BIOGRAPHICAL ARTHUR U. GOODMAN, JR. Grand Master, 1963-1964 Most \Vorshipful Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., the 119th Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, was born on March 6, 1912, in a fann home near Bell City in Stoddard County, Missouri. He attended the elementary school and the high school in Bell City, graduating from the latter in 1927. He continued his education by attending the Chillicothe Business College. He graduated from this institution in 1928. Subsequently he was employed by an attorney in Kennett, Missouri. While thus employed he completed a three-year course in law by correspondence. Admission to practice law in the state of Missouri was granted in 1934. The Goodman family first appeared in Southeast Missouri during the settlement of the Missouri Territory. They were of English ancestry, migrating from England to that area, settling in Stoddard County. The family prospered and grew until there were numerous descendants living in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Scott and Stoddard counties. Judge A. U. Goodman, Sr., the Grand Master's father, was active in church, community and political affairs, serving as a member of the Democratic Central Committee of Stoddard County, Township Clerk, Township Assessor, Justice of the Peace and as a Judge of the County Court. The Grand Master's mother, Cora B. Huffman Goodman, descended from an equally renowned pioneer family of Dutch and Germanic ancestry, who migrated to the same area where the Goodman family established its first homestead. The Huffman descendants have since largely moved into Cape Girardeau and Bollinger counties, with some remaining in Stoddard County. Shortly after our Grand Master graduated from high school the family moved to Dunklin County where the Grand Master now resides. It was in this community that our Grand Master was introduced into the mysteries of Freemasonry, being raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Kennett Lodge No. 68, A.F. & A.M. in 1939. On December 27, 1934, Mr. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., and Miss Mildred V. Kennett were married in Hornersville, Missouri. Mrs. Goodman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos V. Kennett of Hornersville, Missouri, her father being an ardent member of the fraternity for over fifty years. One of the highlights of Judge Goodman's year as Grand Master occurred on May 18, 1964, when he, as the Grand Master, presented the 50 year button to his father-in-law, in Brother Kennett's home lodge in Hornersville, Missouri. Our Grand Master and Mrs. Goodman are the parents of one son, Daniel Kennett Goodman. Dan, a graduate of Kennett High School, is majoring in Electrical Engineering and is in his Senior year at the University of Missouri, Rolla, Missouri. Following his graduation from Chillicothe Business College, our Grand Master obtained employment as secretary to State Senator Langdon R. Jones. He served the Senator in this capacity during the Regular Session in 1933 and
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the Special Session in 1933 and 1934 of the Missouri Legislature in Jefferson City. He also served as the secretary to Hon. Orville Zimmerman from 1934 to 1939, while Mr. Zimmerman was a member of the United States Congress, representing the "Boot-heel" area of Missouri. Thus the Grand Master had a rare opportunity to observe state government in Jefferson City and federal government in Washington, D. C. from a most favorable vantage point. That Judge Goodman learned well the intricate art of the legislative process and the requirements of leadership was demonstrated by the masterful manner in which he transacted the business of the Grand Lodge, and in his efficient management of the Grand Lodge Sessions. In 1938 Judge Goodman opened a law office in Kennett. Like his father before him, he soon was called to public service. He served as City Attorney for Kennett, Missouri, and later as Prosecuting Attorney for Dunklin County. Upon the adoption of the 1945 Missouri Constitution, Judge Goodman was elected as the first Judge of the Magistrate Court of Dunklin County. In 1952 he entered the race for Nomination on the Democratic ticket for Judge of the 35th Judicial District of Missouri. This district is composed of Dunklin and Stoddard Counties. In a vigorously contested campaign, Judge Goodman defeated two opponents by a decisive vote. Since 1952 he has been re-nominated and re-elected as Circuit Judge without opposition. He now is assured of the current term which expires in 1971. The Grand Master's professional memberships are as follows: Member of the Dunklin County Bar, of which he is a past President; member of the Missouri Bar; member of the American Judicature Society; Member of the American Bar Association; member of the Missouri Council of Juvenile Court Judges, and member of the National Council of Juvenile Court Judges. While he is regarded as an excellent trial judge in all categories, his concern for the juvenile offenders and neglected children who are brought to his court, and his wise and compassionate disposition of such cases is perhaps his greatest contribution to the district in which he serves. Since 1934 Judge Goodman has been privileged to practice in the state and federal courts of Missouri; however, he was also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, being presented to the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States by Most Worshipful Brother Martin B. Dickinson, when he was Grand Master. This is thought to be a singular occurrenceone Grand Master of Missouri presenting a future Grand Master of Missouri and moving his admission to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Goodman's Masonic record of service is long and honorable. It includes membership in most of the Masonic bodies of this state. He is a member of Kennett Lodge No. 68, A.F. & A.M.; Helm Chapter No. 117, R.A.M.; Malden Commandery No. 61, K.T.; Bethel Shrine No. 19, O.W.S.].; Kilwinning Council No. 19, A.M.D.; The Missouri Lodge of Research; the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, 32째 K.C.C.H.; Moolah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., St. Louis; and Kennett Chapter No. 211, O.E.S., of which he is a Past Patron. The Goodmans are members of the First Baptist Church in Kennett; they are regular in attendance and active in the support of the church program, continuing the deeply religious convictions of their antecedents. Judge Goodman's commitment to the principles of the church are practiced at all times.
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He is known to enjoy the associations of his fellows; however, his language, conduct and participation on all occasions falls well within Christian limitations and circumscribed Masonic sanctions. The Conference of Grand Masters of North America and three other associated international conferences, customarily meeting annually in Washington, D. c., assembled in Kansas City, during the week of February 17, 1964. Our Grand Master and Mrs. Goodman, representing the Grand Lodge of Missouri, served as the hosts of this conference. Their concern for our visitors, and their attention to the minute details in preparation for the numerous meetings contributed much to the pleasure of those attending and helped to assure the success of the conference. The Grand Master requested all of his Grand Lodge Officers to be in attendance and instructed them to do all things necessary to be helpful to our visitors and expedite the transaction of the business of the conference. He was desirous of displaying the Grand Lodge of Missouri as the active and progressive organization it is. The numerous favorable references regarding the reception extended by our Grand Master and Mrs. Goodman, by those speaking during the various meetings together with the numerous complimentary letters received after the adjournment by those who attended, testifies to the wonderful impression made on the leaders from our Sister Grand Jurisdictions. Perhaps the best evidence of the impression made by Judge Goodman, as a man and as a Mason, was graphically demonstrated at a public meeting held in Kennett, Missouri, on September 30, 1963. The meeting was held to pay tribute to Judge Goodman on his installation as the Grand Master the previous week. As more and more persons requested the purchase of tickets, the meeting place was changed to the Kennett Armory Building. In addition to the Grand Lodge members in attendance, more than 550 persons were present. This is regarded as an unusually large number to assemble in a meeting of this nature held in a rural area. Moreover, in the presence of his many friends and neighbors Judge Goodman received a six-piece set of matching luggage and a color television set. Casual acquaintances frequently find Judge Goodman's frankness somewhat surprising. People who have known him longer and have enjoyed close association with him consider this characteristic as his more endearing trait. They know that he says frankly and quite sincerely just what he thinks and believes about any topic requiring his consideration. He holds to this principle regardless of whether his position is popular or not. Attendant with his sincere frankness is his ability to review the facts, consider the possibilities inherent in the facts, reach a decision and then act thereon without adverse personal feelings regarding the persons involved. It is refreshing to find a man who can strenuously disagree with his brothers on important matters wJ::1ile continuing to regard these brothers with fraternal love and affection. Most Worshipful Brother Goodman, as Grand Master, demonstrated calm courage to meet the difficult problems which required his attention. He ruled fairly and impartially on the several questions requiring his decision, striving to discharge his duty in a manner that reflected the ideals of the fraternity and best served the good of mankind. 'VVhile necessarily concerned with the numerous appearances and the routine work required of him as Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Goodman never lost sight of the fundamental fact that "Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth lies at the founda-
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tion of Freemasonry." He lost no opportunity to remind everyone that to extend Charity should be the first concern and the constant duty of a Master Mason, a Masonic Lodge and the Grand Lodge. As Most Worshipful Brother Goodman completes his year as Grand Master with achievement and honor and "takes his seat among the brethren" we wish him an enjoyable, long and eventful life. And we shall continue to look to him for wise counsel and fraternal encouragement. E.A.M.
GRAND LODGE Ancren~FreeandAc~pffid
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Official Proceedings One Hundred Forty-Third Annual Communication •
September 29 and 30, A.D. 1964, A.L. 5964
OFFICERS
Grand Lodge of Missouri 1964路1965 GEORGE F. MORRiSON M. W. Grand Master 1250 Macklind Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63110 A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM. . .Deputy Grand Master 207 Miller Bldg., Columbia, Mo. 65201 RUSSELL E. MURRAy Senior Grand Warden 1717 June Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63138 WILLIAM R. DENSLOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Grand Warden Box 529, Trenton, Mo. 64683 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR.. . .... Grand Treasmer 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo. 64509 ELMER W. WAGNER Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd.. St. Louis. Mo. 63108 FREELON K. HADLEy . .Gmnd Lecturer 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 Senior Grand Deacon ELVIS A. MOONEY Bloomfield, Mo. 63825 J. MORGAN DONELSON Junior Grand Deacon Box 211, Princeton, Mo. 64673 WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN ...... Senior Grand Steward 250 Blackmer Place, Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior Grand Steward Box 217, Piedmont, Mo. 63957 W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN .... ,. Senior Grand Marshal 530 Professional Bldg., 1103 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 64106 WALTER L. WALKER.. . . . Junior Grand Marshal Anderson Bldg., Neosho, Mo. 64850 HARRY THEIS. . . Grand Sword Bearer 4475 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108 HOWARD F. KIZER. . .. Gran'd Pursuivant 923 East Love, Mexico, Mo. 65265 HERBERT E. DUNCA~. Grand Chaplain 439 W. 58th St., Kansas Ci ty, Mo. 64)]3 IRA T. GRAGG. .. . . . Grand Chaplain 10408 Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63136 .J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR.. . . . .. Grand Chaplain 6611 Pernod Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63109 BEN MORRIS RIDPATH Grand Chaplain 620 E. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 THOMAS SHROUT... . ... Grand Chaplain Missouri School of Religion, Columbia, Mo. 65201 JULIUS J. NODEL Grand Chaplain 560 Trini ty Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63130 WILL L. LANE Grand Chaplain 5828 King Hill Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. 64504 ROY W. HARPER................................ . . Grand Orator 315 U. S. Court House & Custom House, St. Louis, Mo. 63101 W. RAYMOND USHER. Grand Tiler 1500 Country Club Drive, Hannibal, Mo. 63401
The 144th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held Tuesday, September 28, 1965.
One Hundred Forty-Third Annual Communication The one hundred forty-third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3637 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 29, 1964. PRESENT
Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., M. W. Grand Master George F. Morrison, Deputy Grand Master A. Basey Vanlandingham, Senior Grand Warden Russell E. Murray, Junior Grand Warden William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer William R. Denslow, Senior Grand Deacon Elvis A. Mooney, Junior Grand Deacon' J. Morgan Donelson, Senior Grand Steward William H. Chapman, Junior Grand Steward Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Senior Grand Marshal W. Hugh McLaughlin, Junior Grand Marshal Clell M. Gilbert, Grand Sword Bearer Carl I. Stein, Grand Pursuivant Herbert E. Duncan, Grand Chaplain Ben Morris Ridpath, Grand Chaplain Ira T. Gragg, Grand Chaplain Earl C. Griffith, Grand Chaplain Thomas Shrout, Grand Chaplain J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Grand Chaplain Harry Gershenson, Grand Orator J. John Shipman, Grand Tiler
At 10:00 a.m. Most Worshipful Grand Master Arthur U. Goodman, Jr. opened the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri in Ample Form, assisted by the Grand Officers and supported by a large attendance of Representatives. The brethren united in singing one verse of "America" after which Grand Chaplain Ben Morris Ridpath offered the invocation. CREDENTIALS
COMMITT~INTERIM REPORT
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREr-i: Your Committee on Credentials begs to report that a constitu: tional number of subordinate lodges are represented. GEORGE M. McANINCH, Chairman.
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MESSAGES
Messages of greeting were received from Masonic Service Association and the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel. INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS
R. W. Bro. Russell E. Murray introduced the Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri who were present. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
R. W. Bro. William H. Chapman introduced the following distinguished guests: Hoyt Woody, Grand Master of Iowa. Arthur C. Hodgson, Grand Master of Kansas. Harry A. Spencer, Grand Master of Nebraska. Ralph E. Whipple, Grand Secretary of Iowa. Carl R. Greisen, Grand Secretary of Nebraska. INTRODUCTION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE APPENDANT MASONIC BODIES OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI
R. W. Bro. Elvis Mooney introduced the following distinguished guests. Howard F. Kizer, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. Dewey E. Routh, Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters. William R. Robbins, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandcry. William B. Massey, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Missouri of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Arch McEwen, Illustrious Potentate of Moolah Temple of the Shrine. Robert A. Corum, Crand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Frank K. Roy, Jr., Grand Lecturer, York Rite Bodies of Missouri. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
R. W. Bro. Carl I. Stein introduced the District Deputy Grand Masters who were present. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS
R. W. Bro. Herman Orlick introduced the District Deputy Grand Lecturers who were present. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC HOME
R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison introduced the members of the Masonic Home Board. REMARKS BY R. W. BRO. GEORGE F. MORRISON
At this point R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison requested standing applause for M. W. Bro. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., for his help on the Masonic Home Board.
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Bro. Morrison also expressed his thanks to the superintendent of the Masonic Home, R. W. Lewis C. Robertson and the assistant superintendent, R. W. Bro. Carl I. Stein. ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER
M. W. Bro. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., thereupon presented the Grand Master's address.
Address of the Grand Master Brethren of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: I extend to each of you, my brethren, a most cordial welcome to this, the One Hundred Forty-Third Annual Communication of your Grand Lodge. Not only is this your Grand Lodge, but as a matter of fact you are the Grand Lodge. May your attendance result in a pleasant and profitable experience. Our By-Laws make it the duty of your Grand Master to present an address "with 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 measures as he considers expedient and necessary." You will not be offended, I trust, if the tone of this message is less ~ormal and more conversational than would be expected from a reading of that By-Law. The state and condition of Freemasonry in Missouri may well be classified as "good" or "fair," depending upon the point of view and the factors considered. As a general rule, the lodges are active, doing good work, and cementing the ties of brotherhood presently existing among our members. To this extent, our condition is "good." There is, however, a glaring lack of thorough teaching of the principles of Freemasonry to our members. How can non-members know what Freemasonry is, or what we are supposed to stand for, when our own members do not know and therefore cannot inform them by either precept or example? Lodges and Freemasons in Missouri neglect many, many opportunities to promote, teach and practice brotherly love, relief and truth, for example. Far too many ill and elderly people, members and non-members, are neglected at a time when a visit, a minor service or a comparatively inconsequential gift would be regarded as a true blessing. We teach too little charity and practice even less. Viewed in this light, our condition could be no better than "fair." Freemasonry is in truth a sleeping giant. It can be awakened and put to work in all its justifiable power and glory only by the actions of individual Freemasons. 'V'onderful opportunities are lost daily by our failure to practice what we have been taught. Consider, for example, the situation of a Masonic widow who complained during the past year that following the death of her husband, a member of one of our good, active Lodges, no member called on her at her home, no member attended the interment service at the cemetery, and only two of the brethren expressed their sympathy at any time. One of the most unusual inquiries received by me during the past twelve months was to this effect: The Secretary of a certain Lodge had informed the Lodge that money in its treasury could not be used for charitable purposes. Was he correct? Another Lodge encountered a different problem: Many members wished to donate $50.00 toward the erection of a road sign
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advertising their town and its location as a resort area-undoubtedly a worthwhile civic enterprise but certainly not a Masonic or charitable project. Another Lodge has had considerable difficulty in recent years, due to an unusually large percentage of petitioners being rejected at the ballot box. Investigation disclosed that a substantial percentage of the members had discussed the matter and felt very strongly that unless a petitioner had accumulated some property or made a definite contribution to the community he was not proper Masonic material. How then can anyone say that, Masonically speaking, "everything is fine and the goose hangs high"? With conditions such as these existing, which are far too numerous but not general, how can we be optimistic and feel that Freemasonry is fulfilling its obligation? Should we not be more realistic and say that the time has come to go to work in earnest-teaching, promoting and practicing the principles of Freemasonry? DISPENSATIONS Dispensations issued during the year are fully set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary. One request for the issuance for a dispensation for the laying of a cornerstone was refused. In this case the building had already been completed and was in use; in addition, although being presently used as a United States Post Office, it was privately owned, and its future use could easily be inconsistent with Masonic purposes and ideals. Such a building was not considered to be a "public edifice," in accordance with our By-Laws. HEALINGS
On February 3, 1964, James Martin Atkins, an Entered Apprentice of Corinthian Lodge No. 265, A.F. & A.M., of Warrensburg, Missouri, was passed to the second degree by Canam Lodge No. 7219, located at Stephenville, Newfoundland, although he had not presented himself for advancement within one year after receiving the degree of Entered Apprentice. This appeared to be entirely without fault on the part of the candidate, and the officers of Canam Lodge evidently misunderstood the request previously conveyed to them. Petitioner later regularly petitioned Corinthian Lodge No. 265 for advancement and was duly elected to advance. I therefore issued an Order of Healing under date of June 3, 1964. II
In exammmg a portion of the Secretary's minutes and other records of Portageville Lodge No. 166, I found nine brethren who had received either the second or third degree, when less than 28 days had elapsed after the previous degree had been conferred. These brethren were: Lewis Hoxworth; Cletis LeGrand; Lloyd D. Hawkins; Bennie Eugene Goodman; Carl L. But-
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ler; Paul Shankle; John L. Girvin; Rev. Don McBride and Jesse Marlin Luker. In many instances the lodge records varied from the Report to the Grand Lodge. This list, however, includes those I found who are shown on either record to have an irregular record in this respect. Finding that this was a more or less common practice in this Lodge and that in each instance the degree in question was conferred without fault on the part of the candidate, I issued one Order of Healing on August 25, 1964, covering these nine brethren. I have no doubt that a full examination of such records of Portageville Lodge No. 166 as we have been able to obtain would disclose other similar situations. Under the decision of a previous very able Grand Master, which was approved by this Grand Lodge, a Fellow Craft, who is raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason only twenty-seven days after he was made a Fellow Craft, remains a Fellow Craft forever unless and until he is healed. A situation of this kind could be particularly troublesome if it remained concealed until the brother in question was dead or desired to enter the Masonic Home, for example. In an effort to correct this situation, a proposed amendment to our By-Laws will be introduced at this Annual Communication, which, if adopted next year, will provide that any brother who has been raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason and has been recognized as such for at least five years, is indeed a lawful Master Mason. I commend this proposed amendment to your careful iltudy and consideration. MASONIC HOME The Masonic Home continues to render valuable and efficient service in caring for almost four hundred persons who would otherwise be without a suitable place in which to live. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent-Rt. Wor. Bros. Lewis C. Robertson and Carl 1. Stein, respectively-deserve the universal appreciation and approbation of this Grand Lodge for the outstanding work that goes into the day-to-day operation of this institution. I urge that members carefully read and study the Report of the Masonic Home, which has been prepared and printed for your information and convenience. Right Worshipful Brother George F. Morrison has been a most efficient and dedicated President of the Home and in directing the work of this organization he has had the assistance of an equally dedicated group of brethren serving as members of the Board of Directors. The number of hospital patients has continued to increase from year to year, and it has now become necessary to award contracts for conversion of the eighth, ninth and tenth floors of the "new" building to hospital use. The rooms available for women guests, on any given day, are almost always totally occupied or obligated for the use of women whose admission to the Home has been approved by the Board of Directors. Several who have been approved during the past few months have been unable to enter the Home, due to lack of rooms. For this reason, it appears that we may soon
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be forced to provide additional rooms or limit in some manner the number of female guests to be received into the Home. All members are urged to become more familiar with the Masonic Home itself, its management, services, finances, etc., and then to exert strong efforts to promote the interests of the Home. Encourage gifts and bequests by members and non-members who are interested in making contributions to this worthy charity during their lifetime or by a bequest included in their Last Will and Testament. Other pertinent facts in connection with the Home will be found in the printed Report prepared by the President, R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Deputy Grand Master. SPENCER 1. GROFF ESTATE This Grand Lodge holds a contingent interest in certain real estate situated in Franklin County, Missouri, pursuant to provisions contained in the Last Will and Testament of Spencer I. Groff, deceased. The value of our interest is questionable, probably no more than nominal. There have been no developments in this connection since our last Annual Communication. ROY F. NEWMAN ESTATE The Last Will and Testament of Roy F. Newman, now deceased, provided that this Grand Lodge was to receive one-half of his estate remaining after payment of certain bequests, debts, expenses of administration, etc. It has been estimated that this one-half could be worth approximately $70,000.00. However, certain heirs of the decedent have filed a suit to contest this Will; and until the litigation is concluded the final disposition of this estate remains in doubt. M. W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson and W'. Bro. Richard J. Chamier are representing the Grand Lodge as our attorneys in this case. There have been some negotiations relative to a possible compromise and settlement of this entire matter, which up to this time has not materialized. The Will Contest Suit therefore remains pending in the Circuit Court of Randolph County, Missouri. Authority to settle such matters, granted by Resolution of this Grand Lodge one year ago, expires today. I strongly recommend that similar authority be provided for possible future use, if needed. If it becomes possible to effect a compromise and setttiement, reasonably prompt action will be important. It may be that the Grand Lodge Officers in the advancing line, or some similar group, should be authorized to transact business matters arising when Grand Lodge is not in session, just as a Board of Directors carries on the business of a private corporation. COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES During the recess of this Grand Lodge, W. Bro. Robert Lee Barger submitted his written resignation as Chairman of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, and I appointed Rt. Wor. Bro. J. Clyde Butler, of Macon, Missouri, to fill this vacancy.
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GRAND LODGE BUDGET I am pleased to report that the total expenses of the Grand Lodge during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, were considerably less than the budget adopted last September. Some of three or four items in the budget were over-spent, but the only amount of any significance was an additional $800.00 which it was necessary to provide for use by the Committee on Relief and Charity. All concerned and charged with the responsibility for maintaining a stable fiscal situation were happy to do this, however, since this is one of the most worthwhile purposes for which this Grand Lodge could expend its funds. The total expenditures were approximately $3,000.00 less than had been anticipated. POLITICAL USE OF WORD "MASONIC" A considerable number of Masons who became candidates for political offices have seen fit to use the word "Masonic" in advertisements of various types. In some instances it may be of assistance and in others it may be harmful; but in either event the word "Masonic" should not be used in political advertisements or for political purposes. Use of this word for commercial purposes has long been prohibited by our By-Laws, and an amendment to be proposed at this session extends the prohibition to political purposes. This proposal has been thoroughly discussed and approved by the Grand Lodge Officers. I commend it to your careful and favorable consideration prior to the time it comes up for a vote one year hence. OFFICE OF GRAND SECRETARY It is my firm belief that this Grand Lodge can and will operate more efficiently after making certain changes connected with our Grand Lodge office, namely: (1) Employ a member of the fraternity as assistant-not an Assistant Grand Secretary, but a capable office worker, in accordance with Section 2.040 (8) of our By-Laws. The services of a brother are urgently needed to handle matters which should be discussed only with members; also to confer with brethren calling the office in the absence of the Grand Secretary. (2) Clearly delineate the duties of the Grand Secretary. (3) Have no advice or direction furnished from the Grand Secretary's Office relative to Masonic law and practice. All such questions should be directed to and answered by the District Deputy Grand Master or by the Grand Master. in accordance with Resolution adopted in 1916 and shown at page 105 of the 1958 Constitution and By-Laws.
CEREMONIES The listing of my official visits and actions contains a number of very interesting and enjoyable occasions. Some of the outstanding ceremonies in which I participated during the year were: Laying of cornerstone. St. Louis Unit, Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children; Dedication of new Lodge Room for Gardenville Lodge No. 655; Dedication of New Masonic Temple for Morley Lodge No. 184;
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Dedication of new Masonic Temple for Dexter Lodge No. 532; Dedication of remodelled building for Malden Lodge No. 406.
DECISIONS Since our By-Laws were revised six years ago, the Grand Master is required to make comparatively few decisions involving a point that has not been previously decided or is questionable. Most questions can be answered, by any capable brother, through a careful study of the By-Laws and the Annotations, which are brought up to date each year. During the year now closing, the following decisions were rendered which I felt should be called to your attention, namely:
Where a magazine included directories of meeting dates and addresses of numerous Masonic Lodges, Chapters of Royal Arch Masons, Chapters of Order of the Eastern Star, and of other bodies, also articles relating to Masonry and other subjects, along with numerous advertisements, and was sold for a stated subscription price of $5.00 per year, I ruled that it would be improper to use the word "Masonic" in its title and therefore refused permission for use of the name "The Masonic and Eastern Star Review." II
A complaint, consisting of approximately 2'i'2 pages, typewritten and singlespaced, charged four brethren, members of the Building Board, had caused the locks on the building to be changed without the knowledge of the Worshipful Master, who was also a member of said Board; refused to provide him with a key to the new locks; stated that he would be furnished a key; that he would not be furnished with a key; and other similar actions. The Grievance Committee of the Lodge found that the complaint as presented did not constitute a Masonic offense. All parties treated this finding as equivalent to finding no probable cause to believe that a Masonic offense had been committed. On appeal by the Complainant, I ruled that the Grievance Committee had rendered a proper decision and there was no basis stated which would justify putting the accused brethren on trial for alleged Un-Masonic conduct. III Where a brother who was a member in good standing of R. Lodge petitioned B Lodge for affiliation and was thereafter elected, but no certificate of good standing or other documentary evidence was filed with B Lodge until petitioner had been elected, I ruled that the purported election was void and the brother was a member of R Lodge.
IV Where a Lodge, apparently acting in good faith, misconstruing or misunderstanding our By-Laws and correspondence, held a Special-Stated Communication, without requesting or receiving a Dispensation, in a building that had been dedicated previously, I ruled that a stern written reprimand constituted sufficient disciplinary action, under the partkular circumstances surrounding the occurrence.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS It is expected that several amendments to our By-Laws will be offered during this Communication, namely: (1) Providing a retirement plan for the Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer. (2) Providing that degrees conferred within less than 28 days shall be legal and regular after having been recognized for at least five years. (3) Prohibiting the use of the word "Masonic" for political purposes-just as its use is now prohibited for commercial purposes. (4) Providing that a prospective visitor in a subordinate Lodge may be excluded on objection of a member of that Lodge. (This could be very helpful if sister Grand Jurisdictions broaden the base from which their membership material is selected, thereby creating a conflict as to membership requirements.)
The first three mentioned have been considered and approved by the Grand Lodge Line Officers-two of them unanimously and the third by a large majority, as I recall. The fourth one has not been presented to or considered by the Grand Lodge Officers. I heartily recommend each of these proposals to your careful and favorable consideration prior to the time they are presented for approval or rejection one year hence. PORTAGEVILLE LODGE NO. 166 My most distressing and troublesome experience during the past year concerned Portageville Lodge No. 166. During the month of December, 1963, I received a report from an affiliated Past Master concerning certain practices of his Lodge, the most recent one being "electioneering" for office, in the lodge hall and in a public restaurant, resulting in retaining some lodge officers in their same offices, ousting others from office, and in promoting still others ahead of worthy brethren, "in the line," who would ordinarily be advanced. Other and more serious charges were received during the ensuing weeks, as a result of which it became necessary to conduct a personal and searching investigation of the activities of Portageville Lodge No. 166. In this connection I had the efficient cooperation and assistance of the District Deputy Grand Master and one Past Master, in addition to some seven other brethren (from a total membership of some 255), including past officers and one brother then holding office. Another Past Master was helpful in a very limited manner. Almost without exception, however, the other officers and members of the Lodge who were contacted by me, including Past Masters and substantial citizens of the community who were members of Portageville Lodge No. 166, wholly failed and refused to render any assistance in determining what the facts actually were. In general, they resisted and impeded the search for the truth. In general, the responses received were three: (1) The charges are untrue; they just didn't happen; (2) I don't know anything about it (even from regular attendants) ; and (3)路 I can tell you this much, but only in confidence; I can't afford to "get mixed up" in it. The attitude of such members, plus their reactions to an attempt to learn
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the true facts, was very revolting and a serious reflection on Freemasonry as it had been taught and practiced in Portageville. The information on which my decision was based was uncovered (and I use the term advisedly) almost entirely as a result of personal interviews and examinations of portions of the lodge records (as I was never able to secure all of their records) . After several weeks of investigation and evaluation, which included personal interviews in my home and office, as well as at various places in the Portageville community, it was abundantly clear that Freemasonry as an institution, and the Portageville community as well, would be far better off to have no Lodge in Portageville than to have the one then existing. I therefore notified the Lodge that on March 5, 1964, I would be in Portageville at their Stated Communication to arrest the Charter of said Lodge. The Order which had been prepared for arresting the Charter set out the following grounds for such action: 1. Lodge affairs and business matters have been conducted largely according to the wishes of R. D. Ellington, Jr., now (March 5, 1964) a non-affiliate, who was Secretary for more than twenty years prior to January 28, 1964, contrary to the established principles, usages and best interests of Freemasonry, contrary to the ByLaws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, contrary in many instances to its own ByLaws; as a result of which Portageville Lodge has been and is disobedient to the rules and laws of the Grand Lodge, and the condition of the lodge as to discipline, members, finances and interest in the work of Freemasonry, is such that its continued existence is detrimental to the interests of Freemasonry; 2. Petitions have been ballotted on in less than twenty-eight days after such petitions had been received; 3. Degrees have been conferred when less than twenty-eight days had elapsed since the conferring of the previous degree on that candidate; 4. Electioneering has been indulged in, on an extended and regular scale, by the officers and leaders of the lodge, in behalf of certain individuals, and subsequently electing officers as a result of such electioneering, thereby by-passing and dropping from office other members then holding office and eligible to advance; 5. Chart lectures and charges, which are an integral and required part of each degree, have been regularly and systematically omitted; 6. Lodge has been closed, regularly, over a long period of time, in an unauthorized manner, by sounding the gavel, totally omitting the prescribed and all regular closing ceremony; also lodge has been closed, regularly, before the first section of the first degree, the second section of the second degree, or the second section of the third degree, as the case might be, had been completed. 7. Petitions for the degrees have been received and ballotted on which contained the recommendation of only one brother; 8. Petition for the degrees has been received and ballotted on when the petitioner was recommended by only one brother and when only one member of the committee of investigation had reported thereon; 9. The Lodge and its officers have consistently and over a long period of time failed to keep a reasonably correct and accurate record of the proceedings and business of the lodge; minutes have been obliterated, changed and added to; minutes of many of its meetings have not been kept and made available; records which were kept are inconsistent with and contradictory of each other; a reasonably accurate record of the financial condition, receipts and expenditures of the lodge have not been kept and made available; bills to be approved or paid have not been presented to or passed on by the Lodge;
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10. Purported facts have been regularly reported to the Grand Lodge which are and were in fact contrary to the minutes and records of the Lodge; 11. The Lodge failed to make available or to deliver to me, as Grand Master, the complete file of petitions received, minutes and financial records of the Lodge, covering specified recent years, as requested and needed in connection with this investi路 gation; 12. The Lodge, through certain of its officers, including the then Secretary, falsely reported to me, as Grand Master, during the course of this investigation, that certain minutes of the proceedings of the Lodge could not be found and were not available, when a substantial portion of such records thereby referred to were then available and in the possession of the Lodge and its Secretary; 13. The Lodge was operated and conducted according to certain of its own By-Laws, which it attempted to keep effective and in force, which said By-Laws were and are in direct conflict with the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, and therefore void, for several years after being duly advised by the Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Jurisprudence of such conflict. 14. Both the second and third degrees were conferred on one Jesse Marlin Luker, on the same night, he not having passed a satisfactory proficiency examination in the second degree; false and spurious entries were made and entered on the records of the Lodge concerning the dates when such degrees were conferred; false report was made to the Grand Lodge concerning such dates; false reports were made to the Grand Master, during this investigation, that such two degrees had not in fact been conferred on the same date; the petition of said Luker was received prior to the time he became 21 years of age and, according to the minutes of said Lodge, was ballotted on prior to the time that he became 21 years of age; 15. No action was taken by the Lodge or any member thereof in an effort to discipline or bring a former Secretary to trial, after his many unMasonic actions had been disclosed, as referred to herein; 16. Petitions for the degrees were solicited regularly and over a considerable period of time; members were exhorted by the then Secretary to the general effect that "Boys, you've got to get busy; we've got to get some petitions"; 17. The Lodge failed to require of and to receive from the Secretary a report of the financial condition of the Lodge, other than a statement of the balance of money on hand, given approximately one or two times during each year; 18. Petitions in many instances were referred to an investigating committee appointed at the time, notwithstanding the Lodge then had in effect a By-Law providing for a permanent investigating committee, when on some occasions such permanent committee was appointed and in existence, and on other occasions there was no such committee; 19. Trustees were elected annually, in violation of the Lodge By-Laws providing that the WorshipfUl Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden were the Trustees; 20. At least one member who has held office for several years and has voted regularly has never shown proficiency in the third degree; 21. According to the former Secretary's statement, he customarily procured from the Worshipful Master a written statement authorizing said Secretary to call special communications when he desired, which he did; also he stated that when they needed candidates they "just went out and got them." 22. No regular audit was made of the accounts of the Secretary, at least over a long period of years, with possibly two exceptions, despite the fact that mention is made in some records of the Lodge that the Secretary and other officers had loaned money to the Lodge, which was later repaid.
There were several other irregularities, which were considered to be less important, or as to which the proof was less plentiful, namely:
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23. Failing to take any action against a former officer after it became known that approximately $2,690.00 had been removed, without authorization, fro~ the credit and account of the Lodge with the local savings and loan association (which money was later replaced); 24. Failing to take any action against a former officer because of his paying, out of the funds of the lodge, for three articles, which he stated in open lodge that he was giving to the lodge, and which sums were later repaid; 25. When a member appointed as a member of the committee to investigate a petitioner stated that he could report at the time, that he had been unable to induce the petitioner to pay $10.00 owed him on a "bad check," he was removed as such committee member, and the said $10.00 was paid on the following day by the then Secretary; 26. Candidate initiated in Portageville Lodge less than 30 days after he had been rejected in a neighboring lodge, according LO oral reports of members, although I was unable to verify dates from the records; 27. Notices of meetings were sent to selected groups of members, excluding some residing within the City of Portageville; 28. Two dues receipt cards given, to the same brother, in separate years, on which another name had been inserted, then marked over, and another member's name inserted, making a very unsightly and questionable dues card; 29. Lodge proceeded to install its officers who had been elected at the election held in December, 1963, while that election was being investigated, there was a serious question existing as to whether the results of the election would remain in effect, and while the Grand Master was proceeding under assurance conveyed to him that the installation would be postponed from the date previously set therefor; 30. According to oral statements of several members, on several occasions Stated Communications have been opened approximately 30 to 60 minutes prior to the opening time fixed by the By-Laws, and petitions ballotted on, before the regular time set for opening; 31. During this investigation the Lodge and its officers have furnished practically no cooperation; members and officers have by their statements tended to discourage investigation or disclosure of the truth, principally by misstating the facts or denying any knowledge of the matters in question.
When it became apparent that the Charter would be arrested, then for the first time the officers of the Lodge were persuaded to notify the membership relative to the situation existing. Finally, a Notice was sent to the members, as required by the Grand Lodge By-Laws; and, on March 5, 1961, in a very harmonious meeting, attended by a large number of members, and over which I presided, the Lodge voted unanimously to surrender its Charter. Prior to its surrender of Charter, Portageville Lodge No. 166 had become a lodge which was operated and dominated in accord with the desires and wishes of one man, a Past Master who served as Secretary for more than twenty years prior to the time that he resigned and then asked for a Dimit during the course of this investigation. He had personally furnished the money (by loan or gift) to pay the fees for many members of that Lodge, including the cost of their affiliation with other Masonic organizations; and there was a more or less general feeling that he was "entitled" to dictate their vote and control the affairs of the Lodge. Many brethren, however, have served as Worshipful Master of this Lodge and have been present when the Grand Lodge By-Laws and the principles of Freemasonry were grossly and repeatedly violated. The same brethren, as acting or elected Worshipful Masters, have signed and approved minutes of
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lodge meetings which were wholly irregular and illegal on their face. For such reasons not all the blame can be placed on the shoulders of one man. Incidentally, the clearest and strongest evidence as to the improper actions of this Lodge was found in those portions of the minutes which I was able to obtain and study. Further light on the attitude and knowledge of many brethren of the Portageville community may be gleaned from the fact that within sixty days after the Charter was surrendered, a petition was prepared and signed, asking for a Dispensation for the formation of a new lodge in Portageville. Of the twenty signers of the petition, six were officers of the lately defunct Lodge. Included were several men who had worked actively to prevent my learning what had actually been done in Portageville Lodge No. 166. Also among the signers was a Past Master who had given me three different versions (or perhaps one version one time and one version two times) of an important matter under investigation. One version was directly contrary to minutes of the Lodge which he had signed as Worshipful Master. Also included in the petitioners for a Dispensation were two of four members of a "committee" which assisted the former Secretary in "sorting" the loose-leaf minutes and having them delivered to me with the positive state路 ment that minutes for four named periods of time in question could not be located. (Within 24 hours I had in my possession the Secretary's minutes for two of these periods of time; minutes for the other two periods of time have never come to light.) There is a pitiful lack of knowledge in the community of Portageville concerning Freemasonry, what a Masonic Lodge is, and what it should do and be. In fairness, many comparatively young members who have never attended another Lodge have had no real opportunity to be enlightened. There is also a very considerable feeling that the Grand Lodge should not concern itself relative to the actions of a Masonic Lodge in Portageville, except perhaps in a superficial manner. In addition, there is a great lack of harmony and unity among the Freemasons of that community. It is apparent that so-called leaders of what is considered a dominant faction desire and have attempted to punish some or all of those few brethren who assisted in bringing the true facts to light, by excluding them from a Lodge which they hope to form in the near future. At this time it does not appear that any substantial improvement can reasonably be expected in the near future. It is my sincere hope, however, that in time these conditions will be corrected, and that a loyal and truly Masonic Lodge may be established in Portageville. Until that is done, however, the Grand Lodge and all real Freemasons are better served and represented by the absence of a Lodge in that city. Surrender of the Charter obviates the necessity of including herein many revolting details which have been brought to light during the past few months relative to Portageville Lodge No. 166. DEATHS The Committee on Necrology will present a full report and memorial in connection with those of our brethren who have passed to their Eternal Reward.
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However, I call your attention to the fact that our Senior Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Frank C. Barnhill, departed this life since our 1963 Communication. M. W. Bro. Barnhill was a venerable, devoted Freemason and had long been active in various Masonic organizations. For many years it had been his custom to request the Grand Master to install the officers of Trilumina Lodge No. 205 on December 27, and this engagement, arranged by M. W. Bro. Barnhill long before his passing, was carried out in accordance with his wishes. Freemasonry has indeed lost a devoted and stalwart friend, supporter and leader. Two District Deputy Grand Lecturers, members of a group of proficient and hard-working brethren, also passed away during the year, namely: Right Worshipful Brother George C. Lichty, of Jefferson City, and Right Worshipful Brother Henry V. Banta, of Kansas City. We are fortunate, and thankful, that all other members of our "official family" of Grand Lodge Officers have been spared. RITUAL Our Grand Lecturer, Right Worshipful Brother Freelon K. Hadley, continues to render excellent service in teaching and preserving the ritual. His personal instruction and contacts--with individual members, in schools of instruction, and in numerous quarterly conferences of District Deputy Grand Lecturers--is outstanding and productive of very desirable results. To a certain extent, there is a constant change in the personnel of those who are teaching and practicing the ritual in our subordinate lodges. In addition, there are communities and lodges which retain a steadfast inclination to use old practices which are known to be incorrect. Such practices should be eliminated. This is unfair to brethren of other lodges and to the brethren of the nonconforming lodge as well. A Masonic Lodge should be a true Masonic Lodge, in name and in practice; and as such it should practice the Ritual approved and promulgated by this Grand Lodge. Despite these difficulties, however, the teaching of the ritual remains at a high level. MEMBERSHIP MATERIAL Some of our sister Grand Lodge Jurisdictions are experiencing or anticipating difficulty as a result of proposed changes in the bases and considerations involved in the selection of initiates. We do not have this problem in Missouri at this time, although some well informed brethren believe that it may be near. It is the almost unanimous opinion of devoted, informed Master Masons of many jurisdictions, with whom I have discussed the matter, that our present system is most desirable; also that any radical change therein would certainly lead to serious difficulties and harm to our fraternity. CHARITY As Master Masons we teach charity regularly; however, most of us practice charity very little, and many of us not at all. Charity does not always require the expenditure of money, although this is ordinarily the case. A visit to a sick or feeble brother or widow, or an
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errand run for a disabled neighbor, may be worth more to them than silver and gold. Every community within my knowledge has among its citizens a considerable number of unfortunates, who, during all or part of the year, are in need of food, medicine, clothing, fuel, school supplies, or personal services. We can-and we should-alleviate much of this misery and want. Too many of our members think that since we operate the Masonic Home of Missouri, that is sufficient charity for approximately 120,000 Masons. However, the Masonic Home is not a Charity, in the true sense, insofar as members of the Craft are concerned. Why? First, we are obligated to help, aid and assist distressed Master Masons, their wives, widows and children. Fulfilling an obligation is not charity. Secondly" dues-paying Masons MUST contribute their $2.25 per year (in per capita tax) to the support of the Masonic Home. There is no choice. And a "contribution" ceases to be a charitable contribution when it is mandatory. We talk Charity clearly and at great length. Let us practice Charity as we talk it. Let us be Masons in deed as well as in name. VISITATIONS It was my pleasure to visit many Lodges, Masonic Clubs, District meetings and miscellaneous affairs during the past year. On each occasion I was warmly received; and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every meeting. A variety of types of meetings adds a great deal to the spirit and practice of Freemasonry, so long as we regard them as a starting point for the doing of good works, not the end result we hope to obtain. Mrs. Goodman was included in many of these invitations and was always graciously received and entertained. It is important that members of our families be included in social gatherings from time to time. This tends to make the affair more enjoyable and cements a warmer bond and connection between the family and Freemasonry. One of my great disappointments was my inability to make even more visitations. On April 1, following the firm advice of my physician, I was forced to cancel some engagements of long standing; and for the remainder of the year I had no choice but to refuse many invitations and drastically restrict my activities.
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Sept. 26-Kennett Lodge No. 68 (first official visit) Sept. 30-Meeting at Armory in Kennett, sponsored by Masons of Southeast Missouri Oct. I-Bloomfield Lodge No. 153 Oct. 3, 4 & 5-Grand Lodge of Illinois Oct. 6-District Lecturer's Conference, Poplar Bluff Oct. 12-Westgate Lodge No. 445-75th Anniversary Oct. I3-Laying cornerstone, Dexter Lodge No. 532 Oct. 14, 15 & I6-Grand Lodge of Kentucky Oct. 18, 19 & 20-Central States Shrine Association; Laying of cornerstone for Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children, St. Louis Oct. 23 & 24-Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Kansas City Oct. 25 & 26-Meetings at Masonic Home
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Oct. 27 & 28-Meetings of Grand Lodge Officers and of D.D.G.M.'s and D.D.G.L.'sJefferson City Oct. 29-Dinner and meeting sponsored by O.E.S. Chapters of 51st District Nov. 2 & 3-Neosho Lodge No. 247 Nov. 9, 10 & II-Grand Master's Rededication Breakfast in Chicago Nov. 14-Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City Nov. 15 & 16-Masonic Home meetings; Dedication, Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Nov. 17-Laying of cornerstone, Morley Lodge No. 184 Nov. 18, 19 & 20-Grand Lodge of Arkansas Nov. 22 & 23: Scottish Rite meetings, St. Louis; Investiture Ceremony, K.C.C.H. Dec. 4-New Madrid Lodge No. 429 Dec. 5-Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Campbell Dec. 7-Installation of Officers, Kennett Chapter No. 211, O.E.S. Dec. 9-Dunklin County Scottish Rite Club, Kennett Dec. 12-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Dec. 13 & 14-Perseverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana Dec. IS-Lilbourn Lodge No. 666 Dec. 19-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Dec. 20 & 21-Meetings at Masonic Home; also Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 Dec. 23-Installation of Officers, Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Campbell Dec. 26-Kennett Lodge No: 68 Dec. 27 & 2S-Inslallation of Officers, Trilumina Lodge No. 205, Marshall Dec. 28-Installation of Officers, Kennett Lodge No. 68 Dec. 29-Dedication of New Temple, Morley Lodge No. 184 Dec. 30-Installation of Officers, Hayti Lodge No. 571 1964
Jan. 9-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Jan. lO-Addressed Kennett Lions Club; subject: Freemasonry Jan. 12-District Lecturers' Conference, Poplar Bluff Jan. 14-Portageville-investigating complaints; and School of Instruction at Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Jan. I5-Grand Lecturer's School of Instruction, Kennett Jan. 16-Grand Lecturer's School of Instruction, Hornersville Jan. 17 & 18-Meetings at Masonic Home and with officers of Mercantile Trust Com路 pany relative to Masonic Home account Jan. 18 & 19-Boone County Masonic Association, Columbia Jan. 22-Portageville-further investigation of complaints Jan. 23-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Jan. 29-Formal conferences in Kennett with members of Portageville Lodge No. 166 Jan. 30-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Feb. 2-Portageville community-further investigation Feb. 13-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Feb. 14 & 15-Masonic Home meetings Feb. 18-Travelling to Kansas City Feb. 19-Annual meeting of Masonic Service Association Feb. 20 & 21-Annual Conference of Grand Masters Feb. 22-George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association meeting Feb. 22-Dinner meeting of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Feb. 23-Returning from Kansas City to Kennett Feb. 27-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Feb. 29-Meeting of 45th District Masonic Association in Springfield, honoring M. W. Bro. W. J. Craig on his "thirteenth Masonic birthday" Mar. 5-Final meeting of Portageville Lodge No. 166
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Mar. 7-Masters and Wardens Association Banquct-Kansas City Mar. 12-Kcnnett Lodge No. 68 Mar. 14-Thirty-Eighth District Masonic Association, Camdenton Mar. 16-Dedication of New Temple, Malden Lodge No. 406 Mar. 20 & 21-Masonic Home meetings Mar. 26-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Apr. 2-Cardwell Lodge No. 231 Apr. 5-Dedication of New Temple, Dextcr Lodge No. 532 Apr. 9-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Apr. II-Wayne Lodge No. 526, Piedmont Apr. 12-District Lecturers Conference, Sikeston Apr. 16-Senath Lodge No. 513 Apr. 17 & IS-Masonic Home meetings; visit to Veterans Hospital at Jefferson Barracks Apr. 23-Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176, Conran Apr. 25-Sikeston Lodge No. 310 May 2-Conference of Grand Lodge Officers, St. Louis May 3-Rock Hill Presbyterian Church; Grand Master's Brcakfast, St. Louis May 9-St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 Banquet, Cape Girardeau May 12-Lakeville Lodge No. 498, Bell City May 14-Bernie Lodge No. 573 May 15 & 16-Masonic Home meetings May 18-Presented Veteran's 50-year button to my father-in-law, Bro. Amos V. Kennett, in Hornersville Lodge No. 215 May 23 & 24-Ninth District Meeting, St. Joseph May 2S-Kennett Lodge No. 68 May 29-Centennial Celebration Dinner, St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville May 31-Assisted in Installation, Order of Rainbow for Girls, Kennett June I-Speaker at Dunklin County Scottish Rite Club June 6 & 7-Rich1and Lodge No. 385 June 8-Clarkton Lodge No. 645 June 10-20-Methodist Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee (unofficial visit) June 25-Malden Lodge No. 406 Aug. I-Ways & Means Committee meeting, St. Louis Aug. 13-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Aug. 14 & I5-Masonic Home meetings Aug. 18-Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Aug. 22-Samaritan Lodge No. 421, Bonne Terre Aug. 28-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Sept. 10-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Sept. 14-Dunklin County Scottish Rite Club Sept. 16-Speaker at Scottish Rite Club, St. Louis Sept. 24-Kennett Lodge No. 68 Sept. 27-30-Grand Lodge meetings, St. Louis VISITS TO OTHER GRAND LODGES We were privileged to visit the Grand Lodges of Arkansas, Illinois and Kentucky during their respective Annual Communications. In addition, we were in attendance at the Grand Master's Rededication Breakfast, held in Chicago, Illinois, on November 10, 1963, when approximately 12,000 Master Masons and their families were present. This was indeed an awe-inspiring. occasion. M. W. Bro. Dickinson represented our Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas; R. W. Bro. Russell E. Murray
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at the Grand Lodge of Tennessee; and R. W. Bro. A. Basey Vanlandingham at the Grand Lodge of Iowa. These visits to other Grand Lodges are always pleasant and profitable. Our inability to attend other Grand Lodges is regretted, especially the Grand Lodge of our neighboring state of Oklahoma, where late developments left us without representation. GRAND MASTER'S BREAKFAST For several years, brethren of the St. Louis area have held a "Grand Master's Breakfast," following attendance at three church services especially arranged for members of the Craft. This event took place on May 3, 1964, and was a very delightful and inspiring occasion, having the largest attendance in history-some 1,400 Master Masons. M. W. Bro. Conrad Hahn, P.G.M. of Connecticut and Executive Secretary of The Masonic Service Association, brought us a very fine message entitled "Let's Unshackle the Spirit of Freemasonry." The St. Louis brethren, particularly the Committee members who labor so long and diligently in this connection, are entitled to much praise and appreciation for arranging these breakfasts. OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS The relationship of this Grand Lodge with other Masonic and appendant organizations continues to be excellent and most cordial. Cooperation and assistance is always available as needed. We are fortunate to have these favorable conditions existing in our state. TRIAL COMMISSIONS Several brethren have been appointed as members of Trial Commissions during the year now ending. One Commission has not yet fully performed its duties, but in general these brethren do render a very valuable service in a creditable manner. Without attempting to list them individually, I express sincere thanks to each of these brethren. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS A very important segment of this Grand Lodge consists of those dedicated brethren who serve as District Deputies for the Grand Master in their respective districts. Without this corps of officers, we could not reasonably expect to have a Grand Lodge organization such as we have known and enjoyed for so many years. These brethren have rendered and are rendering yeoman service to our fraternity. They deserve our sincere appreciation and generous thanks for their valuable contributions to our continued successful operation. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS An important, indeed an essential, element of Freemasonry is the teaching of the ritual. All Masonic Lodges should know and practice the Masonic ritual.
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The long, painstaking hours of labor expended during the year by the several District Deputy Grand Lecturers, under the supervision of our outstanding Grand Lecturer, contribute greatly to the well-being and progress of our subordinate lodges and our Grand Lodge. "WASHINGTON MEETINGS" For the first time in history, the four Masonic meetings usually held in Washington, D. c., during the week of February 22, were convened in Kansas . City, Missouri. On February 19, 1964, The Masonic Service Association held its annual meeting in Hotel Muehlebach, followed by the Conference of Grand Masters of North America on February 20 and 21, and the annual meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association on February 22. During this week it was our pleasure to be unofficial host to distinguished Freemasons from practically every section of North America, in addition to visitors from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. Practically all of our Grand Lodge Officers were in attendance, and countless messages of appreciation and thanks were received in recognition of our hospitality and helpfulness. This was a signal honor for our Grand Lodge. GIFTS At the time of my installation as Grand Master, Kennett Lodge No. 68 graciously presented a beautiful and serviceable apron case, which I have been happy to use on all of my official visits. At a dinner meeting for Masons and their families, held in the Armory at Kennett on September 30, 1963, my Lodge also gave us a fine six-piece set of matched luggage, and the brethren of Southeast Missouri very generously presented an extremely beautiful Color Television Set, of excellent quality. Then, on October 29, 1963, the members of the Order of the Eastern Star in the 51st District gave me a handsome, comfortable and very serviceable office chair. Our brethren and friends have been most kind and generous. The best I can now offer is a sincere "Thank You" and assurance of great appreciation for this kindness and generosity. RICHARD H. AMBERG AND ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT The consensus of opinion, insofar as I have been able to determine, is that the news coverage of our 142nd Annual Communication, held in 1963, was not only the most complete and accurate, but also the most widespread with which we have ever been favored. This "publicity" was the result of yeoman work on the part of Right Worshipful Brother George F. Morrison. We are particularly indebted to Brother Richard H. Amberg and the St. Louis Globe-Democrat for their whole-hearted cooperation in this connection, and especially for the fine coverage in that newspaper. During the year now closing, the "Globe" has also published very full and accurate accounts of the Masonic Home's founding and history, its 75 years
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of service, and its 75th Anniversary Celebration which was held on July 12, 1964. A special magazine section in one of their Sunday issues featured an unusually good account of the Home's history and service. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS The advancing line officers of the Grand Lodge, along with the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, and some of the "honorary" officers, have held four meetings during the year-one each in Jefferson City and Kansas City, and two in St. Louis. In these meetings, matters of interest and concern to the Craft in general and to the Grand Lodge Officers in particular are discussed. Problems confronting the Grand Master are laid before the other Officers for their consideration and counsel. Uniformity as to policy and procedure is promoted by agreement of those brethren whom we expect will continue to serve as Officers of this Grand Lodge during the next several years. As a general rule, important decisions of the Grand Master are discussed with the other Grand Lodge Officers before the matter is concluded. Is is my firm belief that no group of Grand Lodge Officers has or will excel those with whom it has been my privilege to work. They have been and are dedicated brethren, intensely interested in the work of the Grand Lodge and the welfare of the Craft, very able, congenial, and gladly contributing untold hours of their time regularly in the service of this Grand Lodge. The ability, character and devotion reflected in our present corps of Grand Lodge Officers practically assure the continued success of our Grand Lodge organization for many years to come. RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with the mandate contained in Section 2.010 (i) of the By-Laws, and in addition to recommendations contained elsewhere in this address, I respectfully submit the following recommendations for your study and consideration: I
Inaugurate an intensive, long-term program to teach all members the true spirit, ideals and aims of Freemasonry and to encourage them to act accordingly. I have in mind particularly declining moral standards and the deplorable lack of charity in practice, to name but two deficiencies. Let us be Freemasons in deed as well as in name. II
Remove the meeting place and office of the Grand Lodge (either or both of them) to some city near the center of the state. This would make our office and Grand Lodge sessions more equally accessible to members in all parts of Missouri. It would also help to present Freemasonry in a favorable light, through the news media, to a large section of Missouri, whereas in the past it has largely been ignored by the metropolitan press, with two or three notable exceptions. We could probably save approximately $800.00 a year by being furnished
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a meeting place for Grand Lodge at no charge. Funds on hand could be used to construct or purchase a suitable office building, thereby eliminating rental payments. This proposal has many possibilities which should be thoroughly explored, discussed, and then determined.
III For several years our By-Laws contained a provision to the effect that any visitor could be excluded on objection of a member, which was eliminated in the latest revision. In the light of present and anticipated conditions, I am firmly convinced that our lodges need such a provision at this time. Some troublesome situations or conflicts may be "nipped in the bud" if this Grand Lodge will again permit undesirable visitors to be excluded before any real difficulty arises. This provision was rarely invoked when it was a part of our law, and it will be used sparingly in the future, if enacted, but its very presence in our law will have a wholesome and salutary effect. This will be forcefully demonstrated if we arc soon faced with a conflict of our laws and practices with those of one or more sister Grand Jurisdictions which broaden the base from which their members are selected.
IV For several years we have had a Committee to prepare for our forthcoming Sesquicentennial Celebration, but no funds have been set aside for the use of the Committee. I recommend that a definite sum be appropriated and set aside each year for the use of this Committee and the expenses incident to what we expect will be an outstanding Celebration. These recommendations are presented for the consideration of the Craft as a whole-not as a suggested program for the coming year. LOSS OF MEMBERS-AND OTHER THINGS Our Grand Lodge again has a net loss in membership. This is unfortunate, as we always prefer to gain rather than to lose. However, considering past membership cycles, age of our members, and the lessons of history, this loss is not, in my opinion, a vital weakness or a cause for alarm in and of itself. We might, however, well ask ourselves a few questions. Why are so many members suspended for non-payment of dues who never seek reinstatement? Were they really made Master Masons, or were they merely carriers of dues cards? What did their Lodges do that should have caused them to want to remain as a part of it? In many reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters I find the statement that the Lodges are lacking in good leadership and officer material; that they are not attracting a proper percentage of the young men, or of the business and professional men, of the community. Why? It is my belief that many of the difficulties facing Freemasonry today could be largely erased if we would individually think, live and act as Master Masons should.
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What has your Lodge (or my Lodge) done during the past year that would arouse in you a desire to become a Master Mason, if you were not already a member? Does your Lodge maintain high moral standards for its members? Does it stand for something in the eyes of the non-members? And what is that something? Is it such that it makes non-members want to be a part of it? When these questions are properly answered, we will no longer face the question: What's wrong with Freemasonry? The question then will be: How can I become a Mason? ELECTION YEAR AND POLITICS Just five weeks from today the voters will elect a President, Vice President, Governor, and numerous other state, district and local officials. I urge that every Freemason inform himself fully on the issues and the candidates, then vote intelligently, on the basis of his own convictions, not at the direction or persuasion of another. Above all, let each of us be extremely careful not to say or do anything that is intended or likely to involve our fraternity or any Masonic organization in politics, to any extent or for any purpose. APPRECIATION It is utterly impossible for me to name all those brethren to whom I am greatly indebted for their expressions of confidence, support, assistance and counsel. I think particularly of R. W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley, who appointed me as District Lecturer in the year 1952; of M. W. Bro. Orestes Mitchell, Jr., who named me as District Deputy Grand Master in 1954; of M. W. Bro. William J. Craig, who appointed me as Grand Pursuivant in 1955; of the succeeding Grand Masters who advanced me through the other appointive offices of the "Grand Lodge Line"; of all present and past Grand Lodge Officers, appointive and elective; of this year's District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers and members of Committees; and certainly all those brethren who have encouraged and supported me through the years. To all of you I express sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation. I remember also the assistance and cherish the friendship of three former Grand Lodge Officers who were ahead of me in the advancing line and have passed to the Great Beyond, namely: Rt. War. Bros. John A. Witthaus, R. Jasper Smith, and J. Renick Jones. It is a slight coincidence that of these three brethren, R. W. Bro. Witthaus was a Circuit Judge, R. W. Bro. Smith was a U. S. District Court Judge, and R. W. Bro. Jones was an Appellate Court Clerk. As we prepare to draw the curtain on this year's activities, I again thank each of you for the high honors you bestowed on me; and I extend eternal good wishes to the very capable and dedicated brethren who will assume positions of new responsibility tomorrow. May God in His Wisdom bless each of you in His Service. ARTHUR
U.
GOODMAN, JR.
Grand Master
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R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison, acting temporarily as Grand Master, stated that the address was received, and will be referred to the committee on Grand Master's Address. ANNOUNCEMENTS
R. W. Brother George F. Morrison announced that busses would be provided for the visit to the Masonic Home of Missouri this afternoon. R. W. Brother Richard O. Rumer, Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research, extended an invitation to all the brethren to attend the business meeting of the Missouri Lodge of Research this afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the Masonic Temple, also to attend the Breakfast tomorrow morning at the Sheraton-Jefferson Hotel at 7: 15 o'clock. R. W. Brother William H. Chapman made several announcements, they being: a) There will be a photograph taken of those in attendance at Grand Lodge, at noon. b) Luncheon will be served in the Dining Room of the Scottish Rite Cathedral at noon, at a cost of $1.25 per person. c) Dinner will be served at 6:30 this evening in the Dining Room of the Scottish Rite Cathedral, followed by a splendid program for the delegates and their ladies in the auditorium at 8 o'clock. NOMINATIONS FOR MASONIC HOME BOARD
The following Brethren were nominated [or the Masonic Home Board:
J.
Andy Zenge Martin B. Dickinson Harold O. Grauel CALLED FROM LABOR
The Grand Lodge was called from labor at noon, Grand Chaplain Ben Morris Ridpath offering prayer.
Tuesday Afternoon Called to Labor 2:00 p.m. The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 2 p.m., Grand Chaplain, R. W. Bro. Herbert E. Duncan offering prayer. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER
R. W. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner presented the report of the Grand Treasurer, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings, and is as follows: Balance in The Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri, June 30, 1963 Received from Grand Secretary-July I, 1963 to June 30, 1964 Disbursed-July I, 1963, to June 30, 1964 Balance in The Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Mo., June 30, 1964 Deposit made by Grand Secretary June 30, 1964, not received oy Grand Treasurer until JUly ], 1964
8,683.32 515,739.48 517,222.80 418.85
$
]65.80
In addition to the cash on deposit in The Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri, as of June 30, 1964, there was invested in short term U. S. Treasury Bills, in the custody of the First National Bank of Kansas City, Mo. $50,000.00, Face Value-Maturity July IS, 1964 $20,000.00, Face Value-Maturity August 31, 1964 $30,000.00 of this represents temporary investment of Grand Lodge Fund.
As Grand Treasurer, I charge myself with the custody, as per agency agreement, dated February 27, 1958, with the First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri, of the following securities: Units $10,000.00 19,000.00 30,000.00 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 43,000.00 16,000.00 10,000.00 29,000.00
Canying Value U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A.
Treasury Notes 3%% Due 5-15-1965 Treasury Bonds 3% Due 8-15-1966 .. , Treasury Bonds 4% Due 10-1-1969 Treasury Bonds 21h% Due 6-15-67/72 Treasury Bonds 20!% Due 9-15-67/72 Treasury Bonds 20!% Due 12-15-67/72 Treasury Bonds 4% Due 2-15-1980 Treasury Bonds 30!% Due 2-15-1990 Treasury Bonds 3% Due 2-15-1995 Treasury Bonds 30!% Due 11-15-1998
$10,000.00 18,251.88 30,050.00 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 42,590.00 15,915.00 10,000.00 29,000.00
The carrying value of the above securities is $225,806.88. Respectfully submitted, W. H. UTZ, JR. Grand Treasurer. REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY
R. W. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner presented the Report of the Grand Secretary which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings, and is as follows: .
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SUMMARY OF LODGE WORK
Total Membership June 30, 1964 Net Loss Initiated Passed Raised
119,477 1,194 3,302 2,847 2,756
SPECIAL ORDER OF HEALING
In the address of Most Worshipful Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., he calls attention to a Special Order of Healing for several former members of Portageville Lodge No. 166, now defunct, which we reproduce here, in full, showing the present status of these members. It having been established to my satisfaction, from a partial examination of available records of Portageville Lodge No. 166 (having been unable to examine all of the records delivered to me, and having been unable to secure all of the minutes of said Lodge), that certain brethren of said Lodge (whose Charter has been surrendered) have been heretofore passed to the degree of Fellow Craft or raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at a time when less than 28 days had elapsed after the conferral of the previous degree, and that such degrees were conferred in accordance with a common practice of Portageville Lodge No. 166, and in each case without fault on the part of the candidate, which said brethren and the dates of conferral of their respective degrees, as shown by the records of said Lodge, are as follows, namely: Date of Conferring Degree Name E. A. F. C. M. M. 2/18/60 3/17/60 4/29/60 Lewis Hoxworth Cletis LeGrand 1l/17/61 4/11/62 5/4/62 (Report to Grand Lodge shows M. M. degree on 5/12/62) Lloyd D. Hawkins 12/15 61 1/19/62 2/14/62 (Report to Grand Lodge shows M. M. degree on 2/16/62) Bennie Eugene Goodman. . 2/ 7/62 3/23/62 4/16/62 (Report to Grand Lodge shows M. M. degree on 4/27/62) Carl L. Butler. . . . 4/20/62 6/ 1/62 6/27/62 (Report to Grand Lodge shows M. M. degree on 6/28/62) Paul Shankle ... 2/ 8/63 4/ 7/63 5/ 1/63 (Report to Grand Lodge shows dates of 1/4, 2/8 & 4/5/63) John L. Girvin . . . . .. .. . . . 5/11/48 6/ 4/48 Rev. Don McBride. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1/18/63 2/15/63 3/15/63 (Report to Grand Lodge shows date of 2fl6/63 for F. C.) Jesse Marlin Luker. . . . . . . .. (not shown) 12/ 9/52 2/28/~)3 (Report to Grand Lodge shows degrees conferred on 10/2/52, 11/25/52, and 12/17/52, respectively.)
Petition is dated September 10, 1952 and shows birth date of petitioner as September 10, 1931. Petition is endorsed to show that it was presented on 9/4/52 and ballotted on 10/2/52. Secretary's minutes show petitioner elected 9/4/52 but do not show date of conferral of E. A. degree. Ample evidence supports the finding that second and third degrees were conferred on the same night, the date of which cannot now be determined with accuracy. Now, Therefore, It Is Hereby Ordered that the above named brethren, and each of them, are hereby healed of all existing irregularity and illegality as to the conferring of said degrees; and each of the above named brethren is now held and declared to have been duly and legally made a Master Mason, as of the date on
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which the degree of Master Mason was conferred on each of them, respectively. In Testimony \Vhcreof, I have hereunto set my hand, at Kennett, Missouri, on this the 25th day of August, 1964. ARTHUR U. GOODMAN, JR., Grand MasteL COMMISSIONS TO DEPUTIES
Commissions were issued to all the District Deputy Grand Masters. DUPLICATE CHARTERS
Duplicate charters were issued to the following lodges: Golden Lodge No. 475 Mountain View Lodge No. 637 Alton Lodge No. 255 CHARTERS ARRESTED
Portageville Lodge No. 166 had its charter arrested on March 5, 1964. LODGES CONSOLIDATED
Rockville Lodge No. 341 consolidated with Star Lodge No. 419 on August 23, 1963. COURTESIES
One hundred fifteen requests have been made to Sister Jurisdictions to confer degrees for Missouri Iod?;es; and sixty-four requests have been made to Missouri lodges by Sister Jurisdictions. DISPENSATIONS
By order of Grand Master Goodman dispensations were issued as follows: September 27, 1963, to the Wor. Master of Good Hope Lodge No. 218, St. Louis, Mo., to hold its regular meeting on Saturday, December 7, 1963, in Meridian Temple, 4500 Donovan Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. October 10, 1963, to the Wor. Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 360, St. Louis, Mo., to re-ballot on petition of Sterling Lorenz Price for the degrees, at their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 1963, since a second ballot on said petition was not ordered or taken, as is required by Section 14.050 and Section 14.090 of the 1958 Constitution and By-Laws. October 10, 1963, to R. W. Brother W. Larrance Roe, D.D.G.M., 44th District, 1829 Michigan Avenue, Joplin, Mo., to lay the cornerstones of two (2) school buildings in Carterville, Missouri, on Sunday, October 27, 1963. October 23, 1963, to M. W. Brother Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M., Kirksville, Mo., to lay the cornerstone of the Methodist Church in Palmyra, Missouri, on Sunday, October 27, 1963. November 5, 1963, to M. W. Brother Morris E. Ewing, P.G.M., Morrisville, Mo., to lay a cornerstone for building for the Golden City R-6 School District, Golden City, Mo., on Sunday, November 10, 1963. November 20, 1963, to the Wor. Master of Belton Lodge No. 450, Belton, Mo., giving permission for Belton Lodge No. 450 to move from their old temple to their new temple, on Saturday, November 23, 1963. November 26, 1963, to the Wor. Master of Cache Lodge No. 416, St. Louis, Mo., to hold its stated communication of Saturday, December 14, 1963, at Pomegranate
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Temple, 3311 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., at the time specified in its bylaws. December 5, 1963, to M. W. Brother Harry S Truman, P.G.M., Independence, Mo., to lay cornerstone and dedicate new temple for Belton Lodge No. 450, Belton, Missouri, on Saturday, December 7, 1963. December 13, 1963, to Wor. Master of Jerusalem Lodge No. 315, Jerico Springs, Mo., to hold election of their officers on Monday, January 6,1964. December 18, 1963, to the Wor. Master of Sturgeon Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon, Missouri, to elect officers at your next regular stated meeting on Friday, January 3, 1964. December 23, 1963, to R. W. Brother J. Clyde Butler, Macon, Missouri, to dedicate the recently acquired lodge hall of Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon, Missouri, on Monday, December 23, 1963. December 23, 1963, to the Wor. Master of Brentwood Lodge No. 616, Brentwood, Mo., to confer the degrees on Merle James Urquhart, according to Section 13.1 10, and under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. December 27, 1963, to the Wor. Master of Galt Lodge No. 423, Galt, Mo., to elect officers at its stated communication on Friday, January 24, 1964. January 16, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Composite Lodge No. 369, Doniphan, Mo., to conduct election of officers at its next stated communication on Tuesday, January 28, 1964. January 20, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Rose Hill Lodge No. 550, Creve Coeur Mo., to confer the degrees on Gilford Nelson Brown, according to Section 13.110, and under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or his representative. January 20, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Rothville Lodge No. 426, Rothville, Mo., to elect a Worshipful Master at its next stated communication after receipt of dispensation, and after giving written notice to all resident members, pursuant to Sec. 7.140 and Sec. 7.150 of the Grand Lodge by-laws. January 24, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Higbee Lodge No. 527, Higbee, Mo., to hold its annual election of officers on Thursday, February 13, 1964. February 3, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Shawnee Lodge No. 653, Warsaw, Mo., to ballot on petition of William Andrew Pawling at its stated communication of Tuesday, February 11, 1964, after giving one week's notice by mail to resident members. February 3, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Humphreys Lodge No. 32, Humphreys, Mo., to hold its annual election of officers on Tuesday, February 25, 1964, after giving one week's written notice by mail to resident members. February 24, 1964, to M. W. Brother Harry F. Sunderland, P.G.M., Lee's Summit, Mo., to dedicate recently acquired building (remodelled church) of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, Blue Springs, Mo., on Friday, March 6, 1964. March 26, 1964, to R. W. Brother A. Basey Vanlandingham, Senior Grand Warden, Columbia, Mo., to dedicate new meeting place of Livingston Lodge No. 51, of Glasgow, Mo., on Monday, April 6, 1964. April 8, 1964, to R. W. Brother Ray C. Veasman, D.D.G.M., 39th District, Dixon, Mo., to lay cornerstone for new Methodist Church building at Belle, Missouri, on April 19, 1964, and to convene a specific communication of the Grand Lodge for that purpose. April 8, 1964, to R. W. Brother Harry A. Bagley, D.D.G.M., 33-b District, St. Louis, Mo., to dedicate enlarged and remodelled meeting place of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Mo., on or before second Tuesday in April 1964, and to convene a specific communication of the Grand Lodge for that purpose. April 21, 1964, to M. W. Brother Harry F. Sunderland, P.G.M., Lee's Summit, Mo., to lay cornerstone of Holden High School, Holden, Mo., on Sunday, May 17, 1964, and to convene a specific communication of the Grand Lodge for that purpose.
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May 7, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Hiram Lodge No. 362, Kahoka, Mo., to hold all of the communications of Hiram Lodge No. 362 in the hall of Eldorado Lodge No. 318 at Luray, Mo., during remodelling, building and construction work on their new lodge hall. May 14, 1964, to' the Wor. Master of Fellowship Lodge No. 345, Joplin, Mo., for conferring the three degrees on Thomas Morgan Bear, pursuant to Section 13.110. May 14, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City, Mo., for conferring the three degrees on Griffin Crawford, pursuant to Section 13.110. May 14, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Chaffee Lodge No. 615, Chaffee, Mo., forholding special communication on May 27, 1964, in High School Gymnasium in Chaffee, Missouri. May 14, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Meramec Lodge No. 313, Eureka, Mo., for re-ballot on petition of Richard Earl Waltemath. June 8, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Camden Point Lodge No. 169, Camden Point, Mo., to hold special communication on Saturday, June 13, 1964, in the School Auditorium of Camden Point. June 8, 1964, to the Wor. Master of Herculaneum Lodge No. 338, Herculaneum, Mo., to re-ballot on petition of Floyd Ellis for the degrees, at their stated communication on Thursday, June 18, 1964, after giving written notice to all resident members, as required in Sections 7.140, 7.150 and 14.100 of the 1958 By-laws. August 20, 1964, to R. W. Brother W. Hugh McLaughlin, Junior Grand Marshal, Kansas City, Mo., to lay cornerstone of a new public school building at California, Missouri, on August 30, 1964, and convene specific communication of the Grand Lodge for that purpose. COMMISSIONS ISSUED
Grand Master Goodman appointed the following Grand Representatives, and Commissions were issued: Jacques Brihay, Charleroi Lester B. Ohlsen, Chicago Armand H. Bishop, Parsons Emery B. Denny, Raleigh William F. Patterson, Omaha J. W. Johns, Woodville Park Gilbert E. Jomini, Berne
Belgium Illinois Kansas North Carolina Nebraska South Australia Swiss Alpina
Grand Mastcr Goodman nominatcd the following brethren as Grand Representatives of the following Grand Lodgcs near the Grand Lodge of Missouri, for whom Commissions were received: C. Leonard Gasper, St. Joseph Fred H. Knight, Kansas City W. Hugh McLaughlin, Kansas City Harry Theis, St. Louis Herman A. Orlick, Kirkwood
Belgium Brazil-Sao Paulo British Columbia Kentucky Mississippi
FIFTY YEAR BUTIONS
Name of Brother Charles A. Brinckman William H. Woehrmann George F. Hiffman Charles Howard GailJand M. McDavid Fred A. Thompson
Name of Lodge Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mizpath Acacia Marcus Madison
No. 40 40 639 602 110 91
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE Clarence G. Sewell Joe Hume C. M. Gillock Tony J. Cruse Clinton RosIer Watson Samuel L. Hampton Mark Elzea W. Arthur Vestal Fred D. Harris Robert L. Searfoss Edward F. Fiss C. D. McCormack W. S. McCormack William R. Knapp Clarence E. Christie Raymond Wray Andrew M. Foreman A. F. Dieterich Hiram T. Hartley Fred W. Koch Clifford Dougan John Jacob Leuenberger Abraham Paul Cohen Alfred H. Hecker Charles A. Snodgrass Reu R. Rankin John H. Pike George A. Lane Walter .1. Busch Henry D. Crews Herman PuIs Edward W. Stiegemeyer Stephen Howard Young Otto S. Schmidt Charles F. Seger, Sr. Theodore Fath Carl David Wagener Theodore B. Volz Roy C. Eye Roscoe E. Pruett Arch L. Long George W. Turner Richard B. Roberts William A. Raxter Evar A. Stone Claude S. Havens Louis F. Becker Elmer J. Keitel, John G. Menke Henry Miller Oliver Ulrich Fred L. "Verner Roy F. Newman Albert H. Wheeldon William A. Rowe Roy M. Scott Adl~ J. Jamieson Max Hosang Clyde Wrenn James.J. Barkley Harry B. Viles Clarence W. Carpenter
Cuba Cambridge LaRussell Higbee Maplewood United Vandalia Conway Laclede Trilumina Mt. Moriah Koshkonong Koshkonong Gate City Gate City United Havana Fairmont Sturgeon Naphtali Valley Lodge Aurora St. Louis 'Vest Gate Braymer Pythagoras Hope Hartford Bonhomme Olive Branch Mt. Moriah Gray Summit George Washington Cache Cache Cache Rolla Hermann Appleton Moberly Twilight Heroine Temple Temple Temple Southwest Erwin Erwin Erwin Erwin Erwin Erwin Moberly Moberly Kirkwood Columbia Laclede Gate of the Temple Stockton Liberty Liberty Liberty
1964 312 63 592 527 566 5
57 528 83 205 40 582 582 522 522 5 21 290 174 25 413 267 20 445 135 383 251 171 45 576 40 173 9 416 416 416 213 123 412 344 ] 14 104 299 299 299 466 ]2]
12] 121 ]21 121 12] 344 344 484 534 607 422 283 31 31 31
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Vernon S. Rucker Charles A. Smith Albert P. Woehrle Grover C. Bishop Carl Dean Thomas George W. Beyer Malcolm C. McLeod Cleo E. Agee Paul L. Jones Robert Clarence Davis Clyde E. Swank Alfred Herbert Marshall James C. McDowell Orin F. Jones Harry Jacobs Phillip L. Roemmich John G. McKinney Austin Tindle James R. Hamilton John A. Hensley August W. Bergesch James Lacy Alfred W. Meier James C. Stice Elva Chester Martin Elmer H. Straube Byron A. Gray Thomas D. Cleage Samuel A. Mitchell William C. Milks Sam Reckstein Charles J. Burgess John H. Knox Abraham Altman Benjamin A. Schaefer Valentine J. Mueller Frank E. Johnson Guy D. Callaway Ernest V. Madden Joseph F. Myers Oliver C. Cooper William Guy Fox Walter S. Heineman Rupert C. Price Joseph M. Kraus Elmer LaFrenz William J. Clark, Sr. Albert Bugg Robert Caldwell Oscar Koch Fred E. Thompson D. M. Edwards Eugene B. Cerf Carl A. McCullum Chris H. Kassabaum Dennis E. Parish Robert.J. Lewis Lester L. Kaser Harvey G. Gray Kirkwood Jones Homer E. Jones William Goldman
Eureka Lebanon Pomegranate Caruthersville Putnam Polar Star Mt. Washington Ancient Craft bodge of Tru th Charleston Charleston Charleston Charleston Harmony Salisbury Magnolia Webster South Gate Polar Star Polar Star Occidental Magnolia Magnolia Magnolia Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Rose Hill Rose Hill Rose Hill Rose Hill Heroine Kearney Nodaway Pride of the West Pride of the West Wellston Rosendale Hazelwood King Hill Gate City Gate City Criterion Triangle Pattonsburg Craft Fairmont Saxton Magnolia Cache St. John's St. John's Hebron St. Louis Hartford Pendleton Hale City Solomon Greensburg Fayette De Soto Ash Grove St. Louis
73 77
95 461 190 79 614
377
268 407 407 407 407 499 208 626 98
547 79 79 163 626 626 626 40 40 550 550 550 550 104 311
470 179
179 613 404 459 376 522 522 586 638 65 287 290 508 626 416
28 28 ; 354 . 20 171
551 216
271 414 47 II9
100 20
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE Otto G. Buettner John (W. .J.) Martin C. E. Harris Henry C. Stohlmann W. J. Mellies A. Harrison Young George W. West C. H. Geveden Hanley Wells Harry G. Balthasar Carl Otto Braune W. E. Long Willie E. Davis Archie N. Van Anglen Willie W. Weaver Gil bert L. Benson William F. Miller, Sr. Samuel T. Huffmaster William Zykan Abraham E. M. Tober Clarence G. Samuel Charles Mahler VV. M. Peterson Matthew William Naxera, Jr. Elroy A. Keithley Charles H. Boss Clyde H. Hinshaw Harlon A. Shrader John W. McKee .J. Fred Vermillion Edward Henry Cadawallader Jerrold I,etcher Yeagle Savil J. Manley Nathan Preminger John D. Gumper Paul Van Osdol Hugo R. Eisenmeyer F. E. Eberhart James P. Newell Samuel W. Herrin Bert Volker Cody S. Reagan Albert B. Schweizer Finis Ha~ler Robert Porter William .J. Dellert Theodore Heffron George G. Hall Walter T. Jensen William T. Christy Walter A. Kline Miller H. Elliott Edward.J. Fields William Jones Arthur Miller, Sr. James Alexander Holloway Emil H. C. Barnard Gustave D. Sarachek Conn Shouse Herbert Reinhardt Thomas Lane Wilson A. Proffer Lewis Baum
Erwin Milton Miller Keystone Keystone Richmond Westport North Star Wheeling Meridian Overland New Hope Malta Malta Acacia St. Joseph Magnolia Tebbetts Overland Cornerstone Mystic Tie Beacon Clifton Hill Ivanhoe Wentzville Cache Acacia Acacia Humphreys Salisbury St. Marks South Gate East Gate Clifton Heights Clifton Heights Brookfield Erwin Prairie Lick Creek Westport Cache Censer Wellston La Russell Good Hope Aurora Leadwood Liberty Eolia Tuscan Polar Star Solomon Polar Star Polar Star Harmony George Washington Cache Ivanhoe Joplin Polar Star George Washington Gate City Gate City
1964 121 151 567 243 243 57 340 157 434 2 623 199
402 402 692 78 626 56.5 623 323 221 3
161 446 46 416 602 602 32 208 93
547 630 520 520 86 121 556 302 340 416 172 613
592 218 267 598 31
14 360 79 271 79 79 499 9
416 446 335 79 9
522 522
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Carl A. Albrektsen John Ramsey Kernahan Richard M. Wiggins Clyde Busby John F. Uptegrove Robert E. Dawson Ferman Myers Arthur T. Smith Luther Frederick Anthony Phil F. H. Maag Edwin T. Chester Elmer Joseph Iden C. C. Kindred Clyde W. Kramer Phillip H. Meyer Charles E. Wofford Charles Toennies James Floyd Alcorn W. T. Priest Roy O. Randall Charles E. Davisson James Lewis Taylor Walter J. Terrell Ralph E. Gaston Harry J. Clem Ira L. Ketchum Lee D. Lowery Charles L. Hartig George H. Heideman Harry A. Meckfessel Louis L. Lowery Wm. MacDonald Carl Thorell Kent Monroe Pope Harvey H. Reynolds Harry G. Beauman William H. Wooders J. W. Vogel Harry H. McIntire Frank Pond Charles G. Kruckemeyer Walter Eckhardt Hook Charles W. Watts A. Fred Eastman John Lashley Bishop 'Harry H. Lewis Arthur .T. Aston George F. Klute George F. Lehnerts William H. Piepers William Moskop Joseph D. Hayward John E. Cox Ben E. Spangler Caleb Oscar Parry Alfred P. Mueller Christi E. Collins William F. Nahlik Frederick Elmer Blomberg Robert T. Copeland Calvin Wilson Robert F. McElwain Frank A. Kastendieck
Trenton Trenton Trenton Skidmore Warrenton South Gate Bismarck Cache Carthage Mt. Moriah Temple Temperance Temperance Walker Beacon Excelsior Good Hope Euclid Pythagoras Monett Prairie Lathrop Webster Groves Webster Groves Wheeling Lambskin Meridian Anchor Anchor Mizpah Wellston Wellston Purity Orient Cairo Coldwater Clifton Heights Linn Fulton Breckenridge Jennings WestGate Fayette Westport George Washington Hiram Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Itaska Unionville Jonathan Zeredatha Rolla Erwin Solomon Magnolia Occidental Salisbury Westville Parrott United
III III III 511
609 547 41 416 197
40 299 438 438 605 3
441 218 505 383 129
556 506 84 84 434 460 2
443 443 639 613 613
658 546 486 485 520 326 48 334 640 445
47 340 9
362 40 40 40 40 420 210 321 189 213 121
271 626 163 208 202 308 5
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE David R. Detweiler Bert W. Railey Carl H. Langknech t James N. Russell William L. Detrick Perce A. Hassig James S. Quigg Carl Glover Emmet Benson Thomas A. Aitkenhead Edgar Warren Pfau Charles Turner Homer L. Dickerson hank Jirik George F. Kramer Peter Antrainer Robert H. Leslie Minor F. Williams Samuel Joe Williams Arthur A. Mott Ross E. Robertson Forest F. White L. R. Thomson John C. Craig Austin E. Fitch Leroy A. Weidle William Heath Robert E. Stewart Harvey A. Cunningham Roy W. Blair Albert A. Minotte Ulysses S. Hayes George W. Moore Walter Bigot August Spiess Ernest W. Schoessel Theodore C. Ruhaack Sidney Farrow Roy F. Welch Newell C. Whitney Carleton J. Morrison Earl B. Dickinson Fred William Dewert John Haas E. M. Fenimore Emmett E. Peterson Charles C. Howard Alfred Leroy Eastman I'rank F. Simon Leonard Bryant Brown James R. Davis Sylvan D. Garber William D. Wildhagen Earnest J. Standridge Louis John Nicolay Herbert M. Adams John W. Harzy Marcus Baumoel John B. Needham Fred L. Fairly Algot G. Abramson Irvine Willis Merritt M. Richardson
Temple Temple Temple Temple Gate City Gate City Gate City Cooper Wakanda Purity Monett Monett Hartford Westport Cache Cache Marcus Fellowship Fellowship Competition Friend Independence Bolivar Eureka Polar Star Polar Star Polar Star Polar Star Pollock Troy Erwin Mt. Washington Memphis Cornerstone Meridian Clifton Heights Naphtali George Washington St. John's Marceline East Gate East Gate Mt. Moriah Magnolia Montrose Rising Sun Ferguson Mt. Zion Wellston West Gate Competition Charity Itaska Galena Aurora Competition George Washington Cornerstone Salem Gate City Clayton Platte City United
1964 299 299 299 299 522 522 522 36 52 658 129 129 171 340 416 416 110
345 345 432 352 76 195 73 79 79 79 79
349 34 121 614 16 323 2
.520 25 9
28 481 630 630 40 626 408 13
542 326 613
445 432 331 420 515 267 432 9 323 225 522 601
504
5
1964
37
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Luther L. Turner Phillip A. Marschel John Finck George L. Thompson Roy L. Moore Harry R. Carson Jesse A. Buxton Wm. M. Luse George W. Simpson Clarence H. Harris Barney H. Lieurance Walter J. L. Mack Earl Rodgers Howarcl William N. Speed Harry C. Fanter Louis J. Morisseau Homer Eugene Moore Robert Theodore Evans J ames Ira Henry Lamar Fields Hains Guy F. Hays, Sr. W. A. Bezold James D. Carter James H. Underwood James F. Comstock .1. Roy Baker Chester L. Hilton Everett D. Walker Albert W. Lantz Edward P. \Vetterau George Hickel, Jr. Percy F. Wilson Theodore E. Dilg Charles H. Herr Ferdinand Ernst Herr James E. Boas Charles F. Colley Edward Henry Cadawallader George Hearst Ray E. Pitts Clyde Young Cass Edwards Samuel Siegelman Christopher G. Holzworth Andrew G. Wollmerhauser E. E. Ogden, Sr. E. A. Lovan W. J. McPike Burr C. Lasch George Herman Patrick Milton Adams James Melton Jones Walter F. Muth W. 1. Clyde Angelo Lewis C. McBride Albert H. Steinheimer Sterling H. Ramey William A. Delzell James R. Rogers George Langen berg Harry S. Quicksilver Frank A. Robertson Dean R. Lynde
United Anchor Meridian Triangle Mt. Moriah Solomon Westport St. Joseph Cuba St.John'S Ionia Clifton Heigh ts Clinton Mt. Washington America Clifton Heights Lock Springs Orient Forest Park Cambridge Cambridge Daggett Huntsville Rolla Unionville Poplar Bluff Lambskin Malta Keystone Keystone Aurora Cornerstone Cosmos Cosmos Cosmos East Gate Hannibal St. Mark's Naphtali Hebron Gate of the Temple Bucklin Beacon Beacon Lambskin Ingomar Ingomar Wyaconda Gate City Salisbury Ionia Zeredatha New Salem Clarence Greensburg Polar Star Howard United Mokane Occidental St. Louis Wellston Solomon
5
443 2 638 40 271 340 78 584 28 381 520 548 614
347 520 488 546 578 63 63 492 541 213 210
209 460 402 243 243 267 323 282 282 282 630 188 93 25 354 422 233 3 3
460 536 536 24 522 208 381 189 270 662 414
79 4 5
612 163
20 613
271
38
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Horace .J. Coe, Sr. J ohl1 E. Hansen Lon Butler Frank L. Robinson Cecil B. Shrout Thos. L. Rehard Ray Thomas Joseph B. Wood Robert K. Bedell Samuel S. Callaway Fred M. Luttrell Harry A. Spradling Delford K. Griffith Raison Marshall Robert C. Kelone James A. Phillips William H. Schaller Edward M. Thompson Claud Milton Young Charles M. Dingus John H. Kenkel Frank L. Byam, Jr. Arthur S. Hurt, Sr. B. Harrison Mueller John Wesley Thee Harry S. Jones Walter F. Rossman Charles H. Townsend Ralph E. Underwood Edward Spencer Clark William Faisst Orin Charles Sommers Oliver Medicus James H. Kallenbach August Bergman John J. Kessler Nathan Brittian Walter J. Klanke John Gynn Gough Raymond B. Lucas Robert M. Wilson Henry Clark Burnham Howard M. McCarthy Charles J. Redding R. E. McMahon Charles L. Pitney James D. Faulkner Forrest G. Carlstead Clarence B. Holaday Carl H. Farris Robert W. Koch Ashlev Vincent Black Sam L. Culler Bruce Prater Thomas C. Cochran Roy Earnest Jackson Rex McIntire Avery M. Johnson M. Nelson Polk Elmer C. Lindemann John R. Smart Virgil B. Smith Wm. F. Burgmeier
Chilhowee Laddonia Stockton Galt Wallace Trenton Trenton Trenton Cunningham Olive Branch Paris Union Carthage Hannibal St. John's Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Appleton City Beacon Mt. Washington Independence Cache Meramec Kirksville Kirksville Kirksville Kirksville Corinthian Magnolia Corinthian Rural Wayne Olive Branch Olive Branch Arlington Mt. Moriah George Washington Morley Seaman Seaman Friendship Cornerstone Hazelwood Perseverance Moberly Palmyra Carthage Agency Bonhomme Cosmos Salem Pleasant Hope Pleasant Hope Ravenwood Palestine Arlington Elvins Gate City Gate City Pauldingville Country Club
1964 487 115
283 423 456 III 111 III
525 576 19
197 188 28 422 422 422 422 422 412 3
614 76 416 313 105 105 105 105
265 626 265 316 526 576 576 346 40 9
184 126 126 89 323 459 92 346 18
197 10
45 282 225 467 467 201 243 346 599 522 522 II
656
1964
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
George W. McLatchey Ernest G. Johnson Ralph Martin John McQueary Chris E. Egdorf Frederick Schwartz Skeen Edwin P. Lutzi Harry P. Bowen Walter H. Evers Carl W. Hupert John J. Lang William H. Buehler John H. Skaggs Walter A. Kaufholz John H. Dalton Claud L. Fichthorn Walter F. Coulter Samuel E. Brooks Victor Leonard Johnson Henry Edward Troutman Wayne Mikel George William Davis Oliver L. Lay Charles F. Mattingly Marion F. Petty Finis Wren Orbin E. Petty Jacob J. Burner Bert Catron Leon A. Baker .Iackson .T. Hagen Robert O. Sprenger M. C. McWilliams Gustave Otto Speck Kurt Koehn John Bills A. Leon McGoldbrick Arthur S. Buckley Joseph Meyerson Irving T. Alderson Arvie C. Baie Frederick Saunders Maurice E. Drennen George Frechmann James M. Snyder Charles C. Oliver, Sr. Henry Helmhol t James E. Bury Andrew Forsland Fred W. Snoddy Robert T. Barnes Edward C. Meyer Homer Lee Strader Walter B. Hudson Artemus W. Ogilvie John W. Edmondson George W. Goelitzer Clifford W. Seibel E.路 C. Milleson J. Haskell Moses Elmer J. Diehl, Sr. William E. Roth John H. Meyer
Country Club Lambskin Lambskin Lambskin Granite George Washington Apollo Polar Star Polar Star Polar Star Polar Star Neosho Cornerstone Aurora Anderson Trilumania Cache South Gate South Gate South Gate Excello Temple Seaman Continental Stockton Stockton Stockton Wakanda Monett Maplewood Tuscan Schell City Belle Euclid Cuba Lock Springs Glenwood Good Hope Tower Grove Tower Grove Crescent Hill Valley Park Wellston Chamois St. John'S Bloomfield Keystone Ivanhoe Orient Cambridge Chaffee Itaska Bismarck United Perseverance Temple Temple Temple Stella Swope America Algabil Algabil
656 460 460 460 272 9
529 79 79
79 79 247 323 267 621 205 416 547 547 547 332 299 126 454 283 283 283 52
129 566 360 448 373 505
312 488 427 218
631 631 368 629 613 185
28 153 243 446 546 63 615 420 41
5 92 299 299 299 538 617 347 544
544
40
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Franklin A. Gootschalk James R. Vaughn John W. Stewart Wells S. Tuttle Nelson Rehnquist Fred G. Gray Ewing Rockwell Dryden Chester Adelbert Kennedy Frank H. Marschel Frank H. K. Hummer .J ames A. Craig Arthur Robertson James Martin McTeer Frank G. Qualls George Henry Zeyn Orville Campbell Edward G. Flori Frank R. Hardy Oliver Hardy Fred W. Clift Arthur Luna C. C. Stobaugh Joseph William Kummerle Fred Claus Jacobsen Clarence Everett Klein Walter D. Butler Goodman C. Story Byron S. Davis Emil B. Satori Robert Roscoe Marlin .J oseph Francis Ayers Lester H. Holt Gunard F. Kling ] efferson T. Bowen William H. Kapp Emerson S. Matthews Ottis W. Bailey Albert C. Lishen Walter J. Haddaway Joseph P. Dillingham Herman Cronheim A. B. Garrison James Davidson Thomas F. Adams Harry Schasch Harry K. Taylor Sam G. Gove John Thomas Burchard Garrard C. Richetts Oscar Severin Walter H. Zwilling Williard Knobloch Albert Osburg Arthur L. Locatell Warren E. Fisher Charles E. Brown Clarence C. Christianson Ben F. Davis Charles E. Lick Elliott M. Campbell Martin Hassel Benjamin F. Yedlin George W. Ball
Meridian Hemple \Vebster Groves Rose Hill Rose Hill Xenia .George Washington George Washington Anchor Anchor Malden Sparta Sparta Elvins South Gate Independence Pride of the West Clayton Clayton Hazelwood Robert Burns Triplett West Gate West Gate West Gate Magnolia Clarksville Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Doric Rolla Riddick Athens Zeredatha Zeredatha Zeredatha Jewel Webster Groves Webster Groves Platte City S1. Louis Latimer Rowley Wellsville Cornerstone Cornerstone Linn Solomon Friendship Naphtali Lock Springs Itaska Itaska Magnolia Itaska Keystone Rosendale Brotherhood Arlington Neosho Beacon Beacon Beehive
1964 2 37
84 550 550 50 9 9
443 443 406 296 296 599 547 76 179 601 601 459 496 122 445 445 445 626 17 446 446 300 213 361 127 189 189 189 480 84 84 504 20
145 204 194 323 323
326 271 89 25 188 420
420 626 420
243 404 269 346 247 3 3
393
1964
41
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
E. E. McComb William H. Cannon Charles W. Rippstein William Boenecke Robert Bircher Walter Blattner Clyde B. Casey O. H. Kleinschmidt Walter H. Mensendick Harry E. Steidley Fred A. Gissler Clark A. Bland Carl W. Schwabbe Harry E. Kahn .I ames Parson Berlin W. Fletcher Charles R. Tillman Hubert M. Henry Henry T. Speck William G. Brown Willis G. Ehrhardt Herman C. Mueller George W. Dalton William H. Sullivan S. L. Adams Clarence L. Jeffries James L. Shelton, Jr. William A. Morrison Homer E. Maness Homer C. Macey George W. Meyers John H. Norris Harry L. Brookshire John A. Camplin Alfred Reid Frank A. Bradley Alois Uhlmann Cyrus E. Burford Claud V. Beeman Richard A. Tubbesing Athol Frederick Michener William Frank ReadingEugene J. Adams Forrest G. Masterson Roger P. Frank Arthur E. Cowles Lloyd W. King Max Bernstein Thomas .I. Essex Matthew H. Millichip Albert Greenberg Hooper W. Welch Charles Wesley Morgan Henry Alexander Mayo James W. Dossey Raymond E. Gorban Armin F. Hanpeter E. E. Ottinger
Cardwell Good Hope Good Hope Maplewood Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah University University Mizpah Kirksville United Mt. Mark's Conway Alpha Keystone Keystone Keystone Keystone Walker Maplewood Knob Noster Lambskin Gate City Sarcoxie Republic Liberty Cache Cache Lock Springs Moberly St. :Francisville Hope Olive Branch Tuscan Rose Hill Rose Hill George Washington Pike Pleasan t Hope Buckner St. Clair Albert Pike Palmyra Heroine Heroine Heroine Heroine Algabil United Saline Moberly Itaska Itaska Troy
231 218 218 566 40 40 40 40 40 40 649 649 639 105
5
93 528 659 243 243 243 243 605 566 243 460 522 293 570 31 416 416 488
344 !i88 251 576 360 550 550 9
399 467 501 273 219 18 104 104
104 104 544 5
226 344 420
420 34
\,,'
Respectfully submitted, ELMER W. WAGNER,
Grand Secretal).
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPORT OF THE AUDITOR
R. W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner presented the report of the auditor, C. K. Benson & Co., St. Louis, Missouri, which was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings, and is as follows: To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, we have examined the books and records of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri for the period from July I, 1963 to June 30, 1964, also the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Memorial Fund, and the Joseph S. McIntyre Library Fund for the same period and respectfully present the following report: CENERAL FUND-PER CRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS AND COMPARISON WITH BUDGET JULY I, 1963 TO JUNE 30, 1964
Actual Budget Cash Receipts Per Capita Tax . $384,570.43 $384,300.00 Masonic Home Initiation Fees 30,175.00 21,000.00 . George Washington Memorial Association 3,023.00 2,100.00 Fees . Sale of Manuals . 2,367.35 2,000.00 2,000.00 Dues Receipt Cards . 2,020.68 Sale of Grand Lodge Forms and Books: Constitution and By-laws $ 396.80 Grand Lodge Forms ., . 333.40 Freemason Proceedings, etc. 118.90 849.10 800.00 Interest on Investments: Permanent Fund General Fund .
.
$8,360.26 762.38
Total Budgeted Items Portageville Lodge No. 166 (Defunct) Duplicate Charters . Certificates of Good Standing . Donations to Hospital Visitation Fund Duplicate Initiation Fees : Refunds: Mileage and per Diem Telegrams and Telephone . Office Supplies
9,122.64 $432,128.20
. .
3,816.24 15.00 18.75 26.50 40.00
.
94.84 7.78 2.25
Total Income Receipts Transfers from Agency Account
$436,149.56 78,960.59
Total Receipts . Disbursements--Per Schedule Attached
$515,1l0.15 521,390.57
Excess of Disbursements over Receipts Balance, July 1, 1963
($
Balance, June 30, 1964
$ 11,515.60
6,280.42) 17,796.02
9,100.00
Actual Over or (Under) Budget $
270.43 9,175.00 923.00 367.35 20.68
49.10
22.64
$421,300.00 $10,828.20
1964
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Consisting of Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri $ Balance in Mercantile-Commerce National Bank, St. Louis, Missouri-Imprest Fund ... Balance in First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri-Interest in Agency Permanent Fund Account .........
584.65 4,955.33 5,975.62
Balance in Banks-General Fund, June 30, 1964 $ I1,515.60 GENERAL FUND-STATEMENT OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS AND COMPARISON WITH BUDGET JULY I, 1963 TO JUNE 30, 1964
Actual Over or (Under) Budget
Actual Budget By Direct Appropriation of Grand Lodge $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ Salary-Grand Secretary 8,400.00 8,400.00 Salary-Grand Lecturer 500.00 500.00 Salary-Grand Treasurer 4,000.00 4,000.00 Honorarium-Dr. Harold Reader .. Masonic Service Association-Per Capita 2,206.61 2,200.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Masonic Service-Hospital Visitation . Contributions to Masonic Temple Association 3,600.00 for Maintenance-Grand Lodge Quarters 3,600.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Contribution to Missouri Lodge of Research .. Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges....... . . . 100.00 100.00
6.61
$ 34,806.61 $ 34,800.00 $
6.61
By Requisition Grand Master Expenses-Grand Master .. Expenses-Grand Lecturer . Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committees . Conference of Grand Lodge Officers Conference of D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Kansas City Meeting Auditing . Grand Master's Contingent Fund Masonic Arrons-White Expenses 0 Grand Lodge Session
$
. . . . .
2,953.21 $ 4,800.00 ($1,846.79) 4,174.47 4,200.00 ( 25.53) 821.36 1,018.68 2,552.15 2,174.19 200.00 510.00 6,713.51
1,500.00 1,600.00 2,750.00 2,000.00 200.00 1,000.00 510.00 7,000.00
( ( (
678.64) 581.32) 197.85) 174.19
( 1,000.00) 286.49)
$ 21,1l7.57 $ 25,560.00 ($4,442.43) By Requisition of Grand Secretary Salaries-Grand Lodge Office .... $ 11,460.00 $ I1,500.00 ($ 40.00) Employees' Tax Expense-Social Security and 891.78 1,000.00 ( 108.22) Federal Unemployment Insurance . Insurance . 819.65 19.65 800.00 Operation of Grand Lodge Office: A-Printing, Postage and Stationery . 3,478.59 3,500.00 21.41) 1,000.00 B-Telephone and Telegrams 879.02 120.98) C-Office Equipment . 75.00 500.00 425.00) D-Office Supplies . 255.09 250.00 5.09 E-Incidental Office Expenses . 340.90 750.00 409.10) Incidental Travel and Expenses-Grand Secretary . 250.00 250.00) 500.00 Grand Master's Regalia . 446.76 53.24) 3,074.55 Masonic Manuals . 3,200.00 125.45)
44
1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1,982.58 2,200.00 3,890.55
Dues Receipt Cards 50 Year Veteran Buttons Printing Proceedings
2,000.00 2,200.00 4,000.00
17.42) 109.45)
$ 29,794.47 $ 31,450.00 ($1,655.53) By Requisition 750.00 750.00 $ Committee on Correspondence ., $ 8,442.66 9,500.00 ($1,057.34) Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Ritual 900.00 ( 342.65) 557.35 2,000.00 800.00 2,800.00 Committee on Relief and Charity 450.00 ( 38.67) 411.33 Committee on By-Laws-Pocket Part .. Committee on Mileage and per Diem: Funds Transferred .. $24,221.60 24,683.05 26,400.00 ( 1,716.95) Printing .. 461.45
Total Budgeted Grand Lodge Operating Expenses
... , $123,363.04 $131,810.00 ($8,446.96)
Masonic Home-Per Capita Tax Masonic Home Initiation Fund . George Washington Memorial Association Expenses-Portageville Lodge No. 166
$26.5,295.44 $266,300.00 ($1,004.56) 8,750.00 29,750.00 21,000.00 2,975.00 2,100.00 875.00 14.83 . 14.83
Total Expenses Transfers to Agency Account ..
$298,035.27 $289,400.00
$8,635.27
$421,398.3] $421,210.00 100,000.00
$ 188.31
$52] ,398.31 Deduct Adjustment-F.l.C.A. $ .09 Discount-Missouri Withholding Tax .. 4.45 Discount-St. Louis Earnings Tax 3.20 Total Disbursements
7.74
.... " $521,390.57 SECURITIES-PERMANENT FUND
We did not examine the securities, which are held by the First National Bank in Kansas City, Missouri, as agent, but checked the statement dated June 30, 1964 as to charges and credits with the previous statement dated August 23, 1963. United States Treasury Bonds
Maturity 8/1.1/66 6/15/67/72 9/15/67/72 12/]5/67/72 10/ .1/69 2/15/80 2/15/90 2jl5/95 ]]/15/98
Interest Rate 3 % 2~% 2~%
2 I!:? % 4 % 4 %
3~%
3
%
...... .
.
.........
........... .........
3~%
United States Treasury Notes 5/15/65 3%%
...........
Par Value $ 19,000.00 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 30,000.00 43,000.00 16,000.00 10,000.00 29,000.00
Carrying Value $ 18,251.88 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 30,050.00 42,590.00 15,915.00 10,000.00 29,000.00
Market Value June 30, 1964 $ 18,709.06 35,987.50 4,481.25 22,359.38 29,990.63 42,301.25 14,400.00 8,643.75 25,810.00
$217,000.00
$2]5,806.88
$202,682.82
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,009.38
1964
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United States Treasury Bills 7/15/64 3.40%
$ 50,000.00
$ 48,179.00
$ 49,929.17
Total Securities
$277,000.00
$273,985.88
$262,621.37
Uninvested Cash in Principal Account First National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. Total
2,564.22
.
$276,550.10 SECURITIES---GENERAL FUND
Maturity Value United States Treasury Bills Due August 31, 1964 Uninvested Cash in Principal Account Total
.$20,000.00
Cost
$19,286.02 1,753.40
Market Value June 30, 1964 . $19,885.20
$21,039.42
.
Following is a summary of the changes in the principal account of the Permanent Fund during the year under review: $ 2,064.89
Uninvested Capital, July 1, 1963 ... Receipts $50,000.00 U. S. Treasury Bills Matured July 15, 1963 $10,000.004%% U. S. Treasury Bills Matured November 15, 1963 . . . . . . . . . . .. " .
$48,678.33 10,000.00
58,678.33 $60,743.22
Disbursements Purchased $50,000.00 U. S. Treasury Bills Due July 15, 1964 . Purchased $10,000.00 U. S. Treasury Notes 3%% Due May IS, 1965 Uninvested Capital, June 30, 1964
$48,179.00 10,000.00
58,179.00
$ 2,564.22
............
We also checked the statement of income and expenses and submit the following summary: Income Interest Income, United States United States United States
July 1, 1963 to June 30, 1964: Treasury Bills Treasury Bonds Treasury Notes
.
$ 1,321.67 7,115.00 437.50 $ 8,874.17
.
Expense Agent's Collection Fee Telephone Call
$
512.03 1.88
513.91
Net Interest Income ... Transferred to General Fund, August 25, 1963
$ 8,360.26 2,384.64
Balance, June 30, 1964
$ 5,975.62
Following is a summary of the charges and credits in the Principal Account of the General Fund: Transferred from Grand Lodge General Fund September 5, 1963 ,
.
$100,000.00
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Purchased U. S. Treasury Bills 9/ 5/63 $40,000.00 Due 12/ 5/63 40,000.00 Due 3/ 5/64 20,000.00 Due 8/3] /64
$39,660.27 39,300.31 19,286.02
Receipts Sold 10/22/63 $40,000.00 Due 12/ 5/63 Sold 1/ 6/64 20,000.00 Due 3/ 5/64 Matured 3/ 5/64 20,000.00 Due 3/ 5/64
$39,660.27 19,650.16 19,650.16
98,246.60 $
1,753.40
$78,960.59 Transferred to Grand Lodge Genera] Fund Balance, June 30, 1964
.
78,960.59
.
$ 1,753.40
AGENCY INCOME ACCOUNT-GENERAL FUND
Interest Received on U. S. Treasury Bills Transferred to Grand Lodge General Fund
.
$
.
Balance, June 30, 1964
762.38 762.38
$ MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND
Received from Lodges, July I, ]963 to June 30, ]964 Disbursements-Paid to Masonic Home October 24, 1963
$30,]75.00 29,750.00
Balance, June 30, 1964-Due to Masonic Home
$
425.00
~
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND
$ 3,023.00
Received from Lodges, July I, 1963 to June 30, 1964 ..... Disbursements-Paid to George Washington Memorial Association, February 14, ]963 ! . Balance, June 30, 1964-Due to George washinglon Memorial Association . ! I
2,975.00
.
$
48.00
$
979.43
FUND .JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY \
Balance, July 1, 1963 Receipt Interest on Savings Account
.
...... 路i .... 路...
29.73
$ 1,009.16 $
Disbursements .. Balance in Mercantile Trust CompanySavings Account, June 30, 1964
, :
$ 1,009.16
MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITI'EE
Deposit from General Fund, September 25, 1963 Mileage and per Diem Checks Paid
. .
$24,221.60 24,126.76 $
Refund to General Fund, March 10, 1964 Balance, June 30, 1964
.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
94.84 94.84
$
As the 1963 Mileage and Per Diem Committee report had been sent to John W. Adams, chairman of the Mileage and Per Diem Committee on
1964
47
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August 19, 1964 to prepare forms for 1964 meeting,
w~
could not check the
cancelled checks to the reports, but examined the bank statements.
The various items in the foregoing report have been taken from the books and records of the Grand Secretary and reflect the recorded cash transactions of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri from July 1, 1963 to June 30, 1964. All checks issued were examined in support of the disbursements. In checking the per capita tax received and the per capita tax paid to the Masonic Home, we found a balance of $348.54 due to the Masonic Home at June 30, 1964. We also confirmed the disbursements by examination of approved invoices for substantially all items. Payroll records and tax returns were also inspected. The bank balances shown in the report were confirmed directly to us by the depositaries. Respectfully submitted, C. K. BENSON & Co" Certified Public Accountants. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES
R. W. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner presented the report of the Committee on Forms and Ceremonies, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. &- A. M. of Missouri: BRETIIREN: Your Committee on Forms and Ceremonies submits the following report: No suggestions for changes in any of the Forms and Ceremonies have been submitted to the committee during the year. The committee does not recommend any changes. Fraternally submitted, JOHN H. RICH, Chairman, JOHN MAYS, HERBERT E. DUNCAN, THOMAS SHROUT, FREELON K. HADLEY.
RESOLUTION
R. W. Bro. A. Basey Vanlandingham offered the following Resolution. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: We hereby propose the adoption of a new By-Law, as follows: I. After serving for not less than 120 months as Grand Secretary or as Grand Lecturer, such officer may at his oplion retire from office on or before October first next after he shall have attained the age of 62 years, or at any time prior to October first next after becoming 65 years of age, and shall then receive the retirement pension hereinafter provided. 2. No Grand Secretary or Grand Lecturer may continue to serve as such following the first day of October next after attaining the age of 65 years. 3. As and for such retirement pension, any Grand Secretary or Grand Lecturer who retires as hereinabove provided shall be paid an annual pension equivalent to the number of years of his service multiplied by 2~% of his last annual salary. payable monthly; provided, however, that in no event shall any retirement pension exceed 50% of the annual salary being received by such officer at the time of his retirement.
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1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
4. No retirement pension shall be paid to any such officer who retires prior to becoming 62 years of age or with less than 120 months of service. ARTHUR U. W. H. Un ARTHUR ELVIS
B.
A.
GOODMAN, JR.
VANLANDINGHAM
MOONEY
HARRY GERSHENSON CLELL M. GILBERT THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR. W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN WILLIAM CARL
1.
R.
DENSLOW
STEIN
BRUCE H. HUNT
The Resolution was referred
to
the Committee on Jurisprudence.
REPORT OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH
M. W. Bro. Richard O. Rumer, Worshipful Master, presented the Report of the Missouri Lodge of Research, which was adopted, and is as follows: The Missouri Lodge of Research submits the following as its annual report: As was reported to this Grand Lodge at its last Communication, R. W. William R. Denslow, who had served as our Editor for a number of years, asked to be relieved of the duties of that position. In response to my request for aid in procuring his successor he suggested Brother Lewis C. Cook of Kansas City as a person who would be competent to be our Editor and, after consultation with others who agreed, an appointment as Editor was tendered to Brother Cook and accepted by him. He has applied himself in a manner which causes me to say, with confidence that it is righ t, that we have another good Editor. Shortly after the beginning of this Grand Lodge year, M. W. Frank C. Barnhill, who had been Treasurer of Missouri Lodge of Research since its inception, passed away. R. W. William R. Denslow was asked to assume the office thus becoming vacant and, upon his agreement to do so, he was duly appointed. Thereafter, for purposes of convenience, the checking account of the Missouri Lodge of Research was transferred to Callaway Bank, Fulton, Missouri, and its savings account was transferred to the Kingdom Federal Savings and Loan Association, Fulton, Missouri, at which institutions said accounts are now maintained. A book entitled The Masonic Essays of H. L. Haywood was distributed to our members this year. The contents of this were selected from writings of Bro. Haywood, a member of Mizpah Lodge No. 639 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which had appeared in the Iowa Grand Lodge Bulletin and our publication of them was by permission of the Iowa Grand Lodge, for which permission we are very grateful. Pages 465 et seq. of this book contain a record of 1963 proceedings. A book titled Sword and Trowel, the story of military or traveling lodges is now nearing completion and will go forward with 1964 proceedings. In addition, what our Editor calls a "bonus volume," a book is in preparation which I forecast will be of particular interest to our members. The publications of our Lodge of Research provide additions to libraries of all interested Freemasons which are very much worthwhile. They are productions which involve much time and effort on the part of those who undertake their preparation. We are fortunate to have members who are willing to dedicate their time and skill for our benefit. Our By-Laws make provision for the recognition of a member who has made an outstanding contribution to our Lodge of Research by conferring upon him the
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honorary designation of "Fellow." Thus far, during the more than twenty years of the existence of the Missouri Lodge of Research, only one such designation has been made-M. W. Ray Denslow. My attention was called to the fact that others might be entitled to be similarly recognized-a fact with which I agree. However, it is my view that such designations should be carefully extended so that the great dignity which should accompany them will be preserved. Accordingly, I have appointed a committee composed of brethren in whose wisdom and knowledge of what the circumstances require I have confidence, and have asked them to come forth, if they can, with a pattern which should govern such designations and, if they are so inclined, to make their recommendations of a grant. I would like to see the situation reviewed similarly each year. A Breakfast Meeting-one our By-Laws would designate as a stated meeting-was held at the Holiday Inn Motel in Springfield, on April 28. It was on the morning of the meeting of the Grand Chapter R.A.M. and was well attended. Those present heard a stirring address by Brother Z. Willard Gunckel, a Minister of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church at Monet, Missouri, and well known for his participation in Masonic affairs. The principal part of his address was published in the September issue of The Freemason. At Springfield our Secretary and our Editor had on hand a display of material which our Lodge of Research had produced. The interest on this material was quite satisfying. A similar display is on hand here and I recommend that you give it your attention. At our last regular meeting Bro. William Matthews asked why the Masonic Library in Independence, or more particularly the Masonic Library which was accorded the honor of a place in the Truman Library at Independence, Missouri, was not available to any Mason in the state without charge. The answer was provided to me by our Edito:r, who with Bro. William Matthews made a personal inquiry. It is as follows: The Library is in that section of the Truman Library described by. Dr. Brooks, who is in charge, as "Mr. Truman's personal cubby-hole"; It is available for use by any person who will apply to Dr. Brooks for permission, identify himself and state his purpose. Researchers enter at the office on the back side, and, having made their purpose known can use the library without charge. Dr. Brooks advised that he had experienced one or two requests per month for access to Masonic material, and that all requests had been granted. One problem is as to the manner in which the Masonic material is kept and as to the volume of material. It is not well indexed if that which is on hand can be called an index at all; there is much duplication and much of little, if any, value as research material. Here again our Editor and Bro. Matthews came forward. Bro. F. J. Anderson, librarian of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, who visited in Missouri recently, provided a plan for indexing. Bro. Matthews started indexing and may have completed it by the time this report is presented. He and our Editor should have authority to discard anything which in their opinion is of no practical value, thereby aiding in a more orderly arrangement. Our thanks for this extra effort must go to all who participate in it. Our membership is practically the same as one year ago. It should be increased and can be if everyone will make an effort toward that end. Knowledge about Freemasonry is the force which will cause its usefulness to be recognized. Knowledge, now only concerning events of the past but also upon which to predicate plans for the future, is what our Missouri Lodge of Research provides. I repeat what I said at Springfield:
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"We have in our fraternity what it takes to make it grow and prosper and be useful-if we will only put it out. . . . Our precepts, our ideas, our purposes are valid. Let's make them vital! Let's translate them into action!" Tomorrow morning we will have a breakfast at Hotel Jefferson to which all are invited whether they are members of our Lodge of Research or not. Tickets can be procured through our Secretary, R. W., A. W. Griffith. I would appreciate a good attendance. You will have a chance to get a good look at our Editor, who will bring us a message. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD O. RUMER, Worshipful Master. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS
M. W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson presented the report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address, which was adopted, and is as follows: The Committee on the Grand Master's Address congratulates both the Grand Lodge and the Grand Master on his administration and his thoughtful report and recommendations. We particularly commend the Grand Master on his painstaking and thorough investigation and handling of the matter of Portageville Lodge No. 166, resulting. in the surrender of its charter, leaving nothing for the further action of this Grand Lodge. We know that this was an unpleasant and agonizing duty for the Grand Master, and we regret that the time and effort required for him to discover the illegal and un-Masonic operations reported undoubtedly prevented him from doing other things which he would have enjoyed, and which perhaps would have been of great constructive value to the Fraternity. We hope that the careful and judicious actions of the Grand Master have laid a foundation for the rebuilding of Freemasonry in Portageville, and that the many loyal Freemasons who were members of Portageville Lodge No. 166 will in due season resume activity and again become good and faithful brothers among us. We think it inappropriate to comment on the merits of the recommendations and proposals contained in the Grand Master's Address, as to proposed amendments to the By-Laws, the recommendations at pages 20 and 21 of the Address, and the changes proposed in connection with the Grand Lodge office and the functioning of the Grand Secretary, as all of these will be presented in due season and will come on for orderly consideration before the Grand Lodge. We feel that the fact that these recommendations are made by our Grand Master, on the basis of his wealth of observation and experience, in certain instances with the reported support of the other Grand Lodge officers after discussion, indicates that all these matters deserve careful and thoughtful consideration by the Grand Lodge. We recommend that the reported dispensations, healings and decisions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for its consideration and report to the Grand Lodge. We commend the Grand Master on his forthright appraisal of the condition of Freemasonry in Missouri, and on his explicit recommendation of the practice of charity-one of the foundation stones of our fraternity. We also congratulate the Grand Master on the courage and vigor of his approach to the many and varied dutes of his office-this notwithstanding frustrating difficulties in his personal health, which undoubtedly robbed him of much of the joy he would have experienced during his tour of dilty, and of the opportunity of bringing to the Craft the greatest measure of his wisdom and experience. We commend the Grand Master on a job well done, and express the hope, in
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behalf of the Grand Lodge as we are sure, that he will enjoy a speedy return to a most excellent good health, with many future years of service to the Craft, as to his church and community. Fraternally su bmitted,
J.
M. BRADFORD,
ROBERT
L.
ARONSON,
ROBERT H. MANN, WM.
J.
CRAIG,
JAMES W. SKELLY,
J.
M.
SELLERS,
RICHARD O. RUMER, HARRY F. SUNDERLAND, BRUCE H. HUNT, HAROLD M. JAYNE,
H. O. GRAUEL,
MORRIS
FORREST C. DONNELL,
MARTIN
E. EWING, B. DICKINSON, Chairman
ORESTES MITCHELL, JR.,
REPORT OF COMMITI'EE ON BY路LAWS
M. W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson presented the report of the Committee on By-Laws, which was adopted, and is as follows: The Committee on By-Laws reports that promptly after the 1963 Annual Communication it prepared the sixth 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 1963 actions of the Grand Lodge on matters of law were summarized, and the several proposals to amend the By-Laws were set out. At the direction of the Grand Master the pocket part contained the complete directory of the Grand Lodge, for easy current reference. Fraternally submitted, RICHARD O. RUMER, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., ROBERT C. BRINKMAN, MARTIN B. DICKINSON,
Chairman
REPORT OF MASONIC HOME
R. W. Bro George F. Morrison presented the Report of the Masonic Home, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings, and is as follows:
Report of the Masonic Home To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: On June 15, 1964 the Masonic Home of Missouri completed its 75th year of operation as an outstanding Masonic charity of which all members of the Fraternity and members of the Ordcr of the Eastern Star can be justly proud and point to with pride. In accordance with the requirements of the Grand Lodge and the Masonic Home of Missouri By-Laws, the report of the President is submitted herewith. By action of the Grand Lodge at its 1963 communication, Right Worshipful Brother Harry C. Ploetze and Right Worshipful Brother Albert H. Van Gels were duly elected as members of the Board of Directors. Right Worshipful Brother Russell E. Murray, who had previously served on the Board, became a member by virtue of his election as Junior Grand Warden. Immediately following the closing of the Grand Lodge session on September 25, 1963, the Board held its Annual Mceting in the Coronado Hotel for the purpose of electing officers. The Deputy Grand Master became President in accordance with the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge and the other officers were duly elected by the Board of Directors. Officers of the Board during the 1963-64 year were as follows: George F. Morrison, President; Morris E. Ewing, Vice President; Lewis C. Robertson, Secretary; Albert H. Van Gels, Treasurer. Lewis C. Robertson and Carl I. Stein were reappointed as Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, respectively.
COMMITTEES The President then appointed the following committees: Executive Committee-George F. Morrison, President (in keeping with the ByLaws) and all members of the Board of Directors. Finance Committee-Paul D. Hess, Jr., Chairman; Arthur U. Goodman, Jr.; George F. Morrison; A. Basey Vanlandingham; Sherman A. Smith; Albert H. Van Gels; Harry Theis, Consultant. Admissions and Discipline Committee-Lester l\~. Heckman, Chairman; all members of the Board of Directors. Legal Committee-Harry Gershenson, Chairman; Paul D. Hess, Jr.; A. Basey Vanlandingham. Administration Committee-A. Basey Vanlandingham, Chairman; C. Leonard Gasper; Lester M. Heckman; Russell E. Murray; Albert H. Van Gels. Fraternal Relations Committee-Russell E. Murray, Chairman; Morris E. Ewing; C. Leonard Gasper; Harry Gershenson; Harry C. Ploetze.
At a later date the Special 75th Anniversary Committee was appointed: Harry C. Ploetze, Chairman; Sherman A. Smith; C. Leonard Gasper; Paul D. Hess, Jr.; Lester M. Heckman. The Grand Master and the President are ex-officio members of all committees. For the enlightenment of the Craft, it is a personal pleasure for me to
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report that the affairs of the Masonic Home of Missouri are administered by a group of very dedicated Masons. We meet monthly, and at our quarterly meetings the ladies of the Advisory Board from the Order of the Eastern Star join us and take an active part in discussing the matters considered by the Board. Between meetings, we operate on a committee basis and all are "working committees" for each one comes to our meetings well prepared to make a full and complete report for the consideration and final action by the Board.
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION During the course of the year a request was made of me to present and discuss the operation of the Masonic Home of Missouri, which I was glad to do. It was gratifying to learn that many of the brethren were anxious to become acquainted with "who can be admitted," "length of membership requirements" for both Master Masons and members of the Order of the Eastern Star, and other requirements. In order for all to be properly informed on these requirements it was deemed advisable to send this message, which explains in detail how applications are considered and it also includes some additional pertinent information. This message was sent to all Lodges, District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers. It is well to point out here that the Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters could be a great help to the Admissions Committee and to the Board of Directors if they would see to it that all questions on the application form are answered properly. Application for admission to the Home must be made through the Masonic Lodge or Eastern Star Chapter in Missouri in which membership is held, or through the Masonic Lodge or Eastern Star Chapter where the relationship exists. In addition to the questions set out in the application form it would also be of great assistance for any and all persons to give us any pertinent information which they might have regarding the applicant. The report of the Superintendent indicates that during the past year 89 persons were approved for admission as guests and 36 applications were rejected because of ineligibility. The Board of Directors is always reluctant to reject any application but because the facilities of the Home are severely overtaxed we must, of necessity, adhere to the strict requirements for admission.
HOSPITAL We are all cognizant of the fact that the span of life is being extended. The majority of persons who are presently admitted come to us as hospital patients. This is a trend which has been growing in recent years. To illustrate, when our new building was planned in 1955 the hospital section, as planned, provided 130 beds. Before the building was half completed it became apparent that this would not be sufficient, and the building plans were changed to provide for 165 hospital beds. Again in 1961-62 it became necessary, because of the growing hospital population, to remove the ambulatory guests from the seventh floor of the building and convert it to hospital use, giving us 35 additional or a total of 200 available beds. Now, two years later, in 1964, faced with the same situation, we have, of necessity, moved the ambulatory guests from the eighth floor and are in the process of converting this floor
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to hospital usage, which will give us a total hospital capacity of 235 beds. It is quite apparent that additional hospital facilities will shortly be required.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS The ladies' building, erected in 1938, and the new building completed in 1959 are in excellent condition. Some of the other buldings are more than 50 years old and require a great deal of maintenance and repairs. In order to operate more efficiently and economically we are presently making extensive changes in the basement of the new building, which will provide a modern office for the Purchasing Agent and suitable storage space for tools, equipment and supplies. A special storage room is being built for all linens, clothing and dry goods of every description.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In consultation with the Safety Engineer of the Mann-Kline, Inc. Insurance Agency, we have developed and put into operation an emergency evacuation plan to be used when, as and if necessary. We have further improved our fire alarm system. All of the above was done in consultation with the Department of Public Safety of the City of St. Louis, and they have approved the plan in its entirety. We, therefore, feel that in the event of an emergency our guests would be adequately protected, in or out of the building.
OUR CHILDREN For several years our children's popUlation has been rather stationary. While some children have been discharged to their parents, who have become able to provide for them, we have received others who were in need of the facilities of the Home. We are grateful to the officials of the Normandy School District for their consideration and cooperation in admitting all the children of the Home to their very excellent schools, for elementary and high school education. This year we will have two boys in college. Douglas Sprouse continues to justify our confidence in sending him to George Williams College in Chicago, Illinois where he is now a Junior. Clyde Dunn graduated from Normandy Senior High School in June 1964 and is presently a student at the }<~orest Park Campus of the St. Louis Junior College District. The expenses of these two young men are paid by our Masonic Home.
ENTERTAINMENT Our guests of the Masonic Home do not find life monotonous. Due to the interest of many individuals and organizations, Masonic and otherwise, the Home family enjoys a well rounded program of entertainment. Throughout the year picnics, parties, movies, musical programs, boat excursions, and other types of entertainment are provided at frequent intervals. Since it would be impossible to name all of the individuals and organizations who have provided these programs, we take this opportunity and means of expressing to all our grateful appreciation on behalf of the Home Family and the Board of Directors. The report of the Masonic Home Cheer Committee is
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included in the Appendix to this report, and we express to them our appreciation for their helpful assistance and attention to the Home Family.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS The operation of the Masonic Home of Missouri is big business. Our annual budget for a 12-month period is now approximately $750,000.00 or three quarters of a million dollars is required to operate the Home. In preparing our budget for the year 1963-64 income was estimated from the following sources: The Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri: For each Initiate Per capita Tax ..... The Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star: . Per capita Tax
$10000
2.25
.25
The last annual reports show that there were 120,661 Masons and 87,826 members of the Order of the Eastern Star in the State of Missouri. The per capita taxes provide 39% of our operating fund. The balance of our income comes from our Endowment Fund earnings; other invested funds and specific contributions made by individuals provide the additional money to meet our budget. You can readily see that it takes a lot of money to operate our Masonic Home of Missouri. It would be well for you to read, in the Appendix of this report, the list of contributions that have been made since 1886 to date to our Endowment Fund and Building Fund. We are very grateful to everyone listed for their generous contribution, large or small, because we realize full well that without this splendid charitable consideration we could not have cared for so many needy individuals.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Members of the Advisory Board and the Presiding Officers in attendance at our Quarterly Meetings take an active part in all of our deliberations. GRAND OFFICERS Mrs. Vera Sappington Worthy Grand Matron Robert Corum ........... . .. Worthy Grand Patron .Associate Grand Matron Marjorie DeMott................ . ADVISORY BOARD . Mrs. Juanita Mauss, PoG.M Mrs. Anna Thompson, P.GoM Mrs. Helena Eilerman, P.G.Mo .
.
President .Secretary .Treasurer
During this administration the total amount contributed by the Order of the Eastern Star was in excess of $25,000, which included refurnishing the children's rooms, having the dining room furniture in the main dining room refinished, refinishing the furniture in the parlors and sun rooms in the Women's Building, and providing beautiful new bedspreads for the Grand Master's suite. In addition, Chapters and individual members have manifested their continued interest in the Home by presenting gifts during the past year, as shown in the Appendix. On behalf of the Board of Directors,
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the Home Family, the entire staff, and myself, personally, I acknowledge with grateful appreciation the generous contributions and many gifts from the Order of the Eastern Star, and especially for their generosity in helping to make the living quarters more comfortable and for their helpful participation in our deliberations.
HARRY THEIS Again we are indebted to Worshipful Brother Harry Theis for his invalu able services rendered to the Finance Committee during the present year. As a former Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors, he is well informed on the responsibilities of the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors in handling our entire financial portfolio. He has attended all meetings of the Finance Committee and has maintained a meticulous record of all our investments and holdings, and has kept us well informed on every facet of our investment program. His counsel has been most helpful.
H.
J.
"JOHNNY" WALKER,
JR.
The present Board of Directors recognized the fact that it would be incumbent upon us to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Home. In addition to making an address entitled "75 Years" during the celebration program on July 12, 1964, Brother Walker did prepare and produce the commemorative brochure. Brother Walker gave much of his time, effort and talent to the necessary research required for the compilation of the facts which chronicle some of the important personalities and historical events. In appreciation the Board of Directors did adopt the following resolution: MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The year of 1964 is the 75th year since the founding of the Masonic Home of Missouri: and, WHEREAS, The present Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri were of the opinion that the members of the Masonic Fraternity and the Ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star would like to join in paying tribute to those dedicated individuals who were responsiblc for the founding and successful operation of the Home these seventy-five years, and WHEREAS, The Board of Directors did concur in the recommendation of the President, R. W. Brother George F. Morrison, that Brother H. J. Walker, Jr., be commissioned to prepare and produce a suitable commemorative Anniversary brochure, and, WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri is cognizant of the great endeavors, the many hours of labor, and the dedicated work of Brother H. J. Walker, Jr., in the research required to arrange and prepare the material for publication: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, By the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri that it hereby exprcsses its deep gratitude and appreciation for the foregoing, and that the Board express the sincere hope and prayer that BROTHER H. J. WALKER, JR. will continue for many more years, with God's blessing, to scrve Freemasonry and his fellow man as devotedly and effectively as he has in the past. Prepared by order of the Board of Directors this 20th day of June 1964 in the Ci ty of St. Louis, Missouri.
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RICHARD H. AMBERG Brother Richard H. Amberg is the publisher of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. He and his entire staff have been most helpful in handling public relations throughout the State of Missouri, by publishing many news items and pictures during the course of the year, including more especially a beautifully written and illustrated story in Sunday Supplement which appeared on Sunday, June 14, 1964. In recognition of this splendid cooperation the Board of Directors did adopt and approve the following Resolution: MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Brother Richard H. Amberg, the publisher of the St. Louis GlobeDemocrat, has through his valiant efforts, dedicated Masonic interest and true public spirit, published in his great metropolitan newspaper an outstanding historical supplement depicting 75 years of Masonic charity rendered by the Masonic Home of Missouri, located in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and, WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri is cognizant of the great endeavors, the many hours of labor, and the dedicated work of Brother Richard H. Amberg, and his staff, in arranging for and preparing the material for publication: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, By the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, during its 75th year, that it hereby expresses its deep gratitude and appreciation to Brother Richard H. Amberg, Mason, citizen, community leader, churchman and lover of his fellow man, for the foregoing achievement and that this Board express the sincere hope and prayer that BROTHER RICHARD H. AMBERG will continue for many more years to serve Freemasonry, his community, his country, and his fellow man as devotedly and effectively as he has in the past. Prepared by order of the Board of Directors this 20th day of June, 1964 in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
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75TH ANNIVERSARY On Sunday, July 12, 1964, some 1,500 persons assembled on the lawn of the Masonic Home to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Home. The program of the afternoon follows. PROGRAM Organ Prelude
Bro. Emil Corte
Selections
Moolah Temple Band and Scottish Rite Choir
Welcome
R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison, presiding, President, Masonic Home of Missouri
Presentation of Colors ..... Knights Templar Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Clyde Dunn, Masonic Home of Missouri
National Anthem
Led by Bro. Percy M. Gash
Invocation
R. W. Bro. Rev.
The Lord's Prayer
Scottish Rite Choir
J. C.
Montgomery, Jr. Grand Chaplain
Introduction of Distinguished Guests Selection
Moolah Temple Band
Remarks .................. R. W. Bro. Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent, Ma路 sonic Home of Missouri An Appreciation
Douglas Sprouse, Masonic Home of Missouri
Greetings
Mrs. Vera Sappington, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of Eastern Star of Missouri
"75 Years"
Bro. H.
Address
R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Missouri
Benediction
R. W. Bro. Rev. Ira T. Gragg, Grand Chaplain
J. Walker, Jr.
We all regretted that, due to illness, Most Worshipful Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr. could not be with us to deliver the principal address. We were pleased to have the Masonic leaders of all Masonic bodies throughout the State of Missouri participate in the program. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and a suitable program for the occasion, which will long be remembered by all of those in attendance. Many took advantage of the invitation to inspect the grounds and visit throughout all of the buildings following the program and were favorably impressed by what they saw and by their visits with our Home Family. It is interesting to note that in the main dining room refreshments were served by the ladies of the Home Family. This unique experience was enjoyed immensely by the ladies of the Home Family and appreciated by all of our guests.
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MASONIC HOMES EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION1964 CONFERENCE On June 22, 23 and 24, 1964 this group held their annual conference in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. There were 28 Masonic homes throughout America represented by some 80 Masonic Home Executives who were in attendance. We were pleased indeed to be hosts to this splendid group, and much valuable information was obtained from the entire program. It is noteworthy to point out that our Superintendent, Right Worshipful Brother Lewis C. Robertson, is a past President of this Association, and has served as its Secretary for II consecutive years. Congratulations, Brother Robertson, for having planned such a successful conference.
THE HOME ITSELF We cordially invite all brethren to visit the Masonic Home and acquaint themselves with its work, its operation, and all of the facilities. If you cannot come to the Masonic Home we will bring the Home to you, as there is available for your use a very fine motion picture, in sound and color, entitled "A Home to Remember." Right Worshipful Brothers Lewis C. Robertson and Carl 1. Stein have traveled the length and breadth of the State of Missouri during the time that this film has been available and presented it to a very large number of Masonic and affiliated organizations. This is always followed by a very enlightening question and answer period. This makes for a very fine program for both Lodge meetings and Masonic groups where men and women attend. It is yours for the asking, without cost. All inquiries should be directed to Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent, 5351 Delmar, St. Louis, Missouri 63112. As this year and administration draws to a close we regret to lose the services of two of our esteemed brothers, Most Worshipful Brother Morris E. Ewing, Vice President, who had previously served as a member of the Board of Directors, and Right Worshipful Brother Shennan A. Smith. Both of these brethren have been regular in their attendance and have contributed a great deal in resolving matters considered by the Board of Directors. We acknowledge their services with thanks and wish them well. We also regret that our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., will, at the conclusion of this Administration, terminate his official capacity with the Board. His legal advice and wise counsel at all Committee and Board meetings have been extremely helpful. We acknowledge with sincere and grateful appreciation Brother Goodman's dedicated interest in the affairs of the Home, and wish for him a full measure of health and happiness.
LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE By action of the Board of Directors of the Home in 1961, a Long-Range Planning Committee was established and the Committee has met regularly since that time. During the past year Most Worshipful Brother Bruce H. Hunt, Worshipful Brother Dewey A. Routh, Most Worshipful Brother Morris E. Ewing, Most Worshipful Brother Richard O. Rumer, and Right Worshipful Brother Richard H. Bennett have served on this Committee. During the course of the year the President and Superintendent of the Home met with
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this Committee and discussed its plans and operations. It was the opinion of the Committee and of the Board of Directors that the following action be taken: I move that the Motion which was adopted on September 25, 1961, setting up a Long Range Planning Committee, and for other purposes, be and the same is hereby repealed, vacated and rescinded, and the Committee thereby created is hereby abolished, effective September 30, 1964, and That the incoming President of the Board be directed to appoint a Planning Committee, consisting of three members of the Board of Directors, of which the three members first appointed shall serve for lermsconsisting of one, two and three years, respectively, and all members being thereafter appointed for terms of three years each. No member of the committee shall continue serving as such after he ceases to be a member of the Board. The President is authorized to fill vacancies, at any time, for the remainder of that term. The Planning Committee shall consider all problems relating to future planning and operation of the Home and shall report at each quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors relative to meetings held, subjects discussed, and recommendations, if any. This Motion was regularly seconded and carried.
We acknowledge with appreciation the time, effort and attention given to the problems of the Home by this Committee during its years of service.
BY-LAWS At the 1963 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge the proposed revisions of the By-Laws of the Masonic Home of Missouri were presented, considered, and approved. Hence they have been in effect since that date. A copy of the current By-Laws is available to all Lodges upon request of the Secretary. All inquiries should be directed to the Superintendent of the Home.
APPRECIATION This year has been a very brisk and busy one for in addition to discharging our assigned responsibilities we also celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Masonic Home of Missouri. As the Presiding Officer of the Home, it is my pleasure to report that all of the affairs are administered by a group of very devoted and capable Masons. Each and everyone of the Directors has taken a keen and personal interest in all Committee assignments and in all of the matters considered by the Board of Directors. Many favorable remarks could be made about each and every member of the Executive Committee, the Boarq. of Directors and the Advisory Board of the Order of the Eastern Star for all of them have been of great assistance to me in discharging the duties of my office. Every assignment was handled with dispatch and in a very satisfactory and successful manner. It was a real pleasure to work with the entire staff and personnel of the Home, and more especially do I express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Right Worshipful Brother Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent of the Home and Secretary of the Board of Directors. Of necessity we had to spend much time together, and this was in every respect a very pleasant experience. Brother Robertson's capable management, careful attention to the entire
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operation of the Home, diligent. attention to Board records, and splendid cooperation have been extremely helpful, and it is a sincere personal pleasure for me to acknowledge all of his many services with thanks. Also, Right Worshipful Brother Carl 1. Stein, Assistant Superintendent, was most attentive to his duties and responsibilities and gave much assistance throughout the year. Suitable recognition should be given to the Medical Staff, consisting of Dr. Harold E. Walters, Medical Director, Dr. Robert A. Hall, in charge of the Clinic, and to Dr. Charles Kilo, who recently joined the Hospital Staff. All of these doctors and the entire Medical Staff and nurses have administered to the needs of our Home Family with efficiency and sympathetic care. Under their supervision the members of the Home Family receive skillful medical attention and are made as comfortable as possible. For more than 20 years Brother Harvey F. Heitland was the Purchasing Agent for the Home and there never was a more dedicated and devoted member of the staff. Unfortunately, after a brief illness in February 1964, this good Brother passed to his last reward. Therefore, it was necessary to obtain the services of a competent replacement, and we were fortunate that Brother Emil Corte had been associated with Brother Heitland as his Assistant. On recommendation of the Superintendent, Brother Corte was appointed Purchasing Agent and has been discharging the duties of this very important position in a very capable manner.
CONCLUSION It is a real personal pleasure for me to express my sincere and grateful thanks to the Grand Lodge of Missouri for making it possible for me to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and more especially as its President during the historic 75th year. It has been a rich and rewarding experience for me to have had a position of responsibility and to be associated with such an outstanding group of men who have served the Masonic Home of Missouri and the Masonic Fraternity so well in providing help, aid and assistance to those in need. The experiences of this year will always be pleasant recollections in the years to come. In bringing this report to a close, the cordial invitation for all Masons and any interested persons to visit the Home and. become acquainted with its entire operations is repeated. In so doing each visitor will have an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the meaning of the tenets of our Fraternity ... Brotherly Love ... Relief . . . and to observe true Masonic Charity at work. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE F. MORRISON, President.
75th Anniversary
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI July
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI .uOARD OF DIRECTORS
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ANNIVERSARY,
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Seated L. to R_Russell E. Murray, I.G.W.; Le.wis C. Robertson, Supt.; George F. Morrison, President and Deputy Grand Master; Mrs. Juanita Mauss, Pres., Masonic Home Advisory Board, OE.S.; Mrs. Anna Thompson, Secretary, Masonic Home Advisory Board, OE.s. Standing L. to R.-Carl I. Stein, Ass't. Supt.; Harry C. Ploetze; C. Leonard Gasper; Lester M. Heckman; Harry Gershenson; Paul D. Hess, Jr.; Albert H. Van Gels; Sherman A. Smith; Morris E. Ewing, Vice-President. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Grand Master; and A. Basey Vanlandingham, S.G.W. are shown in insets. Mrs. Helena Eilermann, Representative of the Order of the Eastern Star was not present at the time this picture was taken.
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Invocation by Rt. Wor. Bro. Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Grand Chaplain
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.An Appreciation-Douglas Sprouse, Member Masonic Home Family
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Mrs. J7era Sappington, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Esstern Star
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路 "SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS"
An Address by. Br.o. H. J. Walker, Jr.
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Benediction by Rt. War. Bro. Rev. Ira T. Gragg, Grand Chaplain
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APPENDIX APPLICATIONS Carried over from previous year Received during year
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175 346 282 63 172 179 33
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) Average number of feet treated per month Average number of baths given per month . Average number of shampoos per week .. .
1,162 18,350 24,535 . 150 130 . 30
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND-1963-1964 Howard Lodge No.4, New Franklin United Lodge No.5, Springfield .......................... O'Sullivan Lodge No.7, Walnut Grove '" Agency Lodge No. 10, Agency
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Pauldingville Lodge No. 11, Wright City Tyro Lodge No. 12, Caledonia Rising Sun Lodge No. 13, Barry Eolia Lodge No. 14, Eolia 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 Wyaconda Lodge No. 24, LaGrange Ava Lodge No. 26, Ava . .. . .. . . . . 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 DeWitt Lodge No. 39, DeWitt Bismarck Lodge No. 41, Bismarck Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City Fair Play Lodge No. 44, Fair Play Fayette Lodge No. 47, Fayette Fulton Lodge No. 48, Fulton Holt Lodge No. 49, Holt Xenia Lodge No. 50, Hopkins Livingston Lodge No. 51, Glasgow Wakanda Lodge No. 52, Carrollton Weston Lodge No. 53, Weston Arrow Rock Lodge No. 55, Arrow Rock , 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 Vinci! Lodge No. 62, Cameron Monroe Lodge No. 64, Monroe City Pattonsburg Lodge No. 65, Pattonsburg Grant City Lodge No. 66, Grant City .. , Kennett Lodge No. 68, Kennett Sullivan Lodge No. 69, Sullivan Armstrong Lodge No. 70, Armstrong Savannah Lodge No. 71, Savannah Gorin Lodge No. 72, Gorin Eureka Lodge No. 73, Brunswick Silex Lodge No. 75, Silex Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence Lebanon Lodge No. 77, Steelville St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, St. Joseph Jackson Lodge No. 82, Linneus Miami Lodge No. 85, Miami " Brookfield Lodge No. 86, Brookfield
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Washington Lodge No. 87, Greenfield Defiance Lodge No. 88, Sheridan Friendship Lodge No. 89, Chillicothe Russellville Lodge No. 90, Russellville Madison Lodge No. 91, Madison Perseverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana St. Marks Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau St. Andrews Lodge No. 96, Shelbyville Bethany Lodge No. 97, Bethany Webster Lodge No. 98, Marshfield Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99, Mt. Vernon West View Lodge No. 103, Millersville Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City Gallatin Lodge No. 106, Gallatin Stanberry Lodge No. 109, Stanberry Marcus Lodge No. IIO, Fredericktown Trenton Lodge No. III, Trenton Plattsburg Lodge No. II3, Plattsburg Twilight Lodge No. II4, Columbia Laddonia Lodge No. 115, Laddonia ' Barnes Lodge No. II6, Cabool Helena Lodge No. II 7, Rochester .. " DeSoto Lodge No. II9, DeSoto Hermann Lodge No. 123, Hermann Union Star Lodge No. 124, Union Star Gentryville Lodge No. 125, Gentryville Seaman Lodge No. 126, Milan Athens Lodge No. 127, Albany Lorraine Lodge No. 128, Ridgeway Monett Lodge No. 129, Monett ' Hume Lodge No. 130, Hume Potosi Lodge No. 131, Potosi Farmington Lodge No. 132, Farmington Star of West Lodge No. 133, Ironton Phoenix Lodge No. 136, Bowling Green Delphian Lodge No. 137, Birch Tree 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 Birming Lodge No. ISO, Faucett 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 Green City Lodge No. 159, Green City Pleasant Lodge No. 160, Morrisville Whitesville Lodge No. 162, Whitesville Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro Portageville Lodge No. 166, Portageville
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Hartford Lodge No. 171, Hartford Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray Summit Lodge No. 173, Gray Summit Sturgeon Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176, Conran Griswold Lodge No. 178, Bellflower California Lodge No. 183, California Morley Lodge No. 184, Morley . Chamois Lodge No. 185, Chamois , . Hermon Lodge No. 187, Liberal Hannibal Lodge No. 188, Hannibal . Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, S1. Joseph Putnam Lodge No. 190, Newtown . Angerona Lodge No. 193, Missouri City Wellsville Lodge No. 194, Wellsville Bolivar Lodge No. 195, Bolivar Carthage Lodge No. 197, Carthage New Hope Lodge No. 199, Elsberry Ravenwood Lodge No. 201, Ravenwood Trilumina Lodge No. 205, Marshall Somerset Lodge No. 206, Powersville Clay Lodge No. 207, Excelsior Springs . Salisbury Lodge No. 208, Salisbury ., Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209, Poplar Bluff Unionville Lodge No. 210, Unionville Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Campbell Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla Forest City Lodge No. 214, Forest City Hale City Lodge No. 216, Hale Barbee Lodge No. 217, Sweet Springs , , , Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, Kansas City Kansas City Lodge No. 220, Kansas City Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221, Oak Ridge Ray Lodge No. 223, Camden Hamilton Lodge No. 224, Hamilton Salem Lodge No. 225, Salem Saline Lodge No. 226, S1. Mary's Shelbina Lodge No. 228, Shelbina S1. James Lodge No. 230, S1. James Polo Lodge No. 232, Polo St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville . Sedalia Lodge No. 236, Sedalia . LaPlata Lodge No. 237, LaPlata . Rushville Lodge No. 238, Rushville . Hopewell Lodge No. 239, Lesterville . Palestine Lodge No. 241, S1. Charles . Knobnoster Lodge No. 245, Knobnoster Montgomery Lodge No. 246, Montgomery City. . Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho . Carroll Lodge No. 249, Norborne Hope Lodge No. 251, Washington ,. . LaredO Lodge No. 253, Laredo. . . . .. . Butler Lodge No. 2~4, Butler Alton Lodge No. 255, Alton . Shekinah Lodge No. 256, Festus
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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 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, St. Joseph New Salem Lodge No. 270, Winfield Solomon Lodge No. 271, Springfield Granite Lodge No. 272, Sedalia St. Clair Lodge No. 273, Osceola Hogles Creek Lodge No. 279, Wheatland Stockton Lodge No. 283, Stockton . Canopy Lodge No. 284, Aurora Earl Lodge No. 285, Coffey. . . . . . . . . . . . . Craft Lodge No. 287, Canton . Fairmont Lodge No. 290, Wyaconda Edina Lodge No. 291, Edina Lamar Lodge No. 292, Lamar ,. . Moniteau Lodge No. 295, Jamestown Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City 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. 3Il, Kearney Cuba Lodge No. 312, Cuba Rural Lodge No. 316, Kansas City Paulville Lodge No. 319, Hurdland Versailles Lodge No. 320, Versailles Hardin Lodge No. 322, Hardin McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence Dockery Lodge No. 325, Meadville Linn Lodge No. 326, Linn Charity Lodge No. 331, St. Joseph Excello Lodge No. 332, Excello Joplin Lodge No. 335, Joplin . Hallsville Lodge No. 336, Hallsville Herculaneum Lodge No. 338, Herculaneum Fidelity Lodge No. 339, Farley Westport Lodge No. 340, Kansas Chy Circle Lodge No. 342, Roscoe Moberly Lodge No. 344, Moberly Fellowship Lodge No. 345, Joplin Arlington Lodge No. 346, Dixon Mosaic Lodge No. 351, Belleview Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark Hebron Lodge No. 354, Mexico Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 356, Harrisburg Northwest Lodge No. 358, Tarkio Hiram Lodge No. 362, Kahoka Fraternal Lodge No. 363, Robertsville Higginsville Lodge No. 364, Higginsville Adair Lodge No. 366, Kirksville
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Rich Hill Lodge No. 479, Rich Hill Jewell Lodge No. 480, Pleasant Hill . Marceline Lodge No. 481, Marceline . Clintonville Lodge No. 482, ElDorado Springs Fairfax Lodge No. 483, Fairfax . Cairo Lodge No. 486, Cairo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chilhowee Lodge No. 487, Chilhowee . Lock Springs Lodge No. 488, Lock Springs Lakeville Lodge No. 489, Bell City 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 . Prairie Home Lodge No. 503, Prairie Home Platte City Lodge No. 504, Platte City Lathrop Lodge No. 506, Lathrop . Clearmont Lodge No. 507, Clearmont . Saxton Lodge No. 508, Saxton . New Hampton Lodge No. 510, New Hampton Skidmore Lodge No. 5Il, Skidmore . Senath Lodge No. 513, Senath . Oriental Lodge No. 518, Blackburn Crane Lodge No. 519, Crane . Lockwood Lodge No. 521, Lockwood Gate City Lodge No. 522, Kansas City Spickardsville Lodge No. 524, Spickard Cunningham Lodge No. 525, Sumner ... Higbee Lodge No. 527, Higbee . Lane's Prairie Lodge No. 531, Vichy . Dexter Lodge No. 532, Dexter Comfort Lodge No. 533, Wheaton . Columbia Lodge No. 534, Pacific Blackwell Lodge No. 535, Blackwell Ingomar Lodge No. 536, Willow Springs Bethel Lodge No. 537, Bethel . . Stella Lodge No. 538, Stella Dawn Lodge No. 539, Ludlow . 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 . Clarksdale Lodge No. 559, Clarksdale Nelson Lodge No. 560, Nelson York Lodge No. 563, Kansas City Jamesport Lodge No. 564, Jamesport Marlborough Lodge No. 569, Kansas City Republic Lodge No. 570, Republic Hayti Lodge No. 571, Hayti Bernie Lodge No. 573, Bernie LaMonte Lodge No. 574, LaMonte
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MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE 1963-1964 July 31, 1964 Mr. George F. Morrison, Pres. Masonic Home of Missouri Dear Rt. Wor. Brother Morrison: The Masonic Home Cheer Committee of St. Louis and St. Louis County submit our report of receipts, disbursements and activities for the pleasure of the Masonic Home Family from August 1, 1963 to July 31, 1964. It has been a pleasure to be of service to our Masonic Home Family. We hope that the Religious Services and Entertainments as arranged by us has helped to bring pleasure and contentment to them and meets with the approval of the Officers and Directors of the Home. Nine Religious Services were arranged during the period of this report. The total attendance was 1,819 or an average of 202 at each service. We thank the Masonic Bodies, Eastern Star Chapters, Job's Daughters and DeMolay, sponsoring these services for the Masonic Home Family. With reference to the entertainments. All Entertainers, Committee Members and friends gave their talents, energy and automobiles gratis, and we thank all who helped for their cooperation. Fraternally, HOWARD M. EATON, President Masonic Home Cheer Committee Following is our financial and activities report for the fiscal year August 1, 1963 to July 31, 1964: Balance on hand August 1, 1963 Receipts 1963-1964
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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 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 . Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 America Lodge No. 347 . Tuscan Lodge No. 360 (Including previous year) Cache Lodge No. 416 . Haska Lodge No. 420 . Anchor Lodge No. 443 Westgate Lodge No. 445 . Lambskin Lodge No. 460 . Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 . " Harmony Lodge No. 499 . Euclid Lodge No. 505 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 . Ferguson Lodge No. 542 .................... . 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 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 Ben 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 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 . Florissant Lodge No. 668 Crestwood Lodge No. 669 Missouri Chapter No.1, R.A.M
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10.00 25.00 5.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 25.00 100.00 750.00 75.00 150.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 12.00 67.00 80.00
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 . Wellston Chapter No. 138, R.A.M. Cabany Chapter No. 140, R.A.M. . .. York Council No. 40, R.& S.M . . St. Louis Commandery No. I, K.T . St. Aldemar Commandery No. 18, K.T Moolah Temple . Alhambra Grotto . . . Scottish Rite L. P. Thesen, Member of Triangle Lodge No. 638 . Wm. E. Krenning, Member of West Gate Lodge No. 445 . . Al M. Frager, Member of St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Harvey N. Smith, Member of Euclid Lodge No. 505 Chester C. Cook, Member of Wellston Lodge No. 613 .. Geo. W. Whitworth, Member of Berkeley Lodge No. 667 John A. Thombley, Member of Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Webster Groves Chapter No. 64, O.E.S . Crestwood Chapter No. 82, O.E.S. . . Martharae Chapter No. 221, O.E.S. . . Sun Ray Chapter No. 426, O.E.S. Meridian Chapter No. 442, O.E.S. The Square Club . Refund Thanksgiving Gifts Refund Mother's Day Gifts Refund Father's Day Gifts .
$3,926.00
ACTIVITIES AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE August 1, 1963 to July 31, 1964 Aug.
2, 1963
Aug. 21, 1963 Sept. Oct. Oct. Nov.
22, 27, 28, 24,
1963 1963 1963 1963
Dec. 15, 1963 Dec. 24, 1963 Jan. 26, 1964 Feb. 23, 1964 Mar. 22, 1964 Apr. 26, 1964 Apr. 30, 1964
Chair Rental $26.00, Refreshments $24.80-Letter Carriers' Band (7-16-63) $ 50.80 Excursion on Steamer Admiral-meals, tickets, etc., arranged by Bro. Wm. J. Holdoway, Chairman 291.80 Religious Scrviccs.-Naphtali Lodge No. 25 Rcligious Services-Job's Daughters Cash Gifts and Cards (Thanksgiving) 714.94 Rcligious Services-Knights Templar Commanderies Nos. 8, 16, 18 and I Religious Services-The Square Club Christmas Party-Entcrtainment, cash gifts, presents, Santa Claus, refreshments, music by Bro. St. Onge Orchestra 824.24 Religious Services-Magnolia Lodge No. 626 Rcligious Services.-Clifton Heights No. 520 and Friendship Chapter O.E.S. No. 214 Religious Services.-DeMolay Religious Services-Riverview Gardens O.E.S. No. 515 Donation for bingo prizes for 12 months--sponsored by Mrs. Laura McKee of Maplewood Chapter O.E.S. No. 264 60.00
1964
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May 10, 1964 May 24, 1964 June 3, 1964 June 21, 1964 July 21, 1964 July 25, 1964
Cash Gifts and Cards (Mother's Day) . Religious Services-The Square Club Lawn Party-Moolah Temple Band-Chair Rental and Refreshments . Cash Gifts and Cards (Father's Day) . Lawn Party-Letter Carriers' Band (not billed as yet) Outing to Bridgeton Fish Fry by Committee's cars (gratis) -lunch, and ride-old folks, children, matrons, nurses and drivers . Printing, Postage and Stationery for the year . Petty Cash on Hand . Total
710.00
50.50 710.00
150.00 112.45 41.52 $3,716.25
All the above balances with the books of the Masonic Home Cheer Committee's check book balance and bank statement of July 31, 1964. HOWARD M. EATON, President
GIFTS FROM THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR September 1, 1963 through July 31, 1964 for Guests of the Home for Guests of the Home for Adult Guests for American Flag for Children's Dining Room 10.00 for Anniversary Gift 12.00 for Building Fund 592.50 for Camping 70.00 for Children 16,452.52 for Furniture for Children's Building 478.00 for Furniture in Little Memorial Chapel 1,000.00 for Memorial Plaque 190.00 for Refinishing 2 Buffets 4,417.97 for Refinishing Furniture 936.00 for Rental of Furniture 53.75 for Refreshments 15.25 for Thanksgiving Gift 75.00 for Turkeys 167.70 for Waste Baskets and Clothes Hampers 248.80 for Wheel Chairs and Walkers 65 Candied Apples 10 Gallons of Home Made Apple Butter 4 Sacks and 3 Boxes of Apples
$
994.00 425.00 59.00 53.60
3 2 1 I 8 42 30 176 30 I 2 235 4 23 3 35 10 42 1 8 1 1 24 76 1
Aprons Bed Spreads for Grand Master's Suite Bible White Altar Bible Eastern Star New Testaments Pounds and 1 Box of Candy Pounds and I Box of Cookies Christmas Gifts Dresser Scarfs Case路of Eggs Ice Cream Scoops Jars and 1 Box of Jellies and Fruits Cases of Jams Lap Robes Boxes of Oranges Pairs of Pillow Cases Pounds of Pop Corn Quilts Rug Sheets Two Slice Toaster Four Slice Toaster Towels Wash Cloths Wheel Chair
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Ball Point Pens Clothing Flowers Games and Puzzles Hearing Aid
Outings for the Children Parties in the Snack Parlor Plastic Christmas Tree Purses Stationery
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1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ADDITIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1963-1964 Gift of Frank G. Ade Gift of Monroe Beck Bequest of Lillie Ann Benner Estate Bequest of William A. Bauman Estate Gifts of Thomas L. Brown Memory of Robert S. Burg Bequest of Arthur W. Butterfield Estate Gift of A. J. Cammann Sale of cemetery lot, Angela Campbell Estate Memory of Claude A. Coley Memory of Lawrence W. Craigmiles ., Bequest of John Crandall Estate Gift of Clarence N. Crites Gift of Fern Darr Estate Memory of M. G. East Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ellersiek Bequest of Mabel Marie Flachmier Estate Bequest of Louis Fox, Jr. Estate Memory of Theodore C. Gerber Gift of John R. Goodall Trust Minnie B. Grewe Estate Memory of Orville V. Harold W. B. Hight Trust Mary B. Hockaday Estate Memory of Temple D. Holdsworth Gift of Charles Huber Memory of Russel W. Hunt Gift of Ironton Chapter No. 349 Irvin Keseling Estate Gift of Joseph Kornfeld Memory of Esther L. Lanfersiek Memory of Joseph Arthur Lange Elizabeth Lawson Estate Memory of Ernest Y. Line Gift of Leo Luis Memory of WaIter George McDonald Gift of A. G. Penzel Florence Wortman Porter Estate A. H. Raven Estate Memory of Thomas Staggs Memory of Evalyn Steele Virginia Stein Estate Stupp Brothers Foundation Memory of John T. Sturm, Sr Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wagner Memory of Harry Leroy Weldon , Gift of Wentzville Chapter No. 37 Memory of Paul E. Whitesall
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$ 10.000.00 100.00 1,675.1 2 1,075.06 55.00 30.00 4,036.42 10.00 150.00 5.00 5.00 500.00 25.00 2,150.57 15.00 500.00 2,500.00 100.00 15.00 500.00 2,000.00 40.00 1l,25 1.84 5,000.00 5.00 50.00 15.00 10.00 188.12 120.00 75.00 100.00 50,133.42 40.00 1,000.00 10.00 100.00 13,753.08 250.00 30.00 5.00 331.53 100.00 15.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 15.00
1964
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
ADDITIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1963-1964 Gift of Arthur H. Windmueller Max Bruno Wolf Estate Memory of Robert L. Yeager Memory of John Charles Yost
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5.00 725.15 15.00 153.53 $109,013.84
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1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886路1963 Acacia Chemical Craft Gift .... Gifts of Members of Acacia Lodge No. 602 . Gift in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Acker Gifts of Frank B. Adam 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 Eric Arnold Anderson Estate James R. Anderson Estate . Anonymous Gift . 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 Henry Bachman Estate .,. . . Karl Backrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Frank C. Barnhill Gift . William J. Baumann Estate . Gift of Beacon Lodge No.3 Gift in memory of Homer Beaty . Gift of Monroe A. Beck . Memory of Mrs. Rebecca Beck . . . . .. Memory of Harry August Becker .. Estate of Maude Turner Bedford . Frank Beecher Fund . Gift in memory of Frederick Bender Memory of Mrs. L. Nellie Benjamin George F. Bergfeld . Ida A. Bergmann Estate . Gifts in memory of Jerry Bingaman Morris L. Binowitz Estate . Gustav Bischoff Fund . Robert Elliott Black Fund . H. H. Blackledge Gift .. .......... August F. Bloss Estate Gifts in memory of Mrs. Nellye Blum Gift in memory of Louis G. Boekenheide Blue Silver Lancers, Moolah Temple Dr. Louis F. Bode Estate . A. Bolin Fund .
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36.33 203.00 5.00 550.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2.00 122.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 280.00 5,545.04 2,103.03 1,000.00 52,218.75 5.00 15.00 500.00 5,085.00 5.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 25,577.60 100.00 1,000.00 97,952.15 30.00 6.00 100.00 5.00 25.00 5,481.37 1,442.48 214.00 10.00 500.00 29,156.26 25.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 150.00 11,149.13 280.00 5.00 250.00 300.00 400.00
1964
91
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 Gifts in memory of John A. Bonn . Frank X. Bouche Estate . James W. Boyd Fund " , " . Estate of Louise M. Bredenkamp . John P. Briebel Estate . . J. H. Brimer Gift . Louis J. Brohammer Gift . Charles A. Brown Estate . . Harry P. Brown Estate . . Ernest Bruneman . . Harry M. Buck Estate .. , . Gifts of G. A. Buder . Oscar Buehl Estate . Rudolpll Buhman Estate . . Richard A. Bullock 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 . Memory of Clifford W. Byers .. ' . Gift of Calvary Commandery No. 28, K.T., Fulton . Dr. Solon Cameron Gift . Angela Campbell Estate . Lester A. Carter, Jasper Lodge No. 398 Gift . R. B. Cessna Gift . Mary B. Chandler Estate . A. P. Christianson Fund . Oliver J. Christman Estate . Mrs. Virginia Allen Church Estate (Memory Ethelbert Forrester Allen) . Mary C. Clapp . . Charles A. Clark Estate . Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Estate . Memory of William A. Clark . Gifts of Members of Clinton Lodge No. 548 . Memory of Harry C. Cochran . Sarah B. Coffman . Max Philip Cohen Estate . Rose Cohen Estate . Carl C. Collette Estate . Gifts in memory of Roy Collins . Comstock Estate . Comstock Estate (Doubtful value) . Tom Constantine Estate . Gift in memory of William T. Coombs " .. Richard J. W. Coopman Gift . E. G. Corwine Gift .
30.00 1,000.00 500.00 9,817.67 1,000.00 20.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 10,834.90 100.00 2,500.00 493.99 540.59 53,765.48 10,000.00 500.00 500.00 10.00 200.00 6,928.80 25.00 11.50 100.00 131,362.56 1.00 2.00 5,743.10 2,067.91 6,252.58 5,000.00 3,405.09 1,650.88 5,000.00 100.00 2.50 40.00 465.89 100.00 21,787.87 4,429.15 10.00 115,760.97 2,500.00 500.00 50.00 11.08 1.00
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1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 June Lee Cotton . T. W. Cotton Fund E. C. Coulter Estate M. A. Covey Fund W. C. Craig Estate Insurance of W. C. Craig Gift of Crane Lodge No. 517 Clarence N. Crites Gift John B. Croshaw Fund. . .. . .. . . John Cunningham Estate . J. M. Darrow Estate J. M. Darrow Fund Gift in memory of Val. O. Decker and Frances Decker Gifts in memory of Mrs. Bertha Denniston Mr. and Mrs. William R. Denslow Gift Arthur H. Deppe Estate Brokett A. Dickson Memory of Harry Diller W. B. Distributors, Inc., Gift A. M. Dockery Fund Gift of Will Docter Adele H. Doellner Estate Emma H. H. Doellner Estate Memory of Mrs. Erma Doss Clara Ethel Downs Memorial Fund William Downs Gift William E. Downs Estate Louis Duestrow Estate Gift of Dunklin County Scottish Rite Club Gift in memory of Wm. E. Dunscomb, P.G.M Rudolph Egger Gift Gift in memory of Mrs. Amelia Ehrman In memory of Alpha Elberfeld Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate, Cash Oscar H. Elbrecht Estate, Stocks and Bonds Gift in memory of Maude Ellett Gifts of Members of Elvins Lodge No. 599 Erdhaus Estate, secured and unsecured Ludwig Erdle Estate 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路 in memory of George Fagan August H. Falkenhainer Estate Gifts in memory of Mrs. Ella K. Falkenhainer Mrs. Kate Fellers Estate Frank Ferguson Estate Gift of Ferguson Lodge No. 542
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250.00 1,000.00 500.00 25.00 2,965.81 85.50 25.00 130.00 1,000.00 16,875.25 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 12.00 100.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 85.00 300.00 1,000.00 600.00 200.00 500.00 25.00 1,000.00 500.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 50.00 429.00 5.00 300.00 506.00 405.86 2,780.00 8.00 12.00 7,665.32 5,333.18 5.00 235.00 20.00 5.00 1,000.00 6.00 625.00 1,815.87 15.00
1964
93
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 Gifts of Members of Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . A. P. Fletcher Fund Boor Fletcher Clara S. Fletcher Estate . . Mrs. Lillie F. Fletchcr Fund Karl B. Foerster, Sr. Estate . Fort Leonard Wood National Sojourners Gift . Fred Edward Fortmann Estate . Gifts in memory of Dr. Arno Franke Memory of Edward Dean Frazier . . A. M. Freund Estate Gift in memory of Alexander Friedbcrg . 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 '" " Gift of Arthur Goldstein . John R. Goodall Trust . Gift in memory of Arch Goodenough . . 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. Bernard Greensfelder Gift Henry C. Grenner Estate, Stocks, Bonds and Cash . Gift in memory of Arthur Griffiths . Manforth Griffith Estate . . Gifts in memory of Harry Grimspan . M. L. Gross Gift Grotto and Shrine Fund . Jacob B. Gunlich Fund . William A. Hall Fund . . Gifts in memory of Mrs. Mae T. Hallback Albert Hamlin Gift Fred A. Hammel Estate . . Gifts in memory of Mrs. Katherina Hammermeister
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67.00 1,000.00 400.00 16,749.61 1,000.00 5,000.00 100.00 100.00 12.00 4.00 500.00 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 49,777.38 500.00 200.00 250.00 1,500.00 5.00 5.00 100.00 3,000.00 2,500.00 25.00 50.00 261,502.94 3.50 500.00 10.00 10.00 17,056.95 1,000.00 500.00 12.00 50.00 1,000.00 7.50
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886路1963 James W. Harris Fund Hugh Hartshorn Fund Adam Hartwig Estate Memory of Mrs. Louise H. Haustein Orville A. and Mrs. Maria Haynes Fund Dietrich Hedenkamp Estate . Louis :1". Heidorn Gift .. . Gifts in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Johnston Hein Pearl M. Heinritz Estate Aubrey B. Henton Estate Edward F. Henri Gift Fred Herket Estate Gift in memory of Charles Hermann Adam Herold Estate Ferdinand Herold Fund Wm. H. Hettel Trust B. B. Hibbard Estate Memory of Mrs. Chas. Leroy Hiekmann, Sr T. W. Higgins Fund W. B. Hight Estate Nettie High tower Estate . Roland Hill Estate . C. R. Hinerman Gift Gift of Hinton Lodge No. 455 H. O. Hirsch Estate Lena Hoffstetter Estate ....... . Eva Merl Hoops Estate Herman William Hoops Estate Gift in memory of Mrs. L. Verne Hosie A. M. Hough Fund Memory Ambrose Lee Houston Otto E. and Mrs. Grant Howard Fund A. S. Hudson Estate Bequest of Josephine W. Hull Memory of Willard Humphrey Henry W. Hunning Estate Gift in memory of Frank C. Hunter Mary Huthmaker Estate Initiation Fund Gift of Ironton Chapter No. 349 Wm. B. Ittner, Inc., Gift Gift of Job's Daughters, Bethel No.4 Robert Jacobi Gift J. C. Jacquith Estate Fund George William James Estate Hugh S. Jamison Estate, Stocks and Cash Walter J. Jenkins Estate Gifts of Members of Jennings Lodge No. 640
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1,665.74 2,327.75 500.00 25.00 1,000.00 400.00 3.00 20.00 11,234.02 3,726.55 5.00 2,000.00 50.00 211.08 500.00 157,410.43 4,076.60 25.00 5,000.00 6,751.74 5,500.44 1,000.00 50.00 534.94 5,248.76 2,547.89 5,000.00 16,853.97 100.00 5,000.00 5.00 1,000.00 942.84 13,017.62 40.00 100.00 205.00 37,601.33 246,700.00 10.00 300.00 100.00 30.00 19,122.61 1,000.00 33,420.08 100.00 15.00
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 Memory of IIerman Jeter . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred lI. Johnson, memory of their parents IIarriet C. Johnson Estate . James II. Johnson Estate . Gifts in memory of Mary Elizabeth Joyce . Memory of George II. Jury . Elba D. Judge Estate . Memory of Joseph M. Judge . William Kairns Estate . Edward F. W. Kaiser , . Mrs. Pearl Kaiser Annuity . Bernard J. Kappel Estate . Paul' Keiser Fund . Albert G. Keller Estate, Bonds and Cash . Franklin V. Kemp Estate, Bonds and Cash . Mrs. Anna Kern Estate . Irving Keseling Estate . William F. Kier Fund . IIarry J. Keiner Estate . IIenry T. Kilpatrick Fund . Myrtle Kipp Estate . James L. Kirkendall . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40.00 100.00 2,000.00 3,162.20 46.00 80.00 1,202.98 350.00 100.00 25,000.00 5,500.00 500.00 2,000.00 3,239.97 46,929.10 6,311.77 51,831.05 10,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 5,044.31 13,150.00 250.00 35,114.00 100.00 2,315.45 2,000.00 5.00 300.00 200.00 27.00 60.00 5.50 431.05 1,000.00 1,000.00
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787.71 7.40 10.00 30,000.00 250.00 12,333.26 1,000.00 1,000.00 300.00 74,000.00 14,241.89
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August C. Koelsch Estate . IIarriet A. Koestering Estate Arthur Emil Koethe Estate Gift in memory of Allen G. Kohlenberg Charles E. Koken Ludwig Kotany Gifts in memory of Sol. Kreisman Gift of William E. Krenning Gift in memory of Emma Krieger 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 Gift in memory of Clare G. Lamont Jacob Lampert Fund G. I. Langenberg Estate Mrs. Barsha A. Langston Estate Jonas Larsson Estate William Latham, Jr. Estate Gift of Mrs. J. Lauridsen Elizabeth B. Lawson Estate Spotwood A. Ledford Estate
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PROCEEDINGS Of' THE
ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 Flora B. Lee Estate George W. Leeak Gift Morris and Ella Leftwich Fund Kathryn Lehman E. H. Lehnbetter Estate Mrs. Rose W. Lenore Estate Ike Levinson Estate Estate of David Levy Ida Levy Estate Hermina F. Lewis Estate Mrs. Julia Weber Lewis Estate Berthold Linder Estate Gifts in memory of Debra Jean Lindsey Fred O. Lindsey Estate Gifts in memory of Mrs. Ida Loeffel Marcus A.Loevey Frederick A. Logan Fund Stanley R. Losch Estate Gifts of Loyal Chapter No. 511, 0.E.5. 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 Memory of Girard K. McGuire Joseph S. Mcintyre Estate Robert Lewis Macy Max Manne Estate George T. Mannion Estate Gifts of Members of Mansfield Lodge No. 543 George H. L. Marquand Estate Glen Marquis : Annie Martin Fund Paralle Masengale Fund Masonic Home Certificate Fund John T. Mathis Estate George Mavrematis Gift Edward H. Meier Fund Isador Mendle, Legacy Herman Mesendick Estate Edward Meyer Gifts in memory of Frederick Meyer William Meyer Estate Gifts in memory of Ralph Millard Edward C. Miller Estate Gift in memory of Edward W. Miller Ernest W. Miller Estate
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10,000.00 500.00 1,800.00 2,697.96 1,000.00 500.00 500.00 2,500.77 4,396.68 1,000.00 5,000.00 200.00 35.00 6,121.38 35.00 70.00 500.00 5,547.73 300.00 286.00 1,000.00 1,578.00 2,807.58 10.00 30.00 5.00 1,000.00 15.00 1,000.00 9,160.44 5.00 1,000.00 1,105.14 259.98 806.60 1,117.60 4,858.52 ]00.00 500.00 1,000.00 165.00 500.00 10.00 500.00 15.00 250.00 5.00 34,787.53
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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 Gift in memory of Haynes N. Miller Minnie Miller Estate . George B. Mills Estate, Stocks and Bonds Grace D. Mills Estate William Modra Estate Fred Mollenauaer Harvey C. Montgomery Estate . Alva Moog Estate James P. Moore Gift Gift of Jesse B. Morrell Thomas H. Morrissey Estate 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 . Gift of James C. Nix James Ward Nixon Memorial . August Anthony Nolte Estate . Julia C. Norton Fund Memory of Richard Clark O'Brien Gifts of Members of Occidental Lodge No. 163 Louis J. Ohler Gift . Gifts of Members of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 John Oliver :Fund . Gift of Oriental Chapter No. 78, R.A.M . Gifts in memory of Joseph A. Osborn Irving Levosier Page Estate . Abraham Palan }路'und . 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 Morgena Peterson Fund . Pevely Dairy Company Gift Sam Pian Gifts of Members of Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 William M. Pingel' Estate Gifts of Henry W. Polst Gift of Pomegranate Lodge No. 95
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15.00 15,796.64 11,600.00 67,150.48 6,362.19 155.00 1,000.00 100.00 5.00 600.00 912.14 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 15.00 1,000.00 25.00 1,000.00 10.00 50.00 3.00 10.00 371.3ti 100.00 3.00 25.00 584.70 1,000.00 10.00 500.00 2,000.00 9,783.05 10.00 500.00 100.00 100.00 13.00 555.20 66.50 5.00
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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 William H. Potter Estate Fund . . Helen Primavesi Estate . Gift of Roy L. Pringle . 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 Gift of Pyramid Lodge No. 180 . Olga C. Quade Estate . . Gift in memory of Frederick Quellmall . Albert Rabenneck Estate . . William A. Raming Estate . Gift in memory of Chris Rapp . Memory of Hugo L. Raven. . .. . . Memory of Romanus C. Roose . Gift in honor of Dr. Harold L. Reader . . John Rehrs Estate . Charles Reilly . Caroline J. Rein Estate . Helen M. Reynolds Estate Thomas H. Reynolds Gift Julius F. Rheinweiler Estate Memory of George Wilson Rhea . . Agnes Rice Estate J. Walter Ridge Estate . . Samuel Rife Estate . . Gift of Leola P. Robertson in memory of George W. Peters E. C. Robertson . Gifts in memory of Mrs. Adolph Roeper . Edna Ceora Rogers Estate . Gift of member of Rolla Lodge No. 213 . Abraham Romansky Gift . Abraham Romansky Estate '" Gifts in memory of Truman Rose William Rothmeyer Estate .,. Gift of Harry G. Rothweiler . . Gertrude French Rouse Estate . Johanna Rudnay 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 . Memory of John A. Ruth .. ' .. Sol. Samuel Estate . . Estelle H. Saum Estate Robert C. Saunders Estate .
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13,305.50 29,152.50 5.00 1,000.00 100.00 10.00 56.00 50.00 50.00 4,780.63 10.00 3,247.07 1,000.00 5.00 250.00 15.00 155.00 250.00 100.00 14,534.76 18,209.41 5,000.00 7,233.20 5.00 51,096.35 2,431.38 7,548.50 25.00 2,500.00 15.00 6,600.00 5.00 250.00 500.00 15.00 50.00 10.00 250.00 10,228.59 49,926.84 500.00 15.00 4,392.00 1,901.39 10.00 100.00 91,444.27 1,115.74
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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886路1963 Oscar Sborowitz Estate Charles W. Schafer, Memory Wm. E. Dunscomb, P.G.M Edgar P. Schaefer Estate . Charles W. Schafer, memory James Dunnica Helena Emma Schenkmeyer Estate . Reinhold Schenkmeyer Estate . W. J. Scherek . Gifts in memory of Carl Schlapp, Sr. Oscar Schleicher Estate . Nathan Schloss Fund . Oscar Schmelig Gift . Louis Schmidt Estate . Charlotte Schneider Estate . Frank L. Schofield . . Lillie Scott Estate . Emma Schumacher Estate . Charles H. Schureman Estate Arthur C. Schuster Gift B. S. Schwartz . Barbara Seaman Bequest . Gift of Herbert I. Sears . Fred Segelke Estate . Fritz William Selleck Estate . . Gift of Senath Lodge No. 513 Louise S. Shafer Estate . Memory of Mrs. Lottie Shaner . Robert F. Shepherd Estate . John T. Short Fund . L. M. Shrum Gift ... Georgia Helen Siddons Estate Henry Siegfried Clara Siegel Estate : Gifts in memory of Bernice Silber Sam Silverman Gift . . Gifts in honor of Julian Simon . Gifts in memory of Mrs. Sallie Simon . Gift in memory of Dr. John L. Sims . Richard Sinclair Mrs. Rose M. Sizemore Estate, Bonds and Cash Gift in memory of Joseph Sklower . Charles V. B. Slade . R. Jasper Smith Gift . W. S. Smith Fund Memory of Albert Sneed . Dove S. Smythe Estate " . George E. Southwick Estate . Helen I. Soutter Estate Charlotte Spathelf Estate Charles Spraul Estate
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50.00 429.00 601.60 462.00 4,380.35 500.00 46.00 15.00 5,593.67 932.83 20.00 500.00 II ,760.09 1,000.00 9,257.03 17.75 365.67 100.00 692.83 100.00 25.00 214.47 1,040.05 10.00 38,580.68 25.00 3,500.00 200.00 10.00 2,228.66 1,000.00 17,971.36 22.50 8.00 74.00 130.00 10.00 200.00 2,295.62 3.00 9,548.75 40.00 II ,730.00 40.00 1,000.00 107,603.25 500.00 500.00 300.00
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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 Edward W. Spt:een Estate Gift in memory of Charles Statler T~o~~s Sta~ton Estate VirgIma Stem Estate Gifts in memory of Otto C. Steinbrecher Robert F. Stevenson . R. F. Stevenson Estate Gifts in memory of Mrs. Kathleen M. Stewart . Frank C. Stoltzenburg Estate Gifts in memory of F. L. Stoppelmann George F. Stowell Gift Memory of Peter Wade Streeter Philip Stremmel, Jr. . Memory of Lester F. Strobach Virginia Stroud Estate F. W. Struchen Estate Gift of St. Graal Commandery No. 12, K.T., Columbia St. Joseph Chapter No. 198, O.E.S Gifts of Members of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 . Gift in memory of Ralph Sudbolt Gifts in memory of Mrs. Frank Stumm Harry F. Sutherland Gift Gifts of Members of Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Gift in memory of Charles A. Tacke . Hayes A. Talkington Estate W. L. Tamme Fund Gifts of Members of Temple Lodge No. 299 . Memory of H. J. A. Thesen Gift of Mrs. Katherine Thomas, Queen City Chapter No. 226, O.E.S., in honor of Ray Bond, P.G.M Herbert S. Thorington Estate Gifts in memory of Mrs. Myrtle Tiffin . Irvin R. Timlin Estate Gifts in memory of Cecil A. Tolin . Gift of Triangle Lodge No. 638 Josie H. Trowell Estate . Mrs. Earl C. Tuggle Gift Gift in memory of T. T. Turley and H. I. Turley . Edna Frances Van Nort Estate Gifts in memory of Karl M. Vetsburg Gift of Marie L. Vezeau Gifts in memory of Harry Vieten . James Vinyard Estate Oliver C. Vogel Estate Otto August Vogelsang Estate Memory of Vernon A. Vrooman Sol E. Waggoner Estate Gift in memory of Dillman F. E. Wagner George M. Wagner Estate
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185.52 10.00 2,683.54 184,383.82 3.00 14,992.13 10.00 25.00 14,057.84 13.00 5.00 15.00 137.40 10.00 1,000.00 400.00 10.00 450.00 10.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 21,798.66 550.00 2.25 10.00 100.00 2,460.57 53.00 500.00 50.00 20.00 14,062.66 25.00 100.00 1,000.00 55.00 1,000.00 2.00 933.24 2,431.93 24,845.62 40.00 1,000.00 20.00 2,000.00
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ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1886-1963 Memory of Pearl Waite . Jacob C. C. Waldeck Estate . . W. A. Walker Gift......... . . . Nicholas R. Wall Fund Kate Walter Estate Gift of 1949 Wardens and Masters Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County Paul H. Warmann Estate . War路 Relief Loyal Service Fund Charles A. Wasserburger Estate Charles R. Waterman Estate Frances M. Waters Estate Julius G. Wattenberg Estate F. W. Weinheimer Estate, Bonds, Stocks and Cash J. E. Weisenborn Gift Gifts in memory of John Weiss, Jr. . 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 Mrs. Luella M. Willette Estate . Francis Emmet Williams Estate . D. M. Wilson Arthur H. Windmoeller Gift Gifts in memory of Bernice Winkeler Gift of Robert C. Winkelmaier, in memory of Bertha Winkelmaier . Emma Winkler Estate . Louis H. Winkler Estate . Mayme K. Withall Estate O. E. Withers Estate John A. Witthaus Gift Max Bruno Wolf Estate . . George H. Woltjcn Estate . . Gifts in memory of W. G. Wood Mrs. Willie A. Woods Fund John M. Woodson Estate . . . Mrs. E. Wurz Minnie H. Wylie Estate Albert Morris Yampolsky 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
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20.00 500.00 50.00 500.00 5,076.08 100.00 3,184.55 7,107.50 1,000.00 84,336.16 70.52 1,701.63 83,825.77 25.00 26.00 100.00 5.00 100.00 5.00 6,641.29 200.00 1,299.12 500.00 528.00 35.00 70.00 150.00 538.05 1.377.58 103,996.49 16,582.42 40.00 4,903.80 1,000.00 10.00 3,000.00 5,467.91 500.00 8.884.87 100.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 500.00 10,604.86 50.00
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ADDITIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1963-1964 Gift of F. B. Adam ....................... . Memory of F. B. Adam Gift of Algabil Chapter No. 409 Memory of Karl W. Aldrich Memory of Walter Alberts . Gift of Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amarath Memory of H. R. Allen . Memory of Lena Alexander . Gift of America Lodge No. 347 . Memory of Thomas A. Aitkenhead . Gift of Apollo Lodge No. 529 . Gift of Joseph Ashcroft Estate . Memory of August W. Axthelm Memory of Mamie Bamberger . Gift in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barger's 50th Anniversary Memory of Alice Berger . Memory of George Bierman . Memory of Mrs. Lillian Bierman . Gift of Carl R. Blumenberg . Memory of Silas Boswell . Gift of Max E. Bretschneider . Gift of F. P. Brown . Memory of Ted Brownlow . Memory of Erwin Burner . Gift of F. L. Byam, Jr. . . Gift of A. J. Camman Gift of Carterville Chapter No. 11 . Memory of Raymond M. Chamberlain . Memory of Harry C. Cochran . Memory of Eugene J. Creissen Memory of Fred Creviston Memory of Rose Cronheim Memory of Mrs. Harriet G. Collier Memory of Howard C. Davis . Gift of J. W. Davis . . Memory of Clara E. Dahnert Memory of Dr. Frank Demko Memory of Richard F. Demme . Memory of Alfred B. Droege . Memory of Maleta Denny . Memory of V. H. Duff . Memory of Richard P. Dorris Memory of Mrs. Floy Ellis . Gift in honor of Mrs. Emma Eickhoff's birthday . Memory of Mrs. Emma Eickhoff . . Memory of Edw. F. Eisenbach ; Gift of Evergreen Lodge No. 27 Memory of John Fish
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25.00 40.00 10.00 120.00 2.50 1,000.00 15.00 6.50 225.00 19.00 15.00 500.00 25.00 7.50 5.00 10.00 55.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 100.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 2.00 10.00 59.00 5.00 25.00 7.50 35.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 123.00 50.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 5.00
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ADDITIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1963路1964 Memory of C. E..Fisher Gift of Fortieth District Association .... Memory of Elwood H. Fraudee, Sr. .. Memory of Mrs. Celia V. Frazier Memory of Otto Frerichs Gift of Harry Freshwater . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gasper Memory of Riley W. Geary Memory of Nettie Gelzheuser Memory of Ham Grigg Memory of Mrs. Frank Hall Memory of Mrs. Augusta Hampe Gift of Waldemar J. Hanpeter Gift of Edwin W. Harmon Gift of John M. Hawkins Gift of Walter F. Heinecke Gifts in memory of Harvey F. Heitland Memory of Mrs. Pauline Hoard . Memory of Nelson Hueser Memory of J. R. Hulett, Sr. Memory of C. A. Hutchinson Memory of Mrs. Minnie Hunt . Gift of William F. Jackson . Memory of Gerald Jaeger . Gift of Jennings Chapter No. 497 . Gift of Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 56 Memory of Robert Johnson . Gift of Cecil H. Jones . Memory of Dorothy Keithly Memory of August J. Kempf ... Gift of Edwin Kettlesen .... Memory of Anna F. Knickmeyer Memory of Frederick Wm. Koch Memory of Ruben Koelkebeck .... Memory of Mrs. Fontoni Kollias '" Gift of Viola Krug . Memory of Sylvester S. Kuhn . Memory of Casper B. Le Fort . . . Memory of Mrs. Alta Lauman . Gift of Helen Ann Lewis . Gift of Past Matrons & Past Patrons Club (Liberty) ... Gift of John A. Logan . Memory of Henry H. Luebbert . Memory of Clayton R. Lupton Memory of Dr. Wm. Lynes Gift of Robert H. Mann Memory of George M. Marsalek Gift of Phil Martini
35.00 66.54 10.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 100.00 10.00 45.00 35.00 20.00 101.50 15.00 20.00 5.00 100.00 63.50 10.00 5.00 20.00
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6.00 5.00 10.00 21.41 22.50 50.00 30.00 10.00 50.00 8.00 265.00 10.00 2.50 2.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 46.42 12.00 3.00 5.00 1,000.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 10.00
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ADDITIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1963-1964 Memory of Eugene Martini . Memory of Elmer McAninch Gift of A. H. McGinness . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James McHale Memory of James W. McKee..... . . Memory of Mrs. Lillian McReynolds Memory of Mrs. Sophia Michel . Gift of Morehouse Lodge No. 603 . Gift of Rob Morris Chapter No. 328 . Memory of Vinson V. Morris. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Gift of George F. Morrison . Memory of Walter R. Mosley ' Gift of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 Memory of Edward P. Mulcahy Gift of John Ness Memory of Mrs. Walter A. Nics Gift of James Nix Gift of Erwin Ocker Gift of Robert B. Parsons . Memory of J. E. Petersen Memory of Dr. J. A. Poe Memory of Walter Poe . Memory of Lillian Rapp Memory of Mrs. Harold Reader Gift of Teal J. Reiff Memory of Leroy Revett Memory of Howard H. Rinker Gift of Dewey A. Routh . Gift of Richard O. Rumer Gift of John A. Ruttur Gift of Frank Scheureman Memory of James K. Schuler " Gift of Carl W. Schwabe Memory of Mrs. Ida K. Schwabe Memory of Wm. N. Schumacher . Memory of Mrs. Marie Seifert Gift of Virginia G. Shearer Estate Gift in honor of Julian Simon's birthday Memory of Everett Smart Memory of Donald C. Smith Gift of Norman E. Smith " Gift of Richard N. Smith Memory of Russel J. Smith Memory of Charles R. Sommerkamp Memory of C. E. Sommerich Memory of Julia Spengler Memory of August Stade Memory of Erma Emma Stamm
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10.00 5.82 100.00 10.00 38.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 1,000.00 15.00 25.00 '10.00 15.00 72.30 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 10.00 2.50 5.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 5.00 25.00 15.00 100.00 100.00 10.00 5.00 40.00 75.00 19.00 25.00 7.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 24.00
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ADDITIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1963路1964 Memory of J. W. Stevens Memory of Louis J. Stutz Memory of John William Tanner Memory of Tom R. Taylor Memory of William Teal Memory of Frank Tessmer's mother Memory of Mrs. Ray Thomson Memory of Ray S. Thomson Gift of Gervis H. Thurman " Memory of Robert Trampe Gift of Mrs. Louise Trautman Memory of Elmer Vollmer Gift of ZelIa von Gremp Gift of Jess Weir Memory of C. W. Weiss Memory of August Weller Memory of Floyd Weller Memory of Albert B. Wetzel Memory of Samuel Wiber Gift of Richard J. Wilkinson Gift of William H. Wilson Memory of James E. Winterton, Sr. Gift of Kenneth E. Wischmeyer Gift of Ernest J. Young Memory of Julius Zeigler
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10.00 5.00 210.00 10.00 10.00 30.00 10.00 8.00 25.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 25.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 50.00 10.00 15.00 600.00 20.00 5.00 $8,290.49
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GIFTS TO THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND 1959-1963 Gift of Seth P. Abel' Memory of Conrad Acker Gift of F. B. Adam . Anonymous Member Algabil Lodge No. 544 Memory of Walter R. Alberts Ladies Auxiliary of Alhambra Grotto Gift of William Allen Gift of Missouri Grand Court, Order of the Amaranth Gift of America Lodge No. 347 Memory of John Anderlan Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson Anonymous gift Memory of Walter Apperson Gift of a member of Apollo Lodge No. 529 Gift of Apollo Lodge No. 529 Bequest of Joseph Ashcroft Gift of Sol Astrachan Memory of C. O. Babcock , Gift of DcJno M. Baker . Memory of Mrs. Maud E. Baker Memory of Julia E. Banta . Gift of Barbee Chapter No. 31 Memory of Hugh Barden Gift of F. C. Barnhill MemorY,of Mrs. Ivy May Barnes '" Gift of 'Charles D. Baughman Memory of Edward H. Baune , Gift in memory of Harry M. Beach Memory of Fred H. Beck (Plaque) Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Benjamin Gift of Kimble Bennett Gift in memory of Ben O. Berger and Verdin A. Berger Gift of Mrs. Marie Bernstein Gift in memory of Charles M. Berry Memory of M. W. Bro. Byrne E. Bigger Gift in memory of Charles G. Bird Gift in memory of Mrs. Harold Blankenmeister Memory of Fred H. Blomeyer Memory of Ernest Blum Gift of Carl Blumenberg Memory of Arno Bollinger Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Boeger Gift of Oscar W. Boehmer Gift of E. P. Bond Gift of Frank A. Brandt Memory of Lewis Brandt Memory of Emil Braun Gift of Max Bretschneider Gift in memory of Herbert Brewington's father
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10.00 1.00 125.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 168.00 2,500.00 1,050.00 43.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 750.00 77.74 2.00 16.00 10.00 10.00 1,000.00 104.00 10.00 5.00 2.00 35.00 3.00 1,000.00 12.00 254.00 1,000.00 10.00 3.00 77.00 40.00 7.50 10.00 5.00 15.00 50.00 150.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 50.00 5.00
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GIFTS TO THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND 1959路1963 Estate of Fred E. Brincr Gift in memory of Virgil W. Brink's mother Memory of John A. Brooks '" '" " Memorial to Ernest A. Brown Gift of F. P. Brown Gift of Lester J. Brown Gift of Albert F. Brueshaber Gift of J. H. Bruninga Gift of R. E. Bungarner Estate of Linford V. Burns . Gifts of Walter P. Burton and Alva E. Reily . Gift in memory of Jesse D. Cannon Gift of William Chapman Memory of Byrl Carey Memory of Mrs. Edgar M. Carson Memory of Dr. Joseph Carney Gift of James W. Chilton Class, Scottish Rite Gift of Guy M. Clark Gift in memory of Mrs. Robert D. Clark Memory of Charles C. Cobb . Memory of Donald Conley Gift of Clifford P. Conkin Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Conner Memory of James M. Coughlin , Memory of Thomas B. Court Gift of Elton Coulter . Gift of Craftsman's Club of Transit Employees, Kansas City Memory of Harry Crall Memory of Charles Curtis Gift of John Davies Gift of Thomas J. Davis, Jr Gift of William A. Deardeuff Memory of Mrs. Emma Dehne Gift of Dr. Frank Demko Gift of Dr. Wm. Demko Gift in memory of Ray V. Denslow " Gift of Mrs. S. W. Dewar Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Diller Gifts in memory of Melvin C. Dingler's mother Memory of August H. Doelling Memory of Edward Doran Gift of Dow Mctal Products Company Gift in memory of Thomas H. Duncan Gifts in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dupshe Gift in memory of Mrs. Goldie Durrer Gifts of B. A. Ehrenreich Gift of Eleanor Conclave No.2, Order of True Kindred Gift in memory of Emma Eickhoff Memory of Mrs. Clarice Erk
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8,775.32 6.50 3.00 10.00 100.00 1.50 125.00 38.00 5.00 13,407.63 8.00 25.50 30.00 5.00 20.00 35.50 1,009.00 3.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 45.00 150.00 3.00 7.00 15.00 136.78 100.00 5.00 20.00 30.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 50.00 30.00 5.00 1,000.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 1,450.00 83.00 100.00 10.00
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GIFTS TO THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND 1959路1963 Memory of Mrs. Minnie Fath Gift of Fellowship Club of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Gift in memory of Wm. M. Fenwick Memory of Reynold Ferguson Gift of Arthur H. Fertig Gift of 50th Masonic District Association Gifts in memory of Herbert W. Fisher Memory of four deceased friends Memory of Mrs. George W. Flynn Gift of 49th District Association Gift of Henry W. Fox Gift of Tony Frank Gift in memory of Mrs. Glenn Frutiger " Bequest of Adolph Fuchs Bequest of C. Lew Gallant Estate Memory of Mrs. Hattie Garrell . Gift of Gardenville Chapter No. 513 Memory of Carl Gatheman Gift of Ben C. Gieseke Gift in memory of Mrs. Sophie Giesemann Estate of Max A. Giffey Gift in memory of Charles B. Gockley Gift of Jimmie Godwin Gift in memory of Mrs. Clarence E. Goessling Gift in memory of Sam L. Goldenberg Gift of Samuel D. Goldstein Gift of John R. Goodall Trust Gift in memory of Mrs. Catherine Gore Memory of Dr. H. M. Graefe Gift in memory of Mrs. Susie Graham Bequest of WaIter J. Graham Gift of Wm. M. Hammond Bequest of Philip C. Hankammer Gift of Lloyd E. Hare . Gift of Edwin W. Harmon '" , Memory of Mrs. Minnie Harner " Gift of Harmony Temple Chapter No. 499 Gift in memory of Mrs. Jeanette Hart Gift in memory of Mrs. Katherine Hartig Gift in memory of Mrs. Bertha Ro. Hartmann Gift in memory of Mrs. Louise Haustein Memory of Charles Heaton, Sr Memory of John Heichelbech Memory of Mrs. Irma Hermann Memory of George Hermansdorfer Bequest of W. Lee Herndon Gift of Hesperia Chapter No. 172 Memory of Otto Heusemann Gift in memory of Mrs. Victor Hey1
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10.00 100.00 231.87 5.00 30.00 27.05 102.50 10.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 15.00 10.00 500.00 100.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 7.00 1,000.00 7.00 20.00 10.00 2.50 1,000.00 1,000.00 10.00 5.00 7.50 746.06 5.50 200.00 20.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 500.00 150.00 5.00 10.00
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GIFTS TO THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND 1959-1963 5.00 Memory of Mrs. Rowena Hickman . 1,009.00 Gift of Wm. C. Hilmer Memorial Class of Scottish Rite . 100.00 Gift in memory of Morton J. Hirsch, Sr . 10.00 Gift in memory of Mrs. Charles A. Hofer . 15.00 Gift of Irene Hofmeister . 10.00 Memory of Roy A. Hoglund . 5.00 Gift of Ernest L. Holder . 10.00 Gift in memory of Mrs. Hollenbeck . 60.00 Gift of Eugene C. Holt . 18.00 Memory of Cebert Huddleston . 5.00 Memory of Robert J. Hundhausen . 15.00 Memory of Mrs. Ola Hunt '" . 5.00 Memory of Miss Fay Imboden . 50.00 Gift of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 . 21.00 Gift of Col. Wm. F. Jackson . 10.00 Memory of William Jackson , . 5.00 Gift of John Jackson . 20.00 Memory of Emerson O. Jacobs . 5.00 Memory of Richard Jelfs . 77.50 Memory of Mrs. Frances Pearl Jennings . 5.00 Gift of Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 26 . 5.00 Gift of Jerico Springs Chapter No. 456 . 12.00 Gift of Henry Johnson . 35.00 Gift of Cecil J. Jones . 5.00 Memory of Oscar Jost . 15.00 . Memory of Frederick A. Judell 100.00. Gift of F. A. Kaiser . 10.00 Memory of Albert Kal twasser . 50.00 Gift of Kansas City Commandery No. 10, K.T . 10.00 Memory of Leon L. Katzenstein . 513.20 Bequest of Charles R. Ketchum Estate . 159.00 Memory of William Kern . 10.00 Memory of Leonard A. Kelley . 5.00 Memory of Otto H. Kelting . 25.00 Gift of Keystone Conclave No. 25, Order of True Kindred . 10.00 Memory of Andrew H. Kiskaddon . 5.00 Memory of Claude Kitson . 10.00 Memory of Edgar Kittle . 5.00 Memory of Fred Kling . 5.00 Memory of Henry J. Klunk '" . 42.00 Memory of George J. Knopf . 15.00 Gifts in memory of Albert Koby . Memory of Arthur Koehler .' . 151.00 10.00 Memory of Caroline H. Koerner . 10.00 Gift in memory of Nettie Kohler . 5.00 In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of the Joseph Kohn's 211.39 . Estate of William T. Koken 1,000.00 Estate of Elnora Kollmeyer . 1,000.00 Gift of Krey Packing Company .
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GIFTS TO THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND 1959路1963 Gift of Viola Krug ... . . Gift in memory of Mrs. Laura Kuebrich . Memory of Mrs. Emma Kupferle . Memory of Emil Labitske . Memory of John Hart LaRowe Memory of George Latal Gift of Charles H. Law Memory of Otto F. Leffler Memory of Donnazetta Lelie Gift of LeRay Club, 33rd and 57th Districts Gift of Frank A. Lewis Memory of Mrs. Hermine Lewis . Gift of Ralph C. Libean .. . Memory of John Lindle Memory of Ida M. Linn Gift of Evert Love . Memory of Mrs. Vance Lutes Memory of Mrs. Florence Lynes Memory of Ralph Malter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Gift of Robert H. Mann . . Memory of Linda Marr . Gift of Stella Martin . Memory of W. W. Martin Memory of Pauline Maschmeyer . Gift in memory of Mrs. R. G. Maxwell Memory of Myra Mae Merk . Memory of Charles McBride ......... . Memory of A. H. McGinness .,. . Memory of William Mierke Gift of C. W. Miller . Bequest of Albert P. Mitchell Gift of M. C. Mitchell . Gift of W. W. Mock . Gift in memory of Mrs. E. E. Morison . Gift of Sam F. Morrow. . .. . . Gift of Glen E. Morley . Gift in memory of Mrs. Nellie C. Mount . Memory of Carl J. Muench , . Gift of Brother Musgrove . Memory of John Neichelbech . Gift of Nickalos Newman Memory of Edward Nolte Gift of North Gate Court No.6, Order of Amaranth Memory of Robert B. Nusser Memory of William Oldham . Gift of Erwin Ocker Gift of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Gift of Lynn Owings
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GIFTS TO THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND 1959路1963 Memory of the father of William Parrott Memory of Albert Penrod Bequest of Edna C. Persons (Estate) Memory of Ray E. Pickerel Gift of Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 Gift in memory of Dr. Albert F. Plag Memory of Harold Prough Gift of Randolph Chapter No. 150 Gift in memory of Mrs. Susan Raven Gift of Ted J. Reiff Gift of Miss Julia Reinecke Gift of John F. Rhea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gift of Augusta Ringling Gift of Grover O. Rockey Memory of Reinhold Rodegast Memory of Benjamin E. Roberts Gift of M. F. Roennigke Memory of Arthur C. Rothenberg Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogerson Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Rumer Gifts in memory of Mrs. Walter Rumer Memory of John A. Ruth Gift of John A. Ruttur Gift in memory of George A. Ruwisch Gift in memory of George W. Ryan Gift of William H. Saunders Gift of Floyd E. Sargent Gift in memory of Henry H. Schaales Memory of Leon B. Scherrer, Sr Gift of Frank C. Scheuermann Memory of V. W. Scheidel's mother Gift of Oscar Schmelig Gift in memory of Ernie Schmidt Memory of Mrs. Emma Schroeder Memory of Edward Schulz Memory of Henry Schumacher Memory of Johanna Schurig Gift of Walter E. Schulenberg Gift of Carl W. Schwabe Memory of Mrs. Ida Schwabe Memory of Mrs. Rose Sears Gift of member of Shaveh Lodge No. 646 Estate of Alexander A. Shoettlin Gift of Shrine Circus Gift of L. M. Shrum Gifts in honor of Julian Simon Memory of Ancel J. Skaggs Memory of Irvine Skinner, Sr Gift in memory of Dan W. Smith
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10.00 3.00 100.00 5.00 200.00 5.00 5.00 1,000.00 270.00 10.50 14.00 24.44 29.00 5.00 77.00 10.00 100.00 25.00 30.00 300.00 307.00 90.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 1.00 2.00 10.00 50.00 194.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 50.00 5.00 30.00 10.00 100.00 100.00 165.00 3.00 20.00 25.00 1,500.00 10.00 155.00 10.00 5.00 10.00
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GIFTS TO THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND 1959-1963 Memory of Rt. Wor. R. Jasper Smith , Gift of Norman E. Smith , '" Memory of J. P. Sondergard .. , , Memory of Katherine Spangler ' ,.' ,., Memory of Mrs. Mary V. Spina Gift in honor of Henry Steiner's 85th Birthday , .. , Memory of Ernest Stcinkuhler , , .. , ,, Gift of Albert C. Stone ' Memory of William H. Stentz . Gift of Loyd E. Strickland , .. " Memory of William A. Straub , Gift of Past Matrons Club of Success Chapter No. 87 Gift in memory of Alvin Sudhoff Gift in memory of Stephen H. Sullivan ," Memory of Theodore Svoboda , , .. , Memory of William Swain " " " " , .. " ' Gifts in memory of Mrs. Martha G. Swanston " Gift in memory of Mrs. Rosalland Swartz , Gift of Elder B. Switzer Gift of Frank Y. Tamborella , Memory of Dr. Fred G. Teubner, Jr , Gift of Robert M. Theoboldt , , Bequest of Otto Thieme , .. " , Memory of Benjamin E. Thomas ,., .. ,.,' " Memory of Owen Thompson , ,.'., Gift in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thomson, Gift of G. H. Thurman " , Memory of Henry G. Triessler " Gifts of L. J. Turner ' .. ' . , , Memory of John Toenyes Estate of Nellie M. Urbach . Compasses Guild of 'Union Electric Company Gift of Elmer Vanderpool Gift of Chester L. Vernard Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bluford von Gremp Gift of Miss Zella von Gremp Gift in memory of Otto W. Vossmeyer Gift of E. W. Wagner Memory of Mrs. Arena Walker Memory of Richard Walton '" Memory of Fred S. Warnhoff Gift in memory of Martin Waskom , Estate of Frances M. Waters Gift of Mrs. Karl M. Way Gift of Jesse Weir Estate of Henry W. Weisheyer Gift of Harry C. Weitkemper Memory of Henry Westbrock Memory of William Welhoelter
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20.00 14.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 20.00 25.00 10.00 3.00 7.50 20.00 5.00 3.25 5.00 54.00 2.00 500.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 50.00 5.00 55.54 5.00 500.00 25.00 8.00 10.00 100.00 350.00 1,035.00 50.00 55.00 20.00 10.00 35.00 43,025.36 100.00 2.00 100.00 2.50 74.00 3.00
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GIFTS TO THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND 1959-1963 Memory of Charles E. Wells Memory of Mary E. Wells Gift in memory of Winfield B. Wheaton Memory of Irwin White Memory of J. H. Whitaken Memory of Mrs. Cora Wiedle Bequest of Chas. H. Wieghard Gift of F. Edward Wildermuth Gift of Richard J. and Irene M. Wilkinson Gift of Frank J. Williams Memory of Mrs. Anna Williamson Memory of Jay Williams Gift of Bradford M. Wilson Gift of Ray Winel Bequest of Charles F. Wittenberg Memory of Leroy Wulfrneier Gift of Ernest J. Young Memory of Mrs. Carrie Young Memory of Mrs. Grace Yount Memory of Mrs. Anthony Zimmer
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21.46 10.00 165.10 5.00 5.00 5.00 500.00 1,000.00 60.00 100.00 10.00 29.00 5.00 3.00 100.00 10.00 60.00 5.00 19.00 10.00
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY July 1, 1963 to June 30, 1964 GENERAL FUND
Income
$ 265,295.44
Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Grand Chapter, O.E.S. Per Capita Tax
21,798.25 - - - - $ 287,093.69
Interest Income-General Fund Securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dividends on Endowment Fund Stocks . $ 108,433.11 113,930.10 Interest on Endowment Fund Bonds . 1,142.39 Interest on Real Estate Notes-Endowment Fund . 100.00 Rent on Real Estate Notes-Endowment Fund . Cemetery Lots Members of Home Family Pensions Miscellaneous Income Refund from Florence Hearsum Fund Income from Special Fund: For June, 1963-Not Accrued at June 30, 1963 For July I, 1963 to June 30, 1964
223,605.60 75.00 110,853.11 116,072.85 1,696.17 2,324.66
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$ .
Income from Gussie L. Grenner Estate Income from Reserve Fund
;
1,131.47 41,946.47 43,077.94 14,557.09 81,801.21
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$ 939.367.65
General Fund-Income (Carried Forward)
Expenses Wages and Salaries Provisions Dry Goods and Clothing Dry Cleaning and Shoe Repair Laundry Fuel Repairs and Maintenance Supplies Electricity Water and Sewer Tax Insurance Barber and Beauty Shop Snack Bar Outside Medical Service
$ 364,030.43
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Social Security Taxes Education Children's Allowances Carfare Telephone " Legal and Auditing Printing, Postage !1nd Stationery
8,210.33
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147,165.21 5,978.74 761.74 6,220.12 26,156.21 17,606.41 22,469.67 15,797.56 3,403.69 10,883.57 1,423.45 570.76 12,052.62 39.730.92 3,509.24 14,460.53 17,242.18 247.00 28.65 1,397.74 360.00 4,097.80
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Steward's Car Allowance . Inspection Fees and Taxes . . . . . . . Hauling , . Want Ads..................... . . Newspapers . . Dues and Subscriptions . . Safe Deposit Box . . Piano Tuning . Miscellaneous . . Masonic Home Convention Administrative Travel Expenses . Credit Reports . Burial Expenses . Security . Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Expenses . Masonic Home Executives' Association Convention Expenses .
480.00 177.43 558.00 231.53 2,037.44 239.00 16.50 153.00 2,118.42 108.28 896.51 448.68 2,363.00 853.20 4,812.50 1,910.03
$ 732,997.76
Total Operating Expenses Other Expenses Taxes and Expenses on Estates Trustee's Collection Fees . Equipment Purchases Building Improvements
$ 526.94. 7,679.59 . 1,835.49 . 687.00 10,729.02 743,726.78
Excess of Income Over Expenditures .... Add Balance in General Fund, July I, 1963 Net Transfer from Income Fund, July I, 1963 Inventory-Cemetery Lots-Prior Year
$ 195,640.87 $
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46,098.79 163,462.45 281.00 209,842.24
$ 405,483.11
Balance, June 30, 1964 BUILDING FUND Income
$
Bequests and Donations Dividends on Stocks Interest 'on Bonds Profit on Sale of Securities
. . .
8,539.90 686.25 3,747.23 12,627.72
---- $
25,601.10
Expenses New Building Expenses Collection Fees on Agency Account Excess of Income Over Expenses Add-Balance, July I, 1963 Balance, June 30, 1964
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$
.
19,232.84 169.45
$
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19,402.29 6,198.81 144,828.25
$ 151,027.06
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Interest on Securities ..... Profit on Sale of Securities
42,951.66 185.00 ----$
.
$
43,136.66
Expenses
Taxes on Real Estate Collection Fees on Agency Account Income Transferred to General Fund
$
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52.83 952.36 41,946.47
$
Excess of Receipts Over Disbursements . Transfer from Frank William Knollman Estate, July I, 1963 ; .
42,951.66 185.00 1,076,952.84
$1,077,137.84
Balance, June 30, 1964 RESERVE FUND Income $ Dividends on Stocks Interest on Bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Lodge Initiation Fees Gifts and Bequests
48,454.36 40,782.54 29,750.00 1,782.50
- - - - $ 120,769.40 Expenses
Agency Collection Fees Loss on Sale of Securities Income Transferred to General Fund
$
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2,656.56 18,355.48 81,801.21 102,813.25
Excess of Income Over Expenses . $ 17,956.15 Add Transfer from Initiation Fund, July I, 1963 . $ 279,453.57 Transfer Securities from Income Fund, July I, 1963 .,. 197,810.35 1,702.806.60 Transfer from Mattie E. Johnston Fund, July 1, 1963 2,180,070.52 Balance, June 30, 1964
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$2,198,026.67
ENDOWMENT FUND Income Bequests and Gifts
$ 162,162.05
Expenses
Loss on Sale of Securities Less-Transfer to Reserve for Loss on Investments
$
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3,793.06 3,793.06
$ 162,162.05 Excess of Income Over Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add-Balance, July 1, 1963 $4,030,535.94 Inventory-Cemetery Lots Received in Prior Years 111.00 4,030,646.94
Balance, June 30, 1964
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$4,192,808.99
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Income Contributions
$
7,998.00
Expenses Entertainment and Gifts
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Excess of Disbursements Over Receipts Balance, July I, 1963
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8,761.44
Balance, June 30, 1964
($
763.44) 5,428.78
$
4,665.34
(-) Denote red figure.
REPORT OF THE AUDITOR August 25, 1964 To the Board of Directors, Masonic Home of Missouri, Saint Louis, Missouri. GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, we have prepared this report preliminary to our formal report of the Masonic Home of Missouri, to be submitted to the Board of Directors at a later date. We examined the books and records of the secretary for the period July I, 1963 to June 30, 1964. Our examination covered the General Fund, Building Fund; Special Fund, Reserve Fund, Endowment Fund and Christmas and Entertainment Fund. We present the following summaries of the assets and liabilities of the various funds at June 30, 1964. GENERAL FUND Assets Cash in First National Bank $74,016.60 Cash in Mercantile Commerce National Bank 6,000.00 -Payroll Account . 200.00 Cash in Petty Cash Fund . - - - - $ 80,216.60
Inventories-Provisions and Supplies . Investments . Due from St. Louis Union Trust Company, TrusteeGussie L. Grenner Estate . Due from Tower Grove Bank路 i:: Trust Company, Agent -Endowment Fund . Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent-for Special and Reserve Funds . Unexpired Insurance . Due from Employees for Blue Cross . Inventory-Cemetery Lots .
31,541.81 273,188.95 7,729.33 23,551.20 16,054.76 15,619.21 95.20 281.00
$ 448,278.06 Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Withholding Taxes Accrued Social Security Taxes Suspense Account-Donations Not Allocated
. $ 17,602.86 3,660.32 . 2,387.80 . 4,983.89 .
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Florence E. Hearsum Fund . Due to Endo'wment Fund-Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund
14,053.25 107.55 42,794.95
Balance in General Fund
$ 405,483.11 BUILDING FUND
Cash in Mercantile Trust Company Securities-At Cost Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent
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$
,.,
Balance in Building Fund
1,220.16 148,985.56 821.34
$ 151,027.06
SPECIAL FUND Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent-Principal Account . Securities . Land-Pulaski County .
Balance in Special Account
$
5,464.62 1,002,324.72 69,348.50
$1,077,137.84
RESERVE FUND Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent Securities
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Balance in Reserve Fund
$
435.95 2,197,590.72
$2,198,026.67
ENDOWMENT FUND Assets Due from Tower Grove Bank & Trust Company, Agent Due from General Fund-Interest on Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund , . United States Bonds . Other Bonds . Real Estate Loans . Stocks . Inventory-Cemetery Lots .
$
5,687.21
107.55 412,044.28 2,641,737.82 47,994.17 1,610,890.02 路111.00 $4,718,572.05
Liabilities Reserve for Loss on Investments Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund
. $524,266.40 1,496.66 . 525,763.06
Balance in Endowment Fund
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$4,192,808.99
CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND
Cash in Boatmen's Nation'al Bank
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$
4,665.34
The bank balances appearing in these funds were confirmed by reconciling certificates, received directly from the depositaries, with the stated book balances.
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We examined the securities in the General Fund. On the other funds, we examined the statements as at June 30, 1964 from the Mercantile Trust Company and the Tower Grove Bank and Trust Company, Agents. The inventories of provisions and supplies are stated as shown on the inventory sheets prepared by the management. We have shown the securities acquired prior to June 30, 1963 at the values listed in the report for June 30, 1963. Securities acquired during the current fiscal year are listed at cost on purchases and market value at date of acquisition by bequests, etc. The cemetery lots we listed at $1.00 per grave. 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 Harold E. Walters. M.D., Medical Director Robert A. Hall, M.D., Out-Patient Clinic Charles Kilo, Hospital
St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo.
J. Floyd Alcorn, D.D.S., Dental Consultant. " J. P. Altheide, M.D., Genitourinary Surgery William H. Bailey, M.D., Ophthalmology William R. Bohne, M.D., Orthopedics James Barrett Brown, M.D., Surgery C. E. Burford, M.D., Urology A. H. Conrad, Jr., M.D., Dermatology Ralph Cook, M.D., Pediatrics Carl T. Eber, M.D., Ophthalmology Edwin C. Ernst, M.D., Radiology James Forsen, M.D., Surgery Lee A. Hall, M.D., Gynecology Oscar P. Hampton, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery Frank W. Jaeger, D.D.S., Dentistry Phillip S. Luedde, M.D., Ophthalmology Sidney B. Maughs, M.D., Neurology Mary Elizabeth Morris, M.D., Gynecology E. H. Paulsmeyer, D.D.S., Dentistry Martyn Schattyn, M.D., Genitourinary Surgery Frederick O. Schwartz, M.D., Ophthalmology E. O. Shoulders, D.O., Optometry A. J. Steiner, M.D., Cardiology George R. Swartz, M.D., Neuropsychiatry J. Wm. Thompson, M.D., Surgery Henry P. Thym, M.D., Surgery Roy A. Walther, Jr., M.D., Gynecology
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS
R. W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick presented the report of the Committee on
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the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, which was adopted, and is as follows: 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. The 47th Annual Meeting of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis was held on January 27, 1964. Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Aronson, who had served as President for the four preceding years, announced that he wished to relinquish this post. The delegates and board members in attendance were high in their praise for the leadership which Brother Aronson had given and it was with deep regret that they accepted his request. The Association is fortunate in having good, capable dedicated members and they chose from among their group Brother Robert D. Kerr as their new president. Brother Kerr is active in many branches of our order and has served on the Temple Board since 1959. A successful and popular businessman with many qualities of leadership he, too, should become an inspiration to those interested in and serving our Masonic Temple. During the period of January to our present September, he has given fine examples of the contribution we can expect of his talents. The budget adopted by the board for the year 1964 is as follows: PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
1964
INCOME
Blue Lodges Chapters O.E.S. . R. & S.M. Council R.A.M. Chapters Commanderies
, .
. 6,005 @ $6.97 $41,855.00 . 4,333 @ 4.10 17,765.00 . 300 @ 3.00 900.00 567 @ 5.10 2,892.00 . 1,452 @ 7.15 10,382.00 $73,794.00
Auxiliary Bodies High Twelve International Grand Lodge ,...... . Grand Chapter O.E.S. . Special Meetings ................... Miscellaneous Interest .
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$ 5,000.00 1,800.00 3,600.00 1,600.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,300.00 $14,800.00 $88,594.00
Total Income DISBURSEMENTS
Salaries Secretary & Superintendent Bookkeeper Custodian Kitchen Watchman . Cloakroom Elevator Operator Power Plant , F.I.C.A Reserve Funds Maintenance Insurance
. . . . . . . .
$ 6,600.00
3,300.00 13,500.00 2,100.00 2,600.00 900.00 5,000.00 5,800.00 $39,800.00 1,244.00
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$10,000.00 3,000.00 13,000.00
Maintenance Building Repairs Furniture Repairs
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720.00 1,400.00
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Kitchen Elevator
2,265.00 Building Supplies Cleaning Laundry Kitchen Electricity Sewer
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$ 1,500.00 970.00 240.00 150.00 8,000.00 120.00 10,980.00
Power Plant Supplies Repairs Gas Water
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$ . .
25.00 895.00 17,000.00 663.00 18,583.00
Office Supplies Equipment M.T.A Postage Telephone Interest Litigation Workmen's Compensation Total Disbursements
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$
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230.00 80.00 85.00 135.00 250.00 190.00 1,000.00 700.00 2,670.00 $88,542.00
The Temple Board continued its program of renovation during the year with constant efforts of cleaning, redecorating and restoring in all parts of the building. These efforts by the board are their constant vigil and hindered only by their conscientious awareness of costs, their budget and lack of major funds for larger improvements. Improvements include (1) Seal-Coating and repairing of the surface of the parking lot. (2) Completion of the upholstering of the seats in beautiful new red velvet in Hall 3B. (5) Purchase of a new 36 x 12 bronze marker containing 3 inch letters identifying the name and address of The Masonic Temple, 3681 to be installed on the steps facing Lindell Blvd. (4) Purchase of 31 feet of parking space for $17,000.00 which heretofore had been rented. This action was found necessary to protect the present lot owned by the Temple Association. The $17,000.00 purchase price was added to an existing loan of $56,000.00 from the St. Louis Union Trust Company bringing the total indebtedness to $73,000.00. Litigation on the suit brought by the Masonic Temple Association against West Gate Lodge No. 445 is in the hands of the Legal Committee and appears to be moving slowly. The Order of the Eastern Star continues to be a good booster and user of the Temple. On October 26, 1963, Fenton Chapter No. 152 O.E.S., held a reception in honor of the recently elected \Vorthy Grand Matron in the Commandery Asylum, which signifies the usefulness of the Temple by other affiliated Masonic Organizations. The Grand Officers of the Order of the Eastern Star on their Official Reception held in the Temple commented on the beautiful Dining Rooms and other parts of the Building. And again, at the Grand Chapter meeting held in Kansas City, a very complimentary report was made concerning the improvements and progress of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis. The Board looks ahead with high hopes that the inevitable improvements and progress of St. Louis in the downtown area, the mid-town area and Lindell Blvd. to the west will enhance the value and location of the Masonic Temple. It is anticipated and predicted that St. Louis is to become a tourist attraction, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. With foresight, wisdom and enthusiasm
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and with the aid of a financial benefactor, the possibility of a great Masonic Visitors Center is not too far fetched. Respectfully submitted, HERMAN A. ORLICK, Director, ALLEN C. SODEMANN, ALBERT H. V ANGELS.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS
R. W. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr., presented a proposed amendment to the By-Laws, relating to section 25.110. The proposed amendment was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and is as follows: AMENDMENT TO BY路LAWS
Repeal and re路enact Sec. 25.110, so that the new section will read as follows: Section 25.110. Commercial Use and Political Advertising Prohibited. Use of the word "Masonic" or any other term, sign or symbol of Freemasonry for commercial or business purposes and in political advertising is prohibited. Use by any Freemason of the word "Masonic" or any other term, sign or symbol of Free路 masonry for commercial or business purposes or in political advertising of any kind is a Masonic offense. WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, CARL
I.
STEIN,
ELMER W. WAGNER, ARTHUR
U. GOODMAN, JR.,
HARRY GERSHENSON, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, CLELL M. GILBERT, THOMAS
J. DAVIS, JR.,
W. H. UTZ, A. B. VANLANDINGHAM,
W. H. CHAPMAN,
ELVIS A. MOONEY,
FREELON
W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN,
K. HADLEY.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS
R. W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin presented a proposed amendment to the By-Laws, relating to section 13.140. The proposed amendment was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: We propose that Chapter III, Article 13, Section 13.140, be amended by adding thereto a paragraph as follows: "Every Freemason, who has received the three degrees from a subordinate lodge of Missouri and who has been recognized or accepted as a Master Mason and has been issued a dues card by his lodge for five consecutive years, shall be conclusively presumed to have received his three degrees regularly and legally." LEWIS C. ROBERTSON,
W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN,
ELMER WAGNER,
THOMAS
WILLIAM R. DENSLOW,
A.
B.
J. DAVIS, JR.,
VANLANDINGHAM.
ELVIS A. MOONEY,
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS
R. W. Bro. John T. Heard, Sr. presented a proposed amendment to the By-Laws, relative to section 25.010. The proposed amendment was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and is as follows: Be It Resolved by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: That Section 25.010 be amended by adding thereto the following: "A visitor shall not be admitted into any Lodge, if a member of such Lodge,
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who is present, objects; provided, that no objection shall be valid against the Grand Master, nor any Grand Officer visiting, nor anyone especially deputed by the Grand Master to visit said Lodge, nor a Master Mason in good standing who is acting as counsel for a Brother on trial. Such objection shall not extend beyond the meeting at which it is made and shall not be recorded." So that as amended said Section 25.010 shall read: "Section 25.010. Admission of Visitors. No lodge may admit a Master Mason as a visitor until he has shown the documentary evidence of good standing required under Section 25.020 and until after strict examination or lawful information as defined in Section 25.030. Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts may be admitted as visitors on lawful information alone and not otherwise." "A visitor shall not be admitted into any Lodge, if a member of such Lodge, who is present, objects; provided, that no objection shall be valid against the Grand Master, nor any Grand Officer visiting, nor anyone especially deputied by the Grand Master to visit said Lodge, nor a Master Mason in good standing who is acting as counsel for a Brother on trial. Such objection shall not extend beyond the meeting at which it is made and shall not be recorded." Fraternally submitted, MARVIN H. MORRISON, JOHN T. HEARD, SR., R. H. NEW, HERBERT J. CROSBY, JESSE MUSKIE CLAYTON, ELMER J. ROHR, SHERMAN FOWLER, E. Z. MCCORMICK, A. W. GRIFFITH, HARRY H. BALSIGER. HOWARD F. KIZER, REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL
R. W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley presented the report of the committee on Ritual, which was adopted, and is a follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: No meeting of the Committee on Ritual was held during the past year. In lieu of a meeting the committee used the money for some extra printing that was needed. Even though no meeting was held the members were busy with their duties connected with the "certificate plan." The names of the brethren receiving certificates under sub-division I and II of the certificate plan will be incorporated as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, Chairman, J. HAROLD BURTON, MERLE GRAHAM, WILLIAM V. MCCOLLUM, ARTHUR C. MOTHERSHEAD, L. M. HOLLENBECK. PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES There are nine (9) categories-in one of which each Certificate must be noted: SUBDIVISION 1 ORIGINALS First Renewal-A Second Renewal-B Third Renewal-C Fourth Renewal-D Fifth Renewal-E
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SUBDIVISION 2--CARDS
No.1 No.2 No.3 PROCEDURE
The application for Certificate (signed by a member of the Ritual Committee) must first be checked against the lodge file and category marked on top of Certifi路 cate. The Certificate is then noted on the proper yellow sheet with the proper number. The Certificate and card are then made out, and mailed to the applicant. A record is made of the Certificate in the lodge file and the individual file. When the yellow sheet has nine (9) names written thereon, seven copies of same are made, one of which is sent to each member of the Ritual Committee and one filed in the Grand Lodge file. On the yellow sheets the date of mailing must be noted. Red check mark to right of name indicates Certificate mailed; two red check marks to left of name indicates Certificate noted on lodge and individual records. SUBDIVISION I-ORIGINALS
No. 3801 3802 3803 3804 3805 3806 3807 3808 3809 3810 38Il 3812 3813 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 3820 3821 3822 3823 3824 3825 3826 3827 3828 3829 3830 3831 3832 3833 3834 3835
Name Arthur F. Schwab Cecil Maurice Clem Melvin L. Hatcher Chester Harry Taylor Clyde L. Humphrey " Ernest Gene Adkinson Ronald M. Compton Ernest Jewell Thacker William Howell Branum Arthur Marvin Latta Jerry Mathew Callihan Maurice H. Norman Otto Albert Brunkhorst Hiram Joseph Anderson Wilbur L. Davis. . . . . Alvin M. Sievers Earl F. Bowman Charles S. Pulliam Ralph William DeVaul William Hugh McLaughlin Kenneth Collier Townley Denzel Lloyd Kaiser George Dale Sheppard Carroll Eugene Smith Donzie Ray Johnson George C. Clark James Franklin Randall Garland Eugene Kilgore Felix Alvin Haler Joseph Thomas Wathen Jackie Glen Fugitt Harold Fulton Cooper .. , Raymond Russell Usnick Leonard Walter Smith Charles Wesley Miller
Lodge
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Moberly Lodge No. 344 Arcana Lodge No. 389 Arcana Lodge No. 389 Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 East Prairie Lodge No. 384 ,. Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 Algabil Lodge No. 544 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Gate of the Temple No. 422 Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 Friend Lodge No. 352 Friend Lodge No. 352 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Gate City Lodge No. 522 Kansas City Lodge No. 220 Northeast Lodge No. 643 East Gate Lodge No. 630 Chamois Lodge No. 185 Alpha Lodge No. 6.1)9 Alpha Lodge No. 659 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Waynesville Lodge No. 375 Gate City Lodge No. 522 King Hill Lodge No. 376 Gate City Lodge No. 522 Raytown Lodge No. 391 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Crane Lodge No. 519 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 Marlborough Lodge No. 569
1964 3836 3837 3838 3839 3840 3841 3842 3843 3844 3845 3846 3847 3848 3849 3850 3851 3852 3853 3854 3855 3856 3857 3858 3859 3860 3861 3862 3863 3864 3865 3866 3867 3868 3869 3870 3871 3872 3873 3874 3875 3876 3877 3878 3879 3880 3881 3882 3883 3884 3885 3886 3887 3888 3889 3890 3891 3892
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI James M. Evans Bernard J. Goodhart, Jr. Egbert Harry Ashe, Jr. Jack Dean Butler Ernie L. Shelton. . . John K. Starr Eugene E. Ebright Rex Martin Williams . Nikola M. Jakovac Joe Ray Grantham Lynn Morrison Harris, Sr. Max Weinberg Eugene Spencer Harris William H. Short J. W. Jimmie McClanahan David Cooke Max Lloyd Myover . Robert Donald Irwin Samuel Allen. . . . . . . . . . . . Earl Wayne Hart Richard Jasper Gage. . . . . William Roosevelt Douglas, Jr. Melvin Leroy James George A. Schumacher. . . . . James Harold Hartman .... . Silas Chester Selby .. . . . . . John Wayne Hartsell Clarence Monroe Wilson James Junior Montgomery Jesse Victor Craig Wayne C. Wilson. . . . . James Sylvester Cunningham C. Parker Jenkins Clifford Joseph Dunham. . . . . . Glen Richard McGary , James Glenn Wade Robert Harold Hammonds Howard C. Hare James Horace Reading Joseph Thomas Miner Freddie Ray Sims Guy L. Allee Dale R. Hennegin Bobbie L. McWhirt Garland Ray Strother . . . . Don Vernon Gunset Billy Wayne Barnes John William Eldridge Jimmie Lee Moreland Everett Lee Mize . Jim Lee Barlow Joseph Eli LaBruyere Quentin H. Cumpton Rufus Clyde Eichler Eugene Gilbert Kragnes James C. Young. . . . Jerry Ponder
3893 John Thomas Heard, Jr 3894 William James Ferguson 3895 James Clifford O'Malley , 3896 Billy Bob Vance
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Richland Lodge No. 385 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Plato Lodge No. 469 Plato Lodge No. 469 Plato Lodge No. 469 Plato Lodge No. 469 Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Sparta Lodge No. 296 Trinity Lodge No. 641 Gate City Lodge No. 522 Richland Lodge路No. 385 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Ionic Lodge No. 154 Overland Lodge No. 623 East Gate Lodge No. 630 Cache Lodge No. 416 Florissant Lodge No. 668 Herman Lodge No. 187 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Wayne Lodge No. 526 Fenton Lodge No. 281 Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Raytown Lodge No. 391 Laclede Lodge No. 83 Republic Lodge No. 570 Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Willard Lodge No. 620 Willard Lodge No. 620 Twilight Lodge No. 114 Twilight Lodge No. 114 Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Livingston Lodge No. 51 Twilight Lodge No. 114 Cache Lodge No. 416 Samaritan Lodge No. 424 Gate City Lodge No. 522 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Defiance Lodge No. 88 Defiance Lodge No. 88 Vandalia Lodge No. 491 Vandalia Lodge No. 491 St. James Lodge No. 231 Acacia Lodge No. 602 St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Compass Lodge No. 120 Laclede Lodge No. 83 Elvins Lodge No. 599 Butler Lodge No. 254 Braymer Lodge No. 135 Delphian Lodge No. 137 New Madrid Lodge No. 429 Paragould Lodge No. 368, Paragould, Ark. Tuscan Lodge No. 360 Overland Lodge No. 623 Independence Lodge No. 76 Independence Lodge No. 76
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3897 Dewey Carl Deardorff Hale City Lodge No. 216 3898 Daniel W. Neill, Jr. Cache Lodge No. 416 3899 Ezekiel Fluty, .Ir. Plato Lodge No. 469 Plato Lodge No. 469 3900 Ernest Howard Herrington 3901 Charles W. Myers Union Star Lodge No. 124 3902 John Blair, Jr. .. . Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 3903 Dr. Theodore Wayne Garrison, Jr. Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 . ' Kennett Lodge No. 68 3904 Dr. Guster R. Madle . . Samaritan Lodge No. 424 3905 Wm. Austin Gillam 3906 Charles Lee Forrest Neosho Lodge No. 247 3907 William Eugene Mohart . Raytown Lodge No. 391 3908 William Ehrman .. Westport Lodge No. 340 3909 Void 3910 Billie Joe Vaughan ........... . Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Union Star Lodge No. 124 3911 Carol Edwin Simerly 3912 William Henry Riley Marceline Lodge No. 481 3913 Cecil Eppie Corbett Spessart Lodge No. 875, Aschaffenburg, Germany 3914 James Shelburn Riggs Laclede Lodge No. 83 Beacon Lodge No.3 3915 Earl :1". Graham 3916 Dewey Ray Coffelt Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . Kennett Lodge No. 68 3917 Carson D. Jean. . 3918 George M. Newman Hartford Lodge No. 171 3919 Gerald Gene Jennings Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 3920 Donald Leroy Benson Freedom Lodge No. 636 3921 Henry Emil Holzworth Freedom Lodge No. 636 3922 Roy F. Jones Hayti Lodge No. 571 Waynesville Lodge No. 375 3923 Raymond P. Temple 3924 Gordon Bowlin Deitch Carroll Lodge No. 249 Hartford Lodge No. 171 3925 Ronald Dean Newman 3926 Lawrence Richard Johns King Hill Lodge No. 376 3927 James W. Cannon Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 3928 Orvil James, Jr. .. . Plato Lodge No. 469 Lawton Lodge No. 292, Seattle, Wash. 3929 Gerald Theodore Nelson 3930 John Harvey Bergmann Irondale Lodge No. 143 3931 Frank P. Lesinski, Sr. Euclid Lodge No. 505 3932 James Luster Smith Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 3933 Lloyd Glen DeArmond Joplin Lodge No. 335 Hebron Lodge No. 354 3934 Norman Edward Genthon 3935 Alvin Lauener Fellowship Lodge No. 345 3936 Glen P. Adams. . Rolla Lodge No. 213 SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS
A-1595 A-I596 A-I597 A-1598 A-I599 A-I600 A-1601 A-I602 A-I603 A-1604 A-1605 A-1606 A-1607 A-1608 A-1609 A-161O A-l611 A-1612 A-I6l3 A-1614
Dennis Elton Smith Elisha Y. Launius Otis Reed Campbell J. B. Gibbins Frank S. Lofton Frank Charles Phelps Lloyd Raymond Kerans Jimmie O. Lee, Jr. Jack Charles Ritter Charles Melvin Bates Alvin Ernest Tisch Orville Duane BarLleLL William Francis Nell William D. Long Forrest Everett Jess H. Easley. . . Paul Isaiah Wall Henry Mullinix, Jr. William Alvin Gamblian Glendal W. Longdon
Salem Lodge No. 225 Essex Lodge No. 278 Ionic Lodge No. 154 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Florissant Lodge No. 668 Alpha Lodge No. 659 Galena Lodge No. 515 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Grandview Lodge No. 618 Grandview Lodge No. 618 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Charity Lodge No. 331 Rolla Lodge No. 213 Hayti Lodge No. 571 Laclede Lodge No. 83 Easter Lodge No. 575 . Buckner Lodge No. 501 ... Vandalia Lodge No. 491 . . Vandalia Lodge No. 491
1964
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
A-1615 Elmer F. Euart .... Acacia Lodge No. 602 .. Easter Lodge No. 575 A-1616 Bernard Robert Gratzer A-1617 Joseph Hughey Gerard Rolla Lodge No. 213 A-1618 James Wilson Ackerman Bogard Lodge No. 101 A-1619 John Lewis Stark . Marlborough Lodge No. 569 . New Madrid Lodge No. 429 A-1620 Woodrow Wilson Akins A-1621 Lester V. Stevens . Lilbourn Lodge No. 666 . . Wentzville Lodge No. 46 A-1622 Charles N. Alcorn .. .. Algabil Lodge No. 544 A-1623 Edward Wilson Whitehead . . Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 A-1624 Olin F. Barnett .. Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 A-1625 Harold Edwin Musteen Bethany Lodge No. 97 A-1626 George W. Flint A-1627 Chester West Ball ' Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 . Shaveh Lodge No. 646 A-1628 William Franklin Jackson Berkeley Lodge No. 667 A-1629 Richard George Keeling Grandview Lodge No. 618 A-1630 Gordon Edward Weatherford A-1631 George P. Grahl Liberty Lodge No. 31 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 A-1632 Elmer Marley Kaegel A-1633 James W. DeLay Lakeville Lodge No. 489 . Wyaconda Lodge No. 24 A-1634 Glenn J. Rohs Maplewood Lodge No. 566 A-1635 Charles Henry Carter A-1636 Malcolm E. McArthur Maplewood Lodge No. 566 A-1637 Gerald W. Burnworth Freedom Lodge No. 636 Versailles Lodge No. 320 A-1638 Charles Hiles Hall A-1639 Floyd Christopher Kuhn . Waynesville Lodge No. 375 A-1640 Thomas Lynn Dawson Aurora Lodge No. 267 A-1641 John A. Bishop .. . Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Ancient Craft Lodge No. 3i7 A-I642 Jackson C. Spiking A-1643 Julius William Lindauer . Hope Lodge No. 251 A-I644 Maurice Mayberry .. . ..... Anchor Lodge No. 443 A-I645 Louis Harry Fox .. King Hill Lodge No. 376 A-1646 Jimmie L. Laney Anchor Lodge No. 443 A-1647 Clyde Dalton Cumins Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Richland Lodge No. 385 A-I648 Sherman Elvis Adkison A-1649 James E. Long Waynesville Lodge No. 375 A-1650 Cecil Edward Penland .. Waynesville Lodge No. 375 A-1651 Vernis C. Westlake New Hampton Lodge No. 510 A-1652 Carroll B. Bradley Carthage Lodge No. 197 A-1653 Douglas Dale Ketchem .. King Hill Lodge No. 376 A-1654 Carroll R. Moorman Easter Lodge No. 575 Union Lodge No. 593 A-1655 Earl Sanford Eoff A-1656 Russell Morfit Arthur Overland Lodge No. 623 A-1657 Glen 1. Garoutte Fellowship Lodge No. 345 SUBDIVISION. I-SECOND RENEWALS
B-741 Alfred Wells B-742 Harold Raymer Watson B-743 Clifford Irvin Carter B-744 Lonnie Kelley B-745 Nathaniel H. Monday B-746 A. L. Tuck B-747 Harold Edwin Thornton B-748 Marvin Henry Bruns B-749 John M. Duckett B-750 Ira Lee Taylor B-751 Randall WilIiams B-752 Shelby Howard Noble B-753 Raymond V. Powell B-754 Everett Leonidas B-755 Avery Ernest Foster B-756 Buron M. Keathley B-757 Franklin A. Knouse
Friend Lodge No. 352 . Alpha Lodge No. 659 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 .. Joplin Lodge No. 335 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 .. Grandview Lodge No. 618 Palestine Lodge No. 241 Sikeston Lodge No. 310 . Sikeston Lodge No. 310 .... New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Hornersville Lodge No. 215 . Elvins Lodge No. 599 .... Branson Lodge No. 587 .. Liberty Lodge No. 31 . Fenton Lodge No. 281 East Gate Lodge No. 630
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B-758 B-759 B-760 B-761 B-762 B-763 B-764 B-765 B-766 B-767 B-768 B-769 B-771 B-772 B-773 B-774 B-775 B-776 B-777 B-778 B-779 B-780 B-781 B-782 B-783 B-784 B-785 B-786 B-787 B-788
Kenneth L. Glahn Clarence Lodge No. 662 Forrest Glenn Lane Centralia Lodge No. 59 Leonard Virgil Bowers .. United Lodge No.5 Loral C. Link. . . . . . . . . . . .... Anderson Lodge No. 621 Daniel R. Phillips ... . . Easter Lodge No. 575 Raymond Babb Friendship Lodge No. 89 Edward Wayne Ferguson Branson Lodge No. 587 Louis Francis Hensley . Bosworlh Lodge No. 597 Norris W. Hensley. . . . . . . . . . .. . Bosworth Lodge No. 597 Gilbert Ray Rose Mokane Lodge No. 612 Erwin Henry Witthaus Mokane Lodge No. 612 W. Burl Hickman Canopy Lodge No. 284 Russell Avery Sackman Branson Lodge No. 587 Carl William Frazier Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 Samuel R. Victor Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 Herbert R. Kuhn Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 Johnnie Mason Bosworth Lodge No. 597 Ray V. Carpenter. . . . . . . Wheeling Lodge No. 434 John Wirth Lambskin Lodge No. 460 John Llewellyn Ault Brentwood Lodge No. 616 William Carter Bell New Madrid Lodge No. 429 Robert H. Burbridge Perseverance Lodge No. 92 Charles Oliver Bridges Polo Lodge No. 232 Ralph O. Kolb . Anchor Lodge No. 443 William F. Rowlett, Jr New Hampton Lodge No. 510 John Nelson Snyder Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Rufus H. Lane Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Millard Warren Pendleton Carthage Lodge No. 197 Francis A. Brown Sheffield Lodge No. 625 Logan E. Wing, Jr. St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Fred E. Carr Brolherhood Lodge No. 269
C-329 C-330 C-331 C-332 C-333 C-334 C-335 C-336 C-337 C-338 C-339 C-340 C-341 C-342 C-343 C-344 C-345 C-346 C-347 C-348 C-349 C-350 C-351 C-352 C-353 C-354 C-355 C-356 C-357 C-358
H. D. Taggart Sylvanus Boyd Rinehart R. Dale Ward James Harold Burton Herbert J. Crosby Buell E. Skouby John I. Williams Junior L. Couch George M. Longwilh William Anthony Mudd Virgil Carl Moore . . . . . . . . Jabe Clark Green. . . . . . . . . . . . Albert H. Tade . . . . Merle Bryce Graham ..... . . . Charles Horton Stickler George Burnett Puckett Glenn Ames. . . . . . . . . . . Emmett Broombaugh, Jr. Raymond E. Lee Lee Bledsoe Turner Ralph Dale Hall Chester Raymond Carpenter Leonard Kavanaugh Horne William J. Briggs . James V. Hegwood Stanlon T. Brown Lowell Monroe Ridgway James E. Blackmore Glenn Harter Boyles Nathan William Glazer
B-nO
1964
SUBDIVISION I-THIRD RENEWALS
Jackson Lodge No. 82 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Moberly Lodge No. 344 Valley Park Lodge No. 629 New Salem Lodge No. 270 Salem Lodge No. 225 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Kirksville Lodge No. 105 Adair Lodge No. 366 Vincil Lodge No. 62 . . Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . Composite Lodge No. 369 . .. A~air Lodge No. 366 . .. Hiram Lodge No. 362 Tren ton Lodge No. III Westport Lodge No. 340 De Solo Lodge No. 119 Brenlwood Lodge No. 616 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Hannibal Lodge No. 188 Composite Lodge No. 369 Wayne Lodge No. 526 Wayne Lodge No. 526 Cass Lodge No. 147 Webb City Lodge No. 512 Buckner Lodge No. 501 Centralia Lodge No. 59 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Friendship Lodge No. 89 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642
1964
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
C-359 Kenneth Monroe Kerby C-360 James D. Hurst C-361 Evert L. Love C-362 Tillman Ellis Keay C-363 Dolbert B. Gann C-364 Lewis C. Turner C-365 James Roswell Gray C-366 Joe Wayne Craig C-367 Arnold Jasper Weeks C-368 Walter Ercil White C-369 Willard E. Rieffer C-370 Lee M. Cole C-37l Virgil F. Yadon
Bogard Lodge No. 101 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40 Samaritan Lodge No. 424 Union Star Lodge No. 124 Laddonia Lodge No. 115 Liberty Lodge No. 31 Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 Moberly Lodge No. 344 Tyro Lodge No. 12 Mt. Zion Lodge No. 327 Mt. Zion Lodge No. 327
SUBDIVISION I-FOURTH RENEWALS
D-137 D-138 D-139 D-140 D-141 D-142 D-143 D-144 D-145 D-146 D-147 D-148 D-149 D-150 D-151 D-152 D-153 D-154 D-155 D-156 D-157 D-158 D-159 D-160 D-16l D-162
Stanford M. Burge Lincoln Lodge No. 138 Hilrey Oden Hamilton Northeast Lodge No. 643 James J. Manring . Western Star Lodge No. 15 Arthur U. Goodman, Jr. . Kennett Lodge No. 68 .lames Monroe Hall Composite Lodge No. 369 Harold E. DeVita Wellston Lodge No. 613 Darrell Gordon Elam Brentwood Lodge No. 616 John Sherman Cotton .. . Bogard Lodge No. 101 Ivan E. Nelson Rolla Lodge No. 213 Leonel Elmo Melton. . . . . . . . Joplin Lodge No. 335 Claude Walker Dunnaway Versailles Lodge No. 320 Philip Henry Frueh Union Lodge No. 593 James D. Shepard Union Lodge No. 593 Russell Vandelicht Hope Lodge No. 251 William Wesley Forrester East Gate Lodge No. 630 Henry Vinton Banta Northeast Lodge No. 643 Herbert J. Westbrook Advance Lodge No. 590 Charles G. Kuhn .. . Bosworth Lodge No. 597 Chesley E. McAfee Bosworth Lodge No. 597 Opie Doel Hatfield Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Albert J. Cannon Algabil Lodge No. 544 Buford D. Chetwood .. . . . Grandview Lodge No. 618 Melvin Boone Goe, Sr. Centralia Lodge No. 59 Harry S. Kline Trenton Lodge No. III Charles Wilford Hall King Hill Lodge No. 376 Ray Neff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 SUBDIVISION I-FIFTH RENEWALS
E-57 E-58 E-59 E-60 E-61 E-62 E-63 E-64 E-65 E-66 E-67 E-68 E-69 E-70 E-7l E-72 E-73 E-74 E-75
William NaIl. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . United Lodge No.5 Philip D. Trainer Clinton Lodge No. 548 Edwin Bruce Hawkins . Higbee Lodge No. 527 Russell J. Rowe Perseverance Lodge No. 92 Harvey G. Sevits Kirksville Lodge No. 105 William H. Cox. . .. . . .. , ., .. Delphian Lodge No. 137 Dowell Hays Grandview Lodge No. 618 Glenn E. Swails Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Gervis H. Thurman , Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Frank Melvin Brunscher Bogard Lodge No. 101 Fred O. Wade. . . . . . . Friend Lodge No. 352 Arthur C. Mothershead .. . Compass Lodge No. 120 Ronald E. Bradley Jackson Lodge No. 82 Harry Morrison Noland Jackson Lodge No. 82 Henry L. Sharp Platte City Lodge No. 504 JoY L. Ortloff Carthage Lodge No. 197 Joe Loyd Moore Liberty Lodge No. 31 Henry Edwards Bogard Lodge No. 101 Lloyd C. Kennon Granite Lodge No. 272
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SUBDIVISION l-SIXTH RENEWALS
F-18 Jolin L. O'Brien F-19 John H. Hicks F-20 August Levi Hunter F-21 Arthur W. Rauch F-22 John Black Vrooman F-23 Emerson O. Boggess 1'-24 James Alfred Kennedy F-25 J. Earl Landes 1'-26 Robert C. Hoefer F-27 Thomas Franklin Wright
Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Laclede Lodge No. 83 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Cache Lodge No. 416 Equality Lodge No. 497 Liberty Lodge No. 31 .. Lodge of Light No. 257 Shekinah Lodge No. 256 Composite Lodge No. 369 Tyro Lodge No. 12
SUBDIVISION 2-0RIGINALS PART I
19 Thomas Clayborn 20 Maurice H. Norman 21 Isaac George Miller 22 Robert Eugene Bragg 23 George H. Strother 24 Charles Henry Carter 25 Charles Chester Cochran 26 Stanley F. Smith 27 Fredrick Powell Rodecker 28 Shelby L. Barton 29 John Richard Pollock 30 Cecil J. Boswell 31 Frank Patrick Lesinski, Sr. 32 Millard W. Pendleton 33 Floyd L. Marshall 34 Elmer Marley Kaegel 35 Arthur Stanley Wehmeyer. . . . 36 Glen Richard McGary 37 Ronnie L. House ....
East Gate Lodge No. 630 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Nodaway Lodge No. 470 Keystone Lodge No. 243 . .. Vandalia Lodge No. 491 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 . Triangle Lodge No. 638 West Gate Lodge No. 445 Savannah Lodge No. 71 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Triangle Lodge No. 638 Good Hope Lodge No. 218 Euclid Lodge No. 505 Carthage Lodge No. 197 . Pattonsburg Lodge No. 65 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 . Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Livingston Lodge No. 51 . Mansfield Lodge No. 543
SUBDIVISION 2-FIRST RENEWALS PART I
A-12 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-2l A-22 A-23 A-24 A-25 A-26 A-27 A-28
S. Herman Mullen. . . Willis Ralph Hunt Sylvanus Boyd Rinehart John A. Bishop......... Claud T. Foster Tony Case .... Lester Allen Jackson, Jr. Thomas Joseph Lehmann Philip D. Trainer ... Leo Robert Messmer, Sr. Carroll Eugene Smith Orville M. Mash. . . Frank Seal Lofton, Jr. .'.. Hiram Stephens Logan E. Wing, Jr.
. .. Ava Lodge No. 26 ... Alpha Lodge No. 659 .. Northeast Lodge No. 643 . .. Four Mile Lodge No. 212 . Four Mile Lodge No. 212 . Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 . Rural Lodge No. 316 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 . Clinton Lodge No. 548 . Beacon Lodge No.3 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 . Florissant Lodge No. 668 Four Mile Lodge No. 212 . .. St. Joseph Lodge No. 78
SUBDIVISION 2-SECOND RENEWALS PART 1
B路13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17 B-18
......... Solomon Lodge No. 271 William V. McCollum .......... Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 Glenn V. Bulla ......... Rolla Lodge No. 213 Richard H. Kerr ............ Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 Olto A. Brunkhorst ........ Triangle Lodge No. 638 Morris S. Sheeks . Dale C. Motter . .............. Adair Lodge No. 366
1964 B-19 B-20
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Russell Edward Krug Hadley Tipton White
Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 . Webster Groves Lodge No. 84
SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS PART 1
C-12 Charles P. Woods C-13 Evert Leroy Love C-14 Edwin B. Hawkins C-15 William Anthony Mudd C-16 John Edward Adams C-17 Ralph Oscar :Fritts C-18 Everett W. Torreyson : C-19 Virgil Carl Moore C-20 Earnest Lee Baumgardner C-21 Joy L. Ortloff
Northeast Lodge No. 643 , .. Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Higbee Lodge No. 527 VinciI Lodge No. 62 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Amsterdam Lodge No. 141 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Modern Lodge No. 144 Carthage Lodge No. 197
SUBDIVISION 2-FOURTH RENEWALS PART 1
D-4 Charles W. Werdein D-5 William H. Cox D-6 J. Ovid Crook D-7 Charles Goodman
Canopy Lodge No. 284 Delphian Lodge No. 137 Adair Lodge No. 366 Polar Star Lodge No. 79 SUBDIVISION 2-FIFTH RENEWAL PART 1
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Ernest T. Scofield
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Adair Lodge No. 366
SUBDIVISION 2-0RIGINALS PART 2
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Willis Ralph Hunt R. Dale Ward William O. Davis George H. Strother Clovis E. Burrell Dempsey Lee Moore Jennings E. McKee Isaac G. Miller Robert Eugene Bragg Frederick Jaeger Marion Dale Summerford Leo Harold Pitts Stanley F. Smith Frank Edward Burg, Jr Vernon M. Roloff Arnold John Millner James Derrcl Buzzard Elmer M. Kaegel Jesse Victor Craig
Alpha Lodge No. 659 Moberly Lodge No. 344 Compass Lodge No. 120 Vandalia Lodge No. 491 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Iberia Lodge No. 410 Nodaway Lodge No. 470 Keystone Lodge No. 243 Forest Park Lodge No. 578 Waynesville Lodge No. 375' Hermitage Lodge No. 288 West Gate Lodge No. 445 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Willard Lodge No. 620
SUBDIVISION 2-FIRST RENEWALS PART 2
A-I2 A~13
A-14 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20
Chaston L. Rudder S. Herman Mullen Steven Dawson Lundy John Thomas Heard, Sr Herbert Dale DeWeese Philip D. Trainer Lester Allen Jackson, Jr Edward Anthony Gilmore Dorell C. Luce
Bloomfield Lodge No. 153 Ava Lodge No. 26 New Hampton Lodge No. 510 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 Eureka Lodge No. 73 Clinton Lodge No. 548 Rural Lodge No. 316 Keystone Lodge No. 243 United Lodge No.5
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A-21 Tillman Ellis Keay A-22 Claud T. Foster A-23 Frank S. Lofton, Jr
Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40 Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Florissant Lodge No. 668
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SUBDIVISION 2-SECOND RENEWALS PART 2
B-19 Woodrow Wilson Admire B路20 Morris S. Sheeks B-21 William Anthony Mudd B-22 Virgil Carl Moore B-23 Glenn V. Bulla. . . . . . B-24 Richard Almon Fernald B-25 Richard H. Kerr B-26 Otto A. Brunkhorst B-27 Dale C. Motter
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Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 Triangle Lodge No. 638 Vincil Lodge No. 62 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 Westport Lodge No. 340 Rolla Lodge No. 213 Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 Adair Lodge No. 366
SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS PART 2
C-12 C-13 C-14 C-15 C-16
Edwin B. Hawkins John Edward Adams Earnest Lee Baumgardner Joy L. Ortloff Charles Goodman
Higbee Lodge No. 527 l路erguson Lodge No. 542 Modern Lodge No. 144 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Polar Star Lodge No. 79
SUBDIVISION 2-FOURTH RENEWAI.s PART 2
D-4 Charles W. Werdein D-5 Arthur Melvin Headrick D-6 William H. Cox D-7 J. Ovid Crook
Canopy Lodge No. 284 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Delphian Lodge No. 137 Adair Lodge No. 366
SUBDIVISION 2-FIFTH RENEWAL PART 2
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Ernest T. Scofield
Adair Lodge No. 366 SUBDIVISION 2-0RIGINALS PART 3
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
Willis Ralph Hunt Melvin Lee Hatcher Wilfrid Allenger Hedrick George H. Strother L. Oliver Stahl Donald Lee Malott James Derrel Buzzard Maurice Mayberry Leo Harold Pitts Joseph E. LaBruyere Dempsey L. Moore . Amon Akins. . . . . . Rolland Jerome Burgess Jack Dean Heidbreder Romyn Baxter Sturdy Elmer Marley Kaegel Isaac George Miller
Alpha Lodge No. 659 Arcana Lodge No. 389 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Vandalia Lodge No. 491 Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Anchor Lodge No. 443 Hermitage Lodge No. 288 Elvins Lodge No. 599 Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Nodaway Lodge No. 470
SUBDIVISION 2-FlRST RENEWALS PART 3
A-ll A-12 A-13 A-14
H. D. Taggart Chaston L. Rudder S. Herman Mullen Richard Almon Fernald
Jackson Lodge No. 82 Bloomfield Lodge No. 163 Ava Lodge No. 26 Westport Lodge No. 340
1964
1964 A-I5 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Tony Case Herbert Dale DeWeese Robert W. Caldwell Philip D. Trainer Opie Doel Hatfield
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Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Eureka Lodge No. 73 Cache Lodge No. 416 Clinton Lodge No. 548 Rising Sun Lodge No. 13
SUBDIVISION 2--SECOND RENEWALS PART 3 B- 7 B- 8 B- 9 B-1O B-ll B-12 B-13
William Anthony Mudd Glenn V. Bulla Richard H. Kerr Otto A. Brunkhorst Foy E. Haywood Robcrt Walter Crow Richard L. Kieffer
Vincil Lodge No. 62 Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 Rolla Lodge No. 213 Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 Easter Lodge No. 575 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Maplewood Lodge No. 566
SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS PART 3 C-12 Edwin B. Hawkins C-13 Leonard Virgil Bowers C-14 Charles Price Woods C-15 Earnest Lee Baumgardner C-16 Joy L. Ortloff C-17 James Woodrow Dougan C-18 Charles Goodman
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Higbee Lodge No. 527 United Lodge No.5 Northeast Lodge No. 643 Modern Lodge No. 144 Carthage Lodge No. 197 Rosendale Lodge No. 404 Polar Star Lodge No. 79
SUBDIVISION 2-FOURTH RENEWALS PART 3 ............... Canopy Lodge No. 284 D-5 Charles W. Werdein D-6 William H. Cox .. . Delphian Lodge No. 137 D-7 J. Ovid Crook .... . Adair Lodge No. 366
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Ernest T. Scofield
SUBDIVISION 2-FIFTH RENEWAL PART 3 .... Adair Lodge No. 366 REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER
R. W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley presented the report of the Grand Lecturer, which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: I submit herewith my 13th annual report as Grand Lecturer. One of the joys of being Grand Lecturer is the opportunity it affords to work and make friends with thc brethren of this great state. Each one is a true. mason at heart and the many things they do for me every year makes me feel very humble. There are two groups of men that work for the good of the craft, year in and .year out, without the hope of fee or reward, who deserve special mention. I refer to. the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and the District Deputy Grand Masters. I name the District Deputy Grand Lecturers first, not because I think there is any difference in the importance. of the offices, but because they are my appointees .arid I wor:k, more. closely with them.l doubt if there is a lodge in the state that has not been visited the past year by either a District Deputy Grand Lecturer or ,~.Distr!~t pepl,lty. Grand Master. Most]odges have been visited by both. This in '.its~lf isa monumental. ta~k and it is only one of the many things these deputies .~o .e.a,chyear. Thc),. a:r~ the spokes of .the great wheel which keeps this Grand '.I"q9ge :011 .themove.. Ne~dleS"s to say: tJ.1althe.~ork of the Grand Lecturer would be' alriJ.Ost .at a complete standstill if it were not for these..d,~pu;ti~s. T~e.px:o~~~s
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we have made in our ritual is due, in a large measure, to their hard work. The Grand Lodge is deeply indebted to these fine deputies. One of the requirements of the Grand Lecturer is to make a written report to the Grand Lodge on the condition of the ritual over the state. During my tenure of office as Grand Lecturer I have held schools of instruction in every district in the state each year. These visits to the districts, together with the fine reports I receive from the district deputy grand lecturers, enables me to make an accurate report on the condition of the ritual. The ritual, state wide, is good. The work of the lecturers in their respective districts and the interest in "Certificate Plan" are the main reasons for our ritual being on the high plane that it is today. There is an existing condition that I feel should be reported. Two years ago I reported a slight decrease in the number of lodge officers attending schools of instruction. That same year there was a slight increase in the over-all attendance. Last year there was a decrease in the number of lodge officers and a slight decrease in the over-all attendance. This year, for the third consecutive time, the attendance of lodge officers at schools of instruction has decreased and the over-all attendance is also down slightly. There is a tendency of officers going through the chairs without learning their work. Their one interest seems to the easiest way to acquire the title "Past Master." It is this lack of interest in the ritual that makes it more difficult each year to select men for Grand Lodge positions. Due to this lack of interest the number of qualified past masters is below normal and the ones that are qualified, oftentimes, hesitate to take a job where it seems their efforts will be in vain. The officers are the leaders of the lodge and should take pride in their office. In the lodges where the officers take pride in their office the ritual as well as all other phases of masonry prospers. In lodges where they do not have that pride, attendance at the meetings dwindle, degrees are rudely conferred and there is a: lack of respect for masonic law. I hope this is about the end of a cycle and that we will soon have officers in every lodge who will take pride in their masonic responsibilities. It is with sorrow and a feeling of deep person'al loss that I report the death of two District Deputy Grand Lecturers. R. W. Brother George C. Lichty, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 31st district was the victim of a heart attack February 28. He had just been appointed and had received his commission only three days before he passed away. R. W. Brother Henry V. Banta, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 22nd district, division A, died suddenly of a heart attack May 15. R. W. Brother Banta had endeared himself to the brethren of the 22nd district in the two and one-half years he served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer. He was one of the fine ritualists of the state. One of the largest and most carefully planned meetings I have ever had the privilege to attend was a special meeting of Kennett Lodge Number 68, September 30, 1963, in honor of our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr. The more than 600 attending the dinner was an evidence of the popularity of the first Grand Master to come from the extreme southeastern part of the state. It was also my good fortune to be able to attend the Conference of Grand Masters held in Kansas City, February 19 through the 22 and the Grand Master's Breakfast in St. Louis May 3. I receive many invitations each year after my schedule has been made. These I cannot accept because my first duty is the teaching of the ritual and it would not be fair to any district to cancel a school of instruction for a special function of some lodge. Nevertheless I appreciate these invitations and thank the brethren for their thoughtfulneSs.
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In 1952 I had the pleasure of appointing our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 51st district. He proved to be one of the finest of lecturers and I fecI sure the same can be said of each masonic office he has held since. His interest and enthusiasm is an inspiration to those with whom he comes in contact. His record of attendance at the sectional meetings of the deputies in his part of the state is near perfect. He has missed only thrce or four meetings in twelve years. I wish to thank him for the many things he has done in my behalf. I hope his interest will continue because I know that with his alert mind and keen sense of humor there wiH never be a dull moment when he is present. Fraternally submitted, FREELON
K.
HADLEY,
Grand Lecturer. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD R. W. Bro. Fred C. Heuermann presented the report of the Committee on Building Supervisory Board, which was adopted, and is as follows:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M.: The Building Supervisory Board is pleased to submit herewith its annual report of its activities during the past year. Our lodges continue to display great interest in improving their buildings, and each new structure has taken its place in the community as a centcr for true Masonic purposes, as well as many community enterprises. The new construction represents expenditurcs in excess of $200,000.00 of well planned and beautiful Masonic homes of which all Masons can be proud. Most of the buildings are held in the name of nonprofit corporations, following the form approved by the Building Supervisory Board, as authorized by Chapter 355 of the Missouri Statutes. Rather than burden this report with detailed proceedings of the board, we have attached an appendix, giving a description of the work that the various lodges have undertaken. Full details of the actions of the board have been filed with the Grand Sccretary and the Grand Master and are available to all persons interested. Your committee thanks the Grand Master and members of the lodge for this opportunity to be of service. Fraternally submitted, C. HEUERMANN, M. BRADFORD, HARRY A. HALL, Chairman.
FRED
JAMES
APPENDIX
Belton-Lodge No. 450 Approved request to borrow $10,000 needed to complete lodge building. Center-Lodge No. 33 Approved expenditure of $1,000.00 for enlargement of lodge quarters. Clearmont-Lodge No. 507 Approved purchase of lodge building for $500.00. Dexter-Lodge No. 532 Approved request to borrow $15,000 to complete lodge building. Fairfax-Lodge No. 483 Approved purchase of building site for $100.00; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples."
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Gainesville-Lodge No. 496 Advice about raising funds, building plans, etc.; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples,"
Glasgow-Lodge No. 51 Approved move
to
new meeting place.
Grandview-Lodge No. 618 Approved request to begin first stage of temple construction, estimated to cost $25,000.
Green Castle-Lodge No. 540 Advice about raising funds, building plans; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples."
Hornersville-Lodge No. 215 Approved request to borrow $1,250.00
to
re-roof building.
Jennings-Lodge No. 640 Advice about financing rebuilding of temple; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples."
Kahoka-Lodge No. 362 Approved request to occupy new building under lease.
Kansas City-Lodge No. 617 Approved request to begin first phase of construction of temple, at an estimated cost of $26,000.
Macon-Lodge No. 172 Final approval of building for dedication December 23, 1963.
Malden-Lodge No. 106 Approved request to move to new location.
Marshall-Lodge No. 205 Furnished sample of articles of incorporation of nonprofit building company; advice about finances, procedures.
Morley-Lodge No. 184 Approved request to borrow $15,000 for construction of temple.
Russellville-Lodge No. 90 Advice on procedure and financing building program; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples."
St. James-Lodge No. 230 Financial advice re proposed lodge building; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples"; approved request to borrow $10,000 for temple.
Beacon-Lodge No. 3 Information on building procedure; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples."
Steele-Lodge No. 634 Furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples," and information concerning procedure for building program.
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Sweet Springs-Lodge No. 217 Advice on building program; requirements of Grand Lodge; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples." Troy-Lodge No. 34 Advice on manner of holding title to real estate; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples." Valley Park-Lodge No. 629 Furnished sample of articles of incorporation for a Masonic Temple Association under the Nonprofit Corporation Act; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples." Wheatland-Lodge No. 279 Advice concerning building program and incorporation of building association; furnished copy of "Suggested Plans for Masonic Temples." PRESENTATION OF FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON
M. W. Bro. Harold O. Grauel presented a fifty-year Button to Wor. Bro. Charles W. Schaefer, of Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City, Missouri. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Grand Master announced that the time for election of officers had arrived, and tellers were appointed by the Grand Master, with R. W. Brother Harry Gershenson as chairman. Ballots were cast, and the tellers proceeded to count them. REMARKS BY M. W. BRO. HARRY A. SPENCER
Most Worshipful Brother Harry A. Spencer, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, spoke briefly to the brethren. REMARKS BY M. W. BRO. HOYT WOODY
Most Worshipful Brother Hoyt Woody, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, addressed the brethren. REMARKS BY M. W. BROTHER ARTHUR C. HODGSON
Most Worshipful Brother Arthur C. Hodgson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, addressed the brethren. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES
R. W. Bro. Charles L. Chalender presented the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances which was adopted, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: RE: PORTAGEVILLE LODGE NO.
166
The Charter of Portageville Lodge No. 166 was surrendered by vote of the members on March 5, 1964. Billie E. Ward, John Via, Joe Foster, Clarence Stewart, Stanley Patton, R. T. Anderson, Archie Ruddle, Pleasant Kimes, Charles D. Pardon, and Clyde M. Fisher, Jr., all members of Portageville Lodge No. 166, have each filed a petition
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with the Grand Secretary requesting a certificate of good standing; each petition was accompanied by dues for 1964 in the amount of $10.00. Your Committee recommends to the Grand Lodge that each of the petitions be approved, that each of the petitioners be restored to good standing, and that the Grand Secretary be authorized to issue to each, a certificate of good standing as provided by Section 7.250 of the By-laws. RE: LAFAYETTE LODGE NO. 437 The Charter of Lafayette Lodge No. 437 was arrested on February 17, 1941 by Most Worshipful Grand Master Harry S Truman. Temple Starke and Roy Wahrenbrock, former members of said lodge, under date of May 6, 1964, forwarded their checks for $8.00 each, seeking reinstatement, in order to apply for affiliation with Oriental Lodge No. 518. Your Committee recommends that each of these petitioners be restored to good standing, and that the Grand Secretary be authorized to issue to each, a certificate of good standing as provided by Section 7.250 of the By-laws. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES L. CHALENDER, Chairman, W. R. USHER, LLOYD S. MORGAN, JR. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY
M. W. Bro. James M. Sellers presented the report of the Committee on Necrology, which was adopted, and is as follows: Since the last communication our Grand Lodge has lost a total of 2,844 faithful brethren among whom were a Past Grand Master and a Past Grand Commander, Knights Tcmplar. Most Worshipful Brother Frank Clinton Barnhill, Past Grand Master, 1933-34 died of hean failure on Friday, October 11, 1963 at the Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Missouri. Brother Barnhill was born December 3, 1879 on a farm one mile southeast of Miami in Saline County. He was the son of Joseph \Villiam and Emma A. Barnhill, both of Kentucky who came, to Saline County as bride and groom in 1874. In 1884 the Barnhill family moved to Marshall. Two years after graduating from the Marshall High School in 1897, Brother Barnhill began his work at the Wood & Huston Bank on his twentieth birthday. Successively named Director, Cashier, Secretary of the Board, Vice President, Vice President and Cashier, and eventually Executive Vice President in January 1954, he retained the latter office until his death. It is impossible in this brief report to cite more than a few of his many activities and services. He was married to Miss Mary R. Rayhill, daughter of Judge and Mrs. George W. Rayhill of Warrensburg, Missouri on February ll, 1912. To this union were born two daughters and a son in addition to whom seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive. A leader in every movement for the betterment of his community, Brother Barnhill was likewise a great traveler, a historian, an author, a farmer, a leading churchman, and truly a giant among Masons. His Masonic record began January 3, 1903 when he was initiated into Trilumina Lodge No. 205. Appointed steward in 1903, he became Worshipful Master in 1908. He became a Mark Master in 1903 and was high priest in 1909. He became a member of Centralia Council No. 34 in 1914. He served as Commander of Missouri Commandery No. 36, Knights Templar, 1911. Appointed as District Deputy Grand Master of the 24th Missouri District, he served from 1911 to 1913. Brother Barnhill was a past sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine and a member of the Scot-
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tish Rite branch of Freemasonry with the honorary degree of Knight Commander, Court of Honor, and also a member of the Ararat Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Kansas City. He was appointed i.n the line of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1923, and was elected Grand Master in September, 1933. He was one of the organizers of the Missouri Lodge of Research and had been treasurer since its organization. He was a member of the correspondence circle of Quator Coronati Lodge of Research, London, No. 2076, since 1948. Likewise he was a member of Kilwinning Council Allied Masonic degrees and in 1954-55 he was envoy for Frank S. Land, Imperial Potentate of the Shrine. His longest continuous service, which is perhaps unmatched in the Masonic world, was as treasurer of the Grand Commandery of Missouri for 50 years from 1913 until 1963. He was laid to rest at the Ridge Park Cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death by only a few months. Right Worshipful Brother John Wolfinger Calhoun passed away on June 10, 1964, after a lengthy illness, thereby bringing to a close a distinguished career as a public official and a very active member of the Masonic Fraternity. Brother Calhoun served three six-year terms as a judge of .the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, from 1917. to 1934, inclusive. Previously he had headed the Legal Aid Bureau of the Bar Association of St. Louis, commencing in May, 1912 and in 1915 he had organized the Municipal Legal Aid Bureau of St. Louis and was its director. In 1935 he returned to the practice of law and also served as lecturer in the law school of Washington University, from which he had been graduated in 1907. Judge Calhoun was a very ardent Mason. He not only belonged to many Masonic bodies but he took leadership in all branches of the :Fraternity. He was raised in Anchor Lodge No. 443 on July 7, 1909 and later served as its Worshipful Master in 1936. He became a member of Oriental Chapter No. 79, R.A.M. in 1917 and after affiliation with Cabanne Chapter served as High Priest there in 1928. He was Commander of St. Aldemar Commandery, Knights Templar, in 1926 and rose to the high office of Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Missouri during the year of 1939 to 1940. He joined Moolah Temple of the Shrine in 1920 and served as its Illustrious Potentate in 1932. He was Monarch of Alhambra Grotto in 1920. Joining the Scottish Rite Bodies in St. Louis in May, 1930, he later served as Master of Kadosh in St. Louis Consistory No. 1 from December, 1945, to March, 1948 and was coroneted a thirty-third degree Mason in 1949. He thereafter served our Grand Lodge as District Deputy Grand Master in the Thirty-Third Masonic District for 1950-51. While thus serving Freemasonry in a very full measure, Brother Calhoun still found time to serve many other worthy causes, the Y.M.C.A., the Boy Scouts, the Caledonian Society, the Salvation Army, various Bar organizations and his alma mater, Washington University. He lived a life of Service. Brother Calhoun is survived by his wife, three daughters and one sister. Others, whose Masonic services it is fitting to record: R. W. Rev. John C. Montgomery, Sr. of Charleston: Past Grand Chaplain, Grand Chapter, R.A.M.; Past D.D.G.M., died May 25, 1964. R. W. Brother Henry F. Woerther, Baldwin, Missouri: Grand Tiler 1929; Past D.D.G.M. and Past D.D.G.L., died January 1, 1964. R. W. George C. Lichty, Jefferson City; died February 28, 1964 during his term as D.D.G.L. R. W. Henry V. Banta, Raytown: D.D.C.L., died May IS, 1964. J. M. SELLERS, Chairman, HAROLD M. JAYNE, ROBERT H. MANN, ROBERT
L.
ARONSON.
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NECROLOGY
ALABAMA: R. W. Brother John Odell Swor, Senior Grand Deacon, April 19, 1964. ALBERTA: M. W. Brother Samuel H. Middleton, Past Grand Master, March 22, 1964. BRITISH COLUMBIA: M. W. Brother Henry Benjamin Morley, Past Grand Master, August 2, 1964; M. W. Brother Alexander Malcolm Manson, Past Grand Master, September 25, 1964. CALIFORNIA: M. W. Brother Chester Harvey Warlow, Past Grand Master, December 10, 1963; M. W. Brother Arthur Melvin Warren, Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, May 21, 1964. COLORADO: M. W. Brother William Reed Arthur, Past Grand Master, November 3, 1963. DELAWARE: M. W. Brother Lawrence E. Sipple, Grand Master, December I, 1963; M. W. Brother Horace S. Allen, Jr., Past Grand Master, June 24,1964. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: M. W. Brother J. August Johnson, Jr., Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, :February 23, 1964. FLORIDA: R. W. Brother John Wendell Fargis, Deputy Grand Master, February 19, 1964; R. W. Brother Clarence Durward Johnson, Senior Grand Warden, May 17, 1964. IDAHO: M. W. Brother S. Irven Roberson, Past Grand Master, November 27, 1963; M. ''\T. Brother A. Edward Prince, Past Grand Master, December 27, 1963; M. W. Brother W. Wade Wilson, Past Grand Master, March 18, 1964; M. W. Brother Everett W. Rising, Past Grand Master, June 15, 1964. ILLINOIS: M. W. Brother Carroll T. Hughes, Past Grand Master, April I, 1964. IOWA: M. W. Brother Harry A. Palmer, Past Grand Master, August 27, 1964. IRELAND: M. W. Brother Raymond Frederick Brooke, Grand Master, June 15, 1964. KANSAS: M. W. Brother George Fawcett Beezley, Past Grand Master, March 25, 1964; M. W. Brother Ferris Moore Hill, Past Grand Master, June 17, 1964. LOUISIANA: M. W. Brother Paul Bernard Habans, Past Grand Master, May 27, 1964; M. W. Brother Hollace Harrison Bain, Past Grand Master, September 2, 1964. MAINE: M. W. Brother Edward Warren Wheeler, Past Grand Master, November I, 1963; R. W. Brother William Shirley Holmes, Past Senior Grand Warden, June 8, 1964. MANITOBA: M. W. Brother William Douglas, Past Grand Master, December II, 1963. MARYLAND: M. W. Brother George S. Yost, Past Grand Master, February 18, 1964; M. W. Brother Jacob Stoll New, Past Grand Master, April 6, 1964. MISSISSIPPI: M. W. Brother Carl Lee Oakes, Past Grand Master, February 19, 1964. MONTANA: M. W. Brother Edwin Fredlund, Past Grand Master, October 14, 1963; M. W. Brother Frank E. Van DeMark, Past Grand Master, June 26, 1964. NEBRASKA: M. W. Brother Earl J. Lee, Past Grand Master, December 15, 1963; M. W. Brother Roscoe Pound, Honorary Past Grand Master, July I, 1964. NEW YORK: R. W. Brother Edward R. Carman, Grand Secretary Emeritus, October 26, 1963. NORTH CAROLINA: M. W. Brother John Catlett Vance, Past Grand Master, December 18, 1963. NORTH DAKOTA: M. W. Brother Marlin Kyle, Past Grand Master, December 30, 1963; M. W. Brother Amil Peter Lenhart, Past Grand Master, April 3, 1964. NOVA SCOTIA: M. W. Brother Perry Stanley Cochrane, Past Grand Master, February II, 1964.
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OHIO: M. W. Brother Charles R. Wilson, Past Grand Master, November 5, 1963; M. W. Brother Wm. W. Carlton, Past Grand Master, May 30, 1964; M. W. Brother J. Philip Perry, Past Grand Master, June 12, 1964. OREGON: M. W. Brother Edward Benjamin Beaty, Past Grand Master, September 3, 1964. RHODE ISLAND: M. W. Brother George A. Farron, Past Grand Master, October 11, 1963; M. W. Brother Wendell R. Davis, Past Grand Master, June 18, 1964. SASKATCHEWAN: M. W. Brother Allan Oughtred Brooks, Past Grand Master, April 27, 1964. SOUTH DAKOTA: R. W. Brother Elvin F. Strain, Grand Secretary Emeritus, October 29, 1963; M. W. Brother Rex A. Terry, Past Grand Master and Grand Trustee, July 15, 1964. TENNESSEE: M. W. Brother Samuel Howard Cooper, Past Grand Master, May 4, 1964; M. W. Brother Paul Fisher Lanius, Senior Past Grand Master, May 23, 1964. VIRGINIA: M. W. Brother Charles Vernon Eddy, Past Grand Master, October 17, 1963; M. W. Brother Earl Cranston Laningham, Past Grand Master, July 6, 1964. WASHINGTON: M. W. Brother John I. Preissner, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Emeritus, October 7, 1963; M. W. Brother Ralph S. Stacy, Honorary Past Grand Master, March 23, 1964; M. W. Brother Lester E. Hitt, Past Grand Master, July 23, 1964. WEST VIRGINIA: M. W. Brother Nelson Evans Cook, Past Grand Master, May 24, 1964; M. W. Brother William Rufus Loper, Past Grand Master, July I, 1964; M. W. Brother Robert G. Coffman, Sr., Past Grand Master, July 30, 1964. WYOMING: M. W. Brother Arthur Kirk Lee, Past Grand Master, May 2, 1964.
REPORT OF COMMIT.TEE ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
M. W. Bro. Bruce H. Hunt presented the report of the Committee on Fraternal Correspondence, which was adopted, and ordered printed in the Proceedings. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES
R. W. Bro. J. Clyde Butler presented the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, which was adopted, and is as follows: 1, 1963
STATISTICAL-JULY
TO JUNE
30, 1964 592 None
Number of Chartered Lodges, June 30, 1963 Lodges U.D .
592 ........ 1 ...... I
Number of Lodges Surrendered Charter Number of Lodges Consolidated with others
2
Total June 30, 1964 Membership, June 30, 1963 Plus Adjustment by Audit .. Total Membership June 30, 1964
590.
.
120,661 10
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120,671
.
Total NumberJuly r, 1963, to June 30, 1964: . Affi1iated .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . Raised '.'.. ' , .. '. '. ' '. . . . . .. .:
;:
687 . 2,756
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Reinstated Less Total Number: Suspended N.P.D Deaths Dimitted Suspended U .M.C. Expelled Charter Arrested Consolidated
2,098 2,844 702 1 .. . . .. . . .. .. 7 255 ............................... 45 - - 5,952 1,194
Net Loss, June 30, 1964
119,477
Net Membership, June 30, 1964
Note: The above figures include a tentative return from Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40. Their final return has not been received. COMMENTS It is true that a great majority of Lodge Secretaries file their Annual Report at the proper time as required by the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Those who do not comply cause our Grand Secretary extra work because he must communicate with them so that they will make the necessary report before the Grand Lodge session. In 1963 one lodge failed to make the necessary report. This year again one lodge failed to report. It is the duty of the Secretary to make this report but it is also the duty of the Master of the lodge to see that the Secretary completes his report and files it at the proper time. IN CONCLUSION We are sorry that again we must report a loss in membership. In 1962 our total loss was 934; in 1963 the net loss was 1,055; and this year a loss of 1,194, or a total for the last three years of 3,183. It is our hope that the active Freemasons will accept the challenge presented and work to keep our members in good standing. In checking our report you will notice that while we had raised 2,756, 2,098 were suspended for non-payment of dues. A good portion of those suspended for nonpayment would now be members in good standing if a little extra effort were made to contact them and ask for their dues. Some lodges have appointed a committee to contact delinquent members and where this has been done we find that there are very few suspensions. We believe we should tell our prospective members about the tenets of Freemasonry-Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and of its Cardinal Virtues-Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. By living according to this beautiful system of morals Freemasonry will continue to grow. Fraternally submitted, J. CLYDE BUTLER, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMlnEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
R. W. Bro. William H. Chapman presented the report of the Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: It has been a pleasure for the Committee on the Entertainment of Distinguished Guests to act in behalf of the Grand Master, Most WorshipfUl Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., in extending the hospitality of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to our Past Grand Masters, the officers of sister jurisdictions from out of
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state, the heads of appendant bodies in the state of Missouri, Grand Lodge Officers, and the wives of these brethren. Because of the closing of the Coronado Hotel to the public, innovations have had to be made, but we trust that they have not been too burdensome to our guests. We also want to acknowledge and express thanks for the help of the Grand Master's wife and the wives of the committee members in entertaining our lady guests. It is the hope of the Committee that our guests have found their visit with the Grand Lodge of Missouri rewarding. RUSSELL E. MURRAY, RICHARD H. BENNETf, ELVIS A. MOONEY, CARL I. STEIN, W. H. CHAPMAN, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RELIEF AND CHARITY
M. W. Bro. Morris E. Ewing presented the report of the Committee on Relief and Charity, which was adopted, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. </;- A.M. of Missouri.' BRETHREN: There appears to be a revival of interest on the part of the local Lodges regarding the welfare of their individual members. The overall picture would seem to indicate an increased interest in this committee during the months ahead. Again the committee wishes to thank Brother Carl Stein for acting as secretary for the Committee. There were eight cases continued from the previous year. Twelve new cases were considered. Thirteen cases were closed during the year. Seven cases are continuing into next year. Total Total Total Total Total
number number number number number
of lodges assisted of Masons given relief of Widows given relief of Children given relief of individuals assisted
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7
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LODGES AND AMOUNTS GIVEN TO EACH A. M. Bay (for extinct lodge) Columbia Lodge No. 534 Equality Lodge No. 497 Farmington Lodge No. 132 Green Ridge Lodge No. 425 Jennings Lodge No. 640 McDonald Lodge No. 324 Meridian Lodge No.2. . . Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 . Portageville Lodge No. 166 Pyramid Lodge No. 180 Pyramid Lodge No. 180 Saline Lodge No. 226 . . . . . Samaritan Lodge No. 424 Shaveh Lodge No. 646 .. . . Shaveh Lodge No. 646 Stella Lodge No. 538 Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Wellston Lodge No. 613 Cost of printing checks
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Balance on June 30, 1963 Receipts received from Grand Lodge
$ 510.00
2,800.00
Disbursements issued to Lodges
$3,310.00 2,804.86
Balance as of June 30, 1964
$ 505.14
M. E.
EWING,
Chairman.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
M. W. Bro. Morris E. Ewing presented the report of the Committee on George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association which was adopted, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: From the beginning of recorded history there has always existed a burning desire among the inhabitants of the earth to erect and construct outstanding monuments and memorials to the memory of distinguished individuals and great events. On consulting Webster I find a monument is anything that keeps alive the memory of a person or event. A memorial is a thing intended to keep in mind a certain person or event. Evidently the Masons of this great country over the past few decades thought it expedient to keep alive the memory of the father of our country and the events that transpired during his time. Some people have criticized our predecessors for building the memorial on too large a scale. The necessary funds for its completion now appear to be prOVided. Therefore if we still believe in the principles of this individual and the events that took place during his time it would appear that we should provide the necessary means for the proper maintenance of that which our brothers have so capably built. But of course this must be left to the judgment and wisdom of those now responsible for the handling of the affairs of this Grand Lodge. M. E. EWING, Chairman. RESULTS OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS
R. W. Bro. Harry Gershenson, chairman of the Tellers, reported the results of'the election, which were as follows: George F. Morrison A. Basey Vanlandinghm. " Russell E. Murray William R. Denslow William H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
RESULT OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD
R. W. Bro. Harry Gershenson, chairman of the Tellers, reported the results of the election, which were as follows: Martin B. Dickinson and Harold O. Grauel were declared elected as Directors of the Masonic Home Board for terms of four years.
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CALLED FROM LABOR
The Grand Lodge was called from labor at 4:00 p.m. for a visit to the Masonic Home, R. W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Grand Chaplain, offering prayer.
Tuesday, September 29, 1964 4:00 p.m. Missouri Lodge of Research held its regular annual communication in McKinney Hall, third floor of the Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, after Grand Lodge was called from labor.
6:30 p.m. Dinner for Representatives and their Guests at Scottish Rite Cathedral.
8:00 p.m.
OPen Meeting-Scottish Rite Cathedral All Master Masons, Families and Friends Invited M. W. Bro. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Grand Master, Presiding Invocation. . . . . . . . . . . R. W. Bro. Ira T. Gragg, Grand Chaplain Presentation of Missouri Grand Lodge Officers Remarks. . . . . . R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Deputy Grand Master Address. . R. W. Bro. Harry Gershenson, Grand Orator Musical Program... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . The Collegians V. Randall Workman, Director Benediction ADDRESS OF THE GRAND ORATOR THE BIBLE AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
M. W. Grand Master, distinguished guests, brethren, ladies and gentlemen: Probably the most misunderstood and controversial opinions of our U. S. Supreme Court involve the Bible and our American free public school system. It is wholly unnecessary for me, as a member of the Institution of Freemasonry, to do more than refer. to the basic philosophy and cornerstone of our fraternity-the Holy Bible and prayer. No member of our order need be told that the Great Light in Freemasonry, The Holy Bible, lies at the foundation of our Fraternity. No Freemason, or American for that matter, needs to be reminded of its admonition to call upon, to revere and to worship the All Father through constant and earnest prayer. Throughout its long history, Freemasonry has admonished its members to look to the Holy Writ for inspiration, guidance and comfort. The Grand Lodge of Missouri, in 1920, adopted a resolution reading as follows: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons regards the free public school as the chief bulwark of the state and nation, to be kept under
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the sole dominion and direction of the state. Insofar as the efforts of Freemasonry in Missouri are concerned, its voice, vote and influence will at all times be exerted in keeping it so. lt regards any individual or other influence that seeks to destroy or weaken the free public school system, as now operated in this country, as an enemy of one of our cherished American institutions. It urges that all teachers in our free public schools shall be those who are in perfect sympathy with them. It demands that the highest type of manhood and womanhood may be secured as teachers in our free public schools, and that they may be paid generously and be required to realize that loyal efficient service will be expected at their hands.
Throughout history, men have persecuted others for their religious beliefs. It was this fact, more than any other, which caused our founding fathers to leave the currents of religious persecution in other lands and to seek here the golden freedom and opportunity to worship God in their own ways, without hindrance either by other religious groups or by the government. The centuries before the colonization of America were filled with religious persecution, promoted in a. large part by established religious groups. In efforts to force loyalty to whatever religious sect happened to be on top at a particular time, men and women had been fined, cast in jail, cruelly tortured and killed. These practices had not ceased with the colonization of America. From this state of religious intolerance, there developed a fiercely held belief among our forefathers that religion and the state must be entirely divorced, that each was to occupy its own independent sphere, and that the state was not to concern itself with questions of religion, nor religion to occupy itself with matters of state. In 1644, Roger Williams published an extraordinary pamphlet entitled "The Bloody Tenant of Persecution," in which he set forth twelve reasons for the then novel theory that society should tolerate all forms of religious opinion. In it he first advanced the then even more novel doctrine that religious tolerance was required of the state, because of the essential difference between religion and civil government. Nearly 150 years later, in 1784, the principles advocated by Roger Williams were contained in a resolution offered by Brother James Madison to the General Assembly of the State of Virginia, urging complete freed:om of reo ligion in the State of Virginia. This was followed in 1786 by a law assuring religious freedom in Virginia. It was introduced by Bro. Thomas Jefferson. The principle laid down in that law proclaimed that it was sinful and tyrannical to compel any man to pay taxes for the promotion of religious opinions in which he disbelieved. Jefferson later wrote that the law respecting religious freedom introduced by him was intended to cover within its protection the Jew, the Gentile, the Mohammedan, the Hindu and the infidel of every denomination. The battle for religious freedom for which Madison and Jefferson contended set the stage that resulted in the enactment of the Bill of Rights (or First Amendment) whose ~rst sentence announces: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
.Brother James Madison was the sponsor. of the amendment and the leading member of the committee which drafted its provisions.
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In the years that followed the passage of the First Amendment, the American people began to develop another institution of momentous importancethe free public school system, side by side with the American principle of complete religious freedom, unhampered by the government. Certainly, none would deny that the public school system has been a tremendous success. It has helped to forge a democratic, harmonious unity out of persons with .different backgrounds and religious beliefs. Dr. Conrad Moehlman, Professor of History of Christianity at Colgate Rochester Divinity School, said: All groups in the United路 States have always met and mingled in public schools. Thus they became a clearing house of American ideas. In spite of all religious hatreds, the common school represents America. The youth representatives of the various races and creeds sit side by side in the same classrooms, blissfully ignorant of the antagonistic views of their elders.
In 1961, the U. S. Supreme Court had before it a case which arose in New York. The New York State Board of Education had ordered that in all the public schools of the 'State of New York a prescribed prayer in a particular form-and no other-should be given and joined in by all the teachers and school children. It is most important to note here that this was a prescribed prayer, word for word, of the New York State Board of Education. A man named Engel, whose children attended the New York Public Schools, objected to the prescribed prayer on the ground, among others, that no school board could prescribe and compose such a prayer-that it interfered with the religious freedom of his children. After reviewing the facts and the history of religious persecutions here and in other lands, the United States Supreme Court held the practice to be in violation of the First Amendment on the same grounds as those decided a year later in the Pennsylvania case, which I shall later discuss. The Court said It is no part of the business of government to compose official prayers for any group of the American people to recite as a part of a religious program carried on in the free public schools. .
Further, the Court held that When the power, prestige and financial support of the state is placed behind a particular form of religious belief or practice, it creates a pressure on other religious groups to conform or be ostracized.
The Court further stated that The first and most immediate purpose of the First Amendm.ent rests on a belief that a union of government and religion tends to destroy government and to degrade religion; that when government allies itself with one particular form of religion, the . inevitable result is that it encourages hatred, disrespect and even contempt for those who hold contrary religious beliefs.
The Court further ruled in the New York case that the wholesome neutrality of which the court speaks, stems from a recognition of the teachings of history, that powerful sects or groups might bring about merger of govern. mental and religious functions, or dependency of one upon the other, to the end that official support of the state or federal government would be placed behind the tenets of one or all orthodoxies
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The First Amendment recognizes the value of religious training, teaching and observance, and more particularly, the right of every person to freely choose his own religious course, free of any compulsion from the state.
The Court further held that The place of religion in our society is an exalted one, achieved through路 a long. tradition of reliance on the home, the church, and the individual heart and mind; that it is not within the power of government to invade the citadel of religious freedom, whether its purpose or effect be to aid or oppose, to advance or hinder. In the relationship between man and religion, the State is firmly committed to a position of neutrality.
A year later, in 1963, the United States Supreme Court decided the famous Schempf case. This case came up from Pennsylvania. Here, by Pennsylvania state law, it was ordered that at the opening of each school day throughout the State of Pennsylvania, at least ten verses from a Holy Bible were to be read by each teacher in each schoolroom. In addition; the children were to recite the Lord's Prayer in unison. The teacher was permitted to choose the text and the version of the Bible and the version of Lord's Prayer to be read -whether it was the St. James' version, the Catholic Douay version, the Old Testament, or the New Testament, was left entirely to the teacher to choose. Now, this was in the public schools of Pennsylvania-not the private or parochial schools. Of course, in the classrooms were children of every creed and denomination, of every color and race, of every religious and economic background. The suit was brought by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schempf, of Abington, Pennsylvania, staunch members of the Unitarian Church, who had three children in the public schools. The lower Court heard evidence from various religious leaders of various denomination~all of whom, on various religious grounds, earnestly insisted that the program interfered with the religious tenets of their coreligionists, and with the religious freedom of all the children. The opinion in the Pennsylvania case was written by Mr. Justice Tom Clark, an active member of our Fraternity. After reviewing the facts in the case, he said: It is trUe that religion has been closely identified with our history and government. The history of man is inseparable from the history of religion. And since the beginning of that history, many people have devoutly believed that more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. The fact that the Founding Fathers believed devoutly that there was a God and that the inalienable rights of man were rooted in Him, is clearly evidenced in their writings from the Mayflower .compact to the Constitution itself. Religion has been so identified with our history and government, that religious freedom is likewise as strongly imbedded in our public and private life. Nothing but the most bitter personal experiences in religious persecution, suffered by our forbears, could have planted our belief in liberty of religious opinion any more deeply in our heritage. The views of Madison and Jefferson, preceded by Roger Williams,came to be incorporated not only in the Federal Constitution, but .likewise in the constitutions of most of our states. This 路freedom .to worship was: indispensable in a country whose people came from the .four q.uart~rs of the..earth. andt:>rought with them a diversity of religious. opinion.
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Mr. Justice Brennan, in concurring in the Pennsylvania opinion, stated: The manifest object of the men who framed the institutions of this country, was to have a state without religion and a church without politics. They meant that one should never be used as an engine for any purpose of the other, and that no man's rights in one should be tested by his opinions about the other. As the church takes no note of men's political differences, so the state looks with equal eye on all the modes of religious faith. Our Fathers seem to have been perfectly sincere in their belief that the members of the church would be more patriotic, and the citizens of. the state more religious, by keeping the respective functions entirely separate.
Twenty years ago, Mr. Justice Robert H. Jackson, a 33째 Mason, said in the Everson case: The effect of the religious freedom amendment to our constitution was to take every form of propagation of religion out of the realm of things which could directly or indirectly be made public business and thereby be supported in whole or in part at taxpayers' expense. This freedom was first in the Bill of Rights because it was first in the forefathers' minds.
In conclusion, it is clear that Freemasonry, with its inviolable principle of respect for all religion, must approve the holdings of our highest Court. We as Freemasons and as Americans must heartily applaud and reiterate the principles so firmly imbedded in our American and Masonic heritage.
Wednesday Morning September 30, 1964
CALLED TO LABOR
The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m. R. W. Bro. Ira T. Gragg, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF
R. W. Bro. Elvin K. Luff presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief, which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. .;,. A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee on Boards of Relief received reports from all Boards of Relief in Missouri with the exception of Hannibal and Sedalia. The Boards at Independence and Columbia reported no activity at all. Independence has no cash on hand and Columbia Lodges have voted unanimously to suspend operations at the close of 1964. Kirksville reports relief given to one Brother from out of the state, in the amount of $15.00 and a cash balance of $185.00. S1. Joseph reported that no financial assistance had been given, but that their expense of operation amounted to $139.39 for services rendered, mostly in the arrangement of funerals. They had no assessments, and as of August 31, 1964, their cash balance was $975.46. Springfield and Joplin both report no assessments, no expenses and no calls for assistance. Springfield has cash and investments around $1,000.00, and Joplin has cash in the amount of $51.07. . St. Louis and S1. Louis County Board of Relief reports numerous commendable services rendered, with no assessments made the past two years, although an assessment has been made for the year July 1, 1964 to June 30, 1965. It is noted that cash on hand and investments owned June 30, 1964 total $5,914.94, while the total expenditures for the past year were $2,424.75. This Committee refers to the 1962 amendment to Section 23.020 of Article 23 of Chapter IV of the General Provisions, which states that no assessment may be made for any year by any board unless and until funds then on hand appear insufficient for foreseeable current needs. The Committee is of the opinion that more than twice the money required the past year should be sufficient for needs for another year, without an assessment. It suggests that Boards of Relief should study the needs carefully before making assessments. The Kansas City Board reported a cash and investment balance of $1,687.48. The total cost of operation the past year was $1,562.00, including a $300.00 contribution to one person in a Kansas City hospital. The same person, a resident of Independence, Mo., received a total of $300.00 during the two previous years. A majority of the Lodges in Kansas City have voted to suspend operations at the conclusion of 1964. Fourteen of the nineteen Lodges under that Board voted thusly. The Lodges that have decided to suspend the operations of their General Board of Relief, did so under the provisions of the 1962 Amendment to Section 23.020 of Article 23 of Chapter IV of the General Provisions of the Annotated Constitution and By-Laws. In addition to the assets listed in the report of the Kansas City Board, there is a
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block of 250 grave lots in Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City which was purchased by that Board in 1903. Two hundred and forty-six of the lots are un-used. No use of the lots has been made for many years. At the time of the purchase, the Board paid $2,500.00 for the block, for the use of Masons who were unable to' provide lots for themselves or their families. The Committee is of the opinion that the distribution of the assets of the Kansas City Board of Relief should be handled by the representatives of the Lodges that are members of that Board. This Committee offers any assistance reo quested in the liquidation if that be the will of the Kansas City Board. The activities of the Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis are well stated in the Report to the Grand Lodge which is made a part of this Committee's report. The Committee feels that the Report of the Bureau speaks for itself. The full reports of the several Boards of Relief are made a part of this report. Respectfully submitted The Committee on Boards of Relief ELVIS R. POFF, WALTER H. BAIRD, ELVIN K. LUFF, Chairman. Independence Independence Masonic Board of Relief was inactive again this past year. There were no meetings, no assessments and no requests for help or assistance. Sincerely and Fraternally, M. W. SUDBROCK, Secretary Columbia The Columbia Board of Relief makes its final report: During the past year, we have received no calls for assistance, no meetings were held, and the Board is now discontinued. The funds of the Board have been divided between the two Columbia lodges. Sincerely, WALTER H. BAIRD, Secretary Kirksville The Board of Relief of Kirksville Lodge No. 105 and Adair Lodge No. 366 Kirksville, Missouri gave the following:
$ 15.00 $185.00
To: Reed E. Hanson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Balance on hand . Sincerely and Fraternally,
JUNIOR L. COUCH
Secretary St. Joseph I herewith submit the Annual Report of St. Joseph Masonic Board of Relief for the year ending August 31, 1964: Since our last report the Board has arranged Masonic funerals and had Board of Relief correspondence, as follows: September 19, 1963-Guy Shepard Parrott, late member of Ravenwood Lodge No. 201, Ravenwood, Missouri, passed away in S1. Joseph, Missouri. Masonic services requested. Arrangements made and services conducted by Charity No. 331, this city. December 20, 1963-Correspondence with Masonic Board of Relief of Cleveland, Ohio, regarding welfare and possible assistance for Brother of S1. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, this city, who was confined in Nursing Home in Cleveland.
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January 2, 1964-Loyd Henry Willeford, late member of Trinity Lodge No. 502, A.F. & A.M., Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away at that city. Body to St. Joseph for burial and Masonic services requested. Arrangements made with St. Joseph, No. 78, this city, officiating. January 5, 1964-George Overlander, late member of Zeredatha 189, this city, passed away in Richland, Oregon. Masonic services requested. Arrangements made and services conducted by Richland Lodge, A.F. & A.M. January 27, 19M-Henry R. Walker, Sr., late member of Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, A.F. & A.M., Lansing, Kansas, passed away in St. Joseph, Missouri. Masonic services requested. Arrangements made with Zeredatha No. 189, this city, officiating. February 27, 1964-Correspondence with and payment of our local dues for current year to Masonic Relief Association of United States and Canada. March 25, 1964-]. Russell Sapp, late member of National Lodge No. 12, F. & A.M., Washington, D. C., passed away in St. Joseph, Missouri. Masonic services requested. Arrangements made and services conducted by Charity Lodge, No. 331, this city, officiating. March 27, I 964-R. R. Hedrick, late member of Charity No. 331, this city, passed away in San Bernardino, California. Masonic services requested. Arrangements made and services held with Damascus Lodge, No. 648, F. & A.M., officiating. May 19, 1964-Fred J. Line, late member of Charity No. 331, this city, passed away in Evansville, Indiana. Masonic services requested. Arrangements made and services conducted by Evansville Lodge, No. 64, F. & A.M., Evansville, Indiana. July 30, 1964-Joseph Davenport, late member of Monte Vista, No. 73, A.F. r.c A.M., Monte Vista, Colorado, passed away, burial at St. Joseph. Masonic services requested. Arrangements made and services conducted by King Hill Lodge, No. 376, this city, officiating. As in former years, the Board continues its membership in Masonic Relief Association of United States and Canada. The Annual Meeting of the Board was held January 23, 1964, at which time the following officers were elected: Norman Gaethle (331), President; Fred E. Carr (269), Vice-President; L. C, Seaman (189), Treasurer; Paul Priestley (78), Secretary. The 'members of the Board for 1964 are: Paul Priestley, St. Joseph, No. 78; L. C. Seaman, Zeredatha, No. 189, Hershel Levin, Alternate; Fred E. Carr, Brotherhood, No. 269, Glenn E. Swails, Alternate; Orestes Mitchell, Jr., Charity, No. 331, Norman Gaethle, Alternate; Clyde Miles, King Hill, No. 376, Lawrence Albright, Alternate; L. A. Donaldson, Saxton, No. 508. The Board has had a number of requests for information as to location of Lodges and requests for Masonic courtesies, all of which were complied with. No financial relief has been extended during the year. The Board continues its efforts to publicize the loss of dues receipt cards thru the Bulletin of the Masonic Relief Association of United States and Canada. Our Bank balance as of August 31, 1964 is, as follows: Balance on hand August 31, 1963 Receipts: Interest Reimbursements
$1,057.05 $18.38 39.42
Disbursements: Miscellaneous Operating Expense Balance August 31, 1964 ."""",
57.80 $1,114.85 139.39
$ 975.46 Respectfully submitted, PAUL PRIESTLEY,
Secretary.
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Springfield The Springfield Masonic Board of Relief has had no requests for relief during the past fiscal year, therefore no expenditures. The Board of Relief has on hand at this time, one treasury bond, amount $500.00 and cash on hand, $495.68. Solemn rites of burial were provided for three courtesy funerals. We shall be glad to continue as the Springfield Masonic Board of Relief and render assistance when requested. Fraternally yours, W. E. FIELDER, Secretary. Joplin FINANCIAL STATEMENT Bank balance as of Sept. 15, 1963 Expenditure for NIFTI-CHECK book Bank balance as of August 15, 1964
$53.57 2.50
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$51.07
ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD, SEPT. 15, 1963 TO AUG. 15, 1964 Sept. 26, 1963-Funeral Rites by Joplin Lodge, No. 335 for Harry J. Hart, member of Catoosa Lodge, No. 185, Catoosa, Oklahoma. Sept. 30, 1963-Funeral Rites by Fellowship Lodge, No. 345 for William Justice, member of Skiatook Lodge, No. 416, Skiatook, Oklahoma. Nov. 16, 1963-Funeral Rites by Hllowship Lodge, No. 345 for Samuel A. Walker, member of Kellogg Lodge (Wardner), No. 34, Kellogg, Idaho. April 6, 1964-Funeral Rites by Joplin Lodge, No. 335 for Jay D. Staves, member of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 212, Colony, Kansas. June 15, 1964-Funeral Rites by Joplin Lodge, No. 335 for Ralph Bailey Hardesty, member of LaRussell Lodge, No. 592, LaRussell, Missouri. . Aug. 3, 1964-Funeral Rites by Fellowship Lodge, No. 345 for Howard H. James, member of Bell Lodge, No. 483, Bell, California. Very truly yours, WALTER R. PICKERING, Secretary. St. Louis and St. Louis County This Board is happy to report an increase in requests for service during the past year and also a better attendance by Lodge representatives at its regular meetings. We own, as of today, 18 wheel chairs, two walkers with wheels, one walker without wheels and three pair of crutches. For use with the new wheel chairs we also have four pair interchangeable leg rests and two commodes. This sick-room equipment has a replacement value of over two thousand dollars and is available to members of St. Louis lodges (66) free of charge on a temporary loan basis. No assessments were made the past two years, but for the fiscal year from July I, 1964 to June 30, 1965 the Board does assess each Lodge in the 33rd and 57th Districts $5.00 (five dollars) for each candidate initiated during that period. (Section 23.020 General Boards of RelieÂŁ.) Once again we express sincere thanks to all, who through unselfish cooperation, have enabled the l.3oard to be of service to the Fraternity. Fraternally yours, WILLI W. W AHNUNG President
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No. of Cases Sub-total Relief: Monetary . 7 Non-monetary . 2 Not granted . I Hospital visits. made by members of this Board, to .Brothers outside of St. Louis jurisdiction 43 53 Sickroom Equipment: 30 Loaned Returned 18 Refused 57 9 J'unerals: Arranged wi th St. Louis lodges 23 Arranged with State of Mo. lodges , 2 Arranged wi~h lodges of other. states 8 Flowers onl)-l1o funeral service 2 35 Applications to Masonic Home: State of Missouri .. . . 4 4 Inquiries: Re: Masonic Home . 2 Of various nature 8 10 Investigations: For St. Louis lodges , 10 For out of town lodges 13 23 Dues Cards: 4 4 Lost and reported to National Relief Association
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MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF, STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM JULY 1, 1963 to JUNE 30, 1964
Balance July I, 1963 Receipts: Lodges (66) 1963-64 Interest, U. S. Bonds Sale of Bonds Gift from O.E.S. . .. Refund, Relief .... Refund, Flowers
$7,242.57 $101.40 811.20 100.00 64.80 19.70
1,097.10 $8,339.67
Disbursements: Relief Sickroom Equipment .......... Telephone and Telegrams Postage Printing . Flowers . Salary, Secretary Bond, Secretary and Treasurer Safe Deposit Box Redemption of Bonds (Cost)
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116.31 893.68 192.79 28.80 88.52
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19.70 305.00 25.00 4.95 750.00
2,424.75 $5,914.92
ltECAPITULATION
Balance-Checking Account, June 30, 1964 U. S. Bonds (Cost) .
$ 664.92 5,250.00 $5,914.92
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The Kansas City Masonic Board of Relief herewith submits its Annual Report for the year July I, 1963 thru June 30, 1964. Report of Receipts and Disbursements July 1, 1963 thru June 30,1964: Union National Bank Checking Account Received from K. C. Lodges Received from Greenville Lodge, No. 245 (Ill.) From Savings Account
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$ 749.12 715.00 10.00 500.00 $1,974.12
Disbursements: National Masonic Service Association Postage and Post Cards Secretary and Treasurer Bond (3 Yrs.) Morrow Relief (In K.C. Hospital) Williford Relief . Secretary Salary . Bank Balance, June 30, 1964 Savings Account and Interest
$ .
5.50 12.75 33.75 300.00 10.00 1,200.00
1,562.00 $ 412.12 1,275.36
Total, June 30, 1964
$1,687.48
All items of Receipts and Disbursements are listed in the Cash Book and General Ledger of the Kansas City Masonic Board of Relief and have been audited by the Auditing Committee appointed by the President and found to be correct. COMMENTS
An Assessment of $5.00 per each initiate was made on each lodge for the period covered by this report. The following are the Officers of the Kansas City Masonic Board of Relief: W. Bro. J. Mark Bowman, President; W. Bro. Harold W. Quirk, Vice President; W. Bro. Vernie G. Fisher, Secretary-Treasurer. The Board has assisted financially with information, arrangements, and investi路 gations of which the following is a list classifying the service rendered during' the period covered by this report: 511 phone calls made and received; 25 telegrams; 47 letters; three requests of aid from non-Masons; eight funeral services arranged; 594 total items of service. Each lodge has been sent a copy of the above report. One K.C. lodge has not paid the 1963 assessment and a few K.C. lodges have not paid the assessment for 1964. Fraternally Submitted, VERNIE G. FISHER, Secretary-Treasurer Masonic Employment Bureau We, the Officers and Members of the Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis County, herewith present for your consideration and approval the following report of our activities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964. Year after year employment standards become higher and higher, automation has caused many of our older people to be on the labor market. Due to age, lack of experience, education and training we are sometimes unable to refer all the people that come to us for help to new job opportunities. However, through all the difficulties that have beset us, we were able to place 218 people in good substantial positions, some in positions that pay more than $5,000.00 per year. Although we know the accomplishments of the Employment Bureau cannot be measured in dollars and cents we have the satisfaction of knowing that we were
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able to spare our Brethren the humility of becoming a burden to the Fraternity. We feel a great Fraternal need has been accomplished, and earnestly solicit the Grand Lodge's continued confidence, loyalty and respect it has always held for this Great Institution of Freemasonry, The Masonic Employment Bureau, Freemasonry's most practical Agency. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, CHARLES L. SUTTER, President Balance in Bank July I, 1963 Cash received (Per-Capita Tax) Cash transferred from Investment Fund Rebate (Convention Fund)
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$ 1,487.84 11,665.20 4,000.00 80.00 $17,233.04
Disbursements: Office Rent . Telephone . Salaries . Organizations . Postage, Printing and Supplies Convention Fund . Insurance Miscellaneous . Director's Expense . Social Security Tax Office Equipment (Refurbished)
849.00 676.46 9,433.75 75.00 147.18 250.00 227.00 382.76 165.37 287.31 133.78
$
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12,627.61 4,000.00
Investment Purchased
$16,627.61 Total Disbursements . Balance in Bank (Regular Fund) June 30, 1964 Investments: One U. S. Bond Series K-D169175K . One U. S. Bond Series H -10 177 . One U. S. Bond Series F路2746 Roosevelt I'ederal Savings and Loan Co. Washington Federal Savings and Loan Co
$16,627.61 $ 605.43
$ . .
500.00 500.00 500.00 1,292.62 4,813.18
$7,605.80 .$ 7,605.80
Total Cash and Investment as of June 30, 1964
$ 8,211.23
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION
W. Bro. John T. Suesens presented the Report of the Committee on Masonic Education, which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Masonic Education has been working this year on a number of projects. These include making arrangements for the 15th annual Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in St. Louis, Oct. 22-24, 1964, and preparing recommendations for additions to the Candidates Booklets. Publication of The Freemason continues to be the major project of the Committee. Although the purging of the list of subscribers late in 1962 reduced that list to about 9,900 names, circulation has climbed back up to about 16,000.
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The total cost of publishing. distributing and editing The Freemason during the 1963-64 fiscal year was almost $7,000. This is about 80 per cent of the money the Committee spent for all of its activities. The printer has advised there will be an increase in cost beginniug with the December issue. While the Committee ended this fiscal year with an unexpended balance of $1,057, it did so only because it postponed ordering 40,000 Candidates Booklets, the supply of which is running low. The bid received for this printing was about $1,900. The Committee postponed ordering the Candidates Booklets in order to allow two of its members. Worshipful Brothers Lewis C. (Wes) Cook and Robert H. Arnold, time to complete recommendations for revisions and additions. These recommendations will be up for consideration by the Committee at once. Members of the Committee on Masonic Education know full well that this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, through its Ways and Means Committee, has done all it can and continues to do all it can to support the program of the Committee on Masonic Education. We are very grateful. Missouri this year is host for the first time to the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education. Registration will be at the Diplomat Motel. Business sessions will be at Moolah Temple. Worshipful Brother Cook is chairman of the program committee. Another member of your Committee on Masonic Education, Worshipful Brother O. 'Ves Konering, assisted by Mrs. Betty Chapman, is in charge of the reception and entertainment. Our grand master-elect. Right Worshipful Brother George F. Morrison, will greet delegates. Other representatives of Missouri taking part include our junior grand warden-elect, Right WorshipfUl Brother William R. Denslow, and one of our grand chaplains, Right WorshipfUl Brother Ira T. Gragg. The 1963 Midwest Conference on Masonic Education was at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Oct. 24-26, and was attended by representatives of 13 grand lodge jurisdictions. Missouri was represented by Right Worshipful Brother Denslow; Right Worshipful Brother Ebner W. Wagner. our grand secretary; WorshipfUl Brother John Black Vrooman, editor of The Freemason, and Worshipful Brothers Cook and Konering. Vour Committee on Masonic Education is planning a series of tape recordings of talks by distinguished Masons for use at lodge meetings. Worshipful Brother Cook is in charge of this project. Vour Committee also plans to bind a number of sets of The Freemason for the last five years for those who wish them. Bound sets of The Freemason for years prior to these are available in the office of the grand secretary. The Committee wishes to thank our grand master, Most Worshipful Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., for his counsel and assistance. It also wishes to thank the grand secretary, Right WorshipfUl Brother Wagner, and his office, and the editor of The Freemason, WorshipfUl Brother Vrooman, for their cooperation. Fraternally submitted, LEWIS C. (WES) COOK, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, O. WESLEY KONERING, RORERT H. ARNOLD, JOHN T. SUESENS. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES
W. Bro. John Black Vrooman presented the Report of the Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee has been concerned with several Grand Lodges which have either asked for recognition by this Grand Lodge, or have had a
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change in internal status, and which should, therefore, be considered as to recognition by th'is Grand Lodge. We have tried to get all the important facts in each case, and are indebted to M. W. Brother Thomas S. Roy, P.G.M. of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and Secretary of the Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, for his help in obtaining this information. The Grand Lodge of Turkey has sent a request for recognition by this Grand Lodge, and all information that we have_ indicates that this Grand Lodge is a separate unit, not owing allegiance to any other Masonic body, adheres to all the requirements for recognition, is exceptionally careful in its acceptance of candidates for initiation, and has, in addition, many American Brethren who have formed Masonic clubs and associated groups. This Grand Lodge is already recognized by a large number of Grand Lodges, and we believe that it is worthy of recognition by this Grand Lodge, and we so recommend. Most Worshipful Grand Master, we move the adoption of this portion of our report. The Grand Lodge of Indonesia. This Grand Lodge was recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1956. The Grand Lodge of Indonesia was listed on the Chart of Recognition of the Masonic Service Association in 1961 and 1962, but did not appear on that chart thereafter. From the Masonic Service Association, to whom we wrote, we learn that: "... when about three years ago the Premier of Indonesia banned Freemasonry, as well as Rotary and other service clubs from his nation, the Grand Lodge of Indonesia had to go out of existence as an active body, and at that time we simply took it off our chart as a non-existent group. I have no information that it has gone into exile or that it is operating clandestinely, so far as the government is concerned. I believe that the Freemasons of Indonesia simply suspended all labors in conformity with the decrees of the government. "My feeling is that the Grand Lodge that has been suppressed by the Government and therefore has gone out of existence can hardly be actively recognized by another Grand Lodge. It might be well simply to suspend recognition of the Grand Lodge of Indonesia until such time as it can function openly and legitimately." We therefore recommend that the Grand Lodge of Missouri withdraw recognition from the Grand Lodge of Indonesia. Most Worshipful Grand Master, we recommend the adoption of this portion of our report. Grand Loge, Rio de Janeiro, Federal District, of Brazil. Change of Name. In 1946 the Grand Lodge of Missouri recognized the Gran Loge, Rio de Janeiro, Federal District, of Brazil. On July 20, 1964, a letter was received from Miguel Claro, Grand Secretary, to the effect that "there are (those) having some doubt about the name of the Gran Loja do Estado da Guanabara in some foreign Grand Lodges," and hastens to explain that: "I. There is the State of Rio de Janeiro, whose capital is Niteroi; 2. The Distrito Federal, Capital of Brazil, was the city of Rio de Janeiro; 3. In the year 1960, the Capital of Brazil was changed from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia in the West-Center planalt; 4. Changing the Capital to Brasilia, the territory that belongs to the Distrito Federal, including the City of Rio de Janeiro, had become a state-which tiII then had the name of Guanabara, having as Capital the City of Rio de Janeiro (don't misunderstand [it] with the State of Rio de Janeiro); 5. In order (that) our Grand Lodge could have jurisdiction in all the State of Guanabara, changed the name to Grande Loja do Estado da Guanabara." Having recognized the former Grand Lodge, and knowing that the new Grand Lodge was but a change in name, your committee recommends that recognition be
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extended to the Gran Loja da Estada Guanabara, that our records be changed to show this change of names, and that the Grand Representatives to and from this Grand Lodge, Russell E. Murray, of St. Louis, and Ulisses U. Bittencourt, of Rio de Janeiro, be affirmed as the proper Representatives to this Grand Lodge. Most Worshipful Grand Master, we recommend the adoption of this portion of our report. Grand Lodge of France. There has been much misunderstanding of Masonry in France. The three Grand Lodges in that country have been the subject of discussion and controversy. The Grand Orient, of course, has been the one which has had the most difficulty in understanding, the Gran Loge Nationale Francaise, has been recognized by most of the Grand Lodges of North America. From the Annual Report of the Commission on Information for Recognition, of the Conference of Grand Masters路 of Masons in North America, for 1964, we take the following: . ". . . It seems to be difficult for the Grand Lodge of France to sever relations completely with the Grand Orient of France. All of our information indicates that intervisitation continues. While we realize that there are difficulties involved, we cannot accept this as a reason for failure to effect a complete break with a body that for us is Masonically outside the pale ... it should be of interest to our Grand Lodges to know that word has come to us that three European Grand LodgesAlpina of Switzerland; the Grand Orient of Italy; and the Grand Lodge of Belgium have withdrawn recognition from the Grand Lodge of France." We have often learned that justice must be tempered with mercy, and we are sympathetic in trying to understand the problems of our French Brethren, but it is our opinion that the Grand Lodge of France is not, at this time, adhering to the traditions of regularity, and we therefore recommend that the Grand Lodge of Missouri withdraw recognition from the Grand Lodge of France. Most Worshipful Grand Master, we recommend the adoption of this portion of our report. And now, Most Worshipful Grand Master, we recommend the adoption of this report, and that it be printed in the Proceedings. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE H. HUNT, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, JOHN BLACK VROOMAN, ELMER W. WAGNER, Chairman. REPORT OF SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
M. W. Brother Harold O. Grauel presented the Report of the Sesquicentennial Committee, which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The three members of the committee for the Sesquicentennial celebration have not met as a group this year. One resides in St. Louis; another, in Washington, D. C.; and the third, in Cape Girardeau. We three have corresponded by mail and suggested many ideas to one another. The following are a few of the questions that have been asked in letters: (I) Should the celebration be one observed by the Grand Lodge or should the emphasis be placed on programs to be promoted by subordinate lodges? The committee concluded that a combination of the two might be best. (2) What part should the Jurisdiction of which the Grand Lodge of Missouri is the "Mother Jurisdiction" have in the celebration? (3) Should a competent Brother Master Mason be employed to begin the com-
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piling of a history of this Grand Lodge? If so, the committee feels, as do our Indiana Brethren who will observe the sesquicentennial of their Grand Lodge in 1968, that the story of our Grand Lodge should be more than a chronological arrangement of events. It should be centered about "giant" personalities and such influences as the Anti-Masonic movement in the 1830's, Military Lodges during the War Between the States, The Panic of 1873, Early Rituals and Teachings, The Introduction of Our Present Lecture System, Unusual Trials, The Subordinate Lodges and the Founding of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and many others. The committee cannot select and present to the Grand Lodge the name of one who might be an historian because it has no funds available as compensation for the compilation of the story of Freemasonry in Missouri, and the printing and binding of such a volume. (4) Should the celebration be held during the'regular Grand Lodge session or the day preceding its annual convocation? (5) Should each of the subordinate lodges be encouraged to write its own history and deposit a copy of the same in the office of the Grand Secretary as its contribution to the observance of the sesquicentennial celebration? These are a few of the questions the committee has discussed. In his report to the Grand Lodge in September 1960, the present chairman of the committee recommended that a certain sum of money be set aside each year by this Grand Lodge during each of the next eleven years to establish a substantial sesquicentennial fund. The committee is pleased that the present Grand Master has made such a recommendation. It will be impossible to secure competent speakers without a means of paying expenses and reasonable honorariums. The committee recommends that the membership be increased from three to at least five in number. There are but seven years left for the preparation of an effective program of celebration. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, Chairman, ELMER W. WAGNER.
REPORT OF THE COMMITl'EE ON JURISPRUDENCE
R. W. Bro. Henry W. Fox presented the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. Each portion of the Report was adopted separately, and that portion of the Report relating to a proposed amendment to Section 2.010 of the By-Laws was amended by M. W. Bro. Robert L. Aronson, who moved that the word "or" be deleted from the proposed amendment, so that said phrase in the Resolution would read "in connection with any other similar matters." The proposed deletion was seconded and carried. The whole Report of the Committee was then adopted, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: DISPENSATJONS
There were various dispensations issued by the Grand Master during the year. A list thereof is in the Grand Secretary's report. Each of these, as we see it, was within the discretion of the Grand Master. Our recommendation is that each of them be approved. One request for issuance of a dispensation, the Grand Master refused as explained in his address. This we consider likewise within the discretion of the Grand Master.
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We recommend that his mention thereof be deemed not a submission of a Masonic decision, for adoption or rcjection, but rather merely a report for the information of the Grand Lodge. Viewed thus, this portion of the address is approved. HEALINGS
Regarding the healings reported in the Grand Master's address (one on an irregularity of time, in an instance of a request-conferral of a degree in a foreign lodge; and the other or others in a group-order covering nine brethren prematurely advanced in one of our lodges). The submitted showing, as to each of the instances, is such that it was within the scope of the Grand Master's authority to cause the individual or individuals involved to be healed. Our rccommendation is that each of the healing orders be approved. THE GRAND MASTER'S DECISIONS
The Grand Master ruled that a proposed use of the word "Masonic" would be improper, and not permissible, in the name or title of a magazine operating on advertisements and subscriptions. Sec. 25.110 states that use of the word "Masonic" for commercial or business purposes is prohibited. The submitted ruling is approved. II
This has to do with an appeal to the Grand Master, in the matter of a determination on the part of the Grievance Committee ill a lodge to the effect that in a certain "complaint" there was shown no probable cause to believe that a Masonic offense had been committed. The Grand Master ruled that the Lodge's Grievance Committee had rendered a proper decision. The subject matter of the "Complaint," briefly characterized, was that complainant, while Master of the lodge, had been refused, by members of the Temple's building board, on his demands (made in open lodge, as well as elsewhere) for a key to new locks recently installed at the Temple. Our consideration of the matter is not as to the propriety, or otherwise, of the installation of the new locks; or of the alleged refusal of a key for the Master of the lodge meeting in the Temple; or of other events, whatevcr they actually may have been. Rather, your committee here simply has had, for examination as to sufficiency, the contents of the "Complaint" as written, a copy having been furnishcd us by the Grand. Master. The ruling of the Grand Master, we think, should be sustained. We deem the wording of the "Complaint" insufficient as to allegations of facts such as would establish that complainant, as Master of his lodge, was entitled to the desired key; or, even if so entitled, that his demands constituted Masonically anything other than an attempt to enforce a mere legal right thereto. There also could be said to be a lack of allegations of facts such as would show existence of authority on the part of anyone in question to grant him the desired key, even if entitled thereto. Limited solely to the contents of the submitted "Complaint," the Grand Master's ruling, that there路 was no basis stated which would justify putting the accused brethren on trial for alleged un-Masonic conduct, is approved. (Sec. 28.090; and various preceding Sections) III
The Grand Master ruled that a purported election for affiliation was void, where the petition for affiliation was not accompanied by a certificate of good standing or other documentary evidence. The ruling is approved. (Sec. 16.010)
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IV
The Grand Master ruled that a stern written reprimand constituted sufficient disciplinary action, where a lodge (apparently acting in good faith, misconstruing or misunderstanding the by-laws and correspondence with the Grand Master) held a special-stated communication in a building other than its regular meeting place, without requesting or receiving a dispensation. The reasoning of the Grand Master especially stresses that his conclusion stems from certain circumstances peculiar to this particular occurrence. The ruling is approved, as being within the scope of the Grand Master's authority. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS SEC.
2.010
This amendment propositiOn, if adopted, would be in the nature of generally empowering certain officers of the Grand Lodge in their discretion to compromise or settle claims, demands and pending or probable litigation, and so on. Last year, by reason of the pendancy or imminence of two known cases with reference to estates of decedants, a somewhat similarly worded authorization was granted by Resolution, which remained in effect during this one year but now has expired. The Grand Master in his address reports both matters still pending, and recommends that similar authority be provided now for possible future use. Whether advisability exists, for adopting the above-mentioned authorization permanently in the form submitted as an amendment of our by-laws, appears to this committee still to be questionable. A resolution, like last year's, in our opinion is preferable at this time. Accordingly, our recommendation is that the action of the Grand Lodge at this time be in the nature of substituting an interim resolution, for the coming year, while referring the proposed By-Law provision to the incoming Committee on Jurisprudence whereby it will lie over until another annual communication of the Grand Lodge. The former resolution which hereby is presented by the undersigned is as follows: Be It Resolved, That during the interim between the adjournment of the Communication of this Grand Lodge and the opening of its Annual Communication in the year 1965, the Grand Master, with the concurrence of the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden, or any two of them, is authorized and empowered to compromise, settle, discharge and release all claims, demands, and pending or probable litigation, in connection with the Estate of Spencer Irwin Groff in Franklin County, Missouri, and the Estate of Roy Newman in Randolph County, Missouri, and in connection with any other similar matters arising during said time; to execute and deliver Deeds of Conveyance, Contracts, Bills of Sale and Stipulations to accomplish said results, and to employ attorneys to represent the Grand Lodge in connection therewith. SEC. 8.080
The proposed amendment, if adopted, would permit a lodge, which had failed to open the stated communication prescribed by its by-laws for the election of its officers, to proceed with the election at its next stated communication without dispensation. No objection appears against the advisability or form. Adoption of the proposed amendment to Sec. 8.080 is recommended. The form thereof is as follows: Amend the section to read as follows: If a lodge fails to open the stated communication prescribed by its by-laws
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for the election of its officers, the election is held at the next stated communication. If a lodge fails to elect its Master at the time prescribed by its by-laws, or at the next stated communication, if the one prescribed was not opened, the election is held only under dispensation from the Grand Master, and after notice to resident members. If it fails to choose some other elective officer, it proceeds as if under Section 8.1 40. SEC.
23.040
The proposed amendment in this instance, if adopted, would increase the size of the Masonic Home's board of directors to 13, by adding the Junior Past Grand Master to serve as the president. One aspect which has been taken into consideration is that adoption thereof would give rise indirectly to necessity for an amendment of the Masonic Home's articles of incorporation. They now specify only the presently designated Grand Lodge officers and elective Master Masons as the corporation-members and directors, totalling twelve; without any provision for an increase or change. Another aspect is that the amendment-proposition, if adopted, would be in the nature of imposing on a retiring Grand Master this additional year of duty (as president of the Masonic Home) beyond what now is normal tenure in the Grand Lodge "line." As recently as two or three years ago, the Grand Lodge acted on the premise that there was desirability for cutting down the then length of time for officers going through the "line." There well may be potentially available among out-going Grand Masters much knowledgeable ability, which could be put to use in the service of the Masonic Home if each in turn was to serve as the president there; but seemingly the present arrangement of the board of directors of the Home nonetheless can be said reasonably to have been working rather satisfactorily. We do not find advisability enough for the suggested change to recommend adoption at this time. Our recommendation is that the proposed amendment of Sec. 23.040 be not adopted. OTHER ITEMS
Remaining amendment-propositions as to By-Laws, and other items; if any, referred to the present committee, now should be referred to the incoming Committee on Jurisprudence for consideration and report at the next annual communication of the Grand Lodge. We so recommend. Respectfully submitted, HENRY W. Fox, Chairman, CLAUDE T. WOOD, Roy W. MCGHEE, JAMES
P.
HULL,
WALTER WALKER.
MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATION
The Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., read a message of congratulation to R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison from Harvey Beffa, Past Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America. REPORT OF WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
R. W. Bro. Oliver L. Luft presented the report of the Ways and Means Committee, which was adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: By order of the Grand Master, the Ways & Means Committee met
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August I, 1964, and again on September 28, 1964, in the Grand Secretary's Office to conduct a thorough analysis of the annual budget. In attendance at the meeting were the Members of the Ways and Means Committee, the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Secretary. A tentative budget to cover the period from July I, 1965, to the close of the Annual Communication of 1965 is hereby submitted to be for the same items and in the same amounts proportionately as the budget for the fiscal year of 1965-1966. The disbursements for the past year were reviewed and the budget items that were exceeded, are as follows:
Acct. No. 5 Masonic Service Assn. Per Capita 25 Kansas City Meetings 42 Insurance 43-D Office Supplies 53 Committee on Relief and Charity
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. $ 6.61 . 174.19 19.65 5.09 800.00
These items in excess of the budgeted amounts, were approved by the Committee and Grand Lodge Officers. You will note that the overall expenditures were $8,541.80 under the amount budgeted. The following budget is presented for your consideration: GRAND LODGE BUDGET-1964-1965 RECEIPTS Per Capita Tax (Gross) . Masonic Home-Initiation Fees George Washington Masonic National Association Fees
196)路64 Actual $384,570.43 30,175.00 3,023.00
1964-65 Budget $380,000.00 25,000.00 2,500.00
$417,768.43
$407,500.00
Sub Total " . Less Transferred to: Masonic Home-Per Capita Tax . . Masonic Home Initiation Fees . George Washington Masonic National Memorial Assn.
$265,295.44 $263,340.00 29,750.00 25,000.00 2,975.00 2,500.00
Grand Lodge Per Capital Revenue Plus Interest Permanent and General Fund
.$ II 9,747.99 $116,660.00 9,122.64 8,800.00
Total Current Revenue . Plus: Refunds and Miscellaneous Sale of Manuals Dues Receipt Cards Sale of Grand Lodge Forms and Books
$128,870.63
$125,460.00
205.12 2,367.35 2,020.68 515.70
200.00 2,400.00 2,100.00 1,000.00
Gross Receipts Available for Operation of Grand Lodge Less: Amount due-6-30-1964 Per Capita . Masonic Home Initiation Fund .. George Washington Memorial Fund ..
$133,979.48
$131,160.00
Net Receipts Available for Operation of Grand Lodge
$133,157.94
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348.54 425.00 48.00 $131,160.00
DISBURSEMENTS 1963-1964
Actual July 1,196) 1964-65 to June )0,1964 Budget
Acct. No. BY DIRECT APPROPRIATION OF GRAND LODGE 1. Salary-Grand Secretary
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
1964 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Salary-Grand Lecturer . Salary-Grand Treasurer , . Honorarium-Dr. Harold L. Reader .. , Masonic Service Assn. Per Capita , .. ' Masonic Service Assn. Hospital Visitation Funds Masonic Temple Assn. of St. Louis , .. , , .. Missouri Lodge of Research , . Committee on Recognition of Foreign Lodges ., ,
8,400.00 500.00 4,000.00 2,206.61 5,000.00 3,600.00 1,000.00 100.00
8,400.00 500.00 4,000.00 2,200.00 5,000.00 3,600.00 1,000.00 100.00
2,953.21 4,174.47 821.36 1,oI8.68 2,552.1 5 2,174.19 200.00 None 6,713.51 510.00
4,800.00 4,200.00 1,500.00 1,600.00 2,750.00 2,000.00 200.00 1,000.00 8,500.00 None
11,460.00 891.78 819.65
12,300.00 1,000.00 500.00
3,478.59 879.02 75.00 255.09 340.90 None 446.76 3,074.55 1,982.58 2,200.00 3,890.55
3,500.00 1,000.00 500.00 300.00 500.00 None 500.00 None 2,000.00 2,200.00 4,000.00
750.00 '8,442.66 '557.35 2,800.00 411.33 24,588.21
750.00 11,500.00· 600.00 3,000.00 500.00 25,000.00
BY REQUISITION OF GRAND MASTER
20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
Expenses-Grand Master , . Expenses-Grand Lecturer , ,.,., Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committees (OGM) Conferences of Grand Lodge Officers , Conferences of DDGM & DDGL .... ', '., .. Kansas City Meetings ,,,,., ,. Auditing , . Grand Master's Contingent Fund .. " . Expenses of Grand Lodge Session . Masonic Aprons (White) . . BY REQUISITION OF GRAND SECRETARY
40. 41. 42. 43.
44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49.
Salaries-Grand Lodge Office . Employees Tax Expense . Insurance ,, , . Operation of Grand Lodge Office (a) Printing, Postage, Stationery . (b) Telephone and Telegrams . (c) Office Equipment . (d) Office Supplies . (e) Incidental Office Expense ' . Incidental Travel and Expenses of Grand Secretary .. Grand Master's Regalia . Masonic Manuals . Dues Receipt Cards " .. ' .. '., , . 50-Year Veterans Buttons . Printing Proceedings , .. , , BY REQUISITION OF:
50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee
on on on on on on
Correspondence , Masonic Education , , Ritual , , , Relief and Charity ,.", By-Laws (Pocket Part) ' Mileage and Per Diem .. , .. ,
. ' .. , . , .. , . .
$123,268.20
$131,000.00
• 51. Committee on Masonic Education , $ 10,500.00 (a) Approved Appropriation on Special Meeting of th'e Midwest Conference on Masonic Education to be held October 22, 23, 24, 1964 in St. Louis, , ,..................... 1,000.00
$ 11,500.00 WILLIAM A. BAGLEY, Chairman, N. MATrHEWS, BENNETT KLINGNER, DEWEY A. ROUTH, OLIVER LUFT.
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MESSAGE OF GREETING TO MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER HAROLD L. READER
M. W. Bro. Robert L. Aronson moved that the Grand Secretary be instructed to send Dr. Harold L. Reader, P.G.M., a message expressing not only the greetings, but the best wishes of this Grand Lodge and the feeling of loss at his absence from this Grand Lodge Annual Communication, which was adopted. REMARKS BY W. BRO. HOWARD F. KIZER
W. Bro. Howard F. Kizer, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, addressed the brethren briefly. REMARKS BY R. W. BRO. GEORGE F. MORRISON
R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Grand Master-elect, addressed the brethren as follows: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Sirs, Right Worshipful Sirs, Worshipful Masters and Brethren: The Grand Master has been very kind to give me this opportunity to present to this Grand Lodge some matters that, as the incoming Grand Master, I would like you to give consideration to, and also I will, at the conclusion of my remarks, make my appointments to the Grand Lodge Line and the District Deputy Grand Masters and Committees. The men that have been selected will be my personal representatives and I wanted to have the opportunity of appointing them personally. Before I read the list of appointments there are some things that I think it would be well for the Craft to give some consideration to. It has been mentioned almost annually that not enough attention is given to those members that are suspended for non-payment of dues. You heard the committee's report yesterday as to the loss in membership. It is my feeling that if the Lodges themselves would take an active part in doing something about the Brethren who are suspended for non-payment of dues, that we could retain a good portion of them. It is also my feeling that the charity of the Lodges throughout the State of Missouri should be broadened, and charitable enterprises and activities within the Lodge should be encouraged. Masonry over the years has been highly respected; it has been recognized as a charitable institution, and it is important that when we have an opportunity to bring to the attention of the public our Masonic activities, they should be of the highest nature and the officers themselves should be at their best. This was evidenced on July 12, 1964, when we celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Masonic Home of Missouri. In addition to the invitation being carried in the Freemason and other Masonic publications, we sent out some invitations to individuals that were not associated nor connected with theMasoni~ Fraternity. I supplied a good portion of those names, and it was gratifying to me to have so many invited guests there. And for some little time after that celebration when I met these people or they had occasion to talk to me on the telephone, they told me that they didn't understand nor did ,they- have any conception of the charitable activities of the Masonic Fraternity, and they were very favorably impressed. It was an opportunity and we took advantage it; and I think the Lodges throughout the State of Missouri can do similar things to bring their Lodge to the attention of the community. During the years it' has been 'brought to the attention of the Grand Master and
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myself that code books are being used in Lodges. I am not going to extend my remarks here; I will at the time the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers meet, but it is our hope that this practice can be discontinued in its entirety. Our Grand Lecturer, the Right Worshipful Brother Freelon K. Hadley, has worked, has applied his best efforts and interests in discouraging this and eliminating it. O~ October 31 of this year it is my plan to have the Grand Lodge Officers in conference at the Masonic Home of Missouri in the morning and to have all the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers come to the Masonic Home for a twelve o'clock luncheon and then from one until about onefifty to make a tour of the grounds and the Home buildings and property. This is in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary. It has been some time since 'this meeting has been held in St. Louis. I think it would be a. fine thing for the men that ··will represent the Grand Master throughout the State of Missouri to become better acquainted with the Great Masonic charity of the Masonic Home of Missouri on Delmar. Boulevard. Then we will go into the Chapel and have the usual meeting with the Grand Lodge Officers, District.Deputy Grand Masters, and the District Deputy Grand Lectur~rs, and it is my plan' th'at the meeting will be concluded as near 4:30 'as 'possible, as those that want to remain and discuss matters with the Grand Lecturer and those', that want to 'start fof home can do so, and we will avoid havirig a two-day meeting. The 'selection of -appointments is 'a ,;ery heavy responsibility, and I ,stated yesterday, at the time I was asked whether I would accept the election to the Grand Master's office, that I appreciated y'ou~, continued confidenc~, and the Gran.d Master at all times needs the assistance of 'competent Masons throughout the' State of Missouri and especially is 'that my:lot this year. '. . I have tried to pick men, Brother Master Masons, .that will'ser've the fraternity well'and wh,o' will discharge their 'assigned :;'duties in a: ,capable and comp'etei1~ manner, so that a year from now they can co'me before you 'and make their reports. . The reports at this communication have been very well han<:iled,and.,weh9pe to continu·e. in that sa~e vein. . . , ' :,.. ' . REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE 'AND .PER DIEM
R. W. Bro. John W. Adams presented the. report of the Committee ,on Mileage and Per Diem, which was adopted, 'subject to necessary co:rrections, and is as follows: ' To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A,F. & A.M. of 'Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage an~ Per r;>iem reports amounts .paid for attendance at this, the One Hundred Forty-third Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge held in the city 'of St. Louis, 'Miss~mi'~on September 29 a,nd 30; 1964 as follows: .. '. (,
Grand Lodge Officers ,.,' .. ',." ... '.,':" Past Grand Masters """"'" , . , .. , .... , District Deputy Grand Ma,sters ','.,',., ." ,. , ,.,,.,. District Deputy Grand Lecturers ' . , , , , . , , , : ~" , ';' . , , , , . , , . , , .. Committee on Creden'tials, , , . , , . , , , . , , .. , , , , , , , , , , . , , , , . , Committee on Appeals and Grievances ,,,,,,,,.,, Committee on Jurisprudence .. , , , , , , , . , , . , , , , , , . , , , , , , , , . , , . , , . , .. , .. Committee on Ways and Means.', '" , .. ,. " " " " " " " " " " " " " Committee on Mileage and PCI' Diem " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ' " Committee on Masonic Education " .. "".""""" .... ' " " " " " . ' Building Supervisory Board ,'" '.' .. , , . , . , , , , , , , , , .. , , . , , , . , . , 00,
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Chairmen of Other Standing Committees Assistant Grand Tilers Representatives of Chartered Lodges Adjustments Total
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90.52 214.12 17,018.64 10.00
'" . $24,017.64 Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. ADAMS, Chairman, CHARLES S. HICKS, JOHN S. SMARR, FRANK K. Roy, JR., FRED H. KNIGHT. FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
R. W. Bro. Seibert Etter presented the final report of the Committee on Credentials. At this point R. W. Bro. Alex Dawson made comment on the report as follows: The Report of the Committee on Credentials shows that 187 Lodges were not represented at this Communication of the Grand Lodge, and I suggest that the District Deputy Grand Masters should make an effort to do something about this. I also suggest that the Annual Communications of this Grand Lodge should be held in other localities occasionally. This report was then adopted and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report. At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge there are represented 404 Subordinate Lodges and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers .................................... Past Masters Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens Junior Wardens Chairmen Committees .............................................. Distinguished Visi tors
1,228
Total Actual Attendance Without Duplication Past Masters Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens Junior Wardens Assistant Tilers Distinguished Visitors Lodges Without Representation .,.
26 15 44 53 524 389 135 53 14 5
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. 1,111 524 . 389 . 135 53 . 5 . 5 . . 187
. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE M. McANINCH, Chairman, SEIBERT ETTER, R. MARVIN COWDEN, JOHN l-I. HICKS, FRED O. WADE.
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REMARKS BY R. W. BRO. HARRY H. BALSIGER
R. W. Bro. Harry H. Balsiger extended a welcome to the delegates, and invited the Grand Lodge to meet at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in 1965. APPOINTMENTS
R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Gran'd Master-elect read his appointments of Grand Lodge officers, District Deputy Grand Masters and committee members for the year 1964-1965. Freelon K. Hadley. ., ,,,.,, ,, Grand Lecturer Elvis A. Mooney , ,.,, ,Senior Grand Deacon J. Morgan Donelson. .., ,., .junior Grand Deacon William H. Chapman. . , Senior Grand Steward Thomas J. Davis, Jr.. . . ,., Junior Grand Steward W. Hugh McLaughlin. . , Senior Grand Marshal Walter L. Walker .. , . , , , , Junior Grand Marshal Harry Theis. . . . , ,., , Grand Sword Bearer Howard F. Kizer , .. , , , Grand Pursuivant Herbert E. Duncan , , .. Grand Chaplain Ira T. Gragg. , , .. , , ,,, : .. ' , ,Grand Chaplain J. C. Montgomery, Jr , , .. , .. , Grand Chaplain Ben Morris Ridpath. . . . . . . . , , .. Grand Chaplain Thomas Shrout .. , , .. , ", .. , Grand Chaplain Julius J. Nodel .. , , ,", , ,, , ,Grand Chaplain Will L. Lane. . . ,., ,., Grand Chaplain Roy W. Harper , , . , , .. , , , , , , , , . ,Grand Orator W. Raymond .Usher ,.,, ,,., , . , .. , . , .. , Grand Tiler
R. W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, read his appointments of District Deputy Grand Lecturers for the year 1964-1965. INSTALLATION
The hour of Installation having arrived, M. W. Bro. William J. Craig, Installing Grand Master, assisted by M. W. Bro. Forrest C. Donnell, Installing Grand Marshal, and R. W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Grand Chaplain, installed the Grand Lodge officers. PRESENTATIONS
The Grand Master's apron was presented by M. W. Bro. Richard O. Rumer. The Grand Master's Jewel was presented by M. W. Bro. Robert L. Aronson, and a gold Grand Master's card was presented by R. W. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner. An electric typewriter was presented by W. Bro. Vern H. Schneider, Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 360, St. Louis, Mo., and a large group of brethren from that Lodge. W. Bro. O. Wesley Konering, president of the Square Club of the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts of Missouri, presented an apron case to the Grand Master on behalf of that organization. BENEDICTION
The Benediction was given by R. W. Bro. Julius
J.
Nodel, Grand Chaplain.
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The M. W. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri rested from its labors and was closed in ample form this day, the 30th day of September, 1964, no further business appearing, to meet again in St. Louis, Missouri, the last Tuesday, viz., the 28th day of SeRtember, 1965. ELMER W. WAGNER,
Grand Secretary. STANDING COMMITTEES, 1964-1965
Credentials-R. Marvin Cowden, Chairman, 920 W. Monroe Terr., Springfield, Mo. 65806; William W. Gray, 5511 Lydia Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64110; John H. Hicks, Lebanon, Mo. 65536; Fred O. Wade, Ozark, Mo. 65721; Seibert.Etter, 10404 Presley Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Grand Master's Address-Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Chairman, Box 153, Kennett, Mo. 63857; and all Past Grand Masters in attendance. Lodges Under Dispensation-Earl Landis, Chairman, 309 Virginia St., Crystal City, Mo. 63019; Thos. J. Ross, Dexter, Mo. 63841; John W. Alverson, 7335 Zephyr PI., Maplewood, Mo. 63143; Edward E. Wilson, 3111 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507; Henry C. Grupe, 10410 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63128. Chartered /,odges-J. Clyde Butler, Chairman, 11 Shady Lane, Macon, Mo. 63552; James DeLay, Bell City, Mo. 63735; Irvin J. Freiberger, 7425 Warwick Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63121; R. K. Swindle, Senath, Mo. 63876; Hollan Fann, Puxico, Mo. 63960. Appeals and Grievances-Charles L. Chalender, Chairman, 861 Rogers, Springfield, Mo. 65802; Herbert C. Hoffman, 1212 Home Savings Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; Harry H. Balsiger, 3637 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108; Lloyd A. Cleaveland; 822 Jackson St., Chillicothe, Mo. 64601; Lloyd S. Morgan, Jr., Advance, Mo. 63730. Jurisprudence-Harry Gershenson, Chairman, 611 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; Henry W. Fox, Route 22, Box A-I, Kansas City, Mo. 64152; Roy W. McGhee, Piedmont, Mo. 63957; Claude T. Wood, 116 West McClurg Ave., Richland, Mo. 65556; James P. Hull, 435 Krug Park PI., St. Joseph, Mo. 64505. Ways and Means-Oliver Luft, Chairman, 5434 Goethe Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109; William A. Bagley, Shelbina, Mo. 63468; J. N. Matthews, 1330 Major Dr., Jefferson City, Mo. 65101; J. Bennett Klingner, 436 E. Pacific St., Springfield, Mo. 65803; Dewey A. Routh, 214 Ramsey Bldg., Rolla, Mo. 65401. Relief and Charity-C. Leonard Gasper, Chairman, 2722 S. 20th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503; Harry C. Ploetze, 5729 Lindenwood Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109; William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton, Mo. 64683. Masonic Boards of Relief-Elvin K. Luff, Chairman, 1503 W. Short St., Independence,. Mo. 64050; Elvis R. Poff, 5601 S. 4th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64504; Warren Drescher, 104 Embassy Lane, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122; William NaIl, 833 South Avenue, Springfield, Mo. 65806; Sherman A. Smith, Box 43, Joplin, Mo. 64801. Necrology-Homer L. Ferguson, Chairman, 1927 N. Circle Dr., Jefferson City, Mo. 65101; William F. Woodruff; 612 Argyle Bldg., 306 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; Harold M. Jayne, Memphis, Mo. 63555; Robert H. Mann, 101 W. lIth St., Kansas City, Mo. 64105; Forrest C. Donnell, 4615 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108. . Ritual-Freelon K. Hadley, Chairman, 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507; William V McCollum, 800 W. Pershing, Springfield, Mo. 65806; J. Harold Burton, 1327 Drayton Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119; Arthur C. Mothershead, 6007 N. Lenox, Kansas City, Mo. 64151; L. Marshall Hollenbeck, Box 249, Sikeston, Mo. 63801; Merle B. Graham, Kahoka, Mo. 63445.
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Forms and Ceremonies-Virgil P. Caulk, Chairman, Alexandria, Mo. 63430; Herman A. Orlick, 815 Thornberry Lane, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122; Herbert E. Duncan, 439 W. 58th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64113; William J. Craig, 1035 S. Pickwick, Springfield, Mo. 65804; Freelon K. Hadley (ex-officio member), 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507. Mileage and Per Diem-John W. Adams, Chairman, 253 Farmers Savings Bank Bldg., Marshall, Mo. 65340; Edward A. Lang, 10258 Driver Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63114; Charles Hicks, Monroe City, Mo. 63456; John S. Smarr, 301 S. West End, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701; Frank K. Roy, Jr., 545 E. 10lst Terr., Kansas City, Mo. 64131. Correspondence-Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville, Mo. 63501. Masonic Education-John T. Suesens (I), Chairman, 1202~ Ashland, St. Joseph, Mo. 64506; Harold O. Grauel (3), Box 375, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701; Frank P. Briggs (3), 4740 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Apt. 407, Washington, D. C. 20015; Robert H. Arnold (1), 15 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64105; O. Wes Konering (2), 611 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; Lewis C. (Wes) Cook (2), 3233 Chippewa Dr., Kansas City, Mo. 64116. Building Supervisory Board-Harry A. Hall (1), Chairman, 8th fl., Jackson County Courthouse, Kansas City, Mo. 64106; James M. Bradford (2), 4165a Shaw Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63110; Fred C. Heuermann (3), 11610 Kingsport Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63138. Entertainment of Distinguished Guests-William H. Chapman, Chairman, 250 Blackmer PI., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119; Vern H. Schneider, 16 Lindworth Lane, St. Louis, Mo. 63124; Lewis C. Robertson, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112; Elvis A. Mooney, Bloomfield, Mo. 63825; Joseph E. Hubbard, Box 73, Joplin, Mo. 64802. By-Laws-Martin B. Dickinson, Chairman, 15 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64105; Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 717 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo. 64509; Robert C. Brinkman, 611 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; Richard O. Rumer, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63103. SPECIAL COMMlTIEES, 1964路1965
George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association-Morris E. Ewing, Chairman, Morrisville, Mo. 65710; Harry S Truman, Independence, Mo. 64050; Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Box 153, Kennett, Mo. 63857; James M. Sellers, Lexington, Mo. 64067; Harry F. Sunderland, No. M-150, Lake Lotawana, Lee's Summit, Mo. 64063; James W. Skelly, 8357 Big Bend Rd., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119; Harold L. Reader, Box 7308, St. Petersburg, Florida. Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges"':""Elmer W. Wagner, Chairman, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108; John Black Vrooman, Box 402, St. Louis, Mo. 63166; Robert L. Aronson, Civil Courts Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton, Mo. 64683; Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville, Mo. 63501. Sesquicentennial~Harold O. Grauel, Chairman, Box 375, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701; Frank P. Briggs, 4740 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Apt. 407, Washington, D. C. 20015; Elmer W. Wagner, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108; Walter J. Simon, 100 Heatherwood Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63132; John A. Weiss, 4024 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 64IlO. OTHER APPOINTMENTS
Audit-C. K. Benson Company, 711 St. Charles St., St. Louis', Mo. 63101. Representatives to Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis-John BurIe, Director, 5827a Jamieson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109; Elmer J. Rohr, 2215 Parkridge Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63Il7; Richard H. Bennett, 1501 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo. 63103.
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1964
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME. 1964-1965
George F. Morrison, 1250 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63110; A. Basey Vanlandingham, 207 Miller Building, Columbia, Mo. 65201; Russell E. Murray, 1717 June Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63138; William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton, Mo. 64683; Lester M. Heckman-I 965, 424 Mark Dr., Kirkwood, Mo. 63122; Paul D. Hess. Jr.-1965, 107~ N. Rollins St., Macon, Mo. 63552; C. Leonard Gasper-I 966, 2722 S. 20th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503; Harry Gershenson-1966, 611 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; Harry C. Ploetze-1967, 5729 Lindenwood Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109; Albert H. VanGels-1967, 5735 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, Mo. 63120; Martin B. Dickinson-1968, 15 West 10th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64105; Harold O. Grauel-1968, Box 375, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701. SUPERINTENDENT OF MASONIC HOME
Lewis C. Robertson, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF MASONIC HOME
Carl!. Stein, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112. omCERS OF MASONIC HOME 1964-1965
President, A. Basey Vanlandingham, 207 Miller Bldg., Columbia, Mo. 65201; Vice-President, Lester M. Heckman, 424 Mark Dr., Kirkwood, Mo. 63122; Secretary, Lewis C. Robertson, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112; Treasurer, Albert H. Van Gels, 5735 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, Mo. 63120. LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS rumSDlCTION
Name and Location
Year of Service
1935-36 James W. Skelly, 8357 Big Bend Rd., Webster Groves 63119 . Harold L. Reader, c/o Fairview Nursing Home, Box 7308, . 1937-38 St. Petersburg, Florida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Henry C. Chiles, P. O. Drawer 397, Lexington 64067. . . . .1938-39 Harry S Truman, Independence 64050. . . 1940-41 Forrest C. Donnell, 4615 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108 .1942-43 W. F. Woodruff, 612 Argyle Bldg., 306 E. 12th St., Kansas City 64106 .. 1943-44 Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville 65701. . . . . .1947-48 Harry F. Sunderland, No. M-150 Lake Lotawana, Lee's Summit 64063 1948-49 James M. Bradford, 4165a Shaw Ave., St. Louis 63110 1949-50 Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Dr., Jefferson City 65101. . ... 1951-52 Richard O. Rumer, 1509 Washington Ave., St. Louis 63103. .1952-53 James M. Sellers, Lexington 64067. . . . . . .1953-54 1954-55 . Orestes Mitchell, J r., 7I 7 Corby Bldg., St. .Joseph 64509. . . . William .J. Craig, 1035 S. Pickwick, Springfield 6,'5804. . . . . . . . . . . .. 1955-56 7Harold M. Jayne, Memphis 63555......... 1956-57_ -:".....:rFrank P. Briggs, 4740 Connecticut Ave., N.W. (Apt. 407, .. 1957-58 Washington, D. C. 20015. Robert L. Aronson, Civil Courts Bldg., St. Louis 63101. 1958-59 . .. 1959-60 Harold O. Grauel, Box 375, Cape Girardeau 63701. ~ Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville 63501. .1960-61 Robert H. Mann, 101 W. Eleventh St., Kansas City 64105. 1961-62 Martin B. Dickinson, 15 W. Tenth St., Kansas City 64105 . .1962-63 .1963-64 Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Box 153, Kennett 63857 .
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1964-1965
1. Merlin Armstrong, Box 124, Wyaconda 63474 2. L. Dale Gardner, 3 Overbrook Dr., Kirksville 63501 3. Arthur Cullor, Lucerne 64655 4. Earl E. Ebbe, 915 Washington, Tren~ ton 64683 5. Floyd Eberhart, Gilman City 64642 6. Alfred B. Proctor, Grant City 64456 7. Leland Nicholas, Pickering 64476 8. Wade Gately, 409 N. 8th St., Tarkio 64491 9. C. Leonard Gasper, 2722 S. 20th St., St. Joseph 64503 10. Charles Whitchurch, Winston 64689 II. Joe L. Moore, 809 N. Lighburne, Liberty 64068 12. Vaughn E. Smith, Route I, Polo 64671 13. Henry Riley, Route 3, Marceline 64658 14. Wm. E. McDannold, Route I, Hunnewell 63443 IS. Henry F. Burkhead, Route 3, HannibaI6340I 16. Robert N. Craft, 515 W. Main St., Bowling Green 63334 17. Sherman Fowler, Route 2, Box 58, Vandalia 63382 18. Wm. C. Durbin, 206 E. Burkhart, Moberly 65270 19. Earl Washam, Sumner 64681 20. Charles G. Kuhn, Bosworth 64623 21. Herbert Busch, 505 Main St., Parkville 64152 22a. Willis R. Hunt, 5817 Barnes Ave., Kansas City 64119 22b. William J. Hill, 1354 Home Savings Bldg., 1006 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106 23. George Stewart, 336 S. 13th St., Lexington 64067 24. Walter C. Borchers, Box 73, Route 1, Blackburn 65321 25. Arthur L. Collins, 109 E. Broadway, New Franklin 65274 26. Walter H. Baird, 209 S. Garth Ave., Columbia 65201 27. Boyd Harvey. Steedman 65077
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1. Merle B. Graham, 358 W. Maple Ave., Kahoka 63445 2. Leo B. Kennedy, Edina 63537 3. John S. Stillwell, Lucerne 64655 4. Charles H. Stickler, 8 Town & Country Ln., Trenton 64683 5. Wilburn S. Christie, New Hampton 64471 6. Glenn V. Bulla, King City 64463 7. Charles A. Wilkinson, Hopkins 64461 8. Thurlow E. Herrick, Box 182, Westboro 64498 9. Jewel W. Pike, 701 Court St., St. Joseph 64504 10. James J. Manring, Box 63, Winston 64689 II. William A. Mudd, 4II E. 4th St., Cameron 64429 12. Ray Carpenter, Route I, Chillicothe 64601 13. Virgil W. Slaughter, Meadville 64659 14. George E. Grubb, Monroe City 63456 15. Lee B. Turner, 530 Flora Ave., Han路 nibal63401 16. Russell J. Rowe, Louisiana 63353 17. Francis A. Ely, Monroe City 63456 18. Edwin B. Hawkins, Higbee 65257 19. Herbert D. DeWeese, Brunswick 65236 20. Chesley E. McAfee, Bosworth 64623 21. O. D. Hatfield, Route 21, Kansas City 64156 22a. Francis A. Brown, 18 W. Winthrope Road, Kansas City 64113 22b. Wm. W. Forrester, 34 E. Lake Tapawingo, Blue Springs 64015 23. William E. Loyd, Box 126, Orrick 64077 24. Wilbur" Hains, Miami 65344 25. Herbert R. Kuhn, Otterville 65348 26. Raymond E. Lee, 1105 Jefferson Ave., Columbia 65201 27. Wm. A. Gamblian, Vafldalia63382
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28. Sterling M. Oliver, Montgomery City 63361 29. Fred Drcyzehner, Moscow Mills 63362 30. Lawrence E. Dudeck, 529 Jefferson St., St. Charles 63301 31. Charles Alcott, 1622 Hayselton, Jefferson City 65101 32. Gordian J. Mathias, 120 E. Euclid, Sullivan 63080 33a. Chester H. Davisson, Suite 900, 1015 Locust St., St. Louis 63101 33b. Roy H. Sander, 253 Papin Avenue, St. Louis 63119 34. Robert Hughes, Cleveland 64734 35. Junior C. Robbins, Rich Hill 64779 36. John Owen, Warsaw 65355 37. Robert G. Long, 407 Flora Ave., Clinton 64735 38. Floyd C. Kuhn, Crocker 65452 39. Edward A. Schwieder, Steelville 65565 40. Vernon Evans, 1120 S. 4th St., De SOlO 63020 41. Earnest Lee Baumgardner, Box 255, Humansville 65674 42. Robert R. Carver, Stockton 64785 43. Leo Hillier, Harwood 64750 44. W. Larrance Roe, 1829 Michigan, Joplin 64803 45. Etson E. Jackson, 2821 Crestview, Springfield 65804 46. Loren S. Kirkpatrick, Box 287, Mountain Grove 65711 47. Lloyd C. Risby, Ellsinore 63937 48. Floyd H. Buckner, Box 192, Desloge 63603 49. John E. Crites, 614 Louis St., Cape Girardeau 63701 50. Koss W. Blomeyer, Bloomfield 63825 51. Morris E. Notgrass, 313 Ward Ave., Caruthersville 63830 52. Norman W. Gish, Piedmont 63957 53. Frank E. Harr, Box 189, Willow Springs 65587 54. Charles J. Schaefer, Billings 65610 55. Burl Rickman, 117 W. College, Aurora 65605
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28. David O. Morrow, Montgomery City 63361 29. Herbert J. Crosby, Winfield 63389 30. Joseph B. Peyton, 1816 Boonslick, St. Charles 63301 31. Alfred L. Gates, California 65018 32.
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Dan Shepard, 2 W. Springfield, Union 63084 33a. Thomas J. Lehmann, 933 Strodtman Road, St. Louis 63138 33b. Charles Goodman, 7028a Tulane Ave., St. Louis 63130 33c. Evert L. Love, 628 Landor Court, Lemay 63125 34. T. B. Prettyman, Harrisonville 64701 35. Ralph O. Fritts, Amsterdam 64723 36. Lloyd C. Kennon, 1523 S. Harrison, Sedalia 65301 37. Philip D. Trainer, 106 E. Tebo, Clinton 64735 38. Jennings E. McKee, Iberia 65045 39. Richard H. Kerr, 911 W. 12th St., Rolla 65401 40. Alfred W. Kuenzle, Box 307, Barnhart 63012 41. Glenn J. Lyon, Fair Play 65649 42. Lacey Stapp, Box 12, Greenfield 65661 43. John R. Walker, Box 307, Nevada 64772 44. Joy L. Ortloff, Route 1, Carthage 64836 45. William V McCollum, 800 W. Pershing, Springfield 65806 46. Ronnie L. House, Box 335, Mansfield 65704 47. LeRoy P. Lewis, Route 3, Van Buren 63965 48. Leo D. Lindsey, Route 1, Box 228, Bonne Terre 63628 49. George W. Campbell, 410 S. 3rd St., Chaffee 63740 50. Thomas R. Wilkins, 510 Clayton Ave., Sikeston 63801 51. Wm. Carter Bell, 511 Matthews Ave., Sikeston 63801 52. Ardell O. Kennedy, 2538 N. Main St., Poplar Bluff 63901 53. A. E. Blackwood, 711 Park St., Willow Springs 65587 54. Everette L. Gloyd, Branson 65616 55, Charles W. Werdein, Aurora 65605
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56. James B. Cantrell, Noel 64854 57. James A. Billington, 10249 Oak Ave., St. Louis 63114
58. Harold A. Reichel, Eldon 65026 59. Joseph A. Grant, Lee's Summit 64063 60. Sol Astrachan, 63857
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56. James D. Hurst, 611 Oak Ridge Drive, Neosho 64850 57a. Virgil C. Moore, 222 Roberta Ave., St. Louis 63135 57b. Manley C. Vanzant, 7321 Flora Ave., Maplewood 63143 58. Claude W. Dunnaway, 511 S. Oak St., Versailles 65084 59. Owen S. Taylor, 1119 W. 26th St., Independence 64050 60. Claud T. Foster, Route 2, Campbell 63933
LIST OF GRAND SECRETARIES AND THEIR ADDRESSES Alabama, Gordon L. Evatt, P. O. Box Maryland, Gerald M. Pine, Masonic Temple, Baltimore 21201. 6195, Montgomery 36106. Arizona, Gerald 1. Craig, P. G. M., 4th Massachusetts, Earl W. Taylor, 51 BoylAve. & Monroe, Phoenix 85003. ston St., Boston 02116. Michigan, Charles T. Sherman, P. G. Arkansas, L. Leland McDaniel, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Grand Rapids M., Little Rock 72201. California, Edward H. Siems, P.路 G. M., 49502 Minnesota, David E. Palmer, Masonic California Masonic Memorial Temple, Temple, St. Paul 55102. 1111 California St., San Francisco 94108. Mississippi, Cecil A. Thorn" Meridian. Colorado, Harry W. Bundy, 1614 Welton Missouri, Elmer W. Wagner, 3681 LinSt., Denver 80202. dell Blvd., St. Louis 63108. Montana, Lyman E. Smith, Box 1158, Connecticut, Earle K. Haling, P. G. M., Helena 59601. 201 Ann St., Hartford 06103. Delaware, Chester R. Jones, 818 Market, Nebraska, Carl R. Greisen, 401 MaSt., Wilmington 19899. ' sonic Temple, Omaha 68102. Nevada, Royal D. Crowell, P. G. M., District of Columbia, Paul R. Mattix, ' P. O. Box 186, Gardnerville. SOl-13th St. N.W., Washington, D. C. New Hampshire, Harold O. Cady, 20005. Florida, William A. Whitcomb, 220" , P. 路C. M., Box 299, Concord 03302.Ocean St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32202.. New Jersey, Harvey C. Whildey, MaGeorgia, Daniel W. Locklin, 811 Mulsonic Temple, Trenton 08609. berry, Macon 31201. . New Mexico, Chandler C. Thomas, Box Idaho, Herbert H. Eberle, Box .1677, ,535, A,lbuquerque 87106. Boise 8370I . ' . ,. New York, Wendell K. Walker, 71 W. Illinois, Paul R. Stephens, P. G. M., Box, . .'23d.St:"New York City 10010.. . North Carolina, Charles A. Harris, Box 110, Rushville 62681. Indiana, Dwight L. Smith, P. G. M., . 6506, Raleigh 27608. North Dakota, Clifford E. Miller, P. o. Masonic Temple, Indianapolis 46204. . Box 1269, Fargo 58101. Iowa, Ralph E. Whipple, Box 271, Cedar Rapids 52406. Ohio, Andrew J. White, Jr., P. G. M., Kansas, Charles S. McGinness, P. G. M., 634 High St., Worthington 43085. Oklahoma, J. Fred Latham, P. G. M., P. O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601. Kentucky, James W.o Elam, P. G. M., Masonic Temple, Guthrie 73044.. Oregon, Harry D. Proudfoot, P. 'G. M., Masonic Temple, 1000 S. 4th St., Louisville 40203. " Masonic Temple, Portland 97205. Louisiana, D. Peter Laguens, Jr., 1300 Pennsylvania, Ashby B. Paul, Masonic Masonic Temple, New Orleans 70112. Temple, Philadelphia 19107. Maine, Earl D. Webster, Masonic TemRhode Island, Arthur R. Cole, 127 Dorple, Portland 04101. rance St., Providence 02903.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
South Carolina, Henry F. Collins, P. G. M., 1401 Senate St., Columbia 29201. South Dakota, John S. Rowe, Box 468, Sioux Falls 5710 1. Tennessee, T. E. Doss, P. G. M., Box 216, Nashville 37202. Texas, Harvey C. Byrd, Box 446, Waco 76703. Utah, Clarence M. Groshell, Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City 84101. Vermont, Aaron H. Grout, P. G. M., Burlington.
Virginia, Archer B. Gay, Masonic Temple, Richmond 23220. Washington, Daniel T. Simmons, Masonic Temple, Tacoma 98402. West Virginia, Julian B. Hollingsworth, Box 2346, Charleston 25328. Wisconsin, Paul W. Grossenbach, 1123 N. Astor St., Milwaukee 53202. Wyoming, Marcus R. Nichols, Masonic Temple, Casper 82602.
Grand Lodge Alberta Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil (Ceara)
Grand Secretary Edward H. Rivers Carlos Wilson Rudolph Rappos Andre Saccasyn Luis N. de Mattos
Brazil (Minas Gerais) Brazil (Para)
Sebastiao Duarte de Almeida Arthur N. Figueriedo
Brazil (Pernambuco)
Demostenes N. V. de Agwar Jacy Garnier de Baccellar Joad Yorge Ribi
Brazil (Guanabara) Brazil (Rio Grands do Sui) Brazil (Sao Paulo) British Columbia
J.
Canada
Ewart G. Dixon
Chile China
Oscar Pereira H. Lott H. T. Wei
Costa Rica Cuba Denmark
Enrique Chaves B. Jose Alvarez-Rivera Maldonado Alfred N. Nyvang
Ecuador
Dr. Bruno Sadun M.
England
James W. Stubbs
Finland
Martti V. Mustakallio
France (Nat'l Grand Lodge) Guatemala
S.
Greece Honduras
N. Econompoulos Ramon H. Rivas
Iceland
Olafer Gislason
India
P. M. Sundaram
Erwin Seignemartin H. N. Morgan. P. G. M.
J.
L. Humbert
Benjamin Godoy
Ireland
J.
Israel
Shlomo Zarankin
O. Harte
Address Calgary Buenos Aires Vienna Brussels P. O. Box 76. Fortaleza. Ceara Caixo Postal 5. Belo Horizonte P. O. Box 333, Belem. Para P. O. Box 1415. Recife, Pernambuco Caixo Postal No. 2215 Caixo Postal 683. Porta Alegra Apartado 72, Sao Paulo 692 Seymour St.â&#x20AC;˘ Vancouver P. O. Drawer 217, Hamilton, Onto Casillo 2867, Santiago P. O. Box 758, Taipei. Taiwan, China San Jose. Apartado Y. Apartado 72. Havana Blegdamsvej 23. Copenhagen Apartado Postal 932, Guayaquil Freemasons' Hall London W.C. 2 P. Esplanaodikater 35 E East Helsinki 65 Boulevard Bineau, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris Apartado Postel 312, Guatemala City 21, Xenias St., Athens Apartado 28. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. C. A. Freemasons' Hall. Borgartun 4, Reykjavik P. O. Box 681, Janpath, New Delhi Freemasons' Hall, Molesworth St.. Dublin Tel Aviv. Box 2080
1964
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Italy (Grand Orient) Japan
Umberto Genova Carl T. Nakamura
Manitoba
Thomas O. Jackson
Mexico (Benito Juarez)
Al fredo Ochoa
Mexico (Campeche)
Omar C. Livera, G.
Mexico (Cosmos)
Reynolds Lechuga F.
Mexico (EI Potosi)
Jose Mendoza Alfaro
Mexico (Nueva Leon)
Mena Trevino
Mexico
Joaquin Yanez Albarron
177
Mexico (Tamaulipas) Mexico (Valle de Mexico) Mexico (York)
Homero Ramos Pecina G. G. Linares
Netherlands
Dr. P. J. Van Loo
New Brunswick New South Wales New Zealand Nicaragua
A. C. Lemmon R. H. Burley F. G. Northern, P. G. D. Greg A. Tapia
Norway Nova Scotia
Odd Lie-Davidsen Harold F. Sipprell
Panama Peru Philippine Islands
Juan E. Urriola Luis F. Andrade del Valle Estaban Munarriz
Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec
Floyd Drake Juan L. Matos Cintron J. McL. Marshall
Queensland
V. I. Carter
Salvador, El
Carlos A. Castellanos
Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia
T. M. Spencer Alexander F. Buchan, M.B.E., B.S.C., Ph.D. F. J. Ellen, P.G.W.
Sweden
Sven Svedin
Swiss Alpina
Humbert Vettovaglia
Tasmania Turkey
H. A. Wilkinson, P.G.W. Nafiz Ekemen
United Grand Lodge of Germany Venezuela Victoria Western Australia
Richard Mueller-Boerner
Rome No. 13 Sakae-Cho MinatoKu, Masonic Temple, Tokyo, Japan Masonic Temple, Winnipeg Apartado Postal 87, Torreon, Coahuila Apartado 17, Campeche, Camp. Apartado 171, Chihuahau, Chih. Apartado 104, San Luis Potosi Apartado 309, Monterrey Apartado 9, Guadalajara Apartado 419, Tampico Apartado 10, Mexico City Apartado 1986, Mexico D. F. (1) 22 Fluwelen Burgwal, The Hague Saint John Sydney Box 6439, Wellington Box 102, Managua, D. N. Nicaragua N. Volgate 19, Oslo Freemasons' Hall, Halifax Apartado 84, Panama City Apartado 587, Lima 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Box 337, Charlottetown Santurce, P. R. 00910 Masonic Ten:tple, Montreal Box 675, K.G.P .0., Brisbane, Australia 2a Calle Oriente, No. 431, San Salvador P. O. Box 246, Regina 96 George St., Edinburgh Freemasons' Hall, Adelaide Frimurareorden, BIasieholmagatan 6, Stockholm Lausanne 11, Chemin Champ-Ron Hobart Nuroziy, Sok No. 25 Istanbul Frankfurt-on-Main
Miguel A. Tejeda R. C. W. Davis N. J. Munro
Apartado 927, Caracas 25 Collins St., Melbourne Freemasons' Hall, Perth
(Occidental)
C. Robert Quick
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1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUMERICAL LIST OF LODGES WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS AND CHARTER DATES
1. Missouri 2. Meridian 3. Beacon 4. Howard 5. United 6. 7. O'Sullivan 8. 9. Geo. Washington 10. Agency II. Pauldingville
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51. 52. 53.
54. 55. 56. 57. 58.
Jefferson FairPlay· Bonhomme Wentzville Fayette Fulton Holt Xenia Livingston Wakanda Weston Index Arrow Rock Tipton Richmond Monticello
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GRAND LODGE ,OF MISSOURI
59. Centralia '...................... 26 27 60. New Bloomfield 61. 62. 24 63. Cambridge 64. Monroe......................... 17 10 65. Pattonsburg 66. Grant City 6 67. . 60 68. Kennett . 32 '69. Sullivan ,., . . '25 , . 70. Armstrong . 9 71. Savannah . 1 .. 72. Gorin , . . 19 73. Eureka . 74. Warren ....................••••. 19 . . 29 75. Silex . . 59 76. Independence , . . 39 77. Lebanon 9 . 78. St. Joseph . !3·B, 79. Polar Star . 57 .... , ..... , ..... ' .. 80. Bridgeton 81. Jackson . 13 . 82. 83. Laclede . 38 , . 84. Webster Groves . . 57 ., 85. Miami . 24 , . . . 13 86. Brookfield , . . 42 87. Washington 6 . . 88. Defiance . . 12 89. Friendship . . 31 90. Russellvil1e . 17 91. Madison . . 16 92. Perseverance . 49 ' . 93. St. Mark's . . 39 94. Vienna , . . 33-A 95. Pomegranate . . 14 96. St. Andrews 5 .. . 97. Bethany . 98. Webster . 45 . . 55 99. Mt. Vernon . . 45 100. Ash Grove . . 20 101. Bogard . . 14 102. Bloomington , , .. . 49 103. West View ' . 22-B , 104. Heroine 2 .. 105. Kirksville . . . 10 .. ,.' 106. Gallatin ,' ' . . 52 107. Greenville 108. 6 109. Stanberry 1I0. Marcus 48 Ill. Trenton 4 8 1I2. Maitland........... 11 1I3. Plattsburg 1I4. Twilight ,........... 26 27 1I5. Laddonia 1I6. Barnes.. . 46 9 117. Helena 1I8. De Soto 40 119. 21 120; Compass
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180 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. 160. 16I. 162. 163. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 17I. 172. 173. 174. 175. 176. 177. 1'78. 179. 180. 181. 182.
1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Er\vin Triplett : Hermann Union Star Gentryville Seaman Athens Lorraine Monett Hume Potosi Farmington Star of the West Olean Braymer Phoenix Delphian Lincoln Oregon
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35 25 40 41 39
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1964 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. 21 I. 212. 213. 214. 215. 216. 217. 218. 219. 220. 221. 222. 223. 224. 225. 226. 227. 228. 229. 230. 231. 232. 233. 234. 235. 236. 237. 238. 239. 240. 241. 242. 243.
181
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI California Morley Chamois
31 50 31
Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 19, 1899 May 28,1859
Hermon Hannibal Zeredatha Putnam.........................
43 15 9 3
Oct. 17, 1889 May 30, 1859 May 28.1859 May 28,1859
Frankford Angerona Wellsville Bolivar Quitman Carthage Allensville New Hope Sonora Ravenwood Westville Brumley Rowley Trilumina Somerset Clay Salisbury Poplar Bluff Unionville Hickory Hill Four Mile Rolla Forest City Hornersville Hale City Barbee Good Hope Albert Pike Kansas City Mystic Tie La Belle Ray Hamilton Salem Saline Cypress Shelbina
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16 11 28 41
St. James. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardwell Polo Bucklin St. Francois
39 60 12 13 48
May 28,1863 Oct. 19, 1899 Oct. 17, 1878 May 26.1864 May 26,1864
Sedalia La Plata. .. Rushville Hopewell
36 14 9 47
May 26.1864 June 22.1866 May 26,1865 Oct. 13. 1881
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May 26,1865 May 26,1865
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1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Knob Noster Montgomery Neosho
36 28 56
May 26, 1865 Jan. 12, 1920 May 28,1846
Carroll
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Oct. 19, 1867
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Oct. 16, 1868
Laredo Butler Alton Shekinah Lodge of Light
4 35 53 40 5
Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868
Lodge of Love Mechanicsville
1 30
Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 30,1868
Holden Summit.........................
36 59
Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868
Corinthian
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Aurora Lodge of Truth Brotherhood New Salem Solomon Granite St. Clair Cold Spring
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33-A 14 9 29 45 36 37 36
Grand River Wm. D. Muir Essex Hogles Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
34 25 50 41
Fenton Cosmos Stockton Canopy Earl
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Oct. 15,1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 19, 1922 Oct. 18,1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. II, 1878 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 15, 1868
. Oct. 15, 1868 . Oct. 15, 1868 .. Oct. 15. 1868 . Oct. 17, 1889 . Oct. 15, 1868
Craft Hermitage Graham......................... Fairmont Edina.. I.amar Sarcoxie :............. Mound City Moniteau Sparta
15 41 7 1 2 43 44 8 31 54
Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 15. 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 11, 1888
Sampson Temple Doric
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Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868
Lick Creek Osage
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Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868
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Oct. 17, 1923 Oct. 12, 1869
1964 307. 308. 309. 310. 311. 312. 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319. 320. 321. 322. 323. 324. 325. 326;
183
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI New London Parrott Sikeston Kearney. " . Cuba Meramec Jerusalem Rural Osborn Eldorado Paulville Versailles
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
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Pythagoras East Prairie Richland
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Western Light Go\ver Jasper Pike Decatur Carterville Malta Lowry City Rosendale Everton Malden Charleston Montrose Louisville Iberia Joppa Appleton City Valley Greensburg Hunnewell Cache Whitewater
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41 11 44 16 55 44 24 37 9 42 60 50 37 29 38 46 37
Star Itaska Urbana Gate of the Temple Galt Samaritan Green Ridge Rothville Glenwood
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37 33-B 41 45
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Oct. 13,1871 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 17, 1901 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 26,1896 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. 13, 1871 . Oct. 13, 1871 . Oct. 14, 1871 . Oct. 13, 1881
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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 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 10, 1894
1964 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. 4'71. 472. 473. 474. 475. 476. 477. 478. 479. 480. 481. 482. 483. 484. 485. 486. 487. 488. 489. 490. 491. 492.
185
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Competition Macks Creek Wheeling Rockbridge
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11 45 49 49
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33-B 23 57 22-B 6 43
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Oct. 16, 1872
54 10
Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 21,1903
Temperance Mt. Olive Tro\vel Excelsior Burlington Anchor Ada West Gate Ivanhoe Jacoby Schell City Belton Forsyth Continental ..
Oct. 15, 1891 Nov. 1, 1878 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 21, 18~7
38 38 12 53
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Oct. 16,1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. II, 1888 Oct. 17, 1901 Oct. 17, 1901 Oct. 17, 1873
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Wallace. '" Jonesburg Melville Hazelwood Lambskin Caruthersville Santa Fe CHfton Concordia
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25 28 42 45 33-A 51 17 53 23
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Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 13,1881 Oct. 17,1873
Southwest Pleasant Hope
56 41
Oct. 15, ) 890 Oct. 17, 1873
Plato Nodaway Mineral Pickering Nineveh
46 44 7 29
Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
Golden Mount Hope Henderson
42 23 45
Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874
Rich Hill Jewel Marceline Clintonville Fairfax Kirkwood Coldwater Cairo Chilhowee Lock Springs Lakeville Montevallo Vandalia Daggett
35 34 13 43 8 57 34 18 36 10 50 43 27 28
Oct. 29, 1881 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 20, 1875 Sept. 27, 1906 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 25, 1876 Oct. 12, 1876
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15, 1874 16, 1872 17, 1873 17, 1873 15, 1874
186 493. 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. M2. 533. 534. 535. 536. 537. 538. 539. 540. 541. 542. 543. 544. 545. 546. 547. 548. 549. 550. 551. 552. 553. 554.
1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Lewistown Unity. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. Robert Burns Equality Hannony Jameson Buckner Philadelphia Prairie Home Platte City Euclid I..athrop Clearmont Saxton Van Buren New Hampton Skidmore Webb City Senath Granby Galena Milford
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15 43 53 39 33-B 10 59 15 25 21 57 11
Oct. 12, 1876 Feb. 2, 1895 Oct. 11. 1877 Sept. 27,1906 . Sept. 19, 1917 . Oct. 11, 1877 . Oct. 11, 187'7 . Oct. 11, 1878 .. Oct. 13, 1881 . Oct. 13,1881 . Sept. 21,1917 .. 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, 1902 .. Oct. 12, 1882 . Oct. 12, 1883
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44 60 56 54 43
Oriental Crane Clifton Heights Lockwood Gate City
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24 54 33-B. 42 22-A.
Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 22,1896 Oct. 10. 1894 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 11. 1883
Spickardsville Cunningham Wayne Higbee Conway Apollo
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4 19 52 18 38 33·A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 15, 1885 Sept. 18, 1918
Lanes Prairie . 39 Dexter . 50 Comfort . 55 Columbia . 32 Blackwell . 40 Ingomar . 53 Bethel . 14 Stella . 56 Dawn . 12 Winigan . 3 Jacksonville . 18 Ferguson . 57 Mansfield . 46 .. Algabil . 33·B................. .. Zalma . 49 Orient . 22-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. South Gate . 22-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Clinton . 37 Carl Junction . 44 Rose Hill . 57 Pendleton . 48 Calhoun .......................• 37 Clarksburg . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Foster . 35
Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13, 1887 Feb. 22, 1888 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 17, 1889 Oct. 17,1889 Sept.29,1904 Oct. 16, 1889 Oct. 15, 1891 Sept. 19, 1917 Oct. 15, 1890 Sept. 22, 1920 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 29, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891
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1964 555. 556. 557. 558. 559. 560. 561. 562. 563. 564. 565. 566. 567. 568. 569. 570. 571. 572. 573. 574. 575. 576. 577. 578. 579. 580. 581. 582. 583. 584. 585. 586. 587. 588. 589. 590. 591. 592. 593. 594. 595. 596. 597. 598. 599. 600. 601. 602. 603. 604. 605. 606. 607. 608. 609. 610. 611. 612. 613. 614. 615. 616.
187
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Summersville Prairie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 5
Oct. 17, 1891 Oct. 13, 1892
Moscow'. Clarksdale Nelson.......................... Cowgill
29 10 24 12
Oct. 30,1892 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 12, 1893
york Jamesport Tebbetts
22-B 10 27 57 55 52 22-B 45 51 1 60 36 32 33路B 15 33-B 47
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Oct. 17, 1895 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 21,1902 Sept. 29, 1904 Sept. 29,1904 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 26, 1927 . Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 28, 1905 . Sept. 27, 1906 . Sept. 27,1906 . Sept. 27, 1906 . Oct. I, 1906 . . . . .
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Illmo Koshkonong
49 5S
Sept. 27, 1906 Sept.27,1906
Shamrock Criterion Branson St. Francisville
27 44 54 1
Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907
Advance........................ Barnett La Russell Union
50 58 44 32
Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 21,1921 Sept. 26,1907
Cole Camp. . Puxico. . .. . .. . Bosworth Leadwood....................... Elvins
36 50 20 48 48
Acacia Morehouse
26 50
Oct. 28, 1926 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 29, 1909 Sept.29,1909
Walker Craig Eminence Strafford Warrenton Clark Centertown Mokane......................... Wellston Mt. Washington Chaffee Brentwood
43 8 47 45 30 18 31 27 57 59 49 57
Sept. 29, 1909 Sept. 29, 1909 Sept. 29, 1909 Sept. 28,1910 Sept. 19, 1917 Sept. 28,1910 Sept. 28, 1910 Sept.28,1911 Sept. 28, 1911 Oct. 17, 1911 Sept. 28, 1911 Sept. 28,1949
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1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Swope Park Grandview
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Sept. 28,1911 Sept. 28,1911
Willard Anderson Norwood Overland Owensville Sheffield Magnolia
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45 56 46 57 32 22-A 33-B
Mendon Valley Park East Gate Tower Grove Belgrade Archie Steele Greentop Freedom Mountain View Triangle Mizpah
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Oct. 28,1925 Oct. 2,1913 Oct. 2, 1913 Oct. 2, 1914 Oct. 13, 1914 Oct. 1, 1914 Oct. 1, 1914 Oct. 22, 1924 Sept. 25, 1946 Sept. 29,1915 Sept. 29, 1915 Sept. 29, 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 Sept. 22,1920 Sept. 22,1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 21,1921 Sept. 21,1921 Sept. 21,1921 Sept.21, 1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 17, 1923 Oct. 17, 1923 Oct. 22,1924 Oct. 28,1925 Sept. 27,1951 Sept. 30,1952 Sept. 29, 1953 Sept. 30, 1959 Sept. 27,1961 Sept. 26, 1962
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Sept. 25, 1912 Sept. 25,1912 Sept. 25,1912 Sept. 28, 1949 . Sept. 25,1912 . Sept. 25, 1912 . Oct. 2,1913
Benj. Franklin Northeast Grain Valley Clarkton Shaveh Noel Elmer University Parma Cleveland Pilgrim Shawnee Commonweal th Gardenville Country Club Progress Purity Alpha Holliday Theo. Roosevelt Clarence Rockhill
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19 57 22-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 34 51 1 57 53 33-B. 57 ..... 57 33-B. 33-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22-A. . . . . . . . . . .. 59 60 33-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 14 57 51 34 33-A. 36 33-A . . 57 22-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33-A. 22-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 33-A. 14 22-B........
Wardell Lilbourn Berkeley Florissant Crestwood Perryville
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51 51 57 57 57 49
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES-LOCATIONS-DISTRICTS
A
No. Name 602 Acacia 444 Ada
Location Columbia Orrick
County Boone Ray
District 26 23
1964 366 355 590 10 219 544 198 659 255 347 141 443
377 356 621 193 529 412 389 633 346 70 55 100 156 306 121 267 26
189
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Adair .... , , , , , . , , , , Kirksville. , , . , , , , , , , ,Adair .. ,."............ 2 Adelphi. , .. , Edgerton .. , , . , .. , Platte "." 21 Advance ,, ,Advance , Stoddard , ,." 50 Agency ,, Agency. , . , , , , . , . Buchanan , .. ,.,.".. 9 Albert Pike, . , , .. , Kansas City , , , Jackson , .. , ,.22- B Algabil. , , , , , , , , , , .. St. Louis , , , , .. 33-B Allensville Allendale Worth 6 Alpha. , .. , N. Kansas City Clay 22-A Alton , , . . . . . . Alton , , .Oregon 53 America St. Louis. , , , . , . . . . . .. . 33- B Amsterdam Amsterdam , , . , .. ,Bates. , . , . , , , 35 Anchor , , , .. , , , , , ,St. Louis , . , . . . . . .. . 33-B Ancient Craft , . King City Gentry 6 Ancient Landmark Harrisburg Boone , 26 Anderson Anderson. . . . . . . . . .. McDonald 56 Angerona .. , , Missouri City Clay 11 Apollo , , .. , , St. Louis ""., , .. , ' , 33-A Appleton City. , , , , .. , Appleton City St. Clair 37 Arcana. , , . , , , , , , , , . , , . , Harris. , .. , , Sullivan .. "............ 3 Archie , ,Archie ,.,,., , , . Cass 34 Arlington , , Dixon .. , , , , , , . , .. Pulaski .,., ,.39 Armstrong , , , , . , .. Armstrong , Howard 25 Arrow Rock. , , , Arrow Rock .. , , . Saline " 24 Greene 45 Ash Grove. , . , . , , Ash Grove Ashland Ashland. . . . . . Boone 26 Ashlar Commerce Scott ,'., 49
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B
217 Barbee ., ,. Sweet Springs. , , , ,Saline ,.24 353 Barnesville .. , , , , , , . , , , , .Ellington. , . , . , , ,Reynolds , .. ",.,.,.",,47 591 Barnett, . , , . , Barnett. , Morgan ", 58 116 Barnes , .. , , , , , , Cabool. Texas ,."", .46 367 Barry , Washburn. .. . Barry , .. , ,.55 , Bakersfield , Ozark ,., .. , .. , .. ,.,.53 365 Bayou. , . , 3 Beacon ' .. , ., .. St. Louis. , . ,. , , .. , . ,. 33-A 393 Bee Hive Lawson Ray , "",.,.,.", .11 632 Belgrade Belgrade Washington , , , .. 40 373 Belle. , Belle. , , Maries 39 450 Belton. , .. , ,, , Belton. , , Cass .. , , , , , . , , .. , , , , .34 170 Benevolence .. , , , , , . , Utica ,Livingston , , 12 642 Benjamin Franklin St. Louis , ,.,., ,. 33-A 667 Berkeley, , , , , , , , . , .. , Berkeley .. , . . . . . . . .. St. Louis ,......... . ... 57 378 Berlin, , , . ,Fairport. , , , , , . , , , De Kalb .. " .. , ",.10 573' Bernie .. , , , ,Bernie .. , , , . , , , , , , , , . Stoddard , .. , 60 97 Bethany. , . , , Bethany .. , .. , Harrison ,........ 5 537 Bethel Bethel .. , , Shelby ., , 14 379 Billings. , , , , . , Billings Christian , ,54 150 Birming. , .. , . , , , Faucett. , Buchanan .. ,........... 9 41 Bismarck Bismarck , .St. Francois .. ,., , .. 48 Blackwell ,.,, St. Francois "."",., 535 Blackwell. , , , , , 40 153 Bloomfield, , , Bloomfield , .. , .. ,Stoddard ."" ,.".50 102 Bloomin~ton.. , .. , Bevier. , , . Macon .,." , 14 337 Blue SJrmgs .. , , ,. , , , Blue Springs, , ., Jackson " .. ",., 59 101 '. '. '. ~~r~ol~ . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :~? 195 :~~~r·. '. ~ '. ~ ~ " '. """ ~ '. '. '. '. '. ~~fi~ra~·. "" '. '. ' 45 Bonhomme ,." Ballwin ,." St. Louis , 57 597 Bosworth Bosworth .. , .. , . , . , .. Carroll , "." ,20 587 Branson , , .. Branson .. , , . , Taney , .. ", , 54
190 135 334 616 80 86 269 203 233 501 442 254
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Braymer Breckenridge Brentwood Bridgeton Brookfield Brotherhood Brumley Bucklin Buckner Burlington Butler
Braymer Caldwell Breckenridge Caldwell Brentwood St. Louis St. Johns ' St. Louis Brookfield Linn St. Joseph Buchanan Brumley Miller Bucklin. . . . . . . . . . . .. Linn Buckner. . .. . Jackson Burlington Jct. Nodaway Butler. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Bates
1964 12 12 57 57 13 9 38 13 59 7 35
C 416 328 486 552 183 38 63 169 284 231 549 249 40 I 19'7 461 147 305 172 611 59 615 185 331 407 487 392 342 662 610 553 559 17 645 207 60 I 507 651 463 520 161 548 482 274 485 595 168 534 533 654
Cache Cainsville Cairo Cal houn California Callao Cambridge Camden Point. Canopy Cardwell Carl Junction Carroll Carterville Carthage Caruthersville Cass Cecile Daylight Censer Centenown Centralia Chaffee Chamois Charity Charleston Chilhowee Christian Circle Clarence Clark Clarksburg Clarksdale Clarksville Clarkton Clay Clayton Clearmont Cleveland Clifton Clifton Heights Clifton Hill Clinton Clintonville Cold Spring Coldwater Cole Camp Colony Columbia Comfort Commonwealth
St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. Cainsville . . . . . . . .. . Harrison Cairo Ralldolph Calhoun Henry California Moniteau Callao Macon Slater. . .. . Saline Camden Point. Platte Aurora. . . .. . Lawrence Cardwell Dunklin Carl Junction Jasper Norborne Carroll Carterville Jasper Canhage Jasper Caruthersville Pemiscot Harrisonville Cass Kansas City Jackson Macon Macon Centertown Cole Centralia Boone Chaffee Scott Chamois Osage St. Joseph Buchanan Charleston Mississippi Chilhowee Johnson Oak Grove Jackson Roscoe St. Clair Clarence Shelby Clark Randolph Clarksburg Moniteau Clarksdale De Kalb Clarksville Pike Clarkton Dunklin Excelsior Springs Clay Clayton St. Louis Clearmont Nodaway Cleveland Cass Thayer Oregon St. Louis Clifton Hill Randolph Clinton Henry El Dorado Springs Cedar Leeton .Johnson Drexel Cass Cole Camp Benton Knox City Knox Pacific Franklin Wheaton Barry St. Louis
33- B 5 18 37 31 14 24 21 55 60 44 20 44 44 51 34 22-A 14 31 26 49 31 9 50 36 59 37 14 18 31 10 16 60 11 57
7 34 53 33-B 18 37 .43 36 34 36 2 32 55 33-A
1964
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
120 432 369 464 454 528 36 265 323 600 282 656 561 287 606 519 368 669 586 312 525 227
Compass Competition Composite Concordia Continental Conway Cooper Corinthian Cornerstone Cosby Cosmos Country Club Cowgill Craft Craig Crane Crescent Hill Crestwood Criterion Cuba Cunningham Cypress
Parkville Platte Competition Laclede Doniphan Ripley Concordia Lafayette Stewartsville De Kalb Conway Laclede Boonville Cooper Warrensburg Johnson St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Andrew Cosby St. Louis Kansas City Jackson Cowgill Caldwell Canton Lewis Craig Holt Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stone Adrian Bates Crestwood St. Louis Alba ,Jasper Cuba Crawford Sumner Chariton Laclede Linn
492 539 400 88 137 119 39 532 325 300
Daggett................ McKittrick Dawn Dawn Decatur Pierce City Sheridan Defiance Delphian Birch Tree De Soto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .De Soto De Witt De Witt Dexter Dexter Dockery Meadville Doric Elkland
285 630 384 575 291 318 648 599 607 14 497 121 278 505 73 27 405 577 332 441
Earl East Gate East Prairie Easter Edina
191 21 38 52 23 10 38 25 36 33-A 9 33-A 22-B 12 15 8 54 35 57 .44 39 19 13
D
Montgomery Livingston Lawrence Worth Shannon Jefferson Carroll Stoddard Linn Webster
28 12 55 6 4路7 40 20 50 13 .45
Daviess Jackson Mississippi Franklin Knox
10 22-B 50 32 . 2
E Coffey Kansas City East Prairie St. Clair Edina
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483 Fairfax 290 Fairmont 44 Fair Play
Fairfax Wyaconda Fair Play
Atchison Clark Polk
8 1 .41
192 132 47 345 281 542 339 23 668
214 578 453 554 212 192 363 636 352 89 48
1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Farmington Fayette Fellowship Fenton Ferguson Fidelity Florida Florissant Forest City Forest Park Forsyth Foster Four Mile Frankford Fraternal Freedom Friend Friendship Ful ton
Farmington St. Francois Fayette Howard Joplin Jasper Fenton St. Louis Ferguson ........â&#x20AC;˘..... St. Louis Farley Platte Florida Monroe Berkeley St. Louis Forest City Holt St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Forsyth Taney Foster Bates Campbell Dunklin Frankford Pike Robertsville Franklin Mehlville St. Louis Ozark Christian Chill icothe Livingston Fu 1ton Callaway
48 25
.44 57 57 21
17 57
8 33- B 54 35 60 16 32 .57 54 12
27
G
Galena Gallatin Galt 655 Gardenville 359 Garrett 522 Gate City 422 Gate of the Temple 125 Gentryville 9 George Washington , 427 Glenwood 475 Golden 218
Galena Gallatin Galt Gardenville Arcola Kansas City Springfield Gentryville St. Louis Glenwood Golden City
515 106 423
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397 289 644
Gower Graham Grain Valley 514 Granby 579 Grandin 2'76 Grand River 618 Grandview 272 Granite 66 Grant City 173 Gray Summit 159 Green City 425 Green Ridge 414 Greensburg 635 Greentop 107 Greenville 178 Griswold
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54 10
Stone Daviess Grundy St. Louis Dade Jackson Greene Gentry
4 57 42 22-A
.45 6 33.-A
Schuyler Barton
I 42
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Gower Graham Grain Valley Granby Grandin Freeman Grandview Sedalia Grant City Gray Summit Grecn City Green Ridge Baring Greentop Greenville Bellflower
Clinton Nodaway Jackson Newton Carter Cass Jackson Pettis Worth Franklin Sullivan Pettis Knox Schuyler Wayne Montgomery
II
7 59 56 47 34 59 36 6 32
3 36 2 I 52 28
H 216 336 224 J R8
322 499 171
Hale City. Hallsville Hamilton Hannibal Hardin Harmony Hartford
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Hale Carroll Hallsville Boone Hamilton Caldwell Hannibal Marion Hardin Ray St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Hartford Putnam
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1964 459 354
117
37 477 338 123 288 187 104
211 527 364 362
279 262 660
49 251 239
215 4
130 32 415 30
Hazelwood Hebron Helena Hemple Henderson Herculaneum Hermann Hermitage Hermon Heroine Hickory Hill Higbee Higginsville Hiram. . Hogles Creek Holden Holliday Holt. .. . Hope Hopewell Hornersville Howard Hume Humphreys Hunnewell Huntsville.
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410 Iberia 581 IIlmo 76
Independence Ingomar
381 Ionia 154 Ionic 143
420 446
Irondale Itaska Ivanhoe
82 Jackson
541 Jacksonville 447 Jacoby 500 Jameson 564 Jamesport. 398 Jasper 43 Jefferson 640 Jennings 315 Jerusalem 480 Jewel. 164 Joachim 321 Jonathan 457 Jonesburg 335 Joplin 411 Joppa
Seymour Mexico Rochester Hemple Rogersville Herculaneum Hermann Hermitage Liberal Kansas City Eugene Higbee Higginsville Kahoka Wheatland Holden Holliday Holt Washington......... Lesterville Hornersville.. . New Franklin Hume Humphreys Hunnewell Huntsville
Webster Audrain Andrew Clinton Webster Jefferson Gasconade Hickory Barton Jackson Cole Randolph Lafayette Clark Hickory Johnson Monroe Clay Franklin Reynolds Dunklin Howard Bates .. . . . . . . . Sullivan Shelby Randolph
Iberia Miller IIlmo Scott Independence Jackson Garden City Cass Willow Springs Howell Eldon Miller Desloge St. Francois Irondale Washington St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Kansas City Jackson
54 Index 536
193
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
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Linneus Jacksonville Darlington Jameson Jamesport. Jasper Jefferson City Jennings Jerico Springs Pleasant Hill Hillsboro Denver Jonesburg Joplin Hartville
, Linn Randolph Gentry Daviess Daviess Jasper Cole , . St. Louis Cedar Cass Jefferson Worth Montgomery Jasper Wright
.45 27 9 11 .45 路
40 32 .41 .43 22路B SI
18 23 1 41 36 17 II
32 .47 60
25 .
35 S 14 18
38 .49 59 34 53 58 .48 40 33-B
22-B IS 18 6 10 10
44 31
57 42 34 40 6
28 44 .46
X
220 311 68
Kansas City Kearney Kennett
Kansas City Kearney Kennett
Jackson Clay Dunklin
22-A 11 60
194
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
243 376 105 484 245 582
Keystone King Hill Kirksville Kirkwood Knob Noster Kosh konong
St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . St. Joseph Buchanan Kirksville Adair Kirkwood St. Louis Knob Noster Johnson Koshkonong Oregon
222 83 115 489 292 460 574 531 237 253 592 506 J45 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 La Plata Laredo 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 Belle Lebanon. . . . . . . . Laddonia Bell City Lamar St. Louis .La Monte Vichy. . , La Plata Laredo La Russell Lathrop Licking Leadwood Steelville Lewistown Lexington Liberty Perry Lilbourn Fillmore Linn Camdenton Glasgow Lockwood Lock Springs Eagleville Lancaster Atlanta Ridgeway Louisville Lowry City
433 91 626 112 406 402 543 566 481 110 569 324 260 458 16 628 313 35 2
Macks Creek Madison
Macks Creek Madison St. Louis Maitland Malden Malta Bend Mansfield Maplewood Marceline Fredericktown Kansas City Independence Defiance Dadeville Memphis Mendon Eureka Princeton S1. Louis
1964 33-B 9 2 57 S6 53
L
Lewis . Laclede Audrain Stoddard Barton , .. Pettis Maries Macon Grundy Jasper Clinton Texas St. Francois Crawford Lewis Lafayette Clay Ralls New Madrid Andrew Osage Camden Howard Dade Davi~ss
HarrIson Schuyler Macon Harrison Lincoln St. Clair
15 38 27 50 43 33路A !J6 S9 14 4 44 11 39 .48 S9 15 23 11 17 51 9 31 38 25 .42 10 5 1 14 5 29 37
M
Ma~nolia
Maitland Malden Malta Mansfield Maplewood Marceline Marcus Marlborough McDonald Mechanicsville Melville Memphis Mendon Meramec Mercer Meridian
Camden Monroe Holt Dunklin Saline Wright S1. Louis Linn Madison Jackson Jackson St. Charles Dade Scotland Chariton St. Louis Mercer
38 17 33路B 8 60 24 .46 57 13 48 22-B 59 30 .42 1 19 57 4 33路B
1964
195
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
85 244 516 567 151 471 I 639 344 144 612 129 295 64 490 246 58 408 603 184 351 558 294 476 40 439 99 614 327 158 637 221
Miami. Miami. Saline Middle Fabius Downing Schuyler Milford Milford Barton Miller Miller Lawrence Milton Milton Randolph Mineral Oronogo Jasper Missouri S1. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Mizpah .Jennings St. Louis Randolph Moberly Moberly Modern Humansville Polk Mokane Mokane Callaway Monett Monett Barry Moniteau Jamestown Moniteau Monroe................ Monroe City Monroe Montevallo Montevallo Vernon Mont~omery Montgomery City Montgomery Monticello Monticello Lewis Montrose Montrose Henry Morehouse Morehouse New Madrid Morley Morley Scott Mosaic Belleview Iron Moscow Moscow Mills Lincoln Mound City Mound City Holt Mount Hope Odessa .. , Lafayette Mount Moriah 81. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . Webster Mt. Olive Rogersville, R. 3 Mt. Vernon. . Mt. Vernon Lawrence Mount Washington Independence Jackson Howell Mt. Zion West Plains " Mountain Grove Mountain Grove Wright Mountain View. . . .. .. Mountain View Howell Mystic Tie. . .. Oak Ridge Cape Girardeau
25 568 560 24'7 60 510 199 307 429 270 473 470 647 372 643 157 358 622
81. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Naphtali Naylor Naylor Ripley Nelson Nelson Saline Newton Neosho Neosho New Bloomfield New Bloomfield Callaway New Hampton New Hampton Harrison Elsberry Lincoln New Hope New London Ralls New London New Madrid New Madrid. . . . . . . . . New Madrid New Salem Winfield Lincoln Nineveh. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Olney Lincoln Nodaway MarTville Nodaway Noel. Noe McDonald Non PareH East Lynne Cass Northeast. Kansas City Jackson North Star Rock Port. Atchison Northwest Tarkio Atchison Norwood Wright NoTwood
24 1 .43 55 18 "
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S1. Louis Olean Miller St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. Oregon Holt Kansas City Jackson Blackburn.. .. '. Saline Nevada Vernon
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33-A 58 33-:8 8 22-A 24 .48
196 317 7 .623 624
1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Osborn O'Sullivan Overland Owensville
Osborn.. . Walnut Grove Overland Owensville
De Kalb Greene St. Louis Gasconade
10 45 57 32
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St. Charles St. Charles 241 Palestine Palmyra Marion 18 Palmyra Paris Monroe 19 Paris Union Parma New Madrid 650 Parma Maysville De Kalb 308 Parrott ; . Pattonsburg Daviess 65 Pattonsburg Wright City Warren 11 Pauldingville St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 330 Paul Revere Hurdland Knox .. , 319 PaulviIIe Doe Run St. Francois 551 Pendleton Perryville Perry 670 Perryvill e Louisiana Pike 92 Perseverance Philadelphia Marion 502 Philadelphia Bowling Green Pike 136 Phoenix Pickering Nodaway 472 Pickering Curryville Pike 399 Pike St. Louis 652 Pilgrim Richville Douglas 182 Pilot Knob 469 Plato Plato Texas Platte City Platte 504 Platte City Plattsburg Clinton 113 Plattsburg 160 Pleasant Morrisville Polk 142 Pleasant Grove Otterville Cooper 467 Pleasant Hope Pleasant Hope Polk 176 Point Pleasant Conran New Madrid .. '" 79 Polar Star St. Louis 349 Pollock Pollock Sullivan Polo Caldwell 232 Polo St. Louis 95 Pomegranate Poplar Bluff Butler 209 Poplar Bluff 131 Potosi Potosi Washington Gilman City Harrison 556 Prairie Prairie Home Cooper 503 Prairie Home 179 Pride of the West St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 657 658 190 Putnam Newtown Sullivan 596 Puxico Puxico Stoddard 180 Pyramid St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 383 Pythagoras. . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassville Barry
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Queen City Quitman
33 Ralls 201 Ravenwood 223 Ray 391 Raytown 570 Republic 479 Rich Hill 385 Richland 57 Richmond
Center Ravenwood Camden Raytown Republic Rich Hill Richland. . . . . . . . . . . . Richmond
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
197
Buffalo Barry Gainesville Almartha Kansas City Rolla Creve Coeur. . Rosendale. . . . . . . . . .. Rothville Dearborn Kansas City Rushville Russellville Rutledge
.41 21 53 53 22-B 39 57 9 19 21 22-A 9 31 I
361 1,3 496 435 663 213 550 404 426 204· 316 238 90 572
Riddick Rising Sun Robert Burns Rockbridge Rockhill Rolla Rose Hill Rosendale Rothville Rowley Rural Rushville Russellville Rutledge
Dallas Clay Ozark Ozark Jackson Phelps St. Louis Andrew Chariton Platte Jackson Buchanan Cole Scotland
225 226 208 424 298 462 293 71 508
Salem Salem. . Dent . Ste. Genevieve Saline St. Marys. . . . . . Salisbury Salisbury Chariton Samaritan Bonne Terre St. Francois Sampson .Theodosia Ozark Santa Fe Santa Fe Monroe Sarcoxie Sarcoxie Jasper Savannah Savannah Andrew Saxton . . St. Joseph. .. . Buchanan Schell City. . Vernon Schell City Seaman M il an. . Sullivan Sedalia Sedal ia Pettis Senath Senath Dunklin Shamrock Shamrock Callaway Shaveh St. Louis Shawnee 'Varsaw Benton Jackson Sheffield Kansas City Shekinah Festus Jefferson Shelbina Shelbina Shelby Sheldon Sheldon Vernon Sikeston Sikeston ',' Scott Lincoln Silex Silex Skidmore Skidmore Nodaway Solomon Springfield Greene Somerset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Powersville Pu tnam Sonora Watson. . Atchison South Gate Kansas City Jackson Southwest. Southwest City McDonald Sparta Sparta Christian Spickard Grundy Spickardsville Shelbyville Shelby St. An~rews St. Clair Osceola St. Clair St. Francisville Wayland Clark St. Francois Libertyville St. Francois St. James ' Phelps St. James Hannibal Marion St. John's St. Joseph St. Joseph Buchanan St. Louis .. ;......... St. LoUIS Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau St. Mark's Stanberry Stanber.ry Gentry Star Tabervl1Ie St. Clair Star10f the West. Ironton ; Iron
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585 646 653 625 256 228 371 310
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547 466 296
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE Strafford Sturgeon Sullivan Summersville Summit. Swope Park
Strafford Sturgeon Sullivan Summersville Lee's Summit. Kansas City
Greene Boone Franklin Texas Jackson Jackson
45 26 32 46 59 22-B
Tebbetts Callaway Smithville Clay Kansas City Jackson Houston Texas St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . ..
27 11 22-A ,46 33-A
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Union Union Star Unionville United Unity University Urbana
Union Union Star Unionville Springfield Richards Clayton Urbana
Franklin De Kalb Putnam Greene Vernon St. Louis Dallas
32 10 3 ,45 43 57 ,41
Andrew St. Louis Carter Audrain Morgan Maries Clinton
9 57 ,47 27 58 39 11
Carroll Vernon Cooper Pemiscot Chariton Warren Dade Lafayette Wayne Pulaski Jasper Webster St. Louis
20 43 25 51 19 30 42 23 52 38 44 45 57
v 413 629 509 491 320 94 62
Valley Valley Park Van Buren Vandalia Versailles Vienna Vincil.
Bolckow Valley Park Van Buren Vandalia Versailles Vienna Cameron
52 605 456 665 74 609 87 61 526 375 512 98 84
Wakanda Walker Wallace Wardell Warren Warrenton Washington Waverly Wayne Waynesville Webb City Webster Webster Groves
Carrollton. . . . . . . . . . . Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bunceton Wardell Keytesville Warrenton Greenfield Waverly Piedmont. " Waynesville Webb City Marshfield Webster Groves
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1964 22 613 194 46 445 103 396 15 53 340 202 434 162 417 620 370 . 29 540 430 277 387 24
Wellington Wellston Wellsville Wentzville West Gate West View Western Light Western Star Weston Westport. Westville Wheeling Whitesville Whitewater Willard Williamstown Windsor Winigan Winona Wm. D. Muir Woodside Wyaconda
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI De Kalb Wellston Wellsville Wentzville Brentwood Millersville Louisburg Winston Weston Kansas City Westville Wheeling Whitesville Whitewater Willard Williamstown Windsor Winigan Winona Pilot Grove Thomasville La Grange
Buchanan St. Louis Montgomery St. Charles St. Louis Cape Girardeau Dallas Daviess Platte Jackson Chariton Livingston Andrew Cape Girardeau Greene Lewis Henry Sullivan Shannon Cooper Oregon Lewis
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FIRST DISTRICT-MERLIN ARMSTRONG, D.D.G.M., Wyaconda, Mo. 63474 Count)" Lodges Clark ......... Fairmont .•...... Eldorado ..•...... u ......... Hiram ....•...... St. Francisville ... Scotland .•.... Memphis ...•.... Gorin ....•...... " Rutledge •........ " Schuyler: : : : : : Middle Fabius .... Lodge of Love .... " ...... Queen City....... Glenwood •....... " Greentop ........ "
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Location No., 290 Wyaconda....... 318 Luray..•.•.•... 362 Kahoka ..••..... 588 Wayland .••..... 16 Memphis ..•..... 72 Gorin ..•........ 572 Rutledge ..•..... 244 Downing ..•..... 259 Lancaster ..•.... 380 Queen City ....•. 427 Glenwood ....... 635 Greentop ........
Master Homer E. Rogers .... Paul E. Racey ....... Roland G. Barrows ... John D. Jutte ....... James R. Daggs ..... James E. Reynolds ... Arthur Lowe ........ Dale E. Wine........ Ronald E. Farrell .... Clifford C. Snider.... Wallace L. Welsh .... K. W. Alexander .....
Secretary A. M. Armstrong, Box 124, Wyaconda, Mo. 68474. Paul T. Foster, Arbela, Mo. 68432 .. " ............ E. C. Dinger, 362 N. Morgan, Kahoka, Mo. 63445 .. Norman S. Brammer, Alexandria, Mo. 63430 ...... Richard Moore, Memphis, Mo. 63555 ............. Chester L. Hartman, Gorin, Mo. 63543 ........... Hillis McCabe, Rutledge, Mo. 63563 .............. Roy W. Farris, Box 26, Downing, Mo. 63536 ...... Perry M. StaCY, Lancaster, Mo. 63548 ............ Eugene Slaughter, Jr., Queen City, Mo. 63561. .... George J. McGoldrick, Glenwood, Mo. 63541. ...... Bryan F. Arnold, Greentop, Mo. 63546 ...........
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. Dee Bailey, 1402 S. Downing St., Kirksville, Mo. 63501 Albert H. Tade, 1212 E. Washington St., Kirksville, Mo. 63501 . Leland E. McReynolds, Knox City, Mo. 63446 Col.ony •.•••...... 168i'Knox City . Martin Guinn Edina ......•.... 291 Edina....•...... Charles E. Gossman .. James B. Walker, Box 234, Edina, Mo. 63537 Paulville.....•... 319 Hurdland . Glenn Scott, Rt. I, Brashear, Mo. 63533 Greensburg . 414IBaring . ~~;:iJ<k~;~~t:o.~:. J. J. Pearce, Baring, Mo. 63531.
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. . Hartford Somerset . Unionville . . Humphreys .•.... Seaman . Green City..•.... Putnam ......•.. Pollock . Arcana . Winigan .
171IHartford ..•..... 206 Powersville . . 210 Unionville 82 Humphreys •.... 126\Milan . . 159 Green City 190/Newtown ....•.. 849 Pollock •.•...•.. 889lHarris . 540lWinigan .
Leslie Lawson Kenneth McKee Bryce E. Whitacre Bobby J. Allen H. E. Cochran. . . . . .. Wm. E. Tharp, Jr James M. Davis Eustace J. Schnelle.. Max C. Wescoat..... O. L. Romine
Homer L. Dickerson, Livonia, Mo. 63551. 1st Fri. James D. Wilcox, Box 313, Powersville, Mo. 64672. 1st & 3rd Mon. Kermit Hamilton, Unionville, Mo. 63565 '" .. 2nd & 4th Mon. John F. Boehner, Humphreys, Mo. 64646 2nd & 4th Tu. J. O. Harris, Milan, Mo. 63556 1st & 8rd Mon. Wayne Bennett, Green City, Mo. 63545 1st & 3rd Th. Eugene D. Mallette, Newtown, Mo. 64667 1st & 3rd Th. Creston D. Olinger, Pollock, Mo. 63560 1st & 8rd Tu. Cecil M. Clem, Box 68, Harris, Mo. 64645 1st Wed. Lee Crist, Winigan, Mo. 63566 1st Wed.
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Trenton ••..•... ·ll11'Trenton·········1 Laredo.......... 263 Laredo ..•....... Galt............. 423 Galt. .. .. .•..... Spickardsville.... 624 Spickard M......... • . • . . . 3.IPrin<eton. . • . . ..
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Archie R. Edwards Virgil Travis Larry D. Campbell Willard King. . . . . . .. Eugene Schell Bert Peterman
Leland G. Magee, Box 9, Bethany, Mo. 64424 Lloyd A. Elifrits, Ridgeway, Mo. 64481. Elden Snipes, Eagleville, Mo. 64442 Loren R. Thompson, CainsviI:e, Mo. 64632 Steven D. Lundy, New Hampton, Mo. 64471. Everett J. Lawrence, Gilman City, Mo. 64642
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. . H. Hovey Manring, McFall, Mo. 64657 . Beverly P. McClure, Rt. 3, Stanberry, Mo. 64489 .. . . George W. Crawford, McFall, Mo. 64667 . L. Frank Smith, 806 N. College Ave., Albany, Mo. 64402 . . Carroll B. Simmons .. Gene Jameson, King City, Mo. 64463 . Eugene Weatherd .... Earl Martin, Darlington, Mo. 64438 Carl G. Spainhower.. A. W. Adams. Box 186,Grant City, Mo. 64456 . . Kenneth Hoover . Roger McAlister, Box 38, Sheridan, Mo. 64486 Lester Stevens . Ralph W. Miller, Grant City, Mo. 64466 , . Dallas Johnson . Clyde J. Pryor, Denver. Mo. 64441.
William F. Carter James Rich Perry Walters Jerrold D. Wilson
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Xenia ..•...••... Quitman . Ravenwood •..... Graham . Burlington . Nodaway . Pickering . Clearmont . Skidmore .
6°IHOPkins . 196 Quitman ....•... 201 IRavenwood . 289IGraham . 442 IBurlington Jet . 470\Mary ville . 472 Pickering . 607IClearmont . , 611 Skidmore
JohnW. Scroggie . Robert D. Dawson , Howard Buholt . Billie L. Burns . Kenneth L. Bears . Harry A. King . Robert T. Gumm . Kenneth D. Guthrie .. Joseph G. Wolfe .....
Harley I. Whaley, Rt. 2, Hopkins, Mo. 64461. . Wendell Roberts, Quitman, Mo. 64478 . Glen B. Goodson, Box 113, Ravenwood, Mo. 64479 .. Wayne Warner, Graham, Mo. 64466 . Richard F. Meek, Burlington Junction, Mo. 64428. Walter E. Smith, Box 271, Maryville, Mo. 64468 . James C. Ware, Box 23, Pickering, Mo. 64476 . C. H. Lane, Rt. 2, Burlington Junction. Mo. 64428. Ernest F. Barrett, Skidmore, Mo. 64487 .........•
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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICT8-ConHnued EIGHTH DISTRICT-WADE GATELY. D.D.G.N.• 409 N. 8th St•• Tarkio. Mo. 64491 Lodges North Star ..•.... Sonora .•••...... Northwest....•.. " .. • .•••. Fah·fax ..•••••... Holt ........ :. Maitland •••... ~ .. " .......... Oregon.......... " •......... Forest City...... " ....•..... Mound City ...... " .......... Craig ........... Count7
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Master Marvin R. Brusha .... Ross Janes .......... O. Eldon Mitchell .... Robert M. Gain" .... Lawrence Kneale .... William F. Rich..... Alva Bomar ......... Kenneth Scarbrough. HaroldM.Gray ......
Secretary E. J. Bratrud, Rock Port, Mo. 64482 ............. Warren Morgan, Watson, Mo. 64496 ............. Richard A. Halliday, Box 294, Tarkio, Mo. 64491 .. Newell D. G~n. Faidax. Mo. ' ' ' " ............. Wm. A. Richardson, Maitland, Mo. 64466 ......... Kenneth E. Kneale, Oregon, Mo. 64473 ........... Nelson D. Cass, Forest City, Mo. 64451. .......... John H. Hatch, Mound City, Mo. 64470 ........... CarlisleM.Randall.Craig,Mo.64437 ............
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NINTH DISTRICT-C. LEONARD GASPER. D.D.G.M.. 2722 S. 20th St.. St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 An~;ew ..•.••.
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Emmet Turner . Quinton J. SchotteJ. . Everett McAllister . Frank Gray . Harold Brunner . Paul Townsend . George Stuber . Robert Whitaker, Sr.. Ralph Williams Ralph A. Sawyer Warren Gilpin John W. Howard
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Union Star . Parrott . Osborn •.......•. Berlin . Continental. ...•. Clarksdale . Daviess: : : : : : : Western Star . Pattonsburg . Gallatin . Earl ....•...•.•.. Lock Springs ..•. Jameson . Jamesport .
1241union Star•..... 808 Maysville....... 317 Osborn......... 378IFairport '" 454IStewartsville.... 6691 Clarksdale 15 Winston. . . . . . .. 65 Pattonsburg..•.. 106 Gallatin 285 Coffey.......... 488 Lock Springs 600 Jameson ...•.... 564 Jsmesport
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31JLiberty .......•. I 49IHolt ............ 193!Missouri City .... 2071 Excelsior Springs I 311\Kearney ..•••... 438 Smithville ....... 37IHemple..•......
George A. Richey .... William Z. Robeson .. Clarence W. Brown .. Robert A. Corum ....
J. C. Christianson .... Mitchell Watkins .... Norman Keller ...... Eugene Morgan ..... 113 Plattsburg ...... Elbert Dixon ........ 397 Gower ......•... Calvin A. Connett .... 606 Lathrop ..•...... Harold R. Chenoweth 393ILawson ......... James L. Shelton ....
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136IBraymer 224 Hamilton....... 232 Polo..... . . .•. .. 334IBreckenridge .... 661ICOWgill ....•.•.. 89 Chillicothe...... 170 Utica. . . . . . • . . ..
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THIRTEENTH DISTRICT-HENRY RILEY, D.D.G.M., Marceline, Mo. 64658 No. I Coun~ I Lodges Location 82 r Linneus Linn ....•.. "'1 Jackson .... , .... ........•. Brookfield •...... 861Brookfield
Master Secretary . Tully B. Reed . Ronald E. Bradley, Linneus, Mo. 64653 . Richard A. Johnson .. George W. Clements, 717 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, Mo. 64628 I . Chester T. Hoover, Laclede, Mo. 64651 Cypress . 227 Laclede.••••.•.. Paul J. Collier . Reginald E. Pettit, Bucklin, Mo. 64631. Bueklin ..•....... 233lBucklin ....•.... Garold L. Rulon . Robert A. Holman . Jack E. Friesner, Meadville, Mo. 64659 Dockery . 325! Meadville . Robert E. Engelhard. Frank C. Earl, Box 71, Marceline, Mo. 64658 Marceline . 481lMarceline 1
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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT-WM. E. McDANNOLD, D.D.G.M., Hunnewell, Mo., 63443
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Bert B. Bledsoe, Box 771, Callao, Mo. 63534 ....... Allen T. Jones, 305 N. Linn, Bevier, Mo. 63532 .... R. M. Waller, 517 Sunset Dr., Macon, Mo. 63552 ... Clifford D. Wares, La Plata, Mo. 63549 ........... Ernest R. Pierson, Atlanta, Mo. 63530 ............ Everett Andrews, Box 25, Excello, Mo. 65247 ...... Ernest N. Bailey, Box 151, Elmer, Mo. 63538 ...... William S. Parrish, Shelbyville, Mo. 63469 ........ Thos. G. Crawford, Jr., Box 255, Shelbina, Mo. 63468 .......................... I Hunnewell •...... 415\HUnnewell ....•. Ralph Steppe ........ C. Bentley Sherry. Hunnewell, Mo. 63443 ......... Bethel. ...•...... 537 Bethel. ......... Charles E. Rouner ... Carson E. Swisher, Bethel, Mo. 63434 ............ Clarence ......... 662 Clarence ........ Floyd Schoonover .... T. Earl Starke, Clarence, Mo. 63437 ........ " . " .
Macon •....... Callao ..........• Bloomington •.... Censer .•....•.... La Plata ......... Lodge of Truth ... Excello •......... Elmer.•....•.... Shelby•••••••• St. Andrews ..... Shelbina...•.....
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David J. James, Jr... Daniel T. Rowland ... Jerry J. Tate ........ Dale Wolf ........... Louis M. Graham .... Paul Binder ......... Larry Fletcher ...... W. E. Tarbet ........ Harlan 1. O'Daniel. ..
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Glenn J. Robs, La Grange, Mo. 63448 William B. Smith, Monticello, Mo. 63457 David S. Bagby, La Belle, Mo. 63447. . . . . . . . . . . .. A. Clyde Stork, 709 Lewis St., Canton, Mo. 63435.. Wayne N. Welker, Williamstown, Mo. 63473 Willard D.Hetzler, Lewistown, Mo. 63452. . . . . . .. Cecil D. Tate, Ewing, Mo. 63440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rufus L. Haydon, 620 S. Dickerson, Palmyra, Mo. 63461. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I St. John's ..•..... 281Hannibal. ••.... O. Richard Sanders .. Clifford A. Robbearts, 708 Pine St., j Hannibal, Mo. 63401 Hannibal. ...•... 1881 Hannibal. . Charles F. Renner . F. E. Herrin, Box 401, Hannibal, Mo. 63402 . Thomas J. Bleigh, Philadelphia, Mo. 63463. . . . . . .. . Pearl Glascock Philadelphia ..... 502rPhiladelphia
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241La Grange . 58 Monticello •...... 2221 LaBelle . 287 Canton .......•. 370 Williamstown ... 494 Lewistown ..•... 577!Ewing . 18IPalm;vra .
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. 14IEolia . Glenn Smith . 17 Clarksville . Walter R. Smith . 92 Louisiana .•..... Harold G. Webb..... . 136 Bowling Green ... Clarence L. Shaon. " . 192 Frankford..•.... Virgil Cook.. . 399\Curryville . C. L. See
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EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT-WM. C. DURBIN. D.D.G.M.. 206 E. Burkhart. Moberly. Mo.. 65270 Randolph ..... 1 Huntsville ...•... Milton . Clifton Hill . Moberly •........ Cairo ..•......... Higbee . Jacksonville . Clark .
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151IMiltOn . . 161 Clifton Hill 344 Moberly . 486ICairo . 527lHigbee........•. 541 Jacksonville ..•.. 610 Clark .
Milton Harrison W. L. McAdams Ronald E. Windsor Lloyd Taylor T. J. Chism Ashley Evans Raymond Swindell
. Boise H. Craft, Jr., 325 N. Main St.• Huntsville, Mo. 65259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Charles Haak, Rt. 3, Moberly, Mo. 65270 George K. Hill, Clifton Hill, Mo. 65244.. R. D. Ward, 908 S. Clark St., Moberly, Mo. 65270 .. Uel L. Dameron, Rt. I, Cairo, Mo. 65239 Edwin B. Hawkins, Higbee, Mo. 65257. . . . . . . . . .. Albert J. Wedding, Rt. 2, Cairo, Mo. 65239 Rex Ehrhardt, Clark, Mo. 65243. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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73IBrunswick . James E. Myers. . . .. Milton J. Daily, Brunswick, Mo. 65236. . . . . . . . . .. 74 Keytesville . Raymond McKinzie .. Joe P. Stiles, Keytesville, Mo. 65261. Triplett•••.•..... 122 Triplett •........ Dale Stephenson ..... Cecil W. Sanders, Rt. I, Box 301, Brunswick, Mo. 65286. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Westville ..•..... 202lWestville . William Couch. . . . . .. Buford O. Green, Rt. 3, Marceline, Mo. 64658. . . .. Salisbury ..•..... 208\Salisbury . Grover S. Hackett .... Everett J. Kirby, 708 S. Walnut St., Salisbury, Mo. 65281. '" Jess R. Smith, Rt. 1, Brookfield, Mo. 64628 Rothville . 426IRothville . Thomas E. Waugh Cunningham . 525 Sumner .••...... Everett E. Welsh.... Leslie O. Allen, Sumner, Mo. 64681. . Clay Barnett........ Cleo V. Kincaid. Mendon, Mo. 64660. . Mendon . 628IMendon
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Master Donald S. Owings Gideon C. Walden Gene R. Wallace Lyman Watt Bryan Johnson Ed. M. Fountain Marvin Summers
Secretary W. R. Lewellen, Jr., Rt. 1, DeWitt, Mo. 64639 Jack McKinney, Carrollton, Mo. 64633 Travis A. Graham, Bogard, Mo. 64622 Robert Baker, Rt. 2, Box 90, Hale, Mo. 64643 R. Hugh Robinson, 611 S. Elm St., Norborne, Mo. 64668.......... . Johnnie Mason, Bosworth, Mo. 64623 . Norman E. Hertzig, Rt. 2, Hardin, Mo. 64035
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TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT-HERBERT BUSCH, D.D.G.M" Parkville. Mo. 64152 Platte •.......
Rising Sun . Weston . Compass ....•.... Camden Point .... Rowley .••.••..•. Fidelity ..•••..... Adelphi. Platte City
13IBarry •.......... 53 Weston ......... 120 Parkville ...•.. , . 169 Camden Point •.. 204 Dearborn . 339 IFarley .
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.. 355 Edgerton •.•..... Marion Shafer . 504 Platte City . Jessie Hay
. John E. Lederer, Rt. 20, Kansas City, Mo. 64155 .. 'ist Sat. . James A. Offutt, Box 155, Weston, Mo. 64098..... 1st & 3rd Th. . J. O. Morgan, 400 West St., Parkville, Mo. 64152.. 1st Mon. . Russell J. Rickel, Camden Point, Mo. 64018 1st & 3rd Tu. . V. L. Williams, Box 158, Dearborn, Mo. 64439 2nd Wed. . Duane L. Meier, 832 E. 23rd Ave., North Kansas City, Mo. 64116 2nd Wed. . Orville L. Livingston, Edgerton, Mo. 64444. . . . . .. 2nd & 4th Tu. . Herman Klein, Platte City, Mo. 64079 2nd & 4th Mon.
TWENTY·SECOND DISTRICT (A}-wu.LIS R. HUNT, D.D.G.M., 5811 Bames Ave., Kansas City. Mo. 64119 Jackson .....•. 1 Kansas City ..•... 220\Kansas City ..... Zemry Thomason .... Robt. I. Newton, Sr., 3340 Palmer St., Kansas City, Mo. 64129 ....................... Temple ........•. 299 \Kansas City ..•.. R. R. Anderson ...... Geo. M. McClelland, 1035 E. 23rd Ave., North Kansas City, Mo. 64116 ................. Cecile Daylight ... S05\Kansas City ..... R. E. Hedenberg ..... Woodrow W. Admire, 140 S. Kensington, Kansas City, Mo. 64123 ....................... RuraL .••••..... 3161Kansas City ..... L. A. Jackson, Jr..... Howard B. Blanchard, 3339 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 ....................... I Gate City ........ 5221Kansas City ..... William W. Ragan ... Fred H. Knight, 903 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 ....................... 1 Orient ........... 5461Kansas City .. , .. Edwin R. Fink ...... Vernie G. Fisher, Sr., 903 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 ....................... South Gate....... 5471 Kansas City ..... John N. Critcher .... Ben C. Eisman, 7327 Harrison Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64131. ...................... Sheffield ......... 6251Kansas City ..... Joe F. Rigali ........ Arthur M. Schmall, 310 S. Quincy, Kansas City. Mo. 64124 ....................... Northeast ....... 6431Kansas City ..... Sylvanus B. Rinehart. Robert E. Watkins, 5622 Scarritt Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64123 ....................... Clay .......... \ Alpha........... 659jN. Kansas City .. James W. Brewer .... Willis R. Hunt, 5817 Barnes Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64119 ....................... I
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l04iKansas City ..... Ben Swirk . Joseph S. Epstein, 3301 Woodland Ave., I Kansas City, Mo. 64109 219lKansas City ..... Clifton A. O'Neal. ... Carl L. Soderstrom, 1116 W. 45th St., 1 Kansas City, Mo. 64111 . Grant A. Murry, 5045 Prospect Ave., 340lKansas City . Gustave R. Egner Kansas City, Mo. 64130 446jKansas City . George E. Winslow . Frank A. Lewis, 3201 Park Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 i 5631 Kansas City ..... Lawrence D. Gibbs . Hugh 0. Eckman, 4705 Jarboe St., Kansas City, Mo. 64112 I • 5691Kansas CIty . Charles W. Conway .. Gustav W. Knecht, 1308 E. 81st Ter., Kansas City, Mo. 64131. 1 6171 Kansas City . Robert B. Nickell .... L. Verne Hosie, 4621 Mersington Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64130 I 630lKansas City ..... William T. Stuthard. Leonard T. Gillham, 3516 Blue Ridge Cut-off, Kansas City, Mo. 64133 I 6561Kansas City ..... Donald J. Gerhardt .. R. T. Swearingen, 5940 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64110 I . 6631Kansas CIty ..... David P. Adelman ... Julius Loeffler, 803 W. 86th Ter., Kansas City, Mo. 64114 I
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2171Sweet Springs ... 4021Malta Bend•••••• 5181 Blackburn . 6601Nelson .
Maurice G. Cook . Wilbur P. Harrison .. Robert L. Bodenstab. David E. Caton .
Herbert A. Templeton, Rt. 1, Napton, Mo. 65346 .. Guy F. Hays, Sr., Box 36, Gilliam, Mo. 65330 . Wilbur L. Hains, Rt. 2, Miami, Mo. 65344 . Harry Quinley, 472 S. Lafayette, Marshall, Mo. 65340 . P. Wylie, 110 Patrick, Sweet Springs, Mo. 65351. . Elmer H. Wilson, Malta Bend, Mo. 65339 . Walter C. Borchers, Blackburn, Mo. 65321. '" E. C. Lohse, 307 E. High St., Boonville, Mo. 65233.
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Pleasant Grove. .. Wm. D. Muir Wallace......... Prairie Home.... Ho~ard: : : : : : : Howard......... Fayette. . . .. . Livingston....... Armstrong. . . . . . .
Secretary Clarence L. Hurt. 825 E. Spring St., Boonville, Mo. 65233 ....................••.•.. 1421 Otterville. . . . . . . Arthur M. Cook. . . . .. Clarence E. Eichholz, Smithton, Mo. 65350 . 277 Pilot Grove Glen Eichhorn A. G. Wolfe, Pilot Grove, Mo. 65276 . 456 Bunceton....... Walter F. FancIer John H. Scott, Bunceton, Mo. 65237 . 5031Prairie Home H. S. Lamm. Jr Roy C. Smith, Prairie Home, Mo. 65068 . 4 New Franklin Vernon G. Holt Tom D. Markland, New Franklin, Mo. 65274 . 47lFayette. .•.. .. .. Clyde Lessley Samuel P. Ayres, Jr., 107 N. Main St., I Fayette, Mo. 65248 . 51IGlaSgOw........ Kenneth L. Myers .. "1 Ralph E. Johnson, Glasgow, Mo. 65254 . 70 Armstrong. . . . .. Doyle L. Scott. " Paul Frevert, Rt. 1, Armstrong, Mo. 65230 .
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Howard T. Smith ... '1' Russell E. Mansfield, 807 S. Rollins St., Centralia, Mo. 65240 . I Twilight . 114;Columbia . Marvin L. Painter ... 1 Andrew T. Dorsey, 903 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, Mo. 65201 . I Ashland . 156 IAshland . 1 Truman L. Pruett. .. Ross N. Glascock, Box 12, Ashland, Mo. 65010 Sturgeon . 174!Sturgeon Wilbert Haux . David C. White, Box 34fi, Sturgeon, Mo. 65284 . Hallsville . 3361,Hallsyille Russell Cook . Paulus E. Lawson, Rt. 6, Columbia. Mo. 65201 . Anc. Landmark .. Gilbert R. Richardson, Rt. 2, Sturgeon, Mo. 65284. Acacia . ~g~l~cl~~~i~~~:::·.·.· ,~.uw~lk:;ff~:~l : : .. Walter H. Baird, Box 457, Columbia, Mo. 65202 ...
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. 115ILaddonia......•. Claude M. Tipton . 354 Mexico.....•.... Wm. F. Maddox
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Lincoln ..•.... 1Troy ••....•..... Silex ..•...•..... New Hope . New Salem . Louisville..•..... Nineveh . Moscow .
75ISilex ....•••..... 199jElsberry.•••.... 270lwinfield . . 409 Louisville 473 Olney ..•...•.... 558 Moscow Mills ....
. Martin L. Sentman, 790 Cap-au-Gris St., Troy, Mo. 63379 .................•....••...... Ralph E. Williams, Silex, Mo. 63377 E. P. Cox, 817 Randolph, Elsberry, Mo. 63343 H. H. Arnhold. Winfield. Mo. 63389. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Henry A. Hueffner, Rt. I, Cyrene. Mo. 63340. . . . .. William W. Haines. Olney, Mo. 63370 Marion H. Bockhorst. Box 36, Moscow Mills. Mo. 63362. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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THIRTIETH DISTRICT-LAWRENCE E. DUDECK. D.D.G.M•• 529 Jefferson St.• SL Charles. Mo. 63301 461Wentzville ...... Robert U. Tripp ..... Charles F. Beger, 702 Plantmore Dr., Ferguson. Mo. 63135 ......................... 241 St. Charles ..•... Clarence W. Rosner .. Leslie E. Koeneker. 418 McDonough, St. Charles. Mo. 63301. ....... " . " ........... Mechanicsville ... 260/Defiance ........ Harold Holdner ...... Charles J. Picraux. Defiance, Mo. 63341 .......... Warren ....... Pauldingville..... 11 1Wright City ..... Glen W. Gaskin ...... Joseph R. Davis. Box 24. Wright City. Mo. 63390 .. ....... Warrenton ....... 609IWarrenton ...... Marion Turner ...... Frank Ehrmann, Hawk Point. Mo. 63349 .........
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THIRTY-FmST DISTRICT-CHARLES ALCOTT. D.D.G.M., 1622 HayseltoD. Jefferson City. Mo. 65101 431J efferson ........ Edwin T. Looten ....
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Paul V. Bond ........ Vel Scruggs ......... George E. Matthews. 0 Dr. E. M. Carpenter. C. A. Pennington .... Hugh B. Alexander .. Fred Hodges........ George A. Glick ...... Russell E. Tynes. . . ..
Roy D. Jennison. Star Rt. 2. Jefferson City. Mo. 65101. .................... Edgar L. Lindley. 237 W. High St.• Russellville. Mo. 65074 ........................ Charles W. Hale. Eugene. Mo. 65032 ............. Roy J. McDaniel, Centertown, Mo. 65023 ......... Richard D. Conn. Box 86, Tipton, Mo. 65081. ..... Arthur E. Wilson, 101 S. Oak St.• California, Mo. 65018 ......................... A. E. C. Heyssel. Rt. 2, Jamestown, Mo. 65046 .... Jack D. Toler. Clarksburg, Mo. 65025 ............ Paul H. Linhardt, Box 111, Chamois, Mo. 65024 ... L. E. Vanderburg. Box 302, Linn. Mo. 65051. .....
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THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT-ROBERT HUGHES. D.D.G.M•• Cleveland. Mo. 64734
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Location Secretary NO.1 Muter 641Garden City ..... George T. Ryberg .... Geor~e A. Ryberg, Rt. 2, Creillhton, Mo. 64739 .... 147 IHarrisonville ..•. Chester Russell ...... Jesse L. Van Meter, 904 Highland Dr., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. ....... " ............ 276IFreeman ........ Steryl B. Cook ....... John C. Waldron, Box 476, Freeman, Mo. 64746 ... 372 Eut Lynne..... Elmer F. Nevils ..... Charles H. Bradley, Sr., Latour, Mo. 64760 ....... 460jBelton. . . . . . . . .. Ernest G. Arney ..... L. D. Laffoon, Peculiar, Mo. 64078 ............... 480lPleuant Hill .... John Higgins ........ Wm. L. Brown, 418 N. Randolph St., Pleasant Hill, Mo. 64080 ...................... 485IDrexeI.......... Eugene R. Powell .... Larry G. Todd, Drexel, Mo. 64742 ................ 633IArchie .......... Buddy J. Duncan .... Edgar A. Cullison, 8th & Elm, Archie, Mo. 64725 .. 6511 Cleveland. . . . . .. Robert Pedigo ....... Earl L. Young, Box 124, Cleve:and, Mo. 64734 .....
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THIRTY·FIFTH DISTRICT-JUNIOR C. ROBBINS. D.D.G.M., Rich Hill. Mo. 64779 Bates
1Hume Amsterdam Butler Crescent Hill RichHill Foster
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John D. Hess, Hume, Mo. 64762 Ralph O.Fritts, Amsterdam, Mo. 64723 Byron Pipes, 206 N. Fulton, Butler, Mo. 64730 Carl W. Frazier, Box I, Adrian, Mo. 64720 '" Marion A. Moreland, 513 E. Park Ave., Rich Hill, Mo. 64779 George L. Swarens, Box 126, Foster, Mo. 64745
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. Robert E. Aye, 109 S. Windsor St., Windsor, Mo. 65360.... . 4081'Montrose •.•..... Ronald E. Snider . Carl A. Conrad, Box 83, Montrose, Mo. 64770. . 548 Clinton •••••...• Robert G. Long . Uel Lee Clary, 406 Flora Ave., Clinton, Mo. 64735. 552 Calhoun. • . . . . . .. Donald W. Brashear. Eugene W. Masters, Calhoun, Mo. 65323 273losceola. .... . . .. Wallace J. Gilbert . Eldon Lawson, Osceola, Mo. 64776. '" 342 Roscoe. ..••••. .. Carl H. Nitsche, Jr . Christian A. Weinlig, Roscoe, Mo. 64781. F. 0. Hamblin . Perry L. Atchison, Lowry City, Mo. 64763 4031Lowry City 412 Appleton City. .. Dale L. Cooper . John A. Doerflinger, Rt. 3, Appleton City, Mo. 64724 I 4191 Taberville 1 Theo. McPeak, Jr . Kenneth L. Ingalls, Taberville, Mo. 64787 ,
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Jerry M. Eidson, Camdenton, Mo. 65020 . Roy A. True, Rt. 2, Urbana, Mo. 65767 . J. H. Easley. 704 W. 2nd St., Lebanon, Mo. 64651. D. E. Cook, Competition, Mo. 65448 . Jacob A. Miller, Conway, Mo. 65632 . Wayne Hensley. Ulman, Mo. 65083 . Raymond Gardner, Box 93, Iberia, Mo. 65045 . Dru L. Pippin, 204 Wilson-Long Bldg., Waynesville, Mo. 65583 . . Calvin M. Pentecost .. I Dale Hicks. Box 306, Richland, Mo. 65556 .
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Secretary Time of Meeting . Glenn Ames, 804 S. Main St., DeSoto, Mo. 63020 . 2nd & 4th Th. . Adolph Hurtgen, Hillsboro, Mo. 63060 . 2nd & 4th Fri. . Alden W. Lashley, 4'05 Eighth Ave., Crystal City, Mo. 63019 . 2nd & 4th Tu. . lst & 8rd Th. . George W. Hegel, Rt. 1, Imperial, Mo. 63052 . Geo. V. Welch, 302 S. 6th St., DeSoto, Mo. 63020 . 1st Sat. . Frank Wright, Caledonia, Mo. 63631 . Sat. on or bef. full moon & 2nd Sat. \ Paul V. Raney, Rt. 1, Box 214, Potosi, Mo. 63664 .. 1st Fri. Albe;t~. Ives, Irondale, Mo: 63648 . 1st & 3rd Sat. LewIS Pierce, Rt. I, CaledOnia, Mo. 63631. . 3rd Sat.
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Ross L. Stansberry, Box 233, Golden City, Mo. 64748 Franklin H. Smith, Box 276, Stockton, Mo. 64786 .. Francis O. Potts, Jerico Springs, Mo. 64766 Melvin L. Murphy, 11 N. Allison, Greenfield, Mo. 66661 " Floyd Sporman. . . . .. Charles F. Bridges, Arcola, Mo. 65603 " Ted M. Mayfield..... David S. Wisehart, Rt. 1, Everton, Mo. 65646 George Blakemore. .. Fred Hill, Dadeville, Mo. 65635. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harry Stout. Harland E. Gillman, 6110 N. Main St., Lockwood, Mo. 65682 "
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Gree~~~~~ ... IUnite~~~~..... O'Sullivan ••..... Ash Grove .•..... Solomon ......... Gate of The Temple •....... Republic •........ Strafford ........ Willard ..•...•... Webster ...... I Webster ......... Doric ..........•. Mount Olive..... Hazelwood ....•.. Henderson .......
Secretary Location Master NO.1 I 5ISpringfield ...... Dorell C. Luce ....... Paul L. Beazley, 3200 S. Florence, Springfield, Mo. 65806 ..•..................... I 7\Walnut Grove ... Felton Adams ....... Arliss W. Fetterhoff, Box 151, Walnut Grove, Mo. 65770 ................. '" . 100lAsh Grove ....... James McClelland .... Edward J ones, Ash Grove, Mo. 65604 ............. 271 Springfield ..•... Robert G. Bird ...... , Milton W. Kinloch, 528 E. Normal St., Springfield, Mo. 65804 ........................ I 422lSpringfield ...... Roy N. Rogers ....... Wm. G. Clark, 1515 Boonville Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65803 ........................ I 5701 Republic ........ James W. Boston .... Frank J. Comisky, 412 W. Anderson, Republic, Mo. 65738 .......................... 608lStrafford ........ Frank L. Potter ..... Paul B. Campbell, Rt. 3, Strafford, Mo. 65757 ..... 6201 Willard ......... Jesse V. Craig ....... Earl C. Rea, Box 95, Willard, Mo. 65781 .......... 98jMarshfield ....... Gordon L. Fraker .... Paul V. Rathbun, 200 S. Crittenden, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 ......................... I 300IElkland ......... G. Wayne Marlin .... D. W. Haymes, Rt. 2, Box 57, Conway, Mo. 65632 .. 4391 Rogersville, RR. 3 Bradley Burr ........ Morris J. Faulkner, Rt. 2, Fordland, Mo. 65652 .... 469lSeymour ......•. Herman Childress .... C. H. Cook, Rt. 4, Box 848, Springfield, Mo. 65802. 4771 Rogersville ...... Roy J. Davis ........ L. F. Housman, Box 184, Rogersville, Mo. 65742 ...
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FORTY·SEVENTH DISTRICT-LLOYD RISBY, D.D.G.M., Ellsinore, Mo. 63937 Carter. • • . • . •. Van Buren
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. Lloyd C. Risby. . . . . .. GUY A. Smith, Box 55, Grandin, Mo. 63943 . Vernon E. Dunn ..... J. F. Faulkenberry, Box 14, Lesterville, Mo. 63654 I 3531 Ellington . Noble Duncan, Jr.. .. Zollie L. Glenn, Ellington, Mo. 63638 Harold Walton, Box 42, Birch Tree, Mo. 65438.... 1371Birch Tree....•. William H. Cox W. M. Bockman, Winona, Mo. 65588 430IWinona . Harry A. Hollis Loyd J. Rainbolt, Eminence, Mo. 65466.......... 607lEminence •...... Iolyn J. Hinkle
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FORTY·EIGHTH DISTRICT-FLOYD H. BUCKNER, D.D.G.M., Desloqe, Mo. 63603 Edwin J. Codding, 302 Buckey Ct., Ironton, Mo. 63650 ........................... Houston B. McColl, Belleview, Mo. 63623 ......... H. B. Combs, Box 375, Fredericktown, Mo. 63645 .. Clyde Ruble, Bismarck, Mo. 63624 ................ Hezzie Graham, 414 W. 6th St., Farmington, Mo. 63640 ....................... Floyd H. Buckner, Box 192, Desloge, Mo. 63603 .... Wm. J. Barron, Mine La Motte, Mo. 63659 ........ John T. Brenon, 209 N. Division St., Bonne Terre, Mo. 63628 ....................... B. L. Haynes ........ B. R. Hunt, Jr., Rt. I, Farmington, Mo. 63640 .... Harold Alcorn, Jr.... Marvin L. Poston, Box 352, Leadwood, Mo. 63653. Edgar O. Vineyard .. R. F. Rodgers, 110 Hampton, Elvins, Mo. 63639 ... Dean A. Myers ...... Dwight Smith, 439 N. West St., Perryville, Mo. 63775 .........................
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Wendell Thomure .... Herman D. Asher .... 41 Bismarck ....... Dolvin E. Tinsley .... 132 Farmington ..... Obie E. Inman ....... I 154jDeslOge......... Eugene S. Harris .... 234 Libertyville ...... Vincent Kinkead .... 424 Bonne Terre ..... Grover V. Newcomer.
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FOR1;Y.NINTH DISTRICT-JOHN E. CRITES, D.D.G.M.. 614 Louis St.. Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 Bollinger •..•• '1 Trowel..•....... 440lMarble Hill ...... .. • ..... Zalma ........... 545 Zalma .......... 93 Cape Girardeau .. CapeGirardeau St. Mark's ....... I Wet Vi'w •...... l03IMm~'vii1e.•••.. Mystic Tie....... 221 Oak Ridge ....... Whitewater...... 417 Whitewater..... Excelsior........ 441 Jackson ..•...... Perry ..•..... , Perryville........ 670IPerryville ..•.... Scott ......... Ashlar........... 306\COmmerce ••••••. IlImo............ 581 IlImo........... Chaffee ......•..• 615 Chaffee..•..•..•
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FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT-FRANK E. HARR. D.D.G.M.. Willow Sprmqs. Mo. 65587 ell
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Paul C. Pitts Charles C. Wilhelm.. Lisle Jeffries Richard C. Seth Calvin J. Carl. Howard L. Taylor... A. K. Kelly. . . . . . . . .. Beattie N. Marsh
L. E. Eicher, 1110 Third St.• Monett. Mo. 65708 . A. Bryan Cook, Washburn, Mo. 65772 . William T. Priest. Cassville, Mo. 65625 . Chester B. Royer, Rt. 1, Purdy, Mo. 65734 . Leon Pugh, Mt. Vernon, Mo. 65712 . W. H. Lloyd. 310 Madison Ave., Aurora. Mo.65605. Millard V. Morris. Pierce City, Mo. 65723 . Thomas F. Webb, Box 42, Miller. Mo. 65707 .
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4661southwest City .. 621 Anderson ....•.. 647 Noel. ......••.•. 247 Neosho . 514 Granby . 538IStella .
Theodore R. Smith . Talford O. Perkins, Southwest City, Mo. 64863 Earl Rapp . Henry Eppard, Anderson, Mo. 64831. . Jonathan M. Boyd, Noel, Mo. 64854 W. L. Howard J. A. Shoenbarger . H. C. Bacon, Rt. 4, Box 239, Neosho. Mo. 64850 , Robert J. Goade . William J. J ones, Diamond, Mo. 64840. . . . . . . . . .. William Bowman . Argyl E. Kistler, Stella, Mo. 64867. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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45IBallwin ......... Norman O. Freese ... Thomas C. McRaven, Rt. I, Glencoe, Mo. 63038 .... 801St. John's Kenneth Chisholm ... Harry W. Shapiro, 8924 McNulty Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 6S114 .......................... I 841Webster Groves .. Hadley T. White ..... Fay G. Fulkerson, 525 Sunnyside Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 .................... I 281IFenton .......... Roswell T. Hampton. Henry E. Reynolds, Rt. I, Box 411, High Ridge, Mo. 63049 ........................ I 313IEureka ...... , .. David Welch ......... Willard Reed, 1150 N. Geyer Rd., Kirkwood, Mo. 63122 ......................... 1 Stanley F. Smith ..... H. C. Smith, 6432 Colver Ave., Affton, Mo. 63123 .. 484 Kirkwood ....... Leonard E. Nunley ... Leonard L. Keevil, 408 W. Rose Hill Ave., Kirkwood, Mo. 63122 ......................... 505 Overland ........ William Nickey, Jr... C. Earl Drake, 5345 Colton Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63121. ......................... 5421 Ferguson ........ Carroll E. Smith ..... John E. Adams, 219 S. Clark Ave., Ferguson, Mo. 63135 .......................... 550lCreve Coeur ..... Harry F. Bollenbach. Earl H. Pleitsch, 10554 Halls Ferry Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63136 .......................... I 566\Map lewood ...... Robert C. Morgan .... Wm. F. Harris, 7572 Wise Ave., Richmond Heights, Mo. 63117 ................. Fred H. Lamping, Jr. Robert W. McElhinney, No.3 Daniel Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63124 .......................... 613 Wellston ........ Luther C. Akers ..... Lee O. Chestnut, 1564 Valle Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63133 .......................... 616 IBrentwood ...... E. Broombaugh, Jr... John L. Ault, 8904 Moritz Ave., Brentwood, Mo. 63144 ........................ I 628\Overland .... , ... Homer M. Marko.... Earl F. Hilleman, 9709 Lackland Rd., Overland, Mo. 63114 .......................... 629\Valley Park ..... John D. DeClue ...... Elmer Evans, 2605 W. Milton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63114 .......................... 636 Mehlville........ G. W. Burnworth .... Farris R. Hahs, 3919a Potomac St., St. Louis, Mo. 63116 .......................... 639 Jennings ........ Sylvester J. Hotze ... Herbert L. Stein, 20 Valley Dr., Florissant, Mo. 63031. ........................ 640 Jennings ........ Carl O. Alsdorf ...... Wm. O. Duncan, 35 St. Virgil Ln., Florissant, Mo. 63031 ......................... 649jClayton ......... Edwin G. Jesel. ..... John E. Barman, 6025 Mardel Ave., St. Louis. Mo. 63109 .......................... I 655 \Gardenville ...... Lester A. Wallace .... Russell R. Thompson, 8518 Rosemary Ave., Affton, Mo. 63123 ............................ 667\Berkeley ........ Paul K. Schmidt ..... Virgil E. Kolb, 8241 January Ave., Berkeley, Mo. 63134 .................. , ....... Frank S. Lofton, Jr.. George A. Seaman, 1665 Fernbrook Ln., Florissant, Mo. 63031 ......................... 669 Crestwood ....... R. E. Leonard, Jr.... Russell E. Noell. 1328 S. Elm Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 ....................
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FIFTY-NINTH DISTRICT-JOSEPH A. GRANT, D.D.G.M., Lee's Summit, Mo. 64063 Jackson
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TO MISSOURI Grand Representative Robert L. Aronson ..••...... Robert H. Mann ..•••••...... Durward T. Moffitt ..•....... William H. Chapman . .John W. Adams •.•..•....... D. Lear Tanner ..•••••...... C. Leonard Gasper . Russell E. Murray .....•..... Warren Drescher, Jr . F~~' ii:K~i~ht·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·
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GEORGE F. MORRISON Grand Master 1964-1965
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By BRUCE H. HUNT, P.G.M. The pages which follow represent a review of forty-seven of the forty-nine jurisdictions in this country (proceedings were not received from Nevada and Nebraska), as well as those of numerous jurisdictions abroad. This review represents the report of the Fraternal Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri for the year just completed. Information gathered from sources other than the printed proceedings has also been included. The hopes and fears of the Masonic fraternity are always closely allied with those of its members in private life. Many events are taking place in the world which have a profound effect upon the actions of Freemasons wheresoever assembled. Moderation and decorum are observed in the best possible manner, and the rules of propriety of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity are preserved intact. Yet, as tension develops without its tiled wells, apprehension grows within. No one can predict with accuracy whether or not a spark, however innocently struck, will ignite a flame within the fraternity. There is a hope and a prayer upon all lips that, through the application of true brotherhood, peace and understanding will ever prevail. Membership in most jurisdictions continues downward, and is cause for deep concern. Thirty-six jurisdictions reported losses and only thirteen showed gains. In most instances the losses are not great. While this condition is recognized, time is not wasted with worry and unhappy reflection. Programs to build a greater fraternity are in evidence on every hand. Within the past few years more emphasis has been placed upon sponsorship of youth organizations, and efforts are being made to play down the "secret society" stigma which has long been closely associated with Freemasonry. In the years which are immediately before us, thousands upon thousands of cultured young men will flow from our colleges and universities. As they are absorbed into society and become firmly established with position, family and home, we are confident that sooner or later their thoughts will turn toward the Masonic Fraternity. The basic principles of the fraternity will continue to be in the future as they have been in the past, representative of . all that is fundamentally upright and honorable in life. These attributes will surely be as appealing in the future as they have been in ages past. May we always continue to build for a glorious future.
ALASKA EARTHQUAKE (Condensed from Seattle Masonic Tribune) Russell C. Milligan, Deputy of the Grand Master at Anchorage has forwarded a tragic summary of conditions. While the loss of life was comparatively small, the property damage and loss of employment were appalling. John Davids, Past Master of Mt. Susitna Lodge No. 194 was killed in a propane gas explosion in his house at the time of the earthquake. Two of his children suffered 40 per cent bums. Mrs. Davids was at work and escaped injury.
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Virgil Knight, a member of Glacier Lodge No. 11011 lost his wife and suffered amputation of a leg. At Seward the Masonic Temple was rendered unusable. Only one Mason lost his home in Seward. Note: Alaska Lodges operate under the Grand Lodge of Washington (State) and M. W. Albert N. Bradford has appointed a committee of nine Alaska Masons to coordinate and supervise relief. Our Grand Master, M. W. Arthur C. Hodgson has expressed great concern and has made inquiry regarding needs. The above was an early report of the loss and injury of Masons in the tragic quake which caused so much damage and loss of life in Alaska. As usual in the case of disaster Masons responded generously. The full amount of assistance may never be known. The Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada carried the following in its May 1964 Bulletin: The President and the Secretary of the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada have recently had a very interesting discussion about the prob. lems in Alaska with the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington. 'Ehrough the many channels of communication, we have all learned a little about this very sad disaster, and of course our attention is now directed to the 15 Masonic Lodges in the State of Alaska. We are deeply interested it the status of our members theJie and have learned of some very sad experiences of our brethren and their families. We have received an appeal for financial assistance from the Grand Lodge of Washington on behalf of the distressed brethren in the State of Alaska. Therefore, we would appreciate receiving from Grand Lodges, Relief Boards, Guilds, Service Bureaus and collateral bodies any contributions for this most worthy cause. Kindly send your gifts to John S. Rowe, Secretary of the Masonic Relief Association, Box 468, Sioux Falls, S. D. These funds will be distributed in the best judgment of the Relief Association in coordination with the Grand Master, M. W. Albert N. Bradford, and the Grand Secretary, R. W. Daniel T. Simmons, of the Grand Lodge of the 'State of Washington. We look forward to a very liberal contribution by our brethren and welcome any and all gifts.
FRANK CLINTON BARNHILL On March 23, 1963, Freemasons from a wide area gathered in Marshall, Missouri to pay their respects to M. W. Brother Frank C. Barnhill on the occasion of his becoming a sixty-year member of the Craft. Less than six months later, October 11, 1963, his many friends and brothers were saddened by the news of his death. His final days were spent in a hospital in his home town of Marshall. Thus we add a final chapter to the biography of a sincere and devoted brother. Brother Barnhill was born December 3, 1879. Before attempting to touch upon his many Masonic activities perhaps it would be only proper to list a few of his many civic and business interests. In 1899, before reaching his majority, Brother Barnhill accepted a position as clerk in the Wood and Huston Bank at Marshall, Missouri, and continued until his death as an employee and officer of the same firm. He became a director in 1916, vice-president in 1929 and later executive vice-president, a position he held until his partial retirement on January 1, 1963.
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In 1915, he became treasurer and trustee of the Sappington School Fund, which has been used to assist thousands of boys and girls in Saline County to obtain high school and college educations. He was a trustee of the George A. Murrell Memorial Library, trustee and treasurer of the Ridge Park Cemetery Association, active in bond drives, member of the board of the American Red Cross, past president of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, trustee of the Friends of Arrow Rock, Inc., a director of the Van Meter State Park Development, Inc., past president of the Missouri' Bankers Association, charter member and past president of the Saline County Historical Society, trustee of the Missouri State Historical Society, member of the Missouri Historical Society of St. Louis, trustee of the Missouri Arche. ological Society, and has sponsored and cosponsored numerous pictures and bronze markers commemorating historical places and events. M. W. Brother Barnhill was also something . of a world traveler, having visited six European countries,. Canada, Mexico, Cuba and Alaska. His travels in the United States carried him to every state in the Union. Some of his travels were in connection with various Masonic meetings. Two years prior to his admission into the order, he visited Louisville, Kentucky with his father, who was there to attend the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States. For nearly seventy years Brother Barnhill served the Methodist Episcopal Church in various capacities, including membership on the Board of Stewards and as trustee since 1903 until the time of his death. Always interested in history, he wrote several documents of a historical nature. These路 include an early History of Methodism in Saline County, History of ~anking in Saline County, and in 1956 published through the Missouri Lodge of Research a History of Freemasonry in Saline County. Once, upon being asked to name his hobbies, he replied, "local history and traveling." These were indeed his hobbies, and his avocation. At the. beginning of this verbal tribute to a great Freemason, mention was made of his receiving a "sixty-year veteran's award." It would be in order to mention here that the Missouri fifty-year lapel button was adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1933 while M. W. Brother Barnhill was serving as Grand Master of Masons. Little did he think at that time he would be the recipient of one of these, and also a decade later with a specially designed one for sixty years of service to the fraternity. Frank Clinton Barnhill, known affectionately by his intimates as "Clint" began his Masonic career early in life. He received the first degree of Masonry on January 13, 1903. From that date forward his interest and enthusiasm for the work of the oldest and largest of fraternal associations never faltered. Befor~ .the close of 1903 he hali. progressed through all of the degrees and or~ers of the. York .Rite of Freemasonry, becoming a Knight Templar on December. 22, 1903.. Later he received. the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Kansas City. During the intervening
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sixty years positions of honor and responsibility were showered upon him. A member of all the Masonic bodies in Marshall, Brother Barnhill served as presiding officer of Trilumina Lodge No. 205, A.F. & A.M. in 1909, Saline Chapter No. 74, R.A.M. in 1910, and Missouri Commandery No. 36, in 1911. He was a member of Centralia Council No. 34, R. & S.M. for more than forty-nine years, Ararat Shrine in Kansas City since 1909, St. Chrysostom Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine since 1924 (sovereign 1931), and the Scottish Rite bodies in Kansas City since 1918, receiving the K.C.C.H. in 1935. He was a charter member of Missouri Lodge of Research, serving as treasurer since its institution in 1942. Other Masonic memberships Quatour Coronati Lodge No. 2076, England, and Kilwinning Council No. 19, Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States. The highest office in Freemasonry was bestowed upon Brother Barnhill in September 1933, when he was elected and installed as Grand Master of Masons in Missouri. This office was attained after thirty years of' faithful service to the fraternity, during which time he served as District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturer for a period of three years. He served on various Grand Lodge committees and ten years in the official line of officers. Within a matter of months prior to his death he was still called upon to conduct Masonic Funeral Services for departed brethren. The Marshall Daily Democrat-News contained the following comment in reporting his own funeral: Marshall residents present at this service in Ridge Park could not help but remember how many times at Masonic burials in that cemetery Mr. Barnhill had said the words of the ritual which Mr. Ewing was reciting as he..-stood by the casket of his longtime friend. Another great Masonic labor of love may be found in Brother Barnhill's half.-century of efficient and capable service rendered as Grand Treasurer. of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri. He was first appointed to this office on February 5, 1913, and continued until March 25, 1963 when failing health prompted him to resign the office. During the period from 1927 to the time of his retirement from this office he also served as treasurer of the Knights Templar Educational Foundation, a valuable implanted adjunct to Templary. His service in this capacity witnessed the Foundation assist thousands of young men and women complete their college educations, and saw the net worth of the Foundation increase to nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Marshall, with four ministers participating, one of whom was the Worshipful Master of his lodge, Rev. Brother Virgil Caulk. The other ministers were Rev. Arnold Prater, Rev. C. B. Galatas, a former pastor of the church, and Bishop Ivan Lee Holt of St. Louis, a close friend of Brother Barnhill for more than a half :century. Of his friend, Bishop Holt said in part: Clint Barnhill was more than a banker and an economic leader. He realized that in every community that knows happiness men must learn the meaning of broth~ hood. Early in life he decided that Masonry is one of the real establishments of a brotherhood that can make men conscious of their dependence On one another. as well as their reliance upon God. Marshall is a -better town and Missouri is a
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better state because Clint Barnhill convinced many men that they are brothers to one another and sons of the same God in Heaven.
How more effe,ctively could" it be stated we knew this man and brother. The Masonic service was conducted by Brother Morris E. Ewing acting as Grand Caulk and Brother John H. Rich. Burial was
that we are the better because the Grand Lodge with M. W. Master, assisted by Rev. Virgil in Ridge Park Cemetery.
ARREST OF CHARTER NEW JERSEY: The Grand Master of New Jersey, reporting on the condition of the Craft, believed it to be generally good, but deplored the necessity, which was his, to arrest the charter of one of his lodges because of irregularity in balloting which violated the constitution of the grand lodge. He reported in part as follows: It was necessary for me to rewrite a portion of my address on Discipline, when it was called to my attention that one of our lodges was not adhering to these
ancient regulations, especially regarding balloting. Let me quote from our Constitution and Laws: A Master Mason's right to vote. Section, 13-04. "It is unmasonic to ballot against a petitioner except upon conscientious belief in his unworthiness."
Section, 13-22. "If but one black cube be cast, the Master may once order a new ballot to be immediately taken. If two black cubes are cast, then the Master has no right to order a new ballot."
Neither do the Master and Wardens have the right to band together to decide the results of a ballot, when there are black cubes in the ballot box, as clear. This situation, although disheartening and painful, made it necessary for me to arrest the charter of a lodge. Brethren, failure to live up to the Constitution and Laws at all times, necessitates this type of action by your Grand Master.
ATTENDANCE M. W. Brother Harold O. Cady, Reviewer for the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, also Grand Secretary, comments on the problem of attendance. He has found, as have many others in reviewing the proceedings of various jurisdictions, that this is a problem common in every section of the country. Reviewer Cady'S analysis of this matter of concern appeals to us as one well worth repeating here: Many of the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges contain references to a very common problem, that of the poor attendance at Lodge meetings, and some make suggestions as to possible remedies to combat these situations. Today there are many conflicting interests, as we are well aware, and they have been increasing rapidly over the past few years. In Masonry, alone, we have increasing numbers of organizations which predicate membership on the applicant being a member in good standing in a Symbolic
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Lodge. When we become interested in these appendant organizations, do we ask ourselves if our interest in them is to advance our Masonic education, or is it just to join and add more to our list of memberships? If it is the former, we suggest that you make an application to everyone which you feel that you can afford, however we are inclined to believe that it is the latter in the majority of cases. Many men make application to a Blue Lodge as a stepping stone to something which they erroneously believe to be higher, not realizing that a Master Mason in a Symbolic Lodge is as high as he can ever expect to go. As a Master Mason he is at the top, however we have the York and Scottish Rites as explanatory degrees, but all within the third degree of Symbolic Masonry. This is something which is misunderstood by the majority of Masons. If a Master Mason can afford to take these York and Scottish Rite degrees, he should by all means do so, however he should never neglect his Lodge on account of these many other organizations of which he may become a member. Another reason for non-attendance at the meetings of a Lodge is in many cases the extremely poor Officer material. When poor work in conferring the degrees in a Symbolic Lodge is demonstrated, a member may rightfully say that it is a waste of time for him to attend, and feel justified in not attending. The remedy in such cases would seem to be for him to attend at least the annual communication of his Lodge, and endeavor to do his part in electing proper officers. Many Worshipful Masters appoint a friend to office, or some other good fellow, regardless of qualifications; and once appointed, he usually reaches the top. If he fails the first year, it is usually suggested that he be given another trial, and thus it goes until finally he has received the honor of being a Past Master of his Lodge. In this we fail in our Masonic duty. There is no excuse for poor work in a Masonic Lodge if we are careful in the selection of our Officers. It is noted that Masonic Education is on the increase in the greater number of the Jurisdictions, and it is the belief of this scribe that such an education may be a partial answer to the attendance problem. Many of our members do not ever learn the fundamentals of Masonry, and are very poorly equipped to go out into the world as Master Masons. They are proud of the fact that they are Masons, but do not have the slightest reason why. The problem of losses in our Lodges is another serious situation, and one which should be given much consideration. We have believed through the years that we must not talk about Masonry to a non-Mason. What should we not talk about? To be sure we would not discuss business conducted within a tyled Lodge; we would not tell a non-Mason that Mr. John Doe has made application for the degrees of Masonry, nor would we discuss the results of the ballot box; we would not demonstrate the signs, grips, and words, nor any other part of the Ritual. There are many good men who are waiting to be invited to join a Lodge and, if they show any interest in Masonry, is there any good reason why we cannot tell them that they will never be asked? Is there any reason why we cannot tell a non-Mason that the basic ethical principles which are exemplified in the degrees of Masonry are such as are accepted by all good men, and that they are based on the Golden Rule? All Masons should proclaim to the world that Masonry is a serious Order, in which every member is shown how to live a better life. The aim of Masonry is to accept only good men, and strive to make them better. Many books and articles have been written and published, and are available for anyone to read, and in some of them can be found about everything except the few secrets mentioned above. The greatest secret of Freemasonry, which is no secret at all but is known to the whole world, is the fact that the very nature of Freemasonry unites men of every race, color, creed, and opinion, under the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. Freemasonry is unique, and is the most remarkable institution on earth. Masonry has hid its light under a bushel too long, and it would seem to be time that something is done about it.
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BURIAL SERVICE COLORADO: The Grand Lodge of Colorado liberalized its prescribed burial service by pennitting a non-Masonic clergyman to offer a concluding prayer, when requested by the family. However, all pallbearers shall be Masons. Another section of the above resolution urged the incoming grand master to appoint a committee to submit at future annual communication a revised funeral service for consideration. The report of the Custodians of the Work also touched upon the burial service: . USE OF MASTER'S HAT AT BURIAL SERVICE: Masters generally do not know what to do with the hat at a burial service. One Master was known to wear his hat during a church service, another at a mortuary. Sometimes the hat worn is delapidated and not suitable to be worn in public. Should the use of the Master's hat be discontinued at Masonic funerals? NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of North Carolina is considering the recommendation of the Grand Master that the opening of the lodge may be dispensed with for Masonic Funerals, when only the public service is held. Also under consideration is the pennitting of non-masons to be pallbearers during the Masonic service. VIRGINIA: Commenting on public appearances of lodges, the Grand Master of Virginia stated what many have known for a long time: The thought has often been expressed in recent years that we should do more to create a better public image of Freemasonry, especially in the eyes of our own families. There are few occasions on which our Lodges appear in public, the most widely used one being the Masonic funeral with its low attendance. This has not served to improve the public impression of our beloved Fraternity.
BunDINGS IOWA: In the report of the Trustees of the Grand Lodge of Iowa it is noted that at the end of nine years the beautiful Grand Lodge building has been completely freed of debt. During this period of time $700,000.00 in principal and $93,059.38 interest was repaid. The completion of the liquidation of this indebtedness in less than ten years is adequate proof of the soundness of the original financial plan.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SURVEY No individual or group of people like to be told that they are wasting either time, money or both. This may be more especially true in fraternal work than in business. This was a decision the Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts had to make. He doubted no one, nor did he have reason to believe that anything in particular was amiss in the administration of his grand lodge. He was merely convinced that methods and procedures carried out today in the same manner they were handled some twenty-five or more years ago could be improved. To effect an impartial determination of existing conditions a firm of accountants were employed to make a survey. While the results of the survey are not available, the grand master's comments are:
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Probably the most controversial subject of the last three years is the so-called Rittenhouse report. Prompted by some more or less serious comment that Grand Lodge was not being run in a business-like manner, your Grand Master, with the approval of the Directors, had a business management survey made of the methods of our operations in the Temple. This firm of accountants spent forty or more days observing our routine and the time spent by our employees on various aspects of their work. The report in its entirety has been available only to the Directors of Grand Lodge, who approved it and recommended its adoption by Grand Lodge over a period of time. It is no secret that in some quarters it was not very cordially received. One item commented on in the report was that we did not have a good continuity of action from one Grand Master to another. In short, with a changeover, we might lose sight of some uncompleted plans or project. I think the point was well taken. To remedy this situation I enlarged the budget committee to include the Junior Past Grand Master as well as the probable next Grand Master. This should encourage continuity of planning. Also, the brother whom I expect you will elect as Grand Master today has been sitting in on all that has gone on for eight months. No doubt a cold-hearted business organization would have acted more hurriedly, but as a fraternal group all of our employees were assured that no one would lose his job regardless of the recommendations of the survey. That is how it stands today and many of you hear that the so-called Rittenhouse report is not good for much and that no Grand Lodge operates any better than ours. I agree with some of that, but, when capable accountants say, after a thorough survey, that a great saving in money and personnel is possible, and that they will guarantee to come in and show us how, it is not something to idly overlook. In my travels to other Grand Lodges and my observations as they adopt their budgets (more detailed than ours) it is obvious that if at least three Grand Lodges with more Lodges and more members than ours can operate certain departments on less than half of what we spend, then the comments to me that we were not operating in a business-like manner were justified. None of the aforesaid remarks have anything to do with the affairs of the Masonic Education and Charity Trust, which is a separate corporation although formed by the Grand Lodge. Neither was the survey the result of dissatisfaction with the work of any department or employee of Grand Lodge. I know of no employee who is not doing his job well. M. W. Bro. Perry saw the need of a survey many years ago when he was Grand Master-it was never done. Few businesses could afford today to use methods in common practice 20 or 30 years ago. It docs no harm to take a good look at ourselves. In this case we paid someone to do it for us. At the present time the only recommendations of this report put into effect are better budget control, simplified payrOll procedures and the start of an office services department with mailing and the collating of material. There are of course some improvements to be made in its operation. I recommend that Grand Lodge does not forget this report, for when the time for some reorganization arrives the Masons of Massachusetts may well effect a saving of another 13c, which with the aforesaid savings of 37c will add up to 50c. You, my Brethren, are paying the bills. A saving of 50c per member in the cost of operating Grand Lodge is worth while. With this saving I see nothing in the immediate future to indicate a need for increasing our present dues of $3.00.
CANAL ZONE Everyone is familiar with the troubled conditions in the Canal Zone. On January 20, 1962, a special communication of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts was convened in the Masonic Temple in Cristobal, Canal Zone, for
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the purpose of observing the fiftieth anniversary of its Sojourners Lodge. A dinner was held on this occasion with more than three hundred brethren and their ladies present. Afterwards the ladies were entertained while the grand lodge was in session. A special feature on the program was a historical paper by Worshipful Brother John H. Leach entitled, "History of Sojourners Lodge." In the beginning, Sojourners Lodge had its birth in the City of Colon on January 14, 1898, when a number of Brethren under the leadership of Worshipful Brother Adolphus P. Alberga petitioned the Grand Lodge of Scotland for a charter. Thus, Sojourners Lodge No. 874 began its history under Scottish Jurisdiction. There were thirteen founding members of Sojourners Lodge No. 874. They were: Adolphus P. Alberga, Edwin Farrington, William R. Evans, Moses D. Cardozo, Robert Anderson, Gerald G. H. Waldron, Robert Yung, Isaac A. Sasso, Arthur O'Brien, Morris S. Sasso, Joel Benjamin, Samuel M. de Castro, Isaac L. Maduro, Sr. Some of these family names you will recognize in the business world of the RepUblic of Panama today and still active in Masonry. Wor. Brother Adolphus P. Alberga deserves special mention. He was initiated in Friendly Lodge No. 239, Kingston, Jamaica, and was active in Masonry previous to the organization of Sojourners Lodge. He was Right Worshipful Master of Sojourners Lodge No. 874 from 1898 to 1902, the first five years of its life. He was elected to Honorary Life Membership in the prescnt Sojourners Lodge. Wor. Bro. Alberga departed this life at the age of 85 years in Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1934. Up until 1906, Sojourners Lodge had survived the political upsets of the Government, the war of Independence from Colombia in 1903, and a fire on September 20, 1905, which destroyed their Masonic home. In 1904, the United States began the job of building the Panama Canal and gradually an increasing number of American citizens came to the Isthmus. By 1906 the number had multipled and some of them petitioned Sojourners Lodge No. 874, and consequently the membership of Sojourners Lodge became largely American. There is not space and time enough to mention all the outstanding Brothers who have furthered the welfare of Sojourners Lodge during the many past years. However, there never has been a problem, or a task, or a huge undertaking, but that there was always a capable member who seemed to appear when his talents were needed. Wor. Wilber S. Perry was one of these people. He was initiated in Sojourners Lodge on February 16, 1909, and soon became active in its affairs. He was one of a small group of members who actively sought a change from the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Scotland to that of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and a home for the Lodge in Cristobal, Canal Zone. He was chairman of the building committee of the new temple. And further, he was influential in securing Congressional legislation in securing title to this property which still at this time is the only privately owned land in the Canal Zone. In July of 1912, Sojourners Lodge surrendered its charter to the Grand Lodge of Scotland and became a Lodge under Dispensation under the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. At this time its membership totalled 330 members with the vast majority being United States citizens. It was back in 1909 that the members talked about building a home of their own in the Canal Zone. Within a few months they went to work. Bonds were issued and construction started on the building late in 1910. The corner-stone was laid with ceremony on May 30, 1911. When the steel framework had been completed, it was found that the northeast corner had sunk to a considerable degree. The building committee had spent approximately $60,000 and no further funds were available. This was the first of several disappointments.
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A committee from the Lodge called upon Col. George W. Goethals, Chairman and Chief Engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission, and requested that he authorize the Panama Railroad to complete the building and give the Lodge the option of purchase at any time within five years following its completion. On July 7, 1913, an agreement was entered into between the Panama Railroad and the Lodge under which the Railroad would complete the building and Sojourners Lodge would pay the Railroad $250.00 annual rental for the mezzanine floor and roof of the Temple. The contract gave the Lodge the option of purchasing the building within a period of five years from the date of contract, at the total cost thereof when completed, with interest at the rate of eight per cent. By 1915 the construction had been sufficiently advanced to allow the Lodge to prepare an opening ceremony for the night of Saturday, May I, 1915. On April 30, 1915, a fire broke out in Colon at the corner of Eighth Street and Bottle Alley. By the time the Brethren had removed the rug and furniture from the lodge-room, the lodge-room and the stores and offices on the first and second floors were gutted on the north and east sides of the building. Repairs to the Temple were completed late in August and the delayed first meeting and banquet were held early in September. Shortly after occupying the building, plans were made to purchase the building. Early in 1916 Governor Goethals issued instructions for the preparation of a contract covering the sale of the building. The price was set at $130,000 and a rental of $650.00 per year for the four lots. Preparations were made to execute this contract when the attorney for the Panama Railroad ruled that neither the Panama Railroad nor the Governor had authority to sell any property in the Canal Zone. Since the passing of the Act in 1912, only Congress could authorize the sale. This was another set back, but with temerity and confidence, this problem was taken in stride. Several officers, while on leave, found many friends in Washington who were ready and anxious to assist in helping the Lodge solve this problem. Mention should be made here of Judge C. P. Fairman, who was not a Mason but was a tenant in the building and legal counsel for Sojourners Lodge. Without the knowledge of the officers and members, Judge Fairman made a trip to Washington and made some valuable contacts and assisted in preparing the bill which was introduced to Congress on our behalf. On June 5, 1920, the Congress passed the act authorizing the sale of the Temple and the land on which it stands. Then began a series of conferences between the Special Committee of the Lodge and Col. Jay J. Morrow, who represented the Governor. The Lodge Committee contended that a token payment of $1.00 was all that the Government should ask for the lots, but Col. Morrow insisted upon a real value being placed on the lots and after further conferences, the Lodge agreed to pay $8,500 for the lots and $136,500 for the building, a total of $145,000. This agreement was signed on April 21, 1921, and required that the Lodge pay $1,000 per quarter with interest at 6% on the outstanding balance. In 1920, Sojourners Lodge had 435 members who came from the civilian communities and the Army and Navy. The members came from all parts of the United States. While the majority of our civilian members were with the Panama Canal organization, they remained until their time of retirement. This was not so with our military brothers. When their tours of duty were finished on the Isthmus, they were transferred to other places. This is the pattern of our membership which has followed through the years. Regrettably, due to their limited time on the Isthmus, our Brethren in the Armed Services did not have much opportunity to work as officers of the Lodge. Sojourners Lodge has had only one Past Master who came from the Armed Services, and that is Worshipful Walter A. O. Freudigmann, who was in the Navy. Wor. Bro. Freudigmann was Master in 1948, is now retired and living in Tampa, Florida. However, due to our military Brethren, Sojourners
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Lodge can lay claim to the statement that during the past fifty years, there is not a country in the world in which there has not been a member of Sojourners Lodge. During the past fifty years, Sojourners Lodge had forty-nine Past Masters. One Master served two years. He was R. W. Ralph Osborn, Master in 1916 and 1917, and later District Grand Master, serving in that office from 1918 to 1932. R. W. Brother Osborn died November 23, 1932. Of the several Secretaries that Sojourners Lodge has had, mention should be made of two of them. The first was Brother Charles Cotton, initiated in 1913 and elected Secretary in 1917. He served for thirteen years. In going back through the records, I found a note referring to Brother Cotton and his safeguarding every cent during the early years. The Brothers plaintively complained that they "had' to talk to Old Man Cotton for two hours to get him to buy a box of cigars for a Master Mason meeting." Brother Cotton was succeeded by his son, Wor. Bro. Ernest C. Cotton, who was Master in 1928 and was selected Secretary in 1931. He served until 1943, a total of 12 years, one year less than his father. Wor. Bro. Cotton, aside from his secretarial duties, was closely associated with community affairs. He was also a Past District Junior Grand Warden of the District Grand Lodge. Besides the two members just mentioned, Sojourners Lodge has been represented in the District Grand Lodge by the following officers. R. W. Clarence J. Johnston, Past District Grand Master; Wor. Clinton G. Carty, and R. W. Clarence L. Johnston, Past Deputy District Grand Masters; Wor. Lee W. Kelso and Wor. John H. Leach, Past District Senior Grand Wardens; Wor. Thomas M. Jordan and Wor. Norman B. Davison, Past District Junior Grand Wardens. According to our numerical system, 2704 petitions were filled out for presentation to the Lodge. However, from an examination of the Lodge Returns for the past fifty years, I find that we initiated 1431 profane and that we raised and admitted and affiliated 1485. We rejected 616. In 1913, according to the Returns we had 239 members. This grew to 521 members in 1930 and then dropped. During World War II our membership inceased again. Our peak period was in 1950 when we had a total of 643 members. Since then this has dropped off to 598 members as of last August. On March 10, 1956, Sojourners Lodge held the first Master Mason Degree ever given at the historic Fort San Lorenzo. On March 9, 1957, a second one was held there. On March 7, 1959, Sojourners and Sibert Lodges together held the third meeting at Fort San Lorenzo. Such is the history of our Lodge. Today we find ourselves at another crossroads. Due to the present policy of the Panama Canal organization, there will be fewer and fewer Americans on the Canal Zone. The Armed Services have less military personnel here. We find ourselves with fewer candidates. The larger portion of our membership is in all fifty of the United States. We have one member in Alaska and one in Hawaii. There are only three states in which we do not have members; they are Idaho, Wisconsin and Vermont. As we look into the past, we can also look confidently into the future. For, as our Brethren of the past gave us the name of "Sojourners," we find ourselves trulySojourners. We are only here for a varying length of time. Tomorrow, some other Brother will pick up our tasks and continue to serve Masonry during his sojourn, and thus goes Masonry on and on.
CHARITY IDAHO: All Grand Lodges administer substantial amounts annually under the heading of charity and relief, but one of the most unusual and heart warming cases is reported by the Board of Trustees of the Relief Fund of the Grand Lodge of Idaho:
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We assisted 29 cases in 22 Lodges and expended $9,519.42 for this purpose. One case concerns a 13 year old girl born without ovaries and with a hormone imbalance. Her size was that of a girl of 8. Surgeons at the University Hospital in Seattle became interested and offered to do the necessary surgery and supervise treatment without charge. The family needed help with hospital and transportation expenses. Your board was happy to approve a request for $500. It is reported that a series of operations will be required. Several of this series have been performed with satisfactory results. While it is impossible, at this time, to transplant ovaries, the surgeons feel confident that upon completion of the program her growth will be stimulated. She is now in 路school and doing well. Two London physicians became interested and are doing research on the heredity factor. They have taken hand and foot prints of both mother and daughter and have indicated that two years will be required to complete their research. MINNESOTA: Perhaps the most outstanding charity of its kind is the Masonic Memorial Hospital, Inc., located on the campus of the University of Minnesota. The first portion of the report of the committee in charge of its funds reveals the success of the undertaking to date, and plans for further expansion: Masonic Memoria1 Hospital had its inception among Mac;ons of Minnesota in a profound sense of the tragedy of those afflicted with terminal cancer. As research discovers the cure for cancer, this hospital will continue to serve those stricken by other diseases not yet conquered. Its beneficent work is destined to continue so long as mankind suffers the assault of disease. In a campaign during 1956-57 Masons set out to raise by voluntary gifts from its members, the sum of $500,000 to pay for half the cost of the $1,000,000 hospital; and the University would try to get the other half million from federal and and other sources. The generosity of our Brothers was so overwhelming that their gifts paid for the full cost of the hospital, $1,000,000. The cornerstone was laid in I\fasonic ceremonies on October 19, 1957, and the completed hospital was dedicated and presented by the Masons of Minnesota to the University of Minnesota on October 4, 1958. The Masonic Memorial is operated by, and as a part of, University Hospitals. We are grateful to the administrative staff, and skilled and dedicated physicians, surgeons and nurses who are giving care and treatment to cancer patients not only to relieve suffering, but to aid in rehabilitating many who have resumed useful places in home and community. Since the opening of the hospital four years and five months ago a total of 4,061 patients have been served. They have stayed an average of 24.4 days each, which places the number of patient days of care at 99,033. Deaths have numbered 670. Discharges to go home or to other stations of University Hospitals have been 3,391 patients. There are 80 beds in the hospital, and occupancy during the past year has almost always been 100%. Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. is the non-profit volunteer organization which directed the original fund-raising effort that resulted in the building of the million dollar hospital. This fund organization is very much alive and in operation receiving gifts, and memorials and bequests from persons who are keeping a continuing interest in the work at Masonic Memorial Hospital. We report to you as delegates to this Grand Lodge and to all Masons in Minnesota the following financial information. Total receipts fro,m the start of the fund activity in November 1955 and through February 28, 1963 amounted to $1,165,278.90. Disbursements have been $1,083,980.45, which includes $1,000,000 paid for construction of the hospital, $10,233.37 paid to the University for patient care fund and special
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equipment, and $73,747.08 for campaign costs and office expenses to date. No salaries or fees were paid to anyone for fund-raising. Only two girl clerks were employed to keep office records during the campaign; and since then one girl has kept our office open in the Northwestern Bank Building in Minneapolis. There is a balance of $81,657.83 in the Fund which will be used for future needs at the hospital. In January of this year University officials explained to the Board of Directors and members of the Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. the current and future needs of the Masonic Hospital. Dr. O. Meredith Wilson, University President, Dr. Robert B. Howard, M.D., Dean of the College of Medical Sciences, and Mr. Ray M. Amberg, Director of University Hospitals, pointed out that the Masonic Memorial is being operated at full bed capacity, that there is need for a third floor addition to be devoted to patient care facilities in 50 single-bed rooms, and a fourth floor to research laboratory facilities. It is estimated the cost will be $1,100,000. There followed a detailed account of the plans for the additional floor, which will include a research laboratory, pediatrics section, cold room, womens locker room, seminar room and various other modern facilities. All Masons can be proud of the great work being done by these dedicated Minnesota brethren. NEW YORK: The Grand Lodge of New York sponsors a Masonic Foundation for Medical Research and Human Welfare. This Foundation was established in 1947, and has proved to be an outstanding contribution to human welfare. Its primary objective has been to render a lasting and significant service to all humanity, and its secondary objective to build the prestige of the frate'rnity and create a public image of Freemasonry heretofore unknown to society generally. Speaking of its first objective the committee reported: With respect to the former, it should be remembered that during the first six years of its existence, the Masonic Foundation tackled one of the hitherto most neglected health problems and worst scourges of childhood-rheumatic fever. When we entered this field of medical research, our activity represented the only substantial, long-range and sustained research being conducted in this area. We focused national attention on the great need that existed for the development of greater knowledge about this disease of childhood. Masonic research in this field, coupled with other efforts which our activity spark-plugged, resulted in the discovery of methods now in common use to control and prevent recurring attacks of rheumatic fever, which caused serious damage to the heart muscle and extremely high mortality rat~ for the victims of this disease. It is impossible to calculate how many lives have been saved .as a result of the use of close to $1,500,000 Masonic dollars wisely expended by the Directors of the Foundation in this field. With rheumatic fever controlled the Board of Directors of the Foundation began looking for other areas of human need in which medical research was indicated. After careful examination of the various fields open to this type of research, it was determined that they should concentrate their efforts in the field of gerontology, which has to do with not only the ageing process itself but with many chronic diseases of the elderly. The report continues: So that the full impact of our new research program in the field of gerontology might reflect more directly to the credit of Masonry in the eyes of the public at large, it was determined that this new research effort be carried on in our own Medical Research Laboratory exclusively under the banner of Free-
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masonry. This Laboratory, as you know, is now fully equipped and operating at lOp capacity on the grounds of the Masonic Home at Utica, representing a free-will contribution of New York State Masons and their friends of over $1,000,000. Headed by our Medical Research Director-Doctor and Brother Gordon K. Moe, former chairman of the Research Committee of the American Heart Association, and an outstanding research scientist whose reputation is international in scope, our Utica Staff consists of six top-notch professional scientists supported by twenty technicians and other skilled personnel. These people are working tirelessly to come up with the answers to questions that can have immeasurable value to humanity, and in building prestige and creating a most favorable pilblic image of Freemasonry. It is already apparent, although our Laboratory has only been fully operational for slightly over three years, that we are receiving important recognition from both public and private sources not connected with Masonry. For example, one of the leading pharmaceutical houses makes an annual contribution of $5,000 to our research program in exchange for about six days of Dr. Moe's time as a consultant. In addition, we have received substantial grants in partial support of certain special research projects from the National Institutes of Health, The American Heart Association, and the Life Insurance Medical Research Fund. It should be obvious that organizations of this calibre are not helping support medical research activity such as ours unless they are convinced of three things: 1. that the research we are conducting is important to humanity; 2. that we have top-notch scientific personnel to do the work; and, 3. that we have the necessary physical facilities, including the building and the modern scientific equipment. Since we are currently spending about $300,000 a year to keep our Masonic Medical Research Laboratory operating at top efficiency, there are perhaps two natural questions in the minds of our Masonic Brethren: FIRST, how 'soon may we reasonably expect any outstanding discoveries? and, SECOND, in the meantime, where is the money coming from to support this activity? The directors of the Foundation have faith that the necessary funds will be made available in the future as they have in the past. They are quite satisfied with results to date, and look forward to continued service to mankind. UTAH: The Grand Lodge of Utah endeavors to carryon its charitable programs through the "Masonic Foundation of Utah." A portion of the report of the Foundation reveals the following: The resources of the Foundation reported at the last communication were $149,734.70. During the year we received $1,612.50 from Grand Lodge; $3,051.47 through interest on investments; $1,286.70 from dividends on stocks; $2,174.41 from memorials; $3,569.52 from unallocated contributions and $1,264.00 in allocated contributions. This makes a total received of $12,958.60. Our disbursements totaled $4,832.93, the larger items being $1,500.00 to the Masonic Service Association and $1,675.59 for activating the youth program sponsored by Grand Lodge. The present assets of the Foundation total $157,860.37 as set forth in the Secretary's Report. The Foundation which was instituted at the 57th Annual Communication Grand Lodge has now completed its 34th year. Its initial resources were represented by the Charity Fund which had been accumulated by Grand Lodge to that date. Its purpose has been to create a substantial fund which would produce sufficient income to carryon a number of activities vital to Masonry. These consist of support and assistance to needy members and dependents, development and education of youth, and the providing of care through hospitalization or otherwise to those requiring such assistance.
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NEW ZEALAND: The Provincial Grand Master in the Auckland District reported a very active charity program. He said: The Combined Almoners' Association is still doing a grand job in attending to the wants of the sick and needy. In addition to other services rendered, it was estimated that during the past year 12,000 visits were made. During the festive season, in addition to entertaining 350 elderly Masons at a luncheon and social gathering, 3,500 parcels were distributed. NOVA SCOTIA: The Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia included the following in a sermon before his Grand Lodge, R. W. Brother Canon G. F. Arnold said: A fresh appre<:iation of the importance of sympathy and generosity
In rural areas of Nova Scotia, as I presume in many other rural areas of Canada, there are groups which are known as 4-H Clubs. These are voluntary associations, and many of our young people are members. In many other parts of the world, however, there are what I would call the 3-H Clubs. These are involuntary associations. They are composed of the helpless, the homeless, and the hungry. No one willingly becomes a member, but thousands and thousands are numbered as such. Their plight cries out for sympathetic action and for generous action. There is SO much distress in the world that one is tempted to conclude that his little contribution is practically worthless. Let me tell you a story-a true story from one of Shackleton's expeditions: In the year 1909, Shackleton and three other men were painfully making their way back from an attempt to reach the South Pole. One of them, Commander Frank Wild, became ill and could not eat the horse flesh which was all they had except a few biscuits. Into the sick man's pocket Shackleton quietly put his ration of one biscuit. We can read in his diary what Frank Wild said about this. "I do not suppose anyone else in the world can realize how much generosity and sympathy were shown in this; but I do, and I shall never forget it." A little act of kindness can mean so much.
R. W. Brother Arnold was speaking of explorer. VICTORIA: The Grand Lodge of activity in Freemasons' Hospital, which and to humanity in general: A portion may convey in a measure the tremendous Patients treated during the year: Metropolitan Country
Sir Ernest Shackleton, famed British Victoria received a report of the reflects a great service to the Craft of the report dealing with statistics amount of service rendered: .
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The figures shown in parentheses are the corresponding figures for 1961, and from these it will be apparent that the hospital maintained a high standard of service to members of our Order and the community in Victoria. SILvER ANNIVERSARY, 1937-1963 The hospital completed twenty-five years of service to Freemasonry and the community in April, 1962, and to commemorate this important anniversary, it is proposed that plans should be prepared for an extension to the hospital which will provide hospital facilities which are now not readily available in other hospitals, particularly having in mind the needs of elderly persons and children. The nucleus of a fund to proceed with this plan has been provided by the magnificent bequest of our late Brother Arthur Douglas Rowe, and with a view to augmenting this fund the Silver Anniversary Appeal was launched. At the 31st December, 1962, the net proceeds from the appeal were 拢19,619 and these have been invested, and the income will be retained for building purposes.
COMMISSION ON MASONIC PRACTICES CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master of California said to his special committee on "Masonic Practices": Freemasonry may be likened to a reposing titan-a large body having a great potential, but not making full use of its inherent power.... How do we transform this potential strength into a vigorous positive, constructive and dynamic force for good? The grand master then charged his committee: Now we must take action. We must be alert and call to our assistance every Freemason---so that real facts may be discovered which we hope will make a valuable contribution to our future prosperity and growth. The commission undertook a thorough inquiry into conditions throughout the jurisdiction. Questionnaires were prepared and mailed to masters of lodges and other selected individuals. Members of the commission traveled widely over the jurisdiction, held interviews and sought information from the grand secretary's office. The results may not be conclusive, but they proved to be most interesting. The commission amassed statistics of various kinds pertaining to membership, its rise and decline and over a period of years. It was revealed that in the seven months prior to the date of the report that the average age of candidates for the degrees was 41 years, and the average age of applicants for affiliation was 54 years. (This is probably close to the national average.) The following shows the age-group distribution of the nearly one quarter million members in California: 21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
Over 80
6,671
26,524
53,645
55,797
39,224
16,051
4,017
The commission found that many voiced the same thoughts and suggestions about flaws in Masonic practice and methods to remedy conditions. One was leadership, or the lack of it. It was believed that junior officers were selected too casually, and that many reached the East with only a certificate of ritualistic proficiency as required. The remedial courses suggested fewer years of
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continuous service, and sharply lessening the demands on his time while going through the chairs. The first remedial suggestion was to shorten the line to five years. The commission reported heavy support in favor of such a plan. Another suggestion was to limit the size of lodges (and possibly the number of stated meet路 ings it is assumed). Another suggestion, although given only limited support, was to create the new offices of "Executive Officer," and "Deputy Executive Officer." These officers would handle the affairs of the lodge, except those dealing with the ritual. This thought was aimed at attracting capable executive leaders who would serve for only two years, and possibly be made past masters at the close of their period of service. Of course, this would require extensive legislative action before it could be put into effect, and probably is too radical in nature to appeal to the majority of the members. It was also expressed that many of the state-wide observances have now lost their public attraction. It was found that the belief is general that the public known very little and hence cares very little about the fraternity, its aims, purposes and activities. The commission also discovered, much to its dismay, that a large majority of the membership believed it to be unmasonic to discuss any aspect of the fraternity with non-members. Many thought it was forbidden to inform non-masons, even when asked directly about petitioning for membership. The shattering effect of this misconception was revealed in answers to questions as to why candidates waited so long to petition. Many stated that for years they had wanted to be Masons and had waited for. an invitation. Many said that when they inquired "what it took" to be a Mason, they were brushed aside. We feel compelled to comment that here again we observe a fertile field for proper Masonic Education. Available figures showed that the average attendance at stated meetings was 39, and at degree meetings 31. This seemed to indicate that the size of the lodge membership had little or nothing to do with attendance. It was also commented that the sheer frequency of meetings was discouraging to many. In response to inquiries it was found that 72% of those asked favored limiting the size of a lodge-usually the high figure was 500. In drawing the rather lengthy report to a conclusion the commission said: Moreover, if such a limit of approximately 500 were placed upon Ollr present Lodge structure (ignoring some 55 Lodges which are slightly over that figure) spectacular 'results would follow. There would, for example, spring into existence some 102 new Lodges! (Presumably, Masonic charity would relieve the Grand Master from the usual requirements as to their institution and constitution.) These new Lodges would immediately create some 1224 officer opportunities, and at least an equal number of new committee opportunities for non-officers. And if general experience in other fields is equally valid in Masonry, it is reasonable to expect a pick-up of new petitions and applications for affiliations in each of the newly created Lodges. Obviously there are policy and procedural problems involved. such as equitable divisions of surplus funds and utilization of existing Temples. but these are matters quite susceptible of solution if the basic suggestion commends itself to the Craft. Further to combat absenteeism, widely supported pleas have been received for more social activity in and related to our Lodges. They ask for more family dinners. dances, picnics and other "fun" times which will provide a Masonic focus for their
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family life. They clearly evidence a realization that the day of the traditional "men's house" has passed and that those organizations (whether religious, fratcrnal or otherwise) which reach out and interest the entire family group are the ones which are strong and vigorous in our modern society. Another, though doubtless lesser, reported cause of absenteeism is said to be lack of adequate noticc. Members say that a ron tine monthly announcement is not enough. Many have wished that there might be newspaper announcement of scheduled meetings, and for some reason considcrable members have the belief that such publication of the mere time, place, and degree or stated meeting involved is violative of Masonic l~w! Others urge Masonic bulletins at the entrances to communities, advising the traveler (and reminding the member) of the time and place of Masonic meetings. Therc has appeared strong belief that the names of candidates should appear in trestleboards, as permitted in other jurisdictions, thereby encouraging friends to attend. And there is complaint that under our present system no effort is usually made (even when previously specifically requested) to discover Masonic friends of the candidate and advise them when he is to rcceive his various degrees. We come next to the deadly effect of poorly planned and awkwardly conducted meetings. Member after membcr has explained his absence from a Lodge which fails to start its meetings on time, which wallows without control or direction through masses of inconsequential or unnecessary trivia, which permits rambling and repetitive discussion by a fcw brethren who insist upon continuous harangues, and which closc far too late. Apparently there is almost nothing so effective in driving away members.
CONFERENCES Annual conferences of adjoining Grand Lodges are becoming more popular. With the advent of better travel facilities renewed emphasis is being on such conferences in certain areas. To mention only two we quote the following from the address of the Grand Master of Masons in Montana, which also includes his impressions of them: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE
The lIth Annual Session of the Rocky Mountain Masonic Conference was held in Denver, Colorado on July 6 and 7, 1962. In attendance from Montana were your Grand Master, R. W. Grover C. Schmidt, Deputy Grand Master; R. W. Morris Sanford, Senior Grand Warden; M. ,,y. Byron F. Gaither, Grand Secretary; and Brother Alvin T. Westdal, Chairman of our Educational Committee. All these brethren participated in the discussions and an excellent paper on "Prerequisite Examination for Advancement in Degrees" was given by Brother Schmidt, and the discussion led by Brother Sanford. Othcr subjects presented for discussion were: U tah-Junior You th Organizations. Wyoming-Cooperation of Masonic Bodies. Nevada-Indoctrination of Candidates. The Rocky Mountain Conference is composed of the Grand Lodge officers and members of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevach, with the different states alternating as hosts. This year Montana will be the host state and our - Deputy Grand Master was elected as President to preside at that meeting. It 'will be held at Canyon Village in Yellowstone Park on July 12 and 13, 1963. It has bcen our hope for some time to hold these annual meetings at some permanent central location, such as Jackson Lake Lodge or Canyon Village, and this proposal will be presented next month. The importance of the Rocky Mountain Conference cannot be emphasized too strongly, and since its inception it has grown in effective-
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ness and offers much of value to all who attend, perhaps even more so, in my humble opinion, than the Conference of Grand Masters. BANFF CONFERENCE
On September 6, 7 and 8, 1962 1 attended the 22nd Annual Inter-provincial Conference of the officers of the four western Canadian Masonic Jurisdictions held at Banff, Alberta, Canada. This is truly an outstanding conference, and I believe, the inspiration for our own Rocky Mountain Conference. The papers delivered, and the discussion thereon, evidenced long and thoughtful preparation and were stimulating and infonnativ~. On the evening of September 6 the members of the Conference attended a regular meeting of Cascade Lodge No.5 in Banff, at the conclusion of which a delightful fraternal hour was spent together. On the evening of September 7 the members, visitors and their ladies were the guests of the Grand Lodge of Alberta at the annual banquet in the Mount Royal Hotel. Our Canadian brethren are most kind and considerate, are wonderful Masons, and my great regard for them will prompt further visitations at every opportunity.
NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey commenting on association and cooperation with collateral bodies in his jurisdiction said: During the past year the Heads of the Collateral Bodies met with me on two occasions, once in Trenton, on Tuesday, May 29, 1962 and again at Forsgate on Monday, November 26, 1962, to review the welfare of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. Many phases were discussed, particularly of importance, that these Leaders are first and foremost Blue Lodge Masons, and that they impress upon their membership the allegiance due to the Blue Lodge and to this Grand Lodge as the Supreme Masonic Authority in this State. It was also expressed, as a desire, for them to organize, having a constitution, set of by-laws, and run similar to our Masonic Home and Charity Foundation,. with the Grand Master conducting the meeting. I would like to emphasize that this idea would strengthen our relationship that presently exists; also I strongly recommend that my successor and his elective officers, continue this harmonious relationship. Incidentally, it has been reported to me, that in a few instances, brethren have appeared in Blue Lodge, wearing the uniform of another Masonic Body, but without a BIue Lodge Apron. r want to remind you that it is mandatory for everyone eligible to enter a Blue Lodge, to wear a Blue Lodge Apron, regardless of the uniform that may be worn for the occasion.
MAINE: The Grand Master of Maine discussed in his report "Item One" on the special program of Masonic activities for his year. It was a conference of the leaders of Freemasonry in his jurisdiction, and the report was as follows: ITEM ONE
"To call a Masonic Conference between all the Grand Bodies of Masonry and Concordant Orders and other interested brethren." This was accordingly done and the First Conference, later named "Masonic Unity Conference" was held on December 7, 1962, in Masonic Temple in Portland and was well attended by the officers and leaders of the various Grand Bodies of Masonry in Maine, about thirty-five in all. For the first time, the opportunity was available for those charged with the responsibility of leading the Craft in the several Grand Masonic Bodies to sit down together and discuss mutual problems, plans and programs.
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Everyone present entered into the fine fraternal spirit of the Conference, many phases of Masonic matters were discussed and some excellent suggestions were made that were of assistance to all. All who attended agreed that they had gained in Masonic knowledge and felt that much good could result from a continuation of such a Conference, so plans were laid for a second meeting which was accordingly held on April 5, 1963 in the same hall. As these Conferences are not the meeting of a legislative body, no action can be taken on the matters discussed. They are actually a Forum where thoughts, plans and programs may be exchanged for the benefit of the Craft in general. Plans are now underway for a Third Conference to be held in the early Fall for the benefit of the new officers who will be elected at the various Grand Sessions.
ONTARIO: The Grand Master of Masons in Ontario reported on the Canadian Conference, which was also mentioned in other provinces in Canada: CANADIAN CONFERENCE
The Eighth Biennial Conference of Canadian Grand and District Grand Lodges was held in Winnipeg, February 14, 15 and 16 this year. M. W. Bro. C. M. Pitts, R. W. Bro. J. A. Irvine, R. W. Bro. E. G. Dixon and I were privileged to be present to represent this Grand Lodge. All the Canadian Grand Lodges, expect one, were represented. The discussion of the various topics brought forward for consideration was very timely and helpful. The Conference learned of a proposed television broadcast to be presented by the C.B.C. and to consist of two one-half hour presentations of some features of Freemasonry in Canada. The members of the Conference were unanimously opposed to any such presentation as they felt the outline of the program did not present a true representation of Freemasonry. A strong resolution was passed opposing the idea and apparently it has been dropped.
(British Columbia was not represented.)
CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS The 1964 Conference of Grand Masters of North America was held in Kansas City, Missouri, February 18 through February 22. This occasion marks the first time in about thirty years that the conference has been held anywhere except Washington, D. C. There were many who expressed a degree of satisfaction in the change of meeting places, but there were others who sadly missed Washington and the various things to see and do in that city. For the sake of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association it is desirable to meet in the nation's capital. The Masonic Service Association of the United States also has its executive offices there, but they are not made a part of any tour or particular visitation by any group. Therefore it would seem to matter little where the meetings are held with respect to that organization. As for the Conference of Grand Masters, it would seem that one place is as good as another for this most important gathering of the titular heads of Freemasonry in this country and their guests from jurisdictions abroad. Why then should we feel compelled to return year after year to Washington for the number one feature on the program-the Conference of Grand Masters of North America? Numerous past grand masters from jurisdictions nearby to Washington were heard to say, "Well, if they are going to move the conference away from here they can just get along without me." Many complained that this
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First row, left to right: Louis Dembitzer, Special Grand Lodge Officer of Belgium; Richard Dupuy, Grand Master, Marcel Cerbu, Grand Chancellor, Grand Lodge of France; Jacques Berrier, Past Assistant Grand Master, French National Grand Lodge; Willi S. Schulz, Grand Master, Richard Muller-Borner, Past Grand Master, United Grand Lodges o/Germany. Second row, left to right: Max Silverstone, Past Grand Master, Israel; Gamberini Giordano, Grand Master, Italy; Joseph Stockdale, Grand Master, Mino M. Covo, Past Grand Master, Reginald E. Dobson, Deputy Grand Master, York Grand Lodge of Mexico; Horst Volkhardt, Provincial Grand Master, Theodor Vogel, Past Grand Master, United Grand Lodges of Germany.
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was an annual occasion for them, and that it would surely be missed. These remarks undoubtedly had their effect uRon those who would also like to attend, but b'ecause of the great distance路路 involved could not hope to do so except during the year they were privileged to serve as Grand Master of Masons in their particular jurisdiction. In addition to the regular representatives (grand masters and deputy grand masters from North America) several foreign jurisdictions were in attendance as will be noted in the accompanying photograph. These brethren are always given a most cordial welcome and are encouraged to return. FLORIDA: :Because of its intimate association with the Cuban problem the Grand Master of Florida commented on his efforts to place accurate information before the Conference of Grand Masters of North America: During the Conference your elected Officers and Legal Advisors had several sessions with the Committee on Foreign Recognition relative to the Cuban situation. We laid before them the information and documentation of Masonry now existing in Cuba. Your representatives found that this Commission in their report did not see fit to give to the Grand Masters in attendance all of the facts and immediately after their report I brought the other information to the attention of those in attendance.
COOPERATION NEW MEXICO: The following recommendation of the Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico was approved: I recommend that the Grand Secretary be directed to submit lists each year of all suspended, expelled, demitted, and re-instated members to the Secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies, the Grand Secretary of the York Rite Bodies, and the R~corder of the Shrine. (Approved)
CORNERSTONES The ceremony of cornerstone laying is as old as the fraternity itself, and the symbolism thereof as important today as ever before. Most jurisdictions have a prescribed ceremony to which is usually added an oration by some distinguished member of the craft. The scope of these addresses varies widely, and occasionally departs from the purpose at hand. ARIZONA: W. Brother John C. Walton, Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Arizona delivered the following at a cornerstone laying in that State: Brothers and Friends, I will endeavor to tell you something about our cornerstone and dedication ceremonies. The 28th chapter of Isaiah, 16th verse: "Therefore saith the Lord God, Behold I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste:' . The 2nd chapter of Ephesians, 20th verse: "And we built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Chl"ist himself, being the chief cornerstone:' Ftbm First Peter, 2nd chapter, 6th verse: "Wherefore also it contained in the scripture. Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded:' The cornerstone is the stone which lies at the corner of two walls, and forms the corner of the foundation of an edifice. In Masonic buildings it is now always
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placed in the northeast; but this rule was not always formerly observed. As the foundation on which the entire structure is supposed to rest, it is considered by Operative Masons as the most important stone in the edifice. It is laid with impressive ceremonies; the assistance of Speculative Masons is often, and ought always to be, invited to give dignity to the occasion. 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 conseera tion. As to its form, it must be perfectly square on its surface, and in its solid contents a cube. Now the square is a symbol of morality and the cube of truth. In its situation it lies between the north, the place of darkness, and the east, the place of light; hence this position symbolizes the Masonic progress from darkness to light, and from ignorance to knowledge. The permanence and durability of the cornerstone, which lasts long after the building whose found~tion it was placed has fallen into decay, is intended to remind the Mason that, when this earthly house of his tabernacle shall have passed away, he has within him a sure foundation of eternal life-a cornerstone of immortality-an emanation from that Divine Spirit which pervades all nature, and which, therefore, must survive the tomb, and rise, triumphant and eternal, above the decaying dust of death and the grave. The stone, when deposited in its appropriate place, is carefully examined with the necessary implements of Operative Masonry-the square, the level, and the plumb, themselves all symbolic in meaning-and is then declared to be "well formed, true, and trusty." Thus the Mason is taught that his virtues are to be tested by temptation and trial, by suffering and adversity, before they can be pronounced by the Master Builder of souls to be materials worthy of the spiritual building of eternal life, fitted, "as living stones, for that house not make with hands, eternal in the heavens." The cornerstone docs not appear to have been adopted by any of the heathen nations, but to have been peculiar to the jews, from whom it descended to the Christians. In the Old Testament, it seems always to have denoted a prince or high personage, and hence the Evangelists constantly use it in reference to Christ, who is called the "chief cornerstone." To this I might add we have just now put another nail in the coffm of Communism, the greatest enemy of free man. The following Declaration of a Free Man by Roderic Marble Olsendem, I would like to quote: . "I am an American Citizen-a member of the greatest fraternity on earththe Brotherhood of Freemen. This worldwide Brotherhood is open to any man, anywhere on earth, who is deeply determined to be free and willing to pay the personal price. Men are paying the price and are joining this Brotherhood every day even in the uttermost parts of earth. Because our forefathers pioneered the continental vastness that is America and won; because the men of industry teamed up in research and development to produce the necessities and the finer things of life in a superior way; and because a million Americans have died and millions have suffered in the wars of this Republic, I have Freedom of Mind, Freedom of Body and Freedom of Spirit. I have Freedom to 'Work, to Love, to Learn, and to Play; mine is the Freedom to Compete, to Invent, to Save, to Invest, to Create, to Promote, to Progress, to Own, and to路 Give; I have Freedom to Choose, to Join, to Vote, to Speak, and to Walk Erect with head high; I am Free to be my own self, as an individual human soul; I am Free to Worship my God. Men everywhere are forced today to choose between this God-given idea of the Freedom of Man and the God-less enslaving doctrines that put the state above the individual man. As for me, I choose to cherish jealously each one of these Freedoms. Life would be as dust in a windy street, if through indifference, I were to lose them. I know what my father and his father before him have done that I might inherit these priceless blessings. Hence, I am ready, willing and eager to make my own contribu-
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tion towards their preservation. I will do everything within my power each day to Strengthen and Defend these Freedoms wherever I am, whatever I dO--that I may pass them on to my sons and daughters undiminished. I am Responsible. I am a Free Man."
INDIANA: The Grand Lodge of Indiana adopted a new regulation governing the laying of cornerstones. The essence of the new section is: Laying of Cornerstones- (imposing certain restrictions on the ceremony of cornerstone laying). The new rule provides (1) that a cornerstone must be laid at the proper stage in construction and never in a completed or almost completed building, (2) that the stone must he a true cornerstone (not a slab), and (3) that the ceremony must include the actual laying and proving of the stone.
CUBA The status of Freemasonry in Cuba and the recognition of Cuban brethren residing in the United States becomes more confusing as time passes. There can be little doubt that most jurisdictions observe closely the attitude and disposition of the problem by the Grand Lodge of Florida. Florida has borne the brunt of the problem and its solution because of its proximity to Cuba. The Grand Lodge of Florida has been exceedingly generous with its information about Cuban brethren, causing its edicts and other related information to be placed in the hands of all grand lodges. Certainly, this has been most helpful. However, not all jurisdictions follow the example of Florida. They must of necessity apply the regulations of their own grand lodges. Many jurisdictions have taken no action at all, because the problem of Cuban sojourners has not arisen. For the purpose of clarity the edicts of four succeeding grand masters of Florida are as follows: EDICT
WHEREAS, M. W. J. Edwin Larson, as Grand Master of Masons of Florida, on the 6th day of March, A.L. 5961, A.D. 1961 issued a PROCLAMATION wherein and whereby it was proclaimed that M. W. Brother Larson, as Grand Master of Masons in Florida, had granted permission to M. W. Brother Juan Jose Tarajano as Grand Master of Masons of Cuba, to have his official residence and home within the boundaries of the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida, and was authorized and permitted to take such official and fraternal action in Masonic affairs to the same extent as if M. W. Brother Tarajano was in residence in the Grand Jurisdiction of Cuba (1961 Proc. 61-63), and WHEREAS, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida approved the action of M. W. Brother Larson and confirmed the privileges granted to M. W. Brother Tarajano as Grand Master of Masons of Cuba to reside in the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida and路 to conduct the administration and operation of Masonic affairs of Cuba while in residence in the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida (1961 Proc. 190-193), and . WHEREAS, Thereafter M. W. Fletcher G. McQueen, Grand Master of Masons of Florida, issued an Edict wherein and whereby it was ordered and directed that no Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida should recognize or admit any brother claiming Masonic affiliation through a Lodge of. Cuba except and unless such brother present and produce a card bearing the Great Seal of the Grand Lodge of Cuba, as well as the signature of M. W. Juan Jose Tarajano, Grand Master of Masons of Cuba, which card should bear date on or after the 24th day of February A.L. 5961, A.D. 1961, or unless the brother carried a card issued by Caribbean Naval
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Lodge located at Guantanamo Naval Base bearing the imprint of the Great Seal of the Grand Lodge of Cuba and the signature of Eduardo R. Lopez-Bobadilla, the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Cuba (1962 Proe. 54-56), and WHEREAS, Said Edict of M. W. Brother McQueen was approved by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, and WHEREAS, In the Annual Grand Communication of 1962, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida found, determined and declared that the only Grand Lodge of Cuba with which the Grand Lodge of Florida is in fraternal relations is that Grand Lodge of Cuba now in exile in the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida and of which M. W. Juan Jose Tarajano is the Grand Master (1962 Proe. 298), and WHEREAS, M. W. William S. Christian, Grand Master of Masons of Florida, on the 14th day of February, A.L. 5963, A.D. 1963 did issue an Edict as follows: (I) That the Grand Lodge of Florida continue its non-recognition of any Masonic and/or fraternal ties with the Grand Jurisdiction of Cuba, in Cuba; (2) That, until further notice, no lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction of Florida, F. & A.M., nor any of its Masters, Wardens, and brethren recognize or admit any brother, without exception, claiming Masonic affiliation through a Lodge of Cuba, whether through the former Grand Lodge of Cuba, in Cuba, or through the Grand Lodge of Cuba in exile; (3) That, Dr. Juan Jose Tarajano, continue to be recognized as the last duly elected Grand Master of Masons in Cuba until such time as the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida, F. & A.M. determines that Freemasonry once again is operating and functioning lawfully in Cuba and the Grand Lodge of Cuba elects a new Grand Master of Masons in Cuba; (4) That this Edict shall be read at the next regular meeting, Le., stated Communication of all particular Lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida after receipt thereof, and thereafter read at all stated communications until the 134th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida; (5) That the Grand Secretary shall make such distribution of the Edict to the Masonic world as shall be appropriate. (1963 Proc. 56-57) and thereafter issued a further Edict on the 25th day of March, A.L. 5963, A.D. 1963, as follows: (1) That, until further notice, no Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction of Florida, F. & A.M., nor any of its Masters, Wardens and Brethren, recognize or admit or permit visitations into such Lodge by a Brother claiming Masonic membership through a Lodge of Cuba, except and unless such Brother present a Certificate for Visitation, approving such Brother, issued by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Florida, bearing the Great Seal of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Florida and the signature of the Grand Secretary thereof, as well as bearing the Great Seal of the Grand Lodge of Cuba and the signature of Dr. Juan Jose Taajano, the last duly elected Grand Master of Masons of Cuba. (2) In addition to the aforesaid requirements, the applicant for recognition, admission or visitation shall also be subject to full, complete and thorough Masonic examination and interrogation by a Committee of not less than three (3) members of such Lodge into which recognition, admission or visitation is sought, said Committee to be appointed by the Master of such Lodge, and shall make their report to the Master, and said report shall be submitted for a unanimous consent of the Lodge as to whether the applying brother shall be allowed or denied such right. If the Lodge unanimously allows the request applied for, then the applicant shall be granted the privilege, otherwise the privilege shall be denied and the applicant required to immediately retire from the Lodge premises.
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(3) That a Special Grand Lodge Avouchment Committee be appointed forthwith to study ways and methods by which this problem might best be handled in order to aid and assist our Cuban Masonic Brethren who desire to affiliate with, or petition for membership in, particular Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Florida. (4) That this EDICT shall be read at the next regular meeting, i.e., stated Communication, of all particular Lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida, after receipt hereof, and thereafter at all stated communications until the 134th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida. (5) That the Grand Secretary shall make such distribution of this EDICT to the Masonic World as shall be appropriate. (1963 Proc. 59) and WHEREAS, said Edicts were duly and regularly approved by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, in Annual Grand Communication in the year 1963, and 'WHEREAS, many of the Masonic brethren of the Grand Jurisdiction of Cuba who have fled that Grand Jurisdiction for their life and safety desire to affiliate with Florida Lodges; Now, Therefore, I, JOHN T. ROSE, JR., GRAND MASTER of Masons of Florida do now issue this Edict and I hereby direct: (I) That M. W. Brother Juan Jose Tarajano is recognized as the last duly elected Grand Master of Masons of Cuba and that as such is recognized as the legitimate head of Cuban Freemasonry, and that an appropriate certificate from M. W. Brother Tarajano certifying that the bearer is a Mason in good standing may be presented to the Grand Secretary of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, and upon such presentation and request therefor, the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Florida may issue an appropriate certificate which may be presented to any Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida in support of a petition for affiliation which such Lodge, and such petition supported by such certificate shall be considered and acted upon in accordance with the law and regulations governing petitions for affiliation supported by a dimit or certificate of transfer. (2) The Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Florida is directed to prepare appropriate forms of certificates for implementing this Edict and instructions as to the Lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction. THIS EDICT MADE AND ISSSUED and to be effective from this the 26th day of November, A.L. 5963, A.D. 1963. JOHN T. ROSE, JR., (SEAL) Grand Master of Masons of Florida Attest: WM. R. WHITCOMB Grand Secretary
CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master of California issued an edict which, in his judgment, would provide Cuban brethren residing in his jurisdiction with a better opportunity to hold Masonic communication and visit lodges there. By this edict the Cuban brethren could pay dues to the grand secretary, who would hold the money in escrow until such time as the Grand Lodge of Cuba would again function in Cuba without outside influence, as the supreme Masonic authority in that jurisdiction. To qualify for payment of dues under this plan the Cuban brother must: I. Fill out a form to be furnished on request by the Grand Secretary, entitled "Request for Acceptance of Dues in Trust for The Most Worshipful Grand Logia de Cuba, A.F. & A.M."
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2. Attach to this form his last dues receipt and present in person to the Grand Secretary at 1111 California St., San Francisco 8. 3. Pay a sufficient amount, based on dues formerly collected by his Lodge, to place him in good standing to the end of the current calendar year (December 31, 1963). 4. In return he will receive a letter of acknowledgment signed by the Grand Master, attested to by the Grand Secretary, stating that his dues are paid to December 31, 1963. The original dues receipt will be returned to the applicant. In addition to the aforesaid requirements, any applicant desiring recognition, admission to or affiliation with a California Lodge shall also be subject to a complete, careful and thorough Masonic examination by a special committee of not less than three (3) members, said committee to be appointed by the Master of such Lodge. It is pointed out that an applicant must prove he is a Mason hefore he can visit a Lodge. Hence, it is up to the examining committee to satisfy itself that the applicant is qualified. Should an applicant wish to pay his dues to a local Lodge, due to the distance from San Francisco, he must: a. Tender his last dues receipt and cash as outlined in steps I through 3 above to the Secretary of the local Lodge. b. The Secretary will send it to the Grand Secretary, certifying that he personally witnessed the signature on the application referred to in step I. c. The Grand Secretary will make the proper record and return the original dues receipt of the applicant with the letter of acknowledgment listed in step 4 above. CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut freely recognized the need to assist Cuban Freemasons residing in this country. However, on recommendation of the Committee on Recognition, the following was adopted: That the Grand Lodge of Connecticut suspend its recognition of and its pro forma ties with the Grand Lodge of Cuba until such time as that Grand Lodge enjoys full liberty of action and heals the schism in its ranks. Apparently this action was based on clause 2 of the February 14, 1963, edict of M. W. Brother William S. Christian, Grand Master of Masons in Florida. By taking this clause out of context of the edict its meaning and purpose is altered. However, the action of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut is clear, although its objective may be a bit obscure. In some jurisdictions, a member of a lodge whose grand lodge was under suspension of recognition would find it extremely difficult to affiliate with a lodge in that jurisdiction. This was suggested action by the committee. DELAWARE: The attitude of the Grand Lodge of Delaware is expressed in the following report on Cuba: We continue to recognize as legitimate the Grand Lodge of Cuba now "in exile" in Florida. The last regularly elccted Grand Mastcr of Masons in Cuba is Dr. Juan Jose Tarajano. In order that members of Cuban Lodges may be readily idcntified as Masons and be welcomed in our Lodges arrangements have been concluded between the Grand Lodges of Florida and Cuba for the issuance of identification cards bearing the joint certification of each body. CUBA, "IN EXILE" needs our understand路 ing, sympathetic help.
DEMOLAY The Order of DeMolay continues to enjoy an ever increasing amount of support by grand lodges. Within the past few years there has been an upsurge of interest in DeMolay by Freemasons across the country. At leas~ two states
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have active DeMolay Foundations at work promoting the growth and development of the order. ARKANSAS: A year ago the Grand Lodge of Arkansas appointed a committee, and assigned it ten specific points to follow in the promotion of DeMolay in that state. The committee appears to have functioned well, and made a fine and comprehensive report to the next annual communication of the grand lodge. The committee traveled several thousand miles to address various groups of Freemasons and young men of DeMolay age. It endeavored to answer questions about the order and showed colored slides entitled, "DeMolay, the Flower Garden of Masonry." In its report the committee praised the work of the order and the interest shown by Masons throughout the State. However, it recommended that the grand lodge not at this time undertake the establishment of a DeMolay Foundation, because it estimated that a minimum of $10,000.00 would be required for its operation. This amount of money would be equal to about 25c per capita. At the present time it was believed that this effort and expenditure were not indicated. CONNECTICUT: The Grand Master of Connecticut recommends a 25c assessment for the promotion of "Youth Activities." He is very much impressed with the great work of the Order of DeMolay, and comments that presently there are 10 grand masters who are former DeMolays. Later in the proceedings the recommendation was adopted by resolution. DELAWARE: The Grand Lodge of Delaware is considering the appointment of a DeMolay Committee, the employment of a Masonic Youth Activities Director, and approval of a 75c per capita tax to support the project. IOWA: The Grand Lodge of Iowa adopted the following resolution in support of the Iowa DeMolay Foundation: PAYMENT TO IOWA DEMOLAY FOUNDATION
The DeMolay is an organization sponsored by the various Masonic Lodges and other Masonic bodies, and WHEREAS, The DeMolay program needs strengthening through a coordinated effort in Iowa to reach a larger number of boys, and WHEREAS, The Iowa DeMolay Foundation, Inc., has' been organized and incorporated to give strength and coordination to the program of DeMolay through the cooperation of the various Masonic bodies, and WHEREAS, It is the desire of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M., to participate in the program of DeMolay through the Iowa DeMolay Foundation, Inc.; therefore Be It Resolved, That the Trustees of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M., are hereby authorized and empowered to allocate, from the General Fund of the Grand Lodge, annually, an amount equal to ten cents (JOc) per member to be paid to the Iowa DeMolay Foundation, Inc. WHEREAS,
KENTUCKY: The Kentucky DeMolay Foundation was instituted October 3, 1962, and continues to grow in the estimation of the Grand Master of Masons in that jurisdiction. He said: The Foundation officers and Board of Directors consist of the top officers of the appendant bodies in Kentucky. Our endeavor is to supply assistance to existing chapters and to aid in forming new ones. Our goal for this year is ten new chapters and we have the assurance this will be met.
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The Foundation supplied funds with which to send its championship team to an area tournament in Belleville, Illinois. The Shawnee Chapter from Kentucky won this contest, and was then provided with $1,500 to make the trip to Dallas, Texas, to compete in the national tournament. With this type of encouragement and assistance DeMolay should flourish in Kentucky. MINNESOTA: Through the good work of the DeMolay Committee of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, and upon its recommendation, the DeMolay Foundation of Minnesota was officially recognized and the lodges of Minnesota permitted to sponsor Chapters of DeMolay and assist them financially. The following is the final portion of the adopted resolution: Be It Resolved, That the "Minnesota DeMolay Foundation, Inc." he recognized by the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, and permission be granted to the Subordinate Lodges within the Grand Jurisdiction of Minnesota, to support said foundation financially and use funds of the Lodge for the support of DeMolay through the Minnesota DeMolay Foundation, Inc.
The committee concluded the report with these words: A BOY IS THE ONLY THING GOD CAN USE TO MAKE MAN and A MAN IS THE ONLY THING WE CAN USE TO MAKE A MASON, so let's get behind this DeMolay movement and make better men of our boys and reap the harvest by having more an,d better Masons.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, through its Committee on DeMolay, assisted in various worthwhile activities, and expended nearly $2,000 in the interests of the order. A rotating trophy was purchased to be awarded by the State Conclave for a Representative DeMolay Award based on self-achievement. A Polaroid camera was authorized for use in obtaining proper publicity pictures of DeMolay functions. The Order of DeMolay appears to be doing well in New Hampshire. SUPREME COUNCIL MEETING
The 44th Annual Supreme Council Session of the Order of DeMolay was held in New York City, April 13-16, 1961. It was reported that 92 Active Members and Deputies and 42 State Master Councilors were in' attendance. Distinguished guests represented a long list of the most prominent Masons in the United States and Canada. The Grand Master's Banquet was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel New Yorker, and M. W. Brother Harry Ostrov, Grand Master of Masons in New York was the principal speaker. About 325 persons were in attendance. John Cameron Swayze, nationally known newscaster and former DeMolay, was presented a special International Supreme Council Medal of Appreciation, in gratitude for his having narrated the DeMolay motion picture film. Brother Swayze responded appropriately. It was reported that there are now on the rolls 156,651 active DeMolays, in some 2,423 chapters of the order. Initiated during the past year were 37,625 new members. High praise was given the DeMolay film, "The DeMolay Story," which has been shown to an estimated 200,000 persons. The film has been used for local programs, Masonic and otherwise, and has been presented on some
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50 television programs. It is available through the International DeMolay Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, and provides a worthwhile, interesting and educational program. MAINE: In his address the Grand Master of Masons in Maine reported favorably on the Order of DeMolay in his jurisdiction. He stated that there are now 21 active chapters with about 1,600 members. DeMolay activities were discussed at various meetings throughout the State, but he believes that the promotion of the order is too much for the regular officers and D.D.G.Ms. Therefore, a special committee was appointed for this purpose, headed by one of the distinguished past grand masters of Maine. It is believed that through this special effort the work of the order will move forward. The committee is newly formed and is ready to begin work. MICHIGAN: In his address the grand master reported that he had issued four dispensations to lodges to permit DeMolay Chapters to meet in their lodge rooms. He regretted that the Board of General Purposes had not provided legislation to permit the use of lodge room for such purposes, and recommended that the incoming grand master continue the issuance of similar dispensations. He also suggested that the Board of General Purposes be directed to prepare the necessary legislation. VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of Virginia said of Youth Activities: YOUTH ACTIV1TIES
I can not too strongly urge all Lodges to become active in Youth Work. I would like to see Chapters of DeMolay and Bethels of Job's Daughters organized in every community, large or small. Youth is our most precious commodity and it is our duty to protect them from evil, train, guide and develop them in the way they should grow, cultivate in them honesty, character, loyalty, patriotism, obedience, cleanliness' and above all reverence for our Creator. There is no such thing as unguided youth, youth will be guided straight or led astray, according to its environment. We have a wonderful opportunity to properly prepare our youth through the two great boy and girl organizations. We must prepare youth for the task ahead, we can not leave this task to others. We need young blood in our Lodges, our Eastern Star Chapters, and we should be not only willing but glad to have the opportunity to create a favorable impression on them by means of DeMolay and Job's Daughters. For those who will work with these young people, great will be your reward. What a sight to see a potter take a piece of clay and turn it into something beautiful. What a thrill to train a young person into a noble, virtuous man or woman of character and integrity. What greater reward could you ask for?
VERMONT: The Grand Master of Vermont expressed satisfaction with the DeMolay program in his jurisdiction with the following words: DeMolay has grown more active in Vermont this year. This growth is a matter of great satisfaction to the Masons of our State. We do not give enough active support to the DeMolay Program. I find this to be a common complaint among other Grand Jurisdictions as well. I would request that each Master Mason in Vermont make it a point to visit DeMolay at least once during the coming year. I do not need to tell you that the youth of our country is the future of our country and any contribution a man makes to assist youth in right thinking and right living is doing not only himself, but the world, a service. There was one very outstanding DeMolay Program this year which needs men-
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tioning to all. The New England DeMolay Basketball Tournament was held in Rutland, Vermont on April 6. It was under the auspices of Lincoln Chapter and had the complete support of your Grand Master. This whole tournament program was most efficiently handled by the Committees in Rutland. This is good for DeMolay and will be just another spark or perhaps considerable of a flame to ignite DeMolay again more extensively throughout the State. WISCONSIN: The Grand Master of Wisconsin was asked whether or not a lodge that did not sponsor a chapter of DeMolay could donate funds to the said chapter. His answer was: DECISION
Section 3 of Article XII, Regulations for Lodges, as amended 1961 Proceedings, page 93, provides that your lodge can donate funds to assist the Madison Chapter of the International Order of DeMolay even though it docs not sponsor or cosponsor the chapter. I quote Section 3 as follows: .
Sponsorship of Organizations A lodge is forbidden to act as sponsor of any organization whatever or to assist it by donations from its funds, directly or indirectly, except that it may sponsor or co-sponsor, and assist financially, a chapter or chapters of the International Order of DeMolay. The decision was approved by the Jurisprudence Committee and the Grand Lodge.
DUAL/PLURAL MEMBERSHIP INDIANA: The following recommendation of the Grand Master of Indiana was approved and legislation to implement it is being considered: DUAL/PLURAL MEMBERSHIP
It is recommended that, during the coming year, the Jurisprudence Committee make a special study of the legislative changes that would be necessary for the adoption of dual and/or plural membership; that the Grand Secretary at the same time make a special study of the changes in records and procedures such membership would entail, and that the Jurisprudence Committee and the Grand Secretary report their recommendations at the next annual meeting of the Grand Lodge in May, 1964. Comment: Population studies have revealed that an average of one-fifth of all families in the U. S. make a move every year-either to a different town or to a different state. This situation presents a problem to a Mason who, for sentimental reasons, wants to retain his membership in his "mother" lodge, and still would like to become active in Masonry in the town to which he moves. Dual and/or plural membership would solve this problem. Each year, the number of Grand Lodges permitting dual and/or plural membership increases. Indiana is in the minority on this issue. The adoption of dual and/or plural membership in Indiana would have a healthy effect on membership by retaining on lodge rolls the names of Masons who move to other locations and by making it possible for sojourners to join Indiana lodges.
Adopted. NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey amended its regulation regarding the formation of new lodges, taking into consideration dual members. The former section law read:
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No warrant shall be granted for the formation of a Lodge but upon the petition of at least fifty known and approved Master Masons from whom the first Master and Wardens shall be nominated. The amended section as adopted reads: No warrant shall be granted for the formation of a lodge but upon the petition of at least 50 known and approved Master Masons, from whom the first Master and Wardens shall be nominated; no more than twenty per cent (20%) of the total of said petitioners shall be dual members.
EDUCATIONAL MAINE: The Committee on Masonic Education and Lodge Service reported to the Grand Lodge of Maine on what it considered its principal accomplishment of the year. Such a handbook, or guide, could be of valuable assistance to the Wardens of any Lodge. The committee rep~rted in part: The principal Committee accomplishment of the year was the publication of a new "Guide for Masters and Wardens." This was prepared by the Committee Chairman, under the direction of the Grand Master, and is now in the hands of the officers concerned. This "Guide" is being used as a basis for study and discussion by several Masters and Wardens Associations. Such group study i~ highly recommended. The committee also supervises a speakers bureau, which it is reported, had a busy year. More than 250 addresses were delivered by this agency, which is regarded as a valuable asset to the fraternity. NEW YORK: The Committee on Public Relations in the Grand Lodge of New York reported an extremely active year. From the report we note that school books have been collected and shipped to the Philippines, and that a boy from Venezuela, Joe Gueron, is being educated at Grand Lodge expense. It is interesting to note that this same Joe Gueron turned down a full scholarship in Moscow. In part the committee said: Through your Committee, 25,000 text books were collected by the Metropolitan District Deputies and Masters under the supervision of Brother George Lefkowitz of La Fraternidad Lodge, 387, who collected and crated these books without charge, and at great expense to himself. The crated books were shipped from the Bayonne, N. J. Naval Station by "Operation Handclasp" to Manila, care of the Grand Master of the Philippines, M. W. William H. Quasha. Another Grand Lodge to Grand Lodge educational project is that between Venezuela and New York, being the sponsorship of Joe Gueron, who is seeking an education in nuclear physics in the United States. Our Grand Lodge is charged with the responsibility of financing joe's degree in science. In addition to education, your Committee has given opportunities for employment to exiled Cuban Masons; has arranged for hospitalization for Bolivians, Peruvians, Puerto Ricans and Argentinians; and has entertained Grand Masters and officers from the Grand Lodges of Venezuela, the Philippines, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Puerto Rico. A hospitality committee and an entertainment expense fund are indicated, and should be considered, due to the numbers of foreign Masons arriving in New York constantly, especially with the opening of the World's Fair in April, 1964, and is so recommended. OKLAHOMA: The Committee on Education in the Grand Lodge of
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Oklahoma discussed, among many other things, the question of publicity. The following is an exerpt from that report: Now comes the great question of just how much publicity should be given to the people? And what does the public in general know about Masonry, Its principles, its aims, and its actions? In answer to question number one it is our belief that the public should be made aware of the fact that most of our heroic forefathers were members of the Masonic Fraternity. We should also tell them through the press. etc., that Masonry has always. stood for freedom of speech, thought, and religion, and that we have been in the forefront in the support of our free American public school system since the beginning of this great nation. In the case of our own Jurisdiction we should let the public know that we are maintaining a home for our aged people and that we are also maintaining an orphans' home for children regardless of whether they come from Masonic homes or not. It should also be our aim to let the people know that we stand for progress in our city, state and nation and that we, as Masons, are prepared to do our part. It is our belief that those efforts should come about through our own members and should be independent of the civic clubs, the Chamber of Commerce. etc. Now, in answer to the second question as to what the general public knows about Masonry, I am sorry to say that it is my belief that they know practically nothing. How many times has it become necessary on your arrival in some strange community to inquire about the location of the local Masonic Temple? Have you noticed that only a small per cent of the people you ask can give you the answer? I know this to be true for I have experienced it numbers of times. Why is this true and why has this kind of condition been allowed to exist? We know that the Masonic Fraternity is the oldest organization of its kind in the world and that it dates back for well over two centuries. We also know that there are four million Master Masons in the United States alone. Yet. the average person on the street does not even know where the Masonic Temple is located. Seems strange, does it not?
Almost everyone who has traveled extensively throughout the country, or even in a single jurisdiction, has had similar experiences. It is quite true that many good people in the average community does not know the location of the Masonic Hall, or who the active Masons are. Certainly, a little of the proper type of publicity can do no harm. OREGON: The Educational Fund of the Grand Lodge of Oregon now has in excess of $600,000.00. Only the income from this fund is used for educational purposes. It has been an important function in the Grand Lodge of Oregon since its establishment in 1854. This past year $11,889.60 was returned to the fund as unused revenue. The income from the fun'd is used to render assistance to elementary and high school children who are sons and daughters of Master Masons and their widows. The assistance thus given is not a loan, but路 an outright gift. Fourteen renewals and sixteen new applications were considered the past year. This is a wonderful work. ALBERTA: The Grand Lodge of Alberta engages in a program to assist worthy students to obtain higher education. The Grand Master made the following report to the Grand Lodge: HIGHER EDUCATION BURSARY
The one tangible project of our Grand Jurisdiction is the Higher Education
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Bursary. In the old land there are the Masonic Boys and Girls Schools and in the United States and in Nova Scotia there arc the Masonic Homes, and in Alberta we have the Higher Education Bursary, the one great project to assist the young people of the Province to obtain an education. \Ve had an excellent discussion at our meeting last year and the details of the fund were explained on a great many occasions by Grand Lodge Officers. I am grateful to the editor of our Bulletin, M. W. Bro. S. Carl Heckhert, for his assistance in making the November issue a Higher Education Bursary issue. I proclaimed the month of November as Higher Education Bursary month and the matter was placed squarely before the membership. I am very pleased to note that during the financial year $12,625.15 was subscribed, a fine increase over previous years and I urge you to appoint a brother in each lodge who will make it his responsibility to present the needs of the hind to the brethren once in every year.
FELLOWSHIP NEW YORK: The Committee on Masonic Fellowship reported to the Grand Lodge of New York in part as follows: The Brethren have definitely and wholeheartedly supported all of our sponsored activities. Again this year the greatest interest was in Bowling, which showed a marked increase in all avenues, with new leagues, additional Lodge participation, District Tournaments, more Intra-Fraternal Tournaments and Mixed Bowling Leagues. Our New York State Bowling Tournament held four week-ends during March and April, in Elmira, and has recorded an all-time high, with 550 five-man teams entered and 85% bowling in the singles and doubles event. This, my Brethren, represents 2,750 Masons from all corners of the State in participation, many hringing their wives to enjoy the week-end of Fellowship. The stupendous task of operating, housing and taking care of details for this large contingent has been handled most efficiently by Roger Christian and his industrious committee, and these Brothers deserve our plaudits in recognition of the many hours of effort which resulted in this, the greatest tournament in the history of Masonry. With this contest not even completed, your New York State Masonic Bowling Association and the Brethren from Buffalo are diligently organizing next year's event as another record breaker-with 600 teams the goal. Make a date now to be in Buffalo one of the week-ends in 1964 to enjoy this outstanding function. Plans for the Metropolitan Area Bowling Tournament arc presently being completed and this also promises to show a record-breaking entry. The officers and committeemen responsible are to be complimented, as arc the members operating all the tournaments and leagues throughout the State. The Intra-Fraternal Bowling Tournaments between the Masons and the Knights of Columbus have gained favor, and more are taking place throughout the State each year. These meets certainly promote the teachings of Brotherhood which are so essential during these trying times. The 1962 New York State Masonic Golf Championship held at Syracuse was another record-breaking event, with 320 entries and with Raymond Smith and his committee capahly handling details. The Onondaga District, with Harold Beritell, Paul Peterson, and Don Dailey, repeated their win of the past two years, with the Third Erie District, Dunc Tutton, Joseph Wind and Lawrence Cady, runner-up for the second year. Lodge champions were Paul Peterson and Joseph T. Holland of Onondaga Lodge No. 802, and Clinton H. Traver of Agawamuck No. 841 again won the coveted Low Gross with a 69. The goal set for the 1963 Tournament is 500 golfers; it will be played in Spring Valley on September 6, 7, and 8 with William Tappe serving as Tournament Chairman and the Metropolitan Masons Golf Association as host.
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Many Lodge, District and Area Golf Tournaments are sponsored throughout the year, and our sincere thanks are extended to the members of these organizations. Winners in the 1963 New York State Photography Contest are again on display in the Grand Lodge Library and Museum, and, as usual, merit your attention. This is one phase of the I'"ellowship Program in which everyone can and should participate, and each District must have winners in addition to the State victors. The coveted Fresh Water Fishing Fellowship Trophy was won by Salt Springs Lodge No. 520 of Onondaga and the individual winner was A. Hierholzer, a member of this Lodge. Riverhead Lodge No. 645, Suffolk District, again repeated in the Salt Water Division with George W. Young catching the largest fish-a 25 pound 4 ounce cod, as well as scoring the most points. To our Chairmen, Albert E. Haubner, Fresh Water, and William C. Donnelly, Salt Water, go our sincere thanks and congratulations for jobs well done. Gun Clubs, Marine Clubs, Art Contests, Archery, Trap and Skeet Shoots, Glee Clubs, Bow Hunts, Dart Ball, Card Clubs and Chess competitions, as well as Softball, are just a few activities organized State-wide and too numerous to elaborate on individually. All of these programs can be easily discovered by contacting your Fellowship Committeeman; and if your principle interest is not currently organized, ask to have action taken, and we will be happy to do so.
FEMALE ORGANIZATIONS PENNSYLVANIA: Because of certain inquiries the R. W. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania determined to clarify the position of the Grand Lodge regarding Rainbow for Girls and Job's Daughters. While he was about it, he also clarified the Grand Lodge's position regarding all female orders basing membership on the Masonic Fraternity: The several decisions in our Digest of Decisions relating to organizations having females in their membership have recently raised questions as a result, I believe, of an attempt on the part of some Pennsylvania Masons to find ways of avoiding some of the provisions therein or of obtaining what they would consider to be a more "liheral" interpretation thereof. For these reasons the time has arrived when I should briefly review and definitely clarify these decisions. A summary of their provisions is as follows: DECISION NO. 236 "Grand Lodge docs not recognize side Degrees conferred upon females related to Masons. "A Lodge cannot have anything to do with the so-called side degrees nor should a Brother permit any woman of his household to labor under the delusion that they form a part of Freemasonry." DECISION NO.
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"Grand Lodge does not recognize a degree called the Eastern Star degree." DECISION NO.
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"It is unlawful for any Pennsylvania Mason to become a member of or be identified with the Urder of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine of jerusalum, the Amaranths, the Order of Rainbow Girls or any organization whose membership is comprised of both sexes and which have a prerequisite Masonic affiliation. "A Pennsylvania Mason who visits a meeting of any of these organizations is amenable to the Law."
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"A Pennsylvania Mason may attend a meeting, provided it be open to the public. of the Order of the Rainbow Girls." DECISION NO.
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"A Pennsylvania Mason may attend a meeting of the Order of Rainbow for Girls or Job's Daughters, whether it be closed or open to the public. "It is not permissible for a Pennsylvania Mason to be a Member of either of these organizations, nor to serve on their Advisory Boards or Committees." Prior to the issuance of Decision 238-B all of the prior decisions having any bearing on the matter were carefully reviewed and it was my opinion then, and still is, that 238-B was intended to prohibit all participation in these two organizations by Pennsylvania Masons, but to permit, what was then so urgently requested, the attendance at open or closed meetings. The decisions, of course, must be read in chronological order, since the later supersedes the earlier and I therefore now issue the following decision to be included in the Digest of Decisions and numbered as indicated below: 238-C. "Members of Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania may not take any part whatever in the work, either ritualistic or otherwise, nor in the proceedings of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls or the International Order of Job's Daughters. Further, they shall not accept the degree known as the Grand Cross of Color, nor become a member of any group within either of said organizations under that or any other name or title." The above decision was ordered read in each lodge and filed in the Official Binder for Grand Lodge Communications.
nNANCIAL NORTH CAROLINA: As a part of its budget for 1963, the Grand Lodge of North Carolina included a $1,500 item to take care of the trade in of the Grand Master's automobile: We recommend continuation of the policy of purchasing an automobile for the use of the Grand Master, as recommended by the Grand Master, using a 1962 Series Cadillac or its equal, the same to be traded in at the end of the year by the Grand Lodge. It is furthermore recommended that in making future purchases, the Grand Lodge shall obtain three competitive bids. NORTH DAKOTA: Grand Secretary Clifford E. Miller of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota expresses concern about the general handling of the finances of his Grand Lodge. He is convinced that more of the funds should be brought under the control of the Finance Committee, so that a workable budget can be devised. He also believes that consolidation of certain funds should be made to simplify bookkeeping and eliminate unnecessary work by clerical assistants. After serving in th~ capacity of Grand Secretary for some six years at the time the report was made, certainly he is in an excellent position to know the financial structure. Brother Miller expresses concern about the lease on Grand Lodge office space, which expires in some eleven years. He is convinced that long range planning is indicated. He suggests that provisions be made to establish a Grand Lodge office fund with a view toward erecting their own building at some future date.
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VERMONT: The following recommendation of the Grand Master of Vermont was approved, and the new budget adopted accordingly: It seems to your Grand Master rather unnecessary to pay income tax both by the Grand Lodge and by the Grand Master and the Grand Lecturer on a salary. I, therefore, recommend that the Grand Master's salary and the Grand Lecturer's salary be discontinued as such and the amounts so allowed in the budget be added to the allowed expenses.
FRATERNAL RELATIONS Tension in world society is running high, and the Masonic fraternity cannot escape all of it. Because the membership in Masonry also represents active citizens in every walk of society, their individual feelings must also be expressed in the administration of Masonic affairs. While we hope and pray that Freemasonry may escape the tension in world affairs, this cannot be. Then, let us place our faith in the willingness and ability of our brethren to sit down together and resolve such differences as may be thrust upon us by the society in which we live. The Alabama Freemason describes a matter of grave concern with this opening paragraph: There are Landmarks written and unwritten that must be complied with if we are to flourish and grow as a fraternal organization. The immutable laws that have been handed down to us by our forefathers are being, if not violated, stretched to a point by some Grand Jurisdictions beyond what we in other Jurisdictions consider beneficial to our Fraternity. The article continues with quotations from a letter signed by two past grand masters of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, which quotes from the address of the 1963 Grand Master of New York: There has been discussion in some quarters about race being a disqualification for membership. This is not so. One of my most distinguished preqecessors, M. W. Townsend Scudder, affirmed our long established policy when he stated: "As to our individual membership, there is nothing in our Constitutions which excludes anyone by reason of race, religious creed, or national origin. Eligibility for individual membership is regulated by Chapter III of our Constitutions and subject to its provisions admission to membership is within the province of each individual lodge. The lodge is a family which decides whom it will take and whom it will not. Our Constitutions recognizes that, and thus the door is open to anyone to make application, and it is for the lodge to determine whether to accept that man or not." This policy I now reaffirm. Grand Lodge has no right to direct its constituent lodges as to whom they mayor may not admit to membership. That is the responsibility of each individual lodge and I strongly urge that this responsibility be discharged in the spirit of true Brotherhood. Also included is an account of conditions in New York City, as described by an unnamed brother who is termed, "a distinguished New York Mason," His account of conditions there paints a picture of integration and other influences which he believes are destined to injure the fraternity. Names are called and rites are pitted against the symbolic lodge. Numerous suggestions are made in the letter urging communication with influential brethren in other jurisdictions as well as within their own. It is
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also suggested that appropriate resolutions be introduced in grand lodges to combat what is feared to be a serious violation of. the landmarks of the craft. The authors of the letter are highly respected and sincere Freemasons, and are to be commended for what they believe to be their duty in solving a serious problem before it becomes uncontrollable. We are inclined to agree with the conclusions drawn by the Alabama Freemason which are in part as follows: The above letter has been discussed throughout the Grand Jurisdiction of Alabama. We are of the opinion that the best interest of Masonry in our Grand Jurisdiction cannot be served by this approach. We respectively reserve the right to uphold our landmarks, to recognize and to receive into our Fraternity those whom we con~ider will be beneficial to Masonry as a whole. Therefore, at the time this edition goes to press the feelings are strong in this Jurisdiction. We are praying that Masonry will not be harmed in any way by action beyond the control of the Grand Jurisdiction of Alabama.
FREEMASONRY AND THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PHILIPPINES: M. W. Brother William H. Quasha, Grand Master of the Philippines made two trips to Rome, before and during the time he was Grand Master, in an effort to place Freemasonry in a favorable light before the Holy See. He reported the following to his Grand Lodge: I-RELATIONS WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
I promised that I would do my utmost to bridge the hiatus between Masonry in the Philippines and the Roman Catholic Church. My philosophy ever since 1954, when I became Master of my Lodge, has been that those who believe in God must examine their thinking with a view toward enabling them to overcome antagonistic feelings. The situation continues to be that we do not have one world but two worlds: the world of those who believe in God and the world of those who do not. We, who proClaim that we belong to the world of those who believe in God, are under a special duty to explore every avenue which leads to harmony. We cannot spare the time nor can we afford to dissipate our energies by quarelling amongst ourselves. We must be examples to charity. This means love of God and His creatures without restriction or limitation. In an effort to fulfill this deal, I wrote an article which was published in the Cabletow in June, 1955. After I was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1959, I visited the Vatican and opened the way for further discussion and action. This year, as your Grand Master, I went to Rome again and this time was able to submit our case to the Vatican. I was cordially and sympathetically received. A competent Vatican authority was designated to dcal with the problem. Thc mattcr is now under advisement, and I hav~ every confidence that within the reasonable and foreseeable future we shall have a modification of the present action. I had the great pleasure of having an audience with His Holiness, Pope John XXIII. My previously expressed opinions regarding this great Christian leader were confirmed. He is truly a man whom we can love and respect. The other Vatican authorities whom I met and spoke with, I also found to be wonderful and undcrstanding men. I have provided them with adequate material, which will, I am sure, convince them that we are not anti-God, anti-Christ, and anti-Roman Catholic Church, but that on the contrary that 98% of our members are Christians and the other 2% also believe in God; that Masonry in the Philippines stands for God; that we will have no fraternal relations with any group the
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members of which do not believe in God and in a future existence and who do not have the Holy Bible in the Lodge in full view of all the members; that we are law-abiding people who stand for the brotherhood of men under the Fatherhood of God. Our prayers, our practice of charity, our regular attendance in church and our continued good work will go a long way toward creating the right conditions for understanding. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the help given me by His Excellency Benigno Toda y Toledo, the Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See, whose as路 sistance to me on this mission was invaluable. I also acknowledge the help previously given me by his preoecessor, former Ambassador Jose Ma. Delgado, who arranged for my first introduction to the Vatican in 1959. To these dedicated men whose interest in the welfare of the Philippines coincides with ours, and who are gracious, cultivated and dedicated gentlemen of the highest order, I tender my gratitude and my heartfelt thanks. Their conduct is a credit to the Filipino people. It will interest the brethren to know that both of them are distinguished members of the Knigh ts of Columbus.
GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL Following the lead of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania some three years ago to set a standard by which grand lodges could participate in a substantial endowment fund for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, several grand lodges have taken affirmative action. The Pennsylvania Plan, as it has become known, calls for a contribution of one dollar per member and ten dollars per lodge. It is estimated that this amount, when fully collected, will be adequate to maintain the great memorial. IOWA: The following plan was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Iowa: PAYMENT TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, The Grand Lodge of Iowa has heretofore collected the amount of One Dollar from each petitioner initiated, and paid said One Dollar to the Maintenance Fund of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, and WHEREAS, The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association seeks to create an endowment fund which will eliminate the need for the contribution of One Dollar per initiate, and proposes to accept the amount of One Dollar per member of each Grand Lodge as payment of each Grand Lodge's just proportion of said endowment fund, and WHEREAS, Many Grand Lodges have made, or are making, this payment into the endowment fund of the George 'Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, and WHEREAS, The Grand Lodge of Iowa has been a leader in creating and maintaining the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, and is under a moral obligation to contribute its just portion of the endowment fund, Be It Resolved, That, beginning February 22, 1964, and continuing for three years thereafter-for a total of four years-twenty-five (25c) cents per member of the Grand Lodge of Iowa be paid into the endowment fund of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, thereby making full payment of One Dollar per member, and discharging our obligation to said Memorial Association. The final payment to be made February 22, 1967. Be It Further Resolved, That payments above described shall be made from the Grand Lodge General Fund.
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GERMANY CONNECTICUT: The Committee on Recognition reported on Germany to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut as follows: THE UNITED GRAND LODGES OF GERMANY
Information has been reaching your Committee which suggests that there is grave dissatisfaction among German lodges with the administration of the somewhat unusual organization which in 1958 united a number of Grand Lodges in that country into a "Brotherhood of German Freemasons," The United Grand Lodges of Germany. Even more disturbing are accusations of mismanagement, . malfeasance and misfeasance on the part of officers of the United Grand Lodges, dictatorial actions which nullify the laws and constitution of that Grand Lodge, and un-Masonic conduct in personal feuds between the officers of the United Grand Lodges and officers of the participating Grand Lodges. These are serious charges. Your Committee wants more time to sift them and to test their truth or falsity. However, your Committee is sincerely concerned about the shadow which this situation in Germany casts upon the "honor and reputation of the Fraternity wheresoe'er dispersed." Recommendation-That the Grand Master during the following Masonic year withdraw Connecticut's recognition and fraternal ties with The United Grand Lodges of Germany if, after your Committee's due investigation and deliberation, he becomes convinced that The United Grand Lodges of Germany is acting "irregularly" in the light of its own constitutions and Masonic law.
GUTENBERG BIBLE Brother Walter N. Rowman presented the Grand Lodge of New York with a two-volume facsimile edition of the famed Gutenberg Bible in the following words: Bro. Walter N. Rowman: M. W. Grand Master and Brethren, you have often heard people say that the Gutenberg Bible is the greatest book in the world. However that may be, in my way of thinking the invention of movable type which is historically attributed to Johannes Gutenberg is culturally the greatest achievement of man. We in the graphic arts are very proud that this beautiful-two-volume facsimile of Gutenberg's great book has been produced in its entirety in the United States of America. As to our Fraternity, I well remember the evening in 1937 when I received my Masonic Bible at the hands of the Master of Adelphi Lodge No. 23, and the beautiful and meaningful lecture which accompanied this presentation. Although my little speech here cannot be compared to that great recitation of the Master, I shall make a pronouncement of my own. If only the precepts and teachings of Masonry and its great leaders, past and present, would get hold of men's hearts and minds, and so that they would actually practice those lofty professions, this world would be a much better place to live in. Please accept these books from a Brother of the Craft with the hope and the prayer that the grand institution of Masonry will continue to flourish under your leadership and your successors. Thank you. (Applause) The Grand Master responded to the presentation of the gift by stating that whenever we think of Masonry, we think of the Holy Bible. He noted that the original Gutenberg Bible was one of the most famous books in the
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world, yet few people have seen it. It was one of the first books printed with movable type, the first Bible printed with movable type, yet it looks more like a medieval manuscript. The type is Gothic and the colored initials and other illuminations were made by the hands of artists. The Gutenberg Bible is sometimes 'known as the Mazarin Bible, because the first copy to attract historical attention was in the hands of a Cardinal by that name in Paris. It is printed in Latin and is also known as the 42-line Bible because each of the two columns on each page has a basic length of 42 lines. Before the Gutenberg Bible was printed in about 1455 every copy of the Bible was unique, because each was laboriously copied by hand. No two copies were alike and these were available to only a very few people. The Gutenberg Bible introduced mass production of books, but was itself produced in a limited number. Of these only a small number have survived. It was then presented to the Librarian of the Masonic Library and Museum to be placed on display there.
HISTORICAL Bigelow Lodge No. 243, located at Cleveland, Ohio, was chartered October 18, 1854. After 110 years of excellent service to Freemasonry and to the area in which it is located, the lodge has a membership in excess of one thousand. The lodge derived its name from Dr. A. D. Bigelow, who went to New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1853 to assist in the treatment of yellow fever patients during the epidemic of that year. . The fact that he died August 7, 1853, probably of the disease he came to treat, undoubtedly inspired his friends and brothers in Ohio to name a lodge in his memory when it was chartered the following year. The present Grand Master of Masons in Ohio instituted a search for his last resting place by directing his inquiry to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. The report of the Committee on Burial Places of Past Grand Masters contained the following, which appears to end the search for the remains of Dr. Bigelow: In inquiry came to us early in the year from R. W. Brother C. B. Montis, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, concerning the location of the remains of Brother Dr. A. D. Bigelow, a member of their jurisdiction, who came to New Orleans to treat the yellow fever patients during the epidemic in 1853. A thorough investigation was made and it was discovered that Dr. Bigelow died in New Orleans on August 7, 1853 and was buried in tomb No. 14, 4th alley in what was then the Girod Street Cemetery, which was owned and operated by the Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans. It was further discovered that this tomb was owned by the Grand Lodge and one of our Past Grand Masters, M. R. Dudley, was buried therein along with Dr. Bigelow. Several years ago the Girod Street Cemetery was condemned and all of the owners of the plots were instructed to remove the remains of those bodies wherein identity could be made, and under the circumstances, it was necessary that our Grand Lodge remove from that cemetery several of our Past Grand Masters, one of whom was Brother Dudley, and since all of the remains in that tomb were removed to our own Masonic Cemetery, the remains of Dr. Bigelow was therefore transferred to our Masonic Cemetery here in New Orleans, and his remains are in the Grand Lodge plot in our cemetery along with the remains of the Past Grand Masters reinterred therein.
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representative to Louisiana to place a marker on Dr. Bigelow's final resting place. It was suggested that this might be done in 1964, with the permission of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, by M. W. Brother C. B. Montis, Grand Master of Masons in Ohio. GEORGIA: The Grand Lodge of Georgia dedicated an important historical marker in that jurisdiction, and gives the following account of the ceremony: On May 29, 1963 the Grand Lodge of Georgia dedicated the restored Chief John Ross House at Rossville, Georgia, Chief John Ross having been an eminent Indian Mason, and your Commission has obtained permission to erect a marker at the house of John Ross to commemorate this historical event. Appropriate ceremonies will be arranged and the date thereof will be announced in the Messenger. The text of the marker will read as follows: CHIEF JOHN ROSS--FREEMASON
"The Grand Lodge of Georgia, Free and Accepted Masons, with M. W. Brother Ralph A. Perry, Grand Master Presiding, dedicated the restored John Ross House, Home of John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1828-1866) and this Famed House, built in 1797, is almost as old as the Republic itself. "Principal speaker for this Historic occasion was Illustrious Brother Luther A. Smith, Sovereign Grand Commander, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. "Marker Placed by-The Educational and Historical Commission, Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A.M."
OHIO: The following historical information concerning the Missouri Masonic College was recorded in the 1963 proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Ohio: MISSOURI
The Grand Lodge of Missouri voted in 1841 at the request of the Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Carnegy, to establish a Masonic college, "for the establishment of an asylum for the nurture and education of indigent children, and a college of learning under the patronage of the Grand Lodge" to be known as "The Masonic College of Missouri." A charter dated February 17, 1841 was issued for this purpose. In 1842, the Grand Lodge of Missouri purchased for $9,500.00 the "extensive and valuable property known as Marion College" located near Palmyra. Marion County, Missouri, which the Presbyterian Church had established some years earlier. Provisions were made for preparatory and collegiate departments; one professor for each of the following subjects: mathematics, mental and moral science, ancient language and literature, natural philosophy and astronomy. Free tuition for six months was provided, but the student was expected to pay his own bond billabout $25 for the college year. The Grand Lodge was allowed to designate the number of students each Lodge could send free of charge. Although the college could accommodate 100 students and had as its first president, J. Worthington Smith, M. W. Grand Master of Virginia, who was undoubtedly interested in its development, it was necessary to report to the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1845 that the deterioration of the college properties made it prudent that funds be made available for the relocation of the college. It was suggested that a location in Missouri be found where "the most liberal subscription should be made for erecting the necessary buildings." It was in 1846, following an offer of $33,000.00 from Lafayette County, that the college was moved to Lexington, Missouri, on the banks of the Missouri River.
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The Corner-stone for the new building was laid in May of 1847. By 1849. the enrollment had grown to ninety-five students. The endowment fund had reached the sum of $53,000.00 by 1853, but already expenses were greater than income. In spite of the fact that the student body numbered 175 students in 1854, the Grand Lodge was forced to secure a $1,500 mortgage the following year. to meet expenses. During this period, the history of the Masonic College of Missouri was one of continuing financial difficulty. The financial plight of the college was discussed at almost every Grand Lodge Communication. In 1856, the Grand Master made mention of the fact that the Charity Fund voted annually by the Grand Lodge was almost always devoted wholly to the financial needs of the college. In addition, he pointed out that the endowment fund was at a standstill and that Lodges throughout the state were expressing dissatisfaction with the operation of the college. Records indicate that in 1857 there were 157 students enrolled. Only fifty-one of these, however, were in the collegiate department. Tuition was low, being only $15.00 per semester in the college, and the total expenses for the year were guaranteed not to be in excess of $85.00. The unusual arrangement that made it possible for Lodges to send students to the college free continued to serve as a constant drain on the limited finances. It is understandable that with a financial arrangement such as this, the college was in financial straits and had an extremely difficult time hiring and holding a competent faculty. Serious consideration was given by the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1857 to the sale and disposition of the college. It was in 1861 that the Grand Master was authorized and empO\vered to deed The Masonic College of Missouri to the State of Missouri. Before this could be done, however, the Battle of Lexington was fought and in September Colonel James Mulligan of the 23rd Illinois, chose the college hall as his fortress. He was driven out, however, by artillery fire under the direction of Confederate General Sterling Price, a Mason, the college hall suffering considerable damage. The Grand Lodge thereafter donated the property to the Marvin Female Institute which changed its name to Central Female College. In recognition of the gift, the Grand Lodge was allowed to send thirty daughters of deceased or indigent Masons to the college tuition-free. In 1932, the college was razed by fire. Two years later a small replica of The Masonic College was built on the spot which had now become a public park. This is the only permanent reminder of the Grand Lodge of Missouri's educational venture.
HOME FOR AGED MASONS WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO PAY TEXAS: A special committee, headed by Past Grand Master Robert
L. Dillard, Jr. in the Grand Lodge of Texas, undertook a detailed study of the advisability of establishing a home for senior citizens in the fraternity who had passed their 65th birthday, as well as certain relatives, and who were able to pay their way. The home contemplated would provide not only medical care and living quarters, but would also provide them with dignity and comfort in their declining years. It is the opinion of the committee that such a facility is not only desirable but needed. Certain figures were quoted: At the present time in the United States, there are some 17 million people over age 65, and approximately two-thirds, or twelve million of these have incomes of less than two thousand dollars per year. This group represents a very sizable segment of the American population and their number is increasing very rapidly as we
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approach a more mature civilization. It is estimated by the Bureau of Census that by 1970, there will be in this country some twenty-five million people over the age of 65.
The committee conducted a survey, which assisted in the formation of certain conclusions: 1. There is a demand for such a home. 2. The cost of living in such a home must be of a moderate nature. 3. It must be a complete facility, health care, recreational facilities, be interesting to them and assure protection and security. 4. Guests must not feel set apart or isolated.
Other general conclusions reached were: 1. There are sufficient brethren and their relations to make the effort feasible. 2. There are enough members financially able to support the venture to assure its success. 3. It should be located in a metropolitan area where the guests would have civic and cultural advantages, coupled with opportunities to participate in church and entertainment activities and be near public transportation. 4. If the plan is adopted it should be a pilot home before a series are begun throughout the state. Many feel that they do not want to be far from their homes. 5. The financial problem connected with such a venture is not simple. a. The probable cost will be about $10,000.00 per person. b. There should be no cost to Grand Lodge. c. There should be no government subsidy or guarantee of any loan. d. It should be completely self-sustaining and self-supporting.
The committee had other recommendations which concluded with a request for a one year continuation for further study.
INDIA KHYBER LODGE NO.
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In the Alberta Grand Lodge Bulletin appeared the following account of "The Mother Lodge of the Northwest Frontier, Khyber Lodge No. 582," by Worshipful Brother W. Reeve: "FREEMASONRY ... is spread over the four quarters of the globe." Apart from being a truism, this statement conjures up mental pictures of the same ritual being conscientiously worked in tropical heat, Arctic cold, in peace, war and strife. One quarter of the globe, which gave birth to a flood of adventurous and romantic novels and films, inspired by true stories of heroism, was also the birth place of a lodge which bears a name symbolic of the North-West Frontier in India -Khyber Lodge No. 582. It was founded in Peshawar in 1850, a year after the annexation of the Punjab, and when the British possessions in India were still under the rule of the East India Company. The "Frontier" was turbulent and Peshawar was a far-flung outpost of defence against the constant threat of warring hordes pouring down the Khyber Pass. At its foundation, Khyber must have been one of the loneliest lodges in the world. It came under the Provincial Grand Lodge of Bengal, nearly two thousand miles away, whilst some five hundred miles separated Khyber from its nearest "neighbour" lodge.
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MAINLY MILITARY BRETHREN
Understandably so, its founders and the majority of its members were soldiers. Masonry must have been strong in the. heart of the British soldier in India, as, in those days and for many years to follow, there were seldom more than a few thousand white troops in the whole of India. Yet, during the first quarter-century of its existence, not only did Khyber attract civilian members, but was held in high esteem by all residents of Peshawar, for the part its members played in their everyday, and often dangerous lives. In 1853, a certain Lieutenant Roberts was initiated and, four years later, he became Master of the Lodge. This ,..'as a name which was to blaze across the pages of military history and, later, to be revered by soldier and civilian alike-Field Marshall Lord Roberts (Lord "Bobs"). He won the Victoria Cross at the Relief of Lucknow during his year of office, surely a unique distinction among lodges. In 1869, the District Grand Lodge of the Punjab was formed and Khyber Lodge was transferred from the Province of Bengal to help found the new District. In time, it was to playa great part in the sponsoring of other lodges which were formed on the North-West Frontier. War with Afganistan and more constant and localised wars with the fiercely independent tribes surrounding Peshawar were a mixed blessing. Most of its regular members would be called away on active service but re-inforcements coming into Peshawar included Freemasons who were pleased and proud to "visit" Khyber. In spite of all the difficulties and, except for a short spell in 1870, Khyber Lodge has continued working without interruption right down to this day. It has lived throu~h innumerable Frontier wars, two World Wars and the unhappy period following .,1e Partition of India. END OF BRITISH RULE
The granting of independence to India and Pakistan resulted in an exodus of British officers and men, and most lodges, particularly those in Pakistan, were faced with extinction. The few remaining and zealous brethren of Khyber decided that the lodge and its history should be preserved. Grand Lodge was petitioned for permission to remove the lodge to England and this request was granted. In the meantime, a Centenary Warrant was also granted and Lodge Khyber held its last meeting in its birthplace, Pesawar, in its Centenary Year (1950). In 1951, the lodge was officially transferred to London, since then it has continued to meet at Duke Street, St. james's. Gradually, it has gathered again into the fold from all over the country a large number of brethren who were members in Peshawar. In its 1I4th year, it is going very strongly and becoming established as a London lodge. The link with Peshawar may now be weaker but it is still unbroken. Old friends of service days from times before the last war still meet; the "Festive Board" echoes nicknames, the odd phrase in Hindustani and the inevitable reminiscences. Khyber has.a tendency to attract as initiates and as members those with military connections who, although they may never have been to India, can still feel a thrill of pride at being admitted as members of the Mother Lodge of the North-'Vest Frontier.
IRELAND: It was noted in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Ireland that five lodges in Bombay and four in Calcutta voted to remain under the constitutions of the Grand Lodge of Ireland.
INHERITANCE TAX WISCONSIN: The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin seeks exemption from inheritance tax. A special committee reported as follows:
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Your Committee on Study of Inheritance Matters, appointed by the Grand Master, pursuant to recommendation made to the Grand Lodge at its communication held June 12 and 13, 1962, reports as follows: Bill No. 223, S was introduced in the State Senate February 27, 1963, by Senators Peter P. Carr and Leland S. McParland at the request of your Committee. The bill would amend Section 72.04 (1) of the Wisconsin Statutes to exempt legacies to fraternal organizations in trust for charitable purposes from the inheritance tax. A public hearing as held by the Senate Commillee on Labor, Taxation, Insurance and Banking, at which your Committee appeared and advocated passage. The Wisconsin Inheritance Tax Council also appeared and recommended passage, pointing out that the tax loss to the state would be moderate. Letters were received from representatives of the Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks favoring the bill. The Senate Committee unanimously recommended passage. The bill was thereupon referred to the Joint Committee on Finance pursuant to Icgislative rules, where it now rests along with other fiscal matters awaiting legislative action on the state budget and tax. Your Committee recommends that a similar committee be appointed by the incoming Grand Master to pursue the matter further.
JURISPRUDENCE ALABAMA: The Grand Lodge of Alabama amended a "liquor edict" relative to Masonic membership by inserting the word "illegal" before the wor~ "selling" in next to the last sentence in the following: ELIGIBILITY FOR MASONRY-A foreign-born citizen and not naturalized is eligible. Illegitimate birth does not disqualify a man. The fact of being separated from one's wife does not disqualify. One who can neither read nor write is eligible for the degrees. One belonging to another organization which admits negroes is not thereby disqualified. No religious test is required of a candidate, other than that he should believe in God, the Creator and Governor of the Universe. Neither the indictment by a Grand Jury, nor the conviction for crime in the courts, does of itself render one ineligible for the degrees; it is a matter for the investigating committee to consider in making its report, and the members in balloting. A drug clerk filling a licensed doctor's prescription which contains intoxicating liquor is not thereby disqualified, neither is a prescription clerk in a drug store which is engaged in selling liquor by wholesale disqualified. One who is engaged in or participates in any manner in the illegal selling or disposing of intoxicating liquor is disqualified from taking the degrees. A Communist is not qualified to receive the degrees of Masonry.
FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida has before it two interesting items of legislation for consideration at the next annual communication: 1. That the regulation be changed t? require three (3) black balls for the rejection of candidates for the degrees. 2. That dancing be permitted in lodge rooms under the following amend路 ment: Dances and other entertainment and recreational activities may be held in the Lodge room, provided all paraphernalia of the Lodge is removed during the time of such recreational activities.
GEORGIA: The Grand Master ruled, and was upheld by the Jurisprudence Committee and the grand lodge, that a lodge could not entertain a petition
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for reinstatement made by a guardian for a member who was suspended in 1958 for non-payment of dues and who since that time had been judged mentally incompetent. The grand master was also upheld in another ruling wherein he found that a lodge could not confer the degrees upon an elected candidate who refused to remove his wedding ring during the ceremony. KANSAS: An amendment in the Grand Lodge of Kansas which would shorten the time between degrees from four to two weeks lost, despite considerable debate on the subject and a favorable recommendation by the Grand Master. KENTUCKY: The Grand Lodge of Kentucky amended its law to provide that in the formation of a new lodge a lodge with more than 500 members would be required to give its consent to the creation of a new lodge in its jurisdiction. MISSISSIPPI: The following sections of the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence were adopted by the Grand Lodge of Mississippi: QUESTION
Some of our Brethren have been talking about organizing a Funeral Benefit Association. It there a Masonic law that would prohibit something of this kind? ANSWER
There is nothing in the law that prohibits a group of Masons from assoCIatmg themselves as a group, so long as no reference is incorporated that would indicate, by inference or otherwise, that Masonry as such is responsible for the group; or that the actions of such association would reflect on the Masonic fraternity. It is of course understood that prerequisite for membership is that the participants be members of your Lodge. The word "Mason" or "Masonic" must not be used in any form, by inference or otherwise, in forming and perpetuating such an association. QUESTION
We would like to have a ruling on the number of white balls and black balls, or cubes, that are supposed to be in the ballot box. ANSWER
There should be one white ball and one black ball, or cube, for each member present at a communication, so as to give each member the privilege of voting the dictates of his conscience. This is a minimum, there can be more than the minimum, but not less.
MONTANA: The following decision of the Grand Master of Montana was disapproved by the Jurisprudence Committee and the Grand Lodge: On September 26, 1962 I rendered a decision regarding the request of Galata Lodge No. 106, that they be allowed to hold a regular lodge meeting in the home of one of their members, ill with cancer. My decision is: Due to the fact that he is unable to attend his lodge in their hall, I see no reason why the request cannot be granted, as such meetings have been held before. However, it would have to be thoroughly understood that the meeting would have to be well tyled, with all shades drawn, proper precautions taken against the approach of cowans and eavesdroppers, and no degree work.
MARYLAND: The Grand Lodge of Maryland heretofore has required all
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officers of the Grand Lodge, except Grand Chaplain, to be past masters. This section of law was extended to include the office of Grand Tiler. MICHIGAN: Under Decisions and Rulings the Grand Master of Masons in Michigan reported that he ruled it would be improper for a Grotto to visit a lodge in a body and to wear the fez of that order. In another ruling the grand master stated: For several years it has heen the practice of Chapters of Royal Arch Masons to present a Worshipful Master Lapel Button to Worshipful Masters. It has come to my attention that some of these presentations have been made in tiled lodges called for special business, at inopportune times, or in a manner embarrassing to other members and even 'Vorshipful Masters. It is therefore my decision that: It is not permissible for a member of Royal Arch Masons to present a suitable lapel button to a Worshipful Master in a tiled Lodge. Such presentations might be made after the lodge is closed or at dinners preceding or following a lodge meeting.
Later in the proceedings of the grand lodge the Jurisprudence Committee moved the adoption of these and other rulings. There arose some discussion in the following form, but the rulings were upheld and adopted by the grand lodge: BRO. EDWARD Z. BAUER (W.M., Eureka Lodge No. 509): I would like to know why it is not permissible to permit or to present a Master of a Royal Arch Chapter. I would like to know your objections to this. GRAND MASTER ALT: My brother, I think, as was stated preliminary to the decision, that it is done differently in different places, sometimes to the embarrassment of other of our members present who may not helong to the Royal Arch Chapter, and sometimes it might be to the embarrassment even of the Worshipful Master, as it was in one instance. I thought we would he much better off if we made it uniform, and have it done somewhere at some other time than in the tiled lodge. BRO. (Unidentified): (Inaudible) ... if it is a presentation by the lodge? GRAND MASTER ALT: Well, a presentation by the lodge certainly would not be out of order. At the time that decision was made, where there was a request by Scottish Rite to make such a presentation, I told them that they should follow the same sort of an idea that I had here on this decision for the Royal Arch.
OREGON: The Grand Master of Masons in Oregon denied requests for dispensations to change the stated meeting nights of two of his lodges for reasons which we consider good and sufficient. May we have more Grand Masters with the courage of their convictions. DISPENSATIONS DENIED
A Lodge requested dispensation to change day of Stated Communication, so "our \Vorshipful Master and many of our Brethren" could attend an Eastern Star reception. Decision and statement of Grand Master's policy: I. The Grand Master believes that meetings of other fraternal orders cannot transcend the importance of a Stated Communication of a Lodge of Master Masons. 2. The Grand Master believes Lodges of Master Masons in Oregon and the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Oregon to be paramount in fraternal .circles in Oregon; and he believes that their meetings, their business and their teaching cannot be subordinated to another order by expediency or inclination. 3. The Grand Master believes that his esteem for Ancient Craft Masonry and his
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responsibility to the Craft in Oregon preclude granting of dispensations to change day and/or time of a Stated Communication that may conflict with the activities of other fraternal orders. The REQUEST FOR DISPENSATION IS DENIED. :\ Lodge requested dispensation to change time of Stated Communication, so that the membership could attend a Maunday Thursday Observance of the Scottish Rite. Decision: The Grand Master stated his policy as set forth above. REQUEST FOR DISPENSATION IS DENIED. The complete files on these two cases are in the hands of the Committee on Jurisprudence. RHODE ISLAND: The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island is now concerning a recommendation of the Grand Mastcr that all jurisdictional lines be abolished: That all jurisdictional lines in Rhode Island be abolished with the exception that in the case of the lodge rejecting any applicant such rejecting lodge shall retain jurisdiction for a period of five (5) years from the date or rejection over the rejected applicant but may, at the request of another subordinate lodge, release the applicant if it so desires. WASHINGTON: The Grand Lodge of Washington amended its liquor laws a year ago, which development has necessitatcd certain other changes in forms and procedures. The Grand Master reports on one such mattcr that came to his attention: On Septemher 12, 1962, the Grand Secretary called my attention to Section 1904 of the Code pertaining to qualifications of candidates in the liquor or tavern business, which Section the Grand Lodge repealed. Nothing was done as to Section 2905 which makes it a Masonic offense to engage in such a business. Ori September 13, 1962, unhesitatingly Ruled that Section 2905 had been repealed by implication.
LEWIS MASON MICHIGAN: Belding Lodge No. 355, F. & A.M. on the rolls of the Grand Lodge of Michigan sponsored the following resolution to amend the law of that jurisdi~tion making legal the initiation of "Lewis Masons:" (Amendment was defeated) 4-57 Sec. 2. A Lodge shall not accept a Petition from a candidate who is less than twenty-one years of age at the time the petition is presented, except a Master Mason in good standing may present the petition of a son or sons on their eighteenth birthday. If the applicant is accepted in the usual manner of petitions the Lodge will petition the Grand Master for a special dispensation to confer the degrees in the usual manner as prescribed by law. REASON: The above is known as a Lewis Mason. The age of a Lewis Mason is eighteen years of age and is permitted by England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, all the Australian Constitutions, New Zealand, some of the Canadian Grand Lodges and a few of our' Latin American Brethren. It is practically unknown throughout the U.S.A. with the exception of Pennsylvania. We of Belding Lodge No. 355 believe this would be a help to our decreasing membership and promote interest among our young men, especially where DeMolay is not available to them.
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LODGE ROOMS INDIANA: The Grand Lodge of Indiana adopted the following amendment to better control the usc of its lodge rooms by youth organizations: USE OF LODGE ROOMS 'By YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge: Your Committee on Jurisprudence has considered Resolution No. 8, which would further amend Regulation 21.010, by adding thereto a paragraph (e), reading as follows: (e) For the purpose of determining whether the Order of the Rainbow for Girls, the Order of Job's Daughters and the Order of DeMolay may be granted permission to use or may continue to use the rooms of a Lodge as provided in this regulation, each such youth organization shall demonstrate its financial responsibility by filing a copy of its annual financial audit, reflecting all of its fund-raising activities within the State of Indiana, at the State level, and those of its subsidiary foundations, with the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. The Order of the Rainbow for Girls and the Order of Job's Daughters shall also file a duplicate copy of their respective annual financial audits required under this section with the Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Such annual audits shall be filed with the Grand Secretary, F. & A.M. and the Grand Secretary, O.E.S. on or before January I of each year.
OREGON: The Jurisprudence Committee of the Grand Lodge of Oregon expressed itself rather clearly regarding the display of emblems and other insignia of other fraternal orders in Masonic Lodge rooms: RE-EXTRANEOUS INSIGNIA IN LODGE ROOMS
Most Worshipful Grand Master and Dear Brother Palmer: By your letter of April 21, 1963, you posed the following question for answer by the Jurisprudence Committee: Can a standard, a flag, a banner, an ensign, or an emblem of another fraternal order; or the ensignry of other fraternal orders be properly and legally displayed in the room during a Communication of a Masonic Lodge in Oregon? The Code, Sec. 201, defines a Lodge as "a certain number of Brethren, duly assembled, with the Holy Bible, Square and Compasses, and a Charter or Dispensation authorizing them to do Masonic Work." Section 213, 4, imposes upon the Lodge the duty "to provide a safe and suitable Lodge room." There does not appear to be any restrictions prohibiting the emblems or insignia of other fraternal orders in the Lodge room. Apparently Freemasonry places more emphasis upon the meeting of the Brethren, that it docs upon the embellishments of the room. In Oregon, many Odd Fellows Lodges meet in Masonic Temples, and conversely, some Masonic Lodges, meet in Odd Fellow Temples. In some instances, the insignia is permanently fixed in the room. In some Lodge rooms, the insignia of organizations whose memberships are premised upon some Masonic relationship, have their insignia permanently placed in the room. It is the opinion of the Jurisprudence Committee that there are no restrictions upon such insignia being in the room. It can only be assumed that it is the ancient prerogative of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge to determine such matters in his own discretion.
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PENNSYLVANIA: Decision No. 421 rendered in 1891 states: "A Masonic Lodge may meet in an Odd Fellows' Hall but all decorations pertaining to other organizations must be removed."
LODGE SIZE In recent years much has been said about the size of lodges, and recommendations that lodges should not be above a certain size. However, very little has been done about it. NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of North Carolina has a committee on "Organization of New Lodges." In its report the committee quoted at length certain facts and figures compiled by M. W. Brother Dwight Smith, Grand Secretary of Indiana: Brother Smith cites some interesting facls about the average size of lodges throughout the world, and asked questions: "Are we not worshipping at the altar of bigness?" He slales that the average membership of lodges in the United States is about 252. It is interesting to note that in North Carolina as of December 31, 1962, the average membership was about 174, and that the membership of our smallest lodge was 26, while that of the largest was 1,124. Fourteen of our lodges boast of 600 or more members, two of them having over 800 and one having 953. According to Brother Smith, the average membership of lodges in Germany is 53; in Mexico, 70; in England, 80; in Scotland, 85; in Puerto Rico, 92; in the seven jurisdictions of Australasia, 117; and in the nine in Canada, 166. \Ve have observed that in our smaller lodges in North Carolina there appears to be no attendance problem. We know of some of these lodges that average 50% to 60% attendance the year around. We believe that it is only the lodges with memberships of 300 to 400 and over that have this problem. Brother Smith says in his article that the small lodges overseas have little or no attendance problem. He says they receive a summons to attend their lodge, and they attend because it is worth attending, and because lhe membership is small enough that there is a closely-knit unit-a community of interest, if you please. In reading the old minutes of some of our North Carolina lodges we find that our brethren in by-gone days felt that a notice of a lodge meeting was the equivalent of a summons to attend lodge, and. many of them would travel for miles in the worst kind of weather and under the most difficult circumstances, just to mingle with the brethren. Today it appears that most members do not even bother to "step across the street," so to speak, to attend their lodges. In Missouri the average size of the 592 lodges is nearly 221, or about 31 less than the average for the U ni ted States as a whole. VERMONT: The size of lodges is a matter of concern to the Grand Master of Vermont: In his report last year, our Junior Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful N. Dean Rowe expressed concern regarding Lodges getting too big rather than too smallto this I agree. The results of the statistics from the questionnaire would indicate that there are few, if any, Lodges in the State whose active Vermont resident membership is too large. I am concerned, however, about some of the smaller Lodges. This concern was expressed by some of those making the returns on the questionnaire. There are towns in Vermont where industry has moved away and where Lodges find it extremely difficult to hold meetings and grow, thus furthering the purposes of Masonry in our Grand Jurisdiction. I respectfully suggest that any Lodges, who find themselves in these circumstances, very seriously look into the
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matter of joining hands with a neighboring Lodge in order that the combination may become more active.
LOOK TO THE EAST (From the 1964 August issue of the New Age) By C. BLAINE, 33 0 118 West Fourth Street) St. Paul 2) Minnesota WILLIAM
Who among us does not thrill and revere the admonition: "Look to the East!" All Freemasons know the true, transcendental meaning of this great statement of faith. But, in a narrower sense, this same statement means, "Look to the Holy Land, to Jerusalem and to King Solomon's Temple, where our ancient Order was born." "Look to the East" and visualize the rebirth of Freemasonry in Israel! Actually "rebirth" is not the right word to use. Freemasonry never left or died in the Holy Land. It was only dormant, its路 flame and light burned dimly-but it was alive. The Crusaders found the philosophy of the Fraternity when they entered Palestine at the beginning of the second millenium. It was no accident that the Knights Templar brought back to Europe the way of life of our Order which had been carefully nurtured and sustained for centuries against overwhelming odds. Upon their return to the West, after the fall of Jerusalem and the remaining outposts of the Christian kingdom in Palestine, the Templars carried with them the seeds of understanding and fraternalism. The Roman collegia (colleges) of workers, with their closely-knit organizations of builders were deeply influenced by the ideas and philosophy that came to them from the Holy Land. It was no accident that, upon the establishment of Speculative Freemasonry by the Constitution of 1717, the great heritage of the Near East should play an important role. Out of this tiny land, the mother of the great religions of the Occident, came the concept of Brotherly Love and unity as well as the concept of God as the Father of all men, with the concomitant corollary that all men are brothers. But what about the intervening years, when the Holy Land was cut off from the West; when, apparently, Freemasonry disappeared from the scene of its birth? About 70 years ago, a rebirth of Masonry took place in Israel, as we now call Palestine. A Lodge was established in Jaffa, by the French engineers who where building the railway from that city to Jerusalem. Arabs and Jews joined with their Christian Brethren in working together in peace and harmony. This Lodge of Freemasons, founded in 1891, was known as "Le Porte du Temple de Salomon" (The Temple Gate of Solomon) . In 1906, its name was changed to "L'Aurore" (The Dawn) , and it is still operating. Since then, many Lodges have been established (there are now 54), working in many diverse languages, and all operate in harmony and peace, concord and understanding, for the great goal of Freemasonry: Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. These Lodges worked as independent units, many of them having been chartered as military groups of the various nationalities that came to the Holy Land.
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By January 9, 1932, when seven of these Lodges formed themselves into the Independent Grand Lodge of Palestine, it was the acknowledged aim and hope of the leaders of the Fraternity that a Grand Lodge of Israel should and must be formed. It was incredible that the Freemasons of Israel should not have full representation throughout the world through a Grand Lodge of their own. This hope was consummated on October 20, 1953, when the Grand Lodge was formed under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. This date constitutes a turning point in the activities of the Order in that country. The growth of the Fraternity since then has been substantial and heart-warming. Today, the Grand Lodge of Israel maintains close fraternal relations with 105 regular Grand Lodges throughout the world: 49 in the United States, II in Europe, eight in Canada, seven in Australia and New Zealand, 13 in Central America, IS in South America and two in Asia. More especially for the good of the Order has been the growth in membership in the Blue Lodges, now numbering- 3,500 brethren, operating in 54 Lodges. The cosmopolitan background of these Lodges is especially noteworthy in this tiny land with more than 70 nationalities living side by side since the "Ingathering." Their work takes on an international aspect when it is borne in mind that they operate in the following languages: 35 in Hebrew; six in English; three in Arabic; two in French; seven in German and one in Rumanian. Yet, true to the fundamental principles that unite all Lodges of our Order into one harmonious whole, the Lodges of our Brethren in Israel continually exemplify and translate into daily action the teachings and philosophy of Freemasonry. Remember that in this small country, about the size of Delaware, are many people from many lands-people whose culture and backgrounds are as different as can be. Many of the animosities and hatreds of their private countries had been brought with them. Superimposed upon all this was the great cleavage and misunderstanding between Arab and Israeli. There did not seem to be any common meeting point for these groups. It is to the great credit of the Grand Lodge of Israel that it considered among its primary objectives and duties the fostering of the ideal of true brotherhood, friendship, understanding and love between these disparate sections of the population and of providing the time and place where this melding could take place: in the Lodges of Freemasonry. Today, Jews, Christians, Moslems, and Druses sit together in peace and harmony in Lodge. Out of this understanding and determination to live as brethren has come a rebirth of unity in this strife-torn land. Yes, the Brethren in Israel are carrying their obligations and fraternalism into the world around them, and have gradually become that leaven, that force, that may unite all men of the Land of Israel into a harmonious whole. A concrete example of the tremendous effort to eliminate hatred, bigotry, and misunderstanding is to be found in the insignia of the Grand Lodge of Israel, shown at right: Note that the letter "G" is not visible. But, within the confines of the
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Square and Compasses is clearly seen the Mogen ,David (the sign or shield of David), consisting of two equilateral triangles bisecting each other. Within the Mogen David is the Cross of Christianity and beneath the Cross is the Crescent, the emblem of Islam, representing the Mohammedan faith. This symbolism speaks for itself. It represents the true and fraternal concept of brotherhood: the consecration of re-dedication of men, adherents of these three great religions, to live and act as Brethren to the end that peace, harmony and understanding may prevail. To further exemplify this brotherhood, the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Koran lie open on all altars of the Israeli Lodges. The candidate takes his obligation on that Holy Book which, individually, he reveres and cherishes. The Grand Lodge of Israel publishes bimonthly a journal of great excellence containing regularly items bearing on the great ideal of our Order: Fraternalism and Brotherhood. It is known in Hebrew as Haboneh Hahofshi (The Freemason). Half of this fine publication is printed in Hebrew with the other half in English translation. Many of its articles and essays indicate substantial research and thought in their preparation. All of them bear on Freemasonry and its exemplification as a way of life. Based upon its history, its accomplishments, and its dedicated leadership, Masons the world over may with confidence hope that the G.A.O.T.U. will continue to guide and strengthen our Brethren in Israel; may the flower of true brotherhood flourish and grow in their Lodges, and through them into the entire nation of Israel; may this central point of Masonic reverence create a better society for all; and may our Brethren in the Holy Land keep the Light burning brightly for all mankind to see and follow.
MASONIC FRATERNAL DAY KENTUCKY: Probably the largest gathering of Masons of all rites and degrees, together with their families, was held in Louisville, Kentucky. This event has been designated as "Masonic Fraternal Day," but let the Grand Master tell about it: MASONIC FRATERNAL DAY
Masonic Fraternal Day-1963!!! On September 22, Masons of Kentucky, their families, and friends assembled in a fine structure, appropriately named "Freedom Hall." This assemblage marked the culmination of weeks and months of planning, organizing, and work by all bodies of the Masonic Fraternity. Having planted the seeds we watched it grow to maturity when better than fifteen thousand Masons with their families and friends witnessed the demonstration of strength and unity of purpose on "The Day to Remember-The 22nd of September." As a theme on this auspicious occasion I selected "The Constitution of the United States." We as Masons are proud of the fact that the majority of the members at the convention were members of the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons. In true Masonic tradition the Masons of Kentucky made the day a huge success by being presen t and taking part in the celebration of the 176th Anniversary of the Great Document. Let me assure you that the collateral bodies of Masonry labored very hard in order that a successful Fraternal Day might be repeated. In this regard, I proudly express my appreciation to: The 470 subordinate lodges, these collateral bodies, and Grand Lodge Officers who carried the spark that ignited the flame of hope
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and inspiration throughout the Commonwealth, making Masonic Fraternal Day an outstanding event during the year. As your Grand Master witnessed each unit in all its splendor, a splendor which manifested itself in the good they accomplish, I could not help but think of our American Way of Life-Yet how seldom we pause to offer up our thanksgiving to Him whose hand guided those who formed the documents creating a government of the people, for the people and by the people. On the other hand my thoughts were of the hundreds of thousands of people in this world who grasping at every straw, like one in danger of drowning, hoping it will bring them safely to the shore. This great heritage is ours to keep and preserve and hand down to generations, yes, generations yet unborn. We must continue to project the image of true Masonry upon society in a clear and favorable manner so that a good opinion may be hadMasonic Fraternal Day 1963 reflected the image of路 Freemasonry that will long be remembered by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI OBSERVES 75TH ANNIVERSARY On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, July 12, 1964, the brethren of the St. Louis area were joined by Masons from the four corners of Missouri to celebrate the occasion of the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the founding of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The ceremonies occurred on the lawn of the Home, located at 5351 Delmar Boulevard, now deep within the City of St. Louis. Three quarters of a century ago it was on the outskirts of the same city, which during the intervening years has surrounded it. There were estimates of from one thousand to fifteen hundred brethren present. All rites and branches of the fraternity, including the Ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star, were represented. The York Rite, the Scottish Rite and the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine were there, the whole occasion gave evidence of unity of purpose, thought and action. The program for the occasion was carefully arranged, and began with an Oigan Prelude by Brother Emil Corte, selections by Moolah Temple Band and the Scottish Rite Choir. The complete program as observed that day was: Welcome
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Presentation of Colors Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem Invocation The Lord's Prayer Introductions Selections Remarks An Appreciation Greetings Seventy-Five Years Address Bless This House Benediction
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R. W. Brother George F. Morrison, President of Ma路 sonic Home of Missouri Knights Templar Led by Clyde Dunn; Masonic Home Led by Brother Percy M. Gash R. W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Grand Chaplain Scottish Rite Choir By R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison Moolah Temple Band R. W. Bro. Lewis C. Robertson, Supt. Masonic Home of Missouri Douglas Sprouse, Masonic Home Mrs. Vera Sappington, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri ... Brother H. J. Walker, Jr. . R. W. Bro. George F. Morrison, President, Masonic Home of Missouri and Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri Scottish Rite Choir R. W. Bro. Ira T. Gragg, Grand Chaplain
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It should be noted here 路that M. W. Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., Grand Master of Masons in Missouri, was unable to be present because of illness. This necessitated the dual role played by R. W. Brother George F. . Morrison as President of the Masonic Home and the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge.
R. W. Brother George F. Morrison presides as President of Masonic Home and Deputy Grand Master
As the colors were presented by a detachment of Knights Templar every student of the history of the Masonic Home of Missouri must have experienced a thrill as these Christian Knights moved into view. No doubt some of them recalled the words of M. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow when he recounted the events of a day some seventy-eight years ago which gave impetus to the movement to establish the Masonic Home of Missouri. While the Home, or
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more properly a Home, had been suggested in Grand Lodge in 1875, nothing had actually been done about it until Wednesday, September 22, 1886. It was a day that followed a parade through downtown St. Louis by more than 5,000 Templars who marched to the music of ninety-five bands. The actual results of this day were more far reaching than anyone knew at the time. It was "Charity Day," and the purpose in the minds of those Templars was to raise sufficient money to set the wheels in motion to build a Masonic Home of Missouri, let the pen of Brother Denslow describe it: For several years, there had been talk of the erection of a Masonic Home for the Masons of Missouri. Up to that time it had been largely-Talk. It was decided to make the occasion of the Triennial an opportunity for service. The scene was the Old Fair Grounds, then located at Grand and Natural Bridge Road. An admission fee of 50c was charged, the entire proceeds of which went to the Masonic Home, and which is to this day designated in the Endowment Fund as "Knights Templar Fund." At ten o'clock there was a military display engaged in by all the drill teams of the country; there were outdoor sports of various types, and at three o'clock there was held what was termed "A Grand National Concert," in which all of the bands gathered for the Conclave, assembled and united as one band, under the direction of F. S. Gilmore, Director of Gilmore's 22nd Regiment Band of New York. Two thousand musicians united under the one leader, one of the greatest demonstrations of its time. There were national airs and popular musical selections. The famous "Anvil Chorus," with an accompaniment of fifty anvils and five cannons, was one of the musical high lights. The "Young America Polka" was played by one hundred cornets in unison and 200 trombones, all accompanied by 1700 instrumentalists. No mention is made of saxophonists I Then "Hail Columbia," and finally, the "Star Spangled Banner." Virtually, it was a day of thrills, and Templary and the Masonic Home profited to the extent of $35,114.00. Brother H. J. Walker described present conditions in the Home in his historical address, "Seventy-five Years:" How amazed and enthused they would be to see what has transpired, if they were here with us today. From fifteen acres, a house, a barn, a gardener's cottage, compared to all the building we now see. Workmen have fallen, but we can see that the work has gone on. Beside me is the newest building, our hospital-two hundred beds and currently being increased seventeen per cent more. Our 374 guests are taken care of by 196 people. These folks, headed by our beloved Superintendent, Lewis C. Robertson, care for our more unfortunate people with pliable and open minded reasoning in a manner that you and I would like to be considered, as you and I are today. Our Home is run with few restraints. It is not a cold or impersonal institution, but it a haven of rest for those who have had a tough break in life, and who also are close to the end of the road. We aim to provide them a sharp contrast to what they have experienced-to make them glad they are here as our guests. â&#x20AC;˘ The address of Brother Walker's traced the history of the Home from its humble beginning to the multi-million dollar investment in the welfare of our loved ones that we know it to be today. The Seventy-fifth Anniversary was carefully planned and executed in a splendid Masonic manner. It will be long remembered by those present.
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MASONIC HOMES CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master reported that there had been some sojourner criticism of the $25.00 Masonic Home contribution required of all affiliates with California lodges. He believes the fee is little enough for the privilege of belonging to a lodge in California and sharing in the benefits of Masonry there. This contribution also establishes eligibility for admission to the Masonic Home. The matter was referred to the Committee on Policy and General purposes and the Committee on Jurisprudence. Both committees reviewed the proposition, presented the necessary resolution, but recommended a no vote. The grand lodge defeated the resolution, and the $25.00 fee for affiliation stands. The same amount is required for a petitioner for the degrees. The Masonic Home at Union City for adults has a new dormitory under construction that will help relieve the waiting list. In its report the Board stated: Another problem confronting us has to do with application from couples. It appears that since we announced a new dormitory for couples, we have had a great increase in couple applications. We have processed these applications in the usual manner and have acted upon some of them, and presently five couples are waiting for accommodations, and we have quite a number of additional couplc applications pending. In one or two cases, due to the long wait for an apartment, one of the couple became physically ineligible before a vacancy occurred, and this was upsetting to everyone concerned. We must now announce that applicants will only be investigated at the time we have accommodations for them. To complicate the problem the Board has approved two marriages between our guests during the past year and of course these folks anticipate an apartment also.
An addendum to the report indicated that the Home could get by on the $1.00 per capita for the coming year, but warned that the路 Grand Lodge might as well face the inevitable next year and prepare for a raise. FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida recognized a case of need although the individual concerned possessed considerable money: The third matter of importance is in regard to Mary H. Wethington, who is now a guest at the Masonic Home. In the Application for Admission of Mary H. Wethington to the Masonic Home, it was stated that she had monies on hand in excess of $60,000.00, that she owned real estate of a value of more than $100,000.00; That she was crippled and desperately in need of proper care and attention. Investigation was made of Mary H. Wethington and it was irrefutably found that this was a case where there was a definite need and that, even though Mary H. Wethington had a considerable estate, the fact remained that she needed the special consideration which is being given her by the Masonic Home. There have been only a few instances of this nature in the history of the Masonic Home. However, under the circumstances, I believe that we would have been remiss in our Masonic obligations had we failed to recognize our duty in this case. Mrs. Wethington is now at the Masonic Home and all of her property has been transferred to the Grand Lodge for the establishing of a Trust Account and the cash received and turned over to the Grand Secretary was in the principal sum of $79,085.86.
The Grand Lodge of Florida also took appropriate action to clarify the position and responsibility of the Order of the Eastern Star with relation to the Masonic Home at St. Petersburg:
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It was brought LO the attention of this committee that there is some confusion or possibly a misunderstanding of the financial arrangements between the Grand Lodge and the Order of Eastern Star in the disposition of funds for the care of their guests in the Masonic Home. We recommend that a committee composed of a member of the Grand Lodge Finance Committee, a member of the Board of Trustees, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, and a representative of the Order of Eastern Star work a suitable solution to this situation. Your Committee met at the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg on Saturday, November 3, 1962, with Most Worshipful William S. Christian, Grand Master, R. W. William A. Whitcomb, Grand Secretary, and Mrs. Freda McEwen, Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, in attendance. After considerable discussion and due consideration, the following recommendations were unanimously adopted: 1. That a $25,000.00 revolving fund be set up for the maintenance of the guests in our Masonic Home, who are sponsored by The Order of Eastern Star, this fund to be replenished by The Order of Eastern Star within fifteen (15) days after the close of each calendar quarter. 2. That the Grand Chapter, Order of The Eastern Star of Florida at their Annual Grand Chapter Session consider setting up their own ENDOWMENT FUND.
ILLINOIS: The Grand Lodge of Illinois has undertaken a monumental program to endow properly its two Masonic Homes in the amount of $25,000,000.00. The program was begun in 1958, and the total received is slightly in excess of $4,000,000.00 as of the most recent report. The committee charged with raising the $25 million created the 5M Club to furnish each Master Mason a plan well within his financial capabilities whereby he can participate in the endowment program. He has a choice of five plans: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
One dollar per month for 60 months. Three dollars per quarter for 20 quarters. Six dollars semi-annually for ten payments. Twelve dollars per year for S years. One payment of $60.
Past Grand Master Harold R. Kopfman has headed this committee since its inception, but found it necessary to resign at the last session of Grand Lodge. He gave as his reasons: A short time ago I became aware that in the future the Illinois Masonic Hospital Association would be permitted to solicit Cook County Lodges and their members for funds to again expand their hospital facilities. To this I objected strenuously. I have no objections to lodges or individual members making voluntary contributions to the Hospital Association. The Illinois Masonic Hospital is a fine organization and a credit to the fraternity whose name it bears. I am proud of the reputation of its administrators, doctors and nurses, and grateful for the help they have given our lodges, our brethren and their families. Yet, the Illinois Masonic Hospital is in no way a part of this Grand Lodge. To permit the Illinois Masonic Hospital Association to solicit individual Masons for funds to increase their facilities would be in open conflict with the resolution adopted by this Grand Lodge, and our own desire to raise $25 million to protect our Homes and attempt to make them self-sustaining. Under the circumstances, I feel that I cannot, in good conscience, continue as
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chairman of the Illinois Masonic Homes Endowment Committee, and have therefore tendered my resignation.
FUNERAL EXPENSES MASSACHUSETTS: The participation of Masonic Homes and Grand Lodges in the matter of burial expenses of departed guests in the Homes varies somewhat from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The following is the method and amounts allowable in Massachusetts: The question is often asked as to what Grand Lodge docs in assistance-to Lodges in路 covering the cost of funeral expenses of its guests at the Masonic Home or at Juniper Hall. Until June of 1962, $200.00 was available to the Lodge to assist in the cost of this care; but at the June meeting of the Board of Relief, a resolution extended the benefits payable from Grand Lodge funds. Now we can assist a Lodge up to $200.00 for the professional services of the funeral director, including a casket; then, additional funds may be available to cover cremation, cemetery charges (opening of grave), the outside container or distant transportation, not to exceed $100.00. This new provision for financial aid will greatly assist our Lodges, for we fully 路realize that the increased costs make it necessary for our liberalizing of this assistance.
NEW YORK: The Grand Lodge of New York discovered a rather unusual problem in connection with the Masonic Home. It seems that the line dividing two counties runs through the Home property. The question of voting qualifications of the residents of one building (Vrooman Building) was placed in the hands of counsel. The report to the grand lodge stated: "The right to vote is no less sacred to the guests at the Home than it should be to all other Americans." OKLAHOMA: The Masonic Homes of Oklahoma are now equipped with "Fall-out Shelters." The Grand Master reported the following. FALL-OUT SHELTERS
Faced with the responsibility of protecting so far as possible our wards in case of nuclear attack, the Board, by and with my consent, authorized the construction of adequate fall-out shelters at both Homes. These have been constructed, equipped with electric generators, and provision made for safe drinking water and the storage of ample quantities of food. We all profoundly hope, of course, that there will never be occasion to use them.
OREGON: The Grand Lodge of Oregon seeks Welfare Assistance for Masonic Home: The "Home" Board conslstlllg of the Immediate Past Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Matron, Associate Grand Matron, and the five Grand Lodge Trustees and M. W. Bro. Harry D. Proudfoot, has met regularly and worked for the comfort of the guests, peace and harmony in the "Home," in addition to the improvement and maintenance of the real property. The damage caused by the October 12 storm was repaired without loss to the Fraternity. Your Trustees met with the State Welfare Commission and the State Attorney General to present the case of the Home guests for State ''''eHare assistance, basing their argument on the grounds that the "Home" is not a resource as outlined in the Act. Unfortunately, in a brief prepared by the State Attorney General's office, the request was declined again. The matter will be presented to the Commission again as soon as it is considered appropriate.
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OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE WEST VIRGINIA: The following resolution relative to outside assistance was adopted by the Grand Lodge of West Virginia: If in any case it appears to the Board of Governors that a Mason or his dependent, ineligible for residence in the Home, could be cared for in the home of a relative or friend or other home, to the greater advantage and happiness of the individual, the Board may make arrangements for such care, and shall be charged with the responsibility of granting, supervising or terminating of such arrangemeilts, but in no case shall the cost to the Board of such care exceed the average per capita cost of maintenance in the Home. All allowances for outside assistance upon applications hereafter filed shall be matched by funds from the Lodge presentin~ each application in such proportion as the Board of Governers may fix and the Lodge may approve.
MASONIC ISLAND NORTH DAKOTA: The Grand Lodge of North Dakota has a piece of property known at Masonic Island, which has been used for various purposes for many years. The following is the report and recommendation of a committee concerned with it: Masonic Island located in beautiful Lake Meti~oshe has been a meetin~ place of Masons from the United States and Canada for over seventy years. Its use has been curtailed lately due to lack of a shelter, continual work of upkeep and other Masonic functions nearby. We are being charged $40.00 special assessment tax to run for ten years with no income from the property. On taking up this problem with a number of the lodges in the area, we find that the best solution is to try and lease out three or four sites for cabins to Masonic families. This would defray the taxes and aid in the hampering of vandalism to the island property. No one wants to dispose of the island. We hope that the Grand Lodge will accept the solution and permit the committee to proceed with the leasing details.
MASONIC PUBUCATIONS There are numerous Masonic publications edited and circulated throughout the United States. Many of them are high type ethical publications, while others are a matter of concern to the fraternity. Without pointing with pride or viewing with alarm we note some are on a subscription basis and others are sent without charge to certain mailing lists. Some are mailed free of charge to any within the jurisdiction who request to be placed on the mailing list. Others are mailed to the entire membership. There is much in favor of both methods.. It is probably true that not more than 10% of the membership will read any publication, and some of these will only glance at the headings and look at the pictures, if any. On the other hand, each times the non-reading brother receives his copy of the "magazine" he is quite force ably reminded that he is a member and as such has certain obligations in connection therewith-paying his dues for one thing if they be due at the time. The best publications appear to be those which speak with authority and are under the direct control of the body or grand lodge represented. The
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publication then becomes an ideal medium of contacting and placing before the entire membership any problem or proposition deserving current attention. CALIFORNIA: The California Freemason is one of the really fine grand lodge sponsored publications in this country. Under California Law the grand master has been empowered to direct its distribution, but adequate funds have not been available to send it to all brethren in that .jurisdiction. The grand master recommended that such funds be appropriated and that it be sent to each member in California. The grand master suggested that the cost would be relatively small compared to the advantages which might result. He believed that by receiving it many brethren might return to active participation in the affairs of Masonry, and a redevelopment of interest generally. However, subscriptions will continue as before, but at a reduced rate75c per year for individuals and 60c to the 43,681 members of the 162 lodges operating on a blanket subscription basis. NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey received a report of a committee appointed to make a thorough study of the advisability of publishing a house organ in that jurisdiction. The report shows that an effort has been made to obtain pertinent facts, and is presented in a condensed form: The primary task assigned this year to your Masonic News Committee was to recommend the type of publication which would best serve our purpose, ascertain and report on the approximate cost thereof and the means of financing the same. Your Committee made a complete, if not exhaustive study of this subject matter, securing the pertinent data from the following primary sources: the committees in charge of similar publications in other Grand Jurisdictions; the editors and publishers of comparable local publications; printers; and advertising and pub~ic relations agencies; and have arrived at the following conclusions: 1. We wholeheartedly endorse the prior recommendations of this Committee that there is a great need for a Grand Lodge publication, which would serve as a medium for the dissemination of Masonic information, pertaining to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, containing articles covering the history, symbolism and philosophy of Freemasonry, news of important current Masonic events, and similar information about our coordinate and affiliated organizations. As has been heretofore reported "Such a magazine could be the greatest single instrument to develop favorable and healthy public relations for Masonry in New Jersey." 2. To accomplish the above results, it would appear necessary to publish a magazine similar in scope, content and general format to the Empire State Mason} published by the Grand Lodge of New York, with which most of us are familiar. 3. In estimating the approximate cost for such a publication, we have assumed the following factors: that the proposed magazine would be issued 6 times per year; contain approximately 32 pages, 8~" by 11~" in size, with each issue to consist of 110,000 copies for mailing to each New Jersey Mason. The estimated cost of paper stock, composition, printing plates, letterpress work, saddle stitch binding, trimming and mailing, would be $6,000.00 per issue, that is to say $36,000.00 per year. In addition, to properly produce such a magazine it would be advisable to have the same managed and edited by paid personnel consisting of at least a managing editor and a secretary, at a minimum yearly expense of $10,000.00. Accordingly, allowing only for minor contingencies, the approximate cost for publishing six magazines of this type per year would be $50,000.00. 4. There are only five basic methods of financing such a venture, to wit: (a) by subscription; (b) by voluntary contributions; (c) through receipts from advertise-
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ments; (d) by appropriation from Grand Lodge; or (e) by assessment. Considering these possibilities separately, your Commitlee concludes as follows: A. One of the primary purposes of the proposed magazine is to reach every Mason in the State of New Jersey and this purpose would be defeated if it went only to those who subscribed and paid therefor. B. The publication cost of the proposed magazine is so high, relatively speaking, that it would be foolhardy if not impossible to rely upon voluntary contributions therefor. C. Assuming, but not deciding that our Grand Lodge would want to incorporate advertising material in the proposed magazine, it would take a number of years of actual publication before such revenue would materially reduce the overall cost of publication. D. Our Grand Lodge is obviously in no financial position to make an appropriation to cover the cost of publication. E. Accordingly, this leaves the fifth alternative i.e. an assessment on each member as the only feasible means of underwriting the cost of publication. Based upon the foregoing calculations such an assessment would be SOc per member. 5. For all of the foregoing reasons, it is the conclusion of your Committee that if the members of Grand Lodge desire a worth-while magazine it is incumbent upon them to pay for the same through an assessment levied upon each member.
A resolution to amend that section of law covering per capita assessment to the Grand Lodge was introduced in accordance with the above report. It provided for an increase from $4.00 to $4.50, but lacking unanimous support was carried over for further consideration at the 1964 Annual Communication.
MEDAL OF HONOR Il'fDIANA: The Grand Lodge of Indiana adopted legislation establishing a Medal of Honor to be given in three categories as follows: MEDAL OF HONOR
There was established a Grand Lodge Medal of Honor which may be awarded by the Grand Master upon unanimous nomination of a Committee on Awards. Awards may be made in three categories: 1. For distinguished service in some field of endeavor beneficial to mankind, or in the public service, to a member of an Indiana lodge who, by preeminent achievement in a field other than Freemasonry, has brought honor and distinction to the Craft. 2. For eminent leadership and outstanding achievement in and service to Freemasonry at large, to a member of a lodge in any Jurisdiction recognized by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. 3. For outstanding service to Freemasonry in Indiana, to any member of an Indiana lodge without regard to the number of years of membership or lodge offices held; Provided, That elective officers of the Grand Lodge and Past Grand Masters shall be considered ineligible for awards in this category.
NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of North Carolina added to its honors a Diamond Jubilee Medal, to be presented to those brethren with 60 or morc years of service to the fraternity: The Grand Lodge hereby establishes a Medal or Emblem to be known as The Grand Lodge of North Carolina Diamond Jubilee Veteran's Emblem to be presented to Master Masons, members of lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand
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Lodge, who have been Master Masons in good standing for a total of at least sixty years or more preceding the date of the award. This medal, together with a suitable certificate to be presented in the name of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Master, or his personal representative, and the cost thereof to be borne by the Grand Lodge. The Emblem to be of the same design as the North Carolina Veteran's Emblem, except that the Emblem shall be platinum and if that metal is not available, white gold may be used, and the figures shall be 60 instead of 50. (16-02).
MEMBERSHIP ILLINOIS: Concerning membership in his jurisdiction, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois said in part: Some would have us believe that the whole concept of fraternalism is outmoded; that the exercise of brotherly love is no longer necessary or even desirable in this new and scientific age; that men are no longer dependent upon each other for protection and security; that pensions, social security and the Federal Government will fulfill all needs, physical and spiritual. As a Freemason, as a Christian and as a man, to this I cannot subscribe, now or ever. To paraphrase the words of a great French writer: America is great because she is fraternal and if America ever ceases to be fraternal America will cease to be great. Our membership is still in decline; I cannot yet convince myself that it is a mere cycle. Apparently there are among us those who have no feeling of dependence or that their Masonic brethren are dependent upon them, for suspensions and dimits are far too great. I must report to you again this year a loss in membership of 4,605. Countless solutions have been proposed to me as Grand Master, such as omitting the learning of the catechism, classes of candidates, conferring all three degrees in one night and, believe it or not, three black cubes instead of one for rejection. It may well be that our numbers will continue to lessen until we are a hard core of earnest, sincere devoted men committed to the principle that brotherly love, more than any other single human experience, is the greatness of mankind. To me the single purpose and the sale mission of Freemasonry is to enable those who embrace its philosophy to make for themselves the best possible humanitarian experience.
MINNESOTA: In his address, the Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota said under the heading of "State of the Craft": I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing wrong with Masonry in Minnesota, but there is something wrong with some of the Masons. We just don't have the proper programs and make use of the members we have to keep them busy.
The Grand Master continued with a discussion of the gains and losses, which latter showed to be the heavier. MARYLAND: In reporting on the "Condition of the Fraternity" the Grand Master of Masons in Maryland shows a clear insight into the cause and result of attendance, both good and bad. He refers to the statistical report of the grand secretary, wherein a net loss of 84 members is reported. He suggests a simple analysis of membership figures. He states that in the year: Twelve hundred Masons were raised and 83 affiliated, making a gross gain of 1,283. Death unfortunately removed 976 and three were expelled, which still leaves a
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potential net gain of 304. What then has wiped out this satisfactory potential gain and replaced it with an actual net loss of 84? Suspensions, almost entirely for nonpayment of dues account for 273 and 134 Masons took demits. Therefore, through these two sources we lost 407 Masons, almost all of whom never should have been lost. Can it be that we are placing too much emphasis on getting new material to rush through the degrees and not enough emphasis upon making our Lodges, our meetings, our fraternal relations sufficiently interesting or sufficiently worthwhile to hold those who already have become a part of us? I leave this question for each of you to think about. The Board of Managers consists of experienced and dedicated men who are doing everything reasonably possible to conserve the Grand Lodge assets and manage this Temple Building. The passage of time and the toll of constant use are causing continuing needs for replacements and renovation within the Temple. Couple these unavoidable factors with the continually increasing cost of everything we use and do, and it becomes difficult to see how the Grand Lodge and its Temple can continue much longer to operate on the same membership assessments that were set more than fifty years ago. Some of the Lodges find themselves in exactly the same financial squeeze. Can it be that we value our Masonry too cheaply? Many of you belong to very worthy civic clubs but I venture to say that in any of them your dues are far more than your Masonic membership costs you. If we permit membership so inexpensively is it not possible that nonmembers may seriously doubt the value of belonging to an organization that rates itself so cheaply? Most Lodges meeting in the Grand Lodge Temple continue to show declining membership and declining attendance. 'There seems no doubt that much of this distress is caused by the great shift of population from the city to the counties. Before too long we must face the situation squarely and be prepared to give some assistance to the city Lodges else many of them may be forced to consolidate or discontinue. The answer may lie in concurrent jurisdiction with the counties surrounding Baltimore City, or in moving some of the city Lodges out into these counties where terrific population gains have been made and where, in some cases, the existing Lodges already have grown too big for the good of themselves, their members and Masonry as a whole. Some outstanding students of Masonry are of the opinion that the Fraternity would be far better off if a maximum membership limit were placed on each Lodge so that more Lodges would be created. At this time when we are deeply concerned about a declining membership we hear various suggestions, and even amendments to our law, that would tend to destroy the goodwill of many near and dear to us. At least, this is the argument of certain proponents of the several organizations which base their membership on defined relationship to members of the Masonic fraternity. MICHIGAN: One report of the Board of General Purposes of the Grand Lodge of Michigan had to do with joint occupancy of Masonic Halls by units of the Amaranth. In the report opposed such joint occupancy, and stated in part: "If we are interested in supplying the possible causes for a declining membership or a slackening interest in attendance, we had better look to our subdivisions." Now, this may not seem pertinent to you, but it is in my estimation. "Of course, we who introduce the subject invite the bitterest criticism, but I stand firm on my conviction that in the United States we are spreading ourselves so thin that the basic principle of the Ancient Craft Lodge is deleted." It has been stated on the floor of this Grand Lodge, I presume a dozen times
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within my experience, by every Jurisprudence Committee, and by others, that the Masonic Lodge room is dedicated to the purposes of Freemasonry. I was requested, perhaps not requested, but I was perhaps invited to join one of these organizations not too long ago. But I have six nights a week, and that is all I have, to devote to the legitimate branches of Freemasonry. Several brethren spoke in favor of joint occupancy with the Amaranth and in favor of the motion. These two, although they may have been biased for other reasons, put up a good case for the motion: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I notice from the proceedings that we lost 2,000 this year, and we lost several thousand last year, and we are now about 170,000. We hear a lot about a "popUlation explosion." It seems that we are bursting at the seams for want of more petitions, and more classes. All these kids are coming up; with all the requirements after they are 21, I imagine they will be about 30 years old when they become a Mason. So, we will have a bigger problem about 1975. So, we should prepare for this problem. One of the ways is by keeping the words "Master Mason" beautiful. . . . At the same time, these kids who are in school may become members of the DeMolay, or the Rainbow Girls, they all look to the words "Master Mason" with admiration and a feeling of obedience. If you will stop and think, we come from the homes of men who are Master Masons, and we look upon it as something of a higher class, something a little bit better. Now, if we do not uphold our high principles, perhaps the thoughts of those kids could spread a little contempt. If we can elevate the meaning of the words "Master Mason" in the eyes of these kids . . . (inaudible) we may find, instead of a declining membership in Masonry, that we may again find an improvement. And, these comments, after which the motion carried: Most Worshipful Sir, I served in the grand line of the Order of the Amaranth. I served for three years for the general well-being of the Order. I do not think I have ever taken any time away from my Blue Lodge by so doing. I made a trip to the Masonic Home a few months ago. And in the Michigan Masonic Home and Hospital there are not less than six or eight doors in the Home and Hospital路 which have a plaque upon them which says: "This room was supplied and furnished by the Grand Court, Order of the Amaranth." Four years ago the Order of Amaranth, the Grarid Court of Michigan, reupholstered all the furniture in the Masonic Home, I mean the Masonic Home library. As one of the brothers mentioned, the Order of Amaranth, like many of the other orders, like the Order of the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine of Jerusalem, pay rental to the Masonic temples. Where it is a small temple, maybe there are only one or two Blue Lodges meet in that temple, and these Orders pay rental to those Masonic templcs. In addition to that, we look to these ladies to put on the dinners, and assist the Masters of the Blue lodges in their various functions. I know that in Saginaw we have, let us say, Christmas parties, and picnics, and the tickcts are sold by these committees. After all, gentlemen, these women that we are talking about are our wives. They are not total strangers. They are our moth路 ers, our daughters, our wives, and our sisters. Are we inflicting capital punishment in the name of Masonry by not letting them meet in the room that we meet in? I do not think they are going to do anything to disgrace that room. Thank you.
NEW YORK: Reporting on membership, the Grand Master of New York quoted one of his illustrious predecessors, and reaffirmed this position: As to our individual membership, there is nothing in our Constitutions which excludes anyone by reason of race. religious creed or national origin. Eligibility
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for individual membership is regulated by Chapter III of our Constitutions and subject to its provisions admission to membership is within the province of each individual Lodge. The Lodge is a family which decides whom it will take and whom it will not. Our Constitutions recognizes that, and thus the door is open to anyone to make application, and it is for the Lodge to determine whether to accept that man or not. MANITOBA: The Grand Secretary of Manitoba undertook a detailed study of those suspended for non-payment of dues. The results of his work may prove interesting to others: SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES
There were 126 suspensions for non-payment of dues this year which is a reduction of 39 as compared with the previous year. Due to the loss which has been taking place each year from suspensions and in an effort to ascertain the cause, the Grand Master communicated with all Lodges some months ago and suggested that they appoint a membership retaining committee to interview, where possible, those members who were in arrears and liable for suspension at the end of the year and enclosed questionnaire forms on which to report the results. There were 61 questionnaires returned by 21 Lodges reporting the following: Forty-two member~non-resident who did not reply to letters; 16 membersnot interested; one member-not what he thought it was; one member-two many other interests; one member-eost too much for what he got out of it. Two Lodges reported that they had a few members in arrears who when they were interviewed realized that the other members cared about them, that their nonattendance at meetings had been noticed and decided to pay their arrears and resume active participation. Further analysis gives the following additional information: Of those suspended: Twenty-six had a membership of less than five years; 44 had a membership of less than IO years; 30 has a membership of less than 15 years; 20 had a membership of less than 20 years; six had a membership of over 20 years. By individual ages: One was over 25 and under 30; 51 were over 30 and under 40; 39 were over 40 and under 50; 32 were over 50 and under 70; three were over 70. In an effort to ascertain if the size of the Lodge membership had any effect, it was found that in all the Lodges with less than a membership of fifty, there were only two suspensions, on the other hand there was only one suspension in the two Lodges with a membership of over 400, the remaining 123 suspensions were fairly evenly divided amongst the Lodges, irrespective of size. Although just over 541h% of our total membership belong to City of Winnipeg Lodges only 42~% of the suspensions were made by those Lodges. From the above, I think we must conclude that suspensions do not apply to any particular group either in length of membership, age of the members or size of Lodge membership. However, if the members who did not reply to correspondence are classed with those who stated they were not interested then I think we must conclude that our greatest loss is caused by lack of interest.
MILITARY LODGE OREGON: The Grand Lodge of Oregon established Oregon Military Lodge, U.D., in Germany in 1946. It has functioned since in Frankfurt where American Military men are stationed. In August 1962 Dr. Theodore Vogel, now past grand master of the United Grand Lodges in Germany, addressed
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a letter to the Grand Secretary of Oregon suggesting that the dispensation should be withdrawn, or that the lodge be transferred to the United Grand Lodge of Germany. He expressed dissatisfaction with the presence of the lodge in Germany, and suggested that it was there in violation of Masonic regulations. A special committee of the Grand Lodge of Oregon was appointed to investigate conditions and report to the Grand Lodge its findings and recommendation. After a detailed discussion of conditions in Germany, which the committee believed to be somewhat unsettled, to say the least, it expressed the belief that there was still a need for Oregon Military Lodge U.D. on German soil. The committee concluded its report with the following: Furthermore, it has been ascertained that the Oregon Military Lodge U.D. is on American Territory used for military purposes, and which arrangement between the two countries cannot be changed except by consent of both countries. In other words Oregon Military Lodge U.D., is situated just the same as if it was on American soil. It was contemplated when Oregon Military Lodge U .D. was organized under dispensation that it would only be a temporary Lodge, and that when the American armed forces were withdrawn from that area in Germany, that the dispensation would be withdrawn. However, the Lodge has and still is fulfilling its purpose among the American soldiers and service men, and has been of substantial help in rehabilitating Freemasonry in Germany. Your special committee strongly recommends that the dispensation to Oregon Military Lodge U .D. in Frankfurt, Germany, be renewed, as requested by the Lodge, and that the Crand Secretary make suitable reply to the United Grand Lodge of Germany.
orflCERS Much has been written about the appointment of officers, both grand and. subordinate. Attempts have been made to shorten lines and otherwise make the stations more attractive to those who would become capable leaders. Other well-meant suggestions, and even amendments to law, have been made to broaden the coverage of a jurisdiction with officers and past officers. This was calculated to be educational in the sense that in each area there would be those familiar with grand lodge procedure. ARIZONA: The Grand Master of Arizona was confronted with the problem that. some years before, a resolution was adopted that the grand master should select his appointive officers from lodges not so honored until all lodges had received at least one such appointment. He found it difficult to comply with the resolution because certain of his lodges had no members of grand lodge who had attended that body in former years. The grand master believed that until the lodges performed their duty to grand lodge by attending the annual communications they should receive no appointments. This condition of non-representation by constituent lodges is by no means peculiar to Arizona, because many jurisdictions constantly battle the problem. However, it would appear that the grand master was correct in assuming the position he did with respect to the standing resolution requiring the appointive offices to be passed around among the lodges. It would appear that such a resolution, if strictly observed, would work to the detriment of the grand lodge.
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As we have commented at other times, at least one grand lodge imposes a penalty on those lodges not represented at grand lodge, and the result has proven highly successful.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE DELAWARE: The Grand Lodge of Delaware adopted amendments to its code setting forth three districts, and the lodges which comprised them; and concluded with the following plan for nomination of grand officers: NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
Section 2. District No. 1 shall nominate one candidate for the office of Junior Grand Warden. District No. 2 shall nominate one candidate for the office of Deputy Grand Master. District No. 3 shall nominate one candidate for the office of Senior Grand Warden. The nominations for these offices shall be made first at the l59th Annual Communication in October, 1964, and shall advance in sequential order through the districts in succeeding years. NOMINATING COMMIlTEES
Section 3. The Nominating Committee for each district shall consist of the Worshipful Master of each Lodge in that district (in his absence, the Senior Warden; or in the absence of both, the Junior Warden) and shall meet prior to the Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, at the call of a chairman who shall be designated by the Grand Master. (Amendment offered and accepted.) Each Lodge shall have one vote, and the officer shall cast it only with the consent of a majority of the Grand Lodge members of his Lodge, at a conference called for the purpose. To be nominated a candidate must receive the votes of a majority of the Lodges in his district. PRESENTATION OF NOMINATIONS
Section 1. Nominations shall be presented in writing and read on the first day of the Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. Additional nominations from the floor may be made at any time up to the hour of election. NOTE: No change is made in the procedure presently being followed for the election of Grand Master, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, those offices being excluded from the foregoing Amendment.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of West Virginia found it necessary to make certain rulings relative to other organizations as follows: One group of rulings deals with our relations with other organizations. We ruled it was improper for the Grand Master to join. with the Imperial Potentate of the Ancient, Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine as a "co-worker in advancement of Masonry and the Shrine" in this Grand Jurisdiction. Ancient Craft Masonry is an exclusive organization. Likewise we ruled that Job's Daughters may not meet in our Lodge Halls without the consent of Grand Lodge and that the fraternal greetings of our Grand Lodge may be extended by the Grand Master or his representative only- to regularly constituted Masonic bodies. Organizations such as the Order of the Eastern Star, Rainbow, DeMolay, etc., although claiming connection with Masonry through the family ties of their members, are not Masonic bodies. Also we ruled that our Grand Lodge under its present Constitution may not sponsor or join in sponsoring an organization such as The West
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Virginia Association for Mental Health, Inc. Our Constitution binds US to the ancient usages and customs of the Craft, which strictly forbid such relationship. WYOMING: Two young men, members of the Acacia Fraternity on the Campus of the University of Wyoming at Laramie, were asked by the grand master to address the Grand Lodge. Each spoke of the splendid fraternity, its value to Masonry, and their plans to erect a fraternity house worthy of the name. They had plans and a model of the new house which was to cost some $150,000.00. The fraternity has $26,000.00 and was selling 3% bonds to make up the needed $126,000.00. Following their talks a resolution was adopted by the grand lodge: Distinguished Guests, Grand Lodge Officers. I am very much impressed with the remarks of these young gentlemen. I have been f/?llowing Acacia for many years and there is one thing that I would like to see accomplished this afternoon. These boys have been attempting to sell bonds in denominations of five, fifty or a hundred dollar bonds to the Master Masons of Wyoming. I was very much impressed with the humility of these two fine young men and I would like to move that this Grand Lodge go on record as approving the program that these boys have outlined and that the subordinate lodges through the officers and members be thQroughly informed as to the bonds that the boys are attempting to sell, as your investment in Masonry in Wyoming.
PASSING OF THE GREAT "One-by one they pass away, the brothers of our adoption, the companiom of our choice." Each year the Masonic Craft suffers losses which for a fleeting moment may appear irreparable, but after the first shock comes the realization that faith must conquer. Our losses are but temporary, and the divine plan is being fulfilled in all its glory. The universal law of nature has completed its cycle. ' Among the Masonic stalwarts to receive the final call this past year were Brother Roscoe Pound and Brother Emilio Aguinaldo. EMILIO AGUINALDO
General Emilio Aguinaldo was born March 22, 1869, at Old Cavite on the Island of Luzon, and died February 6, 1964, in Veterans Memorial Hospital in Manila where he spent most of the last four years. His higher education was obtained in St. Thomas University in Manila under the direction of the Dominican Friars. Brother Aguinaldo saw the light of Masonry in Pilar Lodge, January l, 1895, which operated under the Grand Orient of Spain. He believed Masonry was the greatest means of drawing able men together in a common cause. He became associated with the Katipunan, an organization assumed to be patterned after Freemasonry. It was composed of three degrees and had passwords. He used this society as an aid to his revolutionary interests, and to it is attributed much of the success of these effo1'ts. The residence of Brother Aguinaldo was the meeting place of Freemasons at various times. Shortly after the Grand Orient to Spain united with the Grand Lodge of the Philippines in 1917 he became a member of the Scottish Rite and in 1955 was coroneted a 33째 member of the rite.
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Much will be written about the great patriot of the Philippines, and no doubt soon a lodge will be erected in his memory to preserve the great name for the Masons of the Republic of the Philippines. He is survived by six children. DEAN ROSCOE POUND
Dean Roscoe Pound, perhaps the greatest legal mind to grace the rolls of Freemasonry's long list of distingaished citizens, died July I, 1964, at the age
Missourians with Dean Roscoe Pound, February 24, 1955 Breakfast Honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Statler Hotel, Washington, D. C. j
of ninety-three years. A Master Mason for more than 63 years, and an ardent worker in the路 fraternity about which he said, "Masonry has more to offer the twentieth century than the twentieth century has to offer Freemasonry." Brother Pound was raised in Lancaster Lodge No. 54, Lincoln, Nebraska, later transferred to Woodlawn Park Lodge No. 841, Illinois, and afterwards to Belmont Lodge, Belmont, Massachusetts. He was worshipful master of Lancaster Lodge No. 54 in 1905, and Gl"and Orator of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska in 1907. In 1916 he was honored by being named Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and was an honorary past grand master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska_ Other honors included various medals peculiar to the jurisdictions represented, such as the Henry Price
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Medal from Massachusetts and the Distinguished Service Medal from Rhode Island. He is credited with writing some 44 books on various subjects on everything from Readings in Roman Law to The Spirit of the Common Law. At the age of 76, already the master of French, German, Greek, Hebrew,. Latin, Italian, Sanskrit and Spanish, he took up Chinese so that he could understand China's judicial system. He is quoted as saying, "My blamed memory," once broke up a Sunday School Class after reciting a chapter of the Bible following only one reading. Brother Pound's writings also included Freemasonry. He authored, Lectures on the Philosophy of Freemasonry, Masonic Jurisprudence, Masonic Landmarks, Masonic Addresses and Writings, and many others. Commenting on the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Cuba in Exile within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Florida, he is said to have described it to be an illegal procedure. Never too busy to attend to the duties of the Ancient Craft when he heard the call, Freemasons will extol! the virtues of the late R. W. Brother Roscoe Pound for generations to come.
PAST MASTER'S APRON AND JEWEL In general, lodges across the country have accepted officers and past officers aprons and jewels in the style and design furnished by paraphernalia houses. In most instances little, if any, thought is given as to whether or not the articles supplied conform to the proper design of that for a particular office, or to the specifications set forth in the regulations of their own jurisdiction, if such exist. While most supply houses endeavor to be conscientious in the quality and design of their offerings, yet there is always a tendency to "dress them up" a bit. This makes the articles more appealing to the eye of the average member, and also commands a higher price. We have seen many aprons which appear too greatly embellished to be accurate in design or tastefully adorned. It is our considered opinion that an officer's or past officer's apron should be made to accurately portray in a dignified design the office which it represents. The wearer would then enjoy its use and proudly wear it on all proper occasions. MASSACHUSETTS: The Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts had something to say on the subject of proper aprons and jewels to be worn in that jurisdiction: PAST MASTER'S APRON AND JEWEL
On December 14, 1960, at the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge (1960 Mass. p. 249), I referred to "What Constitutes a Past Master" and to what was formally adopted on December 14, 1864, by the Grand Lodge describing a Past Master as "one who has served one term as Master of a Lodge and is alone entitled to the rank and privileges of a Past Master." I also called the attention of the Brethren to Section 817 (C) of the Grand Constitutions which indicates that the apron of a Master and Past Masters are the same; and to Section 812 regarding the description of the jewels of a Master and a Past Master. It was my opinion at the time that this subject was well covered in the report of the committee in 1864, and by Sections 812 and 817 (C) of the Grand Constitutions. However, the question is still being asked of some of the District Deputies by Lodge officers who do not seem to think that what I had to say was definite. I
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would repeat my query in December of 1960, asking why the ranking officer in a Lodge should want to wear any jewel other than a Master's jewel; and also I would think the Past Masters would jealously guard their prerogative of wearing a Past Master's jewel, showing that they had completed a term as Master. To c1ar~fy the situation, I now repeat and confirm what was then said, and rule that "A Brother who, having been duly elected and installed, has served one term as Master of a Lodge working under the jurisdiction and authority of some Grand Lodge, is alone entitled to the rank and the privileges of a Past Master," and remind all concerned that one of the privileges of a Past Master is the right to wear the jewel of a Past Master, as described in Section 812 of the Grand Constitutions. I am notifying those suppliers of Masonic aprons and jewels that we know of just what the requirements of our Grand Constitutions are regarding Masters' and Past Masters' aprons. If this provision does not meet the approval of the Brethren, it is always permissible to change the Grand Constitutions. To summarize, I would like to point out to you the following: I. According to the Grand Constitutions, there is no difference in the design of a Presiding Master's or a Past Master's apron. 2. If it is the custom of your Lodge to present a Past Master's apron to your Master at the time of his installation as Master (this is fundamentally wrong if we are to consider the Past Master's apron as a reward for work well done), the apron should be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 817 (C) of the Grand Constitutions. This will eliminate the confusion of a Presiding Master's wearing a Past Master's apron as we know it at the present time. 3. The presentation of a Past Master's jewel to a Presiding Master at the time of his installation is in violation of the ruling just made. At the next quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts the Grand Master again commented on the subject, described the apron to be worn and appointed a committee to go into the matter and report at the next quarterly communication with proposed amendments to the Constitutions. The Committee functioned and some three months hence brought in the following amendments, which were submitted to the lodges: Section 709. Amend by adding a new sub-section as follows: (P) A Past Master in one who, having been duly elected and installed, has served one term as Master of a Lodge working under the jurisdiction and authority of -some Grand Lodge. Section 817: Delete sub-sections (B), (C), (D) and (E), and substitute new subsections as follows: (B) Master Mason-A plain apron of white lambskin or other white fabric, fourteen inches wide, twelve inches deep, and square at the bottom, with white tie strings. It may be ornamented with blue lining; blue edging two inches wide on the body and one and one-half inches wide on the fall or flap; three blue rosettes, one at each bottom corner and one on the fall or flap; blue strings or tabs two inches wide with silver tassels. No other color or ornament shall be allowed except to officers and past officers of Lodges or of Grand Lodge. (C) Lodge Officers, present and past (except Past Masters)-Aprons of white lambskin or other white fabric not in excess of seventeen inches wide and fourteen inches deep, square at the bottom; blue lining; blue edging not in excess of two inches wide on the body and on the fall or flap; the jewels of their offices embroidered in silver or blue in the center of the apron. They may be ornamented with blue strings or tabs two inches wide with silver or white tassels, and may be edged with silver or white braid and fringe.
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Past Masters-The same as Lodge Officers, except that -the jewel of a Past Master shall be embroidered in the center of the apron either in gold, silver or blue. They may be ornamented with blue strings or tabs two inches wide with silver tassels, and may be edged with silver braid and fringe. They may be further ornamented with three emblems, one-half inch broad embroidered in blue and silver, one at each bottom corner and one on the fall or flap, said emblems being described as perpendicular lines upon horizontal lines, thereby fonning three several sets of two right angles, the length of the hmizontal lines to be two and one-half inches each and of the perpendicular lines one inch each. (D) District Grand Officers, present and past-Aprons of white lambskin of the same dimensions as those of Lodge Officers, with purple lining and edging two inches wide on the body and one and one-half inches wide on the fall or flap; the jewels of their offices within a double circle in which must be inserted the name of the District embroidered in gold or in purple and gold in the center of the apron. They may be ornamented with purple strings or tabs two inches wide with gold tassels, and may be edged with gold braid and fringe. (E) Grand Officers oj the Grand Lodge, present and past (except as otherwise provided herein)-Aprons of white lambskin of the same dimensions as those of Lodge Officers; purple lining; purple edging not in excess of three inches wide on the body and two inches wide on the fall or flap; the jewels of their offices within a wreath composed of a sprig of acacia and an ear of wheat embroidered in gold or in purple and gold in the center of the apron. They may be ornamented with purple strings or tabs two inches wide with gold tassels, and may be edged with gold braid and fringe.
"HONORARY PAST MASTERS" OHIO: The Grand Master of Masons in Ohio ruled against the proposition to make Honorary Past Masters. He gave the following reasons for his action: I have received a number of official requests from Lodges during the year for permission to bestow the title of "Honorary Past Master" on one of their members, not an actual Past Master, by reason of long or outstanding service to their Lodge. In each of these instances I have advised the Lodge that I cannot interpret our Masonic law in a manner that would give me the authority to grant such a request. I have further advised that such action should not be taken by the Lodge. It is my opinion that the title of "Past Master" can only be earned by a Brother who has been regularly elected, installed, and has served as Worshipful Master of his Lodge. To bestow at will the title of "Honorary Past Master" can only serve to detract from the honor that we give to our actual Past Masters. Such action, if allowed to become widespread, would certainly prove to be a liability rather than an asset. The desire of the Brethren of a Lodge to honor one of their number for long or outstanding service is a warm, friendly, and brotherly gesture, and is highly commendable. Nevertheless, there are many ways in which this can be accomplished other than by conferring the title of "Honorary' Past Master."
PERSONALITIES The Grand Lodge of Alabama adopted the following resolution:
Be It Resolved That, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge respectfully commend our Most Illustrious Brother, Governor George C. Wallace, for his forthright stand
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on Masonry and for his courage in defending our American way of life, which is exemplified by our Southern Traditions and Patriotic Fervor.
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED "INDIANA: Indiana has a lodge that is unique among lodges. It is designed specifically to serve those worthy candidates who do not meet the requirements of the doctrine of the "perfect youth": " BARTIMAEUS LODGE U. D.
One of the most gratifying and most truly Masonic developments of the past year has been the organization of Bartimaeus Lodge Under Dispensation, an Occasional Lodge dedicated to conferring the degrees of Masonry upon the seriously handicapped candidates of other lodges. This Occasional Lodge was authorized by the Grand Lodge in 1961, but it was not until late in 1962 that John H. Jefferson, Past Grand Master, was appointed as the Special Deputy to organize the lodge. _ With a membership roll made up of distinguished ritualists from a number of different lodges, Bartimaeus Lodge was granted a dispensation on November 28, 1962. (Appendix 117.) This was, indeed, not another Blue Lodge, but rather "Blue Ribbon" Lodgewith the high and noble purpose of giving real meaning to the charge of the Fellow Craft Degree: "The internal and not the external qualifications of a man are what Masonry regards." It is significant that the first candidate to receive the degrees of Masonry in this lodge was totally blind, since Bartimaeus was the blind man in the Bible (St. Mark 10: 46-52) whose sight was restored by Jesus Christ. The second candidate referred to BaEtimaeus Lodge by the Grand Master, upon recommendation by the Committee on Jurisprudence, was a paraplegic. Thus, the Grand Lodge of Indiana, has chosen to interpret the Masonic doctrine of "the perfect youth" as referring to the mental and moral fitness of a petitioner and not strictly to his physical qualifications. The Grand Lodge of Indiana is very probably the first in the United States and perhaps in the world to set up an Occasional Lodge especially for unfolding the lessons of our Ancient Craft to those men of character and integrity who have been found worthy though physically handicapped. It is your Grand Master's earnest hope that his successor will see fit to extend the Dispensation of Bartimaeus Lodge.
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POET LAUREATE OF FREEMASONRY ARKANSAS: On November 19, 1963, during the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, unveiled a Memorial Bronze to the memory of one of the truly great Freemasons this country has produced, Fay Hempstead. Born in Little Rock and a Freemason for more than sixty-five years, he held the distinction of being k,nown as the Poet Laureate of Freemasonry. The peculiar mark of distinction was conferred upon him in Chicago, Illinois, October 5, 1908. Brother Fay Hempstead served the fraternity in various capacities during his long and illustrious career, but chief among them was the fifty-three as grand secretary of the grand lodge. Truly this was a fitting tribute to a brother who gave so much to Freemasonry generally and to Arkansas in particular.
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PROGRAM OF PROGRESS Some grand masters believe that modesty forbids them to form an elaborate plan or program for their year until after they have been duly elected and installed. Fortunately these are in the minority, because a certain amount of anticipation is vitally necessary to a well organized program. Both thought and work must go into the plan else it will have little chance to succeed. The Grand Master of Kentucky spelled out the following twelve points which he hoped to a~hieve during his year: PROGRAM OF PROGRESS PLAN YOUR WORK-WORK YOUR PLAN
1. Encourage each lodge to appoint a committee on Masonic Education to: a. Form study groups on Rituals, the Constitution, Regulations, and Code. b. Organize proficient degree casts, including funeral casts which will publicly reflect favorably on the lodge and the Fraternity. c. Develop an effective Public Relations program. d. Conduct Masonic educational programs no less than quarterly on Stated meeting nights. 2. Recommend that each lodge prepare and mail to each member a monthly bulletin of current and planned activities. 3. Urge lodges to have a program celebrating Public School Week during the period March I to 8, both dates inclusive-the better to know them; strengthen them; support them. 4. Encourage each lodge to hold a Father and Son Night during April. A recommended theme is DeMolay. 5. Ask each lodge to visit the Old Masons' Home, Shelbyville, and the Widows and Orphans' Home, Louisville, the better to appreciate them. 6. Urge lodges, individually or collectively, to promote and organize DeMolay Chapters for Boys. From the youth of today come the Masons of tomorrow, so let us put forth our best endeavor to point youth in the right direction (74 per cent of DeMolay boys become Masons). 7. Encourage all lodges to have at least one family night banquet, with speaker. Subjects suggested: Our Homes; DeMolay; Rainbow Girls; Job's Daughters; the Fellowship of Masonry, etc. 8. Ask each lodge to hold Re-Obligation Night during the month of January. Recommended ministers be used when possible. 9. Recommend each lodge celebrate the Anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States as close to September 17 as possible. Secure a good speaker for the occasion. 10. Promote attendance at and participate in Masonic Fraternal Day, to be held at Freedom Hall, Kentucky State Fairgrounds, Louisville, Kentucky, on September 22,1963. II. Ask all lodges to support the St. John's Day League by active work for the League and by mailing contributions. 12. Urge members of collateral Masonic bodies to lend their talents, influence, and attendance, thereby building a strong Blue Lodge-the stronger the Blue Lodge, the stronger the collateral body.
PROGRESSIVE LINES RHODE ISLAND: A special committee appointed by the Grand Master of Masons in Rhode Island made an exhaustive study of lines of progression
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in all Grand Lodges in the United States. It also studied the District Deputy Grand Master system in those jurisdictions where it is used. After making a most comprehensive report on the above subjects the committee came' to the conclusion that it should not make recommendations for changes. The following was the result of its study on progressive lines: , In summary, the practices are as follows: Two Jurisdictions choose Grand Masters "from the floor." Three Jurisdictions advance from Deputy Grand Master, two stations. One Jurisdiction advances from Junior Grand Warden, skipping Deputy Grand Mas ter, three stations. Nineteen Jurisdictions advance from Junior Grand Warden, four stations. Two Jurisdictions advance from Grand Senior Deacon, five stations. One Jurisdiction advances from Grand Lecturer, five stations. One Jurisdiction advances from Grand Senior Deacon, six stations. Four Jurisdictions advance fIom Junior Grand Deacon, six stations. Two Jurisdictions advance from Junior Grand Steward, seven stations. One Jurisdiction advances from Grand Marshal, seven stations. Two Jurisdictions advance from Junior Grand Steward, eight stations. One Jurisdiction 'advances from Grand Pursuivant, eight stations. Two Jurisdictions advance from Junior Grand Steward, nine stations. One Jurisdiction advances from Grand Pursuivant, nine stations. Two Jurisdictions advance from Grand Tiler, twelve stations. One Jurisdiction advances from Grand Pursuivant, twelve stations. One Jurisdiction advances from Grand Marshal, twelve stations. Eighteen Grand Lodges customarily elect an incumbent of the highest appointive office to the lowest elective office. Twenty-nine Grand ,Lodges stated that they do not follow this, procedure but, five qualified their answer. Many special customs, geographic and otherWise, were noted in the election and appointment of Grand Lodge Officers. These were not in the category of Grand Lodge Officers. These were not in the category of Grand Lodge Regulations but in the nature of "gentlemen's agreements" aimed at some equi.table distribution of Grand Lodge officers on the basis of territory or of membership. Your Committee was unable to discover any uniform pattern of "line of succession" except that most Grand Lodges had one. Five and one-half years w'!S determined to be the average time of succession for the forty-nine Grand Lodges. In conclusion ihe committee stated: After prolonged, intensive and thoughtful consideration of all aspects of the question of our Grand Lodge line of succession and problems relating thereto your Special Committee is of the unanimous opinion that long and firmly established custom in our Grand Lodge system of District Deputy Grand Masters is too deeply rooted and meets with a too general approval by the membership of Grand Lodge to warrant any recommendations for fundamental change.
PUBLIC RELATIONS More and more Masons are becoming aware of the necessity of a good public relations program. Probably the present declining membership has occasioned a renewed interest in anything which will portray a more desirable image of the fraternity in the minds of the general public. MAINE: The Grand Lodge of Maine's Public Relations Committee, composed of five professionals in the field of journalism and public relations, believes that there is much of a desirabl,e nature to be accomplished. The
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report of the committee is quite lengthy, but we quote certain portions of it here: The committee was in agreement that wisdom dictated caution in its approach to i,t!! work~thus the adoption of a conservative program for the first year of operation. Initial goals included the preparation of a concise handbook for the guidance of Lodge officers on the basic procedures in publicizing Lodge affairs of general interest; offering advice and assistance to Lodges on general problems and aid in promoting special events; working with the District Deputies in an effort to secure uniform attitudes and goals on a Statewide basis; and the promotion of favorable publicity to benefit the Craft. "We are not proposing a 'hard sell' for Masonry, nor any program of direct promotion of the Fraternity. What we hope to achieve is the dignified presentation of appropriate Masonic matter to the public and to foster the honest impression of Masonry as a vigorous fraternity of men dedicated to the ideals of brotherhood, ' mutual respect for each other, and a common belief in Deity." NORTH DAKOTA: Among other dispensations the Grand Master of North Dakota issued one to a lodge to "participate in a community parade by building a float depicting Masonry." This type of permission would not be forthcoming in all jurisdictions, but it is another evidence of the changing attitude toward informing the public about Freemasonry.
QUOTATIONS IT WAS FATHER DUFFY WHO SAID
"I am bitterly opposed to the attempt made occasionally by Catholics to create a state of friction between the Catholic Church and the Order of Masonry. It is true a Catholic cannot be a Mason, but it is equally true that a Catholic cannot be an Episcopalian; and we do not look on Episcopalians as men who are trying to deprive us of our civil rights. . . . The Masons that we know and the leaders of them are not anti-Catholic. There is not a priest who has not a large number of friends who wear the insignia of Masonry." (American Lodge of Research) CLOAK Be DAGGER LODGE
Ac;cording to the London Masonic Record, there exists in London a most unusual Lodge. It is the Pilgrim Lodge No. 238, and occupies a unique place in the English Constitution. It is the only Lodge which, since its consecration in 1779, retains the traditional right to work an old German ritual in the German language. It was probably formed by Masons of German origin at the court of King George III and still owns some of the original furniture, including three candelabra colmnns and a carpet specially woven for the Lodge and still used in the ceremonies. The ritual is a veritable museum pIece and 'the execution extremely difficult, since the language is the archaic German of the 18th century. It demands that all members wear top hats and visitors soft hats. In the Third Degree, black cloaks and swords are worn. It is also one of the, very few 11;)dges which bestow on every member-or "children" as they are called in the Pilgrims-a Lodge Jewel-a key and trowel on a light blue ribbon.-The West Australian Craftsman.
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We have no desire to accept men into Freemasonry to enable us to become a large Lodge, or to attempt to place our financial position in good standing. What we want is Good Men and True. We endeavor to make a good man better, not to make a bad man good. WILL LIVE FOREVER
Men will die and pass away, the nations of the earth will cease, the granite wall crumble to dust, and the moon grow pale and reflect no more her silvery beams. However, the truths and principles contained in Masonry, and symbolized by the level, the square, and the compass, will live and operate until time shall have passed into eternity.-The Oklahoma Mason. BROTHER
When I opened my eyes after the initiation, and looked on my many friends and acquaintances, I felt that they had become more than simple friends to me. And hearing the pleasant word "Brother," I thought, it is a most fitting word, not only from a traditional Masonic standpoint,. for Solomon called Hyram, "My Brother," but this word has the power to uplift and elevate men. It is a charming word with the magic of loving kindness. The Bible, in general expressing of relationship calls "Brother." The Old Testament also calls heathen "brother." "Thou shall not abhor an Edomite, for he is your brother." "How good and how pleasant it is when brethren dwell together in unity": The sitting together of brethren will be good and worthwhile when unity domiNates them. The word unity which possesses so much charm has been cheapened by some profane organizations. Every party, every political group are exploiting it as a fundamental slogan. Our Order's intention, however, is to preserve this beautiful word by restoring its true meaning. Unity is higher and sublimer than liberty. The meaning of liberty and freedom IS that man feels himself free to act as he pleases. But unity is different, and must be dependent on the actions of fellow members of a group. Unity is a means to reach ends for which society is compelled to fight. Unity is a means of redemption. Our first step, unity, helps us to reach liberty and freedom, and everything that tends to glorify and beautify human life in the world. Our Brethren of old fought hard for freedom. We should be grateful for these achievements. We must fight in order to continue to be free, and this applies not only to our national life but to the individual consciousness. First of all the Mason must free himself from his own evil inclinations, from spiritual slavery, from being in bondage to his own sinful desires. This freedom the Mason can get by controlling his passions, by diligent study and adherence to Masonic teachings. He who receives from us the title "Brother" is sworn to work together with us, to achieve all the virtues for which we strive. He is commanded to be a brother in sorrow as in joy. Only by feeling himself a brother to all Brother-Masons is one entitled to this sublime name. Then he will comprehend the great responsibility that lies upon him; he will grasp and realize the important obligation and duties which he has taken upon himself, which
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only by Brotherly Love he is able to fulfill and accompHsh.-Rabbi H. Geffen, F.P.S. NOT A FREEMASON
Whatever may be his trade, occupation, or profession, if a man does not in all his social and business transactions deal honestly and squarely with his neighbor, he is not a Freemason, and all the forms, ceremonies, and rituals in the world cannot make him one.-New South Wales Freemason. THE INDISPENSABLE MAN
Sometime, when you're feeling important Sometime, when your ego's in bloom Sometime, when you take it for granted You're the best qualified in the room. Sometime, when you feel that your going Would leave an unfillable hole, Just follow this simple instruction And see how it humbles your soul. Take a bucket and fill it with water; Put your hands in it, up to the wrists; Pull them out and the hole that's remaining Is a measure of how you'll be missed. You may splash all you please when you enter; You can stir up the water galore; But stop and you'll find in a minute That it looks quite the same as before. The moral in this quaint example Is to do the best that you can; Be proud of yourself, but remember, There's no indispensable man. AUTHOR UNKNOWN
COL. JOHN RALLS M. W. Brother Harold M. Jayne has been most interested and instrumental in the proper care of gravestones of past grand masters of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Typical of his interest was the preparation of a plaque which was placed upon the reset gravestone of one of Missouri's prominent citizens and Freemasons of nineteenth century. Col. John Ralls, for whose father, Daniel Ralls, Ralls County is named and who founded Ralls Lodge No. 33 and Ralls Chapter No. 55, located at Center, Missouri, served as Grand Master of Masons in Missouri in 1846-1847. Through the worshipful master, district deputy grand master and other brethren in the area a dedicatory ceremony was planned and executed. M. W. Brother Jayne delivered the principal address, and the ceremony was attended by a substantial group of brethren.
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There are numerous other gravestones of past grand masters in Missouri in need of repair. It is planne.d to have a personal inspection made of each to determine whether or not anything is needed to place it in proper order.
REFRESHMENTS ILLINOIS: The Committee on Chartered Lodges reported to the Grand Lodge of Illinois that: While lodges in Illinois were contributing $1 collectively to one or another charitable cause, members of those same lodges who were present at meetings over the same period of time, were expending $2.23 of the lodge funds for entertainment and refreshment.
RELIGION AND MASONRY We have often heard the statement, "I place my church first, and my Masonic lodge second." This is a statement we find difficult to digest and feel mentally comfortable afterwards. Where do these individuals place family ties, duty to friends and neighbors, allegiance to country, and many more, in their numerical list of things important in the proper philosophical attitude toward life? We are unwilling to place either our family, our churdb., or our lodge second to anything. Cannot each be first and at the same time maintain its proper place in the life of a God-fearing citizen of this great nation? We believe so. Each is first in its ()wn sphere of influence and meaning in our lives, and combined they can make life richer and more worthwhile. To the Grand Lodge of Louisiana was submitted the following report of the Committee on Religious Cooperation, signed by six ministers: Your Religious Cooperation Committee would call to your attention and to that of the Grand Lodge three areas in which misunderstandings commonly occur, with the hope that there might be some clarification and lessening of the friction which sometimes develops.
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1. There are enough Masons in this jurisdiction who say that "Masonry is their religion" to make churchmen who are not acquainted with Masonry feel that this is in some sense a competing church. While all well-informed Masons would understand that this is a misconception, and while we are sure the number of men who hold this viewpoint is quite small, nevertheless this sort of statement is calculated to arouse apprehension in the minds of those who do not know Masonry. We would recommend that a clarifying statement be given to the members of the Craft and possibly disseminated to the churches in any way that seems wise and practical. 2. A frequent cause of friction is in the funeral services where both clergymen and the Masonic Lodge are involved. Since the two services are not completely harmonious, and in the opinion of many churchmen to have two services conseClltively makes the whole painfully lengthy, we would recommend that the Grand Lodge suggest to officers of our constituent Lodges that the wishes of the clergymen should be consulted and scrupulously respected where families desire Masonic services in connection with a religious service and that Masters of Lodges endeavor to avoid conflicts in these matters. If the Grand Lodge is of the opinion that such a communication should be sent to officers of constituent Lodges, this also might be included in the notice given to clergymen within their area, so that they might know what to expect in cooperation with masters of Lodges concerning funerals. 3. We would call to the attention of the Grand Lodge and the constituent Lodges that the scheduling of meetings on Sundays poses a difficulty for Masons who are also churchmen, and the scheduling of Masonic meetings on Sunday should be avoided whenever possible. Respectfully submitted, REV. GIRAULTI M. JONES, Chairman REV. LEONARD E. NELSON REV. ODDINO CHIOCOCIO DR. J. HENRY BOWDON RABBI MARTIN I. HINCHIN REV. ALTER D. LANGTRY, Secretary
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This report was referred' to the Committee on State of the Order, which reported on the three numbered paragraphs as follows, and which report was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana: Paragraph 1.
It is the opinion of this committee that since Masonry has never made a claim to be a church or a religion, nor does Masonry or has Masonry claimed to be a substitute for a church or religion, that it is not necessary to make any clarifying statements to the members of the Craft in general, because it would seem that any Mason who makes a statement to the extent that Masonry is his religion does not have a clear understanding of Masonry or religion. Paragraph 2. It is the opinion of this committee in the case of funeral services that the Masonic portion be continued as it has been, showing every consideration possible to the family of the deceased, as well as to the type, length or manner of religious service, but as a matter of courtesy of late, in most cases, the Master has invited the Clergymen to pronounce the Benediction at the conclusion of the Masonic service, the committee does not recommend further general communications to constituent Lodges or Clergymen.
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Paragraph 3. It is the opinion of the commillee that the lodges continue to observe the present Grand Lodge Ruling that Masonic meetings not be held on Sunday during the hours from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This is outlined on page 86 in the Handbook of Masonic Law. It is the recommendation of the committee that the Grand Lodge make no general communications concerning or regarding the above and that the present laws remain unchanged. (Adopted)
NEW JERSEY: The Grand Master of New Jersey reported the following on church attendance: CHURCH SERVICES
During this past year, I attended several church services of different denominations for religious observance. They were well attended by the Master Masons and their families which was gratifying to me. These services demonstrate the close relationship that exists between the Church and Freemasonry-that Freemasonry does not trespass upon the functions of the Church. It also tends to encourage all to support their Churches by regular attendance and participation in thei.r activities. I hope that these services grow in number and popularity, particularly when attention is given to Masonry.
RESIDENCE Many jurisdictions are frequently confronted with the problem of the actual residence of a man in military service. It was noted in Maryland that grand masters have in the past dealt with such problems individually and as they arose. In an effort to make clear the grand lodge position in such matters, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, By the terms of Standing Orders and Resolutions Nos. 4 and 5, all prospective petitioners, no matter what length of time they have resided in Maryland, are considered within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Maryland; and WHEREAS, The Grand Lodge of Maryland deems it advisable to clarify the special jurisdictional status of career servicemen and other armed forces personnel and, in certain circumstances, as hereinafter provided, to except such servicemen and armed forces personnel from the provisions of Standing Orders and Resolutions Nos. 4 and 5; therefore be it Resolved, (a) That if a career serviceman lives on a Military Base in Maryland, with or without his family, the Grand Lodge of Maryland does not claim exclusive territorial jurisdiction over him. Such serviceman, under Maryland Masonic law, may petition any Lodge anywhere; but if he petitions a Maryland Lodge, he must satisfy the Maryland one year residence requirement; (b) That if a career serviceman does not live on a Military Base in Maryland, and merely is boarding or rooming in Maryland while based here but considers his permanent home to be in a sister jurisdiction, the Grand Lodge of Maryland does not claim exclusive territorial jurisdiction over him. Such serviceman, under Maryland Masonic law, may petition any Lodge anywhere; but if he petitions a Maryland Lodge, he must satisfy the Maryland one year residence requirement; (c) That if a career serviceman maintains his home with his family-father, mother, wife, children-Off the Military Base in Maryland, the Grand Lodge of Maryland does claim exclusive territorial jurisdiction over him; and he shall be subject to the provisions of Standing Orders and Resolutions Nos. 4 and 5 and must conform to all civilian requirements;
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(d) That draftees, 'reservists and other temporary armed forces personnel, for Maryland territorial jurisdiction purposes, are considered to be still residing in the place of their last residence prior to active duty, unless such last prior residence has been discontinued and whatever family group is involved has removed to another location, in which case the latest location shall then be deemed the residence of the temporary serviceman.
RETIREMENT PLANS Grand Lodges throughout the country are providing retirement plans for employees. Many have had plans in effect for several years, while others are establishing them. It is being generally recognized that many capable persons contribute years of service to the fraternity, usually at salaries below that which could be made in comparable service in other fields. This type of loyalty and attachment should have suitable compensation at its close. Adequate retirement plans seem to be the only fair and honorable way to handle the situation. NEW MEXICO: The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico made two recommendations in line with retirement, one of which was adopted and the other was not: (A) That provisions be made in our retirement plan to allow retirement of full time employees after 15 years service to the Grand Lodge-regardless of age. (Not approved) (B) That a Retirement Fund be created which may be used only for payment of retirement benefits to retired employees. The Committee is to work out the details of this Fund. (Approved) In support of the above, the Ways and Means Committee included the following in its report, which was adopted: (b) We concur that a Retirement Fund shall be established to be used only for benefits for retired employees and suggest that the fund be initiated in the amount of $10,000.00 by transferring from the General Fund investments sufficient monies to create the total of $10,000.00 in said fund. We suggest that this fund be augmented each year from the General Fund an amount equivalent to 10% of the base salaries paid to the employees of the Grand Lodge plus the present per capita assessment now being charged for retiremen t purposes. Income from investmen t of monies in the Retirement Fund shall also accrue to the benefit of the fund. (Adopted) The following is the first paragraph of a letter written to the Grand Lodge by Miss Frances C. Bothe, a former employee in the Grand Lodge office. Certainly, such a letter demonstrates the real value of a retirement system. My dear Masonic Friends: More than a year has passed since I retired from my job in the Grand Lodge office, and I want all of you to know that I am enjoying my retirement to the fullest, and also I thank you for making it possible for me to enjoy my future life by doing the things that I never had time to do and to be able to take things easier. This year has flown faster than any I have lived through, but it has been a wonderful year for me. MICHIGAN: The following amendment to the Michigan Masonic Law was adopted by the grand lodge, after submission by the Board of General Purposes:
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EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS
5-85 Sec. 85. The Grand Master by and with the consent of a majority of the Corporate Board is hereby authorized to contract for a retirement plan to include all eligible full-time employees of the Masonic Home and Hospital and all eligible full-time employees of the Grand Lodge with such commercial underwriter or underwriters as the Grand Master and Board of Directors shall determine. Each employee covered by the retirement plan shall contribute to the cost of premiums at each pay period by payroll deduction, 2% of the gross amount of compensation paid. The remainder of the premium cost shall be included as an item of expense in the Annual Budget. All retirement benefits shall be in addition to old age benefits under the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance Administration. REASONS: Due to the high rate of personnel turnover that occurs every year at the Masonic Home and Hospital and the practice of retirement benefits being offered by other hospitals, firms, state and local governing bodies, it becomes necessary, in order to retain experienced and qualified help, to provide retirement benefits so as to be competitive in this particular labor market. The Social Security Act provides a subsistence income during old age. It is becoming an accepted practice among employers to furnish additional retirement income for their employees. More and more employers are finding that such additional retirement incomes are best provided, through a contributory plan, by commercial underwriters of a group annuity plan. The commercial 'underwriter guarantees, under a group annuity contract, the payment of the retirement annuities that have been purchased from it, regardless of mortality, experience, interest earnings, or administrative expense. RECOMMENDATIONS: The commercial underwriter should be a company active on a national scale who has all the services necessary for underwriting a retirement plan, including actuarial, administrative, investment, and local field representation. The employer is then relieved of the responsibilities involved in any form of self-insurance. Respectfully and Fraternally submitted: Board of General Purposes
NEW YORK: The New York Grand Lodge Pension Plan is described as follows: What is the Pension Trust? It is a method of retiring the faithful workers of Grand Lodge. It is accomplished by paying the premiums on retirement insurance during the time that the party who is to be benefited is employed. In this way the cost of retirement benefits are spread over the entire period of employment and when retirement age arrives the insurance company takes over the burden and Grand Lodge ceases to have any expense in connection therewith. In the beginning, retirement compensation was very low, constituting only I % of retirement salary multiplied by the number of years of service. Under that plan a faithful employee after 20 years of service would receive annually only 20% of the amount of his final pay. During the years this has been increased so that at retirement at age 65 each employee receives for the balance of his life, with guaranteed minimum payments for 10 years, a portion representing 2% of his salary at retirement multiplied by the number of years of service, with an overall maximum of 30% of salary at retirement. Your Trustees, the Finance Committee and the officers of Grand Lodge have felt for some time that even this 30% may in some cases be inadequate even though it is supplemented by governmental old age compensation. Nevertheless, the pIau represents an expense of approximately $30,000 a year to Grand Lodge, and great
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care must be taken lest this item become substantially larger. Therefore, although consideration is being given by your Trustees and by the Committee on Finance as to the possibility of increasing the maximums to some point higher than 30%, no formula has as yet been worked out that could do this within the framework of our budget. Your Trustees therefore make no recommendation of change at the present time. Now for the report to the Grand Lodge. Later in the proceedings of the annual communication the grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of New York was retired with full compensation: And now, for eleven years, he has occupied the trying post of Secretary of our Grand Lodge, without benefit of pension, seeing not only to the administration of its affairs but daily spreading the cement of brotherliness in all his relations with all our Craft. Performance of duty, age and illness have taken their toll. He gave to us his health and strength and we therefore owe him much. He is justly entitled .to be relieved of the arduous and exacting duties of Grand Secretary, but we are fortunate that his clarity of mind, his brotherly qualities, and his wise counsel are still available to us. As Longfellow put it, "For age is opportunity no less than youth itself, though in another dress. And as the evening twilight comes this way, the sky is filled with stars invisible by day." We must not lose his aid, though we already owe him more than we can repay. I therefore move, Most Worshipful Grand Master, as a matter of plain and simple justice, that we advance our beloved Past Grand Secretary, Edward R. Carman, to the position of Emeritus Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge, without reduction in his annual compensation. (Rising ovation) Adopted unanimously.
RITUAL PAST MASTER DEGREE
CONNECTICUT: The Custodians of the Work recommended by resolution to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut that an "Actual Past Master Degree Ritual" be prepared, adopted and put into use in that jurisdiction as follows: At the request of Grand Master Ernest R. Dayton and a previous suggestion by M. W. John H. Smith, the Custodians of the Work have prepared a ritual for the Actual Past Master's Degree, utilizing such information that we have been able to obtain as to present methods employed in the various Districts for conferring the Degree of Actual Past Master on such Master Masons who have been regularly elected, by the SUffrage of their brethren, to preside over and govern a just and lawfully constituted lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction of Connecticut. We therefore recommend: (I) That an official ritual for the Degree of Actual Past Master be adopted by this Grand Lodge for such use as shall be provided by regulation. (2) That properly printed and bound copies of this ritual be prepared and made available for use by Actual Past Masters in good standing, lodges and/or District Actual Past Masters' Association in this Grand Jurisdiction. FUNERAL HONORS
We do not propose to get into a discussion of what constitutes a decent and proper Masonic burial. All of us have various and sundry opinions as to how the Masonic burial service could be altered to benefit the good name of the fraternity. Some of these opinions have merit. We have also heard
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many glowing compliments from families and friends of a deceased brother who was given the full Masonic burial service. There can be little doubt that the time honored custom is here to stay, but as always subject to the critical appraisal of the brethren. We recall distinctly, and with some embarrassment, the several times the same question was asked regarding the conduct on one greatly beloved and devoted past master who gloried in his ability to render the funeral service, but who was lacking in certain correct movements of his arms while giving the grand honors. The question was, "Why does Mr. Blank always grasp his stomach near the close of the service?" Such conduct would most certainly create a desire to instruct the brother, who would greatly resent it and probably would not follow the instruction no matter how kindly given. In lieu thereof, and to prevent other occurrences of this nature, the elimination of the grave side funeral honors from the ceremony would solve the problem for all time. IDAHO: After consideration by the Board of Custodians of the Work, the Grand Lodge of Idaho adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, The funeral services are one of the few times any Masonic Work is put on in public and the attendance at these services differ a great deal; and WHEREAS, It is difficult for a group of brethren to give the funeral honors in unison and this lack of unity in giving the funeral honors have resulted in a great deal of criticism and detract from the impressive ceremonies; and WHEREAS, The funeral honors are given for a departed brother as part of the services performed in the lodge room we feel that it would enhance the dignity of the funeral service by deleting the funeral honors at the grave side, Be It Therefore Resolved, That the funeral services be amended by deleting the funeral honors as part of the grave side services.
INDIANA: The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana recommended: It is recommended that, in addition to checking the proficiency of Lodge officers on the three degrees of Masonry, the Grand Lecturer and his Assistant include funeral and memorial services in Lodges for Instruction. This change can be accomplished by amending Sec. 2.040 (6A) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws as follows:
"Duties of Grand Lecturer (c). To witness the conferring by the Lodge officers of the three Masonic degrees, and the conducting of the authorized funeral services or memorial service." Comment: It is important that funeral and memorial services, which are witnessed by the public, be given with proper dignity and impressiveness. If every fourth visit to a lodge by the Grand Lecturer and his Assistant were devoted to funeral and memorial services, the last rites of Masonry would make a more favorable impression on lodge members, the family of the deceased, and the general public. Held over for action in 1964.
For the want of a unanimous vote the recommendation was held over for consideration at the next annual communication. Another amendment was considered as a result of the Grand Master's recommendation:
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INTERVALS BETWEEN DEGREES
It is recommended that a minimum interval between degrees be established by
amending Reg. 30.020 (b) to read as follows: "An interval of at least four weeks shall elapse after a candidate has received the E. A. degree before he can receive the F. C. degree, and an interval of at least four more weeks shall elapse after a candidate has received the F. C. degree before he can receive the M. M. degree." Comment: This proposed legislation should have the effect of slowing down the "degree mills" in some lodges, where candidates are rushed from one degree to another without sufficient time to commit required lectures to memory or to absorb properly the lessons taught in the degrees. The four-week interval between degrees would help to impress upon a candidate the significance of the work he has received, and would provide greater opportunity for important and necessary meetings with his mentor or coach. Not adopted. The following decisions of the Grand Master of Indiana were approved: PARODY ON MASONIC RITES
Question: Would it be proper for a girls' youth organization to present a parody on the ritualistic work of Freemasonry at a meeting of the Eastern Star? Answer: Positively not I Under no circumstances should any organization enjoying privileges granted by a lodge of Master Masons be permitted to present a parody on the solemn ceremonies of Freemasonry. The Worshipful Master of a lodge is entirely justified in assuming jurisdiction in such an instance and in forbidding the presentation of such a parody. (See Decision 42.060-2.) Approved. DEGREE TEAMS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Question: Would it be proper for augmentary Masonic organizations to furnish degree teams to confer the Master Mason degree on special occasions for symbolic lodges? Answer: Members of augincntary organizations can participate in a Lodge's ritualistic work only as Master Masons, not as members of other bodies, and only if all the members of the so-called degree team are members of one lodge and responsible to it. Members of a degree team may not appear in the regalia of other organizations. (See Reg. 35.050 (a).) Approved. THE DEGREE OF PAST MASTER
The Grand Master of Virginia ruled that the degree of Past Master belonged to the Grand Lodge and that it had since provincial days. He refused to cede it to the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, but that a reference to the Grand Chapter should be included in the ritual since it was also a part of the Capitular system in Virginia. MISSISSIPPI: In certain jurisdictions the grand master has the authority to issue dispensations to confer degrees out of time. In other jurisdictions the grand master is not invested with this authority. Typical of those who can is the following dispensation reported to his grand lodge by the Grand Master of Mississippi:
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2. April 28, 1962-Rocky Ford No. 185 to confer all three degrees out of time on Tommy Phillips because of a business emergency.
MONTANA: The Grand Master of Montana granted several dispensations for the conferring of degrees "out of time," and also the following for balloting on the petition for affiliation under unusual circumstances: December 8, 1962-Dispensation to Riverside Lodge No. III of Jefferson Island, receive the petition for affiliation of Hugh W. Norville and ballot thereon at the stated communication of the lodge on December 8, 1962; the reason being that petitioner is seriously ill and wants to became a member of Riverside Lodge No. III, of which lodge his two sons are members, so that the funeral services might be conducted by that lodge, and it appearing to be for the best interests of all concerned that the request be granted; requiring due notice be given to all resident Masons of the action to be taken by virtue hereof; due record hereof made on the minutes of the lodge and prompt return made to our Grand Secretary. December 18, 1962-Return received from Riverside Lodge No. III that the dispensation was used at the meeting December 8, 1962, and Brother Hugh Weston Norville was made a member of Riverside Lodge No. 111. (He died the following Monday.) to
NEW JERSEY: The Grand Master of New Jersey recommended that a code book be printed in the interest of uniformity in the work. The Committee on Constitution and By-Laws reported on the following recommendation: "No. 16 That this Grand Lodge adopt the following: That a cipher or code book be formUlated under the direction of the Committee on Ritual, so that our floor and esoteric work may be uniform throughout the Grand Jurisdiction. Said book, to be copyrighted, under the name of Grand Lodge and the distribution of it, to be under the direction of the Grand Secretary's office. Cost of printing and mailing to be included in the price to the lodges and the brethren." At the Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge held in 1903, pursuant to a mandate placed upon it at the previous Annual Communication, the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence reported on the Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry as applicable to the Masonic Law of New Jersey. The report of the Committee was received. (1903 Grand Lodge Proceedings, page 107.) The Ninth Landmark reads in part as follows: ". . . the methods of conferring degrees ... must continue to be inviolably secret." Most WorshipfUl Brother Hamilton Wallis, then Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, prefaced the report with some remarks from which I quote the following: "The first is that there are no 'Landmarks' of New Jersey. 'Landmarks' are universal. And another thing, that the Grand Lodge of New Jersey cannot repeal, alter, modify or amend a 'Landmark'; they are immutable." It is the opinion of this Committee that the adoption of a cipher or code book by this Grand Lodge would be an attempt to "alter, modify or amend" the above Landmark because the preparation of such a book would violate the secrecy of the methods of conferring degrees. Such action is beyond the power of this Grand Lodge. It is also the opinion of this Committee that the use of a cipher or code book would be a violation of the obligation taken by every Master Mason. A recent precedent was established by a Grand Master refusing to permit action
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on a resolution authorizing the adoption of a code book. It was made at the 1962 Annual Communication by Most Worshipful Hal W. Earl (1962 Grand Lodge Proceedings, page 191). We therefore advise the Most Worshipful Grand Master that no action should be taken upon this recommendation. Because of the importance of this subject, I have discussed the same with the Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence by whom I have been authorized to say that said Committee agrees with the opinions expressed in this report. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the report was received and no action was taken on the recommendation. However, the appointment was authorized of a special committee to study the possibility of adopting a code book, and to present a report at our next Annual Communication. The Most Worshipful Grand Master resumed the Chair. NEW MEXICO: The Grand Master reported two dispensations covering special requests in the conferring of degrees. One was to confer the degrees out of time and the other to confer the degrees upon a totally deaf candidate: December 5, 1962, to Hondo Lodge U. D., to confer 3rd Degree out of time on two candidates being transferred. I felt that a request for courtesy work might extend into the time when Hondo Lodge U. D. would need to turn over all records to the Grand Secretary prior to Grand Lodge, at which time Hondo will, no doubt, be seeking a Charter. July 25, 1962, to Montezuma Lodge No.1, to confer the Degrees on a candidate totally deaf but with perfect speech. I suggested that they work with the Grand Lecturer in making suitable ritualistic innovations for the Degrees. OKLAHOMA: The following amendment to the law was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma: LODGE OF SORROW
Every Constituent Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction shall open a Lodge of Sorrow at the first stated communication in January of each year, to remain open until the same communication on the following year, for the purpose of conducting Masonic Funerals. SOUTH DAKOTA: The Grand Lodge of South Dakota adopted the following amendment to its laws: Section 415: EXAMINATION: THIRD DEGREE: Each Master Mason raised after the year 1963 in any lodge in this state shall, after the date of receiving the Master Mason Degree, present himself for examination in the lecture of the degree. It shall be the duty of the Worshipful Master to so advise the candidate at the time of his raising. Until such examination shall have been had and the fact recorded in the minutes of the lodge and on the individual Masonic record of the Brother he shall not be entitled to a demit or to petition any dependent body of Masonry for membership. Any Mason who knowingly recommends any such ineligible candidate for membership in any dependent body of Masonry shall be subject to punishment for Unmasonic Conduct. The PETITION FOR DEGREES OF MASONRY and the ritual shall be amended to conform herewith. WASHINGTON: In his report to the Grand Lodge, the Grand Lecturer
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of the Grand Lodge of Washington calls attention to requests that a flag ceremony be added to the standard work of that jurisdiction: During the course of several of my visitations the suggestion was repeatedly made that the flag ceremony be a part of the Standard Work. Such a suggestion would appear to have merit, and if there should be sufficient conviction that a change is warranted in this connection, a resolution to that effect would seem to be in order.
IRELAND: The Board of General Purposes ruled in the Grand Lodge of Ireland that it was improper to use tape recorders to supply music for ritualistic work in the following manner: USE OF TAPE RECORDER
The Board was asked for permission to use a tape recorder for providing music in the Lodge Room during the giving of Degrees and also for the opening and closing of Lodge only. The Board ruled that permission could not be given for the use in Lodge of a tape recorder for any purpose whatsoever. The Board also ruled that it is not permissible for any Brother to bring a tape recorder or any other form of recording instrument into Lodge with him. The Board further ruled that gramophones may not be used for the purpose of playing recorded music. It was further recommended that any breach of this ruling should be subject to very severe penalties.
SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships and other interests in education are annually evinced by different grand lodges. Many sponsor Public School Week, and others award scholarships under plans suited to their own jurisdictions. IDAHO: The Grand Lodge of Idaho was undecided what to do in this field. A rather lengthy questionnaire was devised and mailed to all lodges. When the answers were received the Grand Lodge was just as confused as before. Few of the answered questions were decisive, and there was a definite sentiment against scholarships of any kind. The only logical conclusion under such circumstances was, (I) to give the matter no further consideration, and (2) that any lodge desiring to participate in a scholarship program could do so at the local level as far as conditions and finances would permit. OHIO: The Grand Lodge of Ohio finds it desirable to grant scholarships. The past year scholarships were made as the following report indicates: "The purpose of these scholarships is to aid able and deserving young people to secure an education at an accredited college, university, or theological seminary of his or her choice." In support of this plan a Scholarship Fund of $10,000.00 was set up in the budget of the Grand Lodge this year. The plan and the fund were to be under the administration of a committee appointed by the Grand Master. Such a committee was appointed consisting of Bros. Robert A. Hinshaw, chairman, Daniel C. Jenkins, Robert H. Longsworth, William Roberson, Irvin F. Young, and Alfred B. Bonds, Jr. After considerable deliberation this committee devised a most acceptable plan for the distribution of scholarships of $400.00 each to a list of twenty-five accredited schools in Ohio, to be made available for the 1963-64 school year. Each school was
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given complete freedom to award the scholan;hip allotted to it under its own rules. All of these schools were delighted to ÂŁeceive these scholarship grants and gave high praise for the most generous conditions under which they were to be awarded. An additional scholan;hip in the amount of $400.00 was added to this: fund in June of this year by the Ohio Council of Deliberation, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, at the recommendation of its Commander-in-Chief, M. W. and Ill. Bro. L. Todd McKinney.
SENIOR MEMBERS The plight of the "widow and orphan" has always occupied the time and attention of Master Masons, and Qnly occasionally does the elder member become the center of attention. Today, most grand lodges recognize those with fifty years of service to their credit, and set them apart as "Veteran Members." Such occasions are very much appreciated by the recipients, and oftimes a delightful program is built around the presenting of the 50-year pin. Occasionally a sort of "insigne cum laude" veterans pÂŁese:ntation takes place, when one attains the status of a sixty, sixty-five or seventy year member. Occasions beyond any of these are rare indeed, but do occur.
Charles Dingus 71 years a Freemason and Harry L. Jerome, P.M.
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On January 6, 1964, W. Brother Charles Dingus, a 7l-year Master Mason, was installed Tiler of Appleton City Lodge No. 412, located at Appleton City, Missouri, for the 31st time. Brother Dingus, or "Charlie," as he is affectionately known throughout the area, celebrated his 93rd birthday February 8 of the same year. He has been prominent in the life of the community since moving there from Virginia in 1903. Brother Dingus recalls that together with his brother-in-law, Charles M. Beard, he left his native Virginia on November 17, 1903, and eleven days later arrived in Missouri with a few household articles, one horse, a mule and two cows. Traveling in an immigrant car the early faU temperature dropped to an uncomfortably low degree. The travelers stopped along the way and purchased a small stove to keep their car reasonably warm. He states that members of the train crews were especially good to them, and provided coal from the locomotive tender. Crewmen frequently rode with them and took meals with them. On arrival in Missouri, the travelers bought a wagon and hauled their belongings to adjoin.ing farms purchased a year earlier. It is interesting to note that the two farms remain in the family after their purchase more than sixty years ago. For reasons of health Brother Dingus moved to Appleton City some thirtyeight years ago, where he had real estate interests. For many years he served as a director of the Citizens Bank of that city, and served the town as mayor for several years. He is mentally alert and main~ains a keen interest in both community and Masonic affairs. The advancing years have not slowed his interest in his friends, and daily he may be seen conversing with them on the streets of his home town. Everyone in the area knows and respects "Brother Charlie." What a valuable contribution he has made to the good name of Freemasonryl MILAN, MISSOURI
The mere presentation of two fifty-year veteran's emblems in the same lodge is not news in itself. However, the presentation of two such awards in Seaman Lodge No. 126, located at Milan, Missouri, was attended by an unusual set of interesting cir<:umstances. In April 1964 Brothers Henry Clark Burnham and Robert M. Wilson received the 50路year veteran's award, presented in the name of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. About a month later, on May 19, 1964, a second ceremony was held to present similar awards in the name of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri. It was during the second ceremony that the unusual circumstances were brought to light. Both brethren received the several degrees of the lodge at approximately the same time. Together they decided to pursue their interest in Freemasonry by petitioning for the degrees of CapitUlar Masonry in Milan Chapter No. 103, R.A.M. Both were sons of prominent Missouri Masons. Both the fathers were grand high priests of the grand chapter of Missouri. Brother David M. Wilson served as grand high priest in 1907, and Brother George T. Burnham was grand high priest in 1916. Probably the paternal influence had something to do with this unusual development. In addition to serving as the titular heads of Royal Arch Masonry, both presided over the grand council of Missouri-Brother Wilson was grand master in 1899 and Brother Burnham in 1907. M. W. Brother David M. Wilson also presided as grand master of Masons in Missouri in 1906.
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Henry Clark Burnham, Bruce H. Hunt, Robert M. Wilson
We know of no other instance in the history of Missouri Masonry when the sons of two distinguished past grand officers were honored by receiving fifty year awards at the same time. We regret to close this unusual and happy account of honor shown to two distinguished members of the craft on a note of sadness. W. Brother Robert M. Wilson died rather suddenly July 17, 1964. He was a patient in Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, where he underwent surgery on July 3 for a ruptured appendix. All members of his lodge served as honorary pallbearers at the final rites for their esteemed member.
SESQUICENTENNIAL-HISTORY INDIANA:. The Grand Lodge of Indiana is preparing to observe in a proper manner the Sesquicentennial of Freemasonry in the Hoosier State. M. W. Brother Dwight Smith, the very capable Grand Secretary of that jurisdiction, oft'ers suggestions to historians of lodges which they will do well to observe. HOW TO COMPILE THE LODGE HISTORY
By Dwight L. Smith, P.G.M. Grand Secretary Indiana Sooner or later every Lodge reaches the point where it realizes that its history should be written. The Sesquicentennial of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. a year-long
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event to be observed in 1967-68, provides an ideal time for those Lodges not having a history to prepare one. Whether the history takes the form of a printed sketch or a manuscript is a decision each Lodge must make for itself based on its resources. As to content, that too is a matter of personal preference, but there are a few generally accepted "thou shalts" and "thou shalt nots," It is to outline these that . this article is prepared. Good Lodge histories are extremely rare. Trouble is, I believe; that they are prepared by Brethren who are the salt of the earth but who know little or nothing 路about compiling histories. As a result, the finished product becomes merely a chronological series of more路or-less unimportant events. One time I sat for a solid hour, on a hot evening, listening to a Brother read a 30-page history. Part of it would have been interesting had the subject matter been arranged in topical form. But it started the day the first meeting was held and went .on faithfully, year after year, for more than a century. It was nothing but a recital of disconnected episodes from the minutes. Hence, that introduces the four admonitions: 1. Select a historian as your historian. Yes, that's exaCtly what I mean. Be sure he knows what history is; how to classify it and how to arrange it; what is important and what is unimportant. (He may not be a Brother who attends Lodge regularly; he may never have served in a Lodge office. So what? If he knows history, that is contribution enough.') The true historian will know where to go to find history. It's all right to read the Lodge minutes, yes; but Lodge history may be found in a score of other places: in old newspapers, court house record books, old letters, diaries, county histories, city directories, even amid the briars in abandoned cemeteries! 2. Insist that your history be absolutely accurate. Indiana already has too many careless histories. I have even seen Lodge llistories in which the name of the Grand Master who granted the Dispensation to organize the Lodge was garbled in its spelling. And it would be so easy to verify such a simple point as the spelling of a name! If your Lodge historian is a true historian he will document every fact. 3. For goodness' sake, play down the building of the Temple! Nine Lodge histories out of every ten contain nothing much except to tell where the Lodge met, when it moved, when the Temple was built, how much it cost, and all the tiresome details in connection with construction and financing. Sometimes after looking over a Lodge history I wonder whether anything worthwhile has happened in 100 years except the erection of a building! 4. Insist that your historian teU the story of Master Masons. They are the ones who make a Lodge-not a building. Find out who the "pillars" have been-not only the organizers, but all of them. Make your history a history of men, and then your Brethren will read it and appreciate it. TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee held a Special Sesquicentennial Communication in Knoxville, April 30, 1963. The Grand Lodge normally meets in Nashville, but because the Grand Lodge of Tennessee was founded in Knoxville on St. John's Day, December 27, 1813, it was found desirable to return there for this special event. All the leaders of the Craft were present from Tennessee, as well as many from adjoining jurisdictions who came to pay their respects. Since Tennessee was once a part of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, the Grand Master of that jurisdiction sent the junior past grand master to represent him and deliver a message. Representatives from Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Missouri and Virginia were also present. Special attention was paid to worshipful masters of lodges outside Tennessee which it had chartered. These included
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the worshipful masters of No. I in Missouri, Nos. I, 4 & 8 of Alabama, and No. I of Arkansas. . The program was complete with a banquet, music and excellent addresses. The Grand Master of Tennessee made an unusually fine address entitled, "We Build a House, Not Made With Hand, We Build Our House in the Finest Land." The Sketch: NO AXE, HAMMER, OR TOOL OF IRON will be found in the builder's hand, for the builder's stone is a live, true man. WE LABEL OUR HOUSE-not a church or religion -not a college or university -not a political party or Secret Service Club FREEMASONRY HISTORICAL THE GRAND LODGE OF TENNESSEE
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The Grand Lodge of Tennes~ee was organized in Knoxville on St. John's Day, December 27, 1813. Hence, 1963 is the Sesquicentennial Year-the 150th anniversary -of the founding of Tennessee's Grand Lodge. At the start of the second half of the eighteenth century, that territory which is now the State of Tennessee was a part of North Carolina. It was during the latter part of this period that Freemasonry had its beginning in this region. The Grand Lodge of North Carolina was established in 1787. In 1789 that Grand body granted a dispensation to St. Tammany Lodge No. 29 which had been organized in Nashville, Tennessee. Some believe, although there is no proof, that Andrew Jackson received his degrees in this first lodge organized in what is now the State of Tennessee. It is known that he considered himself a member of St. Tammany Lodge (the name had been changed to Harmony Lodge) in the year 1800. In 1796 Tennessee became a State and was admitted to the Union. In the early 1800's the North Carolina Grand Lodge issued charters to Tennessee Lodge No. 41, meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee, with John Sevier as Worshipful Master, and to Greeneville Lodge No. 43, meeting in Greeneville, Tenn. After chartering these lodges in Tennessee the name of the Grand body was changed to the "Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee." Additional lodges in Tennessee chartered by this Grand body included: Newport Lodge No. 50; Overton Lodge No. 51 (at Rogersville); King Solomon Lodge No. 52 (at Gallatin); Hiram Lodge No. 55 (at Franklin); Cumberland Lodge No. 60 (at Nashville); and Western Star Lodge No. 61 (at Port Royal, Tennessee). In December 18Il, pursuant to a resolution adopted by Hiram Lodge No. 55 of Franklin, Tennessee, a convention of "Ancient York Rite Masons" WllS held in Knoxville, Tennessee, "for the purpose of establishing a Grand Lodge in this State." Tennessee Lodge No.2 (chartered as North Carolina No. 41), Greeneville Lodge No.3 (N.C. No. 43), Newport Lodge No.4 (N.C. No. 50), Overton Lodge No.5 (N.C. No. 51), King Solomon Lodge No.6 (N.C. No. 52), and Hiram Lodge No.7 (N.C. No. 55) had representatives at the convention. The Knoxville convention drew up a formal petition to the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee requesting "friendly assistance and advice" in the establishment of a Grand Lodge in the State of Tennessee. The petition called attention to the remote situation of the Tennessee Lodges from the Grand Lodge, and that "the salutary lectures, admonitions, and advices of our Grand Master are not
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so well calculated to reclaim thoughtless Brethren . . . from indiscretions nearly allied to folly and vice, when administered through the medium of proxy. . . ." In December, 1812, at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee (convened in Raleigh, N.C.), a special committee reported favorably on the petition and the report was unanimously adopted. On September 30, 1813, Most Worshipful Robert Williams, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee, issued a "charter," or release of jurisdiction, empowering the Tennessee lodges to constitute a Grand Lodge for the State of Tennessee. He directed the Tennessee Lodges, to assemble on December 27, 1813, in constitutional convention in Knoxville, Tennessee for organization of the new Grand body. The constitutional convention met in Knoxville as scheduled and Thomas Claiborne, Esq., attorney-at-law in Davidson County, Tennessee, was unanimously elected and installed as Grand Master. Grand Master Claiborne appointed George Wilson from Knox County as Deputy Grand Master. John Hall and Abraham Shaifer-both from Gallatin-were chosen Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, respectively. Thomas McCorry of Tennessee Lodge No.2 at Knoxville was chosen Grand Treasurer and Edward Scott of Newport Lodge No.4 was chosen Grand Secretary. The convention adopted a Constitution and a set of By-Laws. Section 5 of Article I of the By-Laws provided: "If any member shall leave the lodge without the leave of the Master, he shall pay the sum of fifty cents." The Grand Lodge of Tennessee met for the first time in the hall of Cumberland Lodge No.8, in the Town of Nashville, on April 4, 1814. l'rom the above we see that North Carolina was the Mother Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. The Tennessee Grand Lodge in its own turn became itself another Mother of Masonry. Of the three lodges that formed the Grand Lodge of Missouri all had Tennessee charters. Of the four lodges that formed the Grand Lodge of Arkansas one was a Tennessee lodge. Of the three lodges that formed the Grand Lodge of Mississippi two were Tennessee lodges. Of the nine lodges that formed the Grand Lodge of Alabama five had Tennessee charters. For a more complete historical summary see pages 132-139 inclusive of our 1963 proceedings. In 1825 the Grand Lodge of Tennessee was honored by a visit from the distinguished French patriot and Mason, General LaFayette. A called meeting of the Grand Lodge, to receive the distinguished guest, was convened on April 25-26 with Most Worshipful Wilkins Tannehill, Grand Master, presiding. General LaFayette was introduced by P.G.M. Andrew Jackson and was unanimOllsly elected an honorary member of our Grand Lodge-the only honorary member of our Grand Lodge in its history. Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters attending the annual meetings of the Past Grand Masters' Association of Tennessee are, as a general rule, elected honorary members of the P.G.M. Association, but this does not carry with it honorary membership in the Grand Lodge. On December 27, 1913, S1. John's Day, in the City of Knoxville, the Grand Lodge of Tennessee fittingly observed its One Hundredth Anniversary with a one-day celebration, attended by hundreds of Masons from all sections of the State and by many distinguished guests from other Grand Jurisdictions. The meeting was held in Staub's Theatre and was presided over by Most Worshipful Charles Comstock, Grand Master. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee moved into its present building at the corner of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in Nashville in the early 1920's. The Corner Stone of this beautiful building was laid by Grand Master Walker M. Taylor during the Annual Communication of 1923. The 149th annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee was held in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27 and 28, 1963. During this session a resolution was adopted calling for special activities by the Craft in commemoration of the
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150th anniversary of the founding of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. On March 28, John Elvis Malone of Adamsville was electcd and installed as Grand Master. As a part of the program of sesquicentennial year activities, Most Worshipful Brother Malone called a special session of Grand Lodge for April 30, 1963, this special session to be convened in Knoxville where the Grand Lodge of Tcnnessee was founded on St. John's Day, December 27, 1813. GIFT FROM MISSOURI LODGE
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R. W. Bro. Russell E. Murray, J.G.W., of Missouri presented Grand Master Malone with a photostat copy of the original charter granted by our Grand Lodge to form Missouri Lodge No. 12 on October 8, 1816 and a history of that Lodge which is now Missouri Lodge No.1. Bro. Malone accepted with thanks and said he would place them among his most treasured keepsakes. ONTARIO: In his address, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario noted several lodges that had observed anniversaries of various ages, and one that observed its sesquicentennial: Norfolk Lodge, No. 10, Simcoe, one of our oldest lodges and the lodge of our First Grand Master, celebrated its 150th Anniversary on October 17, 1962. The M. W. Grand Master was present on the above occasion and participated in the ceremonies of the day.
SMOKING IN LODGE FLORIDA: The following regulation relative to smoking in the lodge room was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Florida: While Right Worshipful John T. Rose, Jr., Deputy Grand Master presided in the East, Most Worshipful William S. Christian moved that the Report of the Jurisprudence Committee be amended by a regulation being drawn disallowing smoking in the Lodge Room while the Holy Bible or the Great Lights are open on our Altar. Motion was duly seconded and carried.
THREE BURNING TAPERS The type and position of the representation of the three lesser lights have long been under discussion in various jurisdictions. Of course, there are always those who resist any change, but more particularly when it affects the ritual. In the latter sense we are inclined to agree because every generation has its ritual tinkerers who are ready and willing if not capable, to rearrange the ritual according to their own conception of it and its teachings. It has been said that the only thing wrong with our ritual is "that not enough brethren know it well enough." We will agree that there is a great deal in favor of this facetious comment, because to learn and work a ritual for a number of years develops a fond attachment for it. Originally, the three burning tapers were intended to be living flames. Chiefly because at the outset there was no other type of "light" available. To the serious student of symbolism there can be no substitute for a living flame. However, in many fine temples today the use of such lights are forbidden because of the believed fire hazard. In such locations lodges must make use of electricity. No one could suggest that Masons made and meeting under such circumstances were anything but regular and of the highest type.
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COLORADO: A resolution to amend the three burning tapers regulation was defeated in the Grand Lodge of Colorado. The resolution read as follows: RESOLUTION
Be It Resolved, That the Custodians of the Work be directed to liberalize the present interpretation of the term "three burning tapers" to permit the use of facsimilies of, artificial candles, similar in appearance to wax candles, such as bottled gas-fired candle replicas, as these are, in reality burning tapers.
TO TOAST THE QUEEN Modes of modern travel have expanded the visiting range of many Masonic sojourners. It is not at all unusual for a member to arise in lodge and tell his brethren of a visitation to a Masonic lodge in some remote corner of the globe. And by the same token we often find a visitor at the door bearing a card from some far distant lodge in another country. Lodge officers today must of necessity broaden their knowledge of recognized lodges in other lands. They have learned in our own country that there are lodges without names having only identifying numbers, and lodges with only names. The universality of Freemasonry has taken on new meaning, and our brethren have become enriched mentally by the experience. In the Alberta Grand Lodge Bulletin we find an interesting article which may prove of value to brethren who may visit in Canada or elsewhere in the world where toasts are an accepted portion of certain pleasant ceremonies in connection with the lodge visitations: TO TOAST THE QUEEN
It being quite general custom, at Masonic functions of various kinds, to pay respect to Her Gracious Majesty, the Queen, through the medium of a toast, it might be well if the correct method of proposing and responding to such a toast could be generally adopted. A recent letter from Bro. H. A. Anderson, a Life Member of Truro Lodge No. 43, Truro, Nova Scotia and a member of Foothills Lodge No. 174, Calgary, to the Bulletin, gives what we believe to be the correct method of proposing and respond. ing to this important toast. Quoting an article in the Freemason, 1962, Bro. Anderson pointed out that a ruling had been obtained from the Comptroller of the Lord High Chamberlain's Office, St. James Palace, London, England; the ruling read: The chairman of the meeting at which both ladies and gentlemen are present raps once with his gavel and, having obtained silence, says; "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Queen." The audience then stands at attention while the National Anthem is played or sung. Only then is the glass lifted from the table and held at eye level. The words, "The Queen" are repeated, one sip of the liquid used for the toast is taken and the glass replaced. Should only men be present at the gathering the salutation shall be "Gentlemen, the Queen." None other than the foregoing constitutes the approved form. All such introductions as "Will you rise and drink a toast to Her Majesty, after which we will sing one verse of the National Anthem" are improper. It is incorrect to hold the glass in one's hand while singing and altogether improper to click glasses. Bro. Anderson also points out in his letter, and again, his contention is altogether correct, that it is improper to propose a toast to the Queen and the Craft, because,
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in effect, when the two are joined in a single toast the members of the Craft present would be toasting themselves which would not be at all in order. When a toast is proposed to Grand Lodge, for instance, all members of Grand Lodge remain seated; similarly when a toast is offered to the Visitors, they remain seated, accepting the courtesy. If a toast is desired to the Craft, then it should be proposed by a non member of the Craft and not proposed by one of ourselves. It may well be argued that a member of the Craft proposing a toast to the organization of Freemasonry is paying tribute to the spirit of Freemasonry, rather than to the membership and if this is actually the thought in mind at the time the toast is offered, then there could be little against its use on occasion, but, on thought being given to the question of linking the Queen and the Craft it will, we believe, be evident that there can be no justification whatever for linking the two.
INFORMATIONAL CHARTS The following informational charts are through the courtesy of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, within whose proceedings they are found. Believing they will be helpful to many brethren engaged in the administration of lodge affairs they are reproduced here. REGULATIONS (DIMITS AND TRANSFERS) JURISDICnONS U. S. A.
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• But few do. •• Will not confer any degrees on civilians if they have taken permanent residence in California. t On service men, all three. :\: Ballot required on proficiency in each degree. § Yes, for lodges in the state.
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Whatever is satisfactory to lodge . Letter with signature of candidate . No special form required . No special form required. Lodges must satisfy itself . Documentary evidence and examination . No requirement but suggest maiden name of applicant's mother or wife . Photo with signature when available Any satisfactory proof: signed photo, part of letter, etc . No special proof of identity . None...................... . . One half lodge seal, other half to secretary . None . Description, age, color of eyes and hair, special distinguishing marks . No special proof . Up to individual lodge. No law . None . No special identification . None . Either a photograph or a split letter with half of lodge seal . None . Lodge must satisfy itself as to identity . No special. Must be satisfied . No special method adopted . Depends upon circumstances . None. Whatever satisfies the lodge . Signature or split letter with half of lodge seal . Split letter acceptable . No special, enough to satisfy . No set rule. Photograph, written identification from requesting lodge . None. Up to individual lodge . Generally letter with his signature affixed . None . Whatever satisfactory to the lodge . . Lest to the determination of the lodge Only such as may be furnished by the Grand Secretary . No special. On request candidate must furnish split letter with half of lodge seal .
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Do not request unless paid. Will collect if asked. DUAL AND PLURAL MEMBERSHIP
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YORK RITE COLLEGE PROHIBITED An organization which purports to be national in scope, with headquarters in the Masonic Temple, located at Detroit, Michigan, and operating under the title of the "York Rite Sovereign College of North America," came under the unimpressed eye of the Grand Master of Masons in Oregon. A unit of the so called "college," by the designation of Athelstan York Rite College No.6 has operated in the State of Oregon for some seven or eight years. Similar units in certain other jurisdictions have been disapproved, and we are not surprised to read the following in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Oregon: INTERDICfION
The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon, acting through its Trustees and its Grand Master, hereby notifies you, and through you, all Master Masons included in the membership of Athelstan York Rite College, No.6, of Oregon, that the existence of said College in Oregon is a violation of Section 228 of the Masonic Code of Oregon; and that the 路continued existence of Athelstan York Rite College, No.6, of Oregon is interdicted, and that this-PROHIBITORY DECREE-shall continue in force and effect until the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon, meeting in Annual Communication, shall determine otherwise. Confidently anticipating that the dissolution of the College in Oregon will pro-
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ceed forthwith, the Trustees suggest that you submit a progress report at their monthly meeting on January 19, 1963; and they further suggest that you submit a signed statement at their monthly meeting on February 9, 1963, by which they will be informed that the complete dissolution of the College has been effected. If the suggested statement is not received, the Trustees will proceed forthwith as Code, custom, tradition, unwritten law and judgment indicate. Done in the City of Eugene on the seventeenth day of December, anno Domini, 1962, anno Iuds, 5962. LYMAN C. PALMER Grand Master
STATISTICAL ALABAMA: One Hundred Forty-third Annual Communication, Montgomery, November 19, 1963; 434 Lodge,S; 2,094 raised; 75,227 members; 761 net loss; Missouri was represented; Penson R. Graham, Grand Master presiding; William Wallace, Jr., Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Montgomery, November 17, 1964. ARIZONA: Eighty-first Annual Communication, Tucson, April 22, 1963; 59 Lodges; 434 raised; 12,942 members; 180 net gain; Missouri was represented; Clark C. Ford, Grand Master presiding; William R. Bourdon, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Holbrook, April 27, 1964. ARKANSAS: One Hundred Twentv-second Annual Communication, Little Rock, November 19, J963; 379 Lodges; J,119' raised; 54,158 members; 500 net loss; Missouri was represented; Quinn D. LaFargue, Jr., Grand Master presiding; Frank A. Smith, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Little Rock, November 17, 1964. CALIFORNIA: One Hundred Fourteenth Annual Communication, San Francisco, October 14, 1963; 705 Lodges; 5,833 raised; 244,494 members; 252 net gain; Missouri was represented; Ira W. Coburn, Grand Master presiding; Elmer W. Heald, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, San Francisco, October 12, 1964. COLORADO: One Hundred Third Annual Communication, Denver, January 28, 1964; 168 Lodges; 928 raised; 47,034 members; 252 net loss; Missouri was represented; Clarence L. Bartholic, Grand Master presiding; Charles L. Thompson, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Denver, January 26, 1965. CONNECTICUT: One Hundred Seventy-fifth Annual Communication, Hartford, April 3, 1963; 134 Lodges; 1,128 raised; 46,850 members; 362 net loss; Missouri was riot represented; Ernest R. Dayton, Grand Master presiding; Frank H. Linsley, Grand Master elect. DELAWARE: One Hundred Fifty-eighth Annual Communication, Wilmington, October 2, 1963; 25 Lodges; 253 raised; 8,991 members; 34 net gain; Missouri was not represented; William H. Cantwell, Grand Master presiding; Lawrence E. Sipple, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Wilmington, October 7, 1964. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: One Hundred Fifty-third Annual Communication, Washington, December 18, 1963; 48 Lodges; 185 raised; 21,585 members; 598 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Charles B. Gilley, Grand Master presiding; Harry B. Savage, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Washington, December 16, 1964. FLORIDA: One Hundred Thirty-fourth Annual Communication, Jacksonville, April 16, 1963; 293 Lodges; 2,518 raised; 70,620 members; 1,171 net gain; Missouri was represented; William S. Christian, Grand Master presiding; John T. Rose, Jr., Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Jacksonville, April 21, 1964. GEORGIA: One Hundred Seventy-seventh Annual Communication, Macon, October 22, 1963; 481 Lodges; 2,634 raised; 98,819 members; 882 net loss; Missouri was represented; Ralph A. Perry, Grand Master presiding; Otis E. Dixon, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Macon, October 27, 1964.
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IDAHO: Ninety-seventh Annual Communication, Lewiston, September 17, 1963; 84 Lodges; 296 raised; 14,621 members; 218 net loss; Missouri was represented; Charles F. Gill, Grand Master presiding; Iver J. Longeteig, Jr., Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, McCall, September IS, 1964. ILLINOIS: One Hundred Twenty-fourth Annual Communication, Chicago, October 5, 1963; 889 Lodges; 3,832 raised; 226,934 members; 4,605 net loss; Missouri was represented; Harold D. Ross, Grand Master presiding; Clarence P. Schwartz, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Chicago, October 9, 1964. INDIANA: One Hundred Forty-sixth Annual Communication, Indianapolis, May 21, 1963; 548 Lodges; 3,466 raised; 182,990 members; 1,276 net loss; Missouri was represented; Jack F. Hewson, Grand Master presiding; Arthur A. Osborn, Grand Master elecl; next Annual Communication, Indianapolis, May 19, 1964. IOWA: One Hundred Nineteenth Annual Communication, Cedar Rapids, September 18, 1963; 541 Lodges; 1,814 raised; 90,794 members; 924 net loss; Missouri was represented; Ralph C. Brown, Grand Master presiding; Glenn P. Wilson, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Des Moines, September 16, 1964. KANSAS: One Hundred Seventh Annual Communication, Wichita, March 13, 1963; 438 Lodges; 1,761 raised; 97,320 members; 1,073 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Armand H. Bishop, Grand Master presiding; Ben W. Graybill, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Topeka, March 12, 1964. KENTUCKY: One Hundred Sixty-third Annual Communication, Louisville, October IS, 1963; 470 Lodges; 2,786 raised; 100,097 members; 200 net loss; Missouri was represented; James W. Elam, Grand Master presiding; Dr. John E. Dawson, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Louisville, October 20, 1964. LOUISIANA: One Hundred Fifty-second Annual Communication, New Orleans, February 4, 1963; 279 Lodges; 1,408 raised; 51,421 members; 187 net gain; Missouri was represented; Dwight A. Dahmes, Grand Master presiding; L. V. Noles, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, New Orleans, February 3, 1964. MAINE: One Hundred Forty-fourth Annual Communication, Portland, May 7, 1963; 209 Lodges; 1,009 raised; 47,474 members; 267 net loss; Missouri was represented; Raymond M. Rideout, Sr., Grand Master presiding; Raymond M. Rideout, Sr., Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Portland, May 5, 1964. MARYLAND: One Hundred Seventy-seventh Annual Communication, Baltimore, November 19, 1963; 128 Lodges; 1,226 raised; 48,426 members; 68 net loss; Missouri was represented; Ernest L. Poyner, Grand Master presiding; Ernest L. Poyner, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Baltimore, November 17, 1964. MASSACHUSETTS: One Hundred Seventy-first Annual Communication, Boston, December 27, 1963; 343 Lodges; 3,253 raised; 134,606 members; 551 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Laurence E. Eaton, Grand Master presiding; A. Neill Osgood, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Boston, December 27, 1964. MICHIGAN: One Hundred Thirty-seventh Annual Communication, Detroit, May 28, 1963; 539 Lodges; 3,446 raised; 171,326 members; 2,098 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Glenn L. Alt, Grand Master presiding; Newton S. Bacon, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Detroit, May 27, 1964. MINNESOTA: One Hundred Tenth Annual Communication, St. Paul, March 20, 1963; 290 Lodges; 1,542 raised; 69,543 members; 423 net loss; Missouri was represented; Harvard B. Olson, Grand Master presiding; Edwin W. Toms, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, St. Paul, March 18, 1964. MISSISSIPPI: One Hundred Forty-fifth Annual Communication, Jackson, February 12, 1963; 311 Lodges; 1,500 raised; 50,872 members; 93 net gain; Missouri was represented; Allen Cabaniss, Grand Master presiding; James T. Brown, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Meridian, February 11, 1964. MONTANA: Ninety-ninth Annual Communication, Billings, June 24, 1963; 141 Lodges; 446 raised; 25,283 members; 348 net loss; Missouri was represented; LeRoy
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Aserlind, Grand Master presiding; Grover C. Schmidt, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Great Falls, June 22, 1964. NEW HAMPSHIRE: One Hundred Seventy-fourth Annual Communication, Manchester, May IS, 1963; 82 Lodges; 431 raised; 17,387 members; 4 net gain; Missouri was represented; Raymond C. Duncan, Grand Master presiding; George B. Ward, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Manchester, May 20, 1964. NEW JERSEY: One Hundred Seventy-sixth Annual Communication, Atlantic City, April 24, 1963; 291 Lodges; 2,058 raised; 104,955 members; 1,124 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Claude D. Van Stone, Grand Master presiding; Horace D. Carl, Grand Master elect; next. Annual Communication, Atlantic City,路 April 22, 1964. NEW MEXICO: Eighty-sixth Annual Communication, Albuquerque, March 18, 1963; 63 Lodges; 372 raised; 15,290 members; 10 net gain; Missouri was not represented; LeMoine Langston, Grand Master presiding; Howard M. Sleeper, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Santa Fe, March 16, 1964. NEW YORK: One Hundred Eighty-second Annual Communication, New York City, May 7, 1963; 1,060 Lodges; 6,001 raised; 290,420 members; 4,837 net loss.; Missouri was represented; Harry Ostrov, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, New York City, May 5, 1964. NORTH CAROLINA: One Hundred Seventy-sixth Annual Communication, Asheville, April 16, 1963; 364 Lodges; 2,II9 raised; 63,532 members; 599 net gain; Missouri was represented; Charles C. Ricker, Grand Master presiding; W. Edward Burrier, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Charlotte, April 21, 1964. NORTH DAKOTA: Seventy-fourth Annual Communication, Williston, June 17, 1963; 120 Lodges; 324 raised; 13,572 members; 119 net loss; Missouri was represented; Edward A. Hackenson, Grand Master presiding; Ralph E. Ulrich, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Fargo, June IS, 1964. OHIO: One Hundred Fifty-fourth Annual Communication, Cincinnati, October 18, 1963; 673 Lodges; 5,668 raised; 277,729 members; 1,690 net loss; Missouri was represented; Ralph M. Francisco, Grand Master presiding; C. B. Montis, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Cleveland, October 16, 1964. OKLAHOMA: Fifty-fifth Annual Communication, Guthrie, February 12, 1963; 379 Lodges; 1,780 raised; 81,596 members; 651 net loss; Missouri was represented; Homer E. Barkley, Grand Master presiding; Robert W. Osborn, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Muskogee, February II, 1964. OREGON: One Hundred Thirteenth Annual Communication, Portland, June 12, 1963; 192 Lodges; 760 raised; 43,241 members; 548 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Lyman C. Palmer, Grand Master presiding; William D. E. Sharpe, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Portland, June 10, 1964. PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia, December 27, 1963; 606 Lodges; 5,662 raised; 254,644 members; 1,489 net loss; Missouri was not represented; W. Leroy McHinley, Grand Master presiding; Earl F. Herald, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Philadelphia, December 26, 1964. RHODE ISLAND: One Hundred Seventy-second Annual Communication, Providence, May 20, 1963; 45 Lodges; 439 raised; 18,633 members; 164 net loss; Missouri was represented; Donald F. CUlton, Grand Master presiding; Leonard E. Smith, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Providence, May 19, 1964. SOUTH CAROLINA: One Hundred Twenty-sixth Annual Communication, Columbia, April 26, 1963; 304 Lodges; 2,215 raised; 59,191 members; 561 net gain; Missouri was represented; H. Dwight McAlister, Grand Master presiding; H. Dwight McAlister, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Charleston, April 23, 1964. SOUTH DAKOTA: Eighty-ninth Annual Communication, Pierre, June II, 1963; 167 Lodges; 399 raised; 19,617 members; 302 net loss; Missouri was represented;
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Allen P. Stoddard, Grand Master presiding; Walter H. Reckling, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Huron, June 9, 1964. TENNESSEE: One Hundred Fiftieth Annual Communication, Nashville, March 25, 1964; 390 Lodges; 2,562 raised; 91,532 members; 395 net gain; Missouri was represented; JohnE. Malone, Grand Master presiding; Ralph :1<". Worthy, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Nashville, March 24, 1965. TEXAS: One Hundred Twenty-eight Annual Communication, Waco, December 4, 1963; 963 Lodges; 5,424 raised; 244,818 members; 312 net loss; Missouri was represented; Jim W. Weatherby, Grand Master presiding; John R. Collard, Jr., . Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Waco, December 2, 1964. UTAH: Ninety-first Annual Communication, Salt Lake City, January 28, 1963; 32 Lodges; 192 raised; 6,930 members; 18 net gain; Missouri was not represented; Glen V. Culp, Grand Master presiding; Elmer A. Vail, Jr., Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, February 3, 1964, Salt Lake City. VIRGINIA: One Hundred Eighty-fifth Annual Communication, Richmond, February 12, 1963; 319 Lodges; 1,797 raised; 70,275 members; 180 net gain; Missouri was represented; Edward H. Cann, Grand Master presiding; John P. Stokes, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Richmond, February II, 1964. VERMONT: One Hundred Seventieth Annual Communication, Burlington, June 12, 1963; 102 Lodges; 425 raised; 17.619 members; 162 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Neal L. Cobb, Grand Master presiding; Neal L. Cobb, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Burlington, June 11, 1964. WASHINGTON: One Hundred Sixth Annual Communication, Tacoma, June 18, 1963; 284 Lodges; 1,306 raised; 67,927 members; 415 net loss; Missouri was represented; Charles W. Johnson, Grand Master presiding; Albert N. Bradford, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Seattle, June 16, 1964. WEST VIRGINIA: Ninety-ninth Annual Communication, Charleston, October 16, 1963; 164 Lodges; I,Il3 raised; 48,396 members; 234 net loss; Missouri was not represented; William J. Maier, Jr., Grand Master presiding; Herbert A. Avey, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Clarksburg, October 14, 1964. WISCONSIN: One Hundred Nineteenth Annual Communication, Milwaukee, June II, 1963; 306 Lodges; 1,051 raised; 61,421 members; 827 net loss; Missouri was represented; Burton E. Fulmer, Grand Master presiding; Belmont H. Schlosstein, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Milwaukee, June 9, 1964. WYOMING: Eighty-ninth Annual Communication, Laramie, August 26, 1963; 55 Lodges; 260 raised; 12,997 members; 40 net loss; Missouri was represented; Hugh Brower, Grand Master presiding; Albert D. Murray, Grand Master elect; next Annual Communication, Riverton, August 21, 1964.
INDEX Acacia Fraternity: 73c Alabama: Jurisprudence, 48c; statistical, I09c Alberta: educational, 35c Alaska: 3c Aguinaldo, Emilio memorial, 73c Arizona: cornerstones, 24c; statistical, 10ge Arkansas: poet laureate, 78c; statistical, 10ge Barnhill, Frank C.: memorial, 4c; photo, 5c Burial service: Colorado liberalized, 9c; low attendance, 9c; use of hat, 9c Burning tapers: 10lc Business survey: 9c California: Cuban edict, 28c; Masonic Home, 61c; Masonic practices, I8c; publications, 65c; statistical, 109c Canal Zone: historical, Ilc Catholic Church: Philippine GM visits,40c Charity: cancer hospital, 14c; Idaho, 13c; medical research, 15c; New Zealand, 17c; Nova Scotia, 17c; Victoria, 17e Charts: G. L. regulations, 103c Colorado: burial service, 9c; statistical, 10ge Conferences: Banff, 21c; Collateral, 21c; Canadian, 22c; G.M.'s, 22c; G.M. guests, 23c; Rocky Mountain, 20c Connecticut: Cuba, 29c; DeMolay, 30c; German recognition, 42c; statistical, 10ge Cornerstones: address, 24e Cuba: California edict, 28c; Connecticut ruling, 29c; Delaware attitude, 29c; Florida edict, 26e Delaware: Cuba, 29c; DeMolay, 30c; nomination procedure, 72c; statistical, 10ge DeMolay: 29c; Ark. com., 30c; Conn. supports, 30c; Del. project, 30c; la. resolution, 30c; Ky. foundation, 30c; Minn. com., 31c; Me., 32c; Mich., 32c; Supreme Coun., 31c; Va., 32c; Vt., 32c; Wis.,33c Dist. of Columbia: statistical, 109c Dual Membership: 33c; Indiana, 33c; New Jersey, 34c Educational: 34c; Alberta program, 35c; Maine booklet, 34c; New York, 34c; Okla. publication, 35c; Ore. fund, 35c Fellowship: N. Y. report, 36e Female organizations: Pa. position, 37c
Financial: N. Car. G.M. auto, 38c; N. Dak. change, 38c; Vt. salaries, 39c Florida: Cuban problem, 24c; edict, 26c; jurisprudence, 48c; Masonic Home, 61c; statistical, lOge Fraternal Day: Ky. holds, 56c Fraternal relations: 39c Funeral expense: 63c Georgia: Chief John Ross, 44c; jurisprudence, 49c; statistical, 109c Germany: 42c Gutenberg Bible: 42c Historical: Ga. marker, 44c; Mo. college, 44c; Ohio lodge, 43c Idaho: charity, 13c; statistical, IIOc Illinois: Masonic Home, 62c; membership, 67c; statistical, llOc India: Khyber Lodge, 46c Indiana: Dual Membership, 33c; Gr. Lodge medal, 66c; lodge rooms, 52c; physically handicapped, 78c; statistical, IlOc Inheritance tax: Wis. seeks exemption, 47c Iowa: DeMolay, 30c; G.L. bldg., 9c; statistical, 1l0c; Wash. Mam. plan, 41c Israel: an address, 54c Jayne, Harold M.: photo, 84c John Ralls marker: 83c;photo, 84c Jurisprudence: Alabama liquor edict, 48c; Fla. proposals, 48c; Ga. ruling, 49c; Kan. time degrees, 49c; Ky. lodge size, 49c; Miss. decisions, 49c; Mont. decisions, 49c; Md. Gr. officers, 50c; Mich. decisions, 50c; Ore. decisions, SOc; R. I. jurisdictional lines, 5Ic; Wash. liquor amendment, 5Ic Kansas: jurisprudence, 49c; statistical, 1I0e Kentucky: DeMolay, 30c; Fraternal Day, 56c; jurisprudence, 49c; program of progress, 79c; statistical, IIOc Lewis Mason: Mich. rejects, SIc Lodge rooms: decorations not permitted, 53c; emblems displayed, 52c; use of,52c Lodge size: Ky., 49c; N. Car., 53c; Vt., 53c Lodge officers, 71e Louisiana: statistical, llOc Maine: conf., 21c; DeMolay, 32c; educational, 34c; statistical, IlOc Manitoba: membership, 70c Maryland: jurisprudence, 50c; membership, 67c; statistical, 1I0c
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Pennsylvania: female organizations, 37c; lodge room decoration, 53c; statistical, 111c Philippines: G.M. visits Vatican, 40c P.M. Apron-Jewel: Mass. G.M. comments,75c Past Masters: honorary, 77c Personalities: 77c Physically handicapped, 78c Poet laureate: 78c Pound, Roscoe memorial: 74c; photo, 74c Program of Progress: 79c Progressive lines: 80c Public Relations: 80c Quotations: 81c Residence: 86c Retirement Plans: 87c Religion and Masonry: La. report, 84c Rhode Island: jurisprudence, SIc; statistical, llic Ritual: code book, 92c; degree teams, 91c; 4-week interval, 91c; funeral honors, 89c; out of time, 92c; parody on, 91c; P.M. degree, 89c; tape recorders, 94c; 3rd degree exam., 93 Scholarships: 94c Senior members: 95c Sesquicentennial: plans for, 97c; Russell E. Murray attends, 101c; Tenn. holds,98c South Carolina: statistical, Illc South Dakota: statistical, lllc Smoking in Lodge: IOlc Tennessee: statistical, 112c Texas: Home for aged, 45c; statistical, 112c Toast to Queen: 10lc Utah: fund grows, 16c; statistical, 112c Vermont: financial, 39c; lodge size, 53c; statistical, 112c Victoria: Freemasons Hospital, 17c Virginia: burial service, 9c; DeMolay, 32c; statistical, 112c Washington: jurisprudence, SIc; statistical, 112c Washington Memorial: la. adopts plan, 41c West Virginia: outside assistance, 64c; statistical, 112c Wisconsin: DeMolay, 33c; inheritance tax, 47c; statistical, 112c Wyoming: statistical, 112c York Rite College: prohibited, 108c
INDEX TO 1964 PROCEEDINGS A
Address of Grand Master Arthur U. Goodman, Jr. Richard H. Amberg and St. Louis Globe-Democrat Appreciation ... Ceremonies Charity . Committee on Chartered Lodges Deaths Decisions Dispensations District Deputy Grand Lecturers District Deputy Grand Masters Election Year and Politics Gifts Grand Lodge Budget Grand Lodge Officers Grand Master's Breakfast Spencer I. Groff Estate Healing Loss of Members and Other Things Masonic Home Membership Material .. , Roy F. Newman Estate Official Visits and Meetings Office of Grand Secretary .. , Other Masonic Organizations Political Use of Word Masonic Portageville Lodge No. 166 Proposed Amendments to By-Laws Recommendations . Ritual . Trial Commissions . Visitations . Visits to Other Grand Lodges . Washington Meetings ' . Alphabetical List of Lodges .......... . A Masonic Review . . Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Appointments Assistant Superintendent of Masonic Home '" Auditor, Report of "
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B Benediction .. . . Biographical Sketch of Grand Master Arthur U. Goodman, Board of Directors of Masonic Home, 1964-1965
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C Called From Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26, :145 Called to Labor . 27,150 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170 Committees, Special, 1964-1965 . . . . . . . .. 171
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L List of District Deputy Grand Lecturers List of District Deputy Grand Masters List of Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge List of 50-Year Buttons Presented List of Grand Representatives and Their Addresses List of Grand Secretaries and Their Addresses List of Living Past Grand Masters of This Jurisdiction List of Lodges Alphabetically by Location and Districts List of Lodges, Numerically, With Charter Dates Lodge Directory, by Districts
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M Messages .... .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Message of Congratulation .. , Message of Greeting to Most Worshipful Brother Harold L. Reader. . . . . . . ..
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Past Grand Masters, Living ...................... Photograph of Grand Master Arthur U. Goodman, Jr. (1963-64) Photograph of Grand Master George F. Morrison (1964-65) Presentation Presentation of a 50-Year Button Proficiency Certificates .......... Proposed Amendments to By-Laws
172 Frontispiece 240 169 137 123 122
R Remarks by Harry H. Balsiger Remarks by Arthur C. Hodgson Remarks by Howard F. Kizer .. Remarks by George F. Morrison .... Remarks by Harry A. Spencer Remarks by Hoyt Woody Report of Auditor Report of Committee on: Appeals and Grievances ................... . Building Supervisory Board By-Laws Chartered Lodges . Credentials Credentials (Interim) Entertainment of Distinguished Guests Forms and Ceremonies. . . . . . . . . . . Fraternal Correspondence . . George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association Grand Master's Address . Jurisprudence . Masonic Boards of Relief . Masonic Education . Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis . Mileage and Per Diem . Necrology Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges . Relief and Charity Ritual . Sesquicentennial Ways and Means . Report of Grand Lecturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Report of Grand Secretary Report of Grand Treasurer " .. Report of the Masonic Home Report of Missouri Lodge of Research Resolutions Presented Results of Election of Directors of the Masonic Home Board . Results of Election of Officers . .. .
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