...... . ... Maplewood Lodge No. 566 James Woodrow Dougan. . Rosendale Lodge No. 404 Edward Melvin Reuter. . . . Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Virgil Carl Moore. . ... Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Harold Frederick Krummel. . . Monroe Lodge No. 64 Glenn Jackson Lyon. . Fair Play Lodge No. 44 Robert W. Jones. . Montgomery Lodge No. 246 John S. Stillwell. . Putnam Lodge No. 190 Harry W. Warrings. . . . West Gate Lodge No. 445 Peter Vukich... . Trinity Lodge No. 641 Sylvanus Boyd Rinehart. . Northeast Lodge No. 643 Robert Burris Nickell. . Swope Park Lodge No. 617 John Irvin Williams... . Rising Sun Lodge No. 13

C 178 C 179 C 180 C 181 C 182 C 183 C 184 C 185 C 186 C 187 C 188 C 189 C 190 C 191 C 192 C 193 C 194 C 195 C 196

Paul Edward Kelly... . Thomas R. Wilkins. . George Phillip Blair. . Steel Anderson. . Roy Alfred Rusk. Weaver F. Conlin. . Joseph R. Neeley. Franklin Caldwell Kindred Howard L. Martin...... . James J. Manring. Eldie Andrew Clinton. . Harry Lee Rippetoe. . . . Benjamin Edward Lollar. . Floyd James Lollar...... John Wesley Kinman. . O. Rex Orr. . Charles Edwin McQuitty. Fred B. Manes. William Walter Gray...... .

B 520

B 521

SUBDIVISION I-THIRD RENEWALS

York Lodge No. 563 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 . Carthage Lodge No. 197 Missouri Lodge No. I . Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 . Western Star Lodge No. 15 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Orient Lodge No. 546 Western Star Lodge No. 15 . Western Star Lodge No. 15 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Vincel Lodge No. 62 . King Hill Lodge No. 376 . Richland Lodge No. 385 South Gate Lodge No. 547

SUBDIVISION I-FOURTH RENEWALS

D 62 D 63

Lawson M. Branham Charles Goodman

East Gate Lodge No. 630 Polar Star Lodge No. 79

1960

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D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

Othal D. McFarland Frederick A. Ueligger. Gaz H. Cline...... Oran J. Holdman. . . L. Marshall Hollenbeck. Ronald E. Bradley. . . Ralph Braden Trussell. . . Francis Adelbert Ely. . . James H. Sivells.. Harry Morrison Noland. Turner A. Barnhart... Philip D. Trainer.. William Grayson Mills. Joe L. Moore. . . . . . . . . William Nall. Glenn E. Swails......... Edwin Bruce Hawkins.

E E E E E E E E E E

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Cecil Warren Kirby. Ernest T. Scofield . Alonzo A. Harrison. Charlie Smith Hicks .. Everett W. Torreyson. Alfred Arthur Mitchell. Orville Abernathy . Richard Harry Kerr .. Joseph W. Moore . George Franklin Prater ..

Ionic Lodge No. 154 Lincoln Lodge No. 138 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 . Samaritan Lodge No. 424 . Sikeston Lodge No. 310 . Jackson Lodge No. 82 . .. Bogard Lodge No. 101 . . Monroe Lodge No. 64 . .. Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 . . Jackson Lodge No. 82 . . Acacia Lodge No. 602 . Clinton Lodge No. 548 . Orient Lodge No. 546 . Liberty Lodge No. 31 . .. United Lodge No.5 . .. Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 . .... Higbee Lodge No. 527 . .

SUBDIVISION I-FIFTH RENEWALS

. Northeast Lodge No. 643 Adair Lodge No. 366 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 . . Monroe Lodge No. 64 · .. Hebron Lodge No. 354 . . Hebron Lodge No. 354 . Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 · .. Rolla Lodge No. 213 · ..... Putnam Lodge No. 190 · .. Carthage Lodge No. 197 · ·

SUBDIVISION 2--CARDS PART

473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502

Edwin B. Hawkins.. Harold E. DeVita. James Harold Burton. . . . . Herbert Dale DeWeese. Reed Dalton Witt. Howard Cline. .. . Arthur M. Hedrick. Weaver F. Conlin.. Robert E. Michael. . . . Albert Joseph Holst, Sr.. . . Lawrence Arthur Deyo. Foy Edwin Haywood. William Anthony Mudd. Frank Keller ROY, Jr.. . . John Edward Reece, Jr.. . Chester A. McAfee. Charles W. Dolman... Charles W. Werdein. George Burnett Puckett. Edward T. Neely, Jr.. . Abe Press. . . Charles A. Zimmerman. . Joy L. Ortloff. . . . . Fred H. Roam......... John Thomas Heard... Gale Eugene Fulton. . . . . . . Russell J. Rowe. . . . . . . . . Evert Leroy Love. . . . . . . . . . Wilburn Scott Christie.. Roy Edward Robinson. .. .

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. Higbee Lodge No. 527 . . Wellston Lodge No. 613 . .. Valley Park Lodge No. 629 . .. Eureka Lodge No. 73 . . Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Chaffee Lodge No. 615 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 . .. Missouri Lodge No.1 . .. Joachim Lodge No. 164 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Overland Lodge No. 623 Easter Lodge No. 575 . . Vincil Lodge No. 62 . . Gate City Lodge No. 522 . . Seaman Lodge No. 126 . . Mendon Lodge No. 628 Gate City Lodge No. 522 Canopy Lodge No. 284 Westport Lodge No. 340 . . Wellston Lodge No. 613 Heroine Lodge No. 104 Shekinah Lodge No. 256 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 Theo. Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Perseverance Lodge No. 92 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Gate City Lodge No. 522

84 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527

PROCEEDINGS OF THE David Levi Sellers Bruce H. Hunt. . Freelon K. Hadley Alfred W. Kuenzle James Woodrow Dougan William Carter Bell. . . . . Wilfrid Allenger Hedrick. . Harry W. Warrings Manley Charles Vanzant. '" Elmer J. Rohr James K. Riley... . Woodrow Wilson Admire William Edward Jamieson Logan Earl Wing, Jr.. . Avery Wilson Griffey Byron Carlos Goodnight. Robert Myrl Lockmiller Willis R. Hunt. Charles P. Woods Chaston Lafayette Rudder.. . . . . . . . .. Glenn V. Bulla Trueman Daniel Boone Leonard Virgil Bowers Richard Alton Meade Leo Robert Messmer... .

1960

Lambskin Lodge No. 460 Adair Lodge No. 366 St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 Rosendale Lodge No. 404 New Madrid Lodge No. 429 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 West Gate Lodge No. 445 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 University Lodge No. 649 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Cecile-Daylight Lodge No. 305 Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Solomon Lodge No. 271 Solomon Lodge No. 271 Alpha Lodge No. 659 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Bloomfield Lodge No. 153 Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 United Lodge No.5 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Beacon Lodge No. 3

SUBDIVISION 2-CARDS PART

400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 4II 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432

Delbert 1. Scott. Charlie Smith Hicks James Alfred Kennedy. . John Edward Reece. Harry Robert Sherer... . W. Paul Kietley. . . Edwin B. Hawkins. . Harold Gene McQuitty.. Trueman Daniel Boone James Ernest Blackmore. . . . Fred E. Carr James Harold Burton Jack Richard Strosnider, Sr Howard Cline Weaver F. Conlin Robert E. Michael. Thomas Joseph Lehmann William Anthony Mudd Russell R. Thompson Arthur Richard Cullor. . Herbert Dale DeWeese Paul Edward Powell. . . . Evert Leroy Love. . Robert Walter Crow Charles W. Werdein Foy Edwin Haywood Robert W. Caldwell Charles W. Dalman George Burnett Puckett Leonard Virgil Bowers Frank V. Jones Roy L. Moorman...... . Chester A. McAfee

Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Monroe Lodge No. 64 . . Lodge of Light No. 257 . Seaman Lodge No. 126 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 . St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 Higbee Lodge No. 527 . Howard Lodge No.4 St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 . Acacia Lodge No. 602 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Chaffee Lodge No. 615 Missouri Lodge No.1 Joachim Lodge No. 164 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Vincil Lodge No. 62 Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Unionville Lodge No. 210 Eureka Lodge No. 73 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Canopy Lodge No. 284 Easter Lodge No. 575 Cache Lodge No. 416 Gate City Lodge No. 522 Westport Lodge No. 340 United Lodge No.5 California Lodge No. 183 Saxton Lodge No. 508 Mendon Lodge No. 628

1960

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433 Lawrence Theodore Poeppelmeier 434 Abe Press 435 Joy L. Ortloff. . 436 Russell J. Rowe. . 437 James Harrison Sivells. . 438 Tony Case 439 Wilburn Scott Christie 440 Thurman R. Nelson 441 William Franklin Jackson 442 Alfred W. Kuenzle 443 Virgil Carl Moore. . . . . 444 Freelon K. Hadley. . . . . . . 445 Bruce H. Hunt. 446 James Woodrow Dougan 447 Charles P. Woods 448 Harry W. Warrings 449 Manley Charles Vanzant 450 Elmer J. Rohr 451 John Edward Adams. . 452 Frank Keller Roy, Jr. 453 James R. Chalfant 454 Avery Wilson Griffey. . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Morris Sheeks 456 Marvin Henry Bruns 457 Ernest Clyde Richardson

Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Heroine Lodge No. 1M Carthage Lodge No. 197 Perseverance Lodge No. 92 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Shaveh Lodge No. 646 Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Adair Lodge No. 366 Rosendale Lodge No. 404 Northeast Lodge No. 643 West Gate Lodge No. 445 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 University Lodge No. 649 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Gate City Lodge No. 522 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 . . Maplewood Lodge No. 556 Triangle Lodge No. 638 Palestine Lodge No. 241 Lodge of Light No. 257

SUBDIVISION 2-CARDS PART

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

Frank V. Jones... . California Lodge No. 183 Harry C. Dunham. . Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Edwin B. Hawkins.. . Higbee Lodge No. 527 Frank Keller Roy, Jr.. . Gate City Lodge No. 522 Merle Graham.... ......... . Hiram Lodge No. 362 Howard Cline Chaffee Lodge No. 615 Weaver F. Conlin. . Missouri Lodge No.1 Clarence L. Harper. . . . . Oregon Lodge No. 139 Robert E. Michael. . Joachim Lodge No. 164 William Anthony Mudd Vincil Lodge No. 62 Raymond A. Walker. . Fulton Lodge No. 48 William C. Gruber. . . . Joachim Lodge No. 164 Herbert Dale DeWeese... . Eureka Lodge No. 73 Kenneth W. Axetell. . . . . . . . . . Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Robert Clarence Morgan. . . . Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Charles W. Werdein. . . . Canopy Lodge No. 284 Thomas Joseph Lehmann Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 George Burnett Puckett... . Westport Lodge No. 340 Abe Press. . . . . . . Heroine Lodge No. 104 Joy L. Ortloff. . . . Carthage Lodge No. 197 Fred H. Roam. . . . Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99 Russell J. Rowe. . . . Perseverance Lodge No. 92 James Harrison Sivells. . .. Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 James K. Riley. . . . . . . Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Russell R. Thompson. . Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Mal Edward McArthur. . Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Wilburn Scott Christie. . New Hampton Lodge No. 458 Roy Edward Robinson. . Gate City Lodge No. 522 Paul K. Schmidt. . Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Alfred W. Kuenzle... . Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 Edward Paul Hutson. . Shaveh Lodge No. 646 Charles F. Soetebier, Jr.. . . Theo. Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 Charles W. Dalman Gate City Lodge No. 522

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

465 Albert Joseph Holst, Sr. . 466 Freelon K. Hadley. 467 Bruce H. Hunt . 468 James Woodrow Dougan - . 469 Harry W. Warrings. 470 Manley Charles Vanzant. 471 Elmer J. Rohr ..... 472 Everett W. Torreyson . 473 John T. Heard . 474 William Edward Jamieson . 475 Von Roy Neff ... 476 Avery Wilson Griffey.

1960

路 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 路 St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 路 Adair Lodge No. 366 . Rosendale Lodge No. 404 . . _West Gate Lodge No. 445 路 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 . .. University Lodge No. 649 . .... Hebron Lodge No. 354 . . Theo. Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 .... Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 . ... St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Maplewood Lodge No. 566

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RELIEF AND CHARITY To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. 6' A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee on Relief and Charity consisting, under appointment of the Grand Master, of five members of the Masonic Home Board submits the following report of its activities since the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge: The practices and policies of this Committee as they had previously been established were continued during the year immediately past. Meetings of the Committee were regularly held on the day fixed for the meeting of the Masonic Home Board or its Executive Committee, and at such meetings all applications for relief were considered and previously approved applications under which relief was being continued were reviewed. Before the beginning of the year the information and experience of your Committee had been such as to indicate that there would be an increase in the number of applications which would be presented. This increase did not materialize and, actually, applications have declined. Previous reports of this Committee informed Lodges that all applications for relief should come through the Lodges and that in general a participation in relief by this Committee would be predicated upon a requirement that Lodges participate in an equal amount. Your Committee has had some applications made directly to it and in some instances through the office of the Grand Secretary. Such applications were always referred to the Lodges to be processed by them. During the past year your Committee had one application presented to it in behalf of a member of a Lodge who was being assisted out of the Almoners Fund of the Scottish Rite. The Lodge of which this Brother was a member declined to interest itself in this brother's situation and, although it appeared such Lodge should be financially able to do so, it declined to provide any monetary relief. This Committee, finding the need acute, joined with the representative of the Scottish Rite who managed the Almoners Fund and gave assistance to the brother. Your Committee conceives its duty to be that it is the immediate physical needs of an individual, i.e., needs for food, shelter and medical attention, which come within the things for which it should provide and that it should not be called upon to relieve financial needs for other purposes; that its attention under certain circumstances should be given to needy dependents of distressed members of the Fraternity as well as to members of the Fraternity and their wives, and your Committee has proceeded accordingly. We would again remind all Lodges that charity lies at the foundation of our institution and while a determination as to whether or not charity should be provided often presents a serious question, still wherever there is a real need it should have attention. Your Committee again tenders its availability to those Lodges who need assistance in providing for the needy to which they have a charitable obligation.

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Appended hereto is a list of the Lodges assisted and the amount of appropriation to each Lodge, together with a summary of funds received and disbursed during the past year. The accounts of your Committee have been audited and a copy of the audit report is filed herewith. Respectfully, RICHARD O. RUMER, Chairman, ROBERT H. MANN,

CLYDE BUTLER,

RALPH

BROWN.

Total number of lodges assisted Total number of Masons who were furnished relief Total number of widows who were furnished relief Total number of individuals assisted '"

19 12 8 20

LODGES ASSISTED A]'I;D THE TOTAL AMOUNT EACH RECEIVED

$ 300.00 10.00 37.50 150.00 25.00 360.00 100.00 60.00 60.00 175.00 50.00 162.00 300.00 70.00 283.00 25.00 125.00 100.00 120.00

Adair Lodge No. 366 Ashland Lodge No. 156 Bogard Lodge No. 101 .. Brentwood Lodge No. 616 . Carthage Lodge No. 197 . Green Ridge Lodge No. 425 La Plata Lodge No. 237 Marcus Lodge No. 110 Meridian Lodge No.2 .... Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 Pyramid Lodge No. 180 (two cases) Rose Hill Lodge No. 550 Salem Lodge No. 225 Tuscan Lodge No. 360 ..... Unionville Lodge No. 210 (for Clyde E. Martin) Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Scottish Rite Almoner's Fund ... A. M. Bay (Lodge ... ) for Mrs. J. N. Houston

$2,513.00

Total issued to Lodges SUMMARY OF FUNDS RECEIVED AND DISTRIBUTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR

$ 181.62

Balance on hand October I, 1959 Receipts Received from Grand Lodge Credit for cancelled check issued April 12, 1959

$2,500.00 40.00 $2,540.00 $2,721.62

Disbursemen ts Checks issued to Lodges for Relief Printed 4c envelopes .

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$2,513.00 24.80 $2,537.80 $ 183.82

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Bank Statement Bank Balance (as of September 15, 1960) Less outstanding check No. 11076 .,. Remaining on hand end of year

$ 221.32

37.50 .

$ 183.82

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances submits the following report: One item of business was referred to the Committee during the past year. IN RE:

EMMETT HARTER

Emmett Harter, a Master Mason of St. Francois Lodge No. 234, was tried before a Trial Commission of the Grand Lodge on a charge of unmasonic conduct. He was found guilty by the Commission and his punishment was assessed at suspension from all privileges as a Mason for a period of two years following Dec. 17, 1959. The Junior Warden of St. Francois Lodge No. 234, filed a Notice of Appeal, a copy of which was mailed to the accused on Aug. 25, 1960. After a careful review of the transcript on appeal, it appears he was duly charged with the commission of a felony in the Circuit Court of St. Genevieve County, Missouri, to wit: the stealing of property of a value of more than Fifty ($50.00) Dollars. We find from the record that the accused was represented by able counsel before the Trial Commission, who was the same attorney who represented the accused in the Circuit Court, and he admitted that he had pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court of St. Genevieve County, Missouri, to the commission of said felony, and a judgment of conviction and sentence of two years was entered, after which he was paroled by the Circuit Court. We find the accused was duly charged and at the hearing before the Trial Commission he admitted entering a plea of guilty of a felony as charged. It has long been the policy of the Grand Lodge, established by numerous decisions of this Grand Lodge for many years, that a sentence of suspension under such circumstances is inadequate and that the penalty shall be expulsion. The Committee therefore recommends the Grand Lodge accept the judgment of the Trial Commission finding EMMETT HARTER guilty of unmasonic conduct and disregard the judgment of suspension for two years, and enter the Grand Lodge's judgment of expulsion against Emmett Harter. Fraternally submitted, CHARLES L. CHALENDER, HERBERT C. HOFFMAN, WALTER WALKER. GREETINGS FROM MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION

The Grand Master read a telegram of greetings from the Masonic Service Association. REPORT OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD

The Grand Master recognized R. W. Brother Bruce H. Hunt who presented the report of the Masonic Home Board which is in printed form. It was moved and seconded that this report be accepted and filed. Motion carried.

Report of the Masonic Home I To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri:

BRETHREN: In compliance with the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, I submit herewith the annual report of the Masonic Home of Missouri for the year 1959-1960. The terms of office of M. W. Brother Robert L. Aronson, R. W. Brother Richard H. Bennett and W. Brother Edward E. Wilson expired in September 1959. At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge held in St. Louis at that time R. W. Brother J. Renick Jones was advanced to the station of Junior Grand Warden, and by virtue of his office became a member of the Board of Directors. A vote of the Grand Lodge to fill the two remaining vacancies resulted in the election of R. W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner of St. Louis and R. W. Brother John W. Tanner of Columbia to four year terms on the Board. Within one hour following the close of Grand Lodge on September 30, 1959, the Board met in the Coronado Hotel for the purpose of reorganization. As provided in the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the Deputy Grand Master became the President. All officers, trustees and committees were elected and appointed as required so that the efficient handling of Masonic Home affairs might continue with the least possible interruption. The officers who served during the period covered in this report are: Bruce Carlos Elmer Lewis

H. Hunt. E. Ellerbrook. W. Wagner .... C. Robertson.

.. President . .Vice President . .. Treasurer . .. Secretary

COMMITTEES In order that the business of the Masonic Home may be conducted properly, it is necessary that a vast majority of its functions be considered by committees during the interim between Board meetings. Therefore, the proper selection of committee personnel becomes highly essential. Since there are only twelve members of the Board, each is required to serve on more than one committee. The following are the committees and their members who served the past year: Trustees of the Endowment and Building Fund-Bruce H. Hunt, Chairman; James J. Ritterskamp, Jr.; Elmer W. Wagner. Legal Committee-Dewey A. Routh, Chairman; Richard O. Rumer; James J. Ritterskamp, Jr. Finance Committee-Robert H. Mann, chairman; James J. Ritterskamp, Jr.; Elmer W. Wagner.

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Hospital Committee-Ralph E. Brown, Chairman; Carlos E. Ellerbrook; John W. Tanner. Administration Committee-J. Clyde Butler, Chairman; Robert H. Mann; Dewey A. Routh; J. Renick Jones; Elmer W. Wagner. Admissions & Discipline Committee-Richard O. Rumer, Chairman; Robert H. Mann; J. Renick Jones; J. Clyde Butler; Ralph E. Brown; Carlos E. Ellerbrook; Elmer W. Wagner; John W. Tanner. Fraternal Relations Committee-Dewey A. Routh, Chairman; John W. Tanner; Richard O. Rumer.

In RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS Three members of the Board of Directors will reach the expiration of their terms of office at this Grand Lodge. To these devoted brethren we express our deep appreciation for the years guidance their various abilities has enabled them to render. We assure that their absence from future meetings of the Board will be felt. M. W. Brother Harold O. Grauel's interest in Masonic Home affairs did not begin with his membership on the Board, but manifested itself in many ways throughout his entire advancement in Grand Lodge line. Always, his chief interest has been towards the elevation of standards by which the Home is operated and by which our guests live. We shall look forward to his continued interest and support. R W. Brother Ralph E. Brown not only represented Southwestern Missouri with honor and distinction, but brought to the deliberations of the Board a wealth of Masonic experience and understanding. His insight into the problems which came to the Board, as well as his ability to contribute to their solutions, has made him a valuable member. R. W. Brother Carlos E. Ellerbrook gave the benefit of his long experience as an engineer to the betterment of Home facilities. He has always maintained a watchful care over those phases of Home operation which came within the scope of his duties. His interests extend beyond the field of his profession, making him a valuable member of the Board.

IV HOSPITAL FACIIJTIES The new hospital and residence building continues to be not only the most attractive, but perhaps the most essential part of the physical plant. The first five floors represent the present hospital facility, with 165 beds available to those of our guests requiring hospitalization. However, acting on the advice of the medical staff, this facility is never filled to capacity with permanent guests. Always, we must provide room for those acute cases which sometimes develop among the Home Family, and require hospitalization on a temporary basis. During the past year there have been more than 140 guests in the hospital at all times. This number represents about 45 per cent of the adult population of the Home. Dr. Harold E. Walters and Dr. Robert A. Hall continue to render outstanding service to the Home. Dr. Walters, in addition to serving as Medical Director, reviews each application for admission thereby enabling the Admissions Committee to have a clearer understanding of each applicant's physical condition.

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Dr. Hall conducts the Out-Patient Clinic which serves the ambulatory guests of the Home on a daily basis. Through the splendid services of these two skilled physicians the medical needs of the entire Home Family are served at all times. Appended to this report is an impressive list of medical doctors and dentists who are always willing to apply their science and give their time. These men serve without charge to the Home, when called upon to do so. To these men we owe a profound debt of gratitude for their splendid contribution to the Home. During the past year a complete dental clinic has been established as a part of the hospital unit. The dental program is under the direction of Dr. Floyd Alcorn, DDS. To Dr. Alcorn and the other practicing dentists who have served the people of our Home, we add our heartfelt thanks.

BURIAL FUND Over a long period of time the brethren in Missouri have expressed concern because the Masonic Home did not participate in any way with the financial burden sometimes occasioned by the death of one of the guests. Each Lodge, or each Eastern Star Chapter, on whose application the guest was in the Home, was required to assume full responsibility for the burial of a deceased guest. In many instances, this meant paying the entire funeral expense. In the case of a small Lodge or Chapter, without adequate financial reserves, this posed a burden almost too great to bear. In an effort to alleviate this situation, and at the same time make it possible for even the smallest Lodge or Chapter to conscientiously make application for admission to the Home for any member found to be in need of its services, the following resolution was adopted and placed in effect July 1, 1960: "Be It Resolved That: Whenever it becomes necessary for a Lodge, or a Chapter, to provide in whole, or in part, for the funeral expenses of a former resident of the Home who was here upon its application, that upon receiving receipt, accompanied by vouchers of the amount it paid for such purposes, the Home contribute toward such expenditure the amount of $200.00; said amount of $200.00 to be reduced by the amount of any death benefit the Lodge, or Chapter, would receive from Social Security, Veteran's Administration, etc. Be It Further Resolved: In addition, the amount of 10 cents per mile be allowed for each mile necessarily traveled in transporting a body from the Home to any place of burial within the State of Missouri beyond the first 25 miles of travel."

BUILDING AND GROUNDS No new structures have been added during the year, but a number of improvements have been made to both buildings and grounds. The problem of maintenance is ever present, and requires constant attention. During the year the connecting wing between the new hospital and residence building and the Enright Annex was completed, making available several large rooms for couples. The annex has been completely renovated

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and two ramps installed, providing access to the second and third floors of the Women's Building. This addition makes available twenty light and airy rooms for use by women guests. Several trees have been planted near the space formerly occupied by the old hospital building, one to replace a diseased tree near the Administration Building. Additional parking space has been provided near the Chapel and under the ramp leading from the Administration Building.

VII ORDER OF THE EASTERN ST'AR The Order of the Eastern Star continues to manifest an abiding interest in the affairs of the Masonic Home. Always there has existed the finest spirit of cooperation with the Board of Directors, and a willingness to undertake any objective beneficial to the improvement of the Home or the welfare of the guests. To the Order of the Eastern Star we express our sincere gratitude. Among their many contributions to the Home the past year was the complete refurnishing of the Grand Master's Suite. This gift included all new furniture in both the living room and the bedroom, new fixtures, tile and shower installation in the bathroom. Presently on order are new tables and chairs, also serving tables, for the children's dining room. This last is a gift that will be appreciated daily by the children, and will add to the beauty of the newly redecorated dining room. Advisory Board-Juanita Mauss, President; Lorraine Hinn, Secretary; Agnes Wolfarth, Treasurer. Officers of the Grand Chapter-Marguerite Jans, Worthy Grand Matron; Wilbert W. Sunderwirth, Worthy Grand Patron; Anna Thompson, Associate Grand Matron; A. Leslie Leggett, Associate Grand Patron; Fern Braig, Grand Secretary.

VIII ENDOWMENT FUND The market value of the Endowment Fund has shown a satisfactory increase over the previous year, and remains about four million dollars. The income from this fund represents approximately one-fourth of the total operating cost of the Home. Appended to this report is a statistical section listing all gifts and bequests to the Endowment Fund. Listed separately are the additions to the fund during the period covered by this report. As the statistical section will indicate, many have found that a contribution or bequest to the Endowment Fund represents not only splendid service to Freemasonry, but also constitutes a memorial of cherished significance.

IX BUILDING FUND After careful consideration, it was the unanimous opinion of the Board of Directors that a Building Fund should be established. This fund is being managed by the St. Louis Union Trust Company in the same manner and on the same terms as the Endowment Fund has been so successfully handled.

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It is not the thinking of the Board that we should enter into a building

program at this time, but it is reasonable to believe that at some future time new buildings may become desirable and necessary. In anticipation of such future developments, this Building Fund has been established, the income from which will be used for the general operation of the Home.

X GIFTS Each year the Home is the recipient of many fine gifts of various kinds. The past year has been no exception. As an example, the Wardens' and Masters' Clubs of St. Louis presented the Home five room-coolers, one to be placed on each of the hospital floors. This same group also gave Hi-Fi equipment in the form of a beautiful radio-phonograph combination, which was installed in the old folks dining room. Gifts of this nature cannot be measured in monetary terms alone. To realize their full value, one must see them in use and understand the comfort and pleasure they provide our guests.

XI A HOME TO RElVIEMBER A pictorial story of the Masonic Home of Missouri is beautifully portrayed in the film, "A Home to Remember." As you will recall this splendid film was premiered at Grand Lodge one year ago. Since that time it has been shown hundreds of times in various sections of the state. All reports of its showing indicate the delight and pleasure of its viewers. It has been a means by which thousands of brethren and members of the Order of the Eastern Star have become better acquainted with the greatest single benevolence of Missouri Freemasons. It is difficult to believe that any member of a Missouri Lodge could view it without feeling an added sense of pride in his membership. Similarly, those who are not our members should, upon viewing it, form a higher concept of the lofty aims of our Fraternity. At this time many bookings are made for its showing. I would urge strongly that any Lodge whose members have not been privileged to see it, arrange for its showing.

xn CHILDREN At the present time there are twenty-nine children in the Home-thirteen boys and sixteen girls. There are now four more in the Home than resided there a year ago. All of the children have one or both parents living. They are not orphans in the strict meaning of the word. Occasionally, a parent may become financially able to care for his or her child, and the Home is obliged to return it to the parent's custody. The Home is not an adoption agency, but has only custodial care of the children it supports. Because of these circumstances there is almost as great a turn-over in the child population as there is in the adult section occasioned by death or other causes. It should also be pointed out that almost half of the children now residing in the Home do not come from Masonic families, but have only the sponsor-

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ship of a Lodge. In such cases Masonic charity is fully demonstrated above and beyond its obligations to the Craft. Normally, the children are under the direct care of a Matron and four Governesses, who conscientiously endeavor to serve as both mother and father. On September 1, 1960, Mrs. Kathleen Morris, Matron of Children, resigned. While adequate Governesses are with the children to provide for their care, a replacement Matron has not been secured. Mere words seem wholly inadequate to express appreciation for the fine services rendered by these women. Miss Beulah Marie Lindsay, who will reach her twenty-first birthday in October of this year, was graduated from Miss Hickey's School for Secretaries, and has secured employment with the American Automobile Insurance Company. After living fourteen years in the Home she is now ready to become a useful citizen and care for herself. She is not now counted as a member of the Home Family. Miss Mary Ellen Ogle was graduated from high school in June, and is now in Harris Junior College taking a liberal arts course. All children within the age bracket spent two weeks at Camp Lakewood, the Y.M.C.A. Camp on Sunnen Lake, near Potosi. Two of our high school boys were employed there all summer. All children of school age are presently being transported by bus to the Clayton Public Schools. This is their second year at Clayton. The change was made to Clayton from the public schools near the Home because it was the feeling of the Board that the children would have better educational advantages there. It is believed that all are doing satisfactorily at the present time.

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ENTERTAINMENT Each year Lodges throughout the State send contributions to the "Masonic Home Christmas and Entertainment Fund." These special gifts are adequate to see that our guests are cared for, not only at Christmas time, but on many other occasions during the year. Moolah Temple Band always entertains the guests at Christmas time and on other occasions when it is possible for them to do so. The Wardens' and Masters' Clubs of St. Louis conduct the summer picnic, as well as providing gifts to the Home mentioned elsewhere in this report. Various Lodges and other Masonic groups arrange for religious services in the O. E. S. Chapel. There are tours and shopping trips that add to the pleasure and comfort of our guests. Time and space do not permit a detailed account of each entertainment function held at the Home, or for its benefit. While appreciation is always expressed at the time to those who make possible the various entertainment features of Home-Life, may we again say "Thank You."

XIV ADMINISTRATION The administration of Home affairs is a large undertaking to say the least. One objective begun this year was a reorganization of salaries for Home employees. A careful examination of salary schedules revealed that

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in some instances wages paid were inconsistent with others for similar employment in the same area. This exhaustive study carried on by the Administration Committee resulted in many changes. No salaries were reduced, some were increased and a few remained as they were. It is the belief of the Board of Directors that if we are to have competent and satisfied employees, we must pay at least the prevailing wage rate. With the aid of regularly scheduled staff meetings with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, there should be better and more efficient operation of the Home. Rising costs of supplies of all kinds, necessary salary increases, additional medical expenses occasioned by more guests in the hospital, bus transportation for children attending school, reopening of the twenty-room annex on Enright Avenue, and many other necessary expenses have caused a marked increase in the annual budget. We are fortunate to have the necessary income with which to meet these rising costs.

XV APPRECIATION As President of the Masonic Home Board I have been privileged to work and associate with one of the finest groups of men and women it has been my good fortune to know. The Board of Directors represent a conscientious, hard working, devoted group of brethren, whose chief concern has always been the general welfare of the Home and its guests. To each, I express the sincere gratitude of all Missouri Freemasons. To Brother Robert G. McAnally, Assistant Superintendent, I express my sincere appreciation for the fine service he is rendering. Especially, do I thank him for the many personal courtesies shown to me this past year. I have found him always willing to do whatever is asked of him to the best of his ability. To W. Brother Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent, I wish to express the appreciation of the entire Board of Directors for assuming the added duties of Secretary of the Board. As both Superintendent of the Home and as Secretary of the Board, he never failed to give the benefit of his extensive experience in Home management. His activities are not confined to the Home. He is ever ready to speak to Lodges and Chapters when called upon to do so. On these occasions, whether in the St. Louis area or in the farthest corners of the State, he makes the Masonic Home a living example of the true spirit of Freemasonry. He continues to serve in an executive capacity in the National Masonic Home Executives' Association. He has served this National Association for many years as Secretary-Treasurer, and once as President. To Brother Robertson, I offer my personal thanks for his kindness and helpfulness to me on the many occasions when I turned to him for advice.

XVI CONCLUSION Service on the Masonic Home Board is a rewarding privilege. Presiding over this Board is an added opportunity for service. While its duties demand a constant attention to detail, the satisfaction obtained through this type of labor far exceeds the physical and mental effort expended. It is my hope

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that this year has produced results that will in some measure advance the interests of Freemasonry in our jurisdiction. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE H. HUNT

President

APPENDIX APPLICATIONS Carried over from previous year Received during year

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10 110 120 86 1 19 5 8 1

Admitted to the Home during the year Approved, but subsequently withdrawn Rejected because of ineligibility Withdrawn by Lodge or Chapter before action Pending at end of year Died before application passed on by Board

120 Died after admission but before arrival at Home

MEMBER STATISTICS Women Men 246 69 57 22

Members in the Home July 1, 1959 Arrived during year Died during year

Discharged during year

Members in the Home June 30, 1960 Total members in the Home June 30, 1960

Girls 14 3

303 47

91 25

18 0

17 0

256 4

18 5

17 1

252 .

Boys 14 4

64 13 16 ............... 345

MASONIC HOME HOSPITAL Total number of patients in the Hospital July 1, 1959 Total number of patients admitted during the year Total number of patients discharged during the year Total number of deaths during year .............. Total number of patients in the Hospital July 1, 1960 Average number of patients in the Hospital per day during year Total number of operations performed in other Hospitals

141 310 208 72 140 138 19

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)

1,804 11,120 17,850

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND-1959-1960 Howard Lodge No.4, New Franklin United Lodge No.5, Springfield ..... O'Sullivan Lodge No.7, Walnut Grove

.. $ 10.00

25.00 10.00

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Agency Lodge No. 10, Agency Pauldingville Lodge No. 11, Wright City Tyro Lodge No. 12, Caledonia Rising Sun Lodge No. 13, Barry Eolia Lodge No. 14, Eolia Western Star Lodge No. 15, Winston Memphis Lodge No. 16, Memphis Clarksville Lodge No. 17, Clarksville Palmyra Lodge No. 18, Palmyra Paris Union Lodge No. 19, Paris Havana Lodge No. 21, McFall Wellington Lodge No. 22, DeKalb . Florida Lodge No. 23, Florida Evergreen Lodge No. 27, New Haven St. Johns Lodge No. 28, Hannibal Liberty Lodge No. 31, Liberty Ralls Lodge No. 33, Center . Troy Lodge No. 34, Troy Hemple Lodge No. 37, Hemple Callao Lodge No. 38, Callao Bismarck Lodge No. 41, Bismarck Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City Fair Play Lodge No. 44, Fair Play . Wentzville Lodge No. 46, Wentzville Fayette Lodge No. 47, Fayette . Fulton Lodge No. 48, Fulton . 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 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 . Vincel Lodge No. 62, Cameron . Monroe Lodge No. 64, Monroe City.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . Defiance Lodge No. 88, Sheridan Friendship Lodge No. 89, Chillicothe . Madison Lodge No. 91, Madison

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Perseverance 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 Bloomington Lodge No. 102, Bevier 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 Maitland Lodge No. 112, Maitland Plattsburg Lodge No. 113, Plattsburg Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia .. Laddonia Lodge No. 115, Laddonia Barnes Lodge No. 116, Cabool .. Helena Lodge No. 117, Rochester De Soto Lodge No. 119, De Soto Compass Lodge No. 120, Parkville Hermann Lodge No. 123, Hermann Union Star Lodge No. 124, Union Star Gentryville Lodge No. 125, Gentryville Athens Lodge No. 127, Albany ... Lorraine Lodge No. 128, Ridgeway Monett Lodge No. 129, Monett .. Hume Lodge No. 130, Hume . Potosi Lodge No. 131, Potosi . Farmington Lodge No. 132, Farmington Star of West Lodge No. 133, Ironton . Phoenix Lodge No. 136, Bowling Green . Delphian Lodge No. 137, Birch Tree . Lincoln Lodge No. 138, Fillmore Oregon Lodge No. 139, Oregon . . . . . . . . . .. . Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142, Otterville . Irondale Lodge No. 143, Irondale . Modern Lodge No. 144, Humansville . Cass Lodge No. 147, Harrisonville . Lexington Lodge No. 149, Lexington . Milton Lodge No. 151, Milton Linn Creek Lodge No. 152, Camdenton ... Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield Ionic Lodge No. 154, Desloge . North Star Lodge No. 157, Rockport .. Mt. Grove Lodge No. 158, Mt. Grove . Pleasant Lodge No. 160, Morrisville Whitesville Lodge No. 162, Whitesville . Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro . Portageville Lodge No. 166, Portageville . Colony Lodge No. 168, Colony Camden Point Lodge No. 169, Camden Point Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon Gray Summit Lodge No. 173, Gray Summit Sturgeon Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon

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Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176, Conran . Texas Lodge No. 177, Houston . Griswold Lodge No. 178, Bellflower . Pyramid Lodge No. 180, St. Louis . Morley Lodge No. 184, Morley Chamois Lodge No. 185, Chamois Hermon Lodge No. 187, Liberal Hannibal Lodge No. 188, Hannibal Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph . Putnam Lodge No. 190, Newtown . Frankford Lodge No. 192, Frankford Wellsville Lodge No. 194, Wellsville Bolivar Lodge No. 195, Bolivar . Carthage Lodge No. 197, Carthage . New Hope Lodge No. 199, Elsberry . . Sonora Lodge No. 200, Watson Ravenwood Lodge No. 201, Ravenwood . Westville Lodge No. 202, Westville " . Brumley Lodge No. 203, Brumley . Rowley Lodge No. 204, Dearborn . Trilumina Lodge No. 205, Marshall . Somerset Lodge No. 206, Powersville . Clay Lodge No. 207, Excelsior Springs . . Salisbury Lodge No. 208, Salisbury Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209, Poplar Bluff .. Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Campbell . Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla . Forest City Lodge No. 214, Forest City . Hornersville Lodge No. 215, Hornersville. Hale City Lodge No. 216, Hale . Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, Kansas City . Kansas City Lodge No. 220, Kansas City. Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221, Oak Ridge . La Belle Lodge No. 222, La Belle . Ray Lodge No. 223, Camden . Hamilton Lodge No. 224, Hamilton . Salem Lodge No. 225, Salem . Saline Lodge No. 226, St. Mary's . Cypress Lodge No. 227, Laclede . St. James Lodge No. 230, St. James . Polo Lodge No. 232, Polo . Bucklin Lodge No. 233, Bucklin . St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville .. Sedalia Lodge No. 236, Sedalia . La Plata Lodge No. 237, La Plata . Rushville Lodge No. 238, Rushville. Hopewell Lodge No. 239, Lesterville ... Palestine Lodge No. 241, St. Charles. Keystone Lodge No. 243, St. Louis . Knobnoster Lodge No. 245, Knobnoster. Montgomery Lodge No. 246, Montgomery City Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho. Carroll Lodge No. 249, Norborne ... Hope Lodge No. 251, Washington.. . ,."." ... Laredo Lodge No. 253, Laredo . Butler Lodge No. 254, Butler .

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20.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 12.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 7.50 10.00 25.00 100.00 20.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 20.00

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Shekinah Lodge No. 256, Festus Lodge of Light No. 257, Eagleville. . . . . Lodge of Love No. 259, Lancaster. . . . . . . .......... . Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, Defiance. Holden Lodge No. 262, Holden. . . . . . . . . , Summit Lodge No. 263, Lee's Summit . Corinthian Lodge No. 265, Warrensburg. . . . . . . . Lodge of Truth No. 268, Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Salem Lodge No. 270, Winfield Solomon Lodge No. 271, Springfield. . . . . . . . . . . Granite Lodge No. 272, Sedalia . . St. Clair Lodge No. 273, Osceola Cold Spring Lodge No. 274, Leeton . Grand River Lodge No. 276, Freeman . Wm. D. Muir Lodge No. '1:77, Pilot Grove . Hagle's Creek Lodge No. 279, Wheatland . Stockton Lodge No. 283, Stockton . Earl Lodge No. 285, Coffey . Craft Lodge No. 287, Canton . Graham Lodge No. 289, Graham . Fairmont Lodge No. 290, Wyaconda . Edina Lodge No. 291, Edina . Lamar Lodge No. 292, Lamar . Mound City Lodge No. 294, Mound City . Moniteau Lodge No. 295, Jamestown . Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City . Doric Lodge No. 300, Elkland . Lick Creek Lodge No. 302, Perry . Osage Lodge No. 303, Nevada . Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305, Kansas City .. New London Lodge No. 307, New London. Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston . Kearney Lodge No. 311, Kearney . Cuba Lodge No. 312, Cuba . Pine Lodge No. 314, Bardley . Rural Lodge No. 316, Kansas City . Osborn Lodge No. 317, Osborn . Paulville Lodge No. 319, Hurdland . . Versailles Lodge No. 320, Versailles McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence . . Dockery Lodge No. 325, Meadville Linn Lodge No. 326, Linn . Mt. Zion Lodge No. 327, West Plains . Cainsville Lodge No. 328, Cainsville . Charity Lodge N. 331, St. Joseph . . Excello Lodge No. 332, Excello................... Breckenridge Lodge No. 334, Breckenridge. ......... 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 . Rockville Lodge No. 341, Rockville . . Circle Lodge No. 342, Roscoe Moberly Lodge No. 344, Moberly .. Fellowship Lodge No. 345, Joplin.

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

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Arlington Lodge No. 346, Dixon Pollock Lodge No. 349, Pollock Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark 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, Robertville Higginsville Lodge No. 364, Higginsville Adair Lodge No. 366, Kirksville Barry Lodge No. 367, Washburn. .. . . . . . . .. . .. . Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368, Adrian . 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, S1. Joseph Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377, King City Berlin Lodge No. 378, Fairport Billings Lodge No. 379, Billings Queen City Lodge No. 380, Queen City Ionia Lodge No. 381, Eldon Pythagoras Lodge No. 383, Cassville Richland Lodge No. 385, Richland Arcana Lodge No. 389, Harris Raytown Lodge No. 391, Raytown Christian Lodge No. 392, Oak Grove Beehive Lodge No. 393, Lawson. . . . . . . . . . . . . Gower Lodge No. 397, Gower Decatur Lodge No. 400, Pierce City Carterville Lodge No. 401, Carterville Rosendale Lodge No. 404, Rosendale 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 Greensburg Lodge No. 414, Greensburg Hunnewell Lodge No. 415, Hunnewell Whitewater Lodge No. 417, Whitewater Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, Springfield Samaritan Lodge No. 424, Bonne Terre Green Ridge Lodge No. 425, Green Ridge Glenwood Lodge No. 427, Glenwood New Madrid Lodge No. 429, New Madrid Winona Lodge No. 430, Winona Wheeling Lodge No. 434, Wheeling Temperance Lodge No. 438, Smithville Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439, Rogersville " Trowel Lodge No. 440, Marble Hill Excelsior Lodge No. 441, Jackson Burlington Lodge No. 442, Burlington Junction

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. 25.00 . 10.00 . 10.00 . 100.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 . 25.00 . 6.65 10.00 . 25.00 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 10.00 . 25.00 20.00 . 10.00 . 2.50 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 . 10.00 . 25.00 . 10.00 . 35.00 . 10.00 . 10.00 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 . 25.00 . 10.00 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 . 25.00 . 25.00 . 5.00 . 5.00 . 18.50 . 10.00 . 5.00 . 20.00 5.00 . 5.00 . . 5.00 . 15.00

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Ada Lodge No. 444, Orrick . Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City. . . . 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 .. Clifton Lodge No. 463, Thayer . Concordia Lodge No. 464, Concordia . Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467, Pleasant Hope 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.. . Rich Hill Lodge No. 479, Rich Hill Jewel Lodge No. 480, Pleasant Hill . Marceline Lodge No. 481, Marceline " Clintonville Lodge No. 482, Eldorado Springs . Cairo Lodge No. 486, Cairo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lock Springs Lodge No. 488, Lock Springs. . Lakeville Lodge No. 489, Bell City. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Vandalia Lodge No. 491, Vandalia. . . . . Daggett Lodge No. 492, McKittrick.. ......... . Unity Lodge No. 495, Richards . . Robert Burns Lodge No. 496, Gainesville. . Equality Lodge No. 497, Newburg . . Jameson Lodge No. 500, Jameson Buckner Lodge No. 501, Buckner . Philadelphia Lodge No. 502, Philadelphia . Prairie Home Lodge No. 503, Prairie Home . 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 .. . . Granby Lodge No. 514, Granby . Crane Lodge No. 519, Crane . . Lockwood Lodge No. 521, Lockwood Gate City Lodge No. 522, Kansas City ......... . Spickardville Lodge No. 524, Spickard . . Cunningham Lodge No. 525, Sumner . Higbee Lodge No. 527, Higbee . Conway Lodge No. 528, Conway .. 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 Stella Lodge No. 538, Stella . Dawn Lodge No. 539, Ludlow . Winigan Lodge No. 540, Winigan ..

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10.00 400.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 2.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00

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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

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 . Carl Junction Lodge No. 549, Carl Junction Pendleton Lodge No. 551, Doe Run 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 Tebbetts Lodge No. 565, Tebbetts . Naylor Lodge No. 568, Naylor . Marlborough Lodge No. 569, Kansas City Republic Lodge No. 570, Republic . Hayti Lodge No. 571, Hayti . Rutledge Lodge No. 572, Rutledge . Bernie Lodge No. 573, Bernie . Easter Lodge No. 575, St. Clair . Grandin Lodge No. 579, Grandin IlImo Lodge No. 581, IlImo . Koshkonong Lodge No. 582, Koshkonong . Criterion Lodge No. 586, Alba . Branson Lodge No. 587, Branson . St. Francisville Lodge No. 588, Wayland Advance Lodge No. 590, Advance . Barnett Lodge No. 591, Barnett . Union Lodge No. 593, Union . Puxico Lodge No. 596, Puxico . Elvins Lodge No. 599, Flat River . . Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia Walker Lodge No. 605, Walker . . Strafford Lodge No. 608, Strafford Warrenton Lodge No. 609, Warrenton Clark Lodge No. 610, Clark . Centertown Lodge No. 61 I, Centertown Mokane Lodge No. 612, Mokane .... Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614, Mt. Washington Chaffee Lodge No. 615, Chaffee ..... Swope Park Lodge No. 617, Kansas City Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grandview Anderson Lodge No. 621, Anderson . 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 . Steele Lodge No. 634, Steele Greentop Lodge No. 635, Greentop Northeast Lodge No. 643, Kansas City . Grain Valley Lodge No. 644, Grain Valley Clarkton Lodge No. 645, Clarkton Parma Lodge No. 650, Parma

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10.00 10.00 25.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 50.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 37.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 2.50 5.00 10.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 100.00 25.00 5.00 50.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 38.54 10.00 10.00 25.00

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Cleveland Lodge No. 651, Cleveland Shawnee Lodge No. 653, Warsaw Country Club Lodge No. 656, Kansas City Alpha Lodge No. 659, Kansas City Holliday Lodge No. 660, Holliday Clarence Lodge No. 662, Clarence Rockhill Lodge No. 663, Kansas City Wardell Lodge No. 665, Wardell

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5.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 3.00 7.50 10.00 5.00

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDMDUALS Odessa Assembly No. 19 Order of Rainbow Girls .... $ Ladies Auxiliary Mounted Guard of Ararat Shrine Past Matrons Club, Vincil Chapter No. 43 ............. Apollo Chapter No. 424, O. E. S. ......... Independence Chapter No. 12, R. A. M. Prince of Peace Commandery No. 29, K. T. R. A. Breuer Masonic Ass'n . " Past Matrons Club, Whitewater Chapter No. 174, O. E. S. Rolla Chapter No. 176, O. E. S. Geo. W. Reiss, Temple Lodge No. 499 . . . . . . . .. Rev. Arno Franke, Grand Chaplain . . . . . . . .. Kahoka Chapter No. 126, R.A.M. .......... Virgil C. Thomas, Gate City Lodge No. 522 Samuel J. McQuistion, Gate City Lodge No. 522 St. Graal Commandery No. 12, K. T. .............. Columbia Chapter No. 17, R. A. M. .......... St. John's Commandery No. 20, K. T. Jimmie J. Godwin ......... Paul L. De Cocq, Comfort Lodge No. 533 ................... Mrs. Herbert H. Hankenberry Jno. Vanwinkle, Cambridge Lodge No. 63 .. ........... Ray D. Scott, Hopewell Lodge No. 239 J. F. Faulkenberry, Hopewell Lodge No. 239 ............ W. F. Kallaiemier, Hopewell Lodge No. 239 .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . Past Matron's Club, Success Chapter No. 87, O. E. S. Fred Rogerson, Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Mt. Grove Commandery No. 66, K. T. . . . . . . . .. Clark F. Mitchell, Lebanon Lodge No. 77 ............... ......... Job's Daughters, Bethel No.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macon Chapter No. 22, R. A. M. Assembly No. 12, Rainbow for Girls Orion Chapter No. 49, R. A. M. ......... Bolivar Chapter No.5, R. A. M. ................... St. Elmo Commandery No. 43, K. T. . . .. . . . . . . West Plains Chapter No. 108, R. A. M. ........ . . . . . . . . .. West Plains Commandery No. 48, K. T. .. .. . . . . . . . . .. .. Monett Chapter No. 190, O. E. S. . . .. . . . . . . .. .. W. F. Woodruff .......... Robert H. Mann . . . .. . . . . J. Renick Jones F. H. Gruer Ionic Chapter No. 441, O. E. S. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adolph F. Berghorn Jack B. Lytle George F. Morrison Friendship Conclave No. 24, True Kindred

14.40 25.00 5.00 2.50 10.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 5.00 15.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 1.00 2.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 32.50 25.00 5.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 2.50 15.00 15.00 25.00 10.00

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Cape Girardeau Commandery No. 55 Quintin T. William Chas. K. Rose, Rolla Lodge No. 213 R. D. Ellington, Portageville Lodge No. 166 Carl Strickler, Perseverance Lodge No. 92

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25.00 7.20 5.00 50.00 10.00

EXPENDITURES FROM THE CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND-1959-1960 Thanksgiving Birthdays Parties Shows Motion Picture Equipment Entertainment Christmas

$ 922.95 . 283.00 . 117.55 . 258.20 . 999.49 . 199.89 . 3,623.14

$6,404.22

GIFTS FROM THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN ST'AR September 1, 1959 thru August 31, 1960 23 Quilts 2 Comforts 43 Pair Pillow Cases 15 Sheets 69 Bath Towels 8 Hand Towels 64 Wash Cloths 3 Linen Towels 5 Dish Towels 2 Scarfs 6 Crochet Thread 118 Lbs. and 2 Cartons Cookies 1 Case of Eggs 12 Gallons Apple Butter 100 Lbs., 1 Carton and 1 Box Candy 3 Boxes Hershey Bars $16.43 Ice Cream 1 Case, 2 Boxes and 4 Sacks Apples 1 Case of Oranges $10.00 for Apples 344 Jars of Jellies and Preserves 1 Carton Jellies and Canned Goods 1 Carton Chewing Gum, Candy

91 4 1 1 2 1 12 1 11 30 1 1 4 $195.72 91.25 100.00

50.00

Apples, Apples and Popcorn Balls Bags of Oranges and Candy Boxes Fruit, J ello and Candy Box Candy, Apples, Balloons and Pencils Box of Games and Puzzles Dolls and Game Carton Gifts for Men Men's Gifts Box Miscellaneous Gifts Cartons of Gifts for Children Gifts for Children Box of Aprons and Dresses Carton Assorted Gifts for Ladies Cartons Assorted Gifts for Guests Cash for Children Cash for Guests Children Camp Trip Treat for Home Family Office Furniture-Board Room and Superintendent's Office for 6 Porch Chairs

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MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE 1959路1960 September 1, 1960 Mr. Bruce H. Hunt President Masonic Home of Missouri Dear Rt. Wor. Brother Hunt: This Masonic Home Cheer Committee of St. Louis and St. Louis County submits our report of receipts and disbursements of our activities for the pleasure of the Masonic Home Family from September 1, 1959 to September 1, 1960. Receipts as per list attached . Balance on hand September 1, 1959 Disbursemen ts 1959-1960

. .. $3,954.78 773.34 $4,728.12 .. 3,855.06

$ 873.06

Reserve for 1960 Thanksgiving gift to Home Family

750.00 $ 123.06 50.00

Reserve for Winterton Press, printing Annual Report Balance on hand September 1, 1960

73.06

It has been a privilege to be of service to our Masonic Home Family. It is hoped that the Religious Services and the Entertainments as arranged by us for the Home Family has brought pleasure and contentment to them. We trust that this work done by the Masonic Home Cheer Committee will have the approval of yourself and the Masonic Home Directors. We hope for a better 1960-1961 and ... with all good wishes, I am, Sincerely and fraternally yours, HARRY G. DILLER, President Masonic Home Cheer Committee 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 1, 1959 to September 1, 1960. Missouri Lodge No.1 Meridian Lodge No.2 Beacon Lodge No.3 George Washington Lodge No.9 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Naphtali Lodge No. 25 Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40 Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Polar Star Lodge No. 79 Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Erwin Lodge No. 121

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25.00 50.00 75.00 60.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 10.00 25.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 50.00

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Occidental Lodge No. 163 . Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 Pyramid Lodge No. 180 Good Hope Lodge No. 218 Keystone Lodge No. 243 Aurora Lodge No. 267 . '" .. '" .. Fenton Lodge No. 281 . Cosmos Lodge No. 282 Meramec Lodge No. 313 .. . . Corner Stone Lodge No. 323 ......... . Paul Reviere Lodge No. 330 ......... . , America Lodge No. 347 .............. . Tuscan Lodge No. 360 ............... . Cache Lodge No. 416 . , Itaska Lodge No. 420 . Anchor Lodge No. 443 . . '" West Gate Lodge No. 445 Lambskin Lodge No. 460 . . . . . . . . . . . . '" Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 . Harmony Lodge No. 499 . Euclid Lodge No. 505 Clifton Heigh ts Lodge No. 520 Apollo Lodge No. 529 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Algabil Lodge No. 544 Rose Hill Lodge No. 550 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Forest Park Lodge No. 578 Clayton Lodge No. 601 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Overland Lodge No. 623 Magnolia Lodge No. 626 . Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Tower Grove Lodge No. 631 Freedom Lodge No. 636 Triangle Lodge No. 638 . Mizpah Lodge No. 639 . Jennings Lodge No. 640 Trinity Lodge No. 641 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Shaveh Lodge No. 646 University Lodge No. 649 Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 . Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 Gardenville Lodge No. 655 . Progress Lodge No. 657 . Purity Lodge No. 658 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Florissant Lodge No. 668 . Missouri Chapter No. I, R. A. M St. Louis Chapter No.8, R. A. M. . Bellefontaine Chapter No. 25, R. A. M Kilwinning Chapter No. 50, R. A. M Oriental Chapter No. 78, R. A. M. .

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25.00 10.00 50.00 100.00 35.00 75.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 100.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 35.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 100.00 15.00 25.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 20.00 30.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 15.00 10.00

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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. I, R. & S. M . York Council No. 40, R. & S. M . Jeremiah Council No. 48, R. & S. M . St. Louis Commandery No. I, K. T . Ivanhoe Commandery No.8, K. T . Ascalon Commandery No. 16, K. T. St. Aldemar Commandery No. 18, K. T. Moolah Temple . Scottish Rite . Square Club Frank H. Anger, Member No. 638 Mrs. Rita Fischer . Charles A. Tacke Club Conductress Club, O. E. S. Wellston Boosters Club Members of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Meridian Chapter No. 420, O. E. S Chester Coak, Member No. 613 Webster Groves Chapter No. 64, O. E. S Alfred M. Frager, Member St. Louis No. 20 Members of Florissant Lodge No. 668 Member of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 V. K. Lines Albert Haas, Member No. 578 Balance September 1, 1959

15.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 750.00 150.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 15.00 31.50 5.00 135.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 5.00 61.28 2.00

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Disbursements, September I, 1959 to September I, 1960

$3,954.78 773.34 $4,728.12 ........... 3,855.06

Reserve for 1960 Thanksgiving Gifts to Home Family .....

$ 873.06 750.00

Reserve for Winterton Press, Printing Annual Report

$ 123.06 50.00

Balance September I, 1960

73.06

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DISBURS,EMENTS AND ACTMTIES OF THE MASONIC

HOME CHEER COMMITTEE September l. 1959 to September l. 1960 Sept. Oct. Nov. Nov. Dec.

27, 25, 22, 25, 25,

1959 1959 1959 1959 1959

Dec. 27, 1959 Jan. 24, 1960 Feb. 28, 1960 Mar. 27, 1960 Apr. 24, 1960 May 6, 1960 May 8, 1960 May 22, 1960 June 4, 1960 June June

5, 1960 8, 1960

June 19, 1960 July 12, 1960 July 30, 1960 Aug.

8, 1960

Aug. 12, 1960 Aug. 31, 1960 Aug. 31, 1960 Aug. 31, 1960

Religious Service: Harmony Chapter No. 499, o. E. S. Religious Service: Job's Daughters Religious Service: Knights Templar No. I, 16 and 18 Thanksgiving: Cash gifts and cards to the Home Family .. $ Christmas: Entertainment, cash gifts, presents, music by Brother St. Onge Orchestra, Santa Claus, vocal selections, refreshments and dancing . Religious Service: Wellston No. 613 and Rob Morris Chapter No. 328, O. E. S. Religious Service: Beacon Lodge No.3 and Beacon Chapter No. 256, o. E. S. Religious Service: George Washington Lodge No.9 Religious Service: Missouri Lodge No. I Religious Service: Berkeley Lodge No. 667 and Berkeley No. 503, O. E. S. Entertainment: Goekels Variety Band and refreshments Mothers Day: Cash gifts and cards . Religious Service: Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 Outing: Children to Washington State Park, games, fishing, bus ride, picnic food and refreshments . Religious Service: Florissant Lodge No. 668 Entertainment: Moolah Temple Band on the lawn and refreshments, fine music . 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, 38 cars . Entertainment: Salvation Army Band, religious music and vocal selections . Outing: Old and young in the boat, Steamer Admiral, meals. A fine day on the River. . . . Postage, printing and supplies for the year Reserve for 1960 Thanksgiving Gifts to Home Family Reserve for Winterton Press, printing Annual Report

655.10 789.81

48.03 658.30

104.25 65.28 652.30 34.85

191.00 32.30 377.70 246.14 750.00 50.00

$4,655.06

The Masonic Home Cheer Committee guided and arranged ten (10) Religious Services in the Masonic Home Chapel during the mentioned period. The total attendance 1819 or an average of 182 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 to the Home Family reduced this year. This due to several not giving this year and some reduced donations. We hope for better consideration for 1960-1961.

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1960

ADDITIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1959-1960 Acacia Chemical Craft Gift .... $ 36.33 Fred B. Adams Gift .... .......... 100.00 Gift of Beacon Lodge No.3. . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 August F. Bloss Estate ] 1,149.13 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Nellye Blum 280.00 Frank X. Bouche Estate 1,000.00 540.59 Oscar Buehl Estate Clarence N. Crites Gift 25.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Bertha Denniston 12.00 Gift in memory of Maude Ellett 8.00 Ludwig Erdle Estate ........................ 5,333.18 Gifts in memory of George Fagan 5.00 August H. Falkenhainer Estate .............. 1,000.00 Fred Edward Fortmann Estate 100.00 Gifts in memory of Dr. Arno Franke 12.00 Gift in memory of Arch Goodenough .......... 5.00 Gift in memory of Arthur Griffiths .......... 3.50 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Mae T. Hallback .......... 12.00 B. B. Hibbard Estate ............. 1,250.00 W. B. Hight Estate ........... 319.40 Nettie Hightower Estate 4.17 Lena Hoffstetter Estate 26.36 Gift in memory of Frank C. Hunter 205.00 Gifts in memory of Mary Elizabeth Joyce 46.00 Gift of Mrs. J. Lauridsen 300.00 Elizabeth B. Lawson Estate .......... 60,000.00 Flora B. Lee Estate 10,000.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Ida Loeffel ............... 35.00 Gifts in memory of Frederick Meyer 10.00 Gifts in memory of Ralph G. Millard 15.00 Ernest W. Miller Estate 30,000.00 Gift of Jesse B. Morrell 600.00 Gift of Oriental Chapter No. 78, R. A. M. .......... 100.00 Gift of Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 5.00 Gift of Pyramid Lodge No. 180 50.00 Gift in memory of Chris Rapp .......... 5.00 Gift in honor of Dr. Harold L. Reader 155.00 Caroline J. Rein Estate . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14,534.76 90,194.27 Estelle H. Saum Estate Oscar Sborowitz Estate ........... 50.00 Gift of Herbert I. Sears ............ .............. 25.00 Gifts in memory of Bernice Silber ............. 22.50 Gift in memory of Dr. John L. Sims ................ 10.00 Gift in memory of Charles Statler .......... 10.00 ...................... 13.00 Gifts in memory of F. L. Stoppelmann Gifts in memory of Mrs. Myrtle Tiffin ................ 13.00 Gift of Triangle Lodge No. 638 20.00 Gifts in memory of Harry Vieten 2.00 Oliver C. Vogel Estate ... 2,431.93 Charles R. Waterman Estate 83,113.81 Gifts in memory of Bernice Winkeler 70.00 Francis Emmett Williams Estate 500.00 Total

$313,787.93

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1959 Gifts of Members of Acacia Lodge No. 602 Gift in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Acker Gifts of Frank B. Adams Mary A. Adderley Estate Jennie Albers Estate Gift in memory of Mrs. C. L. Alexander . Gifts in memory of M. Harvey Alexander . William W. Alexander Minnie Allender Estate Gifts of Members of America Lodge No. 347 James R. Anderson Estate Bonds from a Friend of the Home, sold for . Gifts in memory of Mrs. Theo. R. Appel . Gifts in memory of Theo. 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 . Gift in memory of Frederick Bender George F. Bergfield Gifts in memory of Jerry Bingaman ..... Morris L. Binowitz Estate . Gustav Bischoff Fund . . Robert Elliott Black Fund . H. H. Blackledge Gift . Gift in memory of Louis G. Boekenheide . Blue Silver Lancers, Moolah Temple " Dr. Louis F. Bode Estate . A. Bolin Fund Gifts in memory of John A. Bonn 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

3.00 5.00 350.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2.00 122.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 280.00 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 1,442.48 214.00 500.00 25.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 150.00 5.00 250.00 300.00 400.00 30.00 500.00 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

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1959 1.00 Lester A. Carter, Jasper Lodge No. 398 Gift . 2.00 R. B. Cessna Gift . 5,743.10 Mary B. Chandler Estate . 2,067.91 A. P. Christianson Fund . Oliver J. Christman Estate . 6,252.58 Mrs. Virginia Allen Church Estate, (in memory of 5,000.00 Ethelbert Forrester Allen) . 3,405.09 Mary C. Clapp . 5,000.00 Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Estate . Gifts of Members of Clinton Lodge No. 548 . . 2.50 Sarah B. Coffman . 465.89 Max Philip Cohen Estate . 100.00 Rose Cohen Estate . 21,787.87 Carl C. Collette Estate . 4,429.15 Gifts in memory of Roy Collins . 10.00 Comstock Estate . 115,760.97 Comstock Estate (Doubtful value) . . 2,500.00 Gift in memory of William T. Coombs . 50.00 11.08 Richard J. W. Coopman Gift . 1.00 E. G. Corwine Gift . June Lee Cotton . 250.00 T. W. Cotton Fund . 1,000.00 M. A. Covey Fund . 25.00 W. C. Craig Estate . 2,965.81 Insurance of W. C. Craig . 85.50 Gift of Crane Lodge No. 517, A.F. & A.M., Crane . 25.00 John B. Croshaw Fund . 1,000.00 Clarence N. Crites Gift . . 30.00 John Cunningham Estate . 16,875.25 J. M. Darrow Estate . 5,000.00 J. M. Darrow Fund . 5,000.00 Gift in memory of Val O. Decker and Frances Decker . 2,000.00 Mr. and Mrs. William R. Denslow Gift . 100.00 Arthur H. Deppe Estate . . 10,000.00 Brokett A. Dickson . 1,000.00 W. B. Distributors, Inc. Gift . 300.00 A. M. Dockery Fund . 1,000.00 Gift of Will Docter . 600.00 Adele H. Doellner Estate . 200.00 Emma H. H. Doellner Estate . 500.00 Clara Ethel Downs Memorial Fund . 1,000.00 William Downs Gift . 500.00 William E. Downs Estate . 10,000.00 Louis Duestrow Estate . 20,000.00 Rudolph Egger Gift . 5.00 Gift in memory of Mrs. Amelia Ehrman . 300.00 In memory of Alpha Elberfeld . 506.00 Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate, Cash . 405.86 Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate, Stocks and Bonds . 2,780.00

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1959 Gifts of Members of Elvins Lodge No. 599 . Erdhaus Estate, secured and unsecured Gifts of Members of Erwin Lodge No. 121 . Gifts of Members of Euclid Lodge No. 505 . Gift of Past Masters Club, Excelsior Lodge No. 441 . Gifts in memory of Mrs. Ella K. Falkenhainer Mrs. Kate Fellers Estate . Frank Ferguson Estate . Gift of Ferguson Lodge No. 542, A.F. & A.M., Ferguson . Gifts of Members of Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . A. P. Fletcher Fund Boor Fletcher . Clara S. Fletcher Estate . . Mrs. Lillie F. Fletcher Fund Fort Leonard Wood National Sojourners Gift A. M. Freund Estate . Gift in memory of Alexander Friedberg . Hattie Fuller Estate . Elzie Fulton Estate Gifts in memory of Dr. A. F. Gaertner Gifts of Members of Gardenville Lodge No. 655 . Fred D. Gardner Estate . Julius C. Garrell Fund Charles Geitner Estate . Minnie K. Geller Estate General Fund Anna L. Gentry Memorial Fund Gift in memory of M. W. Bro. Wm. R. Gentry Louis A. Geserch . Robert J. Gilbert Estate . Adolph Gluck Fund Samuel A. Gluck . John R. Goodall Trust Gifts in memory of Shaw Goolsly Frank Gottlieb Estate . Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Fund Grand Council Royal and Select Masters Fund Gift in memory of Deceased Members, Grandview Chapter No. 365, O.E.S Bernard Greensfelder Gift Henry C. Grenner Estate, Stocks, Bonds and Cash Manford Griffith Estate . . Gifts in memory of Harry Grimspan M. L. Gross Gift . Grotto and Shrine Fund Jacob B. Gunlich Fund William A. Hall Fund Albert Hamlin Gift Fred A. Hammel Estate

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

12.00 7,665.32 5.00 235.00 20.00 6.00 625.00 1,815.87 15.00 6'7.00 1,000.00 400.00 16,749.61 1,000.00 100.00 500.00 50.00 917.87 16,310.92 5.00 8.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 250.00 128,740.03 2,099.13 5.00 200.00 49,777.38 500.00 200.00 1,000.00 5.00 100.00 3,000.00 2,500.00

. 25.00 . 50.00 . 261,502.94 500.00 10.00 10.00 . 17,056.95 1,000.00 . . 500.00 . 50.00 1,000.00 .

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1959 7.50 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Katherina Hammermeister 1,665.74 James W. Harris Fund ,. 2,327.75 Hugh Hartshorn Fund . 500.00 Adam Hartwig Estate . 1,000.00 Orville A. and Maria Haynes Fund . 400.00 Dietrich Hedenkamp Estate . 3.00 Louis F. Heidorn Gift . 20.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Johnston Hein .. 11,234.02 Pearl M. Heinritz Estate . 3,726.55 Aubrey B. Henton Estate . 5.00 Edward F. Henri Gift . 2,000.00 Fred Herket Estate . 50.00 Gift in memory of Charles Hermann .. Adam Herold Estate . 211.08 Ferdinand Herold Fund . 500.00 B. B. Hibbard Estate . 2,826.60 5,000.00 T. W. Higgins Fund . 5,494.82 W. B. Hight Estate Nettie Hightower Estate 5,496.27 1,000.00 Roland Hill Estate . . C. R. Hinerman Gift . 50.00 H. O. Hirsch Estate . 5,248.76 100.00 Gift in memory of Mrs. L. Verne Hosie 2,521.53 Lena Hoffstetter Estate . 5,000.00 Eva Mer! Hoops Estate . 16,853.97 Herman William Hoops Estate . 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 . 37,601.33 Mary Huthmaker Estate . 246,700.00 Initiation Fund . 300.00 Wm. B. Ittner, Inc. Gift . 30.00 Robert Jacobi Gift . 19,122.61 J. C. Jacquith Estate Fund . 1,000.00 George William James Estate . 33,420.08 Hugh S. Jamison Estate, Stocks and Cash 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 . . William Kairns Estate . 100.00 Edward F. W. Kaiser . 25,000.00 Mrs. Pearl Kaiser Annuity . 5,500.00 500.00 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 Mrs. Anna Kern Estate . 6,311.77

1960

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1959 Irving Keseling Estate . William F. Kier Fund Henry T. Kilpatrick Fund . . Myrtle Kipp Estate James L. Kirkendall Mary E. Knecht Estate Knights Templar Fund . August C. Koelsch Estate Harriet A. Koestering Estate Arthur Emil Koethe Estate Charles E. Koken Ludwig Kotany Gift in memory of Emma Krieger . Gifts in memory of Sol. Kreisman Joseph Kronacher Estate Edward Kuhn Estate William F. Kuhn Memorial Fund . Wm. Frederick Kuhn Memorial Association, in memory of Dr. William Frederick Kuhn . Gerard B. Lambert '" Jacob Lampert Fund . Gift in memory of Clare G. Lamont 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 Fred O. Lindsey Estate . 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

. . . . . . . . . . .

. . . .

50,831.05 10,000.00 2,000.00 707.16 13,150.00 250.00 35,114.00 100.00 2,315.45 2,000.00 300.00 200.00 5.50 27.00 431.05 1,000.00 1,000.00 787.71 7.40 30,000.00 10.00 250.00 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 6,121.38 70.00 500.00 5,547.73 1,000.00 300.00 286.00 1,000.00 1,578.00 2,807.58 10.00 30.00 1,000.00 15.00 9,160.44

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1959 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 . Harvey C. Montgomery Estate . Alva Moog Estate . James P. Moore Gift , . Etta Mueller Estate . Fred Mueller Estate . Theodore Mueller Estate . Gift in memory of Mrs. Frank J. Muensch . 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 . Gift in memory of Bruce Parker . Della P. Pauley Estate . George C. Paulus Gift . Mrs. Henrietta Pearse Estate . E. H. Penton Gift .

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 6,362.19 155.00 1,000.00 100.00 5.00 6,266.89 100.00 5,000.00 500.00 15.00 10.00 400.00 310.95 550.36 84,726.34 43,994.40 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 10.00 500.00 2,000.00 9,783.05 10.00

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1959 Morgena Peterson Fund . Pevely Dairy Company Gift . 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 . Gift in memory of Arthur Henry Puis . 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 . Gifts in memory of Mrs. Adolph Roeper . Edna Ceora Rogers Estate . Gift of Member 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, Bonds and Other Securities .. William Russell Estate, Cash . Sol. Samuel Estate . Estelle H. Saum 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 .

500.00 100.00 100.00 13.00 555.20 66.50 13,305.50 29,152.50 1,000.00 100.00 10.00 56.00 50.00 4,780.63 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 15.00 6,600.00 5.00 250.00 500.00 15.00 50.00 250.00 49,926.84 500.00 15.00 4,392.00 1,901.39 100.00 1,250.00 1,115.74 601.60 462.00 46.00 500.00 15.00 932.83 20.00 500.00 1l,760.09

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1960

ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1959 1,000.00 Frank L. Schofield . . 17.75 Emma Schumacher Estate . . . . . . 365.67 Charles H. Schureman Estate . 100.00 Arthur C. Schuster Gift . 692.83 . . B. S. Schwartz 100.00 Barbara Seaman Bequest . Fred Segelke Estate . 214.47 1,040.05 Fritz William Selleck Estate . 10.00 Gift of Senath Lodge No. 513, A.F. & A.M., Senath . 38,580.68 Louise S. Shafer Estate . 200.00 John T. Short Fund . 10.00 L. M. Shrum Gift . 2,228.66 Georgia Helen Siddons Estate .. , . . . . . 1,000.00 Henry Siegfried . 17,971.36 Clara Siegel Estate . 8.00 Sam Silverman Gift . 74.00 Gifts in honor of Julian Simon . 130.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Sallie Simon 200.00 Richard Sinclair . 2,295.62 Mrs. Rose M. Sizemore Estate, Bonds and Cash 3.00 Gift in memory of Joseph SkIower . 9,548.75 Charles V. B. Slade . 40.00 R. Jasper Smith Gift . ll,730.00 W. S. Smith Fund . George E. Southwick Estate . 107,603.25 300.00 Charles Spraul Estate . 185.52 Edward W. Spreen Estate . 2,683.54 Thomas Stayton Estate . 3.00 Gifts in memory of Otto C. Steinbrecher . 14,992.13 Robert F. Stevenson . 10.00 R. F. Stevenson Estate . 25.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Kathleen M. Stewart . 14,057.84 Frank C. Stoltzenburg Estate 5.00 George E. Stowell Gift . 137.40 Philip Stremmel, Jr . 1,000.00 Virginia Stroud Estate . 400.00 . F. W. Struchen Estate 10.00 Gift of St. Graal Commandery No. 12, K.T., Columbia . 450.00 . St. Joseph Chapter No. 198, O.E.S 10.00 Gifts of Members of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 . 15.00 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Frank Stumm . 10.00 Harry F. Sutherland Gift . 10.00 Gifts of Members of Swope Park Lodge No. 617 15.00 Gift in memory of Charles A. Tacke . 550.00 W. L. Tamme Fund . Gifts of Members of Temple Lodge No. 299 . 2.25 Gift of Mrs. Katherine Thomas, Queen City Chapter No. 226, O.E.S., in honor of Ray Bond, P.G.M . 100.00 Herbert S. Thorington Estate . 2,460.57

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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886路1959 Gifts in memory of Mrs. Myrtle TifIen . 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. \Vasserburger Estate . Frances M. Waters Estate . Julius G. Wattenberg 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 . Arthur H. Windmoeller Gift ." " Gift of Robert C. Winkel maier, in memory of Bertha Winkelmaier Emma Winkler Estate . . Louis H. Winkler Estate . Mayme K. Withall Estate John A. Witthaus Gift .. Mrs. Willie A. Woods Fund . Gifts in memory of W. G. Wood . John M. Woodson Estate . Mrs. E. Wurz . Minnie H. Wylie Estate . . Mrs. Luella M. Willette Estate Gift in memory of Amos Yeats . Nan J. Yeats . Mrs. N. J. Yeats, for Jennings Lodge No. 640 Gift Louisa You Fund . Mrs. Lulu Cammann Zamzow Estate . Nicola Zimmer Memorial Fund .

40.00 500.00 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 7,107.50 100.00 1,000.00 70.52 1,701.63 25.00 26.00 62,835.55 100.00 5.00 100.00 5.00 6,641.29 200.00 528.00 20.00 150.00 538.05 1,377.58 103,996.49 40.00 3,000.00 10.00 5,467.91 500.00 8,884.87 1,299.12 10.00 5.00 15.00 500.00 10,604.86 50.00

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ADDITIONS TO MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND, 1959-1960 Gift of America Lodge No. 347 . $ 300.00 Estate of Linford V. Burns .......... 13,407.63 Gift of Mrs. S. W. Dewar 5.00 150.00 Gifts of B. A. Ehrenreich Gift in memory of Mrs. Katherine Gore 10.00 Gift of Wm. C. Hilmer Memorial Class of Scottish Rite. . . . . . . . .. 1,000.00 Gift in memory of Mrs. Hollenbeck 10.00 Estate of Elnora Kollmeyer 1,000.00 Gift of Krey Packing Company 1,000.00 Estate of Alexander A. Shoettlin 25.00 Gifts in honor of Julian Simon ................ 55.00 Gifts of L. J. Turner ............ 55.54 Estate of Nellie M. Urbach .......... 500.00 Gift in memory of Otto Vossmeyer 10.00 Estate of Frances M. Waters . 42,512.86 Estate of Henry W. Weisheyer ............ 100.00 Total

....... $60,141.03

1960

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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY July I, 1959 to June 30, 1960 GENERAL FUND

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

. .

...... $233,711.53 . . . . . . . . .. .. 22,273.00 - - - - $255,984.53 500.00 750.00 $257,234.53

Expenses Wages and Salaries . $269,992.23 Provisions . .. 136,316.48 Dry Goods and Clothing 6,328.36 Dry Cleaning and Shoe Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572.25 Laundry .......... 6,074.23 Fuel 26,317.73 Repairs and Maintenance . . . . . . . . .. 23,371.85 Supplies . . . . . . . . .. 13,064.71 Ice 1.50 Electricity 13,897.53 Water and Sewer Tax ......... 4,082.85 Insurance 7,557.82 Barber .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 837.50 Supplemental Medical Expenses ......... 8,119.35 Medical Supplies . . . . . . . . .. 40,557.42 Federal Social Security Employer's Tax 8,243.07 Directors, Grand Lodge Officers and 3,050.10 Advisory Board-Attending Meetings 395.55 Carfare . 1,269.90 Telephone . 350.00 Professional Services--Legal and Auditing .. 2,390.00 Printing, Stationery and Postage . Steward's Car Allowance . 720.00 148.20 Inspection Fees and Taxes . 445.50 Hauling . 811.81 Want Ads . 965.06 Newspapers . 80.43 Dues and Subscriptions . Safe Deposit Boxes . 27.50 1,290.95 Miscellaneous . 688.70 Masonic Home Executives Ass'n. Convention Expenses ..... 36.50 Grand Lodge Entertainment . 621.45 Superintendent's Traveling Expenses . Piano Tuning . 186.00 Credit Reports . 317.88 50.90 Publicity . Assistant Superintendent's Car Allowance . 120.00 Education . 11,832.97 Children's Allowances . 206.00 - - - - $591,340.28 Excess of Expenditures Over Income

($334,105.75)

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Transferred from Income Fund

Net Decrease in General Fund Add-Balance on Hand, July I, 1959

280,000.00

($ 54.105.75) 88,492.86

Balance on Hand, June 30, 1960 (-) Denotes red figure

$ 34,387.11

INCOME FUND

Receipts Dividends on Endowment Fund Stocks Interest on Endowment Fund Bonds Interest on Endowment Fund Real Estate Loans Income on Income Fund Securities .... Received from Members of Home Family Pensions Gussie L. Grenner Estate . Miscellaneous Income .

$ 83,972.90 49,104.67 18,096.21 - - - - $151,173.78 7,167.04 75,468.54 95,858.96 11,588.96 . 2,705.40

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$343,962.68

Disbursements Taxes and Expenses on Estates . Agent-Endowment Fund-Commissions Loss on Sale of Securities .

...... $

405.98 4,336.46 10.89 4,753.33

Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements Deduct: Transfers to General Fund Transfers to Building Fund

$339,209.35 ... $280,000.00 100,000.00 380,000.00

Net Decrease in Income Fund Add-Balance on Hand, July 1, 1959 ....

($ 40,790.65)

Balance on Hand, June 30, 1960

$179,067.37

219,858.02

INITIATION FUND

Receipts Initiation Fees .............................. Income on Initiation Fund Securities

.$ 35,030.00 5,462.50 - - - - $ 40,492.50

Disbursements .

Office Equipment Construction of Ramp Movie Projector and Equipment Interior Decorating Movie Films (A Home to Remember) Laundry Equipment . Loss on Sale of Securities

...... $

. . .

841.35 10,176.00 1,327.28 2,889.85 5,941.44 880.00 6.25 22,062.17

Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements Transfers to Building Fund Decrease in Initiation Fund

$ 18,430.33 30,000.00 ($ 11,569.67)

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Balance on Hand, July I, 1959

255,314.64

Balance on Hand, June 30, 1960 . (-) Denotes red figure

$243,744.97

BUILDING FUND

Receipts Contributions Income on Building Fund Securities

$ 71 ,222.15 1,791.34 - - - - $ 73,013.49

Disbursements Cost of Building and Equipment Miscellaneous Expenses

. .$154,553.62 294.77

Excess of Disbursements Over Receipts Deduct: Transfers from Income Fund Transfers from Initiation Fund Net Increase in Building Fund Add-Balance on Hand, July 1, 1959

154,848.39 ($ 81,834.90)

. $100,000.00 . . . . . . . .. 30,000.00

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130,000.00 $ 48,165.10 91,484.17

. .

Balance on Hand, June 30, 1960 ...

$139,649.27

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND

Receipts

$ 6,778.06

Contributions

Disbursements Entertainment and Gifts

6,391.22

Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements Add-Balance on Hand, July 1, 1959 Balance on Hand, June 30, 1960

386.84 4,450.17

4,837.01

ENDOWMENT FUND Bequests and Gifts . Profit on Sale of Securities

Receipts .

Add-Balance, July 1, 1959 Balance, June 30, 1960

$344,315.31 879.27 - - - - $ 345,194.58 2,853,913.73 $3,199,108.3 I

(-) Denotes red figure

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.

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We examined the books and records of the secretary for the period, July I, 1959 to June 30, 1960. 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, 1960. GENERAL FUND Assets Cash in First National Bank $11,696.78 Cash in Mercantile Commerce National BankPayroll Account 6,000.00 Cash in Petty Cash Fund 200.00 - - - $17,896.78 Inventories-Provisions and Supplies .. 29,758.44 Unexpired Insurance .......... 9,888.34 --- $ Liabilities Accounts Payable . ..... $18,740.82 2,914.17 Accrued Federal and City Withholding Taxes .. 1,501.46 Accrued Social Security Tax .

57,543.56

23,156.45

Balance-General Fund INCOME FUND Assets Cash in Mercantile Trust Company Securities-At Cost . St. Louis Union Trust Company: Agent-Endowment Fund Trustee-Gussie Grenner Estate

34,387.11

39,788.30 115,834.61

. $17,380.31 6,064.15

23,444.46

Total Income Fund

$ 179,067.37 INITIATION FUND

Cash in Mercantile Trust Company Securities-At Cost

Total Initiation Fund

30,366.97 213,378.00

... $ 243,744.97

BUILDING FUND Cash in Boatmen's National Bank Securities-At Cost

... $

Total Building Fund

17,105.49 122,543.78

.$ 139,649.27

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND Cash in Boatmen's National Bank

4,837.01

ENDOWMENT FUND Real Estate Loans United States Bonds

$ 426,428.10 6,500.00

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1,356,878.20 1,416,357.05

Other Bonds Corporation Stocks ...

$3,206,163.35 7,055.04 $3,199,108.31

Less-Due to St. Louis Union Trust Company-Agent Total Endowment Fund

The bank balances appearing in these funds were confirmed by reconciling certificates, received directly from the depositaries, with the stated book balances. The investments, as shown in these funds were verified by examination of the securities, except those of the Endowment Fund and the Building Fund, which are held by the St. Louis Union Trust Company as agent for the Trustees. The inventories are stated as shown on the inventory sheets prepared by the management. We have shown the securities listed in the Income Fund, Initiation Fund and Building Fund at recorded cost. The stocks in the Endowment Fund are stated at an adjusted carrying value, which was 15 per cent below market value on the stocks held at March I, 1949 and market value on the date received on stocks acquired since that date. The bonds acquired prior to January I, 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 I, 1951 are carried at cost. The real estate loans are being carried at cost. If you desire any additional information relative to this report, we shall be pleased to have you call upon us. Respectfully submitted, C. K. BENSON & Co. Certified Public Accountants.

MEDICAL STAFF Dr. Harold E. Walters, M.D., Medical Director. Dr. Robert A. Hall, M.D., Out-Patient Clinic Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.

Floyd Alcorn, Dental Consultant J. P. Altheide, Genitourinary Surgery. . William H. Bailey, Ophthalmology.. . William R. Bohne, Orthopedics . . .. . James Barrett Brown, Surgery........ . C. E. Burford, Urology. . A. H. Conrad, Dermatology. . Ralph Cook, Pediatrics........... Carl E. Eber, Ophthalmology. Edwin C. Ernst, Radiology.... James Forsen, Surgery....... .............. Lee A. Hall, Gynecology...... .................. D. L. Harris, Bacteriology........ ........... Frank W. Jaeger, Dentistry........ Charles L. Klenk, Bacteriology Phillip S. Luedde, Ophthalmology. R. E. Mason, Ophthalmology. .

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE Sidney B. Maughs, Neurology.... Mary Elizabeth Morris, Gynecology.. Martyn Schattyn, Genitourinary Surgery. Frederick O. Schwartz, Ophthalmology.... E. O. Shoulders, Optometry GeorgeR. Swartz, Neuropsychiatry J. Wm. Thompson, Surgery Henry P. Thym, Surgery.................. Roy A. Walther, Jr., Gynecology R. S. Weiss, Dermatology

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS

R. W. Brother Martin B. Dickinson, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on By-Laws and moved that it be accepted and filed. Motion seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: The Committee on By-Laws reports that promptly after the 1959 Annual Communication it prepared the second 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. The 1959 actions of the Grand Lodge on matters of law were summarized, and the only proposal to amend the By-Laws was set out. The pocket part was prefaced by a message from the Grand Master, and at his direction contained the complete directory of the Grand Lodge, for easy current reference. MARTIN B. DICKINSON, Chairman, RICHARD O. RUMER, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., R. JASPER SMITH, ROBERT C. BRINKMAN. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

M. W. Brother Robert L. Aronson presented the report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address. It was moved that the report be accepted and filed. Motion seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Contrary to custom, no copy of the Grand Master's Address was made available to your Committee prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge. Therefore, the Committee cannot analyze the Grand Master's Address, but can only recommend generally that it be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for consideration of decisions and such other matters as said Committee may find to be appropriate for its consideration, to the Ways and Means Committee for consideration of all portions affecting fiscal matters and to such other committees as may have it within their proper province to consider portions of said Address. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT L. ARONSON, Chairman, "v. W. MARTIN, FRANK P. BRIGGS, RICHARD O. Ru MER, HAROLD L. READER, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., HARRY F. SUNDERLAND, J AMES BRADFORD, JAMES W. SKELLY, HOMER L. FERGUSON, FORREST C. DONNELL, M. E. EWING, BYRNE E. BIGGER, HAROLD M. JA YNE. REPORT OF THE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

R. W. Brother Richard H. Bennett, Chairman, presented the Report of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis. It was moved that the report be accepted and filed. Motion seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Special Grand Lodge Committee for the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis respectfully offers the following report: After many years of faithful service R. W. Brother Charles Ballak, with the

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insistence of his doctor, determined that he would be unavailable for re-election as President of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis. The Board of Directors are most grateful to Brother Ballak for the fine service he has rendered for so many years. M. W. Brother Robert L. Aronson was elected President for the year 1959-1960. With the same drive and enthusiasm that made him such a great Grand Master, he immediately organized the Board for a Fund Raising drive for the purpose of carrying out the rehabilitation program which was outlined to you by this com路 mittee at the September 1959 meeting of the Grand Lodge. The Board decided that the first step would be to complete the dining rooms on the second and third floors of the temple, and the fund raising drive was organized on that basis. I am happy to report that sufficient money has been raised or pledged and these dining rooms have been completed. It is worth a trip to the Temple to take a look at these beautiful rooms. There are many other projects that can be considered for .future development. Kitchens must be completed. Modernization of entrance way at the east end of the building. Carpeting on the second floor. Recovering of Lodge Room chairs. Create facilities for use of youth groups, such as Job's Daughters and DeMolays. In any case the Board will develop a priority list and a program to keep the rehabilitation program going. As a part of the recommendation of a committee formed to study the needs of the Temple, an increase in the per capita tax was voted to become effective in 1961. The increase amounts to $30,000 annually from the member bodies meeting at the Masonic Temple. This will improve the services of the Temple and create a maintenance fund to pay for larger repairs when the necessity arises. It was also voted that $350,000 would be raised as a capital fund for the purpose of carrying on the rehabilitation. This is the first capital fund campaign since 1940 and the rehabilitation program is the first improvement made on the Temple since it was erected. The only debt of the Temple, except for sums borrowed from member bodies, is $56,000, which is the balance of the money borrowed to buy the parking lots. The Supervisor of the parking lots of the Masonic Temple Association instituted a daily report by ticket numbers used, which is signed by the parking lot attendant. These attendants' reports were started March 16, 1959 and are submitted along with the Supervisor's bi-monthly report with the money to the Temple office. Loan pay-offs on loan for purchase of parking lots are paid up well in advance. During the year one lodge petitioned to withdraw, but permission was denied by the Board. The Masonic Temple of St. Louis continues to house the Grand Lodge office and the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Twenty-four Eastern Star chapters meet in the Temple. This impressive edifice continues to reflect the symbol of Freemasonry in Missouri, and as St. Louis is rehabilitating the heart of city, it will make the property even more attractive and more useful. It is our belief that Masonry in the entire State of Missouri will support this project of the Masonic Temple Association. The attached clipping appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, on Sunday, September 18, 1960. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD H. BENNETT, PRESTON

PITTS,

THOMAS H. HEAPE.

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DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF INDIANA INTRODUCED

At this point R. W. Brother Harold S. Jackson, Deputy Grand Master of the State of Indiana, was introduced by the Grand Master and addressed the Grand Lodge. CALLED FROM LABOR

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

Tuesday, September 27, 1960 4:00 p.m. Missouri Lodge of Research held its regular annual meeting in the new Masonic Temple at 3681 Lindell after Grand Lodge was called from labor.

6:00 p.m. Dinner for representatives and guests. Entertainment by the various units of Moolah Shrine of St. Louis in celebration of its 75th anniversary.

Wednesday Morning September 28, 1960

CALLED TO LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m., R. W. Brother Herbert E. Duncan, Grand Chaplain offering prayer. RESOLUTION

The Grand Secretary read a resolution regarding awarding of 50 year buttons. Said resolution was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee on motion duly made, seconded and carried. VVHEREAS, There is now in full force and effect a resolution which provides that the Grand Lodge and lodge each pay one-half of the cost of each fifty-year or veteran's button awarded by the Grand Lodge to each Master Mason who is a member of a Masonic Lodge and has been in good standing as a Master Mason fifty years, which resolution appears at page 105, Constitution and By-Laws, 195R; and, WHEREAS, The opinion prevails that since such button is an award of this Grand Lodge the cost thereof should be borne solely by it, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the above and foregong resolution be amended by striking therefrom the following words, to-wit: "and the lodge each pay one-half of" and substituting in lieu thereof the words, to-wit: "shall pay," so that, when amended, said resolution shall read: FIFTY-YEAR BUTTONS "A fifty-year or veterans' button may be awarded by the Grand Lodge to each Master Mason who is a member of a Missouri lodge (other than the Lodge of Research) and has been in good standing as a Master Mason for fifty years. His lodge authorizes the award. That action, with his Masonic record as shown by the records of the lodge, is certified to the Grand Secretary, who verifies the record. If the award is proper, the Grand Secretary notifies the Grand Master, who presents the button personally at his convenience, or delegates a Master Mason to do so. The presentation should be made in open lodge, if convenient, but may be made elsewhere. The Grand Lodge shall pay the cost of the button." Respectfully submitted, H. G. DILLER, WM. J. HOLDOWAY, REX E. DEWHIRST, JACKSON J. HAGAN, ALEX S. DAWSON.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES

The report of Committee on Chartered Lodges was presented by R. W. Brother Robert Lee Barger, Chairman. On motion, duly made, seconded and carried the report was accepted and filed. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & 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, 1959

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Lodges U.D. Number of Chartered Lodges, September 10, 1960 Lodges U.D. September 10, 1960, Total Membership September 10, 1959, Total Membership Adjusted by Audit, plus Total Adjusted Membership at End 1959 Total Number: Raised . Affiliated . Reinstated .

594 123,357 124,068 48 124,116 3,050 705 1,236 4,991

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

809 2,660 2,275 6 5,750

Net Loss, September 10, 1960

759

Total Membership, September 10, 1960

123,357

COMMENTS

We take pleasure in reporting that the Secretaries of all Lodges have, in due time, filed all required reports, for which they are to be commended. It is surely somewhat discouraging to report that the loss of membership being 759 this year is much greater than the last two years, which were 165 and 205 respectively. However, we can allay our fears by recognizing the fact that down through the centuries our fraternity has passed through various downward cycles and then emerged and reached greater heights than ever before. We must recognize the fact that present day attractions do have quite an effect on the rising present generation, to take away to some extent the desire for fraternal fellowship and organization. May we present here what we think might tend to cause quite a few to refrain from dropping their membership? It is this: Shortly before or immediately after the time arrives each year for automatic suspension of membership for unpaid dues, that the Secretary or some other active and well known member of each Lodge be asked by the 'Worshipful Master of each Lodge to write a friendly letter or make a personal call, if possible, and explain to the delinquent member the many reasons why he should maintain his membership and become active in Lodge affairs. We feel sure this evidence of good fellowship will have a positive and beneficial effect. If each Lodge had regained two delinquent members our year's record would have shown a gain instead a loss. \Ve think this suggestion should be given careful and special attention. IN CONCLUSION

Again, as has occurred many times down through history, Freemasonry again faces the challenge of an uncertain future in all the existing confusion of the world today. It behooves all Lodges to keep their house in order-hold fast to the ancient landmarks of the Fraternity-observe the ideals of service, charity and benevolence, that each individual member may be inspired to willingly do his part, however small it may be in building a world of permanent peace for the dignity and free-

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dom of the individual, which is the foundation stone of our treasured American way of life. Respectfully submitted, R. L. BARGER, Chairman, VERN IE G. FISHER. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. if A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report: I. DISPENSATIONS

Regarding the dispensations granted by the Grand Master, as mentioned in his address, our recommendation is that all of them be approved. II. HEALINGS

\Vith reference to the five healings reported in the address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, the showing is such in each instance that it was within the discretion of the Most Worshipful Grand Master to cause the individual involved to be healed. Consistent with the provisions of Section 13.140 our recommendation is that all of them be approved. III. DECISIONS

The eight decisions of the Most Worshipful Grand Master as reported in his address have been examined. Decision I held that a certain attempted amendment to lodge by-laws is contrary to Grand Lodge law, and therefore is null and void, in that it was a resolution (1) which the lodge voted upon when presented, and without waiting until the next stated communication, undertaking to increase the amount of its dues, and (2) which would remit dues (but not per capita tax) on all 50-year members. In the light of the provisions in Section 7.050 (Amendment of Lodge By-Laws) and of Section 18.050 (Exemption From Dues) this decision of the Grand Master is approved. Decision II is that, regarding the amount received by a lodge as the fee for degrees, nothing in the Grand Lodge law requires it to turn over any portion thereof to another lodge when the members has chosen to affiliate as an Enterc<l Apprentice in said other lodge. This decision is approved. Decision III held that a lodge amendment of its by-laws may not shorten the term of the elective officers then in office. This is consistent with decisions approved by this Grand Lodge in prior years. The decision is approved. Decision IV held that, under Section 19.010, for non-payment of dues, a Brother is not suspended before twelve midnight of June 1. This is consistent with the language contained in Section 19.010. The decision is approved. Decision V held that a card party for which tickets are sold and table prizes awarded is not permissible in the dining hall of a Masonic Temple. This is consistent with the tenor of some decisions approved by the Grand Lodge in prior years, and is within the discretion of the Grand Master. The decision is approved. Decision VI. This decision announced unwillingness on the part of the Grand Master to set a lodge U.D. at work with a Spanish ritual, on the ground that it has been the policy of this Grand Lodge to have all ritual delivered in English. Such policy appears to be advisable. The decision is approved. Decision VII held that (if dues were paid for the year) a certain Brother (with

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charges pending against him) was at the time of his death still a Master Mason in good standing, who died before the stated communication of his lodge at which the judgment of a trial commission was to have been read, finding him guilty as charged, and assessing his punishment at expulsion. This decision is consistent with the purport of said Section 30.220; and the decision is approved. But, in this connection, it may be observed that the decision does not dispose of the requirements of Section 30.220 re: Report to Lodge-it simply determines the status of the deceased member. Decision VIII announced an order that a certain lodge should be penalized by forfeiting to the Grand Lodge of Kansas the fees collected from a certain petitioner who, according to the Grand Master's findings, was, when he petitioned, a resident of Kansas without there having been a waiver of jurisdiction from such other state. Said ruling is within the scope of the Grand Master's discretion; and the decision is approved. IV. EXEMPTION FROM DUES, AMENDMENT

During the Annual Communication of 1959 there was presented a proposed amendment with reference to Exemption From Dues (page 92, 1959 Proceedings). It would delete, from Section 18.050, the requirement that the prerequisite membership shall have been in one lodge, to entitle the lodge to exempt the member from payment of dues. As worded, the proposed amendment would require good standing as a Master Mason for fifty years continuously. But, this Committee has been given to understand that the objective of the proponents was to make a requirement coinciding with that which prevails in the matter of the granting of 50-year buttons by the Grand Lodge-the requirement in this respect being simply that the member, according to the Masonic record certified to and verified by the Grand Secretary, has been in good standing as a Master Mason for fifty years. It appears to this Committee that there is advisability in following the last mentioned concept, rather than the initial wording of the proposed amendment. The Committee therefore recommends that, in lieu of enacting the proposed amendment as submitted, a substitute amendment should be adopted as follows: Substitute for item (a) of Section 18.050 (Exemption From Dues) the following: (a) Because the member has been a Master Mason in good standing for fifty years or more; or v. RESOLUTION RE GRAND LODGE "LINE" At the present communication of the Grand Lodge a resolution has been presented, which was referred to this Committee, as follows: Resolved, That it is the sense of the Grand Lodge that the progressive line of appointive grand officers should be shortened, so that ultimately the first appointment regarded as for further advancement will be that of Senior Grand Marshal, and the appointments as Junior Grand Marshal, Grand Sword Bearer, and Grand Pursuivant, like those of the Grand Chaplains, the Grand Orator, and the Grand Tiler, will be regarded as merely for one year, without contemplation of advancement by appointment or election to any office in any later year. It is further the sense of the Grand Lodge that to accomplish this result, each successive Grand Master should continue to name one new appointee whose advancement is contemplated, but that whenever two or more vacancies develop, and until such time as the offices of Junior Grand Marshal, Grand Sword Bearer, and Grand Pursuivant have come under this rule, only one appointment by each Grand Master shall be regarded as in contemplation of advancement, and any other appointments shall be regarded as not in contemplation of advancement. No objection appears against the advisability or form in the matter of the objective here involved. Adoption of the resolution is recommended accordingly.

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At the present communication of the Grand Lodge a resolution has been presented, which was referred to this Committee, as follows: Resolved, That subordinate lodges may undertake or continue the sponsorship of DeMolay chapters only under regulations promulgated from time to time by the Grand Master, to remain effective until changed by the Grand Master or disapproved by the Grand Lodge. No objection appears against the advisability of implementing in some such fashion the Grand Master's power at any time to take action in this respect which shall be necessary for the welfare of the Fraternity. As to form, some language changes therein seem to this Committee essential, on account of procedural practicalities thereunder. In result, the recommendation of this Committee is that, in lieu of enacting the resolution in exactly the form originally submitted, there should be adopted a substitute form of resolution reading as follows: Resolved, That subordinate lodges which undertake or continue the sponsorship of DeMolay Chapters shall do so subject to the regulations, if any, promulgated from time to time by the Grand Master. Such regulations, if any, shall remain in full force and effect, upon being promulgated, until changed by such Grand Master or a successor, unless sooner changed or disapproved by the Grand Lodge. VII. RESOLUTION RE FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON

At the present communication of the Grand Lodge a resolution has been presented, which was referred to this Committee, as follows: WHEREAS, There is now in full force and effect a resolution which provides that the Grand Lodge and lodge each pay one-half of the cost of each fifty-year or veteran's button awarded by the Grand Lodge to each Master Mason who is a member of a Masonic Lodge and has been in good standing as a Master Mason fifty years, which resolution appears at page 105, Constitution and By-Laws, 1958; and, WHEREAS, The opinion prevails that since such button is an award of this Grand Lodge and the cost thereof should be borne solely by it, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the above and foregoing resolution be amended by striking therefrom the following words, to wit: "and the lodge each pay one-half of" and substituting in lieu thereof the words, to-wit: "shall pay," so that, when amended, said resolution shall read: FIFTY-YEAR BUTTONS

"A fifty-year or veteran's button may be awarded by the Grand Lodge to each Master Mason who is a member of a Missouri lodge (other than the Lodge of Research) and has been in good standing as a Master Mason for fifty years. His lodge authorizes the award. That action, with his Masonic record as shown by the records of the lodge, is certified to the Grand Secretary, who verifies the record. If the award is proper, the Grand Secretary notifies the Grand Master, who presents the button personally at his convenience, or delegates a Master Mason to do so. The presentation should be made in open lodge, if convenient, but may be made elsewhere. The Grand Lodge shall pay the cost of the button." No objection appears against the advisability or form in the matter of the objective here involved. Adoption of the resolution is recommended accordingly. Respectfully submitted, HENRY W. Fox, Chairman, HARRY GERSHENSON,

T. WOOD, P. HULL.

CLAUDE

JAMES

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

R. W. Brother George F. Morrison, Chairman, presented the report of Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the report was accepted and filed. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge} A. F. 6' A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri has been honored by having in attendance many distinguished guests representing ten jurisdictions and many Masonic leaders from various other bodies and organizations, all were presented to the Most Worshipful Grand Master during the Grand Lodge Session. The Committee was pleased to extend to all of the distinguished guests and their ladies a cordial welcome, and the warm hospitality of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in an effort to make their visit with us pleasant and memorable. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE F. MORRISON, Chairman} A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, ELVIS MOONEY.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE

The report of the Committee on Correspondence was presented by R. W. Brother Bruce H. Hunt. It was moved that the report be accepted and printed in the Proceedings. Motion seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PROGRAM ON DISTRICT MEETINGS

The report of the Committee on Program on District Meetings was presented by R. W. Brother R. Jasper Smith. It was moved that the report be accepted and filed. Motion seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge} A. F. 6' A. M. of Missouri: Your special Committee on Program on District Meetings, in line with other previous years, reports no activity. In its inception, the Committee performed an effective and worthwhile function. In recent years, however, the Committee has felt that its work, educational in nature, properly should be within the sphere of activity of the Committee of Masonic Education. Your Committee therefore recommends that the Committee be dissolved and that its function be transferred to the Committee on Masonic Education. Respectfully submitted, R. JASPER SMITH, Chairman) HAROLD L. READER, MARTIN B. DICKINSON, GEORGE F. MORRISON,

RESIGNATION OF R. W. BROTHER RENICK JONES

The Grand Master read a communication dated September 23, 1960 from R. W. Brother Renick Jones, offering his resignation from the Grand Lodge line of officers. REMARKS BY M. W. BROTHER THOMAS S. ROY

The Grand Master introduced M. W. Brother Thomas S. Roy, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary of Saskatchewan who made a brief address.

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REMARKS BY M. W. BROTHER FRANK BROWN

The Grand Master introduced M. W. Brother Frank Brown, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, who made a brief address. REMARKS BY M. W. BROTHER D. PETER LAGUENS

The Grand Master introduced M. W. Brother D. Peter Laguens, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary of Louisiana, who made a brief address. REMARKS BY R. W. BROTHER HOWARD B. OLSON

The Grand Master introduced R. W. Brother Howard B. Olson, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, who made a brief address. REMARKS BY R. W. BROTHER JOHN H. MURRAY

The Grand Master introduced R. W. Brother John H. Murray, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, who made a brief address. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC PUBLICATIONS

The report of Committee on Masonic Publications was presented by M. W. Brother Harry F. Sunderland, Chairman, and upon motion, duly made, seconded and carried, said report was accepted. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Your Special Committee, appointed to study the various "Masonic Publications" printed and distributed throughout the United States and elsewhere, is pleased to report that we have corresponded with the various publishers and editors of this type of periodicals and have found that there is a very wide distribution among the Craft. With the kind assistance of W. Brother John Cunningham, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of the United States, we have been furnished a list of 172 Masonic (and appendant organizations) Periodicals and we have written to approximately one-half of these publishers and have received sample copies and letters in return. We hereby submit these sample copies to the members here assembled for your inspection. However, it is our belief that some of you Brethren are particularly interested in Masonic publications that are published and distributed within the State of Missouri. We call your attention first to a publication which is probably the largest distributed fraternal publication (with the exception of the Royal Arch Mason). The Ivanhoe Masonic News is distributed monthly to 4,200 members of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, the line officers of the Grand Lodge, Ivanhoe widows, and to a few Past Grand Masters. We were particularly interested in the August 1960 edition and wish to compliment Brother Bert W. Casselman for some very interesting reading matter pertaining to Ivanhoe Lodge. Brother Casselman has a column in this issue listing the members that were raised forty years ago. Your Committee wishes to call your attention to a small mimeographed publication titled Mount Washington Goodwill Builder. The little paper certainly lives up to all that its name implys. First, there is a short but very sincere message to the membership from the Worshipful Master. Then the list of membership and their families that are ill, either at home or in the hospitals. This report is made by the Secretary of the Lodge and with the assistance of that good and faithful Brother, W. B. Adolf Lortscher. Then there is a list of those that have been called to the Grand Lodge on High with appropriate but brief remarks.

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We would like to call your attention to a publication titled East Gate Forum-a neatly printed monthly edited by Brother Wilbur G. Cooper. This paper usually has an appropriate message from the \Vorshipful Master as well as various news items regarding the Craft and a report of the various Good-will pilgrimages of the East Gate Travelers' Club. This club not only makes these Good-will Pilgrimages throughout the western part of Missouri and eastern Kansas, but at Christmas time, they distribute baskets of food and clothing to the needy (both members and non-members of the Masonic Fraternity). The East Gate Forum is mailed to 2,750 readers each month. The Freemason, official publication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, in our opinion, is one of the most interesting and informative publications that has been our pleasure to read. This publication was formerly edited by M. W. Brother Harold L. Reader, but due to illness, the past several editions have been edited by W. Brother John Black Vrooman who has had many years experience with work of this nature. We hope to see the day when this Grand Lodge can afford to publish this interesting magazine monthly. A number of years ago, certain merchants and businessmen in the State of Missouri were plagued by publishers of so called Masonic periodicals, that were printed outside the State of Missouri. These unscrupulous Brethren, made a practice of using high pressure methods to obtain advertising space in their papers. We believe that this practice has ceased as we have not heard a single complaint in this regard for several years. Our report should give you an idea of what Freemasons are doing in spreading Light and Communicating Knowledge by the printed word, where they are allowed to practice their art. Recommend that sample copies be turned over to Editor of The Freemason for his study and inspection. Fraternally submitted, HARRY G. DILLER, HARRY F. SUNDERLAND.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES

M. W. Brother Harold Jayne, presented an oral report of the Committee on Forms and Ceremonies, stating there was nothing submitted for action to this committee. GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

The report of this Committee was presented by M. W. Brother Morris E. Ewing who moved its acceptance. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried the report was accepted. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: You will find in the Grand Master's address the resolution adopted by the National Organization in 1959. From all practical aspects the Memorial is completed and paid for. The great problem now is that of an endowment fund sufficient to properly maintain the Memorial. Missouri has been among the leaders in building and finishing this great Memorial. Therefore it would only seem logical that our Grand Lodge should have an active part in its maintenance. M. E. EWING, Chairman.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

The final report of the Committee on Credentials was presented by W.

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Brother Fred H. Knight who moved its adoption. Upon motion being seconded and carried the report was accepted.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ot Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report. At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge there are represented 448 Subordinate Lodges and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters . Grand Representatives District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Past Masters .... Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens Junior Wardens Chairmen Committees Distinguished Visitors

19 14 2 47 50 528 408 172 96 23 12

Total

1371

Actual Attendance Without Duplication Past Masters Worshipful Masters Senior \Vardens Junior Wardens . Assistant Tilers . Distinguished Visitors Lodges Without Representation

1090 396 408 172 96 6 12 148

. Fraternally submitted, FRED H. KNIGHT, Chairman, SEIBERT ETTER, MYRON G. WELSH, GEO. F. PRATER, FRED O. WADE.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM

R. W. Brother John W. Adams presented the report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem and moved its adoption subject to any corrections that might be necessary. Motion seconded and carried. RECAPITULAnON Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters . District Lecturers . Committee on Credentials . Committee on Appeals and Grievances Committee on Jurisprudence Committee on Ways and Means . Commi ttee on Mileage and Per Diem Committee on Masonic Education Building Supervisory Board Chairmen of Other Standing Committees

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

734.00 449.08 2,058.96 2,147.56 253.08 181.92 195.56 223.20 150.32 103.00 70.60 90.84

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Chartered Lodges Representatives Lodges U.D. Representatives Assistant Grand Tilers Adjustments 0

18,403.30 180.24 20.00

TOTAL

$25,261.66 Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. ADAMS, Chairman, DRU L. PIPPIN, CHAS. S. HICKS, J. S. SMARR. RESOLUTION

R. W. Brother John W. Adams presented a resolution expressing the appreciation and gratitude to W. Brother Walter Shrodes for his many years of service on the Mileage and Per Diem Committee and moved that it be adopted and a copy of the resolution be forwarded to W. Brother Shrodes and that it be printed in the proceedings. Motion seconded and carried. WHEREAS, Worshipful Brother Walter R. Shrodes has served as Chairman of the Mileage and Per Diem Committee of the Grand Lodge for fifty-two years and is now relinquishing this position at his own request, and WHEREAS, During all these years, Brother Shrodes has faithfully served the craft; promoted harmony between the Grand Lodge and the brethren; and diligently and efficiently performed the duties of this office, many times at great personal sacrifice, therefore Be It Resolved, That the Grand Lodge expresses its gratitude and appreciation to Worshipful Brother Shrodes for his many years of faithful, efficient and devoted service. FRED H. KNIGHT, HAROLD L. READER, JOHN W. ADAMS. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Tellers were appointed by Grand Master Grauel and R. W. Brother Harry Gershenson, Chairman, reported the results of the election of officers for the ensuing year, as follows: Bruce H. Hunt. Robert H. Mann R. Jasper Smith Martin B. Dickinson Wm. H. Utz, Jr. Elmer W. Waguer 0

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oM. W. Grand Master oR. W. Deputy Grand Master oR. W. Senior Grand Warden oR. W. Junior Grand Warden oR. W. Grand Treasurer oR. W. Grand Secretary

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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC HOME

For term ending 1964: Morris E. Ewing and Sherman A. Smith received the two highest number of votes cast and were declared elected to serve a four year term. INVITATION TO USE SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL

R. W. Brother Harry H. Balsiger, Secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the St. Louis Area, was introduced and expressed greetings and extended an invitation to the Grand Lodge to meet at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in 1961.

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Report of the Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief was presented to the Grand Secretary by R. W. Brother Roscoe A. Miller, Chairman, 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 Columbia, Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and St. Louis County, and of the Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis County. After a careful study of these reports, we desire to submit the following: Columbia The Board serves the two lodges of Columbia. The Board had no calls for assistance during the past year. The financial statement is as follows: Balance in Checking Account July 1, 1959

145.18

4.00

149.18 100.00

RECEIPTS Interest on $100.00 Savings & Loan Certificate .. DISBURSEMENTS None

.00

Balance in Columbia Savings Bank, June 30, 1960 .. $100.00 Savings & Loan Certificate-4% interest ...

$ 249.18 JOHN A. GOLSON, Secretary.

Kansas City

The Board has continued to render assistance to transients and during the year arranged funerals for 15 members outside of Kansas City, in addition to many phone calls, telegrams and many other requests, with a total of 3,606 services. The financial statement is as follows: Bank Balance, July I, 1959 Received From Member Lodges Received From Doric Lodge No. 323

$ 1,473.55 1,220.00 . 12.00

$ 2,705.55

DISBURSEMENTS Relief advanced Masonic Service Index Printing and Postage Minute Book Paper Salary (Secretary)

$ . . .

12.00 5.00 20.76 2.01 1,200.00 1,239.77

Balance in Checking Account, June 30, 1960 Savings Account (Union National Bank)

$ 1,465.78

1,560.77

Total Balance, June 30, 1960 An assessment of $5.00 per each initiate has been made on each Lodge for the period July I, 1960, to June 30, 1961. VERNIE G. FISHER, Secretary- Treasurer of the Board.

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Springfield The Board serves the three lodges in Springfield. Several Masonic services were performed and relief was provided to three Brethren in small amounts by the Secretary. During the year arrangements were made for nine Masonic funerals for members of lodges outside of Springfield. The financial statement is as follows: Cash Balance in Union National Bank, July 1, 1959 Received Interest on U. S. Government Bond .....

$' '460.78

12.50 $

473.28

473.28 500.00

DISBURSEMENTS

None .. Bank Balance, June 30, 1960 U. S. Government Bond No. 18路310 L

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$ .

FRANK

CLARK,

$ 973.28 Secretary.

St. Joseph This report covers a period of two years, as the report for 1959 was inadvertently overlooked in the 1959 reports. This Board serves the six lodges of St. Joseph, with a representative from each lodge on the Board. During the year closed on August 31, 1959, the Board arranged nine Masonic funerals for members of other lodges or for members of local lodges away from St. Joseph, and during the year closing August 31, 1960, arranged for fifteen funerals. The Board also had numerous communications and calls regarding various Masonic services. The financial statement is as follows: Balance on hand, August 31, 1958

559.24

RECEIPTS

. 1958-1959, Interest Reimbursements 1959-1960, Interest . Reimbursements

10.45 49.89 9.66 54.21 124.21

$ Miscellaneous Expenses, 1959 Miscellaneous Expenses, 1960

683.45

79.58 139.98 219.56

Balance August 31, 1960 ....

............ PAUL PRIESTLEY,

$ 463.89 Secretary.

St. Louis and St. Louis County The Board was called upon to investigate the merits of 223 new cases during the past fiscal year with the following results: hospital cases visited-nine; hospital equipment lent to 53 persons; Masonic services arranged for 50 St. Louis cases Who had died away from St. Louis; defunct lodge--ane; lost receipts reporteds~veh;. cas~s out of the jurisdiction of this Board-13; suspended-five; missing personS-two; applicants with no Masonic claim-seven; unaffiliated':":"tw6; Mas~nic.. c;lajm . ~nkno":n7"""'thr~~; .. un~9rthy-f~ur; worthy~65; requests withdraWi1~' two;' cases carried ~over from' previous year-12.路 The' Lodges 'of St. Louis and St.

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Louis County conducted Masonic Burial Services for 31 transients. This makes a total of 266 cases. The financial statement is as follows: Balance in Bank and Petty Cash, June 30, 1959 ....................... $

157.75

RECEIPTS

By By By By By

Do~~ti?ns

ImtIatlOns Interest Refunds Error in Books

. . . .

15.00 3,700.00 41.40 391.86 4.20 4,152.46 $ 4,310.21

DISBURSEMENTS

Convention Expense Flowers and Funerals Insurance . Office Rent Postage and Supplies President's Expense . Relief Safe Deposit Rental Salaries Social Security and Withholding Tax . Telegrams and Telephone

$ . . . . . . .

250.00 25.50 51.48 360.00 68.70 400.00 430.35 4.95 1,775.44 178.53 521.77 4,066.72

Moneys in Petty Cash Balance, June 30, 1960 Moneys Moneys Moneys Moneys

243.49 69.67

173.82

Invested in Government Bonds Property of Grand Lodge of Iowa Charity Fund Property of Board . in Petty Cash .. . .

. .

$ 7,000.00 65.00 108.82 69.67 $ 7,243.49

HERMAN LINCK, L.

President,

M. ANDERSON, Secretary.

Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis Placements made by the Employment Bureau for the past year are as follows: Seventy-four Master Masons, 12 wives, 9 widows, 45 daughters, 4 sisters, 45 sons, 3 Job's Daughters, 4 DeMolays and 75 non-affiliates, which includes sons of Master Masons who have reached their majority and other relatives. This makes a total of 271 placements for the 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 accomplishments of the Employment Bureau cannot be measured in dollars

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and cents, as each year a member of the Craft, and in some cases their immediate survivors, are spared the humility of becoming a burden to the Fraternity. The financial statement is as follows: Balance in Bank, June 30, 1959 . Cash Transferred From Investment Fund Cash Received (Per Capita Tax)

$ 1,764.82 3,500.00 12,391.60

$17,656.42 DISBURSEMENTS

Salaries . Social Security Telephone .. Postage, Printing and Supplies Rent . Car Allowance . Insurance . Organizations Miscellaneous

$ 7,764.00 212.84 664.52 413.10 839.00 420.00 197.33 65.00 459.59

Total . Time Deposit Certificate (Purchase) Total Disbursements

$11,035.38 6,000.00 .... $17,035.38

Balance in Bank (Regular Fund) as of June 30, 1960 ...

621.04

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 . . Roosevelt Federal Savings and Loan Co. . Washington Federal Savings and Loan Co

$ .

500.00 500.00 500.00 2,925.75 2,645.59 7,071.34

Total Cash and Investment as of June 30, 1960

$ 7,692.38

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, R. A. MILLER, Chairman. RESOLUTION

R. W. Brother Martin B. Dickinson offered a resolution expressing to R. W. Brother J. Renick Jones the regrets of this Grand Lodge at the termination of his service, and conveying the best wishes of this Grand Lodge to him and his wife. The resolution was adopted. The Grand Secretary was instructed to write a letter to R. W. Brother J. Renick Jones. RESOLUTIONS

M. W. Brother Harold M. Jayne presented the following resolutions, which were referred to the Jurisprudence Committee.

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RESOLUTION TO AMEND BY-LAWS RE GRAND MASTER

Be It Resolved, That Sub-section (m) of Section 2.010 be amended by striking out the figure $4,200.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $4,800.00 so that said Sub-section (m) as amended will read as follows: (m). He receives traveling, office, stenographic, clerical and other expenses of $4,800.00 a year, to be remitted to him in equal monthly installments. Respectfully submitted and recommended, HAROLD O. GAUEL, ROBERT H. MANN, R. JASPER SMITH, GEORGE F. MORRISON, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM, BRUCE H. HUNT, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW. RESOLUTION TO AMEND BY-LAWS RE GRAND LECTURER

Be It Resolved, That Sub-section (d) of Section 2.050 be amended by striking out the figure $6,600.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $8,400.00, and on the second line by striking out the figure $3,600.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $4,200.00 so that said Sub-section (d) as amended will read as follows: (d). Receives for his services $8,400.00 a year, payable monthly, and traveling expenses not exceeding $4,200.00 a year. He submits an itemized statement of his expenses monthly, to be paid on approval of the Grand Master. RespectfUlly submitted and recommended, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, ROBERT H. MANN, R. JASPER SMITH, GEORGE F. MORRISON, RUSSELL

M URRA Y,

A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM, BRUCE H. HUNT. RESOLUTION TO AMEND BY-LAWS RE GRAND SECRETARY

Be It Resolved, That Sub-section (p) of Section 2.040 be amended by striking out the figure $8,000.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $10,000.00 so that as amended said Sub-section (p) will read as follows: (p). Receives for his services $10,000.00 a year, payable monthly. Respectfully submitted and recommended, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, ROBERT H. MANN, R. JASPER SMITH, GEORGE F. MORRISON, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM, BRUCE H. HUNT, 'WILLIAM R. DENSLOW. PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTIO:-lS

4.020

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

The Grand Master appoints and commissions for each district a District Deputy Grand Master who must be a past or present Master of a Missouri Lodge, and a member of a lodge in the district. In the discretion of the Grand Master, districts

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containing twenty to thirty lodges may have one additional District Deputy Grand Master and Districts containing more than thirty lodges may have two additional District Deputy Grand Masters, of equal rank with jurisdiction over separate divisions of the district. No District Deputy Grand Master may serve for more than five consecutive years. 4.040 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS. a. The Grand Lecturer appoints and commissions for each district a District Deputy Grand Lecturer, who must be a Past or Present Master of a Missouri Lodge, who is competent to teach Missouri work, and who holds a current certificate of proficiency issued by the Grand Lodge. He holds office until the next annual communication following his appointment unless removed by the Grand Lecturer. A District Deputy Grand Master may hold the office of District Deputy Grand Lecturer. b. In the discretion of the Grand Lecturer, districts containing twenty to thirty lodges may have one additional District Deputy Grand Lecturer, and districts containing thirty or more lodges may have two additional District Deputy Grand Lecturers, of equal rank. JOSEPH A. HALLEY, HAROLD E. DEVITA, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, SYLVAN A. BARTON, GERVIS H. THURMAN, ELMER J. ROHR, ROBERT H. ARNOLD, FRANK K. Roy, JR., GRANT A. MURRY. To be held over to 1961 for vote.

R. W. Brother Elvis A. Mooney presented the following resolution, which was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.090 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The undersigned qualified members of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri hereby propose that Section 8.090 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended by deleting the last sentence thereof, and substituting the following sentence: "Opening the lodge may be omitted, for a public installation." so that said Section 8.090 as amended will read: Section 8.090. INSTALLATION REQUIRED. The officers of a lodge serve from their installation, until their successors are installed. Each must be installed in person, and the fact must be entered in the minutes. Opening the lodge may be omitted, for a public installation. Respectfully submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, BRUCE H. HUNT, MARTIN B. DICKINSO;\j, ELVIS A. MOONEY, GEORGE F. MORRISON, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, R. JASPER SMITH, A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, ROBERT H. MANN.

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1960

REPORT OF BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD

W. Brother Harry A. Hall, Chairman, presented the report of the Building Supervisory Board and moved that it be accepted and filed. Motion seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. if A. M. of Missouri: Your Building Supervisory Board herewith submits its report of its activitles and decisions during the past year. This has been a busy and progressive year in Masonry, and it has been our pleasure to serve many of our lodges throughout the state in assisting them with problems of incorporating their temple companies under the new Missouri Nonprofit Corporation Law, approving the purchase of buildings and building sites, and assisting in repair and improvement programs. Twenty-three lodges applied for and were given permission to incur obligations for substantial building improvements and the purchase of new buildings and building sites with an estimated over-all cost of some $200,000.00, of which approximately one-half has been completed this year. Current plans call for greatly increased building programs for the coming year. These projects indicate the excellent financial condition of the lodges throughout the state, and in the enhancement of lodge properties and the construction of new Masonic temples, Masonry is bound to profit. With the amendment by the Missouri Legislature of the Nonprofit Corporation Act, a better method was provided for nonprofit corporation holding companies to operate and hold title to Masonic property, and this board approved a form of articles of incorporation which was made available to lodges desiring to incorporate with their temple companies under the new law. During the year nine lodges were assisted in such incorporations. As recommended by the preceding Building Supervisory Board, these articles contain provisions extending the life of the corporation to a perpetual term, providing for the selection of the board of directors from the lodge members at the annual meetings of the lodges, and further providing that in the event of the dissolution of the lodge or the disincorporation of the temple company, the assets should revert to the Grand Lodge. In addition, the board had many miscellaneous inquiries concerning finances, leases, and sales of lodge property. Full details of the actions of the board are attached as an appendix to this report for publication in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, and copies of the Board's decisions are filed with the Grand Secretary and Grand Master as they are made, thereby keeping them fully informed of board activities. In conclusion we feel that the lodges of this jurisdiction are operating their temple boards on a sound business-like basis and are making fine progress in the construction and maintenance of lodge quarters that reflect credit to the lodges and to the entire fraternity. A fine building, well financed or fully paid for, is one of the finest assets of a lodge, and engenders a feeling of pride and well being among the members, which increases their standing in the community and their ability to carry out the fraternalism and good will for which the order stands. A prosperous, solvent and active lodge is the best assurance for a bright future in the community. Fraternally submitted, HARRY A. HALL, Chairman, JAMES M. BRADFORD, FRED C. HEUERMANN. APPENDIX

Bell City-Lakeville Lodge No. 489 Approved loan of $6,000 to complete temple.

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Bonne Terre-Samaritan Lodge No. 424 Approved request to borrow $3,000 to make repairs and improvements to temple.

Bunceton-Wallace Lodge No. 456 Answered request for authority to tear down old lodge hall and build new one.

Clarksville-Clarksville Lodge No. 17 Advice concerning liability of lodge in operation of its building.

Conway-Conway Lodge No. 528 Approved $3,500 loan to improve lodge property.

Cosby-Cosby Lodge No. 600 Building approved. Final cost of approximately $7,500 fully paid.

DeSoto-DeSoto Lodge No. 119 Advice concerning sale of part of lodge real estate.

Eagleville-Lodge of Light No. 257 Approved purchase of building for $2,000, improvements $1,000, and articles of incorporation.

Essex-Essex Lodge No. 278 Approved construction of new temple, $23,250-loan of $10,000. Cornerstone laying September 4.

Fenton-Fenton Lodge No. 281 Approved purchase of building site for cash, $12,500.

Festus-Shekinah Lodge No. 256 Advice on procedure in selling old building, acquiring new site and erecting new building.

Fulton-Fulton Lodge No. 48 Suggested amendment and approved amended articles of incorporation.

Iberia-Iberia Lodge No. 410 Advice on procedure for planning building, raising funds, obtaining approval of District Deputy Grand Master.

Kansas City-Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 Furnished form of articles of incorporation. Advice on procedure for planning building, raising funds, etc.

Kansas City-East Gate Lodge No. 630 Approved purchase of building site, articles of incorporation, payment of architect fees.

Kansas City-Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Approved purchase of building site.

Kansas City-Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Advice on procedure for acquiring site, raising funds, etc.

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Laredo-Laredo Lodge No. 253 Approved acceptance of building, gift of O. E. S. member, and dedication to Masonic purposes.

LaRussell-LaRussell Lodge No. 592 Approved $1,400 loan to complete lodge building.

Lawson-Beehive Lodge No. 393 Recommended forming nonprofit corporation for purpose of erecting and holding title to proposed new building. Furnished sample of articles of incorporation.

Lebanon-Laclede Lodge No. 83 Furnished sample form for articles of incorporation.

Lowry City-Lowry City Lodge No. 403 Approved application to borrow $3,600 for remodeling (for post office rental).

Monett-Monett Lodge No. 129 Approved articles of incorporation for temple association.

Plato-Plato Lodge No. 469 Furnished sample form of articles of incorporation, advice on procedure.

St. Louis-America Lodge No. 347 Approved amended articles of incorporation.

St. Louis-Meridian Lodge No.2 Approved articles of incorporation, approved request for permission to borrow $25,000.

Sedalia-Sedalia Lodge No. 236 Approved plans' for financing new temple, approximately $90,000.

Seymour-Hazelwood Lodge No. 459 Request for information concerning purchase of lodge building.

Shelbina-Shelbina Lodge No. 228 Approved purchase of real estate (lodge later decided not to purchase).

Theodosia-Sampson Lodge No. 298 Advice on procedure, financing, approval of District Deputy Grand Master, for the purchase of a new temple.

Versailles-Versailles Lodge No. 320 Request for approval of new temple-pending.

Warsaw-Shawnee Lodge No. 653 Approved lease and dedication of new building.

Williamstown-Williamstown Lodge No. 370 Advice on procedure in tearing down old building and erecting new one, formation of nonprofit corporation for holding title, etc. REPORT OF THE COMMITl'EE ON WAYS AND MEANS

W. Brother Frank A. Lewis, Chairman, presented the report of the Com-

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mittee on Ways and Means, and moved its adoption. Motion seconded and carried. 1960-1961

BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS

Receipts Per Capita Tax Totals Interest on Securities ... Sale of Manuals Sale of 50-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 Hospital Visitation Fund . Bound Copies The Freemason Magazine

Actual Receipts

Estimated Receipts

1959-1960

1960-1961

$396,349.11 $393,000.00 5,781.31 6,000.00 1,743.00 1,200.00 837.40 1,936.83 1,900.00 150.00 208.72 300.00 343.75 18.97 34,160.00 32,000.00 3,439.00 3,200.00 157.00 36.00

$445,011.09 $437,750.00 Plus the Following Refunds: Unused From Mileage and Per Diem Deposit Unused From D. D. G. M. and D. D. G. L. Spec. Account Principal Payment-Agency Account No. 6613 With First National Bank, Kansas City

2,643.46 554.43 10,000.00

LESS-Per Capita Tax to Masonic Home

$458,208.98 267,089.53

LESS-Initiation Fees to Masonic Home

$191,119.45 $160,046.75 34,530.00 32,000.00

LESS-Geo. Washington Memorial Fees

$156,589.45 $128,046.75 3,503.00 3,200.00

Balance for Operation of Grand Lodge

$153,086.45 $124,846.75

1960-1961

277,703.25

BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS

Actual Tentative Disbursements Budget Disbursements Items Fixed by Law: Salary, Grand Secretary Salary Grand Treasurer Salary, Grand Lecturer Expenses, Grand Master Expenses, Grand Lecturer ... Masonic Service Association (Per Capita Tax) Masonic Service Association (Chilean Relief) Masonic Relief Association (Per Capita Tax) Other Budget Hems: Grand Lodge Office Help ... Expense-Grand Correspondent Bonds and Insurance ... Jewel for Grand Master . Expense Grand Lodge Officers (O.G.M.) Grand Lodge Officers' Conferences D. D. G. M. and D. D. G. L. Conferences Washington Meetings . Grand Master's Contingent Fund Committee on Masonic Education .

1959-1960 $

1960-1961

9,333.32 $ 8,000.00 500.00 500.00 6,600.00 6,600.00 4,200.00 4,200.00 3,900.76 3,600.00 2,240.68 2,200.00 1,500.00 435.00 435.17 9,649.10 750.00 616.30 207.02 1,365.21 2,687.49 825.00 99.74 7,973.52

11,000.00 750.00 1,000.00 350.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,750.00 1,400.00 1,000.00 8,500.00

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Dr. Reader-Honorarium . Secretaries' Conferences Under Supervision of Grand Master and Grand Secretary Committee on By-Laws .. Ritual Committee Expense Expense, Grand Lodge Session, 1960 Expense, Grand Lodge Session, 1961 Reporter, Grand Lodge Session Printing Proceedings Audit Company . . Relief and Charity . Contingent Fund-G. L. Office Expense Account Maintenance, Grand Lodge Office Printing, Postage and Stationery Telephone and Telegrams Portraits of P.G.M.'s Office Equipment Missouri Lodge of Research (Publish Transactions) Ident. Cards of P.G.M.'s and G.L. Officers Grand Lodge Paraphernalia Hospital Visitation Mileage and Per Diem Printing of By-Laws (Pocket Part) Social Security (Tax Expense) .. , Dues Receipt Cards . 50-Year Veterans' Buttons Employment Security (Federal and State) Masonic Manuals Grand Secretary-Special Allowance Grand Lecturer-Special Expense Allowance Special Relief Item .

$117,037.97 $129,860.00 Respectfully submitted, FRANK A. LEWIS, Chairman, OLIVER L. LUFT, HARRY THEIS, THOMAS DAVIS, JR., BENNETT KLINCNER.

APPOINTMENTS Freelon K. Hadley. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr.. George F. Morrison . . A. Basey Vanlandingham Russell E. Murray. William R. Denslow. Elvis A. Mooney ... J. Morgan Donelson. Edgar G. Hull. Samuel Thurman .. Herbert E. Duncan. Ira T. Gragg .. Earl C. Griffith ... Ben Morris Ridpath. Thomas Shrout. John M. Dalton . Yale Myers.

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. 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 Chapl'ain . .. R. W. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain . .. .R. W. Grand Orator .R. W. Grand Tiler

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INSTALLATION

The hour for installation having arrived, M. W. Brother Richard O. Rumer, assisted by M. W. Brother Morris E. Ewing as Grand Marshal, and R. W. Brother Ira T. Gragg, as Grand Chaplain, installed the following officers: Bruce H. Hunt. . . . M. W. Grand Master Robert H. Mann. . .R. W. Deputy Grand Master R. Jasper Smith. . ... R. W. Senior Grand Warden Martin B. Dickinson. . . . . R. W. Junior Grand Warden W. H. Utz, Jr.. . . R. W. Grand Treasurer Elmer W. Wagner. . R. W. Grand Secretary Free10n K. Hadley. . . . . . R. W. Grand Lecturer Arthur U. Goodman, Jr.. . . . . . R. W. Senior Grand Deacon George F. Morrison. . .R. W. Junior Grand Deacon A. Basey Vanlandingham. . R. W. Senior Grand Steward Russell E. Murray. . R. W. Junior Grand Steward William R. Denslow. . . R. W. Senior Grand Marshal Elvis A. Mooney. . . . R. W. Junior Grand Marshal J. Morgan Donelson. . ... R. W. Grand Sword Bearer Edgar G. Hull. . . . . R. W. Grand Pursuivant Samuel Thurman. . . R. W. Grand Chaplain Herbert E. Duncan. . . . R. W. Grand Chaplain Ira T. G r a g g . R . W. Grand Chaplain Earl C. Griffith. . R. W. Grand Chaplain Ben Morris Ridpath. . ... R. W. Grand Chaplain Thomas Shrout. . R. W. Grand Chaplain John M. Dalton. . . . R. W. Grand Orator Yale Myers. . . . R. W. Grand Tiler

Following the installation R. W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary, presented Grand Master Bruce H. Hunt with the Grand Master's apron. R. W. Brother Samuel Thurman, Grand Chaplain, presented Grand Master Bruce H. Hunt with the Grand Master's Jewel, and gold membership card, which were accepted by him with due appreciation. A large number of officers and members of Adair Lodge No. 366, Kirksville, Missouri, approached the East, and presented M. W. Bruce H. Hunt with several gifts. BENEDICTION

Grand Chaplain Ira T. Gragg 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 twenty-eighth day of September, 1960, no further business appearing, to meet again in St. Louis, Missouri, the last Tuesday, viz: the twenty-sixth day of September, 1961. ELMER W. WAGNER,

Grand Secretary. STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1960-1961 Jurisprudence-Henry W. Fox, Chairman, 1200 Hanover Bldg., 15 W. Tenth, Kansas City 5, Mo.; Claude T. Wood, Richland, Mo.; James P. Hull, 435 Krug

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Park Pl., St. Joseph, Mo.; Ralph V. Wilson, 220 N. Fourth, St. Louis 2, Mo.; Dudley D. Thomas, Jr., Carrollton, Mo. Appeals and Grievances-Charles L. Chalender, Chairman, 861 Rogers, Springfield, Mo.; Marvin E. Boisseau, 722 Chestnut, St. Louis 1, Mo.; Walter Walker, Neosho, Mo.; Herbert C. Hoffman, 1212 Home Savings Bldg., Kansas City 6, Mo.; J. Renick Jones, 724 N. Main St., Independence, Mo. Ways and Means-Frank A. Lewis (3), Chairman, 3201 Park Ave., Kansas City 9, Mo.; William A. Bagley (3), Shelbina, Mo.; Oliver Luft (1), 5434 Goethe Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo.; Thomas J. Davis (2), Piedmont, Mo.; J. Bennett Klingner (2), 436 E. Pacific St., Springfield, Mo. Credentials-Fred H. Knight, Chairman, 903 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 G. Welsh, Fredericktown, Mo. Mileage and Per Diem-John W. Adams, Chairman, Marshall, Mo.; Cecil H. Darr, Kirksville, Mo.; Charles Hicks, Monroe City, Mo.; Dru L. Pippin, Waynesville, Mo.; John S. Smarr, 301 S. West End, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Ritual-Freelon K. Hadley, Chairman, 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo.; J. Harold Burton, 1327 Drayton Ave., Webster Groves 19, Mo.; Turner A. Barnhart, R.F.D. 11, Box 1337, Springfield, Mo.; Arthur C. Mothershead, Rt. 20, Kansas City 54, Mo.; L. Marshall Hollenbeck, Sikeston, Mo.; Merle B. Graham, Kahoka, Mo. Correspondence-Frank P. Briggs, Macon, Mo. Building Supervisory Board-Harry A. Hall, Chairman, 8th fl., County Courthouse, Kansas City 6, Mo.; James M. Bradford, 4162a Shaw Ave., St. Louis 10, Mo.; Virgil B. Saville, 118 Lavinia, Jefferson City, Mo. Necrology-William J. Craig, Chairman, 1035 S. Pickwick, Springfield, Mo.; Harold M. Jayne, Memphis, Mo.; James M. Sellers, Lexington, Mo. Auditing-C. K. Benson Company, 711 St. Charles St., St. Louis I, Mo. Grand Master's Address-Harold O. Grauel, Chairman, Box 375, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; And all Past Grand Masters in attendance. Entertainment of Distinguished Guests-A. Basey Vanlandingham, Chairman, R.R. 3, Columbia, Mo.; Russell E. Murray, 1717 June Drive, St. Louis 15, Mo.; William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton, Mo.; Elvis A. Mooney, Bloomfield, Mo.; J. Morgan Donelson, Princeton, Mo. Chartered Lodges-Robert Lee Barger, Chairman, Ironton, Mo.; Vernie G. Fisher, Sr., 903 Harrison, Kansas City 6, Mo.; Ellery Poole, R.F.D. 2, Box 376, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; Ernest T. Scofield, 1201 S. Porter, Kirksville, Mo.; Virgil W. Slaughter, Meadville, Mo. Lodges V.D.-Clarence R. Pierce, Chairman, R.F.D. 1, Warrensburg, Mo.; John W. Alverson, 7335 Zephyr Pl., Maplewood 17, Mo.; Edward E. Wilson, 3111 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo.; W. Raymond Usher, 1501 Paris Ave., Hannibal, Mo.; J. Earl Landis, 309 Virginia St., Crystal City, Mo. Relief and Charity-Richard O. Rumer, Chairman, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis 66, Mo.; James J. Ritterskamp, Jr., 2301 Parkridge, St. Louis 17, Mo.; Dewey A. Routh, 920 W. Tenth St., Rolla, Mo.; R. Jasper Smith, 404 U. S. Courthouse, Kansas City 6, Mo.; Sherman A. Smith, Box 97, Joplin, Mo. Masonic Board of Relief-Elvin K. Luff, Chairman, 1501 W. Short St., Independence, Mo.; WaIter H. Baird, 209 S. Garth, Columbia, Mo.; Gerald G. Phillips, 2819 Jackson, St. Joseph, Mo.; Leonard V. Bowers, 1817 E. Broadmoor, Springfield, Mo.; Allen C. Sodemann, 14 Christine Dr., St. Louis 22, Mo. Masonic Education-Frank P. Briggs (I), Chairman, Macon, Mo.; George G. Harrison (I), 650 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield 4, Mo.; John T. Suesens (2), 12021;'2 Ashland, St. Joseph, Mo.; John A. Weiss (2), 4024 Tracy, Kansas City 10, Mo.; Forrest C. Donnell (3), 4615 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.; Homer L. Ferguson (3), 1927 N. Circle Dr., Jefferson City, Mo. Committee on By-Laws-Martin B. Dickinson, Chairman, 15 W. Tenth, Kansas City 5, Mo.; R. Jasper Smith, 404 U. S. Courthouse, Kansas City 6, Mo.; Richard

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O. Rumer, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis 66, Mo.; Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 717 Corby Building, St. Joseph 9, Mo.; Robert C. Brinkman, 611 Olive St., St. Louis 1, Mo. Committee on Forms and Ceremonies-John R. Rich, Chairman, 217 Pine St.. Jefferson City, Mo.; Harold M. Jayne, Memphis, Mo.; Free10n K. Hadley, 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 1960-1961

Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis-Joseph A. Halley, Chairman, 2248 Kenosho St., Overland 14, Mo.; Irvin J. Freiberger, 7425 Warwick Dr., St. Louis 21, Mo.; Richard H. Bennett, 1501 Locust St., St. Louis 3, Mo. George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association-Morris E. Ewing, Chairman, Morrisville, Mo.; Harry S. Truman, Independence, Mo.; James McB. Sellers, Lexington, Mo. Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges-Elmer W. Wagner, Chairman, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo.; Robert H. Mann, 101 West Eleventh St., Kansas City 5, Mo.; William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton, Mo. Masonic Publications-John Black Vrooman, Chairman, Box 402, St. Louis 66, Mo.; James P. Hall, Lexington, Mo.; Mark Jenkins, Slater, Mo.; Harold N. Painter, R. F. D. 2, Sedalia, Mo.; A. W. Griffith, 301 W. Fifth St., Fulton, Mo. Sesquicentennial-Harold O. Grauel, Chairman, Box 375, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Frank P. Briggs, Macon, Mo.; Elmer W. Wagner, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME FOR 1960-1961 Bruce H. Hunt, Box 88, Kirksville, Mo.; Robert H. Mann, 101 W. Eleventh, Kansas City 5, Mo.; R. Jasper Smith, 404 U. S. Courthouse, Kansas City 6, Mo.; Martin B. Dickinson, 15 W. Tenth, Kansas City 5, Mo.; Dewey Routh-196l, 920 W. Tenth St., Rolla, Mo.; Richard O. Rumer-1961, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis 66, Mo.; J. Clyde Butler-1962, Macon, Mo.; James J. Ritterskamp, Jr.-1962, 2301 Parkridge, St. Louis 17, Mo.; John W. Tanner-1963, 509 Hardin St., Columbia, Mo.; Elmer W. Wagner-I 963, 750 Hawbrook Rd., Glendale 22, Mo.; Morris E. Ewing-1964, Morrisville, Mo.; Sherman A. Smith-1964, Box 97, Joplin, Mo. SUPERINTENDENT OF MASONIC HOME

Lewis C. Robertson, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION

Name and Loootion William W. Martin, 5540 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 12 Byrne E. Bigger, Courthouse, Hannibal F. C. Barnhill, Marshall. James W. Skelly, 8357 Big Bend Rd., Webster Groves 19 . Harold L. Reader, 530 Union Blvd., St. Louis 8 .. 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 10 ... Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Drive, Jefferson City.

Year of Service ........ 1925-26 路 .1928-29 .1933-34 .1935-36 .1937-38 .1938-39 路 .1940-41 . 1941-42 . 1942-43 .......... 1943-44 .1944-46 . 1947-48 路 .1948-49 .1949-50 . 1951-52

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Richard O. Rumer, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis 3. . . 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, Civil Courts Bldg., St. Louis 1. Harold O. Grauel, Box 375, Cape Girardeau. . . ............ DISTRICT DEPUTY G. M:s 1960-1961

Dist. No. 1. Robert C. Schlotter, RR 2, Memphis 2. Cecil H. Darr, 1718 E. McPherson St., Kirksville 3. MurI E. Husted, Unionville 4. Earl E. Ebbe, 170 Main St., Trenton 5. Everett F. Moore, New Hampton 6. Leslie Gray, RR 1, McFall 7. Carl R. Winell, RR 2, Maryville 8. Kenneth Kneale, RR 1, Oregon 9. Rex L. Brooks, 2518~ Mitchell Ave., St. Joseph 10. Harvey S. Nalle, PO Box 125, Pattonsburg 11. Cecil E. Mullikin, RR 3, Liberty 12. Lloyd Cleaveland, Chillicothe 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

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Harold Thorne, Purdin George G. Miller, PO Box 32, Excello Claude T. Frazee, Canton Charles T. Sissons, III, 401 Jackson St., Louisiana Charles S. Poage, Santa Fe E. Guy Patton, RR 3, Moberly Russell E. Smart, Sumner R. H. Robinson, 611 S. Elm St., Norborne Guy Kamphefner, Farley

22. Arthur B. Pratt, Jr., 301 W. lIth, Kansas City (5) 23. George Stewart, 1622 Franklin, Lexington 24. Wilbur Hains, Miami 25. Robert M. Kirkpatrick, Prairie Home 26. Clyile A. Ward, 128 S. Jefferson, Centralia 27. Jim V. Laswell, 302 Oak St., Fulton 28. Roscoe G. Smith, Wellsville 29. James T. Ward, PO Box 233, Old Monroe 30. Edwin W. Harmon, RR 2, St. Charles 31. Kenneth C. Townley, Bald Hill Rd., Jefferson City

. . .

.1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 1960-1961

Dist. No. I. 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. IS. 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. Jack Akin, 8600 N. Indiana, Kansas City (58) 22. Frank K. Roy, Jr., 13310 11th St., Grandview 23. J. Lynn Rider, 1702 Franklin Ave., Lexington 24. Edward Caton, Nelson 25. Frank A. Arnold, 733 Main, Boonville 26. John W. Tanner, 509 Hardin St., 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, 1816 Boonslick, St. Charles 31. Frank V. Jones, 304 Randolph, California

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32. Foy Haywood, St. Clair

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32. Wm. S. Juergens, 48 E. Vine St., Sullivan 33. James K. Riley, No. 8 Ivanhoe Woods, Kirkwood (22)

33a. Charles L. Hickman, 3123 Morgan. ford Rd., St. Louis (16) 33b. John Burle, 5827a Jamieson Ave., St. Louis (9) 33c. Russell E. Rudolph, 14801 Larch路 burr Dr., Bridgeton 34. Robert Hughes, Cleveland

34. Charles I. Dean, Box 57, Peculiar

35. Horace L. Alexander, Rockville

35. Ralph O. Fritts, Amsterdam

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. Ernest Lee Baumgardner, Humans路 ville 42. Lester M. Pyle, Box 244, Lockwood 43. Paul Hargrove, EI Dorado Springs 44. Herman L. Huelster, 727 Harlem Ave., Joplin 45. Etson E. Jackson, 2821 Crestview, Springfield 46. George J. Boesl, Houston 47. Loie E. Allen, Birch Tree 48. Myron G. Welsh, Fredericktown 49. Jewell B. Clark, 218 William St., Cape Girardeau 50. Elisha Y. Launius, Essex

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. 12th St., Rolla 40. Glenn Ames, 804 S. Main St., De Soto 41. Glenn J. Lyon, Fair Play

51. George W. Brown, RR I, Caruthersville 52. V. Wayne Ward, 502 E. Elm, Pied路 mont 53. Ben C. Standley, Box 471, Thayer 54. Harry D. Wilson, Crane 55. Orville Abernathy, 202 W. 1st St., Cassville 56. James Cantrell, Noel 57. Charles E. Taylor, Sr., 8501 Lack路 land Rd., St. Louis (14) 58. Sumpter E. Gunn, 602 E. High St., Eldon 59. Roy J. Cavanah, 10703 E. 23rd St., Independence 60. Roy Blackwood, Senath

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. Leroy P. Lewis, Van Buren 48. Clarence F. Weshinskey, Ironton 49. Trueman D. Boone, Box 346, Cape Girardeau 50. Clell M. Gilbert, 420 Malcom St., Sikeston 51. Wm. Carter Bell, 511 Mathews St., Sikeston 52. Ralph D. Hall, Doniphan 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, llI9 W. 26th St., Independence 60. Claud T. Foster, Campbell

LIST OF GRAND SECRETARIES AND THEIR ADDRESSES

Alabama, V. A. Rushton, PO Box 98, Montgomery. Arizona, Joseph A. E. Ivey, P. G. M., Box 1488, Tucson. Arkansas, L. Leland McDaniel, P. G. M., Little Rock.

California, Edward H. Siems, P. G. M., California Masonic Memorial Temple, 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.

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Delaware, Chester R. Jones, 818 Market St., Wilmington 24. District of Columbia, Raymond N. Babcock, Masonic Temple, Washington 5. f'lorida, William A. Whitcomb, 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, Gerald M. Pine, Masonic Temple, Baltimore 1. Massachusetts, Earl W. Taylor, 51 Boylston St., Boston 16. Michigan, Charles T. Sherman, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Grand Rapids 3. Minnesota, David E. Palmer, Masonic Temple, St. Paul. Mississippi, Sid F. Curtis, Meridian. Missouri, Elmer W. Wagner, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 8. Montana, Byron F. Gaither, Box 896, Helena. Nebraska, Carl R. Greisen, 401 Masonic Temple, Omaha. Nevada, E. C. Peterson, P. G. M., Carson City. New Hampshire, Harold O. Cady, P. G. M., Concord.

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New Jersey, Harvey C. Whildey, Masonic Temple, Trenton. New Mexico, Chandler C. Thomas, Box 535, Albuquerque. New York, Edward R. Carman, 7l W. 23d St., New York City. North Carolina, Charles A. Harris, Grand Secy., Box 6506, Raleigh. North Dakota, Joseph A. Jamies<m. 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.â&#x20AC;˘ Masonic Temple, Portland. Pennsylvania, Ashby B. Paul, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. Rhode Island, Herbert A. Crowell, 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 J acy Garnier de Baccellar Joad Yorge Ribi

Brazil (Pernambuco) Brazil (Ceara)

Demostenes N. V. de Agwar Luis N. de Mattos

British Columbia

Sergio A. Ivanenko Arthur N. Figueriedo

H. N. Morgan, P. G. M.

Address Calgary Buenos Aires Vienna Caixo Postal No. 2215 Caixo Postal 683, Porta Alegra Caixo Postal 5, Belo Horizonte P. O. Box 333, Belem, Para P. O. Box 1415, Recife, Pernambuco P. O. Box 76, Fortaleza, Ceara 692 Seymour St., Vancouver

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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Canada

Ewart G. Dixon

Chile China Costa Rica Cuba

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

Denmark

Alfred N. N yvang

Ecuador

Jose H. Ricaurte

England

James W. Stubbs

Finland

Bruno Kivikoski

France

Marcel Cerber

France (Nat'l Grand Lodge) Guatemala

Jean Muet

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. l\fargulis

Manitoba

Thomas O. Jackson

Mexico (York)

Henry A. Robinson

Mexico (Campeche)

Omar C. Livera G.

Mexico (Cosmos)

Eduardo Vidal Loya

Mexico (El Potosi)

Abel E. Elizondo

Mexico (Nueva Leon)

Ernesto de Villarreal Cantu Joaquin Yanez Albarron

Mexico

(Occidental)

Manuel A. TriboulIier

Mexico (Tamaulipas) Mexico (Valle de Mexico) Netherlands

Arnulfo G. Lapeyrette Oscar Musquiz Martinez

New Brunswick New South Wales New Zealand Nicaragua

R. D. Magee James S. Miller F. G. Northern, P. G. D. Greg A. Tapia

Norway Nova Scotia

Odd Lie-Davidson Harold F. Sipprell

Dr. P. J. Van Loa

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P. O. Drawer 217, Hamilton, Ont. Casillo 2867, Santiago P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taiwan, China San Jose, Box 3282 Reina-Y, Belascoain Havana Blegdamsvej 23, Copenhagen Apartado Postal 932, Guayaquil Freemasons' Hall London W.C. 2 P. Esplanadik 35, East Helsinki 8 rue Puteau, Paris, 17, France 65 Boulevard Bineau, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris Apartado Postel 312, Guatemala City 19 Acharnon St., Athens Apartado 28, Tegucigal pa, Honduras, C. A. Freemasons' Hall, Molesworth St., Dublin Tel Aviv, Box 2080 Rome Freemasons' Hall, Borgartun 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 171, Chihllahall, 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 1193, Wellington Box 102, Managua, D. N. Nicaragua N. Volgate 19, Oslo Freemasons' Hall, Halifax

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Panama Peru Philippine Islands

Nathan A. Reid Cesar Osores Munoz Estaban Munarriz

Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec

F. A. Van Inderstine Juan Palacin-Mejias R. W. Louthood

Queensland

V. 1. Carter

San Sal vador Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia

Jose Lacayo Tillez Robert A. Tate Alexander F. Buchan, M.B.E., B.S.C., Ph.D. F. J. Ellen, P.G.W.

Sweden

Dr. G. E. A. Bottiger

Swiss Alpina

F. Mueller-Ruegg

Tasmania United Grand Lodge of Germany Venezuela Victoria \Vestern Australia

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

1440 San Marcelino, Manila Box 112, Charlottetown Santurce, P. R. Masonic Temple, Montreal Box 675, K.G.P.O., Brisbane, Australia Segunda Calle, Ariente 27 P. O. Box 246, Regina 96 George St., Edinburgh Freemasons' Hall, Adelaide Frimu rareorden, BlasieholmsRatan 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

OF THE Panama City

NUMERICAL LIST OF LODGES WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS AND CHARTER DATES

I. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

Missouri Meridian Beacon Howard United

O'Sullivan

8. 9.

Ceo. Washington .,.

.. ,

10. Agency II. Pauldingville 12. Tyro 13. Rising Sun 14. Eolia 15. 'Vestern Star 16. Memphis 17. Clarksville 18. Palmyra 19. Paris Union 20. St. Louis 21. Havana 22. Wellington 23. Florida 24. 'Vyaconda 25. Naphtali 26. Ava 27. Evergreen 28. St. John's 29. Windsor 30. Huntsville 31. Liberty 32. Humphreys

. . . . . .

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

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

Oct. 19, 1867

33-A. 9 30 40 21 16 10

May 10, 1849 June 1, 1866 May 8,1852 Apr. '7,1825 May 6,1852 Oct. 16, 1884 June 1, 1866 May 6,1852 Oct. 8, 1830 Apr. 25,1831 Mar. I, 1835 Oct. 24, 1836 Oct. 16, 1879 May 6,1852 May 6,1852 Oct. Il, 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

I 16

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

15 17 33-B. 6 9 17 15 33-B 46 32 15 37 18 II 3

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1960

GRAND LODGE OF

33. Ralls 34. Troy . 35. Mercer 36. Cooper 37. Hemple 38. Callao 39. De Witt 40. Mt. Moriah 41. Bismarck 42. 43. Jefferson 44. Fair Play 45. Bonhomme 46. Wentzville 47. Fayette 48. Fulton 49. Holt 50. Xenia 5l. Livingston 52. Wakanda 53. Weston 54. Index 55. Arrow Rock 56. Tipton 57. Richmond 58. Monticello 59. Centralia 60. New Bloomfield 61. 62. 63. Cambridge 64. Monroe 65. 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.

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90.

. . . . . . . . .

17 29

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31 41 5'7 30 25 27

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14 20 33-A 48

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

24 17

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60 32 25 9

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. . . . . . .

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, . 9l. Madison ., 92. Perseverance .........,...,....,. ," , ., 93. St. Mark's .. , , . 94. Vienna , , . 95. Pomegranate , . 96. St. Andrews

159

~USSO{]RI

,. .

. ............ ............. ................... . .................. ............. ......... 路 . .......... . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .................. ................... 路 . . . . . . . . .......... 路.......... ........ ................... ................... ................... ................... . .................. .............. . ............ ............ ................... ......... . ............ . ........... ...........

19 19 , 29 59 39 ,. 9 33-C........ . 57 . 13 38 57 24 13 42 6 12 31 " 17 16 49 39 33-B. 14

..,

. ,

Nov. 15, 1841 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 Oct. 17, 1889 June 2, 1866 May 25,1854 Oct. 28, 1844 Oct. 13,1892 Oct. 16, 1845 Oct. 20, 184.; Oct. 21, 1897 Oct. 14, 1846 Oct. 14, 1847 Oct. 14, 1846 Oct. 14, 1846 Oct. 14, 1846

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 ,

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

160 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. llO.

1960

PROCEEDI:r--;GS OF THE Bethany ....... . ................ . ............ Webster ........ ................... Mt. Vernon Ash Grove .. . .................. Bogard ......... ................ . ............ Bloomington West View . . .................. Heroine ......................... Kirksville ....................... Gallatin ......................... .................. Greenville '

.1)

45 55 45 20 14 49 22 2 10 52

. ........

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

. . .

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

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

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

•••••••••

................ Stanberry Marcus · . ....................... Ill. Trenton ..... ........... 112. Maitland ................ ll3. Plattsburg ........... ll4. Twilight ............. ll5. Laddonia ............. ll6. Barnes ... . .................. ll7. Helena · . .................... ll8. ......... . . ............ II9. De Soto · . 120. Compass 121. Erwin .. . ............. 122. Triplett .................. 123. Hermann 124. Union Star ............. 125. Gen tryville ................... 126. Seaman . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 127. Athens ... 128. Lorraine 129. Monett 130. Hume ... 131. Potosi .. . .......... . ......... 132. Farmington 133. Star of the West 134. Olean ......... 135. Braymer ........... 136. Phoenix ........... ........ . 137. Delphian ............. 138. Lincoln 139. Oregon · . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 140. ... . ............ 141. Amsterdam .. . . ............ 142. Pleasant Grove 143. Irondale .................. 144. Modern ................... 145. Latimer .................... 146. ................ . 147. Cass ..... . .................. 148. . ............. 149. Lexington ............ 150. Birming 151. :Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 152. Linn Creek 153. Bloomfield 154. Ionic 155. 156. Ashland 157. North Star 158. Mountain Grove 159. Green City .. . ............... . 160. Pleasant ................ ,

6 48 4 8 II 26 27 46 9

. ........

40 21 33-A 19 32 10 6 3 6 5 55 35 40 48 48 58 12 16 47 9 8

. ........

. .........

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

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

35 25 40 41 39

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

Oct. 17, 1867

23 9 18 38 50 48

June 4,1855 May 28,1858 June II, 1855 Oct. 12, 1869 May 28,1859 Oct. 17, 1901

26 8 46 3 41

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

. .........

1960 161. 162. 163. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 171. 172. 173. 174. 175. 176. 177. 1'78. 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. 206. 207. 208. 209.

210. 211. 212. 213.

214. 215. 216. 217. 218. 219. 220. 221. 222. 223. 224.

161

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Clifton Hill Whitesville Occidental Joachim

. . . .

Portageville Colony Camden Point Benevolence Hartford Censer Gray Summit Sturgeon

. . . . . . .

Point Pleasant Texas Griswold Pride of the West Pyramid

. . ,. . .

.,.

Pilot Knob California Morley Chamois Hermon Hannibal Zeredatha Putnam

Oct. 15, 1858

. May 28,1856

33-C. 40

May 29,1856 May 31,1856

Oct. 16, 1890

2 21 12 3 14 32 26

May 22, 1864 Oct. 19, 186'7 May 30,1857 May 30,1857 Oct. 14, 1875 Oct. 23,1903 May 30,1857

.. ...

51 46 28 33-B .. 33-B

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

. . . . . . . ..

. . . .

46 31 50 31

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

43 15 9 3

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

16 11 . . . . . . . . . .. 28 . . . . . . . .. 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 . . . .. 44 6 29 8 7 19 38 21 24 . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . .. ]9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 . . . .. 3 31 60 3 9 . . . . . . . . . .. 8 60 2 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 . . . . . . . .. 33-C. 22 22 49 15 23 12

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. 1'7, 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

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

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

162 225. 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.

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Salem........................... Saline Cypress Shelbina

39 48 13 14

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

39 60 12 13 48

Sedalia La Plata Rushville Hopewell

36 14 9 47

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

May 26,1865

33-A.

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

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

Palestine Keystone Middle Fabius Knobnoster Montgomery Neosho

. . . . .

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

36 28 56

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

Carroll

Oct. 19, 1887

Hope

Oct. 16, 1868

Laredo ...... Butler Alton Shekinah Lodge of Light

35 53 40 5

Lodge of Love Mechanicsville Holden Summit...

路 . ..

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 30, 1868

36 59

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868

路 . ..

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

Oct. 15,1868

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

Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

Corinthian ...

路 . ..

33-B. 14 9

. . . . . ..

.........

29 45 36 37 36

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

....

Grand River Wm. D. Muir Essex . Hogle's Creek

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

34 25 50 41

. .. 路 . ..

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 11, 1878 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 15, 1868

Fenton ... Cosmos Stockton Canopy Earl .,.

57 33-A. 42 55 10

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

Craft Hermitage

15 41

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868

1960 289. 290. 291. 292. 293. 294. 295. 296. 297. 298. 299. 300. 301. 302. 303. 304. 305. 306. 307. 308. 309. 310. 311. 312. 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319. 320. 321. 322. 323. 324. 325. 326.

163

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

. . . . . . . .

7 1

2 ... 43 44 8 31 54

. . .

Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 11, 1888

Sampson Temple... Doric

53 22 45

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

Lick Creek Osage

17 43

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15,1868

Cecile Daylight Ashlar New London Parrott

22 49 1'7 10

Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

Sikeston Kearney Cuba Meramec Pine Jerusalem Rural ' Osborn Eldorado Paulville Versailles Jonathan Hardin Cornerstone McDonald Dockery Linn 32'7. Mt. Zion 328. Cainsville 329. 330. Paul Revere 331. Charity 332. Excello 333. 334. Breckenridge 335. Joplin 336. Hallsville 337. Blue Springs ., 338. Herculaneum 339. Fidelity 340. Westport 341. Rockville . 342. Circle. . . 343. 344. Moberly 345. Fellowship 346. Arlington 347. America 348. 349. Pollock 350. 351. Mosaic 352. Friend

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

, ......... .

, ,

50 11 39 57 52 42

22 10 1

2 58 6 20 .. 33-A .... 59 13 31 53 5

17, 1923 12, 1869 12, 1869 12, 1869

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 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870

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. 11, 1894 May 10, 1900 Oct. IS, 1870

18 44 39 33-B.

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

Oct. 16, 1884

48 54

Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. IS, 1871

164 353. 354. 355. 356. 357. 358. 359. 360. 361. 362. 363. 364. 365. 366. 367. 368. 369. 370. 371. 372. 373. 374. 375. 376. 377. 3'78. 379. 380. 381. 382. 383. 384. 385. 386. 387. 388. 389. 390. 391. 392. 393. 394. 395. 396. 397. 398. 399. 400. 401. 402. 403. 404. 405. 406. 407. 408. 409. 410. 411. 412. 413. 414. 415.

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Barnesville Hebron Adelphi....... .. . . . Ancient Landmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Northwest Garrett Tuscan Riddick Hiram Fraternal Higginsville Bayou Adair Barry Crescent Hill Composite 'Williamstown Sheldon Non Pareil Belle

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

47 27 21 26 8

42 33-C 41 1

32 23 53 2 55 35 52 15 43 34 39

Waynesville King Hill Ancient Craft Berlin Billings Queen City ................... Ionia

38 9 6 10 54 1 58

Pythagoras East Prairie Richland

55 50 38

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

Woodside

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

.. . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . .. · " ......... .. · . . . . . . . . . .. ......... .......... · . . . . . . . . . .. . . ..

. ...

Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 15, 1870 Oct. 13, 18"71 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 15, 1870 Oct. 14, 1880 Oct. II, 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 Oct. 19, 1888 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1872 Mar. 19, 1906 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 13,1871 Oct. 13, 18'71 Oct. 16, 1872 Sept.29,1904 Oct. 18, 1901

Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871

Arcana

Raytown Christian Bee Hive

. . .

59 59 11

Western Light Gower .. . . .. .. . Jasper Pike ." " Decatur . .. . . . . . . . . .. Carterville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. M~~ . Lowry City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rosendale ................. Everton Malden Charleston Montrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Louisville . . . . . . . . . .. Iberia . . . . . . . . . . . .. Joppa Appleton City Valley Greensburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hunnewell

41 II 44 16 55 44

37 9 42 60 50 37 29 38 46 37 9 2 14

....

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

1960 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.

165

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Cache .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Whitewater

33-C .... 49 .,

Star Haska Urbana Gate of the Temple Galt Samaritan Green Ridge Rothville Glenwood

37 33-C .. 41 45 4 48 36 . 19 .

. . . . . . . . .

New Madrid Winona Competition Mack's Creek Wheeling Rockbridge Temperance Mt. Olive Trowel Excelsior Burlington Anchor Ada West Gate Ivanhoe Jacoby Schell City

. . . . . . . . . . .

Belton . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

51 47

Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 10, 1894

38 38 12 53

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

45 49 49

33-B 23 33-A 22

.. . . . .

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

Oct. 14, 18'7l Oct. 13, 1881

54 10

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

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. 17,18'73 Oct. 16, 1872

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, 18'73

Southwest Pleasant Hope

56 41

Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 17, 1873

Plato Nodaway Mineral. . .. Pickering Nineveh

46 7 44 7 29

Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

Golden

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

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

166 479. 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. 527. 528. 529. 530. 531. 532. 533. 534. 535. 536. 537. 538. 539. 540. 541.

1960

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

. . . . . 路 .. . . . . . . . .

Oriental Crane Clifton Heights Lockwood Gate City ....

Spickardsville Cunningham Wayne Higbee Conway Apollo

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

...

. . . . . . . . ..

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

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

15 43 53 39

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

85 34 13 42 8 57 34 18 36 10 50 43 27 28

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

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

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

. . . . ..

. . .

. . ..

9 47

.. .

5 7 44 60 56 54 43

. ..

. . . . . .

Lanes Prairie Dexter Comfort Columbia Blackwell Ingomar Bethel Stella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dawn . .. Winigan Jacksonville

4 19 52 18 38 33-A

39 50 55 32 40 53 14 56 12 3 18

Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 15, 1885 . Oct. 18, 1885 . Sept. 18, 1918 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 12, 1887 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 17,1889 Sept. 29, 1904

1960

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

542. Ferguson 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.

Mansfield Algabil Zalma Orient South Gate Clinton Carl Junction Rose Hill Pendleton Calhoun Clarksburg Foster Summersville Prairie

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

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

york . Jamesport . Tebbetts . Maplewood . Miller . Naylor . Marlborough . Republic . Hayti . Rutledge . Bernie ...................•..•••• La Monte . Easter . Olive Branch . 571. 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.

167

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

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

29 10 24 12

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

22 10 27 57 55 52

22 45 51 1

60 36 32 33-C 15 33-A 47

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

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 I

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

168 605. 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.

1960

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

43 8 4'7 45 30 18 31 27 57 59 49 57 22 59

Willard Anderson Norwood Overland Owensville Sheffield Magnolia

45 56 46 57 32 22 33-B

Mendon Valley Park East Gate Tower Grove Belgrade Archie Steele

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Mountain View Triangle Mizpah

. . .

I!~~~~gs . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Benj. Franklin Northeast Grain Valley Clarkton Shaveh Noel Elmer University Parma Cleveland Pilgrim Shawnee Commonwealth Gardenville Country Club Progress Purity Alpha Holliday Theo. Roosevelt Clarence Rockhill Aldrich Wardell Lilbourn Berkeley Florissant

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

..... . . . . . . . . . . . .. ............... . . . . . . . .. ................ ........... ................ · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...................

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

. . . . . . .

Sept. 29, 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 Sept. 25,1912 Sept. 25, 1912 Sept. 25, 1912 Sept.28,1949 Sept. 25,1912 Sept. 25,1912 Oct. 2,1913

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. 26,192'7 . Sept. 27,1951 . Sept. 30, 1952 . Sept. 29, 1953 . Sept. 30, 1959 . ............. .. .........

1960

169

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES-LOCATIONS-DISTRICTS A

No.

602 444 366 355 590 10 219 664 544 198 659 255 347 HI 443 377 356 621 193 529 412 389 633 346 70 55 100 156 306 127 267 26

Name Acacia

Location Columbia

County Boone

District 26

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Adelphi. . . . .. . Edgerton Advance Advance Agency Agency Albert Pike. . . . . . . .. . .. Kansas City Aldrich . ..Aldrich Algabil St. Louis. Allendale. Allensville Alpha N. Kansas City

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Amsterdam Anchor Ancient Craft Ancient Landmark Anderson Angerona Apollo Appleton City. . Arcana Archie Arlington Armstrong Arrow Rock Ash Grove Ashland Ashlar Athens Aurora. . Ava

Stoddard Buchanan Jackson .. , Polk ..

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Worth Clay

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50 9 22 41 33- B 6 22

~tB

:: . :::::::: ::: ::: Amsterdam Bates 35 University City 33-B King City Gentry 6 Harrisburg Boone 26 Anderson McDonald 56 Missouri City. . .CIay 11 St. Louis 33-B Appleton City St. Clair 37 Harris. . . : Sullivan 3 Archie Cass 34 Dixon Pulaski 39 Armstrong Howard 25 Arrow Rock Saline 24 Greene 45 Ash Grove Ashland. . . . . . . . . . . . . Boone 26 Commerce Scott .49 Albany Gentry 6 St. Louis. . . . 33-B Douglas 46 Ava B

217 Barbee 591 Barnett 116 Barnes. . 353 Barnesville

Sweet Springs Barnett . . . . . . . . . . .. Cabool. Ellington

Saline Morgan .Texas Reynolds

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3 393 632 373 450 170 642 667 378 573 97 537 379 150 41 535 153

St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lawson. . . . Ray Belgrade. . . Washington Belle Maries Belton. . . . Cass Utica Livingston St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkeley St. Louis Fairport. De Kalb Bernie Stoddard Bethany Harrison Bethel Shelby Christian Billings Faucett Buchanan Bismarck St. Francois Blackwell St. Francois Stoddard Bloomfield

Beacon Bee Hive Belgrade Belle Belton Benevolence Benjamin Franklin Berkeley Berlin Bernie Bethany Bethel Billings Birming Bismarck Blackwell Bloomfield

24 58 .46 47

:::::::::::::::::: ~~ 33-C 11 40 39 34 12 33- B 57 10 60 5 14 54 9 48 40 50

170 102 Bloomington.... . 337 Blue Springs. . . . 101 Bogard........ . 195 Bolivar 45 Bonhomme 597 Bosworth 587 Branson 135 Braymer 334 Breckenridge 616 Brentwood 80 Bridgeton 86 Brookfield 269 Brotherhood 203 Brumley... . 233 Bucklin..... . . 501 Buckner. 442 Burlington...... 254 Butler

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1960

Bevier Blue Springs Bogard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bolivar. . Ballwin Bosworth Branson Braymer Breckenridge Brentwood St. John's Station Brookfield St. Joseph Brumley Bucklin Buckner .Burlington Jct. Butler

14 59 20 41 57 20 54 12 12 57 57 13 9 38 13 59 7 35

Macon Jackson Carroll Polk St. Louis Carroll Taney Caldwell Caldwell St. Louis St. Louis Linn Buchanan Miller Linn Jackson Nodaway Bates

Cache Cainsville

St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Cainsville Harrison

416 328 486 ~:~~~~~ ~:~~;l~~ 552 ~:~~~~~ California . . . Moniteau 183 California , Callao Macon 38 Callao 63 Cambridge Slater. . . . . . . . . . . . Saline 169 Camden Point Camden Point Platte Aurora. . . Lawrence 284 Canopy Cardwell Dunklin 231 Cardwell 549 Carl Junction Carl Junction Jasper 249 Carroll Norborne Carroll 401 Carterville Carterville Jasper 19'7 Carthage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carthage Jasper 461 Caruthersville Caruthersville Pemiscot 147 Cass Harrisonville Cass 305 Cecile-Daylight Kansas City Jackson 172 Censer Macon Macon 611 Centertown Centertown Cole 59 Centralia Centralia Boone 615 Chaffee Chaffee Scott 185 Chamois Chamois Osage 331 Charity St. Joseph Buchanan 407 Charleston. . Charleston Mississippi 487 Chil.h~wee. . Chilhowee Johnson 392 ChnstIan Oak Grove Jackson 342 Circle. . . . . . . . Roscoe St. Clair 662 Clarence. . . . . . Clarence . . Shelby 610 Clark Clark Randolph 553 Clarksburg Clarksburg Moniteau 559 Clarksdale Clarksdale. . . . .. . De Kalb 17 Clarksville. . . Clarksville Pike 645 Clarkton. . . . . Clarkton Dunklin 207 Clay. . . . . . . . . . . Excelsior Springs Clay 601 Clayton. . . . . .Clayton. . . .. . St. Louis 507 Clearmont Clearmont. .. . Nodaway 651 Cleveland Cleveland Cass 463 Clifton Thayer. . . Oregon 520 Clifton Heights St. Louis. . 161 Clifton Hill. . Clifton Hill Randolph 548 Clinton. . . .Clinton Henry 482 Clintonville. . EI Dorado Springs Cedar

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33-C 5

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31 14 24 21 55 60 44 20 44 44 51 34 22 14 31 26 49 31 9 50 36 59 37 14 18 31 10 16 60 11 57 7 34 53 33-A 18 37 43

1960

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

171

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

Leeton. . . . . . . .Joh nson 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 HoI t Crane Stone Adrian Bates Alba Jasper Cuba Crawford Sumner Chariton Linn Laclede . .

36 34 36 2 32 55

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

. 3.~-C 21 38 52 23 10 38 25 36 33-A 9 33- B 22 12 15 8 54 35 44 39 19 13

D 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. .

Montgomery .Livingston Lawrence Worth Shannon Jefferson Carroll Stoddard Linn Webster

28 12 55 6 .4'7 .40 20 50 13 45

285 630 384 575 291 318 648 599 607 14 49'7 121 278 505 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 . 10 Kansas City. . Jackson 22 East Prairie. . Mississippi. . . . . . . . . . 50 St. Clair Franklin 32 Edina. . . . . . .Knox . . . . . .. . 2 Luray Clark 1 Elmer. . Macon 14 Flat River. . . . . St. Francois 48 Eminence.... . Shannon .. " 47 Eolia. . . . . . . Pike 16 Newburg. . . . . .Phelps 39 St. Louis 33-A Essex . . . . . . . . Stoddard 50 St. Louis. .. . 33-A Brunswick. _ Chariton 19 New Haven Franklin 32 Everton. . . . . . . . . . .Dade . 42 15 Ewing. . . . . . . .. Lewis Excello Macon 14 Jackson Cape Girardeau .49

172

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE F

Fairfax. . . Atchison 483 Fairfax Wyaconda Clark 290 Fairmont. . . . . Fair Play. . Polk 44 Fair Play....... . Farmington. . St. Francois 132 Farmington. Fayette Howard 47 Fayette . Joplin . . . . . Jasper 345 Fellowship. . Fenton. . . . . St. Louis 281 Fenton. . Ferguson. . . . St. Louis 542 Ferguson. . 339 23 Berkeley St. Louis 668 Florissant . .. Forest City Holt 214 Forest City. . .. St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . 578 Forest Park. . .. Forsyth Taney 453 Forsyth. . . . . . Foster Bates 554 Foster. Campbell Dunklin 212 Four Mile Frankford Pike 192 Frankford . Robertsville Franklin 363 Fraternal. .Mehl ville St. Louis 636 Freedom. . . . Ozark. . . . . ..Christian 352 Friend. 89 Friendship. .Chillicothe. . . . . .. Livingston 48 Ful ton Fulton. . .. Callaway

8 1 41 48 25 44 57 57

~~~~f~~.·.·.· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·~~:fJ~:::::::::::::: ~~~:oe"::::::::::::::: :i~

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

Galena. . . . Galena. . Stone Gallatin. . . . Gallatin. . Daviess Galt. Galt. . . . . . . . . . . . . Grundy Gardenville Gardenville. St. Louis Arcola Dade 359 Garrett Kansas City Jackson 522 Gate City Springfield. . Greene 422 Gate of the Temple Gentry 125 Gen tryville. . . . . . . . . . . . . Gentryville St. Louis 9 George Washington Glenwood Schuyler 427 Glenwood Golden City .. , '" .. Barton 475 Golden . .. St. Louis 218 Good Hope .. Gorin. . . . . . . .. . Scotland 72 Gorin . Gower Clinton 397 Gower. . . . . . . . . Graham Nodaway 289 Graham Grain Valley Jackson 644 Grain Valley 515 106 423 655

514 579 2'76 618 272 66 173 159

425 414 635 107 178

g~:~~r~.·

Grand River. . . . . . Grandview Granite. . . . .. . Grant City Gray Summit. Green City Green Ridge Greensburg Greentop. . Greenville. . Griswold

g~:~~r~

54 10 4 57 42 22 45 6 33-A 1 42 .. 33-B 1 II

7 59

.. :::: ::: :: :: :::: :1~

~:~~~n

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

34 59 36 6 32 3 36 1 1 52 28

216 Hale City 336 Hallsville........ 224 Hamilton 188 Hannibal

Hale. . Hallsville. Hamilton. . .. . Hannibal. . . .

Carroll . .. Boone Caldwell . . Marion

20 26 12 15

1960 322 499

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

~:~~~~y

173

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Hartford Havana Hayti Hazelwood Hebron Helena Hemple Henderson Herculaneum , Hermann Hermitage Hermon Heroine Hickory Hill Higbee Higginsville. . . . . . . . . . .. Hinton Hiram Hogle's Creek Holden Holliday Holt Hope Hopewell Hornersville Howard Hume Humphreys Hunnewell Huntsville .. .

Hartford Putnam McFall Gentry Hayti Pemiscot Seymour Webster Mexico .. , Audrain Rochester Andrew Hemple Clinton Rogersville Webster Herculaneum Jefferson Hermann Gasconade Hermitage Hickory Liberal Barton Kansas City Jackson Eugene Cole Higbee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randolph Higginsville Lafayette Hinton Boone Kahoka Clark Wheatland Hickory Holden Johnson Holliday Monroe Holt Dunklin Washington Howard Lesterville. . . . . . . . . . . Bates Hornersville Clay New Franklin Franklin Hume Reynolds Humphreys Sullivan Hunnewell . Shelby Huntsville Randolph

3 6 51 .45 27 9 11 .45 .40 32 41 43 22 31 18 23 26

581 76 54 536 381 154 143 420 446

Iberia Illmo Independence Index Ingomar Ionia Ionic Irondale Itaska Ivanhoe

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

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

82 541 44'7 500 564 398 43 640 315 480 164 321 457 335 411

Jackson Jacksonville Jacoby Jameson Jamesport. . Jasper Jefferson Jennings Jerusalem J ewe!. Joachim Jonathan Jonesburg Joplin Joppa

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

171 21

571 459 354 117 37

477 338 123 288 187 104 211 527 364 455 362 279 262 660 49 251 239 215 4 130 32 415 30

410

41 36 17 60 25 35 11 32 47 3 14 18

J Linn Randolph Gentry Daviess Daviess Jasper Cole St. Louis Cedar Cass Jefferson Worth '" .Montgomery Jasper " .Wright

13 18 6 10 10 44 31 5路7 .42 34 .40 6 28 44 46

174

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1960

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

. .

Kansas City. . . . Jackson Kearney. . . . . . . . . . . . . Clay Kennett .. " Dunklin St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . St. Joseph Buchanan Kirksville Adair Kirkwood St. Louis Knobnoster.. . Johnson Koshkonong Oregon

22 II 60 33-C 9 2 57 36 53

L 222 83 115

489 292 460 574 531 237 253 592 506 145 598 77 494 149 31 302 66fi 138 326 152 51 521 488 257 259 268 128 409 403

La Belle. Laclede Laddonia Lakeville Lamar Lambskin La Monte Lanes Prairie

t:r:~~ta

La Belle. . Lewis Lebanon. . . . . . . .. Laclede Laddonia Audrain Bell City. . . . . Stoddard Lamar Barton St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laredo. . . . .. '" Pettis La Monte Maries

15 38 27 50 43 33-A 36 39

·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·r~c~r~t~.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·}!:~~~y

La Russell Lathrop Latimer Leadwood Lebanon Lewistown. . . Lexington. " Liberty. . . . . . Lick Creek. . Lilbourn Lincoln Linn Linn-Creek Livingston Lockwood Lock Sprin~ Lodge of Light Lodge of Love Lodge of Truth Lorraine Louisville Lowry-City

La Russell Lathrop Licking Leadwood Steelville Lewistown Lexington . . Liberty Perry Lilbourn Fillmore Linn Camdenton Lockwood Glasgow Lock Springs Eagleville Lancaster Atlanta Rid~eway. .. . LoUIsville Lowry City

.::::::::::::::: :1: Lawrence 44 Clinton II Texas 39 St. Francois 48 Crawford 39 Lewis 15 Lafayette 23 Clay Il Ralls 17 New Madrid 51 Andrew 9 Osage 31 Camden 38 Howard 25 Dade 42 Daviess 10 Harrison 5 Schuyler I Macon 14 Harrison 5 Lincoln 29 St. Clair 37

433 91 626 112 406 402 543 566 481 110 569 324 260 458

Macks Creek Madison Ma~olia

MaItland Malden Malta Mansfield Maplewood Marceline Marcus Marlborough McDonald Mechanicsville Melville

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

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

1960 16 628 313 35

2 85 244 516 567 151 471 1

639 344

144 612 129 295 64 490 246 58 408 603 184 351 558 294 614 158 637 476 439 40 99 327 221

175

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Memphis Memphis. . . . . ..Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 Mendon. . Mendon.. . Chariton 19 Meramec. . Eureka St. Louis 57 Mercer. . . . . Princeton Mercer 4 Meridian. . . St. Louis 33-A Miami. . . . . . Miami Saline 24 Middle Fabius Downing Schuyler 1 Milford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milford Barton 43 Miller Miller Lawrence 55 Milton Milton. . .. : ..Randolph 18 Mineral Oronogo. . Jasper 44 Missouri. . . St. Louis , 33-C Mizpah St. Louis St. Louis 57 Randolph 18 Moberly. . Moberly Modern Humansville Polk .41 Mokane , Mokane.. . .Callaway 27 Monett , Monett. . . . . . Barry 55 .Jamestown Moni teau 31 Moni teau Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monroe City Monroe 17 Montevallo Montevallo Vernon .43 Montgomery Montgomery City Montgomery 28 15 Monticello Monticello Lewis Montrose Montrose. . . . . . . . . . . . Henry 37 Morehouse Morehouse New Madrid 50

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Moscow Mound City Mount Washington Mountain Grove Mountain View Mt. Hope Mt. Olive Mt. Moriah Mt. Vernon Mt. Zion Mystic Tie.

Moscow Mills Mound City Mt. Washington Mountain Grove Mountain View Odessa Rogersville, R. 3 St. Louis. Mt. Vernon West Plains Oak Ridge. . . .

~~~~t. ::: : ::::: ::::::::: :~~ Lincoln , . Holt Jackson Wright , .Howell Lafayette Webster . Lawrence Howell . . Cape Girardeau

29 8 59 53 23 .45 33-A 55 53 .49

. ..Ripley .Saline . Newton Callaway Harrison Lincoln Ralls New Madrid Lincoln Lincoln Nodaway McDonald Cass Jackson Atchison .Atchison .Wright Adair

33-C 52 24 56 27 5 29 17 51 29 29 7 56 34 22 8 8 .46 2

N 25 568 560 24'7 60 510 199 307 429 270 473 470 647 372 643 157 358 622 583

Naphtali St. Louis. Naylor. Naylor.... Nel son. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nelson. Neosho .. Neosho. . . . New Bloomfield New Bloomfield New Hampton. New Hampton Elsberry New Hope New London. . . . New London New Madrid New Madrid New Salem Winfield.. . Nineveh Olney. . . . . Nodaway Maryville Noel. Noel. Non Pareil. , .East Lynne Northeast. Kansas City. . North Star Rockport. Northwest Tarkio. . . . Nonvood. . Norwood. .... Novinger Novinger

163 134

Occidental. Olean .

o .

St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Miller . Olean. . . . . . . . . .

33-C 58

176

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

576 Olive Branch 139 Oregon 546 Orient 518 Oriental 303 317 g~~~~~ 7 O'Sullivan 623 Overland 624 Owensville

1960

St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. ... Oregon Holt Kansas City Jackson Blackburn Saline

.33-A 8 22 24

Walnut Grove Greene Overland. . . . . . . . . Bt. Louis Owensville. . .. Gasconade

.45 5'7 32

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241 18 19 650 308 65 11

330 319 551 92 502 136 472 399 652 182 314 469 504 113

Palestine. . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Charles. . . . . .. St. Charles 30 Palmyra Palmyra. . . Marion 15 Paris Union. . . . Paris. Monroe 17 Parma. . . . . . . . Parma. . . . . New Madrid 51 Parrott. . . . . . . Maysville. . De Kalb 10 Pattonsburg. .. . Pattonsburg Daviess 10 Pauldingville. . . . . Wright City Warren 30 Paul Revere. . St. Louis. .. . 33-C Paulville . . . . .. . Hurdland. . . . . . . Adair 2 Pendleton. . . . . .. . Doe Run. . . . . .. . St. Francois 48 Louisiana. . . . . .. . .. Pike 16 Perseverance. . Philadelphia. . Philadelphia. . . . . . Marion 15 Phoenix. . . . . Bowling Green. . . Pike 16 Pickering , Pickering. . .. Nodaway 7 Pike. . . . . . . . . . .. . Curryville. . . . . . . . .Pike 16 Pilgrim St. Louis. . . . . . . . . .' 33-B Pilot Knob Richville . . . . . .. Douglas 46 Pine Bardley. . . . . . .. Ripley 52 Plato Plato " Texas 46 Platte City Platte City. . . . . . . Platte 21 Plattsburg Plattsburg. . . Clinton . II Pleasant , Morrisville. . " . Polk 41 Pleasant Grove Otterville. . Cooper 25 Pleasant Hope Pleasant Hope. . .Polk 41 Point Pleasant .. " Conran New Madrid 51 Polar Star St. Louis. ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .33-B Pollock Pollock. . . . . Sullivan . ., 3 Polo. . . . . . . . . . . .. Caldwell . 12 Polo Pomegranate St. Louis. ............... .33-C Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff. . Butler .52 Portageville Portagevill e. . . . . . . New Madrid 51 Potosi Potosi. . . . . . . . . Washington 40 Prairie Gilman City Harrison 5 Prairie Home Prairie Home Cooper .25 Pride of the West. St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 33-B

160 142 467 176 79 349 232 95 209 166 131 556 503 179 657 658 190 Putnam 596 Puxico 180 Pyramid 383 Pythagoras

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Sullivan Stoddard

" Barry

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3 50 .33-B 55

Q 380 Queen City 196 Quitman

Queen City Quitman

33 201 223 391

Center Ravenwood Camden Raytown

Schuyler Nodaway

Ralls Nodaway Ray Jackson

17 7 23 59

R Ralls Ravenwood Ray Raytown

1960 Republic Rich Hill Richland. . . ..

177

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Republic. . . . Rich Hill Richland.

570 479 385 57 361 13 496 435 663 341 213 550 404 426 204 316 238 90 572

Richmond. . Richmond. Riddick Buffalo . Rising Sun Barry. . Robert Burns Gainesville. Rockbridge Almartha. . . Rockhill Kansas City. Rockville. . . . . . . Rockville. Rolla Rolla. . . . . Rose Hill. . . . . Overland ... Rosendale Rosendale. Rothville. . . . . . .. '" .. Rothville. . . Rowley Dearborn Rural. . . . . . . . . . Kansas City Rushville. . . . . . . Rushville Russellville. . . . . Russellville. Rutledge. . . . . . Rutledge. .

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 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 Ga te. . .. 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

. .Greene Bates Pulaski

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Platte 21 Ozark 53 Ozark 53 Jackson 22 Bates 35 路.路.SPth.eLlposUl'S' ..' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .路~i

.45 35 38

Andrew Chariton Platte Jackson Buchanan Cole Scotland

9 19 21 22 9 31 1

s Salem Dent St. Mary路s. . . . . . .. '" Ste. Genevieve Chariton Salisbury Bonne Terre.. . St. Francois Lutie Ozark Santa Fe Monroe Sarcoxie Jasper Savannah Andrew St. Joseph Buchanan Vernon Schell City 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 .Putnam Powersville . Watson Atchison Kansas City Jackson Southwest City McDonald Sparta. . . . . . Christian Spickard Grundy Shelbyville Shelby Osceola St. Clair Wayland Clark Libertyville St. Francois St. James Phelps Hannibal Marion St. Joseph Buchanan St. Louis Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Stanber.ry Gentry Tabervllie St. Clair

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

178

1960

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

133 634 538 283 608 174 69 555 263 61'7

Star of the West Steele Stella........... . Stockton Strafford Sturgeon Sullivan Summersville Summit... . Swope Park. .

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

565 438 299 177 661 56 631 III 638 205 641 122 440 34 360 Il4 12

Tebbetts. . Temperance . Temple . Texas Theodore Roosevelt Tipton . Tower Grove .. . .. Trenton Triangle Tril umina Trinity Triplett...... . Trowel........ . Troy.... . Tuscan....... . Twilight. Tyro

Tebbetts. . Callaway Smithville . . Clay Kansas City Jackson .. Houston. . . . . Texas . University City St. Louis Tipton. .. .. . Moniteau St. Louis. .. . Trenton Grundy . . . . .. St. Louis , Marshall Saline St. Louis . . . . . .. . Triplett.. . .. .Chariton Marble Hill. . . .. . Bollinger Troy. . . . . . . . . . .. ,Lincoln St. Louis. . . . . . . . Columbia. .. . .. Boone Caledonia. . . . . .. Washington

593 124 210 5 495 649 421

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

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

413 629 509 491 320 94 62

Valley......... . Valley Park. Van Buren Vandalia, Versailles. Vienna. . Vincil ,

48 51 56 42 45 26 32 46 59 22

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

. .

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

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

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS FIRST DISTRICT-ROBERT C. SCHLOTTER. D. D. G. M., RR No.2, Memphis, Mo. Lodges No. I Location . . Fairmont . 290 Wyaconda Luray ..•....... 318 Eldorado . . Hiram . 362 Kahoka . St. Francisville . 588 Wayland . 16 Memphis Scotland . Memphis . Gorin . 72 Gorin . . Rutledge . 572 Rutledge Sch,l;lyler: '. '. '. : '. Middle Fabius . 244lDOWning . Lodge of Love . 259 Lancaster . Queen City . 380 Queen City . Glenwood . 427 Glenwood . Greentop . 635lGreentop . County Clark

Master Charles P. Kapfer . J. H. Mendenhall . Floyd H. Leach . Walter Kinkeade . Dwight Derosear . Richard H. Pulliam .. Jewell E. Mason . Dale E. Wine. Henry D. Roberts . Olin Lovekamp . Herbert R. Forsythe. 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.. Eldon L. Dale, Gorin, Mo . . C. A. Bertram, Rutledge, Mo . R. W. Farris, Box 26, Downing, Mo Perry M. Stacy, Lancaster, Mo . Grover Lee Lauer, Queen City, Mo , . Walter Welsh, Glenwood, Mo . . B. F. Arnold, Greentop, Mo

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. Kirksville Adair........... Novinger........ . Colony Edina........... Paulville Greensburg

105 I Kirksville. 3661 Kirksville 583 Novinger ..•..... 168 Colony 291IEdina 319IHurdland....... 414IGreensburg

Cleve A. Brown Wm. V. Cundiff W. C. Drakes Paul Bozarth Christie L. Griffith C. Robertson, Jr.. Harry K. Eyler

Grover C. Chambers, Box 153, Kirksville, Mo A. H. Tade, 1212 E. Washington, Kirksville, Mo Robert Hightower, Novinger, Mo Leland E. McReynolds, Knox City, Mo Harry Jones, Edina, Mo Glenn Scott, Brashear, Mo Geo. Wm. Farris, Rutledge. Mo

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. Hartford Somerset Unionville . Humphreys Seaman Green City Putnam Pollock At:ca;na Winigan

. 171 Hartford . . 206 Powersville . . 210 Unionville . . . 32 Humphreys . 126 Milan . . 159 Green City . . 190 Newtown . . 349IPollock •...•..... . 3891 Harris . . 540IWinigan .

Oral Lawson . Earl Dean Maring . Paul Hawkins . James H. Jennings .. John D. Shatto . Edward Singley . Orval R. Reed . Orville D. Riley . Robert M. Burton . Everett Jacobs .

Homer L. Dickerson, Livonia, Mo Sam Morris, Powersville, Mo Arthur Cullor, 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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········1 Benjamin Don Crawford "1 Stanley McKemy, Box 286, Trenton, Mo Franklin .. Carl Rains, Laredo, Mo

Trenton 111 ITrenton. Laredo.......... 253ILaredo ..•....... Galt 423 Galt Spickardsville.... 624 Spickard Mercer.......... 35IPrinceton

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FIFTH DISTRICT-EVERETT F. MOORE, D. D. G. M., New Hampton, Mo. Harrison

. Bethany Lorraine Lodge of Light Cainsville Ne~ ?ampton Prairie

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

Allen Linville Harold Hendren. . . .. Oral Trammell. . .. .. Ray Arney Randall Williams Kenneth DeWitt

Leland G. Magee, Bethany, Mo Robert C. McIntosh, Ridgeway, Mo Cleve Reece, Eagleville, Mo L. R. Thompson, Cainesville, Mo Dr. R. L. Grun, New Hampton, Mo Chas. N. Netherton, Gilman City, Mo

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Clair J. Clevenger. . .. Beverly P. McClure.. Perry Walters G. Oren Steinman James Knapp Hershel Ellis. . . . . . .. Harold Downing. . . .. Gary L. Cook. . . . . . .. Ralph Smith. . . . . . .. Tom Snow

H. H. Manring, McFall, Mo . Ross E. Johnson, Stanberry, Mo . George W. Crawford, McFall, Mo . L. Frank Smith, 102 Stapleton Ave., Albany, Mo.. Jerry L. Weaver, King City, Mo . Earl Martin, Darlington, Mo . Austin Adams, Grant City, Mo . Roger McAlister, Box 38, Sheridan, Mo . Ralph W. Miller, Grant City, Mo•................ Clyde J. Pryor. Denver, Mo .

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5°IHoPkins . 196 Quitman 201lRavenwood 289IGraham . 442 Burlington J ct . 470lMaryville . 472 jPickering . 607 Clearmont . 511 Skidmore

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Harley 1. Whaley, Rt. 2, Hopkins, Mo.. . . . . . . . . .. Ed. R. Hart, Box 225, Quitman, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . .. Glen B. Goodson, Ravenwood, Mo Wayne Warner, Graham, Mo David Greeley, Burlington Junction, Mo Walter E. Smith, Box 217, Maryville, Mo James C. Ware, Pickering, Mo Cleo H. Lane, Burlington J unction, Mo.. . . . . . . . .. Carrol Q. Goslee, Skidmore, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Master Wm. J. McElfish Kenneth Tharp Delbert Greever Earl O. Brindle Chas. C. Weller Robert Haught Ray L. Spiegel. D. B. Burnett James R. Burge

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Secretary I Time of Meeting E. J. Bratrud, Rock Port, Mo. 2nd & 4th Mon. E. Ross Janes, Watson, Mo•.................. 1st & 3rd Th. Richard A. Halliday, Tarkio, Mo 2nd & 4th Th. N. F. Dragoo, Fairfax, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. W. A. Richardson, Maitland, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2nd & 4th Tu. Chester B. Kee, Oregon, Mo 2nd & 4th Wed. Nelson D. Cass, Forest City, Mo................. 1st & 3rd Th. John H. Hatch, Mound City, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2nd & 4th Tu. C. M. Randall, Craig, Mo 1st & 3rd Tu.

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. Savannah . Helena . Lincoln . Whitesville . Rosendale . Valley •.......... Cosby .•••..•.•.• . Buchanan ..... Agency Wellington •...... S~. J<?seph . Blrmlng . Zeredatha•....... Rushville . Brotherhood . Charity . King HilL . Saxton .

71 Savannah. . . . . .. 117 Rochester •...••. 138 Fillmore .•.•..•.. 162 Whitesville 404 Rosendale ......• 413 Bolckow 600ICOSby 10 Agency 22 DeKalb......... 78 St. Joseph 1501 Faucett 1891St. Joseph 238 I Rushville 269 St. Joseph SS11St. Joseph S76 St. Joseph 508 St. Joseph

W. A. Burns. . . . . . . .. Willis A. Price Stanford M. Burge Howard Campbell George R. Rhodes Arnold Jackson Norman G. Wilkins .. Jesse Watkins Cecil Frank Marvin T. Rainey Stanley Stanton Hershel Levin Charles E. Berry John R. Toot Wm. E. Stewart. . . .. Chas. E. McQuitty Leonard Kieser

Mac Hogue, Box 208, Savannah, Mo. Quinton J. Schottel, Cosby, Mo Carl W. Peterson, Rt. 1, Fillmore, Mo Marion O. Barton, Rt. 1, Union Star, Mo......... Frank E. Johnson, Rosendale, Mo Glenn Neely, Bolckow, Mo Willis B. Durant, RR 1, 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 O. L. Mark, 623 Highland Ave., St. Joseph, Mo Lewis O. Weigel, Box 381, St. Joseph, Mo•..... Elvis R. Poff, 5601 S. 4th St., St. Joseph 47, Mo E. A. Terrill, Jr., 1606 Main St., St. Joseph, Mo

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124 Union Star •.•••. 308 Maysville....... 817 Osborn......... 454 Stewartsville ..•. 559 Clarksdale•.•.... 15 Winston 65 Pattonsburg 106 Gallatin •••...... 285 Coffey. • . . . . . . . .. 488 Lock Springs. . .. 500 Jameson. . • • • . .. 564 Jamesport...... 378IFairport

Vernon Bonham O. W. Moorman, Jr Harry Witt Norval E. Thompson. Thomas A. Burris Lester E. Caldwell Charles T. Hoover Harold Appley Arthur McCoy. . . . . .. Robert L. Wickizer. .. Jack Markman. . . . .. Norman Pearson R. Pittensberger

George E. Pierce, Union Star, Mo Ralph M. Lawry, Maysville, Mo Charles S. Cowell, P.O. Box 162, Osborn, 1\10 Clarence G. Waller, Stewartsville, Mo............ Donald M. Barrow, Clarksdale, Mo James J. Manring, Winston, Mo...•...........•. Lawrence B. Shriver, RFD 2, Pattonsburg, Moo. .. Edward B. Vaughn, 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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Billie .J. Johnson ..... Floy S. Hobson. . . . .. Eugene Parman James R. Taylor James Munkirs Charles R. Taylor Robert Watson John Dale Stafford. .. Wayne Guess Norman Giddens William Cain Edison Bedore

Henry B. Early, 40 S. Jewell St., Liberty, Mo•..... Lawrence VV. Bartee, Holt, Mo John G. Turner, RR I, Excelsior Springs, Mo A. L. Forsythe, Box 443, Excelsior Springs, Mo , Ralph E. Dale, Kearney, Mo•................ Bruce N. Coons, Smithville, Mo Glenn Cook, Rt. 1, Hemple, Mo...............•.. O. Rex Orr. Rt. 3, Cameron, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Hugh O. Marshall, Plattsburg, Mo Arthur N. Witt, Gower, Moo. James L. Taylor, Box 262, Lathrop, Moo. Laurence D. Estill, Lawson, Mo

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135IBraymer 224 Hamilton 232 Polo ..•......... 384 Breckenridge 561ICoWgill ..••..... 89 Chillicothe 170 Utica.••...•.•.. 434 Wheeling. . . . • . •. 589 Dawn

B. R. Clevenger Wm. T. Branam Fred Herod , Chas. Vadnois, Jr Herbert Clevenger James L. Brown Billy Coleman....... Delmas Albertson. . .. Roger Jones

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, 805 Hillcrest, Chillicothe, Mo.. Edgar Kohl, Utica, Mo Howard Norman, RFD 2, Wheeling, Mo.. . . . . . . .. Lee R. Lewis, Dawn, Mo

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THIRTEENTH DISTRICT-HAROLD THORNE. D. D. G. M.. Purdin, Mo. County I Lodges Linn , Jackson .......... Brookfield Cypress Bucklin Dockery Marceline

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No. I Location 821 Linneus 86 Brookfield

. 227lLaclede . 233 Bucklin . 325 Meadville . 481 Marceline

Master . Harold White . GUY A. Kitchen . Robert L. Sears . O. L. West . Roger L. Windels . Max L. Snider

Secretary . Ronald E. Bradley, Linneus, Mo.......•......... . George Clements, Pro tern, 717 Brookfield Ave., . Brookfield, Mo . T. R. Wade, 1304 Courtland Ave., Brookfield, Mo.. . F. 1. Anderson, Bucklin, Mo . . Jack E. Friesner, Meadville, Mo . . Frank C. Earl, Box 71, Marceline, Mo .

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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT-GEORGE G. MILLER, D. D. G. Mo. P.O. Box 32. Excello. Mo. Macon •.......

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38 Callao. . . . . . . . . .. 102 Bevier 172 Macon ........•. 237 La Plata ..•..... 268 Atlanta 332 Excello 648 Elmer 96 Shelbyville...... 228 Shelbina........ 415 Hunnewell...... 537 BetheL 662 Clarence

Albert D. Teter. . . . .. Wm. M. Lamberson .. Clyde Butler Kenneth M. Wilson.. Ernie yowell Jimmie Rice Clyde McCollum Donald E. Hale Roy LeGrand Kenneth Shride Leslie Mann Waldo C. Hopper

Bert B. Bledsoe, Box 771, Callao, Mo . Allen T. Jones, 305 N. Linn, Bevier, Mo . Ralph M. Waller, 517 Sunset Dr., Macon, Mo . Stanley Kuntz, La Plata, Mo . Paul Harrison, Atlanta, Mo . LeRoy Andrews. Excello, Mo . Ernest N. Bailey, Elmer, Mo . W. D. Fox, 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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La Grange Monticello •...... LaBelle Canton Williamstown Lewistown Ewing .••....... Palmyra. . . . . . .. HannibaL...... HannibaL...... Philadelphia

Glenn J. Rohs Chas. W. Golden Lloyd Wehrmann R. H. Matthews Harold Fretwell Jeffie D. Heitman Merle Wiseman Thomas B. Stow. . . .. Clarence F. Houser.. James E. Bogart Lyman M. McPike

Wm. R. Quinn, Maywood, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. Wm. B. Smith, Monticello, Mo 2nd & 4th Th. Lester Walker, LaBelle, Mo......... 2nd & 4th Th. A. Clyde Stork, Canton, Mo 1st & 3rd Mon. Wayne N. Welker, Williamstown, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. Archie E. Graves, Lewistown, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. John W. Terpening. Ewing, Mo 1st & 3rd Tu. Rufus L. Haydon, 201 S. Main, Palmyra, Mo 2nd & 4th Th. Clifford A. Robbearts, 708 Pine St., Hannibal, Mo. 1st & 3rd Mon. Frederick E. Herrin, Box 401, Hannibal, Mo 2nd & 4th Mon. Thomas J. Bleigh, Philadelphia, Mo 1st Th.

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D. D. G. M.. 401 Jackson SL. Louisiana, Mo.

Wm. H. McDonnald .. . 14 Eolia . Eolia Clarksville . 17 Clarksville M. F. Duvall, Jr Perseverance . 92 Louisiana Robert H. Burbridge. Roy W. Lindsay Phoenix . 136 Bowling Green Frankford ..•.... 192 Frankford•••.... Robert P. Mosley Pike , 399 Curryville Elgin Lewis

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Chas. E. Mendonsa, Eolia, Mo Kenneth C. Patton, Clarksville, Mo Russell J. Rowe, Rt. 2, Louisiana, Mo F. B. Camper, Bowling Green. Mo John McIntyre, Frankford, Mo James W. Stevens, Curryville, Mo

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Ralls

Paris Union Florida Monroe Madison Santa Fe Holliday . Ralls Lick Creek New London

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19Iparis . . 23 Florida . 64 Monroe City 91 Madison ..•..... , 4621 Santa Fe . 660IHolliday . . 33 Center 302 Perry . 307 New London .

John Taylor Lutz Alva Gibbs John T. Craigmyle Arthur R. Riley Frank Wilfley, Jr.... A. Russell Wood Thomas H. Welden Willie Wasson Clifford Barr

Henry Sladek, 211 West Caldwell St.• Paris, Mo Gillam Street, Perry, Mo H. F. Krummel, 502 S. Davis, 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 William H. Yager, New London, Mo

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I Huntsville Milton Clifton Hill Moberly Cairo Higbee Jacksonville Clark

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

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Edward Miller Charles Haak W. L. McAdams Don B. Burton John T. Foster Austin Sumpter Hershall Wright Clarence Mobley

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Rollie S. Corbin, 112 W. Clay St., Huntsville, Mo.. Wilton Semones. RR No.1, Madison, Mo George K. Hill, Clifton Hill, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. E. F. Wilson, 825 W. Rollins, Moberly, Mo Uel L. Dameron, Rt. 1, Cairo, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Edwin B. Hawkins, Higbee, Mo A. J. Wedding, Rt. 2, Cairo, Mo Frank L. Ornburn, Bo.x 328, Clark, Mo.. . . . . . . . ..

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. Eureka Warren Triplett Westville Salisbury Rothville Cunningham Mendon

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

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Rommie L. Drew Marvin E. Rice A. P. Stephenson.... Marvin Bevans H. R. Carter. . . . . . . .. Francis Kepner Irvin Williams Earl Ross. . . . . . . . . ..

Milton J. Daily, Brunswick, Mo Raymond M. Guilford, Keytesville, Mo C. F. Johnson, 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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TWENTIETH DISTRICT-B. H. Bobinson. D. D. G. Mo. 611 S. Elm St., Norbome. Mo. County CaIJoll. ...•..

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Lodges INo. I Location DeWitt.......... 39 DeWitt . Wakanda........ 52 Carrollton ••..... Bogard. . . . . . . . .. 101 Bogard ••••..... Hale City. . . . . . .. 216 Hale.•.......... Carroll. . • . . . . . .. 249 Norborne •.•.... Bosworth 597 Bosworth . Hardin. . . . . . . . .. 322 Hardin .

Master Paul Griffith Homer D. Smart Floyd Flick Jewell E. McKown Ronald E. Baird Norris Hensley Andrew J. West

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Secretary D. E. Griffith, DeWitt, Mo . O. E. Lamb, 103 S. Maple, Carrollton, Mo . Frank M. Brunscher, Bogard, Mo . Earl L. Deardorff, Hale, Mo...•.....•..•........ R. H. Robinson, 611 S. Elm St., Norborne, Mo . Robert E. Stephenson, Bosworth, Mo . Ivan R. Hogan, Box 343, Hardin, Mo .

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TWENTY·FIRST DISTRICT-GUY KAMPHEFNER. D. D. G. Mo. Farley. Mo. Platte•••.....

Rising Sun •.....

13IBarry

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

53Iweston . 120 Parkville . 169 Camden Point . . 204 Dearborn 339IFarley...•...... 355 Edgerton . 504 Platte City .

Jay B. Bryan, 811 E. 23rd St., N. Kansas City 16, Mo....•........•.••.................. Maurice S. Vaughn .. J. A. Offutt, Box 116, Weston, Mo . Wesley T. Hoy Herbert Busch, 7 E. First, Parkville, Mo . Elmer Stubbs. . . . . . .. Leo Redden, Camden Point, Mo•...........•..... Hale Williams Jack D. Hudson, Box 114, Dearborn, Mo . Ray N. Willett N. D. Shackelford, Rt. 1, Box 273, Parkville, Mo . Carol A. Rice W. H. Wells, Sr., Edgerton, Mo . Carl Goodin. . . . . . . .. Herman Klein, Platte City, Mo .

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I . 220lKansas

Temple .•........ 2991IKansas Cecile-Daylight RuraL

. Lawrence R. Jaben . J. S. Epstein, 3301 Woodland, Kansas City 9, Mo.. . Wm. VerI Hill . Carl L. Soderstrom, 1116 W. 45th St., Kansas City 11, Mo . C'Ity ..... Chas. E. Arendale . Robert I. Newton, Sr., 540 S. Jackson, Kansas City 24, Mo............•.............. C'Ity . Robert H. Solsberg . Geo. M. McClelland, 2905 E. 52nd St., Kansas City 30, Mo...•....................... City . Herbert D. Garber . Ralph O. Friend, 1823 Maple, Grandview, Mo..... City . Jack W. Comer . Howard B. Blanchard, 3339 Tracy Ave., Kansas City 9, Mo .

. 1041Kansas City . 219 Kansas City

. 305!Kansas . 316 Kansas

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City City City City City City

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Virgil L. Chace John F. Renick J. B. Fergerson Arthur L. Hall Maurice S. Breid William L. Bear

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. K. E. Bowersox, Jr .

Swope Park Sheffield

. 6171Kansas Ctty . 625jKansas City

. Harry B. Sherman . Wayne C. Roberts

East Gate Northeast Country Club

. 630 I Kansas City . 6431Kansas City . 6561Kansas City

. Dorsey E. Crawford .. . William E. Lewis . . . Gilbert J. King

.. . 1 Rockhill Clay .•........ Alpha

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6631Kansas Ctty ..... Chester J. Pulos 6591N. Kansas City .. Harold R. Watson

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G. A. Murry, 421 Prospect, Kansas City 24, Mo.... Frank A. Lewis, 3201 Park, Kansas City 9, Mo. Fred H. Knight, 903 Harrison, Kansas City 6, Mo•. V. G. Fisher, Sr., 903 Harrison, Kansas City 6, Mo W. W. Gray, 5511 Lydia, Kansas City 10, Mo L. E. Reedy, 701 E. Armour Blvd., Kansas City 9, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. G. W. Knecht, 1308 E. 81st Terr., Kansas City 31, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. L. V. Hosie, 4621 Mersington, Kansas City 30, Mo. Alfred E. McDanel, 408 N. Denver, Kansas City 23, Mo................................• L. T. Gillham, 2547 Jackson, Kansas City 27, Mo... Edw. N. Haynes, 5520 Tracy. Kansas City 10, Mo. R. T. Swearingen, 5940 Rockhill Rd. Kansas City 4, Mo . J os. Weinsaft, 7542 Locust, Kansas City 31, Mo . Wm. P. Mathews, 50 N. Randolph Rd., Kansas City 19, Mo .

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TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT-GEORGE STEWART, D. D. G. MOl 1622 Franklin Ave., Lexington, Mo. Lafe;rette •....

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

61 j Waverly ....•••• 149ILeXington 364 Higginsville .••.. 464 Concordia. . . . • •• 4761 Odessa..•••.•••• 57 Richmond ••••••• 223 Camden ..••••••• 444 Orrick .......•••

James F. young H. O. Maschmeier Robert O. Neff Kenneth D. Wren. . .. Jay J. Johnston Woodrow Stanley Richard Vandiver William E. Loyd ,.

W. C. Rowe, Waverly, Mo...............•....... Geo. W. Stewart, 1622 Franklin, Lexington, Mo John R. Bridges, Higginsville, Mo Clarence H. Meyer, Box 234, Concordia, Mo.. . . . .. Rufus H. Kelly, 600 S. 1st St., Odessa, Mo Forrest B. Thompson, Richmond, Mo William L. Britt, Camden, Mo Clifford Gooch. Rt. 2. Box 106, Orrick. Mo

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Arrow Rock

. C~mb~idge . Mtaml, . Trilumina . Barbee ........•. Malta ..........• Oriental. ...••.•• Nelson ......••.•.

55jArrow Rock ..... 63lSlater ...•....... 85 Miami. . . 205 IMarshall. 2171Sweet Springs . 402 IMalta Bend•••••• 518lBlackburn . 5601Nelson .......••.

Kirby Hogge . Robert H. Stith, Arrow Rock, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harry Hummell . GUY F. Hays, Sr., Box 147, Slater, Mo Ralph Malan . Wilbur Hains, Miami, Mo Thomas Meads . Harry Quinley, 472 S. Lafayette, Marshall, Mo Vernie L. Haggard . Paul Wylie. Sweet Springs, Mo.. . . . • . . . . . . . . . . .• Vernon J. Sievers . Elmer H. Wilson, Malta Bend, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Walter E. Mueller . Walter C. Borchers, Blackburn, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . •. E. C. Lohse . W. R. Leffler, Nelson, Mo

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TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-ROBERT M. KIRKPATRICK, D. D. G. M., Prairie Home, Mo. Lodges No. I Location . S6 I Boonville . Cooper Pleasant Grove . 1421 Otterville Wm. D. Muir . 277 Pilot Grove Wallace . 456 Bunceton Prairie Home . 50S Prairie Home Ho~arci: : : : : : : Howard ..•...... 4 New Franklin Fayette . 47IFayette Livingston . 51 Glasgow Armstrong . 70 Armstrong County Co?per

Master . Leonard E. Carey . Ernest Homan . Glen Eickhorn . Joe M. FancIer . Herbert Lee Huth . Daniel C. Ray . Mann P. Sugget . Earl A. Reynolds . Warren W. Hill

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Secretary I Time of Meeting Clarence L. Hurt, 825 E. Spring, Boonville, Mo. 2nd & 4th Tu. George M. Burnett, Otterville, Mo 2nd & 4th Wed. P. E. Hays, Box 86, Pilot Grove, Mo...•.......... 1st & 3rd Wed. John H. Scott, Bunceton, Mo. 2nd & 4th Fri. Robert M. Kirkpatrick, Prairie Home, Mo.. . . . . .. 1st & Srd Th. Tom D. Markland, New Franklin, Mo.. . •. . . . . . .. 1st & Srd Th. Samuel P. Ayres, Jr., Fayette, Mo 1st & Srd Tu. G. R. McGary, Fayette, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1st & Srd Mon. Paul Frevert, Armstrong, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1st & Srd Th. "'d ~

TWENTY·SIXTH DISTRICT-CLYILE A. WARD, D. D. G. M.. 128 S. Jefferson, Centralia, Mo. Boone

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

59 ICentralia . 114 Columbia ......•. 156 Ashland . 174 Sturgeon . sS6lHallsville . 356 Harrisburg . 455 Hinton . 602 Columbia .

Ben Mac Edwards . Benton C. Naylor . Hall B. Easley . Robert A. Bowling . Roger Conklin . Gilbert Richardson . Howard Southard . Jesse O. Richardson ..

James C. Hunt, 421 S. Collier, Centralia, Mo . John W. Tanner, 509 Hardin St., 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 .

115ILaddonia•••••••. 354 Mexico ..•••••••. 491Ivandalia ••...... 48 Fulton •......... 60 New Bloomfield .. 565 Tebbetts ..••.... 585 Shamrock . 612lMokane .

Fred Wilkinson. . . . .. H. Maupin, Jr Lee R. Paris Donald V. Benson. . .. Leon Gathright John Bess Richard W. CoiL.... Albert Schmid. . . . . ..

Burton Hopke, Laddonia, Mo . Wilfred B. Spencer, Box 120, Mexico, Mo...•..•.. B. S. English, Jr., 111 E. State St., Vandalia, Mo.. William R. Scott, 50S Court St., Fulton, Mo . W. Paul Holt, Holts Summit, Mo . Ray R. Farmer, Tebbetts, Mo . Robert L. Hunt, Auxvasse, Mo . John L. Pierce, Mokane, Mo .

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"1 Griswold Wellsville

Montgomery. " ••• " .. . .. "

Montgomery Jonesburg....... Daggett.........

'1 194 1781 Bellflower. ······1 Frank M. Love······1 Paul Rodgers, Bellflower, Mo.......•.....•••.•• 'Isrd Thurs. Wellsville .•....•. Estil Berger Raymond Houf, Middletown, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu.

246 Montgomery City Sterling M. Oliver David O. Morrow, Montgomery City, Mo 2nd & 4th Mon. 457 Jonesburg ..•.•. , Gus Fischer. . . . . . . .. Kenneth Trauth, Jonesburg, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3rd Mon. 492 McKittrick Harold Zumsteg Wm. A. Bezold, McKittrick, Mo...............•.. 1st & 3rd Sat.

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I Troy •........... Silex

New Hope New Salem Louisville Nineveh Moscow

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34jTroy ••.......... O. Earl Foster. . . . . .. Martin L. Sentman, 790 Cap-au-Gris St., Troy, Mo. ...............................•..•..... 2nd & 4th Mon. I 75/Silex . O. Z. Lovell......... Ralph E. Williams, Silex, Mo...•.....•••.••••••• Fri. on or bef. full moon I J. W. Mallinckrodt, 407a N. 4th St., Elsberry, Mo•. 2nd Th. 199 Elsberry ...•..•. Arnold Evans. 270 Winfield .•...... Dennis Barber H. H. Arnhold, Winfield, Mo........••.•.••...... 1st & 3rd Fri. 409 Louisville ..••..• C. V. McDannold.... Price Harvey, Cyrene, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. 47310Iney . Wayne Porter Donald Brandenburger, Rt. 2, New Hartford, Mo.. 1st Fri. 5581Moscow Mills . Kenneth Mette, , " Louis H. Powelson, Moscow Hills. Mo 2nd & 4th Sat.

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'1 Palestine........ Wentzville '1

461 Wentzville 'I Gene George E. Robinson. '1 241 St. Charles O. Drury Mechanicsville... 260IDefiance........ W. L. Fulkerson g Pauldingville..... l1/Wri ht City Otis H. Symes Warrenton , 609 Warrenton George Gerdeman. , ..

C. F. Beger, 702 Plantmore Dr., Ferguson 35, MO"11st & 3rd Wed. L. E. Koeneker, 418 McDonough, St. Charles, Mo.. 1st & 3rd Tu. Charles J. Picraux, Defiance, Mo 2nd & 4th Wed. Leon D. Stonebarger, Box 306, Wright City, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. Frank Ehrmann, Hawk Point, Mo.. '" , 2nd & 4th Fri.

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MOD;F~a:~: Os,~ge

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

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431 Jefferson 90/Russellville 211 Eugene 611 I Centertown 56 Tipton 183 California 295 Jamestown 553IClarksburg 185\Chamois 326 Linn

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L. F. Clardy . F. D. Barbour . J. M. Logrbrinck . Nathan Gobe . Edward J. Eberle . John C. Kibbe . Ralph Wallenmeyer .. Jewell M. Maness . Arthur A. Mantle . Jesse E. Jett .

R. D. Jennison, Rt. 5, Jefferson City, Mo Leo G. Scrivner, Russellville, Mo Parker Norfleet, Eugene, Mo James M. Swearingen, Centertown, Mo Douglas Hays, 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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271New Haven ..... 69ISullivan ..•...... 1731Gray Summit . . 251 Washington 363 Robertsville . 534 Pacific ...•••.... 5751St. Clair . 593Iunion ...•...... 123 Hermann . 624 Owensville .

Albert H. Schultz . George Hayes . Eugene T. Meyer . Virgil Haddox . John J. Darcy . Glenn Bandermann .. Foy Haywood , Arthur O. Girardier .. Merlin Rathert . Paul Maples .

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. 1, Lonedell, Mo. Robert Wunderlich, Box 265, Pacific, Mo.....•.... Donald R. Hinson, RR 2, Union, Mo............•. Edward H. Blake, Box 272, Union, Mo , W. D. Stoenner, 218 W. 6th St., Hermann, Mo , Albert Meade. 105 W. McFadden, Owensville, Mo..

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Secretary H. C. Ploetze, 5729 Lindenwood, St. Louis 9, Mo... Howard E. Ward, 6314 Michigan Ave., St. Louis 11, Mo Sam A. Aronoff, 767 LePere Ave., University City 32, Mo E. F. Schilling, 1070 Fontaine Pl., St. Louis 37, Mo L. E. Waller, Sr., 8669 Hagner, St. Louis 14, Mo... Robert T. Wolken, Jr., 6222 Potomac St., St. Louis 9, Mo. . . Harold C. Smith, 6432 Colver, Affton 23, Mo . A. E. Bush, 6701 Bartmer Ave., St. Louis 30, Mo.. C. Earl Drake, 3414 Arlington Ave., St. Louis 20, Mo.... James E. Winterton, Jr., 5003 Mardel Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo . Harry Cohen, 7835 Trenton Ave., University City 30. Mo...........•............ Walter O. Seibt, 3125 Leola Ave., St. Louis 39, Mo. R. C. Scott, 5426 Union Blvd., St. Louis 15, Mo.... Albert B. Koons, 3335 Norma Ct., St. Louis 9, Mo.. John Heines, 5224 Nagle Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo.... 0

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20 St. Louis

. Harry Schwartz

•., Mt. Moriah. " . . . 40ISt. Louis . Roy Lester Walls Erwin..... . . . . .. 121 St. Louis .••..... Elmer Naslund Cornerstone. . . . .. 323 iSt. Louis . Ted Horowitz

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West Gate . 4451St. Louis . Lawrence A. Eilers .. Lambskin •....... 460 St. Louis •....... Earl C. Kiefaber ..... Euclid••••..•.... 505 St. Louis . Joseph D. McKnight.

Clifton Heights ... 520/St. Louis •....... Eugene Mayfield Olive Branch .. •

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Forest Park . Triangle••...... Shaveh ......•... Purity . 0

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5781St. Louis .•..•.. 6381St. Louis •.... 6461University City .. 658 St. Louis. 0

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St. Louis City. Polar Star ...... .. Pride of the West. Pyramid..•...•.. Good Hope ....... Aurora ••........ Cosmos••........ 0

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John Weyer, Rt. 8, Box 1915, St. Louis 25,1do..... H. W. Rocklage, 23 Lee Ave., Ferguson 35, Mo... , Clarence H. Krah, 9924 Wolff Dr., Affton 23, Mo... Elmer M. Ruffin, 6407 January, St. Louis 9, Mo.... John H. Reed, 8816 Kathlyn, St. Louis 34, Mo.. . ..

\~~~~~; b~~~:S°r~u~J:>~:' ......... I 3471 St. Louis ••...... Gilbert G. Eichinger .. G. H. Holdsworth, 4943 Schollmeyer, St. Louis 9, Mo.............................. , I 4431University City .. Howard T. Fuller .... 1. E. Gordon, 4 Hillcrest Dr., St. Louis 31, Mo.. . .. 4991St. Louis •....... Ralph W. Schmitt .... Wm. E. Punt, 5610 Nottingham Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo.................... I 5291St. Louis .••..... Erwin C. Lawrence .. James M. Jones, 35 N. Gore Ave., Webster Groves 19, Mo........................ I 5441St. Louis ........ Joseph E. Altrup .... Elmer L. Fowler, 5208 Alabama, St. Louis 11, Mo.. 6261St. Louis ........ Lucian C. Weddell ... Roy H. Sander, 253 Papin Ave., Webster Groves 19, Mo........................ 1 6411 St. Louis •....... James M. Schopp .... H. E. Treece, 2103 Lilly Ave.. St. Louis 10, Mo•..• 6421 St. Louis •....... Nathan W. Glazer ... Albert Krause, 6625 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 30, Mo............••..........•..... Harvie D. Fletcher ... Barney L. Arterbury, 6739 Pernod Ave., 652/St. Louis ..... St. Louis 9, Mo............................... I 0

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Missouri. . Beacon .•••...... NaphtaIi ...•••... Pomegranate .... Occidental.

Keystone . Paul Revere ..•... Tuscan ..••...... Cache . Itaska

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liSt. Louis . Henry F. Barclay. . .. Weaver F. Conlin, 3548 Sidney, St. Louis 4, Mo.... 31St. Louis ..•..... George L. Hewitt .... John L. Gyorvary, 9036 Stansberry Ave., Berkeley 34, Mo...............•..•..•..•..•.. 251St. Louis . Allen Burwell Fish. .. R. G. Brock. 2719 Ashby Rd., St. Louis 14, Mo.. . .. . James K. Riley 95 St. Louis Geo. E. Lansing. 4631a Dahlia Ave., St. Louis 16, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I 1631St. Louis . Jesse Sanders..... .. W. C. Smith, 7361 Chamberlain Ave., St. Louis 30, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • • • •. George J. Tischler, Box 831, St. Louis 88, Mo...... 24311St. Louis . Elmer A. Keasling . James G. Davis 330 St. Louis Donald S. Opel, 568 Glorose Dr., St. Louis 37, Mo.. . C. E. Hoffmann 360 St. Louis C. E. Heckel, 9105 Niles PI., St. Louis 23, Mo.. • • •. 4161St. Louis . William J. Clark. . . .. Gustav Heinichen, 3227 Ringer Rd., St. Louis 25, Mo............•........•........ I • 420 St. LouIS . Gunnar B. Taube .... Walter E. Haustein, 9411 Westchester Dr., Jennings 36, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . .. . •••••••• 6311St. 'I L OUlS James J. O'Fallon ... Adam H. Liebmann, 5508 Rhodes Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo•................••............ I L OUlS . •••••••• 6541St. Charles O. Stucke Wm. L. Hiner, 9056 McNulty Dr., St. Louis 14, Mo. 657/Universit y City .. Lee S. Henderson C. L. Sutter, 4725 Seattle, St. Louis 20, Mo 661 University City .. Newton J. Davis J. G. Mahalak, 1009 Gabriel Dr., St. Louis 37, Mo..

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Index ........••. Cass ....•......•. Grand River ..... Non Pareil. ....•. Belton ••.•....•.. JeweL •••........ Coldwater ..•...•. Archie . Cleveland .

54 Garden City .•... 147 Harrisonville.. 276 Freeman •••••••. 372 East Lynne..... 450 Belton..•.•.•... 480 Pleasant Hill .... 485 DrexeL 633 Archie . . 651 Cleveland 0

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Master GUY H. Miller . James H. Addleman .. Marvin C. Durst . W. S. Walker, Jr . Carl W. Frazier . Alan Wheatley . Leonard F. Ayres .

Secretary John D. Hess, Hume, Mo••••.................... Leroy H. Fritts. Amsterdam, Mo . Byron Pipes, 206 N. Fulton, Butler, Mo . H. L. Alexander, Rockville, Mo . Jimmie Lee Kershner, Adrian, Mo . Marion A. Moreland, Rich Hill, Mo . O. D. Jennings, Box 143, Foster, Mo .

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THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT-L. V. MORRIS, D. D. G. Mo, 1825 S. Grand Ave., Sedalia, Mo. Be~~on . Cole Camp Shawnee ....•.... Jo~~o~::::: : Knob Noster..... Holden.......... Corinthian •...... Cold Spring Chilhowee P~~tis .. Sedalia. . • . • . . . .. Granite..•....... Green Ridge LaMonte

595 Cole Camp 653 Warsaw .••...... 245 Knobnoster 262 Holden 265 Warrensburg 274 Leeton .••....... 487 Chilhowee 236 Sedalia 272 Sedalia 425 Green Ridge 574ILaMonte

O. C. Hunter Abbie Johnson Sidney Davis........ Donald F. Quick Albert L. Baker Leland Fultz , Barney Adams ,. Geo. E. Chamberlin.. Walter W. Jessee , Melvin Ream W. L. Hayden

E. H. Intelmann, Box 117, Warsaw, Mo••• , John Owen, Warsaw, Mo George W. Winkler, Box 35, Knob Noster, Mo George B. Collins, Holden, Mo.........••....•... C. R. Collins, 520 Maple Ave., Warrensburg, Mo D. E. Bailey, 114 E. Lincoln St., Clinton, Mo...... Marcus A. Wallace, Chilhowee, Mo Howard J. Gwinn, 667 E. Tenth, Sedalia, Mo Lloyd C. Kennon, 1523 S. Harrison, Sedalia, Mo Leroy Ryan, Green Ridge, Mo................... 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

Scott Sappington .. Edward Stricker . Ted Cockrum . Robert E. Parks . William P. Perkins. Floyd L. Gist . Louis L. Rogge . Dawn F. Gwin . Vernon Hutton .

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Camdenton . Macks Creek .•... Lebanon . Competition . Conway . Waynesville .

Arlis Grantham Chester A. Fowler .. , Howard Jones. . . . . .. Myron Rench Ross Tillman Floyd Kuhn

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 385lRichland..•..... C. M. Browning. . . . .. Dale Hicks, Box 306, Richland, Mo. . 203IBrumley . Gail H. Whittle '1 Wayne Hensley, Ulman, Mo 410 Iberia . Robert L. Perkins. . .. Benjamin S. Davis, Box 502, Iberia, Mo

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Steelville ..•.•••• Cuba ..........•. Salem Belle Vichy Vienna Rolla........... St. James Newburg Dixon Licking

Raymond C. Kehner .. George Marr ' Glynn Strader H. E. Stockton.. Clifford Greer....... Jay C. Hutchison Lloyd E. Sites....... Lee N. Anderson Wilfred Juenger Joe W. Watson W. L. Sudheimer

Walter I. Carr, Steelville, Mo Charles Wilmesherr, Cuba, Mo Charles B. Jeffries, Salem, Mo N. B. Stockton, Bland, Mo•...................... W. S. Motl, Vichy, Mo Ralph A. Branson, Box 176, Vienna, Mo Walter C. Campbell, 203 W. 1st St., Rolla, Mo W. W. Jackson, St. James, Mo Howard R. Pinto, Newburg, Mo Charles E. Lick, Dixon, Mo.....................• Leonard Pulley, Licking, Mo

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Levin Bradley " Woodrow Henson Harold Reser John M. Jackson Harry Pitts. . . . . . . .. L. Earl Bush Merle Swingle Reuben Dyce B. K. Swingle Donald M. Revels. . .. Don Lyman. . . . . . . ..

Howard L. Patterson, Buffalo, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. Frank Saunders, Urbana, Mo James R. Fowler, Urbana, Mo Quentin Breshears, Box 367, Wheatland, Mo Leslie A. Pitts, Hermitage, Mo......•............ Howard Price, Fair Play, Mo Lee Baumgardner, Humansville, Mo Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville, Mo S. B. Brown III, Box 307, Bolivar, Mo William B. Alley, Pleasant Hope, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . .. Marion Mitchell, Aldrich, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .•

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FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT-LESTER M. PYLE, D. D. G. MOl Box 244, Lockwood, Mo. Lodges INo. I Location Stockton .••...... 283IStockton••...... Jerusalem....... 315 Jerico Springs ... Dade.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.· Washington...... 87 Greenfield ..•.... Garrett. .. .. . . . .. 359 Arcola •.•....... " Everton......... 405 Everton ....••.•. Melville ..•....... 458 Dadeville . Lockwood.•...... 521 Lockwood . 475 Golden City ..•.. Barton . Golden County

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Secretary I Time of Meeting Lawrence A. Bruce, RFD 3, Stockton, Mo 1st & 3rd Th. Lester Neal, Jerico Springs, Mo................. 1st & 3rd Mon. Melvin Murphy, 11 N. Allison, Greenfield, Mo.. . •• 4th Tu. Chas. F. Bridges, Arcola, Mo 2nd Th. Clarence Lea, Everton, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. R. P. Myers, Dadeville, Mo....................•• 1st & 3rd Th. Lester M. Pyle, Box 244, Lockwood, Mo.....•..... 2nd & 4th Th. Ross L. Stansberry, Golden City, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. ."

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303\Nevada . 371 Sheldon . 448 ISchell City . 490lMontevallo . 495IRichards . 605 Walker .. 1871Liberai. •........ 292 Lamar . 516 Milford ......••. 482 Eldorado Springs

Richard E. Swope Clyde L. Bearly. . . . .. Wm. B. Dade Gale E. Gardner. . . .. Everett L. Minor Tom Bloesser Roy S. Turner. . . . . .. Thos. W. Carroll ..... Bruce B. Logan. . . . .. George W. McCoy. . ..

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.......•....••...•. C. A. Hendricks, 109 S. Main St., EI Dorado Springs, Mo .

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1971Carthage . 293lsarcoxie....•... 335 Joplin . 345 Joplin . 398 Jasper . . 401 ICarterville 471 Oronogo . . 5121webb City . 549 Carl Junction 586 Alba..........•• 592 La Russell ......•

L. D. Robertson Geo. L. Bragdon L. Elmo Melton Raymond J. Wadkins Lester McCall. . .. . .. Robert E. Vandiver .. Terry James........ Charles H. Bradbury. Mark E. Waterman .. Everett G. Holden .... Lon G. Orr. . . . . . . . ..

George F. Prater, Box 274, Carthage. Mo Ned C. Barkley, Sarcoxie, Mo.•............... Sherman A. Smith, Box 97, Joplin, Mo Mark E. Whitaker, Box 35, Joplin, Mo Walter Carter, Rt. 2, Carthage, Mo Hugh Trent, Jr., Box 401, Carterville, Mo•..•..... Jack Scearcy, Box 168, Oronogo, Mo Ralph E. Brown, 923 S. Madison, Webb City, Mo.. Herbert D. Sandy, Carl Junction, Mo Leo C. Clarke, 2320 N. Florida, Joplin, Mo Harold B. Adams, Box 412, Sarcoxie, Mo.. . . . . . ..

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5lspringfield...•.. 7 Walnut Grove ... 100 Ash Grove .•.•... 271 Springfield.•••..

Leonard V. Bowers.. Arliss Fetterhoff Thomas M. Young Dale Long .....•.....

P. L. Beazley, 3200 S. Florence, Springfield, Mo.. D. O. Arnold, Walnut Grove, Mo•............ Max King, Rt. 1, Ash Grove, Mo M. W. Kinloch, 528 E. Normal, Springfield 4, Mo..

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422lSPringfield . 570 Republic ..•.•.•. 608lStrafford . 620 Willard .. 98 Marshfield.....•. 300 Elkland .......•. 439 Rogersville, RR. 8 4591 Seymour..•..... 477 Rogersville .

Herman Mullins Russell B. Sobotka Jess V. Haflinger Murray young Paul F. Hamilton Fred Dieckman •..... Paul Eddings. . . . . . .. Paul J. Triplett J. O. McCowan

W. G. Clark, 1515 Boonville Ave., Springfield, Mo.. Frank Comisky, Box 225, Republic, Mo...••.••... Allen H. Owen, Rt. 2, Box 10, Strafford, Mo Gay Perryman, Box 57, Willard, Mo......•....... P. V. Rathbun, 200 Crittenden, Marshfield, Mo Wilford Haymes, Rt. 2, Box 57, Conway, Mo Raymond Byrd, Rt. 1, Fordland, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . .. Louis R. Miller, Rt. 3, Seymour, Mo Roy J. Davis, 2632 Erie Lane, Springfield, Mo

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579IGrandin .•....... 239 Lesterville....•.. 353IEllington , 137 IBirch Tree . 430IWinona..•...... 607 Eminence .

C. S. Hilterbrand. . .. Aaron White Willard E. Chilton. .. Loie E. Allen ..•..... Robert W. Miley. . • .• Floyd Colyott

Robert H. Price, Van Buren, Mo Tony E. Cates, Ellsinore, Mo.. . • • . • . . . . . . . . . . . •. J. F. Faulkenberry, Lesterville, Mo•.......... James D. Hackworth, Ellington, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . .. Harold Walton, RR 2, Birch Tree, Mo.......... W. M. Bockman, Winona, Mo•................... Gilbert L. Rader, Eminence, Mo......... ..

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Lodges Star?f the West .. •••.•••... Mosaic •......... Madison. . . . .. Marcus ...•...... St. F~~ncois. .. Bisma;rck . . . .. Farmmgton Ionic . St. Francois . Samaritan . Ir,~n....... ...

Master No. I Location 133IIronton . Clarence Weshinskey, . Andy Trask , 351 Belleview . 110 Fredericktown . Clyde Stephens 41 Bismarck . Cloyse G. Haverstick. . 1321 Farmington . W. G. Lees . 154 Desloge . Arthur D. Wurst . 2341 Libertyville .. , . Theo. Ferguson . 424 Bonne Terre . Joe C. Simons I

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George E. Higbee Noah P. Key Charles F. Matkin Arthur P. Schulze

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Secretary Walter E. Manning, Box 124, Ironton, Mo...... H. B. McColl, Belleview, Mo.. , .....•.......... , . . Gus Winter, Box 325, Fredericktown, Mo Allen L. Pilliard, Box 455, Bismarck, Mo . Hezzie Graham, 414 W. 6th St., Farmington, Mo.. Floyd H. Buckner, Box 192, Desloge, Mo......•.•• Wm. J. Barron, Mine LaMotte, Mo . John T. Brenon, 209 N. Division St., Bonne Terre, Mo , . Charles W. Hughes, Doe Run, Mo...••.•....•..•. Marvin L. Poston, Box 352, Leadwood, Mo. . . Reuben F. Rodgers, 110 Hampton, Elvins, Mo . Dwight Smith. 439 N. West St., Perryville, Mo .

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. 440lMarbie Hill . John R. Hahs . 545 Zalma . C. Lee Dalton . 93 Cape Girardeau .. Robert E. Ramsey

West View Mystic Tie Whitewater Excelsior Scott ........• Ashlar Illmo Chaffee .. ,

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103lMillersville.•.... 221 Oak Ridge •...... 417IWhitewater . . 441 Jackson . 306 Commerce 581 IlImo . 615 Chaffee .

. .... East Prairie Charleston . S~?tt.•... :::: Morley..•........ Sikeston . . Stod<i';;<i:::::. Bloomfield Essex . " Lakeville . Dexter..••....... Advance.•....•.. Puxico , ..•.. New Mad;'iJ:: : Morehouse .

3841East Prairie ..... 407 Charleston ••.... 184 Morley, , . 310 Sikeston 1531 Bloomfield . 278IEssex . . 4891Bell City 532 Dexter . 590 Advance . . 596 Puxico 603 Morehouse .

Russell Nelson Delmar J. Kiefer Howard G. Stroup. .. Clyde Bridges Aubrey Michael. . . . .. Homer R. Brazel. . . .. Otto F. Jennings .....

J. Virgil Thompson, Marble Hill, Mo . V. O. Easley, Zalma, Mo . Robert W. Harper, 1421 N. Henderson, Cape Girardeau, Mo. . . Luther R. Smith, Rt. I, Sedgewickville, Mo . Delos Sebaugh, Daisy, Mo . Thomas O. Morgan, Whitewater, Mo............• John A. Savers, 610 N. Georgia St., Jackson, Mo.. Albion H. Anderson, Commerce, Mo . O. C. Amick, Box 354, IlImo, Mo . Louis B. Crites, 116 Wright Ave., Chaffee, Mo .

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Joel M. Savell. Chas. L. Morris. . . . .. Cleveland W. Jolly. .. William J. Keith Roy A. Poe Elisha Y. Launius James DeLay 1. G. Boyle James W. DuVall Paul J. Henson Robert Rashe

Wm. W. Bledsoe, 213 E. Main, East Prairie, Mo H. H. Sutherland, Charleston, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Melton Harris, Oran, Mo A. A. Harrison, Box 374, Sikeston, Mo K. W. Blomeyer, Box 447, 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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166IPortageville 176/Conran 429 New Madrid 650 Parma ..•...•... 666 Lilbourn 461 Caruthersville 571 Hayti. . . . . . . . . .. 634 Steele 665IWardell

Talmadge Burgess Willie Joe Owen William C. Bell E. E. Shaw Ora Crawford Thurman R. Nelson .. M. E. N otgrass . . . . .. Novas B. Stewart D. E. Pollard

R. D. Ellington, Jr., Box 157, Portageville, Mo•... W. C. Owen, 409 W. 9th St., Portageville, Mo•.... Charles C. Clark, Box 3, New Madrid, Mo . Julian Miller, Risco, Mo...........•....•........ Jack Bixler, Box 157, 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 178, Wardell, Mo .

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2091PoPIar Bluff ..... 314 Bardley •........ 369IDoniphan ..•...• 568 Naylor ..•.•..... 107IGreenville•...... 526 Piedmont...•••..

Robert E. Gullette Conley L. Greer. 1115 Nooney, Poplar Bluff, Mo . 2nd & 4th Tu. James P. Simpson Paul Ollar, Briar, Mo . 3rd Sat. Jack G. Hunt E. H. Rongey, 503 First St., Doniphan, Mo . 2nd & 4th Tu. Ellis Travis....... .. James T. McKinley, Box 225, Neelyville, Mo . 1st & 3rd Th. Walter Volz Lavern Daves, Greenville, Mo . 1st & 3rd Th. Carl A. Blackwell Russell C. McGhee, Piedmont, Mo . 2nd & 4th Sat.

3271West Plains ..... 5361WillOW Spgs•.... 637 Mountain View .. 255 Alton ....•......

Claude Fowler. . . . . .. J. E. Gentry, Jr John L. Beason Harold F. Key

Woodside ..•..... Clifton •......... .. .. .. '" Koshkonong . Ozark........ Sampson . .. Bayou.....•.....

3871 Thomasville ••... 463 Thayer . 582 Koshkonong . 298ILutie . . 365 Bakersfield

Lester Reeves R. P. Martin W. W. Perkins Carl E. Duncan Glenn V. Cochran

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Archie L. Glinn, Box 465, West Plains, Mo.. . . . . .. De Roy Frazee, Willow Springs, Mo James S. Malone, Mountain View, Mo Estus L. Bates, Alton, Mo..•....................

1st Th. 2nd Tu. 2nd & 4th Tu• Sat. on or bef. full moon Arthur Franks. Thomasville, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3rd Sat. J. W. Mitchell, Box 183, Thayer, Mo 2nd & 4th Tu. E. Mittlestedter, Koshkonong, Mo 2nd Wed. Alva G. Roberts, Protem, Mo...•...........•.... 3rd Sat. Virgil Wiles, Bakersfield, Mo.................... Sat. on or bef. full moon C. E. Hicks, Wasola, Mo !2nd Sat. Clyde Rogers, Gainesville, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4th Fri.

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Wm. Eugene Hull

Dr. W. W. Wilson, Sparta, Mo

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Wilbur Wilson

George A. Gimlin, Ozark, Mo

Billings Forsyth ......•... Branson......... Galena......•.... Crane...........

379 453 587 515 519

Harold Hargrove Homer Lambeth Geo. A. Duey, Sr Frank Whiting GUY Peters

Gerald G. Laney, Billings, Mo Thomas E. Frink, Forsyth, Mo Jess W. Wilhite, Branson, Mo Hosea Meadows, Rt. 1, Ozark, Mo David A. Holderman, Crane, Mo

Billings Forsyth Branson........ Galena ......•... Crane

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Barry •••.•.•...• Pythagoras .•..•. Comfort......•.. La~~~~:: : : : Mount Vernon ..• Canopy•.•..•..•. Decatur•.••..•.. Miller .

No. I Location 129 Monett . 867 Washburn . 883 Cassville .•...... 533 Wheaton .••..••. 99 Mount Vernon . . 284 Aurora 400 Pierce City . . 567 Miller

Master Sam R. Gardner Emmit Girtman Christian White Bryan Cook Lemuel Blackburn Bert Payne Charles J. Jones Ed. W. Carrington

Secretary Frank E. Williams, Box 184, Monett, Mo•.••..•... N. E. Edens, Washburn, Mo . William T. Priest, Cassville, Mo . Chester B. Royer, Rt. I, Purdy, Mo . Leon Pugh, Mt. Vernon, Mo•.•.................. . W. H. Lloyd, 810 Madison, Aurora, Mo...•..•..•• . Millard V. Morris, Pierce City, Mo . . Thomas F. Webb, Box 42, Miller, Mo .

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FIFTY-SIXTH DISTRICT-JAMES CANTRELL, D. D. G. M" Noel, Mo. McD~nald••..•

Southwest....... Anderson Noel. ••.•••.•••.. Ne~n •• ::::: Neosho.......... Granby •••.••..•. Stella ; ..•.....

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Ralph E. Williams Paul Margosian Wilburn Howard Marion Porter Richard 1. Tink Edwin Parker

Talford O. Perkins, Southwest City, Mo Henry Eppard, Anderson, Mo James F. Davis, Noel, Mo Henry C. Bacon, 680 Young St., Neosho, Mo Charles J. Pierson, Granby, Mo...•.............. Argyl E. Kistler, Stella, Mo '"

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Bridgeton .••..... Webster Groves .. Fenton •••....•.. Meramec •.•..... Kirkwood ........ Ferguson ••...... Rose Hill ......•. Maplewood ....... Clayton •••.•.•... Wellston •.•••.... Brentwood••..... Overland ..•.•... Valley Park•..... Freedom•••.•.... Mizpah ..•....... Jennings •.•...•. University ....... Gardenville..•... Berkeley•••.•.... Florissant .......

45IBallwin..... .... K. E. Queathem ...... Henry F. Woerther, 824 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, Mo............•.................... I 8T~ J oIm'. Station Fred Ru......., ..... Walter Reinemer, 2716 Lyndhurst, St. Louis 14 84 Webster Groves .. Ralph E. Fisher, Jr... Fay G. Fulkerson, 525 Sunnyside Ave., Webster Groves 19, Mo........................ 281 Fenton•••••.•... Herman D. Loughrige H. E. Reynolds, Rt. 1, Box 812, High Ridge, Mo... 813 Eureka. . . . • • . . .. Robert Whitaker ..... Willard Reed, 1150 N. Geyer Rd., Kirkwood 22 484IKirkwood .•..... Benjamin L. Pierce .. L. L. Keevil, 408 W. Rose Hill, Kirkwood 22, Mo... 542 Ferguson •..•.... David M. Bollinger... John E. Adams, 219 S. Clark, Ferguson 85, Mo.... 5501 Overland ........ Daniel C. Hauck ..... E. H. Pleitsch, 10554 Halls Ferry Rd., St. Louis 86, Mo..................•....•...•. I • 66IMaPlewOOd .•.... John W. Kinm.n .... W. F. Harris, 7572 Wise, Richmond Hts. 17, Mo... 601 Clayton •••...... Lee Watkins, Jr...... R. W. McElhinney, 8 Daniel Rd., St. Louis 24 613 Wellston. .... . .. Harold E. DeVita .... L. O. Chestnut, 1564 Valle, St. Louis 83, Mo....... 616 Brentwood ...... Charles I. Schmidt ... D. G. Elam, 9115 Moritz Ave., Brentwood 17, Mo.. 628Ioverland ........ Raymond Huston .... S. J. Hoffman, 2428 Wallis, Overland 14, Mo...... 629 Valley Park.. . .. Ward W. Seaman .... Elmer Evans, 2605 W. Milton, St. Louis 14, Mo.... 686 Mehlville.•...••. Norman R. Tallent ... H. A. Kolb, 4822 Mattis School Rd., St. Louis 29 6891St. Louis County. Raymond C. Beck .... Herbert L. Stein, 20 Valley Dr., Florissant, Mo.... "Tennin.......... Edwin B~nett. 1<... W. O. Duncan, 25 St. Virgil Lane, Florissant 649 Clayton.. .. . . . .. Dan Simon .......... L. E. J aco, 4409 Oakridge Blvd., St. Louis 20, Mo.. 655 Gardenville •..... Joseph H. Thoenes ... H. A. Gast, 9743 Tesson Ferry Rd., St. Louis 28 667 Berkeley. . . . . . .. Robert B. Gravatt .... V. E. Kolb, 8241 January Ave., St. Louis 84, Mo... 668lBerkeley. . . . . . .. Fred H. Curtis ....... Bernard Schillinger, 1424 St. Louis, FJorissant

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Versailles '1 Barnett.......... Olean............ Ionia

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IBarnett... Versailles. ······1 Lewis P. Howe , W. B. Todd, Versailles, Mo '12nd & 4th Mon. . . .• .. George Berkstresser .. Robert Edmondson, Barnett, Mo•..•........••... 2nd Wed. Olean. • • . . . . . . •• John R. Stayton. . . .. Robert L. Jordan, Box 41, Olean, Mo.. . . . . . . . . . .. 3rd Sat. Eldon Clyde R. Robinson. .. Ford Vaughan, Eldon, Mo•...................... 2nd & 4th Mon.

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McDonald . Blue Springs . Raytown . Christian . Buckner ..•...... Mt. Washington .. Grandview Grain Valley

. 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 •... James T. Otts 337 Blue Springs .... Kenneth B. Banks . George M. Hale, Sr., Blue Springs, Mo . 391 Raytown ....•... Charles E. Bragg . Henry W. Poertner, Box 9391. Raytown 33, Mo. . Lee E. Bozarth, Oak Grove, Mo. . .•........... 392jOak Grove.•..... Ross Jackson 501 Buckner ..•.•... Elmer A. Borgman . H. W. Bergschneider, Box 53, Levasy, Mo . 614 Mt. Washington. Richard L. Lewis, Jr. Gregg B. Christy, 10008 Truman Road, Independence, Mo . 61SIGrandview / James W. Boswell . H. L. Bratton, 13100 Spring St., Grandview, Mo.•. 644 Grain Valley Doak Davis . Elliott Swihart. Grain Valley, Mo .

76lIndependence ..•. James T. Paschall . 263 Lee's Summit ••.. Harvey Wilson

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68 Kennett ..•...... 212 Campbell 215 Hornersville .•... 231 Cardwell .•....•• 406 Malden •.•.....• 513 I Senath •.•....... 573lBernie. . •• . .. . •. 645[ Clarkton. . . . . . •.

Gerald Wilkison . Claude L. Foster . W. B. McFarland . Winford Zolman . Audrey E. Sturgeon .. Paul T. Stout . Leslie Stafford . Cecil Till .

Donald J. Parker, Box 389, Kennett, Mo Van Wright, Campbell, Mo Billie Joe Hinesly, Box 5, Hornersville, Mo.. . . . . .. Bobby D. Hopper, Arbyrd, Mo.. . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . .. R. C. Patterson, 503 S. Madison, Malden, Mo.. . . .. Truman Ponder, Senath, Mo.................... Robert Crow, Rt. 1, Box 144, Dexter, Mo 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

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

D. Grand Master 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. Thos. 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. BillonJ. W. S. MitchellJ. W. S. MitchellC. D. W. JohnsonC. D. W. JohnsonC. D. W. JohnsonA.O·Sullivan· A. O'Sullivan· A.O·Sullivan-

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L. S. Cornwell ... * Benjamin Sharp .. * S. H. Saunders ..• • S. H. Saunders * Marcus Boyd * M. H. McFarland.* Wm. R. Penick * Geo. Whitcomb * John H. Turner .. * John F. Houston.* John F. Houston.* John D. Vincil. .• * W. E. Dunscomb.* John D. Vincil ... * William D. Muir.* Thos. E. Garrett.* Thos. E. Garrett.* Samuel H. Owens.* R. E. Anderson .. * John W. Luke • James E. Cadle * Xen. Ryland * T. C. Ready * Noah M. Givan * Jos. S. Browne * W. R. Stubblefield * Alex. M. Dockery.* Chas. C. Woods * Lee A. Hall * Robt. F. Stevenson* James W. Boyd .. * Geo. R. Hunt ..... • Wm. M. Williams.* James P. Wood ... ~ Theodore Brace .. '" Geo. E. Walker * B. H. Ingram '" John R. Parson •.• '" Harry Keene ...• * J. B. Thomas '" A. M. Hough '"

.......•..•....... ** W. A. Cunningham .. P. Draper * Marcus Boyd * M. H. McFarland .. * W. R. Penick * John Decker * John H. Turner ..•. * Wm. N. Loker • John D. Vincil * John D. Vincil. * W. E. Dunscomb * C. A. Rowley * R. E. Anderson * T. E. Garrett * R. E. Anderson ...•. * R. E. Anderson * J. E. Ryland • John W. Luke * Xenophon RYland .. * Xenophon RYland .. * Thos. C. Ready • Noah M. Givan • Joseph S. Browne .. '" W. R. Stubblefield .. '" Alex. M. Dockery • Chas. C. Woods ..•. * Lee A. Hall ..•..... '" Robt. F. Stevenson.* James W. Boyd * George R. Hunt • W. M. Williams • James P. Wood ..•. • Theodore Brace • Geo. E. Walker * B. H. Ingram ..•... '" John R. Parson • Harry Keene * J. B. Thomas .....• * A. M. Hough .....•. * D. A. Jamison *

J. W. Chenoweth.* H. E. Van Orsdell.* S. H. Saunders * Marcus Boyd * Marcus Boyd * John F. Houston * John F. Houston .. * John Decker * W. R. Penick * John Decker ..•..•. * John Decker * Samuel M. Hayes * Geo. Whitcomb * A. L. McGregor * Wm. N. Loker * Samuel Russell * John D. Vincil. .. * A. L. McGregor • A. L. McGregor .. * Martin Collins '" Martin Collins * R. E. Anderson R. E. Anderson * A. L. McGregor * T. E. Garrett. * Wm. D. Muir ..••.. • Wm. D. Muir * Alex M. Dockery '" A. M. Dockery * Sam H. Owens • Sam H. Owens • John E. Ryland ..•. * Sam H. Owens * John E. Ryland .... * John W. Luke ..•• • Jas. E. Cadle ..•... * Jas. E. Cadle • Xenophon Ryland .. • Jas. E. Cadle * Thos. C. Ready ...• * Thos. C. Ready * Noah M. Givan * Noah M. Givan * M. G. Hubble Jos. S. Browne * W. R. Stubblefield.· W. R. Stubblefield* Jas. E. Carter * Jas. E. Carter ~* Alex. M. Dockery * Chas. C. Woods • Lee A. Hall * Lee A. Hall. .....• Robt. F. Stevenson.* Robt. F. Stevenson* James W. Boyd • James W. Boyd '" Geo. R. Hunt * George R. Hunt Wm. M. Williams * Wm. M. Williams •• James P. Wood • James P. Wood ...•..•........•......•• Theodore Brace ..•• Geo. E. Walker .... '" Geo. E. Walker ... '" B. H. Ingram ...•.. '" B. H. Ingram ...• * John R. Parson .... '" John R. Parson ..• '" Harry Keene .....•. '" Harry Keene ..•.. • J. B. Thomas '" J. B. Thomas '" A. M. Hough '" A. M. Hough '" D. A. Jamison * D. A. Jamison ....• F. J. Tygard '" F. J. Tygard • E. F. Allen •

John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett * John D. Daggett • Wm. N. Loker * Wm. N. Loker •••.• • Wm. N. Loker •...• * Wm. N. Loker .•... • Wm. N. Loker •••.• * Wm. N. Loker •.•.• • Wm. N. Loker .•••• • Wm. N. Loker • Wm. N. Loker • Wm. N. Loker • Wm. N. Loker ....• • Wm. N. Loker .••.. * Wm. N. Loker • Wm. N. Loker • John W. Luke•••••• John W. Luke ...... John W. Luke •••. ·11 John W. Luke ..... • Samuel M. Kennard'" Samuel M. Kennard'" Samuel M. Kennard'" Samuel M. Kennard· Samuel M. Kennard'" Samuel M. Kennard. Samuel M. Kennard· Samuel M. Kennard'" Samuel M. Kennard· Samuel M. Kennard· Samuel M. Kennard. Samuel M. Kennard'" Samuel M. Kennard· Samuel M. Kennard'"

A. O'Sullivan'" A. O'Sullivan· A. O'Sullivan'" A.O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan'" A. O'Sullivan· A. O'Sullivan· A. O'Sullivan· A. O'Sullivan· A. O'Sullivan· A. O'Sullivan· A.O'Sullivan·t G. Frank Gouley·:!: 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. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil'" John D. Vincil'" John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil'" John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil· John D. Vincil'"

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

D. A. Jamison * F. J. Tygard .•..... * E. F. Allen ..••••••• C. H. Briggs ..•..•. • F. J. Tygard * E. F. Allen * C. H. Briggs Campbell Wells ..... * E. F. Allen * C. H. Briggs * Campbell Wells Joseph C. Finagin .. * C. H. Briggs • Campbell Wells * Joseph C. Finagin.· John C. Yocum * Campbell Wells • Joseph C. Finagin .. ' John C. yocum • Wm. F. Kuhn * Joseph C. Finagin.· John C. Yocum .... * Wm. F. Kuhn • Leroy B. Valliant John C. yocum • Wm. F. Kuhn .....• Leroy B. Valliant.' A. S. Houston ..•.. • Wm. F. Kuhn • Leroy B. Valliant.. ' A. S. Houston * D. M. Wilson * Leroy R. Valliant .• ' A. S. Houston * D. M. Wilson Howard Watson * A. S. Houston D. M. Wilson John T. Short • R. R. Kreeger D. M. Wilson • John T. Short R. R. Kreeger William A. Hall. * John T. Short ...••• R. R. Kreeger .••••• William A. Hall * Clay C. Bigger • R. R. Kreeger ••.••• William A. Hall .•..• Clay C. Bigger * Arch A. Johnson • Wm. A. HalL ••.•.• Clay C. Bigger ..•..• Arch A. Johnson • Jacob Lampert..••• Clay C. Bigger .....• Arch A. Johnson ...• Jacob Lampert • Van Fremont Boor.' Arch A. Johnson .. ' Jacob Lampert ...... Van Fremont Boor.' Chesley A. Mosman.' Jacob Lampert .... • Van Fremont Boor.' Chesley A. Mosman' Tolman W. Cotton .• Van Fremont Boor' Chesley A. Mosman.' Tolman W. Cotton .. ' Frank R. Jesse .••.• Tolman W. Cotton' Frank R. Jesse Edward Higbee • Wm. A. Clark ...... Frank R. Jesse Edward Higbee Wm. A. Clark • John W. Bingham •• Edward Higbee Wm. A. Clark John W. Bingham.· Julius C. Garrell.. ' Wm. A. Clark John W. Bingham .. ' Julius C. Garrell • Wm. F. Johnson John W. Bingham .• Julius C. Garrell.... Wm. F. Johnson * O. A. Lucas • Julius C. Garrell .••• Wm. F. Johnson ..• * O. A. Lucas * Bert S. Lee * Wm. F. Johnson ••• * O. A. Lucas .....•• * Bert S. Lee * Joseph S. McIntyre .• O. A. Lucas ..••••.. * Bert S. Lee ........• Joseph S. McIntyre.' Orestes Mitchell * Bert S. Lee ....... * Joseph S. McIntyre.· Orestes Mitchell W. W. Martin Joseph S. McIntyre * Orestes Mitchell. ... * W. W. Martin John Pickard Orestes Mitchell W. W. Martin ..•.... John Pickard * A. F. Ittner • W. W. Martin John Pickard A. F. Ittner * B. E. Bigger John Pickard A. F. Ittner • B. E. Bigger S. R. Freet Anthony F. Ittner.' B. E. Bigger S. R. Freet * Wm. R. Gentry. Sr.* Byrne E. Bigger S. R. Freet * Wm. R. Gentry. Sr.* Ray V. Denslow * S. R. Freet • Wm. R. Gentry • Ray V. Denslow Thad B. Landon ' Wm. R. Gentry * Ray V. Denslow • Thad B. Landon Frank C. Barnhill ..

Grand Treasurer Samuel M. Kennard.' Samuel M. Kennard. * Samuel M. Kennard.' Samuel M. Kennard. * Samuel M. Kennard.' Samuel M. Kennard.' Samuel M. Kennard.' John R. Parson John R. Parson Alphonso C. Stewart' Alphonso C. Stewart' Alphonso C. Stewart' Alphonso C. Stewart' Alphonso C. Stewart' Alphonso C. Stewart' Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart' Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart· Alph. C. Stewart •••• Wm. A. Hall. * Wm. A. Hall Wm. A. Hall * Wm. A. Hall .....•• * Wm. A. Hall ••.••••• Wm. A. Hall • Wm. A. Hall * Wm. A. Hall. Wm. A. Hall. ••• ttt E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris E. E. Morris

Grand Secretary John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil' John D. Vinci)' John D. Vincil' John D. Vinci)'~~ John R. ParsonU' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson' John R. Parson* John R. Parson' John R. Parsontf. Frank R. Jesse' Frank R. Jesse* Frank R. Jesse' Frank R. Jesse' Frank R. Jesse' Frank R. Jesse*.tt Arthur Matherttt Arthur Mather' Arthur Mather' Arthur Mather'

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Ray V. Denslow '" Thad B. Landon '" Thad B. Landon • Frank C. Barnhill F. C. Barnhill Du Val Smith .....• Du Val Smith Jas. W. Skelly James W. Skelly Geo. W. Walker Geo. W. Walker * H. L. Reader .....•.. H. L. Reader ..•..• " Henry C. Chiles..... Henry C. Chiles..... Elwyn S. Woods Karl M. Vetsburg •• Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman ..• Harris C. Johnston .. Harris C. Johnston .. Forrest C. Donnell .. Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparks.§§ W. F. Woodruff Willis J. Bray Willis J. Bray .....•• Solon Cameron Willis J. Bray ..•.. " Solon Cameron...... Solon Cameron ••••• Morris E. Ewing Morris E. Ewing Harry F. Sunderland. Harry F. Sunderland. James M. Bradford .. James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond * Ray Bond...••.•••• Homer L. Ferguson •. Homer L. Ferguson .. Richard O. Rumer ... Richard O. Rumer... James McB. Sellers.. James McB. Sellers.. Orestes Mitchell, Jr... Orestes Mitchell, Jr.. William J. Craig.... William J. Craig.•••. Harold M. Jayne Harold M. Jayne •... Frank P. Briggs Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson Robert L. Aronson Harold O. GraueL Harold O. GraueL... Bruce H. Hunt ...•.. Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann

·Deceased. §Was not installed. tResigned. ·tDied August 11, 1866, while in office. ·tAppointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master. ··"Died April 11, 1877, while in office. ·YYDied October 12, 1904, while in office. "·Died April 22, 1916, while in office. U· Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master.

Frank C. BarnhilL.. Du Val Smith * Jas. W. Skelly Geo. W. Walker * H. L. Reader Henry C. Chiles Elwyn S. Woods ..• t Karl M. Vetsburg .. * Harris C. Johnston .. Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparks.§§ W. F. Woodruff Solon Cameron * Morris E. Ewing ..•. Morris E. Ewing.... Harry F. Sunderland. James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond * Homer L. Ferguson. Richard O. Rumer ..• James McB. Sellers .. Orestes Mitchell, Jr William J. Craig Harold M. Jayne.... Frank P. Briggs ..... Robert L. Aronson .. Harold O. GraueL... Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann R. Jasper Smith

Du Val Smith '" Jas. W. Skelly Geo. W. Walker * H. L. Reader Henry C. Chiles .•.. Elwyn S. Woods ... t Karl M. Vetsburg .. * Harry S. Truman... Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparks.§§ Wm. F. Woodruff ... James A. Kinder.§§§ Morris E. Ewing Harry F. Sunderland Harry F. Sunderland James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond * Homer L. Ferguson. Richard O. Rumer James McB. Sellers .. Orestes Mitchell, Jr•. William J. Craig Harold M, Jayne Frank P. Briggs ..•.. Robert L. Aronson ... Harold O. GraueL .. Bruce H. Hunt...... Robert H. Mann J. Renick Jones Martin B. Dickinson.

*IIJohn W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, from April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877, and died October, 1888. lIDied 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. *tttDied November 7, 1924, while in office. ••••Resigned December 14, 1953. **ttDied August 29, 1927, while in office.

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. DeWittyy W. H. Utz, Jr•••.. , W. H. Utz, Jr W. H. Utz, Jr W. H. Utz, Jr W. H. Utz, Jr

Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather. Arthur 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**l1 Elmer W .Wagner*n

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 1, 1944 by W. F. Woodruff, Grand Master. 1I11Died September 16, 1956. *lIAppointed May 1, 1960. 4I*lIResigned May I, 1960.

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Scotland. . . • . . • . . . .. John B. Peden ..•..••....•.. Edinburgh South Australia •....... , Jack Whitburn . Adelaide South Carolina. . . . . . . .. Winfree Alexander Patterson 324 St. Andrew St., Spartanburg, S. Car. South Dakota George W. Toft . Mitchell James P. Hall . Lexington Sweden. . . . . . . . . . .. T. C. Bergent . Stockholm W. H. Utz, Jr , St. Joseph. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Swiss Alpina. . • • . . . . .. Jean A. Fleury . Berne, Switzerland Robert Lee Barger . Ironton. . • • . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Richland ..........•............... Tasmania........... F. F. C. Parish . Hobart Claude T. Wood . St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Tennessee. . . . . . . . . .. Paul Reams Jarratt. . Nashville Alfred M. Frager . Texas .•........... Randall E. Briscoe . Houston . Fort Worth, Texas Willis J. Bray W. B. T. Hoffman . Amsterdam Roy B. Meriweather . Monroe City ....•............... The Netherlands Fred C. Heuermann . St. Louis. . . . . . • . . . . . . .. .United Grand Lodge of Germany. Theo Vogel. .•..•........... Frankfurt on Main Ogden HannibaL ............•.............. Utah............. Edwin Charles RandalL . W. R. Usher ..•........••.. . Hinesburg Homer L. Ferguson . Jefferson City. . . . . . . . . .. . ........•. Vermont. . . . . . . . . .. Clark H. Emmons Newtown Trenton Victoria C. Kelly . William R. Denslow . Virginia Vernon G. Harlin . Harrisonburg John Black Vrooman . St. Louis Yakima Hermann Washington John 1. Preissner . Ransom A. Breuer . Western Australia. . . . . .. F. A. Gregory ..•........... ' Perth Harry F. Sunderland . Kansas City West Virginia......... Wm. C. Wharton . Parkersburg ........................... . Wisconsin Claude J. Hendricks . Milwaukee John M. Gallatin . Chillicothe

Harry S. Truman . Elvin K. Luff •.......•...... David V. Morris .

Independence. . . . . . . . . .. . Independence Nevada. . •. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .

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Name of Lodge

Town

County

State

3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 10 11 13 14 14 15 15 16 21 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 29 29 32 32

Hiram Harmony Taylor Olive Branch Unity Ark Franklin Union Grover Vandalia Williamsburg Sangamon................ Union Shawnee ChapeL..... . . . . . . . . . . . .. Eden Tucker Boonville Auburn.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Central. Perseverance.. . . . . . . . . . .. Columbia New London Greencastle Franklin Hiram.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harmony Wyaconda J oachim* Springfield Ava '" Mexico Ringgold Temperance Temple Far West Osage Lafayette Lafayette ,

St. Charles Louisiana Springfield Alton........... Jackson Newark Franklin Calhoun Vandalia........ Williamsburg Springfield....... Jonesboro New Santa Fe... Chapel Hill. . . . .. Covington Ste. Genevieve. .. Boonville Auburn.......... Smithville Louisiana....... Columbia New London Greencastle...... Alton........... St. Charles. . . . . .. Jacksonville La Grange Herculaneum.... Springfield Ava M(路xico Camden Point. Vandalia........ l\iellville Galena Little Osage.. Lexington Lexington

St. Charles Pike Greene Madison Cape Girardeau. Knox Howard....... Henry Fayette Callaway Sangamon..... Union Jackson....... Lafayette...... Washington Ste. Genevieve .. Cooper Lincoln........ Clay Pike. . . . . . . . . .. Boone......... Ralls Sullivan....... Madison St. Charles. . . .. Morgan Lewis......... Jefferson...... Sangamon..... Douglas Audrain Platte......... Platte Dade Jo Daviess Vernon Lafayette Lafayette

Mo Mo Mo Ill Mo Mo Mo Mo Ill Mo Ill.......... Ill Mo Mo......... Ill Mo Mo Mo......... Mo Mo......... Mo Mo Mo Ill Mo......... Ill Mo Mo. . . . . . . .. Ill Mo Mo Mo Ill Mo Ill Mo Mo Mo

* Changed to Joachim No. 2

Date of Charter 1820, by G.L. of Tenn October 11, 1821.......... May 6,1852 April 3, 1822 Nov. 25, 1821, disp.G.L.Ind.. May 8,1852 April 3, 1822 May, 1852 October 8,1822 May 6,1852 October 25, 1822 , October 25,1822.......... May, 1858 May 6, 1852. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 9,1822 October 10,1826 ,. April 3, 1827 May 8, 1852. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 6,1852 April 8, 1828. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 5,1830 October 5.1837 June 2, 1866. . . . .. . . . . . October 5,1837 October 5, 1837 October 2,1838 June 10,1853 Oct., 1820, by G.L.Tenn , October 8,1839 October 13,1887 ,. May 6,1852 May 6,1852 October 9,1839 May, 1858 October 11, 1839 May 6,1852 October 8,1840 October 19, 1867

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Remarks Surrendered April 4, 1826 Surrendered April, 1825 United with "United No.5" United with 1st G.L. of Illinois, 1824 Surrendered January 7,1823 United with Edina Lodge No. 291, May 2,1946 Arrested December 20,1831 Died 1860 United with 1st G.L. of Illinois, 1824 Surrendered December 31,1929 Arrested April 11, 1826 United with 1st G.L. of Illinois, 1824 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered 1855 United with 1st G.L. of Illinois, 1824 Surrendered April 6,1831 Arrested October 3,1838 Arrested October, 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G.M. Went down on account of war, 1861 Arrested April 3, 1838 Arrested October 3,1838 Surrendered 1862, on account of war Arrested April, 1879 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1843 Arrested October 16, 1846 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1840 Surrendered 1876 Arrested April 8, 1825 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1840 Arrested June, 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Consolidated 1887 with Hebron No. 354 Arrested May, 1855 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1842 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered 1846 Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested December 1,1866 Consol. 1882 with Lexington No. 149

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Name of Lodge

32 33 35 37 37 38 39 39 39 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 44 44 46 46 49 50 50 50 51 54 56 58 59 59 60 61 62 62 63 63 64 65 66 66 67 68 69

Triangle................. Hillsboro alias Mt. Moriah. Independence............. Dawson Cedar Graham Tully Clinton Modena Coleman................. Des Moines. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Bolivar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Aetna.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Houston.................. Iowa... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Middle Grove.. ... .. . .. . .. Middle Grove....... . ... .. Jacksonville........ . . . . .. Rochester........ . . . . . . .. Sparta, for'ly "Kabzeett" .. Martha Washington Mineral Point Middletown............... Ozark.................... Anderson................. Livingston Douglas " .. Platte Monticello Lancaster................ Marion St. Clair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Osceola................... Maysville Dubuque.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Marys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Iowa City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Landmark Melody Marshall..... . . . . . . . . . . .. Linn Rocheport.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Tebo..................... Alexandria...............

County

Town Perryville Hillsboro Independence Wellington Owensville Pleasant Hill Tully Carlyle Modena St. Louis Burlington Bolivar Aetna Breckenridge Bloomington Middle Grove Middle Grove Jacksonville Rochester Sparta Washington Mineral Point Middletown Springfield Chapel Hill Glasgow Marthasville Platte City Monticello Lancaster Salem Belleville Osceola Maysville Dubuque Perryville Marshall Platteville Warsaw Iowa City Linn Rocheport Clinton Alexandria

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Perry Montgomery Jackson Lafayette Gasconade Cass Lewis Clinton Mercer

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Monroe Randolph Andrew Buchanan Franklin

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M~~tg~~~ry.·.·.· Greene . Lafayette . Howard . Warren . Platte . Lewis . Schuyler . Marion . St. Clair . St. Clair . DeKalb . ............... Perry .

Benton

Saline Osage Boone Henry Clark

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State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Ill . Mo . Mo . Ia. Ty . Mo . Mo . Mo . Ia. Ty .. Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Wis. Ty . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Ill . Ill . Mo . Mo . Ia. Ty .. Mo . Ia. Ty•...... Mo . Wis. Ty . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo .

October 12,1882. . .... . . .. October 8, 1840. . . . . . . . . .. October 8, 1841 May 28, 1858. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 15,1868.. .. . ..... June 12, 1853. . . . . . . . . . . .. June 9,1853 October 8, 1841. . . . . . . . . .. June 2,1866 " .. October 8, 1841. . . . . . . . . .. October 20, 1841 June 9, 1853. . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 2,1866 June 2,1866 October 20, 1841. . . . . . . . .. June 9, 1853. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 13,1870 June 2,1866 June 10,1853 October 8, 1841. . . . . . . . . .. June 10, 1853 October 11, 1842. . . . . . . . .. May 25, 1854. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 17, 1842. . . . . . . . .. May, 1858. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 11, 1842. . . . . . . . .. October 11, 1842. . . . . . . . .. October 14, 1842. . . . . . . . .. October 12, 1842. . .. . .. . .. May 25, 1854. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 11, 1842 October 11, 1842. . . . . . . . .. October 15, 1842. . . . . . . . .. May 25, 1854. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 10, 1843. . . . . . . . .. May 25, 1854. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 10, 1843 October 12, 1843. . . . . . . . . .. October 12, 1843.. .. . .. . .. October 12, 1843 May 28, 1856. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 20,1843 October 23,1844 .......•••. October 16, 1844. . . . . . . . ..

Conso!. 1887 with Triple Tie No. 457 Arrested October 16, 1846 Surrendered October, 1846 Surrendered 1864 Arrested January, 1900 Destroyed 1862, by war Surrendered May, 1863 Arrested October 19, 1846 Arrested October, 1876 Changed to "Mt. Moriah No. 40," 1844 United with G.L. of Iowa, 1844 Surrendered 1863 Conso!. with Memphis No. 16, 1890 Arrested April 22, 1869 United with G.L. of Iowa, 1844 Arrested February 29, 1864 Arrested Dec 17, 1943 by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Surrendered October, 1899 Surrendered 1865 Arrested October 19, 1846 Arrested May, 1863 United with G.L. of Wisconsin, 1844 Arrested May 18, 1858 Arrested October 18, 1847 Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered September, 1876 Surrendered November 15, 1883 Surrendered 1864 Arrested by Jas. W. Boyd, G.M., October, 1886 Arrested 1866 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1844 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1843 Destroyed 1861, by war Destroyed 1862, by war United with G.L. of Iowa, 1844 Surrendered January, 1864 United with G.L. of Iowa, 1844 Destroyed 1861, by war United with G.L. of Wisconsin, 1844 Arrested 1851 Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. United with Howard Lodge No.4, Apr. 19, 1945 Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Arrested 1864

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College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dickerson Danville Ashley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowling Green Neosho Hickory Grove CentraL Dana..... .. . . .. . Multanomah..... . . . . . . . .. Potter.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Johnson ····· Mitchell........ . . . . . . . . .. Mo. Mil. 3d Reg't Mo. Vol.. Hardin ····· Bates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Olive Branch. . . . . . . . . . . .. Dresden.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Prairie " King Solomon. . . . . . . . . . .. Boone , , Evening Star , Acacia Pleasant Hill. . . . . . . . . . . .. Chapman........ . . . . . . . .. Meramec.... . . . . . . . . . . . .. Western Star. . . . . . . . . . . ..

Marion College . Warren . Danville . Ashley . Bowling Green . Neosho . Hickory Grove . Molino . Calhoun . Oregon City . Longwood . Warrensburg . Columbus . . . Santa Fe . Butler . Union . Dresden . Harrisonville . St. Catharine . Columbia . Cuba . Jackson . Pleasant Hill . Las Vegas . Eureka . "Covenient Place"

99 100 101 101 103 105 106 106 106 107 108 108 108 108 108 109 109 111 112 114 115 115

Mt. Vernon Canton..... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Greene.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Easton.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Carthage Relief...... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Macon..... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laporte Miami Golden Square.... . New Madrid Aztec......... . . . . . . . . . .. Gothic.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Pineville. . .. .. . Altamont ........•........ Montezuma , Louisiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis Ezell Waverly ..............•... Sibley.................... Border. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mt. Vernon . Canton . Springfield . Easton . Carthage . Georgetown . Macon . Macon . Miami . Westport . New Madrid . Las Cruces . Moberly . Pineville . Altamont . Santa Fe . Ste. Genevieve . St. Louis . St. Francisville . Waverly . Sibley . South-West City ..

Marion . Marion . Montgomery . Pike . Pike . Newton . Callaway . Audrain . Henry . ............... Pettis . Johnson . Johnson .

Mo•.....•.. Mo•........ Mo......•.. Mo•.....•.. Mo......••. Mo......•.. Mo . Mo . Mo . Ore.......•. Mo . Mo . Mo .

October 16, 1844

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Ty. of N. M. Mo......•.. Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Ty. ofN. M. Mo . Calif. Ty .

October 19, 1846 . October 14, 1846 .....•.... October 14. 1846 . June 2,1866 . October 12, 1893 . October 17, 1846 . October 19, 1846 . May 25, 1854 . March 19, 1847 . May 9,1850 . October 14, 1847 . October 9, 1847 . May 28, 1858 . October 14, 1847 . October 19, 1867 . October 12, 1847 . June 2, 1866 . May 8,1848 . May 29, 1855 . May 5,1848 . May 8,1848 . June 2,1866 . October 17, 1878 . May 10, 1848 .

. Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo......•.. . Mo•........ . Mo . . Mo . . Mo . . Mo . Ty.ofN. M. R'a:~d~iph" Mo...•.••.. McDonald . Mo•.....•.. Daviess . Mo...•..... ............... Ty.ofN.M. Ste. Genevieve. Mo . St. Louis . Mo . Clark . Mo . Lafayette . Mo . Jackson . Mo........• . McDonald . Mo

May 11, 1848 . May 11, 1848 . May 12, 1848 . May 28, 1858 . May 12, 1849 . May 10, 1849 . May 28, 1858 . May 28, 1858 ...........•.. May 10, 1849 . Mas 10, 1849 .....•........ May 10, 1849 . October 19, 1867 . October 17,1878 . October 22, 1896 . September 19, 1919 . May 8,1851 . 1807, by G.L. of Pa . . 1809, by G.L. of Pa May 9,1850 . May 9,1850 . May 10, 1850 . October 15,1874 .

Bates . Franklin . Pettis . Cass . Linn . Boone . Crawford . Cape Girardeau Cass .

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:: :. Consolo with Florence Lodge No. 261. 1892

Surrendered October 18, 1897 Changed to "Ashley No. 75" Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, in 1867 Surrendered March, 1893 United with Hebron Lodge 354, Feb. 20, 1951 Arrested October 28, 1852 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast. United G.L. Oregon Surrendered December 2, 1896 Destroyed 1861, by war Destroyed 1861, by war Closed with Mexican war No record except dispensation Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested about 1855 Arrested July, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with Brookfield No. 86, January, 18R8 Surrendered May 25, 1858 Surrendered June 12, 1875 Went down during the civil war Arrested 1853 United with G.L. of New Mexico, 1877 Arrested September, 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G.M. Withdrew to assist in formation of G.L. of California, 1850 Surrendered December 27, 1862 Consol. with Craft Lodge No. 287, Dec., 1898 United with "United No.5," 1857 Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Burned out 1861 Went down 1860 Surrendered 1873 Changed to "Macon No. 106" Surrendered February 10, 1857 Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Destroyed during the civil war United with G.L. of New Mexico, 1877 Consolo with Moberly Lodge No. 344, 1896 Arrested by G.L., 1919 United with West. Star Lodge 15, June 17,1949 United with G.L. of New Mexico, 1877 Arrested by G. L. of Pennsylvania, 1824 Arrested Surrendered 1860 Surrendered January 28, 1860 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered October, 1882

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Name of Lodge

Town

County

116 117 118 118 119 122 124 124 128 128 129 129 130 130 134 135 135 137 137 138 140 140 141 141 141 143 144 145 145 146 147 148 148 150 152 153 154 155

Daviess Versailles................ Hiram.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Kingston................. Foster Dover..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cedar Dardenne Kirksville................ Live Oak Constantine.............. Charleston Barry West Prairie '" Sarcoxie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ridgley... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Warrensburg.. . . . . . . . . . .. Warrenton Prairieville.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Round Prairie. . .. . .. . Smithton................. Papinsville Middlebury............... OrientaL Chain of Rocks. . . . . . . . . . .. Flint Hill John Dade Windsor City. . . . . . . . . . . .. Rising Star. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. McGee....... Buffalo yancy , Purdy.................... Leavenworth............. Linn Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Kansas Concord Spring Hill

Gallatin Versailles St. Charles Kingston Boston Dover Fremont O'Fallon Kirksville Pleasant Hill Charleston Charleston Cassville Clarkton Sarcoxie Ridgley Warrensburg Warrenton Prairieville Newark Smithfield Papinsville Middlebury Trenton Owen Flint Hill Cassville Windsor City Ebenezer College Mound Buffalo Pineville Purdy Leavenworth Linn Creek Wyandotte Concord Spring Hill

. Daviess . . Morgan . . St. Charles . . Caldwell . . Scott . . Lafayette . . Cedar . . St. Charles . . Adair . . Cass . . Mississippi . . MississiPDi . . Barry . . Dunklin . . Jasper . . Platte . . Johnson . . Warren . . Pike . . Andrew . . . B'at~::::: . Mercer . . Grundy . . Lincoln . . St. Charles . . Barry . . Carroll . . Greene , .. . Macon . . Dallas . . McDonald . . Barry . . . C~d~~·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·. . . c~ii~~~Y·.·.·.·.·.·.·. . Livingston .....

156 158 158 159 159 160

Giddings..... Cornwell Johnson Pacific..... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Mendota Edina

Nebraska City Rose Hill Greenville Pacific Protem Edina

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Date of Charter

State Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo......•.. Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Kan. Ty . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Kan. Ty . Mo . Kan. Ty . Mo . Mo .

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May 10, 1850. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 10,1850 May 10, 1850. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 19, 1867 May 10, 1850. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 20,1850 May 10, 1851. October 19,1867 May 8, 1851. October 19, 1867 May 8, 1851. October 12, 1876. . . . . . . . . .. May, 1852. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 28, 1858. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1851. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 7, 1851. October 19, 1867. . . . . . . . .. June, 1851. May 28, 1859. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 31, 1855. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1855 May 28, 1858. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 31, 1855. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 17, 1873 , October 14,1880 May 31, 1855. . . . . . . . . . . . .. June I, 1855 June 1, 1855 .. " May, 1858 June I, 1855 May, 1855. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June I, 1855. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 7, 1884 June 2,1855 May 26, 1855. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1855..... .. . ... .. ... June 1, 1855. . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 1, 1860. . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Remarks

Arrested 1876 C~nso!. with Morgan 320 under 320 as Versailles Surrendered May, 1862 United with Hamilton Lodge 224, Dec. 15, 1953 Surrendered 1866 Conso!. with Lafayette No. 437, February, 1893 Surrendered 1863 Arr. Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Arrested 1863; new Charter 1864 to No. 105 Arrested by G.L. of Missouri, 1877 Surrendered July 28, 1874 Surrendered December, 1889 Arrested 1852 Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Arrested May, 1858 Destroyed 1861, by war Conso!. with Corinthian Lodge No. 265, 1889 Surrendered 1856 Arrested 1895 by .J. B. Thomas, G.M. Arrested 1865 United to form G.L. of Kansas Conso!. with Rockville 341, March, 1928 Arrested 1872 Conso!. with Trenton Lodge No. 111 Consolo with Moscow Mills No. 558, Oct., 1905 Surrendered 1863 Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered 1855 Arrested by E. F. Allen, G.M., 1898 United with Excello Lodge No. 332, Dec., 1936 Arrested 1861 Arrested January 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. United with Monett Lodge 129, April 4, 1949 United to form G.L. of Kansas Destroyed 1861, by war United to form G.L. of Kansas Surrendered April, 1901 Charter arrested March 28, 1949 by Harry F. Sunderland, G.M. May 29,1856 Made no returns May 28, 1856. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Destroyed 1861, by war October 19, 1867 ' Surrendered April 25, 1885 May 28,1856 Arrested January 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. October 11,1879 Arrested June 12,1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. May 29,1856 Arrested May, 1866

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Robert Morris Maryville Mirabile Eldorado ,. Orient Francais. . . . . . . . . .. Puxico Revere Fainnount , Tuscumbia Wolf Island Union, form'ly "Bollinger". Union Powell.............. . . . .. Newton Winchester..... . . . . . . . . .. Kenner Des Moines. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Novelty , Stewartsville , California..... . . . . . . . . . .. Modern " .. Calhoun........... . . . . . .. Hale.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fairfield.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dayton....... . . . . . . . . . . .. Morality... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. "Henry Clay" . . . . . . . . . . . .. Carter................... Zerubbabel............... Wilson....... . . . . . . . . . . .. Wet Au Glaize Camden..... . . . . . . . . . . . .. Washburn Jamesport Pleasant Ridge Green Ridge Bent.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rocky Mount Alto Vista Orion.................... Austin West Plains , Granby Quincy........ . . . . . . . . . .. Emerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Everett 'I New Boston ' Farmers.................. Jasper Woodlawn

Savannah . Maryville . Mirabile . Luray . St. Louis City . Puxico . Revere . Fairmount . Tuscumbia . Wolf Island . Wolford's Store .. Union . Powell . Stark City . Winchester . Athens . Athens . Novelty . Stewartsville . California . Humansville . Calhoun . Hale City . Fairfield . Dayton . Renick . Millersburg . Jefferson City . Platte City .. Pocahontas . Wet Auglaise . Camden . Washburn . Jamesport . Pleasant Ridge .. , Windsor . Taos . Camp Floyd . Alto Vista . St. Joseph . Austin . West Plains . Granby . Quincy . Emerson . Everett . New Boston . Labelle . Sarcoxie . Woodlawn .

Andrew Nodaway Caldwell Clark

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Stoddard . Clark . Clark . Miller . Mississippi . Bollinger . Franklin . McDonald . Newton . Clark . Clark . Clark . Knox . DeKalb . Moniteau , Polk . Henry . Carroll , Benton . Cass . Randolph . Callaway . Cole . Platte . Cape Girardeau. Camden . Ray ,. Barry . Daviess . Harrison . Henry . Daviess Buchanan Cass Howell Newton Hickory Marion Cass Macon Lewis Jasper Monroe

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Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo........â&#x20AC;˘ Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Ty. of N. M. Utah Ty . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo .

May 28, 1856. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 26,1865 May 30, 1857 May 18, 1857. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 19, 1867 October 11, 1888 October 31, 1892 May 18, 1867 " May 18, 1857 May 30, 1857. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1857 October 19, 1867 October 13, 1892 , May 30,1857 May, 1857. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1858 " October 19, 1867 May 28,1859 May 29, 1869 " May 28,1859 '" May, 1859. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 19, 1867 , October 15,1886.. .. . October, 1892. . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1859................ October 19, 1867 May, 1859 October 13,1881. May 28,1869 October 16, 1879 May, 1860 " . .. May, 1859 May,1860 " .. May 30,1860 May, 1860 '" October 19. 1867 June 1, 1860 June 1,1860 '" May, 1861. May, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 17, 1867 May, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 15, 1868 October 12, 1869 May 30, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1861 ' October 19, 1867

Surrendered 1857 United with Nodaway Lodge 470, Dec. 10, 1931 ConsoI. with Polo Lodge No. 232, 1889 Surrendered 1861 Surrendered January, 1888 Surrendered June, 1892 United with Hiram No. 362, September 4, 1936 Surrendered June 12, 1863 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered August 22, 1874 No records Surrendered May, 1892 Surrendered September, 1903 ConsoI. with Granby Lodge No. 514, Dec., 1927 Destroyed 1861, by war Destroyed 1862, by war Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916 Char. arr. Nov. 9, 1937, by G. W. Walker, G.M. Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Surrendered June, 1898 Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested by J. W. Boyd, G.M., 1886 Arrested September, 1892 Arrested by E. F. Allen, G.M., January 18, 1899 Destroyed 1861, by war ConsoI. with Moberly Lodge 344, Jan. 3, 1929 Arrested June, 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Consolo with Jefferson Lodge No. 43, 1889 Arrested J'une, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. United with Mystic Tie 221, December 3,1938 Surrendered 1862 Went down 1861, by civil war Destroyed 1861, by civil war Arrested January, 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Arrested 1863 Surrendered 1873 Surrendered 1865 Surrendered 1862 Arrested 1865 Surrendered 1863 Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered 1861 Surrendered December, 1892 Destroyed by civil war Destroyed 1861, by civil war Consolo with Coldwater Lodge No. 486, 1894 Surrendered 1871 Surrendered 1887 Destroyed 1863, by civil war ConsoI. August, 1920, with Madison Lodge 91

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Name of Lodge

Town

224 229 229 229 231 232 232 235 235 239 240 240 242 246

Lamar , Nevada Mitchell.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Claflin....... . . . . . . . . . . .. Warrenton DeWitt. Lone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ionic........ . . . . . . . . . . . .. Weatherby Spencersburg Granville , Manes................... Portland Montgomery City. . . . . . . .. Clarkton........ . . . . . . . .. Rochester High Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Glensted... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Atlanthus........... . . . .. Shekinah.... . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Lamar.......... Nevada Columbus........ Protem.......... Warrenton...... DeWitt Lone Jack. . . . . .. Rensselaer....... Weatherby Spencersburg.... Granville Manes Readsville Montgomery City Clarkton........ Helena High Hill. . . . . . .. Glensted......... Atlanthus Grove. Festus

Barton Grundy Johnson Taney Warren Carroll Jackson Ralls DeKalb Pike Monroe Wright Callaway Montgomery Dunklin Andrew Montgomery Morgan Gentry Jefferson

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Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo........â&#x20AC;˘ Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo .

May, 1861 May 29, 1861 October 13, 1871. October 17, 1889 May, 1863 October 27, 1863 October 19, 1867 May 26, 1864 October 11, 1888 May, 1865 May 25, 1865 October 2,1913 May 26, 1865 May 26, 1865 September 19, 1917 October 17, 1867 October, 1867 October 18, 1900 October 15, 1868 October 15, 1868

Ravanna Florence..... . . . . . . . . . . .. Fayetteville........ . . . . . .. Kirbyville................ SociaL............. . . . . .. Rock Prairie. . . . . . . . . . . . .. New Market " Tranquillity. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Bunker Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Avilla Lodge of Peace " . .. Lilly New Boston Hesperian.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Urich Acacia..... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Grove Cameron... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ozark

Ravanna........ New Florence. . .. Fayetteville...... Hollister......... Martinsburg..... Halltown........ New Market Orearville....... Bunker.......... Index........... Bower's Mills. . .. Chilhowee....... GrantCity New Boston Virgil City. . . . .. Urich Paradise......... Webster Groves .. Cameron........ Fair Grove

Mercer Montgomery Johnson Taney Audrain Lawrence Platte Saline Reynolds Cass Lawrence Johnson Worth Linn Cedar Henry Clay St. LouiB Clinton Greene

Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo M.o Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo

October 15, 1868 October 5, 1886 October 15, 1868 October 18, 1900 October 15, 1868 October 15, 1868 October 15, 1868 October 15, 1868 September 29, 1915 October 15, 1868 October 15, 1868 October 15, 1868 October, 1868 October 13, 1881. October 15, 1868 October 19,1889 October 15, 1868 October 15, 1868 October 10,1875 October 15, 1868

248 248

250 250 252 256 258 261 264 264 266 269 274 275 275 277 278

280 284 284 286

286 289 296 296

297

County

Date of Charter

State

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298 Marble Hill , Marble Hill '1 Bollinger , Mo '1 October 15, 1868 Barnard Nodaway Mo October 15,1868 301 White Hall 304 Faithful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fair Dealing. . . .. Ripley......... Mo......... October 12, 1869

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Destroyed 1861, by civil war . No returns . Surrendered October, 1888 . United with Forsythe No. 543, June 3, 1939 . Surrendered 1899 . Surrendered 1865. No returns . Surrendered 1877 . Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. . United with Parrott 308, September 16, 1946 . Surrendered September, 1881 . Conso!. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911 . Conso!. with Mt. Grove Lodge 158, Sept. 27, 1929 . United with Mokane No. 612, March 27,1953 . Surrendered May 12, 1919 . Conso!. with Malden Lodge 406, April I, 1930 . Arrested July, 1917, by Edw. Higbee, G.M. . Conso!. with Jonesburg Lodge 457, Feb., 1899 . United with Versailles No. 320, March 22,1943 . United with Stanberry No. 109, June 9, 1939 . Char. arr. May 23,1950, by James M. Bradford, G.M. Charter restored at G.L. Sept. 28, 1950 . United with Mercer No. 35, November 5, 1935 . United with Montgomery 246, Feb. 16, 1942 . Arrested January, 1900 . United with Branson No. 587, Feb. 21, 1941 . United with Wellsville No. 194, April 14, 1953 . Conso!. with Ash Grove Lodge 100, Feb. 11, 1922 . Surrendered October, 1878 . Conso!. with Cambridge No. 63, January 5,1915 . United with Salem Lodge No. 225,1936 . Arrested 1877 . Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1904 . Conso!. with Chilhowee No. 487, October, 1908 . Arrested Dec., 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. . Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. . Surrendered September, 1888 . United with Clinton No. 548, April 1, 1949 . Conso!. with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899 . Surrendered 1874 . Conso!. with Vincil Lodge No. 62,1888 . Char. arr. June 27,1944, by Wm. F. Woodruff, Grand Master . Conso!. with Trowel No. 440, December, 1899 . United with Valley No. 413, January 20,1955 . Surrendered June, 1903

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SignaL .................. Clarence................. King Hiram .............. Mt. Pleasant .............. Kingsville ................ St. Aubert ................ Rome .................... Altona ................ " . Chapel Hill ............... Amazonia ............ '" . Many Springs ............ Morgan .................. New Home ............... Kit Carson ............... Kennedy .................

Nundenmines .... Clarence ......... Knoxville ........ Ellington ........ Kingsville ........ St. Aubert ....... Rome ............ Altona .......... Chapel Hill ...... Amazonia ....... Many Springs .... Versailles ........ Sprague......... Elizabethtown ... Elmo ............

Barton ......... Shelby ......... Ray ........... Gentry ......... Johnson ....... Callaway ....... Douglas ........ Bates .......... Lafayette ...... Andrew ........ Oregon ........ Morgan ........ Bates .......... ............... Nodaway ......

Mo•.......• Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo.........

October 31, 1903 ........... October 12, 1866 .....•..... October 12, 1865 .......... October 12, 1869 ........... October 12, 1869 ........... October 12, 1869 ........... October 11, 1883 ........... October 12, 1869 .......... , October 12, 1869 ........... October 15, 1890 ........... September 26, 1907 ........ September 19, 1917 ........ October 12, 1879 ........... October 12, 1869 .......... October 30, 1870 ...........

330 330 332 332 333 336 337 338 340 340 341 343 347 347 348 348 348

Bertrand ................. Lathrop .................. Clark City ................ Ryland ................... Chillicothe ................ Oak Grove ................ Malta .................... Myrtle ................... Amity .................... Jericho ................... Relief .................... Agricola .................. Landmark ................ Spring Creek ............. Ash Grove ................ Cimarron ................ Wadesburg ...............

Bertrand ........ Lathrop ......... Clark City ....... Berlin ........... Chillicothe ....... Pink Hill ........ Malta Bend ...... Millville ......... Smithton ........ Jericho .......... Republic ......... Petersburg ...... Kennett ........ , Lecoma ......... Ash Grove ....... Cimarron ........ Creighton .......

Mississippi ..... Clinton ........ Clark .......... Gentry ......... Livingston ..... Jackson ....... Saline ......... Ray ........... Pettis .......... Cedar .......... Greene ......... Henry ......... Dunklin ....... Dent .......... Greene ......... Colfax ......... Cass ...........

Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Ty.ofN. M. Mo.........

October 16, 1879 ........... October 13, 1870 ........... October 12, 1870 ........... October 14,1875 ........... October 12, 1869 .......... , October 12, 1870 ........... October 12, 1871. .......... October 13,1870 ........... October 13, 1870 .......... , October 16, 1884 .......... October 13, 1870 ........... October 13, 1870 .......... October 13, 1870 ........... October 16, 1884 ........... October 13, 1870 ........... October 14, 1875 .......... , October 2, 1882 ............

349 350 353 853 357 357 357 358 364 365 366 371 373 873 374 374

Lone Star ................ Tyrian ................... Ben Franklin ............. Benton ................... Phelps ................... Young's Creek ............ Auxvasse ................. Comfort .................. King David ............... Watl>aw .................. Unanimity ............... Craig .................... Mandeville ............... . Amity ................... . Golden Rule .............. Wilderness ...............

Lone Star ....... Johnstown ...... Savannah ....... St. Louis ........ Phelps City ...... Rowena ......... Auxvasse ........ Rocky Comfort ... Kansas City ...... Warsaw ......... Weston .......... Craig ........... Mandeville ....... Filley ........... Jonesburg ....... Wilderness .......

Gentry ......... Bates .......... Andrew ........ ............... Atchison ....... Audrain ....... Callaway ....... McDonald ...... Jackson ....... Benton ........ Platte ......... Holt ........... Carroll ......... Cedar .......... Montgomery ... Oregon ........

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

October 13, 1870 .......... , October 12, 1870 ........... October 13, 1870 ........... October 14, 1886 ........... October, 1870 ........... , . October 13, 1881. .......... October 15, 1891. .......... October 13, 1870 .......... , October 13, 1870 ........... October 13, 1870 .......... · October 13, 1870 .......... , October 13, 1870 .......... · October 13, 1871 .......... · October 22, 1896 .......... · October 16, 1872 .......... · October 13, 1874 ...........

United with Lamar No. 292, March 14,1945 Arrested Aug. 26,1921, by W. F. Johnson, G.M. United with Polo No. 232, February 24,1932 Consolidated with Stanberry No. 109 Surrendered September 2, 1922 Surrendered December 14, 1882 Consol. with Ava. No. 26, March, 1888 Arrested March, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Surrendered September 14, 1889 Consol. with Savannah Lodge 71, April, 1907 Consolo September, 1917, with Alton No. 255 Consol. with Versailles 117 Oct. 18, 1923 as 320 Consolidated with Foster Lodge No. 554 Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Char. arr. July 31, 1944, by Wm. F. Woodruff, Grand Master Arrested March 12, 1923, by B. S. Lee, G.M. Arrested May, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Surrendered 1875 Arrested Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. United with Friendship No. 89, October 6,1939 Surrendered October 3, 1873 Arrested Jan. 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Consol. with Richmond Lodge 57 Sept. 23,1921 Surrendered January, 1884 Arrested Oct., 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Surrendered May, 1899 United with Clinton No. 548, December 10, 1943 Arrested March, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Surrendered October 19, 1918 Arrested 1872 Surrendered 1879 Char. arr. September 17,1949, by Harry F. Sunderland, Grand Master Arrested January 25, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. United with Montrose No. 408, August 28, 1950 Consol. with Savannah Lodge No. 71 Arrested 1905, by L. B.Valliant, G.M. Surrendered 1881 Consol. with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891 United with Fulton No. 48, June 26,1933 Arrested January 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Surrendered 1879 Arrested Sept., 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Surrendered 1879 Arrested Jan. 10, 1883, by C. C. Woods, G.M. Arrested Jan. 14, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Consolo with Clintonville No. 482, Feb., 1906 Surrendered June, 1892 United with Pine No. 314, May 9, 1936

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N arne of Lodge

Town

County

375 378 378 379 382 382 384 384 385 385 386 388

Plumb.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Kilwinning. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Warsaw Coatesville Richland.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Mt. Ararat. .. , . .. . .. .. Harmony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Boone Reynolds.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alexander.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dayton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chula ,

Middletown...... Downing........ Warsaw Coatesville Richland......... Topaz V ibbard. . . . . . . .. Columbia Centerville....... Bedford......... Dayton.......... Chula

Montgomery... Schuyler....... Benton Schuyler Pulaski........ Douglas Ray........... Boone......... Reynolds....... Livingston..... Cass........... Livingston

Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo

390 394 394 395 401 402 404 405 406 407 407 409 409 417 418 421 423 425 426 426 428 431 432 432 433 435 436 436 436 437 437

Marionville Dagan. . .. . .. Lucerne Latimer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Centre Gavel. . .. .. .. Alexandria Meridian Sun Ituraea Houston.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RoyaL................... Unity.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Civil Bend Covenant Clear Creek Euclid Newburg Cedar City Leesville................. Sedgwickville . . . . . . . . . . . .. Louisville................. Cement.................. Dauphine Black Oak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Silent Temple. . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Nicholas.... . Lamonte Ash Grove Gothic.......... Tuscumbia..... . . . . . . . . .. Lafayette.. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Marionville Mindon Lucerne Licking.......... Lebanon New Cambria Alexandria...... Austin.......... HannibaL Wellington...... Mooresville...... Richmond....... Civil Bend Carrollton Lincoln Versailles....... Competition Cedar City Leesville Sedgwickville , Louisville........ Halfway Dauphine Preston......... Macon........... Cave Spring.. Lamonte........ Ash Grove Alexandria...... Tuscumbia...... Corder..........

Lawrence Chariton Putnam Texas Laclede Macon Clark Cass Marion........ Lafayette...... Livingston..... Ray........... Daviess Carroll Benton Morgan Laclede Callaway Henry Bollinger....... Lincoln........ Polk Osage Hickory Macon......... Greene Pettis Greene Clark Miller Lafayette......

Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo

Date of Charter

State

October 13, 1871 October 13, 1871 October 10, 1894 October, 1871. . .. . . . . . . . .. October 13, 1871 October 19, 1898 October, 1871 October 17, 1901. October 13, 1887 October 13,1870. October 13, 1871 October 13, 1871

Remarks

Arrested Sept., 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Consol. with Middle Fabius No. 244, Oct., 1894 Arrested by Grand Master Houston, Feb., 1906 Consol. 1881 with Glenwood No. 427 Arrested by Grand Master Tygard, Feb., 1898 United with Pilot Knob 182, January 27,1940 Conso\. with Clay No. 207, June, 1899 Consol. with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904 Consol. with Hopewell No. 239, May, 1899 Consol. with Hale Lodge No. 184, October, 1887 United with Index No. 54, January 24, 1941 Char. arr. March 28, 1949, by Harry F. Sunderland, Grand Master . November 21,1871.. .. .... United with Canopy No. 284, January 5,1945 October 13, 1871. . . . . . . . .. Surrendered December, 1902 . . Surrendered its charter, 1936 . October 21,1903. October 13, 1871 Arrested by Grand Lodge, October 21, 1897 . . October 13, 1871. . . . . . . . .. Consolidated with Laclede No. 83, 1893 October 13, 1871. . . . . . . . .. Surrendered October, 1900 . . October 13, 1871. . . . . . . . .. Arrested October 22, 1896, by Grand Lodge October 13, 1871. . . . . . . . .. Arrested Aug., 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. . . October 13, 1871. . . . . . . . .. Consol. with Hannibal Lodge No. 188 October 13, 1871. . . . . . . . .. Destroyed by fire December 19, 1873 . . October 17, 1878. . . . . . . . .. Arrested Aug., 1893, by John R. Parson, G.M. October 13, 1871. . . . . . . . .. Surrendered 1876 . . October 17, 1878. . . . . . . . .. Arrested October, 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. .. October 12,1872.......... Consolo with Wakanda Lodge No. 52,1880 . October 16, 1872. . . . . . . . .. United with Shawnee 653, February 24, 1933 . October 12,1872.......... Conso\. with Versailles Lodge No. 117 . October 16, 1872. . . . . . . . .. Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G.M. . October 17,1873.......... Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1904 . October 16, 1872. . . . . . . . .. Arrested October, 1886, by the Grand Lodge Arrested March, 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. . October 14,1886 . October 16, 1872. . . . . . . . .. Arrested Dec., 1896, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. October 16, 1872. . . . . . . . .. Consol. with Bolivar Lodge 195, Feb. 20, 1929 . . October 17, 1873. . . . . . . . .. Surrendered 1879 October 13, 1881. Consolo with Urbana No. 421, December, 1890 . Surrendered October, 1877 . October 16, 1872 October 16, 1872 Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. . Arrested October, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. . October 16, 1872 October 13,1881. Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. . United with St. Francisville 588, April 4, 1941> . October 19,1898.... . October 16,1872 Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. . Char. arr. February 17, 1941, by Harry S. . April 6, 1887 Truman, Grand Master . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mt. Lebanon ..•........... West Gate ................ Greenfield ................ Fairview ..•.............. Piedmont ................. Bois d'Arc ................ Argyle ................... Raymore ................. Verona ................... Benton ................... Cecil ..................... Barnesville............... Triple Tie ................ Lake..................... Silver City ................ Gaynor City ..............

Mt. Moriah ...... St. Louis ......... Greenfield ....... Browning ....... Piedmont ........ Bois d'Arc ....... Nevada .......... Raymore ......... Verona .......... Lincoln .......... Cottonwood Pt.... Ellington ........ Brazeau ......... Cunningham ..... Silver City ....... Parnell ..........

466 468 474 478 479 480 481 485 487 491 493 495 495 497 498 498 499 505 510 513 514 517

CeI)tre View .............. Red Oak .................. Guilford .................. Racine ................... Triangle .................. Union .................... Clinton ................... Paragon .................. Herndon ................. Pittsville ................. Vernon .................•. Globe .................... West Prairie .............. Strafford ................. Kaseyville ................ Dee Pee .................. Paynesville ............... Avalon ................... Biswell ................... Chariton ................. Exeter ................... Seligman .................

Centre View ..... Red Oak ......... Guilford ......... Seneca .......... Butler ........... La Junta ........ Clinton .......... Green Ridge ..... Herndon ......... Pittsville ........ Bronaugh ........ Louisiana ........ Clarkton ......... Strafford ........ Kaseyville ....... Musselfork ....... Paynesville ...... Bedford ......... Browning ........ Guthridge Mills .. Exeter .......... Seligman ........

519 520 523 523 529 530 530 533 541 543

Turney ................... Toltec .................... Kidder ................... Stinson ................... Niangua .................. Ritchey .................. Peculiar .................. Walker ................... Franklin ................. Fides .....................

Turney .......... Mexico .......... Kidder .......... Stinson .......... Niangua ......... Ritchey. . . . . . . . .. Peculiar ......... Walker .......... St. Clair ......... Kansas City ......

Harrison ....... St. Louis City .. Dade .......... Sullivan ........ Wayne......... Greene ......... Vernon ........ Cass ........... Lawrence ...... Benton ......... Pemiscot ....... Reynolds ....... Perry .......... Chariton ....... Grant. ......... Nodaway .......

Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo........• Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Ty. ofN. M. Mo.........

October 16, 1872 ........... October 16, 1872 ........... October, 1873 ............. October, 1873 ............. October 16, 1872 ........... October 16,1884 ........... October 16, 1872 ........... October 13, 1892 ........... October 16, 1872 ........... October 16, 1872 ........... October 16, 1884 ........... October 16, 1872 ........... October 17, 1873 ........... October 17, 1873 ........... October 17, 1873 ........... October 12, 1882 ...........

Henry ......... Pettis .......... Saline ......... Johnson ....... Vernon ........ Pike........... Dunklin ........ Greene ......... Macon ......... Chariton ....... Pike ........... Livingston ..... Linn ........... Chariton ....... Barry ......... Barry ..........

Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Ty. ofN. M. Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo.........

October 17, 1873 ........... October 16, 1873 ........... October 15, 1874 ........... October 15, 1874 ........... October 15, 1874 ........... October 15, 1874 ........... October 15, 1874 ........... October 15, 1874 ........... October 15, 1874 ........... October 15, 1874 ........... October 12, 1876 ........... October 12, 1876 ........... October 15, 1890 ........... October 11, 1877 ........... October 11, 1877 ........... October 19, 1898 ........... October 11, 1877 ........... October 12, 1882 ........... October 12, 1882 ........... October, 1882 ............. October 12, 1882 ........... October 12, 1882 ...........

Clinton ........ ............... Calhoun ....... Lawrence ...... Webster ....... Newton........ Cass ........... Vernon ........ Franklin ....... Jackson ........

Mo......... Rep. of Mex. Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo......... Mo.........

October 11, 1883 ........... October 11, 1883 .......... , October 16, 1884 ........... October 22, 1902 ........... October 15, 1885 ........... October 15, 1885 ........... September 21,1916 ........ October 12,1887 ........... October 16, 1889 ........... October 15, 1890 ...........

Johnson ....... Lawrence ...... Nodaway ....... Newton ........ Bates ..........

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Surrendered 1879 Arrested 1887, by Geo. R. Hunt, G.M. Conso!. with Washington No. 87, Dec., 1898 Surrendered August, 1899 Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. United with Ash Grove No. 100, April 5, 1932 Surrendered March, 1892 United with Belton No. 450, February 2, 1937 United with Monett No. 129, July 2, 1937 Arrested May 21, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Conso!. with Caruthersville No. 461, 1903 Arrested Jan., 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Surrendered April, 1893 Arrested November 7, 1876 Sur. char. and unit. with G.L. of N. M., 1882 Char. arr. March 6, 1944, by Wm. F. Woodruff, Grand Master Arrested by Grand Master Brace, Nov., 1889 United with La Russell No. 592, April 29, 1949 United with Nodaway 470, December 14,1944 Char. arr. 1942, by Harris C. Johnston, G.M. Surrendered October, 1877 United with G.L. of New Mexico, 1877 Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Surrendered 1879 Arrested March, 1906, by G.M. Houston Arrested 1875 United with Hermon No. 187, January 26,1943 Conso!. with Perseverance No. 92, 1890 Arrested Dec., 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Arrested Sept., 1906, by Grand Master Houston Surrendered January, 1898 United with Westville 202, January 16, 1943 Conso!. with Clarksville No. 17, May 5, 1917 Conso!. with Wheeling No. 434, March 8,1917 Surrendered June 20, 1925 Surrendered March, 1899 Arrested March, 1901, by Grand Master Wells Char. arr. May 4, 1941, by Harry S. Truman, Grand Master Surrendered November 18, 1895 Surrendered January 31, 1894 Consolo with Hamilton No. 224,1902 United with Miller No. 567, September 22, 1948 Arrested 1918, by W. A. Clark, G.M. Arrested by F. R. Jesse, G.M. United with Raymore No. 451, April 12, 1932 Surrendered February 19, 1898 Arrested July, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Conso!. with Heroine No. 104, December, 1890

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Mexico ..•................ Prairie Hill Blairstown Deepwater Tiff City Houston Red Bird ..•.............. Duncan........ .. . . . . .. .. Grove Spring Stoutsville Blodgett CeciL EmmanueL Strasburg Victory Marion Fairview .............•... Wallace Park Moundville........ Tuscumbia.. .. Weaubleau Clever

Mexico.......... Prairie Hill Blairstown Deepwater Tiff City Gant Red Bird Duncan Grove Spring Stoutsville Blodgett Cottonwood Pt Bado ..•......... Strasburg Pomona Mercer Fairview , Wallace Moundville Tuscumbia Weaubleau Clever

Audrain....... Chariton Henry Henry McDonald Audrain Gasconade..... Webster....... Wright Monroe Scott.......... Pemiscot Texas......... Cass Howell Mercer Newton Buchanan Vernon Miller Hickory....... Christian

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October 15, 1890 Consol. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25,1916 October 15,1890.......... Consol. with Salisbury No. 208, Nov. 18, 1919 July 4,1882 United with Clinton No. 548, March 24,1944 October 17,1895.......... United with Clinton No. 548, April 26, 1940 September 29,1904 Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Oct. 7,1926 September 27,1906 United with Hebron No. 354, April 18, 1944 September 27,1905 United with Cuba No. 312, July 1, 1936 September 26, 1907 Name changed to "Grove Spring," 1913 September 26,1906 United with Joppa No. 411, December 24,1949 September 26,1907 Arrested Sept., 1920, by J. C. Garrell, G.M. October 17, 1907 ' United with Morley No. 184, December 25, 1944 September 30,1908 Arrested Sept., 1915, by T. W. Cotton, G.M. October 2,1913 Consol. with Texas Lodge 177, Sept. 5, 1925 September 29,1909 United with Jewel No. 180, July 15, 1935 September 28,1910 Consol. with Mt. Zion No. 327, April 16, 1917 September 28,1911 Char. arr. 1936, by James W. Skelly, G.M. September 5,1912 United with Comfort No. 533, April 9, 1932 October 2,1913 Surrendered its charter June 19, 1937 October 2,1913 Surrendered May 2,1925 October 1,1914 Consol. with Ionia 381, August 21,1923 October 1,1914 Surrendered September 17, 1927 September 18,1918 United with Billings No. 379, February 10, 1938

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The Roll of "Dead Lodges" under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, was originally compiled by George Frank Gouley, and printed in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge in 1876. This list was revised and brought up to date intermittently until 1931, when the last revision was completed by Dr. Arthur Mather, Grand Secretary. The present list has been revised through August 31, 1960 and gives an up to date compilation of the Masonic Lodges of Missouri which have, for one reason or another, gone out of existence. It is hoped that this list may prove helpful to Masonic students and historians. Fraternally yours, ELMER W. WAGNER,

Grand Secretary.

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-Courtesy Sydney White GRAND LODGE ROOM UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND

Probably the most beautiful grand lodge room in the world.

THE MASONIC WORLD By Ray V. Denslow, P.G.M.

On the opposite page we present a picture of the interior of the Great Lodge or Assembly Hall of the United Grand Lodge of England in London. Here, four times a year, brethren and officers of the Grand Lodge, numbering more than a thousand at a meeting, assemble to carryon the activities of this ~reat grand lodge. The present grand master is the Earl of Scarbrough, whose predecessors, for years, have been members of the Royal Family. The greatest honor that could come to any Freemason, would in our estimation, be to serve as grand master of the United Grand Lodge. It is referred to as the "United" Grand Lodge, because it is a consolidation of two former grand lodges, known as the "Antients" and the "Moderns." In this case the Antients were the most recent to be formed, while the Moderns were the first of the grand lodges, and formed in 1717. But in 1813 they united under the leadership of the Duke of Sussex. The Masonic Temple is known as the Memorial Temple, commemorating those brethren who lost their lives in the Great World War I, and especially to the memory of their grand master the Duke of Connaught, who lived to see the Temple completed, and to be the last surviving son of the great Queen, Victoria. The cost of the building is said to have been more than $5,000,000 and it contains 17 lodge rooms, including the great assembly hall. Black onyx marble and gold trimming make the great hall a show place. The great throne is in the East; it too is of gold, finely carved and decorated, and a cherished possession of grand lodge, for, if we remember, it is the work of the great Chippendale. Particularly impressive are those great processions of the grand master and his associate officers when entering or retiring from the room, while the great organ peals forth chimes of blessing and thanksgiving, the procession led by banner bearers, and the grand sword bearer carrying the great Sword of State -once the property of Gustavus Adolphus-given grand lodge by the Grand Lodge of Sweden.

WASHINGTON CONFERENCES, 1960 While attendance grows at Masonic Week meetings, yet elements of discord and dissatisfaction begin to appear which may threaten the future of certain organizations. The annual meetings, termed "Masonic Week," have come and gone. Not without voiced objection-and many unvoiced objections. We are not at all surprised because anyone who has been watching the trend through the years can easily see what is happening. Back in the years of World War I, Masonic Week consisted largely of meetings of the newly formed Masonic Service Association, organized to see what could be done about engaging in war service. This was the first time in

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American Masonic history that grand lodges came together to act as a unit. This resulted in the formation of a "conference of grand lodges." And note that it was not a conference of grand masters, but of those who were students of Freemasonry and brethren who had devoted their lives to the institution; as such it included grand masters, past grand masters, grand secretaries, students and others. We have recently gone through the papers presented during those meetings and they are still valuable as expressing the thoughts of the time. Outstanding in the building up of these conferences was J. Claude Keiper of the District of Columbia, a diplomat and organizer if there ever was one. When the name was changed to "Conference of Grand Masters" it mattered little except to make the grand masters feel their importance, for others were still permitted to add their experiences to a common fund of knowledge. Then came the day when grand masters were formed into a Sanhedrin, carefully set out and seated. Ordinary mortals were permitted to attend but their voices were stilled. To speak, it was necessary to get the permission of a grand master. Free speech had been suppressed. And finally, in 1960, an executive committee meeting of grand masters only was suggested-to discuss what? Well, politics. Fortunately the plan was defeated by a narrow margin, but the permitting of religious or political discussion in a conference of grand masters might well mark the dissolution of future conferences. Even the grand secretaries have foreseen the future and adopted a resolution calling for a limitation of meetings during Masonic Week. A prominent Freemason writing the editor said: My objection up to this point has been that there was only grumbling in the corridors, and no one has stood up on his two feet to talk about it out loud. We are of the impression that the Masonic Service Association, the Conference of Grand Lodges, and Conference of Grand Secretaries might well be consolidated into one meeting, and these meetings held in various parts of the nation; it might be that Freemasonry might even get honorable mention in the metropolitan press in other cities, which it is not getting at the present time.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION The Association this year observed its 50th anniversary and its proceedings appear in a gold cover which makes it quite attractive. These meetings have all been held in Alexandria, Virginia because of its historical connection with our first president; and the meetings are always held on February 22. Clifford D. Jory of Iowa, president of the association presided; representatives were present from all the original 49 states. No Alaska. No Hawaii. Yet there were brethren from Canada, Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, York Mexico, Nuevo Leon, Philippines and several Masonic organizations. Missouri was represented by Grand Master Grauel, Deputy Grand Master Hunt, Grand Sword Bearer Wm. R. Denslow, and Ray V. Denslow, past grand master. Wm. B. Massey was there in the capacity of sovereign grand inspector general of the Scottish Rite for Missouri. Dioramas are being added showing Washington the "Mason, Inaugural,

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British Officer, Resigning Commission, Constitutional Convention, Mt. Vernon, Pohick Church, As Surveyor, Valley Forge. All of these additions result in additional cost of maintenance which it is thought will average $44,000 annually. The Endowment Fund now amounts to $787,860-insufficient to keep up the maintenance. Newly elected officers and members are: President 2d Vice President 3d Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Directors

Clifford D. Jory (Iowa) Thomas E. Doss (Tenn.) C. Vernon Eddy (Va.) Fred F. Schondau (D. C.) J. J. Harbage (Ohio); Al E. Orton (Ky.); Lloyd E. Wilson (Calif.); Lee Lockwood (Texas); Ray E. Cummins (Minn.); Stewart Perry (Wash.); Claud F. Young (Kans.).

Missouri gave $3,503 for the maintenance fund during the year; all in all we have contributed $250,593.99 to the Memorial; nine states have exceeded us, and all exceed us in population. The cost to date: over $7,000,000.

CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS The annual conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North America was held February 23, 1960 at the Statler Hotel in Washington, D. C. It was noted that the average age of grand masters was 57; youngest was 45; eldest, 74. In the list were two doctors, a funeral director and a secretary of a grave vault association, causing the secretary to remark "we do hope that it will not be found necessary abilities during these sessions:'

call upon their professional

As to religion: Methodists outnumber the members of other faiths ... we appear to be about equally loaded with Episcopalians, Baptists and Presbyterians. Congregationalists number three, and we have members in each of the following: Jewish, Church of Christ, Augustana Lutheran, United Church of Canada and Evangelical United Brethren. John Thomas Bean, grand master of Texas presided over the conference; he is a graduate of the Texas Masonic Home. Missouri's grand master (Grauel) addressed the conference on the "Rebirth of Brotherhood." It was just such an outstanding address as you would expect of Missouri's educator grand master. Subjects for discussion were: 1. Should (Free) Masonry Adopt a More Open Policy in Order That the Profane May Know What It Stands For and Thus Attract Professional and Outstanding Civil Leaders? (27 yes; 1'7 no) 2. Should There Be Universal Instruction of Candidates Before Initiation? (20 yes; 25 no) 3. Should There Be Greater Cooperation Between Grand Lodges and Appendant Masonic Bodies? (37 yes; 9 no) 4. Should (Free) Masonry Assume a More Aggressive Role in Promoting the Principle of Separ;ition of Church and State? (22 yes; 25 no) 5. Should Larger Masonic Lodges With Good Talent Assist the Smaller Lodges With Degree Work? (17 yes; 31 no)

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Representing the Grand Lodge of Missouri were: Grand Master Grauel; Deputy Grand Master Hunt; Wm. R. Denslow, grand sword bearer; Ray V. Denslow, past grand master. The annual address at the banquet was given by U. S. District Court Judge Luther Wallace Youngdahl, three time governor of Minnesota and an eminent jurist. The next conference will be in Washington, Monday and Tuesday, February 20-21, 1961. Not mentioned in the proceedings was a proposal to go into "executive session" to discuss matters not usually discussed in Masonic groups. Fortunately, good sense prevailed and the "executive" blew up. We have noticed this trend toward liberalism for some time but this is the first time it has come into the open. We have already stated that the average age of grand masters was 57, which means there is a large element of youth in the group; youth of today is not conservative, and here is the danger that the fraternity may be losing some of that conservatism which has marked the order for centuries. There is nothing in Freemasonry that needs to be discussed in "executive session." We are taught that all Freemasons are on an equality; the grand masters conference does not have that. Our judgment is that the subjects discussed are not the real problems of Freemasonry; the vote taken on them shows that the discussion has resulted in no definite understanding. And if they want to ruin the conference, just continue the attempts to hold executive sessions and discuss religious or political matters. The Grand Secretaries introduced a resolution asking collateral groups not to hold meetings in Washington during Masonic Week. The vast majority of the brethren who go to Washington in February are neither grand secretary nor grand master; they are not admitted to the grand secretary conference and are not allowed to have a part in the G. M. Conference, so what is the difference if they go elsewhere and hold group meetings? Certainly not the student groups which complete their proceedings before Masonic Week starts; the Supreme Councils of the Scottish Rite hold meetings, but few of their members are grand masters or grand secretaries; could it be the group objects to the free dinner at the House of the Temple? The Masonic Service meeting does not occur on the same day; and so, we wonder just what group the resolution could be aimed at? For forty years we have been attending these meetings, in most instances paying our own way; we go to meet friends and renew acquaintances; we know many others that do likewise; would a group of 49 grand masters solve our problem? What the Conference needs is rehabilitation-New Life-Less Autocracy-More Democracy. Let's make it a Conference of Grand Lodges. Many of us go to these meetings from a great distance; to us, it is a matter of expense. If we can visit three or four meetings in one trip doesn't it sound natural to want to do so. Time and money mean much to the average Freemason-and most of us ARE average. 1961 Meetings:

Monday. February 20 Tuesday, February 21 Wednesday, February 22 Thursday, February 23

Conference of Grand Masters (Continued) George Washington Memorial Masonic Service Association.

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CONFERENCE OF GRAND SECRETARIES The Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America was held February 24, 1960 in the Pan-American Room of the Hotel Statler in Washington, D. C. The next conference will be at the same place, February 20-21, 1961. Missouri was not represented at the conference. Officers elected for 1960-61 are: D. Peter Laguens, Jr. (Louisiana) Elvin F. Strain (South Dakota) Dwight L. Smith (Indiana)

President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer.

Actually the secretaries conference is more interesting than that of the grand masters, for it deals with practical problems. Subjects discussed at the G. M. conference have been worn almost threadbare and so many of the G. M.'s assigned subjects know so little about their subject and have to depend on others to write their papers. The usual grand secretary knows his problems, and most of them have been grand masters. Some of the grand secretaries thought that too many organizations were holding forth during "Masonic Week" in Washington, resulting in the following resolution, duly passed: That without intending to transgress in matters not our responsibility, nor to offend well-meaning brethren, we express to the executive secretary of the Conference of Grand Masters in North America, the officers and executive secretaries of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association and the Masonic Service Association: 1. Our concern at the increasing tendency of appendant groups and others to usurp time during the Masonic Week program which might better be devoted to formal meetings of the various conference groups, or informal gatherings of their members for private discussion; 2. Our hope that such tendency will be tactfully discouraged; and 3. Our willingness to cooperate with the various conference groups in re-establishing the original purpose of Masonic Week, and in constantly seeking to improve the Masonic Week program. The resolution was ordered to be transmitted to the three organizations mentioned. We have discussed this under the Conference of Grand Secretaries. We are uncertain as to what organizations or groups the resolution was directed.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Association was held in the Hotel Statler in Washington, D. C., February 25, 1960, Wm. P. Sturtz of Minnesota presiding. In addition to the regular business of the Association, a new feature was路 introduced-a report from visiting brethren of foreign jurisdictions--Netherlands, Germany, Gran Loge de France, National Grand Lodge of France, Austria, and Israel. Unfortunately these addresses are not in every instance available. The only objection to this method of discussion is where two or more grand lodges wish to dwell upon their regularity-sometimes at the expense of their rival. We might well ask that all papers delivered on such occasions

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be checked over before delivery so that no ill feeling may come out of the discussion. The death of Samuel H. Wragg of Massachusetts, longtime chairman of the executive committee was reported May 13, 1959; $1,000 was voted to foreign relief during the year (Hungary and Korea). Twelve short talk bulletins were issued during the year. The usual Digests and charts were issued. The executive commission consists of: Wyoming Arizona New Jersey Illinois South Carolina South Dakota North Dakota Connecticu t Minnesota

Chas. N. Bell Joseph E. Ivey Walter Parsons, Jr. Milton Sonntag Dr. L. Wade Temple, Jr. George W. Toft Walter H. Murfin (Emeritus) George R. Sturges Wm. P. Sturtz

Thirty-nine jurisdictions are members. New York and California, two of the larger states are missing; we know not why? We cannot believe that the Association will thrive on only its Veteran Hospital work; World War II ended 15 years ago. The farther we get away from World War II the less interest there will be in such a program. Let us build up our resources to the extent that when a national, or international, emergency arrives the M.S.A. will be in a position to go all out. Why not a Brotherhood program-extending our influence into all Latin America, cultivating our Spanish neighbors by publishing material in their language, attending their conferences and showing an interest in their work. We know of no better way to cultivate UNITY. The M.S.A. is the instrument to carry out this program!

NEW MISSOURI TEMPLES Temples have been completed during the year at Chillicothe, Cameron, Desloge and other towns. We show photographs of those whose pictures were supplied. DESLOGE ERECTS BUILDING

Ionic Lodge No. 154, A.F.& A.M., now at Desloge, Mo., was organized in the nearby town of St. Francois in 1901; later it moved to the Miller Hall in Desloge where it met for several years. Then a hall was erected on Main Street which was destroyed by fire in the 30's; the lodge returned to the Miller Hall until the owner declared the building unsafe. The membership voted to purchase a lot 120 x 150 on North School Street. Twenty-three of the members donated $100 each, and this, with $1,700 in government bonds were the nucleus of monies later acquired. Construction began in May 1948 and the first story was erected with llY2 inch concrete walls, while the upper story was continued with wood and brick. At this time, employees of the St. Joseph Lead Co., Desloge's leading factory or plant went on strike and volunteer labor was plenty. By the time the roof was on the finances were nil; a loan of $5,000 enabled them to complete the construction. In June 1948, Grand Master Bradford laid the cornerstone, returning in October for the dedication; indebtedness was paid off in 1955, but an additional $4,500 was borrowed to add finishing touches to the build-

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ing; the lodge now has a fireproof vault for records and owes but $2,400. Membership of the lodge is 225; they had eight candidates in 1959; average attendance is 35. Grand Master Grauel went there in 1958 (when Senior Warden of Grand Lodge) to lay the cornerstone of a new million dollar school at which time the lodge held open house.

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Members of Ionic Lodge hold their chapter, council and commandery membership in nearby bodies.

MEDARIS HEADS MISSILES Today, heading our Army Ballistic Missile Agency at Redstone Arsenal, is Major General John B. Medaris. General Medaris received his degrees in Army Lodge, Corozal, Canal Zone in 1924 and at one time was junior deacon of the lodge. He is a 32째 AASR (SJ), receiving degrees 4-30 in the Canal Zone Consistory and the others in Madison, Wisconsin, as a courtesy to the Canal Zone. Born in Milford, Ohio on May 12, 1902, he attended Ohio State University 191921. In WWI he enlisted in the Marine Corps and in 1921 was commissioned in the Army, rising to major general in 1955. In WWII he was in the office of the under secretary of War from 1938-42; a battalion commander and ordnance officer of the II Corps in Tunisia and Sicily; ordnance officer of 1st Army in England and then organized and commanded General John B. Medaris the Field Army Ordnance Service, 1st U. S. Army in Europe. He was later ordnance officer of the 5th Service Command; Army Grand Forces, chief of u. S. Army mission to Argentine; and assistant chief of ordnance in charge

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of the industrial division. He has been commanding general of the Redstone Arsenal at Huntsville, Alabama since 1955. He holds many military decorations. Since the above article was written, General Medaris has resigned and has accepted a position with the Lionel corporation as president.

IOWA MASONIC LIBRARY

The Iowa Masonic Library

This is what Missouri might have had, if its officials a hundred years ago had been as far seeing as was Theodore S. Parvin, first grand secretary of Iowa. Today the Iowa Masonic Library is No.1 on the list of great Masonic Libraries. It is located in Cedar Rapids and is well worth the time spent in making a trip there-particularly so if interested in a study of Freemasonry.

MYTHS IN FREEMASONRY There are all sorts of myths being told by Freemasons, but it remained for Harold V. B. Voorhis to batter down two of these. One 路is the story of the "Bible on the Altar," and the other how and why American jurisdictions withdrew recognition from the Gran Loge de France. We are happy to have a part in clearing up the stories: One-Every once in a while I have seen a statement which seems to be a stock "Mis-fact," and which should be set down somewhere in print as untrue. One form of this "tall tale" is that "The Grand Lodge of England in 1760 put the Bible on

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the altar of Freemasonry by a resolution presented by William Preston," the famous author of Illustrations of Masonry. There are several reasons why this cannot be true, the least of which is that I have not been able to find any such resolution in the printed Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of England. As early as 1730, the Bible, Square and Compasses were mentioned in London as "furniture of the Lodge," placed on the Master's Pedestal, the first Great Light opened in Ruth. The Boston Evening Post of June 20, 1743, noted that a Lodge in Vienna has "a Bible on the table, opened at the first Chapter of Genesis." In Helston, Cornwall on April 21, 1752, Isaac Head, in a Charge said, referring to the Bible, "this Book is the basis of all our Craft, and it is by this piece of Divine Furniture ... we are taught." It seems obvious tqat the Bible was being used thirty years before the alleged "placing" is said to have been made. But to further nullify this particular claim, so far as William Preston is concerned, let us look at a few facts about this good Brother. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 7, 1742 (n.s.) and died April I, 1818, 76 years old, and was buried in St. Paul's. He was made a Freemason in 1762 (says Mackenzie in his The Royal Cyclopaedia) in a "Lodge of Ancient Masons," held in the White Hart, the Strand, which moved later to the Horn Tavern in Fleet Street, and then to Scots Hall, Blackfriars, and finally to Half-Moon Tavern, Cheapside. It was chartered a second time at Talbot Inn, in the Strand and became Caledonian Lodge under the "Moderns." This Lodge still exists as No. 134, its charter date being May 21, 1772. To return to Preston's "Mother Lodge"-numbered HI, under the Grand Lodge of the Ancients, we find this record, "March 2, 1763-Bror. Robt. Lochhead petitioned for Dispensation to make Masons at the sign of the White Hart, in the Strand-And a Dispensation was granted to him to continue in force for the space of 30 days." Preston was the second person initiated under this Dispensation by the officers of the" 'Ancient' Grand Lodge in person, on or about April 20, 1'763." (Gould, Vol. II, page 129-1936.) It seems clear (disregarding Mackenzie's 1762 date and using Gould's), that Preston could not have been made a Mason before March 2, 1763, when the Dispensation was granted, at which date he was 20 years old and 207 days. The point is, he was not a Mason in 1760 when he is purported to have introduced the resolution about the Bible in "Modern" Grand Lodge. If this were not sufficient evidence, let us note that Preston was not a member of a "Modern" Lodge until 1772, so he could not have appeared before their Grand body 12 years earlier-at the age of 17 or 18 years. Two-The second statement is more often seen-the latest which has come to my attention may be found in Grand Lodge Recognition N. Y. 1956, compiled and published by the Commission on Information for recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America-page 37, to wit: I do not know how many Grand Lodges recognized the Grand Orient of France prior to 1877. In that year the Grand Orient rescinded belief in God as an essential to membership, and the Volume of The Sacred Law as an essential part of the furniture of the Lodge. As a result recognition was withdrawn, until today the Grand Orient of France stands almost completely isolated-ostracized by practically the whole Masonic World. I repeat the sentence "as a result recognition was withdrawn" from the Grand Orient of France, because this statement, in one form or another has appeared over and over again in Masonic literature. There is no basis of fact for it. Nowhere can I find any dates which show that Grand Lodges in the United States severed fraternal recognition after 1877 because of the act above mentioned, although there may have been one or two along the line. On the contrary I find that by that time this operation had already been carried out for an entirely different reason. The reason was the invasion of the Masonic territory of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana by the Grand Orient. This was in 1869 and out of the 44 Grand Lodges 'then exist-

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ing at least five had never recognized the Grand Orient. I checked 22 of the remainder and found everyone of them upheld the action of Louisiana and severed fraternal relations with the Grand Orient between 1869 and 1874. A few instJances are: 1869-Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri; I 870-District of Columbia, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada; 18"71-ldaho; I872-Connecticut; 1873-Maine; 1874 -Delaware, Nebraska, etc. The statement should be that the Grand Lodges of the United States, most of them having previously withdrawn recognition of the Grand Orient of France because of their invasion of the Masonic territory of Louisiana, did not re-establish fraternal relations with the Grand Orient again because, in 1877, they no longer required a belief in God by their candidates. The full date on which the Grand Orient removed the Bible from the altar is September 15, 1877.

FREEMASONRY IN FINLAND Because of the distance and the difference in language, information out of Finland is hard to secure. In a Finnish publication, Koilliskulma, we find the following official sketch: Finnish Freemasonry has threefold ties to the American Freemasonry, certainly more firm than with any other country. Firstly-the foundation of the Suomi Lodge, secondly-the connection created by the Sibelius' ritual music, and thirdly the contact of Koilliskulma with American-Finnish Freemasons. Let us have a closer look at these fraternal ties. The Suomi Lodge No. I was founded by:

E. Tuokkola, Brighton Park Lodge No. 584, Chicago, Illinois Alfors Ahnger, Brighton Park Lodge No. 584, Chicago, Illinois Gid. Lindqvist, Raisine Lodge No. 18, Raisine, Connecticut K. Lindqvist Julie Aatila, Brighton Park Lodge No. 584, Chicago, Illinois Renne Helander, Greenwood Lodge No. 569, Brooklyn, New York Armas Oulasvirta, Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 1022, Chicago, Illinois

on Monday, August 14, 1922. The provisional charter was granted by the grand master of Grand Lodge of New York, Arthur S. Tompkins, and brought to Finland by Toivo H. Nekton, whom he had appointed deputy grand master. Four days after this meeting, on August 18, 1922, the Suomi Lodge held its first ordinary meeting, on which occasion 27 candidates obtained all the three degrees. At the same time the new ordinary officers were elected and then followed the solemn consecration of the lodge. This was the first time the Grand Lodge of New York performed Masonic work outside its own jurisdiction, and the importance given to this event is shown by the fact that at the meeting at The House of Estates in Helsinki were present the Grand Master Tompkins himself, the Grand Secretary Robert Kenworthy, the Grand Historian Ossian Lang, and former grand officers Townsend Scudder and James Kilby. As their present to the Suomi Lodge No. I they gave the regalia, which formerly had belonged to the officers of Enterprise Lodge No. 228. This regalia is still in use in Helsinki. The first master of the Suomi Lodge was Axel Solitander. This was the rebirth of the Finnish Freemasonry from its 100 years' sleep. In the year 1924, on September 9, the Grand Master Arthur S. Tompkins, and James Kilby consecrated the Grand Lodge according to the decision made at the meeting of the Grand Lodge of New York in May 1924, granting the warrant for independent work. This was the firm ground on which the first ties between the American and Finnish Freemasonry were laid. Among the first candidates obtaining their degrees on August 18, 1922 was also

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our great composer Jean Sibelius. About five years later, he composed, according to the wish of the brethren, the ritual music to the lodge. It includes nine parts in all and is marked as Opus Nr 113 Musique Religieuse in his production. This composition gave the Finnish brethren the first opportunity to express their gratitude to the Grand Lodge of New York. A leatherbound artistically made transcription of this work with the dedication script was forwarded to the Grand Lodge of New York. R.W. Vainii Sola had great merits in all stages of arrangement of the matter-from the moment the music was created, sent to New York and also on its performance there. The ritual music of Sibelius has already appeared in two editions, by Marshall Kernochan, in the years 1935 and 1948. A part of the royalties received of this composition is donated for the building of an orphanage to carry Sibelius' name. The ritual music of Sibelius is the second tie between American and Finnish Freemasonry. It may be mentioned, that the maestro was a member of the American Lodge of Research and that there is a special department dedicated for him in the Museum of the Grand Lodge of New York. The third tie, as such, is more faint between the American and Finnish Freemasonry. It is based upon the love of the Finnish-born brethren to the old home country and thus extends to comprise the whole area of the United States. When Koilliskulma was established in 1955 it was met with an unexpected appproval by the brethren in the U. S. A. At the same time the Finlandia Masonic Club was founded in New York and its first secretary, Brother Ray Hedman, set about energetically to spread the news of the Finnish Masonic paper. He printed subscription forms and distributed them to all parts of the U. S. A., with the result that in four years the number of subscribers has reached the figure of 120 and is still increasing. Along with the subscribers we have also had the great pleasure to receive plenty of text material from the U. S. A. In this case too, Brother Ray Hedman is in the first and foremost place, but since 1958 we have had collaborators in various parts of the vast U. S. A. The Finlandia Masonic Club has regularly sent to the editors of Koilliskulma invitations to their meetings, R.W. John M. Leekala from Ohio sent a friendly letter; with the help of Brother Eino Loponen we found the Finnish Hiram Associates from Worcester, Massachusetts; Brother Veli Koskimies sent a letter from Florida, etc. It seems to us, that the intercourse through the Koilliskulma turns out to be rich in yield to the Finnish-born Freemasons, both in home country as well as abroad. May the coming visit of the Finnish brethren further cement it.

OKINAWA FREEMASONRY SPRANG FROM FOXHOLES An article in the Royal Arch Mason by Wallace H. Morris, an important personage on the island of Okinawa tells an interesting story of how Freemasonry reached Okinawa: Freemasonry follows the Flag! Within one week after the invasion of the Pacific Island of Okinawa, during World War II, a small group of Freemasons, members of the invasion force, met on the beach and organized the Okinawa Masonic Club. It was from this small nucleus of dedicated Freemasons that Okinawa Lodge No. 118, F.& A.M. had its beginning in December 1946 under the guiding hand of its first master, Ear! B. Whitmer. Meetings of the National Sojourners took place on the island as early as July 1945. Copies of the minutes of these early meetings are replete with statements as: ... the members hurridly dispersed to their respective foxholes due to an air raid, after which the business of the meeting was continued. One record states that just previous to the meeting. the secretary had carefully

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Many happy gatherings were held in the old Masonic Temple at Awase on Okinawa which had been occupied by other organizations. Now everything has been moved to the new building where there is much more freedom for Masonic work.

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One of the most beautiful and useful Masonic Temples in the Far East is that at Okinawa called Machinato Masonic Temple. Modernistic in the extreme it houses all of the Masonic groups meeting in that area. The large Square and Compasses emblem leaves no doubt as to the nature of the building.

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dug himself a foxhole outside the window near which he would be sitting. When the air raid alarm sounded, he jumped through the window into his personal foxhole, only to find it occupied by the president of the group. A calendar of events shows that the Masonic Temple is occupied practically every night of the month. Freemasonry on the island now consists of the following bodies: Okinawa Lodge No. llB, F.& A.M. (Philippines) Coral Lodge No. 142, F.& A.M. (Philippines) Okinawa Chapter No. 14, R.A.M. (Philippines) Okinawa Council No.3, R.& S.M. (Philippines) Okinawa Commandery No. I, K.T. (Grand Encampment) Okinawa Conclave, U.D., R.C.C. (U. S. A.) Scottish Rite Bodies (Southern Jurisdiction) Okinawa Shrine Club (Aloha Temple, Hawaii) Shuri Chapter, O.E.S. Ernie Pyle Chapter, DeMolay Order of Rainbow for Girls Okinawa Chapter No. 264, National Sojourners Ryukyus Camp, Heroes of '76 Hawaii Court No. 60, Ladies Shrine Club LODGE GROWS

The charter was presented to Okinawa Lodge No. llB August 2, 194B. From its modest beginning it has rapidly become one of the largest lodges in the Far East with 500 members spread throughout the Orient, India, Germany, Arabia, South America, Alaska, England, and the United States. In 1954 it became apparent that a second lodge was necessary because of the great number of men who wished to join the fraternity. At an organizational meeting, November 30, 1954, 13 local Freemasons signified their intention to form a second lodge. At that meeting, the name "Coral" was chosen, and officers selected. The mother lodge gave its consent to the formation on December 14, 1954. The first officers were: William P. Schwager, master; Roy C. Cunningham, senior warden, and James R. Sage, junior warden.

A STORY OF SIR ALFRED ROBBINS Many Freemasons in this country will recall the visit made by Sir Alfred Robbins, noted journalist, to this country in 1924; at the time he was president of the United Grand Lodge of England's Board of General Purposes; his friends took him to see President Coolidge. Coolidge lived up to his reputation as "Silent Cal," according to this story. The Bascombe Slemp, mentioned in the story, was a Freemason; Coolidge was not: Bearing a letter of introduction from Mr. Kellogg, the American Ambassador to England, I (with my wife) waited by special appointment on President Coolidge at the White House at 10 this morning (April 2). We were ushered in by Mr. Bascombe Slemp, the principal private secretary; and the President, a quiet reserved figure, standing at his desk, opened the conversation by asking how long we had been in the country; when we came to Washington, and how long we intended to remain. Having expressed regret at the nature of the weather in Washington yesterday (and it was a sudden snow blizzard of astonishing intensity), he wished to know something of the special object with which I had come to the United States. I told him that it was as a representative of the Grand Lodge of English Freemasons, desirous of promoting, by personal intercourse and fuller knowledge of

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each other, a more friendly feeling through American Freemasons between our two countries. He said the object was a good one, and added: The Freemasons here are a fine body of men. I am not one myself, but I know them. When I was young and in an office, I was very busy, and the Freemasons were in the same building. I collected their rents. They are a fine body of men. I then said that I brought with me the personal good wishes of the Grand Master of England-the Duke of Connaught, uncle of the King-which was shared by all our Masons. He asked: Are there any lady Masons like the Eastern Star? I replied in the negative, saying that our lady friends confined themselves to assisting our benevolent efforts, and my wife interpolated: We are content to help in charity. The president smiled and said: In these days, ladies take an increasing part in public life and politics. I replied, "That, perhaps, is one of the reasons why we do not bring them into Masonry," and was about to make my bow, when the President reflectively added: Your object is a good one. Good will among nations in these times is much more a matter of peoples than of governments. I am glad to have met you. And on that we took leave. Mr. Coolidge struck me as a silent, somewhat slowthinking man; but I was told by a brother who was with us, and who had been at several such interviews, that, as a rule, the President only said, "Yes," "No" and "Good morning," and that today's was by far the longest talk with a visitor in which he had ever heard him indulge.

GOOD NEWS FROM ITALY In many countries of the world Freemasonry is being persecuted; in one country, Freemasons were fighting among themselves-and nothing can so disturb the fraternity as disunion. When will Masonic bodies ever learn that "In Unity there is strength." Nothing can ever be gained by fighting within our own ranks. Consequently when we learned of the ending of the Italian dispute, we were pleased, for this dispute has been going on for more than half a century and was threatening to destroy the whole fraternity in Italy. Some of our personal friends were getting so disgusted at the turn of events they were threatening to get out of the fraternity. Fortunately, their good judgment prevailed and they have had a part in creating a new fraternity. We hope that all have learned their lesson. There is no necessity of dwelling on the past, except to say that half a century ago a schism occurred in the Scottish Rite, a schism which descended into symbolic Freemasonry, and resulted in two supreme councils and two grand lodges. Then came Mussolini; pitting one group against the other, he destroyed both. Then came World War 1. The War ended, a dozen groups arose as if by magic, professing to be regular Freemasonry. The Masonic Service Associa-

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tion sent a committee to Europe to study the relief situation; they visited Italy and found Masonic conditions much disturbed; American Freemasons, living in Italy, advised the commission that the better element of Freemasonry was that included in the Grand Orient of Italy. The commission returned and so advised Freemasonry in America. The report was not accepted in all sections; certain personal prejudice prevented complete recognition. Dr. Publio Cortini, at the time grand treasurer of the Grand Orient group came to U. S. A., met with our leaders and returned home confident that American grand lodges would sooner or later extend recognition. Thirty-nine states did. Then the two grand commanders of the Scottish Rite, Judge Luther A. Smith of the Southern Jurisdiction, and Judge George E. Bushnell of the Northern Jurisdiction, came into the picture; conference followed conference, until February 1960, when they decided to accept the services of a fine Italian brother, Frank Gigliotti, who had organized an association for Justice to Italian Freemasons. He was sent to Italy by American friends of the cause, and much of the success attending the consolidation may be laid at his door. Truly a great Freemason. Not only was there trouble between the groups, but there was trouble in retaining the property of the Grand Orient. From Judge Bushnell's report, we take the liberty of using the following description of that trouble: The venerable Palazzo Giustianini, a building occupying a city block and containing 400 or more rooms, was acquired by the Grand Orient in 1902 and became the seat of symbolic and Scottish Rite Freemasonry. The rise of fascism in Italy following World War I brought serious persecution to Italian Freemasonry, and under the persistent pressure, both moral and physical, the Craft were forced to go underground. During the mid-twenties the property was "sold" to the Mussolini government at a figure far below the actual value, and the deed was transferred under circumstances that would do credit to no one. The liberation of Italy following World War II brought a resumption of Masonic activity, but it took time to rebuild the fraternity, because the remaining members -many of whom had been in concentration camp~were old-and ill, and scattered from their homes. Eventually, the brethren accepted a portion of their Palazzo, with the remainder and most desirable part used by the Italian government. A long, complicated legal battle then ensued between the fraternity and the government. A decision by the Tribunal at Rome, corresponding to the Circuit Superior Courts in the U. S. A., granted the property to the Italian brethren. This was appealed by the government and the appeal was upheld by the Italian Court of Appeals which reversed the lower court decision on the ground of "adverse possession." An executive order followed, ordering the Italian brethren to evacuate the palace by February 18, 1960 and asking for back rent and interest amounting to 100,000,000 lire, an amount beyond the ability of Grand Orient to pay. As a result of Bro. Gigliotti's efforts, supported by Grand Commanders Smith and Bushnell, negotiations are under way for the avoidance of the back rent and interest payments and the furnishing of Grand Orient with a meeting place; all this awaits only the approval of the Italian Cabinet and formal decree. Incidentally, Bro. Gigliotti was made an honorary member of the new grand lodge and created an honorary grand master for life, because of the service rendered Italian Freemasonry.

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THE ITALIAN TREATY

The schism in Italy having involved principally the Supreme Councils of the Scottish Rite, it was believed necessary that their troubles be adjusted first; yet even while this was going on, the two grand lodges-Grand Orient and National Grand Lodge were also arranging a similar treaty, all of which was signed, sealed and set in operation. The Supreme Council Treaty, model for the grand lodge treaty, translated, reads: Agreement covering the reunion of the two Supreme Councils Of the thirty-third and last degree of the A.A .S. Rite for Italy and territories under their jurisdiction, established in Rome: Via Lombardia and Palazzo Giustiniani-regularly recognized by the world's Masonic Powers: AUTOSAG, and with the most profound respect for the ancient and always alive Masonic traditions that have given force and victory to the struggles for independence of peoples and to the perfectioning of human personality: And in respect to the moral and political conquests that brought about the recognition of the Rights of Man: And in respect to the abnegation that forced men in all times towards any sacrifice that could help to render triumphant their human and pOlitical ideal: And in respect to the Moral and Social Principles that directed the 'Masters of Political thought, the way that should be followed for the attainment of Political, Civil and Religious Liberties of all peoples: The two Supreme Councils of the Italian Masonry, residing respectively in Rome -Via Lombardia 14, and in Rome, Palazzo Giustianini, after having heard the advice of all the brethren, members of the Supreme Councils, and their respective Grand Ministers of State, and after interpreting the feelings of the Grand Loclges of the two Masonic families (who have respectively expressed the mutual recognition, and their approbation by means of the Declarations included in Document A), now declare: That these two Supreme Councils have decided to unite in a single, regular Supreme Council after half a century of separation between Piazza del Jesu and Palazzo Giustianini, and to become once more a single family, which, uniting all the Italian brethren of the A.A.S.R. becomes the representative of Masonic thought and action, as indicated by Landmarks, General Statu tes and Regulations. To reach this aim, the United Supreme Council places no limits on the Pl'inciples expressed by the Landmarks, and specifically agrees to accept them loyally and without reserve, according to the rules below indicated: (1) Declaration of the acceptance of the Principles that represent the ethical, moral and philosophical basis of Freemasonry. (2) Formal declaration of Trust in God and in the Holy Bible. (3) Declaration of antagonism to any form of Totalitarianism (dictatorship), however formulated, and all doctrines relating to it. (4) Declaration of acceptance, without reserve, of the necessity of supporting national governments that respect Liberty, Democratic principles as the ones that shaped the history of the Italian "Risorgimento." The unified Supreme Council elected Dr. Marino Lapenna, noted radiologist of Triste, and a professor in the university there, as grand commander. Lapenna told American representatives that the Masonic bodies of Italy would refrain from entering into any of the Italian political situation. A statement was also made:

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No other group in Italy would receive recognition from the Supreme Councils of the U. S. A. In the symbolic bodies, a treaty was signed by Umberto Cippolone, grand master of the Grand Orient and Pier Andrea Bellerio of the National Grand Lodge. Later, the 800 representatives of symbolic lodges named Brother Giorgio Tran, a nationally known physician and professor of medicine in the University of Naples as the grand master of the consolidated grand lodges. And so Freemasonry in Italy, for years wrecked by schisms, antipathies, and government persecution, again assumes its rightful place among the grand lodges of the world. No place on the earth's surface is Freemasonry needed more than in cheery Italy. Our congratulations to those who sacrificed to make the union possible; they have shown to the world that they are true Freemasons. And our Masonic Service Association committee which went to Italy in 1945 and reported on the possibilities in the Grand Orient of Italy may feel proud that their judgment proved to be right. The statue of General Garibaldi, patriot and Freemason will continue to stand in Rome as the great Italian Liberator, representing the type of men who work and fight for the preservation of the ideals of Liberty and Freedom, while no statue of Mussolini, the dictator and persecutor of Freemasons, may be found in all the Italy he sought to control. DOMIZIO TORRIGIANI, ITALIAN MARTYR

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that Italian Freemasonry has patched up its differences, it will begin to recall those men who suffered because of their Freemasonry, as well as those who proved traitors to the cause. The greatest Italian martyr in recent years was Domizio Torrigiani who was grand master of the Grand Orient at the height of the persecution. A simple news dispatch tells the story: Domizio Torrigiani died today at his villa in Tuscany, at the age of 70, where he had retired after a five year confinement as a political prisoner on the Island of Lipari.August 1932. An American Freemason, who knew Torrigiani well said of him: He was a genuine Freemason and a gentleman, cultured, genial, ringing true. Under his inspiring leadership the Italian craft approached nearer an ideal type than it ever did before or since. Until he became grand masDomizio Torrigiani ter, the Grand Orient over which he presided had been predominantly political and took an active part in affairs expreSSly excluded by the fundamental laws of the craft. With him entered a new spirit, but before it could permeate the organization the government closed the lodges. Then followed an extreme trial for him! He was assailed by partisans of a rival Italian lodge, the grand master of which (Palermi)

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published attacks at home and abroad. Even among his inner circle were some who deserted him because he would not resort to political action to deter the government from action against his lodges. (Ossian Lang.) Pa1ermi, the traitor; Torrigiani, the martyr. Certainly, Torrigiani is today looking down upon his brethren of Italy and rejoicing that his sacrifices were not in vain.

THE GRAND LODGE OF AUSTRIA Brother Charles Helmke is a well-known European Freemason, and recently elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Austria, a grand lodge which has had a varied career of persecution and hardship over the last two centuries. They are actually on the Masonic frontier, and as Bro. Helmke well says, are entitled to the support of brethren throughout the Masonic world. The first Masonic lodge in Austria was founded at the instigation of the Archbishop of Breslau, Count Schaffgotsch, in 1742, under the leadership of Counts Albert Joseph Hoditz and Francis de Grossa. It enjoyed the protection of Emperor Francis I, husband of Empress Maria Theresa. He had been initiated in 1731 at The Hague by a delegation from the Grand Lodge of England. Because of intrigues at court it soon got into difficulties and was dissolved by the Empress in 1765. Her son, Joseph II, was on the point of joining the Order, but conflicts between the "Rite of Strict Observance" and the "Zinnendorf System" prevented this. Nevertheless, he remained a friend of the Fraternity and promoted it all his life. The most famous lodge at this time was the lodge, "Zur Wahren Eintracht" ("True Union"), which was attended by the famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the composer of the Masonic opera, The Magic Flute. On April 22, 1784, the numerous lodges created "Die Grosse Landesloge von Osterreich"; there were sixty-two lodges affiliated with it. Unfortunately, some lodges featured necromancy, alchemy, and other forms of mischief-making, which brought the Order into disrepute. Combined with the fear of the French Revolution and the opposition of the Catholic Church, the loss in prestige caused the Fraternity to drag out a feeble existence until it officially dissolved in 1793. In spite of frequent efforts to reestablish Freemasonry in the succeeding century, it was not until 1867 that an agreement was reached whereby the Freemasons removed their lodges to the boundary lands between Austria and Hungary, in which they could hold their meetings under the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungary. In Vienna they disguised themselves as humanitarian societies. After World War I, when the Hapsburg monarchy collapsed, the Masonic lodges in Austria soon founded a Masonic organization acknowledged all over the world as "The Grand Lodge of Vienna." Up to the year 1938 they worked unmolested, but after Hitler's invasion they were immediately suppressed. The Temple was confiscated and many of the distinguished leaders were sent to prison or the concentration camp. Among them was the Grand Master, Dr. Richard Schlesinger. Freemasonry went underground, and there many of the Freemasons fought with the resistance forces against the Nati.onal-Socialist tyranny.

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After the collapse of the Hitler regime in 1945, Deputy Grand Master Doppler called together the surviving brethren and founded anew "The Grand Lodge of Vienna." It grew stronger and expanded into the country. Unfortunately, Dr. Doppler died after two years. His successor, Aulic Counsellor Bernhard Scheichel Bauer, first of all, established international relationships, and effected recognition by the United Grand Lodge of England. He worked energetically to help the lodges prosper. He held the office of Grand Master for twelve years, resigning it in 1959, when he reached the age of seventy. He was succeeded by Director Charles Helmke, the unanimous choice of the delegates to the Grand Lodge. After the conclusion of the peace treaty for Austria, the Grand Lodge again assumed the name of "The Grand Lodge of Austria." It is a member of the Luxembourg Convention, an organization of European Grand Lodges to promote Masonic cooperation. It is now in fraternal relationship with seventy-three grand lodges. At present there are fourteen lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Austria. Among the members are many prominent men. But Freemasonry in Austria still suffers persecution at the hands of the Catholic Church, which never ceases to propagate stupid defamations of Freemasonry. In its position as the Freemasonry farthest east in Europe, the Grand Lodge of Austria is of great importance as a bulwark against the forces behind the Iron Curtain. This fact is not widely enough understood or appreciated. This Grand Lodge's means are very limited. In spite of great needs to assist refugees and escapees from Central Europe, the Grand Lodge of Austria is unable to perform great charitable works which are taken as a matter of course in other countries. It cannot enjoy the prestige and the publicity that come from such charitable enterprises. If wealthier grand lodges would grant some help to this very active small grand lodge, it would promote some of the universal objectives of the Fraternity, in a place where it would be really significant.

THE GRAN LOGE DE FRANCE The failure of the Grand Orient of France to regularize itself by complying with the general requirements of the fraternity is not in any way due to the Gran Loge de France, whose grand master, Richard Dupuy, has done everything in reason to bring about a consolidation--or at least a mutual agreement. In his address to his grand lodge in September 1959, Bro. Dupuy said: Do not think that anyone here succumbs to the hypnosis and suggestion of members. What strikes me most about those millions of members is not that there are millions of them, but that they are English, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, American, Swiss, Spanish and so on. That is what attracts me-their number is not important. They are FREEMASONRY-and without them there is no Freemasonry. Outside of these universal bonds, we are perhaps an association of men who think, but we are not an association of men who think freely if we are not prepared to confront our thoughts with those of our brethren of other races, other nations, or other colors--and unless we do, we are not Freemasons. With great difficulty we had to dominate the treachery of words in order to speak to our brethren in their own languages. We had to travel, to write, to see peopleone had to face one another-so that the Gran Loge de France could today proudly

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publish a yearbook in which 75 foreign Masonic bodies are inscribed as its faithful friends, its allies.... The situation with the Grand Orient was a delicate one: a very great handicap, born of our close, constant and brotherly relations with the Grand Orient of France, a body among which I have personally as many friends as any of you. Nothing wiII ever induce us to consider these brethren of the G.O. who together with us lived through the tragic days of the Occupation, and the horrors of German concentration camps, as anything but brothers. But the jurisdiction to which they belonged showed the world the most perfect example of all the causes of irregularity united. This is what we were told in the U. S. A. and in Europe at the Luxembourg Convention.... These were enumerated as They do not work under the three Great Lights; they do not believe in or invoke the Great Architect of the Universe; they have no grand master elected by the grand lodge; they confuse the blue and higher degrees (the 18 0 is conferred after a vote from the brother's lodge); they have committed breaches of territorial sovereignty (Switzerland, England and America); they have taken political stands in their meetings; they maintain close relation with Le Droit Humain. Dupuy spoke of the various attempts to bring together the three grand lodges, done for the first time in the history of France. The Luxembourg Convention had fixed May 1959 as the deadline for action by the G. L. de France; the time had passed; many proposals which it was thought would be acceptable were proposed and received for an answer: We shall never impose on our lodges a symbol which might have, or be supposed to have a dogmatic character. And in June, 1959 the Grand Orient notified the Gran Loge de France that all negotiations were broken off. Then Grand Lodge returned to Luxembourg in July to meet the grand masters of seven allied Masonic jurisdictions. One grand master, there present, said: To my mind, from now on, the return to the Grand Orient of France to regularity is nothing but a fantasy. I am unwilling to sacrifice 200 years of close and fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of England to a fantasy. . . . The Conference adjourned until November, 1959, when they would meet in Vienna. In closing his address, Dupuy said that since January 11, 1959 the Grand Orient had decided never to take the road which would lead to union, and that the American groups and those in Europe would be disappointed in that action; he notified his grand lodge that unless definite action was taken, Holland, Austria, Switzerland and Germany would break off relations at once because sick at heart, they will have to choose between Universal Freemasonry and us; they will undoubtedly choose Universal Freemasonry, for that will be their duty. HISTORY OF FRENCH SPECULATIVE MASONRY

Many American grand lodges are extending recognition to the Gran Loge de France. Missouri has already done so. All Freemasons should have a knowledge of the hardships which confront this grand lodge.

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J. INTRODUCTION OF SPECULATIVE FREEMASONRY INTO FRANCE

1. After Charles I had been beheaded in 1649, his widow, Henriette de France, daughter of Henri IV and of Marie de Medicis, invited by Louis XIV, found a royal refuge at St. Germain-en-Laye near Paris. She was joined there by numerous members of the Scottish and Irish nobility, many of whom were accepted Freemasons. 2. When Charles II, in 1661 was on the eve of acceding to the throne of England, he formed regiments at St. Germain named the Royal Irish and the Royal Scots, and later renamed the Irish and Scots Guards. These regiments followed the fortunes of the Stuarts. They landed at Brest on October 9, 1689, after James II had surrendered at Limerick, and returned to St. Germain where they were stationed until their incorporation into the French army in 1698. Each of these regiments had a Masonic lodge, constituted on March 25, 1688. They were "La Bonne Foi" (Good Faith) in Dillon's Scottish regiment and "La Parfaite Egalite" (Perfect Equality) in Walsh's regiment. These lodges were closed after the treaty of Utrecht in 1713. 3. Many lodges were later formed in France, either by exiled Scottish and Irish Jacobites, or by charter of the Grand Lodge of England. In 1721, at Dunkirk, English Lodge "Amitie et Fraternite" (Friendship and Brotherhood) now under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of France. In 1726, in Paris, the Scottish Lodge of St. Thomas, founded by Charles Radclyffe with former officers of the St. Germain regiments. In 1'729, in Paris, the lodge "Au Louis d'Argent" (At the Silver Louis) founded by dissident St. Thomas Lodge Masons. In 1732, at Bordeaux, English naval officers formed the "English Lodge," which was given the number 240 on the register of the Grand Lodge of England, and which is now under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of France. The "Loge Ecossaise d'Aubigny" (Scottish Lodge of Aubigny), founded at Aubigny in the castle belonging to Louis de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, was regularised on August 12, 1735. II. MODERN TIMES

From the nucleus of these five Mother lodges, many English and Scottish lodges were founded on French territory, such as: "La Parfaite Union" (The Perfect Union) in Valenciennes, "La Sagesse" (Wisdom), then "La Parfaite Harmonie" (Perfect Harmony) in Havre, the "Lodge" of Grenoble, etc. 1. The Grand Lodge Of France

In 1736, four Parisian lodges held a General Assembly. Up to then, the lodges in France had been chartered by the Grand Lodge of England and formed a Provincial Grand Lodge; in 1735, they set themselves up as an independent Grand Lodge under the name "Grand Lodge of France" and elected a Grand Master, Charles Radclyffe, later Lord Derwentwater. The Duke of Antin, grandson of Madame de Montespan, succeeded him in 1738. A prince of the royal blood, the Duke of Clermont, was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of France by the Parisian lodges in 1743. But his interest in the brotherhood waned and he delegated his powers, first to a financier named Baure, then to Lacorne, a dancing master. Lacorne and his friends ran the Grand Lodge as if it was their personal property, distributing degrees and honours right and left to their friends, thereby scandalising the majority of the brethren. Finally the Duke of Clermont, out of all patience, replaced him by Bro. Chaillon de Joinville; whereupon Lacarne and his friends created such a turmoil that the police were obliged to intervene and in 1767 Masonic meetings were forbidden.

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2. The Foundation of the Grand Orient of France After the Count of Clermont's death in 1771, Lacorne and his friends put forward the candidature of the king's cousin, the Duke of Chartres. They proceeded to dissolve the Grand Lodge of France and founded a Masonic body which they named "Grande Loge Nationale de France" (National Grand Lodge of France). On October 22, 1773, this Grand Lodge held a General Assembly at which the Grand Orient of France was constituted with the Duke of Chartres as Grand Master. In 1776 the Scottish Directories joined the Grand Orient of France. But there still remained certain lodges who were faithful to the former Grand Lodge of France, which they started to call the Grand Lodge of Clermont in memory of its late Grand Master. By degrees, these lodges joined up with the Grand Orient of France and, by 1799, the Grand Lodge of Clermont had been completely absorbed by the Grand Orient.

3. The Foundation Of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite The Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite was formed in October 1804 under the presidency of Count Alexandre Fran~ois Auguste de Grasse Tilly; it immediately founded a Scottish Symbolical Grand Lodge (November 1804). The Grand Orient viewed this with apprehension and in 1804 entered into an agreement with the Supreme Council by which the latter handed to the Grand Orient jurisdiction over the Craft degrees, and even delegated them their powers over the higher Scottish Rite degrees from the 4th to the 18th. But, almost immediately afterwards (July 1805), and in violation of its commitments, the Grand Orient attempted to absorb the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite by creating a Grand Directory of the Rites. This was composed of members of the Grand Orient, who had conferred on them the 33rd degree, a degree only existing in the Scottish Rite, together with the privilege of conferring all degrees. Deeming their agreement with the Grand Orient to have been broken, the Supreme Council resumed its independence as from 1805, severed its connection with the Grand Orient and took back under its jurisdiction all the Scottish lodges from the 1st to the 33rd degree. After certain difficulties due to extraneous circumstances, it finally completed the organization of the Rite in 1821. From then onwards, numerous blue lodges of the Scottish Rite joined the Supreme Council and were chartered by it between 1821 and 1889. The following are still under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of France:

Lodge No. 3 "Les Trinitaires" (1821), Paris 6 "Le Mont Sinai" (1821), Paris 38 "L'Olivier Ecossais" (1829), Le Havre 66 "Les Philanthropes Reunis" (1839), Paris 70 "L'Alliance" (1840), Paris 78 "Les Amis de l'Ordre" (1842), Niort 88 "La Prevoyance" (1843), Paris 93 "La France Equinoxiale" (1844), Cayenne 99 "La Jerusalem Ecossaise" (1845), Paris 104 "Justice-Egalite" (1846), Marseille 133 "La Justice" (1853), Paris 134 "L'Union des Peuples" (1853), Paris 135 "Les Hospitaliers Ecossais" (1853), Paris 135 bis "Les Hospitaliers Socialistes" (1853), Paris 137 "Jose Roig" (1854), Paris 147 "Le Heros de l'Humanite" (1857), Paris

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155/327 "Tolerance et Cordialite-Solidarite Lyonnaise" (1859), Lyon 162 "Saint-Jean des Arts de la Regularite" (1861), Perpignan 163 "Les Hospitaliers" (1862), Constantine 173 "L'Esperance Fraternelle" (1863), Argenteuil 177 "Les Perseverants Ecossais" (1865), Tours 187 "Union et Bienfaisance" (1867), Paris 197 "Las Coeurs Unis Indivisibles" (1867), Paris 199 "Les Travailleurs Unis" (1868), Saint-Etienne 209 "Le Reveil Ma~onnique" (1869), Paris 210 "La Vraie Lumihe" (1869), Cannes 212 "La Libre Conscience" (lS70), Nantes 214 "La Perseverance Ecossaise" (1870), ArIes en Provence 217 "Le Libre Examen" (1870), Paris 223 "Progres-Egalite (1872), Chalon-sur-Saone 224 "La Sincerite (1873), Saintes 225 "Le Delta" (1873), Alger 246 "La Tolerance" (1877), Perigueux 256 "La Fidelite" (1880), Lille 280 "La Verite" (1885), Toulouse 284 "Les Pionniers de l'Avenir" (1887), Loudun 288 "Cosmos" (1887), Paris 294 "Les Droits de l'Homme" (1888), Aulnoye-Aymeries 301 "Travail et Progres" (1889), Le Cateau

4. The Grand Orient Breaks With Traditional Masonic Landmarks In the course of the 18th and 19th centuries the Grand Orient experienced a period of great prosperity. Its leaders changed their political opinions with each change of government and were in turn Royalists, Republicans, Bonapartists, Orleanists, etc. During the First Empire, the Emperor Napoleon honoured it by appointing his own brother, Louis Napoleon, Grand Master of French Freemasonry. During the Second Empire, first a Prince of the Imperial family and later a Marshal of the Empire were appointed to this dignity by Napoleon III. The Scottish Rite, traditionally independent, held itself aloof from politics. In 1877, an event of considerable importance occurred; on the recommendation of the Protestant Pastor Desmond, who later was to become its Grand Master, the Grand Orient deleted from its constitution the belief in God and in the immortality of the soul and gradually its lodges ceased to work under the three Great Lights of Freemasonry. From then onwards it became clandestine and took the lead in a Masonic movement which completely lacked the spiritual traditions of regular Freemasonry. At the present time, the Grand Orient comprises about 400 warranted lodges with some 17,000 members. The Grand Orient, with the majority of the lodges of its obedience, works according to the French Rite (without invocation of the G.A.O.T.U. and without the Volume of the Sacred Law); some twenty lodges work according to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (some with the invocation of the G.A.O.T.U. and under the three Great Lights) and a few according to the Rectified Scottish Rite. The Grand Orient confers higher degrees from the 18th to the 33rd. These higher degrees are ruled by a "Grand College of the Rites" which is entirely under the control of the Grand Orient.

5. Foundation of the Grand Lodge of France In 1880, several blue lodges holding warrants from the Supreme Council of France seceded and constituted an independent Masonic body under the name "Grande Loge Symbolique Ecossaise" (Scottish Symbolical Grand Lodge). Furthermore, several blue lodges which had remained under the jurisdiction of

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the Supreme Council and, in particular, those of Northern France, held conventions in the provinces and claimed independence for lodges from the 1st to the 3rd degrees. They then started negotiations with the "Scottish Symbolical Grand Lodge" with a view to forming in France a Regular, Independent and Sovereign Grand Lodge. As a result, a General Assembly of the delegates of the Scottish Rite blue lodges was held in Paris on November 7, 1894 with the sanction of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite. Sixty lodges were represented and a motion was carried by 50 votes to eight and two abstentions to constitute an autonomous Grand Lodge. That same evening delegates from the lodges belonging to the Scottish Symbolical Grand Lodge joined this General Assembly which set itself up as a Constituent Assembly. This assembly foregathered on November 7, 8, 9, 1894. The Grand Lodge of France of today, an independent and sovereign Masonic body exercising exclusive and undivided authority over the symbolical lodges of the Craft degrees emanated from this Assembly. The Grand Lodge met in General Assembly on May 10, 11, 12, 1895, voted its constitutions and elected its Grand Master and Grand Officers. From that time on, this Grand Lodge, which enjoys the recognition of more than 70 other Grand Lodges, has been considered as the only Masonic body which is both French and regular. Prior to the last war, it consisted of over 238 lodges and over 14,000 members. At the present time, there are 232 lodges and some 8,900 members. The Grand Lodge and the lodges of its obedience work in the name of the Grand Architect of the Universe, under the three Great Lights of Freemasonry: the Volume of the Sacred Law, the Compass and the Square, and according to the landmarks of the Craft. Most of them work in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, but a few in the Rectified Scottish Rite, one lodge works in the York Rite and one according to Emulation working. In 1922, Scottish Freemasonry in France was entrusted with the care of Russian Freemasonry in exile. In 1923, there were six lodges with some 600 members working in Russia under warrants from the Grand Lodge of France and these lodges are still active today. Since then Masons from many lands have had to go into exile and have found refuge in the Grand Lodge of France. Such were the Spanish Masons, the German Masons while Hitler was in power, the Humanian, Polish and Jugo-Slav Masons. They have lodges warranted by the Grand Lodge of France in which they work in their mother tongue in regular Masonic observance according to the principles of the Craft and in the calm atmosphere of comprehension and tolerance so necessary to our Art. The Grand Lodge of France exercises an exclusive and undivided authority over the craft lodges under its jurisdiction and over the three degrees of craft masonry (entered apprentice, feIlowcraftman and Master Mason). It en~er足 tains relations of fraternal courtesy with the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite but it does not interfere in the administration of the higher Scottish degrees any more than the Supreme Council interferes in that of the Craft lodges. It is to be noted, however, that the Supreme Council for France admits to membership of its lodges only brethren belonging to the Grand Lodge of France and American brethren belonging to American military lodges and serving in the U. S. forces in Europe. The Grand Lodge of France is a sovereign body; the constitutional and legislative rights are vested solely in Its Annual Communication, the executive and administrative powers are delegated to a Federal Council of 33 members elected at the Annual Communication, and renewed by rota of one third each year, among which are the Grand Master and the Grand Officers also elected by the Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge of France has no relations whatever with the feminine or mixed para-Masonic organizations.

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III. CONTEMPORARY PERIOD

1. Foundation of the French National Grand Lodge Two lodges belonging to the Grand Orient of France seceded in 1913 and decided to found an independent Masonic body. They were the "Centre des Amis," founded in 1789 but dormant over a long period and revived shortly before, and lodge "Anglaise 204" of Bordeaux. The officers of these two lodges met on November 5 and 6, 1913 and founded the "National, Independent and Regular Grand Lodge for France and Its Colonies." On November 4, 1915, this new body amended its constitution and recently its name was changed to "French National Grand Lodge." One of the two constituent lodges of the French National Grand Lodge left it in 1923 and joined the Grand Lodge of France, under whose jurisdiction it still is. The lodge in question is Lodge "Anglaise 204" of Bordeaux. Although the French National Grand Lodge had not received a charter from the United Grand Lodge of England, this new Grand Lodge very quickly obtained its patronage. It was recognized shortly after its constitution and is today the only French Masonic body in amity with the three British Grand Lodges. Despite this patronage, it was never able to increase its membership to any extent. At the present time, it comprises 42 lodges with about 2,000 members, of which 15 are English lodges with some 700 members and nine American with about 1,000 members. It also includes a lodge of 45 members at Teheran. It should be noted that four lodges under the French National Grand Lodge (Boulevard Bineau, Neuilly) have become dormant following the resignation in 1958 of several Grand Officers and of about 40 brothers who formed a dissident Grand Lodge under the same name as the French National Grand Lodge, its address being 5, avenue de l'Opera, Paris. In the course of the same year 1958, the French National Grand Lodge absorbed the four Craft lodges of the Grand Priory of the Gauls, ruling body of the higher degrees of the Rectified Scottish Rite. The French National Grand Lodge works in the Rectified Scottish Rite; the French lodges under its jurisdiction also work in this rite, while the English lodges use Emulation working and the American lodges, which are mostly military ones, use American Grand Lodge rituals.

2. Constitution Of the Luxemburg Convention Five Continental European regular Grand Lodges held a Grand Masters conference in Luxemburg on May 15, 1954. They were: The The The The The

Grand Orient of Holland Swiss Grand Lodge Alpina Grand Lodge of Luxemburg Viennese Grand Lodge for Austria (now the Grand Lodge of Austria) United Grand Lodge of Germany.

This conference drew up a covenant which, after reaffirming the seven points of regularity, organized the relations between the signatory Grand Lodges and stipulated that the Masonic Bodies who adhere to this covenant must undertake to fall in line within a period of five years as regards their relations with Masonic bodies not recognized as regular. The Grand Orient of Italy adhered to the covenant a few months later and the Grand Lodge of France in September 1956. The Luxemburg Convention constitutes the only instrument uniting Continental European Freemasonry in the maintenance of Masonic tradition, while respecting

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the independence and sovereign rights of each of the Grand Lodges adhering to it. It is a means of arranging periodical meetings between Grand Masters to harmonize their action and of encouraging intervisits between brethren. Most Worshipful Brother Davidson, Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Holland, is the permanent secretary.

3. Attempts to Unity French Freemasonry As soon as it adhered to the Luxemburg Convention, the Grand Lodge of France made every effort to bring back the Grand Orient of France and the Grand Orient of Belgium, with whom it entertained fraternal relations, into the bosom of Universal Freemasonry. For three years, repeated contacts were made and there were well-founded hopes of a happy solution. In December 1958, the Grand Lodge of France took the initiative of proposing to the Grand Orient of France and the French National Grand Lodge that the three French jurisdictions should unite in a confederal framework which would leave each one with its complete administrative and financial independence and organize under a "National Grand Council" the regrouping of all French brethren in the respect of Masonic tradition and liberty of conscience, so that all could henceforth accede to the universal life of our confraternity. The French National Grand Lodge immediately agreed in principle, but the leaders of the Grand Orient of France, after having asked for various assurances and further particulars which were given to them, notified the Grand Lodge of France on May 9, 1959, that they refused to work in the name of the Grand Architect of the Universe and under the three Great Lights and that they subordinated the organizing of the United Grand Lodges of France to the following two conditions: 1. The Grand Lodge of France and the French National Grand Lodge should not merely request the Jurisdictions with whom they were in amity to extend their recognition to the confederal organization of the United Grand Lodges of France, but they should require them to recognize the Grand Orient of France by itself. 2. The decisions of the National Grand Council, on which were to sit the Grand Officers of the three French Masonic bodies should be made, not by a majority of the Grand Officers who were members of it, but prorata to the membership of each of the three jurisdictions.

The Federal Council of the Grand Lodge of France pointed out at once that, if the proposed union were to be concluded without the Grand Orient of France returning to regularity, the result would be that the Grand Lodge of France and the French National Grand Lodge would irretrievably lose their own regularity, and consequently, the international relations by which the Grand Orient seemed to set such store. Secondly, it was impossible to accept the system of voting suggested by the Grand Orient which would result in their supremacy over all French Freemasonry as they had more members than the Grand Lodge of France and the French National Grand Lodge put together. The Ruling Council of the Grand Orient of France categorically refused to change its view and, in the course of a meeting of the Grand Officers of the three Masonic Bodies held in Paris on June 14, 1959, the Grand Master of the Grand Orient of France signified the breaking off of the negotiations. The Grand Lodge of France was obliged, as a consequence, to decide during its Annual Communication in September 1959 to suspend Masonic relations with the Grand Orient of France, as also with all other Masonic bodies in the same state of irregularity, such as the Grand Orient of Belgium.

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IV. PROSPECTS

A committee of 12 members made up of an equal number of representatives of the Grand Lodge of France and the French National Grand Lodge has been formed for the purpose of bringing together the two bodies who work according to the Masonic principles recognized by Universal Freemasonry. It is to be hoped that this committee will quickly achieve positive results, as the brethren of both jurisdictions await impatiently the day when they will be free to inter-visit. We are of the opinion that frequent visits between regular lodges are the only means of gradually bringing about union in the bosom of one Grand Lodge of all French Freemasons without one or the other of the existing Masonic bodies trying to impose its supremacy. We know that our allies in Europe and America devoutly desire this fraternal reunion of French brethren and that they will not fail to jUdge severely anyone who attempts to frustrate it.

OLDEST LIVING FREEMASON The Masonic Service Association which has taken over Harold Voorhis' list of aged Freemasons, has issued its 20th list. Oldest (we list only five) are: 1. Yould, Thomas, raised May 7, 1879, now member Shekinah No. 171, St. Paul, Minn. 2. Arnstein, Max B., raised Feb. 23, 1881, now member Chas. R. McKinney No. 433, Knoxville, Tenn. 3. Westcott, Sanford H., raised Nov. 25, 1881, now member Orion No. 46, Lake Orton, Mich. 4. McElrea, Wm., raised Jan. 18, 1882, now member St. John No. 461, Milton, New Zealand. 5. Watkins, Charles L., raised April 22, 1888, St. John's No. 24, Shinnston, W. Va.

Of the 104 names listed, Missouri has but two: 56. Bridges, James R., raised Dec. 14, 1888, member Hiram No. 362, Kahoka, Mo. 69. McDonald, Chas. L., raised April 17, 1889, member Cache No. 16, St. Louis,

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GRAND ENCAMPMENT, 1961 The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U. S. A., announce their triennial encampment at Cleveland, Ohio, beginning August 12 and ending August 17, 1961 at Cleveland, Ohio. Headquarters at the Sheraton-Cleveland. Hotels will be air-conditioned but not the parade grounds, although the parade is to be held in the evening (Saturday, 12th at 7 p.m.)

AN APOLOGY TO PANAMA In our review of 1959, page 4lc, is a story of Thistle Lodge, formed under the Grand Lodge of Scotland; some readers may have thought this was under the heading of bogus Negro lodges-which was quite untrue. It is a daughter lodge of Scotland and was chartered in 1906 about the time we were building a canal through Panama. In fact one of our friends, and we are positive he was not a Negro bogus member, was a member. Our apology to Panama and Scotland. The article was taken from a Virgin Island source; we regret making the reference at this place in our review; for the past two

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years our reviews have been written under much stress; it is not our intention to harm any legitimate Freemason or his organization.

BOOKS The American Heritage: This intensely American magazine, in its May 1960 issue, has a fine story of two great American Freemasons--Wm. J. Bryan and Wm. McKinley. The story is labeled "The Front Porch Campaign" and describes how Bryan "stumped up and down the land while McKinley let voters come to his lawn in Canton-and they came." The nominating convention of the Republican party that year was held in St. Louis; silver was the all important issue. McKinley favored a gold standard-and was elected. His antagonist was Wm. J. Bryan, nominated because of his "cross of gold speech" at the Chicago Democratic convention. Both Bryan and McKinley were Freemasons. Other pages are devoted to a story of Mark Twain, a Missouri Freemason; it tells of his "happy years in Hartford." Recognition Lists of World Grand Lodges: This is a cloth bound volume of 200 pages and valuable as a table reference; it is the old M.S.A. Chart in book form. The chart had some advantages over the book as well as some disadvantages. We suspect the book is more expensive. The committee (of the Conference of Grand Masters which issues the book) says: It is a matter of regret that in some cases the information is incomplete, due to failure to get from some grand lodges replies to a request for their recognition lists. The volume was dated May 1, 1960; our copy arrived August 1, 1960, and already the book is in some ways obsolete. One of the most important things that has happened (June-July) is the unification of the Grand Orient and Grand Lodge of Italy. It is a small error, but the Grand Lodge of Austria should be listed at Zone I Dorotheergasse, 12, Vienna, Austria, which is the home of the Grossloge von Osterreich; the grand master tells us that the headquarters is not always open and that his mail may be better reached "Wien (Vienna) I, Hoher Markt 4.14." We don't know what happened to "Germany, page 164" for only seven lodges are listed as recognized; nor does Missouri have listed "Germany," although we were one of the first of the American grand lodges to recognize Germany. Many American grand lodges recognize the United Grand Lodges of Germany which now includes the Berlin group, and which have never thought it to be necessary to so specify. And while Missouri does not recognize the Grand Orient of France, there are grand lodges that do, and because of that they probably should have been included since the Grand Orient of Belgium (a similar group) was included. No sir, it is impossible to keep such a classification up to date in this moving world. Horizon: This magazine is almost a companion volume to American Heritage but the work of the first is confined to America. What can we say of these volumes, except to say that they should be in every American's library and school library. Write 551 Fifth Ave., N. Y. 17, N. Y. Priced at $15.00.

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10,000 Famous Freemasons: This work in four volumes is completed in Vol. IV just off the press. The whole is a momentous work and essential to the Masonic student. An attempt was made to verify all the facts, especially Masonic membership, and the General Grand Chapter which financed the project, the Missouri Lodge of Research which distributed the volumes, and the author, William R. Denslow who wrote the biographies are to be commended for the time and effort involved in its publication. Nothing like it has ever been produced in the way of Masonic books. The full set of four volumes may be secured through the Educational Bureau of General Grand Chapter, Box 529, Trenton, Mo. at a price of $16.00. As a sample of the many biographies, we quote from two grand masters of English Freemasonry-Anthony Sayer, the first-and the Earl of Scarbrough, the last: Anthony Sayer (1672-1742) First Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England in 1717, holding the office one year. Very little is known of his Masonic history or private life. He was a member of the Old Lodge No.3, which met at the "Apple Tree" Tavern in Charles Street, Covent Garden, now the Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge No. 12. He served as its warden in 1723, in which )lear he was one of the brethren who signed their approbation of Anderson's Constitutions. In 1718 he proclaimed George Payne his successor as grand master, and in 1719 was appointed senior grand warden by Dr. Desagu1iers, q .v. All else that is known of Sayer from official records is unfortunate. He was thrice an applicant for grand lodge relief-in 1724, 1730, and 1741. In 1730 he had to appear to answer charges to a complaint of irregularity, the nature of which is unknown. He was acquitted, but told to do "nothing so irregular in the future." From 1733 until his death, he was tyler of what is now the Old King's Arms Lodge No. 28. At his funeral, says the London Evening Express of Jan. 16, 1742, "his corpse was followed by a great number of Gentlemen of that Honourable Society of the best quality" to Covent Garden, where he was buried. d. Jan. 5, 1742. Earl of Scarbrough (Lawrence Roger Lumley). Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, since 1951. He became the 11th Earl of Scarbrough in 1945, on the death of his uncle. Is the son of Brigadier General Osbert Lumley. He went to Eton, and afterward to the Military Academy at Sandhurst. In 1921 he graduated from Magdalen College, Oxford U. Entering parliament, he represented Kingston-upon-Hull, East, 1922-29, and York from 1931-37. In the latter year he was appointed governor of Bombay, a post he retained until 19413, through a difficult period in the early war years. Upon his return to England, he was appointed parliamentary undersecretary for India and Burma. He was given the active rank of major general, and at the time was a member of the house of lords. This office ended in 1947 with the passing of the Act of Indian Independence. In 1948 he was created a knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King George VI, q.v. In 1937 he was created a knight grand commander of the Eminent Order of the British Empire, followed in 1943 by that of knight grand cross of the Most Exalted Order of the British Empire. Queen Elizabeth made him a knight of the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, and also Lord Chamberlain of the Household -one of the most important positions in England. In WWI he served in France with the lith Hussars, and from 1921-37 with the Yorkshire Dragoons. He is the author of the history of the 11th Hussars. Was initiated in 1920 in Apollo University Lodge No. 357.

IN THE NEWS Major General John Medaris, '57, chief of the Army Ordnance Missile Command since 1955, retired after 38 years of army service (January 30, 1960).

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George Messersmith, 76, U. S. diplomat died in Houston, Texas January 29. He was one time ambassador to Mexico and quite unfriendly to Freemasons; he once told your reviewer that his father had been a Freemason in Pennsylvania; at the same time he added some quite objectionable statements about President Truman's membership. Count Felix Graf von Luckner, famous sea raider of World War I, and a member of Zur Goldened Kugel Lodge No. 66 in Hamburg, Germany, recently appeared on "This Is Your Life" program. King Gustav VI Adolf is the present grand master of Swedish Freemasons; the pro grand master (deputy) is Prince Bertil, Duke of Holland. The revival of the movie "Ben Hur" brings to the limelight its author, General Lew Wallace; both Wallace and his father were Freemasons, the father being governor of Indiana (1837-40). Wallace, Jr. served in the Civil War as major general; he was president of the court which tried Henry Wirz, commandant of Andersonville prison. Sadaichi Horiuchi, grand master of the Grand Lodge of Japan, visited the United States in December, 1959 and made a most favorable impression on those he met. He was educated in the United States. A statue has been erected and dedicated in New York City to the memory of the late George M. Cohan, actor and composer. Cohan had the distinction of being a life member of various Masonic bodies and-the Roman Catholic church. Col. Edwin S. Bettelheim, Jr., past grand master of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia died July 7, 1959 in Washington, D. C. He had a very distinguished career in the army as well as in the fraternity. In 1958 Alberto Barocio headed both the Scottish Rite and the York Rite of Mexico. General Odus Horney, designer of the Springfield rifle, used for years by the U. S. Army, died February 16, 1958; he was a member of Mechanicsburg (Ohio) Lodge No. 113 at the time of his death. Edwin L. Drake, who drilled the first oil well at Titusville, Pa., in 1859 was much in the news during the centennial celebration of that event in 1959. He was a member of Oil Creek Lodge No. 303, now Titusville No. 754. General Frank T. Hines, who headed federal veterans affairs activities almost 24 years, died April 3, 1960 at the age of 81. He was the first administrator of the Veteran's Bureau. Hines made a record in World War I for transporting 2,082,000 troops safely to Europe and returned them in 18 months. He was a member of Temple Noyes Lodge No. 32 in Washington. Louis Edward Holland, outstanding businessman and civic leader, died at his home near Kansas City, May 25, 1960. His life work was photo-engraving, now the largest engraving concern (Holland Engraving) west of the Mississippi River; he was responsible in a large way for bringing the headquarters of T.W.A. to Kansas City. He was a member, and past master, of the Mount Washington lodge and other Masonic groups.

CORNERSTONES One of the outstanding events in the United States was the laying of the cornerstone of the National Capitol on July 4, 1959. The grand masters of Virginia, Maryland, Illinois and the District of Columbia were in attendance. St. John's Lodge No. I, New York, brought the Bible on which George Wash-

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ington took his oath of office in 1789; Fredericksburg Lodge No.4, Virginia, brought the Bible on which Washington was obligated; Potomac Lodge No. 5, District of Columbia, supplied the gavel used by Washington; AlexandriaWashington Lodge No. 22, Alexandria, Virginia, supplied the trowel, square and level used by Washington in laying the original cornerstone of the Capitol in 1793. Brother J. George Stewart, architect of the Capitol, was in charge of the preparations for laying the stone. Rev. Frederick Brown Harris, Chap-

lain of the United States Senate, offered the invocation. The Hon. Sam Rayburn (E.A.) introduced the President of the United States, after which the cornerstone ceremony was carried out. The Masonic deposits did not include the objection made by the Knights of Columbus to the cornerstone ceremony. A special communication of the Grand Lodge of Nevada was held at Virginia City on October 5, 1958, called for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the Silver Centennial Monument. Witnessing the ceremony was Governor Russell, of Nevada. Orator of the occasion was Louis D. Gordon of the University of Nevada, who gave the story of the valuable Comstock Lode. Many descendents of the early settlers were present at the monument ceremony.

CHARITY A resolution by the Grand Lodge of Arkansas provided for the donation of $2,000.00 to provide dental service to the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Colorado has provided for several benevolent funds, the oldest of which is

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the Colorado Masons Benefit Fund, which was voted in 1900. Only the income from the fund may be used, and it is from this fund that most payments for relief have been made. Gifts have been made to the fund since its inception, the largest of which was from a man who was not even a member of the fraternity. A Masonic Club in French Morocco, Africa, sometime ago sent a gift of .$320.00 as a trust fund to be used for charitable purposes. This money has been passed out to the George Washington National Memorial, the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, and the Pusan Children's Charity Hospital in Korea. October 4, 1958, the Grand Lodge of Minnesota dedicated a Masonic Memorial Cancer Hospital at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. It was erected at an expense of one million dollars and has been given to the University with aU expenses paid. By March 1, 1959, the hospital was occupied 75 per cent capacity. The average cost per patient is .$17.86. Since the first patient was admitted 204 others have been accepted. Among the memorial funds presented to the Grand Lodge of Utah, during the year 1959, was .$6,000.00 from J. C. Penney. Grand Master Holland, of Wyoming, recommended the discontinuance of Grand Lodge membership in the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada. The finance committee agreed with the Grand Master.

CONDITION OF THE RITE The Grand Master of Illinois observes that many of the present officers do not begin to get serious with a study of ritual until they are elected to the office of junior warden, then come to the sudden realization that they have been placed in an official position "with an office boy's knowledge and experience." In Louisiana the net gain for the entire State was 295, but in New Orleans itself there was a loss of five members. Reviewer Pollard, of Maine, speaking on the decline in membership, said: Quite a bit has been written recently about the supposed decline of fraternalism in the United States. Some writers seem to feel that fraternal organizations have outlived their usefulness, have lost their appeal to American men, and are rapidly becoming things of the past. With this generalization we cannot agree. Some fraternal organizations have undoubtedly declined, both in numbers and in influence, and some have even gone out of existence. But these are generally organizations which had little or nothing to offer in the first place, which based their appeal upon material benefits which are now outmoded, or which have suffered from a chronic lack of leadership. Other fraternal organizations are still filling a worthy place in the life of our people. Freemasonry, the oldest and largest of all fraternal organizations, is certainly in no decline. Its membership is now at an all-time high, and it still counts among its members many of the most distinguished and influential men of our day. Freemasonry is very old and very tough. It has survived for centuries because it is founded upon eternal truths, because its teachings are timeless and relevant to every age, and because it satisfies some of the deepest of all human needs. It has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to adapt itself to changing conditions. It readily adjusted to the great changes wrought by the Protestant Reformation, and derived new spiritual strength and vigor from that movement. In the seventeenth century

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it successfully transformed itself from an operative society of working stonemasons into the purely speculative society which we know today. Since that transition, it has survived both political and industrial revolutions, has withstood the strains and stresses of civil wars, has weathered the storms of persecution, and has proved its ability to function equally well in monarchies and in republics, in metropolitan areas and on the remote frontier, in times of peace and in times of war, in periods of prosperity and in periods of depression, in a simple agricultural society and in a complex industrialized civilization. It has successfully met every challenge of the past, and there is no reason to doubt that it will successfully meet every challenge of the future. We must remember, however, that Freemasonry, like all similar institutions, must sell itself anew to each successive generation. It cannot exist forever upon its past history alone, nor upon the accomplishments of those great men who have been members of the fraternity in the past. To survive, Freemasonry must continue to merit and to enjoy the respect and confidence of society, and to attract to itself men of the right type and calibre to appreciate and understand its teachings and to carryon its work. The Grand Master of North Carolina foundOne of the greatest weaknesses is lack of Masonic law. . . . That many a warden is elevated to the highest office his brethren can bestow upon him; he accepts the office and enters upon his duties without the slightest conception of what is required of him, other than that he should have a hat on his head, and a gavel in his hand. A committee on future planning in Pennsylvania tells us: The greatest need of Freemasonry in the United States generally and in Pennsylvania in particular is more small lodges. This thesis needs little defense today. The experiences of our own grand lodge during periods of adversity and financial depression have abundantly proved that the small lodges have the best record in maintaining their memberships, and at all times in their percentage of members in attendance at meetings. This does not mean that no large lodges have a similar record, but as a group they are beset by the handicap of indifference which mere largeness begets in their membership, in contrast to the small lodges, where every member knows every other member and what is more important, a much greater percentage of members can hope to serve as lodge officers, and thereby become so much the better Masons.

EXTRANEOUS SOCIETIES California being the home of most of the extraneous societies which exist in connection with Freemasonry we may expect to find most references to them in their annual proceedings. Mention is made of these societies in the report of a special committee on commercialism. From all reports, the Shrine is conducting itself honorably in California. The Sciots, which last year was responsible for a number of violations, is rapidly complying with the law. The Royal Order of Caritas, Amaranth Foundation sued Grand Lodge for $800,000.00, a law suit which the grand lodge is now defending. Zulo Grotto came in for special attention. The Phezenphun Club was incorporated in California, limits its membership to men and women, secured club rooms, a liquor license, and an arrangement with the Grotto to occupy its quarters. The Rosicrucians came in for criticism. Since there are several groups of Rosicrucians we are at a loss to know just which branch is affected.

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The Grand Master of Kentucky wrote a letter to one of his brethren who was active in furthering an organization known as the Sword of Bunker Hill; the member was ordered to desist. It appears that the Bunker Hill group had never been approved by grand lodge. Apparently the grand master had good reason for his decision. III feeling developed in Nevada in attempting to establish two girls organization&-]ob's Daughters and Rainbow for Girls. The Supreme Pyramid of Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots was forbidden to operate in Nevada; it once operated there, but failed to carry out its objectives. It was reported the organization was being disciplined for failure to carry out Masonic law in another jurisdiction. High Twelve clubs will be investigated. The Veiled Prophets (Grotto) was approved. Officers of the Grotto in North Carolina were notified that the formation of a degree team was a violation of Grand Lodge law. The team was disbanded. The Grand Master of Ohio was asked as to whether a member of the Mormons or Latter Day Saints was eligible for membership. The ruling wasA petitioner petitions a lodge out of choice and would be dropped from his church membership if there is objection by the church. As for eligibility we can see no reason to prohibit anyone who expressed a belief in God if he is worthy and well qualified.

In Utah a request was received from the Supreme Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth to establish a court in Salt Lake City. The request was denied because it was felt there was no real need for such an organization. Utah refused to pass a resolution declaring that members of the Mormon church are ineligible to visit a Utah lodge, because such a proposal was gratuitous insult to sister jurisdictions who admit Mormons to membership.

FINANCIAL Investments by Masonic bodies in California are limited to three groups. In the first group is cash and bank accounts or obligations of the United States limited to 40 per cent of the funds available; in the second group, 20 per cent may be invested in securities registered by the security and exchange commission and in preferred stocks, all of which must be registered; in group three, 40 per cent may be invested in common stocks registered by the securities and exchange commission, but not applying to bank or insurance stocks, the group would include shares of investment trusts or insured federal or savings loan associations. In Florida, the Grand Master discovered that some $600,000.00 was not drawing interest and said it should be profitably invested, so he placed it in savings account and short term United States Government bonds. The loss of $18,000.00 in interest is no small amount. An Illinois committee prepared by-laws which would enable lodges to accept charity funds and not be taxed. The by-laws of a lodge should now specify "there be established a trust fund designated the .... Lodge No..... A.F.& A.M. Trust Fund, which shall be kept in a bank account entirely distinct and separate from all other lodge funds, and in the same bank as the lodge general fund." The Grand Secretary of Indiana reported that in the eleven years he had

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served as grand secretary there had been only nine known cases of defalcation of lodge funds on the part of secretaries. However, his report did not cover the Masonic Home in which there appeared a shortage of $360,000.00. In Ohio, the Grand Master said that the threat of war had an effect upon the economy of lodges and Masonic growth. He said: As we continue to analyze some of our conditions, what do we find in our lodges? Are they merely social dubs, or are they playing their part in the mission of Freemasonry? A few of our lodges still believe in a fairy godmother and continue to drift with inadequate fees and dues. All too many rely upon the initiation fee to operate and sponsor their programs for the year. This is not good sound business. I realize it is not a new situation, but all lodges are urged to bring their dues in line with operating costs of today. The deputy grand master reported that the average membership of 666 lodges in Ohio is 324. The average dues $9.11, one lodge has $4.00 dues, while 225 charge $10.00, and 27 charge $20.00. The average fee per lodge is $64.00; 107 lodges charge $100.00 or more, and one lodge charges $330.00. Only 69 lodges were actually living within their income from dues. Over $900,000.00 was spent last year in improving Masonic temples in Ohio, which, in itself, is evidence of activity. In Tennessee it is thought more adequate and attractive quarters should be secured, especially by the smaller lodges. The Grand Master recommended that a plan be adopted whereby subordinate lodges in need of funds for construction or improvements might obtain loans from the grand lodge. There is a custom over the United States of having the executive officer sign blank warrants to be made out and filled in later by the grand secretary. The Grand Master of Wyoming deplored the practice. He could see no reason for having the grand master sign warrants under such circumstances, except that it gives his approval of the expenditures if he signs them in advance and he has no idea of to whom the warrant will be made payable or as to the amount. He thought it was not good business.

HISTORICAL The Grand Lodge of California is working with the State in restoring the first Masonic hall in Los Angeles. When the restoration is completed the lodge room on the second floor will be furnished as it was a hundred years ago. A committee on Masonic history reported that it had taken more than 300 colored photos of 30 of the oldest and most historic Masonic halls in Northern California; they are being shown throughout the jurisdiction in a lecture, which has been termed "Some Came by Land and Some Came by Sea." Five thousand brethren have seen the program. The committee is endeavoring to learn where Peter Lassen visited a lodge. The early register of Western Star Lodge No.2 is missing, but a register of Chico Lodge No. III shows that Lassen and John Bidwell visited the lodge on October 17, 1857. James R. Case) well known Connecticut historian, has written a review on Freemasonry in Connecticut, covering the years 1845-1899. Many interesting stories are contained in this brief history. The Delaware committee on history reviewed the life of Thomas Stockton) an early Delaware Masonic leader, who had an enviable record in the Revolutionary War.

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Grand Historian Wade Wilson read the story of three of the older Idaho lodges. Louisiana reported that three of the original lodges which formed the Grand Lodge were in existence and active-Perfect Union No. I, Etoile Polarire No. I, and Perseverance No.4, all of which have been operating for 150 years or more. The history committee recommended that the history of the grand lodge be written in loose leaf book form. The first Masonic monument in the United States was erected at Bunker Hill, in Massachusetts, December 2, 1794, to the memory of Major General Joseph Warren. The monument is believed to be on the very spot where General Warren died. It is a Tuscan pillar, eighteen feet high, on a platform two feet high and eight feet square, later increased to eight feet high; on the top of the pillar was placed a gilt urn with the initials and age of Joseph Warren enclosed in the square and compasses. The inscription read: Erected A.D. 1794, by King Solomon's Lodge of Freemasons, constituted at Charlestown, 1'783, in memory of Major General Joseph Warren and his associates who were slain on this memorable spot, June 17, 1775. Several years after its erection, the lodge presented the land and monument to the newly formed Bunker Hill Monument Association. Grand Secretary Earl W. Taylor wrote a condensed story of the grand lodge which appears in the 1958 proceedings. Grand Historian Kohls reported on some of Montana's ancient lodges. A committee asked Brother Kohls to make a tape recording of his history, a suggestion which apparently did not appeal to the historian who asked for an appropriation of $1,500.00. A special communication of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire was held June 22, 1958, for the purpose of celebrating the 175th birthday of Jeremy Ladd Cross. The grand lodge listened to an address by James R. Case, historian of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. North Dakota's historian submitted a report on Freemasonry at Fort Buford, Yellowstone Lodge, and the confusion resulting from other fraternal and club activities at the Fort's site, which included a garrison of Negro infantry, an Odd Fellow Lodge, and even a clandestine lodge chartered by a group in Missouri. Dr. James J. Tyler, historian of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, offers his usual historical work. This time early Masonic cornerstone ceremonies in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Ohio's committee on history reports progress on new volumes which it hopes to complete for printing during the year. Oklahoma has erected a monument on the location of Ok-La-Ho-Ma Lodge No.4, at Boggy Depot, known as Father Murrow's Lodge. It is the first historical marker ever erected by the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. The grand lodge is anticipating the writing of a history of Freemasonry in Oklahoma. The Grand Lodge of Washington recently published its history and distributed it during the centennial celebration. It is a very fine volume and our brethren in Washington are to be congratulated on having issued it. Brother Alex MacDougall, President of the State Historical Society in Wyoming, is spear-heading a movement to purchase Independence Rock and make it accessible to the general public.

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NEWS IN GENERAL The committee on commercialism in California has been attempting to locate the Masonic record of R. James Sarver, who represents himself to be a Master Mason and international lecturer on the "antiquities of Ancient Free and Accepted Masonry and lecturer on Masonic ideology and philosophy." He has offered to lecture to lodges in California for a fee of $50.00. He claims to be a member of Corregidor-Southern Cross Lodge No. 3 under the Philippines. The Grand Lodge of California is to cease painting portraits of future grand masters. Those now existing, with the exception of the first grand master, are to be turned over to lodges of which they were members. This is all because the Temple has no place to hang large portraits. California is the only State we know of that has a committee on Masonic cemeteries. They have been making an effort to establishd a complete list of cemeteries owned by California lodges, together with their history and present physical condition. The grand lodge requires these cemeteries to make an annual report to Grand Lodge; all cemeteries must be operated on a non-profit basis. The committee agrees that the handling of this proposition is a ticklish matter. Past Grand Master Horne, chairman of the committee on foreign correspondence, in Florida, has the following advice: All of us are concerned about the high cost of operating our Masonic homes, hospitals, etc., and are stressing a campaign for increasing the endowment fund. One grand master wants a fund of sufficient size that the income will entirely support the charity program. That, my brethren, will be a sad day. In my young days as a Mason, fifty-three years ago, charity was a personal, individual obligation cheerfully and proudly accepted and performed. A charity box on the altar, or nailed to the side of the door, was a reminder when we left the lodge room. The grand lodges then took over, and Masonic homes were built, and our charity was handled by a committee, financed by a portion of grand lodge per capita. And now we want to relieve the individual Mason from any responsibility by raising an enormous endowment fund. If you make no contribution to any cause, either in labor, money, goods, or thought, just how interested are you?

An Illinois committee has set up a standard for each officer of a lodge. In the case of the Master, he is required to open and close lodge, confer the first, second and third degrees; the Senior Warden has a similar requirement, with the exception of the omission of the third degree; the Junior Warden must open and close lodge and be able to confer the first degree; and so on. Indiana had trouble with circularization of the membership. Material was sent out by a committee on Masonic information. The circular appeared to be an attack on grand lodge officials in connection with embezzlement of Masonic Home funds. The annual meeting of the lodges in the United States named St. Albans was held October 11, 1958 in Jackson, Louisiana. Representatives were present from lodges in New York, Rhode Island, Michigan, Massachusetts and Canada. An outdoor barbecue, with tours of the area and suitable refreshments made it a day long to be remembered. For the next five years, North Dakota is to set aside $2,500.00 annually to

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defray the cost of the 75th anniversary program. The celebration will be held in June, 1964, in Fargo. A Past Grand Master of Alberta, Brother Arthur D. Cumming, a native of North Dakota who left there in 1903, presented the Grand Lodge of North Dakota with a very fine set of Grand Lodge jewels. The Grand Master of Ohio had difficulty in locating some of the lodge temples he was to visit. He had no trouble locating luncheon clubs, but it was a task to find the Masonic temple. He asked why they did not have signs on these beautiful edifices indicating they were Masonic Temples, and (we might add) establish a dining club in the temple. He considered the retirement of a grand secretary who had served for a period of ten years or more and who had attained the age of 70. They refused to adopt a similar regulation for the grand treasurer. Pennsylvania received a communication from the grand secretary of "The Confederation of Symbolic Lodges Orient of Central America" requesting recognition. No action was taken. Rhode Island sets out requirements for the position of grand secretarymiddle years, a man of knowledge and devotion to the principles of Freemasonry, able, respected, recognized leader with ability, mental capacity, and willingness to interpret the regulations of the grand lodge, a man with practical business experience and a man of God. We should say this is quite a large order. The Grand Master of South Carolina wrote individual letters to 645 newly raised brethren. Here is a most interesting story coming out of South Carolina: On Thursday, July 24, 1958, Brother Herman Griffin, a member of Hiram Lodge No. 68, A.F.M., Anderson, South Carolina, was proceeding in a truck along Lewis Street when he heard cries for help. An eleven-year-old Negro boy, unknown to Brother Griffin, was drowning in Cleveland's Lake. When Brother Griffin heard these cries for help, he stopped and unhesitatingly ran to the edge of the lake, called out "I'll save you" and plunged in. While he was bringing the young Negro to shore, the excited boy struggled and pulled both of them under water, drowning both himself and Brother Griffin. In this era of racial tension and misunderstanding it should give every Master Mason in South Carolina a feeling of pride that a member of our fraternity lived and died by the tenets of Freemasonry. Nothing that I can say could possibly add to the valor of Brother Griffin's sacrifice. If it were in my power to present a medal of honor for this heroic act, I would gladly do so. Since our grand lodge has no provision for such a medal, I commend his example to all and take great pride in paying this small tribute to his memory and to the fidelity with which he lived up to Masonic principles.

The Masonic Insurance Company of Massachusetts was mentioned by the Grand Master of South Dakota: The Grand Master informed the Grand Lodge of an insurance company operating in Massachusetts. known as "Masonic Casualty Company." The officers are not Masons and cannot be disciplined. They declined to pay a just claim and the widow has charged this to the discredit of Freemasonry. It seems that this group registered its name, together with the insignia of the Square and Compass before the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts laid claim to the exclusive use of the insignia and name.

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South Dakota is planning on making a Masonic map of the State showing all locations of Masonic interest.

RECOGNITION Belgium: Recognition suspended by Alabama. Brazil: Parana, recognition postponed by Alabama, New Jersey. Pernambuco postponed by California. Sao Paulo recognized by Iowa, postponed by Indiana. Santa Catarina recognized by California, Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, no action by Washington. China: Recognition postponed by Maine. Recognized by Mississippi. Colombia: Cartagena recognized by Wyoming. Cali recognized by Wyoming, denied by Washington, postponed by Pennsylvania. Occidental recognized by Iowa, Louisiana. Costa Rica: Alabama took no action. Arkansas postponed. Ecuador: Recognized by Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, postponed by Mississippi. France: National Grand Lodge recognized by Illinois. Grand Lodge postponed by Indiana, denied by Pennsylvania. Germany: Recognized by Arkansas, California postponed, re-recognized by Connecticut. Greece: Recognized by Maine, postponed by Pennsylvania. Guatemala: No action by Alabama, postponed by Arkansas, Virginia, no change by California, Utah, denied by Pennsylvania. Israel: Postponed by Mississippi. Italy: del Gesu denied by Pennsylvania. Grand Orient recognized by Virginia. Japan: Recognized by Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Washington, postponed by Maine. Alexico: Valle de Mexico deferred by Minnesota, no action by Pennsylvania. Nuevo Leon recognized by Virginia. Del Pacifico recognized by Wyoming. Peru: Recognized by Idaho. San Salvador: Recognized by Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Oklahoma, postponed by Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, Washington. Santa Domingo: Recognized by District of Columbia, Massachusetts, withdrawn by Indiana. Syria Lebanon: No action by California, not recognized by Louisiana. Venezuela: Recognized by New Mexico, no action by Alabama.

MISSOURIANS The annual proceedings report visitations by Grand Master Grauel to Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, and by Past Grand Master Aronson to Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Grand Secretary Ralph E. Whipple, of Iowa, was born in Mound City, Missouri, February 24, 1902, graduated from the Mound City high school and, after teaching one year in an elementary school, entered Missouri Wesleyan College at Cameron, Missouri, from which he graduated in 1926. He

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married Miss Goldie Diven of Cameron in 1927. He received his Craft degrees in Mound City. The 1959 proceedings record the death of Claude A. Sturgeon, past grand master and past grand secretary of Oklahoma, at his home in Oklahoma City, on October 11, 1958. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1873.

MASONIC HOMES The matter of the possible sale of the Masonic Home was given serious consideration by the trustees of the Grand Lodge of Florida, and it was recommended that a study of the matter be made for at least another year before rendering a decision. Indiana reported that it cost $2,310.00 per year for each guest they have in the Masonic Home. While the Grand Lodge has a small reserve for Masonic Home maintenance, nevertheless it could be seen that that amount could be quickly exhausted by an increase in the Home population. One of the worst financial shocks of the year was embezzlement of funds of the Masonic Home at Frankfort. The treasurer had difficulty in keeping his own records separated from those of the Home, the result was the misappropriation of $360,000.00 of the Home funds which had been used by the treasurer in an electrical appliance business conducted by him personally. Most of the amount was recovered through sureties, and the treasurer was charged with unmasonic conduct and expelled from Freemasonry; in the meantime he is serving a term of nine years in the Indiana State prison. A resolution was presented to the Grand Lodge of Maine, a secret ballot taken, and the resolution was lost. It was reported the committee spent diligent and laborious hours in acquiring information over a period of two years; it involved the establishment of a Masonic Home in the State of Maine. A committee will continue an investigation of the proposition. They are of the opinion that the home can be built and supported on a basis of $2.00 per capita. They should consult their neighbors on the south, Massachusetts, where the cost of operation shows the per capita cost has advanced in four years from $1,329.00 to $2,222.00 in the Home, and Juniper Hall from $3,737.00 to $4,489.00 a year. New Mexico is dangling with the Masonic Home idea. A brother introduced a resolution providing for a Masonic Home for the aged, while another brother questioned the possibility of financing the institution. It was believed it could be financed for from $1,900.00 to $2,700.00 a year per patient. The Grand Master of Tennessee believes their plan of extending charity is the most economical and workable of any that has been developed, and after having visited "a number of states where the grand lodge maintains a home for these people and after hearing discussions on their problems, especially the costs of such plants, I am even more convinced that we are on the right track." The Grand Master of West Virginia was of the opinion that there was a need for a continuous study of the Masonic Home for future years: We note that some jurisdictions have turned down the establishment of Masonic Homes and extension of existing homes. We would suggest that there is a real possibility that Masonic Homes will become less and less needed in the future and

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rather than expand in any way at this time, we should give continual study to this trend.

He recommended changing the regulations of the Home to provide that charity cases could be handled outside the Home provided the cost did not exceed the average cost of maintenance in the Home.

MASONIC TEMPLES The Grand Lodge of Louisiana was fortunate in re-negotiating a lease with the General Services Administration and made several other changes which should increase the income from their valuable piece of property. Cost of the upkeep is increasing steadily because old buildings cost more to maintain. The building is slowly falling a victim to the shifting of the active business areas to other parts of the city. The problem is to keep the temple 100 per cent rented. In addition to this the government is planning on erecting a Federal building which may be ready in 1961. This will require an expenditure of a considerable sum to restore petitions. The indebtedness on the temple has been paid, but there were certain sections of the regulations which needed revision. Hereafter all rents and revenues will be devoted exclusively to charitable purposes, distributed as the Grand Lodge shall determine. In Ohio the Grand Master discovered that in many places meetings were being held in buildings that had long since served their usefulness as Masonic meeting places. He thought they should be replaced with new modern structures which would be a credit to the fraternity. South Carolina is planning on erecting a grand lodge building; it has available $291,277.00. Nothing will be done, however, until the Grand Lodge authorizes it.

MISCELLANEOUS Acacia Fraternity: The Grand Master of Arkansas called attention of the Grand Lodge to the Acacia Fraternity which had a home at Fayetteville. He was anxious that the 57,000 Freemasons in Arkansas maintain their interest to the extent of $1.00 per member. In 1957 the Grand Lodge voted to raise $56,000.00 "to help provide Masonic influence on the campus of the University of Arkansas, by assisting the Acacia Fraternity erect a sorely needed chapter house on University property." Fifty-two per cent of the membership were Master Masons on graduation, while one year later 71 per cent had become Freemasons. The chapter has never ranked lower than third in scholarship and numbers among its members outstanding student in the University. Anti-Masonry: Among his recommendations, Grand Master Van Fleet, of Colorado, included this on cornerstone layings: One of our finest traditions, and certainly one of the most venerated, is the laying of cornerstones of public buildings. Such occasions are the other times when we appear in public. Your grand master is convinced that a great force is at work in this nation to relegate our fraternity into the background of the consciousness of the public. One method being used to accomplish this objective is through opposition, on their part, to our fraternity perfonning this ancient ceremony on such occasions. First we should clear up a misconception in the minds of a great number of our citizens. The laying of cornerstones for public buildings by Masonic lodges is not

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a recent innovation. It has been done for centuries. The birth of this nation is replete with accounts of these occasions, such as the laying of the cornerstone for our Nation's Capitol by George Washington. Countless government buildings in Washington, D. C. contain a stone in the northeast corner thereof, all laid by the Masonic Fraternity. The Colorado State Capitol's cornerstone was laid by this grand lodge, as was that of the Federal Custom House in Denver, the City and County building in Denver and numerous County Court Houses throughout the State. In addition to these we have laid cornerstones for various churches, schools, municipal buildings and other public edifices. So, when we are invited to lay a cornerstone it is in keeping with the finest traditions of this Nation and this State. It is impossible that I am belaboring this matter but I feel that it is important that our members understand that our Grand Lodge is not only willing to, but it desires to, lay cornerstones for public buildings, as well as those buildings to be occupied by Masonic lodges. Masons are important citizens and, as such, are selected by their fellow citizens as public officials and as representatives on many boards and commissions of organizations whose objective is to make this a better society. As such, these Masons are approving plans for the construction of such buildings as we are talking about here. These Masons should be informed, if they are now uninformed, that this grand lodge will be glad to perform this noteworthy ceremony if they are invited to do so. But it must receive an invitation from the proper authorities to be assured that the invitation is freely extended.

Attendance: Colorado had a committee to investigate lodge attendance. Lodges with membership of 100 or less showed an attendance of 34.5 per cent; 100 to 250, 23 per cent; 250 to 500, 13.3 per cent; 500 to 1,000, 9 per cent; over 1,000, 5.4 per cent. Biographical: Louisiana maintains a Masonic Educational Foundation. One of the large donations to the fund came from John T. Monroe, through a daughter, Mrs. Ida M. Looney. Monroe was a blood relative of President James Monroe and the family is mentioned in R. F. Duffus' The Santa Fe Trail and by Gregg in Commerce of the Prairies. Monroe came to Louisiana as a young man, taught school, later took up residence in New Orleans. He served two terms as Mayor. He died February 26, 1872, at the early age of 48. He was a member of Orleans Lodge No. 78, Orleans Chapter No.1, Louisiana Council No.2, and DeMolay Commandery No.3. Canal Zone: Grand officers in Massachusetts have a custom of taking their vacations in the Canal Zone, at the same time visiting lodges which work under their jurisdiction in that area. Such communications were held at Ancon, Balboa, and Cristobal. The Grand Master visited a church during his stay and the pastor told him "if it were not for the Masons in the choir it would be an entirely female choir." One interesting feature was a visit to the Grand Lodge of Panama. The Grand Lodge was opened at Balboa, then transported by bus to the apartment of the Grand Lodge of Panama in Panama City. There are seven lodges in the Canal Zone, with a total membership of 4,016. All seven reported increases during the year; 19 petitioners were rejected. The policy of economy and retrenchment of the Panama Canal Company and the Canal Zone Government continues, which has some effect on the civilian and military personnel in the Zone. Centennials: Many grand lodges have either held centennials or are making arrangements for celebrations. Colorado is one of the jurisdictions making plans for a centennial in October 1961. Committees have already been activated and elaborate plans are being made for that occasion. Montana sent a representative to the Grand Lodge of Washington to get

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ideas as to how their centennial celebration should be carried out. It is planned to write a history of the Grand Lodge of Montana. However, the committee has ample time because the centennial will not be observed until 1966. One of the most elaborate celebrations was that in the State of Washington, which took a full year to carry out. It ended with a monster meeting at Olympia, featuring addresses by well known Masons and many social activities. Conference of Grand Masters: Many grand masters have opinions, but are skeptical about airing them. Not so, Grand Master Holland of Wyoming, who said: The Masonic Service Association meeting was the most enjoyable of all the meetings in Washington, probably because here one sees the results of Brotherly Love in action. It made me feel good to present your check for $5,000.00 representing the voluntary contributions you had made to the hospital visitation program. I felt honored on being selected chairman of the Hospital Visitation Committee to help devise ways by which the hospital visitation committee could better serve Masonry.

Discipline: A district deputy from Illinois reported to the Grand Master that while on a routine visit to a lodge in his district, on the occasion of the annual meeting of the lodge, had been subjected to abusive and disrespectful treatment by six brethren of said lodge. The Grand Master supported his deputy by suspending five of the brethren from all rights of Freemasonry for a period of six months. He learned later that subsequent to this action all the brethren involved, together with the principal officers, paid a call on the grand master and explained that their disrespectful action was induced by the heat of debate, offered their apologies and promised there would be no recurrence. After which they were reinstated. Funeral Service: If we should return to this earth some hundred years later we can well imagine that we would find many grand lodges discussing the funeral service. The service does not seem to meet with the general approval of the craft, but nothing is done about it. In Montana, the grand master said: Traditionally, funeral services always have been a part of the church. The church made the funeral a Christian act, something very important, something the heathen world did not see. At least within the Roman Empire funerals were not important, except for a few, the high class people. In some countries people don't think they can rest in peace without a clergyman officiating their funeral the proper way. Of course, this is to go too far. In some European countries we don't know of anything called a Masonic funeral service. They are never public. Masons leave the public services to the church, and have the memorial services in the Temple for Masons only. What people see of Masonic work is mostly funeral services. The language is the Bible language. The ritual is very like the church ritual, especially the committal which is taken from the church ritual. It is natural that people get the impression that the Masonic Order is a church; especially, when the church is excluded from everything. So many funeral services tell people that a Mason does not want to have anything to do with the church. Another thing is that through the funeral services some of our philosophy is revealed to others, and we are supposed to be a secret fraternity. We lose the peculiar purpose of our work, the secret part of it. When I went into Masonry, the philosophy was not unfamiliar, because I had faced it so often at a funeral service.

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What I would like to say is this: Are the public funeral services of such a value that we could not discuss the possibility of discontinuing them? At least, we could take it up for discussion, and see the different angles to it. If a small thing like a funeral service wiII create friction, why don't we take it up for discussion, and do something about it? We could start within our grand lodge, and bring it into discussion in other grand lodges later. There is so much to be said here. I only wish to mention this matter with hopes that we can find some way to discuss it. If we try to solve this problem objectively, I think we should find a way to better relationships with the church. You have noticed that I have discussed a more or less delicate subject. When I have presented it so frankly as I have done, it is because I have been very much concerned about it. I am hoping we can work out something which can change the present attitude. Neither church nor Masonry can afford to have a poor relationship. Let us go home and discuss it in our lodges. Let us find a way to solve the problem. I don't know if it is proper to suggest that a committee be appointed to study this matter, but I suggest it anyway, and I hope this committee can work out some principles which will create the best relationship between Masonry and Church. When we meet next year, we may have some fine reports of improvements in this field. In Tennessee, we find Grand Master Frizzell making the following recommendation: My experiences at Masonic funerals in the past few years have convinced me that Masonry is suffering because of the poor attendance at these graveside services. Reports that come to me are that this situation prevails generally throughout the state, and because of this some have suggested that this service be abolished altogether. Others have urged that a better adapted and perhaps shorter service be provided for indoor use. Many of those that ordinarily attend are elderly, retired members and inclement weather keeps them away. Attendance at week-day services is particularly bad. I therefore recommend: That in order for us to make a better showing before the public, we make greater use of the funeral or memorial service which can be used in a church, in a funeral home, in other public buildings, or at the grave. When this service or ceremony is used other than at the grave and with the public in attendance, opening of the lodge is not required. It occurs to me that this service can very well be used at the funeral home on the evening before the church service and perhaps during the period the family receives friends of the deceased in the funeral home or in the private home. I further recommend that when the family of the deceased requests a Masonic service, that the option of a memorial service as described above or a graveside service be left with the lodge conducting the service. Approval of this recommendation will prevent humiliation to the few brethren that now attend these graveside services as well as continued discredit to the Fraternity.

Gambling: Several years ago the game of bingo appeared in many lodges in California, largely in the so-called collateral Masonic organizations. There appears to be a small element that still desires to carry on bingo games. An attempt was made to bring the bingo back by placing qualifications on certain features of the game. Prizes to be of nominal value; no advertising was to be permitted. However the attempt failed to pass the committee on jurisprudence and was defeated by a majority vote. The people in Colorado recently legalized bingo. Immediately several fraternal, charitable and church organizations took it up, being licensed by the State. Some Masonic brethren wrote the Grand Master to find out

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whether it would be pennitted in Masonic lodge rooms since it was to be played on a nominal basis of only five cents per card. The answer of the Grand Master was direct. He said: No, it is gambling whether it is for five cents or 50 cents per card. Section 128 says "all violations of Masonic obligations or moral or Masonic law are hereby declared to be offenses which shall subject the violator to charge, trial and punishment." Masonic jurisprudence, by Mackey, says "Gambling is (also) declared to be a Masonic offense in the Old Charges." Freemasonry is expected to exemplify a high degree of morality in each community. For us to permit gambling in any form by a lodge or in a lodge hall, or in any portion of a lodge building owned or controlled by a lodge, would certainly subject the entire Masonic fraternity to justified contempt and ridicule.

And even on Maine's "stone and rock-bound shore" the grand master discovered that lotteries and games of chance were being conducted in Masonic buildings, or by members, for the purpose of raising money in connection with so-called Masonic enterprises. He reminded the brethren that the Grand Lodge of Maine had for more than a century banned such operations. In a letter sent to all lodges and dependent organizations, he added that all such operations must stop. Grand Officers: Visitors to the Grand Lodge of Iowa have often wondered at the method of selection of grand officers. Now we discover that even some of the members in Iowa are unacquainted with the procedure. The grand master thoughtIt is timely and proper to give detailed information and answers to these questions, based on my record of experience in grand lodge affairs and interest for more than 25 years. First, let us consider the Masonic Code of Iowa, under Section 16, and I quote: "No brother shall be eligible for the office of Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, or Grand Warden, who is not a Master or a Past Master of a subordinate lodge chartered by the Grand Lodge." No mention of officer line. Then let us take Section 142 which states: "No one shall be elected or appointed to office unless he is a Master Mason, a member in good standing in the lodge, qualified to vote therein, not delinquent in payment of dues, and of real worth and merit; provided, however, that no one shall be elected Master unless he has served as a Warden." Again no mention of officer line in the subordinate lodge. Since there are no provisions in the Code for line officers in either grand lodge or the subordinate lodge, we turn then to the ancient landmarks of Freemasonry, custom, usage, or past practice, and the unwritten laws which we all agree are far stronger than the small volume of our printed code, and which all good Masons revere. Your present grand lodge officers, with the exception of the grand secretary, are well aware that tomorrow will end their term of office, yet I believe that each of you will agree with me, that an important organization such as ours, to function properly, must plan ahead. This your grand lodge has done from year to year. Past practice for many years has established the custom for the grand master, after his election, to appoint a chairman for the division and reference committee, who is well qualified to serve as grand master for the following year. By traditional usage and custom this places the brother in line for grand master, subject to the will of the delegates by their vote. To my knowledge no grand master has ever made such an appointment without first consulting experienced brethren for guidance on this important appointment. This method was followed last year in accordance with our ancient customs or unwritten laws. There has been no change made in the

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chairman of the committee on division and reference during the year, and at my request, he has attended various committee meetings for the past year in preparation for assuming the duties of grand master for the coming year. The printed program, which you have for ready reference at this communication has all the grand lodge officers, committeemen, and board members listed, as has been the practice in the past. As for the selection or election of Wardens, there is no set pattern of committee appointments as recommendations from year to year, yet again there must be some planning, which always prevails in well conducted organizations. For many years it has been the custom to elect wardens from the group of past appointive grand lodge officers or committeemen who have proven their ability and availability by their past actions in state-wide Masonic activities. Names have been discussed this year as other years, and I suggest to the delegates who are unfamiliar with the procedure to contact your neighboring past grand lodge officer, whom you usually consult, and discuss this further and formulate your opinions prior to two o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the time set by your law for the election of new officers. As for the grand secretary, the grand lodge, like the subordinate lodge, as a rule reelects the secretary unless unusual circumstances prevail. To my knowledge no such circumstances or irregularities prevail in our present grand secretary's office. As for the grand treasurer, again there is the unwritten law of past practice. After a brother has served well on the finance committee for three years, he is usually elevated by your vote to the office of grand treasurer. I know of only one exception to this practice or rule for many years, which is a matter of record. The practice or custom of no officer line in grand lodge was established more than 100 years ago, for reasons probably more obvious today than at that time. It not only gives an opportunity for more members to serve as grand lodge officers, but also enables them to serve the Craft more fully, for very few brothers could for physical and financial reasons follow a long line and advance from year to year and keep pace with the present grand lodge activities and duties. This, my brethren, is a brief outline of the inner workings of your grand lodge. I hope it is of some benefit to the delegates who are attending for the first time. Let me again impress upon you the fact that while our code provides in simple form the laws of which you, the grand lodge, approve and offer amendments from year to year, yet far more important is that unwritten law which each of us lives by every day of our lives and respect in accordance with the ancient customs and traditions of our beloved Fraternity.

Humor: You may have to read a hundred or more grand lodge proceedings in order to find that there is humor in the proceedings. It falls to the Grand Lodge of Georgia to present one of the most humorous inquiries that we came across during 1959. We quote it in full: Frank F. Baker Lodge No. 46, of Garden City, requested permission to confer the last section of the Master Mason degree in a cemetery. Such a procedure seemed to me to be foreign to any Masonic custom or usage and I declined to grant permission for it to be done. Shades of King Solomon and Hiram Abif! What an attraction this would have been. Tombstones could have been used as stations for officers and the driveways would have offered an excellent opportunity for the processions. After all there isn't much difference in conferring the degree in a quarry, a canyon, or a cemetery. We find the most dignified spot is the Masonic lodge room. Our friend Jack Cunningham visited one of the Western grand lodges, and, according to the proceedings, "enlightened the brethren on the work of the

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Association." And then, we are informed, "he was given a fine hand when he concluded." Insurance: Many grand lodges have been considering the question of group insurance. In Nevada the Grand Master recommended that a study be made of their group insurance plan because "there is a great deal of dissatisfaction to be heard among the brethren. They feel the plan does not cover all lodges to the best advantage." Jurisprudence: An unusual decision was rendered by the Grand Master of Florida when he decided: "A candidate receiving the degrees of Freemasonry after he attains the age of 60 years is not eligible for Masonic relief." Liquor: An Oklahoma lodge presented a resolution which set forth that the sale of intoxicating liquor was now legal in the State of Oklahoma, and Many good brethren are being needlessly penalized and discriminated against by this outdated and no longer appropriate edict. Masonry has no right to tell a member that he cannot enter into a legal and legitimate business.

The resolution was defeated 653 to 196, but it was rather interesting to note that we have among our membership men who would open wide the doors. Freemasonry does have a right to select its members. Medals: New Jersey has established the Daniel Coxe medal, awarded by the Grand Master, in his discretion, to Masons who have rendered distinguished service. It is round, of silver, suspended from a bar by a royal blue ribbon, with the name of the donor engraved thereon, having on its reverse side the bust of Daniel Coxe as the first Grand Master of Freemasons in America; upon the other side is the seal of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. The dies for the medal were given by a great New Jersey Freemason, Dr. Godfrey Pittis, who proved to be the first recipient of that medal. Military Lodges: Arizona has a committee on lodges on Military Reservations. The committee found that 46 grand lodges, replying to their inquiry, had no military lodges and no intention of creating such. Nine grand lodges have military lodges, either in their jurisdiction or overseas. A survey did not indicate any need for the establishment of military lodges on military bases since most of these bases have a regular lodge in easy access to the military base. A Georgia brother, temporarily sojourning in Germany, affiliated with a German military lodge. He accepted an office in the lodge and was elected as master. Grand Lodge thought that since Georgia did not permit dual members, the brother was ineligible for election in the German lodge. Publications: The Masonic Review Digest of Oregon came in for comment by the Grand Lodge of California. The owner of the publication is not a member of the fraternity, although it is said he was once rejected by a lodge in California. He maintains a residence in Scottsdale, Arizona. Solicitation for advertising is limited to Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. The printing is done in California and mailed from that state. It carries on the cover a square and compass. The National Fraternal News, of Chicago, is published by one not a member of the Craft. The Grand Master of Illinois said of it: This magazine has the dubious distinction of being the largest blot on the reputation of our fraternity for the past several years.

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California has its own publication, The Freemason. The cost of obtaining subscriptions, producing the magazine and distributing it, amounts to $60,643.00 a year. Approximately half of this amount is collected on individual subscriptions, and the magazine now shows a small reserve. Ohio has a publication code which must be signed by any organization or individual which sets itself up as a publisher of a Masonic magazine. Public School Committee: Idaho has a special school committee whose duty is to secure information concerning the nature and extent of efforts made by religious groups to encroach upon the public school system. Letters were sent to masters of all lodges. Replies showed that in five instances efforts had been made to divert money to the support of denominational schools, none was successful. In 15 instances efforts were made to use public transportation for denominational students; 12 cases were successful. In 21 instances efforts were made to teach sectarian religion in the schools, 13 were successful. In 16 instances efforts were made by religious groups to gain control of the public school system, four were successful, eight partially so. Research Lodges: Arkansas Research Lodge publishes its transactions in the body of the Grand Lodge proceedings. Volume III, number 2, is devoted to the story of King Solomon's Temple, Hiram Abif, the Gold of Ophir, Albert Pike's Home, Masonic Charity, Masonry and Kabalism, and The Quarries of King Solomon. California has had since 1951 three chartered research lodges. All have been prosperous and useful to the lodges which they serve. They are centers of learning and a place for those brethren who are trying to bring education to others. They are being given Grand Lodge support. Iowa's research lodge was chartered in 1952. According to Secretary Hagan, the lodge has now reached the cross roads of research in Iowa. In his report he referred to the volume of "The Builder," source of much Masonic information. Here is what is said about the Missouri Lodge of Research: My brethren, our mother lodge is represented here on the platform; they have been proud of their daughter, but they have passed us up so far in Masonic research that we hang our heads in shame. Missouri Lodge of Research does a masterful job because the boys in Missouri that are capable of writing get behind their Research Lodge and stay by it.

January 20, 1958, the Grand Lodge of Utah gave a dispensation to a lodge of research. In 1959, a past grand master moved that the dispensation be withdrawn, and a dispensation was given to the same group to continue activities as a Masonic Club of Research. Review: Reviewer David Graham, of North Dakota, refers to Missouri as "our Masonic grandmother." That jurisdiction derived its genealogy through the Grand Lodge of Iowa. He refers to our review as being the only one with a special name-"The Masonic World" and that is what it is, a digest of matters Masonic of the whole world. Ritual: The custodians of the work in Connecticut prepared a manuscript for a two and three letter word or cipher ritual conforming in every respect to the present mnemonics. It was the original intention of the committee to make it available to members as an authorized "aid to the memory," because the deplorable condition of many of the lodge copies of the present mne-

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monics made it imperative that these be printed as soon as possible. They are to be printed in book form, 3 Y2 x 5, and are to be numbered. Illinois is considering the feasibility of adopting a cipher code. Many officers are using cipher books in violation of the code and honeycombed with errors. The present system of conducting state schools of instruction is expensive and does not provide adequate and effective instruction for those who need it most. They have 43 grand lecturers in 115 districts. One brother in Illinois who was elected master proved to be a mental case, causing the Grand Master to remark: The brother reached his eminent station through our system of annual progression, which leads us to believe our system leaves something to be desired. . . . A very acceptable steward may fail to measure up to the standard demanded of an execu tive officer. The question of using music in the degrees pops up occasionally, and in Rhode Island the character of music seemed to disturb the sensibilities of the grand master. First was the inappropriateness of the selection, the loudness which detracted from the ritual, and, in some instances, the attempt of the musician to attract attention to his presentation. The music should fit the mood in appropriateness, volume and length so as not to delay a normal movement of the work. A special committee made a report on the subject, one of its objections being the illusion to the New Testament in some of the music; music should be sacred rather than military or patriotic. Sesquicentennial: Louisiana is planning on holding its Grand Lodge sesquicentennial which will occur in February 1962, and will be held during the Grand Lodge communication. There will be receptions, entertainment, printing of a Grand Lodge history, and grand masters of all grand lodges are to be invited. Special Communication: The Grand Lodge of Colorado held a special communication at Central City, June 14, 1958. They assembled in the lodge hall of Central Lodge No.6 and marched to the site of the monument down the gulch towards Black Hawk for the purpose of paying tribute to those brethren of the Craft, who, in June 1859, erected the first Masonic building devoted entirely to the purposes of the lodge, and where, in 1932, the Grand Lodge erected a monument commemorating that event. Visual Aids: In recent years there has been much discussion of the use of visual aids. California is one of the grand lodges discussing the matter, and the report occupies several pages of their proceedings. Of 682 active lodges in California reporting, the committee were able to make a report. No definite conclusion was reached, for there seems to be a wide difference of opinion. World War III: One of the most interesting addresses appearing in any of the proceedings is that of Past Grand Master Richard A. Kern, addressing the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. He referred to the Cold War: All through the years we in this country have been used to thinking in terms of either peace or war; peace, white, and war, black, everything is either white or black. We shudder at the thought of World War III that could destroy our very civilization. So we grasp at straws (and be everlastingly sure that Russia dangles those straws in front of us periodically and, when we grasp, pulls them away), straws that might avoid or defer such total war.

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War to us means total war. What we have to realize is that the concept of only black and white has changed. There is now, in between, a broad band of gray, that is neither peace nor war, a zone of gray that is the cold war. We have failed, I must stress it, we have failed and our people at large have failed to grasp the full significance of what cold war means. You recoil at the thought of World War III. You are in for a rude awakening. World War III has been going on for 12 years. Who is winning? Well, if there is any doubt in your minds, take a look at the map, and it is clear that so far we are not coming out on top. We have yet to understand the incessant totality that the cold war is today; not just bombs and missiles, not just planes, ships and men. These are merely the military aspects. World War III is being fought on all fronts, economic, social, religious, philosophical. It is an all-out struggle for the hearts and minds of men. Every man who defects to the other side and every inch of ground we yield, whether Quemoy or Matsu or wherever it may be, will leave us that much worse off. But it is above all on the non-military fronts, the economic, social, philosophic and religious, that we most of all need to increase our efforts. Since World War II no less than 20 new nations have appeared on the face of the earth, 20 new nations with a combined population of 800 million. That is more than the 200 million of Russia and the 450 million of China and the other nations behind the iron curtain put together. Those 20 nations economically are desperately poor. In Malaya, the richest of them, the annual per capita income is $300.00, and in some of those nations, the income is as low as $30.00 per person per year. Now remember that in these United States it is $2,100.00. Obviously to these people we must extend a helping hand, and that is not just money. No, we must give them knowhow, and we must give them not only the dollars out of our pockets, but we must give them of ourselves.

PERSONALmES At a Grand Lodge of Georgia banquet, November 16, 1959, in Montgomery, the guest speaker, Brother E. D. Rivers, former Governor of Georgia, "brought a very inspiring message on the Universality of Freemasonry." Speaking before the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at its annual communication in 1958 was Brother Newland H. Holmes, President of the Massachusetts State Senate. At the 225th anniversary celebration on December 28, 1958, was a sermon by Bishop John Wesley Lord. James T. Harrison, Grand Master of Montana, was appointed Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court on January 7, 1957; his term of office expires in 1965. His appointment to the Supreme Court was made by Hugo Aronson, who was a visitor at Grand Lodge and who addressed them on a patriotic subject. General Lyman L. Lemnitzer, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, was initiated in St. Paul's Lodge No. 14, Newport, Rhode Island, November 6, 1919. On March 18, 1959, he was named Army Chief of Staff by President Eisenhower, and in May of that year, the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island conferred upon him their distinguished service medal. It was officially presented during the Grand Lodge session and the General, in accepting the honor, "spoke briefly of his experiences in the areas in which he had served, and observed that wherever free men concentrated, there could be found Masonry at work, and wherever dictatorship flourished, the freedom to meet as Masons was suppressed." At a banquet in Sistersville, West Virginia, in November 1958, a fifty year service award was presented. At this time Brother Cecil Underwood, Gov-

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ernor of West Virginia and a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 73, was introduced.

UNUSUAL Grand Secretary McDaniel recommended that the records of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, which were of a permanent nature, should be microfilmed, and the job has now been accomplished. It involved 7,200 feet of film, with 22 pictures to a foot. The total cost was $1,872.39. A special communication of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut was held in Newington on June 26, 1958, in order to dedicate a new temple there. The officers and members of Grand Lodge were escorted into the lodge room and formed in a line on the north, facing south. Officers of the lodge formed a similar line in the south facing north. Then we learn: Right Worshipful Brother Martin Johnson then escorted into the lodge room Sir Knight Richard Brodacki, Grand Knight of Father Shaughnessey Council No. 3884, Knights of Columbus, accompanied by Sir Knight Robert Peyton, Past Grand Knight, and George Boudreau, Past Grand Knight, and a color guard in full uniform comprised of Sir Knight John Quagliarulo, Faithful Navigator 4th Degree, color bearer carrying the Flag of the United States, and Sir Knights E. Morgan Kelley, Past Faithful Navigator, and Emile Comeau, Past Faithful Navigator, escort. Sir Knight Richard Brodacki was presented to Brother David R. Hall, Junior Warden, acting Worshipful Master, who welcomed him and his associates. Sir Knight Richard Brodacki, in the name of Father Shaughnessey Council No. 3884, Knights of Columbus, then presented to Sequin Lodge a most beautiful United States Flag, with appropriate words expressing the symbolism of the colors red, white and blue, a symbolism that unites all men in a common love of country and fellow man.

The correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Delaware refers to a matter which should be given more attention. He said: In keeping with my statement to you upon my installation, I have not accepted. invitations to Ladies' Night Banquets, nor have I been able to attend meetings of individual lodges except on special occasions. Time simply will not permit a Grand Master who must earn his livelihood to do all the things which would be pleasant but which are time consuming and physically exhausting. I have tried whenever possible to attend to the many duties of this office, and I can assure you that the administrative details of this organization require much attention. How different and how refreshing to find a few like them among the many who complain (but they love it) about too much to do. Just to cite two who seemed to overdo "official visits." One reported 184 such visits, 20 per cent of which were to Eastern Star affairs and 10 per cent to "other Masonic bodies." Then there was another who made 218 visits, of which 26 per cent were to "Ladies affairs," and 15 per cent to collateral bodies-or a total of 41 per cent to other than Grand Lodge business. Isn't that carrying chivalry to the ladies too far?

It always occurred to us that if a grand master was doing Grand Lodge work, he would have plenty to do to confine it to their activities. Indiana is planning on a Masonic road map. It will contain information relative to all Masonic shrines and landmarks, of which there appear to be several in the Hoosier State. A suspended Iowa Freemason and his wife offered to give their home to the Grand Lodge provided they established and maintained it as a home for elderly people and make provision for displaying the wife's collection of antiques. For various reasons the gift was not accepted.

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The Grand Master of Kentucky gave authority to a lodge to tape record portions of the printed matter in their official monitor, providing that no secret work or words were included in the recording. An unusual dispensation was issued by the Grand Master of Montana. It was given to Victory Lodge No. 124, at Musselshell, authorizing them to open and conduct a stated meeting of the lodge in the residence of a brother in Great Falls "so he might have the privilege of sitting in his own lodge, he having received his degrees in another lodge and never having been in his own lodge." The Montana grand lodge proceedings are interspersed with short paragraphs referring to coffee breaks; coffee breaks occupied ten minutes. The Grand Master is a judge of the Supreme Court and during the Grand Lodge session his four Associate Judges, all Master Masons, were introduced. They were Hugh Adair, Albert Angstman, Victor Bottomly and Wesley Castles. Crescent Temple of the Shrine, of which the Grand Master of New Jersey is a member, sponsored a reception in his honor. Among distinguished visitors at the Grand Lodge of North Carolina was one whose title required ten lines of the proceedings. The Grand Master of Pennsylvania annually makes use of his authority to confer degrees at sight. This year two brethren were greeted as "Sight Masons." One was Charles Alvin Jones, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; the other was Dr. Edward H. Litchfield, Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, and a leader in the field of education, public service, and industry. One of the most unusual places for holding of a Masonic gathering was that held on the aircraft carrier Tarawa. The host was Commander Frank E. Neal, United States Navy. Over 1,700 Masons drove to Quonset to worship together, December 21, 1958, on the hangar deck of this lady of the seas. Grand Master Brownell, of Vermont, has an unusual hobby; it is the collection of epitaphs found on gravestones marking the resting places of the great and near-great. His biographer says some are quaint, some are sad, and some are humorous. Apparently he lectures on the subject.

RECOLLECTIONS OF

J. R. McLACHLAN

Only those who knew Bro. James R. McLachlan, who served so many years as our grand lecturer, will appreciate the remarks made at the time he received his fifty-year button. The remarks, as we know, came from the heart. James R. McLachlan served as grand lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for many years and was grand master of the Grand Council R.& S.M. in 1924. He retired in 1934 and shortly thereafter received his 50-year pin from t'he hands of a long-tilne friend-Past Grand Master William W. Martin. We print McLachlan's reply on this occasion. Since my retirement from active labor, I have had considerable leisure time to ponder over many things. Quite naturally, my thoughts reverted to the many lessons taught in our Masonic ritual, which for over 28 years of my life, I was engaged in promulgating to the brethren through this state. Many of these lessons were memorized and glibly recited by the brethren as a part of our ceremony, without regard to their real significance. Yet, I am persuaded, that the lessons thus learned will be recalled, and become the guide of their faith and practice. The lesson which I have in mind, and which I think is most appropriate for the

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occasion, is that of the three steps usually delineated in the Master's carpet, and which are emblematic of human life, through its three stages: youth, manhood, and age. I have passed two of these stages and am now well advanced on the third. I am now standing on the third step, waiting-but not longing-for that final summons which must come to everyone. I am very tenacious of life. Existence is just as precious to me as it ever was, and I am doing all in my power to prolong it. I shall not concern myself with a dissertation on youth and manhood, but will confine my talk to the last stage, and things with which I am personally concerned. While some of the things I may say may be construed as self-laudatory, I am sure that you will either pardon or overlook. You must bear in mind that this is my meeting. Things which concern me are of importance to me, and I hope, will be interesting to you. I was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Hiram Lodge No. 362, in December 1891. From that time until my appointment as grand lecturer, no one was more active and attentive to the meetings of this lodge. On July 1, 1906, I received my appointment as grand lecturer from Grand Master A. S. Houston. From that time until September 1934, I served in that capacity, until illness forced my retirement. This office is an appointive one, and I served under 29 grand masters. Eleven of them still survive, and 18 have gone to their reward. This button which has been given me, commemorates 50 years continued membership in the Masonic fraternity. It is also evidence that the confidence reposed in me has not been betrayed, and that the recipient has been faithful to every trust. It is well known that anyone who knocks at our door for admission must have reached the years of maturity, so any recipient of a button must have passed the allotted three score years. It is about time to lay aside the working tools of life, and let a younger generation take up the burden. This new generation should remember that while the old man may have his ills, he also has knowledge. His council and advice should be heeded. I am still planning, but that pestiferous word "if" is in the way, and the vain thought, "If I were a young man." I have no reason, however, to repine or complain. The pathway of my life has led me to many pleasant places. I have had my days of sadness, but the days of joy and gladness have for outnumbered them. I have made mistakes, but, I thank my lucky star, I have made no grievous ones. I have many pleasant memories to cheer me on my way and no serious regrets. I am happy in my home with the best of loving care and tender considerations for my comfort. In conclusion, may I express the wish to each and everyone of you that your ills and sorrows of life may be few, and may you receive your full measure of peace, happiness and contentment in the years yet to come.

GENEALOGY OF AN IRREGULAR GRAND LODGE The minutes of the quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales tells the story of an attempt to form a grand lodge in France. The date of the meeting was September 1, 1959 and the Rt. Hon. Lord Harris was "on the throne." Here is the report: M.W. Grand Master: Brethren, you will remember that at our last meeting there was a mention of seven Brethren having been expelled from the Grande Loge Nationale Frant;aise, but the matter could not be dealt with then because certain information from one of those Brethren had not been received in time. I now call upon the Grand Registrar to give his opinion upon the matter. Grand Registrar (R.W. Bro. Major the Hon. Hugh Fletcher Moulton, M.e.,

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P.G.W.): Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, on the 26th March last Worshipful Brother Mark Drabble, Grand Secretary of the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;aise, a Sovereign Craft Grand Lodge with which our United Grand Lodge is in amity, wrote to the Worshipful Master of Lodge Lutece No. ll71 of Mark Master Masons informing him that eleven members of the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;aise, of whom five were members of the Lodge Lutece and two others had been advanced in that Lodge, had been expelled from such Grand Lodge for unmasonic conduct and grave offences against the Grand Lodge, and asked that he would advise the Grand Secretary of this matter. The letter continued by stating that members of the obedience of the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;aise could no longer meet the expelled members in Masonic meetings, and further that the Grande Loge Nationale Franpise could not consent to their having access to the premises at 65 Boulevard Bineau, belonging to the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;aise, in which Lodge Lu tece meets. On receipt of this information our Grand Secretary forwarded copies to the seven Mark Master Masons concerned, together with a copy of the amendment of our Rule 3, and asked them if they wished to show cause why they should not be expelled from the Mark Order, either by attending before Grand Lodge, submitting written statements, or authorising some other member of Grand Lodge to act on their behalf. Only one of the Brethren concerned, namely Worshipful Brother Pierre Massiou, answered in the first instance, but since then Brother Planque has associated himself with Brother Massiou. The wording of the amendment to Rule 3 of our Constitutions runs: "If a Sovereign Masonic Body other than the United Grand Lodge of England expels from the Order over which it has jurisdiction a Brother who is also a Mark Mason, Grand Lodge may, should it think fit, treat such action as a ground for expulsion from the Mark Degree." This makes it quite clear that the fact of expulsion in itself gives Grand Lodge power to act; it is not called upon to decide upon the justification for such expulsion or to try the case anew, which would generally be an impossibility where the Sovereign Body was foreign to this country. At the most, Grand Lodge might be called upon to consider whether the grounds for expulsion, if proved, would justify such expulsion; for example, it might refuse to act if the expulsion were based on religious or racial grounds, or where the procedure of the Sovereign Body did not accord with our ideas of natural justice. In the present case there were two charges on which the expulsion of Worshipful Brother Massiou and Brother Planque were grounded: (1) that they had taken a Masonic dispute with the Grand Master of the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;aise before a civil court, and (2) that they, with nine other Brethren expelled, had formed an irregular Masonic body. Worshipful Brother Massiou has sent several long letters and statements from which it appears that he and some others, after having elected Most Worshipful Brother Cheret as Grand Master, decided that they would like him to resign for certain reasons not bearing on Most Worshipful Brother Cheret's personal character or his conduct as a Mason. These Brethren took offence at the Grand Master's refusal to resign, and there were turbulent meetings in the Grand Lodge so that on one occasion Worshipful Brother Massiou (who was Grand Senior Warden) and the Grand Junior Warden left the Grand Lodge. Worshipful Brother Massiou states that he objected to the Grand Master's conduct of the proceedings in that he refused to put certain matters to the Grand Lodge, and that he used the gavel too frequently. It does not seem necessary to go into these matters, as they do not directly affect the charges on which the seven Brethren were expelled, but it would certainly appear that the dispute was one to be settled in the French Grand Lodge, and you will remember that it is forbidden to Masons to take legal course save when the question cannot be settled otherwise. Brothers Massiou and Planque and a Brother Monferrand then applied to the

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French Court (in Chambers) for an order to appoint an Administrator of the property of the Grande Loge Nationale, to control its actions, and to summon a general assembly. The main ground, apparently, on which the order was asked was that the French law was not respected in that the membership of the Grande Loge Nationale Fran<;:aise did not comply with some law requiring that its members should be at least three-quarters French Nationals. I can offer no opinion as to how far the actual membership justified the application, but it is certain that the applicants for the appointment of an Administrator must have known the facts for many years past without such facts troubling their consciences until disputes arose with the Grand Master. The application failed, but WorshipfUl Brother Massiou states that during the hearing the Grand Master admitted that certain suspensions of Grand Officers had been irregular, and stated that he would take steps to regularise matters. The eleven Brethren then applied to register a rival "Grande Loge Nationale Franc;;aise" in their own name. It is difficult to follow WorshipfUl Brother Massiou's proposed justification for this step. He states that the Grand Master called at the Prefecture of Police and that the dissentient Brethren considered this an admission that the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;;aise was a foreign body, and they therefore proposed to register another body composed of themselves under the same name. Worshipful Brother Massiou states that when these Brethren made the application they were still "Administrators in the eye of the French law," an expression to which I find it difficult to attach any meaning, as admittedly their application to the Courts for their appointment as administrators had failed. Worshipful Brother Massiou was further asked by our Grand Secretary whether he contended that the procedure for the expulsion of the eleven Brethren was irregular. His answer is that he objects to everything connected with the charges, and then adds: "All the due form in the world won't make me consider as regular and legal anything deriving from irregularity, mere autocracy and mock justice," from which I gather that he does not raise any objection to the actual procedure of expulsion, which Worshipful Brother Drabble, Grand Secretary of the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;;aise, certifies was in due form. The only provision in the Constitutions of the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;;aise as to expulsion from the Order ("radiation") is that it is a penalty that can be inflicted in the case of grave offences, by either the Grand Lodge or a Provincial Grand Lodge, and it appears that in the present case each of the eleven Brethren was given the opportunity of appearing in Grand Lodge and defending himself, and that Worshipful Brother Massiou actually did so, and that afterwards a secret ballot showed a two-thirds majority in favour of the expulsion. In view of these facts it would appear that no doubt arises as to the regularity of the procedure leading to the expulsion of the eleven Brethren or as to the gravity of the offences with which they were charged. Most Worshipful Grand Master, it is now the duty of the Members of Grand Lodge here assembled to decide whether or not the seven Brethren shall be expelled from the Order under the provisions of Rule 3. President of the General Board: Most 'Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, the General Board have considered very carefuil y the statement which has just been read to you by the Grand Registrar, and they are unanimously of opinion that the seven Brethren in question should be expelled. I therefore beg to move "That the following seven members of the Mark Degree: Pierre Massiou Pierre de Ribaucourt Vincent Planque Maurice Monferrand

Christian Verriere Gilbert Carlin Victor Michon

having been regularly expelled from the Grande Loge Nationale Franc;;aise, be expelled from the Mark Degree under the provisions of Rule 3 of the Mark Constitutions."

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M.W. Grand Master: Brethren, you have heard the proposition. It is for you to decide whether you consider, after what you have heard, that these seven Brethren should be expelled from the Mark Degree. If any Brother would like to say anything before I put the motion to the vote, will he please do so now? (There was no response.) Then I put the motion to you. Will those in favor of the expulsion of these members from the Mark Degree kindly signify in the usual manner? . . . On the contrary? ... I declare that carried unanimously.

NEW BRIDGE RECALLS CORNERSTONE LAYING OF 1867 Quincy (Ill.) Herald of that year devoted four columns on its front page to tell of the ceremonies; the day was described as "a day long to be remembered by the Masonic fraternity, as well as by the citizens of Quincy." And there was no religious protest.

The rail line from Hannibal to St. Joseph, Mo., was the first of the great rail lines to be constructed across the state of Missouri; it remained for a bridge to be built at Quincy, Illinois, to connect the east and west by rail. The line served the union forces during the civil war of 1865, connecting at Macon, Mo. with the present Wabash line. Previous to 1867 all goods for North Missouri and westward was conveyed across the Mississippi River by ferry at Quincy, over the Eads bridge in St. Louis, or was brought up the river from St. Charles or St. Louis by way of the Missouri River. Few today know that there is a cornerstone in the pier of the bridge, although the exact pier is not certain. The old bridge, which was completed in 1868, was 3,185 feet in length; it has been shortened since that time, five piers having been removed, but it is thought the cornerstone pier is near the center of the bridge since barges were tied around it for the ceremonies. Here is the story taken from the Quincy Daily Herald of that day: Yesterday was a day long to be remembered by the Masonic fraternity, as well as by the citizens of Quincy. Early in the morning delegations commenced pouring in from lodges at Palmyra, Hannibal and towns along the line of the Hannibal and St. Joseph R. R. in Missouri, as well as from Chicago, Mt. Sterling, Galesburg, La Prairie, Augusta and towns along the lines of roads leading into Quincy, to witness the imposing ceremonies attendant upon laying the cornerstone of the railroad bridge across the Mississippi at this place. The delegations from the different commanderies of sir knights were under the charge of Sir Knight W. E. Oven and Sir Knight C. W. Mead, general superintendent of the H. & St. Joe R. R. officiating as grand marshal. The sir knights, numbering about 125, met at the court house at 2 o'clock and, preceded by the Quincy brass band and an excellent brass band from Hannibal, marched to the Masonic hall, corner of 4th and Hampshire street, where they were joined by the grand lodge officers and members of the fraternity from home and abroad, to the number of about 400 making it one of the most imposing processions ever seen in our city, who were accompanied by our worthy city officials and invited guests, continued the line of march down Hampshire street to Front then up Front street to the foot of Maine, where the bridge company had, through its energetic general agent, Capt. Flagg, placed at the disposal of the fraternity, the ferryboat Quincy, and the steamers Huron and Jess. A short trip and all were landed safely at Pier No. 5 of the bridge, already partially crowded with eager ones who had preceded us, making a full 2,500 persons in Mississippi mid-water, of which there were about 1,000 Masons, to witness the ceremonies attendant upon the greatest work of the kind entered upon along this magnificent stream.

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TIED UP AT PIER

At a quarter past three p.m., the vessels were made fast to the pier and the sir knights leading the way followed by the Master Masons, disembarked on the barge platforms already arranged, and the ceremonies commenced with a brief and beautiful address by Jerome R. Gorin, grand master of the grand lodge of the state of Illinois, and an impressive prayer from Grand Chaplain S. S. Hunting. Grand Treasurer H. Dills then came with the following articles to deposit as archives in the cornerstone, prefacing the deposit with "by the authority of the most worshipful grand master of the grand lodge of the state of Illinois, I as grand treasurer deposit in the cornerstone of this railroad bridge. "The city charter and ordinances of the city of Quincy, together with a list of the city officers for 1857 (editor's note: This date must have been a typographical error since the officers of the dedication would certainly have been included); also the state officers for the same year. "Coins of various denominations. "Postal currency-a greenback and a national bank bill. "A copy of each paper published in Quincy, as well as Langdon's 'State Fair.' "Bylaws of each Masonic lodge in Quincy and an inscription plate." During this impressive ceremony the immense audience remained hushed~ilent -attentive, at the close of which the sir knights at bugle call repaired on board the Steamer Quincy, followed by the Master Masons and visitors, and on board their respective boats steamed back again to shore, where the procession was again formed and marched to the depot of the C., B. & Q. railroad, where Orator Sir Knight Joseph Robbins delivered the following address: Robbins then delivered a lengthy address which was carried through four columns of the newspaper.

THEY WAIrED TOO LONG It has been several years since the event happened but it is always well to preserve "history." The following article appeared in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, June 4, 1929. The story is told in condensed form in "Freemasonry and the American Courts" but here is the court record: NEGRO SHRINERS UPHELD IN RIGHT TO USE EMBLEM

White Order Waited Too Long to File Suit and Lost Exclusive Rights, Supreme Court Rules WASHINGTON, June 4.-Negro Shriners were sustained by the United States Supreme Court yesterday in their practice of imitating the constitution, titles, emblems and regalia of the white order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The Court, in an opinion by Justice Vandevanter, held that the white order, by its neglect to file suit earlier and by its general acquiescence in the practices of the Negro order had lost its exclusive rights to the titles and paraphernalia of the fraternal order. The suit came here from the Texas Supreme Court. The issue had been in litigation since 1918, when the Houston (Tex.) temple of the white order sought an injunction against the local temple of the "Ancient Egyptian Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine," the Negro order, to stop the imitation of its title and ceremonies. The United States Supreme Court reversed the decree of the Texas Supreme Court, which had upheld the white order. IMITATION BUT NOT FRAUD

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or non-Mason, to believe that it was the white order or that they were parts of the same fraternity. On the contrary, it is shown that the Negro order always held itself out as entirely distinct from the white order and as open only to members of the Negro Masonic fraternity. True, there was much imitation, but this is shown to have been in the nature of emulation rather than false pretense. "The evidence discloses that the Negro order promptly entered its constitution in the Congressional Library under an act of Congress providing for copyrights; that its members openly wore its insignia as indicative of its existence and their membership; and that at its yearly national meetings, the members in large numbers marched in public parades wearing its regalia. RECEIVED COGNIZANCE IN

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"It is further shown that the Imperial Potentate of the white order in his address at their national meeting in 1894 called attention to the existence of the Negro order and to its use of names, titles, etc., like those of the white order. He also named Texas as one of the states in which the Negro order had established lodges. The address was published and distributed among the lodges and members of the white order. At several subsequent meetings, there was similar mention of the Negro order and its activities. "Thus it is established that at the beginning the white order had knowledge of the existence and imitative acts and practices of the Negro order. In addition, the evidence indubitably shows that with such knowledge, the white order silently stood by for many years while the Negro order was continuing its imitative acts and practices and was establishing new lodges, enlarging its membership, acquiring real property in its corporate name, and investing substantial sums in the copies, paraphernalia, regalia and emblems. "It also is shown by the uncontradicted testimony of several witnesses-one a life member of the white order-that a large proportion of the copied paraphernalia, regalia, emblems and insignia used by the Negro order, its lodges and members was purchased from or through members of the white order and that in one instance a lodge of that order, preparatory to moving to new quarters, sold the paraphernalia and regalia used in the old quarters to a lodge of the Negro order in the same city."

HAWAII, OUR 50TH STATE Freemasonry was first introduced in the Sandwich Islands at Honolulu on the Island of Oahu in 1843. It was here that Captain M. Le Tellier, deputy of the Supreme Council, AASR of France chartered Lodge Le Progres de rOceanie No. 124 aboard his barque Ajax on April 8. This lodge can justly claim the distinction of being the first to be established in the Pacific hemisphere. Among its charter members was another ship captain, Jon Meek, who was trading between San Francisco and the Islands, and played an important part in early Hawaiian Freemasonry. A few years later the California gold rush brought a steady stream of fortune hunters to the West. Among them were many Freemasons, who organized several lodges, and in April 1850 formed the Grand Lodge of California. In January 1852 this body issued a dispensation for a lodge in Honolulu and in May of that year chartered Hawaiian Lodge No. 21. It was the same Captain Meek who was one of the organizers of this lodge, and attended the communication of the Grand Lodge of California when the charter was issued. Incidentally, this made him the first visitor to attend that grand lodge. The old French Lodge Le Progres de l'Oceanie No. 124 had its ups and downs, but that is a story in itself. It was finally chartered by the Grand

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Lodge of California, being No. 371 on its rolls. Today there are nine lodges in Hawaii with a total membership of over 3,100. Royal Arch Masonry dates back to June 1857 in Hawaii. On that date the General Grand Chapter, R.A.M. issued a dispensation to form a V.D. chapter in Honolulu, Sandwich Islands. In September 1859 at the triennial convocation in Chicago, a charter was issued to Honolulu Chapter No. I, R.A.M. The general grand high priest presiding at this triennial was Charles Gilman, who had also presided at the organizing convention of the Grand Lodge of California in 1850. The Masonic record of members of Le Progres de l'Oceanie Lodge No. 124,

MASONIC TEMPLE, HONOLULU

The Masonic Temple, Honolulu, Hawaii, now used by all the York Rite bodies on the island is shown in this photograph. It was erected by Honolulu Lodge No. 598 in 1937. Its present facilities are taxed to accommodate all bodies meeting there.

Hawaiian Lodge No. 21 and Honolulu Chapter No.1, R.A.M. in this far outpost is of tremendous interest. The first Hawaiian to receive the degrees was Prince Lot Kamehameha (1830-1872) , who was later to become King Kamehameha V. He petitioned Hawaiian Lodge No. 21 in June 1853, receiving his E.A. degree June 13; F.C. December 8, 1853 and M.M. on February 27, 1854. He dimitted from this lodge in 1857. He was exalted on May 30, 1858 in Honolulu Chapter No. I, probably as a non-affiliated Mason. This was while the chapter was working V.D. The report made to the General Grand Chapter in 1871 lists His Majesty as the high priest. His page on the book of marks is blank, but it indicates he was the 20th companion to be exalted in this chapter. Though an elder brother, he never resented his younger brother being king before himself. He ascended the throne on the death of his brother Kamehameha IV. His Majesty Kamehameha IV (1834-1863) became king on December 15,

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1854. He was raised in Lodge Le Progres de l'Oceanie No. 124 February 8, 1857, having been initiated and passed the night of January 14. He served as master in 1859, 1861, and 1862. He was exalted in Honolulu Chapter, V.D., on February 18, 1858, and became its first high priest after it received its charter. The book of marks indicates he was the tenth companion to be raised, and shows his mark as a tabu stick in the center (an emblem reserved for royalty) with a hollow square in the left quadrant. The center of the square is black. The home of his wife, Queen Emma, is now a museum, where much of his Masonic regalia is on display. Prince Consort John O. Dominis, husband of Queen Liliuokalani, and governor of the island of Oahu, petitioned Lodge Le Progres de l'Oceanie No. 124 April 30, 1858, and was raised August 15, 1858, with Kamehameha IV personally conferring the degree. He was master of the lodge in 1862, 1863, and 1867. He was exalted in Honolulu Chapter No.1 and elected high priest in 1870. He was knighted in Honolulu Commandery No.1, K.T., in 1871 and was the first Freemason in Hawaii to receive all the degrees of the Scottish Rite. These were conferred on him by Pitkin C. Wright, a deputy of Grand Commander Albert Pike. In February 1879, he was made intendant general of the Red Cross of Constantine. David Kalakaua I (1836-1891) was elected king February 12, 1874. He was initiated in Lodge Le Progres de l'Oceanie No. 124, March 25, 1859, with Kamehameha IV conferring the degree. He was raised, July 28, 1859, with Governor Dominis conferring the degree. In 1875 he was elected master. He became high priest of Honolulu Chapter No. 1 on January 27, 1883, and commander of Honolulu Commandery No.1, K.T., on December 13, 1887. He received the Scottish Rite degrees through Pitkin C. Wright and became a charter member of the Honolulu Scottish Rite bodies in 1874. The chapter book of marks indicates he was the 61st companion to be exalted and his mark shows "Kahili" mounted in a strand over a ribbon bearing the inscription "Ke Ola." The definition of "Kahili" is a fly brush made of feathers and bound to a pole. It was used as a badge of royalty on public occasions. The definition of "Ke Ola" is "the life," or more particularly "living while one lives." This translation would be proper as Kalakaua was known as the "Merry Monarch." -ROBERT C. CROES

LOUISIANA HAS WASHINGTON STATUE A heroic statue of George Washington, in full Masonic regalia, has been presented to the city of New Orleans by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, F.& A.M. It was dedicated February 8, 1960 with Brother Wilbur M. Brucker, Secretary of the Army, serving as orator for the occasion. John F. Hartmann, grand master of Louisiana, made the formal presentation and the statue was accepted by Mayor DeLesseps S. Morrison, who praised the work as "a beautiful and inspiring statue of the greatest and most beloved leader in our history. Secretary Brucker, present grand generalissimo of the Grand Encampment, Knights Templar, delivered a stirring address to the crowd assembled for the ceremonies, calling attention to the spiritual and moral values which George Washington exemplified throughout his life, and urging all Americans to keep their country strong by emulating his character.

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The ceremony, part of the sesquicentennial celebration of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, was preceded by a parade of thousands of Freemasons to the grounds of the new Public Library. The statue stands on the library grounds facing the new Civic Center. The statue, first of Washington in New Orleans, is by Donald DeLue, New York sculptor. He used the research materials compiled by Brother Bryant Baker, who executed the great statue of Washington in the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. The nine-foot bronze figure stands on a pink granite base, also nine feet high, and depicts Washington as he presided over Alexandria Washington Lodge No. 22, Alex-

DEDICATION OF WASHINGTON MASONIC STATUE IN NEW ORLEANS

Left to right, J. Luther Jordan, general grand high priest, General Grand Chapter; John F. Hartman, grand master, Grand Lodge of Louisiana; DeLesseps S. Morrison, mayor of New Orleans; Army Secretary Wilbur M. Brucker, grand generalissimo of Grand Encampment, K.T., U. S. A. and Brother George W. Healy, vice president and editor of New Orleans Times-Picayune. -CollTtesy of Delwin P. Lague1ls

andria, Virginia, as master in 1789-90. The face was molded from a baked clay reproduction of a life mask of Washington by the famous French sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon, member of the Lodge of the Nine Sisters in Paris. The master's jewel around the neck is an exact reproduction of a jewel in the memorial museum at Alexandria, which Washington is known to have worn. The Masonic apron on the figure is a reproduction of an apron now in possession of Alexandria Washington Lodge which belonged to President Washington. Likewise, the pedestal shown is a duplicate of the pedestal now on display in the replica room of the lodge in the National Memorial. The four sides of the marble base are inscribed. The front bears the single word, WASHINGTON. On the back is recorded the year of his birth and death; the years he was President and the years he was master of his lodge. At his right side is the letter he wrote to King David's Lodge No.1, Newport, Rhode Island, on August 22, 1790: Being persuaded that a just application of the principles, on which the Masonic

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Fraternity is founded, must be promotive of private virtue and public prosperity, I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the society, and to be considered by them as a deserving brother. -G. Washington

The remaining face of the pedestal bears the names of the elective officers of the grand lodge as well as a list of the sesquicentennial committee which commissioned the work. The latter have all received the 33rd degree of the Scottish Rite and most of them active in Louisiana Royal Arch Masonry: J. Luther Jordan is the present general grand high priest of the General Grand Chapter, R.A.M.; Robert W. Cretney, committee chairman, is present grand scribe of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Louisiana; Dee A. Strickland is sovereign grand inspector general for Louisiana; Oliver H. Dabezies is the son of Hippolyte Dabezies, who served as grand treasurer of the Grand Chapter of Louisiana for 17 years; D. Peter Laguens, Jr., was grand high priest of Louisiana in 1934. All but the latter are past grand masters of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana and Laguens is grand secretary of that grand lodge.

NEGROES ATTACK CLANDESTINE GROUPS Apparently the Negro Prince Hall groups mean business. In the July 26, 1960 issue of the Hartford, Conn., Herald we learn of efforts to dislodge the claims of the Martin Luther King and the King Solomon Grand Lodge groups. Apparently these are new groups, for in a list issued a few years ago, the only clandestine group was the St. John's Grand Lodge at Hartford of which one O. T. Thomas was the head. NEGRO MASONIC GROUPS BATfLING

The Connecticut Grand Lodge of Negro Masons has taken a Hartford Mason group to court charging the local organization is not all that it claims to be. Common Pleas Judge Otto LaMacchia has been asked to issue an injunction stopping the Hartford group and a Bridgeport organization from claiming affiliation with the Grand Lodge. Involved in the court proceedings now are the Most Worshipful King Solomon Grand Lodge of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Inc., of Bridgeport, and the Martin Luther King Grand Lodge of International Free and Accepted Masons of Hartford. Hearings involving a Middletown lodge and another Hartford lodge were held before Judge LaMacchia in April. No decision has been made. One of the main witnesses this week was the grand master of King Solomon Lodge, James W. Knight of Stratford, a tool binder. Knight, who brought records of his organization to court, said it was chartered by the Original General Grand Masonic Congress of Washington, D. C. The King Solomon group admits claiming to be "legitimate and authorized free and accepted masons" and contends that the Connecticut Grand Lodge "does not have a monopoly in fostering the practice of masonry." The Connecticut Grand Lodge, properly the Most WorshipfUl Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Connecticut, Inc., was chartered in Hartford in 1873. It descends from an asserted original American Negro order, the African Lodge of Boston, which in turn was chartered by the Grand Lodge of England. Lodges claiming this line of descent are referred to as being of "Prince Hall Affiliation." This group accuses the defendants of soliciting membership by making "false and fraudulent" claims of being legitimate Freemasons.

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The Bridgeport and Hartford lodges are also attacked for allegedly adopting and using the rituals, symbols and other distinctive designations of the Prince Hall order, thereby "deceiving and defrauding the public." It is also charged that the defendants confer and sell "pretended degrees of Masonry." The defendants contend that any restraint against their practice of Masonry would be a violation of their constitutional rights.

AFRICA'S BROEDERBOND (ANTI-MASONIC) We have been reading much in recent months of the racial situation in South Africa. A story appearing in the Kansas City Star, May 4, 1960, by Charles P. Arnot of the North American Newspaper Alliance fully explains the attitude of this African "KKK." JOHANNESBURG, May 4.-South Africa's die-hard racial extremists exert a powerful influence on this trouble-ridden country today behind the protective screen of a secret society called the Broederbond (band of brothers). Like the Ku Klux Klan in the United States and the inner circle of Hitler's Nazi hierarchy, these Afrikaners-largely of Dutch descent-employ the familiar twin weapons of fear and intimidation. HAVE NO UNIFORM

Unlike the K.K.K. and the elite Nazi, members of the Broederbond wear no uniforms, display no emblems and-so far, at least-have not resorted to use of weapons or physical torture. They employ the more indirect and subtle "clubs" of economic and political pressure in their nationwide campaign to reserve-and even increase~.,eparation of blacks and whites and to keep South Africa under the thumb of the ruling Nationalist or "white supremacy" party. Responsible sources outside the Broederbond estimate its present membership at about 3,500 some 2,000 of whom are said to be teachers and about 350 others ministers of the Dutch Reformed church. At least two-thirds of the members are said to belong to this church's extreme fundamentalist branch. MEMBERSHIP IS SECRET

Though membership and society activites are closely guarded secrets, the president of the Broederbond reportedly is-or was-an eminent theologian at the University of Potchefstroom. At one time, Dr. Theophil us E. Donges, powerful minister of finance and probably the most influcntial active member of the present Nationalist cabinet, is supposed to have been a vice-president. About 60 per cent of all the Nationalist party's members of Parliamcnt and about 70 per cent of all present cabinet members are reported by reliable sources here to be Broederbond men. RECALL NAZI ERA

"From thc viewpoint of exerting influence on the government, nothing like the Broederbond has ever happened in any country except Nazi Germany," one leading South African moderate reports. So strong was this secret society's sympathy with Hitler that Jan Christian Smuts, late prime minister, found it necessary to ban the Broederbond during 'VorId 'Val' II. It reportedly continued to flourish underground and assumed a new powerful role when the Nationalists won the 1948 election. They have been the ruling party for the last 12 years.

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The Broederbond is said to have adopted a version of the old Arab saying: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." WOULD SEVER TIES

The society stands for a "Christian Nationalist Calvinist Afrikaner republic" accountable only to God. It advocates breaking all links with Britain and-when a republic is established-all Britons who remain will have to accept status as "inferior citizens." It is said that the Broederbolld hates almost equally the Catholics, the Jews and the Freemasons-as well as anyone who dares suggest a multi-racial society fOT Sou th Africa. A complicated organizational pattern has been adopted to keep membership and activities top secret. There are only ten men in each cell, and only one of these ten is supposed to have contact with the leader of any other cell. When a member has proved the genuine quality of his extreme racialism, he reportedly is granted a "sphere of influence."

"THE LURE OF SECRET SOCIETIES" The heading is not of our manufacture. It is that of an article which appears in a 1960 issue of the Cosmopolitan, a national magazine. In our mind it is carefully concealed propaganda. The word "lure" has a meaning of "enticement." There may be secret societies which "lure" members, but certainly not the Masonic fraternity. The article is written by one Thomas B. Morgan. The heading of the article also bears the statement: 12,000,000 Americans revel in numbo jumbo, pomp and philantrophy of secret fra-

ternal organizations. They join because they are curious, lonely, or convinced a brotherl y high sign can clinch a business deal. As a matter of fact none of the larger fraternities or societies may be labeled "secret" societies-unless it might be such as the Mafia, the Ku Klux and similar groups. A secret society is one, the names of whose members are not known to the outside world. But the writer classes all under the same heading. Speaking for our own fraternity-the Freemasons-we cannot see why the epithet-numbo jumbo-could be applied. If acting out drama taken from the Holy Bible is "numbo jumbo," how about the Passion Play? And as for a "high sign clinching a business deal" most Freemasons refuse to deal with one who solicits business because of his lodge connections. Morgan doesn't know his Freemasons! MORE ANTI-MASONIC PROPAGANDA

There seems to be a wave of newspaper articles which deal with "secret societies" but which confine the material largely to the Masonic orders and the Ku Klux Klan. Just who backs this propaganda is not known but can easily be surmised. The January issue of Cosmopolitan (1960) has such an article; the author is given as Thomas B. Morgan who denies that he is a relative of (Batavia) Wm. Morgan. The article is labeled "The Lure of the Secret Societies." In the first place it is not properly labeled unless it might be in case of the Ku

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Klux, for other societies mentioned are not secret; their membership is known, and actually they have no secrets. Morgan offers nothing new; just why Cosmopolitan should have used the article at all is beyond us. Morgan rehashes the Morgan story and devotes the large part of the remaining article to the Ku Klux; three pictures "enliven" the story-one of Kansas City Shriners in parade; a two page spread of a Ku Klux gathering and a photo of Negro Elks appearing before President Eisenhower. No attack is made on the Knights of Columbus. He deplores secrecy and a ritual; he says: If a man gets what he wants from Rotary, he can forego the pleasures of secrecy.

And this: Militant orders have found it impossible to get going. Benevolent orders have suffered a decline in the rate of acquiring new members.

The story might well have been labeled "Advertisement," for we know of some organizations which would have been perfectly willing to subsidize the writer or magazine. You will miss nothing by not reading this type of magazine. We wonder why the Knights of Columbus are not specifically mentioned; they have a secret ritual, etc., and few objectives? "FREEMASONRY BLAMED FOR WOES OF SPAIN"

Thus reads the heading of an article in the Chicago Daily News of April 20, 1960. It mentions that 14 Freemasons still remain in Spanish prisons. It is our understanding that these prisoners have been released recently. The article goes on to say: "Organization Outlawed." The article is written by Richard Scott Mowrer of the Daily Foreign News Service of the News. It continues: MADRID-If Franco Spain runs into hostility abroad, it's because of the "diabolical influence" of international Freemasonry, Spaniards are being told. This theme is developed in an inspired article entitled "Masonry Never Tires," which has been reproduced, by government order, in all the country's newspapers and read over the radio. "Not a year passes without our being subjected to an artificially created Masonic offensive," says the article. International Freemasonry, it says, is "atheistic, anti-Christ, anti-Catholic," and "anti-Spain"; it is "the instrument of left-wing political tendencies and serves the imperialistic designs of certain countries." The article lists Rotary clubs and pen clubs as hotbeds of Freemasonry, therefore reprehensible institutions. The article, which appears under the pseudonym of Jakin-Boor, is a product of top-level policy, observers believe. It clearly represents government thinking, since nothing may appear in the state-controlled press without prior clearance through the ministry of information. The orchestrated outburst against international Freemasonry may have been inspired by the outcry in some NATO countries which followed revelations in February that West Germany was exploring the possibility of establishing military installations in Spain. "It is no secret that NATO Secretary-General Paul Henri Spaak was behind this international intrigue (to torpedo the deal and discredit the Franco regime). He

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was acting as an agent of Freemasonry," says the article which asserts at another point that Freemasonry represents "a diabolical influence wielded on world affairs by a small minority." From its earliest days, the Franco regime has held Freemasonry to be as subversive as communism, if not more so. One of Gen. Franco's first acts after winning the Spanish civil war 22 years ago was to create a "special tribunal for the repression of Masonry and communism." This is a secret court. Not even the prisoners' defense lawyers are permitted to be present. Nor does the press report the court's decisions, or even the fact of its having been in session. The Franco government's implacable hostility toward Freemasonry stems from the fact that in Spain Masons have always been associated with liberalism. Masons are reputed to have played an active role in the events which brought in the republic in 1931. They are regarded as being anti-militarist and anti-clerical. Moreover, no authoritarian regime can tolerate a secret society, however benign, particularly if it has international ramifications. Under Spanish law, membership in Masonic organizations, in the Communist party, or in "any other clandestine group" is a criminal offense. Persons found guilty of such association are liable to prison sentences and the confiscation of their property. The severity with which the government deals with cases involving Masonry was shown a few years ago when 20 persons were sent to prison for 12 to 18 years. In November, 1954, 15 Spaniards were brought before the "special tribunal," found guilty and sentenced. They appealed, and all but one were set free on conditional liberty. In July, 1955, they were rearrested along with a new batch of six. It seems that the appeal of the original 14 Spaniards set free had been rejected. From the scanty information available, it appears also that, in the case of some of the prisoners, their original sentences were increased.

AUSTRALASIA New Zealand: The seventieth annual communication was held in Christchurch, November 25, 1959, Grand Master David McCormick presiding. There are 406 lodges with a membership of 45,973, a net gain of 593 for the year. Brother Walter M. Clare was given an award for his long service to Masonry. The grand lodge had expected to be in their new temple by this time, but since it is not completed they are occupying only a small portion of the building. South Australia: The annual communication was held in Adelaide, April 15, 1959, His Excellency Air Vice-Marshal Sir Robert Allingham George, Grand Master, presiding. This grand lodge has a benevolent fund, a widows and orphans fund, a war relief fund, and two scholarships were granted. Tasmania: The sixty-ninth annual communication was held in Launceston, February 27, 1960, Grand Master H. Vernon Jones presiding. The membership is 8,758, a net gain of 32. Rev. Harold J. Ralph, in an address at the half-yearly communication had this to say: Freemasonry is a system of Morality. Which means that within its teaching is so very much that is concerned with right and good living. The constructive genius of mankind has provided many institutions for the helping of men in their search after the highest form of living. And out from the past has come this institution of Freemasonry.

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Victoria: The United Grand Lodge of Victoria meets in the Town Hall, Melbourne; they hold quarterly communications, which were presided over by His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks, Grand Master. The Board of General Purposes reports the consecration of two lodges. Trust accounts are listed for the benevolent fund, hospital fund, memorial temple building fund, war relief fund, Masonic scholarship fund, memorial scholarship fund. Western Australia: This Grand Lodge holds quarterly communications; it was presided over by Grand Master J. L. Rossiter. The membership is 22,551, an increase of 202. A committee has been concerned at the nature of lectures given in the Lodge of Research, and has examined those given recently. Some of them are of a controversial nature and would be quite unsuitable for use in Craft lodges. Masonic dress is given as(1) Either full evening dress, with white bow tie and white waistcoat, or dinner jacket with black bow tie shall be worn by every brother attending any lodge meeting. The apron shall be worn outside the coat, except when full evening dress is worn. White gloves are to be worn by all the brethren, but may be dispensed with at the discretion of the presiding officer when conditions are oppressive, between 1st December and 30th April. (2) The following alternative form of summer dress may be worn between 1st December and 30th April: white jacket; white shirt with turn down collar; black bow tie; black dress trousers; black shoes and sox. (3) Lodges located north of the 26th parallel may wear the following tropical dress: white shirt with turn down collar; black bow tie; white or cream trousers; black shoes and sox. If desired a white dinner or mess jacket may be worn in addition.

CANADA Alberta: The fifty-fourth annual communication was held in Lethbridge, June 10, 1959, with Grand Master D. D. McQueen presiding. Membership is 18,674, a gain of 318 for the year. Tribute was paid to Samuel W. Sprague, 100 years of age, and 75 years a member of Medicine Hat Lodge No.2. Recognition was extended to the Grand Lodge of Japan. Over 500 brethren sat down and about 100 were unable to be accommodated at the grand lodge banquet. Manitoba: The eighty-fourth annual communication of the grand lodge was held June 3, 1959, Grand Master W. A. Prught presiding. Membership is 16,346. Further time was requested to study recognition of the Grand Lodge of China and the Grand Orient of Italy. Recognition was recommended for the Grand Lodge of Japan and the Grand Lodge of Vienna for Austria. An honor guard, a detail of brethren members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, were piped into the Grand Lodge room. New Brunswick: The ninety-second annual communication was held in St. John, May 28, 1959, with Dr. Donald A. Somerville, Grand Master, presiding. Membership is 8,952, an increase of 38. Historian Arthur S. Robinson accompanied the Grand Master and others to witness the ceremony of turning the first sod in the construction of a new

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building in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The customary spade was absent and the sod was turned by a large flag-decked modern machine controlled by the Grand Master of Nova Scotia. In voting on candidates, three or more black balls is unfavorable and rejects. Nova Scotia: The ninety-fourth annual communication of Grand Lodge was held at Halifax, June 7, 1959, with Grand Master Donald M. Sinclair presiding. The membership is 14,855, a loss of five. Approval was given for the N. W. T. Square Club, at Frobisher Bay in Baffin Land, North West Territories. All are members of a squadron of the United States Air Force (A.D.C.); the officer in charge belongs to an old lodge in California. The Ritual Board thinks the need is for three Masonic burial ceremonies: (I) a full Masonic service to be used at the graveside, preceded by the opening of the lodge, followed by the return of the brethren to the lodge where the lodge is closed; (2) A short form of the above to be used in inclement weather; (3) A service to be used at the home of the deceased or in a funeral home, with the opening and closing of the lodge dispensed with. Prince Edward Island: The eighty-fourth annual communication was held June 24, 1959, Grand Master Errol R. Stetson presiding. Membership is 1,488, a gain of 12. The Grand Lecturer thinks it might be well to appoint several assistants for the grand lecturer because there are two rituals in use in that jurisdiction, and one who has worked for many years under the old ritual would find it difficult to become proficient in the new work. The Board of General Purposes recommended that a committee be appointed to revise the burial service, and that an award be made to distinguished Masons, the award to be known as the Governor Fanning Medal. The Grand Lodge of the Philippines and the Grand Lodge of Japan were recognized. Quebec: The eighty-ninth annual communication was held in Montreal, June 4, 1959, with J. McL. Marshall, Grand Master, presiding. The membership is 18,041, a gain of eight. Six special communications were held during the year. A history of the grand lodge has been prepared. In visitations to lodges the Grand Master stressed the necessity of observing proper requirements of candidates, contributions of Masonry to the faith, peace and development of the human soul; he described the organization as a craft, an order, a religion, a mystery, a secret society, a fraternal benefit association, and a brotherhood, and spoke of difficulties facing country lodges. Saskatchewan: The fifty-third annual communication was held at Regina, June 17, 1959, Grand Master Richmond Mayson presiding. There are 204 chartered lodges, with a membership of 17,744, a net gain of 41 for the year. Qu'Appelle Lodge temple, built in 1886, was destroyed by fire July 31, 1958; they have built a beautiful and modern temple.

PHILIPPINES The forty-third annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held at the Plaridel Masonic Temple in Manila, April 28, 1959, presided over by

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Grand Master Howard R. Hick. There were III chartered lodges with a membership of 9,890, a gain of 109. Several attempts had been made to reconstitute Mt. Makiling Lodge No. 72, but because many of its members were killed during the Japanese occupation and most of those who survived had moved to different provinces, difficulty was encountered in the work of reviving the lodge, but it was finally reconstituted. May 2, 1959, was set as the date for unveiling a marker on a lot in Malabang where Past Grand Master Jose Abad Santos was slain. A committee recommended that the "four lodges in Japan, under our jurisdiction, be permitted to withhold the funds they receive for the Masonic Hospital for Crippled Children for a charity project of their own choosing." The Grand Master sees the need for a Lodge of Research in that jurisdiction.

INDEX A.A.S.R.: in France, 25c Acacia Fraternity: in Arkansas, 44c Adair, Hugh: a Freema~on, 55c . Africa: anti-Masonry In, 66c; Masomc club gift to Shriners .Hospital, 3Sc American Heritage: a reVIew, 3l.c Ancient Egyptian Order of Soots: forbidden to operate in Nevada, 37c Angstman, Albert: a Freemason, 54<: Anti-Masonry: and cornerstone laymg, 44c; mentioned, 67c Aronson, Hugh: mentioned, 53c Aronson, Robert L.: Grand Lodge visitations, 42c Australasia: review of states, 69c Austria: see "Grand Lodge of Austria" Barocio, Alberto: heads AASR and York Rites in Mexico, 33c Bettelheim, Col. Edwin S., Jr.: death, 33c Bidwell, John: visited California lodge, 38e Books: review of recent, 3lc Bottomly, Victor: a Freemason, 54e Bushnell, George E.: and the Italian situation, l8c Cameron, Mo.: photo, Masonic Temple,

lOe Canada: review of Provinces, 70c Canal Zone: Massachusetts Masons visit, 45e Case, James R.: addresses Connectic!1t Grand Lodge, 39c; Connecticut hIStorian, 3& Castles, Wesley: a Freemason, 54c Centennials: Colorado, 45c; Montana, 45c; Washington, 46c Chari ty: mention, 34c . Chillicothe, Mo.: photo, Masomc Temple,9c Cohan, George M.: statue dedicated, 33c Condition of the Rite: reviewer's comment,35c Confederation of Symbolic Lodges, Orient of Central America: Pennsylvania recognition requested, 4lc Conference of Grand Masters: 1960 proceedings, 5c; topics discussed, 5c; executive session proposed, not held, 6c; Wyoming's opinion of, 46c Conference of Grand Secretaries: 1960 proceedings, 7c; resolution, group meetings, 7c Cornerstone Laying: National Capitol, 33c; photo, National Capi~ol.' ~3c~ anti-Masonry and, 44c; MISSISSIppI bridge pier in 1867, 59c

Cortini, Dr. Publio: and the Italian situation, l8c Drake, Edwin L.: mention, 33c Earl of Scarbrough: biographical, 32c Extraneous Societies: see "Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots"; "Grotto"; "High Twelve"; "Job's Daughters"; "Order of Amaranth"; "Phezenphun Club", "Rainbow for Girls"; "Rosicrucia~s"; "Royal Order of Caritas"; "Sciots"; "Shrine"; "Sword of Bunker Hill." Famous Freemasons: four volume set, 32c Financial: review,37c Finland: Freemasonry in, l3c France: see "Grand Loge de France"; "Grand Lodge of France"; "Grand Orient of France"; "French National Grand Lodge"; speculative Maso~ry in, 23c; irregular grand lodge m, 56c Freemason: oldest living, 30c Freemasonry: myths in, lIe French National Grand Lodge: historical, 28c, 30c Funeral Service: Masonic, 46c Gambling: reviewer's comment, 47c George Washington: photo of statue in New Orleans, 64c George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association: 1960 proceedings, 4c; Missouri donation to, 5c Gigliotti, Frank: and the Italian situation, l8c; honorary member of new Italian Grand Lodge, 1& Grand Encampment, K. T.: triennial, 30c Grand Lodge of Arkansas: records to be microfilmed, 54c Grand Lodge of Austria: Freemasonry in, 2lc Grand Lodge of Connecticut: Knights of Columbus attend temple dedication,54c Grand Lodge of France: historical, 24c, 26c Gran Loge de France: historical, 22c Grand Orient of France: historical, 25c, 26c,30c Grauel, Harold 0.: visitations, 42c Grotto: degree team disbanded, 37c Harrison, James T.: Chief Justice of Montana, 53c

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Hawaii: Freemasonry in, 51c; photo, Honolulu temple, 62c Hines, Gen. Frank T.: death, 33c Historical: review, 38c Holland, Louis Edward: death, 33c Holmes, Newland H.: President Massachusetts State Senate, S3c Horney, Gen. Odus: death, 33c Horizon: a review, 31c Horiuchi, Sadaichi: visits U. S. A., 33c Humor: in Georgia, 49c Ionic Lodge No. 154: erects building, 8c; photo of temple, 9c Iowa Masonic Library: photo, llc Irregular Grand Lodge: in France, story of,56c Italy: Masonic conditions in, 17c; Italian treaty, 19c; Torri~iani, Italian martyr, 20c; Grand Lodge consolidation, 1'7c Job's Daughters: mention, 37c Jones, Charles Alvin: a sight Mason, S5c Jurisprudence: mention,50c Kamehameha, Prince: first Hawaiian to receive degrees, 62c Keiper, J. Claude: and the \\Tashington conferences,4c Kern, Richard A.: addresses Massachusetts Grand Lodge, 52c King Gustav VI Adolf: mention, 33c Knights of Columbus: attend Masonic temple dedication, 54c; presents flag to lodge, 54c Kohls, 'Vm. Ray: Montana historian, 39c Lapenna, Dr. Marino: Italian Freemason,19c Lassen, Peter: visited California lodge, 38c Latter Day Saints: ruling as to membership, 37c Lemnitzer, Gen. Lyman L.: Army Chief of Staff, 53c; receives distinguished service medal, 53c Liquor: Oklahoma resolution, SOc Litchfield, Dr. Edward H.: sight Mason, 55c Lord, Bishop John Wesley: mention, 53c Louisiana: has Washington statue, 63c; photo, statue, 64c Luxemburg Convention: attempts to unify French Freemasonry, 29c; historical, 28c McLachlan, James R.: recollections of, 55c MacDougall, Alex: mention, 39c

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Masonic Homes: mention, 43c Masonic Review Digest (Oregon): owner not a Freemason, 50c Masonic Service Association: 1960 proceedings, 7c Masonic Temples: new, 8c, 9c; a review, 44c Medaris, Gen. John B.: biographical, lOc, 32c; photo, lOc Messersmith, George: death, 33c Military Lodges: mention, SOc Missourians: mention, 42c Monroe, John T.: biographical, 45c Morris, Wallace H.: Okinawa article by, 14c National Fraternal News (Chicago): publisher not a Freemason, 50c Negro Masons: attack clandestine groups, 65c; Shriners, 60c Okinawa: Freemasonry in, 14c; photo, Masonic Temples, 15c Order of Amaranth: establishment denied,37c Panama: apology to, 30c Phezenphun Club: incorporated in California,36c Philippines: review, 71c Photographs: Grand Lodge room, England, frontispiece; Honolulu temple, 62c; Cameron temple, lOC; Chillicothe, Mo., temple, 9c; Iowa Ma~ sonic Library, llc; Gen. John B. Medaris, IOc; National Capitol cornerstone laying, 34c; Okinawa temples, ISc; Domizio Torrigiani, 20c; Washington statue in New Orleans, 64c Publications: see "Masonic Review Digest"; "National Fraternal News" Public School: Idaho committee, 5lc Rainbow Girls: mention, 37c Recognition: foreign, 42c Recognition Lists of World Grand Lodges: issued by Conference of Grand Masters, 31c Research Lodges: mention, SIc Ritual: mention, 51c Rivers, E. D.: mention, 53c Robbins, Sir Alfred: story of, 16c Rosicrucians: criticized, 36c Royal Order of Caritas: sues Grand Lodge, 36c Sarver, R. James: California wants Masonic record of, 40c Sayer, Anthony: biographical, 32c Sciots: mention, 36c Secret Societies, The Lure of: article in national magazine, 67c

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'Vashington Conferences: history of, 3c Washington, D. C.: National Capitol cornerstone laying, 33c; photo, cornerstone laying, 34c Wilson, Wade: Idaho historian, 39c World Grand Lodges, Recognition List of: review, 31c World War III: address by PGM Kern of Massachusetts, 52c Wragg, Samuel H.: death, 8c Youngdahl, Luther Wallace: addresses Conference of Grand Masters, 6c

INDEX TO 1960 PROCEEDINGS A

Address of Grand Master Grauel ,.... 6 Appointments ............ 21 Appreciation. ...................................................... 42 Centennials .. ................................................. 12 Chilean Relief Fund 30 Conclusion 43 Condition of the Craft 6 Cornerstones 10 Decisions 37 Dedications 12 DeMolay 32 Dispensations 34 District Deputy Grand Masters 26 For What Is One Searching in Freemasonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Free Public Schools 13 George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association 27 Grand Master's Breakfast 20 Grand Master's Calendar 13 Grand Master's Conference 28 Healing . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . .. . 35 Identification of Masonic Temples 9 Masonic Home Board 31 Masonic Service Association 29 Meetings of the Grand Lodge Officers 30 Midwest Conference on Masonic Education 32 Necrology ........................................................... 8 Politics and Freemasonry ....................... 27 Recommendations ............................................... 40 Sesquicentennial 26 The Unusual .................................................. 18 Trials 34 Alphabetical List of Lodges 169 Appeals and Grievances, Report of Committee ..................... 88 Appointments 150 Approval of 1959 Proceedings 4 Auditor, Report of 63 Austria, Token of Greeting From 46 B

Balsiger, Harry H., Addresses Grand Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Benediction Biographical Sketch of Grand Master Harold O. Grauel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Directors of the Masonic Home, 1960-1961 Boards of Relief, Report of Committee Building Supervisory Board, Report of By-Laws, Report of Committee

139 151 i 153 140 146 127

C Called From Labor Called to Labor Certificates of Proficiency

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Charter Dates . Chartered Lodges, Report of Committee Closing , .. , , . Committees, Special (1960-1961) . Commi ttees, Standing (1960-1961) Correspondence Committee Report Credentials Committee Credentials (Interim)

3 D

Deputy Grand Master of Indiana Introduced Distinguished Guests, Introduced .,. District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Introduced .... District Deputy Grand Lecturers, List of District Deputy Grand Masters, Introduced .. District Deputy Grand Masters, List of

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Elected Officers of Grand Lodge . . . . . . . . . . .. 214-217 139 Election of Directors of the Masonic Home Election of Officers . 139 . . . . . . . .. 135 Entertainment of Distinguished Guests, Report of Committee F

Faulkner, Remarks by R. W. Brother C. C., Jr. Fifty Year Buttons First Day, Afternoon First Day, Morning Forms and Ceremonies, Report of Committee

47 51 49 3 137

George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Report of Committee Goodman, Arthur D., Jr., Message Grand Chapter, O. E. S., Message From Grand Lecturer, Report of Grand Lodge Financial Statement ... Grand Master's Address, Report of Committee Grand Master Grauel Address of Biography . Photograph . Grand Orator, The, Address . Grand Representatives, To and From Missouri Grand Secretaries and Their Addresses Grand Secretary, Report of Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement . Grand Treasurer, Report of . Greetings From Masonic Service Association

137 3 4 74 58 127 6 i Frontispiece 67 218-220 155 49 180-193 62 88

Installation Introduction of D.D.G.L.'s

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INDEX of of of of

D.D.G.M.'s . Distinguished Guests (Missouri) Distinguished Guests Past Grand Masters

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J Jurisprudence, Report of Committee ..

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List of District Deputy Grand Lecturers List of District Deputy Grand Masters . List of Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge List of Grand Representatives and Addresses List of Grand Secretaries and Addresses List of Living Past Grand Masters . List of Lodges, Alphabetical, Location and Districts List of Lodges, Numerical and Charter Dates List of Lodges, by Districts Lodge Directory, by Districts

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159 158

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Masonic Education . Masonic Home Board, Presen ted Masonic Home Board, Report of the Masonic Home, Report of .. Masonic Publications . Masonic Temple Association, Report of Committee "Masonic World, The" Messages . . Mileage and Per Diem, Report of Committee

71 4 ~8

136 127 ;IC

3 138

Necrology . Nominations for Masonic Home Board Numerical List of Lodges

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o Officers, Election of ..... Officers, Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1960-1961 Opening '" .

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Past Grand Masters, Living ........... Past Grand Masters, Presented Per Diem Amendment Clarification .................... Photograph of Grand Master Grauel .... Ploeser, Remarks by Brother Walter C. ................... Proficiency Certificates Program on District Meetings

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Remarks by M. W. Brother Frank Brown Remarks by M. W. Brother D. Peter Laguens

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Remarks by R. W. Brother John H. Murray.. .. . .. . . . . . . .. 136 Remarks by R. W. Brother Howard B. Olson........................ ... ... 136 Remarks by M. W. Brother Thomas S. Roy. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 135 Report of Auditor 63 Report of Committee on: Appeals and Grievances 88 Auditing 63 Building Supervisory Board 146 By-Laws 127 Chartered Lodges 130 Correspondence 135 Credentials 137 Credentials (Interim) 3 Entertainment of Distinguished Guests 135 Forms and Ceremonies 137 George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association 137 Grand Master's Address 127 Jurisprudence 132 Masonic Boards of Relief .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 140 Masonic Education 71 Masonic Publications 136 Masonic Temple Association 127 Mileage and Per Diem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138 Necrology ......................................... 45 Relief and Charity. . . . .............................................. 86 Ritual ............................................ 75 Ways and Means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148 Resignation of R. W. Brother J. Renick Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 135 Resolutions 143, 144, 145 Resolution as to DeMolay Sponsorship 47 Resolution Regarding 50 Year Buttons 130 Resolution Regarding Proposed Change in Section 5: 160 of the By-Laws .. 73 Grand Lodge "Line," Resolution to Shorten. . . . ................. 47 Resolution Regarding Walter Shrodes . . . . . . . .. 139 Roll of Dead Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221-231 S

Second Day, Morning Smith, DuVal, Mesage From Superintendent of the Masonic Home

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Tabular Statement of Grand Secretary Truman, Harry S., Message

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Ways and Means ... Woodruff, W. F., Message

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Grand Lodge of Missouri 1960·1961 BRUCE H. HUNT .•..........•••••......•..•.....M. W. Grand Master Box 88. XlrksvWe

ROBERT H. MANN R. W. Deputy Grand Master 101 W. Eleventh St., Kansas City 5 R. JASPER SMITH R. W. Senior Grand Warden 404 U. S. Courthouse, Kansas City 6 MARTIN B. DICKINSON R. W. Junior Grand Warden 15 W. Tenth St., Kansas City 5 W. H. UTZ, JR R. W. Grand Treasurer 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 9 ELMER W. WAGNER .......••••..•.......•.••. Be W. Grcmd Secretary 3681 LInden Blvd.. SL Louis 8

FREELON K. HADLEy R. W. Grand Lecturer 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph ARTHUR U. GOODMAN, JR R. W. Senior Grand Deacon Kennett R. W. Junior Grand Deacon GEORGE F. MORRISON 1250 Macklind Ave., St. Louis 10 A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM R. W. Senior Grand Steward R.R. 3. Columbia RUSSELL E. MURRAy R. W. Junior Grand Steward 1717 June Drive. St. Louis 15 WILLIAM R. DENSLOW R. W. Senior Grand Marshal Box 529, Trenton ELVfs A. MOONEY R. W. Junior Grand Marshal Bloomfield J. MORGAN DONELSON R. W. Grand Sword Bearer Princeton R. W. Grand Pursuivant EDGAR G. HULL California SAMUEL THURMAN R. W. Grand Chaplain 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis 5 HERBERT E. DUNCAN R. W. Grand Chaplain 439 W. 58th St., Kansas City 13 IRA T. GRAGG R. W. Grand Chaplain 10408 Halls Ferry Rd., St. Louis 36 EARL C. GRIFFITH R. W. Grand Chaplain Shelbina , R. W. Grand Chaplain BEN MORRIS RIDPATH 620 E. Armour, Kansas City 9 R. W. Grand Chaplain THOMAS SHROUT Missouri School of Religion, Columbia JOHN M. DALTON R. W. Grand Orator Jefferson City YALE MYERS R. W. Grand Tiler Mountain Grove The BOth Annual Communication Qf the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis, beginning Tuesday, September 26, 1961.