1971 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

BIOGRAPHICAL WILUAM H CHAPMAN Missouri's Sesquicentennial Grand Master, 1970-1971 The Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., meeting in its 149th Annual Communication, September 28-29, 1970, in St. Louis, elected William H Chapman, an insurance executive at Webster Groves, as its Grand Master for the sesquicentennial year. Born June 10, 1923, M.W. Brother Chapman received his education in the public schools of Webster Groves, Missouri and attended Iowa State College, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. While in college, he was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity. M.W. Brother Chapman was married to Betty Ann Lyders, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, on June 17, 1949. They have two children-Tom, born in 1951 and Barbara, born in 1954. The Chapmans are members of the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves. Bill served three years in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant (j.g.). PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Insurance is our Grand Master's profession. He is president of the Chapman Insurance Agency of Webster Groves; member of the St. Louis Insurance Board; and a member of the Missouri Association of Independent Insurance Agents as well as the National Association of Independent Insurance Agents. Active in many civic and fraternal organizations, Bill is past president of: the Webster Groves Lions Club, Webster Groves Chamber of Commerce, Webster Groves Police and Firemen's Pension Fund, Webster Groves Masonic Temple Association, Hixon Junior High P.T.A., Thurtene: Junior Men's Honorary Society of Washington University, and other related groups. "MAN OF THE YEAR"

He is also a past board member of the Webster Groves Y.M.C.A., Webster Groves Chapter of American Red Cross, Webster Groves Police Commissioners and Missouri Fidelity-Union Trust Life Insurance Company. Interested in youth, he has served as past chief of Indian Guides and chairman of his church Cub Scout Pack Committee. Civically, he served as a member of the steering committee of the Webster Groves Citizen's Advisory Committee and currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees, City of Webster Groves, Non-uniformed Employees' Retirement Plan and of the Police and Firemen's Pension Fund. He is a charter member of the Webster Groves Historical Society. In 1961 Chapman was named Webster Groves' "Citizen of the Year." MASONIC RECORD

Bill is proud to be from a Masonic family. His father, Edwin F. Chapman, served as Master of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, and as High Priest of Rabboni

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Chapter No. 131, R.A.M. He also served for many years as President of the Webster Groves Masonic Temple Association. He was the 30th Master of the Lodge and Bill was the 60th Master. Bill's mother, Florence M. Chapman, although never a presiding officer, has long held membership in the Eastern Star and the White Shrine. Grand Master Chapman received the degrees on November 29, 1946, January 23 and February 22, 1947, and served as Master in 1957. He was appointed Grand Sword Bearer of the Grand Lodge in 1961 by M.W. Bro. Robert H. Mann, and has advanced through the several stations with dignity. As Deputy Grand Master, he served as President of the Masonic Home of Missouri. He has served on several Grand Lodge committees, one of which, the Sesquicentennial Committee, has accomplished the celebration of the first 150 years of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Brother Chapman is a member of Rabboni Chapter No. 131, Royal Arch Masons; Jeremiah Council No. 48, Royal and Select Masters; Ascalon Commandery No. 16, Knights Templar; the Scottish Rite Bodies of St. Louis, and Moolah Shrine Temple. He is a member of St. Louis Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; an honorary member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor; Missouri Lodge of Research; Royal Order of Jesters; Webster High-Twelve Club (charter member) and tbe Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County.

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WILLIAM H CHAPMAN .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. M.W. Grand Master 20 W. Lockwood. Webster Groves. Mo. 63119 THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR. Deputy Grand Master Box 217, Piedmont, Mo. 63957 W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN : Senior Grand Warden 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 WALTER L. WALKER................ . .... junior Grand Warden Walker Building, 215 E. Main St., Neosho, Mo. 64850 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR. Grand Treasurer 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 FRANK A. ARNOLD Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd.. St. Louis. Mo. 63108 FREELON K. HADLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Grand Lecturer 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 ROBERT L. McKINNEY .. Senior Gran'd Deacon Northeast Missouri State College, Kirksville, Mo. 63501 HERMAN A. ORLICK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . junior Gran'd Deacon 999 Mansionhill Drive, Woodsmill Village, Ballwin, Missouri 63011 LEWIS C. WES COOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Grand Steward 3233 N.E. Chippewa Dr., Kansas City, Mo. 64116 FIELDING A. POE, JR. . junior Grand Steward 6616 Pepperidge Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63134 JAMES A. NOLAND, JR. ,..... Senior Grand Marshal Osage Beach, Mo. 65065 J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR. .. junior Grand Marshal 511 N. Carleton, Farmington, Mo. 63640 LOUIS F. HOWE .......... .......... Grand Sword Bearer 8806 Harrison Ave., Brentwood, Mo. 63144 JOHN BLACK VROOMAN ........... ..... Grand Pursuivant Box 402, St. Louis, Mo. 63166 HERBERT E. DUNCAN....................... ... Grand Chaplain 439 West 58th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64113 ............. Grand Chaplain JULIUS J. NODEL 560 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63130 CECIL H. HURT. .......... . .. Grand Chaplain 2510 Clifton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63139 CARL L. RADFORD , Grand Chaplain 2201 W. Walnut St., Springfield, Mo. 65806 CLARENCE NEWBY .... Grand Chaplain , The Christian Church, Cameron, Mo. 64429 FRANK B. KELLOGG ......... ........... ..... Grand Chaplain Mo. Baptist Col., Hannibal.LaGrange Campus, Hannibal, Mo. 63401 THOMAS S. MESSER . . . . . . . . . .. .... Grand Chaplain 909 Normal Ave., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 RAYMOND McCALLISTER ..... Grand Orator 1320 W. Lockwood, Oakland, Mo. 63122 JOHN W. ALVERSON Grand Orator 7335 Zephyr Place, Maplewood, Mo. 63143 WALTER C. CAMPBELL .... Grand Tiler 203 West 1st St., Rolla, Mo. 65401

For Name路Address Roster of Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1971-1972, see page 165 and back cover of this PROCEEDINGS.

One Hundred Fiftieth Annual Communication The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the one hundred fiftieth Annual Communication on Monday, September 27, 1971 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3633 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri. At the hour of 10:00 a.m. M.W. Past Grand Master George F. Morrison conducted Most Worshipful Grand Master William H Chapman into the auditorium, escorted him to the East, and introduced him to the Grand Lodge who accorded him the Grand Honors. The Grand Master introduced the officers of the Grand Lodge, each of whom entered the auditorium as his name and station were announced and took his place.

PRESENT Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Deputy Grand Master W. Hugh McLaughlin, Senior Grand Warden Walter L. Walker, Junior Grand Warden William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer Herman A. Orlick, Junior Grand Deacon-Acting Senior Grand Deacon Lewis C. Wes Cook, Senior Grand Steward-Acting Junior Grand Deacon Fielding A. Poe, Jr., Junior Grand Steward-Acting Senior Grand Steward James A. Noland, Jr., Senior Grand Marshal-Acting Junior Grand Steward J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Junior Grand Marshal-Acting Senior Grand Marshal Louis F. Howe, Grand Sword Bearer John Black Vrooman, Grand Pursuivant Herbert E. Duncan, Grand Chaplain Julius J. Nodel, Grand Chaplain" Cecil H. Hurt, Grand Chaplain Carl L. Radford, Grand Chaplain Clarence Newby, Grand Chaplain Frank B. Kellogg, Grand Chaplain Thomas S. Messer, Grand Chaplain Raymond McCallister, Grand Orator" john W. Alverson, Grand Orator Walter C. Campbell, Grand Tiler M.W. Grand Master William H Chapman with the Officers of the Grand Lodge opened the Annual Communication in accordance with Missouri ritual. Bro. Frank A. Lewis led the brethren in the opening ode; R.W. Bro. Cecil H. Hurt, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer. " Not present.

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Grand Master Chapman referred to his introduction of Grand Lodge Officers and called to the attention of the members that some were serving in stations higher in the line than those into which they had been installed one year ago. He explained that the advancements had developed through the resignation of R.W. Bro. Robert L. McKinney, Senior Grand Deacon. The Grand Master read the letter of resignation received on September 18, 1971: "For reasons which are purely personal, I am withdrawing from the Grand Lodge Line. I will not be in attendance at Grand Lodge, and, of course, I am not a candidate for advancement." The letter was signed by Robert L. McKinney. Grand Master Chapman stated that he announced the resignation with regret since R.W. Brother McKinney had proved himself a strong man in the Line and his services to this great Grand Lodge will be missed. In spite of the sense of loss, he requested the brethren to keep in mind that the events of the day must progress. CREDENTIALS COMMITTE&-INTERIM REPORT

To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Of Missouri: BRETIiREN: Your Committee on Credentials begs to report that a constitutional number of subordinate lodges are represented. VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Chairman. The Grand Master announced the order of Introduction of Distinguished Guests. Past Grand Masters Representatives of other Grand Lodges Representatives of other Masonic Bodies District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Board of Directors, Masonic Home of Missouri INTRODUCTIONS OF PAST GRAND MASTERS

R.W. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr., introduced the Past Grand Masters of Missouri who were present: Forrest C. Donnell (1942-43) Morris E. Ewing (1947-48) Homer L. Ferguson (1951-52) Richard O. Rumer (1952-53) James M. Sellers (1953-54) Orestes Mitchell, Jr. (1954-55) Harold M. Jayne (1956-57) Frank P. Briggs (1957-58) Harold O. Grauel (1959-60) Bruce H. Hunt (1960-61) Martin B. Dickinson (1962-63) George F. Morrison (1964-65) Russell E. Murray (1966-67)

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William R. Denslow (1967-68) Elvis A. Mooney (1968-69) J. Morgan Donelson (1969-70) WELCOME OF GRAND MASTER CHAPMAN Most Worshipful Sirs, it is a pleasure for me to greet you in your Grand Lodge. I am pleased to see so many of you here this morning. Thank you so much for coming. Won't you return to your seats by way of the East so I may shake your hands? INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES

R.W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., presented the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions: M.W. Bro. Claude M. Collie, Grand Master of Arkansas M.W. Bro. Robert D. Caplinger, Grand Master of Kansas M.W. Bro. George R. Effinger, Grand Master of Kentucky M.W. Bro. Charles B. Jones, Grand Master of Tennessee M.W. Bro. Denman G. Kramer, Grand Master of Wisconsin M.W. Bro. Jack B. Donham, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Arkansas M.W. Bro. Paul R. Stephens, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Illinois M.W. Bro. W. Phelan Douglas, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Tennessee Grand Master Chapman greeted the distinguished leaders of other jurisdictions and thanked them for honoring Missouri with their presence. He added that the Grand Master of Iowa had come to St. Louis to attend this Communication, but had to return to Iowa to conduct the Masonic funeral of a Past Grand Master. R.W. Brother Montgomery introduced distinguished Grand Officers of other jurisdictions: R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W.

Bro. John H. Jena, Deputy Grand Master of Indiana Bro. Richard D. Kelsey, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas Bro. Daniel H. Schulze, Deputy Grand Master of Oregon Bro. Charles T. Jackson, Grand Secretary of Iowa Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., Grand Secretary of Louisiana Bro. C. W. Reese, Grand Secretary of Oklahoma

The Grand Master welcomed the distinguished visitors. INTRODUCTION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS

R.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick presented the representatives of Appendant Bodies of Missouri: Most Excellent Companion Charles A. Bottermuller, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri Most Illustrious Companion Everett E. Phillips, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Missouri Right Eminent Sir Knight Joseph W. Nickle, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri Brother Ronald M. Compton, Executive Officer of the Order of DeMolay of Missouri and Executive Secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of St. Louis The Grand Master expressed his thanks to these leaders for their attendance.

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INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook introduced the District Deputy Grand Masters. Grand Master Chapman extended his appreciation for the help to him and to the Grand Lodge during the year. Because a Grand Master cannot operate without the strong assistance of the District Deputy Grand Masters, he expressed regret that each one could not be introduced individually with an account of his services. He thanked all for the help so gladly and willingly given. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

R.W. Bro. Fielding A. Poe, Jr. introduced the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. The Grand Master complimented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers for their efficient work to preserve the ritual adopted by the Grand Lodge. He expressed sincere appreciation to R.W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, for his continued service and great interest in the Masonic ritual as demonstrated in the busy Schedule of Lodges of Instruction and the teaching of the work of the Order. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS OF MAsomc HOME BOARD

R.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Deputy Grand Master and President of the Masonic Home Board, introduced the members of the Board of Directors: Edward A. Lang, Vice President W. Hugh McLaugWin, Senior Grand Warden Walter L Walker, Junior Grand Warden James A. Noland, Jr. J. DOIT Ewing E. Allen Kohler Leonard Langeneckert William H Chapman, Grand Master He then introduced the Executive Secretary, Lewis C. Robertson; the Administrator, Max E. Wood; and the Assistant Administrator, Carl I. Stein. MESSAGES

The Grand Secretary read messages of greeting from the Grand Lodge of Israel and the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star. . ANNUAL ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER

M.W. Bro. William H Chapman, Grand Master, read portions of his address. The address in full follows:

Address of the Grand Master To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Good morning! A governor once visited a large penitentiary to speak to the inmates. "Fellow citizens," he began, using a customary address. Several members of the audience saw the absurdity and laughed. The governor stopped, stammered, then began again, "Fellow convicts." This time there was a roar of laughter. Again the governor stopped, "Well," he added at last, "I don't know what to call you. But anyway, I'm glad to see so many of you here." As was the confused governor, I am glad to see so many of you here. But, unlike him, I know what to call you for you are all my brethren and I am pleased to greet each and every one of you with that simple but friendly and meaningful word. ' I once heard a story of a man who took his beautiful dog to the veterinarian and ordered his tail cut off. The vet said: "It will ruin this dog's looks if I cut off his tail. Why do you insist on it?" The man replied, "My mother-in-law will be visiting us soon and I want to eliminate any possible sign of welco~e." Brethren, if you will look around you will see that all of our dogs have tails and that they are wagging them vigorously to show their welcome. Even if they don't look friendly sometimes, the wagging tail will give them away. I hope all of you, Missourians and out-of-staters alike, will share in the warm friendship and fellowship which this joyous anniversary celebration affords. Because of the fact that this is our Sesquicentennial Celebration communication, we have invited more guests from other jurisdictions than normally would be the case. We have invited not only those sister jurisdictions which border Missouri but we have also invited three jurisdictions whose Grand Lodges chartered lodges in our territory before Missouri was a Grand Lodge and four Grand Lodges in whose area we chartered lodges before their Grand Lodges came into existence. They will all be presented to you and I am hopeful that we will have time to have a word from each of them. In that regard, let me say that this communication will be experimental in a way in that I have asked the chairmen of various committees of the Grand Lodge to submit their reports to the Grand Lodge office, in writing, prior to September 1, 1971, so that they could be printed and distributed to you as you registered. This is not innovation inasmuch as a standing resolution on page 104 of our By-Laws states "Except the address of the Grand Master, all officially printed reports to the Grand Lodge are to be presented without reading, but are to be printed in the PROCEEDINGS." In this way, you will be able to review the reports at your leisure and, at the same time, J hope to save valuable time which may be used for other more interesting, informative, or educational matters.

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In some instances, it has appeared to be more appropriate, or for some reason better, to have certain committee reports made to you in person. This will be done. I have also assured the various committee chairmen that they would be given time to make comments about their reports and/or to make supplemental x:eports if that was their desire. My brethren, the primary charge of a Grand Master at ~e time of the annual communication is to make "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." Most of us have heard someone refer to the opening words of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities in describing conditions of the day by stating those famous words, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair:' However, my experience this year moves me to use a stronger examplean expression that was used in the heat of a political campaign for a seat in the United States Congress in the early 1800's. One candidate said of the other, "He is like a Mackerel by moonlight-he shines and he stinks:' These may sound like strong words. They are meant to be. There have been times during this past year when the actions of individuals and lodges have caused me to be so proud that I thought surely the buttons would burst from my shirt and there have also been times when the actions of men who professed to be Masons have been such as to make me want to crawl under a rock and hide until the year was over. Some of the reasons for my feelings may be found in the balance of this report. Fortunately, the good experiences outnumbered the bad and I am pleased to say that I feel that the condition of the Craft is fair to good. As I gathered together the material to be used in my report to this Grand Lodge session, I could not help but think that the passage from Lewis Carroll's "The Walrus and the Carpenter" was quite appropriate. "The time has come," the walrus said, "to talk of many things: of shoes, and ships, and sealing wax, of cabbages, and kings, and why the sea is boiling hot, and whether pigs have wings." Let me start withMEETINGS WITH DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS One of the first orders of business, after being installed 路as Grand Master, was to hold meetings with the 63 District Deputy Grand Masters throughout the state at which time I presented to them the outline of my plans and hopes for the year. As has been customary, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers were also invited to these meetings so that they would be aware of these plans. On reflection, I feel that I probably burdened and confused them with too many thoughts and too extensive and varied a program. I honestly don't see how any District Deputy Grand Master could have covered all of the points I discussed with them without spending several hours in each of his lodges. I must say, however, that had each of the lodges in the state, or at least the secretary, been familiar with the matters which were discussed

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at the District Deputy meetings, and had complied with the law, and/or suggestions made, 95 percent of the problems rising during this past year would never have materialized. I would like to commend the District Deputy Grand Masters and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers as a group and once again thank them for the.priceless service they perform for all of us. SESQUICENTENNIAL As you all know this annual communication brings to an end the sesquicentennial year of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. It has been an exciting year and a busy year and one which I am sure has done much to strengthen Freemasonry in Missouri. I will not go into the details of the implementation of this great event as I am sure that will be handled competently by the Sesquicentennial Committee which was so ably headed by R.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. and R.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, co-chairmen. I might also state that committees have worked for years to lay plans which were finally brought to fruition during this last year. The foresight and imagination of those brethren is to be applauded and we owe them our thanks. Nine separate area sesquicentennial events were held during the year. I was privileged to attend all but one. I could not attend that as I was in attendance at a different sesquicentennial event in a separate part of the state at the time. I would like to express my special thanks to Bro. George R. Carson, Public Relations Director of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, whose efforts, with the

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Sesquicentennial Celebration of Area 1 at Forest Park Municipal Opera in St. Louis, Sunday, June 6,1971

cooperation of the publisher, G. Duncan Bauman, resulted in a Sunday Magazine section devoted to Freemasonry which was distributed on the weekend of June 5 and 6, coinciding with the greater St. Louis Area Sesquicentennial event held in the Municipal Opera. The article was exceptionally well written and I'm sure did much to present Freemasonry, in a favorable light, to Masons and non-Masons alike. APPENDANT BODIES To the best of my knowledge, my personal relationships and those of the Grand Lodge with the appendant bodies of the state have been cordial and cooperative. I cannot think of a single instance where assistance was requested where it was not received. ThIs was particularly evident at our area Sesquicentennial events where the appendant bodies gladly assisted in any way possible. I am thankful for their support and sincerely believe that working together in a spirit of cooperation will strengthen each organization and the Masonic Fraternity as a family. PEOPLE As surely as organizations are composed of individuals, change is inevitable. Rabbi Julius J. Node!, a Grand Chaplain since 1964, resigned as Senior Rabbi of Temple Shaare Emeth to become Rabbi of Congregation Emanuel

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in Honolulu, Hawaii, and left Missouri in late summer to take up his new duties. Rabbi Nodel came to S1. Louis in 1959 from Portland,Oregon, where he had served as a Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. He was very much interested in the annual Grand Master's Breakfast held in St. Louis and his temple was frequently the site of one of the pre-breakfast religious services. We will miss him as a Grand Chaplain but wish him well in his new assignment. During this past year it was necessary for me to replace two District Deputy Grand Masters. Because of the increase in work load caused by one member of the medical group with which R.W. Bro. and Dr. T. W. Garrison, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master of the 38th Masonic District is associated leaving for "missionary service, Brother Garrison found it necessary to resign as District Deputy Grand Master of the 38th Masonic District. In his place I a:ppointed R.W. Bro. Dale Summerford. The untimely death of R.W. Bro. Virgil H. Baldwin, District Deputy Grand Master of the 51st District, resulted in my appointing R;W. Bro. George Moody as the District Deputy Grand Master for that district. We all know that a medical doctor has very little time he can call his own so I am particularly thankful to R.W. Brother Garrison for giving us such time as he could spare before his work load became too heavy for him to continue in our service. Virgil Baldwin was a dedicated and faithf.ul servant to Freemasonry-he will be missed by his many friends. It is also my sad duty to report the passing of R.W. Bro. Elvin K. Luff, chairman of the Masonic Boards of Relief, on March 9, 1971. Elvin has long been an active and inspirational Freemason and at the time of his death had just finished the planning for the Independence Area Sesquicentennial event. He, too, will be missed by the many friends he leaves behind. CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS OF MASONS IN NORTH AMERICA It was my pleasure, in February of this year, to attend the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America in Washington, D.C., along with R.W. Bro. Thomas J Davis, Jr., Deputy Grand Master; R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary; and our wives. R.W. Bro. Free10n K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, also attended. Although these Washington meetings could probably, in all honesty, be described as a junket, I nonetheless heartily recommend that we continue sending the top officers of the Grand Lodge line and the Grand Secretary. The conferences are f.ully planned and offer much in educational value and in the warm friendships made with Grand Lodge Officers of other jurisdictions. At the same time the Grand Masters and Deputy Grand Masters are having their discussions and sessions, there is in progress a Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America where opportunities are given to exchange problems or solutions and to study new methods and techniques for the administration of Grand Lodge affairs. This also gives Grand Secretaries, many of whom will be corresponding and working with one another over many years, an opportunity to become friends on a first name basis.

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Most Grand Lodges support the Washington meetings. Many send large delegations. A resolution was passed by the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1936 stating that the only representatives of the Grand Lodge at the Grand Masters' Conference and at the meetings of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association should be the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Secretary, and that their expenses in attendance are to be paid by the Grand Lodge. In 1958 the Grand Lecturer was added to the list of authorized representatives, with expenses paid. As I mentioned previously, the meetings in Washington are designed to be helpful to advancing Grand Lodge officers and Grand Secretaries. While it may have 'been designed as a bonus or fringe benefit for the Grand Lecturer. there really is no valid reason to send that officer. I checked the attendance at the last two Washington meetings and there was only one other Grand Lecturer in attendance at each of those meetings in addition to our Grand Lecturer. I recognize the fact that an attempt was made a few years back to discontinue sending the Grand Lecturer. That effort failed. However, in view of the fact that our present Grand Lecturer has announced that he will retire from that position at the Grand Lodge session in 1972, I propose that the standing resolution be again changed to authorize the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Secretary and the Senior Grand Warden to attend the Washington meetings. I further propose that this res9lution be effective October 1, 1972. so that it will in no way affect the present Grand Lecturer. On Monday afternoon, February 22, in Washington, the annual meeting of The Masonic Service Association was held. I was pleased to be appointed as a member of The Masonic Service Association committee on hospital visitation programs. This committee reviewed statistics and reports and made suggestions in regard to the work of the Masonic Field Agents and their services to hospitalized veterans. We are blessed in the state of Missouri by having three Field Agents who are particularly attentive and devoted to their work. Phillip Pollard serves at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City, John Black Vrooman serves at the Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. and Claude Parkhurst serves at the Veterans Hospital at Jefferson Barracks. Phil Pollard is the baby in terms of service as he had held his present position for only about 13 years. Claude Parkhurst and his wife, Lydia, were named "Senior Citizen Volunteers for 1971" at Jefferson Barracks and each has served the hospital for 22 years. John Black Vrooman is the current recordholder for years of service. In November he will complete 30 years as a Field Agent. Recently. Bro. Milford R. Mandeville has been appointed as a Field Agent at the Veterans Hospital in St. Louis to assist John Vrooman. On behalf of our entire fraternity, I sincerely thank these brethren and the volunteers who work with them for their exemplary service in the name of Freemasonry.

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GRAND MASTER'S BREAKFAST M.W. Bro. Richard O. Rumer, Chairman, R.W. Bro. Harry C. Ploetze, and R.W. Bro. Alfred M. Frager, the committee which plans and executes the annual Grand Master's Breakfast in St. Louis, excelled even their past accomplishments at the breakfast held in the Khorassan room of the Chase路 Park Plaza Hotel on Sunday morning, May 2, 1971. Following church services at the Dr. Fry Memorial United Methodist Church under the direction of Grand Chaplain Reverend Cecil H. Hurt, Temple Shaare Emeth under the direction of Grand Chaplain Rabbi Julius J. Nodel, and the Eighth Church of Christ, Scientist under the direction of R.W. Bro. Alfred M. Frager, First Reader, holders of the 1,654 tickets sold were privileged to hear an inspiring address "Masonry in a World of Turmoil" delivered by the honorable Bro. and Dr. Walter H. Judd-Lecturer, Physician, Missionary, former member of the United States Congress, and holder of too many other titles and honors to enumerate. It was a wonderful morning for Freemasonry. What a thrilling sight it was to look out over the sea of faces of so many Masonic brethren and to enjoy with them a stimulating morning of Masonic fellowship. MASONIC HOME One of the real delights of my Masonic career has been my tenure on the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home. My term as a director ends with the close of this communication. I do not know of any Masonic effort that, while demanding of time and energy, has been more satisfying and stimu路 lating to me than my service on the Home Board. Deputy Grand Master Tom Davis, President of the Home Board, will make a complete report of the activities of the Board during this last year. I would like to comment on two matters: First, the make-up of the Board of Directors. A resolution will be presented which, among other things, would add the Senior Grand Deacon as a member of the Board of Directors which would raise the memo bership of that Board to 13-the top five Grand Lodge officers and eight Master Masons who serve staggered terms, a number of which are elected at each Grand Lodge session. I support this resolution. Often in the past, a final honor for a brother who had distinguished himself as a master of his lodge, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Master, or in some other manner, was election to the Board of Di路 rectors of the Masonic Home. I don't believe election to the Board of Directors is the way to honor a brother even though there is no doubt that it is an honor to be a member of the Home Board. Service on the Board is exacting and demanding and requires the ability of men with special skills to serve on the various committees set up to handle the affairs of the Home. Please believe me when I say that I have no ulterior motive nor do I intend any result other than the continuation of a strong, well-managed Masonic Home directed by a capable and trained Board of Directors. Those who continue to serve on the Board know the special experience and talents of those leaving the Board and therefore the needs in terms of the abilities of those who will replace them. Often -a statewide search is made for somone with just the right qualification to serve on the Board. I am sure that you will

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continue to elect men to this Board who are best qualified to serve the needs of the Home and the fraternity. In my report to this body one year ago as President of the Masonic Home I recommended that the Board continue to study the problems involved in moving the Masonic Home from its present location. I am sure that Tom Davis will report the details. But I would, in this report, like to express my sincere appreciation to Bro. William F. J. Fienup for his valuable gift of land to the Masonic Home which, we hope, in the near future will be the location of our Home facilities. I sincerely hope that when the time comes to build our new facility we will find other members as generous as Brother Fienup. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES For many, many years there has been a system of interchange of representatives between most Grand Lodges which enjoy fraternal relations with one another. I will not comment as to the neces~ity of such a program or even the advisability. Apparently, over the years this has been a method by which a brother of our jurisdiction could be singled out and honored for any contribution he may have made to our Order. During the past year I have, at the request of sister jurisdictions, appointed as the Grand Representative of the Grand. Lodge of M!ssouri near that jurisdiction the following: Denmark-Knud V. Raude, June 24, 1971 Iceland-Bjorn Sveinbjornsonn, May 26,1971 Maine-Millard A. Whitney, December II, 1970 West Virginia-E. Keith Chambers, October 29,1970

I have also recommended the following brethren to the Grand Masters of the various jurisdictions involved to be appointed as their Grand Repre. sentative near the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Argentina-Henry F. Burkhead, Hannibal Canada (Ontario) -James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach Guanabara (Brazil) -William F. Jackson, St. Louis Guatemala-James D. Sutton, Piedmont Louisiana-Frank A. Arnold, St. Louis Queensland-Lawrence E. Dudeck, St. Charles South Australia-Argyl Kistler, Stella Wisconsin-J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Farmington

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirement of the Grand Lodge By-Laws that the Grand Master report his official acts and the state and condition of the fraternity, there are certain other obligations imposed on him by statute. I would like to report as follows: 1. Section 2.010 (n). 'As required by this section, I have had the accounts of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary audited for the fiscal 'year, July 1, 1970 to June 30, 1971. The report of the auditor will be presented separately. 2. Section 4.030 (g). This section requires each District Deputy Grand

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Master to report to the Grand Master, with copy to the Deputy Grand Master, 30 days prior to the annual communication, giving an account of his official acts during the year, the state of Freemasonry in his district, the condition of the lodges and his suggestions for measures for the general good. The law further states that the Grand Master presents the report to the annual communication but it is not published with the PROCEEDINGS. Over a period of years, a report form has been prepared for use by District Deputy Grand Masters in reporting their official visits to the various lodges in their district. Although this section might imply that a separate narrative report is required by each Deputy, in practice at least, this is submitted by only a very few of the Deputies. I personally feel that the submission of the individual lodge visit reports substantially complies with the law. I am pleased to report that most deputies have made all of their reports. Unfortunately, at this writing, no reports have been received from three District Deputy Grand Masters. Others have not reported fully. We do not have any reports for 35 lodges. ' Copies of the reports received are in the Grand Secretary's office. Section 2.040 (q). This section requires the Grand Secretary to review, semi-annually, with the Grand Master and the other elective officers the operation and budget of his office. Meetings for these purposes were held in February and August. COMMITTEES Our By-Laws specify certain standing committees of the Grand Lodge and authorizes special committees to be appointed by the Grand Master "when he or the Grand Lodge considers it necessary." I have appointed four additional special committees this year. We have for a long time asserted our support for "Masonic" Youth organizations. As a matter of fact we recommend the support and aid of these organizations by our lodges. It seemed to me appropriate to appoint a Youth Committee which could work closely with these youth organizations so that we might best know their needs and how we could help satisfy them. In his usual eloquent and persuasive manner, M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney in his address to this Grand Lodge in September of 1969 indicated the need of some sort of honor or awards systems to recognize extraordinary accomplishments or service. Agreeing with his recommendation, I appointed M.W. Brother Mooney as chairman of an Awards and Recognition Committee which was charged with the duty of designing the system which will best enable us to make proper recognition and awards to deserving brethren. For 18 years, a committee of men have arranged for and carried out all the details incident to the annual Grand Master's Breakfast in St. Louis. Through all of these years the committee has consisted of M.W. Bro. Richard O. Rumer, R.W. Bro. Harry C. Ploetze, R.W. Bro. Alfred M. Frager, and, until his untimely death, M.W. Bro. Robert L. Aronson. The committee now consists of the first three named brethren. I believe that their efforts have earned them a place on the Grand Lodge list of special committees and so have included them there this year. The 150th anniversary of any organization is a significant, unusual and important event. I felt that it would certainly be in order to review the past,

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analyze the present and attempt, to evaluate the future. Accordingly, I appointed a Review and Evaluation Committee consisting of Harold O. Grauel, Martin B. Dickinson, and William R. Denslow, all past Grand Masters, and R.W. Bro. Roy H. Sander, Past District Deputy Grand Master. I gave them a free hand to look into any and every facet of Freemasonry even though their investigation might take them into territory normally considered the prerogative of other committees. I look forward with anticipation to their report. TABLE LODGES I have, attended many well-planned and interesting meetings this year. One unique experience was my first attendance at a Table Lodge. Table Lodges are something of the far distant past, only recently coming into prominence in certain areas. In the state of Missouri, Table Lodges have been recommended and the procedures for holding them researched and_ published through the efforts of R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook, our Senior Grand Steward. On May 21, 1971, I was privileged to attend a Table Lodge sponsored by Country Club Lodge No. 656 held at East Gate Temple in Kansas City, Missouri. This meeting was planned and executed by W. Bro. Stanton E. Davis and was one of the best planned meetings I have ever attended. W. Brother Davis planned for and apparently anticipated every detail and the capacity crowd was more than pleased with the results. I recommend to you the challenge of holding a Table Lodge. I believe that you would find it interesting, educational and an excellent opportunity to provide an evening of fraternal fellowship in your lodges. DEMOLAY I spoke previously about the cooperation I have experienced during this past year from all of the appendant bodies. DeMolay is certainly no exception but I felt that I would like to make special comment about this wonderful youth organization. It has been my privilege over the past year to attend many DeMolay functions. I have always been received and treated with the respect that has been instilled in these young men for the Grand Master of Masons of the State of Missouri. Their attention to protocol is, to me, simply another evidence of their sincere desire to do that which is right-particularly in their relationship with Masons and the Masonic Fraternity. DeMolay, in the state of Missouri, is blessed with strong, vigorous, youthful leadership headed by Ron Compton, the executive officer for Missouri. I have been thrilled to see the obvious ability of these young men to learn ritual and to perform it in a competent and self-confident manner. If they were to choose to become Masons, they could do much to strengthen our organization in the future. Although we profess to sponsor and support DeMolay, I am not sure that we are providing these young men what they need and want. They need places to meet and they need an advisory board. In addition, they occasionally need monetary help. But what they really want, and need, is the personal support of individual Freemasons. They want us to, attend their

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Grand Master Chapman addresses State Conclave of Order of DeMolay.

meetings and activities and to show our support by being interested in the things they do. Brethren, I urge you in the strongest manner possible not to let these young men down. Support them and help them. Even if I were convinced that not a single DeMolay would ever become a Freemason I would make the same plea, for in the hands of these young men, and others like them. Lies the future of our state and nation. I know that young men who subscribe to the principles of DeMolay are the type of young men in whose hands we want to place the future of this country. It takes guts for a young man to stand up and say "I love my mother, I love my father, I love the flag of my country and will defend it with my life." Such young men de路 serve every measure of support we can give them. CONSOLIDATION It appears to me that with increasing frequency lodges, particularly those in smaller towns, are experiencing difficulty in maintaining the high level of training and competence that should be expected of a Blue Lodge. Quite often young men of these towns move to larger cities to find employment and, even if they come back home to receive the degrees in their father's lodge, they go back to where they live and cannot be active members. In many towns the resident membership is but a small percentage of the total

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number of members. For these and other reasons, I have recommended to my District Deputy Grand Masters that rather than have a lodge surrender its charter and go out of existence an attempt be made at consolidation with another lodge in the area. I know of several instances where consolidation is being investigated at this time. However, the only consolidation that has been affected during this past year has been that of William D. Muir Lodge No. 277 of Pilot Grove, Missouri, with Wallace Lodge No. 456 of Bunceton, Missouri, as of February 12, 1971. DEPUTY APRONS At the second conference of District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers, held in Kansas City last fall, a request was made to permit the Deputies to have specially designed aprons. At the first available opportunity, I discussed this request with the rest of the Grand Lodge officers, and based on the assurance that the Deputies really wanted distinctive aprons, and were willing to pay for them themselves, a committee was appointed to prepare or secure a design for each type of apron, which would be agreeable to the Grand Lodge officers and to the Deputies. Designs were secured, approved, and a supply of each desigit has been ordered. These aprons may be purchased through the Grand Secretary's office on a first come-first serve basis while the supply lasts. Af~er the present supply is exhausted, additional aprons will be ordered as needed. MASONIC TRIALS The trial process which began prior to this Grand Lodge year involving a charge of unMasonic conduct by virtue of conviction of a charge of failure to file income tax returns against a member of Lambskin Lodge No. 460 was culminated at the stated meeting of that lodge on December 23, 1970 by the entering of a plea, by letter, of guilty and a request for expulsion from the accused brother. The brother was expelled and the matter closed. A charge against a member of Sikeston Lodge No. 310 of Sikeston, Missouri, charging the same offense-failure to file income tax returns--had been pending in Sikeston Lodge for a period of almost two years. I requested E. E. Estes, the District Deputy Grand Master of the 50th Masonic District, to work with the brethren of Sikeston Lodge with the hope that the matter could be brought to a conclusion. A jury trial was held and at the stated communication of March 14, 1971 the judgment of the jury was reported to the lodge. It was a unanimous decision of the jury that the brother be suspended for a period of six months. I am not sure that I would have been as harsh in my judgment of the member of Lambskin Lodge as was his lodge, nor do I feel that I would have been as lenient to the member of Sikeston Lodge as were the members of the jury. However, our Trial Code does not provide for a review or evaluation of judgments unless an appeal has been entered. No appeal was entered in either of these matters. I. therefore consider them officially closed. In April of 1971 I received a letter from Clay Lodge No. 207 of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, stating that in December of 1970 a brotlier, then Senior Warden of Clay Lodge, filed charges against another brother charging unMasonic conduct in that the said brother had been convicted of the evasion

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of income tax. The letter further stated that on the night of the stated communication of April 5, 1971 the brother making the charges, who was then serving as the elected and installed Master of Clay Lodge No. 207, resigned as Worshipful Master and withdrew the charges filed by him. He gave no reason for resigning or withdrawing the charges. I went to Excelsior Springs to make a personal investigation. The res-ults of that investigation caused me to write Clay Lodge on April 20, 1971 directing them to file charges against and try the brother involved. Subsequently, I appointed R.W. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr. to act in place of and to perform the duties of the Junior Warden of Clay Lodge in the prosecution of their case. A trial commission was requested and I appointed R.W. Bro. J. Dorr Ewing as chairman with R.W. Bros. William R. Robbins and W. L. Landfather as members. Trial was held August 26, 1971 resulting in a verdict of guilty. The brother was expelled, subject to his right to appeal. HEALING On February 2, 1971, I received a letter from the Secretary of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 in Springfield, Missouri, stating that on January 25, 1971 that lodge had conferred the 2nd degree on four candidates, one of whom, Brother Frank Texiera, became ill and had to leave before receiving the lecture and charge. The lodge felt that this was a condition beyond the control of the candidate and they did not feel that he should be penalized and therefore they proceeded to lecture him in the second degree proficiency while awaiting an opportunity to give him the lecture and charge. They stated that they would be examining another candidate in the second degree on March 1 and requested permission to examine him along with the other candidate, promising that he would receive the lecture and charge with ano,other group of candidates on March 12. Section 15.020 requires that each degree must be conferred in its entirety at the same communication and approved decisions of previous Grand Masters substantiate the fact that the lecture is a part of the degree and must not be omitted nor can it be postponed until a more convenient time. From the facts presented, it was my determination that the postponement was not for the convenience of either the lodge or the candidate but was necessitated by the illness of the candidate, but, because of the failure to lecture and charge the brother, the degree was irregularly conferred and by the authority set forth in Section 13.140, I caused to be issued an Order of Healing. DUPLICATE CHARTERS Our By-Laws permits the Grand Master to order issuance of a duplicate charter if the charter of any lodge is destroyed, defaced, or illegible. At the request of four lodges, I ordered duplicate charters issued. Details will be found in the Grand Secretary's report. DISPENSATIONS Dispensations were issued during the year for many and varied purposes. They will be listed in detail in the Grand Secretary's report.

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Because of the fact that the laying of cornerstones and the dedication of Masonic buildings are particularly interesting the dispensations for those purposes will be listed separately. PERMISSION I have given my permission, which is required by our By-Laws, for the following events: 1. To Neosho Lodge No. 247 to host a Degree Team from Parsons, Kansas, at the conferral of a Third Degree upon a Kansas candidate by that Degree Team. 2. For Cache Lodge No. 416 to hold their public installation of officers at Pomegranate Temple on Saturday, December 12, 1970. 3. For Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 to hold a special communication October 22, 1970 for the purpose of a fraternal visit by O'Fallon Lodge No. 576 of O'Fallon, Illinois, and the conferral of the Master Mason Degree by O'Fallon Lodge upon one of their candidates. 4. For Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 to visit Mattoon Lodge No. 260, Mattoon, Illinois, to confer the Master Mason Degree in that lodge upon a candidate of Benjamin Franklin Lodge. 5. For Dexter Lodge No. 532 to visit Jasper Fraternal Lodge No. 915, F. &: A.M., of Jasper, Alabama, and to confer the Master Mason Degree on one of their (Dex路 ter's) candidates. 6. For St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 to make a visit to Anna Lodge No. 520, Anna, Illinois, and to confer the Third Degree upon St. Mark's candidate. 7. To Carterville Lodge No. 401 to host the Indian Degree Team of the State of Oklahoma to confer the Master Mason Degree on a candidate of Carterville Lodge. 8. To St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 to host Anna Lodge No. 520 of J\nna, Illinois, and to permit Anna Lodge to confer the Master Mason Degree upon their candidate. 9. To Naphtali Lodge No. 25 to host Hellenic Lodge No. 1084, Chicago, Illinois, and for Hellenic Lodge to confer the Third Degree upon a candidate of their lodge. 10. To Ferguson Lodge No. 542 to host Franklin Lodge No. 25 of Alton, Illinois, and the conferral of the Master Mason Degree by Franklin Lodge on their candidate. 11. To Shaveh Lodge No. 646 to make a fraternal visit to Tulsa Lodge No. 71 at Tulsa and to confer the Master Mason Degree on a candidate of Shaveh Lodge. 12. To Meridian Lodge No. 2 to host Tulsa Lodge No. 71 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and for Tulsa Lodge to confer the Master Mason Degree on a candidate of their (Tulsa's) lodge. 13. To Mizpah Lodge No. 639 to host Berwyn Lodge No. 839 of Berwyn, Illinois, and for Berwyn Lodge to confer the Master Mason Degree on their candidate. 14. To Southwest Lodge No. 466 to host the Oklahoma Indian Drill Team and for the Drill Team to confer the Third Degree on a candidate of Southwest Lodge at an outdoor meeting. 15. To Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672 to host Summer Avenue Lodge No. '129 and for the conferral of a Master Mason Degree upon a candidate of Summer Avenue Lodge. 16. To Shaveh Lodge No. 646 to host Granite City Lodge No. 877 of Granite City, Illinois, and the conferral of the Master Mason Degree by Granite City Lodge upon their candidate.

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VISITS It would be impossible for me to report all of the time officially spent during this last year as Grand Master. There have been numberless regular meetings, informal meetings, informal discussions, telephone calls and other time-consuming matters that demand a Grand Master's attention. Listed below you will find the "visits" listed in my appointment calendar. 1970 September 29-0rganizational meeting of the Masonic Home Board of Directors. October 2-DeMolay Legion of Honor Public Investiture, St. Louis, Mo. October 3-Centennial banquet and celebration, Ascalon Commandery No. 16, Knights Templar. October 5-Speaker, 50th anniversary dinner, University Lodge No. 649, Clayton, Missouri. October 7-Administrative meeting, 57th District Lodge of Instruction, Maplewood, Missouri. October 8-Speaker, Breckenridge Lodge No. 334, looth anniversary dinner meeting, Breckenridge, Missouri. October 10-lnstalled officers Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, Webster Groves, Missouri. October ll-Crown Jewels banquet honoring Georgia Beason, Worthy Grand Matron, St. Louis, Missouri. October 12-Spoke to the 96th Annual Session of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of Eastern Star. October 13-Spoke to joint meeting commemorating the 100th anniversary of Fellowship Lodge No. 345 and 99th anniversary of Joplin Lodge No. 335, Joplin, Missouri. October 14-Spoke at looth anniversary of Raytown Lodge No. 391, Raytown, Missouri. October 15-Attended Past Masters' night at Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 and presented a plaque from that lodge to R.W. Bro. John Black Vrooman. October 16--Board meeting, Masonic Home of Missouri. October 17-Board meeting, Masonic Home of Missouri. October 17-Grand Lodge Officers meeting at Masonic Home of Missouri. October 17-Attended party ,at Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis given by Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 in my honor. October IS-Presided at District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers meeting in St. Charles, Missouri. October 24-Spoke at dinner meeting of 30th Masonic District Officers Club at Wentzville Lodge. October 28-Speaker at Past Masters' night at Anchor Lodge No. 443. October 29-Attended Goats Club meeting of St. Louis and St. Louis County at Rose Hill Temple. October 30-Drove to Louisiana, Missouri so that I could attend on October 31 4:00 a.m. breakfast sponsored by Perseverance Lodge. Brethren donated $469 to the Masonic Home of Missouri. Breakfast provided by Perseverance Lodge. October 31-Drove to Kansas City, Missouri so that I could attend on November I District Deputy Grand Masters' meeting for the Deputies and District Deputy Grand Lecturers for the west half of the state. November 4-Drove to Montgomery City, Missouri, to attend Masonic services for R.W. Bro. Max Oliver, member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri who passed away on November 3. November 5-Attended the Ice Follies sponsored by Moolah Temple with memo bers of the Divan.

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November ll-Spoke to youth group of Moolah Shrine, YOMO Club. November 13-Attended Royal Order of Jesters dinner. November 14-Took part in conferring the second section of the 30th degree, Council of Kadosh, Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Louis. November 14-Spoke to Missouri Association of Hi-Twelve Clubs at a dinner meeting in conjunction with their state convention. November IS-Attended Sun Ray Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, dinner dance at Le Chateau restaurant as guest of Charles Goodman. November 17-0f6cial visit to Tuscan Lodge No. 360. November 19-Attended annual meeting and spoke to Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City, Missouri. November 20-Attended Sesquicentennial Committee meeting at Masonic Home of Missouri. November 21-Attended Masonic Home Board of Directors meeting. November 21-Attended dinner in honor of E. E. Estes, sponsored by Dexter Lodge No. 532 in Dexter, Missouri. November 22-Went duck hunting with Gene Estes, D.D.G.M. 50th District. November 23-Attended Oyster Stew and Past Masters' night at Kirkwood Lodge No. 484. November 24-Attended meeting of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 held in honor of James E. Winterton, Jr. November 2S-0fficial visit to Moolah Temple Shrine, St. Louis, Missouri. November 30-Guest of Honor at dinner sponsored by The Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County. December I-Attended stated communication of Tuscan Lodge No. 360 and introduced the speaker, R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold. December 2-Had lunch with District Deputy Grand Masters of the 33rd Masonic District, Chester L. Lieder and Martin E. Brummond. December 3-Attended installation of Naamah Conclave, Order of True Kindred, and gave benediction. December 4-Spoke at 75th anniversary dinner of Delphian Lodge No. 137, Birch Tree, Missouri. December 5-Acted as Installing Marshal at the installation of officers of West Gate Lodge No. 445. December S-Spoke at the annual communication of Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph, Missouri. December 9-Went quail hunting in St. Joseph with R.W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley and Bro. Virgil Abbett-got 11 birds. December 9-Spoke after the installation of officers of Agency Lodge No. 10, Agency, Missouri. December IO-Presented a 50-year pin to a Charter Member of Brentwood Lodge No. 616. December ll-Attended Wardens and Masters Christmas party at Masonic Home. December II-Made official visit and spoke at Algabil Lodge No. 544, St. Louis, Missouri. December 12-Attended annual meeting of St. Louis Conclave, Red Cross of Con路 stantine. December 14-Attended annual dinner meeting, election and installation of officers of Charity Lodge No. 331 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Was presented with a beautiful Browning 22 riBel December 15-Installed John Burle, Worshipful Master, and other officers of America Lodge No. 347, St. Louis, Mi$souri-afterwards spoke. December IS-Met with Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior

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Grand Warden and Grand Secretary to review the operation of the Grand Secretary's office as required by new law. December I8-Attended Masonic Home Cheer Committee Christmas Party at the Masonic Home. December I9-Presented 50-year pins and spoke at Good Hope Lodge No. 218. December 25-Attended 7 o'clock breakfast at Masonic Home where gifts were presented to the elderly guests. December 30-Met with Floyd Sutton, D.D.G.M., and Earl Landes, D.D.G.L., to discuss a problem in the 40th district. 1971 January 9-Attended 33rd Masonic District Lodge of Instruction supervised by Grand Lecturer, Freelon K. Hadley. January l3-Attended regular meeting of Lambskin Lodge No. 460. January 14-Met with committee to evaluate possible site for the Masonic Home. January I6-Attended Masonic Home Board of Directors meeting. January l8-Attended regular meeting of Webster Groves Hi-12 Club. January 19-With Frank Arnold, Grand Secretary, visited and spoke to Hebron Lodge No. 354 at Mexico, Missouri. January 24-Visited Cochran Veterans Administration Hospital with representatives of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 and the Masonic Service Association. January 26-Was guest of Claude Parkhurst, Masonic Service Association representative, and his volunteers for a visit to the Veterans Administration Hospital at Jefferson Barracks. January 27-Attended quarterly meeting and spoke to Boone County Masonic Association. January 28-Attended dinner and spoke to Moolah Temple Charity and Activity Association. January 29-Attended St. Louis-St. Louis County Wardens and Masters Club banquet. January 30-Attended Masonic Home Board meeting. January 31, February 1 and 2-Attended l60th annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. February 2-Attended Grand Master's Breakfast Committee planning meeting. February 3-Attended meeting with Herman Orlick to prepare for SesqUicentennial event in the St. Louis area. February 3-Attended and spoke to 57th Masonic District Administration Meeting of the Lodge of Instruction. February 4-Instituted, dedicated and set Arnold Lodge U.D. to work. February 5, 6, and 7-Attended Grand Lodge Officers meeting at Columbia, Missouri. February 8-Attended Lodge of Instruction meeting supervised by Freelon K. Hadley at the 33rd Masonic District. February 9-Attended regular meeting of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 at which Gus O. Nations, Jr., D.D.G.M., spoke. February 10-Met with George Merrymon, Master of Tuscan Lodge, to discuss the possible move of Tuscan Lodge to a different location. February IO-Attended and spoke at a meeting of Magnolia Lodge No. 626. Masters of all of the lodges in the 33rd Masonic District were invited to attend. 34 out of 36 Masters attended or were represented. February l2-Met with Finance Committee of the Masonic Home of Missouri at the offices of the Trust Companies handling the endowment and reserve funds of the Home. February 12_Attended Masonic Home Site Committee meeting. February 13-Installed officers of Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672.

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Februal'y 16-Attended and spoke at the annual February dinner of the Masonic organizations of Boonville, Missouri. February 17-Attended regular meeting of Moolah Temple Shrine where I was presented with a beautiful 'new jeweled fez. February IS-Attended funeral service for R.W. Bro. Elmer W. Schoenlau, Past D.D.G.M. February 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24-Attended Conference of Grand Masters of North America in Washington, D.C. February 24-p.m., met with R.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick and Bro. George Carson to discuss Sesquicentennial events in St. Louis. February 27-Attended, with Mrs. Chapman, Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County dinner dance at Missouri Athletic Club. March 6-Attended special Masonic Home of Missouri Site Committee meeting. March 7-Attended meeting for all lodges in 57th and 33rd Masonic districts to outline plans for Sesquicentennial event. March lO-Attended dinner and spoke to Pride of the West Lodge No. 179. March 15-Attended special Site Committee meeting for Masonic Home of Missouri. March 17-Attended fish fry and spoke to joint meeting of Kirksville Lodge No. 105 and Adair Lodge No. 366. March IS-Attended DeMolay Legion of Honor dinner at Scottish Towers. March 20-Attended Masonic Home Board of Directors meeting. March 20-Took part in 25th degree at Scottish Rite reunion. March 22-Had meeting with members of Blackwell Lodge No. 535, R.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, Floyd H. Sutton, D.D.G.M., and Earl Landes, D.D.G.L. March 23, 24, 25-Attended annual communisation of Grand Lodge of Tennessee. March 26-Attended special meeting at Masonic Home of Missouri.

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March 27-Flew to Joplin for Scottish Rite reunion which was named in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Pilot-Bro. Leroy A. Weidle, Jr. . March 2S-Dinner with E. E. Estes, D.D.G.M. 50th Masonic district, and family. March 29-Attended and spoke to annual meeting and election of officers of the Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County. March 30-Sesquicentennial planning meeting with R.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. and R.W. Bro. Herman A.Orlick. March 31-Meeting with members of Blackwell Lodge No. 535 and others. April 2-Attended First Area Sesquicentennial event in Independence, Missouri. April 3-Attended Moolah Shrine meeting. April 7-Talked to St. Louis Scottish Rite Club. April S-Noon, planning meeting for St. Louis Sesquicentennial area event. Evening, attended meeting of St. Louis Unit Shrine Hospital Reception April 14-Went to Armstrong, Missouri to present a 71-year Masonic Veteran pin to Past Master Elmo Kirby of Armstrong Lodge No. 70. Evening, attended planning meeting for St. Louis Sesquicentennial event. April 15-Talked to Webster Groves Lions Club on the subject "Freemasonry." Evening, talk at St. Louis Scottish Rite, Maundy Thursday services. Committee. April 16-Noon, attended St. Louis area event planning meeting. Evening, attended Red Cross of Constantine dinner. April 17-Aftemoon, attended Area 5 Sesquicentennial event at California, Missouri. Evening, attended Area 9 Sesquicentennial event at Montgomery City. April IS-Attended Area 7 Sesquicentennial event at St. Joseph. April 19-Attended meeting with officials of Globe-Democrat to plan Sunday Magazine supplement in connection with St. Louis area Sesquicentennial event. April 20-Attended dinner and meeting at Bonhomme Lodge No. 45, presented 50-year pin. April 21-Attended Northeast Missouri Scottish Rite Club annual ham dinner, spoke. April 22-Met with Harry Gershenson, Chairman of Jurisprudence Committee. Evening, spoke at Beacon Lodge No.3. April 23-Visited with E. E. Estes, D.D.G.M., 50th District. April 24-Spoke at Wayne Lodge No. 526, Piedmont, Missouri. April 25-Attended Area 6 Sesquicentennial event at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. April 26-Attended Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters Assembly, at Springfield, Missouri. April 27-Attended Missouri Lodge of Research Breakfast, Springfield, Missouri. April 27-Attended Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons Convocation at Springfield, Missouri. April 2S-Attended Area 4 Sesquicentennial event at Springfield, Missouri. April 30-Attended "Goat's Grazing," a dinner meeting of secretaries of Masonic organization in the 57th and 33rd Districts. May I-Grand Lodge Officers meeting in St. Louis. May 2-Grand Master's Breakfast in St. Louis, speaker, the honorable Walter H. Judd. May 2-p.m., attended DeMolay class in honor of Del Miller, potentate of Moolah Temple. May 3-0fficial visit to Ionic Lodge No. 154, the home of J. C. Montgomery, Jr., the Junior Grand Marshal. May 4-Attended committee meeting at Masonic Home. May S-Attended annual Past Masters' night and dinner at Samaritan Lodge No. 424 in Bonne Ten-e, Missouri.

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May 12-Attended Past Masters' night and dinner at Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla, Missouri. May 14 and 15-Attended Grand Commandery session in Springfield, Missouri. May 16-Attended Grand Master's Breakfast of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. May 17, 18 and 19-Attended the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. May 20-Attended inaugural banquet for Dr. Frank Kellogg, Grand Chaplain, president of Missouri Baptist College. May 21-Attended Table Lodge sponsored by Country Club Lodge No. 656 at East Gate Temple, Kansas City, Missouri. May 22-Attended dinner for the Council of Kadosh in St. Louis. May 23-Attended and spoke at the Area 8 Sesquicentennial event in Palmyra, Missouri. May 26-Made an official visit to the Ransom A. Breuer Association meeting in St. Clair, Missouri. May 27--Spoke at Berkeley Chapter, Order of Eastern Star meeting, honoring Max Wood, Administrator of the Masonic Home. June I-Attended special "Railroad" night at Tuscan Lodge No. 360 in St. Louis. June 3-Attended Brother's Night at Naamah, Conclave Order of True Kindred. June 4 and 5-Attended Scottish Rite reunion named in honor of the Sesquicentennial anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. June 6-Attended the Area 1 Sesquicentennial event at the Municipal Opeta in St. Louis. June 8--Attended Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 and presented a 50-year pin to Fay Fulkerson. June 17-Participated in parade preceding Moolah Shrine Circus. June 18--Attended Moolah Shrine Circus. June 19-Attended and spoke at Alpha Lodge No. 659 50th anniversary dinner meeting in North Kansas City, Missouri. June 22-Attended the installation of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. June 24-Noon, attended South Side High Twelve Club meeting to honol 50year members. June 24-Evening, made official visit to Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis, Missouri. June 25-Made official visit to Cowgill Lodge No. 561, Cowgill, Missouri. June 26-ln the afternoon attended Square Club stag picnic at Kuh's Estate. June 26-Evening, attended a special meeting of Jonesburg Lodge No. 457, Jonesburg, Missouri to present 50路year pins. June 29-Attended Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 special communication at which three senior DeMolays received their 3rd Degree. July 2-Attended DeMolay leadership training session at Potosi, Missouri. July 17-Attended Masonic Home Board of Directors' meeting. August 6, 7, and 8--Grand Lodge officers' conference at St. Louis, Missouri. August 8--Ways and Means Committee meeting at the Grand Lodge office in St. Louis. August 9-Pictures taken with R.W. Bro. T. J. Davis, Jr., President of the Masonic Home, and William F. J. Fienup, donor of a tract of land to the Masonic Home. August 9-Attended installation of officers of St. Louis Harmony Chapter, Order of DeMolay. August lO-Meeting with Willie W. Wahnung, President of the Masonic Board of Relief of St. Louis and St. Louis County. August ll-Luncheon meeting with Chester L. Lieder, District Deputy Grand Master, 33rd Masonic District Division A.

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August l3-Luncheon meeting with lloyd L. Schainker, Chairman of the Appeals and Grievances Committee. August 19-5poke to the State Conclave of Missouri DeMolay at Stouffer's Inn in St. Louis. August 21-Masonic Home Board of Directors meeting. August 27-Spoke on Freemasonry to the Webster Groves Rotary Club. August 2S-Was the guest of Claude Parkhurst, Field Agent of the Masonic Service Association of the United States, at a reception in my honor at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Spoke to the many volunteers who attended. September 2-0fficial visit to Bridgeton Lodge No. 80. September 3-Attended a luncheon celebrating the birthdays of M.W. Bro. Richard O. Rumer, and M.W. Forrest C. Donnell. September 4-Attended the installation of officers of Ferguson Chapter, Order of DeMolay. September S-Attended dinner and made official visit at Lambskin Lodge No. 460. September 9-0fficial visit to Gardenville Lodge No. 655. September IO-Wardens and Masters ice cream social at the Masonic Home. September ll-Dedicated the new Masonic Temple of Ashland Lodge No. 156, Ashland, Missouri. September I4-0fficial visit to Shekinah Lodge No. 256 at Crystal City, Missouri, the lodge of District Deputy Grand Master Floyd Sutton. September l6-0fficial visit to the 50th anniversary celebration of Commonwealth Lodge No. 654. September l7-0fficial visit to Country Club Lodge No. 656 on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. September IS-Official visit to Grandview Lodge No. 618 on the occasion of their annual Past Masters' dinner. September 25-Board of Directors' meeting of the Masonic Home of Missouri. September 25-Afternoon, Grand Lodge officers' meeting. September 26-DeMolay Grand Master's class. September 27 and 2S-Attended l50th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Missouri.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Around the first of March 1971, a communication was received in the Grand Lodge office from the Internal Revenue Service titled "1970 Returns for Organizations Exempt From Income Tax." A study of the material received indicated that the tax reform act of 1969 had substantially changed reporting requirements for exempt organizations. Inasmuch as the language of the information received was not completely clear, and feeling that the Grand Lodge had an obligation to the constituent lodges to inform them of any tax laws that would affect them, I engaged Bro. Darrell D. 'Wiles, a tax attorney, to submit a formal opinion as to the significance of the change in tax laws as they affected the Grand Lodge and constituent lodges and certain other matters concerning taxes and the fraternity. SUbsequently, I received a letter from Brother Wiles dated April 1, 1971 which answered those questions. On about April 20, 1971, I mailed a letter to all constituent lodges in the state of Missouri outlining the salient features of the tax reform act of 1969 as they affected those lodges. I included a copy of the formal opinion of Brother Wiles and a copy of the reporting

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form that must be used for those lodges required to make a return. In addition, a form letter was enclosed to be used as a request for an extension of time for filing for those lodges who were required to file but could not do so within the anticipated deadline. Copies of this information were also mailed to the appendant bodies in the state of Missouri for their information. The mailing resulted. in several specific questions from lodges. The answers were obtained and referred to those asking the questions. This was one instance where I believe the Grand Lodge was, and should have been, helpful in assisting all of the constituent lodges in their administrative affairs. UNDER D1SPENSATION One of the most enjoyable experiences of my term as Grand Master was the opportunity to set a lodge to work under dispensation. 1n May of 1970 a group of interested Masons met to discuss the possibility of forming a new lodge in the growing area of Arnold, Missouri, which is located south of St. Louis County, in Jefferson County. Other meetings were later held which included W. Bro. Floyd Sutton, who was appointed in September, 1.970 as a District Deputy Grand Master, and R.W. Bro. Earl Landes, the District Deputy Grand Lecturer. On January 22, a petition for dispensation was presented signed by 26 Master Masons. All requirements of law having been met, it was my pleasure to' set Arnold Lodge U.D. to work, under Dispensation, on Thursday night, February 4, 1911. Several Grand Lodge officers attended and assisted in the ceremony, namely, Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Deputy Grand Master; Herman A. Orlick, Junior Grand Deacon; Fielding A. Poe, Jr., Junior Grand Steward; Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary; and John Black Vrooman, Grand Pursuivant. W. Bro. C. Nolan Miller was appointed Worshipful Master of the new lodge and was presented with the certificate of Dispensation. and the gavel of authority. Other officers appointed were Michael Singer, Senior Warden; Herbert Crow, Junior 'Warden; Howard Moore, Treasurer; Leo C. Peck, Secretary; Charles Leech, Senior Deacon; Kenneth Short, Junior Deacon; Carl Brown, Senior Steward; Homer Cheryl, Junior Steward; Lallren Hill, Chaplain; Samuel Simond, Marshal; and Hubert Long, Tiler. Every report -1 have heard concerning Arnold Lodge U.D. is that it is a hardworking and friendly group and that they are doing much to further the cause of Freemasonry in the Arnold, Missouri, area. In one of my messages in The Freemason magazine I commented that it would be my wish that every Mason could be a member of a lodge under dispensation. There is an enthusiasm and a spirit of fellowship that prevails in such a group that is almost unequaled. They recognize that the su.ccess or failure of their lodge-even the determination as to whether or not they receive a charter depends on their ability to prove themselves, and the requirement to work hard together seems to strengthen bonds of fellowship. The reports I have. heard lead me to believe that it will not be too long before Arnold Lodge becomes a regularly chartered lodge under the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

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Gra.nd Master Chapman and C. Nolen Miller, Worshipful Master of Arnold Lodge U.D.

Grand Lodge Officers present at Institution of Arnold Lodge U.D.

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DISCIPLINE One of the items planned by past Sesquicentennial Committees and approved by the Grand Lodge was an endeavor to send a copy of The Freemason, the official publication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to every Missouri Freemason at least once during the Sesquicentennial year. The matter of implementing this plan pointed up a situation which is, to my way of thinking, almost unbelievable but, unfortunately, true. The Grand Lodge had no way of communicating with the individual members of the constituent lodges throughout the statel The only manner available, in the past, to put a mailing into the hands of the individual Masons was to send a bulk mailing to the secretary of each lodge with the hope that he would follow through by mailing the item for distribution to each. member of his lodge. To say the least, this method was not absolutely reliable. Many times the Grand Lodge officers commented on the problem and dreamed about how nice it would be if the Grand Lodge could have a direct communication with every Missouri Master Mason. The Sesquicentennial Committee anticipated the fact that the task of accumulating a. complete list of all Missouri Master Masons might he a difficult one so I, last September when I was Deputy Grand Master, wrote a letter to the secretaries of all of the 582 constituent lodges of the state 路of Missouri explaining the reasori for wanting a complete roster of the members of their lodge and requestihg the~ to send that roster to the Grand Lodge office. To their eternal credit, many secretaries complied with the first request. A second request went out over the Grand Secretary's signature in January of 1971. A third request was made in February by him and a fourth after the mailing had been made to all of those for whom we had no names. After the mailing, the Grand Se'cretary reported to me that he had still not received membership lists from five of our lodges. I directed him to write a fifth time which he did in May of 1971. This resulted in the reception of three more membership lists. I feel that I should emphasize that in each letter written to the lodge secretary a complete explanation was given as to the need for the list and they were informed that they could submit it to the Grand Lodge office in any readable form. On June 10, 1971, the Grand Secretary reported to me that he had still not received the roster of two lodges. Accordingly, on that day, I wrote letters to the secretaries of OsbOrn Lodge No. 317, Osborn, Missouri, and Winona Lodge No. 430, Winona, Missouri, directing them to have their membership lists in the hands of the Grand Secretary by June 24, 1971. I told them that if it was impossible for them to comply with my request by June 24, they should let me know why. On July 8, not having heard from either secretary, I wrote a registered letter to the secretary of Osborn Lodge No. 317 with a copy to the brethren who were listed on the last annual report as being the Worshipful Master and Senior Warden stating that by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 2.010 (b) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws I was suspending the functions of their lodge, effective immediately, for failing to provide the Grand Lodge with, the roster of the

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membership of Osborn Lodge and for failing to communicate in any way or to even acknowledge receipt of official Grand Lodge correspondence. I wrote a similar registered letter to the secretary of Winona Lodge No. 430 with a copy to the brethren who were shown as vVorshipful Master and Senior Warden on the last annual report. However, in the meantime official reports had come to me that there were additional irregularities as far as the operation of vVinona Lodge was concerned. My letter to them charged that they had failed to comply with repeated requests made by the Grand Secretary and the Grand Master to provide the Grand Lodge with a roster of the membership of Winona Lodge. Further, they failed to communicate in any way or to even acknowledge receipt of official Grand Lodge correspondence. In addition, by failure to comply with Grand Lodge law they caused a sister jurisdiction-the American-Canadian Provincial Grand Lodge of Germany-embarrassment inasmuch as one of their constituent lodges illegally conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on a petitioner of Winona Lodge. Correspondence to the lodge by the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri attempting to correct the situation was never answered. Official reports received indicated that ritual work in \Vinona Lodge was poor (which is not in itself a breach of the law) but in addition, code books were being used in the lodge, the lodge was not being properly tiled, cigar smoking was permitted while the lodge was open, only two meetings had been held since the installation of officers in December, and no members appeared at the lodge hall on the night of June 22 at which time the lodge had been notified that the District Deputy Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Lecturer would make an official visit. (The date of June 22 was erroneously shown in my letter to Winona Lodge as June 14.) Finally, while all of this was going on, I had received official reports concerning and had corresponded with Joppa Lodge No. 411 of Hartville, Missouri, concerning certain alleged irregularities in the operation of their lodge. As a result of a preliminary investigation, on July 15, 1971, I wrote to the secretary of Joppa Lodge No. 411 stating that because of the fact that (I) Joppa Lodge had not held regular meetings on the first Thursday night of each month for the last year and (2) three candidates were elected to receive the degrees but in a year's time the lodge has been unable to confer the degrees and (3) the lodge has failed to comply with the request of a sister jurisdiction, received through official channels, for courtesy work, I was suspending the functions of Joppa Lodge. In each of these three instances I informed the lodge that while they were under suspension they were not to perform any of the functions of a regular lodge, except to provide Masonic burial service for a deceased brother, pay bills, and make the required annual return to the Grand Lodge. I further informed these lodges that my actions would be reported to the Grand Lodge where a decision would be made as to whether the lodge is put on probation or the charter arrested. I am pleased to say that I received a letter dated July 15, 1971 from the Worshipful Master of Osborn Lodge No. 317. In that letter he indicated that he had notified the secretary to comply with my requests for a roster of the lodge and to answer all correspondence from the Grand Lodge. In

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addition, he indicated that the lodge was proud to have been able to continue through their centennial year and be able to be active as long as their 50-year member was with them and was able to conduct a Masonic funeral service. They indicated that they were planning to affiliate with Vincil Lodge No. 62 at Cameron, Missouri, and that they were financially in good condition and all members were in good standing. He asked permission for Osborn Lodge to affiliate with Vinci! Lodge No. 62. I answered the Worshipful Master, thanking him for his letter and explaining the reluctance with which I had suspended the functions of the lodge and assured him that when the membership list of Osborn Lodge No. 317 was received in the Grand Lodge office I would remove the suspension. On August 17, 1971, I again wrote the W'orshipful Master of Osborn Lodge stating that the Grand Secretary had notified me that the roster of members had been received in the Grand Lodge office, and that as of August 6, I was lifting the suspension of the functions of Osborn Lodge and not only gave permission but urged and encouraged the consolidation of Osborn Lodge with Vincil Lodge No. 62 at Cameron, Missouri. As far as Winona Lodge No. 430 and Joppa Lodge No. 411 are concerned I requested, in each instance, a qualified brother in whom I had confidence to make an investigation and written report. Both reports have been received and the files turned over to the Appeals and Grievances Committee for their recommendation. DECISIONS As is usually the case, a great number of questions were presented to me for an answer. Most of the questions could have been answered by reference to the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Others involved merely interpretation of those By-Laws or the restating of rulings of previous Grand Masters. I will not attempt to enumerate all of the questions asked but will merely set forth those which I believe to be unique or for some other reason important. I

A request came from Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon, Missouri, for permission to place signs on the highway concerning the lodge and its meeting nights. Knowing of no law prohibiting such signs 'the answer to the question seemed to be one of propriety. I discussed the matter with the Grand Lodge officers-the unanimous decision being that it would be permissible to place such signs on the highway. The lodge was admonished to use discretion in the style of the signs and to maintain the signs in good repair so as not to bring any discredit upon the Masonic fraternity. II

In March of 1971 I received a letter from "V. Lee Senf, President of Harmony Temple Association, requesting me to appoint a permanent committee to establish a set of rules that would guide all Temple Associations in matters concerning the use and operation of their buildings. He stated that their Temple Association is frequently asked for what purposes their

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temple could or could not be used. I know that this has been a problem with many other lodges and Temple Boards. They have the feeling that there is some limitation on their activities as a result of Grand Lodge law, and prudently, they do not want to do anything contrary to Masonic law or usage. I answered Brother Senf by stating that it was my personal opinion that "except for illegal activities, such as gambling, and activities prohibited by Masonic law, such as the drinking of intoxicating liquor on Masonic premises, a Temple Association can use its building for whatever purpose it sees fit; of course, keeping in mind the general rules of propriety." In addition I issued the following warning: ''I'm sure you recognize the fact that some activities may subject you to scrutiny by the taxing authority of various governmental entities and may result in your having to pay taxes you do not now have to pay. Other activities can expose a lodge or Temple Association to greater liability than they might otherwise have and they should protect themselves by insurance against those contingencies."

III I received a letter dated November 20, 1970 from "Villiam "V. Knibb, Past District Deputy Grand Master and a member of Gardenville Lodge No. 655, asking six separate questions concerning lodge members. The questions and my decision as to the answers are as follows: 1. In the year 1921, what was the definition of a charter member of a Masonic lodge? 2. Is the present definition the same as that of 1921? 1 answered these two questions together stating "I don't know that this question has been previously posed or answered. My answer would be that the definition today is the same as it wa~ in 1921-a charter member of a Masonic lodge is a member at the time of granting of the charter." 3. Are Master Masons who affiliate during the period a lodge is under dispensation and before set to work under charter considered charter members? Answer: Yes. 4. Are candidates who complete the degrees during the period a lodge is under dispensation and before set to work under charter considered charter members? A nSWe1": Yes. 5. Are Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts in process of receiving the degrees during the period a lodge is under dispensation and before set to work under charter considered charter members? Answer: I would consider them charter Entered Apprentices and charter Fellow Crafts. 6. When should a lodge consider a petitioner to be a member-when initiated an Entered Apprentice or when made a Master Mason? Answer: I believe an initiate is a member holding status as an Entered Apprentice; one who has been passed is a member holding status as a Fellow Craft; and one who has been raised as a member holding the status of Master Mason.

IV Two decisions were made concerning the scope of authority of the Building Supervisory Board. In the case of Clintonville Lodge No. 482, I ruled that inasmuch as a fire had destroyed only the top portion of the lodge

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building and the lodge roofed over the lower floor of the temple and intended to use it for lodge meetings, the lodge had not contracted any debts in connection with the rebuilding and the entire building had been previously dedicated, the building did not have to be re-dedicated nor was permission of the Building Supervisory Board required in any way.

v I was requested to rule on the necessity of Mountain View Lodg'e No. 637 of Mountain View, Missouri, obtaining permission of the Building Supervisory Board to rent space from the LO.O.F. in their building by H. P. Bruner, the District Deputy Grand Master of the 53rd Masonic District. The specific question was whether or not the Building Supervisory Board must be consulted before arrangements were to be made for the leasing or rental of said premises by the lodge or whether I should, as Grand Master, issue a dispensation to dedicate the building for Masonic use which would make permission of the Building Supervisory Board unnecessary. I was advised by the District Deputy Grand Master that the building was suitable for Masonic purposes and that the lodge has sufficient funds on hand to pay rent for more than five years, thereby complying with any requirements of Section 9.030 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. The only other question to be determined was whether or not the lodge would be required to have permission of the Building Supervisory Board under the provisions of Section 5.170 which states: "The Board examines plans for purchase, construction and financing of buildings or temples in which lodges may be interested, or which they may use or occupy, and gives its approval prior to any use, construction, or occupancy by a lodge." I interpreted Section 5.170 to mean that "The Board examines plans for purchase, construction, and financing of building or temples in which lodges may be interested, or which they may use or occupy (and after examining the plans for pw'chase, construction and financing) gives its approval prior to any use, construction or occupancy by a lodge." Viewed in this contextwhich I considered to be the intent of the Section, the Board would only examine plans for purchase, construction and financing of a building or temple which building or temple was at that time being purchased, constructed, or financed. It was therefore my decision that permission of the Building Supervisory Board was not required and a dispensation was issued to Brother Bruner to dedicate the building for Masonic purposes. I might say that Bro. Claude T. Wood, Chairman of the Building Supervisory Board, did not agree with either of my decisions. I must also say that I did not relish the prospect of disagreeing with him. Claude is a hard-working committee chairman and volunteers a considerable amount of his valuable time, as do his committee members, to Masonic affairs. In addition to that, he is a capable attorney. Nonetheless, I felt that his interpretation of the law was too strict and where his legal training would not permit him to come to other than a strict interpretation of the law, my lack of that training permitted me to be more concerned with the intent rather than the letter of the law. I believe that the Building Supervisory Board performs an important and needed service for the lodges of the state of Missouri. I am also sure that their efforts have prevented many lodges from having

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financial problems when they purchased property or built or remodeled buildings. I believe we need a Building Supervisory Board. I also believe, strongly, that the law as concerns the Building Supervisory Board, and lodges' relationship to it, should be clarified and simplified. Along this line, let me say that I believe that one of the most beneficial things we could do for the officers of the constituent lodges, District Deputy Grand Masters, and others who are called upon to read and interpret our Masonic law would be to completely revise our Constitution and By-Laws so that they would be understandable. It is amazing to me how many Sections of our By-Laws are subject to different interpretations depending on the viewpoint of the reader. Believe me, I am not suggesting a change in our law. I am suggesting rather the publication of our laws in a manner in which they can be read and understood.

VI A request from a master of a lodge whose building had burned down was forwarded to me by the District Deputy Grand Master of the district in which the lodge was located. The request, which was eloquently stated, was for permission to solicit aid from the lodges in the state of Missouri for rebuilding their temple. The District Deputy Grand Master supported the request. Section 25.090 states "Unless permitted by the Grand Master, no lodge may circulate, except to its own members for its own purposes, any application for donations for any purpose, nor may any individual Freemason circulate any such application to Freemasons as such." Reluctantly, I refused permission, stating in part, as follows: "I believe that it would be the start of a dangerous and ultimately disastrous precedent. Unfortunately, during any year, there are instances of lodges which fail to employ prudent business practices and ultimately find themselves facing financial impairment or crisis. I have no doubt that if you were to be permitted to make an appeal at this time the results would be beneficial and your particular problem would be solved. However, in fairness, other lodges would have to be permitted to do the same thing and I am fearful that the results would be less and less beneficial and would ultimately cause serious problems in the relationships between the various lodges of the state. You do have my permission to request help and assistance from appendant bodies and from those lodges to whom personal appeal can be made. I regret that I cannot pennit a general request for donations." VII Reports came to me from several brethren concerning possible irregularities in the reception of a petition and in the subsequent election and conferral of the Entered Apprentice Degree on a member of Lambskin Lodge No. 460. I requested R.W. Bro. Martin E. Brummond, District Deputy Grand Master of the 33rd Masonic District-Division B, to investigate the matter. That investigation disclosed that Section 14.040 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri was violated in that the petition did not lie over four weeks before balloting. Decisions of previous Grand Masters have been to the

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effect that no Grand Master has the power to shorten the time for consideration of a petition nor does he have the power to suspend the operation of any law of the Grand Lodge. In addition, this type of irregularity is not subject to healing under Section 13.140 as that Section refers to healing if "any degree has been irregularly or illegally conferred." In this case the original illegal action was the balloting without permitting the petition to lie over for four weeks which is not subject to healing. It was therefore my decision that the election of the candidate was unlawful and therefore void. As a result, the conferral of the Entered Apprentice Degree on that candidate was also declared illegal and void. I directed the Grand Secretary to issue a dispensation to re-ballot on the petition in accordance with the authority granted under Section 14.100 and designated the date for re-balloting. Balloting was held on the specified date resulting in rejection of the candidate. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. From the standpoint of experience in Masonic affairs, it would seem that there should be few who would have a better background from which to make recommendations than a Grand Master at the end of his term of office. To qualify for appointment in the Grand Lodge line, a man must be a Past Master which implies a certain minimum amount of service in a constituent lodge. Often appointment in the Grand Lodge line is preceded by years of service to a district or on committees. The time required to serve in the advancing station of the Grand Lodge is now nine years. And I know of no one who should have a better feeling of the pulse of Freemasonry or of the needs of the Craft than an outgoing Grand Master. Nonetheless, I have sat in Grand Lodge sessions and heard Grand Masters in their report to Grand Lodge make recommendations that were virtually ignored. My first recommendation to this Grand Lodge is that, in the future, advance copies of the Grand Master's Address be made available to the Jurisprudence Committee and that committee be charged to draw resolutions to be presented to the Grand Lodge for their vote according to our law. Prior to the presenting of the resolutions to Grand Lodge, they should be presented to the Grand Master for his approval of the wording and content. I have no qualms about making this recommendation as it will not apply to any recommendations I make to this Grand Lodge.

2. In Grand Lodge officer conferences we have discussed the necessity of the Grand Lodge organization providing more of a leadership role for constituent lodges and the advisability of working closer with constituent lodges in order to assist them to become strong or to help them so that they remain strong. My direct experience with many lodges this past year and communications received in my office and that of the Grand Secretary have led me to the inescapable conclusion that our lodges need help in many ways. Many lodges appear to have a complete ignorance of Grand Lodge Law and apparently there is developing a growing disdain in some areas for the rules and regu-

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lations of Grand Lodge. It has been amazing to me to find how much correspondence has been directed to me and to the Grand Secretary asking questions, the answers which would have been evident to anyone who knew anything at all about our laws. It makes it doubly bad for us to receive these questions when our law requires aU questions of law and practice to be submitted through the District Deputy Grand Master. What is probably most unexpected and distressing is that on more than one occasion when infractions of our law have been called to my attention and I have attempted to correct the situation, my actions have been met with belligerence, righteous indignation and opposition rather than with a spirit of gratitude or appreciation. I firmly believe that if we are to have, in the years to come, any semblance of a Grand Lodge system such as we enjoy today, we will have to help to educate, motivate, and enthuse those who represent the fraternity on a grassroots level, not only in matters of law, but also in the basic principles of Freemasonry. This type of thing is next to impossible to accomplish by correspondence. It is therefore the unanimous recommendation of the Grand Lodge officers that at least a partial start be made to provide strong, effective, wholesome liaison between the Grand Lodge and constituent lodges by hiring an assistant Grand Secretary and being able to send him out into the field to work with individuals. I don't believe I would be violating a confidence if I tell you that one of the hopes of Thomas J. Davis, Jr., who no doubt will be your Grand Master tomorrow afternoon, is to have a series of area meetings throughout the state in order to kick-off this educational and/or developmental program. These plans require funds to implement them.

3. Two years ago the representatives attending Grand Lodge voted a $1.00 increase in the per capita tax. But last year, and effective at that communication, they voted an increase in the mileage allowance from 6Â˘ per mile traveled to and from the Grand Lodge session to 10Â˘ per mile and an increase in the per diem allowance from $10.00 a day to $15.00 a day. The year ending June 30, 1971 is the first year. the increase became available to Grand Lodge. Because of the increased cost in almost anything we buy or do and because of the necessity of funding other needed or expanded activities you will find that the budget to be submitted by the Ways and Means Committee will call for expenditures that are approximately equal to our income for the next budgeted period. In addition, you will hear a proposal from the Ways and Means Committee concerning The Freemason magazine, the official publication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. As of this date, The Freemason magazine is published on a subscription basis. The cost to the subscriber is $1.00 for four issues per year or $4.00 for a five-year subscription. At this date there are approximately 6,000 subscribers. I have stated before that one of the efforts of the Sesquicentennial celebration was to put a copy of The Freemason magazine into the hands of each Missouri Mason. It has long been a dream, and hope of mine, that we

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could send every issue of The Freemason to every Missouri Freemason. Because of certain cost savings that would be realized by publishing approximately 110,000 magazines per quarter it is estimated that each Missouri Freemason could receive four issues of The Freemason magazine a year for a total annual cost to the Grand Lodge of approximately $42,000. Because of the increase in the normal cost of operation, however, and because of the increased cost that would be involved in the Grand Lodge program of service to constituent lodges, the cost of mailing The Freemason magazine to all Masons could not be absorbed in our present dues structure. Your Grand Lodge officers, after full consideration and discussion, strongly support the following propositions: That there be appropriated from the reserve fund, $42,000 which would be used to send four issues of The F,'eemason magazine to each Missouri Mason during the next year; that at this communication, a resolution be introduced calling for an increase in the per capita tax of 50¢ per member and a change in our By-Laws indicating that the per capita tax includes an item for an annual SUbscription to The Freemason magazine for each Missouri Freemason. . The situation would then boil down to this. Each of you, and all of the other members of Missouri lodges, would receive four issues of The Freemason magazine, during this next year, without cost to you. Next year you would be called upon to vote as to whether or not The Freemason magazine should be continued at an additional per capita cost of 50¢. Your negative vote would result in The Freemason magazine being discontinued. I believe there are compelling reasons for all of us to support this idea. Up until this time, there has been no way for the Grand Lodge to directly contact the individual lodge members. In addition, this will provide an opportunity to educate and to inform all Missouri Masons. It could be the one factor that would continue a man's interest in the fraternity and in maintaining his membership. I'm sure that you can think of many other advantages, Let me quote here the words of Robert Browning who said: "Progress is the law of life. To live, an institution must go forward. It cannot stand still. To be content with laurels won means death. Each day must con· stantly challenge the full capacity of every man." My brethren, it is a challenge to continue Freemasonry on a high level. We must educate and motivate. I know of no better way to do this, on a continuing basis, than to put into the hands of each Missouri Freemason, regularly, the material that has been sent to only a few in the past, I, and the rest of your Grand Lodge officers, unanimously, recommend your support of this proposition, APPRECIATION One of the real problems of trying to thank people is the almost forgone conclusion that some will be neglected. It is my intention to mention here only a few. To all of the others, I offer my blanket thanks and hope that you will accept it in the spirit in which it is given and not feel slighted. First, I would like to thank the executive committee of the St. Louis Scottish Rite Temple and R.W. Bro. ''''alter C. Ploeser, Sovereign Grann

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Inspector General of Missouri, whose guests we are in this magnificent building. For many years they have permitted us to use their building free of charge. Theirs is a genuine expression of brotherly love. I would also like to thank the brethren of my lodge, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, for the party given in my honor on October 17, 1970 and for the generous gifts presented to me at that time. The Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County, an organization of Past Masters, presented me with a beautiful amI useful carrying case for my apron. Many other individuals and organizations have presented me with tokens of appreciation, some with great intrinsic value, others whose value is enhanced by the spirit behind the gift. To each and everyone and for all of these expressions of friendship I offer my sincere thanks. I would also like the record to show my appreciation to M.W. Bro. Robert H. Mann, whose untimely death took from our ranks one of the finest brothers and gentlemen I have ever known. He appointed me into the advancing line of Grand Lodge officers, as Sword Bearer, on September 27, 1961. One brother provided an unusual and unexpected service for me during this past year. W. Bro. Al Spencer requested me to provide him with my advance itinerary, which I did. He, in turn, researched the lodge and area in which I was to make my visit and provided me with interesting information which was very helpful. I again thank him. With apologies to no one, not even my friend Dwight Smith, I express my thanks to my wife, Bets. I appreciate her love and understanding during these many years I have devoted so much of my time to Freemasonry. Without that love and understanding and help, these years would have been miserable for us both. With it, we will both be able to look back on these years with pride, satisfaction, and happiness. And finally, I come to the men with whom I have worked in this Grand Lodge line for so many years. In his Meditations, Marcus Aurelius said: "Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away." .

How appropriate these words seem now. It doesn't seem possible that I have had the pleasure of serving under nine men who now bear the title of Past Grand Master. It has been my pride and pleasure to work with them and to call them my friend and brother. By the same token, there are 13 present Grand Lodge officers with whom I have had the pleasure of working for various periods of time. One of the real joys of this association has been the warm friendships that have been made. I will cherish them. One with whom I served for nine years has retired, but my friendship and association with R.W. Bro. Elmer W. 'Vagner and the help he gave me is something I will always appreciate. I would likewise commend his successor in office. Frank Ames Arnold came into a demanding position at a difficult time-the time of the celebration of our 150th Anniversary. He has proven to me that he is knowledgeable, devoted, concerned, and untiring. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to be his friend.

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Because of the close proximity of our homes, these last few years have enabled Bets and me to establish a warm personal relationship with Herman and Irene Orlick. Herman's enthusiasm and apparent unlimited capacity for work have been inspirational. He has done so many things for me over the years that I could not possibly remember them all. To single out but one more, let me say that I could not be more satisfied to relinquish the responsibilities of Grand Master to any other person than Thomas Jefferson Davis, Jr. Tom is steady, sound and deliberate. I am well pleased to place the responsibility of the leadership of this great fraternity in his capable hands. Brethren, I beg of you to do your best, individually, to live up to your obligations as Master Masons. Remember that the object of Freemasonry is simply to take a good man and to help make of him a better man. The results we seek can only be realized by individual responsibility and commitment. The future of this great fraternity is in your hands. Tomorrow, I will step aside, but I do so secure in the knowledge that I leave you in the charge of friends and brothers on whom you can with confidence rely. Fraternally submitted,

W. H

CHAPMAN,

Grand Master. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF GRAND MASTER

DECISION The Worshipful Master of a lodge in the 33rd Masonic District wrote to Martin E. Brummond, District Deputy Grand Master, Division B, asking if removal of a lodge from the 33rd Masonic District to the 57th Masonic District was accomplished under Section 7.180 or 7.190 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Brother Brummond's decision, with which I concurred in writing, was that concurrent jurisdiction pertains solely to the receipt of petitions and that removal of a lodge from one hall to another in a different district must be done in accordance with the requirements of Section 7.190, concurrent jurisdiction notwithstanding. This Section requires, in addition to the requirements of Section 7.180, the consent of all lodges which had jurisdiction over the place to which removal is proposed. HEALING A report from the Secretary of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 revealed that after conferring the second degree, it was discovered that 28 days had not elapsed between the conferral of the first and second degrees on Bro. Charles E. Gripka. The Secretary stated that it was not done intentionally, but was an oversight on his part. Accordingly, I issued an Order of Healing on behalf of Brother Gripka and authorized the lodge to continue with the conferral of the third degree in the prescribed manner. PERMISSION A letter was received from M.W. Bro. Jack B. Donham, Past Grand Master-Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, stating that Bro. Herrel G. Henderson, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, and a former member of

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Spring River Lodge No. 575, in Arkansas, which went defunct in 1970, desired to retain his Masonic membership in Arkansas by petitioning Wilson Lodge No. 432 at Handy, Arkansas, for affiliation. Section 21.110 of the ByLaws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri states "A lodge may, with the consent of the Grand Master, by majority vote consent to the receipt of a petition for membership by a lodge outside Missouri from a petitioner over whose place of residence the lodge has jurisdiction." Heroine Lodge No. 104 of Kansas City, Missouri, has jurisdiction over the place of residence of Brother Henderson. A letter was therefore sent to the Secretary of Heroine Lodge expressing my consent and forwarding the request of Wilson Lodge for Heroine Lodge to waive jurisdiction. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM H CHAPMAN, Grand Master. R.W. BROTHER THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR.: M.W. Grand Master, thank you for that interesting and inspiring address, and may I add my comment to the brethren that they should read the balance of the report for every line in it is just as interesting as what you have heard and frankly there are two or three more good jokes in it. The Address of the Grand Master is received and referred to the Committee on the Grand Master's Address. NOMINATIONS FOR MASONIC HOME BOARD

The following were placed in nomination for the several terms as members of the Masonic Home Board: Russell L. Wilcox of Springfield, for the four-year term, nominated by M.W. Bro. Morris E. Ewing. Vern H. Schneider of St. Louis, for the four-year term, nominated by M.W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson. John Nangle of St. Louis County, for the four-year term, nominated by M.'\7. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney. E. Allen Kohler of Huntsville, for the three-year term, nominated by M.W. Bro. Bruce H. Hunt. Anton J. Tomacek of St. Louis, for the four-year term, nominated by R.W. Bro. Martin E. Brummond.

M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney amended his nomination of Bro. John Nangle and nominated Brother Nangle for the two-year term. CALL FROM LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called from labor at 12: 15 p.m. R.W. Bro. Herbert E. Duncan, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer.

Monday Afternoon 1:45 p.m. M.W. Grand Master Chapman called the Grand Lodge to order at 1:45 p.m. He announced, in keeping with the interest in and support by many constituent Lodges of those Youth Organizations which are Masonically oriented, that arrangements were made to include in the agenda of this Sesquicentennial Communication special recognition of Youth. The Order of Rainbow for Girls, the Order of DeMolay, and the Order of Job's Daughters were contacted through the adult supervisors and invitations were extended for a youth representative of each organization to appear before the Grand Lodge, to present some special feature pertinent to the work of the respective Order. The Grand Master escorted and presented Miss Susan Albers, Grand ''''orthy Advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls of Missouri. Miss Albers delivered the "Dedication" which she had composed for presentation to the Rainbow Grand Assembly at the Installation of Officers during the annual meeting in June. The Grand Lodge expressed its appreciation of the beautiful recital of the principal characteristics of the Order and demonstrated its praise for the dramatic performance of Miss Albers with most enthusiastic applause. Grand Master Chapman brought Mr. Jack Litzenfelder of Jackson into the Grand Lodge. Mr. Litzenfelder, a DeMolay, has attained the distinction of state champion in "Flower Talk" competition. To his presentation of that special portion of DeMolay ritual work the Grand Lodge again responded with a hearty ovation. CALL TO LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called to labor. R.W. Bro. Carl Radford, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer. PARTIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

R.W. Bro. Harry Gershenson, Sr., Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, presented a partial report as follows:

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN:

Your Jurisprudence Committee respectfully reports as follows: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEcrION

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Section 3.095. Fiscal Year Amend section to read as follows: The fiscal year of the Grand Lodge begins July 1 and ends June 30. The budget year begins October 15 and ends October 14. Preceding the close of the annual communication a budget is prepared under Section 3.1 00 for the budget year next thereafter.

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We recommend approval thereof and move the adoption of this part of the report. The motion was seconded and carried. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION

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Section 3.100. Budget Repeal and reenact section to read as follows: Before the close of each annual communication the Committee on Ways and Means, with the advice of the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Treasurer, and the Grand Secretary, prepares a budget of the funds anticipated to be available for the operation of the Grand Lodge for the next budget year. The budget shall itemize the balance, if any, of the General Fund and the source and amount of income received in the preceding fiscal year, available for the operation of the Grand Lodge. The appropriations and anticipated expenditures required for the operation of the Grand Lodge for the budget year shall be itemized and shall not exceed the funds available. The budget may be revised by the Committee on Ways and Means by increasing any appropriation by not more than 10 per cent, but only if the total appropriated, including any increase, is within the total available funds. Any other appropriation or increase is made only with the approval of the Committee and any three of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and the Grand Wardens. The Committee and the officers may vote by mail. It reports all changes made in the budget. We recommend approval thereof and move the adoption of this part of

the report. The motion was seconded and carried. The Chairman moved the adoption of the entire partial report. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

R.W. Bro. Walter H. Baird, Chainnan, presented the report of the Ways and Means Committee and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge~ A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missowri: BRETHREN: The Ways and Means Committee reviewed the disbursements for the past fiscal year and the budget items that were exceeded are: Acct. Nos. 21 23 24 48 53

Expenses-Grand Lecturer Conferences of Grand Lodge Officers Conference of DDGM and DDGL 50-Year Veterans Buttons Committee on Relief and Charity

$ 460.32 170.02 54.78 2,630.16 2,000.00

Prior approval for the excess expenditures was obtained as provided by the by-laws. We recommend the expenditures of the Grand Lodge from July 1, 1971 to October 14, 1971 be approved and the money appropriated for said expenditures from the General Fund. The revenue available for bUdgeting is $220,433. The following budget is presented to cover the budget year from October 15, 1971 to October 14, 1972.

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Acct. Nos. 1. Salary-Grand Secretary 2. Salary-Grand Lecturer . 3. Salary-Grand Treasurer . 4. Retirement Expense . 5. Masonic Service Association Per Capita .. 6. Masonic Service Association Hospital Visit Fund 7. Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis 9. Committee on Recognition of Foreign Lodges 10. Bicentennial Celebration

$12,000.00 9,300.00 500.00 6,000.00 2,400.00 5,000.00 3,600.00 100.00 1,100.00

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54. Committee on By-Laws (Pocket Part) 55. Committee on Mileage and Per Diem

47 1,100.00 45,000.00 $256,900.00

\Ve recommend that the item marked with an asterisk budgctcd above for Freemason Magazine be appropriated from the General Fund. Be It Resolved, That we establish a revolving fund of $10,000 to take care of Budget Items which in the past have been bought by the Grand Lodge and sold to the lodges and brethren by the Grand Secretary's Office. These items do not truly reflect either income or expenses in any given budget year.

Respectfully submitted, EDWARD McMURRY, JOHN W. MAYO, FRANK K. Roy, JR., LLOYD S. MORGAN, JR., WALTER H. BAIRD. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The Grand Master requested R.W. Bro. Harry Gershenson, Sr. to serve as Chairman of Tellers. Tellers were announced and ballots were distributed. The Grand Master pointed out that since only one name had been placed in nomination for the unexpired terms on the Masonic Home Board, respectively, no vote was necessary for election. RE: THE SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF THE GRAND MASTER

THE GRAND MASTER: Let me make one comment to you concerning my supplemental report, which will appear in the printed proceedings. In addition to those matters related to you this morning, after the address was written there were a healing and a matter of permission and a dispensation, all of which I am convinced are within the prerogative or within the authority of the Grand Master. However, in the supplemental report is also a decision upon which the Jurisprudence Committee will comment before long, so I think you should know what it is. The question was presented whether a Lodge in a district which shares concurrent jurisdiction with' another district is required to secure the consent, as provided in Section 7.190 of the By-Laws, from the other Lodges in the district into which the Lodge desires to move, or whether because of the fact of concurrent jurisdiction the Lodge could move under the provisions of Section 7.180, which does not require permission. My ruling was that concurrent jurisdiction pertained solely to the receipt of petitions and that the removal of a Lodge from one hall to another in a different district must be done in accordance with the requirements of Section 7.190, concurrent jurisdiction notwithstanding. This Section requires, in addition to the requirements of Section 7.180, the consent of all the Lodges that have jurisdiction over the place to which removal is proposed. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

R.W. Bro. Harry Gershenson, Sr., Chairman, presented the balance of the report of the Jurisprudence Committee.

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To th,e Most 'Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of the State of Missouri: Your Jurisprudence Committee respectfully repqrts as follows: HULINGS

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Your Committee has considered all healings granted by the M.W. Grand Master and hereby approves the same. I'

DISPENSAnONS

Your Committee has considered all dispensations kranted by the M.W. Grand Master. Since these are completely discretionary, we respectfully approve the same. !

The Chairman moved the approval of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded and carried. DECISIONS

In construing Section 9.140, Use of Lodge Halls, Ante-Rooms and Buildings, at page 34 of the 1970 Cumulative Annual Pocket Part, the Grand Master has ruled that, except for illegal activities, such as gambling and activities prohibited by Masonic law, such as drinking of intoxicating liquor on Masonic premises, the Temple Association may use its building for whatever purpose it sees fit, in keeping with the general rules of propriety. The Committee approves this ruling, reminding the brethren that the ruling is limited to the area specified in said section only. The Grand Master in his decision stated that he did not pass on the tax questions which might well arise if some act~vities were carried on in the buildings, even though they might not violate the' provisions of the foregoing section. The Committee recommends the approval of this decision of the Grand Master. The Chairman moved the approval of this decision. The motion was seconded and carried. II

The Grand Master has ruled that a lodge canno~ make a general appeal for 'donations from other lodges for the purpose of rebuilding a burned-out lodge building. The Grand Master ruled that subordinate lodges should carry adequate insurance. He further granted permission, as provided by Section 25.090, to the lodge involved, which had lost its building through fire, to request help and assistance from appendant bodies and from those lodges to whom personal appeals could be made, but ruled that a general appeal for donations would not be permitted. Since this is entirely discretionary, the Committee recommends the approval of this decision. The Chairman moved the approval of this decision. The motion was seconded and carried. 1I1

The Grand Master was requested to grant permISsiOn for a lodge to place signs at four highway approaches to a city to give the address of the lodge meeting place, the meeting night, the time, and other pertinent information. The Grand Master ruled that this is permissible, with the qualification that the lodge use

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discretion in the style of the signs, and that the lodge maintain the signs in such condition so as not to bring any discredit upon the Masonic Fraternity. The Committee recommends the approval of this decision.

The Chairman moved the approval of this decision. The motion was seconded and carried. IV

The Grand Master was asked to rule and define who were charter members of a lodge. He ruled that a charter member of a Masonic lodge is a member at the time of granting of the charter, and would apply to charler Enlered Apprentices and charter Fellow Crafts; an Enlered Apprentice is a member holding status as a charter Entered Apprentice, a Fellow Craft who has been passed holds that status as a charter Fellow Craft, and one who has been raised, as holding the status of charter Master Mason. The Committee concurs in this ruling of the Grand Master and approves the same.

The Chairman moved the approval of this ruling. The motion was seconded and carried. v

Inquiry was made by the Building Supervisory Board as to construction of Section 5.1 70 which reads as follows: "The Board examines plans for purchase, construction and financing of buildings or temples in which lodges may be interested, or which they may use or occupy, and after examining the plans for purchase, construction and financing gives its approval prior to any use, construction or occupancy by a lodge." The Grand Master viewed this in context and construed the intent thereof to be that the Building Supervisory Board would only examine plans for purchase, construction and financing of the building or temple, which building or temple was at that time being purchased, constructed or financed. Other than that, the Grand Master ruled that the Building Supervisory Board had no jurisdiction. The Committee recommends the approval of this decision.

The Chairman moved the approval of this decision. The motion was seconded and carried. VI

The Grand Master ruled that where the top portion of a Masonic building was burned out and the lodge had roofed over the first floor of what was the lower floor of the temple and the lodge intended to use it for lodge meetings; that the building had been previously dedicated, and that if the lodge had not contracted any debts in connection with the rebuilding, the building did not have to be dedicated, nor was permission of the Building Supervisory Board involved in any way. The Committee feels that this is completely discretionary with the Grand Master and recommends the approval of the decision.

The Chairman moved the approval of this decision. The motion was seconded and carried. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS A

As to Sub-Section (e) of Section 2.170, Retirement and Pensions, a proposed amendment has been offered to delete said Sub-Section (e) in its entirety. The

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pension plan under Section 2.170 was approved after consideration by several Jurisprudence Committees and after much discussion in the Grand Lodge. Upon careful consideration, and to accomplish the result intended by the proposed amendment, the Committee feels that it would be desirable to retain the present Sub-Section (e) of said Section 2.170, with a proviso added thereto, so that said Sub-Section (e) will read as follows: (e) Neither the adoption nor any amendment of this section shall give any person, or persons, any vested right. The right is reserved to amend, modify, or repeal this section for any or no reason at all; provided, however, once a person has retired under this section, the Grand Lodge may not deny or reduce the amount to which he is entitled hereunder; and all payments received by the retiree shall be for services theretofore rendered. I The Committee recommends the approval of路 the proposed amendment. The Chairman moved the adoption of the amendment. The motion was seconded and carried. B

Proposal has been made to add a new Section 3.045, Building Loan Fund. the general purpose of which is to establish a revolving fund for loans to lodges under the supervision of the Grand Lodge. The Committee has carefully considered this proposal and recommends its disapproval because it would create contention, funding problems, and most of all would put the Grand Lodge into the finance business. We believe that it would not be benefici~l to the Fraternity for such building loan fund to be put into effect, because of these and many other problems, both legal and financial. We recommend the disapproval of this proposed amend. ment. ' The Chairman moved the disapproval of this amendment. The motion was seconded al1d carried. C

A resolution was introduced by the Building Supervisory Board for proposed amendment of Section 9.020 relative to the title and powers of the trustees. The proposed resolution having been withdrawn, the Chairman moved that the Grand Lodge approve of the withdrawal. The motion was seconded and carried. DECISION

The Grand Master construed the term "concurrent jurisdiction" insofar as it applies to the removal of a lodge from one Masonic District to another Masonic District, as provided by Section 7.190 of the Grand Lodge by-laws. In this case, a lodge which had been in the 33rd Masonic District seeks removal to the 57th Masonic District. The ruling by the Grand Master was that it was necessary for the lodge to comply with Section 7.190 before it could permanently move its meeting place. Said section reads as follows: Section 7.190. Removals Outside Jurisdiction. A lodge may remove from one hall to another outside its jurisdiction by complying with Section 7.I 80 and obtaining the consent of aU the lodges which have jurisdiction over the place to which removal ~s proposed. (Emphasis ours.) The Grand Master further ruled that the words "concurrent jurisdiction" as set forth in the Grand Lodge By-laws, Section 21.010 and Section 21.020, apply to the

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receipt of petItiOnS only, and that Section 7.I 90 applies to the removal by the lodge from one district to another. The Committee approves this decision of the Grand Master.

The Chairman moved the approval of this decision. The motion was seconded. DISCUSSION ON RULING OF GRAND MASTER RELATIVE TO NECESSARY COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 7.190

M.W. BRO. MARTIN B. DICKINSON: Brethren, I disagree with the Grand Master and the Jurisprudence Committee, having served in both capacities. But I think there is a misconception here. This has nothing whatever to do with jurisdiction in any sense in which we use it in the By-Laws. On the contrary, the Grand Master has very rarely exercised his power to change district lines in any way, at any time or place. All of the lodges in St. Louis City and St. Louis County have concurrent jurisdiction and that is for all purposes, for trial, for punishment, for receipt of petitions or for anything else that comes down the line. . . . I respectfully request this ought to be reconsidered. A number of lodges meeting in the St. Louis area have good reason to move their locations regardless of the so-called district lines, which are purely arbitrary lines and have no business at all in our By-Laws except to designate the District Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers. I therefore respectfully suggest this decision should be disapproved. R.W. BROTHER GERSllENSON: I would suggest to our distinguished Past Grand Master that the Sections to which he refers are in two different portions of this black book which we have here. One set of rules would apply with reference to the receipt of petitions and concurrent jurisdiction clearly is proper. The Section to which I refer on removal is altogether in another part of the book and is not considered to be, as I read it, and the way other members of the Committee read it, as part of "concurrent jurisdiction." What we are doing nmv is attempting to construe the words "concurrent jurisdiction." Our Committee spent a great deal of. time on this. We say that the Grand Lodge Law says, as it is set up now, that before a lodge may move from one district into another district it has to obtain the consent of the lodges of the district to which it wants to move. There is no reason why that lodge should not comply with that rule. There is no reason to make exceptions on any other ground. I must say that there is a difference in the construction of the term "concurrent jurisdiction." One applies to receipt of petitions and one applies to the physical location of the lodge. Since the Grand Lodge has seen fit to write two separate sections on this subject in two separate parts of the By-Laws, our Committee feels it was the intention of the Grand Lodge, and still is the intention of the Grand Lodge, that if the lodges in the district to which this lodge proposes to move, do not want it there, they should have a right to say so, and to say that because this concurrent jurisdiction to receive petitions means they can be forced into another district, when that district does not want them, is a violation of the intent and purpose of that Section. The Grand Master has so ruled

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and I submit the purpose is clearly set out. The Grand Master's decision should be approved. M.W. BROTHER DICKINSON asked: "Do you intend to say that the Grand Lodge says a lodge must remain within the district, or rather within its jurisdiction?" R.W. Brother Gershenson read verbatim Section 7.180. LODGE REMOVALS and Section 7.190. REMOVALS OUTSIDE JURISDICTION. He emphasized that the later section called for the "consent of all the lodges which have jurisdiction over the place to which removal is proposed." He called attention to an annotation to Section 7.180 which states that the removal of a lodge to a location in another district makes it part of the second district. He commented that Sections 7.180 and 7.190 treat lodge removal, and that Section 21.010, in another part of the book, deals with concurrent jurisdiction. He submitted that the Grand Master's decision is correct and that the approval should be sustained. W. Bro. Ed Sullivan, Past Master of Conway Lodge No. 528, suggested that action should be taken to revise laws which were adopted more than 50 years ago. THE GRAND MASTER: Brethren, to clarify the minds of all of you, I hope, we are not going by what should be, but we are talking about how to interpret what is. To be perfectly honest, I have no great pride of authorship in this decision and this is a matter that has been questioned for years in the St. Louis area and I felt that a decision should be made so it would be part of our Law. In defense of my position, if that is proper, may I say this: I researched the Law carefully, I thought, and I couldn't see any annotation in our Law that would indicate a previous decision by a Grand Master. M.W. Brother Dickinson said, I believe-correct me if I am wrong, Martin -that matters of trial and punishment and petitions transcend district lines. And if they were in concurrent jurisdictions, they could be handled in either district. I know if I had a Masonic offense in the Thirty-Third District I wouldn't ask the District Deputy Grand Master from the Fifty-Seventh to handle it. My understanding of the By-Laws as it is printed and where it is located, is that concurrent jurisdiction applies simply to the receipt of petitions. . M.W. BROTHER DICKINSON: This is basically a matter of misunderstanding what a district is. A district is nothing in the world but a designation as to particular territory over which there is a District Deputy Grand Master. It has no jurisdictional implications whatever. . . . As to these district lines--I know they have been regarded as kind of sacred for one reason or another-should not have really existed. They are not held sacred. That has been particularly true in the St. Louis and St. Louis County areas. It has been the salvation of Freemasonry in St. Louis to have concurrent jurisdiction between the City and County of St. Louis. Just what would Freemasonry be in the St. Louis area if concurrent jurisdiction for all purposes did not exist.... I hope you will reject this decision. W. BRO. ROBERT LEE CAMPBELL, member of Jurisprudence Committee: M.W. Grand Master, maybe I can clear this up quickly, being on the Jurisprudence Committee. What you have before you to decide is a decision

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of the Grand Master for approval or disapproval, and nothing else. We are not discussing districts. It has nothing to do with what is before us. The present Section 7.190 states that a lodge may remove from one hall to another outside its jurisdiction and requires that it obtain the consent of all the lodges. Section 21.010 sets forth jurisdiction and it is specifically limited to a county. Section 21.020 refers to enlarged concurrent jurisdiction. The Jurisprudence Committee takes the position that the Grand Master was correct in his ruling under the By-Laws as presently written. If it were meant that a lodge could move from one hall to another outside its concurrent jurisdiction that is what 7.190 would have referred to; it did not. H you want to change the By-Laws it should be by 'proper procedure of amendment to change the By-Laws rather than an interpretation and a disapproval of the Grand Master's ruling, which we feel is correct. M.W. BRO. HAROLD M. JAYNE: M.W. Grand Master and Brethren: This was up once before. It happened during my administration. I decided one lodge in St. Louis could move to another location without getting the consent of all the lodges in the concurrent jurisdiction. I differ with Brother Campbell who says jurisdiction is limited to counties. It is not. Districts are by counties, but the jurisdiction of lodges is not by county.... Jurisdiction of a lodge is ordinarily from the lodge to the center point between it and the adjoining lodge, regardless of the district line. District lines are nothing but an administrative thing, and has nothing to do with jurisdiction. Now, there is no reason why a lodge can't move from one place to another if it doesn't change the jurisdiction. That's all that a lodge can object to. If it does change the jurisdiction of the lodge, if a lodge moves over where it takes some territory that a lodge already had, of course, they would have to have their consent, but where they have concurrent jurisdiction, where every lodge has jurisdiction over the whole territory, it isn't any different from a lodge moving from one building to another where they are moving in their own jurisdiction and not changing the jurisdiction of the lodges around. This Section didn't mention districts; it mentioned "jurisdiction." Jurisdiction of lodges in St. Louis is concurrent with the county. It doesn't hurt any lodge. They can go any place in the county and get a petition, just the same as they did before, and it doesn't bother any other lodge in the county. This Section is for those places where they do have these jurisdictional lines halfway between them and the next one. They can't move into the jurisdiction of another lodge without their consent. That is what it is for, and that's why I ruled that it didn't need the consent of the lodges of the district to do it. The Grand Master asked M.W. Brother Jayne if his decision was one that was reported and taken up by the Jurisprudence Committee. Brother Jayne answered that he thought it was. R.W. Brother Gershenson asked to have R.W. Bro. Roy McGhee, member of the Committee, speak on the subject in order for the brethren to get all the light to which they are entitled.

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Bro. Paul Walden, New Madrid Lodge No. 429, moved that the matter be laid over until the business session on Tuesday and that it be called up for vote at that time. The motion was duly seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence stated that the Committee report was concluded as far as matters presented were concerned. He added that two resolutions had been submitted for presentation during the Monday Session which would be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for review in order that action might be taken on them during the Session on Tuesday, the second day of the Annual Communication. The Grand Secretary read the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. &A.M. of the Stale of Missouri: The undersigned respectively move that the Standing Resolution appearing on Page 105 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge pertaining to the representatives at Washington meetings, subsequently amended in 1958, be further amended so that, effective October 1, 1972 as amended, it will read: "The only representatives of the Grand Lodge at the Grand Master's conference and at the meetings of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association shall be the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and the Grand Secretary; their expenses in attendance are to be paid by the Grand Lodge." Fraternally Submitted, WILLIAM H THOMAS W.

HUGH

CHAPl\JAN, DAVIS, JR., McLAUGHLIN,

WALTER WALKER, FRANK A. ARNOLD, HERMAN A. ORLICK, WILLIAM H.

UTZ,

JR.

RESOLUTION

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the Stale of Missouri: Be It Resolved, That advance copies of the Grand Master's Address shall be made available to the Jurisprudence Committee, and it shall be the duty of that Committee to prepare all resolutions or amendments recommended therein by the Grand Master for presentation for action by the Grand Lodge, according to the Grand Lodge laws; that prior to the presentation of any such resolution or amendment to the Grand Lodge copies thereof shall be furnished to the Grand Master. Fraternally SUbmitted, WILLIAM H

CHAPMAN,

FRANK A. ARNOLD.

The Grand Secretary moved that the two Resolutions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The motion was seconded and carried. REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. D. PETER LAGUENS. JR.

R.',y. Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, congratulated our Grand Lodge on its Sesquicentennial Cele-

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bration. He presented the Grand Master a set of three medallions which had been struck by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana has established the practice of presenting the medallions to Sister Grand Lodges when they shall observe the 150th Anniversary of their founding. M.W. Grand Master Chapman expressed the appreciation of the Grand Lodge for the gift, the symbol of friendship from the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. He stated that the medallions ,,,,ill be made a part of the archives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

The Grand Master stated that reports of officers and committees had been printed for distribution in a booklet. It was regularly moved and seconded that the reports of committees be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS as follows. The motion was carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RELIEF AND CHARITY

The Relief and Charity Committee of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, composed of J. Dorr Ewing, Chairman, Edward Lang, James Noland, Jr., and Walter L. Walker submits the following report of its activities during the past fiscal year. Under the authority granted by Section 5.090 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the above listed men met on the morning of the Masonic Home Board Meeting to consider the business of the Committee. Brother Edward Lang was elected Assistant Secretary to further expedite the work of the Committee. Applications are received in the office of the Assistant Administrator of the Masonic Home, who is also Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee. All pertinent facts on each and every case are thoroughly considered and if possible the lodge is asked to match Committee payments. This is done so that the help, aid and assistance can be spread over a wider basis. During the past year $2,000 was budgeted by the Ways and Means Committee of the Grand Lodge as in the previous year. The bank balance at the start of this year was $873.87 and it soon became apparent that an additional amount would be necessary due to a heavy load of requests. An additional $2,000 was requested and received from the Grand Lodge. By contrast, in 1969-1970, $2,000 was budgeted but not used due to a rather large beginning balance and a light amount of requests. This year only one more case was handled, but most of the allotments were a little larger than last year so that $3,322.05 was spent as compared to $2,257.25 last year. This leaves a balance on June 30, ]97] of $],551.82. A total of ten lodges received assistance for ten individuals of which six were widows of Master Masons and four were Master Masons. Four cases were continued into this year and six were received during the year. Six were stopped during the year so there were four continuing into the 1971-1972 fiscal year. As has been the practice, the names of the recipients are never revealed and only the lodge designation is used. The above noted statistics are recapped in tabular form and attached, herewith, for your consideration and approval.

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$ 873.87

Balance as of July I, 1970 Receipts for the year

4,000.00 $4,873.87 3,322.05 $1,551.82 $ 399.00 163.00 660.00 300.00 553.00 275.00 175.00 147.05 550.00 100.00 $3,322.05 ......... 10 .......... 4

Disbursements ... Balance as of June 30, 1971 Algabil Lodge . Blackwell Lodge No. 535 East Gate Lodge No. 630 Erwin Lodge No. 121 .. Jonesburg Lodge No. 457 Modern Lodge No. 144 . Palestine Lodge No. 241 . Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Saline Lodge No. 226 Zalma Lodge No. 545 Total Total Total Total Cases Cases Cases Cases

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Chairman, A. LANG, JAMES A. NOLAND, JR., WALTER L. WALKER, CARL 1. STEIN, Secretary- Treasurer. DORR EWING,

EDWARD

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY

To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou are with me. Psalm 23:4. Since the last communication of our Grand Lodge 2,900 faithful Brethren have passed on to the celestial Grand Lodge. Several Past District Deputy Grand Masters and Past District Grand Lecturers were listed among those referred to above and were brought to the attention of this Committee. Their Masonic record is worthy of note. R.W. Bro. Durward T. Moffitt 22nd Masonic District Past DDGM-1951-1952 Died: 8-31-1970 R.W. Bro. Francis A. Brown Past DDGL-1964-1965 22A District Died: 9-29-1970 R.W. Bro. Sterling M. Oliver 28th Masonic District

Past DDGM-1962-1965 Member, Masonic Home Board of Directors at time of death. Died: 11-3-1970 R.W. Bro. Stanley S. Morse Past DDGM-1944-1945 Past DDGL-1946 40th Masonic District Died: I] -26-] 970

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R.W. Bro. Charles C. Langeneckert St. Louis, Mo. Past DDGM-1940 (33rd District) Died: 12-10-1970

Chairman, Masonic Boards of Relief and a long record of Honorable Service Died: 3-9-1971

R.W. Bro. Elmer W. Schoenlau 33-B District Past DDGM-1947-1948 Died: 2-16-1971

R. W. Bro. Arthur W. Rauch 33-A Masonic District Past DDGL-1945-1946 Past DDGM-1946-1947 Died: 3-9-1971

R.W. Bro. Virgil H. Baldwin Marston, Missouri District 51 DDGM-1966-1971 Died: 2-20-1971

R.W. Bro. J. Floyd Alcorn St. Louis, Missouri Past DDGM: 33A District-1954-1955 Died: 4-13-1971

R.W. Bro. Elvin K. Luff Independence, Missouri Past DDGM-1959-1960 59th District

R.W. Bro. Harold E. Willmann Past DDGM-33C District 1959-1960 Died: 5-7-1971

Fraternally, FRANK P. BRIGGS, FORREST C. DONNELL, JAMES M. BRADFORD, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, GEORGE F. MORRISON, Chairman. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RITUAL

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge) A.F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: We submit herewith our report as your Committee on Ritual. The Committee met in Springfield on April 25. The primary purpose of the meeting was to establish our position in regard to making changes in the ritual. We tried hard to explore every angle with an open mind. After much discussion, the committee unanimously agreed that the benefits, IF ANY, to be gained by making any change would not be great enough to offset the ill effects caused from it. We have made spot checks at a number of meetings and find the brethren in agreement with us. We reviewed our forms and applications and discussed what we might do as a Committee that would be helpful to the new Grand Lecturer when he takes office one year from now. There were no requests for rulings on any part of the work. The names of the brethren receiving proficiency certificates in sub-division I and II of the "certificate plan" will be added as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, ,.vILLIAM W. FORRESTER, MERLE B. GRAHAM, WILLIAM V MCCOLLUM, WILLIAM F. JACKSON, RONNIE L. HOUSE, FREELON K. HADLEY, Chairman.

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SUBDIVISION I-ORIGINALS

4518 Darrell R. Mitchell, St. Francois No. 234 4519 Larry Herman Morgan, Liberty No. 31 4520 Gary Dean Montgomery, Strafford No. 608 4521 Harley Wayne Merideth, Gate of the Temple No. 422 4522 Robert L. Fitts, Maplewood No. 566 4523 Don E. Baker, Branson No. 587 4524 Gary Tom Yazel, East Gate No. 630 4525 Ronald Carroll Waisner, Sr., Grandview No. 618 4526 Elmer Terry Bishop, Charity No. 331 4527 Larry Gene James, Nodaway No. 470 4528 Walter Lee Brewster, Jonesburg No. 457 4529 Merlin Lewis Bowman, VinciI No. 62 4530 Billy Joe Schneider, Owensville No. 624 4531 Frank Allison Jones III, Richland No. 385 4532 G. Russell Grubaugh, Friend No. 352 4533 Stanley Lester Cooksey, Wakanda No. 52 4534 Don L. Vogelsmeier, Grandview No. 618 4535 George A. Kidwell, Raytown No. 391 4536 Thayne Harley Steyer, Summit No. 263 4537 Harold Herbert Wessley, Summit No. 263 4538 Carl E. Herbert, Lambskin No. 460 4539 Marion Lafayette Ross, Cache No. 416 4540 Ronald Windsor Baxter, Rising Sun No. 13 4541 Edward Ewing Shikles, Russellville No. 90 4542 William Robert King, Union No. 593 4543 Robert Kenneth Joe, Shaveh No. 646 4544 John Barthol Moss, Jefferson No. 43 4545 Alvin 1. Penrod, Jennings No. 640 4546 Larry Gene Chiolerio, Marceline No. 481 4547 Gayle Don Bedell, Fellowship No. 345 4548 William Ansel Compton, Fellowship No. 345 4549 Wallace David Erwin, Meridian No.2 4550 Henry Eugene Sneed, Meridian No.2 4551 Virgil Haskel Perkins, Fenton No. 281 4552 Richard Lee Robb, Fenton No. 281 4553 William C. Luttrell, Jr., Hope No. 251 4554 J. Allie Johnston, Joachim No. 164 4555 Charles W. Leach, Arnold U.D. 4556 Michael P. Singer, Arnold U.D. 4557 Timothy Michael Duff, York No. 563 4558 James Edward Hall, Henderson No. 477 4559 Leslie Allen Klepper, Henderson No. 477 4560 Edward A. Bucker, Brentwood No. 616 4561 Eric Clinton George, Jr., East Gate No. 630 4562 Lloyd Earl Sites, Rolla No. 213 4563 Jack Dempsey Anderson, Shaveh No. 646 4564 James A. Dittemore, Hope No. 251 4565 Clarence Leo Busch, Sullivan No. 69 4566 Elton W. Coulter, Hope No. 251

4567 Lewis A. Smittle, Columbia No. 534 4568 Oscar Elmer Hager, Jr., Anderson No. 621 4569 Nodas Lewis, Temple No. 299 4570 Christy Frank Misner, Mt. Washington No. 614 4571 Eddie K. Gillihan, Skidmore No. 511 4572 Thomas Francis Boyer, Cache No. 416 4573 Eugene Ray Miner, Aurora No. 267 4574 Ronald J. Smith, Summersville No. 555 4575 Elias G. Salamie, Herculaneum No. 338 4576 Homer C. Bebout, Hope No. 251 4577 Jack C. Zellmer, Butler No. 254 4578 Edison Kenneth Geldbach, Harmony No. 499 4579 Cecil L. Courtney, Shaveh No. 646 4580 Roy Lynn Barnes, Columbia No. 534 4581 Lee Oliver King, Columbia No. 534 4582 Jack T. McKinney, Columbia No. 534 4583 Charles Clinton Bybee, Solomon No. 271 4584 Willis E. Harding, Corinthian No. 265 4585 Donald Lee Flynn, Occidental No. 163 4586 James L. Napier, Composite No. 369 4587 Carl John Harshaw, Hope No. 251 4588 Boyd Murray Holland, Plato No. 469 4589 Joseph M. Rodriguez, Plato No. 469 4590 Lloyd Elton Michelsen, Morley No. 184 4591 Alois J. Klein, Webster Groves No. 84 4592 Robert Edward Whitehead, Freedom No. 636 4593 Arthur L. Zeis, Jr., Pyramid No. 180 4594 Harold V. Brown, Rising Sun No. 13 4595 Ray L. Utter, Rising Sun No. 13 4596 Donald Edwin Hayes, O'Sullivan No.7 4597 Stephen L. Kennedy, Edina No. 291 4598 Coleman Lynn Lackey, Clay No. 207 4599 Earl K. Dille, Clayton No. 601 4600 Myrle Robert Carver, Pyramid No. 180 4601 Melvin J. Sanders, Marlborough No. 569 4602 Carson Gerald Cole, Grandview No. 618 4603 Shannon Reed Carter, Sr., McDonald No. 324 4604 Charles Maxon Brown, Meridian No.2 4605 Stephen Louis Allison, York No. 563 4606 Lawrence N. Weenick, Clayton No. 601 4607 Robert H. Groppe, Ferguson No. 542 4608 Donald L. Deaver, Ancient Craft No. 377 4609 Paul K. Kawakami, Heroine No. 104 4610 Lee D. Tufts, Pomegranate No. 95 4611 Thomas W. Porter, Heroine No. 104 4612 Howard M. Sponberg, Edwin No. 121 4613 Gordon Edward Hopkins, Sr., Charity No. 331 4614 Ernest E. Butts, Palestine No. 241 4615 Robert James Fairlie, Rising Sun No. 13 4616 James Brent Holbrook, Paul Revere No. 330 4617 Phillip E. Ridgway, Platte City No. 504

SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS

A1993 Charles R. Eye, East Gate No. 630 A1994 Sterling Maxwell Oliver, Montgomery No. 246 A1995 Walter Hubert Eveland, Strafford No. 608 A1996 Carl David Walker. Sullivan No. 69 A1997 Edward Albert Overby, Maplewood No. 566 A1998 Elmer C. WeiImuenster, Wellsville No. 194 A1999 Glenn A. Kirk, Swope Park No. 617

A2000 Claude E. Adams, Troy No. 34 A2001 Thomas Howard Buckalew, Modern No. 144 A2002 Ronald Eugene Smith, Hartford No. 171 A2003 Joseph Dewey Rayfield, Hopewell No. 239 A2004 Lyle Robert Byrns, Beacon No.3 A2005 Larry Luverne Day, Raytown No. 391 A2006 Ervin James Richard, Gardenville No. 655

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A2007 Frank R. Rippeto, Lambskin No. 460 A2008 James A. Shane, Cuba No. 312 A2009 Robert N. Kinkead, St. Francois No. 234 A2010 Rolland G. Foskett, Shaveh No. 646 A2011 John T. Beavers, Fraternal No. 363 A2012 Raymond Wesley Cate, Shaveh No. 646 A2013 Don Leland Carrell, Linn Creek No. 152 A2014 Donald Victor Atkinson, Jefferson No. 43 A20l5 Herman Dwight Loughrige, Fenton No. 281 A2016 Leeman Augustus Reeves, Fenton No. 281 A2017 Herbert W. Crowder, Temple No. 299 A2018 David Richard Wasserfallen, Fairfax No. 483 A2019 Billie Joe Vaughan, Henderson No. 477 A2020 Kenneth R. Clements, Aurora No. 267 A2021 William Frederick Wieser, Ferguson No. 542 A2022 Bobby Leon Blankenship, Fenton No. 281 A2023 John W. McBride, Twilight No. 114 A2024 Paul Cutler, Westport No. 340 A2025 Ralph James Shafer, Laclede No. 83 A2026 Charles T. Burnette, Howard No.4 A2027 Samuel F. Kocher, Laclede No. 83 A2028 Cecil D. Rogers, Temperance No. 438 A2029 Paul Edward Welton, Carthage No. 197 A2030 John L. Culler, Summit No. 263

A203l Chester Melton Webb, Gate of the Temple No. 422 A2032 John Pennington, Composite No. 369 A2033 Jack D. Butler, Plato No. 469 A2034 Herbert C. Ort, Overland No. 623 A2035 Walter H. Ort, Overland No. 623 A2036 GUY L. Allee, Defiance No. 88 A2037 Carnell Cutbirth, Galena No. 515 A2038 John L. Lorenz, Gate of the Temple No. 422 A2039 Billy Joe Waugh, Aurora No. 267 A2040 Lennie R. Morrison, Shaveh No. 646 A2041 Hubert R. Baumgarth, Columbia No. 634 A2042 Henry W. Busch, Jennings No. 640 A2043 Orland R. McCoy, Fidelity No. 339 A2044 Peter Rodgers, Jr., Maplewood No. 566 A2045 Warder M. Shotwell, Swope Park No. 617 A2046 William Earl Weese, Temperance No. 438 A2047 Donald C. Ashlock, Summit No. 263 A2048 Raymond R. Sanders, Jr., Solomon No. 271 A2049 William Jameson Smith, Orient No. 546 A2050 Edgar Franklin Coonrod, Florissant No. 668 A2051 Lewis William Witte, Owensville No. 624 A2052 Jess Elton Wingo, Independence No. 76 A2053 Floyd R. Blackwell, Shaveh No. 646

SUBDIVISION l--SECOND RENEWALS

Bl044 Glen Patterson Adams, Rolla No. 213 B1045 Norman Edward Genthon, Hebron No. 354 Bl046 Horace Eugene Parkes, Richmond No. 67 B1047 Richard Wayne Calvert, Platte City No. 504 Bl048 Irvin F. Tongay, l<'lorissant No. 668 Bl049 Glenn Patton, Kennett No. 68 Bl050 Virgil B. Saville, Jefferson No. 43 B1051 Dwight L. Pickinpau~h, Raytown No. 391 Bl052 Thomas Eugene Thurmon, Troy No. 34 Bl053 Paul L. Ward, Nodaway No. 470 B1054 Edward Arthur Hays, Belton No. 450 B1055 Donald Ivan Dunlap, Western Star No. 15 Bl056 Marshall Gene Shain, Poplar Bluff No. 209 Bl057 Tony M. Thomas, Gate of the Temple No. 422 Bl058 Eugene S. Harris, Jonic No. 154 Bl059 Clyde M. Roberts, Nodaway No. 470 Bl060 Jimmie L. Moreland, Neosho No. 247 BI061 Robert Lee Meredith, Solomon No. 271

Bl062 Bl063 BI064 Bl065 Bl066 Bl067 Bl068 Bl069 Bl070 Bl071 Bl072 BI073 Bl074 Bl075 Bl076 BI077 BI078 Bl079 BI080 BI081 BI082

George R. Johnson, Liberty No. 31 C. Parker Jenkins, Twilight No. 114 Paul W. Kittle, Rolla No. 213 James J. Montgomery, Neosho No. 247 James S. West, Gate of the Temple No. 422 Willard Norman Druart, Joplin No. 335 Thomas G. Moore, Joplin No. 335 Elmer G. Miner, Hopewell No. 239 Darrell L. Jones, Fairfax No. 483 Hugh M. Peterson, Sullivan No. 69 Johnnie H. Jones, Canopy No. 284 George O. Scobee, Galena No. 515 R. Franklin Avery, Berkeley No. 667 Joseph L. Frazier, Jr., Liberty No. 31 Rabon B. McKnight, Jr., Weston No. 53 Earl C. Daughetee, Joachim No. 164 Jackson Charles Spiking, Ancient Craft No. 377 Aubrey M. Gooch, Dockery No. 325 Wayne G. Tucker, Florissant No. 668 G. Dana Kinsman, Theo. Roosevelt No. 661 Lewis Gordon Baker, Orient No. 546

SUBDIVISION I-11URD RENEWALS

C587 Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple No. 422 C588 Woodrow Wilson Akins, New Madrid No. 429 C589 .John L. Keller, Samaritan No. 424 C590 Larry Cecil Miller, Kin~ Hill No. 376 C59l Jack C. Ritter. Marlborough No. 569 C592 Frank O. Phillips, Joachim No. 164 C593 John J. Darcy, Fraternal No. 363 C594 Jess H. Easley, Laclede No. 83 r.595 Hoyt Young, Macks Creek No. 433 C596 Charles Edward Scheurich, Acacia No. 602

C597 C598 C599 C600 C601 C602 C603 C604 C605 C606 C607 C608

Floyd H. Buckner, Ionic No. 154 James D. Buzzard, Neosho No. 247 Dorell C. Luce, United No.5 Edward Wilson Whitehead, Algabil No. 544 T. Lynn Dawson, Aurora No. 267 Arvid E. Critchfield, Northeast No. 643 Frank E. Hafner, Alpha No. 659 William H. Lloyd, Canopy No. 284 Daniel C. Ray, Howard No.4 Charles N. Alcorn, Wentzville No. 46 Claude F. Stephens, Advance No. 590 Charles D. Embree, Sr., Moberly No. 344

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C609 Samuel M. Morris, Somerset No. 206 C610 Emmett M. Burk, Gate of the Temple No. 422 C611 Howard E. Gordon, Dockery No. 325 C612 Edward T. Neely, Jr., Wellston No. 613 C613 Shelby H. Noble, Hornersville No. 215

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C614 Ardell Osmer Kennedy, Poplar Bluff No. 209 C615 William E. Martin, Swope Park No. 617 C616 Harry Merle Thompson, Sheffield No. 625 C617 George P. Grahl, Liberty No. 81

SUBDIVISION I-FOURTH RENEWALS

D326 Randall Williams, New Hampton No. 510 D327 Clyde M. Shortell, Richmond No. 57 D328 William C. Gruber, Joachim No. 164 D329 Clarence Edward Sadler, Sikeston No. 310 D330 Emory Joseph Hampel, Union No. 593 D331 John Wirth, Lambskin No. 460 D332 Charles D. Sifford, Jefferson No. 43 D333 Arthur Ralph Zellmer, Crescent Hill No.36R D334 John IvaI Green, New Hampton No. 510 D335 Othar K. Rowlett, New Hampton No. 510 D336 Paul Edward Parsley, Compass No. 120 D337 Millard Warren Pendleton, Carthage No. 197

D338 Donald Warren Bollinger, Xenia No. 50 D339 Thurlow Earl Herrick, Northwest No. 358 D340 Roy Harry Rude, Howard No.4 D341 Kenneth C. Kurtz, Oregon No. 139 D342 Joseph T. Snyder, Summit No. 263 D343 Chas. P. Allen, Berkeley No. 667 D344 Lewis C. Wes Cook, Weston No. 53 D345 John M. Arrington, Republic No. 570 D346 Ogden L. Romine, Winigan No. 540 D347 Kenneth L. Glahn, Clarence No. 662 D348 Charles S. White, Clarence No. 662 D349 Elmer J. Chrisman, Livingston No. 51 D350 Charles A. Wilkinson, Xenia No. 50 D351 C. Earl Nichols, Acacia No. 602 D352 Donald L. Fulk, Platte City No. 504 D353 Tony Case, Gate of the Temple No. 422 D354 Ronnie L. House, Mansfield No. 543

SUBDIVISION I-FIFnI RENEWALS

E182 E183 E184 E185 E186 E187 E188 E189 E190 E191 E192

Orville Duley, Poplar Bluff No. 209 Woodrow Stanley, Richmond No. 57 Tommy Curbow, Branson No. 587 Steven D. Lundy, New Hampton No. 510 Leo B. Kennedy, Edina No. 291 Ray F. Begole, Hebron No. 354 Walter A. Powell, Sikeston No. 310 Richard L. Kieffer, Maplewood No. 566 L. Doyle Treece, United No.5 James Roswell Gray, Laddonia No. 115 Eugene "Pat" McFarland, Hermon No. 187

E193 James R. Chalfant, Gate of the Temple No. 422 E194 Hart Dittemore, Mt. Washington No. 614 E195 William V McCollum, Solomon No. 271 E196 Herbert Dale DeWeese, Eureka No. 73 E197 George Hayes, Sullivan No. 69 E198 Willie R. Koelling, Howard No.4 E199 Walter C. Niehaus, Paul Revere No. 330 E200 Leroy Paul Lewis, Van Buren No. 509 E201 Robert W. Caldwell, Cache No. 416

SUBDIVISION l-SIXTH RENEWALS

F95 F96 F97 F98

Gus T. Fischer, Jonesburg No. 457 Charles Wilford Hall, King Hill No. 376 Raymond D. Polsgrove, Oregon No. 139 Claude Walker Dunnaway, Versailles No. 320 F99 Philip Henry Frueh, Union No. 593 F100 Francis C. Martin, Sullivan No. 69 F101 Arthur L. CoIlins, Howard No.4

F102 Osa F. Godfrey, Gate of the Temple No. 422 Eugene C. Johnson, Carthage No. 197 John Sherman Cotton, Bogard No. 101 Reuben Y. Hume, Armstrong No. 70 Archie A. Young, Hornersville No. 215 Warren L. Gallinger, Union Star No. 124 F108 Paul V. Raney, Potosi No. 131

F103 F104 F105 F106 F107

SUBDIVISION 1~'iEVENTH RENEWALS

G49 G50 G51 G52 G53 G54

George L. Shipley, King Hill No. 376 Everett Leslie Ogle, Richland No. 385 Lloyd C. Kennon, Granite No. 272 Lacey Stapp, Washington No. 87 Claud T. Foster, Four Mile No. 212 John Bennett Klingner, Gate of the Temple No. 422

G55 Wilburn Scott Christie, New Hampton No. 510 G56 Harley Ivan Whaley, Xenia No. 50 G57 Charles O. Winkler, St. Joseph No. 78 G58 Virgil W. Slaughter, Dockery No. 325

SUBDIVISION I-EIGHTH RENEWALS

H20 John E. Adams, Ferguson No. 542 H21 Hiram Stephens, Four Mile, No. 212 H22 Solomon Byron Christian IV, Maitland No. 112

H23 Charles Samuel Rutt, Bogard No. 101 H24 Charles Goodman, Polar Star No. 79 H25 Jacob Bierman, Cosmos No. 282

SUBDIVISION I-NINTH RENEWALS

12 Bruce H. Hunt, Adair No. 366 13 Vernon Vane Goslee, Skidmore No. 511 14 Chas. W. Werdein, Canopy No. 284

15 Eugene Taylor McCullough, Canopy No. 284 16 Walter M. Rayburn, Sikeston No. 310

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SUBDIVISION 2-0RIGINALS PART

156 Kenneth Dale Cates, Grandin No. 579 157 Jo Maurice Fisher, Raytown No. 391 158 Alvin E. Gerstenschlager, Samaritan No. 424 159 Jack L. Reams, Anchor No. 443 160 Edward R. Windle, Cuba No. 312 161 Robert Phillips, Easter No. 575 162 Marion Lafayette Ross, Cache No. 416 163 John L. Culler, Summit No. 263

1 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172

Stanley A. Pearson, Temple No. 299 Glenn A. Kirk, Swope Park No. 617 Michael P. Singer, Pomegranate No. 95 Donald Edwin Hayes, O'Sullivan No.7 Elwood J. Chancellor, Buckner No. 501 Clarence Leo Busch, Sullivan No. 69 Frank Edward Bleything, Adair No. 366 Donald Roy Wagner, Bridgeton No. 80 Paul K. Kawakami, Heroine No. 104

SUBDIVISION 2-FIRST RENEWALS PART

A102 A103 A104 A105 A106 A107 A108 A109 A110

John D. Atkins, Anchor No. 443 Joseph T. Miner. Ferguson No. 542 Maurice Mayberry, Anchor No. 443 Charles Martin Jurgens. Temperance No. 438 Tom J. Collier, Brotherhood No. 269 Robert V. Matthews. Agency No. 10 Nikola M. Jakovac. Trinity No. 641 Henry Louis McDaniel. East Gate No. 630 Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple No. 422

1 A111 Clarence L. Alumbaugh. Buckner No. 501 A1l2 Gary Russell Schmidt, Union No. 593 A113 Charles Marvin Benedict. Wellston No. 613 A1l4 Francis C. Martin. Sullivan No. 69 AU5 Charles Keith Wilkinson. Sr.. Mt. Washington No. 614 AU6 John W. McBride, Twilight No. 114 A1l7 Emmett Broombaugh, Jr., Brentwood No. 616

SUBDIVISION 2~ECOND RENEWALS PART

B72 Ronnie L. House, Mansfield No. 543 B73 Loral Curt Link, Anderson No. 621 B74 George Hamilton Strother. Vandalia No. 491 B75 Logan Earl Wing, Jr., St. Joseph No. 78

1 B76 James Derrel Buzzard, Neosho No. 247 B77 George Hiram Merrymon, Tuscan No. 360 B78 Elmer G. Miner, Hopewell No. 239 B79 Harold F. Cooper, Maplewood No. 566

SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS PART

C62 Charles H. Stickler, Trenton No. III C63 Thomas Joseph Lehmann, Paul Revere No. 330 , C64 Harold Gene McQuitty. Howard No.4 C65 William F. Jackson. Shaveh No. 646 C66 Carroll R. Moorman, Easter No. 575

1 C67 C68 C69 C70 C71

T. Lynn Dawson, Aurora No. 267 Paul Olen Erwin, Carthage No. 197 Edward T. Neely, Jr., Wellston No. 613 Opie D. Hatfield, Rising Sun No. 13 Orville M. Mash, Webster Groves No. 84

SUBDIVISION 2-FOURTH RENEWALS PART

D47 William W. Forrester, East Gate No. 630 D48 Elmer J. Chrisman, Livingston No. 51

1 D49 Ray F. Begole, Hebron No. 354 D50 Clifford 1. Carter, Swope Park No. 617 D51 Robert W. Caldwell, Cache No. 416

SUBDIVISION 2-FIFTH RENEWALS PART

E35 Virgil Carl Moore, Ferguson No. 542 E36 Earnest Lee Baumgardner, Modern No. 144

1 E37 Reuben Y. Hume, Armstrong No. 70 E38 Nathan William Glazer, Benj. Franklin No. 642

SUBDIVISION 2~IXTH RENEWALS PART

Fll Charles Goodman, Polar Star No. 79 F12 Alfred Arthur Mitchell. Hebron No. 354

1 F13 Arthur L. Collins, Howard No.4 F14 John S. Stillwell. Putnam No. 190

SUBDIVISION 2~EVENTH RENEWALS PART

G3 Glenn E. Swails, Brotherhood No. 269

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1971

SUBDIVISION 2-0RIGINALS PART 2

151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159

John F. Arnold, Raytown, No. 391 Bernard M. W. Sciarone, Cache No. 416 Luther C. Richeson, East Gate No. 630 Donald V. Benson, Fulton, No. 48 Joseph George Wehner, Grandview No. 618 William A. Gamblian, Vandalia No. 491 Kenneth R. Clements, Aurora No. 267 Rufus Kent Gilbert, Brentwood No. 616 Claude Sparks, Berkeley No. 667

16.1) Edgar Franklin Coonrod, Florissant No. 668 161 Jerald R. Parker, Shaveh No. 646 162 James Sydney West, Gate of the Temple No. 422 163 Robert E. McNeill, Summit No. 263 164 Marion Lafayette Ross, Cache No. 416 165 Wayne Eugene McClain, Cache No. 416 166 Robert Kenneth Joe, Shaveh No. 646 167 Donald Edwin Hayes, O'Sullivan No.7 168 Paul K. Kawakami, Heroine No. 104

SUBDIVISION 2-FIRST RENEWALS PART 2

A85 Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple No. 422 A86 Milford S. Wehmhoener, Gate City No. 522 A87 Arthur S. Wehmeyer, Paul Revere No. 330 A88 Robert Vaughn Matthews, Agency No. 10 A89 Marvin Gene Shull, Rising Sun No. 13 A90 Stanley Albert Pearson, Temple No. 299 A91 Stephen Ray Haile, Rich Hill No. 479

A92 Elmer G. Miner, Hopewell No. 239 A93 Henry Louis McDaniel, East Gate No. 630 A94 Joseph D. Rayfield, Hopewell No. 239 A95 John L. Culler, Summit No. 263 A96 Ervin J. Richard, Gardenville No. 655 A97 Albert Hugh Miller, Wentzville No. 46 A98 Stanton Thayer Brown, Buckner No. 501

SUBDIVISION 2-SECOND RENEWALS PART 2

B76 T. Lynn Dawson, Aurora No. 267 B77 GeorR"e Hamilton Strother, Vandalia No. 491 B78 Thomas C. Hurt, East Gate No. 630

B79 Charles E. Clark, Summit No. 263 B80 Edward T. Neely, Jr., Wellston No. 613 B81 Leo Harold Pitts, Hermitage No. 288

SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS PART

C62 Charles H. Stickler, Trenton No. 111 C63 Carroll R. Moorman, Easter No. 575 C64 Logan Earl Wing, Jr., St. Joseph No. 78

2 C65 Emmett Broombaugh, Jr., Brentwood No. 616 C66 Paul Olen Erwin, Carthage No. 197 C67 Clifford 1. Carter, Swope Park No. 617

SUBDIVISION 2-FOURTH RENEWALS PART

D45 Virgil Carl Moore, Ferguson No. 542 D46 William W. Forrester, East Gate No. 630 D47 Tom J. Collier, Brotherhood No. 269

2 D48 Elmer James Chrisman, Livingston No. 51 D49 Opie D. Hatfield, Rising Sun No. 13

SUBDIVISION 2-FIFTII RENEWALS PART 2

E31 Earnest Lee Baumgardner, Modern No. 144 E32 Charles Goodman, Polar Star No. 79 E33 Reuben Y. Hume, Armstrong No. 70

E34 Nathan William Glazer, Benj. Franklin No. 642 E3G J. Earl Landes, Shekinah No. 256

SUBDIVISION 2-SIXTH RENEWALS PART 2

F11 Alfred Arthur Mitchell, Hebron No. 354 F12 Arthur L. Collins, Howard No.4

F13 John S. Stillwell, Putnam No. 190

SUBDIVISION 2-SEVENTH RENEWALS PART

G3 Glenn E. Swails, Brotherhood No. 269

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SUBDIVISION 2-0RIGINALS

PART

146 Joe Wehner, Grandview No. 618 147 Kenneth Dale Cates, Grandin No. 579 148 Bruce Franklin Donaldson, Overland No. 623 149 Gary W. Heavin, Equality No. 497 150 Raymond Wesley Cates, Shaveh No. 646

151 Harley Wayne Merideth, Gate of the Temple No. 422 152 Joseph T. Miner, Ferguson No. 642 153 Rolland G. Foskett. Shaveh No. 646 154 Edward A. Hays, Belton No. 450

SUBDIVISION 2-FIRST RENEWALS

PART

A93 Charles Henry Carter, Maplewood No. 566 A94 James Wilson Brewer, Alpha No. 659 A95 Robert Vaughn Matthews, Agency No. 10 A96 Stanley Earl Massey, Competition No. 432 A97 Donald V. Benson, Fulton No. 48 A98 Stanton T. Brown, Buckner No. 501 A99 Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple No. 422

A100 Charles M. Jurgens, Temperance No. 438 A101 William 1. Mosburg, East Gate No. 630 A102 Henry Louis McDaniel, East Gate No. 630 A103 Robert Eugene Mason, Alpha No. 659 A104 Charles N. Alcorn, Wentzville No. 46 A105 Charles Otto Winkler, St. Joseph No. 78 A106 William E. Martin, Swope Park No. 617

SUBDIVISION 2-SECOND RENEWALS PART

B70 B71 B72 B73

3 B74 B75 B76 B77

Loral Curt Link, Anderson No. 621 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh No. 646 Claude F. Stephens, Advance No. 590 Paul Olen Erwin, Carthage No. 197

Edward T. Neely, Jr., Wellston No. 613 Robert Eugene Bragg, Keystone No. 243 R. Franklin Avery. Berkeley No. 667 Leo Harold Pitts, Hermitage No. 288

SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS PART

C59 C60 C61 C62

Claud T. Foster, Four Mile No. 212 Ronnie L. House, Mansfield No. 543 William F. Jackson, Shaveh No. 646 Logan Earl Wing, Jr., St. Joseph No. : 78 C6a T. Lynn Dawson, Aurora No. 267

3 C64 Elmer James Chrisman, Livingston No. 51 C65 Gaz H. Cline, Sikeston No. 310 C66 Shelby Lee Barton, Ferguson No. 542 C67 Emmett M. Burk, Gate of the Temple No. 422 C68 Clifford 1. Carter, Swope Park No. 617

SUBDIVISION 2-FOURTH RENEWALS PART

D43 William W. Forrester, East Gate No. 630 D44 Charles H. Stickler, Trenton No. 111

3 D45 Morris S. Sheeks, Triangle No. 638 D46 Harold G. McQuitty, Howard No.4 D47 Ralph Otto Kolb, Anchor No. 443

SUBDIVISION 2-FIFTH RENEWALS PART

E32 Earnest 144 E33 Charles E34 John 1. E35 Reuben

Lee Baumgardner, Modern No. Goodman, Polar Star No. 79 Williams, Rising Sun No. 13 Y. Hume, Armstrong No. 70

3 E36 Nathan William Glazer, Benj. Franklin No. 642 E37 James W. Dougan, Rosendale No. 404 E38 J. Earl Landes, Shekinah No. 256

SUBDIVISION 2-SIXTII RENEWALS PART

F11 Alfred Arthur Mitchell, Hebron No. 354 F12 Arthur L. Collins, Howard No. 4

3 F13 L. Marshall Hollenbeck, Sikeston No. 310 F14 John S. Stillwell, Putnam No. 190

SUBDIVISION 2-SEVENTII RENEWALS PART

G3 Glenn E. Swails, Brotherhood No. 269

1971

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF

To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge) A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Five Boards of Masonic Relief and the Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis report the activities of the year July I, 1970-June 30, 1971 and submit financial statements, respectively. The review of the reports of the officers of the several Boards of Relief discloses that the greatest number of requests related to the fraternal courtesy of conducting Masonic Funeral Services as the final tribute of respect for Brethren. A primary objective among Freemasons is "to help, aid, and assist." The Boards of Relief and the Masonic Employment Bureau are ever ready and willing to extend proper attention toward the accomplishment of this fundamental principle of Our Fraternity. The complete reports of the Masonic Boards of Relief located at Hannibal, Springfield, Joplin, 51. Joseph, 51. Louis and of the Masonic Employment Bureau of 51. Louis constitute the essential part of this Committee report and are attached. Fraternally submitted, ELVIS R. POFF WILLIAM NALL WILLI

W. 'V AHNUNG R. SPINDLER

GEORGE

Hannibal

The Masonic Board of Relief in Hannihal, Missouri had no calls for Masonic relief during the past fiscal year. Fraternally, CHARLES R. MUNSON, Secretary. SjJringfield

The Springfield Masonic Board of Relief has provided nine Masonic burials during the year July 1970 through June 1971. No requests of any other nature have heen received. 'Ve feel that if this is the only service we render it is still well to continue. Fraternally yours, W. E. FIEl.DER, Secretary. Joplin

Complying with your request of August 13, I submit hereon the report of the Joplin Masonic Board of Relief. I'INANCIAL STATE\fENT

Bank Balance as of July I, 1970 Receipts Expenditures Hank Balance as of June 30, 1971

$49.82 00.00

00.00 . $49.82

SOJOURNER FUNERALS

Reported on last years report, submitted in September: August 20, 1970 Funeral Rites by Fellowship Lodge No. 345 for Ralph D. Kring, P.M. of Myrtle Lodge No. 78, Myrtle Point, Oregon. \VALTER R. PICKERING, Secretary.

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St. Joseph To the AJost Worshif}flll Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: Herewith is the Allnual Report of the St. Joseph, Missouri Masonic Board of Relief reflecting the activities of the Board for the year from July 1, 1970 to June 30, 197]. The St. Joseph Board serves as the clearing house for all Masonic matters pertaining to funeral services, questions of membership and assisting worthy Brethren in times of financial need. We continue to act as intermediary in cases which are referred to the Almoner of the St. Joseph Scottish Rite and the Moila Shrine Temple. As usual, the cooperation has been excellent. All funds of the St. Joseph Masonic Board are derived by assessment on the participating Lodges. The Annual Meeting of the Board was held on January ]9, ]971 and the following officers were elected: J. Frank Gerber, President; Clyde Miles, Vice President; L. C. Seaman, Treasurer and Kenneth L. McNea], Secretary. The members of the Board are as follows: St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, J. Frank Gerber and Paul Priestley; Zeredatha Lodge No. ]89, L. C. Seaman, Kenneth L. McNeal and Hershel Levin; Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, Glenn Swails and William Cole; Charity Lodge No. 33], Orestes Mitchell and A. J. Sevy; King Hill Lodge No. 376, Clyde Miles and Lawrence Albright; Saxton Lodge No. 508, L. A. Donaldson and Virgil Donaldson. The Board has received numerous requests for information as to location of Lodges and for various other Masonic courtesies. All have handled with dispatch. Our bank balance as of June 30, 1971 reflects the following: Balance June 30, 1970 """"""" ,,,, ,, $508.47 Receipts: Interest 6.53 $515.00 Disbursemen ts: Operating Expense 92.55 92.55 Balance, June 30, ]971 $422.45 Respectfully submitted, KENNETH L. McNEAL. Secretary. St. Louis and St. Louis Counl)' To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: The average attendance by lodge delegates was only a little over 15 per cent at our 10 monthly meetings during the past year, with no improvement in sight. On June 30, 1962 our financial assets amounted to $6,555.60 with annual as路 sessments a rule in preceding years. This year our financial assets arc $13,386.38. \Ve operated on less than our income from investments and donations and thus have added $457.99 to our total assets since June 30, 1970. During the last 10 years only one assessment was called for and brought in $,3,307.00. For the ninth time no assessment is levied from July], ]971 to June 30, 1972. Our total cost for sick-room equipment to date is $3,271.01. This includes the cost of keeping everything in first clas.s repair. Since 1962 we have loaned out 256 pieces of equipment to lodge members in the 33rd and 57th districts. The commercial rental value would have been $20,524.50, hut we have never made' a charge as yet. The activities and financial report are, as usual, enclosed on separate pages.

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Our, all free, service to the fraternity has been possible through the tireless efforts of just a few members of this board. My personal thanks to them. Helping the fraternity without' expecting financial remuneration should be the aim of every member appointed to this board. WILLI W. WAHNUNG, President. MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF, ACTIVITIES FROM JULY

1, 1970

TO JUNE

No. Relief: Monetary . Non-monetary . Not granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Hospital visits, made by members of this board, to brothers outside of 81. Louis jurisdiction . Sickroom equipment: Loaned ... Returned . Unable to comply Funerals: Arranged with 81. Louis lodges Arranged with State of Missouri lodges Arranged with lodges of other states Flowers only-no funeral service Requested but not complied with Application to Masonic Home: State of Missouri Other states .. Inquiries: Re: Masonic Home Of various nature .. Investigations: For St. Louis lodges For out of town lodges Pallbearers: Request received ..... Masonic services attended by Board Members

30, 1971

of Cases

Sub-total

5 4

33 45 4

24 5 9 40

3 I

2 24

Total

218

l\fASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF, STATEJ\IENT OF RECEIPTS Ai\D DISBURSEJ\JENTS FROM JULY

I, 1970

Balance July I, 1970 Receipts: Lodge Assessments 1970/71 Interest on U.S. Bonds Interest on Certificates of Deposit Gifts (4) Refund. relief (3) .. Refund, hospital equipment Refund, flowers Refund, telephone

TO JUNE

30,1971 $12,928.39 $

.00 121.53 554.38 300.00 95.00 15.50 13.00 4.25

1,103.66 $14,032.05

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Disbursements: Relief Sickroom equipment and repairs Telephone ., Postage ... Printing Office supplies Safe deposit box, rent Flowers . President's expenses Salaries . . Certificate of Deposit, bought .

105.00 216.04 215.91 17.34 50.82 9.82 6.00 13.00 11.74 .00 1,000.00

645.67 1,000.00

$ 1,645.67 Recapitulation: Balance Checking Acct. 6/30/71 U.S. Bonds (5) ......... Certificate of Deposit (I)

886.38 2,500.00 10,000.00

$13,386.38 Total June 30, 1971 .. Special Assets: Lot No. 1282 at Bellefontaine, filled up. Lot No. 2556 at Bellefontaine, 119 lots, 84 taken, 35 left. Masonic G.L. Lot at Valhalla, 217 lots, 116 taken, 131 left. Sickroom equipment: 2 Walkers with wheels and seat 20 Wheelchairs 6 Pair leg rest for same 1 Commode chair 20 Pair crutches, various types 2 Commodes for same 11 Walker-Aid and sizes

Masonic Employment Bureau To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Of Missouri: The Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis County presents the following report for the year ending June 30, 1971. Total registrations for employment, new and reviewed, were 649. Total placements were 91. One out of every seven applicants was placed. The age of those placed was from 17 to 72 years. The break down of the placements were in this wise: 29 Master Masons, 5 Wives, II Sons, 15 Daughters, 1 Widow and 30 non-affiliates, most of whom were relatives. Monthly salaries paid to those placed, were from $140.00 for part time pensioners, to $700.00 for C.P.A. The average monthly salary was $392.00. The total monthly salaries of all those placed were $35,725.80. If you will figllTe 70 per cent of ~he total monthly salaries paid to those placed you will find that it would have cost them $25,008.06 if these same positions were obtained through paid employment agencies. "Ve, the Officers of the Bureau, feel that a Fraternal need has been accomplished and earnestly solicit the participation of all the 65 Lodges in the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts who support this work financially, to take an active part in this great Institution of Freemasonry, The Masonic Employment Bureau, Freemasonry's most practical Agency. Faithfully submitted, JAMES

McINTIRE,

President.

1971

PROCEEDINGS OF THE l\fASONIC EMPLOYl\fENT BUREAU, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, JUNE

30, 1971

Balance in bank July I, 1970 . Money transferred from investment to regular fllnd Receipts (per capita tax) . Disbursements: Office ren t .. . . . . . . . .. . Telephone . Salaries . Printing, postage & supplies Directors expense . Equipment repair Insurance . Organizations . Miscellaneous . Social Security Refreshments 75th Anniversary .

Investment purchased

Balance in Bank June 30, 1971 Investments: Three $500 Time Certificates at 50/., Roosevelt Federal Savings & Loan .. Washington Federal Savings & Loan One Time Certificate at 5~ % for I yr.

$ 8,846.94

Total Cash & Investment June 30, 1971 REPORT OF 路THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M.

Missouri:

The Sesquicentennial Year of our Grand Lodge has proved a most significant one for the '\lork of Masonic education throughout our jurisdiction. Your Committee was privileged to have been of some assistance to the Sesquicentennial Committee in the many outstanding activities and observances sponsored by the latter. The Committee continues the publication of the official Grand Lodge quarterly magazine, The Freemason. The spring issue was devoted to the Sesquicentennial and made available to all 111,295 members of the Fraternity in Missouri. This issue as well as others of your Masonic magazine have been received very favorably and regarded as setting a high standard of Masonic journalism. We would remind the brethren of the necessity of maintaining a larger subscription list if this fine journal is to continue publication under the BRETHREN:

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present plan. The cost is small, being only a dollar per year or a five-year. subscription for four dollars. The life of each lodge as well as the lives of individual brethren and even non-members would be enriched greatly by the widespread circulation of The Freemason. Indeed it路 would be,. good if some plan could be found to send the magazine to every Missouri Freemason. The Committee continues to make available through the office of the Grand Secretary a number of booklets of invaluable assistance to lodges and candidates. These include: The four candidate booklets to be presented as the candidate is received and progresses through the degrees; the "Lodge System of Masonic Education," an excellent teaching aid for candidates and members; informational pamphlets for Committees of Investigation containing suggestions and citing applicable law; and "Looking Toward the East," a handbook specifically designed for senior wardens to help prepare them for the many duties which may be anticipated in their election as Worshipful Master. "Looking Toward the East" was first distributed to senior wardens in attendance at Grand Lodge last year. Early this year a copy was mailed from the Grand Lodge office to newly elected senior wardens, and it is the plan of the Committee on Masonic Education to send a copy of this handbook to each newly elected senior warden annually for the next few years. Copies of this handbook are also available for any other interested officer from the Grand Secretary's office. Other materials of an educational or entertainment nature have been developed by the Committee on Masonic Education and are available for us by the lodges. These include a ritual for the "Table Lodge" and lists of suggested programs. The Committee will be happy to assist any lodge in developing educational, informative and entertaining programs. In the near future we hope to begin, in cooperation with the Grand Lodge officers, a series of area meetings involving lodge officers, particularly the masters, wardens and secretaries. These meetings will encompass subjects appropriate to Masonic Education such as the duties of officers and edification of the brethren. The Committee was well represented at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education held in Omaha this spring. This meeting includes a sharing of significant ventures in Masonic education from the jurisdictions represented and elsewhere. Again we express our gratitude for the help and encouragement of so many: Our Most Worshipful Grand Master and the Grand Lodge officers; the Chairman and members of the Sesquicentennial Committee for their assistance in the special issue of The Freemason; the Ways and Means Committee for their financial support; our Grand Secretary and his staff for unfailing help; and every brother of higher or lower station who believes that the Masonic principles of yesterday represent hope for today and tomorrow. Fraternally submitted, FRANK P. BRIGGS, LEWIS C. WES COOK,

L. CRUMMY, H. ARNOLD,

PRESSLEY ROBERT JOHN

SUESENS,

C. MONTGOMERY, JR.,

Chairman.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1971

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS

The Committee on By-Laws reports that after the 1970 Annual Communication it prepared the thirteenth 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 1970 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. The pocket part also contained biographical sketches and pictures of the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. Attention is particularly directed to the treatment of the amendment adopted by the Grand Lodge as a substitute for Section 15.060 in the bound volume. After protracted discussion with several very helpful members and officers of the Grand Lodge, and among the Committee, the Committee recast this material under the authority given it in Section 5.190 of the ByLaws as Sections 15.060 to 15.068 inclusive as they appear in the pocket part. Section 15.060 is the first sentence of the old section, unanimously agreed to have been inadvertently repealed, and the remaining sections are intended to state the new material. The Committee sees no occasion to ask formal approval of its work, but respectfully suggests that the operation of this amendment be tried out in practice before further changes are debated. ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., DEWEY ROUTH, HARRY C. AVERY, RONALD M. BELT, MARTIN B. DICKINSON, Chairman. REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF .THE GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge) A.F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The sixty-first annual convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association was held in the Memorial at 10:00 a.m., February 22, 1971. If it was possible for each member of a Missouri Lodge to journey to Alexandria, Virginia, to visit this great Masonic Shrine there would be far more interest in it. To attend one of the annual conventions of the Association is an inspiration within itself. There, one is privileged to rub shoulders with brethren from almost every jurisdiction in the United States and many from countries beyond the seas. Since 1961, the President, P.G.M. John H. Hessey of Maryland, has opened the meeting and presided during the entire session. The President gives a report of the various activities connected with the Memorial during the past year. Guests from foreign countries are presented and the titular heads of appendant Masonic bodies are recognized and welcomed. At this sixty-first annual convention, Missouri was represented by: William H Chapman, Grand Master; Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Deputy Grand Master; Frank A. Arnold,

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Grand Secretary; Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer; Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M., Director of Association; Elmer W. Wagner, P.G.S; Norman N. Andonoff, P.M.; and Melvin L. Pfankauche. M.W. Bro. Charles F. Shuler, Grand Master of Virginia, extended a cordial welcome to the brethren in attendance. He expressed the hope that they would enjoy their visit to "Historyland U.S.A." and would find Masonic inspiration in their visit to the Memorial. He extended a welcome on behalf of the 346 Masonic lodges in Virginia and the 72,000 Master Masons. As is the custom, W. Bro. George E. Olifer, W.M. of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, was recognized and responded by extending the greetings of his lodge to the assembled brethren. The report of the President and the Board of Directors was rather lengthy and included all phases of operation of the Memorial. He reported that on display in the museum was the Holy Bible owned by St. John's Lodge No. 1 of New York City on which Washington took his oath of office as first Presi. dent of the United States. He reported that landscaping would progress as money became available. For this purpose, Massachusetts had contributed $15,100, Wisconsin $500, and that $5,000 was made available from the maintenance and operation funds. The insurance coverage on the Memorial has been increased substantially during the past few years. In 1963, it carried only a $1,000,000 policy. Shortly thereafter the coverage was increased to $12,900,000 at a premium of $6,188. This year a new survey of the building and contents was made and the policy was increased 22 per cent to $16,070,000, at a reduced cost of $6,050. This was a savings of $138 and an increase of $3,170,000 coverage. Other items in the report included a new heating plant, replacing one that had served nearly 50 years, at a cost of $132,968.88. It was also reported that the replica room had been painted and air conditioned. The amount of $15,000 had been set aside for improved lighting. Vandalism to the fence had decreased the past year, and the rapport with the City of Alexandria was good. In the area of finance, the granite work around the base of the Memorial will now cost some $800,000. The market value of the endowment fund stood at $2,793,458.45, and produces an annual income of $122,581.34. Contributions from lodges and other organizations for the past year amounted to $37,866.55, bringing the total receipts to more than $178,000. While the disbursements were nearly $174,000, we know that they will increase. When the goal of $5,000,000 in the Endowment Fund is reached, the Memorial will be in infinitely better financial condition. M.W. Brother Chapman presented Missouri's check in the amount of $2,532, which brought the total contributions from our jurisdiction to $280,906.99, or an average of $2.48 per member. Missouri brethren can be proud of the past support their Grand Lodge has given the Memorial. It is hoped that at some future time we may be able to commit ourselves to even stronger support. Several Grand Lodges have adopted what has become known as the Pennsylvania Plan. This is a plan to adequately endow the Memorial and insure its maintenance and preser-

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vation for generations of Masons yet to come. The Pennsylvania Plan is support in the amount of $1.00 per member and $10.00 per lodge. The Committee expresses appreciation to all who have supported this worthwhile Masonic project. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE H. HUNT, Chairman, MORRIS E. EWING, HARRY S TRUMAN, JAMES M. SELLERS, HOMER HAROLD

L. FERGUSON, M. JAYNE.

REPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMITTEE

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. if A.M. of Alissouri: It is the pleasure of your Public School Committee to report: During the last session of the legislature, pressure was exerted on It III a more extreme manner than has ever been done before to provide money for parochial schools. There were several bills introduced in the legislature purporting to grant public tax funds to parochial schools for a number of purposes. Never before has such pressure been put on the legislature to grant public tax funds for parochial schools. However, none of the bills that were introduced were enacted into law. There is considerable dissatisfaction among those who are opposed to parochial aid that these bills are constantly introduced. They are believed to be unconstitutional. In order to eliminate the introduction of these various bills, there is a countermovement going on in the State. There has been originated, in Jefferson City, an organization called "Missourians Against Parochial Aid." It is commonly called "MAPA." There have been a great many petitions prepared for signature calling for a constitutional referendum. The purpose of this is to enlarge the constitutional prohibition against parochial aid and to some extent, spell out in detail those things prohibited by the constitution so far as parochial aid is concerned. This will take a great deal of effort but it is believed it is well worthwhile and may, in the future, help to stop the introduction of so many parochial aid bills in the legislature. It will, no doubt, create considerable controversy. The Missouri Friends of the Public Schools support this program. We reiterate statements that have been made in the past but are well worth repeating: The American Free Public School is the melting pot of America and our bulwark for freedom and liberty. All of the bills and attempts to get parochial aid have a tendency to destroy the Free Public School System. They also would destroy religious liberty. In other parts of the world, where parochial schools are supported by taxation, it creates divisiveness and weakens and destroys the Free Public School System.

The Supreme Court of the United States has recently handed down two (2) decisions that support the theory of Separation of Church and State. One (1) of these decisions had to do with the law passed by the State of Pennsylvania in aid of parochial schools. The other decision had to do with

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the State of Rhode Island-also in aid of parochial schools. In both cases the Supreme Court declared the laws unconstitutional and held them to be an entanglement of Church and State. The Grand Lodge of Missouri is on record-in favor of the Free Public School System. We believe this should be publicized more than it has been. We urge every member-acting, individually on his own-to take a greater interest in our Free Public School System and work for its preservation and protection. We trust that our members will assume a more active role and furnish the leadership in their respective communities. Respectfully submitted, A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM, CLARENCE L. SHAON, HARRY C. AVERY, JOHN M. DALTON, "VALTER C. PLOESER, Chai1"man. REPORT OF REVIEW AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE

To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Review and Evaluation Committee held three meetings during the 1970-71 year, the first a planning session on October 17 in St. Louis; the second on November 6 and 7 in Columbia; and the third on January 22 and 23 in Kansas City. With the exception of the first meeting at which it was impossible for M.W. William R. Denslow to attend, all members of the committee were present at each meeting. During the third committee meeting, R.'V. Bro. Freclon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, contributed to the discussions. On December 20, 1968, a survey requested by M.W. William H Chapman was completed by Conrad Hahn, the Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association. This report, hereafter designated as the CHR (Chapman-Hahn Report), surveyed the Grand Lodges of the United States in order to determine certain similarities and differences in regulations and procedures. Because this survey asked questions pertinent to reviewing and evaluating rules and procedures of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, the committee used this survey as a partial basis for some of its discussions. One of the questions on the CHR report was this: Does your Grand Lodge allow Lodges to open on the M.M. degree without first opening on the intermediate degrees? Forty-five Grand Lodges answered yes; two answered no. On the basis of this large majority, the committee recommended that the Grand Lodge seriously consider amending its present regulations in order to comply with present trends in Freemasonry. . The question of the advisability of concurrent jurisdiction for all Lodges in the state was also discussed at the second meeting. After discussion on this point, the committee recommended that concurrent jurisdiction is advisable and to achieve this end, the Grand Lodge should institute a minimum initiation fee set at one hundred dollars. The committee further suggested that a petitioner should be permitted to pay this fee in installments, possibly 50 per cent with the petition and 25 per cent for each degree of Fellow Craft and Master Mason. Each Lodge, however, should continue to determine the

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amount of individual dues, an amount based upon the financial condition of the Lodge in question. A second recommendation concerning dues involved the fifty-year member and those Masons who are exempt from dues on the basis of the meritorious service award section 18.050, A & B. By remitting dues for these two groups, a considerable income is lost to both the Grand Lodge and to the subordinate Lodges. Because of this fact, the committee recommended the following: effective in 1975, dues should be remitted only for hardship cases; thus, although By-Laws should be changed so as to protect the members now affected, from 1975 on, fifty-year members and meritorious service members should pay yearly dues. A third question discussed by the committee concerned the ubiquitous problem of the consolidation of Lodges. Following discussion, the committee recommended the following: Lodges with fewer than fifty members should study the conditions of the area to assess the possibility of growth and the condition of the Temple in relation to finances to assess the expansion or renovation. If both of the above considerations must be answered in the negative, the committee further recommended that such Lodges seriously consider the advantages of consolidation with nearby Lodges. Other topics discussed during the second session were these: the need for Lodge meetings once a month; the shortening and modernization of lectures and rituals; the minimum standards necessary for a Lodge to retain its charter (Le., number of meetings per year, representation at Grand Lodge, etc.) ; the advisability of a fine for no representation at Grand Lodge over a three year period; the advisability of modifying the advancement steps in the officers line. No recommendations were formulated on these topics. During the third session, with R.W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley in attendance, the committee returned to the CHR questionnaire. The first topic of discussion concerned this question: Is your Lodge permitted to shorten a ritual at any point, especially in "opening" and "closing" ceremonies? Of the forty-five Grand Lodges which responded, twelve answered yes; thirtyfive answered no. After lengthy discussions, the committee recommended the following: (1) that at any stated or special communication, Lodges may open in the highest degree in which it may have work (i.e., similar to Grand Lodge), the only stipUlation being that proper consideration should be given to include prayer, the singing of America, and the charge. (2) That in the first degree rather than bringing each candidate back into the Lodge separately and presenting the working tools individually, these procedures should be done on a class basis. (3) That the ritual committee give serious thought to editing and modernizing the curtain lectures. A second topic of discussion at the third meeting was the review of a recent publication of the Masonic Service Association on "Leadership and Training," a statement formulated by the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Although the committee was in agreement that Lodge leadership is a pressing problem in need of immediate solutions, no specific recommendations were made. The value of representation at the Grand Master's Conference of North America was informally debated, but the committee recommended no change in the present system. The final topic of discussion was the question of the growth of Free-

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masonry. In May of 1971 the Masonic Service Association issued a Short Talk Bulletin which contained a report "Why Didn't They Advance?" This report, conducted by a research committee from the Wisconsin Grand Lodge, was based on a questionnaire sent out to 729 defaulted apprentices. The results follow: Of the 729 men contacted, only 204, or 28 per cent, returned the questionnaires. To the question ""\That problem did you encounter in completing the degree work?" 112 or 55 per cent listed the long time involved and 61 or 30 per cent listed memorization. The 72 per cent who did not even return their questionnaires suggests further that modern Freemasonry is not adequately providing either interest or incentive for prospective members. Perhaps the Grand Lodge of Missouri could conduct a similar but expanded survey in hopes of finding answers to the problems which are con路 tributing to the decrease in the growth of Freemasonry. The results of such a survey might profitably alter our thoughts to how well Freemasonry is responding to the needs of the present generation whose membership the fraternity needs if it is to survive. l'vIARTlN B. DICKINSON, VhLLIAM R. DENSLOW, Roy H. SANDER, HAROLD O. GRAUEL. The Grand Master stated that the booklet contained the Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. The Committee recommended that Arnold Lodge U.D. at Arnold, Missouri, be granted a Charter at this Communication. R.W. Bro. Vernon K. Abel, Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro, moved that the Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS and that the Grand Lodge adopt a resolution that Arnold Lodge U.D. be granted its Charter. The motion was duly seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION

To the Most WOTshipful Grand Lodge) A.F. &- A.M. of MissouTi.路 BRETHREN: I wish to submit this report of the Committee of Lodges Under Dispensation: By order of our Grand Master and in aCCGrdancewith the Grand Lodge By-Laws, an investigation was made of Arnold Lodge U.D. located in Arnold, Missouri. Dispensation for Arnold Lodge D.D: was granted by M.W. Bro. William H Chapman and they were set to work on February 4, ]971. They now have 33 members and have conferred eight Entered Apprentice degrees, six Fellow Craft degrees, and five' Master Mason degrees. This has been accomplished in ]4 stated communications and ten special communications. I have visited Arnold Lodge U.D. several times since February and have thoroughly examined their records and have found them to be in excellent condition. The Worshipful Master, 'V"ardens, and other officers have demonstrated that they are fully capable of performing the ritualistic duties of their offices as well as the administrative duties. ' Arnold Lodge U.D. is presently meeting in a building which they lease from the New Hope United Methodist Church. Since February they have been the recipient of several generous gifts from lodges, individual brethren,

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and other interested groups. The building has been redecorated, carpeting has been installed, and the lodge hall has been air conditioned. From the very beginning the brethren of Arnold Lodge U.D. have demonstrated an enthusiasm for our Fraternity and for the advancement of Freemasonry in the state of Missouri. Because of their enthusiasm and dedication to the principles of Freemasonry, it gives me a great deal of pleasure to recommend that this lodge be granted a charter. 'With Brotherly Love. EDWIN BENNETT, JR., ChaiTmall, LOUIS GARRISON, CHESTER R. CARPENTER, ONEST J. SPAULDING, GERALD A. COTNER. The Grand Master called for a motion that the Report of the Committee on Correspondence-"A Masonic Review" written by Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M. -be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS (see page Ic). The motion was made, seconded, and carried. "A Masonic Review" had been printed and distributed as a booklet to the delegates. Grand Master Chapman commented that the "Review" is a most interesting work about other Grand Lodges. RESULT OF ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

R.W. Bro. Harry Gershenson announced the following Grand Lodge Officers had been elected by vote of the members of the Grand Lodge: Thomas

Davis,

Jr.

'V. Hugh McLaughlin. .

'Valter L. Walker. . . Herman A. Orlick. William H. lJtz, Jr.. }<"rank A. Arnold. . . . . . . . . . . .

.Grand Master Deputy Grand Master . Senior Grand Warden . . .junior Grand Warden .Grand Treasw'er . Grand Secretary

Each elected Grand Lodge Officer expressed his acceptance with words of appreciation. RESULT OF ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD

R.W. Bro. Harry Gershenson announced the result of the ballots cast for the nominees to serve the four-year term, expiring 1975. Bro. Vern H. Schneider and Bro. Russell L. Wilcox were elected. The newly elected members accepted election. The Grand Secretary cast the unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge for the election of Bro. John Nangle for the unexpired two-year term, expiring 1973. The Grand Secretary cast the unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge for the election of Bro. E. Allen Kohler for the unexpired three-year term, expiring 1974. RESOLUTION: R.W. BRO. ROBERT L. McKINNEY

M.W. Past Grand Master Frank P. Briggs presented the following resolution relating to R.W. Bro. Robert L. McKinney. At the conclusion of his

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reading of the resolution, M.\"'. Brother Briggs moved its adoption. The motIon was seconded. The Grand Lodge showed their approval of the resolution by loud response. RESOLUTION

\VHEREAS, Robert L. McKinney, Right Worshipful Senior Grand Dcacon of this Grand Lodge, has found it impossible to continue to honor us and serve as a Grand Lodge Officer; and 'VIJEREAS, Right Worshipful Brother McKinney has been a valued and apprcciated Officer of our Grand Lodge line for six years, giving unstintedly of his time and sharing his vast talents to further our cause; and 'VHEREAS, He is a sincere, determined }<"reemason, ready to undertake any assigned task and never afraid to stand up and be counted; and 'VHF:REAS, This Grand Lodge in its Sesquicentennial Session desires to express its regret for his resignation, but at the same time express appreciation for his service; Now, There/moe Be It Resolved, That we express through our positive action that we do appreciate him and his scnice; and Be It FUTther Resolved, That the Grand Secretary notify Right Worshipful Brother McKinney of our esteem, appreciation, and respect; and Be It Fwrthe1- Resolved, That this Resolution he made a permanent record of this Grand Lodge and further that a suitable scroll be presented to Right Worshipful Brother !vfcKinney at his office in Kirksville. FRANK

BRIGGS,

BRUCE H. HUNT, HAROLD

:M.

JAYNE.

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called from labor at 1:00 p.m. R.W. Bro. Carl L. Radford, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer. MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

Missouri Lodge of Research held the Annual Communication in McKinney . Hall of the Masonic Temple, 368] Lindell Boulevard, after the close of the session of the Grand Lodge. MONDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 27. 1971 6:30 P.M. Grand Lodge Dinner for all Master Masons and Their Ladies .......... Scottish Rite Cathedral Dining Room 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Organ Selections in Auditorium, Emil E. Corte 8:00 P.M. Open Meeting-Scottish Rite Cathedral. All Master Masons. lamilies. and Friends were invited, M:W. Bro. William H Chapman, Grand Master, presiding. Country \Vestern Show: Ken Cotter and his Country Gentlemen Square Dance Tip

Tuesday Morning SEPTEMBER 28, 1971 CALL TO LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m. Bro. Frank A. Lewis led the singing of the opening ode. R.W. Bro. Clarence Newby, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer. The Grand Master presented R.W. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., who had been elected to serve the Grand Lodge as Grand Master, and invited him to address the delegates. . REMARKS OF GRAND MASTER-ELECT THOMAS

DAVIS. JR.

M.W. BROTHER DAVIS: Brethren, again let me thank you for the honor you bestowed upon me and the confidence that you have had in me, which I don't have in myself. I do appreciate it. I know that the year will be a short one. There is one thing I would like to call to your attention. In the report of the vVays and Means Committee yesterday, you adopted a budget which included a fund for holding area meetings. Brethren, it is my intention, with your assistance, that we use this money, now that we have 150 years of Freemasonry in Missouri behind us, to go back into the subordinate lodges and talk to the brethren who are holding office in those lodges, about what we should be doing on the local level. We have had a wonderful year on the state level as far as celebrating our anniversary. I would like to, with your assistance, call a meeting within 16 different areas of the state, broken into different numbers of districts each, hoping that none of you who are officers of your lodge will have to travel more than a hundred miles or hopefully 75. I would like to invite the elected Wardens, Worshipful Masters and Secretaries of each subordinate lodge to meet with me and the Grand Lodge Officers in a dinner meeting for a program that is now in the process of being planned by the Masonic Educational Committee as well as other Grand Lodge Line Officers, to see if we can create more activity and more understanding and more interest from the local level of Freemasonry in your home town, because activities within your lodge is what is going to create interest from those who have not seen fit to ask us about the Fraternity. !tis with this thought only that I am willing to accept this challenge and, frankly, it was more or less dictated to me by the officers, because they accepted the program and agreed it would be followed through. Naturally, we cannot expect a great deal of improvement, may I say, for one year of this type of program. But if those of your Grand Lodge Line Officers are willing to accept the program over a few years, it is very possible that we can, within a few years, after discussing these matters with the Wardens who will be moving into the Masters' chairs. \V'e will not have the problems that our Grand Master has had this year with a few of the lodges, which could have happened to more of the lodges.

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'Ve hope you will understand we are not trying to say you are not doing your job. We want to meet with you and see if we can help you. We have some ideas we think will help you, and other than that you may have ideas which will help us and which we can pass on to other meetings where we have subordinate lodge officers in attendance with us. Brethren, again I say thank you and I hope you will cooperate with this program. 'Ve will be there to assist you, if you want us. Thank you, brethren. REPORT OF MASONIC HOME BOARD

Rt. Wor. Brother Thomas the Masonic Home Board.

Davis, Jr., President, presented the report of

OFFICERS Thomas J. Davis, Jr., President Edward A. Lang, Vice-President Lewis C. Robertson, Secretary

David R. Hensley, Treasurer Max E. Wood, Asst. Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS William H Chapman, Grand Master, Webster Groves Thomas J. Davis, Jr., President, Piedmont Edward A. Lang, Vice President, St. Louis '!\T. Hugh McLaughlin, Senior Grand 'Varden, Kansas City

Walter L. Walker, Junior Grand Warden, Neosho J. Dorr Ewing, Maryville D. Jeff Lance, St. Louis Leonard Langeneckert, St. Louis James A. Noland, Osage Beach Charles C;::. Oliver, Jr., Kansas City E. Allen Kohler, Huntsville

ADVISORY BOARD-ORDER OF EASTERN STAR Mrs. Helena Fletcher, St. Louis Mrs. Marjorie De Mott, Maryville Mrs. Mayme Sansom, Kansas City

Mrs. Juanita Mauss, Emeritus. Grapevine, Texas

STAFF OF HOME Lewis C. Robertson, Executive Secretary Max E. Wood, Administrator Carl I. Stein, Assistant Administrator Dr. Harold E. Walters, Medical Director Dr. Charles Kilo, Staff Physician

Dr. Louis F. Howe, Charge of Clinic Mrs. Dorothy Tweedy, R.N., Head Nurse Mrs. Hazel L. Tibbs, Matron of Old Folks Emil E. Corte, Steward

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MEDICAL STAFF Harold E. Walters, M.D., Medical Director

Charles Kilo, M.D., Staff Physician Louis F. Howe, M.D., Staff Physician

P. Altheide, M.D., Genitourinary Mary Elizabeth .Morris, M.D., Gynecology Surgery A. H. Conrad, Jr., M.D., Derma- E. H. Paulsmeyer, D.D.S., Dentistry Martyn Schauyn, M.D., Genitouritology nary Surgery Ralph Cook, M.D., Pediatrics Frederick O. Schwartz, M.D., OphCarl T. Eber, M.D., Ophthalmology thalmology Lee A. Hall, M.D., Gynecology E. O. Shoulders, D.O., Optometry Oscar P. Hampton, M.D., Orthopedic A. J. Steiner, M.D., Cardiology Surgery George R. Swartz, M.D., NeuropsyFrank W. Jaeger, D.D.S., Dentistry chiauy Phillip S. Luedde, M.D., Ophthal- Henry P. Thym, M.D., Surgery mology Roy A. Walther, Jr., M.D., GyneSidney B. Maughs, M.D., Neurology cology

Report of the Masonic Home To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Fl'ee and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: It is a pleasure to bring this report of your Masonic Home. Even though it is required by Grand Lodge resolution, let me assure you the enjoyment of doing so far exceeds the time required in preparation. I had hoped to bring you this report on an informal basis, in order that proper appreciation could be expressed to each member of the Masonic Home Board. Outlining the contribution each of them give in service to our Home, would be a worthy report all of its own. In reviewing the accomplishments of this Board, I found many items which need specific mention and explanation. It became necessary to submit for your consideration this report in a much more formal manner. Brethren, fear not for your Masonic Home, as long as you elect men like those who have been serving. They are a g-roup of hard-working, industrious, experienced businessmen, working with only one goal, that of providing the best solution possible on every issue under consideration. They have been introduced to you during the opening session of this communication; I hope you will let your appreciation be known to them personally, as you meet them during our annual communication.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Twelve members compose the Board of Directors; eight members are elected by the Grand Lodge, and four Grand Lodge Officers are members by virtue of their respective offices. On September 28, 1970, the Grand Lodge elected R.W. Bro. Max Oliver, of Montgomery City, and R.W. Bro. Leonard Langeneckert, of Florissant, to four-year terms on the Masonic Home Board. R.W. Bro. Walter L. 'V'alker, Junior Grand Warden, became a member by virtue of his office. Those continuing on the Board of Directors, either due to their previous election by the Grand Lodge, or by virtue of their Grand Lodge office, were: M.W. Bro. William H Chapman, Grand Master; R.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Deputy Grand Master; R.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin, Senior Grand Warden; Bro. D. Jefferson Lance; Bro. J. DOff Ewing; Bro. David R. Hensley; R.W. Bro. Edward A. Lang; R.W. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr.; and Bro. Charles C. Oliver, Jr. At the close of the Grand Lodge Session, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri met in accordance with their By-Laws, and held the annual Board Meeting, for the purpose of organizing and electing officers for the ensuing year. The following officers were unanimously elected: Edward A. Lang Lewis C. Robertson David R. Hemley Max E. Wood

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The Deputy Grand Master serves as President by virtue of that Grand Lodge office. It is necessary that the many varied and important details of the Board be carried on within committees, which are composed of members of the Board. At the organizational meeting, the committees were named by the President of the Board as follows: Executive Committee-Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Chairman, and all members of the Board of Directors. Finance Committee-Charles C. Oliver, Jr., Chairman, J. Dorr Ewing, and "V. H Chapman. (Harry Theis was appointed investment consultant.) Administration Committee-W, Hugh McLaughlin, Chairman, Edward A. Lang, James A. Noland, Jr., Walter L. Walker, and Leonard Langeneckert. Admissions and Discipline Committee-Edward A. Lang, Chairman, and all members of the Board of Directors. Legal Committee-David R. Hensley, Chairman, D. Jefferson Lance, and Max Oliver. Site Committee-James A. Noland, Jr., Chairman, Edward A. Lang, and Leonard Langeneckert. Gifts, Wills and Bequests Committee-Walter L. Walker, Chairman, D. Jefferson Lance, J. Dorr Ewing, and Max Oliver. Grand Lodge Committee on Relief and Charity (appointed by the Grand Master) -J. Dorr Ewing, Chairman, Edward A. Lang, James A. Noland, Jr., Walter L. Walker, Max Oliver, and Carl I. Stein, Secretary. O.E.S. Advisory Board (elected by Grand Chapter O.E.S.) -Mrs. Helena Fletcher, President, Mrs. Mayme Sansom, Secretary, and Mrs. Marjorie DeMott, Treasurer.

Brother Oliver was unexpectedly called to his Great Reward, after attending only two meetings of the Board. W. Bro. E. Allen Kohler, of Huntsville, was selected as a unanimous choice to fill the vacancy of Brother Oliver. He was placed on the Finance Committee and Gifts, Wills and Be路 quests Committee. Immediately after organization of the Board, it was by unanimous action that the Administrative staff was reappointed. R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Robertson was appointed Administrator, W. Bro. Max E. Wood, Assistant Administrator, and R.W. Bro. Carl 1. Stein, Assistant to the Administrators. As mentioned earlier in this report, all members of this Board served faithfully, and energetically, each giving of his own particular time to effectually support the successful operation of our Masonic Home. I suggest you give attention to those serving on each committee. In doing so, you will notice that all members serve on more than one committee, and to detail their individual contribution to your Masonic Home would again be a report which alone, would be worthy of printing. However, I would call to your attention, that five dedicated members of the Masonic Home Board are concluding their terms at this annual communication. Three of them because of their elective term expiring, one by resignation, and one who was appointed by the Board to fill a vacancy until the annual communication of the Grand Lodge. M.W. Bro. William H Chapman, R.W. Bro. Edward A. Lang, and Bro. D. Jefferson Lance are leaving due to the tennination of their tenn of office. Words cannot adequately express the contribution these three have given to our cause. The leadership of M.W. Brother Chap-

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man was demonstrated on many occasions during his four years of service, but more specifically, his intensive drive and his dedication to this home, caused him to press forward for programs of permanency, thus he left us with ideas and suggestions that will keep future Boards busy for many years. R.W. Bro. Edward A. Lang served with extreme dedication, his contribution to the functions of the Home was of tremendous value while serving on the Administration Committee for several years, the special Site Committee for two years, and as Chairman of the Admissions and Discipline Committee during the past two years. Bro. D. Jefferson Lance gave of his particular talents to our Home for four years, during which he served continuously on the Legal Committee, having been Chairman on occasions. He was particularly instrumental in setting up the workings of the Gifts, Wills and Bequests Committee, when he served as its first Chairman. To these brethren, we owe a deep debt of gratitude, however, I am sure the reward they so richly deserve will be recognized and understood by all. Bro. David R. Hensley is leaving the Board by resignation, but only that he can be of service to the Masonic Home as a valued member of our staff. Brother Hensley is accepting the position of Legal Counsel for the Home, and therefore feels he should terminate his position on the Board. Brother Dave has served the Home as Chairman of the Legal Committee during his two years of service. This position is time consuming and demands a unique talent to which he is so well qualified. We shall miss him on our Board, but we feel grateful that we were able to persuade Dave to accept the position as Legal Counsel. We know his continued interest in the Home will be preserved. It will be necessary to elect someone to fill the unexpired term of Brother Hensley, as he still had two years of his regular term to serve. Bro. E. Allen Kohler was appointed by the Board to fill the vacancy created due to the death of Bro. Max Oliver. Brother Kohler has served with distinction during the last ten months, with duty on the Finance Committee and Gifts, Wills and Bequests Committee. He would certainly be worthy of retaining on the Board for the balance of the term in which he is now serving.

IN MEMORY One of our Board members was called by the Grand Architect of the Universe to his home on high, and thus a void was created in our ranks. On November 21, during regular meeting of the Board, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION The inexorable law of nature has again demonstrated the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death by recording the passing of our Beloved Brother, Max Oliver on November 3, 1970. This causes all to pause and reflect. Brother Oliver was a long and faithful member of the Masonic Fraternity in Missouri. He had been a resident of Montgomery City, Missouri for many years and was held in greatest esteem by all who knew him. He was a splendid citizen and his reputation for integrity and dealings in the busi-

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ness world was above reproach. By his passing a great loss has been sustained by his family, the community, and also by the Masonic Fraternity. At the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Missouri, in September, 1970, Brother Oliver was elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Be It Therefore Resolved, that by this Memorial the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, acknowledges its loss and expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the members of the family of Bro. Max Oliver in their great loss and bereavement, and that a copy of this Memorial be spread upon the Minutes of the Board of Directors and a copy sent to the family of our late Brother.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF HOME Many facets are necessary in the successful operation of our Horne. The most important, of course, are the contributions of money, which come into the different funds used for the operational expense of this facility. However, even with cash, the personal touch of the volunteers who spend their time and talent for the benefit of our guests, is that which makes our Horne one to remember. I hope that each of you will study the statistical data attached to this report. It will enlighten you to the many needs of the Home, and by making an in depth study of previous years, by comparison to those attached to this report, you will ascertain the need for a continuous consideration by you, Brethren, in remembering your charity when making your annual contribution to those v.'Orthy causes which you so willingly support. The appended reports l"ill illustrate to you the type of work and service which the Masonic Home Cheer Committee renders to our guests. It will inform you of the many additional benefits received from the O.E.S., other than their per capita tax. You will find a list of those contributing to each of the permanent funds maintained by your Board for operational income. In the statistics, you will find an outline of the applications received for admission, the disposition of each, after very careful review and consideration by the entire Board. By your observance of these tables, you will note that we have a total of 348 guests at the Horne. Finally, you can review the expenditurcs for normal operation, as necessary on a daily basis, as well as those expenditures used for repairs and upkeep of the Home facility. It will also give you dctails of the income and from what sources this income was derived. I n your review, you will note that our surplUS was only ]0 pcr cent of income. This is not really serious, however, neither is it of sufficient amount, but that it needs our continuous attention and careful study. For a comparison, just tcn short years ago, the expenses of the Home were $629,304.]], whereas for the year just ending, the expenses were $1,352,601.68. The income tcn years ago was $747,501.00, whereas the income for the year ending June 30, 197] was $],493,951.]6. A very simple study of these figures indicate that both income and expenses of the Home have doubled in the decade just ending. During this same time the number of guests has remained almost constant, ,,,,hereas 362 was the number in

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1961, and 348 is the number of guests at the close of this fiscal year. In further study, you will find that the wages and food costs amounted to approximately 72 per cent of the expenses in 1961, and again in 1971, the percentage for these items remain almost the same. It was because of studies like these, that the Board of Directors has seen the need for a department within our staff to develop a promotional program, for the improvement of our public relations, but more importantly, a program v,rith continuity, to continuously impress upon our membership, facts concerning their Home and its needs. ''Vith this information being furnished them, no doubt they \vill remember this charity (their Masonic Home), when making their annual contributions to a charitable institution. The development of this plan has been in formation for two or three years, starting with a special mailing to all members about two years ago. This work 'was completed with the assistance of local lodge secretaries, and the response was not exceptional, but it was sufficient to cause a search to be made for a better system. In this search, a conclusion was reached to use the membership roster, which the Grand Lodge had developed during our Sesquicentennial year. In order to establish a permanent list of all Missouri Masons, a contract was entered into with the Data Science Corporation, who will create a master file on electronic tapes, for our use as this program develops to its full maturity.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS The campus of the Home presents a good appearance to the passerby, and to the guests and visitors to the Home. Flower beds and flower gardens are colorful in season and add much to the attractiveness of it. Both the women's building and the hospital and residential hall, the two newest buildings, are in good condition and do not require excessive maintenance attention. The building housing the children's quarters and administrative offices is very old and fails to function properly on either an economical or functional basis, to the benefit of the Home. Expenses for the maintenance of this building will increase sharply in a few years. It would be of financial benefit to the Home, if the children were moved to more modern quarters adapted for their use. If the administrative offices were rearranged in one of the newer buildings, whereby the flow of work would be morc adaptable to modern processes, and the use of these processes, which have proven to be economically sound, could be adopted. As this report is written, a contract has been let to raze one of the oldest buildings which formerly housed male employees. This particular building has long since outlived its usefulness and is no longer needed, since the policy requiring male dietary and maintenance employees to live in, has been discontinued. The space occupied by this building will be paved to provide safer, more secure, off-street parking for employees and visitors to the Home.

STAFF During the past year, your Board of Directors has rearranged the assignments of our administrative staff. In line with the policy of the Board, that

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of creating a promotional and public relations department, R.W. Brother Robertson was given the position of Executive Secretary, with the specific duties of heading this department. In order to relieve him of the daily administrative duties, W. Brother Wood was promoted to the position of Administrator, and R.W. Brother Stein was promoted to the position of Assistant Administrator. On January 30, during a special Board meeting, Brother Robertson was commended for his dedicated service covering a period of 23 years, while serving as Administrator of the Home. The appreciation of every member of the Board was extended to him, along with expressions of gratitude, to him, for accepting the important job which lay ahead of him, in the position of Executive Secretary. In appreciation for his many years of service, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home, by proper resolution, and unanimous approval, set aside a separate page within the minute book whereupon a proper resolution was prepared, signalling the dedicated and devoted service of Brother Robertson to the Masonic Home and expressing to him our heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude for the many years of service as Administrator of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The resolution, having been prepared, was spread upon the minutes as resolved and was signed individually by each member of the Masonic Home Board. We are fortunate that previous Board action had brought to us a man of Brother Wood's stature, who could assume the responsibilities placed upon him as Administrator. In October 1969, Brother Wood was added to our administrative staff, as Assistant Administrator, and called upon to assume the duties of Administrator on February 1, 1971. We admire his courage and recognize his dedication to this new assignment. R.W. Brother Stein was elevated to the position of Assistant Administrator, we know of his dedication to the Home, and we are positive that his experience and ability will be a great asset to Brother Carl in performing those additional responsibilities which go with his new assignment. No other institution is as fortunate in having the services of a group of professional brethren available, as is your Masonic Home. Dr. Harold E. Walters, his staff of Dr. Kilo and Dr. Howe, along with the long list of specialists who serve voluntarily, in their special fields as consultants, in support of the health of our residents, are to be commended. The Board recognizes that they could not operate a home without the services of these dedicated brethren, and express to them the thanks of the entire Fraternity.

THE MASONIC HOME FAMILY If you will again refer to the statistical section of this report, it shows that as of June 30, 197J, the close of this fiscal year, our Home family included 276 women, 46 Master Masons, J 6 girls and 10 boys, a total of 348 persons. It also shows that on the average, 174 of them, or 50 per cent, were patients in the hospital or nursing facility. By far, most of the patients live in the hospital permanently, because of the infirmities of age, a few because of some temporary illness. Nursing and other services 24 hours a day, are, of course, necessary to care for these folk. Many of them are not able to

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feed themselves. Great quantities of bed linens, medical and other supplies are required. On the other hand, many of them are up and about daily, with a minimum of assistance with dressing, bathing, and moving about. Of special interest is the age span of our family. In July, 1971, Debbie Marie Overton, the youngest member of our Home family, was three years old. Mrs. Maude Cotten, the eldest member of the Home, was 103 years old. Thus, a full century separates chronologically, our oldest and youngest guests. Mrs. Cotten is a truly remarkable lady, mentally alert, she enjoys keeping up with the times by means of her radio, and she especially enjoys her "talking books," that is, books which have been recorded, and which she can listen to on her record player. "Gentlewoman" is a word which most aptly describes Mrs. Cotten. Our children continue to distinguish themselves, even though the Board does not feel we are adequately supplying them with the environment needed for a healthy and socially adjusted life. The area in which they live, and the quarters furnished, do not lend to the family type living they deserve. It is necessary to bus them to school, many miles from the area of our Home, at a tremendous cost. Our children attend school in Normandy, a St. Louis County school district. Four of our children are now in college. Donna Treece is in her second year at Forest Park campus of the St. LouisSt. Louis County Junior College District; Linda Ramsey is a freshman at Harris Teachers College, a part of the St. Louis school system; and Josephine Esmeralda Collins and John Kazanas are freshmen at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. Of the three youngest, one is in kindergarten, and two are still pre-school age. On May 7, 1971, Josephine Esmeralda Collins, age 18, became an American citizen by naturalization. We are proud of Jo, for her perseverance in accomplishing this desire. In May, 1971, two boys of the Masonic Home family were initiated into the International Order of DeMolay. In June, 1971, seven girls of the Masonic Home Family were initiated into the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. These are the first children in the 82-year history of the Home to become members of these youth groups, while a guest of the Home. As in every family, through the passing of time, there are many happy, pleasant, and some sad events. Thus, you would expect this in our own Masonic Home family. When the span of years is the length of ours, one would suspect that everyone would not be enjoying life as they should. In a home averaging in numbers of approximately 350, and the average age of approximately 80, it requires a patient understanding of our staff and loyal employees. We are happy to report that they are equal to this task, and endeavor always to make each of our guests happy and assure them of their welcome presence in this, "their home." Assisting our regular employees are many other interested and generous individuals and groups who help in bringing happiness and entertainment to our Home family. The annual events of entertainment furnished by these dedicated groups of Freemasons and members of the Order of Eastern Star are looked forward to with eager anticipation by the young as well as the aged. It would be impossible for me to list them all, either the

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events or those groups responsible. To them, let me say that your contribution of happiness brought to our family is of untold value in their lives, and we commend your continuous effort to these events.

NEW SITE AND PLANNING The problems surrounding our present location has been the topic of discussion within the Fraternity and the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home for many years. If you will review the report of the Masonic Home offered in 1962 by its president, J. Clyde Butler, you will find a report from the Long-Range Planning Committee, that points to the conditions which were beginning to creep into the area where our Home is located. In this report, the LongRange Planning Committee refers to our children, stating that "the manner in which they are housed is far from satisfactory, and a more desirable arrangement for their care should be made, if the Home intends to continue to provide for children." Since the report of 1962, conditions in the vicinity of the Home have continued to decline, due to a shifting of population and other environmental conditions of the neighborhood. In the report of M.W. Bro. .J. Morgan Donelson, of 1969, a recommendation was made stating that a study should be continued as to whether or not relocation of some or all of the Home facilities should be made. M.W. Brother Chapman proceeded to examine this recommendation and after due deliberation, by his Board of Directors, they went on record as recommending a relocation of the Masonic Home of Missouri. In order to approach this problem on an orderly basis, Brother Chapman appointed a Site Committee to investigate any and all possible sites for a new location of the Home. At the time of his report last year, the Site Committee had before the Home Board four sites for their consideration. A careful study was made by the Board of these locations, and a final decision could not be reached. On January 30, 1971, a special meeting of the Board was called for consideration of this problem. This meeting was most helpful and very encouraging because of the frank and honest discussions by the Board members, which resulted in a resolution being adopted, which was to guide us in the following direction. It was decided that we should neither reject or accept any site before the Board at that time. A decision was reached that the President should be authorized to appoint an Advisory Site Committee of as many persons as he deemed appropriate, whether or not they be members of this Board, and that the Site Committee and the Advisory Group proceed to determine, within a reasonable time, if there were suitable sites for the purpose of our use, within the area of Missouri, bounded by a radial line of 35 miles from the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis, excluding the area within the City of St. Louis. With this decision having the approval of the majority of the Board, the President proceeded to appoint a special Advisory Committee to the Site Committee, consisting of the following brethren: Herman A. Orlick, Chairman, Fielding A. Poe, Jr., Robert C. Saunders, Jack Suddarth, Walter U.

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Bolliger, Harry H. Hildebrand, William G. Alexander, Herbert Buchmann, Vern H. Schneider, George F. Morrison, George Winters, and John Armbruster. On February 12, your President met with this special committee and the Site Committee of the Board. A full explanation was presented concerning the wishes of the Masonic Home Board and their assistance enlisted for the work necessary toward fulfillment of this project. They accepted the challenge with great enthusiasm and work began immediately toward a solution. The actions of this committee is testimony of what our brethren can do, when set to work. They met on two or three occasions to hear reports and appeared before the Home Board on March 20, 1971, stating that the Special Committee had considered several sites and unanimously recommended a certain site in the vicinity of Clayton Road and Valley Road in West St. Louis County, and near the town of Ellisville. The report further stated that the site was being offered as a gift from Bro. William F. J. Fienup, a member of Wellston Lodge No. 613. R.W. Brother Orlick, in presenting the report of the Special Site Committee, presented Bro. Walter Kromm, an architect, who displayed a large contour map of the area, along with comments and the availability of utilities to this site. Brother Kromm stated that the property was suitable for the Masonic Home purposes. The proposal was discussed thoroughly by the Board and a decision reached that the Special Site Committee should proceed along the lines indicated toward the acquisition as a donation, of the property offered by Brother Fienup. On May 15, 1971, R.W. Brother Orlick, Chairman of the Special Advisory Committee, returned to the Masonic Home Board meeting with an~ other report, a part of which included a letter addressed to the Masonic Home, under date of May 11, 1971, signed by Bro. William F. J. Fienup, and read in part as follows: "This is to advise that I am the owner of the following described property located in St. Louis County- (a legal description of the property followed) -It is my intention to deed this property to the Masonic Home of Missouri, provided it is used by the Home for chil:dren, senior citizens, or both." Proper deliberations and discussions were conducted by the Board, after which the gift of this land was accepted on proper motion and unanimous approval of the Masonic Home Board, by the following resolution. "Be it resolved, that the report of Kromm, Rikimaru & Johansen, Inc., architects, finding the 18.88-acre tract offered to the Home by Bro. William F. J. Fienup, is suitable, be accepted. That the Board accept the offer of Brother Fienup, and acquire legal title to said tract, and that the Board proceed with its plans to relocate the Masonic Home, in whole or in part, on said site." I am happy to report that we now have the deed in our possession, properly recorded, and furthermore, title insurance furnished us by Brother Hildebrand, indicating a clear title. This means we are ready to proceed into another phase of the plans expressed by the resolution adopted by the l\1asonic Home Board. We are deeply indebted to Brother Fienup for his gift. I do not think we

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could convey our thanks to him in any greater way than the following paragraph of a letter written by M.W. Brother Chapman: "Though I suppose it could be said that you have simply given a 'piece of land' to the Masonic Home, those of us who have had the pleasure of working with that Home, and serving on the Board, know that some day (I hope in the not too distant future) that 'piece of land' will become home and haven for Masons, their wives, widows, and members of the Eastern Star, who cannot properly care for themselves. In addition, we hope to continue the work that has been done with. children in bringing them up in a happy and homelike atmosphere, to be responsible citizens." It is a pleasure to make as part of this report, a picture of Brother Fienup handing the deed to this property to R.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., President of the Masonic Home, and in the presence of our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. William H Chapman. The continued planning for the use of this land was authorized by the Home Board on July 17, by resolution authorizing the President to appoint a planning committee from among the directors of the Home, and also an Advisory Planning Committee who would not be Board members, to assist them. The Planning Committee consists of the following Board members: Leonard Langeneckert, Chairman, Edward A. Lang, and J. Dorr Ewing. The Advisory Committee was appointed and consists of the following brethren: Lester M. Heckman, Earl K. Dille, Anton J. Tomasek, Walter

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U. Bolliger, and Harry H. Hildebrand. This committee went to work immediately and on August 21, during regular Board meeting, at their recommendation, the architectural firm of Kromm, Rikimaru, & Johansen, Inc. was retained to work with the committee for the planning and development of this property. The writing of this part of the Masonic Home report has been one of much pleasure. Not because of the far-reaching effects which it may have on the Masonic Home, but it again demonstrates that we have brethren within our Fraternity who stand ready and willing to assist us when a need arises. Our sincere appreciation to all who played some part in the accomplishment of obtaining this site and our gratitude goes to those who will be serving the Home with its future planning.

ORDER OF EASTERN STAR On the occasion of the regular quarterly meetings of the Masonic Home Board, the presence of the Advisory Board of the O.ÂŁ.S., gives beauty and dignity to an otherwise dull group of men proceeding in a serious and businesslike manner. If for no other reason, the glamour and the grace which they add to these meetings would be worthy of their participation. If you will refer to the appended statistics of this report, you will realize immediately that they are serving the home in a multitude of ways. The Order of Eastern Star, through the Advisory Board, has for a number of years shown continued interest in the home, not only financially, but in special ways, such as when a need arises which may not have been contemplated in our regular budget. They were ready when furniture was needed in the additional office for an administrator, additional air-conditioning in both of these offices. It is items of this nature which we have tendency to overlook, but for which we are forever grateful to the Order of Eastern Star. They too, have several continuing projects which were started several years ago. In your review of their gifts, as listed in this report, please note the number of projects to which they give annually. The comfort and entertainment of our children, and old folks receive benefits of gifts and parties, camping funds for the children, beauty parlor and snack bar, all of these receive regular and continued support from the Order of Eastern Star. One of the most recent projects, to which they support financially, but also give of their time and talent, is the volunteer program at the Masonic Home. This program through the efforts of Mrs. Helena Fletcher, Chairman of the Order of Eastern Star Volunteer Program, and also President of the O.E.S. Advisory Board, plus the services of Mrs. Betty Holtz, an employee of the Masonic Home as director of occupational therapy has increased manyfold during the past year. Participation in this program has progressed to the point where about 60 per cent of our aged guests are a part of the therapy program, staffed entirely by volunteers from the O.E.S. chapters. No greater program could have been adopted for the aged guests than this type of continuing support from our friends and co-workers of the Order of Eastern Star.

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It was my pleasure to preside at the first two award dinners for the volunteers participating in this program. To each of them I express the appreciation of not only those guests, whom they serve, but also for each member of the Board and staff of the Masonic Home. This year, Sister Velma Mischon, Worthy Grand Matron, has expressed her interest in the children of our Home. On many occasions, she carried the story throughout the State concerning the possibility of the relocation of our facility for them, and to this end she pledged her support. The Board has already been assured of the continued. support by Sister Jessie Gilpin. Her ideas for service to the Home are being formulated and will be an asset to the Home. My personal thanks are extended to the Advisory Board, the Worthy Grand Matron, the ''''orthy Grand Patron, and to each of my sisters and brothers throughout the State for their continued support through this year, in which I was privileged to serve as President of the Masonic Home of IVlissouri.

RECOMMENDATIONS In the report of last year by M.W. Brother Chapman, he left us with three recommendations. I believe all of these have received proper attention, as he first left with us the suggestion that every effort be extended to increase the gifts to the Home. The action of the Board in adopting the preparation and maintenance of a permanent mailing list' of all Missouri Masons, gives us a tool for carrying this message to our brethren. Secondly, he suggested a study be made of the Articles of Incorporation, with the primary thought of changing the make-up of the Masonic Home Board, as it pertains to the Grand Lodge Officers, represented on the Board. You will find presented at this communication, a proposed amendment to the By-Laws, which will partially fulfill this recommendation. His third recommendation involves the continued study and the possibility of relocating the Masonic Home facility. I think you realize that this has received proper consideration from a previous portion of this report. I would like to leave with the brethren of our Fraternity, and particularly with the future Board of the Masonic Home, these thoughts and recommendations if they should be accepted as such. First, that the immediate goal of the Board and its Planning Committee be for the adoption of an overall plan for the use of the newly acquired site. Then realizing that completion of the plan will require time for fundraising and other functions before all facilities can be relocated, I recommend that the facility of the children be moved to the site at the earliest possible date. Secondly, I recommend that the department, now established for promotion and public relations of the Home, be used along with the new mailing list to inform each brother of our Grand Lodge, all about their great charity, the Masonic Home. Then admonish them to give voluntarily to their Home. It too, is a tax deductible charity just as many others, which they support. In this respect, I would suggest no fewer than two mailings per year, transmitting this information unto each of us.

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Finally, I recommend the adoption of the proposed amendment concerning the Board members by the brethren at our next annual communication, for the reasons stated when presenting the proposed amendment. In closing, I wish to pay a special tribute to all of the volunteers who give of their time and talent, and to all of our financial benefactors. To the Wardens and Masters Clubs of St. Louis and St. Louis County for their continued annual program carried forth on behalf of our Masonic Home guests and for their special efforts of inaugurating a Guides Committee for the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Guides program was planned ami organized by them, and put into operation May 16, 1971. Those of you who visit the Masonic Home on this Monday afternoon of the Grand Lodge Session, be cognizant of the Guides and express your personal thanks to them. I shall always cherish this past year, as no better reward could come to one, than the opportunity of serving a year as President of our Masonic Home. The pleasure was made possible by a group of hard-working, industrious and dedicated Masons who serve as members of the Masonic Home Board. To my family and these brethren, I am deeply indebted for a rich and rewarding year. Fraternally submitted, THoMAsJ.DA~~J~,

P,"esident.

MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE 1970路1971 July 31, 1971 Mr. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., President Masonic Home of Missouri Dear Rt. Wor. Brother Davis: Attached is a report of the activities of the Masonic Home Cheer Committee and a complete listing of its receipts and disbursements of the past year. It is always a joy to be able to bring pleasure and entertainment to our Masonic Home Family. The unsolicited "thank you" and the cheery smiles on the faces of the Home folks are sufficient reward for the time spent in this endeavor. We hope that our programs this past year have added to their comfort and have met with the approval of the officers and directors of the Home. The attendance at the five religious services, including the annual St. John's Day service, was 915 for an average of 183 at each service. Weare grateful to the various bodies that volunteer to sponsor these services and ~ the ministers, organists, and choirs for their participation. To those who provided entertainment during this past year, without remuneration, we offer our sincere thanks. Finally, the success of the Committee is due in a large measure to the splendid cooperation received from the representatives who have assisted

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me and from R.W. Brothers Robertson and Stein and War. Brother Wood and their staff. I wish for my successor the same spirit of cooperation. Fraternally, HARRY B. SMITH, President, Masonic Home Cheer Committee. Following is our financial and activities report for the fiscal year August 1, 1970 thru July 31, 1971: Balance in Bank July 31, 1970 Petty Cash Total Cash on Hand and in the Bank Receipts 1970-1971 (per list attached)

$ 791.79 .

50.00

$ 841.79 3,291.60 $4,133.39 3,360.82 $ 772.57

Disbursements 1970- 1971 (per list attached) Balance on Hand July 31, 1971 . RECAPITULATION: Balance in Merchantile Trust Co. Balance in Petty Cash Fund Balance in all Funds

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$ 742.35 30.22 $ 772.57

RECEIPTS AND DEPOSITS Missouri Lodge No.1 ....•....... $ 25.00 Meridian Lodge No.2 ..........• 50.00 George Washington Lodge No.9 •. 75.00 25.00 Naphtali Lodge No. 26 . 25.00 Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 •.....•. 10.00 Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 ...•.... Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 . 100.00 Pomegranite Lodge No. 95 .......• 26.00 Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 •• 10.00 Pyramid Lodge No. 180 .........• 60.00 Good Hope Lodge No. 218 . 100.00 Keystone Lodge No. 243 . 60.00 Fenton Lodge No. 281 . 26.00 Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 . 50.00 America Lodge No. 347 •......... 25.00 75.00 Tuscan Lodge No. 360 . Anchor Lodge No. 443 ......•..•• 50.00 50.00 Westgate Lodge No. 445 . Lambskin Lodge No. 460 . 50.00 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 •........ 35.00 Harmony Lodge No. 499 . 60.00 Euclid Lodge No. 605 . 25.00 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 . 100.00 Apollo Lodge No. 629 . 50.00 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . 25.00 Algabil Lodge No. 544 . 26.00 Maplewood Lodge No. 666 ......• 50.00 Forest Park Lodge No. 578 . 30.00 Wellston Lodge No. 613 . 25.00 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 . 10.00 Tower Grove Lodge No. 631 . 25.00 Freedom Lodge No. 636 . 75.00 Triangle Lodge No. 638 . 50.00 Mizpah Lodge No. 639 .........•. 75.00 Jennings Lodge No. 640 •........• 50.00 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 612 . 25.00 Shaveh Lodge No. 646 . 20.00 University Lodge No. 649 . 10.00 Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 . 50.00 Purity Lodge No. 656 . 10.00 Progress Lodge No. 657 . 25.00 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 . 40.00 Crestwood Lodge No. 669 . 25.00 Hazelwood Lodge No. 459 . 10.00 Scottish Rite Bodies . 150.00 Moolah Shrine •.................. 500.00 The Square Club ...•.....•...... 26.00 Berkeley Trowel Club . 10.00

St. Louis Chapter No.8, R.A.M. Bellefontaine Chapter No. 25, R.A.M..•......•..•............ St. Charles Chapter No. 111, R.A.M. Shekinah Chapter No. 132, R.A.M.. Wellston Chapter No. 138, R.A.M.. Cabany Chapter No. 140, R.A.M... Hiram Council No.1, R. & S.M. . .. St. Louis Commandery No.1, K.T•. St. Aldemar Commandery No. 18, K.T . Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8,K.T.. Tuscan Chapter No. 68, O.E.S..... Polar Star Chapter No. 134, O.E.S. Fenton Chapter No. 152, O.E.S.... Martharae Chapter No. 221, O.E.S.. Guynell Chapter No. 326, O.E.S. . . Rob Morris Chapter No. 328, O.E.S. Algabil Chapter No. 409, O.E.S.... Southhampton Chapter No. 469, O.E.S . Meridian Chapter No. 442, O.E.S. . Poinsetta Chapter No. 472, O.E.S.. Pilgrim Chapter No. 473, O.E.S . Berkeley Chapter No. 503, O.E.S . Golden Link Chapter No. 612, O.E.S . Progress Chapter No. 522, O.E.S.•• Crown Chapter No. 535, O.E.S..... Occidental Chapter No. 185, O.E.S.. Job's Daughters Bethel No. 47 .... Bro. and Mrs. Orville M. Berg (member, Magnolia Lodge No. 626) .. Bro. Wm. Krenning (member, Westgate Lodge No. 445) . W. B. Harold Giltner (member Bridgeton Lodge No. 80) . W. B. R. Eugene Love (member, Wellston Lodge No. 613) . Masonic Home Advisory Board, O.E.S . W. B. and Mrs. Geo. W. Whitworth (in memory of Sister Hazel Schulte and W.B. John W. Thousand, Sr.) ...............•..... Refund from Christmas Party ....

10.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 60.00 100.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 30.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 20.00 110.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 50.00 26.00 10.00. 96.60

15.00 40.00 $3.291.00

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ACTIVITIES AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE August 1. 1970 to July 31. 1971 Aug. 5, 1970 Oct. 25, 1970 Nov. 21,1970 Nov. 22, 1970 Dec. 4, 1970 Dec. 18, 1970

Dec. 19, 1970 Mar. 28, 1971 Apr. 25, 1971 May 8, 1971 May 23, 1971 June 9, 1971 June 19, 1971 July 20, 1971 July 31, 1971

Excursion on Steamer Admiral (Wor. Bro. Geo. Whitworth, Chairman) . $. 302.80 Religious Services, Int'J. Order of Job's Daughters 336.50 Thanksgiving Cash Distribution and Cards Religious Services, Knight Templar Commanderies Nos. 1, 8, 16, 18, and 73 35.00 Bus Transportation to Fox Theater .. . . Christmas Party, Sister Enzie Stoessel, ChairwomanEntertainment, Refreshments, Gifts for Children, Santa Claus, Music (provided by Bro. Ben St. Onge and his 262.00 Orchestra) . 646.00 Christmas Cash Distribution Religious Services, Greater St. Louis DeMolay Chapters Religious Services, Masonic Service Bureau Mother's Day Cash Distribution 642.00 Religious Services-Square Club Moolah Temple Band Concert 68.25 Father's Day Cash Distribution 636.00 91.25 Letter Carrier's Band Concert . Outing to Bridgeton Fish Fry-Dinner for Senior Citizens, Children, Nurses and Matrons. Transportation provided 142.50 Free by Representatives and Lodge Members 198.52 Printing, Postage Cards, and Floral Offering (3 rubber stamps donated by Wor. Bro. Russell Kerls, member of Progress Lodge No. 657-value $]0.80) $3,360.82

The above is in balance with the .check book and bank statement as of July 31, 1971. HARRY

SMITH,

President.

Attest: GEORGE W. WHITWORTH,

Secretar)'.

APPENDIX APPLICATIONS Carried over from preVious year . Received during year . ~ Application approved fiscal year 1970

99 1

102

Admitted to the Home during the year Rejected because of ineligibility Died before application passed on by Board Died after application passed by Board Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter before action of Board Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter after action of Board â&#x20AC;˘ Approval rescinded after action of the Board Pending 6/30/71 .

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Members in Home July Ii 1970 .: Arrived during year ; .. ,

Died during year

STATISTIGS W0111en Men Boys 277 54 I4

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324 47

62 16

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17 0

277 I

46 0

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MASONIC HOME HOSPITAL Total. number Total number Total number Total number Total number Total number Total number

of of of of of of of

patients in the Hospital July 1970 patients admitted during the year patients discharged during the year patients in the Hospital per day during year. . . .. . . . deaths during year ............ .............. operations performed in other Hospitals patients in the Hospital July I, 1971

174 332 264 174 63 20 183

OUT· PATIENT DEPARTMENT Number of patients seen by Dr. Howe . . 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 .

701 . 19,574 24,876 110 85 to 90

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND-1970-1971 Howard Lodge No.4, New Franklin ..........•......... $ United Lodge No.6, Springfield. O'Sullivan Lodge No.7, Walnut Grove ...•............. ; ...•.• Agency Lodge No. 10, Agency .. 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 . Wellington Lodge No. 22, De Kalb 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 Windsor Lodge No. 29, Windsor. Liberty Lodge No. 31, Liberty .. Ralls Lodge No. 33, Center . Troy Lodge No. 34, Troy . Hemple Lodge No. 37, Hemple Callao Lodge No. 38, Callao .... Bismarck Lodge No. 41, Bismarck Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City •.....•.................. Fair Play Lodge No. 44, Fair Play Fayette Lodge No. 47, Fayette .. Fulton Lodge No. 48, Fulton .... Holt Lodge No. 49, Holt •......

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Xenia Lodge No. 60, Hopkins ... Livingston Lodge No. 51, Glasgow Weston Lodge No. 53, Weston .. Index Lodge No. 54, Garden City. Arrow Rock Lodge No. 66, Arrow Rock .. Tipton Lodge No. 66, Tipton . Richmond Lodge No. 67, Richmond . Centralia Lodge No. 69, Centralia New Bloomfield Lodge No. 60, New Bloomfield •............. Waverly Lodge No. 61, Waverly . Vincel Lodge No. 62, Cameron .. Cambridge Lodge No. 63, Slater Monroe Lodge No. 64, Monroe City 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. 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 . Washington Lodge No. 87, Greenfield . Defiance Lodge No. 88, Sheridan .

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1971

GRAND LODGE

Friendship Lodge No. 89, Chillicothe . Russellville Lodge No. 90, Russellville . Madison Lodge No. 91, Madison St. Marks Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau .........•.......... Bethany Lodge No. 97, Bethany Webster Lodge No. 98, Marshfield. Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99, Mt. Vernon •......................... Bloomington Lodge No. 102, Bevier . West View Lodge No. 103, Millersville . Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City . Kirksville Lodge No. 105, Kirksville . Greenville Lodge No. 107, Greenville , . Marcus Lodge No. 110, Fredericktown . Maitland Lodge No. 112, Maitland Plattsburg Lodge No. 113, Plattsburg . Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia Laddonia Lodge No. 115, Laddonia Barnes Lodge No. 116, Cabool .. Helena Lodge No. 117, Rochester. Compass Lodge No. 120, Parkville 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 . Star of West Lodge No. 133, Ironton . Delphian Lodge No. 137, Birch Tree . Lincoln Lodge No. 138, Fillmore. Oregon Lodge No. 139, Oregon Amsterdam Lodge No. 141, Amsterdam . Irondale Lodge No. 143, Irondale. Modern Lodge No. 144, Humansville , . Cass Lodge No. 147, Harrisonville Lexington Lodge No. 149, Lexington •......................... Milton Lodge No. 151, Milton .. Linn Creek Lodge No., 152, Camdenton .•................ : ..... Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield . Ionic Lodge No. 154, Desloge . Ashland Lodge No. 156, Ashland. North Star Lodge No. 157, Rockport . Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158, Mountain Grove . Green City Lodge No. 159, Green City . Whitesville Lodge No. 162, Whitesville . Hartford Lodge No. 171, Hartford Censer LodKe No. 172, Macon ... Gray Summit Lodge No. 173, Gray Summit . Sturgeon Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176, Conran . Griswold Lodge N<J. 178, Bellflower .

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MISSOURI

P~lot Knob Lodge No. 182, Rich'ville ...........•.....••......

California Lodge No. 183, CaUforInia .......•.........•....... Morley Lodge No. 184, Morley .. Chamois Lodge No. 185, Chamois H~rmon Lodge No. 187, Liberal . Hannibal Lodge No. 188, Hannibal Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph . Putnam Lodge No. 190, Newton . Wellsville Lodge No. 194, Wellsville Bolivar Lodge No. 195, Bolivar .. Quitman Lodge No. 196, Quitman. Carthage Lodge No. 197, Carthage New Hope Lodge No. 199, Elsberry SOnora Lodge No. 200, Watson .. Ravenwood Lodge No. 201, Raveniw ood . Brumley Lodge No. 203, Brumley Rowley Lodge No. 204, Dearborn. T:Hlumina Lodge No. 205, Marshall Somerset Lodge No. 206, PowersIville . Clay Lodge No. 207, Excelsior Springs ...•...•.............. Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209, Poplar iBluff . Unionville Lodge No. 210, Union[ville . H~ckory Hill Lodge No. 211, Eugene ...•.•......•............ Four Mile Lodge No. 212, Campbell . Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla . F~r~t City Lodge No. 214, Forest pity . Hornersville Lodge No. 215, Hornersville . Hale City Lodge No. 216, Hale .. Barbee Lodge No. 217, Sweet ~prings .....................• Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, Kansas pity . Ktnsas .City Lodge No. 220, Kansas City . Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221, Oak iRidge . La Belle Lodge No. 222, La Belle Ray Lodge No. 223, Camden .... Hamilton Lodge No. 224, Hamilton Salem Lodge No. 225, Salem .... Sa1ine Lodge No. 226, St. Mary's. Stl James Lodge No. 230, St. ffames . Cardwell Lodge No. 231, Cardwell. Polo Lodge No. 232, Polo . StJ Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville . SelJalia Lodge No. 236, Sedalia .. Rushville Lodge No. 238, Rushville Hopewell Lodge No. 239, Lesterville . Palestine Lodge No. 241, St. Charles , . K~obnoster Lodge No. 245, Knobnoster , M~ntgomer~ Lodge No. 246, Montgomery City . Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho. Ca'rroll Lodge No. 249, Norborne. H6pe Lodge No. 251, Washington Alton Lodge No. 255, Alton .... Shbkinah Lodge No. 256, Festus. Loage of Love No. 259, Lancaster MJchanicsville Lodge No. 260, Defiance , . Su~mit Lodge No. 263, Lees Summit . Co~·inthian Lodge No. 265, Warrensburg .

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

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. Cold Spring Lodge No. 274, Leeton Essex Lodge No. 278, Essex ....• Stockton Lodge No. 283, Stockton Canopy Lodge No. 284, Aurora. Craft Lodge No. 287, Canton ... Fairmont LodKe No. 290, Wyaconda . Edina Lodge No. 291, Edina . Lamar Lodge No. 292, Lamar . Mound City Lodge No. 294, Mound City . Moniteau Lodge No. 296, Jamestown . Sampson Lodge No. 298, Lutie .. 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 . Parrott Lodge No. 308, Maysville Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston Kearney Lodge No. 811, Kearney. Cuba Lodge No. 312, Cuba ..... Rural Lodge No. 316, Kansas City Eldorado Lodge No. 318, Luray. Paulville Lodge No. 319, Hurdland Versailles Lodge No. 320, Versailles . McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence . Dockery Lodge No. 325, Meadville. Linn Lodge No. 326, Linn . Mt. Zion Lodge No. 327, West Plains . Cainsville Lodge No. 328, Cainsville . Charity Lodge No. 331, St. Joseph Excello Lodge No. 332, Excello .. Breckenridge Lodge No. 334, Breckenridge . Joplin Lodge No. 335. Joplin . Hallsville Lodge No. 336, Hallsville . BIue Springs Lodge No. 337, Blue Springs . Herculaneum Lodge No. 338, Herculaneum . Fidelity Lodge No. 339, Farley .. Westport Lodge No. 340, Kansas City . Circle Lodge No. 842, Roscoe . Moberly Lodge No. 344, Moberly. Arlington Lodge No. 346, Dixon . Mosaic Lodge No. 351, Belleview Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark ... Hebron Lodge No. 354, Mexico . Adelphi Lodge No. 355, Edgerton Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 356. Harrisburg . Northwest Lodge No. 358, Tarkio Hiram Lodge No. 362, Kahoka .. Fraternal Lodge No. 363, Robertville . Higginsville Lodge No. 364, Higginsville . Bayou Lodge No. 365. Bakersfield. Adair Lodge No. 366, Kirksville . Crescent Hill Lodge No. 868, Adrian .....................•

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Comp06ite Lodge No. 369, Doniphan . Sheldon Lodge No. 371, Sheldon.· Nonpareil Lodge No. 372, East Lynne . . Belle Lodge No. 373, Belle Waynesville Lodge No. 375, Waynesville . King Hill Lodge No. 376, St. Joseph . Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377, King City ....................•... Rerlin Lodge No. 378, Fairport .. Billings Lodge No. 379, Billings • Ionia Lodge No. 381, Eldon ..... Pythagoras Lodge No. 383, Cassville ,..........•... Richland Lodge No. 385, Richland. Raytown Lodge No. 391, Raytown. Christian Lodge No. 392, Oak Grove . Beehive Lodge No. 393, Lawson. Gower Lodge No. 397, Gower . Jasper Lodge No. 398, Jasper . Decatur Lodge No. 400, Pierce City . Carterville Lodge No. 401, Carterville . Lowry City Lodge No. 403, Lowry City . Rosendale Lodge No. 404, Rosendale . Everton Lodge No. 405, Everton. Charleston Lodge No. 407, Charleston . Montrose Lodge No. 408, Montrose Louisville Lodge No. 409. Louisville . Iberia Lodge No. 410. Iberia . Appleton City L(ldge No. 412, Appleton City . Greensburg Lodge No. 414, Greensburg . Whitewater Lodge No. 417, Whitewater . Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, Springfield . Samaritan Lodge No. 424, Bonne Terre . Green Ridge Lodge No. 425, Green Ridge . Rothville LndJ,!.'C N 426. Rothville Glenw()()d Lodge No. 427, Glenwood . New Madrid Lodge No. 429, New Madrid . Competition Lodge No. 432, Competition . Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439, Rogersville . Trowel Lodge No. 440. Marble Hill Excelsior Lodge No. 441, Jackson Burlington Lodge No. 442, Burlington Jet .. Ada Lodge No. 444, Orrick . Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City . Jacoby Lodge No. 447. Darlington. Schell City Lodge No. 448, Schell City . Belton Lodge No. 450, Belton . Forsythe Lodge No. 453. Forsythe Continental Lodge No. 454. Stewartsville . Wallace Lodge No. 456, Bunceton Jonesburg Lodge No. 457, Jonesburg . Caruthersville Lodge No. 461, Caruthersville . Clifton Lodge No. 463, Thayer .

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37.50 10.00

1971

GRAND LODGE

Concordia Lodge No. 464, Concordia .. Southwest Lodge No. 466, Southwest City ............•....•.. Plato Lodge No. 469, Plato ...•• Nodaway Lodge No. 470, Maryville ..•.•.........•..••.•..•. Nineveh Lodge No. 473, Olney .. Mt. Hope Lodge No. 476, Odessa. Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville . Rich Hill Lodge No. 479, Rich Hill Jewell Lodge No. 480, Pleasant Hill .......•................. Marceline Lodge No. 481, Marceline Clintonville Lodge No. 482, El Dorado Springs . Fairfax Lodge No. 488, Fairfax. Coldwater Lodge No. 485, Drexel. Cairo Lodge No. 486, Cairo .•... Chilhowee Lodge No. 487, Chilhowee ......•................• Lakeville Lodge No. 489, Bell City Montevallo Lodge No. 490, Montevallo •..••....•..•..•..•..•... Vandalia Lodge No. 491, Vandalia Daggett Lodge No. 492, McKittrick Unity Lodge No. 495, Richards .. Robert Burns Lodge No. 496, Gainesville ••....•..••..••..•. Equality Lodge No. 497, Newburg. Buckner Lodge No. 501, Buckner. Philadelphia Lodge No. 502, Philadelphia ...•..••••..••........ Prairie Home Lodge No. 503, Prairie Home Platte City Lodge No. 504, Platte City .........••..•.••........ Saxton Lodge No. 508, Saxton .. New Hampton Lodge No. 510, New Hampton . Skidmore Lodge No. 511, Skidmore ..... Senath Lodge No. 513, Senath ... Galena Lodge No. 515, Galena .. Crane Lodge No. 519, Crane .... Lockwood Lodge No. 621, Lockwood .. Gate City Lodge No. 522, Kansas City ...•.....•............... Spickardville Lodge No. 524, Spickard . Cunningham Lodge No. 526, Sumner . Conway Lodll'e No. 528, Conway. Lane's Prairie Lodge No. 531, Vichy . Dexter Lodge No. 632, Dexter . Columbia Lodge No. 534, Pacific. Ingomar Lodge No. 636, Willow Springs . Bethel Lodge No. 537, Bethel .•. Stella Lodge No. 538, Stella . Dawn Lodge No. 539, Ludlow . Zalma Lodge No. 545, Zalma . Orient Lodge No. 646, Kansas City ..........•.............. South Gate Lodge No. 547, Kansas City ...........•......... Clinton Lodge No. 548, Clinton Pendleton Lodge No. 551, Doe Run Calhoun Lodge No. 552, Calhoun. Summersville Lodge No. 556, Summersville . Prairie Lodge No. 556, Gilman City ...............•......... Moscow LodKe No. 558, Moscow Mill•......................... Clarksdale Lodge No. 559, Clarksdale •....................... 0

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MISSOURI Nelson Lodge No. 560, Nelson .. Cowgill Lodge No. 561. Cowgill . York Lodge No. 563, Kansas City Jamesport Lodge No, 564, James-

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Naylor Lodge No. 568, Naylor .• Republic Lodge No. 570, Republic. Hayti Lodge No. 571. Hayti .... Rutledge Lodge No. 672, Rutledge La: Monte Lodge No. 574. La Monte ....•.•••.••.........•• Ea.;ter Lodge No. 576, St. Clair .• Ewing Lodge No. 577, Ewing ... Illmo Lodge No. 681, I1lmo •.... KOshkonong Lodge No. 582, Kosh. konong ...•.................. Shamrock Lodge No. 685, Shamrock . C~iterion Lodge No. 686, Alba .. Bianson Lodge No. 587, Branson St! Francisville Lodge No. 588, Wayland . Advance Lodge No. 590, Advance Barnett Lodge No. 591, Barnett . Union Lodge No. 593, Union .,. C~le Camp Lodge No. 595, Cole Camp . Puxico Lodge No. 596, Puxico .. BoSworth Lodge No. 597, Bosworth . Elrias Lodge No. 599, Flat River A""cia Lodge No. 602, Columbia. Morehouse Lodge No. 603, Morehouse ............•........... Eminence Lodge No. 607, Emi~ence . Strafford Lodge No. 608, Strafford Warrenton Lodge No. 609, Warrenton ". Chlrk Lodge No. 610, Clark . Mokane Lodge No. 612, Mokane . Mf. Washington Lodge No. 614, Independence . Chaffee Lodge No. 615, Chaffee . Swope Park Lodge No. 617, Kansas City . Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grand~iew ...............•........• W,nard Lodge No. 620, Willard. An'derson Lodge No. 621, Anderson . O"!ensville Lodge No. 624, Owens-

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<lity . Mendon Lodge No. 628, Mendon . Ea!st Gate Lodge No. 630, Kansas City . Mt! View Lodge No. 637, Mt. View . No~theast Lodge No. 643, Kansas qity .........••.............. Grain Valley Lodge No. 644. Grain 'ialley ..............•..•..... Cla,rkton Lodl'l'e No. 645, Clarkton No~1 Lodge No. 647, Noel . Parma Lodge No. 650, Parma . Clereland Lodge No. 651. Cleveland ........................• Shawnee Lod~e No. 663, Warsaw Country Club Lodge No. 656, Kansas City . Alp"a Lodge No. 659, Kansas City Holliday l,od~e No. 660, Holliday Clarence Lodge No. 662. Clarence Rn~khill Lodge No. 663. Kansas City ................••.••.... Odom Lodge No. 671. Portageville Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672, Qape Girardeau . BerreJey Lodge No. 667, St. Louis .

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1971

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS Roland E. Talmage (Paul Revere No. 330 picnic) . Zalma Chapter No. 209, O.E.S . Signit Chapter No. 68, R.A.M . Bayard Commandery No. 26, K.T. " S. C. and Rose Hamilton . Past District Deputy Club of the 6th District . Louis P. Davis . Past Matrons Club, Bonne Terre . Donal E. and Mary E. Hoopes . Audrain-Callaway Masonic Association . Mary E. Laun . . Col. Robert L. McKinney, Ret Phil Kilpatric . Charles W. Hill . L. M. Sherman . St. John's Commandery No. 20 . Swinging 66'ers Counselors ClubOrder of True Kindred . Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. Harlan . Orion Chapter No. 49, R.A.M . Independence Chapter No. 12, R.A.M .. George and Anna Trautwein . Charles and Gertrude Trautwein '" Mrs. H. H. Haukenberry . Donald Key Fallin .

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Joe L. Frazier . John Vanwinkle . Chester L. Venard . Alvin W. Zierdt . Robertsville Chapter No. 444, O.E.S. Prince of Peace Commandery No. 29, K.T . Job's Daughters Bethel No.6 . Charlotte Williamson '" George C. Carter . John and Elzada Hahn ...........• Columbia Chapter No. 17, R.A.M. . . St. Graal Commandery No. 12, K.T. . Frank J. Tessmer . Walter J. Farley . L. B. and Delores Bartlett . Charles Arpe . Charles and Madelyn Arpe ........• Jesse J. Collett . Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Sondker . Canton Order of Rainbow Assembly No. 29 . Mr. Claude Richmond . Bro. Harry R. Reaper . Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Haberstroh

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GIFTS FROM THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR August 1, 1970-July 31, 1971 $ 569.00 for Volunteer Program 1 Bed Jacket 1,482.00 for Guests of Home 109 Wrapped Gifts for Adults 970.84 for Children of Home 43 Wrapped Gifts for Children 298.00 Air Conditioner 28 Poly Glasses 252.44 Wiring Air Conditioner 40 Hospital Gowns 44.00 Beauty Parlor 14 Pairs House Slippers 698.85 for Camp Fund 302 Ladies Handerchiefs 33.00 for Coverlettes 60 Men's Handerchiefs 110.00 for Office Chair 37 Children's Handerchiefs 750.00 for 6 Food Car~ 1 Rain Hat 109.83 for Christmas and Entertainment 2 Pairs Cotton Hosiery 54.00 for Box Lunches, Springfield Trip 1 Hair Dryer 890.00 for Offiee Furniture 262 Sets of Jewelry 277 Jars of Homemade Jelly 19.39 for Percolator 3 Packages of J ello 69.74 for Smoeks 1,221.55 for Snack Bar 43 Lap Robes 1 Leg Brace 227.00 for Typewriter 1 Subscription of Nationa.l Geographic 6 Boxes of Apples 9 Can I; Apple Juice Magazine 24 Birthday Gifts for Children 2 Boxes Oranges 14 Bingo Paekages 4 Cans Oran~e Segments 1 Sewing Basket 24 Boxes Body Powder 1 Bracelet 1 Box Dusting Powder 10 Sets Double Walker Bags 2 Pencils 8 Sets Single Walker Bags 3 Pens 1 Ring Safety Pins 2 Cans of Beans 47 Costume Pins 5 Boxes of Greeting Cards 3 Pair Pillow Cases 2 Boxes Cleansing Tissue 22 Quilts 10 Combs 40 Neck Ribbons 1 Jar Cream 81 Rose Bushes 1 Sweater Clip 4 White Shirts 35 pounds cookies 7 Bars of Soap 20 pounds candy 17 Shampoos 4 Cans Cranberry Juice 25 Gross Shoe Laces 1 Pet Creamer 15 Bath Towels 2 Pairs Crutches 180 Opera Tickets 44 Decorated Cup Cakes 1 Electric Teakettle 4 Boxes Heart Candy 5 Hand Towels 58 Pairs Earrings Hi Wash Cloths 30 Dozen Eggs 1 Wheel Chair 8 Water Coolers 3 Blankets MISCELLANEOUS Cookies Clothing-Ladies and Children's Pumpkins Candy Books Valentine Treats for Children Foam Rubber Stick Ons Oranges

1971

101

GRAND LODGE Of MISSOURI I

ADDITIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND 1970-1911 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Albrecht •....•..•..•........... $ 100.00 Anonymous Gifts ...•.......... 10,800.00 Memory of Evan Earl Ashlock .. 15.00 Gift of Estate of Lyda B. Brown 3,790.00 Gift of James Baldwin 10.00 Memory of Harry G. Beauman . 5.00 Memory of Otto Birenbaum 5.00 Memory of Mrs. Eric Bodenhausen 5.00 Gift of Max E. Bretschneider .. 125.00 Gift of A. J. Cammann 10.00 Honor of Webster P. Clark 29.00 Gift of Maud Miller Cockrell Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,285.40 Memory of Julius S. Cohen..... 5.00 Gift of Edward A. Cox 14.00 Gift of John H. Dahlmann Estate. 135.72 Gift of AIda B. Dixon Estate... 6.65 Gift of Estate of Elizabeth Doering ................. 319.81 Memory of Catherine L. Donelson 10.00 Honor of J. Morgan Donelson .. 36.60 Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leon A. Feinstein 150.00 Gift of Estate of Marie D. l<'lack . 1,000.00 Gift of Mrs. Helene Fletcher ... 100.00 Memory of Mrs. John S. Foreman 60.00 Memory of Abraham D. Friedman. 6.00 Memory of Isador Gad 5.00 Gift of Grace Gaethle Estate 5,000.00 Memory of Carl Glasser 5.00 Gift of Walter J. Graham Estate. 1,500.00 Honor of Rev. and Mrs. Ira T. ~ar::~'~. ~~~~ ~~~i.~~ .~~.~i~~~~ 10.00 Gift of Harold O. Grauel Lodge N 672 100 00 Me~~rY of 'R~Y~~~d' G;~~~~'::: 10:00 Memory of William G. Haas ... 10.00 Gift of Frank J. Harmacek Estate 1,000.00 Gift of Walter A. Harms 10.00 Gift of Chris M. Harris 15.00 Memory of Elizabeth Hartwein . 12.00 Gift of Estate of Caroline Herklotz •......................... 102,454.50 Gift of Arthur M. Hough Estate. 11,210.13 Gift of Estate, of Lester O. Humphreys 1,000.00

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Gift of Prof. A. Vern Kilpatrick . Memory of Irvin Kopitsky ..... Mlbmory of Meyer Lazaroff ....• Gift of Fred D. Lehmann III ..• Memory of Alexander Leinker .. Memory of Abraham H. Liebster Memory of Clarence F. Lloyd . Gift of A. H. McGinness . Gift of Arnold C. McGowan . Gift of Audrey Martin Estate .. Gift of Estate of Elizabeth P. Mason ..................•.... Honor of Alfred Meyers . Gift of Harvey B. Mobeley Estate. Girt of Moolah Temple Shrine 0ircus . Gift of Mabel Wind Pettit Estate. Gift of Estate of Lorena Rehage • Gift of Carolyn Rens Estate •... Memory of Max Roth . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Ryan . Sale of Cemetery Lots-Myrtle Hecht . Gift of Cecelia Sanders Estate .. Gift of Estate of Ann D. Senniger . Gif,t of Melanie Schoenlaub Estate Git'rt of Mr and Mrs Vern H Schneider' : : Gift of Magdelena Schultz Estate . Gif~ of Rose M. Schutzius Estate. Memory of Gordon Spoon . Memory of Henley C. Suddreth . Gift of StuPp Brothers Foundat~on . Gif~ of Gervis H. Thurman . Gif~ of Browney Unterberger Es~te .. Memory of Stewart T. Vickers .. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer W. Wagner . Gift of Walter A. Webb Estate . Gift of A. A. Whitaker Estate .. Gift of Arthur H. Windmoeller . Memory of Carl Yalem .

18.00 10.30 5.00 3.00 4,375.00 5.00 13.00 200.00 10.00 370.50 684.35 10.00 1,290.04 500.00 9,115.34 36,501.82 500.00 5.00 200.00 15.00 200.00 4,000.00 500.00 50.00 500.00 68,457.10 15.00 15.00 100.00 25.00 262.76 15.00 25.00 5.77 3,675.00 5.00 5.00

$274,040.69

ADDITIONS TO THE ~UILDING FUND 1970-1971 Gift of Alhambra Grotto $ 75.00 12.50 Gift of Mrs. Aubrey Alsup . Gift of America Lodge No. 347 ..• 180.00 7.00 Anonymous Gift . Gift of C. W. Arpe . 6.25 15.00 Gift of B. Arterbury . Gift of Joseph Ashcroft Estate . 1,000.00 5.00 Gift of Harold R. Atkins . 10.00 Gift of Delno M. Baker . Gift of Berkeley Lodge No. 667 .. 25.00 Gift of Martin E. Brummond . 10.00 Gift of George L. Buckley . 10.00 Gift of C. V. Buchholz . 10.00 105.00 Gift of Cache Lodge No. 416 . 10.00 Gift of A. J. Cammann . Gift of J obn S. Chapman . 12.00 Gift of Lt. JG Solomon B. Chris25.00 tian V . Circle of Sunshine, Meridian Chapter 2.50 No. 442 .......................• 17.50 Gift of Emil Corte . Gift of Leonard Cox . 50.00 15.00 Gift of Mrs. William Demko . 100.00 Gift of F. J. Fahrenkamp .......• Gift of Florissant Lodge No. 668 . 20.00

Gifi of Fry Memorial Methodist Church . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gasper Gift of Robert A. Greifelt . Gift of F. J. GrindleI' . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel T. Haberstroh . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hankins . Gift of Eugene C. Holt . Gift of Dr. Louis F. Howe . Gift of John Jarvis . Gift of Tillman E. Keay . Gift of Dale Kellett . Gift of Keystone Lodge No. 243 .• Gift of James D. Lamastus . Gift of Lawrence Lewis . Gift of Chester L. Lieder . Gift of Alberic G. Lightbourn . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Owing . Gift of Rev. R. A. Pape . Gift of Wayne Prisock . Gif1! of Eue! C. Pritchett . Gift of Mrs. Alta Redemeier . Gift of David Rice .

125.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 20.00 5.00 35.00 10.00 25.00 2.50 2.50 34.60 10.00 3.00 15.00 2.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 10.00

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Gift of Fred Rogerson . Gift of Ernest Rose . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan W. Schroeder . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James V. Sellers . Gift of Mrs. Alcie Selvaggi . Gift of Thomas H. Sims . Gift of 626 Booster Club . Gift of Harold C. Smith . Gift of Melvin Sodowsky .

10.00 54.48 50.00 60.00 12.60 6.00 100.00 10.00 25.00

Gift Gift Gift Gift Gift Gift Gift Gift

of Frank J. 'l'essmel' ......•. of Clyde R. Timberlake . of Trowel Lodge No. 440 . of Clay C. vonGremp . of Julian Walters . of Westport Lodge No. 340 .. of A. W. Willert . of J. G. Wilson .

1971 31.~5

5.00 36.00 15.00 10.00 50.00 60.00 20.00 $2,796.58

ADDITIONS TO THE TRIBUTE FUND 1970-1971 Memory of Albert R. Adams $ Gift of American Society of Appraisers . Memory of Lendall M. Anderson Memory of Clarence Appel . Memory of Frank Arens . Gift of Argo Products . Gift of Area Seven Sesquicentennial Committee . Memory of William Arnall . Anonymous Gift . Memory of Frederick J. Assmann . Memory of Emily Austin Memory of Bessie Barnholdt . Memory of Harry Bass . Memory of Beacon Lodge Widows . Memory of William Beck Memory of Mrs. Ann Beldner ... Gift of Belgrade Chapter No. 394 Memory of Noel Bell . Memory of Sid Bernstein . Gift of Bethel No.9, Job's Daughtel's ............•.............. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Blakeslee . Memory of John H. Boch . Gift of C. R. Boswell . Memory of Earl Boyer •......... Memory of Welby V. Branson ... Memory of William F. Bridel Memory of Robert C. Brinkman Memory of Ottilia Brockmeier .. Memory of Rex Brooks . Memory of Ernest W. Burggrabe . Memory of Mrs. Margaret Cameron Memory of Albert Canis . Gift of Owen D. Carter Memory of Mrs. C. Wendell Carnahan . Memory of William N. Cason . Memory of Norman B. Champ .. Honor of William H Chapman, G.M . Gift of Roy E. Clark . Memory of Hohart L. Clarke . Memory of Mrs. Betty Lee Corgiat . Gift of James J. Corckett . Gift of Thomas S. Cover . Gift of Ruth Cox . Memory of Edward E. Cramer . Gift of Emil Corte . Memory of Charles Creighton .. , Memory of Maude Crosby . Memory of W. E. Cunningham Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Davis, Jr . Memory of Catherine Donelson .. Gift of J. P. Doyle, Sr . Memory of Charles D. DuChesne. Memory of Harold Dugdale . Memory of Mrs. Iva Dunbar . Memory of Charles L. Dye . Gift of Mrs. Adelaide L. Eggers Memory of George Eichenlaub .. Memory of William Eichhoff's mother ; .

10.00 26.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 500.00 85.00 10.00 3.00 12.50 15.00 10.00 5.00 135.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 60.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 55.00 10.00 37.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 20.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 80.79 5.00 10.00 100.00 2.00 10.00 40.00 12.50 5.00 35.50 5.00 5.00 100.00 75.00 10.00 10.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

Gift of Eldon Chapter No. 210 .. Memory of Albert J. Engel . Memory of Lulu Engel . Memory of Randall Evans Memory of Mrs. Augusta Fanger . Memory of Louis W. Fasterling .. Memory of Mathew M. Fein Memory of J ames Isaac Finch . Memory of Jake Fishman . Memory of Joseph W. Fischer . Memory of George Foster . Memory of Ethel R. Franz . Memory of Harry Fred . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Freeman Memory of Dr. William E. Froelker Memory of Gerald W. Froemke .. Memory of Mrs. Viola Gage ..... Gift of Gainesville Chapter No. 432 Memory of Eugene Gayer Memory of Florence Gebert . Gift of Frank P. George . Memory of William P. Glaus Memory of Mrs. Felix Goerlich .. Memory of Charles Goldman .... Gift of Arthur Goldstein Memory of Harry M. Graham ... Memory of Bennett C. Gregory .. Memory of Charles Grimes Memory of Thomas H. Grimes .. Memory of Gustav J. Gruendler Memory of Raymond Gruver .... Memory of Albert Hammer Memory of Hallie Hansmann . Memory of Henry Hart . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hargrave ~ . Memory of Roy Hartley . Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Hartwein Gift of James C. Harper Memory of Oliver F. Hassmer . Memory of John Hawkins . Memory of John O. Haymaker .. Memory of John T. Heard, Sr . Memory of Dowell Hays . Gift of Edward Heiligers . Gift of William E. Helms Honor of Donald R. Henderson Memory of Lucille M. Hern . Memory of Herman Herter . Cheer Gift for Irving Hewitt Memory of Otto J. Hippenmeyer Memory of Arthur C. Hirning .. , Memory of Marie L. Hobson . Memory of Nellie Hoelling . Memory of Henry Holst . Memory of Mrs. E. Howard Hooper Memory of Estella Holz . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Hortter . Memory of H. A. Howald . Gift of Dr. Louis Howe . Memory of Oma Howell . Memory of Julian R. Hulett, Sr. Honor of Rev. Harry Hunt . Memory of Kenneth J aekson . Gift of Col. William F. Jackson

10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 26.00 1,010.00 145.00 10.00 3,500.00 20.00 15.00 5.00 25.00 18.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 1,000.00 100.00 5.00 15.00 7.50 60.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 23.00 37.50 20.00 218.00 14.00 10.00 5.00 58.00 15.00 5.00 13.50 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 3.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

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Memory of Emerson Jacobs . Memory of E. A. Jacobs '" Memory of Elizabeth J ehling . Gift of Job's Daughters . Gift of E. K Johnson . Memory of Lottie Johnson . Memory of William E. Jones . Memory of Thomas Jordan . Memory of Mr. Kaye . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Kiehm, Jr . Memory of Andrew Kohl . Memory of Elmer C. Koppen . Memory of Robert La Mar . Memory of Max Land . Memory of Charles Langeneckert . Memory of Emory Laun . Memory of Pansy Lear . Memory of Fred Leffler . Memory of Harry Lesh . Memory of Melvina Level . Memory of Mrs. S. Level . Memory of M. S. Logan . Memory of Joseph E. Love . Gift of Loyal Chapter No. 511 .. Memory of Malvina Luer . Gift of Luray Chapter No. 528 .. Memory of Amelia Lutz . Memory of Louis E. McCrath . Memory of Thomas McCutchen . Gift of Elmer T. McGaw . Memory of Clyde McNay . Memory of Clarence W. Mackey, Sr. Memory of Ruth A. Marl' . Memory of Michael A. Marty . Memory of Samuel V. Mathias . Memory of Lucian E. May . Honor of Kathryn and Ed Mader Gift of Oliver O. Mettle . Memory of Hilda Meyer . Memory of John H. Meyer . Memory of Bert Miller . Memory of Joseph Michaelis . Memory of Emma Miller . Memory of Mrs. I. H. Miller . Memory of Lee Roy Moore . Memory of Edgar J. Mothershead . Memory of Albert Muehling . Memory of Oscar E. Murray . Memory of William B. Murrill .. Memory of Simeon 1. Myers ..... Memory of Mrs. Charles Naumer . Memory of Adolph Newell . Memory of Oliver Oonk . Gift of R. A. Pape . Memory of C. H. Parkhurst . Gift of I. T. Payne . Memory of Kenneth Penrod . Memory of James G. Poindexter.

10.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 100.00 30.50 15.00 15.00 10.00 2.00 11).00 5.00 25.00 15.00 125.00 10.00 1.00 40.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 354.50 30.00 15.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 12.50 20.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 40.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 35.00 5.00 35.00 40.00 5.00 10.00

Memory of Howard G. Porter '" Honor of P.M. and P.P. ClubiAlexander Chapter No. 242 Memory of Louise Rahn Memory of Mrs. Arthur Rauch .. Memory of Arthur Rauch Memory of Mrs. Minnie Reber .. Memory of Mrs. Augusta Reinemer M~mory of Clara Richert Gift of A. N. Richey Fred Riechman ~~mory of August Rodefeld M,emory of W. R. Salmons Gift of Doris Saffell Gift of C. W. Seibel Memory of William E. Seifert Mbmory of Wendell Sellinger Memory of Elizabeth Serbon Memory of John Schmutz Mbmory of Joseph A. Schmutz Mbmory of Mabel Schmitt Memory of Donald P. Schoene '" Memory of Ida K. Schwabe Memory of A. W. Schumann Memory of Jay S. Shafer........ Memory of Louise Sharp Memory of May Ruth Sharp Memory of Ruth I. Shepack Memory of Jay E. Simpson...... Memory of Van Sizemore Gift of Joe Paul Smith Gift of Norman E. Smith Memory of Harry Snowden, Sr. .. Memory of P. H. Snowden Memory of Grady Spangler Memory of Marvin A. Stein Memory of Ruth Stevens Memory of Lester Straub's mother. Memory of Oscar Stroh Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Tate . Memory of Elmer Tonsing Memory of Norman A. Trattner . Gift of Trenton Lodge No. 111 .. Memory of Walter Vahle Memory of Lessie G. Van Zant .. , Memory of Josephine Vollmar '" Memory of George E. Walker .... Memory of Mrs. Thomas A. }Vatters, Sr. Memory of George J. Weber..... Honor of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. }Verner. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Memory of Harvey Williams Memory of E. T. Woodson Gift of Mrs. Young-Henry Nichols' niece Gift of Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 .

10.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 8.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 7.50 25.00 100.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 20.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 82.00 9.00 23.00 10.00 50.00 11.00 82.00 100.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 23.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 15.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 100.00

-$11,266.79 ---

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY July 1, 1970 to Jwite 30, 1971 I

GENERAL F:UND

Incomel

Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Grand Chapter, O.E.S. Pcr Capita Tax

" ..

Intcrcst Income-General Fund Securities .. Interest Income-Children's and Adults' Accdunt

1 ....

Dividends on Endowment Fund Stocks .1. Intcrest on Endowment Fund Bonds 1.. . Interest on Real Estate Notcs.-Endowment dmd Royalty Income-Endowment Fund .. . .... 1

.....

$ 240.032.09 40,277.50 $ 280,309.59 $

]2,945.25 9,323.55

22,268.80

.... $ 198,720.03

234,686.06 940.46 224.95

434,571.50

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Members of Home Family Pensions . Miscellaneous Income . Income from Special Fund Income from Gussie L. Grcnner Estate Income from Reserve Fund . Income Rental Property-5335-37 Delmar

139,983.58 386,654.23 5,927.38 56,023.81 19,434.83 147,985.76 791.68

$1,493,951.16

GENERAL FUND-INCOME

EXIJenses

$ 719,165.76

Wages and Salaries Food Service . . 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 Parlor . Outside Medical Service ..... Outside Aid . Medical Supplies . Directors' Meetings . Social Security Taxes .. Education . Children's Allowances Carfare . Telephone . Legal and Auditing . Printing, Postage and Stationery Inspection Fees and Taxes . Hauling Want Ads ........... Newspapers Dues and Subscriptions Safe Deposi t Box Piano Tuning Miscellaneous Administrative Travel Expenses Credit Reports .. Burial Expenses Security Pension Plan .. Convention Expense

. .

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSF.S

$1,312,661.66

Other Expenses Taxes and Expenses on Estates Trustee's Collection Fees

217,235.82 7,082.81 2,217.66 7,907.26 32,648.56 57,528.91 18,635.10 25,432.40 4,875.47 18,432.49 474.05 514.48 15,140.99 930.00 56,540.18 5,285.84 36,094.86 21,125.40 411.00 61.65 2,308.08 2,709.84 7,264.24 570.00 1,853.00 702.65 3,141.82 976.42 18.00 140.00 3,424.92 3,157.80 599.38 13,369.03 15,659.20 8,847.30 179.29

. $ 932.23 . 13,093.59

1971

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Payroll Charges Equipment Purchases-Net Non-Budget Expenditures

1,752.83 2,402.19 21,758.58

·l

39,939..42 1,352,601.08

Excess of Income Over Expenditures Add Balance in Gcneral Fund, July I, 1970 Transfer-Reserve Fund

.$ 141,350.08

··1.·.· .$ 230,043.70 140,000.00

90,043.70

Balance, June 30, 1971

..............I.....

.$ 231,393.78

BUILDING JUND

Income I Bequests and Donations Interest on Bonds Gain on Sale of Bonds

.. "J"

2,796.08 2,846.00 15.93

5,658.01

I EX1Je!lses Collection Fees on Agency Account

89.13

Excess of Income Over Expensc Add-Balance, July I, 1970 Balance, June 30, 1971

SP~CIA~ 'FI~'N~ .

5,568.88 45,278.84

50,847.72

56,591.46

Income Interest on Securities ....

EX1Jenses Collection Fees on Agency Account Income Transferred to General Fund

567.65 56,023.81 56,591.46

Excess of Income Over Expenses Add-Balancc July I, 1970

Balance, June 30, 1971

.$ 922,115.29

.00 922,1l5.29

RESERVE F ND

Income Dividends on Stocks Interest on Bonds Grand Lodge Initiation Fees Bequests and Donations

79,014.92 74,000.35 25,370.00 17,091.16

.$ 195,476.43

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1971

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Expenses 5,029.51 Agency Collection Fees ... $ 147,985.76 Income Transferred to General Fund . Loss on Sale of Securities ($66,528.05 Charged to Reserve 31,276.31 for Gains and Losses) 184,29.1.58 11,184.85

Excess of Income Over Expenses Add-Balance, July 1, 1970 Transfer from General Fund

$3,620,634.25 140,000.00 3,760,634.25 $3,771,819.10

Balance, June 30, 1971 ENDOWMENT FUND

Income Bequests and Gifts

$ 276,337.98

Income for Twelve Months Ended June 30, 1971 Add-Balance, July 1, 1970

.$ 276,337.98

Balance, June 30, 1971 ..

.$6,785,678.19

6,509,340.21

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND

Income Contributions

10,397.05

Expenses Entertainment and Gifts

10,669..48

Excess of Expenses Over Income Balance, July 1, 1970 ...

272.43 5,377.44

Balance, June 30, 1971

5,105.01

REPORT OF AUDITOR August 4, 1971 To the Board of Directors Masonic Home of Missouri Saint Louis, Missouri GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, I have prepared this report preliminary to my formal report of the Masonic Home of Missouri, to be submitted to the Board of Directors at a later date. I examined the books and records of the secretary for the period July 1, 1970 to June 30, 1971. The examination covered the General Fund, Building Fund, Special Fund, Reserve Fund, Endowment Fund and Christmas and Entertainment Fund. Following are summaries of the assets and liabilities of the various funds at June 30, 1971.

1971

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GENERAL FUND Assets Cash in Mercantile Trust Company . . $189,917.67 3,132.57 Cash in Mercantile-Commerce Trust Co.-Payroll Account 200.00 Cash in Petty Cash Fund .....

Inventories-Supplies Investments .. . . Due from St. Louis Union Trust Co., Trustee Gussie L. Grenner Estate Due from Endowment Fund Unexpired Insurance .. , Inventory-Cemetery Lots New Site

$193,250.24 34,778.79 57,046.75 9,724.93 159.32 18,890.99 411.00 343.65 $314,605.67

Liabilities Accounts Payable ..... Accrued Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Accrued Payroll Taxes and Deductions Accrued Payroll . Suspense Account-Donations Not Allocated

$. 49,624.88 717.90 5,044.32 23,821.81 4,002.98

83,211.89 .~231

Balance in General :Fund BUILDING FUND Cash in Mercantile Trust Company . Securities-At Cost . Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent

,393.78

$ 2,949.60 .

45,060.38 2,837.74

Balance in Building Fund

$. 50,847.72

SPECIAL FUND Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent Securities

Balance in Special Account

$922,115.29

3,291.28 918,824.01

RESF.RVE FUND Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent Securities

Balance in Reserve Fund

$3,771,819.10

ENDOWMENT FUND Assets Due from Tower Grove Rank & Trust Company, Agent United States Bonds Other Bonds ... Real Estate Loans Stocks .....

1,214.48 3,770,604.62

8,577.24 277,398.74 4,136,451.70 20,110.75 2,899,343.49

$7,341 ,881.92

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Liabilities . Reserve for Loss on Investments Wm. F. Kuhn Library Fund . Due to General Fund .

$553,974.59 2,069.82 159.32 556,203.73

Balance in !ndowment Fund

$6,785,678.19

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND Cash in Boatmen's Natiorial Bank

5,105.01

The bank balances appearing in these funds were confirmed by reconciling certificates, received directly from the depositaries, with the stated book balances. The securities in the General Fund were examined. On the other funds, statements were examined as of June 30, 1971 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. Securities acquired prior to June 30, 1970 are stated at values listed in the report for June 30, 1970. 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, I shall be pleased to have you call upon me. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. WAGENER, Certified Public Accountant. R.'.v. Brother Davis moved that the report be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDJNGS. The motion was seconded and carried. . REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. CHARLES B. JONES

M.W. Bro. Charles B. Jones, Grand Master of Tennessee, brought fraternal greetings of the 95,301 Master Masons of the State of Tennessee. He congratulated the Grand Lodge on its 150th Anniversary. He expressed the pride of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee which had chartered the three lodges that founded the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He thanked the Grand Lodge for all the courtesies extended to make his visit pleasant. REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

The Grand Master stated that the reports of the Auditor, the Grand Secretary, the Grand Lecturer, and the Committee on Youth were received as printed in the booklet and would be put in the PROCEEDJNGS. He added that the report Of the Committee on the Masonic Temple Association had been received with the request that it not be read, but printed in the PROCEEDJNGS. REPORT OF THE AUDITOR

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, I have examined the books and

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records of the Grand Secretary of the 'Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri for the period from July 1, 1970 to June 30, 1971, also the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Memorial Fund, the Joseph S. McIntyre Library Fund, and The Freemason Magazine for the same period and respectfully present the following report: GENERAL FUND--PER GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS AND COMPARISON WITH BUDGET JULY

1, 1970 TO

JUNE

30, 1971

Actual

Cash Receipts Per Capita Tax . Masonic Home Initiation Fees George Washington Memorial Association Fees Sale of Manuals . Sale of Sesquicentennial Pins Dues Receipt Cards . Sale of Grand Lodge Forms and Books: Constitution and By-laws .. $ 524.00 Grand Lodge Forms 894.15 Freemason Proceedings, etc. 448.80 Interest on Investments: Permanent Fund (Less Agency Fee $859.94) $ 8,086.31 General Fund (Less Agency Fee $1,085.30) 11,379.53 Miscellaneous Freemason Magazine-Masonic Education Committee Total Budgeted Items Visits-D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. .... Total Income Receipts Transfers from Agency Account Total Receipts Disbursements-Per Schedule Attached . Excess of Disbursements over Receipts Balance, July 1, 1970 ............. . Balance, June 30, 19.71 Consisting of Balance in Commerce Bank of St. Joseph, Missouri Balance. in Mercantile-Commerce Trust Company, St. Louis, Missouri-Imprest Fund Balance in First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri-Interest in Agency Permanent Fund Account Balance in Banks-General Fund, June 30, 1971 .

Italics denote red figure-under budget.

Budget

Actual Over or Under Budget

$453,321.65 $451,583.75 $ 1,737.90 25,110.00 22,850.00 2,260.00 2,511.00 2,285.00 226.00 2,115.00 1,800.00 315.00 8,823.05 8,823.05 2,068.35 1,800.00 268.35

1,866.95

750.00

1,116.95

19.,465.84 504.88

16,100.00 180.00

3,365.84 324.88

7,600.00 7)600.00 -=-$5~1-:-5-=,7"""'86--'.7=2 $504,948.75 $10,837.97 5,595.00 $521,381.72 45,612.48 $566,994.20 572,046.98 $ 5,052.78 18,250.31 $ 13,197.53 $

3,197.53 10,000.00 .00

$ 13,197.53

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1971

GRAND LODGE A.F. 8: A.M. OF MISSOURI GEr\ERAL FUND STATEMENT 01' CASH DISBURSEMENTS AND COMPARISON WITH BUDGET JULY

I, 1970

TO JUNE

30, 1971 Actual Over or Under Budget

Budget Actual By Direct Appropriation of Grand Lodge $ 10,666.64 .$ 12,000.00 $ 1)3336 Salary-Grand Secretary 9,075.00 9.,300.00 225.00 Salary-Grand Lecturer . 500.00 500.00 Salary-Grand Treasurer 625.00 5,375.00 6,000.00 Retirement Expense ... 75.75 2,324.25 2,400.00 Masonic Service Association-Per Capita 5,000.n05,000.00 Masonic Service-Hospital Visitation Contributions to Masonic Temple Association for 3,600.00 3,600.00 Maintenance-Grand Lodge Quarters .. Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges 100.00 100.00 ~'$36,640.89 $ 38,900.00 -=-$--:2::-,2:::-:5::-::9:-:.1~1 By Requisition Grand Master Expenses-Grand Master $ 5,400.00 S 5,400.00 Expenses-Grand Lecturer 5,260.32 4,800.00.$ 460.32 2,346.31 5,500.00 3,153.69 Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committee Conference of Grand Lodge Officers . 2,670.02 2,500.00 170.02 Conference of D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. 3,054.78 3,000.00 54.78 Washington, D. C., Meeting 118.00 1,882.00 2,000.00 AUditing .. 200.00 200.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund 511.45 3,000.00 2,488.55 Expenses of Grand Lodge Session 1,800.90 6,199.10 8,000.00 Sesquicentennial Committee . 32,318.66 40,000.00 7,68134 .$ 59,842.64 .$ 74,400.00 $14,557.36 By Requisition of Grand Secretary Salaries-Grand Lodge Office $ 22,995.00 .$ 23,000.00 $ 5.00 Employees' Tax Expense-Social Security and Federal Unemployment Insurance ... 44.80 2,455.20 2,500.00 Insurance .. . . 467.40 132.60 600.00 Operation on Grand Lodge Office: A-Printing, Postage and Stationery 5,494.73 5.27 5,500.00 B-Telephone and Telegrams . 197.88 1,802.12 2,000.00 C-Office Equipment . 727.28 2,000.00 1,272.. 72 D-Office Supplies . 127.38 872.62 1,000.00 E-Incidental Office Expenses . 95.69 654.31 750.00 Incidental Travel and Expense of Grand Secretary ........... . . 120.96 500.00 379.04 Grand Master's Regalia ..... 783.35 800.00 16.65 Dues Receipt Cards 2,206.06 93.94 2,300.00 l;ifty Year Veterans Buttons 5,630.16 3,000.00 2,630.16 Printing Proceedings . 5,800.00 5,800.00 :1> 44,419.83 .$ 49,750.00 $ 5,330.17 By Requisition Committee on Correspondence ... 750.00 .$ 750.00 .$

Ttaties denote red figure-LInder budget.

1971

II]

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

9,386.74 412.77 4,000.00 944.49 41,788.40 $ 57,282.40 Total Budgeted Grand Lodge Operating Expenses $198,185.76 $240,032.09 Masonic Home-Per Capita Tax Masonic Home Initiation Fund 25,370.00 George Washington Memorial Association 2,532.00 '.$267,934.09 Total Expenses . $466,1l9.85 Payments-D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Visits 5,590.00 100,000.00 Transfers to Agency Account Payroll Tax Adjustment 351.76 $572,061.61 Deduct: Discount-Missouri Withholding Tax $ 9.49 Discount-St. Louis Earnings Tax 5.14 14.63 Total Disbursements .. $572,046.98 COlllmittee Committee Committee Committee Committee

on on on on on

Masonic Education .. Ritual . Relief and Charity By-laws-Pocket Part Mileage and Per Diem

14,500.00 600.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 39,000.00 $5~ $220,900.00 $239,073.75 22,850.00 2,285.00 $264,208.75 $485,108.75

5,113.26 187.23 2,000.00 55.51 2,788.40 $ 567.60 $22,714.24 $ 958.34 2,520.00 247.00 $ 3,725.34 $18,988.90

SECURITIE5--PERMANENT FUND

I did not examine the securities, which are held by the First National Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, as agent, but checked the statement dated June 30, 1971 as to charges and credits with the previous statement dated June 30, 1970. United States Treasury Bonds

Canying Value

Market Value June 30, 1971

$ 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 10,000.00 . 43,000.00 16,000.00 10,000.00 29,000.00 $178,000.00

$ 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 10,025.00 42,590.00 15,915.00 10,000.00 29,000.00 $177,530.00

$ 39,008.00 4,825.00 23,825.00 9,325.00 35,088.00 11,642.00 7,276.00 21,100.00 $152,089.00

2,000.00 49,000.00 $ 51,000.00 $229,000.00

$ 2,000.00 48,945.00 $ 50,945.00 $228,475.00

$ 1,976.00

Interest Rate Maturity 6/15/67/72 9/15/67/72 12J15/67/72 5/15/74 2/15/80 2/15/90 2Jl5/95 11/15/98

Par Value

PER CENT

201 201 201

4J.4

4 301 3 301

United States Treasury Notes 5/15/72 40/.4 8/15/76 701

Total Securities Uninvested Cash in Principal Account First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri Total .

Italics denote red figure-under budget.

627.46 $229,102.46

49,848.00 $ 51,824.00 $203,9J3.00

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United States Treasury Notes Interest Rate Maturity

2/15/72 8/15/72

PER CENT

Par Value

Carrying Value

$ 50,000.00 90,000.00 $140,000.00 . $ 64,000.00 . $204,000.00

$ 48,000.00 90,000.00 $138,000.00 $ 64,000.00 $202,000.00

. .

.00 $202,000.00

Ford Motor Credit Company Notes Total Securities Uninvested Cash in Principal Account First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri Total

Market Value June 30,

1971 $ 49,580.00 88,830.00 $138,410.00 $ 64,000.00 $202,410.00

Following is a summary of the changes in the principal account of the Permanent Fund during the year under review: Uninvested Cash, July 1, 1970 . Receipts United States Treasury Notes Matured Il/I5/70 Disbursements United States Treasury Notes 7~% due 8/15/76 Uninvested Cash, June 30, 1971 .

722.46 19,000.00

19,095.00 627.46

I also checked the statement of income and expenses and submit the following summary: Balance, July 1, 1970 Income Interest Income, July I, 1970 to June 30, 1971: United States Treasury Bonds .. , United States Treasury Notes

$ $ 5,770.00 3,176.25

8,946.25 $ 9,358.88

Expense Agent's Collection Fee Net Interest Income Transferred to General Fund Balance, June 30, 1971

412.63

859.94 8,498.94

8,498.94 .00

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Following is a summary of the changes and credits in the Principal Account of the General Fund: Balance, July I, 1970 . $ .00 Transferred from Grand Lodge General Fund .... 100,000.00 Receipts $ 10,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Matured 7/30/70 $ 9,831.67 $109,000.00 C.I.T. Financial Corp. Notes . 109,000.00 109,000.00 $109,681.25 U.S. Treasury Notes Matured 2/15/71 $ 20,000.00 Ford Motor Credit Co. Notes . 20,000.00 $ 90,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes 51A% Due 5fl5/71 Exchanged for Like Amount U.S. Treasury 90,000.00 Notes 5% Due 8/15/72 . . 19,824.89 $ 20,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Due 5/27/71 . 357,656.56 $457,656.56

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Disbursements $109,000.00 C.LT. Financial Corp. Note $109,000.00 $109,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes 7%% Due 2/15/71 109,681.25 $ 84,000.00 Ford Motor Credit Co. Notes 84,000.00 $ 20,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Due 5/27/71 19,824.89 $ 90,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes Due 8/15/72 Exchanged for Notes Due 5/15/71 90,000.00 $412,506.14 457,656.56 Add-Transfers to General Bank Account 45,150.42 $ .00 Balance June 30, 1971 . AGENCY INCOME ACCOUNT-GENERAL FUND

Balance July 1, 1970 Income Interest Received: U.S. Treasury Bills and Notes C.I.T. Financial Corp. Notes Ford Motor Credit Co. Notes

462.06

$ 11,437.64 278.75 748.44

12,464.83 $ 12,926.89

Expense Agent's Collection Fee Transfers to General Bank Account Balance June 30, 1971

1,085.30 ll,841.59

Balance July 1, 1970 . Received from Lodges, July I, 1970 to June 30, 1971 .....

12,926.89 .00

MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND

Disbursements-Paid to Masonic Home ... Balance June 30, 1971-Due to Masonic Home

llO.OO 25,llO.00 $ 25,220.00 25,370.00 150.00 $

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

Balance Due July I, 1970 Received from Lodges, July I, 1970 to June 30, 1971 ..

$ $

Disbursement-Paid to George Washington Memorial Association, February 19, 1971 . . Balance June 30, 1971-Due to George Washington Memorial Association .

6.00 2,511.00 2,517.00 2,532.00

15.00

JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND

Balance July 1, 1970 . Receipt Interest on Savings Account . Balance in Mercantile Trust Company-Savings Account, June 30, 1971 .. , .

$ 1,220.19 55.21

$ 1,275.40

THE FREEMASON MAGAZINE

Balance July I, 1970 Receipts .. , Disbursements Balance June 30, 1971

. . . .

1,016.ll 8,192.00 )~75.06

$ 5,633.05

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MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITTEE

Deposit from General Fund, September 29, 1970 . Milcage and Per Diem Checks Paid Refund to General Fund . Balance June 30, 1971 ....

$ 41,724.40 41,703.40 $ 21.00 21.00 $ .00

The 1970 Mileage and Per Diem Committee report and cancelled checks were examined during the course of the examination. 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 I, 1970 to June 30, 1971. 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, I found a balance of $144.26 due to the Masonic Home at June 30, 1971. Approved invoices were examined for substantially all items. Payroll records and tax returns were also inspected. The bank balances shown in the report were confirmed directly by the deposi taries. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. WAGENER, Certified Public Accountant. REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient) Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: The installation charge of the Grand Secretary prescribes that officer to be the official organ of the Grand Lodge. Communication in its various forms has constituted a priority matter of business as detennined by importance, merit, and urgency. Writings have encompassed almost every mode of composition: 1. The preparation and issuance of certificates, documcnts, dispensations, charters authorized by the Grand Master and authenticaten with the seal of the Grand Lodge. 2. The presentation of the Fifty-Year Buttons of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to Veteran Master Masons entitled to the award. 3. The transaction of all manner of Masonic business involving individual Constituent Lodges of Missouri with those unner Grand Lodges of other statcs and nations, conducted through the Grand Secretaries: transfer of membership, the rcquests for courtesy conferrals of degrees and the presentations of Fifty-Year Buttons, in particular. 4. The solution of problems deriving from the preliminary review and audit of Annual Returns. 5. The investigation of papers on file to establish Masonic histories for current records and for research of genealogical interests. 6. The adaptation of Member-Address rosters in suitable order for the distribution of the Sesquicentennial issue of The F,'eemason to all Mastcr Masons of Missouri lodges. 7. The distribution of correspondence which gave instruction, advice, and expressions of greetings to all Lodges.

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The following sections are accounts of elements of Communication for the Year 1970-1971: SPECIAL ORDER OF HEALING

One. COMMISSIONS TO DEPUTIES

Commissions were issued to sixty-five District Deputy Grand Masters, two of whom replaced original appointments, DUPLICATE CHARTERS

By order of the Grand Master and with the payment of the required fee, duplicate charters were issued for the following Lodges: Crane Lodge No. 519 Grandin Lodge No. 579

Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 Jameson Lodge No. 500

INSTITUTION OF LODGE

Arnold Lodge U .D., at Arnold, Missouri, was set to work on February 4, 1971. CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES

William D. Muir Lodge No. 277, Pilot Grove, Missouri consolidated with WalIace Lodge No. 456, Bunceton, Missouri on February 12, 1971. Commission to Grand Representatives Appointed Denmark Iceland Maine West Virg-inia

Knud V. Raude Bjorn Sveinbjornsonn Millard A. Whitney E. Kei th Cham bel'S

6-24-1971 5-26-1971 ]2-] 1-1970 10-29-1970

DISPENSATIONS

By order of Most \i\Torshipful Grand Master William H Chapman, dispensations were issued for the dedication of halls for Masonic use as follows: October 22, 1970, to R.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin, Senior Grand Warden, Kansas City, Mo., to dedicate new lodge hall of Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 at Adrian, Mo., on Thursday, October 29, 1970. November 3, 1970, to M.W. Bro. Russell E. Murray, P.G.M., St. Louis, Mo., to dedicate new hall of Warrenton Lodge No. 609 at Warrenton, Mo., on Sunday, November 8, 1970, at 2 P.M. November 10, 1970, to R.W. Bro. Hubert P. Bruner, D.D.G.M. (53rd District), Willow Springs, Mo., for dedication of new halI of Mountain View Lodge No. 637 at Mountain View, Mo., on Tuesday, November 17, 1970, at 7:30 P.M. January 14, 1971, to M.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson, P.G.M., Princeton, Mo., ÂŁ01' Dedication of Hall of Arcana Lodge No. 389 at Harris, Missouri, on Sunday, January 17, 1971. January 26, 1971, to R.W. Bro. Kenneth C. Kordes, D.D.G.M. (10th District), Gallatin, Mo., for Dedication of feIlmvship room of Christian Church at Jameson for Masonic purposes to be used as a temporary meeting place by Jameson Lodge No. 500. Janual'y 27, 1971, to R.W. Bro. Charles Green, D.D.G.M. (14th District), Macon, Mo., for Dedication of new hall of Hunnewell Lodge No. 415, Hunnewell, Missouri, on February 4, 1971.

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February 5, 1971 to R.W. Bro. Otis A. Larimore, D.D.G.M. (44th District), Carthage, Mo., for Dedication of Carterville Public School Building Gymnasium for Masonic usage. February 9, 1971, to R.W. Bro. Jack L. Chambers, D.D.G.M. (36th District), Sedalia, Mo., for Dedication of new hall of Green Ridge Lodge No. 425 of Green Ridge, Mo., for Masonic use on February 28, 1971. July 2, 1971, to R.W. Bro. Walter L. Walker, Junior Grand Warden, Neosho, Mo., for Dedication of new hall of Friend Lodge No. 352 at Ozark, Mo., for Masonic use on Sunday, July 11, 1971, at 2:00 P.M. July 25, 1971, to R.W. Bro. James A. Phillips, D.D.G.M. (43rd District) , Walker, Mo., for Dedication of Hall of Lamar Lodge No. 292 at Lamar, Mo., for Masonic use on Monday, July 26, 1971, at 8:00 P.M.

By order of Grand Master Chapman dispensations were issued as follows: October 2, 1970, to R.W. Bro. B. Raymond Babb, D.D.G.M. (12th District), Chillicothe, Mo., for Breckenridge Lodge No. 334, Breckenridge, Mo., to hold its stated communication of Thursday, October 8, 1970, in the Breckenridge High School Building for the purpose of observing the Centennial Anniversary. October 2, 1970, to the Wor. Master of Cache Lodge No. 416, St. Louis, Mo., to hold Public Installation of 1971 Officers at Pomegranate Temple on Saturday, December 12, 1970. October 21, 1970, to the Wor. Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Mo., to hold annual Election of Officers of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 at the Stated Communication of Tuesday, October 27, 1970. October 21, 1970, to M.W. Bro. Harold O. Grauel, P.G.M., Cape Girardeau, Mo., to install Dr. Thomas S. Messer, 909 Normal Street, Cape Girardeau, Mo., as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri. November 30, 1970, to the Wor. Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Mo., to hold election to fill the office of Secretary of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, at the Stated Communication of Tuesday, December 8, 1970. December 4, 1970, to the Wor. Master of Lambskin Lodge No. 460, St. Louis, Mo., to reballot on Petition for Degrees of Joseph Melvin Green at the Stated Communication of Lambskin Lodge No. 460 on Wednesday, January 13, 1971, provided the petition lies over four weeks after being received and notice of new ballot has been given to all resident members. December 7, 1970, to the Wor. Master of Benevolence Lodge No. 170, Utica, Mo., to hold annual Election of Officers of Benevolence Lodge No. 170, at the Stated Communication of Monday, December 28, 1970. December 8, 1970, to the Wor. Master of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520, St. Louis, Mo., to hold Installation of 1971 Officers of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 at the Special Communication of Saturday, January 2, 1971, in Maplewood Masonic Temple, Maplewood, Mo. January 7, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, Blue Springs, Mo., for conferral of Degrees upon Robert Lane Moore, Jr. under the direction of the Grand Lecturer or a Master Mason specially deputed by Grand Lecturer, in accordance with Section 13.110. January 7, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211, Eugene, Mo., for holding Communications (Stated and Special) in the hall of Russellville Lodge No. 90 until decision is made on appropriate course of action. Hall of Hickory Hill Lodge destroyed by fire December 31, 1970. January 8, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Shawnee Lodge No. 653, Warsaw, Missouri, for conferral of Degrees upon John William Stone under the Direction of the

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Grand Lecturer or a Master Mason specially deputed by Grand Lecturer, in accordance with Section 13.1 10. January 22, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Carterville Lodge No. 401, Carterville, Mo., for Special Communication to be held February 20 in Carterville Public School Gymnasium, which place shall be duly dedicated for Masonic usage by District Deputy Grand Master-44th District. . January 26, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Jameson Lodge No. 500, Jameson, Mo., for holding Communications (Stated and Special) in the fellowship room of the Christian Church at Jameson until decision is made on a permanent meeting place. Hall of Jameson Lodge was destroyed by fire December 15, 1970. January 26, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Wellston Lodge No. 613, St. Louis, Mo., for holding Communications (Stated and Special) at Anchor Masonic Temple until decision is made on a permanent meeting place. January 26, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Wakanda Lodge No. 52, Carrollton, Mo., for holding Communications (Stated and Special) in the building rented as a temporary meeting place for the period of one additional year, from March I, 1971. February 26, 19.71, to the Wor. Master of Fair Play Lodge No. 44 at Fair Play, Mo., for holding Stated and Special Communications in the Hall of Bolivar Lodge No. 195 at Bolivar, Mo., for one year: May 20, 1971-May 20, 1972. March 2, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Berkeley Lodge No. 667, Berkeley, Mo., for reballoting on Petition for Affiliation of Andrew E. Cooper at the Stated Communication of Thursday, March 18, 1971. May II, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia, Mo., for holding Stated and Special Communications in the Hall of Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia, Mo., during period of remodeling Hall of Acacia Lodge and until further notice to Grand Master. May 12, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Wellston Lodge No. 613, St. Louis, Mo., for holding Stated and Special Communications at Anchor Masonic Temple for an indefinite period of time. This dispensation extends the objects of the dispensation granted January 26, 1971. May 20, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Southwest Lodge No. 466 at Southwest City, Mo., for a Special Communication of Southwest Lodge No. 466 to be held on Saturday, August 7, at an outdoor place which has been previously inspected, approved, and dedicated for Masonic use. May 20, 1971, to the Wor. Master of Belton Lodge No. 450 at Belton, Mo., for conferral of Degrees of Masonry upon J. E. Cowan in accordance with the requirements stated in the Constitution and By-Laws, Section 13.110. August 31, 1971, to the Wor. Master of St. Louis Lodge No. 20, St. Louis, Mo., for holding Stated and Special Communications of St. Louis Lodge No. 20 at Rose Hill Temple in the 57th District for a period of 60 days from August 31, 1971 until midnight October 30, 1971, thereby providing sufficient time to comply with Section 7.190 of the Constitution and By-Laws. September 13, 1971, to the Worshipful Master of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 for conferral of Degrees upon Donald Swan in accordance with Section 13.lIO "Physically Disqualified Candidates." COURTESIES

Sister Grand Jurisdictions accommodated fifty-nine (59) requests of Missouri lodges for courtesy conferral of Degrees. Constituent Lodges of Missouri extended the courtesy of conferring the Degrees upon candidates in re<;ponse to thirty-five (35) requests of other Grand Lodges. In addition, many requests for the courtesy presentations of honor award to Veteran Brothers and for Masonic records were exchanged and properly processed and acknowledged.

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50- YEAR BUTfONS PRESENTED JULY I, 1970-jUNE 30,1971

Acacia No. 602-Remmel Hanley Hill, Bruce J. Carl, Howard Weldon Smith, Maurice E. Votaw, Thomas A. Utterback, Thomas P. Halley, Stanley H. Udy Ada No. 414-Pearl Andrew Hord Adair No. 366-W. O. Mackie Agency No. 1O-John Herbert, David B. Deakins Albert Pike No. 219-William Carter, Ernest J. Flinn, Leon H. Kenton, Roland R. Olson, Walter Miles Betts, Lester C. Chambers, Erie G. Helms, Floyd Milligan Algabil No. 544-0scar A. Steinkamp, Eugene Woodruff Means Allensville No. 198-0rtis C. HammIer, Harry M. Ross Alpha No. 659-Harry Benjamin Newland, Victor Lewis, Jett L. McKinney, Roscoe C. Wright Alton No. 255-Ned H. Rhoads America No. 347-Hugo Mueller, George H. Holdsworth, Otis DeGarno, Edward C. Unger, ]. August Schmiemeier, Everett L. Harrison, Will H. Freivogel, Charles F. Moench, Louis Bertram Bersche Anchor No. 443-Edward Louis Bauer, Harry Leo Hahn, Albert Stinson Hughey, John E. Lee Orten, Edwin A. Grinke, Henry F. Bulman, Edward F. Smith, Elmer C. Koppen, Robert C. Schenk Ancient Craft No. 377-Edward A. Hobson, Rosslyn W. Munson Anderson No. 621-Hildreth Richardson Angerona No. 193-Robert E. Hicklin, William II. Hicklin Apollo No. 529-Ralph William Cushman, Lawrence E. Crisco, Thomas]. Van Horn, Whiteside G. Tannehill Appleton City No. 412-]. Arthur McElhaney, Leslie J. Schenk Arlington No. 346-Leslie O. Brumble Armstrong No. 70-John B. Thorpe, Earl L. Hill Arrow Rock No. 55-E. E. Hailey, William Henry Hogge Ash Grove No. 100-Ralph L. McKenzie, B. Warner Rector, J. C. Elson, Claud T. Johnson, James B. Mason Ashland No. 156-Atley L. Sapp, Robbie E. Forbis Athens No. 127-Leslie R. Griffith,]. Garvin Whiteley, Horace V. Berry Aurora No. 267-Raymond E. Carter, Ben Satz, Raymond J. Weidle, Jay W. Wagner, Theodore Reed, Fred Hoefel, Jr. Barnes No. 116-Clyde B. Harrison Barnett No. 591-Edwin R. Bybee, Stanley Miller Beacon No.3-Roy P. Laue, Milton ,.y. Pilgrim, Gustav Brandhorst, Charles O. Dunnigan, Anthony J. Danie, Lon Foster, Roscoe M. Chostner, Fred F. Dietz, Ralph H. Grubbs, Marvin C. Hamilton, William B. Berblinger, Fred W. Hearne, James C. Smith, Donald G. Miller, Lee Stevens, Walter W. Bruck, George P. Gebhart, Joseph Hartman, William P. Martin, Carl A. Schlcuter, Fred C. Bailey, Charles A. Beckman, Fred H. Behring, Archie Berger, Earl B. Sengotta, Eldridge B. Grant, Fedder V. Lucas, Conrad Mue]forth, Jr., Joseph H. Fawcett, Frederick Nottbusch Bee Hive No. 393-Edgar L. Zimmerman, James S. McKee Belgrade No. 632-D. Walter Sullivan, John William White Belle No. 373-William Howard, Tollie V. Jett, Fred Kubits Belton No. 450-Marion S. Vest Benevolence No. nO-Charles N. Dome Benjamin Franklin No. 642-Maurice Kurlander, Herbert F. Lewis, Nathan D. Bethune, Lewis A. Beck Bethany No. 97-Earl Neff, Roy Mann Thompson Billings No. 379-Henry W. Garbee

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Bismarck No. 41-Thomas J. Tinsley Blackwell No. 535-Roy T. Brown, Ray R. Higginbotham Bloomington No. 102-Harry Baker Bogard No. IOI-Ralph Braden Trussell, Frank Richard Nichols Bolivar No. I95-0rlie Chappell Tillery, Fred P. Mathias Bonhomme No. 45-Henry L. J. Koch, George E. Beinke, Albert E. Stranz Branson No. 587-]. Earl Spears Breckenridge No. 334-James O. McCormick, C. A. Earl Brentwood No. 6I6-Eugene P. Magill Bridgeton No. 80-John M. Jacobs, John C. Ruloff, W. Martin Foersterling, Carl E. Etz Bt'ookfield No. 86-Emmett M. Robison, Lynn C. Stevens Brumley No. 203-0scar M. Wickham Buckne1' No. 501-Thomas A. Lee Cache No. 416-Leo Earl Owen, William W. Daues, Paul C. Reichle, Hugh A. Engel, Henry Hessel, Oscar P. Millinger, William L. Goessling, Joseph T. Pfeil, Grant I. Brannon, David Michael Davis, George R. Spingler Cairo No. 486-Ray Edwards, Cornelius D. Reynolds, Gilbert Layt.ham Calhoun No. 552-Clifton Henry Fewel, Clarence 'V. Simpson Callao No. 38-John V. Goodson, Ivy M. Cole, Virgil C. Adams Cambridge No. 63-Samuel E. Thompson California No. 183-Fred C. Haldiman, Frank Keil, Earnest E. Milburn, William I'. Niederjohn Canopy No. 284-0. O. Harlin Carl Junction No. 549-William Sidney Ward Carroll No. 249-James T. Lester Carterville No. 101-Robert W. Leathers Carthage No. 197-Rodney M. Fairfield, Otto R. Hastings, Omer L. Carrothers, Archie E. Starcher, Leon W. Babcock Cass No. I47-George Joel Smith Cecile Daylight No. 305-Leo Edgar Power Censor No. I72-William A. Ellis, Samuel H. English, William L. King, Charles A. Marsh Charity No. 331-Charles F. Reisch, Kenneth M. Strawn, Joseph Terry Johnson, Louis M. Pinkston, Harry M. Spencer, John Wyeth, William A. Allen, W. Everett Hillyard, Raymond A. Stephens, Arthur I. Hauck, Milford L. Legg, Richard M. Sandusky, Elwood C. Miller, Edwin G. Wenz, Herbert L. Wenz, Robert O. Powelson Centralia No. 59-Charles I. Wright, Lasselis W. Yates, Lory T. Skaggs Chaffee No. 615-John William Garnett, Homer C. Montgomery, Albert P. Kuerschen, William Franklin Mitchell, Burl M. Dark, Thornton Hardy Ancell Chamois No. I85-Manford F. Hurst, Otto James Kuper, Hubbard O. Barbarick Charleston No. 407-Harry G. Simpson, Sr., E. Marion Brown, Herbert A. Fassett Chilhowee No. 187-C. Leonard Teater Christian No. 392-Leslie I. George Circle No. 342-Christian Albert Weinlig Clarence No. 662-RusscIl R. Benton Clark No. 6IO-Otis A. Fountain Clarkton No. 645-J. B. Steinmetz Clay No. 207-Forrest L. Kimber Clayton No. 60I-Harry A. Pope Clifton Heights No. 520, Lee O. Shannon, Arthur J. Goulden, Norman E. Held, Thomas S. Reed, Paul L. Stroupe, Oliver F. Haeffner, John H. Kuehl, Meyer T. Safron

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Clinton No. 548-Charles Wesley Atkins, Quincy G. Faulkner, Charles A. CalviI'd, Jr., Fred E. Wilkinson Clintonville No. 482-Parke H. McLean, Walter S. Rowland, Oscar Barclay, Owen A. Holmwood Cold Spring No. 274-:Porter William Baker Coldwater No. 485-Raymond F. Duzan, Gloyd W. Phillips Colony No. I68-Charles R. McReynolds Columbia No. 534-William J. Cordes, James S. Maher, Alexander David Mann, Clarence F. Mueller Competition No. 432-Finis E. Dougan, Albert Schneider Composite No. 369-Sam R. Hufstedler, Chester Arthur Doherty, William Joel Stone Continental No. 454-Loren C. Roberts Conway No. 528-Spencer Legan, E. Herschel Harris, Paul U. Niblack Cooper No. 36-Ben N. Smith, Eugene W. Tucker, Houston Harte, Squire Garth Clinkscales, Gerald W. Wise, John W. Geiger, William T. French, Tol F. Plumlee Corinthian No. 265-Edward Lee Bell, Marion F. Parker Cornerstone No. 323-Daniel Diederich, David S. Schwarz, Allen Carpenter Redden, Herbert Chas. Burkhart, John Bernard Prack, Charles Kahn, Ferdinand Louis Kuhns Cosmos No. 282-Joseph Bain, Jake Leventhal, Julius Leventhal, Murray E. Trask, Harry George Buchholz Country Club No. 656-Howard Horatio Dunham Cowgill No. 65I-Ruby L. Hatfield Craft No. 287-Roland L. Martin Crescent Hill No. 368-Harvey J. Chapman Cunningham No. 525-Cysco Lee Cypress No. 227-Floyd C. Welsh Daggett No. 492-0scar E. Lichte De Soto No. 119-John W. Pope, Walter L. Kahler, Charles Hohman Maim Dexter No. 532-Byron W. Bowman Dockery No. 325-Ed\\'ard Jordan Coates, Roy E. Hicklin East Gate No. 630-Leslie J. Williams, Charles A. Jackson, William S. Venn, Porter M. Waldron, Arthur F. McCown, Guy P. Sauvain, William P. Johnston, Fred I. Bell, Julius A. Kuhn, Carl R. Reich, Dell F. Gregg, Daniel R. Marsh, Manford R. Peck, Frank G. Fuller, Louis N. Goessy, Lawrence B. Arbuckle, ''''alter J. Roseman, Fred W. Lyons, Irving H. Reed East Prairie No. 384-Joseph P. Doyle, Carl E. Pepmiller, Owney W. Hartner Eldorado No. 3I8-Floyd Dietrich Elvins No. 599-Harley C. Hahn Eolia No. 14-Louis Finley Brown Erwin No. 121-Charles A. Kohl, Emil G. Rauer, Claude M. McMahan, Elmer J. Kircher Euclid No. 505-Frederick John Becker, Irwin Brown Dunhaupt, Alvin .T. Faber, Hellmuth E. Hachman, Harry A. Hudwalker, Eugene J. Kirk, James Albert Long, Wayne R. Smith, Alvin Brockham, Walter E. Dean, Clarence F. Klamm, Herman C. Klein, Leland N. Kuykendall, Oscar J. Mueller, Roy Clinton Hausgens, Fred H. Kiburz, Fred W. Faber, Harvard O'Laughlin, Charles F. Paul Eureka No. 73-]. L. Fetzer, Milton J. Daily, J. A. Harper Everton No. 405-Roy Carlock Ewing No. 577-.Tohn S. Vickers, Homer H. Glaves Excello No. 332-Wilbert B. Webster Excelsior No. 441-Arthur D. Boone, Lawrence McLain, Lorenzo Alvin Kinder, Clarence T. Ritter, Carroll W. Knox Fairfax No. 483-Cline E. Hawkins, Samuel J. Peterson, Jr.

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Fayette No. 47-David Vlmo Groce, Sam H. Brown, Lew Wallace Jacobs, Jr. Fellowship No. 345-Arthur H. Barnett, Beryl Richie Borthick, Carl T. Felker, Rufus Harrison Lane, Bonnie Wells, Howard C. Lumbley Fenton No. 28I-Joseph Heutel Ferguson No. 542-Robert H. Groppe, Walter F. Smith Fidelity No. 339-Arthur Jones Florida No. 23-Charles A. Miller Foster No. 554-Seth Thomas Arnold Four Mile No. 2I2-Earl Wright Fraternal No. 363-John Ringcamp Freedom No. 636-William Prentice Young, Otto W. Fielder Friendship No. 89-Delbert Blair, Norman L. Williams, Louis Henry Stein, William A. Clark, Walter H. Dennison, William S. Faver, Leon H. Norman, Orville Ray Ware, Ralph B. Winans, Steven T. Zumwalt Fulton No. 48-Denzil Browning, Ira L. Johnson Gallatin No. 106-James LeRoy Harlow, Carl K. Connell, H. Harfield Davis, Raymond B. Wade Galt No. 423-Levi Lame, Oral Keithley, Burt Leeper Gardenville No. 655-Arthur George Breihan, Walter Rott Gate City No. 522-Claude A. Bowers, Charles O. Greene, John R. Turner, Charles A. Beecher, Claude H. Norton, Earl A. Sarazan, David Shultz, Robert E. Pauling, Charles F. Young, Charles A. Keener, Harold F. Roberts, Ernest B. Mansell, William E. Welborn, Howard D. Harpole, John H. Tucker Gate of the Temple No. 422-Chris C. Ellison, Herman Engle, Herbert E. Grant, William Cyrus Henke, Dewey E. Moore, Oscar F. Nelson, Robert H. Stephenson, Clyde E. Wingo, Leslie F. Wooden, Charles M. Lord, Robert H. Stephenson, John S. Abbott Gentryville No. I25-W. Alexander Patton George Washington No.9-Arden Dean Greenlee, Arthur Henry Depelheuer, Wharton Louderbock Peters, Robert Anthony Waddell, Roy Allen Ritzell, Norman Henry Daut, William Douglas Paxten, Leslie Holman Gault, Harry Edward Phillips, Aubrey John Greer, Frank Stafford Hager, Harry E. Wuertembaecher, Jr., August Dietrich Schlichting, John Frank Burk, Oliver Fairfax Cuddy, Herbert Gerald McElhinney Good Hope No. 2I8-Fred Eberly, Leo Goorman, Eustus Kennedy, Philip N. Wochner, Frank Kortanek, Louis J. Mottel, William J. Weis, Frank J. Fischman, Lester Williams, John B. Buchhold, James Boris Hardie, Frank Oliver Schmitz, Bruno B. Bauer, Jos. Dambacher Gower No. 397-James Albert Forsen Graham No. 289-Frcd Kemper, Valentine Floyd Miller Gmin Valley No. 644-Ernest Moore Granby No. 514-Albert F. Blunk, Hugh Courteol Grandview No. 618-John Roy Bowser, Roscoe L. Idol, George T. Palmer Granite No. 272-Harley T. Hamlett, Rollin M. McNeill, Toy Payne, Nicholas Holmes Lewis, Leroy Harrison Hodges Gray S路ummit No. I73-Harry Schultz Green City No. I59-William Wallace Dearing, Ora Dimmitt, Alvin B. Walker, Paul D. Jones Greensbw'g No. 414-Frank Lawson, Jasper E. Green Green Ridge No. 425-Floyd W. Smithpeter Griswold No. 178-George E. Bowlby, Charles E. Shelton Hamilton No. 224-Albert L. Howard Hannibal No. 188-John H. Taylor, Wendell W. Richmond, Bert E. Emerson, Harold D. Schnitzlein, Guy P. Bell Hardin No. 322-Forrest G. Stith

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Harmony No. 199-Joseph Glase, Loren E. Knight, Hugo Sifverson, Ellis H. 'Wolff, Harvey E. Cone, Louis F. Anderes, Alphonse Schaerrer, William Punt, I"red L. Eckert Havana No. 21-Chesner Manring Hayti No. 571-Fred Drew Hebron No. 351-Richard Smith Bradley, George Alex Hope, Richard O. 'Worrell, John A. Roe, Walter Henry Lowry, Arthur W. Helwig Henderson No. 477-Earl Newton Painter Hermitage No. 288-1rl R. Chrisope Heroine No. 104-Isaac Feldman, Morris Schatz, Norman Yarmo, Abraham Morris Chernikoff, Jack Kupper, Harry Bratman, Morris Nester, Frank Swyden, Phineas Rosenberg, Harold Wright, Samuel Sher Higginsville No. 364-0scar Louis Hibbler, William A. Schoppenhorst, Jesse F. McCreery Himm No. 362-Hany W. Sutter, Marion F. Wilson Hogle's C,"eek No. 279-Leslie Wilson Holden No. 262-James E. Murray Holliday No. 660-Thomas A. Cunningham Hope No. 251-Herbert E. Muench, John W. Schaub, Clint D. Bennett, Walter H. Otto Hopewell No. 239-Guy R. McHenry Howard No.4-C. O. Wilson Humphrey No. 32-Paul B. Bill, Charles Nathan Clem Huntsville No. 30-Arthur L. Howard, George S. Cairns, ]\路feIville D. Evans, Joe W. Haines IbeTl~a No. 410-Elisha Bond, Henry Law Independence No. 76-Paul M. Long, John H. Pate, Herman Reick, Monroe A. Wimberly, Frank Ohlhausen, John W. Burke, Arthur O. Hodges, Roy M. Sayers, Werner G. Donaldson Ionic No. 154-Herbert Arth ur Ira, Clarence E. Brigh twell Irondale No. 143-Thomas Eichenberger, Guy D. Maxwell, John A. McDonald, Charles N. Hannah Ivanhoe No. 446-Frank A. Arps, Harry L. l'uller, Rennis V. Tye, Edward Wilber Fogg, Milton Caseman Anderson, Arthur B. Childs, Raymond B. Dyer, Willard F. Elliott, Claude Amos Ferguson, Harold Neil Finney, John Paul Frick, Bert Lyon, Cecil E. Powell, Frederick B. Shutt, Roscoe King, William Talbert :Finley, Franklin Darien Glore, Preston Maurice Alexander, Henry J. Plagens, Ralph Taylor Crothwaite, Aubrey Chester Estes, Julius Ludwig Johnson, Paul Louis Peters, William Wendell Wachtel, Vaughan Townsend Williams, Bruce Aubrey Rogers, Raymond Shelby Melson, Robert Pendleton Minteer, Carl William Ohman, Clyde H. Scott, Ralph Eugene Wroughton, Robert Oscar Zachow, Coby D. Gillis, Raymond Hundley, John Arthur Keiser, John Herman Koop, \Villiam Nesselhof, \VilHam Conrad Schutt, Herman William Hagenah, George Manford Knaus, Sigmund Henry Sieben, Samuel Bryan Miller, Simon Cyril Skeels, H. Ray Stivers, Charles Edwin Poe, Covey Allen Eatherton, Albert W. Hogue, Harry Moore Gilbert, Francis Alexander Lewis, Harold Frederic vVishart, Lemmie Palmer Carlson, \Villiam Edward Stanbury, John H. M. Yonts jackson No. 82-Adam ]. Knapp, Harvey L. Head, Clarence L. Grice, Walter A. Wood jacoby No. 447-Colin M. Roy jasper No. 398-Daniel M. Johnson, Daniel B. Magers jefferson No. 43-H. Ernest Holliway, Percy F. Stepplcman, Glen R. Gilcrest, Nelson A. Bradley, John M. Rasp jennings No. 640-Elmer O. Wehmeyer, Harry Curtis Emric:, Clarence O. MartindeH

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Jonathan No. 321-Elmer House, Jesse A. Grace Jonesburg No. 457-Charles E. Martin, Gus T. Fischer Joplin No. JJ.5-Cliff K. Titus, Sam Rosenberg, Harold Smith, Lewis M. Clubb, Henry W. Bauer, William D. Mardick, George Charles Wieda, Jesse A. Wilkins, Hise H. Green, George D. Klingman, Andrew J. Johnson, Orien A. Pendleton, Gerald V. Boyd, Arth ur C. James Kansas City No. 220-Max G. Theel, Walter C. Shukart, Earl W. Austin, Harold Craig, Ed Green, Morton Koenigsdorf, Louis Marks, Earl S. Osborne, Harold J. Meyer, Harry S. Carroll, Dorsey B. Kelly, Harry A. Salvin Kearney No. 311-Theodore V. Perrin Keystone No. 243-August W. Heckenberg, Elmer B. Duncan, Elmer B. Klein, Robert E. La Mar, Fred Williams, Lester C. Bevil, Alfred E. Phillips, Charles D. Boughman King Hill No. 376-Harry M. Garlock, Thomas Earl Hall. Archie B. Pickrel, Boyd Montgomery, Ralph E. McKamy, James C. Hyde, Gerald Orr Arnold Kirksville No. 105-John K. Waters, Roy E. Anderson, James F. Conner, Charles A. Conner Kirkwood No. 484-John E. Gruner, James H. Meyer, William E. Ewald, Oscar J. Kriege, Sylvan G. Powell, Frank Zinke, Russell F. Overlock, Frank J. Keck, William Henry Oesch, Glen R. Townsend, Harry A. Vowiel La Belle No. 222-James R. Brooking, Cecil S. Lillard, Roy S. Hayden Lamar No. 292-Walter Dewey Harmon, Lester L. Pahlow Lambskin No. 460-Richard H. Biederman, Edward L. Boeckstiegel, William Knowles, Ralph La Voo, William Todd Lane's Prairie No. 531-George W. Snodgrass, Luke R. Walls, George M. Oberkron La Plata No. 237-Earl Green Latimer No. H5-Dewey F. Reid Leadwood No. 598-Alfred W. Level, Edward F. Karsch, Grover Thompson, Emmett E. McComber Lebanon No. 77-W. 1. Carr, Thomas F. Gorman, Clarence W. Freeman, Frank Leaver Lexington No. 149-Eugene S. Holman Liberty No. 31-Horatio F. Sirmall, :\hson L. McFarren Lick Creek No. J02-Fred H. Jeffers Linn No. J26-LeRoy Craig, Louis A. Verdot Linn Creek No. 152-Dewey W. Graff Lockwood No. 521-Bryan W. Wilfley Lodge of Light No. 257-William Adolph Little Lodge Of Love No. 259-Walter W. Lay, Rirney E. Rice, C. Warren Watkins, Loren G. Brubaker, R. F. Tallman McDonald No. 324-Joseph A. Roby, Thomas W. Caldwell, Jr., Paul M. August Mt. Hope No. 476-0pie L. Reed, Gordon S. Cheney Mt. Moriah No. 40-Phil George Bechtold, Sr., Milton August Jost, William M. Sontag, Henry Speekman, Jr., William .J. Egner, Alfred F. Sudholt, Alfred Lawrence Schott, Harold Charles Johnston, Charles Henry Kiel, Wesley Boyd Jordan, John Otto Biermann, Roy Edwin Ahrens, Ervin Charles Schnelle, Nathaniel Charles Cohen, Henry A. Meyer, Sr. Mt. Washington No. 6J4-0scar B. Walker, Harold L. Melson, James N. Johnson, Luther A. Ogle, Elbert Leroy Akin Mack's Creek No. 43J-James B. Kennedy Madison No. 91-William Armstrong Magnolia No. 626-Arthur F. Coates, James F. Sams, Henry Maurer, Hugo Heike, C. Elmer Gehle, Ora K. ]\[allory, Hiram B. Pottinger, James M. Mullins, Julius G. Steinigeweg, Henry M. Thill, Herbert J. Klein

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Maplewood No. 566-Harold E. Gatchell, Oscar W. Brinkmeyer, Gervis Thurman, Charles E. Altenbernd, Benjamin H. McNeil Marceline No. 48I-Albert Zurcher, Frank W. McVay, Harry D. Foster, William R. Zimmerman Marcus No. nO-Grover C. Cozean, James Courtland Shetley, Bryan Purteet Mechanicsville No. 260-Lando Meinershagen, John Martin Sutton, Harry Fulkerson, Henry H. Seib Melville No. 458-Noel D. Kirby Memphis No. I6-Walter H. Hopkins Mendon No. 628-Walter Ivan Pope Mercer No. 35-Perry Price Coon, Henry Otto Brough, Seville E. Hollister, F. H. Kasermon, Orr Mullinax Meridian No.2-Oscar F. Hofmeister, William A. Zeman, Henry W. Germeroth, Edwin F. Hermann, Robert G. Risse, Anthony Gnau, Hurley Holcomb, Edgar Oppliger, Frederic L. Schaller, Bernard Brandenberg. Louis E. Hahn, Christ F. Schneider, Louis Von Arx, George J. Rauh Miami No. 85-Robert L. Gaudin, Jr. Middle Fabius No. 244-Ross D. Robinson Miller No. 567-Paul L. Eubanks, Roy Jones, Troy H. Myers, William Clarencc Parnell, Will McNeal Mineral No. 47i-William O. Poundstone Missouri No. i-Edgar H. Mathews, Paul H. Young, Otto J. Sadlo, Albert Leonard Kappler, Milton G. Johaning Mizpah No. 639-Elmer Aschmeyer, Charles W. Heidemann, Fred Mueller, John G. Krack, Arthur F. Frankenburg, Louis R. Frederich, William Alfred Scholl, August Frank Schall, Allen Clay Eccles Moberly No. 344-Wilkie J. Cooley, Carl Henry Mollenhauer, James E. Bassett, Ralph A. Sidenstricter, Oscar C. Bowers, Pharis K. Weis, Rolla B. Green, Joseph L. Martin, Harrell R. Harlin Modern No. 144-Percy W. Hays, John E. Offutt Mokane No. 6I2-C. Werner Hafner, Richard S. Stocker Monett No. i29-William G. Kirk, George C. Mermoud, Alvis L. Woolsey, Archie R. Biggerstaff, Oliver J. Brandt, Roy E. Brown, Claude C. Hudgens, John Henry Searcy, Thomas James Rose Monroe No. 64-Raymond C. Lewis, Edward Raymond Cox Monticello No. 58-Arch V. McRoberts !I1ontrose No. 408-Howard H. Mann Morehouse No. 603-Harry I. Himmelberger Mountain Grove No. 158-Earl Dewey Byer Mystic Tie No. 22i-Hugh Roy Stcvenson Naphtali No. 25-Howard S. Tuckett, Vernon L. Leonberger, Howard G. Porter, Sylvester A. Weller, Harry F. Brockway, Elmer Schenlau, Robert D. Todd Nelson No. 560-Ambrose Wilson Neosho No. 247-Albion R. McNabb, William 'V. Crouch New Bloomfield No. 60-George V. Repper, Sf. New Hampton No. 5IO-Roy L. Green, Everett F. Moore New London No. 307-Thomas Eugene Conn New Madrid No. 429-Martin Harry Littleton, Ray F. Sharp, Ola A. Bowers. Amos A. Riley Nodaway No. 170-Joseph 'V. Carden, Vernon E. Bird, Emmett Bertram Noel No. 647-Cyrus A. Stauber No1"theast No. 613-Frank n. Brown, John R. Jacobson, Stanley L. Burbridge, Floyd G. Wilderboor North Star No. 157-Raymond W. Smith. 'Villard S. Scamman, John E. Welch, Galen Russell Zuck, Ray D. Richard, Sheldon Boettner

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Occidental No. 163-Diederich Fred Dickroeger, Robert Green Hooss Odom No. 67I-Abe Sam Segal Olive Branch No. 576-Hugh A. Thomas, Edward Jacob Dunstedter, Harry Victor Stark, Elmer Herman Gehlert, George A. Roehrig, Paul Andrews, William Dominick Cavalio, Robert W. Brown, Edgar Charles Maushund Orient No. 546-John Leary, Norris Barr Cresswell, Francis Marion Calmes, William H. Peay, Max J. Kunert, Jackson C. Stanton, Charles A. Teeple, Carl John Goppelt, Walter Gus Baum, Tona L. Brizendine, William Cooper, William J. Noonan, Paul H. Oberhelman, Jack P. Watkins, Harry Lewis Meyer, Vernie G. Fisher, Sr., William Henry Jackson, Earl J. Marquette Oriental No. 5I8-Carl W. Sunderwirth, Fred Lee Marshall, Willis George Vander Linden Osage No. 30)-Lester H. W. Hall, Dale M. Raymond Owensville No. 624-John H. Kormeier Palestine No. 24I-0tto P. C. Boekmeier, William H. Bruns, Jr., James M. Porter Palmyra No. I8-C. Lawrence Leggett, Walter S. Ryal, Harlan Calvin Grove, Byron B. Webb Paris Union No. I9-Charles A. Sheerman, Robert Irvin Colborn Pm"roll No. 308-Floyd Bromley, Fauette Utz, James E. Jones Pattonsburg No. 65-Robert B. Morris Pauldingville No. ll-Albert R. Cleveland Paulville No. 3J9-Claud E. Funk, Horace H. Arnold, Charles F. Taylor Pendleton No. 55I-Gilbert F. Antoine Perryville No. 670-Noel C. Nance Perseverence No. 92-R. E. Redman, Reginald W. Gentle, Warren E. Baker, Ralph Waldo Holt Philadelphia No. 502-Thomas J. Bleigh Phoenix No. 136-Frank W. Fitzgerald, Jacob H. Middleton Pickering No. 472-Ralph W. Anderson Pilg,-im No. 652-George E. Bohl Plato No. 469-Tom R. Williams Platte City No. 504-Joseph T. Nash Pleasant Grove No. I42-Charles Wyatt Eubank Polar Star No. 79-0liver Frey, Harry A. Hagerdorn, August Henry RodeÂŁeld, Louis Wagner, George C. Zeller, Alter S. Kingsland, William A. Pallman, Edwin C. Raining, Benjamin B. Ehlhardt, Harry L. Fleming, Joseph H. Yerkes, J. Arthur Sarason, August Buschelberg, Albert H. Nolte, Arthur Sagner, Walter H. Moeglin, Frank Reishenbecher Pollock No. 349-Ralph P. Reinhard Polo No. 232-Dean A. Alspaugh, Tyler B. Alspaugh Pomegmnate No. 95-William Klouzek, William Alexander Gokin, Walter Gottlieb Fisler, Carl H. H. Kistner, Walter Klein, William Charles Kress, Emil Edwin Hennerich, Fred Moser, Albert Anthony Onder, George Louis Stemmler, Harry J. Woehrle, James E. Anderson, George J. Lohmann, Jacob Beiswenger, Herman J. Jennewein, Elva Lee Swigert, Emil Mira Jecmen, Sr., Edwin Kuemmerle Poplar Bluff No. 209-Fred Louis Mueller, Leslie Sherman Bean, Earl Bryan Wilson, Lynn T. Metz, Sr. Potosi No. 131-0. C. Barnes Pride of the West No. 179-Gordon M. Dodge, Louis Lemoine Tisch, John S. Forman, Samuel P. Geffen, ''''alter B. Bloss, August Dauernheim, Walter F. Werner Purity Lodge No. 658-Ferdinand H. Mueller, Alfred C. Mahler, Norman H. Shipley Putnam No. I90-Lim T. Jones Puxico No. 596-Walter E. Estes, Elwood Harris Gooldy

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Pymmid No. ISO-Earle Moore \Vildermann, George K. Pease, Gamie Ellsworth Alderson, John William Schopp, Nelis Jeffrey Queen City No. 3S0-William J. Lansdale Ravenwood No. 201-Earl Mathias Schafer, George T. Houchens Republic No. 570-Powell E. Lonon, Everett C. Hurd, William E. Hood, Jr. Rich Hill No. 479-Thomas E. Phillips, Charles C. Tellaro, Earl Frank 'Wiek Richland No. 385-James O. Wilson, Archie N. Noe Richmond No. 57-Howard Ray Hughes, John L. Wilkenson, Ralph E. Ogg Riddick No. 361-James P. Drake Rising Sun No. 13-Cecil E. Williams Rockhill No. 663-Samuel R. Goldstein Rolla No. 213-Fred Pierce, Richard B. Murry, Karl Kennett Kershner, Ralph Henry Knight, Elmer F. Reid, Willard Robert Stebbins, William Dewey Aaron, Percy G. Forman, Ronald Owen Swayze, Ivan E. Fuller, Albert Edwin Long Rose Hill No. 550-Clifton Rogers Able, Donald Reid Arthur, Robert Newman Arthur, William Russell Bird, Aaral Cromwell Fleemar, Damon A. Holmes, Jules Henry Kernen, Frank E. Lawrence, Boyd James Prideaux Lloyd Frederick Steger, Valentine William Krenzer, Albert William Lutz, Solon Arnold Neeley, Milton Sidney Rippey, Carl Peter Schumaker, Guy A. Smith, George Harold Hargitt, Ernest Alonzo Johnson Rowley No. 2M-Albert Dean, William Duncan Ray, Earl W. Williams Ruml No. 316-Arthur G. Flynn, William N. Lowrey, Benjamin Yukon, Russell 1\1. Coates, Charles Lewis Rushville No. 238-Robert Steve Allison, Frank Bunten Rutledge No. 572-Walter McPherson, Ralph Hustead St. Clair No. 273-Roy Cortez Black St. Francisville No. 588-Ernest Gilbo, George Hagerman St. James No. 230-Walter Adam Mason, Paul Winter St. John's No. 28-Floyd L. McOwan, Harry W. 'Vaus, Leon E. De LaPorte, Henry N. Hollenbeak St. Joseph No. 7S-Ernest E. Pollock, Harry P. Gibson, John F. Stephens, Harry M. Dougherty, Blaine P. Johnson, Joseph Epstein, Frank Wall, Curtis F. Mann, Ralph Welch, John T. Patterson . Roy T. Johnson St. Louis No. 20-Nathan Block, Joseph .J. Schneider, Raymond A. Epstein, Ellis Jourman, Isadore Kronick, Philip E. Silberstein, Milton S. Frenkel, Lellewcllan H. Kohn, Paul Harvey Stone, Sidney Wolf, Sidney S. Mark, Carl D. Block, Maurice E. Seidel St. Mm'ks No. 93-Lee Roy Neinsted, Chester Earl Haman, Maple Story Martin, Ellis C. Trickey, Paul E. Kaiser, Moses Morley Perry, Truman Elisha Gladish, Chester W. Kassel, Oscar C. Hirsch Salem No. 225-Thomas W. Barrett, Wilson S. Broyles, Charles B. Jeffries, William Drummond, Louis L. Jamison, Max Coffman Saline No. 226-0tto R. Stuebner, Harry E. Guth Salisbury No. 208-Boslon O. Mason, Virgil V. Bachtel Samaritan No. 424-William A. Dinwiddie, F.arl F. Hosking Sampson No. 298-Elbert Cutbirth Sarcoxie No. 293-William A. Galbraith Savannah No. 71-Jonathan R. Rowe, Frank O. Schmitt, Cecil A. Teaford. Chester L. Reece Seaman No. 126-John 'V. Rogers, Abraham L. Squire Sedalia No. 236-George E. Dugan, Leo J. Harned, Oscar .T. Smith Senath No. 513-L. M. Schrum Shaveh No. 646-Carl O. Lindquist, Del Haller Davis, Crosby G. Eickmeyer, Clarence E. Campbell, Clement H. Hulbert, Fred Edgar Cannings, Rudolph Hallebach

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Shawnee No. 653-Cecil W. Winter, Edmund Schneider Sheffield No. 625-Ralph M. Hood, Thomas J. Cooper, Harold Watts, Joseph Anderson, Orville J. Harding, Walter D. Manahan, George M. Saunders, Frank W. Sears Shekinah No. 256-Harry H. Balsig-er, Howard E. Sizemore Sikeston No. 310-Virginius August Hirschberg, Luther R. Baker Skidmore No. 51l-Edwin Tyson, Charles E. Linville, Sr., Roxie C. Wilson Solomon No. 271-William Alonzo McGraw, Vester J. Smittle, Oscar D. Chrisman, George W. Crutchfield, Adolph L. O. Rasch, J. Merritt Hammond, James R. Harkness, Giles S. Walker, George G. West, Allan S. Humphreys, Paul G. Nehring, Joseph A. Brown, Geo. R. Reed Somerset No. 206-Stewart Halley South Gate No. 547-Ralph A. Shoemaker, Michael Gershowitz, Len B. Nelson, Theron Tucker, Earl R. Severin, R. Herndon Austin, William A. Blackburn, Clyde Bowers, Earl C. Crago, Edward M. Moss, Royal H. Norquist, Alexander J. Heffele, Fred W. Thompson, Lester D. Roberts, Earl Wayne Cox, Frank M. Darby, Harry H. Young, Will Burke Sanderson, Warren A. Andrews Star Lodge No. 419-John E. Harrison Star of the West No. 133-James L. Connelly, William L. Edmonds, Louis R. Miller, Clarence W. Og-born Steele No. 634-Monroe Houston Farris Stockton No. 283-William J. Venable, Lawrence A. Bruce, Edward H. Price Sullivan No. 69-Lee W. Chiles, Richard Guthrie, 'Villiam S. Juergens, Ernest N. Hedges Summersville No. 555-Perry L. Summers, .J. H. Allen Summit No. 263-Ben Turoff, Earle Cooper,Wade Brownfield, W. Glenn Carpenter, Henry E. Clayton, Fletcher E. Maddux, Wesley M. Burton, ClaytonL. Sivils, Donald Knight Swope Park No. 617-William R. Dalgleish, Julius Palmgren, Fred Ellis Temple No. 299-John H. Budde, Lynn Eurton, Fred T. Weir, Charles P. Crawford, Arthur W. Keene, Claud O. Simpson, Elmer C. Thomas, Benjamin S. DeGroat, Cowan A. Gray, William E. Baird, Lawrence K. Harpole, Arthur E. Klinknett, Willis C. Young, Charles W. Goodrum, George E. Hatch, Henry R. Stephens, Hugh R. Wade, Charles W. Parkhurst Texas No. 177-0tto Flowers Theodore Roosevelt No. 661-Leonard G. 'Volfarth, Gale L. Swango Tipton No. 56-Edgar M. Carpenter Tower Grove No. 631-Paul L. Obst Trenton No. l11-Carl C. Gentry, Robert S. Kurtz, Jesse O. Crawford Triangle No. 638-William L. Maeir, Perry W. Waters, Sr. Trilumina No. 205-James H. Lewis, Owen t. Rawlings, Roy L. McCormick, G. William Reid, Albert Goodlive Trinity No. 641-Morris Shapiro Triplett No. 122-John Henry Collins Trowel No. 440-]. R. Mansker, Charles P. Ricketts, Charley]. Wallis Troy No. 34-Thomas F. Thurman, Orner H. Turnbull, William G. Wright Tuscan No. 360-Charles E. White, George R. Dobler, Chester G. Allen, Paul A. Martin, Andrew T. Smith, Neal J. Campbell, Paul William Ernest Sodemann, Edward F. Koch, Ian D. Marsh, Richard W. Mellow, August E. Voss, James E. Dearing, Louis H. Jorstad, John M. Wolff, Jr., Anthony. E. Niedt, John F. Bredehoeft, Fred K. Habenicht, Wellborn Estes, Courtney R. Lindholm, John L. Patterson Twilight No. 1i4-JohnC. Girard, Jr., Malcolm Wade Tyro No. 12-Dent McKinney United No.5-William Andrew Stockman, Emil T. Francis, Charley Hayden,

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Samuel D. Sayers. William E. Schatz, Ryrd n. Blalock. Martin A. Jerlherg. Theodore L. Hanson, Howard R. Baldwin University No. 6-19-Frank H. Hecker, Jr., Adrian L. Klein, Reginald S. Murdock, Alfred A. NaIl, Sam Rotenberg Urbana No. 421-Charley Clymorc Valley No.4 I3-Raymond Dysart, Arthur O. B. Allen, Leslie H. Elam Valley Park No. 629-Harry De Vries, Clarence Lee Tate Van Buren No. 509-Benjamin Davis, Andrew M. Parsons Vandalia No. 491-William T. "\leakley Versailles No. 320-Dallas White, Marvin L. Cooper, Milford L. Parsons Vincil No. 62-Roy Stephen Moran, Willie C. ShakeIford, Clyde E. Wyckoff Wakanda No. 52-Ernie B. Magee. Everett Winn, Charles 'V. Samuels, Eugene Edmond Rea, Amos P. Dickson, William Faris, Edd Gorman, Thomas S. Mobley, John Bryden, Walter L. Atkinson Warrenton No. 609-John W. Dclventhal. Jr., HalTY B. McGce. M. Neal Schroe路 del', Carl F. Meyer Washington No. 87-Howard Berry, J. E. Owens, Waldo Daniel Duffy, Truman Allison, Otto Flowers, Ben A. Bullis, Charles Curtis Wayne No. 526-Robert Lee Zallee Webb City No. 512-William F. Miller, Guy W. Jeffries Webster Groves No. 84-Lawrence J. Gable, George L. Shultz, Milton C. Graubner, Peter Bartz. Claude Enoch Manning, Earl J. Giltner, Gustave A. Heldman, Harry F. 'Vitte, Fay G. Fulkerson, Harrison S. McCrary, George M. Duren, Randall B. Monroe, Elleard C. Entzeroth Wellington No. 22-Charles Irving Downing Ii/ellston No. 6JJ-Rllsscll Earl Bruce, Ellroy C. Dietz, Raymond H. Flint, 'Villiam Raymond Young, Robert Dewey Frame, Luther W. Townsend Wellsville No. 194-Claude K. Seymour, Raymond D. Lowry Wentzville No. 46-James Roy Jackson, Fred R. Jacohy Western Star No. 15-Ellis D. Prouty West Gate No. 445-Walter Lee Schirr, Bernard Quinn, David Baron, Edwin Oscar Kiessig, Louis H. Becker Westport No. 340-Ellis R. Van Buren, Edward L. Campbell, Churchill G. Bell. Frank W. Hurwitt, David B. Mindlin, Otto W. Blankenship, William Walter Hyde, William Paul Ford, Daniel Albert Ragsdale, Louis D. Stern, Charles George Manlove, Douglas A. Tyler, Lucius L. Cowles, Harold C. Fisher, George H. Graba, Roy William Hanson, Roy McNally, Joseph R. Meadows, Carl G. Harbordt West T'iew No. lO3-Dewey Otis Seahaugh, Jesse Rohert Estes Wm. D. Muir No. 277-Karl Kistenmacher Williamstown No. 370-John M. Bruner, Jr. Windsor No. 29-John D. Barber, Otto F. Weise Winigan No. 540-Thomas H. Hill Wyaconda No. 24-Roy Brooking Lillard Xenia No. 50-Cecil E. Appleton. Henry F. Demott, Galen B. Russell York No. 563-Frank Henry Hamburg, Arthur Manford Chambers, Andrew Pollock Clarkson, Clarence M. Hayman. Earl G. Lacey, Clyde Byrd Baxter, Donald Reah Thomas. John N. Perdaris Zalma No. 545-Samuel B. McKee, Hartford Stilts Zeredatha No. 189-James O. Triplett, Thomas V. Warren, William Dixon. Phillip Barnstein, Harry D. Rosenthal, :Frank H. Voss, Cleo L. Lash, Isaac H. Droher, Samuel A. Wild, Henry C. Lollar, Ralph D. May, Frederick A. Miller, Frederick B. Simpson, Robert HUC1'sch, Jr., William R. Hawken, Homer W. Quinn, Edward O. Blakeley, Harold Kenneth Powers, Lloyd V. Harmon

The Grand Lodg-e of Missouri has honored 1,419 Veteran Brothers with the award of the Fifty路Year Button in recognition of their faithful service

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to Our Fraternity as Master Masons in Good Standing for fifty years during the year July I, 1970-June 30,1971. Law of the Grand Lodge places the Grand Secretary under obligation to serve, to perfoml, to comply appropriately with adopted approval and authorization. Points of these regulations have been accomplished as follows: Money due the Grand Lodge was received and deposited in the name of the, Grand Lodge in the General Fund at Commercial Bank of St. Joseph, Missouri. Money received for subscriptions for The F1'eemason was deposit.ed in The Freemason account at Mercantile-Commerce Trust Company at 51. Louis, Missouri. The accounts and records of receipts and disbursements have been submitted to the auditor for examination. The report of the auditor verifies the accounts and records. Duplicate blanks for the 1971 Annual Returns were mailed to the Secretaries of all Constituent Lodges on June 10, 1971. A new form of the Petition for Degrees was prcpared with the approval of the Grand Master and thc Committee on Jurisprudence. The several Officers of the Grand Lodge studied the proposed form and offered suggestions to be incorporated in this official paper. Two samples of the new Petition for Degrees, with a letter of explanation, were mailed to all Constituent Lodges through the respective Secretaries. Close attention was given in the preparation of the form to the wording of the questions so that candidates might gain knowledge about the Order with which they were seeking to affiliate and be able to supply accurate and complete information regarding themselves. The booklet "Looking Toward the East" was distributed to the Senior 'Vardens through the Lodge Secretaries as a project of the Committee on Masonic Education. In accordance with Section 2.040 (q), adopted by the Grand Lodge at the 149t1l Annual Communication, I vacated the offices of Secretary and Recorder of Boonville Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Centralia Council No. 34, R. & S.M., and Olivet Commandery No. 53, K.T. Again, I retained the staff of the Grand Lodge Office, who have held employment during past years and engaged temporary help to accomplish special assignments of the ycar. And again, I reviewed the matters of the operation and the budget of the office with the Grand Master and other elective officers in December and August. The Official Proceedings of the One Hundred Forty-Ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri were printed and the copies were sent as specified in Section 2.040 (h).

To discharge the extensive duties of the Office of Grand Secretary, I have endeavored to be discrete, accurate, obliging, courteous, and sincerely concerned for the well-being of my Brothers and Our Fraternity. And, with that exception of one very conspicuous "demerit" on record-the delay in the printing and distribution of the Official Proceedings-I have striven to be entitled to the favorable opinion of all Brothers and Fellows. I have expressed earnest regret for my failure to function with that promptitude that would reflect credit and honor. In all other things, the year 1970-1971 has meant an experience of life most interesting and rewarding. STATISTICAL

Adjusted Net Memhership-July 1, 1970 Affiliations Initiated Passed Raised Reinstated

111,305 664

2,664 2,195 2,130 1,185

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1,922 2,902 703 1 4

Suspended Non-Payment of Dues Deaths . Dimitted . Suspended un Masonic Conduct Expelled '" . UNADJUSTED Net Membership-June 30, 1971 UNADJUSTED Loss .

109,752 1,553

Fraternally submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD, Grand Secretary. REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER

1'0 the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: I submit herewith my annual report as your Grand Lecturer. It is a great satisfaction to me to report that for the 20th consecutive year I have visited each of the 60 districts once and a number a second time, holding schools of instruction for all brethren interested in ritual. The attendance at these schools increased over the previous year and the brethren seemed to show a greater interest. The alarming part is that there was a slight decrease in the number of lodge officers in attendance. This cannot help but reflect on the quality of the work being done in those lodges where the officers fail to take advantage of schools of instruction. The Grand Lodge has adopted laws and regulations setting forth minimum requirements for numerous things. The time may come when the same procedure will be necessary in regard to the ritual. It is only reasonable for the Grand Lodge to expect the officers of a subordinate lodge to be able to open and close the lodge and confer the degrees in a creditable manner. The honor of being a "Past Master" is a hollow one if the title is gained without knowledge. The overall condition of the ritual, statewide, is excellent. It is being held at this high level by officers and past masters of lodges who take pride in their work and want to see the ritual done correctly. These brethren, in a large measure, are inspired by the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and look to them for guidance and instruction. The reason our ritual is where it is today is due to our "District Deputy System." Without the District Deputy Grand Lecturers we could not hope to have a uniform ritual. They work week in and week out helping every brother and every lodge who asks for assistance. They are sincere in their work and are disappointed when a lodge fails to ask for a school of instruction. One cannot help but admire and appreciate such a group of dedicated men. vVorking with them year after year you learn to know and love them almost as you do your own family. It is hard to make anyone realize the number of hours they spend away from their homes and the number of miles they drive each year in their endeavor to help the Grand Lodge and the Fraternity. I wish to thank them personally and on behalf of the Grand Lodge for their loyalty, devotion, untiring efforts and a .lob well done! Our ritualistic system is one of the best and the Grand Lodge should

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take a long and careful look before ever attempting to make any change in the ritual. Twenty sectional meetings are held each year with the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. These meetings are of untold value in helping to keep the ritual uniform as well as serving as a training ground for those who might become deputies later on. It is always a pleasure and an inspiration to have a Grand Lodge Officer attend one of these meetings. R.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. and R.W. Bro. Fielding A. Poe seldom miss a meeting in their respective sections. We appreciate their interest and try to show it by working them just as we do the Deputy Lecturers. The duties of the Grand Lecturer are the same year after year. Some years are brighter than others. Attendance at the schools, proficiency of the officers and the interest or lack of it tend to make the difference. It is the knowledge that you have helped someone become a little more proficient, or given him the courage and confidence to continue when he felt like giving up, or inspired him to do a better job which makes it worthwhile. This concludes my 20th year as Grand Lecturer and I have informed the Grand Lodge Officers that I would like to retire at the end of my 21st year. I receive many invitations each year to attend special meetings and other Masonic functions. Most of these invitations I am unable to accept because my schedule, as a rule, is made about three months in advance. It would not be practical to change a scheduled school of instruction in order to attend a special meeting. I appreciate all the invitations and apologize for not being able to accept, but I am sure the brethren understand my position. The District Deputy Grand Masters are a source of reserve power. They work as a team with the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. I appreciate their cooperation and assistance and wish to thank them for the favors they have done in our behalf. This year has been a profitable one due to the support and cooperation of the entire line of Grand Lodge Officers. My sincere thanks to each of them. Fraternally submitted, FREELON

HADLEY,

Grand Lecturer. REPORT OF SPECIAL YOUTH COMMITTEE

The special Youth Committee appointed by Most 'tVorshipful William Chapman, Grand Master, has met during the year. Never in our Masonic history have our Blue Lodges taken such an active interest in their related youth groups. The Order of DeMolay in Missouri is showing an increase in membership each year. We submit the following report and move it be received. 1. The Youth Committee recommends that a per capita contribution of IOÂ˘ per member be given for advancement of our Masonic related youth program, DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, and Order of Rainbow. 2. The Youth Committee recommends that Master Masons serve actively on Advisory Boards of DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, and Order of Rainbow. 3. The Youth Committee recommends that each Blue Lodge hold a youth

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recognition night during the year for DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, and Order of Rainbow in order that both groups can learn more about each other. 4. The Youth Committee recommends that Lodges consider joint sponsorship of DeMolay Chapters. 5. If a Blue Lodge feels that the boys and girls of DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, and Order of Rainbow should provide financial support to help maintain a temple, it should be a minimum amount in keeping with the financial capabilities of the Chapter, Bethel, or Assembly. 6. The Youth Committec recommends that an in depth study be made to detenninc if subordinate Lodges should be allowed, on a local option, to assist other worthy youth groups which are not part of the Masonic family. 7. Each local lodge is encouraged to sponsor onc or more DeMolays to Leadership Camp. TOE HUBBARD, GUYE C. BLAINE, PAUL ADKISSON,

NOAH

RONALD

KEY,

COMPTON,

Chairman.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS To the Most Wonhipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Special Grand Lodge Committee for the \fasonic Temple Association of St. Louis respectfully olTers the following report: The 54th Annual Meeting of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis was held on January 29, ]971. R.W. Bro. Alfred M. Frager was re-elected to serve as President for the ensuing year. Brother Frager is well qualified to provide the leadership needed at this time and the Association is fortunate to have available the capable and dedicated board members required to make the decisions and transact the necessary business. In June 1971, the Temple parking lots were sold to the Central Plaza Corporation, which is a holding company of the Scottish Rite, located at 3633 Lindell Blvd., S1. Louis, Missouri. With the completion of this transaction and the liquidation of a mortgage, the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, Missouri, is now free of debt. The Temple Board continued the program of renovation during the year; cleaning, redecorating and restoring the building as needed and as the availability of funds would permit. The operation and maintenance of a structure as large as the Temple demands considerable time and thought; and those entrusted with the various required duties have conscientiously endeavored to fulfill their responsibilities to the limits that circumstances would permit. The Temple Association is faced with a numbcr of problems. First and foremost is the matter of occupancy. As of this date, two lodges have gOlle elscwhere. Another lodge surrendered its charter and most of the members of that lodge affiliated with a lodge owning another temple. Should this trend continue, your committee feels that the financial stability of the Temple Association could be seriously impaired. This majestic edifice continues to be a symbol of Freemasonry, not only to the people of 81. Louis, but to the citizens of the State of Missouri and in some extent to those of our neighbor state of Illinois and even our nation. For this reason, if for none other, your committee strongly urges that this Grand Lodge give serious thought to the problems of the Temple Association.

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\Ve recommend that attention be given, and, if possible, action be taken concerning the following matters: 1. Clarification of the vested interest a member body of the Temple Association may retain, when and if it decides to leave the Temple and discontinue its donations to the maintenance, amortization, if any, and operational costs of the Temple Association. 2. What may be done to increase the occupancy of the Temple and to increase the number of member bodies meeting therein. 3. Ascertain if the members of this Grand Lodge feel that material financial assistance from this Grand Lodge would be to the best interests of the Fraternity. Your committee regrets that it does not have any panaceas to offer for the problems existing; but is completely convinced that the future and well-being of this noble structure and the Masonic and Affiliated Bodies meeting therein is a malleI' of grave importance to this Grand Lodge and to Freemasonry at large. ELMER W. WAGNER, ChaiTman,

EDWARD McILVAINE,

'VALTER

SIMON.

M.W. BRO. MORRIS E. EWING HONORED

M.W. Bro. Frank P. Briggs, assisted by M.W. Bro. Russell E. Murray, R.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, and R.W. Bro. Herbert E. Duncan, presented M.W. Past Grand Master Morris E. Ewing the 50-Year Button of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. M.W. Brother Ewing had appointed Brother Briggs to the Grand Lodge Line; Brother Briggs appointed Brother Murray; and Brother Murray appointed Brother Orlick. Brother Ewing with eloquence expressed his appreciation. He gave a review of the highlights of his experiences as a 1\Jason among friends and brothers. The Grand Master extended his congratulations and compliments to M.W. Brother Ewing on his exemplary life. REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. ROBERT D. CAPLINGER

l\L\V. Bro. Robert D. Caplinger, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, commented it was the Grand Lodge of Missouri which chartered the lodges that in turn formed the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He brought the greetings of the Masons of Kansas and the wishes for the best of luck during the next 150 years. He spoke of the program of Kansas for this year: To reactivate lodges; to reactivate Masons. He expressed thanks for all the courtesies which had been extended to him and his wife. The Grand Master recognized six Master Masons who had been present at the Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge in 1921. He read the record of Bro. Harry Becker, Past Master of Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis, who had attended every Grand Lodge Communication for the last 50 years. The Grand Master also commented that M.W. Bro. Forrest C. Donnell has been a Mason for 63 years and has distinguished himself in all the areas of his professional, civic, and fraternal life.

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REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. GEORGE R. EFFINGER

M.W. Grand Master George R. Effing-er of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky expressed his delight at being present for the celebration of ISO years of Masonry in Missouri. He stated that the Grand Lodge of Kentucky will soon observe the 172nd anniversary of its founding. He brought the greetings of the nearly 100,000 Masons of Kentucky. He presented his thought for the solution of the problems among lodges of all the jurisdictions--"Masons practicing what they teach." REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

R.W. Bro. Lloyd L. Schainker, Chairman, presented a supplement to the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances which was printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees." He moved that the annual report as printed and the supplement be accepted. The mot.ion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of MissOUTi: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances herewith respectfully submits the following report of its activities during the year 1970-1971: 1. The annual report which was submitted at the last annual communication indicated that there remained one item on the Committee's agenda, which, as a result of its recommendation, was tabled to be reconsidered at a later date. This item concerned the failure of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, St. Louis, Missouri, to make available to the District Deputy Grand Master for his inspection during his official visitation an up-to-date audit report of the lodge's books and records, its current budget and other lodge records. Since the submission of the last annual report, this Committee has kept itself fully informed of the efforts of Olive Branch Lodge to remedy its above described deficiencies. In addition, this Committee has kept in close contact with the District Deputy Grand Master in regard to this lodge. It is herewith reported that Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 has complied with the directives of this Committee and those of the District Deputy Grand Master and that its books and records have now been brought up to date and completely audited by a certified public accountant. Copies of the latest audit report have been received and all balances on hand have been confirmed. The District Deputy Grand Master has also been supplied with a copy of this latest audit report. Your Committee is convinced that the deficiencies mentioned were unintentional and that now that the lodge's books and records have finally been brought up to date and audited, no further difficulties should be experienced in this regard. Therefore, it is the recommendation of your Committee that no further action be taken in this matter by the Grand Lodge against either the lodge itself, or against any of its past or present officers. 2. Your Committee further reports that during the year it received no appeals or grievances for its consideration, and further, that it received no petitions for restoration or reinstatement for consideration under the

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provisions of Section 7.250 of the 1958 Constitution and By-Laws, as amended. 3. However, there was referred to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances a certain matter concerning reported irregularities being practiced in the operation of Winona Lodge No. 430, '-Vinona, Missouri. These included reports of this lodge's failure to comply with requests by the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary for certain lodge membership information, failure to reply to any Grand Lodge correspondence, failure to follow the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge thereby accomplishing an illegally conferred degree upon one of its members by a foreign jurisdiction, permitting the use of code books in the lodge, improper tiling of the lodge, permitting smoking in the lodge hall during meetings, holding an insufficient number of meetings, and failure to have any members present on the meeting night designated for the official visitation of the District Deputy Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Lecturer. As a result of the foregoing, our Grand Master suspended the functions of Winona Lodge on July 9, 1971 and further ordered that while said lodge was under suspension, it could not perform any of the functions of a regular lodge except to provide the Masonic burial service, pay bills and make the required annual return to the Grand Lodge. All available evidence was reviewed and upon due and deliberate consideration of same, it is the recommendation of this Committee: a. That the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Secretary of Winona Lodge No. 430 be admonished for their individual faults; b. That the suspension of the functions of Winona Lodge No. 430 ordered on July 9, 1971 be lifted forthwith; c. That in lieu thereof, Winona Lodge No. 430 be placed on probation; d. That the Grand Master appoint a special deputy to oversee and supervise the lodge during its period of probation; e. That such condition of probation remain in full force and effect until such time as the lodge shows good and sufficient cause for its termination; f. That should further irregularities of the same nature occur, the charter of Winona Lodge No. 430 be arrested. 4. A further and similar matter was also referred to your Committee in connection with certain reported irregular procedures being practiced by Joppa Lodge No. 411, Hartville, Missouri. Said reported irregularities included the failure of said lodge to hold regular meetings on the first Thursday night of each month for the last year, failure of the lodge to confer the degrees within the space of one year on three candidates who had been elected to receive the degrees, and the failure of the lodge to comply with the request of a sister jurisdiction for courtesy work. As a result of the foregoing, our Grand Master suspended the functions of Joppa Lodge No. 411 on July 15., 1971 and ordered that while said lodge was under suspension, it could not perform any of the functions of a regular lodge except to provide Masonic burial service, pay bills and make the required annual return to the Grand Lodge. Upon due consideration of the evidence before it, this Committee makes the following recommendation in this matter:

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a. That the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Secretary of Joppa Lodge No. 411 be admonished for their individual faults; b. That the suspension of the functions of Joppa Lodge No. 411 ordered on July 15, 1971 be lifted forthwith; c. That in lieu thereof, Joppa Lodge No. 411 be placed on probation; d. That the Grand Master appoint a special deputy to oversee and supervise the lodge during its period of probation; e. That such condition of probation remain in full force and effect until such time as the lodge shows good and sufficient cause for its termination; ÂŁ. That should further irregularities of the same nature occur, the charter of Joppa Lodge No. 411 be arrested. Respectfully submitted, LLOYD L. SCHAINKER,

Chairman,

LLOYD A. CLEAVELAND,

H. PLOETZE, D. SUTTON,

ARTHUR JAMES

EDWARD ALLEN KOHLER.

SUPPLEMENT TO REPORT

COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Of the State of Missouri:

An additional matter having been referred to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances since it submitted its annual report, this supplement to the annual report is now herewith submitted by said Committee: A petition for reinstatement to good standing was filed by Edward Paul Combs of Portageville, Missouri, said petition being dated on August 5, 1971. He had been under suspension for nonpayment of dues to Portageville Lodge No. 166, A.F. & A.M. on the date said lodge surrendered its charter, March 5, 1964. He was suspended on June 1, 1956. He has now tendered the dues required by Section 19.030 and petitions for reinstatement to good standing for the purpose of petitioning a Masonic Lodge for membership. After due investigation, your Committee on Appeals and Grievances recommends favorable action by the Grand Lodge on said petition and that a certificate of good standing be issued to the petitioner by the Grand Secretary under the provisions of Section 7.250 of the 1958 Constitution and By-Laws, as amended. Respectfully submitted, LLOYD L. SCHAINKER, Chai1'man, LLOYD A. CLEVELAND,

H. PLOETZE, D. SUTTON,

ARTHUR JAMES

EDWARD ALLEN KOHLER.

REMARKS

M.W. BRO. DENMAN G. KRAMER

M.W. Grand Master Denman G. Kramer of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin said that it was a thrill to be present for the Sesquicentennial Observance, since Wisconsin is indebted to Missouri for the beginnings of the great Fraternity there. The first two lodges in Wisconsin were chartered by Missouri in 1842. M.W. Brother Kramer presented the Certificate of the Appointment as

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Grand Representative of ''''isconsin near the Grand Lodge of Missouri to R.''''. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD

On motion duly made and seconded, the Report of the Building Supervisory Board, as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees," was accepted to be printed in the PROCEEI>lNGS.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Your Building Supervisory Board herewith submits its report of all activities and decisions in the Masonic year just ending. At the request of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Chairman of the Building Supervisory Board attended the orientation meetings of the District Deputy Grand Masters and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. At these meetings, the Chairman informed them of the purposes, functions, and procedures of the Board, and of the desire of the Board to cooperate with the District Deputies in all matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. The Building Supervisory Board has received a number of requests for approval of plans to incorporate Temple Associations, acquire temple sites and buildings, remodel buildings, and to finance the acquisition of sites and the construction of buildings. The Board has taken appropriate action on all cases which have come before it. Some cases date back to Boards of prior years, and some cases are still pending at the present time. An itemized list of the cases received and considered by the Building Supervisory Board, and the action taken thereon, is attached to this report. We have tried to handle, to the best of our ability, all problems submitted to us. The construction or improvement of temples had increased interest in Masonry in the communities where made; and Masonry in Missouri has benefited thereby. It has been a pleasure to serve the Grand Lodge in this capacity. Fraternally, CLAUDE T. WOOD, Chairman, HARRY GERSHENSON, JR., ''''AYNE W. ''''ALDO. Listed below are all cases received and considered by your Building Supervisory Board (not necessarily in the order of reception or approval), for the year 19701971. Unless otherwise indicated, the action taken had the unanimolls approval of the members of the Board. Acacia Lodge No. 602 The Board approved the application for the remodeling of the Lodge Hall Building and to procure a loan for an amount not exceeding $5,000. Barbee Lodge No. 217 By letter from Chairman to lodge dated February 3, 1971, lodge requested to furnish additional informa tion. Barnes Lodge No. 116 The Board awaits details of finances and financing plans of the lodge.

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Barry Lodge No. 367 The Board approved the application of the lodge to purchase from the 0.E.5; the undivided one-half interest in the building now used as a temple by the lodge. Blackwell Lodge No. 535 The Board awaits the recommendations of the D.D.C.M. Clarksburg Lodge No. 553 By majority vote, permission granted lodge to lease building from the Hickman Cemetery Association, for lodge purposes. Clintonville Lodge No. 182 The Gland Master ruled that permission of the Board was not required. Composite Lodge No. 369 The Board approved the application of the lodge for purchase of land for future temple site. Fair Play Lodge No. 41 Board awaiting additional information from lodge and approval of D.D.C.M. Fenton Lodge No. 281 Board approved the building plans. By majority vote, the Board approved the plan of the lodge to complete the building in stages and to complete the first stage with cash on hand; permission for completion of further stages to be obtained from the Board. Fraternal Lodge No. 363 Board awaiting the proposed Amended Articles and By-Laws to be furnished by lodge. Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 Board approved the lise by the lodge of Russellville Hall as a temporary meeting place. Higginsville Lodge No. 364 The Board approved the completion of the building in stages as funds become available; but the Board did not approve the incurrence of any debt. Hunnewell Lodge No. 415 Approval was given for the lodge to use and occupy the old Union Chapel Church building for a temple site and to make necessary alterations to the building so that it will conform to Masonic usage and to pay rental to the Methodist Church of $1.00 per year. Koshkonong Lodge No. 582 By a majority vote, permission was given to proceed with the remodeling of the church building in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted. Lamar Lodge No. 292 The Board approved the financing and the plans and specifications and gave permission for the lodge to enter into a contract for the construction of a new temple, for a total price of $102,000. Latimer Lodf{e No. 115 In June of 1971, permission was given to purchase a temple site for $3,500; authority was not given to incur any debt for this purchase; because erroneous

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information had been received by the Building Supervisory Board, the permission to purchase the temple site was cancelled and withdrawn on July 15, 1971.

Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 Application was made to remodel the temple building. The Grand Master ruled in a similar case that permission of the Board was not required for remodelling. Mountain View Lodge No. 637 Grand Master ruled that the lodge may proceed to occupy the Oddfellows Building without permission of the Board. Phoenix Lodge No. 136 Board granted permission to the lodge to purchase "the old grade school building" at a price. not to exceed $5,000 with the provision that the District Deputy Grand Master give his approval to the site. No permission was given to incur any debt. Richlan'd Lodge No. 385 The Board granted permission to the lodge to cause the formation of the Rich路 land Masonic Temple Association. The Board approved the Articles of Incorporation, approved its By-Laws and granted the corporation permission to accept title to a temple site which was donated to the Temple Association. An application to begin construction of a temple building was submitted. A request was made of the District Deputy Grand Master for additional information which has not been received. Rutledge Lodge No. 572 Board granted permission to the lodge to purchase the Methodist Church build-" ing in Rutledge. Springfield Masonic Temple Association Lodge made application for permission to sell the Solomon Lodge Temple and purchase a new temple site. Board declined jurisdiction on the subject of the sale of the building. Board advised of the proper method of submitting an application for purchase of a new temple site. Tuscan' Lodge No. 360 Lodge advised of their present needs. Board advised that they should submit an application for permission to acquire a more suitable site. Vandalia Lodge No. 491 Lodge requested permission to purchase a new building. Board requested additional information before approving the application. Wakanda Lodge No. 52 and Cm"roUton Masonic Temple Association Board approved by a two-thirds vote the proposed Articles of Incorporation and" granted permission to Wakanda Lodge to proceed with the formation of the not for profit corporation. The Board approved plans and specifications for the new temple and granted permission for a partial building permit to erect the building and finish the basement for meeting purposes with money as on hand and obtained. Wellston Lodge No. 613 Application to purchase property on Clayton Road received August 29, 1971, and is now pending. Raytown Lodge No. 391 By a two-thirds vote, Brother Waldo not yet voting, the Board approved proposed Articles of Acceptance of Chapter 355, RSMo, of the Raytown Masonic Building Company.

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REPORT OF COMMInEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES

M.\V. Bro. \'Villiam R. Denslow, Chairman, presented a supplement to the report of the Committee on Recog-nition of Foreign Grand Lodges, as printed in the booklet. He moved that the repon as printed and the supplement be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge) A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your committee recommends that the "Gran Logia de la Republica Dominicana" (The Dominican Republic) be recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. This Grand Lodge was constituted 113 years ago, and according to the Commission on Information for Foreign Grand Lodges of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, is thoroughly legitimate in both its founding and practices of the historical landmarks of Freemasonry. This Grand Lodge is an integ-ral part of the Interamerican Masonic Conference, which is composed of the Grand Lodges of Central and South America, as well as many Caribbean Islands. In 1970 the Interamerican Conference met in the Dominican Republic and that Republic issued a six-cent stamp composed entirely of Masonic emblems to commemorate the occasion. This Grand Lodge is Spanish in origin and practices the three degrees of Scottish Rite Masonry. Your committee feels that we should establish fraternal relations with our island neig-hbor to the southeast. Fraternally submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD, Grand Secretary) JOHN BLACK VROOMAN, 'VILLIAM R. DENSLOW, PGM, Chairman. SUPPLEMENT TO REPORT OF COMMInEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES

To the Most Worshij>flll Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: \Ve also recommend that the Gmnde Loja Do Manmhao of Brazil he recognized by the Grand Lodge oE Missouri, A.F. & A.M. This Grand Lodge represents the State of Maranhao, Brazil. It is legal in its constitution, follows the landmarks of Freemasonry and is in fraternal communication with the other Grand Lodges in Brazil. It violates no territorial jurisdiction and is supreme in the state. Althongh this Grand Lodge does not appear in the statistical tables of recognition, issued yearly by the Masonic Service Association, the Commission on Information for Foreign Grand Lodges of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America has recommended recognition of the Grand Lodge since 1961. It was founded in 1960. It is entirely legitimate and inasmuch as we recognize almost every other State Grand Lodge in Brazil, recognition should he extended Lo the Grande Loja Do Maranhao. Fraternally submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD, Grand Secretary) JOHN BLACK VROOMAN, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, PGM, Chainnan.

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REPORT OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMmEE

R.\V. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Chairman, stated that the printed report was contained in the booklet. He, again, expressed personal thanks to those who served on the steering committee and to all brethren who helped throughout the statewide meetings of the nine areas. He presented a notebook of all the programs, pictures, correspondence, financial statements relative to the nine area Sesquicentennial Celebrations. He moved that the Report of the Committee be accepted and that the notebook be filed with the Grand Secretary. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient F1"ee and Accepted Masons of the State of 1.1 issouri: BRETHREN: The Grand Lodge year of 1970-1971 was filled with events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of our Grand Lodge. The Grand Master and his Officers were kept busy with various planned events throughout the state, in which a good percentage of our brethren participated. Our Grand Master, 1'1.\"'. Bro. William H Chapman, was Chairman of this Committee for several years preceding this historical year, therefore was responsible for the primary planning for most of the projects which were undertaken in commemoration of this historical occasion. In the report of the Sesquicentennial Committee given at last year's annual communication of the Grand Lodge, there were several projects which had been planned and when executed, would complete our celebration of the Sesquicentennial year of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The events which had been planned, and 'which I am happy to report, were all carried out to a successful completion. These projects consisted of issuing a commemorative dues card designed especially for the year 1971, a special Masonic Commemorative lapel pin for distribution to all Master Masons in the state, who cared to purchase one, a special banner designed for the occasion and for distribution to each of the subordinate lodges in the State of Missouri, as well as other appendant bodies interested in our work. Plans also called for the reading of a message from the Grand Lodge of Missouri to the various churches and synagogues of the state. The plans further included that there would be a special event held in each of the nine areas throughout the State of Missouri, commemorating this occasion, and finally, that a special program concluding the celebration of the Sesquicentennial year of the Grand Lodge of 'Missouri would be held at this, your 1971 annual communication. LAPEL PINS

A beautiful lapel pin was especially designed and produced for this occasion, commemorating "150 years for Missouri Ancient Free and Accepted Masons." This project ,vas very well received by the brethren throughout the state, as there were some 12,500 pins purchased and distributed. Most of these pins went to brethren within the State of Missouri; however, our Most \Vorshipful Grand Master, \"'illiam H Chapman, had the pleasure of

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mailing a pin to each of. the 41 Grand Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in other jurisdictions. This pin was distributed free of charge to every Worshipful Master of a subordinate lodge, to the District Deputy Grand Masters and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, and sold to the balance of the brethren who wished them at a cost of $1.00. Most of the 12,SOO pins have already been distributed; however, there are a few left for sale at this annual communication,and you will find them in the hall of this Temple. MEMBERSHIP CARD

A special dues card was designed for distribution through the lodges to each member for the year 1971, commemorating "150 Years of Brotherhood 1821-1971." This special souvenir dues card was printed in blue and gold, and certified membership in our Fraternity for the Sesquicentennial year. SESQUICENTENNIAL BANNER

A beautiful commemorative banner was distributed to each Lodge for display in the lodge room or temple, calling attention to our 150th anniversary. This banner was distributed at the last Grand Lodge session, and was on display throughout the State of Missouri in all the lodge halls during this, our Sesquicentennial year. In addition, the commemorative banner was distributed to all of the appendant bodies, and we feel sure that they too displayed the banner in special recognition of this anniversary of their Grand Lodge. A huge banner, a duplicate of the smaller, was produced for use at each of the nine area celebrations across the State. It was featured at almost every celebration and found its way into the photographs and publicity featured for each event. CHURCH LEITER

A special letter of greeting to the churches or religious congregations was prepared and distributed to each lodge in the state. It was intended that the lodges should distribute these, or have them presented in the churches, temples and synagogues, wherever possible within our territory, as a message of greeting and respect from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. A copy of this greeting to the churches and religious organizations of our state is attached to, and made a part of this report. The reports which we have received concerning this program indicate that it was well received by the lodges and the religious organizations. THE FREEMASON MAGAZINE

One of the biggest undertakings by the Sesquicentennial Committee was the complimentary mailing of the special Spring issue of the Freemason magazine, the official publication of the Grand Lodge, to each member of a Missouri lodge. With the assistance of almost every secretary of a subordinate lodge, the Grand Secretary, along with his office staff, plus the necessary extra help needed in compiling a mailing list of the members of our Grand Lodge, more than 111,000 copies were placed in the mail. The re-

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sponse to this undertaking and the Freemason magazine was overwhelming by the brethren of our state, as letters streamed into the Grand Secretary's office from hundreds and hundreds of Missouri brethren, expressing their thanks and appreciation for having received a copy of the official publication of the Grand Lodge. The Freemason magazine, a publication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, is published under the direction of the Masonic Education Committee, and our thanks is extended to them for their effort in editing a special edition of the Freemason for our use in the Sesquicentennial program. Many hours of extra work were spent by the committee and the editor of the magazine, in finding those who would contribute articles of interest to brethren of the State of Missouri, both historical and factual information which would be used to comprise the substance of this magazine. They compiled a magnificent magazine for us and we are certainly proud of this special issue which was mailed to all members of subordinate lodges in the State of Missouri. AREA EVENT

The State was divided into nine areas, in which a special event was held commemorating the Sesquicentennial year of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. It would be a tremendous undertaking to try to outline each of the area events and give them the full coverage which they deserve. We do, however, want to tell you something about each of the events, in order that a permanent record may be had of these occasions. In order to supplement this report, we are appending to it a copy of the program published for each area event. The first area celebration took place on Friday, April 2, 1971, in the auditorium of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Independence, Missouri. This celebration was for Area Two, which comprised the Districts of 22, 34 and 59. Twelve hundred people filled the dining room and auditorium for this occasion to see and hear a diversified program including radio-TV sportscaster, Bruce Rice, J errel Wilson of the Kansas City Chief's pro football team, Jack Abshier of the Kansas City Star, the Dixieland band of Ararat Shrine, and the Raytown Job's Daughters drill team. On April 17, 1971, there were three celebrations. One was in the school gymnasium in California, Missouri, another at the Holiday Inn in Warrensburg, Missouri, and finally the third, at the High School Cafeteria in Montgomery City, Missouri. The celebration held in California was for Area Five, which comprised the Districts of 25, 26, 31, 38, 39, and 58. This was a family type affair, including a basket dinner which supplied the usual abundance of food which is brought to an occasion of this sort, by the members and their wives, and spread on the tables for the pleasure of everyone in attendance. Registration began at II: 30 a.m., and the dinner was spread at 12 noon, after which the several hundred in attendance gathered in the gymnasium of the California High School to hear music by the students from the High School and an address prepared by former Governor John M. Dalton and delivered by Bro. John English of California. On the same evening of April 17, 1971, at 6 p.m., a banquet was held in

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the Holiday Inn at Warrensburg, Missouri, for the celebration planned for Area Three, which comprised the Districts of 23, 24, 35, 36, and 37. The banquet was well attended by well over 400 Master :Masons and their guests. They were entertained by musicians from Central Missouri State College at Warrensburg, and heard an address given by R.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The third celebration on this date was held at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria at Montgomery City. This event was planned and held by those in Area Nine, which comprised the Districts of 16, 17, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 32. This banquet was well attended by some 400 Masons and their guests, and they were entertained by M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Past Grand Master of the State of Missouri, with a most interesting and informative address. On the very next afternoon, April 18, 1971, a banquet was held at the Moila Club in St. Joseph, Missouri for the celebration of Area Seven, which comprised the Districts of 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, II, 12, 20, and 21. More than 600 filled the dining room for this gala occasion. R.W. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr. presided as Master of Ceremonies, introducing the Moila Shrine Band, vocal music by the Nobelchords. The address of the evening was given by Bro. Chester Lauck, better known as "Lum" of the famous team of "Lum & Abner." On Sunday, April 25, 1971, the celebration for Area Six, which comprised the Districts of 40, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, and 60, was held in the Academic Auditorium of Southeast Missouri State College in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. M.'V. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Past Grand Master, acting as Master of Ceremonies, introduced M.W. Bro. H. O. Grauel, who gave a history of our Grand Lodge. Dr. Mark Scully, President of the college, had arranged for the college orchestra and choir to be on hand and entertain with several numbers before the introduction of the speaker of the afternoon, who was Brother and Congressman Richard H. lchord. This program for Sunday afternoon in the Area Six celebration was attended by some 500 members and their guests. The next celebration was held for Area Four, which comprised the Districts of 4 I, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 53, 54, 55, and 56. This event was held in the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple in Springfield, Missouri, and was well attended by over 1,100 people, filling the dining room for a dinner and entertainment by that famous radio-TV personality, Bro. Chester Lauck, better known as "Lum" of the famous team of "Lum & Abner." On May 23, 1971, the celebration which was planned by Area Eight, comprised of Districts I, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 18, and 19, was held on the grounds of Palmyra Lodge No. 18, in Palmyra, Missouri. The program consisted of a colorful street parade through the main streets of Palmyra. The parade was well represented by all of the bodies of Masonry, and included several high school bands and each of the colorful units which it takes to make up a parade worthy of the one held by the brethren in this area. Hundreds lined the streets for the colorful parade, and then gathered on the grounds of Palmyra Lodge No. 18, for a most impressive ceremony, including the unveiling of a stone marker, in which all the lodges of the above districts were a part.

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The planning committee for Area Eight had done much additional work in connection with their celebration, as they were the one area throughout the state that had followed the recommendations of the Sesquicentennial Committee by holding smaller events throughout the area before the big event at Palmyra. Each lodge in the area had held a celebration of its own commemorating the 150th anniversary of our Grand Lodge, and then also participated in a District ceremony in commemoration of this birthday, prior to the big event just mentioned. The final celebration covering the area events was that one held for Area One, which comprised the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts. This, the last of the area celebrations, was held in St. Louis, Missouri, where the Grand Lodge was organized in 1821. On June 6, 1971, over 5,000 Masons and their families gathered in the Forest Park Municipal Opera to witness a program by 600 participants, including the 65 Masters of the lodges and representatives of every Masonic-related youth and adult organization in St. Louis and St. Louis County. The program was preceded by a concert by the Moolah Shrine Band and featured as its speaker Astronaut and Brother Paul J. Weitz, a Navy Commander. The Planning Committee for Area One had done a tremendous job of planning, prior to their celebration, and received special publicity concerning the 150th anniversary of the Grand Lodge through their efforts. The Globe-Democrat, on June 5 and 6, devoted the cover page of its Sunday Magazine to a beautiful salute to the Missouri Grand Lodge on its 150th anniversary. The Grand Lodge Sesquicentennial also was a central featured story in this magazine. The story, written by Globe-Democrat staff writer, David Brown, included a host of outstanding color and blackand-white pictures, and filled the better part of 12 pages, including a twopage directory listing Grand Lodge Officers and St. Louis and St. Louis County Masonic Lodges, which was paid for by the 65 lodges of this area. The publication coincided with their Area Celebration observance being held on June 6, in Forest Park's Municipal Opera Theatre. Several additional copies of this magazine were obtained by the Committee, and were mailed by our Grand Secretary to all the 48 Grand Lodges in the United States. Many replies have been returned to us by the Grand Lodge Officers of other jurisdictions, expressing their pleasure on receiving a copy of this magazine and saluting those responsible for its publication, commending them for their service to the entire Fraternity. PUBLICITY

The Grand Lodge and all of Missouri Freemasonry has benefitted from various news accounts of Sesquicentennial events carried by the newspapers, radio and television. In addition to the magazine published in the Globe-Democrat on June 5, there had been other feature presentations which won wide-spread attention. The Associated Press carried a feature story of almost 1,000 words on the Sesquicentennial on February 22, the date of the first organizational meeting for the Grand Lodge in 1821. The story appeared in newspapers throughout Missouri and a shorter version was used by more than 100 Associated Press

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member papers in Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and California. We are especially proud of the assistance received from the news media and those in charge of obtaining this coverage for our Grand Lodge during the Sesquicentennial year. To them, we wish to express our sincere appreciation, and even though they may not be acknowledged by name in this report, all are cognizant of the fact that we know of their contribution to this effort. GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION

This, our 150th Annual Communication, draws to a close the first 150 years of history of our Grand Lodge. With the state-wide publicity mentioned in this report, generated in many areas by the local lodges, we look forward now to the attendance and the participation of our 582 constituent lodges at this Sesquicentennial session. Special programs, speakers and events have been planned. Special entertainment has been planned for Monday evening. A gala luncheon, complimentary to all in attendance, is scheduled for Tuesday noon. Interesting speakers will be called on during the two day session from sister jurisdictions and from the St. Louis area. With the united effort and the energy of your Masonic Leaders and our 110,000 Missouri Masons, we turn now in great anticipation to the beginning of another 150 years. The Committee wishes to pay special tribute to the Area Chairmen, their committee members, and all other brethren who took part and assisted in these many undertakings. Therefore, we add to this report a very special thanks to each of them. Fraternally submitted, W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN,

L. WALKER, L. McKINNEY, FIELDING A. POE, JR., JAMES A. NOLAND, JR., WALTER ROBERT

J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., . HERMAN

ORLICK,

THOMAS

DAVIS, JR"

Co-Chairman, Co-Chail路man.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

M.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address. He moved the acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge, A.F. & A.M. ot the State ot Missow'i: BRETHREN: The Committee on the Grand Master's Address submits the following report: We commend the Grand Master for his efficient and detailed account of his administration and the state of the Craft. His keen interest in all phases of Masonic endeavor has enabled him to fulfill his responsibilities with his typical energy, firmness and directness, yet with good humor and characteristic dignity.

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The Sesquicentennial Year of the Grand Lodge of Missouri has placed heavy and extraordinary duties upon, our GrandMaster~ We are grateful for his years of planning and leadership throughout the year and climaxed by this communication in celebration and recognition of Masonic influence in Missouri for 150 years. We join, however, in his challenge not "to be content with laurels won:' but every man, every brother, through education and motivation must continue Freemasonry on the highest level. We commend the Grand Master's concern for those lodges which are inactive, occasioned by limited attendance and leadership. We refer the portions of the address on necrology to the Committee on Necrology. The dispensations granted, healings, permissions, discipline, and decisions made, we refer to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The matter of Arnold Lodge, U.D., we refer to the Committee on Lodges U.D. We recommend that those matters pertaining to finance and additional Grand Secretary office personnel be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on Administration. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, FORREST C. DONNELL, MORRIS E. EWING, HOMER L. FERGUSON, RICHARD O. RUMER, JAMES M. SELLERS, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR" HAROLD M. JAYNE, FRANK P. BRIGGS,

HAROLD O. GRAUEL, BRUCE H. HUNT, MARTIN B. DICKINSON, GEORGE F. MORRISON, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, ELVIS A. MOONEY, J. MORGAN DONELSON.

REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. JOHN H. lENA

R.W. Bro. John H. Jena, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, extended to the brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri congratulations and best wishes of the Grand Lodge of Indiana and the M.W. Grand Master on our 150th anniversary. He said that Indiana was happy to have had a small part in the founding of our Grand Lodge. He expressed his thanks for the privilege of being present. REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. DANIEL H. SCHULZE

R.W. Bro. Daniel H. Schulze, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oregon, spoke of his delight in being present, having driven about 2,400 miles to attend this Annual Communication. Oregon, too, has a very close relationship with Missouri, which chartered the first lodge in Oregon Territory. He brought greetings of the Grand Lodge of Oregon and of the Grand Master. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON AWARDS AND RECOGNITION M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Awards and Recognition and moved its acceptance. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: This is a new committee of this Grand Lodge constituted by our present Grand Master; simultaneously with the notification of appointment, the members were requested to research the granting of awards by other Grand Lodges

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and to propose a plan for recognition in :Missouri, if deemed advisable. In compliance with this request, the Committee has reviewed the By-Laws of yarious Grand Jurisdictions to learn what they are doing in the field of awards and recognition, and we learned that many Grand Jurisdictions now have provided for awards and recognition for meritorious service to humanity and to Freemasonry. Other Grand Lodges are now considering the implementation of their laws for this purpose, as we are now engaged. Without exception, a favorable opinion was expre~sed regarding such awards and recognition. The plan, now in operation, which most nearly meets the views of your Committee, was enacted by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. The amendments introduced by the members of the Committee of Awards and Recognition with minor changes, follow the purpose, scope and plan of the Indiana Statutes. Before taking this action, the Committee had the benefit of the advice and suggestions of M.vV. Bro. Dwight Smith, the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, as well as Pa~t Grand Master; and we express our appreciation for his help as well as our admiration for his capable and brotherly response to our request. By entering upon a plan to give awards and recognition for meritorious services rendered to humanity and to Freemasonry, we are entering an area which should be approached with caution and considered well before we act. Perhaps everyone would agree that the giving of undeserved recognition can do more harm than failing to properly recognize meritorious service; therefore, every effort should be made to select only those of our brethren, who, by exceptional service, deserve special recognition; and the number selected, in any year, should be sufficiently limited to retain the importance of the honor. With this in mind, the Committee has offered amendments which limit the maximum number, in any year, to five (5). The Committee having the duty to make nominations should he a continuing entity, with staggered terms for the members; as time passes, the membership of the Committee would result from the appointments made by succeeding Grand Masters; in this manner, it is hoped that a broader representation of the Fraternity, together with the continuing presence of a majority on the Committee with experience in its work and duties would be assured. Under normal conditions, each succeeding Grand Master would appoint only one member to the Committee during his term of office. The Committee respectfully recommends the favorable consideration of the amendments which the members of the Committee have offered, as we believe that a policy of giving awards and recognition for meritorious service will prove to be beneficial to this Grand Lodge and to Freemasonry generally; however, we hasten to suggest that we do not offer these amendments as an exclusive and unchangeable method of accomplishing this purpose. The broader experience of our brethren at large and of the designated Committee, who will consider these proposed amendments, can be expected to suggest deletions, additions and changes to make them better fulfill our needs. We shall welcome the consideration of and the action on these amendments in the 1972 Session. Respectfull y, \VILLIAM R. DENSLOW, RICHARD O. ROMER, ELVIS A. MOONEY. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS

M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney presented the proposal to amcnd the ByLaws by the addition of a new Section which provides for the establishment of a Committee on Awards and Recognition. He requcsted that the proposed amendment be referred to thc Committee on Jurisprudence.

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\Ve propose that the By-Laws be amended by adding a new Section to Article 5 as follows: Add a new Section: Section 5.195. Awards and Recognition Committee. The Committee on Awards and Recognition shall suhmit annually to the Grand Master its nominations, if any, for the Medal of Honor of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Nominations shall be made only upon the unanimous concurrence and the unanimous vote of the members of the Committee; and such nominations shall be submitted to the Grand Master on such date or dates as the Grand Lodge shall determine. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members, who shall serve for a term of five (5) years; providing, however, that in the original constitution of this Committee, the Grand Master shall appoint one member for a term of one year, one member for .a term of two years, one member for a term of three years, onc member for a term of four years, and one member for a term of five years; thereafter, the Grand Ma.~ter shall appoint one member for a term of five years. Any vacancy on the Committee, except by the expiration of five years' service, shall be filled by appointment by the Grand Master for the balance of the term so vacated. 'VILLIA~1 R. DEI'\SI.OW, RICHARD O. RUMER, ELVIS

MOONEY.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY路LAWS

l'vf.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney presented the proposal to amend the By-Laws by the addition of a new section pertaining to Awards and Recognition. He requested that the proposed amendment be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS

\Ve propose that the By-Laws be amended by adding a new Section as follows: Add a new Section: Section .: Medal of Honor of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. (a) There is created herewith the Medal of Honor of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to be awarded by the Grand Master, upon the nomination, by the unanimous concurrence and the unanimous vote, of the Committee of Awards and Recognition. (b) To 'Vhom Awarded and Procedure of Presentation. The Medal of Honor of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, shall he awarded only in the following designated categories, for the following purposes and in the following manner: I. For distinguished service in some field of endeavor beneficial to mankind, or in the public service, to a member of a Missouri lodge who, by pre-eminent achievement in a field other than Freema.~onry, has brought honor and distinction to the Craft. An appropriate citation shall accompany the medal. Awards in this category shall be limited to not more than one in the term of the office of anyone Grand Master; or the Committee on Awards and Recognition may refrain from making nominations for any award in any given )'ear. Selection of the recipient, if any, shall be made not later than July 1, of each year, but announcement shall not be made to any person whomsoever until it is made by the Grand Master at the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge. Presentation shall be made by the Grand Master, or by a suitable person designated by the Grand Master, at the annual Session of the Grand

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Lodge. In the event the recipient cannot be present at the Grand Lodge Session, the Grand Master may present such award at any time and place selected by the Grand Master. 2. FOT 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 Missouri, provided that Grand Masters and Pac;t Grand Masters of all Grand Jurisdictions shall be considered as ineligible for awards in this category. An appropriate citation shall accompany the medal. Awards in this category shall be limited to no more than one in the term of anyone Grand Master; or the Committee on Awards and Recognition may refrain from making nominations for any awards in any given year. Selection of the recipients, if any, shall be made no later than July 1, of each year. Announcement of such award shall not be made to any person whomsoever nntil it is made by the Grand Master at the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge. Presentation shall be made by the Grand Master, or by a suitable person designated by the Grand Master, at the annual Session of the Grand Lodge. In the event the recipient cannot be present at the Grand Lodge Session, the Grand Master may present such award at any time and place selected by the Grand Master. 3. For outstanding service to Freemasonry in Missouri, to any member of a Missouri lodge without regard to the number of years of membership or lodge offices held; provided, that Grand Lodge Officers in the Advancing Line to the position of Grand Master, elective officers of the Grand Lodge and Past Grand Masters shall be considered ineligible for awards in this category. (Service in or for Masonically oriented Youth Groups is deemed to be service to Freemasonry.) An appropriate citation shall accompany the medal. Awards in this category shall be limited to no more than three in the term of anyone Grand Master; or the Committee of Awards and Recognition may nominate less than three or may refrain from making any nominations for any awards in any given year. Selection of the recipients, if any, shall be made no later than July 1, of each year. Announcement of such awards shall be made only by the Grand Master, and not by him until AFTER the award has been presented. Presentation may be made at such time and in such place as the Grand Master may determine. (c) Description. The Medal of Honor of the Grand Lodge of Missouri shall be constructed of bronze metal having a diameter of approximately two (2) inches and a thickness of approximately one-eighth (l;/s) inch; said medal shall be designed to be suspended on a cord or ribbon. The face of the Medal of Honor shall be the seal of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The reverse side of the Medal of Honor shall have thereon the following words: "Medal of Honor for Distinguished Service awarded to (name of the Recipient) and (the year presented) ." Superimposed thereon shall be the Masonic Emblem. (d) The Medal of Honor of the Grand Lodge of Missouri denotes recogl11tlOn for meritorious services rendered to mankind and to Freemasonry; it does not confer honorary Tank or special title upon a recipient or invest him with powers or prerogatives which he did not already possess. WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, RICHARD O. RUMER, ELVIS A. MOONEY.

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REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. CHARLES T. JACKSON

R.W. Bro. Charles T. Jackson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, thanked the Grand Lodge for the wonderful hospitality shown him and his wife. He expressed the appreciation of the Grand Master of Iowa and his regret at having to miss the sessions of the Communication. He complimented the innovation of having the Rainbow girl and DeMolay young man appear in the Grand Lodge to bring most impressive features to the session. He, also, spoke with favor of the preparation of the preprinted reports of Officers and Commi ttees. Brother Jackson gave an account of the transactions of the Grand Lodge of Iowa during the recent Annual Communication. The Grand Master announced that just prior to the noon hour he would close the Grand Lodge in order to present the Grand Bethel Senior Princess of the Order of Job's Daughters. He requested the brethren to remain to hear the presentation which will make complete the attention to the three Youth Organizations related directly to Masonry. REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. RICHARD D. KELSEY

R.W. Bro. Richard D. Kelsey, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas, said that it was a real pleasure to be present to observe the proceedings in another Grand Jurisdiction and that he looks forward to further experience with the Grand Lodge of Missouri. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

R.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests and moved its acceptance. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A.F. <& A.M. of the State of Missouri: The Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests has been delighted to assist our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. William H Chapman, in extending the hospitality of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to our distinguished guests from sister jurisdictions, to the leaders of affiliated Masonic bodies, and to our own distinguished Past Grand Masters. May your visit be enjoyable and memorable on this, our 150th Annual Communication. We sincerely hope that each of you has been received and accommodated to reflect the warmth that this Grand Lodge has for you. Fraternally submitted, HERMAN A. ORLICK, Chairman, LEWIS C. WES COOK, FIELDING

POE, JR.,

JAMES J.

LEWIS

NOLAND, JR.,

MONTGOMERY, JR.,

ROBERTSON.

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REPORT OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

Wor. Brother Frank K. Roy, Jr., vVorshipful Master of Missouri Lodge of Research, requested that the report be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS.

To the Most WOTshipful Grand Lodge, A .F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Physical difficulties prevented my active participation in the current activities of the Missouri Lodge of Research. However, our very dependable and able editor, R.W. Bro. Wes Cook, has continued to do a most commendable job. I am indebted to him for doing my work and the information herein. 'We did not attain our goal of 2,000 members. \Ve did, however, have a net increase of 171 for a total membership of 1,826. The two volumes for 1970 were extremely well received-the regular transactions, Rev. Bro. Forrest Haggard's The Clergy and the Craft, and Rev. Bro. Herbert E. Duncan's Hi ... Dad, a bonus book for MLR members only. The Clergy and The Craft was sent to more than 120 seminary and schools of religion libraries and the response was most gratifying with words of praise and thanks from both Protestant and Catholic. The Spring meeting was a unique demonstration of the Telelecture system that allowed me as Master, to speak from Mesa, Arizona, and Reverend Haggard from Overland Park, Kansas, to an audience of more than 100 at Springfield, including Grand Master Chapman and the heads of the York Rite hodies. Tape recorders placed in the hands of officers of MLR last Septemher for use as program and entertainment of local lodges have been widely used, especially by R.\V. Bro. John Burle in the St. Louis area. Five new tape recordings have been prepared and will be placed in the hands of these officers at the MLR meeting today. The videotapes continue to be called for and we encourage their usc. Arrangements may be made through the Secretary, A. \V. Griffith, or the Editor, Wes Cook. Two of these tapes have been converted into 16mm films and also are available for program material. Again in 1971, two volumes will be placed in the hands of the membership: the regular transactions, T'"Uma11, the l\1ason, and a bonus work, F,"eemaS01ll"Y ill an Old Seap07"t. Both are expected to be in the mail shortly after the first of the year. The breakfast session this Tuesday morning will be addressed by Ret. Col. Frank Skelly of Columbia, Missouri. Skelly is the son of a late PGM of Missouri, an engineer, a graduate and former instructor at the world famous Army Staff and Command School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and an active leader in the National Sojourners. I am grateful to R.\V. Bro. 'Ves Cook for his efforts in my behalf and to our Secretary, R:W. Brother Griffith, for his good work. Fraternally submitted, FRANK

K. RoY,

JR.,

WonhifJ/ul Mastel". REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

R.W. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer, requested that the report of the Grand Treasurer be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. As Grand Treasurer I make the following report of financial transactions and charge myself with the cash balance a\1(i securities as shown herein:

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Cash balance on J ul y 1, 1970 Received from Grand Secretary Transfer from Agency Account

$ 18,250.31 521,381.72 45,612,48

Disbursements as authorized

$585,244.51 $572,016.98

l'~xcess of Disbursements over Receipt~ and Balance June 30, 1971 Consisting of: COmmerce Bank of St. Joseph, Missouri I\fercantile Commerce Trust Co., St. Louis, Missouri Balance in First National Bank of Kansas City, MissouriInterest in Agency Account (Permanent)

$ 13,197.53

$ 3,197.53 $ 10,000.00 00.00 $ 13,197.53

Total 13alance SLCURITlES--GENERAL FUND

United States Treasury Notes

Interest Rate Maturit)! 2/15/72 8/15/72

PER CENT

40/1 5

Ford lvlotor Credit Company Notes Total Securities Uninvested Cash in Principal Account First National 13ank, Kansas City, Missouri

Market Value .Tune 30,

Par Value $ 50,000.00 90,000.00

Carrying Value $ 48,000.00 90,000.00

$140,000.00 $ 64,000.00

$138,000.00 $ 64,000.00

$138,410.00 $ 64,000.00

$201,000.00

$202,000.00

$202,110.00

1971 $ 49,580.00

88,830.00

.00

Total

$202,000.00 SECURITII:S--I'ERM A;'IiEN.,. FL'I\"D

United States Treasury Bonds

Interest Rate Maturity 6/15/67-72 9/15/67-72 12/15/67-72 5/15;74 2/15/80 2/15/90 2/15/95 1l/15/98

Par Value 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 10,000.00 43,000.00 16,000.00 10,000.00 29,000.00

Carrying Value S 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 ]0,025.00 42,590.00 15,915.00 10,000.00 29,000.00

$ 39,008.00 4,825.00 23,825.00 9,32.5.00 35,088.00 I] ,642.00 7,276.00 21,100.00

$178,000.00

$177 ,530.00

$152,089.00

PER CENT

2',/z 2',/z 2',/z 4~

4 3',/z 3 3',/z

Market Value June 30,

.1>

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United States Treasury Notes 5/15/72 8/15/76 ..

$ 2,000.00

49,000.00

48,945.00

1,976.00 49,848.00

$ 51,000.00

$ 50,945.00

$ 51,824.00

Total Securities $229,000.00 Uninvested Cash in Principal Account First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri .

$228,475.00

$203,913.00

Total

. .

627.46

$229,102.46 Respectfully submitted, W. H. Un, JR.,

Grand Treasurer.

The Grand Master stated that no reports will be received from the Committee on Chartered Lodges, the Committee on Forms and Ceremonies, the Committee on Grand Master's Breakfast (St. Louis) . PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 23.040 OF BY路LAWS

R.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. presented an amendment which pertains to membership on the Masonic Home Board and moved it be accepted and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The motion was seconded and carried. AMENDMENT AS TO MASONIC HOME BOARD We propose that Section 23.040 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by substituting for the first sentence the following: The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri consists of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, who is President, the Senior Grand Warden, the Junior Grand Warden, and the Senior Grand Deacon, together with eight Master Masons, members in good standing of Missouri lodges, who are elected by the Grand Lodge for terms of four years, with the terms of two members expiring each year. The Grand Master is honorary Chairman of the Board. THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR., WILLIAM H CHAPMAN, JAMES A. NOLAND, JR., HERMAN A. ORLICK, LEONARD LANGENECKERT, LEWIS C. WES COOK, W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN, WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR., EDWARD A. LANG, WALTER WALKER. E. ALLEN KOHLER, REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM

Wor. Bro. John W. Adams, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem and moved its adoption subject to necessary corrections. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this, the 150th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge held in the city of 51. Louis, Missouri on September 27 and 28, 1971 as follows: Grand Lodge Officers .. , ......... $ 1,239.80 Past Grand Masters 990.40

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District Deputy Grand Masters .. District Deputy Grand Lecturers Commi ttee on Credentials Committee on Appeals and Grievances Committee on Jurisprudence Committee on Ways and Means Committee on Mileage and Per Diem Committee on Masonic Education . Building Supervisory Board Chairmen of Other Standing Committees Assistant Grand Tilers Representatives of Lodges V.D. Representatives of Chartered Lodges

3,494.00 3,599.60 340.20 255.80 335.40 284.60 240.00 243.00 171.60 129.00 263.20 34.60 29,341.80

. .

. . . . .

Total

$40,963.00

Fraternally submitted, CHARLES

S. HICKS,

ALTON BRAY,

H. ZEIDLER, A. LANG, W. ADAMS, Chainnan

ALFRED

EDWARD JOHN

REMARKS OF GRAND COMMANDER

Right Eminent Joseph W. Nickle, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri, brought the greeting of the 15,000 Knights Templar of the State of Missouri. He spoke of his pleasure in association with brethren and of his appreciation of the invitation to enjoy the activities of 150th Annual Communication. REMARKS OF MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER

M. Ill. Compo Everett E. Phillips, Grand Master of the Grand Council, brought the greetings of 11,000 Royal and Select Masters of Missouri. He invited brethren and the Grand Master to attend the Annual Assembly to be held in April at Jefferson City. He commended Grand Master Chapman for including the representatives of Youth Organizations on the program. He expressed thanks for himself and Mrs. Phillips for all courtesies. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

R.W. Bro. Vern H. Schneider, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Credentials and moved the report be received. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, there are represented 452 Subordinate Lodges and I Lodge V.D. There are present: Grand Lodge Officers . . 22 16 Past Grand Masters . District Deputy Grand Masters . . 53 56 District Deputy Grand Lecturers . 441 Past Masters .

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Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens . Junior \Vardens . Chairmen of Committees . Distinguished Visitors .. Total Actual attendance without duplication Assistant Tilers Lodges without representation . 0

•••••••

428 153 93 23 19 1,304

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•

•••

••••••••••

] ,]37 7

]29 I·'ratcrnally submitted, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Chairman, 'VILLIAM \'\'. GRAY, GERALD FLOYD EMERY

lV. BURNWORTH, H. BUCKNI~R, H. 'VnoSH.

REMARKS OF GRAND HIGH PRIEST

M. Ex. Compo Charles A. BottermuIler, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to represent the Grand Chapter at the Sesquicentennial Communication. He congratulated the Officers of the Grand Lodge on their leadership of the past year. He expressed his opinion that Freemasonry had experienced a resurgence of interest and that the future for the Fraternity is optimistic. He pledged the support of the Grand Chapter in the promotion of Masonry. The Grand Master urged all brothers to attend the Special Sesquicentennial Luncheon as guests of the Grand Lodge and hear the talk by Brother Bob Hardy, News Director of Radio Station KMOX. CALL FROM LABOR

The Grand Lodge was caIled from labor. R.W. Bro. Carl L. Radford, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer. Grand Master Chapman escorted and presented Miss Laura Beth Fisher, Grand Bethel Senior Princess of the Grand Bethel of Job's Daughters of Missouri. Miss Fisher explained the principles of the Order, the qualifications for melnbership, the objectives and projects. Miss Fisher described her wardrobe; she was attired in the robe of a Grand Bethel officer. Her description was a clear' and specific explanation of the symbolism of each detail of her clothing. The Grand Lodge expressed delight with her presentation by warm applause. CALL TO LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 1:4.5 p.m. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS

Amendment to Section 1.070. Special Communications

The Grand Secretary presented an amendment to Section 7.070 and moved it be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The motion was seconded a nd carried.

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AMENDMENT TO SEGrION 7.(J70. SPECIAL COMl\-fUNICATIONS Be It Resolved, That the above Section be amended in the following particulars, to wit: Following the word "conducted" in the last sentence of the pre~ent Section add a period, strike the remainder of said sentence and add the following: Upon giving notice to members as required in this Section, or additional notice if required by the By-Laws of said lodge, a lodge may conduct any business which it could conduct at a stated communication, except such business of the lodge as may be required hy its own By-Laws or hy the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge to lie over four weeks before action after it is presented to the lodge. If specific business, other than conferring of degrees, examination of candidates, ceremonial observances and funerals is to be transacted the notice to members shall contain the nature thereof. Said Section as amended would read as follows: Section 7.070. Special Communications. Special communications are called at the discretion of the Master, with notice hy newspaper advertisement not later than the day before the meeting, three days' notice h)' mail to all resident members, or announcement at the next preceding stated communication. Upon giving notice to members as required in this Section, or additional notice if required by the By-Laws of said lodge, a lodge may conduct any business which it could conduct at a stated communication, except such husiness of the lodge as may he required by its own By-Laws or by the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge to lie over four weeks hefore action after it is presented to the lodge. If specific business, other than conferring of degrees, examination of candidate~, ceremonial ohservances and funerals is to be transacted the notice to members shall contain the nature thereof. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM

CHAPMAN,

HERMAN LEWIS

\V.

VVJLLIAM

HUGH McLAU(;HLIN,

FRANK A. ARNOLD, \VALTER

'VALKER,

ORLICK,

C. \VES

THO}\IAS.J. DAVIS, JR.,

FIELDING I~REELON

COOK,

H. UTZ,

JR.,

A. Pm:, JR., K. HADLEY.

Amendment to Section 10.040. Grand Lodge Dues

The Grand Secretary presented an amendment of Section 10.040 and moved it be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The motion was seconded and carried. RESOLUTION

To the j\'fost Wonhipful GH/lld Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missomi: The undersigned respectfUlly move that Section 10.040 of the Constitution and By-Laws 1958 as amended, of the Grand Lodge now reading as follo\l"s: "Section 10.040. Grand Lodge Ducs. Each lodge pays four dollars and twenty-five cent~ to the Grand Lodge for each Master Mason (except those whose dues have been remittcd and those exempted under subsection (a) of Section 18.050) reported in the annual return The Grand Lodge, promptly as collected, pays two dollars and twenty-five cents for each Master Mason to the Masonic Home of Missouri." be amended, so that said section as amended, shall read as follows: Section 10.040. Grand Lodge Dues. Each lodge pays four dollars and seventy-five cents to the Grand Lodge for each Master Mason (except those whose dues have been remitted and those exempted under subsection (a) of Section 18.050) reported in the annual return which includes a suhscription to the Freemason Magazine. The Grand Lodge,

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promptly as collected pays two dollars and twenty-five cents for each Master Mason to the Masonic Home of Missouri. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM H CHAPMAN, HERMAN A. ORLICK, LEWIS C. WES COOK, THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR., W. HUGH MCLAUGHLIN, WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR., FRANK A. ARNOLD, FIELDING A. POE, JR., \V ALTER L. WALKER, FREELON K. HADLEY. Amendment to Section 23.030. Employment Bureau

The Grand Secretary presented a resolution to amend Section 23.030 and moved it be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Most W01"Shipful Grand Lodge, A.F.

A.M. Of the State of Missouri:

PROPOSED AMENDMENT RE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 23.030 OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS The undersigned, being members in good standing of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. and A.M., do hereby present the following resolution: Be It Resolved, That Section 23.030 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by striking out the word "forty" after the word "bureau" and before the word "cents" and in place thereof inserting the word "sixty" so that as amended the said section shall read as follows: Section 23.030-ln each area in which forty or more lodges have concurrent jurisdiction on the effective date of this section, unless refusal to participate for a specified year or years is evidenced in advance by affirmative vote of the majority of the lodges in the area affected, there is an Employment Bureau to aid Freemasons and their relatives to secure employment. The bureau is governed by one representative from each lodge in the area. On or before August 1 in each year each member lodge pays to the bureau sixty cents for each Master Mason (except those whose dues have been remitted and those exempted under Subsection (a) of Section 18.050) reported in the annual return; but no such payment may be required for any year unless and until funds then on hand appear insufficient for foreseeable current needs. ALFRED M. FRAGER, CHESTER L. LIEDER, HERMAN H. OTTO. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE (Further discussion of that part of the Jurisprudence Committee Report relative to decision of Grand Master)

The Grand Master called upon R.W. Bro. Roy W. McGhee, Acting Chairman of Committee on Jurisprudence. R.W. BROTHER MCGHEE: . . . The simple thing that the Jurisprudence Committee had to pass upon was this: Did your Grand Master properly rule in this particular case on the law as it then stood? . . . Section 7.190 says a lodge may remove from one hall to another outside its jurisdiction by complying with Section 7.IS0-by a two-thirds vote after notice to all members-and obtaining the consent of all the lodges which have jurisdiction over the place to which removal is proposed.

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That was what the Grand Master was considering. That is all your Jurisprudence Committee had to consider. . . . While you are here now the only thing you have to consider is not what that law should be, but did the Grand :Master properly rule upon what he had before him. I submit that what you ought to do is sustain the decision of the Grand Master who ruled you do have to have the consent of all the lodges in that particular jurisdiction. . . . I move the adoption of the repon of the Jurisprudence Committee concerning that particular point. The motion was seconded. THE GRAND MASTER: You have heard the motion made and seconded. Is there any further discussion? M."\tV. BROTHER JAYNE: M.W. Grand Master and Brethren: I remember back quite a number of years ago when the lodges of the City of St. Louis asked the Grand Lodge for concurrent jurisdiction in St. Louis County. You brethren gTanted that request as a Grand Lodge. This Section 7.190 says a lodge may remove from one hall to another outside its jurisdiction, now remember "outside" its jurisdiction. Outside to me means clear out of its jurisdiction. They may do that by complying with Section 7.180 and obtaining the consent of all the lodges which have jurisdiction over the place to which removal is proposed. Now, this lodge, whether it is in the County or whether it is in the City, has jurisdiction where it is going to move, because they have concurrent jurisdiction all over the County and it is not moving outside its jurisdiction and does not interfere with another lodge in the whole St. Louis County. Our By-Laws state that a lodge has exclusive jurisdiction in certain territories and those territories originally were described as being the halfway point between lodges. That is the way it is in every place except where there are two or more lodges in one town, and then they have concurrent jurisdiction. By special action of this Grand Lodge you goave St. Louis and St. Louis County concurrent jurisdiction. Now, these districts that we have for administrative purposes have no jurisdiction. They are under the supervision of the Grand Master, who has jurisdiction for you, as the Grand Lodge, over all the State. They mean nothing as far as .jurisdiction of individual lodges is concerned. The .jurisdiction of a lodge, is not, never was and never will be affected by dralving these district lines. The Grand Master can change these district lines any time he pleases, but he can't change the jurisdiction of the lodges any time he pleases, because they are set out in the By-Laws. We have several jurisdictions that are concurrent. There are going to be necessary moves of various lodges, and as long as they don't. interfere with the jurisdiction of another lodgoe, as long as they don't move out of their own jurisdiction, they have a right to move without the consent of any other lodges, because 110 lodges are affected. It doesn't affect the jurisdiction of a single other lodge. I would like to see St. Louis have what it wants. I don't want to see them tic the hands of Kansas City or Springofield or St. Joseph or Kirksville, or any of the other cities that have concurrent jurisdiction, where conditions beyond their control may force them to move.

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I don't want to see some lodge left at the mercy of the other lodges as to ",,,hether or not they can move or whether or not they can stay in a brush patch where they are going to wither and die. That is my interest in this, brethren. I hope you won't handicap any of these lodges that are already in trouble and wanting to move. I don't want you to handicap them by tying their hands unless all the other lodges in the district in which they might be interested agree that they can move. Charles Benedict, Junior Warden of Wellston Lodge No. 613, suggested that the Grand Master-Elect appoint a committee to prepare a resolution to amend the By-Laws. He recommended approval of the Grand Master's decision. Charles Zytowski, Past Master of Bonhomme Lodge No. 45, expressed his opinion that the Grand Master has the right to grant the lodge permission to move within this confined area. Alfred M. Frager, Past Master of St. Louis Lodge No. 20, called upon the Grand Lodg'e to follow scrupulously the intent and the meaning of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge in arriving at a decision. He gave his interpretation of "Concurren t" and of Sections 7.180 and 7.190. Wal.ter E. Bublitz, Past Master of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, stated that the discussion had made clear the necessity for changes of the By-Laws. He asked for approval of the action of the Grand Master and then for working together in harmony for the future. R.W. BRO. THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR.: I rise not to speak on the subject, but I call for the question. The motion to close the discussion was seconded and carried. THE GRAND MASTER: The motion of the Jurisprudence Committee is that the decision which has been under discussion be approved. Are you ready for the question? The recommendation of the Jurisprudence Committee that the decision of the Grand Master be approved was carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. CONTINUATION OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

Proposed resolution has been offered as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: Be It Resolved, That advance copies of the Grand Master's Address shall be made available to the Jurisprudence Committee, and it shall be the duty of that Committee to prepare all resolutions or amendments recommended therein by the Grand Master for presentation for action by the Grand Lodge, according to the Grand Lodge laws; that prior to the presentation of any such resolu tion or amendment to the Grand Lodge copies thereof shall be furnished to the Grand Master. We recommend the adoption thereof. Action may be taken thereon at this Grand Lodge session.

The motion was seconded and carried. Proposed resolution has been offered as follows: The undersigned respectively move that the Standing Resolution appearing on Page 105 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge pertaining to the representatives at

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\Vashington meetings, subsequently amended. in 1958 be further amended so that, effective October I, 1972 as amended, it will read:' "The only representatives of the Grand Lodge at the Grand Masters' Conference and at the meetings of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association shall be the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and the Grand Secretary; their expenses in attendance are to be paid hy the Grand Lodge." The Committee approves theforegoirtgas to form. Action may be taken thereon at this Grand Lodge session. The motion made for adoption was duly seconded and carried. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM J. HILL, LERoy SNODGRASS, Roy W. McGHEE, ROBERT LEE CAMPBELL, HARRY GERSHENSON. The motion was made that the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence be approved ill its entirety. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY路LAWS

M.W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson presented a proposal to amend the By-Laws and asked that it be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for action next year. \Ve propose the following Amendment to the By-Laws: . Add a new section as follows: Section 21.025. Jurisdiction for All Purposes. The provIsions of Article 21 determine the territorial jurisdiction of lodges for all purposes. }\fARTIN B. DICKINSON, ELVIS A. MOONEY. The Grand Master expressed his appreciation of the immeasurable help of the Potentate of Moolah Shrine during the year. PRESENTATION OF BRO. RONALD M. COMPTON

T11c Grand Master introduced Bro. Ronald M. Compton, Executive Secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of St. Louis and Executive Officer of DeMolay in Missouri. To Brother Compton, as the representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General Walter C. Ploeser, the Grand Master expressed the thanks of the Grand Lodge for the privilege of holding the Annual Communication in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, for the attention and the sincere desire to be of help which had been demonstrated by all those connected :with the building. He spoke his thanks to Brother Compton and asked that his personal expression of gratitude be conveyed to R.'V. Brother Ploeser. The Grand Lodge exhibited its pleasure to Scottish Rite with hearty applause.

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INVITAT10N OF SCOTTISH RITE

Bro. Ronald M. Compton responded that it had been a pleasure for Scottish Rite to host the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. He extended the invitation to the Grand Lodge to use the facilities again for the 151st Annual Communication, with the offer to do everything possible to accom· modate the Grand Lodge. APPOINTMENTS

The Grand Secretary read the appointments made by Grand Master-Elect Thomas J. Davis, Jr., for the year 1971-1972: Appointive Grand Officers. District Deputy Grand Masters. Members of Standing Committees, Special Committees, and other appointments.

The Grand Secretary read the appointments as District Deputy Grand Lecturers for the year 1971-1972. REMARKS OF GRAND MASTER WILLIAM H CHAPMAN

G-rand Master Chapman commended the Grand Lodge on the selection of Officers for the ensuing year. He thanked each and everyone for the courtesies and kindnesses and fellowship and friendship extended him throughout the many years. The Grand Lodg'e stood and showed its appreciation to M.W. Brother Chapman for his outstanding leadership during the Sesquicentennial Year of Masonry in Missouri. INSTALLATION

Installing O[fu:e1·. Installing Mal'shal Installing Chaplain. ,

M.W. Bro. Martin n. Dickinson , ... M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney R.W. Bro. Cecil H. Hurt

THE GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1971-1972

G,'and Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior G1~n~ ~arden. Juni01' Grand Warden ... , Grand T,'easurer. Grand Secn:tmy, Grand Lectw'e1·. Senior Grand Deacon. Jtmi01' Grand Deacon Seni01' Gmnd Steward. Junior Gmnd StewQ1·d. SeniOl" Grand l\1.m·shal. Junior Grand ]\tEars/wi. Crand Sword Bearel' . .. Crand Pursuivant, , Gmnd Chaplain Gmnd Chaplain. Grand ChajJlain

Thomas J. Davis, JI". W. Hugh Md_aughlin Walter 1.. 'Valker Herman A. Orlick William H. Utz, Jr. Frank A. Arnold .];reelol1 K. Hadley Lewis C. Wes Cook Fielding A. Poe, Jr. James A. Noland, Jr. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. . .. Gus O. Nations, Jr. . , ., Leonard Langeneckert Roy W. McGhee, Sr. . ,Dr. Hugh V. Ashley, J1'. , , . Herhert E. Duncan ,Dr. Myron M. Meyer . Cecil H. Hurt

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Gmnd Gmnd Gmnd Grand Grand Gm11'd

Carl L. Radford . ... Toncy R. Lewis Dr. Thomas S. Messer .!'rank B. Kcllogg . .. 'Valter C. Ploeser . C. R. Carpenter

Chaplain .. Chaplain. Chaplain. Chaplain. Orator .. Tiler ..

PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. GRAND MASTER THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR.

M.W. Bro. 1\'1artin B. Dickinson presented the Grand Master's Apron on behalf of the Grand Lodge. M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney presented the Grand Master's Jewel. R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold presented the Grand Master's gold identification card. Brethren of Wayne Lodge No. 526 at Piedmont presented a set of luggage. PRESENTATION TO M.W. BRO. WILLIAM H CHAPMAN

A leather-bound book containing the four issues of The Freemason published during the year 1970-1971 and copies of reports was presented Past Grand Master Chapman as the memento of appreciation of his year of service to the Grand Lodge. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR.

M.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. addressed the Grand Lodge and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Grand Master, his gratitude to the Installing Officers, and his thanks for the special courtesies extended him and for the gifts presented him. Grand Master Davis earnestly asked all brethren to participate in the cooperative endeavor toward the success of the Grand Lodge in its 151 st year. CLOSING

The One Hundred Fiftieth Annual Communication> The Sesquicentennial, of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next Annual Communication-The One Hundred Fifty-First-on Monday, September 25, 1972. R.W. Bro. Toney R. Lewis pronounced the benediction.

Grand l\laster.

Grand Secretar),.

OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 1971-1972

THOMAS

1. DAVIS, JR. ,

M.W. Grand Master Box 217, Piedmont 63957 W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN .. .. Deputy Gmnd Master 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106 WALTER L. WALKER Senior Gmnd Warden P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850 HERMAN A. ORLICK . junior Gmnd Warden 999 Mansionhill Dr., Woodsmill Village, Ballwin 63011 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR. .............. . .. Grand Treasurer 1208 Corby RIdg., St. Joseph 64501 FRANK A. ARNOLD Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis. Missouri 63108 FREELON K. HADLEY Grand Lecturer 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph 64507 LEWIS C. WES COOK Senior Grand Deacon 3233 N.E. Chippewa Dr., Kansas City 64116 FIELDING A. POE, JR. junior Grand Deacon 6616 Pepperidge Dr., St. Louis 63134 JAMES A. NOLAND, JR. ......... Senior Grand Stewm'd Osage Beach 65065 The Rev. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR. .. junior Grand Steward 511 N. Carleton, Farmington 63640 GUS O. NATIONS, JR. . . . . . . . . ... .. Senior Grand Marshal 525 Mason Ave., Webster Groves 63119 LEONARD LANGENECKERT junior Grand Marshal 6670 Cottingham La., Florissant 63033 ROY W. McGHEE, SR. .. ......... Grand Sword Bem'er 122 S. Main St., Piedmont 63957 Dr. HUGH V. ASHLEY, JR. .. Grand Pursuivant 234 N. Sprigg St., Cape Girardeau 63701 HERBERT E. DUNCAN....... . .... .. . .. . . ... Grand Chaplain 439 W. 58th St., Kansas City 64113 Dr. MYRON M. MEYER Grand Chaplain 9A Crestview Village, St. Joseph 64506 CECIL H. HURT ............. . ... Grand Chaplain 2510 Clifton Ave., St. Louis 63139 CARL L. RADFORD ........... Grand Chaplain 2201 \\T. Walnut St., Springfield 65806 TONEY R. LEWIS .. Grand ChajJlain P.O. Box 276, Ellington 63638 FRANK B. KELLOGG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Grand Chaplain Missouri Baptist College, Hannibal-LaGrange Campus, Hannibal 63401 Dr. THOMAS S. MESSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Grand Chaplain 909 Normal Ave., Cape Girardeau 63701 WALTER C. PLOESER Grand Orator 3633 Lindell Blvd., 51. Louis 63108 .......... . , Grand Tiler C. R. CARPENTER Route No.2, Piedmont 63957

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STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1971-1972

Appeals and Grievances-Lloyd L. Schainker, Chairman, 722 Chestnut St., Suite 1000, St. Louis 63101; Noel S. Burrows, Van Buren 63965; Kossuth W. Blomeyer, Bloomfield 63825; James D. Sutton, Box 217, Piedmont 63957; Elmer J. Rohr, II Sussex Dr., Brentwood 63144. Building Supervisory Board-Claude T. Wood, Chairman (I), 116 West McClurg Ave., Richland 65556; Harry Gershcnson, Jr. (2), Suite 1144, Pierre Laclede Center, 7733 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis 63105; Joseph A. Grant (3), 505 E. Third St., Lee's Summit 64Q63. By-Laws-Martin B. Dickinson, Chairman, 15 W. Tenth St., Kansas City 64105; Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 2202 N.E. Parkway, 5t. Joseph 64506; De'wey A. Routh, 214 Ramsey Bldg., Rolla 65401; James K. Riley, 8 Ivanhoe Woods, Kirkwood 63122; Ronald M. Belt, Macon 63552. Chartel'ed Lodges-A. Eldon Hoover, Chairman, Box 309, Chillicothe 64601; John E. Adams, 219 S. Clark St., 5t. Louis 63135; Don Gibbs, Bloomfield 63825; John T. Lutz, Paris 65275; William J. Tobler, 3847 Broadway, Kansas City 64IIl. Correspondence-Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville 63501. Credentials-William W. Gray, Chairman, 5511 Lydia Ave., Kansas City 64110; Gerald W. Burnworth, 700 Karlsruhe Pl., St. Louis 63125; Henry F. Burkhead, Route No.3, Box 170, Hannibal 63401; Floyd H. Buckner, 212 W. Main St., Flat River 63601; Carl E. Etz, Jr., No. 1 Treewood Court, Ballwin 63011. Entertainment of Distinguished Guests-Herman A. Orlick, Chairman, 999 Mansionhill Dr., Woodsmill Village, Ballwin 63011; Lewis C. Wes Cook, 3233 N.E. Chippewa Dr., Kansas City 64116; Fielding A. Poe, Jr., 6616 Pepperidge Dr., St. Louis 63134; J. C. Montgomery, Jr., 511 N. Carleton, Farmington 63640; James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach 65065; Gus O. Nations, Jr., 525 Mason Ave., Webster Groves 63]]9; Lewis C. Robertson, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112; Harry C. P10etze, 8751 Villa Crest Dr., Crestwood 63126. Forms and Ceremonies-Frank A. Arnold, Chairman, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; C1etis Henson, Bell City 63735; Lou C. Rose, 6644 Washington Blvd., St. Louis 63130; Gene Shain, Fisk 63940; Dean Cooper, Bloomfield 63825; Freelon K. Hadley (Ex-Officio), 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph 64507. Grand Master's Address-William H Chapman, Chairman, 20 W路. Lockwood, \Vebster Groves 63119; and all Past Grand Masters in attendance. }Ul'isprudence-LeRoy Snodgrass, Chairman, Courthouse, Tuscumbia 65082; William J. Hill, Home Savings Bldg., Kansas City 64106; Roy W. McGhee, Sr., 122 S. Main St., Piedmont 63957; Robert Lee Campbell, 417 Summit Ave., Webster Groves 63119; Harry Gershenson, Sr., Suite 1144, Pierre Laclede Center, 7733 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis 63105. Lodges Under Dispensation-Edwin Bennett, Jr., Chairman, 3520 Birchbark Dr., Florissant 63033; E. G. Sweazea, 313 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957; P. Vincent Kinkead, Route No.2, Farmington 63640; Willard E. Chilton, Ellington 63638; C. C. Neely, 406 Carleton St., Caruthersville 63630. Masonic Boards of Relief-George R. Spindler, Chairman, 5531 Eichelberger Ave., St. Louis 63109; Elvis R. Poff, 5601 S. Fourth St., 5t. Joseph 64504; William Nail, 1068 S. Weaver Ave., Springfield 65804; Joe Hubbard, 3201 Minnesota Ave., Joplin 64801; Stanton T. Brown, Route No.1, Box 106, Buckner 64016. Masonic Education-J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Chairman (2), 511 N. Carleton, Farmington 63640; Lewis C. Wes Cook (1), 3233 N.E. Chippewa Dr., Kansas City 64116; Maurice E. Votaw (3), 114 S. Garth, Columbia 65201; C. Nolen Miller (3), c/o Jefferson R-6 Schools, Arnold 63010; Pressley L. Crummy (I), 910 E. Harrison St., Kirksville 63501; Frank P. Briggs (2), 1132 N. Jackson St., Macon 63552; Thomas J. Davis, Jr. (Ex-Officio), Box 217, Piedmont 63957; W. Hugh McLaughlin (Ex-Officio), 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106; Walter L.

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Walker (Ex-Officio), P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850; Herman A. Orlick (Ex-Officio), 999 Mansionhill Dr., 'Woodsmill Village, Ballwin 6301 I. Mileage and PeT Diem-John W. Adams, Chairman, 253 :Farmers Savings Bank Bldg., Marshall 65340; Alfred H. Zeidler, 4064 Fairview Ave., St. Louis 63116; Edward A. Lang, 10258 Driver Ave., St. Louis 63114; Charles Hicks, Monroe City 63456; Alton Bray, 508 Alta Vista, Cape Girardeau 63701. Necmlogy-George F. Morrison, Chairman, 7436 Cromwell Dr., St. Louis 63105; Frank P. Briggs, 1132 N. Jackson St., Macon 63.552; J. Morgan Donelson, Box 211, Princeton 64673; James M. Bradford, 4165a Shaw Ave., St. Louis 63110; Russell E. Murray, 1717 June Dr., St. Louis 63138. Relief and Charity-J. Dorr Ewing, Chairman, Courthouse, Maryville 64468; John F. Nangle, 9 Southcote Rd., St. Louis 63144; James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach 65065; Russell L. Wilcox, 1519 E. Elm St., Springfield 65802; Edward Allen Kohler, 424 Oak St., Huntsville 65259; Carl 1. Stein, Secretary to the Committee, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. Ritual-Freelon K. Hadley, Chairman, 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph 64507; William V McCollum, 800 W. Pershing St., Springfield 65806; Merle B. Graham, 358 W. Maple Ave., Kahoka 63445; Ronnie L. House, Box 335, Mansfield 65704; William F. Jackson, 8033 Audrain Dr., St. Louis 63121; William W. Forrester, Route No.2, Box 193, Blue Springs 64015. Ways and Means-Walter H. Baird, Chairman (3),234 E. Parkway Dr., Columbia 65201; Lloyd S. Morgan, Jr. (3), Box 93, Advance 63730; John W. Mayo (I), 802 Normal St., Trenton 64683; Edward McMurry (2), 1233 Quantock Dr., Apt. 7, St. Louis 63125; Robert C. Taylor, 209 Grover, Warrensburg 64093.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

AwaTds and Recognition Committee-Elvis A. Mooney, Chairman, 117 N. Prairie St., Bloomfield 63825; William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton 64683; Forrest C. Donnell, 245 Union Blvd., St. Louis 63108. GeoTge Washington Masonic National Memorial Association-Bruce H. Hunt, Chairman, Box 188, Kirksville 63.1)01; Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville 65701; Harry S Truman, Independence 64050; James M. Sellers, Lexington 64067; Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Dr., Jefferson City 65101; Harold M. Jayne, Memphis 63555. Grand Master's Breakfast Committee (St. Louis)--Richard O. Rumer, Chairman, 6600 Oleatha St., St. Louis 63139; Harry C. Ploetze, 8751 Villa Crest Dr., Crestwood 63126; Alfred M. Frager, 12620 Woodygrove Ct., St. Louis 63141; William H Chapman, 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves 63119. Public Schools-Walter C. Ploeser, Chairman, 3633 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; John M. Dalton, 235 E. High St., Jefferson City 65101; Harry V. Avery, 705 Olive St., St. Louis 63101; Clarence L. Shaon, Box 394, Bowling Green 63334; A. Basey Vanlandingham, Box 711, Columbia 65201. Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges--William R. Denslow, Chairman, Box 529, Trenton 61683; Frank A. Arnold, 3681 Lindell Blvel., St. Louis 63108; John Black Vrooman, Box 402, St. Louis 63166. Review and Evaluation-William H Chapman. Chairman, 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves 63 119; Harold O. Grauel, Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701; Martin B. Dickinson, 15 W. Tenth St., Kansas City 64105; William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton 64683; Roy H. Sander, .eJ091 Claybridge Dr., Bldg. 6, Apt. 314, St. Louis 63129. Youth Committee-Ronald M. Compton, Chairman, 3633 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis G3108; Donald E. Baker, 1029 W. Main St., Branson 65616; Guye C. Blaine, 18306 R. D. Mize Rd., Independence 64050; Paul Adkisson, Route No.3, Charleston 63834; Noah P. Key, 3829 Sunrise Way Dr., St. Louis 63125;

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OTHER APPOINTMENTS

Audit-Robert C. Wagener, Certified Public Accountant, 7810 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis 63105. Representatives to Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis-Elmer W. Wagner, Chairman, 506 Redondo Dr., Ballwin 63011; J. Edward Mcilvaine, 7474 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63130; Walter J. Simon, 100 Heathcrwood Dr., St. Louis 63123. LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION

Year of Name and Location Service Harry S Truman, Independence 64050 ................ .1940-41 Forrest C. Donnell, 245 Union Blvd., Apt. 320, St. Louis 63108 1942-43 Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville 65701 . 1947-48 James M. Bradford, 4165a Shaw Avenue, St. Louis 63110 1949-50 Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Drive, Jefferson City 65101 . 1951-52 Richard O. Rumer, 6600 01eatha Avenue, St. Louis 63139 . 1952-53 James M. Sellers, Lexington 64067 1953-54 Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 811-815 Corby Building, 5th and Felix Streets, St. Joseph 64501 . 1954-55 Harold M. Jayne, Memphis 63555 .. ................... . 1956-57 Frank P. Briggs, 1132 N. Jackson Street, Macon 63552 . 1957-58 Harold O. Grauel, Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701 . 1959-60 Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville 63501 . 1960-61 Martin B. Dickinson, 15 West Tenth St., Kansas City 64105 1962-63 George F. Morrison, 7436 Cromwell Drive, Clayton 63105 1964-65 A. Basey Vanlandingham, Box 711, Columbia 65201 . 1965-66 Russell E. Murray, 1717 June Drive, St. Louis 63138 1966-67 William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton 64683 1967-68 Elvis A. Mooney, 117 N. Prairie Street, Bloomfield 63825 .. , 1968-69 J. Morgan Donelson, Box 211, Princeton 64673 19.69-70 William H Chapman, 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves 63119. . 1970-71 MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI OFFICERS President, W. Hugh McLaughlin, 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106; Vice-President, Leonard C. Langeneckert, 6670 Cottingham La., Florissant 63033; Treasurer, Herman A. Orlick, 999 Mansionhill Dr., WoorlsmilI Village, Ballwin 63011; Secretary, Max E. Wood, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112; Assistant Secretary, Carl I. Stein, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. DIRECTORS Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Box 217, Piedmont 63957; W. Hugh McLaughlin, 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106; Walter L. Walker, Box 487, Neosho 64850; Herman A. Orlick, 999 Mansionhill Dr., Woodsmill Village, Ballwin 63011; James A. Noland, Jr. (1972), Osage Beach 65065; Charles C. Oliver (1972), Traders National Bank, Trust Dept., 1125 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106; J. Don Ewing (1973), Courthouse, Maryville 64468; John F. Nangle (1973), 9 Southcote Rd., St. Louis 63144; Leonard Langeneckert (1974), 6670 Cottingham La., Florissant 63033; E. AJlen Kohler (1974), 424 Oak St., Huntsville 65259; Vern H. Schneider (1975), 16 Lindworth La., St. Louis 63124; Russell L. Wilcox (1975), 1519 E. Elm St., Springfield 65802.

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ADMINISTRATOR

Max E. Wood, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR

Carl J. Stein, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Lewis C. Robertson, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

Worshipful Master, John BurIe, 5827a Jamieson, St. Louis 63109; SecretaryTreasurer, A. W. "Whit" Griffith, 301 W. Fifth St., Fulton 652.11. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

1971-1972

1. George Davidson, 437 E. Jackson, Memphis, Mo. 63555 2. Roy L. Fortney, 108 N. Franklin St., Kirksville, Mo. 63501 3. Emery H. Welsh, Unionville, Mo. 63565 4. John W. Mayo, Box 458, Trenton, Mo. 64683 5. Ned McLain, Rt. 1, Hatfield, Mo. 64458 6. Dale Heath, King City, Mo. 64463

1. Merle B. Graham, 358 W. Maple Ave., Kahoka, Mo. 63445 2. Leo B. Kennedy, Edina, Mo. 63537

7. Walter E. Smith, 136 S. Vine St., Maryville, Mo. 64468 8. K. Roger Pennel, Box 366, Fairfax, Mo. 64446 9. Hershel Levin, P.O. Box 142, Fairleigh Station, St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 10. Kenneth C. Kordes, 502 W. Richardson, Gallatin, Mo. 64640 II. Garnett, L. Clevenger, Route 2, Lawson, Mo. 64062 12. B. Raymond Babb, 1421 Cooper, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 13. Aubrey M. Gooch, Box 235, Meadville, Mo. 64659 14. Jackie L. Hearrold, 907 E. Vine St., Macon, Mo. 63552 15. O. Richard Sanders, 3108 Greenway Rd., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 16. Leonard Pounds, 721 North Carolina St., Louisiana, Mo. 63353 17. John E. Bogue, Rt. 1, New London, Mo. 63459 18. Albert R. Martin, Route 3, Moberly, Mo. 65270

3. John S. Stillwell, Lucerne, Mo. 64655 4. Gean P. Porter, 604 Rural St., Trenton, Mo. 64683 5. Wilburn Scott Christie, New Hampton, Mo. 64471 6. Glenn V. Bulla, 112 Martin St., King City, Mo. 64463 7. Clyde M. Roberts, 703 S. Main St., Maryville, Mo. 64468 8. Thurlow E. Herrick, Box 182, Westboro, Mo. 64498 9. F. Powell Rodecker, 2602 Buehler Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 10. Warren L. Gallinger, Union Star, Mo. 64494 II. Charles M. Jurgens, 17 N. E. 114th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64155 12. Ray Carpenter, Route 1, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 13. Edwin L. Smith, 121 E. Lake, Marceline, Mo. 64658 14. George E. Grubb, 201 Third St., Monroe City, Mo. 63456 15. Lee B. Turner, 4907 Prospect Ave., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 16. Russell J. Rowe, Route 2, Louisiana, Mo. 63353 17. Francis A. Ely, Monroe City, Mo. 63456 18. Edwin B. Hawkins, Box 125, Higbe.e, Mo. 65257

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19. Clay Barnett, Route No.2, Mendon, Mo. 64660 20. Travis A. Graham, Box 22, Bogard, Mo. 64622 21. Dr. Ridlard W. Calvert, 6822 N.W. Kerns Dr., Parkville, Mo. 64152 22A. Karl E. Bublitz, 703 E. ]4th Ave., North Kansas City, Mo. 64116 22B. Warder M. Shotwell, P.O. Box 1l69], Kansas City, Mo. 64138 23. Howard 1. Tobin, Route No.2, Higginsville, Mo. 64037 24. Raymond R. Hartman, 104 S. Elm St., Sweet Springs, Mo. 65351 25. Robert R. Bradshaw, 1020 Taylor Dr., Boonville, Mo. 65233 26. Ernest C. Cottle, 1409 Stone St., Columbia, Mo. 65201 27. Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., 505 Highway Z, Fulton, Mo. 65251 28. Calvin D. Schroff, Box 3, Montgomery City, Mo. 63361 29. T. Eugene Thurmon, 9 Fair Court Dr., Troy, Mo. 63379 30. George Gerdeman, 501 E. Banner, Warrenton, Mo. 63383 31. Robert J. Crede, Rt. 2, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101 32. R. Woodrow Caldwell, 1310 E. Sixth St., Washington, Mo. 63090 33A. Harold F. Simmons, 7304 Sutherland Ave., \Vebster Groves, Mo. 63119 33B. Robert L. Mason, 24 Colchester Dr., Ferguson, Mo. 63]35 34. Elmo L. Stump, 110 Manor Dr., Belton, Mo. 64012 35. Walter Stanfill, Route No.1, Box 150, Amsterdam, Mo. 64723 36. Jack L. Chambers, 2227 W. 1st St. Ter., Sedalia, Mo. 65301 37. Perry L. Atchison, Lowry City, Mo. 64763 38. M. Dale Summerford, Box 251, Crocker, Mo. 65452 39. Clyde E. Headrick, 303 W. First St., Salem, Mo. 65560 40. Floyd Sutton, 517 Sunshine Dr., Festus, Mo. 63028 41. OrIey R. Smith, Rt. 2, Box 92, Elkland, Mo. 65644 42. Christopher C. McLemore, Route No. 1, South Greenfield, Mo. 65752

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]9. Herbert D. DeWeese, Route 2, Box 60, Brunswick, Mo. 65236 20. Norris Hensley, Bosworth, Mo. 64623 21. Opie D. Hatfield, Rt. ], Box 87, Winston, Mo. 64689 22A. Earl F. Bowman, 340 E. Nett]eton, Independence, Mo. 64050 22B. Henry L. McDaniel, 3510 Kingshighway, Independence, Mo. 64055 23. H. Eugene Parker, Box 191, Richmond, Mo. 64085 24. Wilbur L. Hains, Route 2, Miami, Mo. 65344 25. Arthur L. Collins, 109 East Broadway, New Franklin, Mo. 65274 26. Charles E. Scheurich, ]24 Meadow Lane, Columbia, Mo. 65201 27. William A. Gamblian, 615 E. Park St., Vandalia, Mo. 63382 28. George H. Strother, 705 S. Main St., Vandalia, Mo. 63382 29. Herbert J. Crosby, Box 53, Winfield, Mo. 63389 30. Albert H. Miller, 313 Viewpoint Lane, Route 2, O'Fallon, Mo. 63366 31. Arbera B. Van Sandt, 404 Russell St., California, Mo. 65018 32. Carroll R. Moorman, Rt. I, Box 48, St. Clair, Mo. 63077 33A. G. Dana Kinsman, 422 Mission Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63130 33B. T. Lynn Dawson, 3253 Texas Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63118 33C. Dale A. Ludwig, 8226 Marvale Ln., Affton, Mo. 63]23 34. Basil E. Lewis, 1501 But]er Dr., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701 35. Stephen R. Haile, 205 E. Oak St., Rich Hill, Mo. 64779 36. Lloyd C. Kennon, 1523 S. Harrison Ave., Sedalia, Mo. 65301 37. Philip D. Trainer, 106 E. Tebo St., Clinton, Mo. 64735 38. Hoyt Young, Macks Creek, Mo. 65786 39. Robert H. Stewart, 6]2 Oak St., Cuba, Mo. 65453 40. J. Earl Landes, 307 Virginia St., Crystal City, Mo. 63019 41. Bernard K. Swingle, 519 N. Springfield St., Bolivar, Mo. 65613 42. Lacey Stapp, Box 12, Greenfield, Mo. 65661

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43. Eugene "Pat" McFarland, Box 146, Liberal, Mo. 64762 44. James Edward Bro\l'n, 305 N. \tollet Ave., Joplin, \10. 64801 45. Ray Hilton, 2929 S. Barnes, Springfield, Mo. 65804 46. Ronnie L. House, Box 335, Mansfield, ~10. 65704 47. Elmer G. Miner, Lesterville, Mo. 63654 48. Burette B. Shannon, 600 Fifth St., Flat River, Mo. 63603

43. James A. Phillips, Rt. 1, Walker, Mo. 64790 44. Otis A. Larimore, 1104 E. Highland, Carthage, Mo. 64836 45. Dr. J. Edward Blinn, Box 14, Marsh路 field, Mo. 65706 46. George A. Collins, 1465 W. Fifth, West Plains, Mo. 65775 47. James D. Hackworth, Route No.2, Box 80, Ellingtoll, Mo. 63638 48. J. Clyde Currington, 501-B W. Main St. (Box 45), Flat River, Mo. 63601 49. Laymon A. Allgood, 1735 Ridgeway Dr., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 50. Ervan E. Estes, 907 W. Bain St., Dexter, Mo. 63841 51. George A. Moody, Route 1, Box 453, Caruthersville, Mo. 63830 52. W. Marion Luna, c/o Bank of Piedmont, Piedmont, Mo. 63957 53. Hubert P. Bruner, Box 246, Willow Springs, Mo. 65587 54. William E. Hull, 2054 Brighton Dr., Springfield, Mo. 65804 55. Chester H. Royer, ROllte No.1, Purdy, Mo. 65734 56. Kenneth W. Greninger, Rt. 1, Sarcoxie, Mo. 64862 57A. Harry H. Hildebrand, Route No. ], Box 606, Glencoe, Mo. 63038

49. Robert Goza, Jr., 215 E. Monroe St., Jackson, ~10. 63755 50. Claude F. Stephens, Box 42, Advance, Mo. 63730 .1)1. J. John Shipman, 402 Carleton Ave., Caruthersville, Mo. 63830 52. Ferial A. Findley, 1807 Barron Rd., Poplar Blulf, Mo. 63901 53. Adelbert E. Blackwood. 711 Park St., Willow Springs, Mo. 65587 54. Duane Eiserman, 418 N. Sycamore St., Branson, Mo. 656]6 55. Charles W. Werdein, 428 E. Church St., Aurora, Mo. 65605 56. Jack C. Link, Box 188, Goodman, Mo. 64843 57A. Emmett Broombaugh, Jr., 14805 Woodfordway, Bridgeton, Mo. 63042 57B. Edward P. Hutson, 9562 Lodge Pole La., St. Louis, Mo. 63126 58. J. Dwight McDonald, Barnett, Mo. 650II 59. Stanton T. Brown, Route I, Box 106, Buckner, Mo. 64016 60. Glen Patton, 207 Barry Dr., Kennett, Mo. 63857

57B. Harold C. Smith, 6432 Colver Ave., Affton, Mo. 63123 58. Claude W. Dunnaway, Versailles, Mo. 65084 59. Henry W. Poertner, Box 9391, Raytown, Mo. 64133 60. Claud T. I~oster, Campbell, Mo. 63933

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS

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

Acacia Ada Adair Adelphi Advance Agency Albert Pike AlgabiI Allensville Alpha Alton America Amsterdam

Location

County

District

Columbia Boone Orrick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Kirksville. . . . . . . Adair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Edgerton Platte Advance St9ddard Agency Buchanan Kansas City Jackson St. Louis Allendale Worth N. Kansas City Clay Alton Oregon St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Amsterdam Bates .. .

26 25 2 21 50 9 22-B 33路A 6 22路A 53 33-A 35

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443 377 356 621 193 529 412 389 633 346 70 673 55 100 156 306 127 267 26

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

St. Louis ......... King City. . . Gentry Harrisburg. . Boone Anderson McDonald Missouri City Clay Creve Coeur St. Louis Appleton City St. Clair Harris Sullivan Archie Cass Dixon Pulaski Armstrong Howard Arnold. . Jefferson ArrowRock Saline Ash Grove " .Greene Ashland. . . . . . . . Boone Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . Scott Albany Gentry St. Louis...................... Ava Douglas

217 353 591 116 367 365 3 393 632 373 450 170 642 667 378 573 97 537 379 150 41 535 153 102 337 101 ]95 45 597 587 135 334 616 80 86 269 203 233 501 442 254

Barbee Sweet Springs Barnesville Ellington Barnett. Barnett. Barnes Cabool. , Barry Washburn Bayou Bakersfield Beacon St. Louis Bee Hive Lawson Belgrade Belgrade Belle Belle Belton Belton Benevolence Utica Benjamin Franklin St. Louis Berkeley Berkeley Berlin Fairport Bernie Bernie Bethany ; Bethany BetheL Bethel. Billings BiUings Birming Faucett Bismarck Bismarck Blackwell Blackwell Bloomfield............. Bloomfield: Bloomington Bevier Blue Springs Blue Springs Bogard Bogard.': : Bolivar Bolivar : Bonhomme Ballwin Bosworth Bosworth Branson Branson Braymer '.' . Braymer ; Breckenridge Breckenridge Brentwood ; .. Brentwood Bridgeton St. John Brookfield Brookfield Brotherhood St. Joseph Brumley Brumley Bucklin Bucklin Buckner Buckner Burlington Burlington Jct. Butler Butler

. .. 33-B 6 26 56 11 57-A 37 3 34 39 25 40 24 45 26 49 6 33路B 46

Saline Reynolds Morgan Texas Barry Ozark Ray Washington Maries Cass Livingston St. Louis De Kalb Stoddard Harrison Shelby Christian Buchanan St. Francois .. , St. Francois Stoddard Macon Jackson Carroll Polk St. Louis Carroll Taney Caldwell Caldwell St. Louis St. Louis Linn Buchanan Miller Linn Jackson Nodaway Bates

24 47 58 46 55 53 33路B 11 40 39 34 12 33路B 57-A 10 60 5 14 54 9 48 40 50 14 59 20 41 57路B 20 54 12 12 57-A 57-A 13 9 ;38 13 59 7 35

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173

416 328 486 552 183 38 63 169 284 231 549 249 40I 197 461 147 305 172 611 59 615 185 331 407 487 392 342 662 610 553 559 17 645 207 601 507 651 463 520 161 548 482 274 485 595 168 534 533 654 120 432 369 464 454 528 36 265 323 600 282

Cache " St. Louis. . , . . . . . . .. . 33-A Cainsville Cainsville Harrison 5 Cairo Cairo Randolph 18 Calhoun... . Calhoun , Henry ,37 California,., .. , California, Moniteau ,31 Callao, ,.,., Callao, Macon ,., 14 Cambridge,. ., Slate:r ,., Saline , 24 Camden Point , Camden Point. Platte , .. , 21 Canopy Aurora Lawrence ., 55 Cardwell Cardwell. , Dunklin 60 Carl Junction Carl Junction Jasper .44 Carroll., Norborne , Carroll ,., ,20 Jasper ., 44 Carterville Carterville Carthage .. , , : Carthage . . . . . .Jasper , 44 Caruthersville Caruthersville Pemiscot , .. , , 51 Cass , Harrisonville. , Cass " 34 Cecile Daylight. . , , Kansas City , Jackson , , 22-A Censer , Macon, Macon .. ,.. , 14 Centertown Cente:rtown .. ; ., ,Cole ,:n Centralia Centralia .. , , ,Boone ,.,26 Chaffee , Chaffee Scott , 49 Chamois Chamois .osage 31 Charity St. Joseph, . , , Buchanan 9 Charleston . Clarence ' Shelby 14 Chilhowee '. . Clark Randolph ,18 Christian Clarksburg , Moniteau ,., 31 Circle " Clarksdale, ,De Kalb .. , 10 Clarence Clarksville Pike 16 Clark.................. Roscoe St. Clair , 37 Clarksburg.............. Charleston Mississippi 50 Oak Grove Jackson '" ,59 Clarksdale Clarksville, , Chilhowee ,..Johnson 36 Clarkton Clarkton Dunklin, .. , . , , . , 60 Clay Excelsior Springs Clay 11 Clayton Clayton , St. Louis , 57-A Clearmont Cleannont. . . . . .Nodaway 7 Cleveland Cleveland , ,Cass , 34 Clifton , Thayer Oregon , .. ,53 , , . , . 33-A Clifton Heigh ts St. Louis .. , ., ' Clifton Hill Clifton Hill , Randolph 18 Clinton... ,, Clinton ,., Henry , .37 Eldorado Springs Cedar ". .43 Clintonville Cold Spring Leeton .. , .. , Johnson ,.. .36 Drexel, . Cass ,34 Coldwater .. , Cole Camp Cole Camp " Benton 路 , 36 Colony Knox City , Knox , 2 Columbia , Pacific ,, Franklin 32 Comfort Wheaton Barry , 55 Commonwealth St. Louis , , .. , ,33-A Compass Parkville Platte 21 Competition, .competition : Laclede ,38 Doniphan , Ripley , 52 Composite Concordia ,Concordia. . . . . . . Lafayette 23 Continental ., Stewartsville. " .De Kalb . 10 Conway Conway. . . . . . , Laclede " ,38 Cooper Boonville. . , Cooper ", " .25 Warrensburg. . .. " . Johnson ' 36 Corin thian Cornerstone St. Louis. , , , ,., 33- A Cosby ,Cosby Andrew 9 Cosmos St. Louis, , 33- A

174

1971

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

656 Country Club 561 Cowgill..... . 287 Craft 606 Craig 519 Crane........... _ 368 Crescent Hill. . 669 Crestwood 586 Criterion. . 312 Cuba 525 Cunningham 227 Cypress

Kansas City. Cowgill . Canton . Craig . . Crane . Adrian .. Kirkwood Alba . Cuba . Sumner . Laclede.

. .

Jackson Caldwell · ..Lewis Holt . Stone . Bates .. St. Louis · .Jasper · . Crawford · . Chariton .. Linn

. . .

22-B 12 15 8 54 35 57-B 44 39 19 13

McKittrick . ... Montgomery Daggett 28 ....... Dawn . Dawn. · . Livingston 12 Decatur . .. 55 · .. Pierce City. · . Lawrence ... Worth . Defiance · .. Sheridan .. 6 ... Birch Tree ........ 47 · . Shannon Delphian. . ... De Soto. . .. 40 . .. Jefferson De Soto . .....Dexter ... Dexter ... ... 50 . ... Stoddard ..... Linn ... .......... 13 · ...Meadville Dockery .............. Elkland .. ....... Webster ... .45 300 Doric.

492 539 400 88 137 119 532 325

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

Earl....... . Coffey. . . East Gate. . . Kansas City. . East Prairie East Prairie. . Easter.. . St. Clair. . . . Edina....... . Edina. . . . . . Eldorado.... .. Luray..... . Elmer........ . Elmer. . . . . . . . . . Elvins Flat River. . . . . . Eminence..... . Eminence. . . . . Eolia... . Eolia. .. . Equality. . Newburg. Erwin... . St. Louis. Essex. . Essex . . . . . . Euclid... . Overland Eureka.. .. Brunswick.. . Evergreen .....New Haven. Everton . . . . . Everton . . Ewing..... . Ewing . Excello Excello. Excelsior .Jackson.

483 290 44 132 47 345 281 542 339 23 668 214 578 453

Fairfax. Fairmont. Fair Play ... Farmington. Fayette. Fellowship. Fenton. Ferguson Fidelity . Florida . Florissant. Forest City .. Forest Park Forsyth ....

. . Daviess .10 Jackson .22-B .Mississippi 50 . .. Franklin .32 . .. Knox . . . . . . .. 2 . Clark 1 . Macon 14 .St. Francois .48 . .. Shannon . .47 .. Pike .16 . Phelps .39 ................ 33-B Stoddard .50 St. Louis .57-A Chariton .19 . ..Franklin .32 Dade 42 Lewis .15 Macon .14 . . Cape Girardeau .. .49

Fairfax. · .. Wyaconda. Fair Play. . . · . . . . .. Farmington. . . Fayette. . . .... Joplin. . . . · Fenton. . . . . . · Ferguson . .Farley. . . . . . . ..... Florida. . Berkeley Forest Cit)' .. Mehlville Forsyth.

. . .

Atchison Clark Polk .st. Francois . Howard . .. Jasper . .St. Louis ... St. Louis Platte .Monroe . St. Louis Holt St. Louis . . Taney

8 1 41 48 .25 .. 44 57-B .57-A 21 17

57-A 8 57-B 54

1971 Foster. Four Mile. . Frankford . Fraternal . Freedom . Friend . 89 Friendship 48 Fulton .

554 212 192 363 636 352

175

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

. .. Foster ... Campbell .. . ..Frankford. ... Robertsville . .... Mehlville .. ....Ozark ... ... Chillicothe ..... Fulton ...

. .Bates .Dunklin Pike · Franklin St. Louis Christian · Livingston . . Callaway

.......... 35 .60

...... 16 ...... 32

.. 57·B .. 54

.... 12 .. 27

G 515 Galena....... Galena. . . 106 Gallatin... . Gallatin 423 Galt..... . .. Galt...... . 655 Gardenville. . ... Gardenville. . . . . Kansas City 522 Gate City. . . . 422 Gate of the Temple. . ..Springfield. 125 Gentryville Gentryville 9 George Washington St. Louis. . . 427 Glenwood......... . Glenwood St. Louis. 218 Good Hope. . Gorin. . . . 72 Gorin...... 397 Gower Gower 289 Graham. . Graham. . . . . 644 Grain Valley. . Grain Valley. . . . .. 514 Granby Granby. 579 Grandin Grandin. . . . 276 Grand River. Freeman. 618 Grandview... .Grandview . . 272 Granite.... . Sedalia . . . . . . . 66 Grant City. . Grant City 173 Gray Summit. Gray Summit 159 Green City. . . . . .Green City 425 Green Ridge Green Ridge 414 Greensburg Baring , 635 Greentop...... Greentop 107 Greenville.. Greenville. . .. . 178 Griswold...... Bellflower. . .

. .Stone Daviess Grundy St. Louis . Jackson . .. Greene .. Gentry ..... .......... . . Schuyler ................ Scotland ... Clinton . .. Nodaway . .. Jackson .... . ..Newton Carter . .Cass .. . Jackson Pettis Worth Franklin Sullivan Pettis .. Knox. . . Schuyler Wayne ... . Montgomery

10 4

... 57-R 22-A

. .45 .. 6 33·A I .33-A .. I II

. .59 56 .

47 34

59 36 6 32

.. 3 .36

.. 2 .. I . .... 52 .. 28

216 336 224 188

322

499 672 171 21 571 459 354

117 37 477 338 123

288 187 104'

211

Hale City. . Hale ... Hallsville Hallsville . Hamilton. . Hamilton Hannibal. . Hannibal . Hardin Hardin . Harmony St. Louis . Harold O. Grauel .. .. Cape Girardeau Hartford. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Hartford Havana. . . . . . . . McFall . Hayti. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Hayti . Hazelwood Seymour .. Hebron. . . . Mexico . Helena. . . . . . . Rochester .. Hemple. . . .. . Hemple. Henderson. . Rogersville .. Herculaneum Herculaneum . Hermann Hermann . Hermitage. . Hermitage . Hermon. . . . . .. Liberal. . Heroine. . . . Kansas City .. Hickory Hill Eugene .....

Carroll .. Boone .. Caldwell ... Marion .. .. Ray .

........... 20 ........... 26 .. 12 ........... 15 .20 . ..... 33-A

...... 49 Cape Girardeau Putnam . .. 3 .. 6 Gentry . ... 51 Pemiscot .45 .. Webster ...... , .27 · Audrain 9 Andrew ...... " .... 11 Clinton ........ .45 Webster ............. 40 Jefferson Gasconade .32 41 .. Hickory . Barton . ... , .43 . .... 22-B . ., . Jackson .... 31 .....Cole .

176

1971

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

527 364 362 279 262 660 49 251 239 215 4 130 32 415 30

Higbee.......... . Higginsville Hiram Hogles Creek Holden Holliday Holt Hope Hopewell Hornersville Howard Hume Humphreys Hunnewell Huntsville

Higbee Higginsville Kahoka Wheatland Holden Holliday Holt Washington Lesterville Hornersville New Franklin Hume Humphreys .Hunnewell Huntsville

Randolph Lafayette .. Clark Hickory Johnson Monroe Clay Franklin Reynolds Dunklin Howard , .Bates .. Sullivan Shelby Randolph

410 581 76 54 536 381 154 143 446

Iberia Illmo Independence Index Ingomar Ionia Ionic Irondale Ivanhoe

Iberia Illmo , Independence Garden City Willow Springs Eldon Desloge Irondale Kansas City

Miller , Scott Jackson Cass . . . . . . . Howell Miller S1. Francois Washington Jackson

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

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

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

220 311 68 243 376 105 484 245 582

Kansas City Kearney Kennett Keystone King Hill Kirksville Kirkwood Knob Noster Koshkonong

Kansas City. . Kearney. . . . .Kennett St. Louis .. . St. Joseph Kirksville Kirkwood Knob Noster. Koshkonong

18 23 1 .41 . 36 . 17 . 11 32 . 47 60 . 25 35 . . . . . . . . . .. 3 14 18 .

38 .49 59 34 .53 58 . .. .48 40 22-B

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

13 18 6 10 10 44 31 . .. 57路A . .. 42 34 .40 . 6 28 .. 44 ..46

. .

Jackson Clay Dunklin _. . . . . . . . . . . . Buchanan Adair St. Louis ,Johnson Oregon

. .

22-A 11 60 33- B 9 2 57路B 36 53

222 La Belle. 83 Laclede 115 Laddonia 489 Lakeville

La Belle Lebanon Laddonia. Bell City

Lewis Laclede . ., .Audrain... Stoddard

. .

15 38 27 50

1971 292 460 574 531 237 253 592 506 145 598 77 494 149 31 302 666 138 326 152 51 521 488 257 259 268 128 409 403

Lamar Lambskin La Monte , Lanes Prairie La Plata Laredo........ . La Russell : Lathrop Latimer Leadwood Lebanon Lewistown Lexington Uberty Lick Creek Lilbourn Lincoln Linn Linn Creek Livingston Lockwood Lock Springs Lodge of Ught Lodge of Love Lodge of Truth Lorraine...... . Louisville Lowry City

433 91 626 112 406 543 566 481 llO 569 324 260 458 16 628 313 35 2 85 244 567 151 471 1 639 344 144 612 129 295

Macks Creek Madison Magnolia Maitland Malden Mansfield Maplewood Marceline Marcus Marlborough McDonald Mechanicsville Melville Memphis Mendon Meramec Mercer Meridian Miami Middle Fabius Miller Milton Mineral. Missouri Mizpah Moberly Modem Mokane Monett Moniteau

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

177

Lamar Barton 43 St. Louis.......................... . 33-B La Monte Pettis 36 Vichy Maries " 39 La Plata Macon . 14 Laredo Grundy 4 La Russell Jasper 44 Lathrop Clinton 11 Licking Texas .39 Leadwood St. Francois .48 Steelville Crawford . 39 Lewistown Lewis . 15 Lexington Lafayette 23 Liberty Clay 11 Perry Ralls . .. 17 Lilbourn New Madrid .. 51 Fillmore Andrew 9 Linn Osage . 31 Camdenton Camden .38 Glasgow Howard 25 Lockwood Dade 42 Lock Springs Daviess .. . 10 Eagleville Harrison . . .. 5 Lancaster Schuyler .. I Atlanta .Macon 14 Ridgeway Harrison . . . . .. 5 Louisville Lincoln 29 37 Lowry City St. Clair M

Macks Creek Camden 38 Madison .Monroe 17 St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33路A Maitland Holt 8 Malden Dunklin 60 Mansfield Wright 46 Maplewood St. Louis 57-B Marceline Linn . 13 Fredericktown Madison .. , .48 Kansas City Jackson 22-B Independence. " Jackson . 59 Defiance St. Charles 30 Dadeville Dade 42 Memphis Scotland 1 Mendon Chariton . . .. . 19 Eureka St. Louis 57-B Princeton Mercer .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 St. Louis 33-A Miami Saline 24 Downing Schuyler 1 Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lawrence 55 ; .. Milton Randolph 18 Oronogo Jasper 44 St. Louis 33- B Florissant. St. Louis . . . . . 57-A Moberly Randolph .:.... . 18 Humansville Polk 41 Mokane Callaway 27 Monett Barry 55 Jamestown Moniteau 31

178 64 490 246 58 408 603 184 351 558 294 476 40 439 99 614 327 158 637 221

1971

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Monroe........ .Monroe City Monroe Montevallo.. . Montevallo. . . . Vernon Montgomery Montgomery City Montgomery .. Monticello. . Monticello. . . . .. . .. Lewis . Montrose Montrose. . . .Henry Morehouse .. Morehouse. .. . New Madrid Morley...... . Morley. . .. . . . . Scott Mosaic.. . Belleview Iron ......... .. Lincoln Moscow. . Moscow Mills Mound City Mound City. . Holt Mount Hope Odessa. . . . . . Lafayette .. . Mount Moriah St. Louis ............ Mt. Olive. . . . . . .. Rogersville, R. 3 . Webster .. Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon. . . . Lawrence Moun t Washington Independence. . . Jackson Mt. Zion West Plains. . . Howell Mountain Grove .Mountain Grove ... Wright Mountain View. .Mountain View . Howell Mystic Tie .. Oak Ridge Cape Girardeau

.. 17 ... 43 .28 15 .37 .. 50 .50 .48 29 8 23 . .. 33-B 45 55 ... 59 53 46 53 49

Naphtali. . .St. Louis Naylor .Naylor Nelson Nelson. . . . . Neosho . Neosho. . . . ... . New Bloomfield New Bloomfield 510 New Hampton . New Hampton... 199 New Hope... . Elsberry .. New London. 307 New London 429 New Madrid New Madrid. 270 New Salem Winfield. . . . . 473 Nineveh. . . . . . Olney. 470 Nodaway. . . . . Maryville. . .. .Noel... . . . 647 Noel.. . . . . . East Lynne. 372 Non Pareil 643 Northeast. . . Kansas City . Rock Port. . . 157 North Star. Tarkio. 358 Northwest . .Norwood 622 Norwood. 25 568 560 247 60

33-A Ripley .52 . . Saline .24 . .Newton ......... 56 Callaway. . .27 Harrison 5 Lincoln 29 Ralls 17 New Madrid 51 Lincoln 29 Lincoln. . . . . . . . . .29 Nodaway . ... 7 . McDonald .56 Cass 34 Jackson . . 22-A . Atchison 8 Atchison 8 . Wright .46

o 163 671

576 139 546 518 303 317 7 623 624

Occidental Odom . Olive Branch Oregon . Orient. Oriental . Osage . Osborn . O'Sullivan. Overland .. Owensville.

............ 33-B ..... St. Louis New Madrid 51 Portageville. 33-B .St. Louis . ................... ..... Oregon . ........Holt . 8 . Jackson 22-A .Kansas City . .Saline 24 . ..... Blackburn . . Vernon 43 . .Nevada . De Kalb 10 . Osborn . . Walnut Grove . .. Greene . 45 St. Louis .57-B Overland. '" . . Gasconade .... 32 .Owensville.

241 Palestine...... . 18 Palmyra...... . 19 Paris Union 650 Parma....... . 308 Parrott.

St. Charles Palmyra. . . . .. Paris Parma Maysville

St. Charles Marion . Monroe . New Madrid De Kalb .

...... 30 . 15 .......... 17 .......... 51 . 10

1971 65 II

330 319 551 670 92 502 136 472 399 652 182 469 504 113

142 467 176 79 349 232 95 209 131 556 503 179 657 658 190 596 180 383

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

179

......Pattonsburg . Pattonsburg. ... 10 · . Daviess ....... 30 . . . . . . .Wright City . \Varren Pauldingville . .33-B · ...St. Louis Paul Revere . . . . Hurdland. . . . . . Paulville . . . Knox . . ... 2 · ...Doe Run. . . . . . . .. St. Francois 48 Pendleton. 49 · .. Perryville. . . . . . Perryville . . Perry ..... 16 Perseverance . · .. Louisiana .. Pike · Philadelphia Marion .15 Philadelphia .16 Phoenix ... · Bowling Green Pike . Pickering .. .. Pickering. . . . . .Nodaway ....... 7 .........Curryville. . . . . . . Pike ... . 16 Pike. .33-B · .. 81. Louis . Pilgrim ... Douglas 46 Pilot Knob. · ...Richville . .......... 46 · .. Plato . Texas .. Plato .... ..... Platte City . Platte 21 Platte City ......... 11 · .. Plattsburg . ..... Clinton .. Plattsburg . Cooper ... · .. Otterville . 25 Pleasant Grove 41 ... Polk · .. Pleasant Hope Pleasant Hope ....New Madrid 51 Point Pleasant · .Conran . 33-B . · ...St. Louis Polar Star. . Sullivan ... . Pollock . . 3 Pollock . . Polo Polo . · . Caldwell 12 ...... St. Louis . Pomegranate 33-A Butler ... ' .. 52 Poplar Bluff .Poplar Bluff ... Potosi . .Washington Potosi . .. '" .. 40 . Prairie . ......Gilman City · . Harrison .... 5 Prairie Home. .. Prairie Home Cooper .. 25 Pride of the West. . · St. Louis . . ... . 33-A . .... St. Louis 57-A · .. Florissant Progress Purity .. Creve Coeur · .St. Louis .57-B Putnam. '" Newtown. Sullivan 3 Puxico ... . Puxico. Stoddard 50 Pyramid .St. Louis 33-A .Cassville. Pythagoras ...... Barry .. 55 Q

380 Queen City. 196 Quitman ..

· Queen City ... . .....Quitman

· .Schuyler Nodaway

......... 1

33 201 223 391 570 479 385 57 361 13 496 435 663 213 550 404 426 204 316

Ralls . · ... Center Ralls .. 17 Ravenwood · Ravenwood Nodaway 7 Ray ..... · Camden. . . . . . Ray .... 23 Raytown . Raytown. . . . . Jackson .. 59 Republic .. · Republic Greene . .45 Rich Hill .... . Bates 35 · Rich Hill. Richland. Richland. . . . .Pulaski 38 Richmond . · Richmond Ray .. 23 Riddick . . Dallas .41 . Buffalo. Rising Sun . . Kansas City. . . . . . . .Platte 21 Robert Burns. . Gainesville. . . . . . . Ozark .53 Rockbridge Almartha. . . . . . . .. Ozark ......... 53 Rockhill ..... .Kansas City. . .. Jackson 22-B Rolla ... Rolla. . Phelps .39 Rose Hill · Creve Coeur. St. Louis 57-A Rosendale . Rosendale. . . . Andrew . . . . . . . .. 9 Roth ville · Rothville. . . . . . Chariton 19 Rowley ... . Dearborn. . . . . . . . . . Platte 21 RuraL .. . Kansas City Jackson 22-A

180

1971

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

238 Rushville 90 Russellville 572 Rutledge

Rushville Russellville Rutledge

Buchanan Cole Scotland

225 226 208 424 298 462 293 71 508 448 126 236 513 585 646 653 625 256 228 371 310 75 511 271 206 200 547 466 296 524 96 273 588 234 230 28 78 20 93 109 419 133 634 538 283 608 174 69 555 263 617

S Salem St. Marys. . . . . .salisbury. . Bonne Terre Theodosia Santa Fe Sarcoxie . . . . Savannah St.Joseph Schell City Milan Sedalia Senath Auxvasse Creve Coeur Warsaw Kansas City. . Crystal City Shelbina. . . . . . . . .sheldon Sikeston . . . . .silex. . . . . . . . Skidmore. . Springfield Powersville Watson Kansas City Southwest City Sparta Spickard Shelbyville Osceola Wayland Libertyville .st. James Hannibal. . St.Joseph St. Louis Cape Girardeau Stanberry Taberville Ironton Steele Stella Stockton Strafford Sturgeon Sullivan Summersville. . Lee's Summit. . Kansas City. . .

Dent 39 Ste. Genevieve . 48 Chariton 19 St. Francois 48 Ozark 53 Monroe 17 J asper .44 Andrew 9 Buchanan 9 Vernon 43 Sullivan 3 Pettis 36 Dunklin 60 Callaway 27 St. Louis 57-A Benton 36 Jackson 22-A Jefferson 40 Shelby 14 Vernon .43 Scott 50 Lincoln 29 Nodaway 7 Greene .45 Putnam 3 .Atchison 8 Jackson 22-A McDonald 56 Christian 54 Grundy , 4 Shelby 14 .st. Clair 37 Clark .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I .st. Francois 48 Phelps 39 Marion 15 Buchanan 9 33- B Cape Girardeau .49 Gentry 6 St. Clair 37 Iron .48 Pemiscot 51 Newton 56 Cedar 42 Greene 45 Boone 26 Franklin 32 Texas .. . 46 Jackson 59 Jackson 22-B

Salem Saline Salisbury Samaritan Sampson Santa Fe Sarcoxie Savannah Saxton Schell.City Seaman Sedalia Senath Shamrock Shaveh Shawnee Sheffield Shekinah Shelbina Sheldon Sikeston Silex Skidmore Solomon Somerset. Sonora South Gate Southwest Sparta Spickardsville St. Andrews St. Clair St. Francisville St. Francois. ' St. James St. John'S St. Joseph St. Louis St. Mark's Stanberry Star Star of the West Steele Stella Stockton StraffClrd Sturgeon Sullivan Summersville Summit Swope Park

;

9 31 1

565 Tebbetts 438 Temperance 299 Temple

Tebbetts. .smithville KansasCity

Callaway .. Clay .Jackson

27 11 22-A

1971

181

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

177 661 56 631 III 638 205 641 122 440 34 360 114 12

Texas Theodore Roosevelt. Tipton Tower Grove Trenton Triangle Trilumina Trinity Triplett Trowel Troy Tuscan Twilight Tyro

Houston Texas St. Louis Tipton Moniteau St. Louis Trenton Grundy St. Louis....................... Marshall Saline St. Louis Triplett Chariton Marble Hill Bollinger Troy Lincoln St. Louis Columbia Boone Caledonia Washington

593 124 210 5 495 649 421

Union Union Star Unionville United Unity University Urbana

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

413 629 509 491 320 94 62

Valley Valley Park Van Buren Vandalia Versailles Vienna Vincil

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

52 605 456 665 74 609 87 61 526 375 512 98 84 22 613 194 46 445 103 396 15 53 340 162 417

Wakanda Walker Wallace Wardell Warren Warrenton Washington Waverly Wayne Waynesville Webb City Webster Webster Groves Wellington Wellston Wellsville Wentzville. . West Gate West View Western Ligh t. Western Star Weston Westport Whitesville Whitewater

Carroll ton Carroll Walker Vernon Bunceton Cooper . .. . Wardell Pemiscot Keytesville. . . . . . . . . . . Chariton Warrenton Warren Greenfield Dade Waverly. . . . .. . Lafayette Piedmont Wayne Waynesville Pulaski Webb City Jasper Marshfield Webster Webster Groves St. Louis De Kalb Buchanan Wellston St. Louis Wellsville Montgomery Wentzville St. Charles Brentwood St. Louis Millersville Cape Girardeau Louisburg Dallas Winston. . Daviess Platte Weston Kansas City .jackson Whitesville. . . . . .. . .. Andrew Whitewater Cape Girardeau

33-B 31 33-A 4 33-A 24 33- B 19 49 29 33-B 26 AO

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

32 10 3 45 43 57-A 41

9 57-B 47 27 58 39 11

20 43 25 51 19 30 42 23 52 38 44 45 57-B 9 57路A 28 30 57-B 49 Al 10 21 22-B 9 A9

182

1971

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

620 Willard 370 Williamstown 29 Windsor 540 Winigan 430 Winona . 387 Woodside 24 Wyaconda

. ." . . .

Willard .. Williamstown Windsor. .Winigan Winona .Thomasville .... La Grange

Greene Lewis . . Henry Sullivan Shannon Oregon Lewis

45 15 37 3 47 53 15

Nodaway

x 50

Xenia

563

York ..

............. Hopkins.

y . . . . . . . . . Kansas City.

. Jackson

....

.22-B

z 545 Zalma ... 189 Zeredatha.

.... Zalma .. .St. Joseph.

Bollinger ............... 49 Buchanan . .... "" "."""" .. 9

NUMERICAL LIST OF LODGES WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS

1. Missouri 2. Meridian 3. Beacon 4. Howard 5. United .... 6. 7. O'Sullivan ... 8. 9. Geo. Washington 10. Agency 11. PauldingviIle .. 12. Tyro .......... 13. Rising Sun 14. Eolia ...... 15. Western Star 16. Memphis 17. Clarksville 18. Palmyra ... 19. Paris Union 20. St. Louis 21. Havana 22. Wellington 23. Florida 24. Wyaconda 25. Naphtali .. . . . . . . . . . . 26. Ava ....... 27. Evergreen 28. St. John's 29. Windsor . . 30. Huntsville 31. Liberty 32. Humphreys 33. Ralls .... . 34. Troy ... 35. Mercer .... 36. Cooper 37. Hemple 38. Callao 39.

33-B 33-A 33-B 25 45 45 33-A 9

30 40 21 16 10 I

]6 15 17 33-B 6

9 17 15 33-A 46 32 15

37 18 11

3 17 29 4 2,5 11

40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 19. 60. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71.

72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78.

Mt. Moriah ...... Bismarck

33-B 48

Jefferson Fair Play ... Bonhomme Wentzville Fayette Fulton Holt .. Xenia Livingston Wakanda Weston Index Arrow Rock Tipton ... Richmond Monticello Centralia New Bloomfield Waverly Vincil Cambridge Monroe Pattonsburg Grant City

31 41 57-B 30 25 27

Kennett ... Sullivan Armstrong. Savannah Gorin .... Eureka Warren Silex Independence Lebanon St. Joseph

60 32 25 9

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

24 17 10

19 ]9 29 .19 39 9

1971 79. 80. 8!. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110.

183

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Polar Star Bridgeton

33-B 57-A

Jackson Laclede Webster Groves Miami Brookfiled Washington Defiance Friendship ... Russellville ... Madison . Perseverance St. Mark's Vienna Pomegranate St. Andrews Bethany ..... Webster ... Mt. Vernon Ash Grove Bogard ... Bloomington West View Heroine Kirksville ... Gallatin .. ' Greenville

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

Stanberry Marcus .. Ill. Trenton 112. Maitland 113. Plattsburg 114. Twilight 115. Laddonia 116. Barnes ] ]7. Helena 118. 119. Dc Soto 120. Compass 121. Erwin .. 122. Triplett 123. Hermann 124. Union Star 125. Gen tryville ]26. Seaman . J27. Athens ]28. Lorraine 129. Monett ]30. Hume ] 31. Potosi 132. Farmington ]33. Star of the West 134. 135. Braymer ]36. Phoenix 137. Delphian 138. Lincoln "

5 45 55 45 20 14 49 22-B 2 10 52 6 48 4 8 11 26 27 46 9

40 21 33-B 19 32 10

6 3 6 5 55 3.5 40 48 48

J2 16 47 9

139.

Oregon ..

140.

HI. 142. 143. 144. 14.5. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. 160. 161. 162. 163. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 171. 172. 173. 174. 175. 176. 177. 178. 179. 180. 181. 182. 183. 184. 185. 186. J87. 188. ]89. 190. 191. 192. 193. J94. 195. 196. 19.7. 198.

Amsterdam Pleasant Grove Irondale .. . Modern Latimer

35 25 40 41 39

Cass

Lexington Birming Milton Linn Creek Bloomfield Ionic

23 9 18 38 50 48

Ashland North Star Mountain Grove Green City ...

26 8 46 3

Clifton Hill Whitesville Occidental Joachim

18 33-B 40

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

2 21 12 3 14 32 26

Point Pleasant Texas Griswold Pride of the West Pyramid ...

51 46 28 33-A 33-A

. .........

Pilot Knob California Morley Chamois

31 50 31

Hermon Hannibal Zeredatha Putnam

43 ]5 9 3

Frankford Angerona Wellsville Bolivar Quitman Carthage Allensville

]6 II

28 41

7 44 6

184 199. 200. 201. 202.

203. 204.

205. 206. 207. 208.

209. 210.

211. 212.

213. 214. 215. 216. 217.

218. 219.

220. 221. 222.

223. 224. 225. 226. 227. 228.

New Hope.. Sonora Ravenwood. . . . . . . . . . . .. ..

29 8

Brumley . 38 Rowley . 21 Trilumina .. , ,. 24 Somerset . 3 Clay . 11 Salisbury . 19 52 Poplar Bluff '" Unionville ... 3 Hickory Hill .. 31 Four Mile .. , 60 Rolla . 39 Forest City . 8 Hornersville . 60 Hale City . 20 Barbee . .... 24 33-A Good Hope Albert Pike .. 22-B Kansas City .. 22路A Mystic Tie . 49 La Belle .,. . . 15 Ray . 23 Hamilton . 12 Salem . 39 48 Saline . 13 Cypress . Shelbina . 14

229. 230. St. James 231. Cardwell 232. Polo 233. Bucklin 234. St. Francois 235. 236. Sedalia .. ' 237. La Plata .. 238. Rushville 239. Hopewell

240. 241.

39 60 12 13 48 36 14

9 47

Palestine

247.

Keystone ., Middle Fabius .. , Knob Noster Montgomery Neosho .....

33-B 1 36 28 56

248. 249.

Carroll

Hope

242. 243. 244.

245. 246.

250.

251. 252. 253.

Laredo Butler Alton 256. Shekinah 257. Lodge of Light 258.

254. 255.

1971

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

4 35 53 40 5

259. 260.

Lodge of Love Mechanicsville

261. 262. Holden 263. Summit

36 59

264.

265. Corinthian 266. . 267. Aurora 268. Lodge of Truth 269. Brotherhood . 270. New Salem . 271. Solomon 272. Granite 273. St. Clair 274. Cold Spring .. 275. 276. 277.

278. 279.

36 33-B 14

. .

9 29 45 36 37 36

. .

Grand River

Essex Hogles Creek

280. 281.

282. 283. 284.

285. 286. 287. 288.

Fenton Cosmos Stockton Canopy Earl

Craft Hermitage 289. Graham 290. Fairmont 291. Edina . 292. Lamar 293. Sarcoxie 294. Mound City 295. Moniteau 296. Sparta .. , 297. 298. Sampson 299. Temple 300. Doric 301. 302. Lick Creek 303. Osage

57-B 33-A 42 55

. . .

. .

2 43 44

. .

31 54

53 22-A 45

. . .

304.

30.1. 306. 307. 308. 309.

Sikeston Kearney . 312. Cuba . 313. Meramec .. 314. 315. Jerusalem 316. Rural 317. Osborn 318. Eldorado 310. 311.

22-A 49 17 10

Cecile Daylight .... Ashlar . New London ..... Parrott .

50 11

39 57-B

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42 22-A

. .

10 1

1971 319. 320. 321. 322. 323. 324. 325. 326. 327. 328. 329. 330. 331. 332. 333. 334. 335. 336. 337. 338. 339. 340. 341. 342. 343. 344. 345. 346. 347. 348. 349. 350. 351. 352. 353. 354. 355. 356. 357. 358. 359. 360. 361. 362. 363. 364. 365. 366. 367. 368. 369. 370. 371. 372. 373. 374. 375. 376. 377. 378.

185

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Paulville .......... Versailles Jonathan ............ ........... Hardin . Cornerstone ............. McDonald ............ Dockery ................. . Linn ...... . ........ Mt. Zion ................ Cainsville .. . ............. "

2 58 6

20 33-A 59 13 31 53 5

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

Paul Revere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-B Charity .. ............... . 9 Excello ..... ............ . 14 Breckenridge 12 Joplin . 44 Hallsville 26 Blue Springs ... 59 Herculaneum 40 :Fidelity 21 ......... 22-B Westport '"

Circle ......

37 .........

Moberly Fellowship Arlington America

18 44 39 33-A

......... Pollock

..........

.......... Mosaic Friend Barnesville Hebron Adelphi Ancient Landmark

48 54 47 27 21 26

.........

Northwest .. Tuscan ..... Riddick . ........ Hiram . .... Fraternal . . Higginsville .......... Bayou Adair ... Barry Crescent Hill Composite Williamstown Sheldon Non PareH Belle ... ...........

8 33-B 41 1 32 23 53 2 55 35 52 15 43 34 39

Waynesville King Hill Ancient Craft Berlin ...................

38 9

6 10

379. 380. 381. 382. 383. 384. 385. 386. 387. 388. 389. 390. 39.1. 392. 393. 394. 395. 396. 397. 398. 399. 400. 401. 402. 403. 404. 405. 406. 407. 408. 409. 410. 411. 412. 413. 414. 415. 416. 417. 418. 419. 420. 421. 422. 423. 424. 425. 426. 427. 428. 429. 430. 431. 432. 433. 434. 435. 436.

Billings . . Queen City Ionia

. ........... . ................ . . . . . . . . . Pythagoras . . . . . . . ........ East Prairie . . Richland ........ . ............ Woodside . ......... . ........... Arcana . .. . . . . . . . . .

54 1 58 55 50 38 53 3

Raytown Christian Bee Hive .................

59 59

Western Light Gower . .. Jasper . . . . . . . Pike Decatur Carterville

Lowry City Rosendale Everton Malden .... Charleston Montrose Louisville Iberia . ..... Joppa ... Appleton City Valley GreensburgHunnewell Cache Whitewater Star.

44 16 55 44 37 9 42 60

50 37 29. 38 46 37 9 2 14 33-A 49 37

. ......... Urbana .......... Gate of the Temple . . . .... . . Galt . .. Samaritan ... Green Ridge Rothville Glenwood

41 45 4 48 36 19 1

New Madrid Winona

51 47

Competition Macks Creek

38 38

Rockbridge

Temperance

437.

438.

186 439. 440. 441. 442. 443. 444. 445. 446. 447. 448. 449. 450. 451. 452. 453. 454. 455. 456. 457. 458. 459. 460. 161. 462. 463. 464. 465. 466. 467. 468. 469. 470. 471. 472. 473. 474. 475. 476. 477. 478. 479. 480. 481. 482. 483. 484. 485. 486. 487. 488. 489. 490. 491. 492. 493. 494. 495. 496. 497.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Mt. Olive Trowel Excelsior Burlington Anchor Ada West Cate Ivanhoe Jacoby Schell City

45 49 49 7 33-B 23 57-B 22-B 6 43

Belton

...

..........

Forsyth Con tinen tal

54 10

Wallace Jonesburg Melville Hazelwood Lambskin Caru thersviIIe Santa Fe Cilfton Concordia

25 28 42 45 33-B 51 17 53 23

Southwest Pleasant Hope

56 41

Plato Nodaway Mineral Pickering Nineveh

46 7 44

Mount Hope Henderson

23 45

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

35 34 43 8 57-B 34 18 36 10 50 43 27 28

Lewistown Unity Robert Burns Equality

15 43 53 39

7 29

498. 499. 500. 501. 502. 503. 504. 505. 506. 507. 508. 509. 510. 511. 512. 513. 514. 515. 516. 517. 518. 519. 520. 521. 522. 523. 524. 525. 526. 527. 528. 529. 530. 531. 532. 533. 534. 535. 536. 537. 538. 539. 540. 541. 542. 543. 544. 545. 546. 547. 548. 549. 550. 551. 552. 553. 554.

1971

Harmony Jameson Buckner. Philadelphia Prairie Home Platte City Euclid Lathrop Clearmont Saxton Van Buren New Hampton Skidmore Webb City Senath .. Granby Galena ...

33-A 10 59 15 25 21 57-A II 7 9 47 5 7 44 60 56 54

Oriental Crane Clifton Heights Lockwood Gate City

24 54 33-A 42 22-A

Spickardsville Cunningham Wayne Higbee Conway Apollo

4 19 52 18 38 57-A

Lanes Prairie Dexter .. Comfort Columbia Blackwell Ingomar Bethel Stella Dawn Winigan J acksonviIIe Ferguson Mansfield Algabil Zalma Orient South Gate Clinton Carl Junction Rose Hill Pendleton Calhoun Clarksburg Foster 555. Summersville 556. Prairie

39 50 55 32 40 53 14 56 12 3

18 57-A 46 33-A 49 22-A 22-A 37 44 57-A 48 37 31

35 46

1971 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. 6]3. 614.

187

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOUR] Moscow Clarksdale Nelson Cowgill

29 10 24 12

York Jamesport Tebbetts Maplewood Miller .. Naylor . . Marlborough Republic Hayti ........ . Rutledge Bernie La Monte Easter Olive Branch Ewing. Forest Park Grandin

22-B

60 36 32 33-B 15 57-B 47

lllmo Koshkonong

49 53

Shamrock Criterion Branson St. Francisville

27 44 54

Advance Barnett La Russell Union

50 58 44 32

Cole Camp Puxico Bosworth Leadwood Elvins. Cosby Clayton Acacia Morehouse

36 50 20 48 48 9 57-A 26 50

Walker Craig Eminence Strafford 'Varrenton Clark ......... Centertown Mokane Wellston Mt. 'Washington

43 8 47 45 30 18 31 27 57-A 59

27 57-B 55 52 22-B 45 51 I

615. 616. 617. 618. 619. 620. 621. 622. 623. 624. 625. 626. 627. 628. 629. 630. 631. 632. 633. 634. 635. 636. 637. 638. 639. 640. 641. 642. 643. 644. 645. 646. 647. 648. 649. 650. 6.1)]. 652. 653. 654. 655. 656. 657. 658. 659. 660. 661. 662. 663. 664. 665. 666. 667. 668. 669. 670. 671. 672. 673.

. ........... Chaffee Brentwood Swope Park Grandview

49 57-A 22-B 59

Willard Anderson Norwood Overland Owensville Sheffield Magnolia

45 56 46 57-B 32 22-A 33-A

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

Mendon ......... Valley Park East Gate Tower Grove Belgrade Archie .. Steele Greentop Freedom Mountain View Triangle Mizpah .. Jennings Trinity ... Benj. Franklin Northeast .. Grain Valley Clarkton Shaveh ... . ........... Noel ..... Elmer University Parma Cleveland Pilgrim Shawnee Commonwealth Gardenville Country Club Progress Purity Alpha Holliday ..... Theo. Roosevelt Clarence Rockhill

19 57-B 22-B 33-A 40 34 51 I

57-B 53 33-A 57-A 57-A 33-B 33-B 22-A 59 60 57-A 56 14 57-A 51 34 33-B 36 33-A 57-B 22-B 57-A 57-B 22-A 17 33-B 14 22-R

.........

Wardell Lilbourn . . . . . Berkeley Florissant Crestwood Perryville adorn ..... Harold O. Grauel Arnold

51 51 S7-A 57-A 57-B 49 51 49 40

......

00 00

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT

Name and Number of Lodge and Date of Charter 1 Missouri (10-ll-1816) •.•••.•• 2 Meridian (5-6-1852) •••••••• 3 Beaeon (5-10-1849) . 4 Howard (5-6-1852) . 5 United (5-30-1857) .. 7 O'Sullivan (10-19-1867) 9 Goo. Washington (5-10.1849) 10 Agency (6-1-1866) ••..•.•••• 11 Pauldingville (5-8-1852) •..•• 12 Tyro (4-7-1825) .. 13 Rising Sun (5-6-1852) ••••.•. 14 Eolia (10-16-1884) ..•..••... 15 Western Star (6-1-1866) ...• 16 Memphis (5-6-1852) 17 Clarksville (10-8-1830) .••••• 18 Palmyra (4-25-1831) ..•.•.•• 19 Paris Union (3-1-1835) •....• 20 St. Louis (10-24-1836) •..•.• 21 Havana (10-16-1879) •.....•. 22 Wellington (5-6-1852) ...... 23 Florida (5-6-1852) .•••..•... 24 Wyaconda (10-11-1887) .....• 25 N aphtali (10-14-1839) ••••.•. 26 Ava (10-13-1887) •..•...••.• 27 Evergreen (5-26-1864) ......• 28 St. John's (10-14.1839) ••••• 29 Windsor (6-2-1866) •.....•.• 30 Huntsville (10-8-1840) ...•.• 31 Liberty (10·9·1840) .....•.•• 32 Humphreys (10-13-1887) •••.• 33 Ralls (6-9-1853) . 34 Troy (10·7-1841) •.....•...• 35 Mercer (6-9-1853) •...•..•.. 36 Cooper (10-9-1841) •••••.•.• 37 Hemple (10·18-1900) •..•.•.• 38 Callao (6-2-1866) •..•.......

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60.00 10.00 310.00 50.00 30.00 30.00 70.00 40.00 240.00

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20.{)0 70.00

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10.00 80.00 40.00

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20.00 30.00 20.00 120.00 30.00 10.00 80.00 30.00 40.00 I

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40 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90

Mt. Moriah (10-14-1841) . Bismarck (10-15-1891) . Jefferson (11-15-1841) ..•..• Fair Play (10-18-1900) ...... Bonhomme (10-9-1841) •....• Wentzville (6-2-1866) .....•• Fayette (10-17-1842) . Fulton (10-17-1842) ......•. Holt (5-25-1854) . Xenia (6-2-1866) . Livingston (10-12-1876) ....• Wakanda (10-17-1842) . Weston (10-11-1842) •....... Index (10-16-1884) ....•.•... Arrow Rock (10-17-1842) ..•. Tipton (6-2-1866) ....•..•.•• Richmond (10-13-1842) •.•.•. Monticello (10-12-1842) •..... Centralia (10-19-1867) ....•• New Bloomfield (6-25-1854) •• Waverly (6-2-1866) •..•.•.•. Vincil (10-19-1867) .••....•• Cambridge (6-2-1866) •.••••• Monroe (6-2-1866) .........• Pattonsburg (5-29-1854) ..•. Grant City (10-10-1894) •...• Kennett (10-16-1889) •....•. Sullivan (6-2-1866) ....•..... Armstrong (5-25-1854) •••••• Savannah (10-28-1844) . Gorin (10-13-1892) •.....•.. Eureka (10-17-1845) •.•...•. Warren (10-20-1849) . Silex (10-21-1897) ..•.....•. Independence (10-14-1846) •• Lebanon (10-14-1846) •.•.•.• St. Joseph (10-14-1846) ..... Polar Star (10-14-1846) ....• Bridgeton (10-14-1846) •....• Jackson (10-15-1846) ••••..• Laclede (5-25-1854) . Webster Groves (10-21-1897) . Miami (6-2-1866) ..•...•..•• Brookfield (6-2-1866) . Washington (10-12-1847) . Defiance (10-17-1878) ...•.•• Friendship (10-12-1847) •.••• Russellville (10-11-1888) ..•.

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95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 108 104 105 106 107 109 110 111 112 113 114 116 116 117 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129

Madison (10-12-1847) . Perseverance (10-12-1847) . St. Mark's (10-14-1847) •.... Vienna (10-17-1887) •....... Pomegranate (9-21-1916) •.• St. Andrews (5-10-1848) •... Bethany (6-26-1864) •••..... Webster (6-28-1868) ••.•...• Mt. Vernon (10-19-1867) .... Ash Grove (10-17-1899) ..•.. Bogard (10-14-1886) .......• Bloomington (5-10-1849) . West View (6-2-1866) .. Heroine (6-10-1849) ......•. Kirksville (6-26-1864) •....•. Gallatin (10-16-1879) •......• Greenville (10-4-1886) . Stanberry (10-17·1878) . Marcus (5-10-1849) •.•...•.. Trenton (6-9-1860) ..•....... Maitland (10-19-1867) . Plattsburg (5-9-1850) •...... Twilight (10-19-1867) •.....• Laddonia (10-28-1892) . Barnes (10-17-1879) ••...... Helena (11-8-1924) ..••....•. De Soto (10-19-1867) ......• Compass (5-10-1860) •....... Erwin (6-9-1851) •.•••....•. Triplett (10-12-1898) ••...... Hermann (5-10-1850) . Union Star (10-15.1886) . Gentryville (5-10-1860) . Seaman (6-28-1858) ••....... Athens (6-8-1861) . Lorraine (10-17-1878) . Monett (10-16-1890) .

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Name and Number of Lodge and Date of Charter 188 189 190 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225

Hannibal (5-30-1859) . Zeredatha (5-28-1859) . Putnam (5-28-1859) Frankford (5-26-1859) . Angerona (5-28-1859) . Wellsville (5-30-1860) •...... Bolivar (10-19-1867) . Quitman (5-30-1860) . Carthage (10-19-1867) . Allensville (5-30-1860) . New Hope (5-31-1860) . Sonora (10-19-1867) . Ravenwood 00-13-1892) . Brumley 00-17-1878) ......• Rowley 00-19-1867) . Trilumina (10-19-1867) . Somerset (5-29-1861) •.•..... Clay (5-80-1861) ...•....... Salisbury 00-19-1867) . Poplar Bluff (5-30-1861) . Unionville (5-30-1861) . Hickory Hill (10-19-1867) . Four Mile 00-19-1867) •..... Rolla (5-30-1861) . Forest City (5-30-1861) •.... Hornersville (5-30-1861) .... Hale City (l0-12-18~3) ••...• Barbee 00-19-1867) ..•..... Good Hope (5-30-1861) •..... Albert Pike 00-17-1895) . Kansas City (5-30-1861) . Mystic Tie (5-30-1861) . La Belle (10-11-1888) •••.••. Ray (9-21-1921) . Hamilton (10-19-1867) ..•... Salem (5-29-1862) .

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Name and Number of Lodge and Date of Charter 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 291) 296 298 299 300 302 303 305 306 307 308 310 311 312 313 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 330

Hermitage (10-15-1868) . Graham (10-18-1900) . Fairmont (10-15-1868) . Edina (l0-15-1868) . Lamar (l0-15-1868) . Sarcoxie (10-15-1868) Mound City (10-15-1868) . Moniteau (10-15-1868) . Sparta (10-11-1888) Sampson (10-18-1900) . Temple (10-15-1868) . Doric (10-15-1868) . Lick Creek (l0-15-1868) . Osaj:t'e (10-15-1868) . Cecile Dayli~ht (10-17-1923) Ashlar (10-12-1869) New London 00-12-1869) . Parrott 00-12-1869) . Sikeston 00-12-1869) . Kearney 00-12-1869) . Cuba 00-13-1887) . Meramec 00-19-1923) . Jerusalem 00-22-1896) . Rural (10-12-1869) ••........ Osborn (10-8-1869) . Eldorado 00-12-1869) . Paulville (10-12-1869) . Versailles 00-18-1923) . Jonathan 00-12-1869) . Hardin 00-12-1869) . Cornerstone (10-12-1869) . McDonald 00-12-1869) . Dockery (10-12-1869) . Linn (l0-19-1898) . Mt. Zion (10-13-1870) . Cainsville (10-13-1870) Paul Revere (10-26-1923) ...

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331 Charity (10-13-1870) •.•...•• . 332 Excello (9-29-1904) . 334 Breckenridge 00-13-1870) 335 Joplin (10-13-1871) 336 Hallsville 00-17-1878) . 337 Blue Springs (10-13-1887) •. 338 Herculaneum (10-19-1922) •.. 339 Fidelity 00-13-1870) •...... 340 Westport 00-11-1894) ..•••• 342 Circle 00-13-1870) ........• 344 Moberly (10-13-1870) . 345 Fellowship 00-13-1870) ..•.. 346 Arlington (10-13-1870) . 347 America (9-17-1919) . 349 Pollock (10-16-1884) ....•... 351 Mosaic 00-13-1870) ...•••.. 352 Friend (10-13-1870) ..••••..• 353 Barnesville (9-27-1906) . 354 Hebron 00-13-1870) . 355 Adelphi 00-13-1870) . 356 Anc. Landmark 00-17-1873) • 358 Northwest 00-16-1884) . 360 Tuscan (10-13-1870) . 361 Riddick (10-13-1871) . 362 Hiram 00-13-1870) . 363 Fraternal (10-15-1870) . 364 Higginsville 00-14.1880) . 365 Bayou 00-11-1888) . 366 Adair 00-13-1881) ..•....... 367 Barry (10-13-1870) . 368 Crescent Hill (10-13-1871) . 369 Composite (10-13-1871) . 370 Williamstown (10-13-1870) .. 371 Sheldon 00-11-1883) . 372 Non Pareil (10-17-1873) . 373 Belle (9-27-1906) . 375 Waynesville 00-19.1888) . 376 King Hill 00-13-1870) . 377 Ancient Craft 00-13-1871) .. 378 Berlin (3-19-1906) . 379 Billings (10-13-1881) . 380 Queen City 00-13·1871) . 381 Ionia 00-13-1871) . 383 Pythagoras 00-16-1872) . 384 East Prairie (9-29-1904) .

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Name and Number of Lodge and Date of Charter . 385 Richland (10-18-1901) 387 Woodside (10-13-1871) ...•.. 389 Arcana (10-13-1871) •••••••• 391 Raytown (10-13-1871) ......• 392 Christian (10-13-1871) ..•..• 393 Bee Hive (10-13-1871) .....•• 396 Western Light (10-13-1871) ., 397 Gower (10-16-1872) •••.•.... 398 Jasper (10-17-1873) •....... 399 Pike (10-13-1871) •••••....• 400 Decatur (10-13-1871) 401 Carterville (10-12-1893) ....• 403 Lowry City 00-17-1873) ...• 404 Rosendale (10-22-1896) ••..•. 405 Everton (l0-16-1886) •••••.•• 406 Malden (10-13-1881) •.•••.•. 407 Charleston (10-12-1893) ••..• 408 Montrose (10-13-1871) •..••• 409 Louisville (10-17-1902) ..•... 410 Iberia (10-13-1871) ••..•..... 411 Joppa (10-16-1872) ••....•.• 412 Appleton City (10-13-1871) .. 413 Valley (10-17-1873) ......••• 414 Greensburg (10-13-1871) ....• 415 Hunnewell (10-13-1871) ..•.• 416 Cache (10-13-1871) ..•.....• 417 Whitewater (10-13-1881) •.•• 419 Star 00-16-1872) ...•••••... 421 Urbana 00-15-1886) •..••..• 422 Gate of Temple (10-16-1872) • .. 423 Galt (10-15-1890) 424 Samaritan (10-16-1872) ••••• 426 Green Ridge (9-29-1904) •••. 426 Rothville (10-21-1897) •••••.. 427 Glenwood (10-17-1873) •••••• 429 New Madrid 00-17-1873) '" . 430 Winona (10-10-1894)

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Name and Number of Lodge and Date or Charter 490 491 492 494 495 496 497 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 609 610 511 512 513 514 615 518 519 520 521 522 524 525 526 527 528 529 531

Montevallo (10-15-1874) •...• Vandalia (10-12-1876) •.•.... Daggett (10-12-1876) •..•...• Lewistown (10-12-1876) •...• Unity (10-17-1895) ••....... Robert Burns (10-11·1877) .. Equality (9-27-1906) •.•.•. Harmony (9-19-1917) •.•••.• Jameson (10-11-1877) . Buckner 00-11-1877) ......• Philadelphia (10-11-1877) ..• Prairie Home (10-13-1881) .. Platte City (10-13-1881) .... Euclid (9-21-1917) •.••..••.• Lathrop (10-12-1882) •.....• Clearmont 00-12-1882) ....• Saxton (10-12-1882) ..•..... Van Buren (10-12-1882) ...• New Hampton 00-28-1925) Skidmore 00-12-1882) . Webb City (10-12-1882) •.... Senath (10-22-1902) •.•..... Granby 00-22-1902) . Galena (10-12-1882) ••...... Oriental ( 10-11-1883) . Crane 00-22-1896) •......... Clifton Heights (10-10-1894) . Lockwood 00-11-1883) . Gate City (10-11-1883) . Spickardsville (10-16-1886) .• Cunningham (10-16·1886) . Wayne 00-15-1885) . Higbee (10-15-1885) •.•.••.. Conway 00-15-1885) •...•.•. Apollo (9-18-1918) ........•. Lanes Prairie (10-15-1885) ..

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Dexter (10-13-1887) •.•.•..•• Comfort 00-19-1898) ....•.•• Columbia 00-13-1887) .••••. Blackwell ( 10-13-1887) •••••• Ingomar 00-13-1887) ..•... Bethel 00-11-1888) ••••••••• Stella 00-17-1889) •••.•••••• Dawn 00-17-1889) •••.....• Winigan (10-17-1889) Jacksonville (9-29-1904) •.•. Ferguson 00-16-1889) ...•.. Mansfield (10-16-1891) ...••• Algabil (9-19-1917) •••.•.•.. Zalma (10-15-1890) ••••••••• Orient (9-22-1920) •.....•... South Gate (10-15-1890) •••• Clinton (10-15-1890) •.•...•. Carl Junction (10-15·1891) .. Rose Hill (10:-15-1891) •••.•• Pendleton (10-15-1891) •.•.•. Calhoun (10-16-1891) •..•... Clarksburg (10-16-1891) •.••• Foster (10-15-1891) ..••••••• Summersville (10-15·1891) ••• Prairie (10-13-1892) •.....•. Moscow (10-13-1892) ..•.•.•• Clarksdale . (10-12-1893) •••.• Nelson 00-12·1893) •••••...• Cowgill (10-12.1893) •••••••• York (10-15-1895) ..•...•... Jamesport 00-19-1898) •...• Tebbetts (10-21-1902) ••••••• Maplewood (9-29-1904) .....• Miller (9-29-1904) •......... Naylor (9-29-1904) ......•.• Marlborough (10-26-1927) ••• Republic (9-28.1905) •••••••• Hayti (9-28-1905) ......•.... Rutledge (9-28-1905) •••••••• Bernie (9·28-1905) .•.••.•... La Monte (9-28-1905) ••..•.• Easter (9-28-1905) •.......• Olive Branch (9.27-1906) .•• Ewing (9-27-1906) •••••••••• Forest Park (9-27.1906) ..•. Grandin (9-27-1906) •••••••• Illmo (9-27-1906) •....•••... Koshkonong (9-27-1906) ••...

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Name and Number of Lodge and Date of Charter Shamrock (9-27-1906) ......• Criterion (9-26-1907) ......• Branson (9-26-1907) •....... St. Francisville (9-26-1907) •• Advance (9-26-1907) •••....• Barnett (9-26-1907) ..•...... La Russell (9-21-1921) . Union (9-26-1907) ..•....... Cole Camp (10-28-1926) .... Puxico (9-30-1908) Bosworth (9-30-1908) .....•• Leadwood (9-30-1908) ......• Elvina (9-80-1908) . Cosby (9-80-1908) ..........• Clayton (9-30-1908) . Acacia (9-29-1909) •.•....... 603 Morehouse (9-29-1909) •.••.. 605 Walker (9-29-1909) . 606 Craig (9-29-1909) ..........• 607 Eminence (9-29-1909) •...... 608 Strafford (9-28-1910) ..•..... 609 Warrenton (9-19-1917) . 610 Clark (9-28-1910) ••.•••••••. 611 Centertown (9-28-1910) . 612 Mokane (9-28-1911) . 613 Wellston (9-28-1911) 614 Mt. Washington (10-17-1911) 615 Chaffee (9-28-1911) ....•.... 616 Brentwood (9-28-1949) ••.•• 617 Swope Park (9-28-1911) •. , .• 618 Grandview (9-28-1911) •••••• 620 Willard (9-25-1912) ••.••••.• 621 Anderson (9-26-1912) ••••••• 622 Norwood (9-26-1912) •••...• 623 Overland (9-28-1949) ••••..• 624 Owensville (9-25-1912) ••••.• . 625 Sheffield (9-25-1912)

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS FIRST DISTRICT-GEORGE DAVIDSON, D.D.G.M., 437 E. Jackson, Memphis, Mo. 63555 Lodges Count7 Clark .••••.•.. Fairmont .••••••. Eldorado ..••••••. Hiram ........••. St. Francisville ... Sco~la;;d : : : : : : Memphis •.••..•. Gorin ...••••••... Rutledge •....•••. Sch,';1yler: : : : : : Middle Fabius .••. Lodge of Love .... Queen City•......

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Ma.<;ter Charles P. Kapfer .... Alvin C. Brotherton .. Harry A. Terrill ..... Virgil P. Caulk ...... Keith Jones ......... Clark B. Ewing ...... Emmett Schultz ...... Forrest Harris ....... William J. West ..... Lyndon R. Parsons ...

Secretary-Name and Address Chester L. Smith, Wyaconda, Mo. 63474 .. ; ....... David Folk, Route I, Arbela, Mo. 63432 ........... E. C. Dinger, 362 N. Morgan, Kahoka, Mo. 63445 .. Norman S. Brammer, Alexandria, Mo. 63430 .•..•. Pearl L. Stivers, Memphis, Mo. 63555 ••••••••••••. Archie S. Baltzell, Gorin, Mo. 63543 ..•......•••. Arthur Lowe, Rt. I, Rutledge, Mo. 63563 ........ Harry L. Moore, Downing, Mo. 63536 ............ Colonel W. Bunch, Sr., Lanca.<;ter, Mo. 63548 ...... Eugene Slaughter, Jr., Box 73, I Queen City, Mo. 63561 ........................ Glenwood ........ 427lGlenwood ....... Fred R. Weldon ...... Walter H. Croskey, Glenwood, Mo. 63541 ........ Greentop ........ 635 Greentop ........ James S. Losey ...... Bryan F. Arnold, Box 85, Greentop, Mo. 63546 .... Location NO.1 290 Wyaconda....... 318 Luray ......•... 362 Kahoka ..••..... 688 Wayland ........ 16 Memphis ........ 72 Gorin ........... 572 Rutledge ..•.•... 244 Downing ........ 269 Lanca.<;ter ..•.... 380 Queen City ......

Time of Meeting 2nd & 4th Mon. 1st & 3rd Mon. 1st & 3rd Fri. 1st & 3rd Th. 1st Th. 1st & 3rd Th. 1st & 3rd Mon. 2nd Th. 2nd & 4th Fri. 2nd & 4th Tu. 1st & 3rd Th. 2nd & 4th Mon.

SECOND DISTRICT-ROY L. FORTNEY, D.D.G.M.. 108 N. Franklin. Kirksville, Mo. 63501 Adair ..•.•.•.. Kirksville

. 1051 Kirksville

John W. Winslow, 7 Mohawk Dr., Kirksville, Mo. 63501. . Robert M. Barrett .... George M. Longwith, 414 E. Elm St., Kirksville, Mo. 63501 . K~,ox ..••.••.. Colony •••........ 1681Knox City ..•..•. Roy B. Parcell Leland E. McReynolds, Knox City, Mo. 63446 ...•. Edina ......•.... 291/Edina . . Richard F. Allen. . . .. Ralph G. Hayden, Edina, Mo. 63537 Paulville .....•••. 319 Hurdland ..•.... Roy W. Hartsock , Glenn Scott, Rt. I, Bra.<;hear, Mo. 63533 . Greensburg . 414IBaring . L. P. Mayfield J. J. Pearce, Baring, Mo. 63531. . Adair ..•........

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THIRD DISTRICT-EMERY H. WELSH. D.D.G.M.. Unionville. Mo. 63565 Pu~?am ..•....

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Hartford ........ Somerset ........

Unionville ....... Sul!!van·.·.·.·.·.·.·. Humphreys •...•. Seaman ......•••. Green City ..••... Putnam .•....•.. ....... Pollock .•.•...... Arcana ....•...•. " Winigan ..•...... "

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1711 Hartford ........ Neal Newman ....... Edward L. Tietsort, Worthington, Mo. 63567 ..... 2061 Powersville ...... John D. Thompson ... Virgil W. Carter, Route 2, Powersville, Mo. 64672 ..•...•••.•..•......... I Un;onville•••••.. Larry E. Probasco ... Emery H. Welsh, Box 347, Unionville, Mo. 63565 .. 32 Humphreys •.... Fay D. Harding ...... John F. Boehner, Box 23, Humphreys, Mo. 64646., 126 Milan ........... James E. Fulks ...... Evel'ett Harris, Milan, Mo. 63556 ................ 159 Green City ...... Walter Shinafelt ..... Wayne Bennett, Green City, Mo. 63545 ........... 190INewtown •••.... Joseph T. Parrish .... Eugene D. Mallette, Newtown, Mo. 64667 ......... 349jPollock •••.••••. Eustace J. Schnelle ... John H. Dennis, Route 4, Milan, Mo. 63556 ....... 389 Harris .......... Melvin L. Hatcher ... Cecil M. Clem, Box 68, Harris, Mo. 64645 ......... 540IWinigan ........ John W. Abbott ..... Ogden L. Romine, Green Ca.<;tle, Mo. 63544 .......

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FOURTH DISTRICT-JOHN W. MAYO. D.D.G.M•• Box 458. Trenton. Mo. 64683

····1 Trenton ·l ll11T renton ..•.... "1 Billy Victor Rooks Laredo.......... 253ILaredo G. Privitt

Grundy •.. " " •...... " Mercer ,

Galt ......•...... 423IGalt............ Spickardsville 6241Spickard Mercer.......... 35IPrinceton

'1 Carl Delbert Gentry, 721 Emma St., Trenton, Mo. 646831 1st Th. C. Rains, Laredo, Mo. 64652 •..••............ 1st & 3rd Fri.

Kenneth Crawford James Webster John Goodin

Paul Porter, Galt. Mo. 64641................... 1st Mon. Gaylord E. Shaw, Box 263, Spickard, Mo. 64679 1st Wed. Marvin H. Arnote, Princeton, Mo. 64673 2nd & 4th Th.

FIFTH DISTRICT-NED MCLAIN, D.D.G.M., Route 1, Hatfield, Mo. 64458 Har,~ison ..•..

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Bethany .••...... 9'1"~thanY•.••.. "1 Lorraine ........ 128 Ridgeway .•..... Lodge of Light ... 257 Eagleville. . • • . .. Cainsville ..•..... 328lCainsviIle. . . .. ..

Leland G. Magee, Box 9, Bethany, Mo. 64424 ...... Lloyd A. Elifrits, Ridgeway, Mo. 64481. .......... Beryl Arkle, Eagleville. Mo. 64442 ..•............ Loren R. Thompson, Washington St., Cainsville, Mo. 64632 ......................... I 510lNew Hampton .. 'IJames Waldeier ...... Steven D. Lundy, New Hampton, Mo. 64471. ..... 5561Gilman City. . . .. Eugene Sadler ....... Everett J. Lawrence, Gilman City, Mo. 64642 .....

N e"! ~ampton ... PraIrIe ..........

Rex Ba<nett......... W. S. Hendren ....... Leonard C. Todd ..... Buren Alexander .... '

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SIXTH DISTRICT-DALE E. HEATH, D.D.G.M•• King City. Mo. 64463 Ge~try ••••.••.

21IMcFall 109IStanberry I Gentryville . 125IGentryville Athens ....•..... 127 Albany

Havana . Stanberry ..•....

Ancient Craft . 377IKing City. . ......•. Jacoby . 44676!DGararlnitngctI.otyn Worth .•...... Grant City ..•....

Defiance ....•.•.. \ 88ISheridan Allensville . 1981 Allendale Jonathan . 321'Denver

W. D. Palmer Harold Osborn

H. Hovey Manring, McFall, Mo. 64657 ........•.. Beverly P. McClul'e, 218 W. First, Stanberry, Mo. 64489 . Marion Cotter Billie E. Crawford, Rt. 2, Albany, Mo. 64402 •.••.. James R. Brown L. Frank Smith, 806 N. College Ave., Albany, Mo. 64402 .................•..•.....•. .. Bobby G. Clark. . . . .. W. Edgar Bacon, Box 214, King City, Mo. 64463 John G. Swan Marvin C. Miller, Darlington, Mo. 64438 . Darold Hughes John P. Thompson, 707 S. Main St., Grant City, Mo. 64456 . GUY L. Allee, Jr Cleo A. Seckman, Rt. 1, Sheridan, Mo. 64486 . 1 H. J. Richardson \ Ortis C. Han:mer, Allendale, Mo. 64420 . Walter R. Hensley Robert E. Rmeman, Rt. 1, Denver, Mo. 64441. ..

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SEVENTH DISTRICT-WALTER E. SMITH, D.D.G.M.. 136 S. Vine St.. Maryville, Mo. 64468 Nod,~way .....

Xenia Quitman Ravenwood Graham Burlington Nodaway

. Harley 1. Whaley, Rt. 2. Hopkins, Mo. 64461. . . . .. . Elmer Day, Quitman, Mo. 64478. . • . . . . . . .. . .. . .• . N. B. Henry. Actg. Secy., Ravenwood, Mo. 64479 .. . O. Wayne Warner, Rt. 1, Graham, Mo. 64455. .... . Richard F. Meek, Burlington Junction, Mo. 64428. . Walter E. Smith, 136 South Vine St., Maryville, Mo. 64468.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . .. . Raymond S. Garten .. J. Ervin Neal, Pickering. Mo. 64476 ...........• . .I ohn D. Hamilton . Raymond O. Porterfield, Hopkins, Mo. 64461 . Lloyd Nelson . Kenneth G. Hurner, Box 13, Skidmore, Mo. 64487.

50,Hopkins . Eldon D. Williams . 1961Quitman . Jesse Everhart. 201lRavenwood . L. J. Henry 289IGraham . Wendell D. Dozier . 4421 Burlington Jet . Charles Bragg . 470IMaryville ' Ronald Gaugh

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Pickering •....... 4721 Pickering Clearmont . 507lClearmont Skidmore . 511:Skitlmore,

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-ConUnued EIGHTH DISTRICT-K. ROGER PENNEL. D.D.G.M.. Box 366. Fairfax. Mo. 64446 Lodges Count)' Location Master Secretary-Name and Address NO.1 Atchison •..... North Star ....... 1571Rock Port ....... Christian O. Husing .. Loraine L. Heckel, 410 W. Opp St., Rock Port, Mo. 64482 ......................... I Sonora .......... 200 Watson ......... Robert Fischer ....... Willis L. Barnhart, Watson, Mo. 64496 ........... Northwest ....... 358 Tarkio .......... Delmar H. Mayfield ... Richard A. Halliday, Box 294, Tarkio, Mo. 64491 .. Fairfax .......... 483 Fairfax ......... Neil E. Curry ........ Newell D. Green, Box 127, Fairfax, Mo. 64446 ... H~lt •••• :::::: Maitland ......... 112 Maitland ........ George W. Christian. Fred H. Davidson, Maitland, Mo. 64466 ........• Oregon .......... 139 Oregon ......... WilliamKee ......... Willard 1. Kurtz, Oregon, Mo. 64473 ............. Forest City ...... 214 Forest City ...... Lee Slusher, Jr....... Allen E. Buetzer, Forest City, Mo. 64451. ....... Mound City ...... 294 Mound City ..... John H. Hatch ....... Silas P. Allen, 408 Nebraska St., Mound City, Mo. 64470 ........••............. Craig ........... 606 Craig ........... James E. Kerns, J1'... GUY L. Wickiser, Craig, Mo. 64437 ...............

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Time of Meeting 2nd & 4th Mon. 1st & 3rd Th. 2nd & 4th Th. 2nd & 4th Tu. 2nd & 4th Tu. 2nd & 4th Wed. 1st & 3rd Th. 2nd & 4th Tu. 1st & 3rd Tu.

NINTH DISTRICT-HERSHEL LEVIN. D.D.G.M.. P.O. Box 142. Fairleiqh Station. St. Joseph. Mo. 64506 Andrew .•..... Savannah ........ Helena.......... Lincoln .......... Whitesville ...... Rosendale ........ Valley ........... Cosby •.••....... Buchanan ..... Agency.......... Wellington ....... St. Joseph ....... Birming......... Zeredatha ........ Rushville ........ Brotherhood ..... Charity .......... KingHill ..•••... Saxton....•.....

71 Savannah ....... James G. Sturgeon ... Mac Hogue, 402 Hickory Dr., Savannah, Mo. 64485. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rochester ....... J. D. Huffman, Jr.... LeRoy L. Hobbs. King City, Mo. 64463 ...•....... Fillmore ........ Wm. V. Lambright ... Carl W. Peterson, Jr., Rt. 1, Fillmore, Mo. 64449 .• Whitesville ...... William Tadlock ..... A. Frank Gray, Rea, Mo. 64480 ..•....•.......•. Rosendale ....... Randall Ferguson .... Karl H. Miller, Rosendale, Mo. 64483. . . . . . . . . . . .• Bolckow ......... Lavelle Warren ...... Ressie Wade, Bolckow, Mo. 64427. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cosby ........... Gene Salmons ....... , Joe C. Schneider, 1509 Safari Drive, St. Joseph, Mo. 64506. . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. l°IAgenCy ......... John F. Cattron ..... Charles G. Kline, Route I, Agency, Mo. 64401. . . .. 22 DeKalb ......... Jerry F. ShortIe ..... Robert E. Miller, Box 138, De Kalb, Mo. 64440 ... 78 St. Joseph ....... James R. Grant ...... J. Frank Gerber, 3012 N. 9th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64505 ..•.....•............... ......... Warren M. Gilpin .... C. E. "Gene" Babcock, Box 7584, N. Kansas City, Mo. 64116.. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1891St. Joseph ....... Charles E. Snapp .... C. Leonard Gasper, 2722 S. 20th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 ........•.............••. I 238lRushville ........ Albert Wade ......... W. Lee Koehler, Rt. 2, Rushville, Mo. 64484 .....•. 269 St. Joseph ....... Robert G. Wolfe ..... Orrin L. Mark, 2602* St. Joseph Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. 64505. . . • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. I 331\St. Joseph ....... Glenn E. Hartley, Jr.. Leland McKee, Jr., 3413 Seneca St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 .......................•. 876\St. Joseph ....... Carl W. Hoerath ..... Elvis R. Poff, 5601 S. 4th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64504. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. 508\St. Joseph ....... W. J. Hollingsworth. Virgil E. Donaldson, 8223 Jackson St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507

117 138 162 404 418 600

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TENTH DISTRICT-KENNETH C. KORDES, D.D.G.M 502 W. Richardson, Gallatin, Mo. 64640 OI

Union Star.••... ....... Parrott .•••..•... ....... Osborn .••....... ....... Berlin ........... ....... Continental. ..... Clarksdale ....... Daviess: : : : : : : Western Star ....

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Pattonsburg ..... Gallatin ......... Earl ............. Lock Springs .... Jameson ......... Jamesport .......

124\UniOn Star ...... 308 Maysville.•..... 317 Osborn ......... 378lFairport•.•..... 454iStewartsville .... 5591 Clarksdale ••.... 151 Winston ..•.....

Noel Pettijohn ....... COY E. Reedy ........ Leo Mix ............. Walter R. Miller ..... John L. Saunders .... GUY Ketchem ........ Russell K. Uthe ......

651 Pattonsburg •... Merle M. Teeters ..... 106\Gallatin •........ Don R. Boulton ...... 2851 Coffey .......... Cecil E. Bolar ....... 4881Lock Springs .... Lee Graham ......... 500IJameson ........ I H. J. Wheeler, Jr..... 564lJamesport..•....1Johny W. Sconce....

Carol E. Simerly, Union Star, Mo. 64494 ....... " Ralph M. Lawry, Maysville, Mo. 64469 ........ '" Harry W. Witt, Osborn, Mo. 64474 ............... Walter E.Miller, Route 1, King City, Mo. 64463 ... C. G. Waller, Box 84, Stewartsville, Mo. 64490 ..... John E. Cobb, Box 77, Clarksdale, Mo. 64430 ...... Carl H. Lee, 112 S. Locust St., Cameron, Mo. 64429 .......................... L. D. Searcy, Box 156, Pattonsburg, Mo. 64670 .... H. Russell Boulton, Gallatin, Mo. 64640 .......... Guy Foster, Coffey, Mo. 64636 ................... Clayton Grimes, Gallatin, Mo. 64640 ............. John R. Smith, Jameson, Mo. 64647 ............ DoYle C. Kime, Jamesport, Mo. 64648 ............

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ELEVENTH DISTRICT-GARNETT L. CLEVENGER, D.D.G.M.. Route 2, Lawson, Mo. 64062 311 Liberty ..•.•.... J. L. Frazier, Jr..... Merritt G. Damrell, Rt. I, Box 15, Liberty, Mo. 64068 .•......................... I Holt ............. 49IHolt ..•.•..•.... Marvin L. Mautino ... Gordon Carter, Box 7, Holt, Mo. 64048 ...... , ... .......... Angerona........ 193 Missouri City .... Roger N. Wholf ...... C. W. Brown, Box 184, Missouri City, Mo. 64072 ... .......... Clay ............. 2071 Excelsior Springs Robert A. Corum .... Christian Overman, 228 Waller, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 64024 ................. I .......... Kearney ......... 311\Kearney ........ Donald W. Hall ...... James W. Munkirs, Kearney, Mo. 64060 .......... .......... Temperance ..... 438 Smithville ..•.... Edward C. Yates, Jr.. Charles V. Brokenicky, 607 Quincey, Smithville, Mo. 64089 .....•................... 1 37IHemPle .•••..... Norman W. Conner .. Glenn F. Bower, Hemple, Mo. 64460 ............. Cli~,ton ....... Hemple .......... VinciI. ... , ...... 62 Cameron ........ Ralph W. Cooper .... O. Rex Orr, Rt. 3, Cameron, Mo. 64429 ........... Plattsburg ....... 113 \Plattsburg ...... Robert A. Killgore ... Rex V. Cook, 307 Broadway. Plattsburg, Mo. 64477 ........................ I Gower .......... 397\GOwer .......... Donald R. Farr ...... B. Keith Harris, Gower, Mo. 64454 .............. Lathrop ....... " 606 Lathrop ......... Maurice B. Rex ...... James L. Taylor, Box 441, Lathrop, Mo. 64465 ... Ray ... ::::::: BeeHive ........ 393ILawson ......... Everett McGaugh .... R. Wayne Briant, Rt. 2, Lawson, Mo. 64062 .......

Clay .......... Liberty ..........

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TWELFTH DISTRICT-B. RAYMOND BABB, D.D.G.M.. 1421 Cooper Street, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 Caldwell ...... Braymer ..•...... ...... Hamilton ........ ...... Polo ............. ....... Breckenridge ..... Cowgill .......... Livingst~~·.'. '. '. Friendship .......

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John W. O'Dell, Box 265, Braymer, Mo. 64624 ..... Harry L. Goff, Hamilton, Mo. 64644 •••.......... J. T. Shelton, Rt. I, Polo, Mo. 64671. .•.....•.... Herbert Woolsey, Breckenridge, Mo. 64625 ........ David K. Hatfield, Rt. 1, Cowgill. Mo. 64637 ....... Willie D. Sherrill, Acting Secy., Box 89, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 ............. , .......... Benevolence ...... 170\Utica....•.•.... Richard Sidden ...... Edgar L. Kohl, Box 16, Utica, Mo. 64686 ......... Dawn ........... 539 Dawn ........... Byron G. Copple ..... Dale Wood, Dawn, Mo. 64638 .................... 135IBraymer ........ 224 Hamilton .. , .... 232 Polo ..•••....... 3341 Breckenridge .... 561\COWgm ......... 89 Chillicothe ...•..

Richard Hopkins .... C. O. Drumm, Jr..... A. H. Evans ... , ..... Michael Patrick ...... Cosby D. Matney ..... Raymond D. Girdner.

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued THIRTEENTH DISTRICT-AUBREY M. GOOCH. D.D.G.M.. Box 235. Meadville. Mo. 64659 Count)" L~~n ........•.

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Lodges Jackson Brookfield

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Cypress .......•.. Bucklin . Dockery . Marceline .

No. I Location 82lLinneus 86 Brookfield

2271 Laclede 233jBucklin 325 Meadville 481IMarceline

»!aster . George B. Jones . Gordon Taylor . H. Fay Wade . Eugene S .•J ohnson . Ben H. Jackson . Jerry D. Black

Secretary-Name and Address Ronald E. Bradley. Linneus, Mo. 64653 . . George W. Clements, 217 N. Clinton St., Brookfield, Mo. 64628 . . Russell A. Neeley, Laclede, Mo. 64651 . . Reginald E. Pettit, Bucklin, Mo. 64631 . . Jack E. Friesner, Meadville, Mo. 64659 ........••. . Chester A. McAfee, 106 N. College St., Marceline, Mo. 64658 .

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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT-JACKIE L. HEARROLD. D.D.G.M•• 907 E. Vine. Macon. Mo. 63552 Ma,~on ......•.

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Callao ......•. '" Bloomington .•... Censer ........... La Plata ..•...... Lodge of Truth ... Excello .••••••... Elmer ..•..••..•• St. Andrews ....• Shelbina ......... Hunnewell ....... BetheL .......... Clarence .........

38ICallao .....•..... 102IBevier.......... I 172IMacon ..•.•..... 237 La Plata ........ 268jAtianta ... " .... 382 Excello ......... 648 Elmer ........... 961 Shelbyville. " ... 228 Shelbina........ 415 IHunnewell. ...•. 5371 Bethel. ....•..•. 6621 Clarence........

David T. James, Jr... Gerald Thomas, Box 26, New Cambria, Mo. 63558. Wm. M. Lamberson .. Daniel T. Rowland, 302 Shelby St., Bevier, Mo. 63532 ....•.•.•.....•.......•.•... Porter De Line ..... , R. M. Waller, 517 Sunset Dr., Macon, Mo. 63552 ... Everett Ruby. Jr..... Samuel B. Hendren, La Plata, Mo. 63549 ......... Bobby D. Browning .. C. P. Thompson, Rt. I, Atlanta, Mo. 63530 ........ J. Keith Walker ..... Orville Wilson, Rt. 1, Excello, Mo. 65247 ....... ; Evan H. Lynch ...... Ernest N. Bailey, Box 151, Elmer, Mo. 63588 ...•.. Rogers Hewitt. ...... William E. Tarbet, Shelbyville, Mo. 68469 ......... John F. Brown ...... H. H. Rice, 209 W. Spruce, Shelbina, Mo. 63468 ... R. R. Short .......... John A. Lyell, Hunnewell, Mo. 63448 ....•........ Larry D. Craigmyle .. Hartley B. Mann, Leonard, Mo. 63451 ............ Lewis R. Thompson .. T. Earl Starke, 202 W. Liberty St., Clarence, Mo. 63437 ..........................

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FIFTEENTH D1STRICT-O. RICHARD SANDERS. D.D.G.M.. 3108 Greenway Rd.. Hannibal. Mo. 63401 L«;~vis ..•......

Wyaconda ...•... Monticello . LaBelle ....•.•••. Craft ......••.••. Williamstown .... Lewistown .•..... Ewing ..•••...••. Mario;';::.'.•: .... Palmyra..•...••. St. John's .•.•.... HannibaL Philadelphia

24 La Grange ..•... 58 Monticello •...•.. 222 LaBelle . 287 Canton ....•.•... 370 Williamstown . . 494 Lewistown 577 Ewing . 181 Palmyra .

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Warren Ridge C. Bumbarger George J. Ott, Jr Karl F. Bishoff Michael K. Hudnut Wm. Z. Porter Oren Doscher B. C. Powell

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G. J. Robs, 307 Jackson St., 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 .. Norman Tucker, Williamstown, Mo. 68473 •..•.••. James A. Coder, Lewistown, Mo. 63452 . Junior Doscher, Ewing, Mo. 63440 .....•..•..... Howard J. Gardhouse, 220 W. Ross St., Palmyra, Mo. 63461 ........................•. . Charles C. Blakeslee .. Clifford A. Robbearts, 709 Pine St., Hannibal, Mo. 63401. . . J. T. Kretzer, 602 Flora Ave., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 . Charles W. Riney . Lyman M. McPike . Thomas J. Bleigh. Philadelphia. Mo. 63463 .

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SIXTEENTH DISTRICT-LEONARD POUNDS, D.D.G.M.. 721 N. Carolina, Louisiana, Mo. 63353 P~~e .....

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92\LOUisiana . 136 Bowling Green .

Frankford ..•••.. 1921 Frankford ••..•.. Pike ...•....... ,. 3991 Curryville .

Russell W. Martin ... Charles E. Mendonsa. Eolia, Mo. 63344 Richard W. Middleton L. Garland Miller, 722 N. Carolina St., Louisiana, Mo. 63353 Charles H. Johns . Russell J. Rowe, Rt. 2, Louisiana, Mo. 63353 Robert C. Henry . Durward L. Crisman, Box 327, Bowling Green, Mo. 63334 , E. P. Hansen . John S. Brown. Frankford, Mo. 63441 James W. Stevens, 205 E. Main St., J. W. Newland . Curryville, Mo. 63339

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SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT-JOHN E. BOGUE, D.D.G.M., R. 1, New London, Mo. 63459 M0t;,roe

. Paris Union Florida Monroe

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19\Paris 23 Florida 641Monroe City

. James F. Parrish , Gillam Street , . Floyd R. Smith

91lMadison . 462 Santa Fe ...•.... 660 Holliday ....•.•. 33 Center.....••... 302IPerry ..•••••.. , . 307 New London ....

GUY M. Threlkeld Jerry Crigler Elton L. Morgan Cloyd G. Jackson John D. Asbury Robert White

. Henry Sladek, 317 N. Main St., Paris, Mo. 65275 .. , . Alva R. Gibbs, Paris, Mo. 65275 . Robert M. Ely, 208 E. Dover St., Monroe City, Mo. 63456 . . Johnnie A. Summers, Rt. 2, Madison, Mo. 65263 ..'. , . Joe B. Kerr, Rt. 4, Mexico, Mo. 65265 . Paul K. Callison, Box 7097, Holliday, Mo. 65258. . Douglas W. Lieurance, Box 212, Center, Mo. 63436 . . Lecil U1ry. Route 1, Perry, Mo. 63462 . . John E. Bogue, Rt. 1, New London, Mo. 63459

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EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT-ALBERT R. MARTIN, D.D.G.M.. Route 3, Moberly, Mo. 65270 Randolph ..... Huntsville .......

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30iHuntsvilie ....... E. Allen Kohler ...... B. H. Craft. Jr., 325 N. Main St., Huntsville, Mo. 65259 ............. '" ......... I J. Frank Infield ...... Wilton Semones, Rt. 1, Madison, Mo. 65263 ....... W. L. McAdams ..... George K. Hill, Route 1, Clifton Hill. Mo. 65244 .. William young ...... C. J. Banta, 425 McKinley, Moberly, Mo. 65270 .... Howard L. Ridgway .. Lawson Evans, Route 1, Cairo, Mo. 65239 ......... Everette A. Westfall. Edwin B. Hawkins, Box 125, Higbee, Mo. 65257. Davis Hl:l.ley ......... Leroy Taylor. Route 1, Jacksonville, Mo. 65260 ... James H. Patton .. , .. T. Elmo Ornburn, Rt. 1, Clark, Mo. 65243. . .... ..

1511Milton .......... 1611 Clifton Hill ...... 3441 Moberly, ••••... , 486lCairo ..•• ' ...... 527IHigbee ......•... 541 Jacksonville ..••. 610 Clark ...........

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NINETEENTH DISTRICT-CLAY BARNETT, D.D.G.M.. Route 2, Mendon, Mo. 64660 Chariton

Eureka Warren Triplett Salisbury Rothville Cunningham Mendon

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Larry Twyman . Sidney C. Newsom, 624 W. Broadway, Brunswick, Mo. 65236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1st & 3rd Tu. , 2nd & 4th Tu. . Harold Russell. . Herbert W. Cooper, Keytesville, Mo. 65261 . R. L. Sanders Wm. O. Gaines, Rt. 1, 'friplett, Mo. 65286 , . . .. 1st & 3rd Th. . . Loren D. Huckabey .. Everett J. Kirby, 708 S. Walnut St., Salisbury, Mo. 65281. . . . . . . . •. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 1st & 3rd Tu. . Jess R. Smith, Rt. 1, Brookfield, Mo. 64628 2nd & 4th Thur. . Warren Brewer . Charles W. Meyers . Marvin F. Lentz, Sumner, Mo. 64681. 2nd & 4th Wed. . Logan McCampbell . Cleo V. Kincaid, 407 Wood St.,:-M_e_n_d_o_n,c..'_M_o_._6_4_6_6_0_2_n_d_&_4_th_M_o_n_"_ _

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued TWENTIETH DISTRICT-TRAVIS A. GRAHAM, D.D.G.M.. Box 22, Boqard, Mo. 64622 Lodges Secretary-Name and Address Location Master No.1 Wakanda........ 52/Carrollton ..•.... F. E. Landtiser ...... Harold G. Dellinger, 712 N. Folger, Carrollton, Mo. 64633 ..•.............•...•.... Bogard.••••••••. ......... R. D. Macoubrie ..... Travis A. Graham, Box 22, Bogard, Mo. 64622 ... ....... Hale City ..•.•... 101IBOgard 216 Hale......•••... Marion Nigus ....... Robert B. Baker, Rt. 2, Box 90, Hale, Mo. 64643. ....... Carroll..•....... 249 Norborne •..••.. H. H. Eschenbach ..•. R. Hugh Robinson, 611 S. Elm St., Norborne, Mo. 64668 ............... , ....••••• I to Bosworth .•...... 597IBosworth ....... Wallace Estes ....... Ralph W. Parker, R.R., Bosworth, Mo. 64623 •.•. Ray ... ::::::: Hardin .......... 322 Hardin .......... Ivan Hogan ......... R. T. Lampton, Box 305. Hardin, Mo. 64035 .••..

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TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT-DR. RICHARD W. CALVERT, D.D.G.M.. 6822 N.W. Kerns Dr.. Parkville. Mo. 64152 Platte •.......

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Rising Sun •...... Weston .••.••.... Compass ...••.... Camden Point .... Rowley ..••••.... Fidelity ......... , Adelphi. •...•.... Platte Cit)' .......

IS/Kansas City ..•.• Olin F. Barnett...... John E. Lederer, 6200 N. Oak. Trfwy., Kansas City, Mo. 64118 ........•.............. I 53/weston •••...... Dean Lintner ........ J. A. Offutt, 213 Walnut St., Weston, Mo. 64098. 120 Parkville••••.... John Davidson ....... H. Busch, 505 Main St., Parkville, Mo. 64152 ...... 169\Camden Point ... Cecil DowelI ......... Russel J. Rickel, Camden Point, Mo. 64018 ..•.... 204 Dearborn •.••... Charles D. Johnston .. Delbert E. Branstetter, Dearborn, Mo. 64439 ....• , 339jFarley .•••..•... Kenneth M. Buckley .. Edward A. Reavis, Rt. 27, Parkville, Mo. 64153 .... 3551 Edgerton ........ Orvel E. Shafer ...... Marion Shafer, Rt. I, Edgerton. Mo. 64444 .•...• 504 Platte City ...... Donald Fulk ......... C. S. Umphreys, Box 327, Platte City, Mo. 64079 ..

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT

(a~KARL

E. BUBLITZ. D.D.G.M.• 703 E. 14th Ave.. North Kansas City. Mo. 64116

Jackson ....... Kansas City •.•... 220jKansas City ..... Eugene H. Peak ..... Clint E. Moffitt, 4200 N. Chelsea, Kansas City, Mo. 64117 ....................... Temple ••..•••... 299!Kansas City ..... Louis A. Hall ........ Edward B. Conwell, Jr., 2415 Oakley St., Kansas City, Mo. 64127 ..................... ,. I ....... Cecile Daylight ••. 305~Kansas City ..... John W. McMillin .... J. Harry Deeter, 903 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 ...................... Rural. •••••••.... 316 Kansas City ..... Floyd O. Calvert ..... Howard B. Blanchard, 3339 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 ....................... Gate City ....•... 522/Kansas City ..... Charles E. Mercer .... Fred H. Knight, 903 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 .................•..... I Orient ........... 5461Kansas City ..... Jimmy D. Bishop .... A. L. Hall, 903 Harrison, Kansas City, Mo. 64106 .. South Gate ....... 5471Kansas City ..... John E. Moorehead .. Ben C. Eisman, 7327 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64131. ...................... I ....... Sheffield......... 6.. City ••... Ralph L. Morris ..... Harry 1\1. Thompson, 6235 Peery Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64126 ............•.......... Northeast....... 643 Kansas City••... Arthur M. Latta ..... Edward N. Haynes, 5807 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. 64113 ...................... Clay .......... Alpha ...•....... 659\N. Kansas City .. I M. Wayne Croy ...... Willis R. Hunt, 5817 Barnes St., NE, Kansas City, Mo. 64119 .....•.................

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TWENTY·SECOND DISTRICT (b}-WARDER M. SHOTWELL, D.D.G.M., P.O. Box 1l691, Kansas City, Mo. 64138 Jackson ..•... Heroine •...•.•.. Albert Pike ..•... Westport ..•.•.•• Ivanhoe ....•.•.. york ..•......... Marlborough ..... Swope Park ...... East Gate ..•..... Country Club ..... Rockhill .........

1041Kansas City ..... Lloyd H. Dawson ..•• Joseph S. Epstein, P.O. Box 7183, Kansas City, Mo. 64113 ...................... I 2191Kansas City ..... R. A. Johnson ....... U. S. Smith, 8828 Rainbow Lane, Kansas City, Mo. 64114 .......••............. City •••.. Elmer L. Morgan .... Clarence V. Buchholz, 48 West 53rd Terrace, Kansas City, Mo. 64112 ....................... 446 Kansas City •.... Jesse S. Cass ........ Frank A. Lewis, 3201 Park Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 •.•..•..••...........•. i 563lKansas City ..... Donald R. Zahnter ..• George H. Bowen, 608 West 86th Terr., Kansas City, Mo. 64114 ••.••..•.•.••........•• 569 Kansas City ..... Gerald K. Riley ...... Gustav W. Knecht, 1308 E. 8lst Ter., Kansas City, Mo. 64131. .......•.............. 617!Kansas City ..... James D. Carner ..... L. Verne Hosie, 4621 Mersington Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64130 ....................... I 630\Kansas City ..•.. Vaughn D. Phillips ... Louis H. Large, 3516 Blue Ridge Cut-off, Kansas City, Mo. 64133 ...........•.... ; .....• 6561Kansas City ..... Stanton E. Davis ..... R. Rex Sandusky, 2017 West 83rd Terrace, Leawood, Kan. 66206 ........•.••••••..•.•.•.. I 6631Kansas City. " .. William G. DeLisle ... Hugh Leeb, P.O. Box 5943. Kansas City, Mo. 64111

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TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT-HOWARD I. TOBIN, D.D.G.M., Route 2, Higginsville, Mo. 64037

. . Larkin Slusher...... William C. Rowe, Rt. I, Waverly, Mo. 64096 " .. Ray Creason. . . . . . . .. George W. Stewart, 336 S. 13th St., Lexington, Mo. 64067 .....•..•........•..•.... Howard r. Tobin, Rt. 2, Higginsville, Mo. 64037. Higginsville ..•.•. 364lHigginSville . Raymond B. Long . Richard L. Alvis Concordia . 464 Concordia Florus Elling, Rt. 2, Concordia. Mo. 64020 ..•..... J. J. Johnston, 402 S. 5th St.• Odessa, Mo. 64076 ... Mount Hope . 476 Odessa•...•.•••. Richard L. Gann Eugene Parkes, Box 316, Richmond, Mo. 64085 .. Richmond ...•.... 57 Richmond ••••••. Robert W. Gross Billy L. O'Dell, Route 2, Orrick, Mo. 64077 ..•..• R~Y ••••• ::::: Ray ......•...• :. 223ICamden ..•••.... Lowell P. Happy C. A. Gooch, Rt. 2, Box 106, Orrick, Mo. 64077 .... . Dwight McMullen Ada . 44410rrick Laf~rette.

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TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT-RAYMOND R. HARTMAN, D.D.G.M., 104 S. Elm St., Sweet Springs, Mo. 65351 Saline........ Arrow Rock •..... 551Arrow Rock . 63 Slater . C~mb~idge..•.•.. MIami ......•.... 85 Miami. . Trilumina ...•.•• 205IMarshall ..••.... I Barbee ..•...•... 2171Sweet Springs . OrientaL ......•. 518lBlackburn . Nelson . 560INelson .

Archie E. Lawless Robert Potter Ralph W. Malan. . . .. Wm. G. Buckner .....

William H. Miller, Arrow Rock, Mo. 65320 .....• 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 .................•......•. Donald L. Elwell ..... P. Wylie. 110 Patrick, Sweet Springs. Mo. 65351.. J. C. Egan.......... George W. Borchers, Blackburn, Mo. 65321....... William Underwood .. Otto G. Dehn, Rt. 2, Nelson, Mo. 65347

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-ROBERT R. BRADSHAW. D.D.G.M.• 1020 Taylor Dr.. Boonville. Mo. 65233 Secretary-Name and Address Master Donald E. Hoopes .... Leslie L. Williamson, 202 West Spring St., Boonville, Mo. 65233 ..............•.. " ...... William V. Lemke ... Elroy A. Lemke, Smithton, Mo. 65350 ............ W. Maurice Hurt.... John H. Scott, Bunceton, Mo. 65237 .....•........ Dale G. Baer ......... Roy C. Smith, Prairie Home, Mo. 65068 .......... Vernon L. Alverson .. Tom D. Markland, New Franklin, Mo. 65274 ...... Norman O. Long ..... Samuel P. Ayres, Jr., 100 S. Main St., Fayette, Mo. 65248 ........................... I 61IGlasgoW ..•...... Raymond Jones ...... James E. Borders. 611 Howard St., Glasgow, Mo. 65254 .......................... 70IArmstrong...... Daniel L. Scott. ...... Ted B. Hinton, Rt. 3, Fayette, Mo. 65248 .........

Lodges County Location NO.1 36lBoonville........ Cooper ..•.•... Cooper.......... I Pleasant Grove ... 142 IOtterville ....... Wallace ......... 456 Bunceton ....... Prairie Home .... 6031prairie Home .... Ho~ard::::::: Howard ......... 4 New Franklin ... Fayette ..•....... 47jFayette ...•..•.. Livingston ....... Armstrong .......

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TWENTY:SIXTH DISTRICT-ERNEST C. COTTLE. D.D.G.M.. 1005a Hardin SI.. Columbia. Mo. 65201 Boone ........

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59 lCentralia ........ Turner B. Cox ....... Russell E. Mansfield, 807 So. Rollins St., Centralia, Mo. 65240 ......................... John W. McBride .... Andrew T. Dorsey, 1506 Lake of the Woods Rd., Columbia, Mo. 65201 ............... , ......... Donnie L. Wren ..... James L. Brashear, Rt. I, Hartsburg, Mo. 65039. w. G. Lawrence ..... W. Casey Haux, Drawer H., Sturgeon, Mo. 65284 .. Edward H. Beggs .... Russell D. Cook, Box 74, Hallsville, Mo. 65255 ..... Wm. G. Barnett ...... Ralph G. Murray. Star Rt., Sturgeon, Mo. 65284 ... George Zumwalt ..... Walter H. Baird, 234 E. Parkway, Columbia, Mo. 65201 ......................... I

Twilight ......... 114/Columbia ........ I Ashland .....•... 156jAshland ......... Sturgeon ........ 174ISturgeon ........ Hallsville ........ 336\Hallsville .. , ..... Anc. Landmark .. 356 Harrisburg ...... Acacia .......... 602 Columbia ........

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TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT-FRANK W. HAZELRIGG. JR.. D.D.G.M.• 505 Highway Z. Fulton. Mo. 65251 Audrain ......

Laddonia ........ 1I5/Laddonia........ John Silagi .......... Alvin L. Kelly, Box 123, Laddonia. Mo. 63352 ..... Hebron .......... 354 Mexico .......... Norman E. Genthon .. William A. Bramble, 1114 Kent Rd., I Mexico, Mo. 65265 .....................••.... Vandalia ..•.•... 491lVandalia .. , ..... Marion L. Allen ...... Clarence E. Whisler, Vandalia, Mo. 63382 ....•.. " 48lFulton .... , ..... Elmer Spitze ........ William R. Scott, 603 Court St., Fulton, Mo. 65251. Call~way...... Fulton ........... New Bloomfield ... 60 New Bloomfield .. Bill W. Holt ......... W. Paul Holt, Rt. 1, Box 293, Holts Summit, Mo. 65043 ..................... I ...... Tebbetts ......... 5651 Tebbetts ........ Gary T. Holzhauser .. Ray R. Farmer. Tebbetts, Mo. 65080 ............. " Shamrock ..•..... 685/ Auxvasse ....... Lonnie L. Kelch ...... Theophilus Dunn, Rt. 1, Auxvasse, Mo. 65231 ..... " Mokane .......... 612lMokane ......... Rodney E. Witthaus .. John L. Pierce, Box 145, Mokane, Mo. 65059 .•..

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TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT-CALVIN D. SCHROFF. D.D.G.M.. Box 3. Montgomery City. Mo. 63361 Montf.0mery .•. Griswold •••.•.•.. 1781 Bellflower •..•... Gerald W. Lotton .... Paul Rodgers, Bellflower, Mo. 63333 .............. Wellsville ........ 194 Wellsville....... Harry H. Houf ...... R. R. Peveler. Box 47, Wellsville, Mo. 63384 ....... Montgomery •.... 2461Montgomery City Lester W. Ridder ..... David O. Morrow, 314 N. Harper St., I Montgomery City, Mo. 63361 .................. ... Jonesburg ....... 4571'J onesburg ..•.... Rayburn R. Wilson ... Emil L. Meyer, Jr., High Hill, Mo. 63350 ........ Sidney Muehl, Rhineland. Mo. 66069 ............ . .. Daggett ......... 492lMcKittrick ...... Loren Ellis ..........

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TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT-THOMAS E. THURMON, D.D.G.M., 9 Fair Court, Troy, No. 63379 Lincoln. . . . . .. Troy

Silex New Hope

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New Salem . 2701 Winfield Louisville ...••... 409 Louisville Nineveh ..•.•...• 473 Olney Moscow ...•....•. 558 I Moscow Mills

. Martin L. Sentman, 790 Cap-au-Gris St., Troy, Mo. 63379 . . Ralph E. Williams, Silex, Mo. 63377 ..•......... Richard E. Temple, 310 Broadway, . Elsberry, Mo. 63343 ............•...........• . . J. D. Long, Rt. I, Box 86, Winfield, Mo. 63389 . Larry J. Kelley . . Wayne Bufford . Henry A. Hueffner, Rt. 1, Cyrene, Mo. 63340 . Wayne Porter . William W. Haines, 600 S. Main St., Olney. Mo. 63370 .......•..................... . Floyd A. Vincent. ... Louis H. Powelson, 1005 St. Charles Ave., St. Charles, Mo. 63301. . . Claude E. Adams

. Fred A. Street . Quincy Kinsler

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THIRTIETH DISTRICT-GEORGE GERDEMAN, D.D.G.M., 501 E. Banner, Warrenton. Mo. 63383 St. Charles

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MechanicsviIIe Wa;,ren ..•.... Pauldingville \Varrenton

Ronnie G. Turner .... Charles F. Beger, 702 Plantmore Dr., Ferguson, Mo. 63135 . Arnold G. Lorensen, 3206 St. Joan Lane, St. Charles, Mo. 63301. I . 260IDefiance ...•.... Benard E. Johnson . Charles J. Picraux, Defiance, Mo. 63341 . 11 Wright City.•... Stanley E. Gibson . WiIIiam H. Sands, Rt. 3, Warrenton, Mo. 63383 . 609IWarrenton . George Gerdeman . R. H. Redeker, Rt. 2. Warrenton, Mo. 63383 .

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THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT-ROBERT J. CREDE, D.D.G.M., Route 2, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101 Cole. . . . . . . . .. Jefferson

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90lRusseIIviIle . 211IEugene . 611ICentertown . . 56 Tipton 183 California . 295 Jamestown . 553IClarksburg ..•...

. 185lChamois . 326 Linn

. Paul C. Rich, 1926 E. McCarty, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101. .. Herman C. Lessel, RusseIIvilIe, Mo. 65074 . R. J. Crede, Rt. 2, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101. . George E. Matthews, Centertown, Mo. 65023 . Ernest E. Homan, Box 84, Tipton, Mo. 65081. . A. E. Wilson, 101 S. Oak, California, Mo. 65018 . H. B. Alexander, Box 251, Jamestown, Mo. 65046. , Carl D. Chambers, Box 142, Clarksburg, Mo. 65025 , . Joseph Kaullen, Box 191, Chamois, Mo. 65024 •.. . RusseII E. Tynes, Box 147, Linn, Mo. 65051. •.....

Carl W. Hogg . James B. Tyler . F. Zimmerman . Billy D. Broyles . Ward G. Geier . Harvey Derendinger. Roy L. Borghardt .

. Doyle D. Spurgeon . Eugene W. Plegge

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THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT-R. WOODROW CALDWELL. D.D.G.M., 1310 E. 6th St., Washington. Mo. 63090

Hope Fraternal.

Louis A. Matthews . Adriel L. Langendoerfer, New Haven, Mo. 63068. . J. K. Schatz, 22 N. Olive St., Sullivan, Mo. 63080 .. . Steven Lynn, Jr . William M. Clark, Jr. Arendt N. Kuelper, Rt. 2, Box 426, Gray Summit, Mo. 63039 . . J. W. Rennick II ..... Earl KoirtYohann, Route 1, Box 123, 251 IWashington Washington, Mo. 63090 . I 363lRobertsviIle ....• Melvin L. Buck . Melvin H. Russell, Rt. 1, Box 163-A, Robertsville, Mo. 63072 . I 534lPacific ......•.•. Robert F. Howe , A. M. Pritchett, Sr., 520 N. 1st St., Pacific, Mo. 63069 ..........•................. I . R. D. Clayton, Rt. I, Box 76. St. Clair, Mo. 63077 .. 575!St. Clair . Melvin Girardier , R. L. Schmelz, Rt. 1, Box 97-A, Union, Mo. 63084., 593IUnion .....••... Elvis Winchester 123IHermann . Oscar Doll . W. D. Stoenner, 217 W. 6th St., Hermann, Mo. 65041 . I 6241 Owensville . Wm. L. Bloss . Howard E. Brandt, Rosebud, Mo. 63091 .

271New Haven 69ISullivan 173\Gray SummIt

Franklin .•.... 1 Evergreen ..••.•• .. • ••... SuIIivan . .. • .•••. Gray Summit ..•. . .

Columbia ..•.•.•. Easter Union

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued THIRTY·THIRD DISTRICT (a}-HAROLD F. SIMMONS, D.D.G.M., 7304 Sutherland Ave" Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 Secretary-Name and Address County Lodges Location Master No.1 City of St. Louis .. Meridian ........ 21St. Louis ........ Ronald L. Harke..... Harry C. Ploetze, 8761 Villa Crest Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63126 ......•.•••••.......••.•• 9 St. Louis ........ Joseph P. Hudson .... Milton C. Engelhardt, 134 Reading Ave., Geo. Washington . Maryland Heights, Mo. 63043 ................. I .. Naphtali .....•... 25lSt. Louis .•..•... Byron F. Smyrniotis . Carl L. Deal, 10968 Saxonhall Dr., Bridgeton, Mo. 63044 .....•...•............... .. Pomegranate .... 95 St. Louis .•...... Charles A. Kiehn, Jr.. Arnold E. Juergens, 9243 Lurline Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63126 ......................... .. Pride of the West. 179/St. Louis •.•..... Tom E. Rutledge ..... Harold F. Simmons, 7304 Sutherland Ave., I Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 ..•..••............. Pyramid ......... LoWs •••••... Arthur L. Zeis, Jr.... Ray B. Alexander, 8609 Litzinger Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63144 ........••....•..•........ .. Good Hope....... 218 St. Louis ..•..... Otto E. Fiala........ Elmer M. Ruffin, 5855 Robert Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109 ..............•.......... Cosmos ..•..•.... 2821St. Louis ........ S. B. Goldman ....... Christie J. RaIl, 1522 Jonquil Dr., I Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 ....•............... .. Cornerstone ..... 3231St. Louis .•...... Gus Trakas .......... Harold W. Kuhlenbeck, 365 Novara Dr., I Manchester, Mo. 63011 ....................... .. America ......... 3471St. Louis .•...... John Burle ..•....... George H. Holdsworth, 4943 Schollmeyer Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63109 .............•............ .. Cache ........... 416\St. Louis ..•..... Larry J. Dreppard ... Harry Liable, Pro-Tem, 4635 Oldenberg Ave., Affton, Mo. 63123 ..••..••.•••••.............. .. Harmony ........ 4991St. Louis ..•..... Edison K. Geldbach ... George J. Giessow, 5649 Tholozan Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109 ..•..•........•..•........ Clifton Heights ... 520 St. Louis ........ George O. HegeL .... James E. Winterton, Jr., 5003 Mardel Ave., " I St. Louis, Mo. 63109 ..............•........... n .. Algabil. ......... 5441St. Louis .•...... Terry O. Thuet...... Elmer L. Fowler, 5208 Alabama Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63111. ..........•.............. .. Magnolia ..•..... 6261St. Louis ........ BYl'on M. Jackson .... Harvey F. Zingsheim, Jr., 2 East View Dr., Fenton, Mo. 63026 ........................... .. Tower Grove ..... 631/St. Louis ........ James T. Holder, Jr.. Adam H. Liebmann, 5508 Rhodes Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109 ........•................. ,. Triangle .•....... 6381St. Louis •....... Richard R. Wack ..... Raymond C. Scott, 6309 Lucille Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63136 .......................... I .. Commonwealth ... 6541 St. Louis ........ William E. Sandbach. Carl F. Adler, 3969 Botanical Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63110 ....... : .................

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THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT City of St. Louis... Missouri.

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.. St. Louis ..•.•.... .

.. Erwin

.. Occidental.

.. Keystone

.. Aurora.•........ .. Paul Revere

.. Tuscan

.. Anchor

.. Lambskin

.. Olive Branch .. Trinity

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.. Pilgrim

.. Theo. Roosevelt

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L. MASON, D.D.G.M., 24 Colchester Dr.. St. Louis, Mo. 63135

. Herbert H. Gertz ..... Robert E. Munsey, Jr., 6518 Hoffman Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63139 . . Glenn E. Heidemann . John L. Gyorvary, 9036 Stansberry Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63134 ••..••••.•..•..•.......... I 201St. Louis . Norman 1. Roth ..... , Sam A. Aronoff, 767 LePere Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63132 . 40/St. Louis . Jack G. Rovinson . O. W. Konering, 611 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. 63101 791St. Louis . Elton A. Dressel . William T. DilIas, 5325 Mardel Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63109 . 121/St. Louis . James B. Adcox ..... Milford R. Mandeville, 1347 Craig Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63141. . . Willard D. Rutledge .. W. C. Smith, 7361 Chamberlain Ave., 1631St. Louis St. Louis. Mo. 63130 , . 243 St. Louis . Arthur G. Moes . Lindell G. Rehkop, 9223 Dana Dale Ct., Affton, Mo. 63123 , " .. , . 2671St. Louis ..•.•... Kenneth R. Clements. Norman P. Oppliger, 11575 Frontier Drive, I St. Louis, Mo. 63141. .. , ....•................. 330lSt. Louis . John H. Keim . Roland E. Talmage, 955 Switzer Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63147 . 360/St. Louis. " . George H. Merrymon. Harlan B. Owens, 4631 Brookroyal Court, I St. Louis, Mo. 63128 . 4431University City .. Maurice Mayberry . Isham E. Gordon, 854 Revere Dr., Town & Country, St. Louis, Mo. 63141. . I . Arthur E. Bush, 7458 Leadale Dr., 4601St. Louis .••..... Oscar W. Crites St. Louis, Mo. 63133 . I . Billy Johnson, Rt. 2, Box 57, Ballwin, Mo. 63011 . 576iSt. Louis . Leonard Endicott . Harry E. Treece, 5912 Telegraph Rd., . Ellis H. Havard 6411St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. 63129 . I 6421St. Louis . Marvin Z. Brasch .... Albert Krause, 6842 Corbitt Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63130 .......................•. 6521St. Louis •••..... James R. Carter ..... A. Edward Turley, 9 Holly Dr., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 ..•................. I 661 IUniversity City .. Arvid S. Payne, 51'... Newton J. Davis, 9535 CantwelI Dr., Affton, Mo. 63123 . liSt. LOuis

.. Beacon ....•.....

.. Mount Moriah .. Polar Star

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued THIRTY·FOURTH DISTRICT-ELMO L. STUMP, D.D.G.M., 110 Manor Dr., Belton, Mo. 64012 County C~s ....•.....

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Lodges Secretary-Name and Address Location Master NO.1 fi'ndcx ........... 541Garden City ..... Harold L. Gragg ..... John A. Garrett. Latour, Mo. 64760 ............. Cass ............ , 147 Harrisonville .... Harold E. Self ....... W. Kenneth Long. 405 E. Mechanic, Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. ..................... Grand River ..... 276lFreeman ........ John N. Goddard .... , Joe Brewster, Jr., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701 ...... Non PareH ....... 372 East Lynne ..... Kenny McCauley ..... Ray A. Bailey, 1404 Baltimore, Pleasant Hill, Mo. 64080 ...................... I Belton ......•.... 450IBelton •••.••••.. Kenneth D. Snell ..... L. D. Laffoon, 416 E. North St., Peculiar, Mo. 64078 .•.•••..•......•........•.. I Jewel ........... 4801 Pleasant Hill .... Ray F. Helmig ...... , Wm. L. Brown, 418 N. Randolph St., Pleasant Hill, Mo. 64080 ..•................... I Coldwater ....... 4861Drexel. ......... Jack D. VanSlyke .... Eugene R. Powell, 201 East Kirk St., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701 ...........•...•...... I Archie ........... 633lArchie .......... Harvey R. Littleton .. Edward M. Wesemann, Box 4, Archie, Mo. 64726 Cleveland ........ 6611 Cleveland ....... Jack E. Knight ...... Edwin S. Craycraft, Rt. I, Cleveland, Mo. 64734.

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-WALTER STANFILL. D.D.G.M.. Route B~;es

Hume Amsterdam Butler

. 130IHume ......•.•.. Stanley J. McGee . 141 Amsterdam..... Leroy H. Fritts . 254IButler •••....... Jack C. Zellmer

Crescent Hill Rich Hill

. 368\Adrian .. 479 Rich HilL

Foster

Arnold J. Weeks J. N. Bradley, Jr

. 5541 Foster. . . . . . . . .. Gary L. Grimsley

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Box 150, Amsterdam, Mo. 64723

. John D. Hess, Hume, Mo. 64752 . Ralph O. Fritts, Amsterdam, Mo. 64723 . R. A. Ellis, 603 South High St., Butler, ~lo. 64730 . Arthur R. Zellmer, Rt. 1, Amoret, Mo. 64722 . Marion A. Moreland, 513 E. Park Ave., Rich Hill, Mo. 64779 . T. S. Grimsley, Jr., Amoret, Mo. 64722

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THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT-JACK L. CHAMBERS, D.D.G.M.. 2227 W. 1st Street Terr.. Sedalia, Mo. 65301 Be~;on .......

Cole Camp ....... 595iCoie Camp ...... R. M. McClaskey ..... Sam H. Ransdell, Box 105, Lincoln, Mo. 65338 ..... Shawnee ......... 653IWarsaw ......... Forrest S. Gregory ... John Owen. Box 275, Warsaw. Mo. 65355 ......... Johnso~:::::: Knob Noster..•.. 245\Knob Noster.... John Cecilia ......... Robert A. Campbell, 511 Hillview Dr., Knob Noster, Mo. 65336 ....................... Holden ..•....... 262 Holden .......... Vernon Sexson ...... George B. Collins. Box 86, Holden, Mo. 64040 ..... ' Corinthian ....... 265 Warrensburg .... A. Warren Munkres .. Emmett Ellis, 310 Goodrich Dr., Warrensburg, Mo. 64093 ...................... Cold Spring ...... 274 Leeton .......••. George Stone ........ Leland Fultz, Rt. 2, Leeton, Mo. 64761. ........... Chilhowee ....... 487 Chilhowee .••.•.. Guy Willcockson ..... Rodney D. Higgins, Rt. 2, Chilhowee, Mo. 64733. P~!tis .. ·.·.·.•.•.·. " Sedalia ..•.•••••. 236 Sedalia ......... J. D. Schlobohm ..... H. J. Gwinn, 667 E. 10th St., Sedalia, Mo. 65301 ... Granite.......... 272 Sedalia..•...... , Robert W. Taylor .... Lloyd C. Kennon, 1523 S. Harrison, Sedalia, Mo. 65301. .........................•. Green Ridge ..... 425 Green Ridge ..... Russell H. Miller ..... Leroy Ryan, Rt. 2, Green Ridge, Mo. 65332 ....... LaMonte ........ , 574 LaMonte ........ James B. Whitfield ... R. B. Burke. Rt. 2, Box 12. La Monte. Mo. 65337 ...

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THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT-PERRY L. ATCHISON. D.D.G.M.. Box 131. Lowry City. Mo. 64763 Henry. . . • . . .. Windsor ..•...... Montrose....•.•. Clinton ....•..... Calhoun . . St. !?Iai~:::::: St. Clair Circle . Lowry City . Appleton City .

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Star

408/'Montrose . .. 548 Clinton 5521 Calhoun . 2731 Osceola ..•.••.•• 342lRoscoe . . 4031Lowry City 412jAppleton City .

. 419:Taberville

Robert E. Aye Billy J. Crowder Sam Timberlake Murrel V. Zollicker Roy E. Miller Joseph W. Simrell Perry L. Atchison Basil E. Wharry

. Terry L. Harra

. Joseph S. Kidwell, 610 S. Windsor St., Windsor, Mo. 65360 ..•. ,., .•.....•.....•..•.. . Carl A. Conrad, Box 83, Montrose, Mo. 64770 ..... . H. L. Jerome, 316 N. 5th St., Clinton, Mo. 64735 .. . Donald W. Brashear, Box 176, Calhoun, Mo. 65323. . Eldon Lawson, Osceola, Mo. 64776 . . Christian A. Weinlig, Roscoe, Mo. 64781. . . Cecil D. Chester, Lowry City, Mo. 64763 . . Horace L. Alexander, 300 E. 2nd St., Appleton City, Mo. 64724 . . Ralph V. Logan, Rt. 1, Schell City, Mo. 64783 .

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THIRTY·EIGHTH DISTRICT-M. DALE SUMMERFORD. D.D.G.M.. Box 251, Crocker. Mo. 65452 Ca~den •......

Linn Creek . Macks Creek ...•. Laclede . La;,lede . Competition . Conway . . M~~ler.::::::: Brumley Iberia . PUJ~k'i::::::: Waynesville .. '" Richland .

152ICamdenton 433 Macks Creek ••... 83/Lebanon ..••.••. 432 Competition ..•.. 528 IConway 203IBrUmley 410 Iberia 375 Waynesville 385 Richland. . . . . . ..

R. L. Rosenhoover... Paul Gerhardt....... Lynn Hamilton Owen Simpson William W. Luallin Warren Patterson Farris Russell... . Wm. C. Morgan Roy J. Perkins

Jerry M. Eidson, Camdenton, Mo. 65020 . Roy A. True, Rt. 2, Urbana, Mo. 65767 . Howard Jones, Route I, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 . D. E. Cook, 163 N. Jackson, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 R. L. Jump, Rt. I, Box 23-B, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 Wayne Hensley, Ulman, Mo. 65083 . Berry C. Livingston, Box 7, Iberia, Mo. 65486 . Leslie A. Smith, Box 53, Waynesville, Mo. 65583 . Dale Hicks, Box 306, Richland, Mo. 65556 .

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THIRTY·NINTH DISTRICT-CLYDE E. HEADRICK, D.D.G.M.. 303 W. First Street. Salem, Mo. 65560 Cra~ford .....

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M3;;ies. . . . • . •. Belle ....•.•.•... Lane's Prairie . ... • • Vienna .. Ph~lps :.:.: Rolla . St. James . .•.•.... Equality Pulaski. . . . . .. Arlington Texas. . . . . . .. Latimer

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L. H. Schrader, Box 366, Steelville, Mo. 65565 77ISteelville •...•••• B. L. Halbert 312 Cuba ....•....... Paul L. Glaese....... Edwin W. Hardesty, 404 Cox Dr., Cuba, Mo. 65453 225 Salem . John L. Schafer ..... Harold Harston, 704 N. Pershing, Salem, Mo. 65560 .....•....................... I Roy D. Huse, Rt. 3, Box 81, Belle, Mo. 65013 373/Belle ..•••....... Russell Ridenhour 531 Vichy ....•...... W. Lester Workman. Clifford L. Zweig, Rt. 1, Vichy, Mo. 65580 J. Willard Terry, Vienna, Mo. 65582 94Ivienna ......•.. Ralph Branson 213 Rolla ....•...•.• Kelly E. Gibbons W. C. Campbell, 203 W. 1st St., Rolla, Mo. 65401.. 230 St. James . Robert P. Rivers Thos. T. Bohon, 116 W. Hardy St., St. J ames, Mo. 65559. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 497INeWbUrg ..•..... L. L. Sherrell, Jr..... Leonard E. Myers, Box 95, Newburg, Mo. 65550. 346 Dixon . John Schneider. . . . .. Arnold R. Bassett, Box R, Dixon, Mo. 65459 145 Licking . Eldon Ommert L. G. Miller, Rt. 4, Box 48, Licking, Mo. 65542..

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICT8--Continued FORTIETH DISTRICT-FLOYD SUTTON, D.D.G.M., 517 Sunshine Dr.. Festus, Mo. 63028 County

Secretary-Name and Address Glenn Ames, 1003 Rock Road, De Soto, Mo. 63020. Vernon K. Abel, Box 64, Hillsboro, Mo. 63050 ..... A. W. Lashley, 400 9th St.• Crystal City, Mo. 63019 Henry A. Hartoebben, 4319 Sinnwell Drive, St. Louis. Mo. 63123 ..................... , .... St. Francois ... BlackwelL ....... 535IBlackwell ....... Bill McConn ......... Wintha L. Henry, Rt. 2, Box 108, De Soto, Mo. 63020 ........................... I Washington ... Tyro ............ 12jCaledonia....... Carl Airsman ........ Frank Wright, Box 115, Caledonia, Mo. 63631 .... Jeffe~on..

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Lodges INo. I Location De Sooo .......... 119IDeSooo .......... Joachim......... 164 Hillsboro ........ Shekinah ....... , 256jCrystai City ..... Herculaneum.,.. 338/Herculaneum ....

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Potosi. .......... Irondale ......... '" Belgrade ......... " Jefferson .. : : : Arnold..........

I 131\PotoSi. .....•.... 143 Irondale .•.... , .. 632 Belgrade ...... , . 673lArnold. " .......

Master Kenneth W. Ferrell .. Floyd J. Laffiin ...... Donald E. Propst. ... R. H. Hartoebben ....

John T. Koen ........ Donald Lawson ...... Ross Goforth ........ C. Nolen Miller ......

Leslie C. Duncan, 115 Oak St., Potosi, Mo. 63664 .. Albert H. lves, Box 118, Irondale, Mo. 63648 ..... Lewis Pierce, Rt. 1, Caledonia, Mo. 63631 ......... Leo C. Peck, Rt. 2, Box 829, Arnold, Mo. 63010 ....

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FORTY·FIRST DISTRICT-ORLEY R. SMITH, D.D.G.M.. R. 2, Box 92, Elkland, Mo. 65644 Dallas

, Riddick Western Light Urbana Hic~o;Y : : : : : : Hogle's Creek Hermitage Polk . Fair Play Modern Bolivar Pleasant Hope

. 361 Buffalo . 396 Louisburg, . . 421 Urbana ..•.••... . 279 Wheatland..••.. . 288 Hermitage ..•... . 44 Fair Play . . 144 Humansville . . 195 Bolivar ,. . 4671Pleasant Hope ... .

Vernal W. Patterson .. Harold B. Patterson, Rt. I, Buffalo, Mo. 65622., .. Loren E. Harrison. .. Forrest M. Dorman, Louisburg, Mo. 65685 . Oral Bigler James R. Fowler,Urbana, Mo. 65767 . Jim Chaney, Wheatland, Mo. 65779 . A. L. Gavitt Garrett Bartshe Melbern F. Taylor, Hermitage, Mo. 65668 ,. J. Ronnie West J. Howard Price, Fair Play, Mo. 65649., . Ralph A. Butler Fred V. Hogan. Flemington, Mo. 65650 . Benton Garrett. . . . .. S. B. Brown, III, Box 317, Bolivar, Mo. 65613. , . J. K. Clingman Bob D. Pointer, Rt. 1, Box 93, Pleasant Hope, Mo. 65725 ...........•........ ,

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FORTY.SECOND DISTRICT-eHRISTOPHER C. MCLEMORE, D.D.G.M., Route L South Greenfield, Mo. 65752 Ce,~ar ......... Stockton ......... 283IStockton •....... Howard Rosenbaum"1 Walter L. Heston, Stockton, Mo. 65785 .. '" ...... Jerusalem ....... 31S/Jerico Springs ... Jimmie Leonard..... Francis O. Potts, Jerico Springs, Mo. 64756 ...... Dade. ':. ':..::, '.' Washington ...... 87 Greenfield .••.... Joe E. Hunt ......... Melvin L. Murphy, 11 N. Allison, G~'e1d. Mo. "'6" ........................ Everton ......•.. on ••••••••. Billy J. Douty .. , ..... David S. Wisehart, Rt. I, Everton, Mo. 65646 ..... Melville ........ , . 458 Dadeville ..••.... Robert N. Davis..... Thomas L. West, Rt. I, Dadeville, Mo. 65635 .... Lockwood ........ 521 Lockwood .....•. Ross Stansberry, . . .. Harry A. Stout, 51Ph N. Main St., Lockwood, Mo. 65682 .........................

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FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT-JAMES A. PHILLIPS, D.D.G.M•• Route 1. Walker, Mo. 64790 Ba~,ton ........

Hermon ......... Lamar ..........

Cedar ••••.•••. Clintonville ..•..• Vernon ....••. Osage ........... Sheldon ......... , Schell City ....... Montevallo ....... Unity ........... Walker ..........

1871 Liberal. ...•.... Lloyd L. Meshew ..... Archie Wimmer, Box 217, Liberal, Mo. 64762 ••.. 292 Lamar •......... Bobby L. Reno ....... Kenneth M. Williams, 500 Poplar St., Lamar, Mo. 64759 •.•...•.....•••...•••••..•• I 482 i Eldorado Springs James E. Welton ..... John F. Conway, 117 Winner Rd., EI Dorado Springs, Mo. 64744 .....•........... 303!Nevada ......... Wallace E. Sloan ..... David V. Morris. 512 S. Main St., Nevada. Mo. 64772 ..•........................ 371\ Sheldon ......... Radean Shaw ........ E. L. Wisley, Rt. 1, Box 100, Sheldon, Mo. 64784 .. 4481Sche]] City •••.•. Victor W. Thomas ..• Harold R. Mosher, Schell City, Mo. 64783 ......... 490 IMontevallo ...... Verone D. Nelson .... Lewis Kennedy, Rt. 1, Milo, Mo. 64767 ..•........ 495 Richards ........ Elmer E. Leist ....... C. H. Newland, Box 163. Richards, Mo. 64778 ..... 605IWalker ......... Gene Bobbett ........ John R. Walker, Box 307, Nevada, Mo. 64772 .....

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FORTY·FOURTH DISTRICT-OTIS A. LARIMORE, D.D.G.M., 1104 E. Hiqhland, Carthaqe, Mo. 64836 J as per

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Sarcoxie . Joplin . Fellowship . Jasper ......•... , Carterville . Mineral Webb City

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Bart E. Goldman

293 I Sarcoxie 335 \Joplin. . • . . . . . .. 345 Joplin ....•..... 398 Jasper. . . . . . • . .. 401 ICarterville. .....

GUY K. Arner Lonnie Kelley James W. Meador Carl W. Chapman Eugene R. Adams

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. 47110ronogo........ James Lawrence 5121Webb City , Maurice L. Clark

Carl Junction .... Criterion ....•...

54911carl Junction 586 Alba

La Russell

5921La Russell

'I John F. Kime

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Larry D. Ross

Joseph Norris

Denny B. Boatright, 1108 Wendy Lane, Carthage, Mo. 64836 ........•............... Ned C. Barkley, Box 179, Sarcoxie, Mo. 64862 . W. Larrance Roe, Box 43, Joplin, Mo. 64801. , Mark E. Whitaker, Box 1235, Joplin, Mo. 64801. .. Walter Carter, Rt. 2, Carthage, Mo. 64836 . Thomas L. Landreth, 708 E. Main St., Carterville, Mo. 64835 .......•................ D. Behymer, Rt. 1, Box 22, Webb City, Mo. 64870 .. Thomas E. Sumpter, 18 S. Jefferson, Webb City, Mo. 64870 ......•.•.............•. H. D. Sandy, Box 298, Carl Junction, Mo. 64834 ... Leo C. Clarke. 2320 N. Florida Ave., Joplin, Mo. 64801. . B. G. Campbell, Box 34. La Russell, Mo. 64848 .

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued FORTY·FIFTH DISTRICT-DR. J. EDWARD BLINN, D.D.G.M., Box 14, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 County Lodges Greene ........ United .......... O'Sullivan ..•.... Ash Grove ....... Solomon ......... Gate of The Temple •.••.... Republic ......... Strafford .••..... Willard .••••••••.

Webst~~.·.·.·.·.·.· Webster ..•...•..

Doric ......•••••. Mount Olive ..•.. Hazelwood ....... Henderson .......

Secretary-Name and Address Master Location 5lSpringfield ...... Thomas J. Neff ...... Paul L. Beazley, 2410 E. Seminole, Springfield, Mo. 65804 ...•..........•.•.....•. I 71Walnut Grove ... Arliss W. Fetterhoff .. R. J. King, Box 151, Walnut Grove, Mo. 65770 .. 100lAsh Grove ..•.... Loyd E. Lollar ....... Jimmy S. Birch, Box 386, Ash Grove, Mo. 65604 ... 271/Springfield ..•... George A. Sweeton ... Raymond R. Sanders, Jr., 510 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65802 ........................ I 422: Springfield ...... Ray Hilton .......... James H. Brewer, 525 S. Hilton, Springfield, Mo. 65804 ........................ I 570IRepublic ........ James D. Steere ..... Frank J. Comisky, 410 W. Anderson Ave., Republic, Mo. 65738 .......................... I 608lStrafford ........ Jerry Gillespie ....... Charles M. Edmondson, 920 Sayer St., Springfield, Mo. 65803 ........•........•....• I 620lwillard ....•.•.. George O. White ..... Jack W. Farmer, Box 56, Willard, Mo. 65781. .... 98 Marshfield .•..•.. Wilbur L. Newton ... J. Edward Blinn, Box 14, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 ... 300 Elkland ......... Donald W. Greer ..... Joe D. Huffman, Rt. I, Elkland, Mo. 65644 ....•. 4391 Rogersville, RR. 3 Rex C. Hall .......... Bradley Burr, Rt. 2, Fordland, Mo. 65652 ......... 469 Seymour ..•••... E. Dean Matney ..... Louis R. Miller, Route 4, Seymour, Mo. 65746 ..•. 477lRogersville ...... W. E. Landureth ..... L. F. Housman, Box 184. Rogersville, Mo. 65742 ...

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FORTY·SIXTH DISTRICT-GEORGE A. COLLINS, D.D.G.M.. 1465 W. Fifth St.. West Plains, Mo. 65775 Do~~las .......

Ava ............. 26IAva .......••... Pilot Knob ....... 182lRichville....•... I T';~as ......... Barnes .......... 116ICabooI. ......... Texas ......•.... 177 Houston ........ I Plato ............ 469\Plato ........... Summersville .... 555 Summersville .... Wright::::::: Mountain Grove .. 158 Mountain Grove.

Kirby Mackey ....... Bert Teeple ......... Glen Faler .......... C. M. Hartman, J1'... W. L. Tilley, Jr...... Vernon Wilkins ..... Howard Walker .....

Joppa ........... 411\Hartville ........ Ralph C. Max ....... Mansfield ........ 543 Mansfield ....... Kenneth H unsperger. Norwood ........ 622INorwood ........ Lee R. Barlow .......

Joe Pitts, Box 698, Ava, Mo. 66608 ......•...•.. George A. Collins, 1465 W. 5th St., West Plains, Mo. 65775 ....................... Hugh D. Lower, 815 Main St., Cabool, Mo. 65689 .. Dr. Charles F. Ernest, Jr., 110 Main St., Houston, Mo. 65483 .......................... Leroy Bates, Plato, Mo. 65552 ................... Lloyd R. Derryberry, Summersville, Mo. 65571. ... Joseph W. Nickle, Box 387, Mountain Grove, Mo. 65711. .................. Cecil C. Carter, Hartville, Mo. 65667 ............. Robert A. Grubbs, Sr., Rt. I, Norwood, Mo. 65717. Nova E. Sears, Rt. I, Norwood, Mo. 65717 ....••.

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FORTY.SEVENTH DISTRICT-JAMES D. HACKWORTH. D.D.G.M.. Route 2. Box 80. Ellinqton, Mo. 63638 Carter ........ Van Buren ....... 5091Van Buren ...... Carter R. Sanders .... Bruce F. Elliott, Box 68, Van Buren, Mo. 63965. Sat. after Full Moon I Grandin ......... 579lGrandin ......... Carl Brooks ......... James W. Abbott, Box 10, Grandin, Mo. 63943 .... 2nd Sat. Reynolds ...... Hopewell ..•....• 239/Lesterville ....... Joseph Rayfield ...... Kenneth D. Pinkley, 10049 Duke Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63136 •...•...•...••..•.•••••• 4th Sat. Barnesville ....... 353lEllington ........ Glen Pewitt ......... Louis Morrison, Rt. 3, Ellington. Mo. 63638 .... " . 2nd Sat. Sha~non...... Delphian ..•...... 1371Birch Tree ...... Hulet A. Swinney .... Robert C. Moger, Box 98, Birch Tree, Mo. 65438. 1st & 3rd Mon. ...... Winona......•••. 430IWinona ......... L. H. Smith ......... Kenneth E. Lovins, Winona, Mo. 66588 .......... 2nd & 4th Tu. ...... Eminence ........ 6071 Eminence ....... Junior F. Blake...... W. W. Mooney, Box 221. Eminence, Mo. 65466 ... 1st & 3rd Sat.

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FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT-I. CLYDE CURRINGTON, D.D.G.M., 501·B W. Main St.. Flat River. Mo. 63601 Iron .......... Star of the West .. 133lIronton ......... Larence Browers .... Ronald R. Bollinger, Box 73, Ironton, Mo. 63650. Mosaic .......... 35l/Belleview ....... J. W. Boring ........ Houston B. McColl, Belleview, Mo. 63623 ......... Madi~~~·.·.·.·.·.·.· Marcus .......... 110 Fredericktown ... Fred C. Munzert ..... Harold B. Combs, Box 376, Fredericktown, Mo. 63645 ...........•......•. 4l/Bismarck ....... Buford Welch ........ Milton C. Brune, 800 Sherwood Dr., St. Francois ... Bismarck .•...•.. Bismarck, Mo. 63624 ......................... I Farmington ...... 132 i Fannington ..... Robert E. Brooks .... Wm. O. Haynes, 9 Short St., Farmington, Mo. 63640 ....................... I Ionic .......•.... l64!Desloge ......... Robert E. Baker ..... Floyd H. Buckner, Box 602, Desloge, Mo. 63601 .. St. Francois ..••.. 234JLibertyville..... Robert N. Kinkead ... Wm. J. Barron, 117 North St., Farmington, Mo. 63640 ....................... Samaritan .....•. 4241Bonne Terre ..... R. Jean Brenon ...... John T. Brenon, 209 N. Division St., I Bonne Terre, Mo. 63628 ...................... Pendleton .•..•... 561jDoe Run ........ William J. Crites .... D. Grieshaber, 706 Elm St., Desloge, Mo. 63601.. 598 Leadwood ..•.... Noah P. Key ........ J. M. Link, 711 Main St., Leadwood, Mo. 63653 .. Leadwood ........ Elvins ......•.... 5991Flat River ....... C. Ray Farmer ...... R. F. Rodgers, 110 Hampton, Elvins, Mo. 63639 ... Ste. Genevie~e: Saline ........... 2261St. Mary's ...•... Harold Hill .......... Dwi~ht Smith, 439 N. West St., Perryville. Mo. 63775 ......................... I

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FORTY·NINTH DISTRICT-LAYMON A, ALLGOOD, D.D.G.M.. 1735 Ridqeway Dr.. Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 Boll!~ger ......

TroweL ......... 440lMarble Hill. ..... Bob Fox ............. Claude 1. Stone, Box 82, Marble Hill, Mo. 63764. Zalma ........... 545 Zalma .......... Walter Carter ....... Milton E. Kerr, Box 98, Zalma, Mo. 63787 •..•..•.. CapeGira~d~~~' Harold O. Grauel. 6721Cape Girardeau .. Raymond T. Ritchie .. Dr. Harold O. Grauel, Box 672, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 .................... I St. Mark's ....•.. 93/Cape Girardeau .. L. W. McDowell. ..... Robert W. Harper, 1421 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 .................... I West View ..•.•.. 103IMiIle"'ViIle.••... Kenneth Botlinger .... W. Russell Nelson, Millersville, Mo. 63766 ........ Mystic Tie .....•. 221 Oak Ridge ....... Ronald E. Wood, Jr... Delos Sebaugh, Box 24. Daisy. Mo. 63743 .... '" .. Whitewater ...... 417 Whitewater ..... Claude W. Estes ..... Lloyd J. Proffer, Box 36, Whitewater, Mo. 63785 .. Excelsior....•... 441 Jackson ......... Woodrow Statler ..... John A. Savers, 610 N. Georgia St., Jackson, Mo. 63765 ........................... Perry ........ Perryville.••.•••. 670/Perryville .....•. Franklin Rudisale .... Fred R. Corse, Box 40, Menfro, Mo. 63765 ....... Scott ...•..•.• Ashlar .....•••••. 306 Commerce ••••••. Roy F. Varnon ...... Harry H. Wilkinson, Route 1, Box 230-A, Illmo, Mo. 63754 ............................. I Illmo ....•...•..• 581IIllmo ........... Homer Brazel ....... Joseph L. Humphreys. 100 Country Club Dr., Scott City, Mo. 63780 ........................ I Chaffee .......... 615lChaffee.....•... Wayne W. White ..... Clarence E. Pennin~ton, 330 W. Yoakum, Chaffee, Mo. 63740 ........................... I

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FIFTIETH DISTRICT-ERVAN E. ESTES, D.D.G.M., 907 W. Bain St., Dexter, Mo. 63841 Lodges East Prairie ..... Charleston ....... New Madrid: : '. Morehouse ....... Count)'

Miss~ippi. ...

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Secretary-Name and Address Location Master NO.1 3841East Prairie ..... Harrison Brack ...... C. I. McCloskey, Rt. 1, Charleston, Mo. 63834 .... 407lCharleston ...... W. H. Thompson .... H. H. Sutherland, Box 237, Charleston, Mo. 63834. 6031 Morehouse ....... Aubrey D. Mays ..... GUY B. Comer, 318 Virginia St., Sikeston, Mo. 63801. ..•..•.•..•........•..... I 184lMorley ....•..... Vernon E. Phillips ... Melton Harris, Box 221, Oran, Mo. 63771 ....... 310lSikeston .....•.. Henry J. Holyfield ... Elbert F. Sloan, Box 374, Sikeston, Mo. 63801. .. 153lBloomfield....... Gorty Aslin ......... Dail K. Hill, Box 171, Bloomfield, Mo. 63825 ...... 278IEssex ........•.. W. L. Conner, ....... Joe G. Mayo, Route 2, Essex, Mo. 63846 .......... 4891Bell City ••...... Raymond Stovall ..... W. Max Bollinger, Bell City, Mo. 63735 ........... 5321 Dexter .......... Joseph M. Kell. ...... Floyd C. McKee, Rt. 3, Box ll-B, I Dexter, Mo. 63841 .................•.......... 690lAdvance ........ Wilburn Raber ...... James J. Harnes, Sr., 103 N. Oak St., Advance, Mo. 63730 ........••......•••....... I 596IPuxico .......... Dwane C. Scowden ... Loran B. Lincoln, Puxico, Mo. 63960 ..•........

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FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT-GEORGE A. MOODY, D.D.G.M., Route #1, Box 453, Caruthersville, Mo. 63830 New Madrid ... Point Pleasant...

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Pemiscot ...... Caruthersville ..•. 461lCaruthersville ... Hayti. .•.•...... 571\Hay ti. ....•••...

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Steele........•.. Wardell .........

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John M. Mitchell. .... Robert J. McAlister, Box 393, Portageville, Mo. 63873 ...........•........... Glenn E. Dyke ....... H. A. Sloas, Box 38, New Madrid, Mo. 63869 ...... Lonnie T. Moore ..... Julian Miller, Box 92, Risco, Mo. 63874 ......... Charles D. Johnson .. L. V. Stevens, Box 249, Lilbourn, Mo. 63862 ...... Talmadge Burgess ... William E. Foster, 421 West 9th St., Portageville, Mo. 63873 ....................... Roy Smith ........... G. E. Phipps, Box 891, Caruthersville, Mo. 63830 .. Milford Chism ....... Theodore T. Martin, 102 E. Washington St., Hayti, Mo. 63851 ...........•.....•..••....... Alvin Hawkins ...... Phillip Koury, 300 Missouri St., Steele, Mo. 63877 .. D. J. Boatwright ..... D. L. Potts, Box 178, Wardell, Mo. 63879 ..........

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FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT-W. MARION LUNA, D.D.G.M., c/o Bank of Piedmont, Piedmont, Mo. 63957 Butler. • • • • . •. Poplar Bluff. . • • .. RiI?Jey ....•••. Composite....... Naylor.......... W~rne Greenville Wayne .. , . . .. . ..

2091 Poplar Bluff ..... 369/Donip han ..•.•.. 668 Naylor ....•..... !07IG!'eenville . :>26 Piedmont . I

Ferial A. Findley. . . .. Allen Pigg.......... PIes Gambill Arvey L. Dees....... R. W. Whorton

C. E. Divine, Box 475, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901. . .. Paul S. Frye, Rt. 7, Doniphan, Mo. 63935 Don F. Magruder, Rt. I, Neelyville, Mo. 63954.... Lavern H. Daves, Silva, Mo. 63964 ..•..•......... Wm. N. Burch, 414 N. Main St., Piedmont, Mo. 63957

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FIFTY·THIRD DISTRICT-HUBERT P. BRUNER, D.D.G.M•• Box 246. Willow Springs, Mo. 65793 Howell ........ Mt. Zion ....••... 3271 West Plains ••••• G. Houston Edwards. Frank Reavis, 1012 W. Second St., West Plains, Mo. 65775 •••••••.••.......•••.. I Ingomar....•.... 5361WillOW Spgs•.••. Chalmer Morris ...... D. E. Lovan, Box 274, Willow Springs, Mo. 65793 •. Mountain View ... 637 Mountain View .. Newell B. Walker .... Frank LeBaron, Rt. 2, Mountain View, Mo. 65548. Alton ....•..••••. 255 Alton .....•...•. Gene R. Johnson ..... Hardin D. Franks, Box 37, Alton, Mo. 65606 ..•.. Or~~on.... '" Woodside..••.••. 387lThomasville •.•.• John R. Walton ...... Dee B. Werz, Thomasville, Mo. 65578 .....•..•.... Clifton ...•..•••• 463 Thayer •.•.•.••.. John H. Walker ..... J. W. Mitchell, 604 Vine St., Thayer, Mo. 65791. Koshkonong ...... 582 Koshkonong ..... W. W. Perkins ....... Robert T. Meek, Koshkonong, Mo. 65531. ........ Oz,~rk.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.· Sampson ........ 298lTheodosia ..•.•.. James E. Patton ..... Alva G. Roberts, Box 55, Protem, Mo. 65733 ...... .......... Bayou ......••... 865\Bakersfield ... , .. Ermal Garrett ....... J. Russell Holmes, Caulfield, Mo. 65626 •..•.•••...

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FIFTY·FOURTH DISTRICT-WILLIAM E. HULL, D.D.G.M.. 2054 Brighton Dr•• Springfield, Mo. 65804 Christian ..... Sparta ..........

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or bef. 362r'Mk........... Jerry R. Wilson ...... Fred L. Tando, Nixa, Mo. 66714 ................ Sat.fullonmoon 379 Billings ......... 515 Galena ..•...•... 519 Crane ........... 453lForsyth ......... 587 Branson ........

Harold E. Hargrove .. Van R. Whiting ..... Joe Hagler .......... Walter J. Pinder ..... Donald E. Baker .....

Virgil H. Garbee, Rt. 2, Billings, Mo. 66610 ..•.... Frank D. Whiting, Highlandville, Mo. 65669 ...... David A. Holderman, Rt. I, Crane, Mo. 65633 ..• Cletys R. Ackerman. Box 191, Forsyth, Mo. 65653. Kermit A. Bonewitz, 810 Mockingbird La., Branson, Mo. 65616 ...........•..•..•.........

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FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-eHESTER B. ROYER. D.D.G.M., Route 1, Purdy, Mo. 65734 B8;f ry ....•.... Monett........•• BaITy ..........• Pythagoras ......

129iMonett ....••••.. Albert V. Schelin .... Paul C. Pitts, 210 Eighth St., Monett, Mo. 65708 ... 867lWashburn ....... Carroll S. Miles ...... A. Bryan Cook, Rt. I, Washburn, Mo. 65772 ...... 883 Cassville ........ H. O. Williamson .... William T. Priest, 304 W. 8th St., Cassville, Mo. 65626 .•.•.••.•................. I Comfort ......... Bernard W. Stewart. Chester B. Royer, Rt. I, Purdy, Mo. 65734 ........ La",:~~~~~:::: : Mount Vernon ... 99 Mount Vernon ... Vincent W. Baldwin .. Leon Pugh, Box 269, Mt. Vernon, Mo. 65712 ...... Canopy ......•.•. 284 Aurora ......... Gordon Williams ..... W. H. Lloyd, 310 Madison Ave., Aurora, Mo.65605. Decatur .....•••• 400 Pierce City ...... Clyde L. Robinson .... M. V. Morris, Rt. 2, Pierce City, Mo. 65723 ....••. . Miller ..........• 667 Miller ........... Dillard Whitesell ..... Thomas F. Webb, Rt. 2, Miller, Mo. 65707 .......

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FIFTY-SIXTH DISTRICT-KENNETH W. GRENINGER, D.D.G.M., Route 1, Sarcoxie, Mo. 64862 McDonald ..... Southwest ....•..

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4661 Southwest City .. Ralph E. Williams ... George E. Hampton, Box 183, Southwest City, Mo. 64863 .................•.. I 621IAnderson ....... James G. Brock ...... Henry Eppard, Box 143, Anderson, Mo. 64831 ... 647 NoeL .•.••.••.•. Kenneth A. Meador .. Lloyd W. Peavy, Box 51, 315 Hwy. 59, Noel, Mo. 64854 .............................. I 2471Neosho .••••..... J. J. Montgomery .... H. C. Bacon, Rt. 4, Box 239, Neosho, Mo. 64850 ... 514iGranby .••••.... Ted E. Brown ....•.. Finley H. Stufflebeam, Rt. 2, Granby, Mo. 64844 ... 538IStella ........... Orrin E. Lundy ...... E. W. Parker, Rt. 4, Box 369, Neosho, Mo. 64850 ..

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FIFTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT County St. Louis

No. I Location . 801St. John

Euclid

Apollo ......•.... Ferguson

RoseHill

Clayton ..•....... Wellston

Brentwood

Mizpah ..•....... Jennings

Shaveh.......... University. . . . . .. Progress . Berkeley ....•.... . .. . . 1

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Lodges Bridgeton

Florissant .....•.

Master Secretary-Name and Address . R. Harold Giltner .... Harry W. Shapiro, 8924 McNulty Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63114 .....•.................... 505Ioverland . Wilbern J. Jackson.. Fredrick H. Boerner, 4326 Gladwyn Dr., Bridgeton, Mo. 63044 . 529 ICreve Coeur •..•. Ronald E. Rector.... James M. Jones, 8503 Titchfield Ct., Affton, Mo. 63123 " I 542IFerguson . Adrian A. Artman ... Vincent J. Reagan, 130 Sackett Dr., Florissant, Mo. 63033 . Harry H. Hildebrand, R. I, Box 606, . Ralph F. Bower 550lCreve Coeur Glencoe, Mo. 63038 ..•.••....•......•••....... I Robert W. McElhinney, No.3 Daniel Rd., 601\Clay ton ....•.... Earl K. Dille St. Louis, Mo. 63124 ..............•........... Kenneth Wm. Evans. Lee O. Chestnut, 1564 Valle Ave., 613\Wellston . St. Louis, Mo. 63133 .....•.................... 616lBrentwood " . Donald E. Collier. . . .. Albert L. Howe, 8522 Rosalie Ave., Brentwood, Mo. 63144 '" . J. Oliver Alge, 8924 Riverview Blvd., 6391 Florissant . Donald L. Polk St. Louis, Mo. 63147 . 640!Jennings . Willard E. Bowen .... John T. Cassens, 3440 Santiago Dr., Florissant, Mo. 63033 . 646!Creve Coeur ..... Charles R. Savage... Albert B. Koons, Rt. I, Box 71, I House Springs, Mo. 63051. .. 649\Clayton......... Walter Wiedermann. C. Ballard Cone, 1013 Orchard Lakes, St. Louis, Mo. 63141. . 6571 Florissant Paul A. Roy. . . . . . . .. C. L. Sutter, 4725 Seattle St., St. Louis, Mo. 63121. 667)Berkeley ....•... W. Eugene Colvin .... Virgil E. Kolb, 8241 January Ave., I Berkeley, Mo. 63134 . 668IBerkeley ...•.... Fred J. Statler, Jr .... Edward E. Springmann, 1655 Fernbrook Lane, I Florissant, Mo. 63031 .

FIFTY·SEVENTH DISTRICT St. Louis

Bonhomme ..•.... Webster Groves .. Fenton •......... Meramec ..•..... West Gate . Kirkwood ..•..... Maplewood

Forest Park

Overland .•..•... Valley Park

Freedom

Gardenville ..•... Purity Crestwood

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H. HILDEBRAND, D.D.G.M.. Route L Box 606, Glencoe, Mo. 63038

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C. SMITH, D.D.G.M.. 6432 Colver Ave.. Affton, Mo. 63123

45IBallwin •.•.•.... Wilbur L. Lewis ..... Thomas C. McRaven, Rt. 1, Box 649, Glencoe, Mo. 63038 ..............•............ I 841Webster Groves .. Harold L. Helsher .... Orville M. Mash, 608 Ashbury Court, Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 . I 281lFenton .•..... " . F. E. Schrautemeier .. Louis 1. Brayfield, 315 Old Sugar Creek Rd., Fenton, Mo. 63026 ..•........•...•.•......•.•. I 3l3lEureka ....•.... William B. Niehoff ... Arvil Nunnally, 645 Orchard, Eureka, Mo. 63025 .. 445lBrentwood .••... Lawrence H. Smith .. H. C. Smith, 6432 Colver Ave., Affton, Mo. 63123 .. 484 Kirkwood .•..... Russell R. Sites . Leonard L. Keevil, 408 W. Rose Hill Ave., Kirkwood, Mo. 63122 . 566 Maplewood . Charles H. Carter . Wm. F. Harris, 7572 Wise Ave., Richmond Heights, Mo. 63117 . 578IMehlville . Loyd H. Wilson . Oliver Diers, 8427 Mathilda Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63123 " . I . Earl W. Crabtree, 8816 Clifton Ave., 6231 Overland . R. H. Van Bibber St. Louis, Mo. 63136 . I . John D. DeClue, Rt. 2, Box 485, 629\Valley Park . Lionel W. Hall Lewis Rd., Eureka, Mo. 63025 . . Gerald W. Burnworth, 700 Karlsruhe PI., 636IMehlville . George Kiske St. Louis, Mo.63125 ...•..•.................... I . Fred A. Gokenbach, 226 West Ripa Ave., 655\Gardenville . Ervin J. Richard St. Louis, Mo. 63125 ..•...................... 6581Creve Coeur ...•. A. G. Stepputat, Jr . Robert F. Burian, 10567 Tamara Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63128 . 669lKirkwood ..•.... Harold W. Smith . Warren S. Goddard, 961 Briarton Drive,

Time of Meeting

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FIFTY·EIGHTH DISTRICT-eLAUDE W. DUNNAWAY, D.D.G.M., Versailles, Mo. 65084

Miller·········1 Ionia ....•.•••.• 881lEldon •...•...•.., Alfred Abbett········1 George H. Catron, Box 56, Eldon, Mo. 65026 ..•.. '1 2nd & 4th Mon. Morgan .••.••• Versailles •..••.•. 320IVersailles....... James Rumsey Del S. Chasteen, 809 S. Fisher St., I Versailles, Mo. 65084 2nd & 4th Mon. Gene D. Callison Robert Edmondson, Box 38, Barnett, Mo. 65011 3rd Mon. .. . •.•••• Barnett..•....... 591IBarnett

FIFTY-NINTH DISTRICT-HENRY W. POERTNER. D.D.G.M.. Box 9383, Raytown, Mo. 64133 Jacf,s0n ....... Independence.... 76 Independence .... David L. Ruahlon .... 1 G. C. BIa;ne. Box 454. lndependenoe. Mo. 64061 .•• ....... Summit •••.•..... 263 Lee's Summit .... Robert E. McNeill.... J. Harvey Wilson, 104 O'Brien Rd., Lee's Summit, Mo. 64063 ..••.................. " ....... McDonald......•. 824 Independence .... Roy D. Wynn ........ P. R. Hall, 808 S. Park, Independence, Mo. 64052 .. ....... Blue Springs .•... 337 Blue Springs .... Vernon A. House .... George M. Hale, Sr., Rt. I, Box 26, " Blue Springs, Mo. 64015 ..•...........•....... " ....... Raytown •••.•.... 391 Raytown .••..... W. Russell Foust•.... D. L. Gregory, Box 9391, Raytown, Mo. 64133 ..... " ....... Christian •••.•... 39210ak Grove.••.... James K. Dennis ..... Jack E. Perry. 401 E. 16th St., Oak Grove, Mo. 64075 ..•.••..••••.•.......... I " ....... Buckner ....•.... "Tuekner........ Norman M. Husted ... H. W. Bergschneider, Box 53, Levasy, Mo. 64066 .. ....... Mt. Washington .. 614 Independence .... Roy W. Donahue ..... J. N. Johnson, 111 N. Sterling, " Independence, Mo. 64054 ..••.•.....•..•..•••.. ....... Grandview .••.... 618 Grandview ...... G. Hutmacher, Jr.... Herbert L. Bratton, 12918 Bristol Court, " Grandview, Mo. 64030 .•.••.•••••..•....•..... Grain Valley ..... 6441Grain Valley ..... Edward Reed ........ Harold R. Johnson, Rt. 1. Grain Valley, Mo. 64029. .

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SIXTIETH DISTRICT-CLAUDE T. FOSTER, D.D.G.M., Campbell, Mo. 63933 Roy H. Bush, Box 608, Kennett, Mo. 63857 . Percy T. Smith, Rt. I, Campbell, Mo. 63933 . J. D. Young, Box 54, Hornersville, Mo. 63855 •.•.. Herman Clark, Arbyrd, Mo. 63821 •.•..•......... Richard V. Beall, Jr., 306 N. Douglas, Malden, Mo. 63863 ........•.................. I Truman Ponder, Box "H," Senath, Mo. 63876 ..•.. Senath .•••.•..... 513lSenath ..•.....•. A. L. Kelley, Jr 6451 Clarkton .....••. Willis Glass Ronald D. Kitchen, Box 25, Gideon, Mo. 63848 . Stoddard.·.·:.·.·. ~~~~~~~~::::::::: 573IBernie . Noah Dorris. . . . . . . .. R. C. Crow, Rt. I, Box 102, Dexter, Mo. 63841 .

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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 22, 1821 EDWARD BATES, Worshipful Master J AMES KENNERLY, Senior Warden JOSEPH V. GARNIER, Treasurer FRO:\1 ITS ORGAKIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 Date Election

Grand Mastel'

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Wal'den

April, 1821 Thos. F. Riddick .. " James Kennerly .. " William Bates Oct., 1821 Nath'l B. Tucker .. " Thompson Douglas .. '" Edward Bates " William Bates Oct., 1822 Nath'l B. Tucker .. " Thompson Douglas .. " Edward Bates 0;0 Wm. G. Pettus Oct., 1823 Nath'l B. Tucker .. " Geo. H. C. Melody .. '" Edward Bates '" Wm. G. Pettus Oct., 1824 Nath'l B. Tucker .. " Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Wm. G. Pettus * Thornt. Grimsley Oct., 1825 Edward Bates '" Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Wm. G. Pettus " Thornt. Grimsley Oct., 1826 Edward Bates " Hardage Lane " Martin Ruggles " ,J ohn F. Ryland Oct., 1827 Edward Bates * Hardage Lane " Martin Ruggles " H. R. Gamble Oct., 1828 Hardage Lane " Geo. H. C. Melody .. '" H. R. Gamble ;' Adam L. Mills Oct., 1829 Hardage Lane " Fred L. BiIlon " H. R. Gamble " Adam L. Mills Oct., 1830 Hardage Lane " Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Sinclair Kirtley " Adam L. Mills Dec., 1831 Edward Bates " Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Oliver Parker " Augustus Jones Oct., 1832 H. R. Gamble " Geo. H. C. Melody .. • M. J. Noyes * Augustus Jones Dec., 1833 Sinclair Kirtley " A. B. Chambers " John Wilson " G. A. Tuttle Nov., 1834 § A. B. Chambers • Sinclair Kirtley * Oliver Parkel· " S. W. B. Carnegy Oct., 1835 .. tt A. B. Chambers " Sinclair Kirtley " Oliver Parker " S. W. B. Carnegy Oct., 1836 S. W. B. Carnegy." John D. Daggett * Edward Searcey " Granville Snell Oct., 1837 S. W. B. Carnegy.* John D. Daggett * A. B. Chambers " Thomas Andrews Oct., 1838 S. W. B. Carnegy.co John D. Daggett '" A. B. Chambers " Alex. T. Douglass Oct., 1839 P. H. McBride " A. B. Chambers * Alex T. Douglass.* Wm. C. Vance Oct., 1840 P. H. McBride *Joseph Foster " Alex T. Douglass. * John Orrick Oct., 1841 P. H. McBride "Joab Bernard *Joseph Foster *C. H. Bowers Oct., 1842 P. H. McBride " Joab Bernard " Joseph Foster * C. H. Bowers Oct., 1843 P. H. McBride " Joseph Foster • J. W. S. Mitchell .. " E. S. Ruggles Oct., 1844 J. W. S. Mitchell." Fred L. Billon >:< E. S. Ruggles " J. L. F. Jacoby Oct., 1845 J. W. S. Mitchell." John D. Taylor " E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby Oct., 1846 John Ralls * John D. Taylor * E. S. Ruggles * J. L. F. Jacoby Oct., 1847 Joseph Foster ....• E. S. Ruggles " J. L. F. Jacoby * Cyrus Osborn May. 1848 Joseph Foster * E. S. Ruggles " Cyrus Osborn '" Joseph Megguire May, 1849 John F. Ryland " E. S. Ruggles " Joseph Megguire .. " P. Draper May, 1850 John F. Ryland " B. W. Grover * P. Draper >:< S. F. Currie May, 1851. B. W. Grover * E. S. Ruggles * S. F. Currie * J. H. Turner May, 1852 B. W. Grover " S. F. Currie *J. H. Turner * S. H. Saunders June, 1853 Wilson Brown * L. S. Cornwell '~ J. W. Chenoweth." R. C. Hill May, 1854 L. S. Cornwell. '" D. P. Waliingford .. ~·James H. Britton.*

WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden ABRAM BECK, Secretary

Grand Tl'easurer " " " " " " " " " " ,. * " " * " " "

Grand Secretary

Archibald Gamble " William Renshaw" Archibald Gamble " William Renshaw" Archibald Gamble ...•, William Renshaw" Archibald Gamble * T. Douglas" Archibald Gamble " T. Douglas lOl Archibald Gamble " John D. Daggett" Rich. T. McKinney." John D. Dagll:ett" Thornton Grimsley .. " John D. Daggett* Thornton Grimsley .. " John D. Da~n~ett* Bernard Pratte " John D. Daggett" Thomas Andrews " Fred L. Billon'" Thomas Andrews " Fred L. Billon" Thomas Andrews " Fred L. Billon'" Geo. H. C. Melody .. * John Garnett'" Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Thos. W. Conyers" Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Thos. W. Conyers" Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Richard B. Dallam" Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Richard B. Dallam'" * Geo. H. C. Melody .. * Richard B. Dallam* * Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Richard B. Dallam" * Geo. H. C. Melody .. 'C< Richard B. Dallam" >:< Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Richard B. Dallam* * John Simonds " Richard B. Dallam" " Fred L. Billon " Richard B. Dallam" * John S. Watson " Richard B. Dallam" " John S. Watson * Fred L. Billon* " John S. Watson " Fred L. Billon" " John S. Watson " J. W. S. Mitchell* * John S. Watson " J. W. S. Mitchell* * John M. Reed C. D. W. Johnson" * J. T. Johnson * C. D. W. Johnson" * J. T. Johnson " C. D. W. Johnson" * J. T. Johnson * A. O'Sullivan'" * Joseph Foster * A. O'Sullivan'" **Joseph Foster * A. O'Sullivan'"

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L. S. Cornwell ... ~' ................... "'''' J. W. Chenoweth. " H. E. Van Orsdell .. ~, John D. Daggett .... " A. O'Sullivan* Benjamin Sharp .. '" W. A. Cunningham. '" S. H. Saunders ... '" Marcus Boyd ......... John D. Daggett .... * A. O'Sullivan'" S. H. Saunders ... 'I< P. Draper .......... >11 Marcus Boyd ...... 'I< John F. Houston ... * John D. DagR'ett .... '" A. O'Sullivan'~ S. H. Saunders ... * Marcus Boyd ....... * John F. Houston ..• John Decker ........ '" John D. Daggett ....• A. O'Sullivan" Marcus Boyd ...... " M. H. McFarland ... * W.R. Penick ..... • John Decker ........ '" John D. Daggett .... * A. O'Sullivan~' M. H. McFarland .. * W. R. Penick ...... * John Decker ...... • Samuel M. Hayes ... >11 John D. Daggett .... 'I< A. O'Sullivan'" Wm. R. Penick ... * John Decker ........ • Geo. Whitcomb ...• A. L. McGregor .... * John D. Daggett .... * A. O'Sullivan~' Geo. Whitcomb ... * John H. Turner .... '" Wm. N. Loker .... '" Samuel Russell. ..... '" John D. Daggett .... " A. O'Sullivan~' John H. Turner .. '" Wm. N. Loker ..... * John D. Vinci!. ... '" A. L. McGregor .... * John D. Daggett .... * A. O'Sullivan" J'ohn F. Houston.* John D. Vinci!. ..... * A. L. McGregor .. * Martin Collins ...... * Wm. N. Loker ...... " A. O'Sullivan* John F. Houston.· John D. Vinci! ...... * Martin Collins .... " R. E. Anderson .....• Wm. N. Loker ...... '" A. O'Sullivan(' John D. Vinci!. .. " W. E. Dunscomb .... * R. E. Anderson ... * A. L. McGregor ..... * Wm. N. Loker ...... * A. O'Sullivan*t W. E. Dunscomb. " C. A. Rowley ....... * T. E. Garrett. .... * Wm. D. Muir ....... * Wm. N. Loker ........ G. Frank Gouley*:~ John D. Vinci! ...• R. E. Anderson ..... * Wm. D. Muir ..... * Alex. M. Dockery ... * Wm. N. Loker ...... " G. Frank Gouley* William D. Muir .. * T. E. Garrett ...... * A. M. Dockery .... " Sam H. Owens ..... * Wm. N. Loker ...... " G. Frank Gouley* Thos. E. Garrett. * R. E. Anderson ..... * Sam H. Owens .... * John E. Ryland ..... * Wm. N. Loker ...... * G. Frank Gouley* Thos. E. Garrett. * R. E. Anderson ..... * Sam H. Owens .... * John E. Ryland ..... * Wm. N. Loker ...... ':. G. Frank Gouley'" Samuel H. Owens.· J. E. Ryland ....... * John W. Luke .... • J as. E. Cadle ...... * Wm. N. Loker ...... '" G. Frank Gouley* R. E. Anderson ... * John W. Luke ...... * Jas. E. Cadle ..... * Xenophon Ryland .. . f; Wm. N. Lokel· ...... " G. Frank Gouley" John W. Luke .... * Xenophon Ryland ... • Jas. E. Cadle ..... * Thos. C. Ready ..... '" Wm. N. Loker ...... " G. Frank Gouley* James E. Cadle ... * Xenophon Ryland ... * Thos. C. Ready ... ;' Noah M. Givan ....• Wm. N. Loker ...... * G. Frank Gouley* Xen. Ryland ......• Thos. C. Ready ..... * Noah M. Givan ... * M. G. Hubble ........ Wm. N. Lokel· .......~ G. Frank Gouleyull T. C. Ready ....... * Noah M. Givan ..... * Jos. S. Browne ... * W. R. Stubblefield. • Wm. N. Loker ...... * John D. Vinci!* Noah M. Givan ... '" Joseph S. Browne .. * W. R. Stubblefield.;': J as. E. Carter ...... * John W. Luke ...... * John D. Vincil* Jos. S. Browne ... " W. R. Stubblefield .. " Jas. E. Carter ... rr'" Alex. M. Dockery ... * John W. Luke ...... '" John D. Vincil'" W. R. Stubblefield." Alex. M. Dockery ... * Chas. C. Woods ...• Lee A. Hall ........ * John W. Luke ..... *11 John D. Vincil>(l Alex. M. Dockery.'" Chas. C. Woods .... * Lee A. Hall ...... * Robt. F. Stevenson. * John W. Luke ..... . f; John D. Vincil* Chas. C. Woods ... * Lee A. Hall ........ * Robt. F. Stevenson* James W. Boyd .... * Samuel M. Kennard. * .Tohn D. Vinci!* Lee A. Hall ....... * Robt. F. Stevenson. * James W. Boyd ... * Geo. R. Hunt ....... * Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vincil* Robt. F. Stevenson* James W. Boyd ..... * George R. Hunt ..• Wm. M. Williams ... * Samuel M. Kennard.'" John D. Vincil~' James W. Boyd ... * George R. Hunt .... * Wm. M. Williams.· James P. Wood ....• Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vinci!>(l Geo. R. Hunt ..... " W. M. Williams ....• James P. Wood ... * .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .*" Samuel M. Kennard .• John D. Vincil* Wm. M. Williams. • James P. Wood ..... * Theodore Brace ... * Geo. E. Walker ..... * Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vincil'" James P. Wood ... rr Theodore Brace ..... * Geo. E. Walker ... '" B. H. Ingram ....... • Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vincil'" Theodore Brace ... * Geo. E. Walker ..... ", B. H. Ingram .... * John R. Parson ..... " Samuel M. Kennard.'" John D. Vincil* Geo. E. Walker ... * B. H. Ingram ...... « John R. Parson .. * Harry Keene ......... Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vincil* B. H. Ingram ..... * John R. Parson ..... * Harry Keene ...... * J. B. Thomas ......... Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vincil>(l John R. Parson ... * Harry Keene ....... * J. B. Thomas ..... * A. M. Hough ....... '" Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vinci!* Harry Keene ..... * J. B. Thomas ....... * A. M. Hough ..... '" D. A. Jamison ..... ", Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vincil* .r. B. Thomas ..... * A. M. Hough ....... " D. A. Jamison ... * F. J. Tygard ...... >(l Samuel M. Kennard. >I< John D. Vincil;': A. M. Hough ...... ;': D. A. Jamison ...... " F'. J. Tygard ..... * E. F. Allen .........• Samuel M. Kennard .• John D. Vinci!*

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION. APRIL 23. 1821 Date Election Oct.• 1896 Oct.• 1897 Oct.• 1898 Oct.• 1899 Oct.• 1900 ..•. Oct.• 1901. Oct.• 1902 Oct.• 1903 Sept.• 1904 Sept.• 1905. '" Sept.• 1906 Sept., 1907 Sept.• 1908 Sept.• 1909 Sept.• 1910 Sept.• 1911. Sept.• 1912 Oct.• 1913 Sept.• 1914 Sept.• 1915 Sept.• 1916 Sept.• 1917 Sept.• 1918 Sept.• 1919. '" Sept.• 1920. '" Sept.• 1921 Oct., 1922 Oct.• 1923 Oct.• 1924 Oct.• 1925 Oct.• 1926 Oct., 1927 Sept.• 1928. '" Sept.• 1929 Oct., 1930 Sept.• 1931 Sept.• 1932 Sept.• 1933 Sept.• 1934

Grand Mastel'

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

D. A. Jamison * F. J. Tygard '> E. F. Allen * C. H. Briggs * Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vinci!~ F. J. Tygard * E. F. Allen * C. H. Briggs .......• Campbell Wells • Samuel M. Kennard.· John D. Vinci!* E. F. Allen * C. H. Briggs ........• Campbell Wells * Joseph C. Finagin .. * Samuel M. Kennard.· John D. Vinci1* C. H. Briggs * Campbell Wells * Joseph C. Finagin .. * John C. Yocum * Samuel M. Kennard.· John D. Vinci!'" Campbell Wells * Joseph C. Finagin .. '" John C. Yocum * Wm. F. Kuhn * Samuel M. Kennard. * John D. Vinci!* Joseph C. Finagin .. • John C. yocum ;' Wm. F. Kuhn ....•. * Leroy B. Valliant .. * Samuel M. Kennard. '" John D. Vinci1* John C. Yocum * Wm. F. Kuhn * Leroy B. Valliant.. * A. S. Houston ......• Samuel M. Kennard.· John D. Vinci!* Wm. F. Kuhn * Leroy B. Valliant '" A. S. Houston * D. M. Wilson * John R. Parson • John D. Vinci1* Leroy R. Valliant .. • A. S. Houston * D. M. Wilson * Howard Watson * John R. Parson * John D. Vincil*Uff A. S. Houston • D. M. Wilson * John T. Short * R. R. Kreeger * Alphonso C. Stewart* John R. ParsonU* D. M. Wilson * John T. Short " R. R. Kreeger ......• William A. Hall * Alphonso C. Stewart'" John R. Parson* John T. Short ....••• R. R. Kreeger * William A. Hall * Clay C. Bigger * Alphonso C. Stewart* John R. Parson· R. R. Kreeger • William A. Hall t" Clay C. Bigger ......• Arch A. Johnson ...• Alphonso C. Stewart* John R. Parsono:t Wm. A. Hall • Clay C. Bigger * Arch A. Johnson ...• Jacob Lampert Alphonso C. Stewart* John R. Parson'" Clay C. Bigger .....• Arch A. Johnson * Jacob Lampert .....• Van Fremont Boor.* Alphonso C. Stewart·~ John R. Parson· Arch A. Johnson *Jacob Lampert * Van Fremont Boor .• Chesley A. Mosman.'l< Alphonso C. Stewart· John R. Parson'" Jacob Lampert * Van Fremont Boor.~' Chesley A. Mosman.* Tolman W. Cotton .. * Alphonso C. Stewart'" John R. Parson· Van Fremont Boor. * Chesley A. Mosman. * Tolman W. Cotton ..• Frank R. Jesse * Alphonso C. Stewart'" John R. Parson'" Tolman W. Cotton.* Frank R. Jesse * Edward Higbee * Wm. A. C1ark * Alphonso C. Stewart* John R. Parson'" Frank R. Jesse ....• Edward Higbee * Wm. A. Clark * John W. Bingham .. * Alph. C. Stewart.**· John R. Parson'" Edward Higbee '" Wm. A. Clark * John W. Bingham .. o:t Julius C. Garrell * Wm. A. Hall '" John R. Parson· Wm. A. Clark • John W. Bingham .. * Julius C. Garrell * Wm. F. Johnson * Wm. A. Hall * John R. Parson'" John W. Bingham Julius C. Garrell. " Wm. F. Johnson '" O. A. Lucas Wm. A. Hall • John R. Parson· Julius C. Garrell • Wm. F. Johnson * O. A. Lucas * Bert S. Lee ........• Wm. A. Hall • John R. Parson· Wm. F. Johnson * O. A. Lucas * Bert S. Lee * Joseph S. McIntyre.* Wm. A. Hall • John R. Parsontt* O. A. Lucas • Bert S. Lee " Joseph S. McIntyre." Orestes Mitchell * Wm. A. Hall * Frank R. J esse* Bert S. Lee * Joseph S. MclntYl·e.* Orestes Mitchell • W. W. Martin * Wm. A. Hall * Frank R. Jesse* Joseph S. McIntyre .• Orestes Mitchell. * W. W. Martin '" John Pickard .......• Wm. A. Hall '" Frank R. Jesse· Orestes Mitchell * W. W. Martin ~ John Pickard * A. F. Ittner * Wm. A. Hall *ttt Frank R. Jesse* W. W. Martin * John Pickard * A. F. Ittner * B. E. Bigger * E. E. Morris * Frank R. Jesse· John Pickard * A. F. Ittner * B. E. Bigger * S. R. Freet * E. E. Morris * Frank R. Jesse"'·tt Anthony F. Ittner .. • B. E. Bigger * S. R. Freet * Wm. R. GentrY, Sr.. * E. E. Morris • Arthur Matherttt Byrne E. Bigger * S. R. Freet * Wm. R. Gentry. Sr.. * Ray V. Denslow • E. E. Morris * Arthur Mather.. . S. R. Freet • Wm. R. Gentry * Ray V. Denslow • Thad B. Landon • E. E. Morris '" Arthur Mather· Wm. R. Gentry ....•• Ray V. Denslow * Thad B. Landon ....• Frank C. Barnhill .. • E. E. Morris ........• Arthur Mather'" Ray V. Denslow • Thad B. Landon * Frank C. Barnhill .. * Du Val Smith • E. E. Morris • Arthur Mather· Thad B. Landon * Frank C. Barnhill .. * Du Val Smith ......• Jas. W. Skelly * E. E. Morris • Arthur Mather· F. C. Barnhill * Du Val Smith * .las. W. Skelly * Geo. W. Walker *E. E. Morris ........• Arthur Mather'" Du Val Smith • J as. W. Skelly * Geo. W. Walker * H. L. Reader '" E. E. Morris '" Arthur Mather·

Sept., 1935 ..•. Sept., 1936 .••. Sept., 1937 Sept., 1938 Sept., 1939 ••.. Sept., 1940 Sept., 1941. Sept., 1942 Sept., 1943 Sept., 1944 Sept., 1946 Sept., 1946 Sept., 1947 Sept., 1948 Sept., 1949 .•.. Sept., 1950 Sept., 1951 Oct.. 1952 Sept., 1953 Sept., 1954 Sept., 1955 Sept., 1956 Sept., 1957 Sept., 1958 Sept., 1959 Sept., 1960 Sept.• 1961. Sept., 1962 Sept.• 1963 Sept.• 1964 Sept., 1965 Sept., 1966 Sept., 1967 Sept., 1968 Sept., 1969 Sept., 1970 Sept.• 1971.

James W. Skelly ....• Geo. W. Walker * H. L. Reader ......• '" Henry C. Chiles ..•. • E. E. Morris (I Arthur Mather* Geo. W. Walker..•. * H. L. Reader .......• Henry C. Chiles * Elwyn S. Woods t E. E. Morris "" Arthur Mather. H. L. Reader .......• Henry C. Chiles ....• Elwyn S. Woods t Karl M. Vetsburg .. • E. E. Morris • Arthur Mather. Henry C. Chiles '" Elwyn S. Woods t Karl M. Vetsburg .. '" Harry S Truman E. E. Morris • Arthur Mather. Karl M. Vetsburg ...• Harry S Truman Harris C. Johnston.· Forrest C. Donnell E. E. Morris * Arthur Mather. Harry S Truman Harris C. Johnston.* Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparks.§§ E. E. Morris * Arthur Mather. Harris C. Johnston .• Forrest C. Donnell Grover C. Sparks .. §§ W. F. Woodruff * E. E. Morris * Arthur Mather. Forrest C. Donnell .. Grover C. Sparks .. §§ W. F. Woodruff * James A. Kinder. §§§ E. E. Morris * Arthur Mather. W. F. Woodruff * Willis J. Bray * Solon Cameron ....•.• Morris E. Ewing E. E. Morris * Arthur Mather§§§§ Willis J. Bray ...•..• Solon Cameron .•.... * Morris E. Ewing Harry F. Sunderland* E. E. Morris * Harold L. Reader.§ Willis J. Bray * Solon Cameron * Morris E. Ewing Harry F. Sunderland* E. E. Morris ........• Harold L. Reader Solon Cameron .....• Morris E. Ewing Harry F. Sunderland* James M. Bradford .. E. E. Morris ........• Harold L. Reader Morris E. Ewing Harry F. Sunderland* James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond E. E. Morris ........• Harold L. Reader Harry F. Sunderland. James M. Bradford.. Ray Bond * Homer L. Ferguson .. E. E. Morris * Harold L. Reader James M. Bradford .. Ray Bond ...••••••. • Homer L. Ferguson .. Richard O. Rumer ... E. E. Morris ........• Harold L. Reader Ray Bond ..........• Homer L. Ferguson .. Richard O. Rumer James McB. Sellers .. E. E. Morris * Harold L. Reader Homer L. Ferguson .. Richard O. Rumer ... James McB. Sellers .. Orestes Mitchell, Jr.. E. E. Morris ........• Harold L. Reader Richard O. Rumer James McB. Sellers .. Orestes Mitchell, Jr.. William J. Craig * E. E. Morris * Harold L. Reader James McB. Sellers .. Orestes Mitchell, Jr William J. Craig ...• Harold M. Jayne E. E. Morris *.** Harold L. Reader Orestes Mitchell. Jr... William J. Craig • Harold M. Jayne Frank P. Briggs ..•.. James M. DeWitt ... Harold L. Reader William J. Craig ....• Harold M. Jayne Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson .. * James M. DeWitt .. 1111 Harold L. Reader Harold M. Jayne Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson.· Harold O. GraueL W. H. Utz, Jr Harold L. Reader Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson.· Harold O. GraueL Bruce H. Hunt W. H. Utz, Jr Harold L. Reader Robert L. Aronson ..• Harold O. GraueL Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann • W. H. Utz, Jr Harold L. Reader l W. H. Utz, Jr Harold O. Grauel Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann ...• J. Renick Jones Harold L. Reader*·11 Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann • R. Jasper Smith.***l1 Martin B. Dickinson. W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner· IT Robert H. Mann * R. Jasper Smith.***l1 Martin B. Dickinson. A. U. Goodman, Jr.. • W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner Martin B. Dickinson. A. U. Goodman, Jr.. * George F. Morrison .. A. B. Vanlandingham W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner A. U. Goodman, Jr.. * George F. Morrison .. A. B. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murray W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner George F. Morrison .. A. B. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murray William R. Denslow .. W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner A. B. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murray William R. Denslow .. Elvis A. Mooney ....• W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner R. E. Murray ......•. W. R. Denslow E. A. Mooney J. M. Donelson W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner W. R. Denslow E. A. Mooney J. M. Donelson W. H Chapman ,. W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner Elvis A. Mooney J. M. Donelson W. H Chapman T. J. Davis. Jr W. H. Utz, Jr•...... Elmer W. Wagner J. M. Donelson W. H Chapman T. J. Davis, Jr W. H. McLaughlin .. W. H. Utz, Jr Elmer W. Wagner:!:+ W. H Chapman T. J. Davis. Jr W. H. McLaughlin W. L. Walker W. H. Utz, Jr Frank A. ArnoldUt T. J. Davis, Jr W. H. McLaughlin .. W. L. Walker Herman A. Orlick W. H. Utz. Jr Frank A. Arnold

*Deceased. §Was not installed. tResigned. *tDied August 11, 1866, while in office. *tAppointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master. •• IIDied April 11, 1877, while in office. *UDied October 12, 1904, while in office. • ··Died April 22. 1916, while in office. :tt.Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master. . . lIJohn W. Luke served, by appointment, as

Grand Secretary, from April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877, and died October, 1888. lIDied within week after his installation. ttThere was no Communication in 1835 owing to the anti-Masonic excitement. "Withdrawn from Masonry. tt*Resigned May 20, 1921, account ill health. ·tttDied November 7, 1924, while in office. *"·Resigned December 14, 1953• **ttDied August 29, 1927, while in office. tttAppointed September 1. 1927, by .J ohn Pickard. Grand Master.

§§Died December 28, 1942, while in office. §§§Died May 8, 1943, while in office. §§§§Died April 22, 1944, while in office. "'§Appointed May 1, 1944 by W. F. Woodruff, Grand Master. III1Died September 16, 1956. "'IIAppointed May 1, 1960. *"'IIResigned May 1, 1960. :J:Resigned September 28, 1960. ·**nDied while in office January 8, 1962. UResigned June 30, 1970. tHAppointed and Installed July 1, 1970.

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ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES" UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Orqanized 1821 No.

N arne of Lodge

Town

County

3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 10 11 13 14 14 15 15 16 21 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 29 29 32 32

Hiram.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harmony ..•.............. Taylor Olive Branch Unity Ark Franklin Union Grover................... Vandalia Williamsburg , Sangamon Union Shawnee Chapel................... Eden Tucker Boonville Auburn..... . . . . . . . . . . . .. Central. Perseverance Columbia New London Greencastle Franklin Hiram....... . . . . . . . . . . .. Harmony Wyaconda J oachim* Springfield............... Ava Mexico Ringgold Temperance Temple Far West Osage Lafayette................ Lafayette "

St. Charles. . . . .. Louisiana Springfield Alton Jackson Newark Franklin........ Calhoun......... Vandalia........ Williamsburg.... Springfield Jonesboro New Santa Fe Chapel Hill. . . . .. Covington Ste. Genevieve Boonville Auburn Smithville Louisiana Columbia New London Greencastle Alton St. Charles Jacksonville La Grange Herculaneum.... Springfield...... Ava Mexico Camden Point Vandalia........ MellvilIe Galena Little Osage Lexington....... Lexington.......

St. Charles.. . .. Pike Greene Madison Cape Girardeau. Knox Howard Henry......... Fayette Callaway Sangamon..... 1 Union. . . . . . . .. Jackson Lafayette...... Washington Ste. Genevieve .. Cooper Lincoln........ Clay Pike Boone Ralls.......... Sullivan Madison St. Charles. . . .. Morgan Lewis Jefferson Sangamon..... Douglas Audrain Platte......... Platte Dade Jo Daviess Vernon Lafayette...... Lafayette

'~Changed

to Joachim No.2

State Mo......... Mo......... Mo Ill.. Mo Mo Mo......... Mo......... Ill Mo......... Ill.......... Ill.......... Mo Mo......... Ill.. Mo Mo Mo......... Mo Mo Mo Mo......... Mo 111.. ...•.... Mo......... I11. Mo Mo......... Ill.......... Mo Mo Mo Ill.. Mo......... Ill.. Mo Mo......... Mo

Date of Charter 1820, by G.L. of Tenn.. . . .. October 11, 1821. May 6,1852 April 3, 1822 ............•. Nov. 25, 1821, disp.G.L.Ind. May 8,1852 April 3, 1822 May, 1852. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 8,1822 May 6, 1852 October 25, 1822 October 25, 1822 May, 1858 May 6, 1852 October 9,1822 October 10.1826 April 3, 1827 May 8, 1852 May6,1852 April 8, 1828 October 5,1830 October 5, 1837 June 2,1866 October 5,1837 October 5, 1837 October 2. 1838 June 10, 1853 Oct., 1820, by G.L. Tenn October 8, 1839 October 13, 1887 May 6, 1852 May 6,1852 October 9,1839 May, 1858 " October 11,1839 May 6,1852 October 8, 1840 October 19. 1867. . .. .

Remarks Surrendered April 4, 1826 Surrendered April, 1825 United with "United No.5" United with 1st G.L. of Illinois, 1824 Surrendered January 7, 1823 United with Edina Lodge No. 291, May 2, 1946 Arrested December 20, 1831 Died 1860 United with 1st G.L. of Illinois, 1824 Surrendered December 31, 1929 Arrested April 11, 1826 United with 1st G.L. of Illinois, 1824 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered 1855 United with 1st G.L. of Illinois, 1824 Surrendered April 6, 1831 Arrested October 3, 1838 Arrested October, 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G.M. Wentdownonaccountofwar,1861 Arrested April 3,1838 Arrested October 3,1838 Surrendered 1862, on account of war Arrested April, 1879 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1843 Arrested October 16, 1846 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1840 Surrendered 1876 Arrested April 8, 1825 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1840 Arrested June, 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Consolidated 1887 with Hebron No. 354 Arrested May, 1855 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1842 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered 1846 Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested December 1, 1866 Consol. 1882 with Lexington No. 149

33 35 37 37 38 39 39 39 39 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 44 44 46 46 49 49

Triangle . Hillsboro alias Mt. Moriah. Independence . Dawson . Cedar . Graham . Tully . Clinton . Modena . DeWitt . Coleman . Des Moines . Bolivar . Aetna . Houston . Iowa . Middle Grove . Middle Grove . Jacksonville . Rochester . Sparta, for'ly "Kabzeett" .. Martha Washington . Mineral Point . Haynesville .

50 50 50 51 54 56 58 59 59 60 1;1 62 62 63 63 64 65 66 66 67

Middletown Ozark Anderson Livingston Douglas Platte Monticello Lancaster Marion St. Clair Osceola Maysville Dubuque St. Marys Iowa City Landmark Melody Marshall Linn Rocheport

Perryville Hillsboro Independence Wellington Owensville Pleasant Hill Tully Carlyle Modena DeWitt St. Louis Burlington Bolivar Aetna Breckenridge Bloomington Middle Grove Middle Grove ,T ackson ville Rochester Sparta Washi ngton Mineral Point.

. Middletown . Spl'ingfield . Chapel Hill . Glasgow . Marthasville . Platt City . Monticello . Lancaster . Salem . Belleville . Osceola . Maysville . Dubuque . Perryville . Marshall . Platteville . Warsaw . Iowa City . Linn . Rocheport

. Perry . . Montgomery . . Jackson . . Lafayette . . Gasconade . . Cass . . Lewis . . Clinton . . Mercer . . Carroll. . . . ............... . Polk . . Scotland . . Caldwell . . . Monroe . . Monroe . . Randolph . . Andrew . . Buchanan . . Franklin . . Clinton . . Montgomery. .. . Greene Lafayette Howard Warren

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LewIs ' . Schuyler. . . . . .. . Marion. . . . . . .. . St. Clair. . . . . .. . St. Clair. . . . . .. . DeKalb. . .. . . ..... .. . .. . Perry. . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . Benton. . . . . . .. . ............. . Saline. . . . . . . .. . Osage. . .. . .. .. . Boone. . . . . . . ..

Mo " Mo Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo.. . . . . . .. Ill.. Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo.. . . . . . .. la. Ty...... Mo : 1';[0â&#x20AC;˘..â&#x20AC;˘..... \'

Mo.. . . . . . .. la. Ty.. . . .. Mo : Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo.. . . . . . .. Mo Wis. Ty Mo

October 12, 1882 October 8,1840 October 8, 1841. May 28, 1858. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 15, 1868 June 12, 1853. . . . . . . . . . . .. June 9, 1853. . .. . . . . . . . October 8, 1841. June 2, 1866. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 17, 1878 October 8, 1841. '1 October 20, 1841 June 9, 1853 June 2, 1866 I June 2,1866. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 20, 1841. . . . . . . . .. June 9,1853 October 13, 1870. . . . . . . . .. June 2, 1866 June 10, 1853. . . . . . . . . . . .. October 8, 1841. , June 10,1853 October 11, 1842 May 25,1854

Mo......... May 25, 1854 Mo October 17, 1842 Mo : May, 1858 Mo October 11, 1842 Mo ; October 11,1842 Mo.. . . . . . .. October 14, 1842 Mo.. . . . . . .. October 12, 1842 Mo ; May 25, 1854 Ill.. ! October 11, 1842 IlI.. I October 11, 1842 Mo......... October 15, 1842 Mo May 25,1854 la. Ty... October 10, 1843 Mo......... May 25, 1854 la. Ty.. . October 10, 1843 Mo......... October 12, 1843 Wis. Ty October 12, 1843 Mo......... October 12, 1843 Mo May 28,1856 Mo......... October 20, 1843

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Consol. 1887 with Triple Tie No. 457 Arrested October 16, 1846 Surrendered October, 1846 Surrendered 1864 Arrested January, 1900 Destroyed 1862, by war Surrendered May, 1863 Arrested October 19, 1846 Arrested October, 1876 Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, October 9, 1969 Ch~nged ~o "Mt. Moriah No. 40," 1844 Umted WIth G.L. of Iowa, 1844 Surrendered 1863 Consol. with ~emphis No. 16,1890 Arrested Aprll 22, 1869 United with G.L. of Iowa, 1844 Arrested February 29,1864 Arrested Dec. 17, 1943 by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Surrendered October, 1899 Surrendered 1865 Arrested October 19, 1846 Arrested May, 1863 United with G.L. of Wisconsin, 1844 Changed name to Holt Lodge No. 49, September 1904-still in existence Arrested May 18, 1858 Anested October 18, 1847 Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered September, 1876 Surrendered November 15, 1883 Surrendered 1864 Anested by Jas. W. Boyd, G.M., October, 1886 Arrested 1866 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1844 United with G.L. of Illinois, 1843 Destroyed 1861, by war Destroyed 1862, by war United with G.L. of Iowa, 1844 Surrendered January, 1864 United with G.L. of Iowa, 1844 Destroyed 1861, by war United with G.L. of Wisconsin, 1844 Arrested 1851 Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. United with Howard Lodge No.4, Apr. 19, 1945

ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES" UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI-Continued No.

N arne of Lodge

Town

County

68 69 70 70 70

Tebo ..•.................. Alexandria College Dickerson..... . . . . . . . . . . . Roanoke

Clinton Alexandria Marion College Warren.......... Armstrong

Henry......... Clark Marion........ Marion........ Howard

72 75 75 75 81 81 83 84 84 85 86 86 87 88 88 88 90 90 94 94 95 95 95 95 98

Danville . Ashley . Bowling Green . Neosho . Hickory Grove ...........• Central . Dana . Multanomah . Potter . Johnson . Mitchell . Mo. Mil. 3d Reg't Mo. VoL .. Hardin . Bates . Olive Branch . Dresden . Prairie .................•. King Solomon . Boone . Evening Star . Acacia . Pleasant Hill. . Chapman . Meramec . Western Star .

Danville . Ashley . Bowling Green . Neosho . Hickory Grove . Molino . Calhoun . Oregon City . Longwood . Warrensburg . Columbus . ................. Santa Fe . Butler . Union . Dresden . Harrisonville . St. Catharine . Columbia . Cuba . Jackson . Pleasant Hill . Las Vegas . Eureka . "Covenient Place"

Montgomery Pike Pike Newton Callaway Audrain Henry

99 100 101 101 103 105 106 106 106 107 108 108 108 108 108 109 109

Mt. Vernon . Canton .................•. Greene . Easton . Carthage . Relief . Macon . Laporte ....•............. Miami . Golden Square . New Madrid . Aztec ..•................. Gothic . Pineville . Altamont . Montezuma . Louisiana .

Mt. Vernon Canton Sprin~field

Easton Carthage Georgetown Macon Macon Miami Westport New Madrid Las Cruces Moberly Pineville Altamont Santa Fe Ste. Genevieve

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P~tti·s·.·.·

Johnson Johnson

Date of Charter

State Mo......... Mo Mo Mo · Mo

Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo . Ore Mo . Mo . Mo

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T~:. ';i N.M:. B's't;;;::::::::: :. Mo Mo . Franklin . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Ty. of N.M .. Lo'~i~:·.·.:·.·.·. Mo . Calif. Ty .

Pettis . Cass . Linn . Boone . Crawford . Cape Girardeau. Cass ..•........

si:

Lawrence Lewis Greene Buchanan Jasper Pettis Macon Macon Saline Jackson New Madrid

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Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Ty. of N.M .. iia:~d~iph :::::: Mo . McDonald . Mo . . Daviess ..•..... Mo Ty. of N.M .. si~: G·e;;~;i~~~·. : Mo .

October 23, 1844 October 16, 1844 October 16, 1844

Remarks

. Arrested 1889. by J. P. Wood, G.M. . Arrested 1864 . Changed to "Dickerson." 1847 . Formed from "College No. 70" May 25,1854 . Changed name to Armstrong Lodge No. 70, October 1891-still in existence October 16, 1844 . Consol. with Florence Lodge No. 261. 1892 October 19, 1846 . Surrendered October 18, 1897 October 14. 1846 . Changed to "Ashley No. 75" October 14, 1846 . Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, in 1867 June 2, 1866 . Surrendered March, 1893 October 12, 1893 . United with Hebron Lodge 354. Feb. 20, 1951 October 17, 1846 . Arrested October 28. 1852 October 19, 1846 . 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast. United G.L. Oregon May 25, 1854 . Surrendered December 2, 1896 March 19, 1847 . Destroyed 1861. by war May 9,1850 . Destroyed 1861. by war October 14, 1847 . Closed with Mexican war October 9, 1847 . No record except dispensation May 28, 1868 . Destroyed 1861. by war October 14, 1847 . Arrested about 1855 October 19, 1867 . Arrested July. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. October 12, 1847 . Destroyed 1861, by war June 2,1866 . Consolo with Brookfield No. 86, January, 1888 May 8,1848 . Surrendered May 25, 1858 May 29, 1855 . Surrendered June 12,1876 May 6,1848 . Went down during the civil war May 8.1848 . Arrested 1853 June 2, 1866 . United with G.L. of New Mexico, 1877 October 17. 1878 . Arrested September, 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G.M. May 10. 1848 •....... " . Withdrew to assist in formation of G.L. of California, 1850 May 11. 1848 . Surrendered December 27,1862 May 11. 1848 . Consol. with Craft Lodge No. 287, Dec.• 1898 May 12. 1848 . United with "United No.5:' 1857 May 28. 1858 . Arrested October. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. May 12, 1849 . Burned out 1861 May 10. 1849 . Went down 1860 May 28. 1858 . Surrendered 1873 May 28. 1858 . Changed to "Macon No. 106" May 10. 1849 ..•........... Surrendered February 10. 1857 May 10, 1849 ..•........... Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. May 10. 1849 . Destroyed during the civil war October 19. 1867 . United with G.L. of New Mexico, 1877 October 17, 1878 . Consolo with Moberly Lodge No. 344. 1896 October 22. 1896 . Arrested by G.L., 1919 September 19. 1919 . United with West. Star Lodge 15. June 17,1949 May 8,1861 .....•......... United with G.L. of New Mexico, 1877 1807. by G.L. of Pa•....... Arrested by G.L. of Pennsylvania. 1824

111 112 114 115 115 116 117 118 118 119 122 124 124 128 128 129 129 130 130 184 134 134 135 135 137 137 138 140 140 141 141 141 143 144 145 145 146 147 148 148 160 162 163 164

St. Louis . Ezell . Waverly . Sibley . Border . Daviess . Versailles . Hiram . Kingston . Foster . Dover . Cedar . Dardenne . Kirksville . Live Oak . Constantine . Charleston . Barry . West Prairie . Sarcoxie . Pleasant Mount . Olean . Ridgley ..•................ Warrensburg . Warrenton . Prairieville . Round Prairie . Smithton . Papinsville . Middlebury . Oriental . Chain of Rocks . Flint Hill . John Dade . Windsor City . Rising Star . McGee . Buffalo . yancy . Purdy . Leavenworth . Linn Creek . Kansas . Concord .

St. Louis . St. Francisville . Waverly ..•..•... Sibley ...•....... South-West City. Gallatin . Versailles . St. Charles . Kingston . Boston ..•....... Dover . Fremont . O'Fallon . Kirksville . Pleasant Hill . Charleston . Charleston . Cassville . Clarkton . Sarcoxie . Olean .....•..... Olean . Ridgley . Warrensburg . Warrenton . Prairieville . Newark .. Smithfield . Papinsville . Middlebury . Trenton . Owen . Flint Hill . Cassville . Windsor City . Ebenezer . College Mound . Buffalo . Pineville.•....... Purdy . Leavenworth . Linn Creek . Wyandotte . Concord .

St. Louis •....•. Clark ..•....... Lafayette . Jackson . McDonald . Daviess •••..... Morgan ..••.... St. Charles ..... Caldwell .••.... Scott ..••.••... Lafayette•..... Cedar ...••..... St. Charles . Adair . Cass .....•..... Mississippi. . Mississippi . Barry ..••...... Dunklin . Jasper ..•...... Miller ..•....... Miller . Platte .. Johnson . Warren •....... Pike..•........ Andrew .

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Mercer ..•...... Grundy ..••.... Lincoln ..•..... St. Charles . Barry . Carroll ..•...... Greene . Macon ..•...... Dallas . McDonald . Barry . C~~d~~·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·. c~iia:~~~·.·.·.·.·.·.

Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Kan. Ty . Mo . Mo . 1\10 . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo.•....... Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Kan. Ty . Mo . Kan. Ty . Mo•........

1809, by G.L. of Pa . May 9,1850 ••••.•......... May 9,1850 .••..•......... May 10, 1850 ..••.......... October 15,1874 . May 10, 1860 .• " . May 10, 1860 .••........... May 10, 1850 •.•........... October 19, 1867 . May 10, 1850 ..•........... May 20, 1850 ..•........... May 10, 1851 . October 19, 1867 . May 8,1851. .••........... October 19, 1867 . May 8,1851 ..•............ October 12, 1876 •......... May, 1852 ..•••.•......... May 28, 1858 .••........... May, 1851. .•..•..........

M~y '3'0', May 7,1851. ...•..•....... October 19, 1867 •.......... June, 1851. .•.••.......... May 28, 1859 ..•........... May 31, 1855 ..•........... May, 1855 ..••.••......... May 28, 1858 ..••.......... May 31, 1855 ..••.......... October 17, 1873 . October 14, 1880 . May 31,1855 .••........... June 1,1855 ...•.......... June I, 1855 .•............ May, 1858 ...•... '" . June 1, 1855 . May, 1855 ...•............ June I, 1855 . October 7, 1884 . June 2,1855 . May 26, 1855 . May, 1855 . June 1,1855 .

'iS60::::::::::::.'.

Arrested Surrendered 1860 Surrendered January 28, 1860 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered October, 1882 Arrested 1876 Consolo with Morgan 320 under 320 as Versailles Surrendered May, 1862 United with Hamilton Lodge 224, Dec. 15, 1953 Surrendered 1866 Consolo with Lafayette No. 437, February, 1893 Surrendered 1863 Arr. Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Arrested 1863 ; new Charter 1864 to No. 105 Arrested by G. L. of Missouri, 1877 Surrendered July 28, 1874 Surrendered December, 1889 Arrested 1852 Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Arrested May, 1858 Changed name to Olean Lodge No. 134 in 1900 Consolo with Ionia No. 381, Dec. 29, 1966 Destroyed 1861, by war Consolo with Corinthian Lodge No. 265, 1889 Surrendered 1866 Arrested 1896 by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Arrested 1866 United to fonn G.L. of Kansas Consol. with Rockville 341, March, 1928 Arrested 1872 Canso!. with Trenton Lodge No. 111 Consolo with Moscow Mills No. 568, Oct., 1905 Surrendered 1863 Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered 1856 Arrested by E. F. Allen, G.M., 1898 United with Excello Lodge No. 332, Dec., 1936 Arrested 1861 Arrested January 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. United with Monett Lodge 129, April 4, 1947 United to fonn G.L. of Kansas Destroyed 1861, by war United to form G.L. of Kansas Surrendered April, 1901

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N arne of Lodge

155 Spring Hill 156 158 158 159 159 160 160 161 165 166 166

Giddings................. Cornwell................. Johnson ................•. Pacific Mendota.................. Edina Pleasant Robert Morris. . . . . . . . . . .. Maryville Mirabile Portageville. . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Town

Livingston

Nebraska City ..• Rose Hill . Greenville . Pacific . Protem . Edina . Morrisville . Savannah . Maryville . Mirabile . Portageville .

Otoe Johnson Wayne Franklin Taney Knox Polk Andrew Nodaway Caldwell New Madrid Clark

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167 167 168 169 172 173 173 173 175 177 180 180 181 182 183 184 184 184 184 186 186 187 187 191 191 195 197 200 201 202 203 203 204 205 208 211

Puxico '" ' Revere '" .......• Fairmount Tuscumbia ..............•. Wolf Island Union, form'ly "Bollinger". Union Powell , Newton.................. Winchester............... Kenner Des Moines. . . . . . . . . . . . . .• Novelty Stewartsville California................ Modern Calhoun.......... . . . . . . .. Hale City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fairfield " Dayton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Morality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. "Henry Clay". . . . . . . . . . .. Carter.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ZerubbabeI............... Wilson................... Wet Au Glaize Camden.................. Washburn Jamesport Westville.... . . . . . . . . . . . .. Pleasant Ridge Green Ridge. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Bent.......... . . . . . . . . . .. Rocky Mount Alto Vista Orion

County

Spring Hill

Puxico . Revere . Fairmount . Tuscumbia . Wolf Island . Wolford's Store .. Union . Powell . Stark City . Winchester . Athens . Athens . Novelty . Stewartsville . California . Humansville . Calhoun . Hale . Fairfield . Dayton . Renick . Millersburg . Jefferson City . Platt City . Pocahontas . Wet Auglaise . Camden . Washburn . Jamesport . Westville . Pleasant Ridge . Windsor . Taos . Camp Floyd . Alto Vista . St. Joseph .

State Mo

. . Neb. Ty Mo . . . Mo . 1\<10•••••.••• . . Mo . . Mo . . Mo . . Mo . . Mo . . Mo . . Mo . . Mo Mo . ............... . Stoddard . Mo . Clark . Mo . Clark . Mo Mo . Miller . . Mississippi . Mo '" Bollinger . Mo . Franklin . Mo . McDonald . Mo . Newton . Mo . Clark . Mo . Clark . Mo Clark . Mo . Knox . Mo . . DeKalb . Mo . Moniteau . Mo . Polk . Mo . Henry . Mo . Carroll . Mo . Benton . Mo . Cass . Mo Randolph . Mo . Callaway . Mo . . Cole . Mo Platte . 1\<10••••..••• Cape Girardeau. Mo . . Camden . Mo . Ray . Mo . Barry . Mo . Daviess . Mo Chariton . Mo . Harrison . Mo . Henry . Mo . Ty. of N.M .. Utah Ty . Daviess . Mo . Buchanan . Mo . .

Date of Charter June 1. 1860 May 29, 1856. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 28, 1856. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 19, 1867 May 28,1856 October 11, 1879 May 29,1856 October 27,1867 May 28, 1856. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 30, 1857 '" May 30, 1857 October 16, 1890 May 18, 1857 October 19, 1867 October 11, 1888. . . . . . . . . .. October 31, 1892 May 18, 1857 May 18, 1857 May 30,1857 May, 1857. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 19, 1867 October 13, 1892 May 30, 1857 May, 1857. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1858. . .. . .. . October 19, 1867 May 28,1859 May 29, 1859. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 28, 1859. . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1859.. .. . October 19, 1867. . . . . . . . .. October 15, 1886 October, 1892 May, 1859 '" October 19,1867 1 May, 1859. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 13, 1881. . . . . . . . . .. May 28,1859 October 16, 1879 May, 1860. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1859. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1860. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 30, 1860 June 2,1866 May, 1860.. .. . . . . .. . .. October 19. 1867 June 1, 1860. . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 1,1860 May, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May. 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Remarks Charter arrested March 28,1949 by Harry F. Sunderland, G.M. Made no returns Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered April 25, 1885 Arrested January 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Arrested June 12, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Arrested May, 1866 Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, May 14,1968 Surrendered 1857 United with Nodaway Lodge 470, Dec. 10, 1931 Consol. with Polo Lodge No. 232, 1889 Charter surrendered March 5, 1964 Surrendered 1861 Surrendered January, 1888 Surrendered June, 1892 United with Hiram No. 362, September 4, 1936 Surrendered June 12, 1863 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered August 22, 1874 No records Surrendered May, 1892 Surrendered September, 1903 Consol. with Granby Lodge No. 514, Dec., 1927 Destroyed 1861, by war Destroyed 1862, by war Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916 Char. arr. Nov. 9, 1936, by G. W. Walker, G.M. Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Surrendered June, 1898 Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested by J. W. Boyd, G.M., 1886 Arrested September, 1892 Arrested by E. F. Allen, G.M., January 18, 1899 Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with Moberly Lodge 344, Jan. 3, 1929 Arrested June, 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Consol. with Jefferson Lodge No. 43, 1889 Arrested June, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. United with Mystic Tie 221, December 3, 1938 Surrendered 1862 Went down 1861, by civil war Destroyed 1861, by civil war Arrested January, 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Consol. with Marceline No. 481, July 20,1968 Arrested 1863 Surrendered 1873 Surrendered 1865 Surrendered 1862 Arrested 1865 Surrendered 1863

212 216 216 217 219 219 219

Austin .....•............ West Plains ..•........... Granby ..•.••........... " Quincy .....•............. Emerson.... . .. . . . . .. . . .. Everett , New Boston

Austin. . . . . . . . .. West Plains , Granby.......... Quincy Emerson , Everett. New Boston.....

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Cass........... Howell Newton Hickory Marion........ Cass Macon

Mo......... Mo Mo......... Mo Mo......... Mo , Mo

May, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1861. October 17, 1867 May, 1861 May, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 15, 1868 "', October 12,1869 , 'I

Monroe,

October 19, 1867

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g:~:~:;del~J~~~y civil war , Conso!. August, 1920. with Madison Lodge 91

Woodlawn

229 229 231 232 232 235 235 239 240 240 242 246 248 248 250 250 252 253 256

Mitchell Claflin Warrenton ..•............ DeWitt ...............•... Lone Jack Ionic Weatherby Spencers burg Granville , .. Manes Portland Montgomery City. . .. . .. .. Clarkton Rochester High HilL............... Glensted Alanthus Lindley.. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .• Shekinah ,.

Columbus Protem , , Warrenton , DeWitt Lone Jack Rensselaer....... Weatherby Spencersburg.... Granville Manes Readsville Montgomery City. Clarkton , Helena High Hill Glensted Alanthus Grove .. Lindley Festus

Johnson Taney i Warren ; Carroll. , Jackson Ralls.......... DeKalb Pike Monroe , Wright. Callaway., Montgomery... Dunklin Andrew Morgan Montgomery Gentry Grundy........ Jefferson ,

1\'10 ' Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo......... Mo Mo......... Mo Mo Mo Mo......... Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo....... . MO

258 261 264 264 266 269 274 276 275 277 277 278 280 280

Ravanna Florence................. Fayetteville ,. Kirbyville Social. Rock Prairie.", ,., New Market ..•........•.. Tranquility , , .. , Bunker , , , •. Index , Wm. D. Muir Avilla , ........•..•.. Reeds Spring Lodge of Peace ,

Ravanna........ New Florence Fayetteville Hollister 00 .. 00 Martinsburg Halltown New Market OrearvilIe....... Bunker Index........... Pilot Grove Bower's Mills Reeds Spring Chilhowee

Mercer Montgomery... Johnson Taney Audrain Lawrence Platte Saline Reynolds Cass Cooper Lawrence Stone Johnson

Mo October 15. 1868.... Mo......... October 5, 1886. . . . . . . . . .. Mo 1 October 15, 1868....... Mo 001 October 1~. 1900 Mo October la. 1868 , MO October 15.1868 , Mo October 15, 1868 , Mo October 15,1868.......... Mo September 29.1915 Mo , October 15, 1868 Mo 00 .. 1 October 11, 1878........ .. Mo October 15, 1868. . .. . .. Mo September, 1909.......... Mo October 15. 1868 ,

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223 Woodlawn

Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered 1861 Surrendered December, 1892 Destroyed by civil war Destroyed 1861, by civil war Conso!. with Coldwater Lodge No. 485. 1894 Surrendered 1871

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October 13, 1871. October 17, 1889 , : May, 1863 : October 27,1863 October 19,1867 , May 26, 1864. . . . . . . . . . . . .. October 11, 1888 ,' May, 1865. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 25,1865 , October 2,1913 ' May 26,1865 May 26, 1865 September 19,1917 October17.1867 October. 1867 October 18,1900 October 15,1868 , October 15, 1868. . . . . . . . .. October 15,1868.... 1

by civil war Surrendered October, 1888 United with Forsyth No. 453, June 3,1939 Surrendered 1899 Surrendered 1865. No returns Surrendered 1877 Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. United with Parrott 308, September 16, 1946 Surrendered September, 1881 Conso!. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911 Conso!. with Mt. Grove Lodge 158, Sept. 27,1929 'United with Mokane No. 612. March 27,1953 Surrendered May 12, 1919 Conso!. with Malden Lodge 406, April 1, 1930 Arrested July, 1917. by Edw. Higbee, G.M. Conso!. with Jonesburg Lodge 457, Feb., 1899 United with Versailles No. 320, March 22,1943 United with Stanberry No. 109. June 9,1939 Changed to Laredo No. 253 in 1898 Char. arr. May 23,1950, by James M. Bradford, G.M. Charter restored at G.L. Sept. 28, 1950 United with Mercer No. 35. November 5,1935 United with Montgomery 246, Feb. 16,1942 Arrested January, 1900 United with Branson No. 587, Feb. 21, 1941 United with Wellsville No. 194, April 14, 1953 Conso!. with Ash Grove Lodge 100, Feb. 11, 1922 Surrendered October, 1878 Conso!. with Cambridge No. 63, January fl, 1915 United with Salem Lodge No. 225,1936 Arrested 1877 Conso!. with Wallace No. 456, Feb. 12, 1971 Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1904 Surrendered. AprilS, 1931 Conso!. with Chilhowee No. 487, October. 1908

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Town

County

284 284 286 286 289 296 296 297

Lilly New Boston , . .. . •.• Hesperian................ Urich •.•.•............•.. Acacia................... Grove Cameron ..........•..•... Ozark .....••..•.•.....•..

Grant City New Boston " Virgil City. . . Urich: ....•...... Paradise......... Webster Groves .. Cameron Fair Grove

Worth . Linn ...•....... Cedar .. Henry . Clay . St. Louis .. Clinton . Greene .

298 Marble Hill ............•.. 301 White Hall ..•............ 304 FaithfuL................. 304 SignaL................... 305 Clarence ..•...........•... 309 King Hiram. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 312 Mt. Pleasant............. 313 Kingsville..............•• 314 St. Aubert 314 Rome .•............•..•.. 314 Pine..................... 315 Altona................... 320 Chapel Hill .........•.••.. 320 Amazonia................ 320 Many Springs. . . . . . . . • • •. a20 Morgan.................. 326 New Home...........•... 326 Kit Carson ............•. , 329 Kennedy

Marble Hill .....• Barnard Fair Dealing. . . .. Minden Mines Clarence ........• Knoxville........ Ellington........ Kingsville ......•. St. Aubert .....•. Rome ..........•. Bradley ........•. Altona ........••. Chapel Hill .....• Amazonia Many Springs. . •. Versailles........ Sprague ........• Elizabethtown ..•. Elmo...........•

Bollinger Nodaway Ripley Barton Shelby Ray Gentry Johnson Callaway Douglas Ripley Bates Lafayette Andrew Oregon Morgan Bates

330 Bertrand ...•.•........ '" 330 Lathrop.................. 332 Clark City 332 Ryland.................. 333 Chillicothe................ 336 Oak Grove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 337 Malta ..•................. 338 Myrtle 340 Amity ......•.•........•.. 340 Jericho .......•........•.. 341 Relief ...•.•.............. 341 Rockville •................ 343 Agricola.................. 347 Landmark ..•............. 347 Spring Creek •.••....•...• 3'48 Ash Grove ..•.•........... 348 Cimarron................. 348 Wadesburg •........•.....

Bertrand ...•..... Lathrop......... Clark City Berlin........... Chillicothe....... Pink Hill " Malta Bend Millville Smithton Jericho Republic Rockville........ Petersburg....... Kennett Lecoma Ash Grove " Cimarron........ Creighton

Mississippi, . Clinton . Clark .. Gentry . Livingston ...•• Jackson ......•. Saline ........• Ray .. Pettis . Cedar . Greene . Bates . Henry . Dunklin . Dent . Greene . Colfax . Cass .

349 Lone Star. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lone Star

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo•..•..... Mo•........ Mo . Mo . Mo .

October, 1868 .••.........• October 13, 1881. . October 15, 1868 .........•. October 19, 1889 . October 15, 1868 . October 15, 1868 . October 10, 1875 . October 15, 1868 .........•.

Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo........• Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo........• Mo•........ Mo•........ Mo . . N~d~;"~;;:::::: Mo

October 15, 1868 . October 15. 1868 . October 12, 1869 . October 31,1903 . October 12, 1866 . October 12, 1865 . October 12, 1869 . October 12, 1869 . October 12, 1869 . October 11, 1883 . October 11, 1888 . October 12, 1869 .....•..••. October 12, 1869 . October 15, 1890 . September 26, 1907 ......•. September 19, 1917 ......•. October 12, 1879 •.......... October 12, 1869 . October 30,1870 ........•..

Mo•........ Mo . Mo•.......• Mo.•....... Mo•.......• Mo•........ Mo . Mo•........ Mo.•....... Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo...•..... Mo•••...... Mo••....... Mo••....... Ty.of N.M .. Mo••.......

October 16, 1879 ........••. October 13, 1870 ........••. October 12, 1870 ........• , . October 14, 1875 ........••. October 12. 1869 ........••. October 12, 1870 •.......•.. October 12, 1871 .........•. October 13, 1870 . October 13, 1870 .........•. October 16, 1884 . October 13, 1870 ........••. May 10, 1900 ..••.......... October 13, 1870 •.......... October 13, 1870 •........•. October 16, 1884 •.......... October 13, 1870 ........•.. October 14, 1875 ........•.. October 2, 1882 ..

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Gentry......... Mo......... October 13, 1870

Arrested Dec., 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Surrendered September, 1888 United with Clinton No. 548, April 1, 1949 Consolo with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899 Surrendered 1874 Consolo with Vinci! Lodge No. 62, 1888 Char. arr. June 27, 1944 by Wm. F. Woodruff, Grand Master Consol. with Trowel No. 440, December, 1899 United with Valley No. 413, January 20,1955 Surrendered June, 1903 United with Lamar No. 292, March 14, 1945 Arrested Aug. 26, 1921, by W. F. Johnson, G.M. United with Polo No. 232, February 24,1932 Consolidated with Stanberry No. 109 Surrendered September 2, 1922 Surrendered December 14, 1882 Consol. with Ava No. 26, March, 1888 Consol. with Composite No. 369, Nov. 18, 1961 Arrested March, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Surrendered September 14, 1889 Consolo with Savannah Lodge 71, April, 1907 Consol. September, 1917, with Alton No. 255 Consolo with Versailles 117, Oct. 18, 1923 as 320 Consolidated with Foster Lodge No. 554 Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Char. arr. July 31,1944, by Wm. F. Woodruff, Grand Master Arrested March 12, 1923, by B. S. Lee, G.M. Arrested May, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Surrendered 1875 Arrested Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. United with Friendship No. 89, October 6, 1939 Surrendered October 3, 1873 Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Consol. with Richmond Lodge 57, Sept. 23,1921 Surrendered January, 1884 Arrested Oct., 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Surrendered May, 1899 Consolo with Star No. 419, August 23, 1963 United with Clinton No. 548, December 10, 1943 Arrested March, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Surrendered October 19, 1918 Arrested 1872 Surrendered 1879 Char. arr. September 17, 1949, by Harry F. Sunderland, Grand Master Arrested January 25, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M.

350 353 353 357 357 357 858 359 364 365 366 371 373 373 874 374 375 378 378 379 382 382 384 384 385 385 386 388

Tyrian................... Johnstown....... Ben Franklin ...........•. Savannah Benton............... . . .. St. Louis. . • . . . .. Phelps Phelps City Young's Creek Rowena Auxvasse Auxvasse Comfort.••..•........••.. Rocky Comfort Garrett..••.............• · Areola ..•..•..... King David Kansas City..... Warsaw ..••.............. Warsaw •.••..... Unanimity " .•. Weston .••....... Craig •................•.. Craig •........... Mandeville ..•........ · ·· Mandeville. . . . . .. Amity........... . . . . . . . .. Filley............ Golden Rule Jonesburg Wilderness · .. ··· Wilderness Plumb..... . . . . . . . • . . . . ... Middletown...... Kilwinning. . . • • . . • . . . . . .. Downing , Warsaw .....•....... · .. ·. Warsaw Coatesville Coatesville Riehland Riehland Mt. Ararat ...•......... ·. Topaz Harmony Vibbard Boone Columbia Centerville Reynolds Alexander.......... . . . . .. Bedford......... Dayton Dayton Chula.................... Chula...........

Bates.......... Andrew ......•. . . . . . . . .• Atehison Audrain Callaway MeDonald Dade •.......... Jackson Benton Platte Holt Carroll......... Cedar.......... Montgomery Oregon........ Montgomery.... Sehuyler....... Benton Schuyler Pulaski. Douglas Ray Boone Reynolds Livingston..... Cass ..•........ Livingston.....

Mo......... Mo Mo......... Mo Mo Mo......... Mo Mo•........ Mo Mo•........ Mo......... Mo Mo......... Mo......... Mo Mo Mo......... Mo......... Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo•........ Mo Mo......... Mo Mo.........

Oetober 12, 1870 . Oetober 13,1870 . Oetober 14, 1886 . Oetober, 1870 .. Oetober 13,1881. .. Oetober 15, 1891. .. Oetober 13,1870 . Oetober 13,1871 . October 13,1870 . Oetober 13,1870 . Oetober 13, 1870 . Oetober 13,1870 ......•.... Oetober 13, 1871. . Oetober 22, 1896 . Oetober 16, 1872 . October 13, 1874 . October 13, 1871 •......... Oetober 13, 1871 . Oetober 10,1894 . Oetober, 1871 . October 13, 1871. . October 19, 1898 . October, 1871 ...•......... October 17.1901 •.... '" . October 13, 1887 . October 13, 1870 . October 18, 1871. . October 13, 1871 .

390 394 394 395 395

Marionville Dagan.............. . . . .. Lueerne Latimer , Hatfield

Marionville .....• Mindon Lucerne Licking.......... Hatfield

Lawrence Chariton Putnam Texas.......... Harrison

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

November 21, 1871 . Octobel' 13, 1871. . October 21,1903 •.......... October 13, 1871 . October 19,1898 •..........

401 402 402 404 405 406 407 407 409 409 417

Centre.... . . . . • . . . . . . . . .. Gavel.................... Malta ..•................. Alexandria Meridian Sun. . . . . . • . . . . .. !turaea .•................. Houston Royal. Unity Civil Bend Covenant

Lebanon......... New Cambria Malta Bend Alexandria...... Austin........... Hannibal. Wellington Mooresville Richmond Civil Bend Carrollton

Laclede........ Macon Saline Clark Cass........... Marion........ Lafayette Livingston Ray Daviess Carroll

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

October 13, 1871 October 13,1871 October 17, 1901. October 13,1871. October 13, 1871 October 13, 1871. October 13,1871. October 17, 1878 October 13,1871 October 17, 1878 October 12, 1872

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United with Montrose No. 408, August 28, 1950 Consolo with Savannah Lodge No. 71, July, 1886 Arrested 1905, by L. B. Valliant, G.M. Surrendered 1881 Consolo with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891 United with Fulton No. 48, June 26,1938 Arrested January 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Consol. with Washington No. 87, Jan. 27, 1970 Surrendered 1879 Arrested Sept., 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Surrendered 1879 Arrested Jan. 10, 1883, by C. C. Woods, G.M. Arrested Jan. 14, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Consolo with Clintonville No. 482, Feb., 1906 Surrendered June, 1892 United with Pine No. 314, May 9, 1936 Arrested Sept., 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Consol. with Middle Fabius No. 244, Oct., 1894 Arrested by Grand Master Houston, Feb., 1906 Consol. 1881 with Glenwood No. 427 Arrested by Grand Master Tygard, Feb., 1898 United with Pilot Knob 182, January 27, 1940 Consol. with Clay No. 207, June, 1899 Consol. with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904 ConsoI. with Hopewell No. 239, May, 1899 Consol. with Hale Lodge No. 184, October, 1887 United with Index No. 54, January 24, 1941 Char. arr. March 28,1949, by Harry F. Sunderland, Grand Master United with Canopy No. 284, January 5, 1945 Surrendered December, 1902 Surrendered its charter, 1936 Arrested by Grand Lodge, October 21, 1897 Consolo with Lodge of Light No. 257, February 17, 1931 Consolidated with Laclede No. 83, 1893 Surrendered October, 1900 Consol. with Trilumina No. 205, Jan. I, 1968 Arrested October 22, 1896, by Grand Lodge Arrested Aug., 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Consol. with Hannibal Lodge No. 188 Destroyed by fire December 19, 1873 Arrested Aug., 1893, by John R. Parson, G.M. Surrendered 1876 Arrested October, 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Consol. with Wakanda Lodge No. 52, 1880

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Town

Name of Lodge

County

Date of Charter

State Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo . Mo....•.... Mo .. Mo . Mo . r..lo . Mo .. Mo .. Mo . Mo .

October October October October October October October October October October October October October October October October October October October October April 6.

. Mt. Moriah 442 Mt. Lebanon . Harrison. . . . . .. 445 West Gate ...•............ St. Louis . St. Louis City.. Greenfield . Dade Browning . Linn 449 Piedmont . Piedmont . Wayne .1 449 Bois d'Arc . Bois d'Arc . Greene 451 Argyle . Nevada . Vernon 451 Raymore . Raymore . Cass 452 Verona . Verona . Lawrence 454 Benton . Lincoln . Benton 454 CeciL . Cottonwood Pt . Pemiscot 455 Barnesville . Ellington . Reynolds. . . . . .. 455 Hinton . Hinton . Boone 457 Triple Tie . Brazeau . Perry 463 Lake . Cunningham . Chariton. . . . . .. 464 Aullville . Concordia . Lafayette

Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo

October 16. 1872 October 16. 1872 October, 1873 October. 1873 October 16. 1872 October 16. 1884 October 16. 1872 October 13. 1892 October 16. 1872 October 16.1872 October 16. 1884 October 16. 1872 September 29.1904 October 17.1873 October 17, 1873 October 17. 1873

465 Silver City 465 Gaynor City. . .. . . . . .. .

Silver City Grant Parnell.......... Nodaway

Ty. of N.M .. October 17.1873 Mo......... October 12. 1882

466 468 474 475 478 479 480 481

Centre View Red Oak Guilford Golden City Seneca Butler La Junta Clinton

418 420 421 423 425 426 426 428 428 430 431 432 432 433 434 435 436 436 436 437 437

Clear Creek !taska Euclid Newburg Cedar City Leesville Sedgwickville Louisville Pittsville Iron Mountain Cement Dauphine Black Oak Silent Temple Wheeling St. Nicholas Lamonte Ash Grove Gothic Tuscumbia Lafayette

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A MASONIC REVIEW By BRUCE H. HUNT. P.G.M. ANDERSON CONSTITUTIONS OF 1723-A QUOTE

As James Fairbairn Smith, Fraternal Relations Chairman for the Grand Lodge of Michigan, and noted Masonic scholar and editor, opened his report with the following quote from Anderson Constitutions of 1723, we think you, our readers, might find it equally appropriate when considering this fraternity in the worldwide scopc of its influence. "~Ye should never lose sight of the fact that it is dedicatcd to a belief in the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. "A Mason is obliged by his tenure, to obey the moral law; and if he rightfully understands the Art, we will never be a stupid Atheist or irreligious Libertine. But though in ancient times Masons were charged in every country to be of the religion of that country or nation, whatever it was, yet it is now thought more expedient only to oblige them to that religion in which all men agree, leaving their particular opinions to themselves: that is to be Good men and True, or men of Honour and Honesty by whatever Denomination or Persuasion they may he distinguished; thereby Masonry becomes the Centre of Union and the means of conciliating true Friendship among persons that must have remained at a perpetual distance." As we cogitate this great declaration, we might think of it as being astoundingly remarkable if it had been written yesterday, but when we consider that it was set forth nearly two and a half centuries ago, amid intolerance unimaginable and bitter sectarian rancor, it rises up as forever memorable in the history of men. Surely the man who wrote that document is entitled to be held till the end of time in the grateful and venerative memory of mankind. Indeed, in the eyes of any philosophical historian it can be said it was the proudest boast of our society that, at the revival of our Craft in 1717, we distinctively adopted the doctrines which have found expression by men of good wiII ever since. This truth being self evident, there is no need ever to fecI discouraged because the perfect day has not yet come; if we as Masons were all doing mere lip service to our ideal, pessimism might be justifiable, bu t positively never just so long as we strive for a workable brotherhood.

To the opening of the Grand Lodge of Ohio the American's Creed is given after the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. We like it very much. THE AMERICAN'S CREED

I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I, therefore, believe it is my duty to my country to love it; support its Constitution; obey its laws; respect its flag; and defend it against all enemies.

We agree with the Grand 'Master of Pennsylvania when he said:

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In my tenure as Grand Master, I will continue to stress teamwork-teamwork in the lodges as well as Grand Lodge. If we are to progress, we must work together. I will not destroy initiative by roadblocking new ideas. It takes new ideas and new thinking to produce progress. We can think for tomorrow without destroying the Landmarks of Freemasonry.

If through our efforts to assemble this Masonic Review we have provided some brother with a few moments of pleasure, or supplied some information that he can use in his quest for More Light, then we are amply repaid. We have reviewed the proceedings of all jurisdictions in this country, as well as a number north and south of the border, and beyond the seas. Generally there is deep concern for the welfare of the fraternity. No Grand Lodge assumed its responsibility lightly, nor did a single Grand Master indicate by word or deed a perfunctory attitude toward his calling. There were troubles, of course, as anyone might understand. All of them have been met in a forthright manner, and are being solved to the best of the ability of the brethren concerned with them. Two great concerns seem to pervade the thinking of qualified Masonic leaders. They are attendance at meetings and a general decline in membership. There is a general tendency to strengthen our laws and uphold our ritual. The belief persists that only a strong and dedicated membership can continue to hold aloft the great and sacred traditions of the fraternity. As Grand Master William H. Harmon closed his report to the Grand Lodge of Michigan with Kipling's poem "The Palace," we believe it is equally appropriate for the beginning of this review: "When I was a king and a Mason-A Master proven and skilledI cleared me ground for a palace, such as a king should build. I decreed and dug down to my levels. Presently, under the silt, I came on the wreck of a palace, such as a king had built. There was no worth in the fashion-there was no wit in the planHither and thither, aimless, the ruined footings ranMasonry, brute, mishandled, but carven on every stone: "After me cometh a Builder. Tell him I too have known." When I was a king and a Mason-in the open noon of my pride, They sent me word from the Darkness-They whispered and called me aside, They said-"the end is forbidden." They said "Thy use is fulfilled, "And thy palace shall stand as that other's-the spoil of a King who shall build." I called my men from my trenches, my quarries, my wharves and my shears, All I had wrought I abandoned, to the faith of the faithless years. Only I cut on the timber, only I carved on the stone: After me cometh a Builder. Tell him, I too have known!

AGE OF CANDIDATES NEVADA: The average age of the candidates raised in the lodges of Nevada last year was 42 years. The youngest was 21 and the oldest 68 years. While we do not have the exact figures at hand we believe this to be about in line with the national average.

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AMENDMENTS FILED IN ADVANCE OF ANNUAL COMMUNICATION NORTH DAKOTA: The Grand Lodge of North Dakota adopted an amendment that makes it mandatory for any amendment to the Constitution to be filed with the Grand Secretary in advance of the annual communication. We think this is good legislation. It prevents those "spur of the movement" amendments, which may later cause regret. Section 1. HOW MADE. Any amendment not conflicting with the Constitution, shall be reduced to writing, and filed with the Grand Secretary-Treasurer in duplicate at least 30 days before the opening of an Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, provided that by unanimous vote the Grand Lodge may waive the necessity of filing prior to the opening of the communication, to which it shall be submitted. If a majority of the members present vote in favor of considering the same, it shall be referred to the Committee on By-Laws, who shall report the same back with its recommendation and it shall be deemed adopted and shall be a part of these By-Laws, (I) if approved by at least three fourths of the total votes of the members present and voting thereon, or (2) if approved by a majority vote of those present and voting thereon at each of two consecutive annual communications after it is filed.

APRON NOT TO CHANGE WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The Board of General Purposes reported to the Grand Lodge of Western Australia that it had disapproved a request to alter the quality of the Masonic Apron: The Board was asked by a firm of regalia manufacturers to approve a substitute material for lambskin in the manufacture of Masonic aprons. Bearing in mind the constitutional and traditional requirements on this subject, a firm refusal to permit such a variation was given.

QUEENSLAND: On the subject of aprons, the Board of General Purposes reported to the United Grand Lodge of Queensland that it should not be hidden: WEARING OF APRONS

Article 279 of the Book of Constitutions requires that the apron be worn so that no part thereof is hidden by clothing. It has been reported that this is not always observed. Lodges are requested to comply with Article 279.

ARROGANCE IN PRAYER OHIO: The Committee on Necrology comments on "Arrogance in Prayer": "I did not like your prayer," remarked the wife to her husband as they were driving home from worship. He was stunned for he thought he had done a rather impressive job as the lay worship leader. "What was wrong with it?" he wincefully asked. She replied: "You arrogantly stood up there and gave God his orders." Nothing more was said as they drove home in silence. Following the noon meal the husband began thinking about his wife's cutting criticism. He began to go over his prayer once again. It was truel He had arrogantly given God his orders-commanding God to heal the sick, provide for

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the poor, guide the leaders of the church and the world, comfort the bereaved, save the lost and then had concluded with a pompous "Amen." He fell on his knees, buried his face in his hands and beseeched God to forgive him for such awful arrogance. Perhaps many of us have been guilty of the same kind of an arrogant approach to God, even in times of bereavement, ordering God to comfort his people, demanding that God make his presence fclt among them and within them. We mean well but this arrogance ought not to be. Such an arr~ant approach to God reveals one's ignorance of who God is and how God is--always seeking to comfort all his people under all circumstances at all times. The Psalmist, as a true seeker of Eternal Light, expressed a deep-found faith in the Omnipotence, the Omnipresence and the Omniscience of God when he declared (and I beg you to listen carefully to his prayer for his prayer could well be and perhaps should be your prayer-yours and mine):

o Lord, thou hast searched me and known mel Thou knowest when I sit down and when I rise up; Thou discernest my thoughts from afar. Thou searchest out my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, 10, 0 Lord, Thou knowest it altogether. Thou dost beset me behind and before, and layest Thy hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it. Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from Thy presence? If I ascend to heaven, Thou art there! If I make my bed in Sheol, Thou art therel If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Thy hand shall lead me, and Thy right hand shall hold me. If I say, "Let only darkness cover me, and light about me be night," even the darkness is not dark to Thee; the night is bright as the day; for darkness is as light with Thee. For Thou didst form my inward parts; Thou didst knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise Thee, for Thou are fearful and wonderful. Wonderful are Thy works! Thou knowest me right well; my frame was not hidden from Thee, when I was being made in secret, intricately wrought in the depths of the earth. Thy eyes beheld my unformed substance; in Thy book were written, everyone of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. How precious to me are Thy thoughts, 0 God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. ''''hen I awake, I am still with Thee. Search me, 0 God, and know my heart! Try me, and know my thoughts! And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! (Psalm 139: 1-18,23,24) The point is we do not order God's presence; we simply respond to His presence which is unlimited in power to help His people on earth and His people in heaven. This truth brings great comfort to us as we pause in memory of our brethren who have left the presence of God here on earth and have entered the presence of God in heaven.

ATTENDANCE MAINE: Attendance has occupied much time in many officers' conferences and the discussion has gone in many directions. All manner of suggestions have been offered for the cause and the cure. Few have been successful. Perhaps those in search have been seeking the wrong answers. The Grand Master of Maine has some thoughts: Although reported by many persons as a real problem in Masonic lodges it should be remembered that "attendance" is a problem with many organizations. In spite of this some lodges have very excellent attendance.

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History proves that the success of a lodge master is coupled with his ability to organize. Every newly elected master should have had his program for his entire term planned many months ahead. Naturally one cannot plan on the number of candidates but the stated communications could all be planned. These programs can be very interesting and include many and varied types of programs. During the past two years I have been impressed by the high caliber and Masonic knowledge of many of our elected Grand Lodge officers. The Grand Master follows with some timely suggestions: Another popular type of program is to have a "Veterans' Night." Probably the most successful was the one organized in the 17th District in which 1,481 years of Masonry was represented by 35 50-year Masonic veterans. Brother Dan Cobb of Hiram Lodge was the eldest member, being 102 years of age. Every district could make such a successful meeting. A special communication for a "Medals Night" has ben equally successful. At such a meeting 25- and 40-year pins, 50-year veterans medals and additional five-year bronze pins may be presented by Grand Lodge officers. This type of meeting 'recognizes the individuals and creates Masonic interest. Many of the recipients can reply very adequately as to what Masonry has meant to them. Brotherhood nights, suppers, and even breakfasts have also proven popUlar and I am sure worthwhile. Worthwhile, because it indicates in a practical way we "mean brotherhood" and not just talk about it. Last year I outlined my feelings on this matter which have not changed. Brotherhood meetings mean we want to approve and promote it and we are not trying to convert people to our philosophy of life. NORTH DAKOTA: The Grand Lodge of North Dakota imposes a penalty of $10.00 on each lodge not attending Grand Lodge without an excuse: The committee recommended that the usual penalty of $10 be collected from each of the 31 lodges not represented and without excuses (with the discretion in the office of the Grand Secretary to consider the circumstances causing the failure to attend and remit the penalty if deemed appropriate). OHIO: The Credentials Committee reported the following as a part of its report to the Grand Lodge at the opening of that body: The complete report of this committee, filed later, showed that, of the 677 lodges, six were not represented. Of the 671 lodges represented, 595 were represented by the Worshipful Master, 52 by the Senior Warden, nine by the Junior \Varden, and ten by another elected officer; 328 proxies were on file; 82 Past District Deputy Grand Masters, and 651 visitors were present. The Grand Master declared a quorum present. Those who are concerned about attendance at the Annual Communications should ascertain what kind of bait Ohio uses to attract so many of its lodges to the Annual Communication.

JOHN BARNEY MICHIGAN: From Michigan's Grand Lodge, and its History Committee signed by J. Fairbairn Smith and Robert S. Spencer, we find an excellent biography of John Barney: JOHN 'BARNEY, LECTURER MICHICAN MOLDS MONITOR

Bacon said you need not be a monitor to be king-however, in spite of this declaration, during the past two centuries the Speculative Freemasons of the

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world have been monitored by the mles of conduct laid down by great and learned leaders of the past, and even modern votaries, in spite of a gap of six or seven generations, must of necessity conclude that the guidelines then set forth need undergo little change, because the rules even then demanded that human behavior be merely curbed by reason. Thus, ever since the days of the very first Masonic Monitor, stimulating and thought-provoking gems of instructive guidance have been expressed and embodied in the teachings, philosophy, thoughts, and ideals which have been included in its pages. BRITISH BEGINNINGS

Masonic lectures and actual floor ceremonies have varied from time to time down through the centuries, but the ritual, philosophy, and symbolism have remained rather constant, based upon the esoteric store at the command of the English, Scottish, and Irish Freemasons who developed it from an Operative Science to a sound Speculative Fraternity. Freemasonry was transplanted to North America while lectures and procedures were stilI formative in many respects in the British Isles. Thus there are small differences quite evident in the Craft as portrayed by the Grand Lodges of the United States, but the English, Scottish, and Irish 18th Century influence can stilI be recognized. ANTIENT RIVALRY

Some 30 years after the great rivalry which developed in England by the creation of the "Antient" Grand Lodge, Brother DunckerIy, by commission of the "Modern" (original) Grand Lodge, compiled an improved ritual to the universal satisfaction of the fraternity. These lectures continued to be the standard in England until 1763. The Masonic lectures of Calcott and Hutchison, which were in use for some years, may be passed over because they were never adapted to lodge practices. They continued in force but in 1777 gave way to the revision of William Preston. He constructed a ritual which contained a satisfactory survey of the system as it was undoubtedly used by the "Antient" or York Lodges. IN THE BEGINNING

In the beginning by making the lectures epitomes of all the branches of learning, William Preston aimed to make the Masonic Lodge a school in which all men, before the days of common concept of high schools and colleges, might acquire knowledge by which to achieve all things. His idea was that if men had knowledge, all social problems would be solved. Hence Preston taught that the Masonic Order, first and above all else, existed to diffuse and propagate knowledge. The means of perfecting men lay in the diffusion of knowledge; he taught that the Mason ought first of all to cultivate his mind, study the liberal arts and sciences, and become a learned man. The Mi<:higan Masonic Monitor is a direct literary descendant of the world's first work of its kind, published by the above-mentioned William Preston in 1772. The invaluable work, titled Illustrations of Masonry, was started in 1770 and it was so popular that in less than 40 years ten editions of the work were needed to satisfy the demand. Today a first edition of the work is worth at least $10,000. Preston was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1742, and most of his life was spent as a corrector of copy and editor of the London (England) Chronicle. FIRST IN AMERICA

America's first Masonic Monitor made its debut September 26, 1797, under the authorship of Thomas Smith Webb, Past Grand Master of Rhode Island, and was revised during the next 30 years more than a score of times. It was, of course,

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very largely a copy on Preston's Illustrations, properly adapted to the work of the American Craft. Webb in his Preface said: "The observations upon the first three degrees are many of them taken from Preston's Illustrations of Masonry with some necessary alterations." The foregoing brief outline lists the history of the Masonic Monitor as created first in England and later used in the United States. With the formation of the Grand Lodge of Michigan in 1826, we find the Territory's constituent lodges using almost every available type of Masonic Monitor for instructive purposes. These can be enumerated as follows: the Illustrations of William Preston, the Monitor of Thomas Smith Webb in almost all editions, the several editions of James Hardie and Benjamin Gleason, the Masonic Chart of Jeremy Cross, and the written instructions and lectures of John Barney. JOHN BARNEY

It was John Barney who placed the Masonic work in Michigan on a firm footing. He had served as the Grand Lecturer of Ohio from 1836 to 1843, and following two years (1844 and 1845) of intensive Masonic lecturing before the lodges in Michigan, he moved to Chicago and became the Grand Lecturer of Illinois. John Barney was born at Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, in October of 1780. During his boyhood days he was taught the trade of a merchant tailor by his father and continued in that business for many years. He was made a Mason in Friendship Lodge No. 20 of Charlotte, Vermont, in 1810 and was deeply impressed with its work and purposes, and in August of 1817 he went to Boston for the express purpose of receiving instruction directly from Thomas Smith Webb, which he succeeded in doing with the assistance of Benjamin Gleason, who was then Grand Lecturer in Massachusetts. While serving as Grand Lecturer of Ohio he was requested to prepare a Masonic Chart or Manual for use in that jurisdiction. While attending the Baltimore Convention as a representative of Ohio, he was named as one of five to prepare a system of work adapted by that Convention. This, then, was the Masonic Monitorial background of Barney, and since Michigan had no official Grand Lecturer during the early days of Grand Lodge, the services of John Barney were in great demand. During the period under review there were approximately ten lodges in Michigan, widely spread across the southern portion of the Territory and obviously this necessitated a great deal of travel. Following the reorganization of the Grand Lodge of Michigan in 1844, he labored faithfully and well for almost two years, giving Michigan Masonry the system of work which was authorized and later used for almost 50 years, and during the latter part of the 19th Century the name of Barney was made familiar to all who listened to the able Masonic lecturers who succeeded him. The services he rendered to Michigan Freemasonry in promulgating and establishing the system of work and lectures which have proven so eminently satisfactory for almost half a century have never really been entirely displaced. He was particularly well known in Detroit and rendered special services to Detroit Lodge No.2 and also to Zion Lodge No. 1 as it began its resuscitation efforts. Undoubtedly several other states owe much to this worthy brother for his close connection with the ceremonial work of the Baltimore Convention and of Thomas Smith Webb. Moreover, Colorado is also especially indebted to John Barney, because Bro. Allyn Weston, a Past Master of Ashlar Lodge No. 91, became the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, and since he was fully acquainted with the Barney work, it was used extensively for many years in that jurisdiction.

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It was not un til 1939 that a likeness of John Barney was discovered in the album of Past High Priest of Horeb Chapter No.3, over which he served as Excellent High Priest in 1843. Former Grand Secretary Ralph V. Smith of Westerville made the discovery, and copies were soon thereafter made available to Masonic World. BARNEY DIES AT 67

Brother Barney's Masonic work came to a close in Illinois, June 22, 1817. He had apparently been returning from a lecturing trip to St. Louis. Missouri, and in less than 24 hours after its completion he died at the age of 67. He is buried at Peoria, Illinois, and his grave has long been counted as a Masonic shrine. In 1875 the Barney-Fenton Monitor was authorized by the Grand Lodge of Michigan. James Fenton was Grand Secretary from 1848 to 1873, and it was during this period that he began to adapt and revise the Webb and Barney system to cater more properly to the Masonic needs of Michigan.

BICENTENNIAL YEAR-1976 MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan approved a one cent per member assessment for the next five years, as suggested by the Masonic Service Association of the United States to be used to participate in the celebration of the bicentennial of our country in 1976. NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey has a Committee on Anniversaries, which is assigned the planning for participation in the bicentennial of our country in 1976, and the bicentennial of Freemasonry in New Jersey ten years later in 1986. The committee urges the Grand Lodge to set aside funds with which to make a good showing. The committee closes with: For both these projects ahead we need authors, playwrights, poets, mUSICIans, etc. Each lodge's suggestions and recommendations will be gratefully received. Please contact the committee.

PENNSYLVANIA: It is highly probable that many of the bicentennial observances now being planned by many organizations and our own national government will be centered in Pennsylvania. Needless to say, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is in the process of making its own plans. The 1976 Committee reported at length to the Grand Lodge. It said in part: 1976

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On June 20, 1968, R.W. Grand Master, Bro. John K. Young appointed a committee to prepare for Masonic participation in 1976, composed of Brothers C. Stanton Bel four, Carlos F. Bodwell, Fred P. Corson, Edward J. Griffiths, J. Stanley Harker, Elmer E. Harter, Jr., John L. McCain, Harry W. Pedicord and Theodore K. Warner, Jr. (Chairman). Brothers Corson and Harter were unable to participate in our few meetings and therefore are not to be considered as necessarily in agreement with out conclusions. Brother Griffith was killed in the late spring of 1969 and on June 6, 1969, Brother Robert F. Stark was appointed as successor. Recently, C. Stanton BeHour died. The committee's objectives for this first biennial period were divided into three parts: (1) the determination of an immediate financial program; (2) the consideration of a scholarly treatise on the history of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania; and (3) the solicitation and assembling of ideas and suggestions for the activities in 1976.

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1. It was decided to recommend to Grand Lodge an appropriation of $25,000 per year in establishment of a fund to assist in financing the celebration in 1976. In our judgment, the funding by advance installments would assist materially in meeting the necessary costs in 1976. This recommcndation was approved by the Finance Committee upon recommcndation of the Grand Master and is being implemented. 'Ve considered the matter of assessmcnts upon subordinate lodges, hut a recommendation on this subject was deferred for committee action at a much later date, since such a possible assessment should be considered as part of a pUblicity program. (Nothing makes a person more aware of an activity than being asked to contribute to it.) 2. Two members of the committee considered in depth all features involved in the preparation of the history of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, including quality, form, compensation, deadlines and sale price; and they discussed the matter with the General Counsel of Grand Lodge and his associate counsel. After committee discussion the chairman presented to the Grand Lodge officers the recommendation of the committee that such a learned book be considered as part of the next annivcrsary celebration of Grand Lodge, but not for the 200th birthday of our Country. (The committee recommends consideration at a later date of a small popular souvenir booklet selling for approximately $1.25 in connection with Temple tours.) 3. Through the publication in The Pennsylvania F,-eemason of requests for suggestions, the committee received interesting letters from various parts of Pennsylvania and from other states, which supplemented its informal discussions of ideas with members of the Grand Lodge family. The committee foresees the establishment of numerous subcommittees, some of which will be almost autonomous, in order that many facets can be perfected. At this time we wish to list the possibilities which have been assembled in order that our successors may consider them as well as additions to the list. The chairman takes sole responsibility for the classifications and recognizes the interrelationship of some of them. At the moment we are proceeding under the assumption that Philadelphia will be a major center of a bicentennial, but we have absolutely no reliable basis for such assumption. On December 19, 1969 the Philadelphia papers reported that the National Bicentennial Commission "refused to promise that the site of the nation's 200th birthday party will be announced by April." A delay beyond that date will prevent the host city, if there is one, from making a presentation seeking world fair status to the Bureau of International Expositions in Paris at its April meeting and will defer such presentation until November. While Philadelphia seems to be leading Washington, Boston and Miami in logic and in political influence as the site for the national celebration, there are many路 who think that President Nixon will call upon the entire country to celebrate its part in the nation's history. The presentation of the PhiladCIphia 1976 Bicentennial Corporation to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission in Washington on September 24, 1969 was quite elaborate with the slogan "toward a meaningful bicentennial." While the three basic centers of activity would be 30th Street, North Philadelphia Station and Independence Mall, it is not clear exactly what will occur at these sites, since portions of the first two "will be developed with new housing and community facilities, schools and shopping facilities for permanent use by the local areas." Moreover, the theme is "built around issues and ideas, around the great prOblems and opportunities confronting mankind in the mid-1970's, around the concerns of people, indeed around people themselves." These generalities may mean a very liberal, controversial atmosphere, but there is nothing inconsistent in this theme with the Masonic concepts of brotherhood and our outstanding charitable activities. In our opinion, there is no point in the erection of a memorial edifice on

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any fair "grounds," and then destroying it at the close thereof, because the Temple in Philadelphia is the equal in beauty of any structure that could be constructed, and further is a working building of the craft. The Temple would be the focal point in Philadelphia with historical exhibits and a very full display of the charitable efforts of all Masonic orders; but of equal importance in the judgment of the committee are statewide activities with a particular emphasis on youth, through area DeMolay and father-and-sons activities. We would welcome cooperative projects with the other Masonic bodies, including those of other states. I believe the above is a capsule report of our thinking. For those interested in detailed possibilities and for the benefit of our successors I attach Appendix: Possible Activities, classified as follows: 1. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII.

At the Temple. In the Philadelphia Area. Statue of Ben Franklin. Grand Master's Meeting. Subordinate Lodge Meetings. DeMolay-Fathers and Sons. Other Pennsylvania Masonic Bodies. Other Matters.

BY-LAWS FOR APPENDANT CLUBS FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida adopted a unifonn code of bylaws for clubs and other organizations. At the last Annual Grand Lodge Communication, the Grand Lodge adopted the recommendations of the Appendant Orders Committee that a committee be appointed to prepare a uniform code of by-laws for clubs and similar organizations in this Grand Jurisdiction. Pursuant to the action of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master appointed a committee which has met and presents for your consideration the Uniform Code of By-Laws attached hereto. This Uniform Code of By-Laws has been reviewed by the Jurisprudence Committee, who made one suggestion for amendment, which has now been incorporated in the attached copy.

CAUTIOUS ATTITUDES QUEBEC: The Grand Master of Quebec makes a good point in the fol路 lowing: Throughout the jurisdiction there are too many Masons who accept the admonition "At my initiation I was taught to be cautious" as if it referred to everything that has to do with Freemasonry. This attitude is further supported by the statement in the lecture of the First Degree "so let it be deeply impressed upon your mind that you should ever keep the outside world in the same condition" (i.e. in a state of darkness). This interpretation of these statements is in direct opposition to what we expect of a candidate. If we want mature men of ability and character to join our ranks then we have to be prepared to tell them before they are petitioners what Freemasonry stands for in some considerable detail; what it demands in performance in and out of lodge meetings; what it requires in time and effort; and what it costs in money, initially, and through the years. Part of this is done by the way we act and live our own lives. Part of it can be done if we act together to help others. More of it can be done by indi-

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vidual discussion with men whom we know well enough to be prepared to recommend to a participation in our secrets if they should so ask. Such men would ultimately reflect honor on our choice.

CHANGING TIMES ARKANSAS: The following account of a most worthwhile project in Arkansas, now obsolete, is typical of the need for Freemasonry to keep pace with the ever shifting sands of time. We believe that the basic tenets of Freemasonry are as fundamental today as ever before, but, without disturbing any of these, the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity must strive to keep in step: Masons of Arkansas should be deeply interested in the future use of the building at the Tuberculosis Sanitorium at Booneville, first because in 1922 and later in 1947 the brethren of Arkansas raised more than one quarter million dollars to build a hospital section for tubercular children and later school facilities for these young victims so that they may continue their education while patients in the institution; and secondly because many doctors still feel that treatment at an institution of this type is important. At one time more than a hundred children were patients in our children's section; but because federal funds became available to the parents of these children to treat them at home, the number being treated there gradually decreased until the children's facility, which Masons of Arkansas had built, was closed down. Even though the control and operation of these buildings was turned over to the state of Arkansas, the state has assured us that they would welcome suggestions from Masons as to the eventual disposition of these buildings. At the present time there is much difference in opinion among medical men as to whether the operation of the Sanitorium for the treatment of tuberculosis should be continued. Until this question is finally resolved there is not much that we <:an do concerning the future of this fine facility. While we still had children in our section at Booneville, Belle Point Lodge No. 20 of Fort Smith maintained a permanent committee which solicited funds from over the state to be used to do things for these children to make their lives more endurable. This committee periodically visited these children taking them gifts and entertainment. As the group there dwindled and the money continued to come in, this committee came into the sum of several thousand dollars which it now has at its disposal, drawing interest and awaiting the time that some worthy cause may come before it where this money may be used as nearly as possible as it was intended. Bro. Bob Secrest, the Chairman of Belle Point Lodge's Committee feels that this Grand Lodge may find an opportunity to use these funds for the betterment of conditions for needy children in some manner. CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master of California said of changing times: Times change, people change, interests differ. What may have been an adequate way to present Masonry in the past may not be adequate today. What may have been enough to "get by" in the past is not good enough in this day of competition and specialization. We are foolish indeed if we think so. The more highly organized our society becomes, the more it requires competent, self-respecting, well-rounded individuals to make it work. The same applies to Freemasonry. Unless we provide greater light through an expanded program of developing knowledge, understanding and an irrepressible desire for self-improvement, we, too, become stagnant and in my judgment we consign Masonry to mediocrity.

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CHARITY AND RELIEF LOUISIANA: Probably the greatest challenge ever faced by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana Board of Relief was commenced on August 17, 1969, when disaster struck in the form of Hurricane Camille. A partial account of that experience was set down in the official report of the Board of Charities and Benevolences:

1. The furnishing of immediate necessary assistance to all Masons and Masonic dependents in flooded areas, i.e., food, shelter, clothing, etc.; 2. The providing of more substantial assistance in the sense of helping these persons to again become self-sufficient, the goal set being $1,000 per Louisiana Mason or Masonic widow and $300 for each sojourner; 3. The ultimate repair or reconstruction of Masonic properties damaged or lost as a result of Hurricane Camille. In order to accomplish these goals several important decisions had to be made. First, it was determined that all of the resources of the Board of Charities and Benevolences would be utilized, if necessary, to alleviate the distress of the brethren, and that a direct letter would be sent from the Grand Master to every Mason and to every Masonic organization in this state, sending to each the Grand Hailing Sign of Distress on behalf of those who would require assistance and urging that all assistance be channeled through this Board. It was felt that the contributions that would be forthcoming as a result, along with the funds on hand, would be sufficient to accomplish the goals laid out in the master plan. Next, a very calculated decision was made to advise all other Grand Jurisdictions who offered assistance to Louisiana that it was our belief that the Masons of this state would care for their own, and to request, with an expression of gratitude, that their offers of aid be tendered to Mississippi. This was done in every case, and as will be shown shortly, the confidence had in the generosity of the Masons of Louisiana was not misplaced. Thirdly, it was decided to make use of our newly instituted data processing system which was at the time about 80 per cent complete in order to reach individually as many of our members as possible with a direct appeal from the Grand Master. Again the figures which wiII follow not only justify this decision, but even more, they prove the value of having installed such a system, for without it the tremendous response obtained would not have been possible. The morning following approval of these plans by the Board, the Grand Master cancelled all of his appointments and flew to New Orleans to initiate and supervise the mechanical arrangements that had to be made. Within the day arrangements had been made with the data processing people to trigger off our system, with the printer for the printing and folding of 52,000 mailing pieces, with a mailing service for the stuffing, addressing, bundling and mailing of this material, with the postal authoritie<; for postal permits, bulk rates, etc., and with the clerical staff of the Grand Secretary'S office as well as with volunteer, uncompensated assistance from Masons for the handling of mailing, returns, contributions, etc. The result of these decisions and actions as of December 31, 1969 are as follows: 1. As a direct result of one single mailing by the Grand Master to every Mason and to every Masonic Body in Louisiana using the data processing system for mailing, contributions for Masonic Hurricane Relief in Louisiana have been received totalling $110,000. This is twice the amount received from Louisiana Masons in the aftermath of Hurricane Betsy several years ago when a similar appeal for assistance was made through the only source available at the time, a mailing to the lodges. 2. Direct Masonic assistance from the Masons of Louisiana has been given to

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136 recipients under this program. Of this number, 113 are members of lodges in Louisiana; II are widows of Louisiana Masons; one is a sister and one is a daughter of Louisiana Masons; and ten are sojourners holding membership in lodges of six other Grand Jurisdictions. 3. A total disbursement of these distressed Masons and Masonic dependents under this program has been made of $131,000. All costs of printing, mailing, postage, clerical assistance, etc. is in addition to this and has been paid from funds previously on hand in the Charity and Benevolence account. Not one penny was asked or paid to any of our volunteer help. Not enough can be said of the dedication of our Louisiana Masons and Masonic organizations in these trying times. No attempt will he made to name the donors who number in the thousands, but certainly it would be derelict not to acknowledge the physical labors of such people as Stanhope Carlisle, Secretary of Triumph Lodge who made many trips into the flooded areas locating Masons and physically hringing them the relief that this program afforded; Irving Briel, Secretary of Ionic Lodge and the senior secretary in point of years served in Louisiana, who spent many hours opening mail and recording in our books the contributions received; William Levy who worked so diligently in assisting in the mailing to those in the 20 per cent incomplete portion of our data processing system; Jack Crouch whose work in the Gulf permits him days off at a time and who spent virtually all of his free time for several months assisting in the office; the Grand Secretary and his staff who undertook in addition to their regular full-time duties, the burden of this program, and without which it would not have been possible; and the many, many others who in so many ways implemented the handling of the program.

MAINE: The Grand Lodge of Maine was unusually active in the field of charity as reported by the Grand Master: This year marks a big year in the distribution of our charity funds. A total of $36,400 was distributed under the able chairmanship of M.W. Charles E. Crossland. This is about a 76 per cent increase over the previous year. There is evidence of larger requests, some as much as $4,500. These are due mainly to increasing medical costs. It is conceivable that the time could come when we could not cope with these increasing costs. I still do not understand why every lodge does not have a charity fund, when charity is one of our primary objectives. A quick calculation shows our lodges have about $825,000 in charity funds, yet 61 lodges have no recorded funds at all. It is interesting to note these funds range from a low of $12.00 to a high of $104,538. Charity actually should begin in the local lodge. One case involved the lodge complaining about Grand Lodge not giving a widow more than $1,000 for this year. However, the record showed this lodge received from Grand Lodge $4,075 during the past ten years yet showed they spent none of their own $3,500 in their charity fund.

MISSISSIPPI: The Grand Lodge of Mississippi was confronted with one of its greatest disasters-Hurricane Camille. The report of the special committee appointed to handle this particular disaster reported in part as follows: On August 17, 1969 the largest and most devastating hurricane ever to hit the mainland of our nation swept the entire Gulf Coast of Mississippi with a 190-mile plus wind and high tide waters from 11 feet at Pascagoula to 27 feet in the Pass Christian-Bay S1. Louis area, practically demolishing everything in its path, including highways, bridges, homes and businesses on the beach front,

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with only the door steps left on the site in many places. Everyone and everything within several blocks of the beach front sustained severe damage from this mighty storm. With extreme high winds and heavy flooding in this vast area many lives were lost and scores were injured. Some bodies are yet to be found and it is doubtful if they ever will be. It is believed they were carried out with the receding tide. The bodies that were found were usually under large piles of debris and some were found draped over limbs high in the trees. Our M.W. Grand Master Boyd Adams hearing of this awful tragedy immediately began trying to make contact with the Craft in the storm-stricken area to determine the condition that existed and to inform the distressed brethren and widows that the Grand Lodge and all good Masons were concerned and praying for their well-being, and that some assistance was on the way. Grand Master Adams was able to reach me by telephone some four days after the storm and asked that I be the Chairman of the Hurricane Relief Disaster Committee and the Grand Master appointed the following brethren On the committee: Bro. Robert Coleman of Bay St. Louis Bro. Louis Hengen of Biloxi Bro. Vance Purvis, D.D.G.L., of Biloxi Past Grand Master L. C. Corban of Ocean Springs Past Grand Master Eli J. Smith of Pascagoula SOUTH CAROLINA: The brethren of South Carolina responded most generously to the need of human beings in Mississippi during the flood. This is one reason why this Grand Lodge continued to report gains in membership. The brethren are active. The Masons of South Carolina responded with characteristic generosity. The Grand Lodge, the lodges, individual Masons and other Masonic bodies contributed a total of $52,750.74 to the Mississippi Relief Fund. This was one-fourth of the total amount of money contributed by all of the Masons in America. Brethren, the Grand Master of Mississippi has asked me to thank you personally on behalf of the Masons if his state. And on my own behalf I want to tell you how proud I am to be a member of your wonderful fraternity. SOUTH DAKOTA: The Grand Master of South Dakota reported "Masonry in Action," when lodges from all over the jurisdiction came to the relief of Groton Lodge No. 65 after its temple was destroyed by a tornado: lVe are often reminded in l\.1asonry to care for those less fortunate than ourselves and the Masons of South Dakota were given the extra opportunity to do this during 1969. I am sure you recall the devastating tornado that struck the city of Groton in June of 1969, and leveled their Masonic Temple. A plea was sent out to all lodges and I was proud to present to the brothers of Groton Lodge No. 65 checks totaling $3,412 to "aid and assist" in rebuilding the temple. A complete list of these donations are made a part of this report and will be published in the Proceedings. Donations were large and small, but the sentiment behind the smallest donation was just as sincere as the largest one. The members of Groton Lodge contributed approximately $10,000 in cash, materials and labor to the rebuilding. This entire program to me has again proven, "that Masons do care"! NEW BRUNS'VICK: The Committee on Benevolences reported to the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick: Your committee administering the Fund of Benevolence are pleased to report that they have received and considered favorably six grants in the amount of

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$1,350, to assist brethren in circumstances which were favorably considered by the

committee. In addition, four scholarships were allowed to the sum of $2,000 to assist students in the University courses.

KENTUCKY: In the area of charity the Grand Lodge of Kentucky reported the work done by the St. John's Day League: Roy Samuels (638), President of the St. John's Day League, presented his report which was approved. A check for $25,765.16 was presented to Bro. Stephen S. Wilson, Superintendent of the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home, and also a check was presented to Brother Wilson for $9,608.54 to be held in escrow (or a (uture 51. John's Day League project at the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home. A check for $22,051.14 was presented to Bro. W. H. Pettus, Superintendent of The Old Masons' Home, to be held in escrow for a future S1. John's Day League project at The Old Masons' Home. These funds were proceeds of the St. John's Day League picnic and donations.

VICTORIA: The Grand Lodge of Victoria's Board of Benevolences made a report which revealed considerable activity in its field the past year. Regular meetings of the board were held in the board room at the Masonic Centre of Victoria on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Ninety-three Masters attended in the period, observed the board's deliberations and enjoyed the informal Souths which followed. During the quarter under review 39 petitions were considered, and grants totalling $10,887 were approved in 33 cases. In addition an interest-free loan of $1,000 was approved. The children of deceased or indigent brethren were again the subject of consideration and 41 dependent children will directly benefit from grants made. Acting on a request from the United Grand Lodge of England, a board member visited a migrant who was a member of an English lodge. He was found to be in a desperate financial position, and a grant of $200 was made, to assist him pending some relief from the English Board of Benevolence.

TASMANIA: The Grand Lodge of Tasmania has an active charity program. The following is from the report of the past year: Grants totalling $2,229 were made to brethren and widows and dependents of deceased brethren during the half year, which compares with $1,989 for the corresponding period last year. The number o( beneficiaries assisted was 21. The board was pleased to be able to grant $1,751.54 to the Masonic Homes of Southern Tasmania and a like amount to the Peace Memorial Homes, Launceston. I have pleasure in advising that the board made a grant of $100 to the Grand Lodge of Peru to assist in flood relief.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: The Grand Lodge of British Columbia has given assistance with funerals. However, some seem a bit expensive. The committee requested: Although the board has assisted many lodges to pay a part of the funeral expenses of a brother, it does not feel justified in making grants to assist in the financing of those very expensive funerals which, on occasion, it has been reo quested to do. The board appeals to those officers and members of a lodge who may be concerned in the arrangements of funerals to do what they can to keep the cost of same within reasonable limits.

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CLANDESTINE ALABAMA: The following appeared in the Alabama Proceedings of 1970, as a part of the Foreign Correspondent Report: Many Grand Lodges have felt it necessary to warn their members against either or both of two spurious and clandestine organizations-the so-called Universal League of Freemasons and the International Masonic Confederation. The Commission on Information for Recognition sponsored by the Grand Masters Conference has also issued a warning against the latter group. Both of these organizations include clandestine and unmasonic elements and are unworthy of the consideration of Masons.

CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OREGON: The Grand Lodge of Oregon adopted concurrent jurisdiction throughout the state of Oregon as follows: Section 214 Territorial Jurisdiction of Lodges1. All lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction, except Military Lodges, shall have Concurrent Territorial Jurisdiction. This action made it necessary to adopt amendments to the law wherever the term territorial jurisdiction was mentioned. These were many and occupied some nine pages in the Proceedings.

CONDITION OF THE CRAFT ARIZONA: Under the heading of Condition of the Craft, the Grand Master of Arizona said the following with which we most heartily agree: Although no new lodges were constituted during this past year, and Williams Lodge No. 38 and Grand Canyon Lodge No. 40 were consolidated to form WilliamsGrand Canyon Lodge No. 38, Arizona is still one of only a few states experiencing an increase in Masonic membership. However, as was pointed out last year, our Masonic growth is not in proportion to the growth of the Arizona population, and there is much work to be done for the best interests of Masonry. In my travels over the state, it has been increasingly evident that the future of Masonry in this state depends a great deal upon the leadership of each lodge. r have seen lodges who only a few short years ago were lodges in name only, with poor attendance and no worthwhile or interesting activities; and yet with a new and vigorous leader who is willing to work, this same lodge will flourish and increase in attendance and membership. To me, one of the great needs of today is to give the young Masons a chance to become more involved in the work of Masonry. We need young men full of energy, with vision and willingness to work, or our Order will be known as an old man's fraternity and die a natural death. r believe that we have too long neglected our public image, by not permitting any publicity or any information to leak out concerning the objectives and the teachings of Freemasonry. There is seldom an incentive for a non路Mason to petition for degrees, because he knows nothing of our purposes, teachings or objectives. I believe that we have for our special task the great work of showing to the world the true meaning of brotherly love and service to others. Too long have we been lax in the principles of service not only to the members of our Order but to others as well. Too long have we been one of the silent majority in not letting the world know what we stand for, and to let the world know that

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as Masons we stand ready to be active in the affairs of our community, Our state and our country. If brotherhood and fellowship within our Order arc the only objectives, our fraternity will not grow and prosper as it should. We must extend our fellowship and brotherhood beyond our Order. If we think the principles of our Order are good, let us talk about it, and let the world know that these are the things we believe, and we intend to do everything we can to let all people know by our words and actions that we still believe in patriotism, law and order, our responsible youth, service to others, the brotherhood of man and the Fatherhood of God. NEVADA: The Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Nevada concluded his assignment with these thoughts: In doing some research for this talk, it was interesting to note that tcn years ago the Grand Orator was talking about some of the same things we have been considering today, and in nearly each year since, the theme has been much the sameconcern for youth, government, communism, and interest or lack of it in the local lodge. I think it is about time that we stopped talking about the evil forces which beset us. Let us start acting-by making the teachings and principles of Freemasonry, the rule and guide of our daily lives, by resolving to show more interest in our youth and in our lodges, and by giving our fullest and vocal support to the laws and elected officials of our city, state and country. NEW MEXICO: The Grand Lodge of New Mexico heard the following statistics on Freemasonry from one of its speakers: I wonder if you realize that 30 years ago Masonry in the United States numbered over 5,000,000 members, which was about 3Yf! per cent of the 150,000,000 population at that time. Today our membership in the United States is 3,832,0003,832,000 as compared to over 5,000,000. We have got to do something to improve the operation of our fraternity. You know there is a law, or an axiom, regarding ecology or evolution that any organism, any living organism, must adapt to changing circumstances or it will die. And Freemasonry has got to adapt to this great sociological revolution which has taken place in this country in the last 25 or 30 years or it will die. And I feel very strongly that this is one way by which we can adapt to the changing conditions. NORTH DAKOTA: The Grand Master of North Dakota believes that we may have become too concerned with numbers. Perhaps he is right. There is a tendency to become preoccupied with statistics in our evaluations. Actually, numbers have no real significance per se. Our concern should be to indoctrinate and teach-both those who knock at the inner door and those who sit among us as brothers. Our mission is to make good men better, and to make them concerned with the real problems of life--of good and evil, of freedom, of good citizenship, of brotherhood, of the dignity and rights of the individual, and of man's relationship to God and to his fellowman. Those who entered our portals seeking entertainment in the mistaken belief we are a social order rather than a philosophical brotherhood, will not find what they sought. Their departure should be no cause for alarm; and our only regret should be that somehow we were unable to impart the message and bring these brethren into our fellowship. We have the responsibility to make certain that this result is not due to our own failure. So we need to examine ourselves to determine whether we have fully discharged our responsibility.

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SOUTH CAROLINA: Grand Chaplain the Rev. Bro. Eugene C. Beckman closed his service with a good solid lick for discipline. He said: Wallace Fisher said that both the American Revolution and the Early Church started out as minority movements, but the reason they succeeded was because they were disciplined minorities. Any worthwhile endeavour requires discipline on the part of a person if he is going to be equipped to give his best to the task which is before him. The athlete becomes strong and proficient only through discipline. The musician practices regularly to sharpen his skills. Physicians prepare themselves through study, observation and practice. The army becomes combat ready only through discipline. In fact, nothing of any significance is ever accomplished without a certain amount of discipline. Masonry is suffering today for lack of discipline. The few loyal members of the lodge, the corporal's guard that keeps our lodges open, are Masons who have disciplined themselves. They have studied hard to perfect themselves in the work. It is their custom to attend lodge meetings, and they do not need a card to remind them or the announcement that a fish stew or barbeque will be served to entice them to attend. Sad to say, over against these few, we have a host of members who never attend a meeting, and hundreds who drop out every year because of N.P.D. Our lodge has had only one member to stand his proficiency on the Third Degree, since I have been a member. Sometimes we complain about the size of our fraternity or the size of our lodge. It is not the size of any group that matters but the discipline of the group and the quality of its commitment. Are you a committed Mason? Sir John Barbirolli was once conducting an orchestra in a hall in a city in England. That hall was also used as a church on Sunday. On that Saturday night as the huge audience was leaving the hall, a man said to the minister of that church: "When are you going to have this hall full like this for your church service on Sunday?" The minister replied: "I shall have this place full of worshippers on Sunday, when, like Sir John Barbirolli, I have with me 80 trained and disciplined men." When will our lodges be filled with members? When will our lodges be vibrant with life and enthusiasm and fellowship and service to our fellowmen? When will there be joy in our lodges as there was in Israel when David was crowned king? Only when we have Masons who will fight for the right, Masons who are of one mind and heart, Masons who can keep rank, who are willing to discipline themselves. May David's men inspire us to be better Masons. KANSAS: The Grand Secretary of Kansas gave a very fine verbal picture of the condition of the Craft in Kansas: Membership wise, the year 1969 was a disappointment. We lost two lodges by consolidations, and we must expect more of this as the smaller communities continue to lose a battle with the present-day economy of school consolidations, improved highways and big cities swallowing up the smaller ones. Our total membership continues to decline. We are now back to 86,557, a mark slightly below where we were in 1948. Our net loss for the years is 2,260, marking a progressive decline which began over 25 years ago. These losses are incurred largely from the increase in numbers of deaths, and our failures in finding reo placements. Last year we suffered losses from deaths of 2,300, the largest number of deaths in any year and in our 114-year history. We raised only 1,270, slightly more than half of this loss. Add to that 1,428 suspensions and the clear picture emerges.

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MARYLAND: The Grand Master of Maryland was also concerned about the condition of the fraternity. He said to the Grand Lodge in his report: Again I refer to the 1918-1921 period when our membership had a net increase of nearly 9,000. This type of gain had its counterpart in most of the Grand Jurisdictions in the United States in this period following World War I. A candidate had to be at least 21 years of age 'which makes him at least 71 years of age today. A loss in membership due to this reason is, of course, beyond control of our lodges, with a total of 540 in the past six months and 1,082 for the year. However, loss in membership due to non-payment of dues should be the concern of every Worshipful Master. It is certainly his responsibility to contact personally or through his officers or Past Masters, every delinquent who faces loss of membership for non-payment of dues. Each Worshipful Master has been directed to send to me a letter containing a valid explanation if there is no personal contact made in case of suspension. Worthy cases may be found in which dues should be remitted, which only personal observation can determine, and the delinquent brother must be made to realize he is giving up his right and that of his loved one to enter Bonnie Blink, his right to the Blood Donor Program and to receive a 50- 60- or 70-year emblem. Our membership from all sources as of June 30, 1970 totaled 46,754, as compared with membership of 47,229 as of June 30, 1969 and shows a net loss of 475, about I per cen t of the total.

NEBRASKA: The Grand Master of Nebraska gives us some food for thought in his comments on the state of the Craft: All of us are concerned over the losses in membership. I regretfully report to you that our net membership decreased by 947 as of December 31, 1969. The report by the Grand Secretary will show that our raisings, affiliations, reinstatements and other gains of 919 did not equal our deaths of 1,075. Our membership is aging along with our lodges, and the only alternative to greater losses will be a concerted effort by all of us to participate in lodge activities, develop knowledge and faith in Masonic ideals so that we may communicatc this spirit to others in such a way that they will want to join our Craft. I am informed we have many brothers who have not completed their degree workhere is a fertile field to which we should expend much labor, here is a place where our efforts through Masonic education can be reflected in actual gains by a showing of greater activity and interest on the part of these brethren. We have seen consolidations by three small lodges into larger lodges this year, and I believe wc will see more. I would hope that the Grand Lodge Advisory Committee will use its talents and energy to encourage mergers wherever they are appropriate. It is natural that the small lodges have pride, but most of them realize when they are not getting new members and are having trouble to obtain a quorum for meetings and a suitable corps for presenting the ritualistic work, they are fighting a losing battle. Usually, in these situations, we' find old and poorly maintained temples that do not offer inducement to young men looking (or a fraternal association of which they can be proud.

UTAH: The Grand Master of Utah discussed the condition of the Craft in his jurisdiction, and gave some good solid philosophy about the conditions. We consider it worth your time to read it. It matters not what Grand Jurisdiction you visit, what Masonic publication you read, what allied Masonic group you attend, always the same lament is heard"What is the future of Masonry? How do we stop the dccline in membership? How can we increase attendance?"

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It is so easy to say Masonry has gone through other periods of darkness; it will come back. No one knows whether this is wishful thinking or not. Rather than chance a failure we should all be directing our efforts to make Masonry mean to others what it means to us. To most of us Freemasonry is a living thing; giving us direction in our daily lives; solace in time of bereavement; brotherhood when we are alone; friendship in time of difficulty; always fulfilling our every need. I do not know the answers to our problems any more than others, but of some things I am sure. Entertainment, stunts, the big party will not bring men to a better participation in the teachings and practices of Masonry. Certainly many of our members should have a better Masonic education than they have received. I believe our fees and dues are too low. Most of our bodies are operating pitifully short of funds. Yet we all know many Masons who pay more dues in a month to a service club or a private club than they do in a year to their Masonic lodge. What has happened to our sense of values? Most important in the answers to our problems would be the rededication of all brethren to living up to the standards of the fraternity and to the code of conduct our laws set forth.

DElVIOLAY IOWA: The Iowa DeMolay Foundation is doing a very fine work with the youth in that jurisdiction. We think the following quote from the DeMolay report to the Grand Lodge will tell the story of what is being done: Perhaps no other area can tell us how DeMolay is doing in Iowa than in the area of membership. For the second consecutive year, our jurisdiction has experienced the largest net gain in new members of any state employing a full-time DeMolay worker. We also experienced the largest percentage in net gain of these jurisdictions. Every DeMolay Chapter in Iowa produced new members in 1969. Iowa was selected by the International DeMolay Headquarters to be one of the first states to engage in a new Advisor's Training Program. Preliminary meetings have already been held and training sessions are to be held in each local DeMolay Chapter throughout Iowa this fall and winter. Iowa DeMolay is progressing in other areas as well. Morningside Chapter of Sioux City was selected as the world's Number One DeMolay Chapter for 1969. This selection considered all aspects of chapter operation. We also witnessed Allen Chapter, in Dubuque as being ranked number five in the world. Davenport Chapter, in Davenport, was honored as having the best DeMolay Chapter newspaper in the movement. Champlin Chapter in Boone won the International DeMolay rifle competition. Mason City Chapter had the world's best record of new members for 1969. The annual International DeMolay Leadership Camp Program continues as our finest source of training DeMolay leaders. During the summer of 1970 we more than doubled our previous annual rate of Iowa DeMolays attending camps. In the area of expansion, we have instituted new chapters in Albia, Cherokee and Marion. We anticipate new chapters in Ankeny and Clarion before the end of 1970. How many DeMolays become Master Masons? This question is asked repeatedly. In the absence of any meaningful statistics, it is very difficult to answer. Two examples should help clarify this situation. Continuing a record unbroken for the past six years, the State Master Councilor of Iowa DeMolay, William Paisley, was raised to the sublime degree by our Grand Master. Each of our past six State Master Councilors is now a Mastor Mason. In addition, as a result of a survey taken in February of 1970, we find that 2.1 per cent of the Worshipful Masters of Iowa Lodges are senior DeMolays.

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Iowa DeMolay has been selected as a pilot project state for the new DeMolay Environmental Clean-Up Program. Our experience in the pilot chapters of Altoona. Creston and Fort Dodge will enable International DeMolay to develop a meaningful nationwide program for 1971. This program will go beyond simply picking up trash I It will involve the education of our DeMolays and of the public in all aspects of our environmental crises. It is more important than ever that we have a meaningful and dynamic DeMolay program in our local chapters. The issues facing our country today, and therefore our young men. are varied and complex and certainly there is no simple answer. Questions concerning poverty, ecology. drugs, race, and even the generation gap, can become less of an issue when our young men are prepared, at least in part, by the DeMolay program in their hometowns.

GEORGIA: The DeMolay Committee reported excellent relationship with the DeMolay boys and the Freemasons in Georgia: At the last communication you elected to explore the possibility of forming a Youth Council for the promotion of our youth. That committee has met with those representing all the branches of Masonry in Georgia as well as Rainbow and DeMolay. Without exception, all have recognized this great need and expre'>Sed a desire to participate. Your DeMolay Committee through group as well as individual discussion has familiarized itself with the proposed organization and encourage your support at this communication. Such an organization will not only provide for a unified effort rather than a few individual efforts but will provide an opportunity for participation by some presently being denied. Although the philosophy of Masonry inspired the organizing of the Order of DeMolay, many years passed before official approval by the various Grand Lodges and Appendant Bodies of Masonry was finally realized. The signing of the Declaration of Principles on February 23, 1963, in Washington, D.C., by the presiding officers of the ten largest Masonic bodies of the United States was the climax to 44 years of effort. Today you face the challenge to support such a commitment or reject it. Your actions here today in support of proposed legislation can help to solidify the position and desires expressed during this historic meeting.

NEVADA: The Grand Lodge of Nevada continued an appropriation for DeMolay equal to 25 cents per member. This will total a little more than $1,900. NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, in its semiannual communication recognized the golden anniversary of the Order of DeMolay for Boys. The Grand Lodge was recessed, and a class of DeMolay candidates and members were admitted. W. Bro. William B. Ewert, Master of Winnipisaukee Lodge No. 75, and a past Master Councilor of DeMolay, was introduced and gave a history of DeMolay, and its founding by Bro. Frank S. Land. It is interesting to review such a history from one across the country from the scene of its founding. We give it to you for whatever interest it may contain: 50TH

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of the order and as you are going to witness the DeMolay Degree, I will conclude them with a biographical sketch of Jacques DeMolay. The idea for DeMolay was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1919 when Frank S. Land was serving as a full-time social worker in the social service program of the Scottish Rite bodies in that city. Soon after World War I, Brother Land became concerned with the problems faced by fatherless boys who needed adult counsel and advice. He was concerned, as well, with the problems of those boys who had fathers, but still lacked such guidance. In order to see that this advice was available he first started a program modeled after the Chicago Big Brother movement. He soon found that business and professional men who were serving as big brothers too often became busy with other things, and the boys they were supposed to be advising and counseling wouldn't go back or didn't get the necessary attention. It was then that he explored the idea of a new boys' organization. A 17-year-old, Louis Lower, had recently lost his father and found comfort and assistance in visiting Brother Land. Brother Land asked Louie whom he ran around with and what he and his friends did in their spare time. He asked him if he would like to form a boys' club to meet there at the Scottish Rite Temple. Louis said yes, and the next week he brought back eight of his friends. It was with these original nine teenage boys, over hot dogs and sodas from a nearby ice cream parlor, that the idea and formation of DeMolay took shape in March, 1919. The groundwork was laid. A couple of weeks later, 33 other friends of the original nine were brought together to discuss a name for this new youth group. Since they were meeting in a Masonic Temple, one boy suggested that famous names or events in Masonic history be recited. During his narration, Bro. Frank Land mentioned the name of Jacques DeMolay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar of the 14th Century. The story of his fidelity and toleration even to death, aroused the imagination and interest of the boys gathered there, and they immediately decided that the name of their group would be the Order of DeMolay for Boys. Such a name also provided the theme for the transformation of a mere boys' club into a fraternal organization for young men with all sorts of colorful and symbolic paraphernalia. Louis Lower was the first to take the obligation of the new Order of DeMolay. He was followed by all the other boys. The new Kansas City group grew by leaps and bounds. Only a year later the second chapter was started in Trenton, Missouri, and a third in Omaha, Nebraska. Then Masons far and wide began to hear about the new youth organization and its Masonically inspired ritual and to take DeMolay back to their own states. It was just a few months after the formation of the Order of DeMolay for Boys that the necessity was seen for ritualistic degrees for initiation. Bro. Frank Land called on a very able and distinguished Masonic scholar in Kansas City, the managing editor of a local paper to assist him. This was Bro. Frank Marshall, who collaborating with "Dad" Land, wrote the Initiatory and DeMolay degrees of the Order. Basically they remain unchanged today: they contain obligations which nearly three million young men all over the world have taken as they have knelt at the DeMolay Altar during the past 50 years. The original chapter of DeMolay was called the Mother Chapter; its initial activities included a baseball team, a band, a patrol, a drum corps, a flag corps, and all sorts of other activities. Growth was phenomenal; the Chapter soon numbered over a thousand and was divided into several chapters. Leadership, citizenship, and patriotism were all basic teachings from the beginning. The boys were taught to pay their own way through dues and fund-raising projects which enabled them to carry out their chapter activities. When the movement began to grow so rapidly, Bro. Frank Land, who had seen a dream come true, gave up his social service job with the Scottish Rite and in

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1922 became a full time Secretary General at the headquarters of the DeMolay organization. DeMolay had a great impact on Freemasonry, because never had the fraternity seen a youth movement so closely attuned to Masonic principles and ways. The Order of DeMolay grew fantastically in the Twenties. Degree teams from the Mother Chapter traveled all across the country, installing charter classes in new chapters by the hundreds. DeMolay was started in New Hampshire with the founding of Portsmouth Chapter, the first chapter in New England, on February 3, 1922. With the help of this chapter, DeMolay in New Hampshire grew until it consisted of 11 chapters when on October 12, 1929, Fred G. Ward was installed as the First State Master Councilor of the New Hampshire State Conclave. In 1929, the international movement had more than 100,000 members. Then came the depression and DeMolay had some hard times like all other fraternal groups, but it survived. Just as it was starting to get back on its feet, World War II, and its disruptions occurred. By this time, DeMolay had lowered its minimum age from 16 to 14, so that not all of its leadership and manpower would be siphoned off by future draft calls or admission to college. Since World War II the movement has grown until it now has more than 165,000 active members in 2,510 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, and nine other countries. DeMolay in New Hampshire has 25 chapters and over 1,500 members. As mentioned previously, Jacques DeMolay, the last Grand Master of the Medieval Crusaders known as the Knights Templar, is the nafllesake for the Order of DeMolay, and was chosen as such by the original members of the Order. Although it has been more than 650 years since he died as a martyr to truth and fidelity, the ideas for which he gave his life are being perpetuated today by young men the world over who are members of the Order of DeMolay. Frequently people ask the question, "Who is Jacques DeMolay?" Modern historians believe he was born in Vitery, Department of Haute Saone, France, in the year 1244. Little is known of his family or early boyhood, but in 1265, at the age of 21, he became a member of the Order of Knights Templar, and ultimately the last Grand Master of the group. The Knights Templars had participated fearlessly in numerous Crusades, and the name of the Order was a byword for heroism when, in 1298, DeMolay was elected Grand Master. It was an office that ranked him with and often times above great lords and princes of the era. DeMolay assumed office at a time when the situation for Christianity in the East was in a precarious way. The infidel Saracens had defeated the Crusaders, and only the Knights Templars and the Hospitallers were left to confront them. The Templars, only a shadow of their former strength, settled on the island of Cyprus hoping for a new Crusade. But after 200 years, the crusading spirit had died away. There was no popular support for them in their war plans, in spite of the fact that the Templars were strongly entrenched in Europe and Britain with respected leaders and vast riches at their command. It was the wealth and power of the Order that aroused the desires of powerful enemies and ultimately resulted in its downfall. Philip the Fair, King of France, avid for the immense power he would have if he could unite the Orders of the Templars and Hospitallers with himself in titular control, set about to do so. Unsuccessful in his power-grab, Philip realized that he must destroy the Orders to prevent any rise in power of the Papacy, since the Orders were accountable only to the Church. Swiftly, on September 14, 1307, Philip acted. He issued secret writs for the arrest of all Templars. DeMolay and hundreds of others were seized and thrown into dungeons. It was the beginning of seven years of cold, damp cells and inhuman tortures

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for DeMolay and his fellow Knights. Philip forced the Pope, Clement, who was a semi-captive of Philip in Avignon, a city in southeast France, to endorse the condemnation of the Order, and all Templar property and wealth were transferred to other hands. Despite the tortures of the rack and other repeated refinements of the Inquisition, over a seven-year period, DeMolay could not be compelled to betray the other leaders of the Order nor to disclose where all its properties and funds could be found. Finally, on March 18, 1314, a special commission, appointed by the Pope, met in Paris to determine the fate of DeMolay and three of his preceptors in the Order. Among the evidence the commissioners read was a forged confession purportedly signed by DeMolay some six years previously. The adjudged sentence for the four Knights was life imprisonment. Two of them accepted the sentence, but not DeMolayl He denied the old forged confession, and Guy of Auvergne stood with him. According to the legal customs of the time, a retraction of confession was punishable by death. Philip did not even allow the commission adjournment to deliberate. He ordered the two prisoners burned at the stake that very evening. As the fires were lighted, DeMolay made this statement, in part: "We die innocent. The decree which condemns us is an unjust decree, but in Heaven there is an august tribunal to which the weak never appeal in vain-" While the bells in the Cathedral of Notre Dame tolled at sunset on March 18, 1314, Jacques DeMolay and his companion were burned at the stake on a small island in the Ri~er Seine, fearless to the end. Although the body of DeMolay became only a remnant of ashes on that historic day, the spirit and inspiration of the man, for whom the Order of DeMolay was named, remained to guide countless generations in the paths of truth, tolerance, courage and fidelity.

NEW MEXICO: DeMolay is active in New Mexico, as evidenced by this portion of the DeMolay Committee's report to the Grand Lodge: DeMolay in New Mexico is a healthy, active organization; led and directed by a state association composed of a group of hard working, interested and dedicated Freemasons. There are 26 chapters and one DeMolay Club in the state. These chapters, with one exception, are active in varying degrees. This state is among the nation's leaders in achieving its set quota of new members. A good part of this was accomplished by the presentation of two statewide classes honoring our immediate Past Grand Master and our present Grand Master. At the present time there are 1,851 DeMolay members in New Mexico. Of concern to the state association is the fact that the number of young men reaching their majority and leaving DeMolay each year, equals the number of new members initiated.

NORTH CAROLINA: The Jurisdiction of North Carolina rates high in DeMolay activity: During the past year DeMolay in North Carolina has been first or second in the World in forming new chapters. We have ten new chapters, two reinstated chapters and several others in the process of being formed. North Carolina is fourth in the World in Representative DeMolay Awards. One hundred one awards were made this year. This is an increase of 220 per cent. Nine hundred two boys were initiated which gave us a tie for third place in membership and fourth in the overall Sweepstakes.

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In Community Service this year, DeMolay raised $800 for the North Carolina Arthritis Foundation, is pushing Life Membership in the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, donated 1,200 pairs of socks to Oxford Orphanage, participated in Santa Pal Programs for needy children. The Asheville Chapter has completed nine years perfect attendance at the Veterans Administration Hospital on Sunday mornings pushing wheelchair patients to Chapel. DELAWARE: The DeMolay Committee of the Grand Lodge of Delaware is active. It reported numerous activities and a total expenditure from Grand Lodge funds of slightly less than $500. It is recommended that $750 be appropriated next year.

DISAPPROVAL OF ORDER MEETING IN JURISDICTION NEVADA: The Grand Master of Nevada describes how and why he disapproved the meeting of an order which predicates its membership on Masonry: June 3, 1970-1 replied to a letter of April 21, 1970 from Douglas A. Farley, Director of Marketing for the Sahara Hotel, relating to negotiations on their part to bring a group from the "Royal Ordcr of Sciots" to meet at this hotel. He had apparently been misinformed to the effect that 1 had indicated that if there was enough support, i.e., enough people behind the action, that I would condone it happening here in Las Vegas. "The Ancient Order of Sciots, an order whose membership is predicated upon the requirement that they be Master Masons, does not have the sanction, endorsement or recognition of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ncvada. Therefore, neither the Grand Lodge nor myself as its Grand Master has the power to officially condone or approve a visit of this group to Las Vegas. "Howevcr, as Master Masons, they must realize the sovereignty of the Grand Lodge of Nevada and while in the state abide by the Laws, Rules and Regulations in this Jurisdiction."

DISCRIMINATION CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master of California faced a problem which we shall hear more about as time passes. He faced it and handled the situation very well. In early June of this year a brother requested a dimit from his lodge because, as he said, he "could no longer maintain membership in an organization which in fact gives lip service to the principles of brotherly love, relief and truth, by discriminating on the basis of race or color ... and that our fraternity would do better to orient itself to the outside world and to the solutions of the very real problems which our society faces today." Earlier in the year I had received similar correspondence from a young DeMolay boy who, having reached the age of 21, questioned the policies of Freemasonry. During my term as Grand Master several letters were sent to me from members urging that our Grand Lodge "take a stand" for this or against that. Throughout the great history of our fraternity, Masons have taken a stand as individuals, reserving unto the Craft itself the responsibility of strengthening the character of its individual members so that the member's "stand" will be a "stand" based on integrity, perception and character-built into the individual, through the learning and understanding of the basic principles of Freemasonry itself.

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One need only recall Washington, Franklin, Roosevelt, Lafayette, San Martin, Juarez, Garibaldi, Indian Chief Sitting Bull, Porfirio Diaz, King Kamehameha, Simon Bolivar, the Rothschilds, George Togasaki, and many other famous men, all of whom were Masons, and as individuals were required to "take a stand." With every reasonable justification, we believe their stand was a better stand because of their Masonic background. Likewise, in my response to these issues, I called attention to the discrimination which Freemasonry has itself been subjected to throughout the years; that because Masons know what discrimination is, we want no part of it! The laws and regulations of our Grand Lodge specifically prohibit discrimination against any applicant for the degrees in this jurisdiction because of race, religious background or color. My letter stated: "There is no bar to a negro being elected to membership in a lodge in this jurisdiction. We are not aware that any have been elected or rejected, for no record of this kind is maintained. If any have been either elected or rejected it has not been by any directive or secret agreement of this Grand Lodge but by action of the individual members of a lodge. "Regardless of how you, or any other person, may judge the action of our Grand Lodge in the matter of recognition or non-recognition of another Grand Lodge, this has nothing whatever to do with minorities, race, religion or color. "The members who make up our lodges are probably comparable to many men in today's churches and synagogues. All are human; all may err-all must he taught to learn and live the principles of their faith. Most religious men have learned; so have most Masons. Thus the reason you have set forth for requesting a dimit from your lodge could likewise call for a dim it from your religious beliefs, as well as from other areas of society wherein men participate. Yes, Freemasonry has survived villification, hatred, intolerance and persecution, and its striving for understanding is today the same as when the early stonemasons chipped away the rough and superfluous parts of the rough ashlars, seeking always to produce the perfectly polished stone. "So it is with our members. We seek by Masonic information, Masonic education and Masonic responsibility to develop greater understanding, to engender kindly consideration for others as a first step in brotherly love, to help each member learn what Masonry truly means in depth, to learn of its beauty, its perfection and its way of life to a better future. We are not always successful because each man who comes to us has his choice. He may lay down his tools and quit, or he can better help mankind by the observance of good moral principles as well as by personal and positive exemplification of Masonic love and understanding. "I have continuously called attention to the fact that brotherly love, relief and truth remain just words until activated. Undoubtedly, there are some of our members who give only "lip service" to these principles. This is unfortunate. It may well be that some have not learned their meaning. We must try harder. "Freemasonry today needs men who will become the teachers necessary to activate the words and lessons of our degrees--Masons who will teach others, not only by interpretations, but by exemplification in their own conduct." My brethren, racial or religious discrimination has no place among Masons. When its ugly head is raised, men whose obligations make them Masons must be the first to speak out strongly against such prejudice, whether inside the lodge or outside of it. What we do as individuals is far more important than what we do as a lodge or a fraternity. It is my continuing judgment, however, that the greatest service we can render to God is true dedication and devotion to high moral principles. Freemasonry has such principles. It is up to each of us to better learn, understand and exemplify these principles.

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DISPENSATIONS DENIED IDAHO: We think the Grand Master of Idaho was entirely correct in turning down the requests for dispensations listed below. We think his reasoning is correct that he cannot set aside the by-laws of a lodge. December 23, 1969. Requested by: Paul Lodge No. 77. This lodge requested permission to hold its stated communication for January on the 8th, instead of the regularly scheduled date of January 1, 1970. This was denied as the Grand Master is without power to set aside a by-law of a constituent lodge. December 23, 1969. Requested by: Kayler Lodge No. 94. Dispensation was requested to provide for changing the date of the stated communication of the lodge for the month of January, 1970, requesting to hold this communication on January 8 instead of the regularly scheduled date of January 1, 1970. This was denied as the Grand Master is without power to set aside a by-law of a constituent lodge.

DISPENSATIONS ISSUED MONTANA: It is unusual to see where a Grand Master set aside the law, and issued a dispensation to a lodge to violate it. Such, however, seems to have been the case in Montana: July 10, 1969-To Mineral Lodge No. 100 granting permISSIOn to hold their monthly meetings without the usual quorum in view of the number of members who are non-residents and balance are employed by railroad and required to travel and unable to attend always; there is Masonic interest and there is Masonic material among the profane within jurisdiction of said lodge; that interests of Masonry will be best served if lodge is enabled to meet.

The following dispensation is not unusual in some jurisdictions: March 3, 1970-To Glendive Lodge No. 31 to receive petition of David Kirchoff and read same on March 3 and ballot on it March 17, 1970 in less than the statutory time as he is being transferred out of the jurisdiction; he is well and favorably known to lodge and community and it appearing to be for best interests of all that request be granted; and if elected, to initiate him at any special or stated communication held thereafter; requiring that due notice be given to resident members.

DUES AND FEES ILLINOIS: The Grand Lodge of Illinois heard from its Committee on Lodges that its dues and fees were too low: The rate of degree fees and dues charged our members is almost stagnant. If the amount we charge is a criterion, we certainly hold our beloved fraternity in rather low esteem. What is the reason we cling to these ridiculously low figures? Certainly we are not laboring under the delusion that we may thereby encourage a growth in membership. Experience has disproved that theory over and over. We still are smoking five-cent cigars, to be sure, but we now pay two bits for theml We also still wear $40 suits of clothes, but the merchant asks, and gets, well over $100 apiece. If the Craft is interested in committing financial suicide, it is going down the correct road and in the proper direction to do so. Dues and fees are our only reliable sources of income. Until we show that we place a high value upon membership in this fraternity, we may scarcely expect the profane to do so.

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EMERITUS MEMBERSHIP GEORGIA: The Grand Lodge of Georgia adopted legislation to provide for emeritus membership of all those over 70 years of age who had paid dues for at least 20 years, but must annually be issued an appropriate card. WHEREAS, An exemption from dues to Masons over 70 years of age is allowed provided they have been contributing members for a period of 20 years; and WHEREAS, Such Masons are known as Emeritus Masons and are given cards to identify them as such, and: WHEREAS, Such Emeritus Masons frequently move out of the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A.M.; and WHEREAS, Such Emeritus Masons frequently do not keep in touch with their subordinate lodges but move from place to place without notifying said lodge; and WHEREAS, Such Emeritus Masons frequently die without anyone notifying said lodge, causing the deceased's name to be carried on the lodge rolls when in fact they are no longer living; Now be it resolved, That Code Section 229 be amended by adding, "An Emeritus Card shall be issued annually to each Emeritus Mason which shall bear the current year printed thereon and stating that this card is valid only through the current year."

EDUCATION IOWA: The Committee on Masonic Education was very busy the past year in Iowa. Included in its rather comprehensive report was a sample workshop schedule: A sample of the schedule for each day at each Workshop is as follows: 1:00 p.m. Registration 1: 10 p.m. Invocation 1:15 p.m. Welcome 1:20 p.m. Keynoter 1:45 p.m. "Responsibilities of a Master" 2: 15 p.m. "Duties of an Education Committee" 2:40 p.m. "Responsibilities of the Lodge Committee on Masonic Education" 3:25 p.m. Coffee Break 3:40 p.m. Selection of a New Chairman and Co-Chairman 3:50 p.m. "Who Will Carry the Ball" 4:20 p.m. "Wandering in the Wilderness" 4:50 p.m. "Live Demonstration of Investigating Committee and His Petitioner" (This is a two-part paper) 6:00 p.m. Dinner Hour and Fellowship 7:30 p.m. Greetings from the Grand Master Presentation of the Grand Charity Funds Presentation of the Herman L. Rowley Memorial Trust' 8:25 p.m. "Planned Program With a Purpose" 9:30 p.m. Benediction The theme for this year's Workshops was "An Investment in Knowledge always Pays the Best Interest." "Masonry by Example" was the motto. OREGON: The Committee on Education reported in part to the Grand Lodge of Oregon these thoughts: The ritual is not the whole of Masonry, but it is the method or system we use to assist the candidate to build a solid foundation upon which he can erect his

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future moral and Masonic edifice, to lay the first stone in the North East Corner in a tried and true manner. If we will approach each candidate with the attitude that we firmly believe in the tenets we are teaching him, if we will approach each degree with the feeling that we have something worth sharing, that what we are offering him will give him a better life and make him a better man, then, and only then, will the problem of a candidate getting his three degrees and that is the last we see of him, cease to be a problem. Brethren, we need to reappraise our Masonry as it applies to each of us and when we do I think we will make a greater effort to present our ritual to each candidate as it should be presented. We will then step up to our obligation to confer on each candidate the best, most accurate degree we can, to give him the best, most accurate coaching possible, we will make every effort to lead each candidate along the path of becoming a Mason in the true sense of the word and not just a dues-paying member.

ESSAY CONTEST ARIZONA: Each year the Grand Lodge of Arizona sponsors an Essay Contest, under the direction of the Public School Committee. Each year a discussion has been held concerning the value of these contests. We, too, have wondered just what the value of these programs really were. At last, we have an acceptable answer, found in the report of this committee: To those of you who are becoming depressed and revolted by the rioting, lowering of moral standards, and the news reporting of what seems to be a disintegration of moral fiber throughout the whole country; I challenge you to read these essays. Realizing that this is but a general sample of the thinking of the better student of today, heave a huge sigh of relief. This country is definitely not "going to the dogs," it is just that writing about "dogs" sells more newspapers and gathers more TV viewers. Each year, the value, effectiveness and worth of continuing the Essay Contest is discussed. We hope that this will again be done. A sampling of the ideas of the committee is overwhelmingly in favor of continuing this project until some more effective project is devised. In discussion with one school administrator, I listened to his philosophy concerning this project. I feel his remarks worth repeating. His idea of the true value of the essay contest is that, in order for a student to write an essay of this type, he must first collect these thoughts, then concentrate so completely on trying to express his ideas adequately, that they become a permanent part of his own ideology. Expenses for the operation of the Public Schools Committee for the year include: Postage, $57.20; office supplies, $24.12; printing, $173.26; and telephone, $14.02, making a total of $268.60, which is within the budget allotment.

FINANCIAL ARIZONA: The Grand Master of Arizona recommended that the time of the annual communication be advanced some three weeks and gave good, sound reasons for it. His recommendation was approved and the 1971 annual communication was set for the third Monday in May: In the search for a convenient and suitable place to have our annual communication this year at a reasonable cost, it was increasingly brought to our attention that the high winter rates ended on April 30, only a few days after our designated annual communication of the fourth Monday in April. Beginning

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May I, the more reasonable rates go into effect at most of the hotels and motels in the Valley of the Sun and this same condition seems to exist in other parts of the state. With modern air conditioning and refrigeration now available in most places, the difference in comfort by having our annual communication within two or three weeks of the present designated time is not critical as in the past. A change to a date after May I for our annual communication would not only mean a real financial saving to our grand Lodge, but also a substantial saving for the masters, wardens and other representatives from constituent lodges who come to our annual communication. I therefore recommend that Section 10 of the Constitution be amended to provide that the annual communication of this Grand Lodge for the transaction of its regular business, shall be convened at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of the second Monday in May of each year instead of the fourth Monday in April of each year.

FUNERAL SERVICE CALIFORNIA: The Committee on Policy and General Purposes argued against the recommendation of the Grand Master that only brethren who are "certified as competent" shall give a Masonic funeral service. However, the brethren supported the Grand Master's recommendation and adopted as policy the requirement that the brother acting as Master BE CERTIFIED AS COMPETENT. TIlE COMMITTEE ON POLICY AND GENERAL PURPOSES

Grand Master's Recommendation No. 6 provides that no Masonic funeral service shall be given where the acting Master has not been certified as competent by his Inspector. Presently, the Inspectors in the several districts are requiring that the Funeral Service be memorialized in order to qualify for a Certificate of Competence. . Your Committee on Policy and General Purposes agrees that the funeral service is one of the most important elements of our Masonic ritual and when it is performed with dignity, understanding, and feeling it adds lustre to the image of Masonry and affords comfort to the bereaved. If this recommendation is adopted, the performance of this service will be limited to those who have a current certificate. (It must be renewed every three years.) What will happen when the relatives of a deceased brother request that a good friend of the family, who has given the service in the past and who has given it well, officiate at the funeral only to have the request turned down because he does not have a current Certificate ot Competence? Our present Code provides that the funeral service may be read by any Mason. Those who memorize the service, and give a good presentation are to be commended. But should we discriminate against the brother who reads the service, and perhaps gives a better presentation? What about the increased burden on the officers? Under the requirements proposed here, there certainly will not be as many "competent" brethren as there are now. In some areas, on a given day, there may be none.

NEVADA: The Grand Master of Nevada disapproved the use of an adaptation of the approved funeral service: September 6, 1970-1 received a telephone call from Gordon Fulton, P.M. of Daylite Lodge No. 44. The wife of a brother had passed away and this brother wished Wor. Brother Fulton to conduct the funeral by using an adaptation of the Masonic service. I felt that the thoughts of this brother indicated a very sincere respect for our beautiful service, but for obvious reasons I could not approve his request.

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The wife, not being a member of the Eastern Star, I suggested that our Rev. Bro. Douglas Harrell be contacted as he could beautifully conduct a service embodying Masonic philosophy.

VIRGINIA: The Grand Lodge of Virginia adopted a memorial service to be used the evening before the church service, either in the chapel or in the home of the late brother. EVENIl'iC MEJ\'JORIAL SERVICE

To be used at the election of the master of a lodge in the funeral chapel or home of t he deceased at an evening se1"Vice pt'ior to the intet'ment of the deceased. W.Jv!.: Friends and Brethren, we who are I"Jasons have assembled on this occasion

to express our respect and esteem for our brother who has passed beyond our mortal sight and to share with those near and dear to him our belief in the immortality of the soul. In this time of sorrow, when we all need comfort and consolation, kt us turn reverentl" to God who, in the midst of the trials and tribulations that are a part of' life, can alone endue us with that quietness of spirit and that peace of mind and heart which the world can neither give nor take away. Let us pray. Chaplain: Our God, our Father in Heaven; the giver of life and light and love, our help and solace in times of trial and sorrow. Thou has assured us that when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Thou art with us. Thy rod and Thy staff comfort us. Thou art our light and our salvation, our refuge and our strength in time of trouble. 'Ve thank Thee for the life of our brother. We thank Thee that he was one of our fellowship and that we were privileged to labor with him in the mystic ties of brotherhood. vVe are grateful to Thee for the memories of him which we shall carry always in our hearts. vVe thank Thee for all that he has meant to those who were near and dear to him through the ties of family and friendship. Above all we are grateful to Thee for teaching us that, while the hody is monal, the soul is immortal. Though the outward form we knew and loved be removed from our sight, we have the assurance that Thou hast taken to Thyself his soul, which is the enduring essence of life. This conviction Thou has implanted in us through Thy Holy 'Vord, which is the Great Light of Masonry. vVe earnestly beseech Thee that this short time which we spend together may renew and strengthen our convictions and hope. Let Thy peace abide with us now and lead us ever in the paths of righteousness. In Thy name we make our prayer. Amen W.M.: From time immemorial it has been the custom of Masons to assemble with the family and friends of a departed brother to honor his memory and to voice our sympathy to those whom he loved and who loved him. The message we bring is one of the triumph of life over death, the victory of hope over despair. Masonry has come down from the distant past. It uses the tools of the huilder's trade as emblems and symbols to teach Masons how to build character and moral stature. It teaches service to God, to a brother, and to all mankind. It seeks constantly to build the temple of the soul and thus fit us for that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Masonry is a fellowship that unites Masons in friendship and good will. It teaches the spiritual values of life that lie heyond the physical senses.

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?\Tasonry confronts the fact of death with the greater fact of Faith in the immortality of the soul. Masons believe sincerely that when life on earth comes to a close, the soul is translated from the imperfections of this mortal sphere to that all-perfect glorious and Celestial Lodge above where God, the Great Architect of the Universe, presides. \Vith these truths and convictions our brother was well acquainted, though perfection of character is not of this world, yet we are persuaded that our hrother sought to live hy these truths and principles of Masonry; that they sustained and supported him and that by them his life was made richer, fuller and more meaningful. Secretar)': (Here the secretary of the lodge of the bmther. When and in what lodge offices, if any, he had held; and special and such other items of Masonic interest

should give the Masonic biograph), he was made a Master 1\1aso17; what committee senJices he had rendered as might be aj)propriate.)

11/.J\1.: '\Then our brother labored with us in Masonic attire he "'ore a white apron which he was taught is an emblem of innocence and the badge of a Free and Accepted Mason. By it he was constantly reminded of that purity of life and that rectitude of conduct so necessary to his gaining admittance into the Celestial Lodge above. He will now wear that apron forever as the emblem of the virtues it represents. (The Master holds up the apron by the two uppe?' comers with the flat) tOlvard him, and places it over the edge of the casket.) The Evergreen is an emblem of our faith in the immortality of the soul. By it we are reminded of the immortal soul of man which survives the grave and which will never, never die. In accordance with our ancient custom, I now deposit this emblem with the remains of our brother. And now to those who shared with our brother the intimate ties of family and friendship, we tender our affectionate sympathy. Our hearts respond to your hearts in your hour of grief. 'Ve trust that these affirmations of faith, in which our brother shared, may speak to you and inspire you to live with hope and courage. May you always remember that the God and Father of us all is a loving God, a compassionate God whose ear is ever open to the cry of the distressed. Let us pray. Chnj>lain: Eternal and Everlasting God, we look to Thee in faith and confidence, knowing that Thy love has power to bring comfort and consolation, even in times of bereavement, to those near and dear to our brother. Fill their hearts more and more with the blessed assurance of immortality and of Thy abiding love. Bless them and keep them, a Lord, make Thy face to shine upon them and be gracious unto them. Lift up Thy countenance upon them and give them Thy peace. Amen Referred to Work-Adopted. ,f\TASHINGTON: The Grand Lodge of Washington adopted the following as an amendment to its law governing Masonic funerals: "The master, or a warden in his absence (or a competent brother called by him to preside for the time being), shall officiate in the Funeral Degree. The mastel' Of a lodge may open a Lodge of Sorrow, which will remain open only dU1'ing his term of office, for the purpose of conducting Masonic funeral rites. The brethren shall be properly clothed, and none but Master Masons in good standing shall assume our funeral habiliments."

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FUTURE OF MASONRY MICHIGAN: The Grand Master of Michigan makes an interesting statement about the future of Masonry: "\Ve are at a critical point in Masonic history. What is done, and how we react, during the next ten years, may well determine the future existence of Masonry. Our losses continue, and the most alarming aspect of these losses is that they approximately equal the number of suspensions, expulsions and withdrawals. In other words, our additions are replacing our death losses, but we are losing those who might be kept in the order! It is evident that the loss of interest indicated by these separations is our greatest problem. We are failing to keep these who are already members.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL OKLAHOMA: We have experienced various emotions when visiting the greatest of Masonic Shrines, the George "Vashington Masonic National Memorial, located atop Shooters Hill in Alexandria, Virginia. We have wondered casually if others found similar tugs at their heartstrings. If they were impressed, we wondered how they were touched. The State Executive officer for DeMolay in Oklahoma supplied some of the answers when he addressed the Grand Lodge: In that course of reading about an edifice, the one at Alexandria, Virginia, the George "\Vashington National Masonic Memorial-I had always wanted to see that. Three years ago the International Supreme Council Session of the Order of DeMolay was held in Washington, D. C., and it gave me that opportunity. One afternoon I did not have a committee meeting, so I decided to visit that building. It was impressive, but it was just a building, until I walked into one room, a very small room-I'd say about 20 or 25 feet wide and maybe 30 feet long. But there, in that room, was the entire history of the United States. All the great men had been there. No, not in that particular four walls, but they had been at that altar. It was the altar where Brother George Washington had knelt. His gavel was there in the station in the East on the podium where he sat. And the friends who were with me, anxious to see all the building that they couldthey went on. I couldn't leave that room and I turned to the custodian there in that room and asked if I might kneel there at the altar. He said: "Sure, go ahead." He then said: "Do you want to sit in his chair?" I didn't quite get what he was talking about, but I did kneel at that altar. I walked up to the East and observed that the old chair-probably at one time was quite strong-all leather covered, was over 200 years old and might not hold me and that I had better not sit down. As I turned around to the podium where J could touch the gavel that Brother Washington used in presiding, all of a sudden the room began to fill up. I unconsciously put my hand down to the arm of that chair and there was a cloth covered arm and I looked around and there was Brother Washington. He was not quite as large a man as I had pictured, that is in physical stature, but you could tell that he was all man. He asked me if I was a member of the Craft and I told him that I was. When he asked where, I said: "Oklahoma." He kinda smiled, for you see, he didn't know where Oklahoma was. There wasn't any Oklahoma when he was around. All of a sudden there was a rather loud and boisterous voice and there was old Brother Patrick Henry. You could just hear him storming out with his immor-

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tal phrase: "Give me liberty or give me death." And there was little pudgy Ben Franklin. You know, I always thought of him as a serious sort of person, but he seemed to be a sort of a cut-up and everybody liked him. I ran into a relative of mine, Bro. James K. Polk, the eleventh President of the United States, who was my grandmother's second cousin. There was old John Hancock, who signed the Declaration of Independence with a signature many times larger than the rest and when they asked him, "Why?," he said that when old Phillip Buddy comes around to see who signed the document, if we fail in this endeavor, I want him to know that John Hancock was here. They began asking me questions about Masonry and what it was doing. When I told them we had marble Temples capable of seating several hundred peoplebut I couldn't tell them, to save my neck, that most of the time 75 per cent of the seats were empty. I just couldn't do it. Bro. Ben Franklin wanted to know if there was true brotherly love and spirit, and I said: "Yes, sir, there sure is." I couldn't tell him that I had heard brothers use profanity in describing other brothers. I couldn't tell him that our brothers knelt at the altar and swore not to use God's name in vain and then walk right outside the room and do it. They asked me many questions about how Masonry was in our day as compared to how it was in their day. Bro. George Washington was telling me about the time that he and Brother Lafayette, when the Battle of Yorktown was over, how they and two other French Generals, who were Masons, rode all day in the snow, hack to Fredericksburg to attend lodge that night, and give thanks for the victory that made this country free. I just couldn't tell him that we had brothers who wouldn't get up out of their chairs in front of their hoob tube and go out and get in an air-conditioned car and drive one block to attend a meeting. I couldn't <10 it.

GRAND LODGE OrnCE NEW JERSEY: The Grand Master reported in clear detail the plans, which could not be put into effect, new plans which could be executed, and followed with this explanation: At the 182nd Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, this committee was authorized to proceed with the plans to construct a combination office building, lodge room and library on property adjacent to the Masonic Home in Burlington Township. The total cost was not to exceed $200,000. After all the preliminary plans and specifications were drawn and bids returned, it was found that due to increased labor and material costs, a proper building could not be built within our Grand Lodge's ability to pay. Accordingly, your elective Grand Lodge line officers entered into negotiations with the Trustees of the Masonic Home and Charity Foundation of New Jersey to seek other means of making the desired quarters availahle at the Home. The Home Board Trustees have offered the following plan: That the present Home Board meeting room building (formerly called the Boys' Annex) be renovated to serve a dual purpose; that is that the entire first fioor be remodeled to serve for Grand Lodge office space, including a Grand Master's conference room, a lodge room, a library and a museum area and sufficient space for future expansion; and at the same time to renovate the second floor to accommodate the professional personnel of the Masonic Home and other Masonic Home usage. It is proposed that our Grand Lodge enter into a rental lease for a term of years to justify the expense incurred by the Home. This should cost Grand Lodge little more than the present rental in Trenton. It is also advantageous to Grand Lodge that none of it<; reserve investments will be disturbed. This was an important consideration of your elective line when reviewing the decline in membership and

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lowered income. We feel that every effort should be made to conserve our reo sources. This renovated building with a 路beautiful new colonial front elevation will more than adequately take care of all pur future needs. We will then have a true Masonic complex. Its proximity to the Home will enable the Deputies when at Deputy School each month to visit the Home and bring our great charity message to their districts. There are also many other advantages such as. use of the lodge room by the youth organizations to bring their ritual to our guests and also the lodges and Eastern Star chapters to award honors to desiring guests right near the Home. The Grand Master then made the following recommendation which was adopted: That this Special Committee on Grand Lodge Building he instructed to abandon the former plan to build an edifice and be authorized to execute a long-term lease with the Masonic Home and Charity Foundation of New Jersey upon such terms and conditions as may be approved by the four elective Grand Lodge line officers. VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia reported the following which will give the Grand Lodge Office new surroundings: On July 7 I informed the elective Grand Lodge officers and the Past Grand Masters, that pursuant to the authority granted by the 1969 Grand Lodge, I had sold the Masonic Temple Building. The purchasers are S. B. Cox, Sr., S. B. Cox, Jr.. and S. L. Cox. The sale price was $120,000 with $25,000 in cash and a First Deed of Trust in the amount of $95,000, with quarterly payments of $1,000 on principal and interest at 7!4 per cent on the unpaid balance and with the balance being due in ten years. Right of anticipation was given with payments in denominations of $1,000 at any interest period. Grand Lodge reserves the right to lease from the new owners the entire second floor for a period of three years from settlement date at a rental of $4,000 per year, payable quarterly. We are to furnish utilities and heat. Settlement was delayed due to the time required to get the signatures of the Trustees as well as a court order approving the sale. The date of settlement was October 15, 1969. All of the Blue Lodges, Chapter, Commandery, and other organizations, which formerly met in the building, have found places elsewhere. This Grand Lodge should not delay in making a decision as to what is to be done when we will have to give up our quarters on the second floor. I have covered this subject under Recommendations. RHODE ISLAND: Increased costs have caused many Grand Lodges to reassess their rentals, etc. Freemasons Hall Company, landlord for the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, notified its tenant that rent would be increased 30 per cent, from $5,500 to $7,150 per year. This inspired numerous conferences and the final appointment of a special committee to deal with the problem. The report to the Grand Lodge ran like this: After December I, 1969, we will be paying $7,150 a year for approximately 1,100 square feet of office space or $6.50 per square foot. This is as high or higher than we would pay for like space in a modern downtown office building. There is no possibility we could procure land in the Weybosset Hill Develop-

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ment. At the present time there is only one parcel of real estate left and the purchaser is required to erect an eight-story building on it. This eliminates Grand Lodge. On talking with the Shrine they find there are two parcels of real estate available to us at Rhodes Place in Cranston. 1. They have a duplex house next to the State Room that would be made available to us, at $1.00 a year rent if we assumed the cost of putting it in condition suitable to us. The cost would be considerable but if we were willing to use it for five years a reduction in rent of approximately $3,500 a year over that period could be expected, although the annual cost of maintenance is difficult to estimate. The space is ample and the Rhodes Ball Room would be available for our annual and semi-annual communications. One thing we should consider is the image of Freemasonry and we must put our best foot forward for the sake of the Craft. This leads us to our next consideration of real estate. 2. We can obtain a 99-year lease from the Shrine at a nominal cost for as much land as we require to erect a Grand Lodge Office Building. The building would face on Broad Street and be across the street from the Shrine Mosque. A building 40 by 60 feet would meet all the requirements of Grand Lodge and would include a library. The estimated cost for a one-story cement block building with a full basement on this site would be between $43,000 to $48,000 to construct. A building of this type and size would adequately meet our needs. It can be financed, and whether it were done on an ownership basis or on a lease basis, the reduction of our housing cost would be probably $2,000 a year.

The committee was continued and instructed to work out the best plan it could.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MOON NE"\'V JERSEY: The Grand Master of New Jersey appointed Brother Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., a member of Montclair Lodge No. 14.4, located at Montclair, New Jersey, as Grand Representative of New Jersey to the Moon. The ceremony occurred when Brother Aldrin attended Montclair Lodge on the occasion of his 14th anniversary of being made a Freemason. The second man ever to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969, was Brother Edwin F:. Aldrin, Jr., a member of Montclair Lodge No. 144, F. & A.M. of Montclair, New Jersey. On December 6, 1969, Brother Aldrin presented to me, for the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, a framed colored picture of himself landing on the moon. It was entitled "The First Mason on the Moon." I was pleased and honored to receive it. \Ve shall always treasure it. On Tuesday, March 17, 1970, Brother Aldrin visited his lodge in Montclair to celebrate his 14th Masonic birthday and it was my pleasure to present him with the Daniel Coxe Medal which is given for distinguished service to the Craft. There is no doubt that this Brother is an outstanding Mason and reflects great credit to our fraternity. I had hoped to have Brother Aldrin here in Grand Lodge at this annual communication, but his busy schedule precluded his being here. However, I have appointed him as the Grand Representative to the Moon and I do hereby attach the commission which has already been awarded to him. PROCLAMATION

Know Ye All Men by These Presents, Greetings: WHEREAS, Brother Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., a member of Montclair Lodge No. 144, F. & A.M. of Montclair, New Jersey, did on the 20th day of July 1969 set foot on the Celestial Body in the Outer Firmament, the Moon; and

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WHEREAS, Brother Aldrin carried the American Flag and various Masonic emblems on which were delineated the marks of the three symbolic degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry; and WHEREAS, Brother Aldrin did return to Earth and did report the success of this venture to the Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey and to the Brethren assembled at Montclair Lodge No. 144, F. & A.M. on Tuesday, the 17th day of March, 1970; and WHEREAS, Brother Aldrin is now the recipient of the Daniel Coxe Medal, which is the highest award for distinguished service that can be conferred in the Grand Lodge of New Jersey; and ",VHERF:AS, Brother Aldrin is the first Mason to ever set foot on the MoonI do, by virtue of the authority in me vested as Grand Master of Masons of the State of New Jersey, hereby appoint and designate Brother Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., as The Grand Representative of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society for Free and Accepted Masons faT the State of New Jersey, and Lunar Satellites and Celestial Bodies Thereunto Appended. Given under my hand and seal this 17th day of March, A. D. 1970, A. L. 5970. /s/ CHARLES A. EISENFELDER, Grand Master.

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CARL HAYDEN GRAND LODGE, F.

A.M. OF ARIZONA HONORS CARL HAYDEN

On the afternoon of April 15, 1970 a small group of Grand Lodge officers and the Master and Secretary of Tempe Lodge No. 15, went to the office of Senator Carl Hayden, which is located in the Hayden Library at Arizona State University. This group consisted of Thomas D. Henderson, Grand Master; Gerald I. Craig, Grand Secretary; Robert F. Henderson, Senior Grand Deacon; J. Lewis Monical, Junior Grand Deacon; Clifford E. Shelton, Worshipful Master, and Ben C. Morrow, Secretary of Tempe Lodge No. 15. M.W. Grand Master Thomas D. Henderson presented Bro. Car] Hayden with a Service Award plaque. The group was small, and the presentation made in the office of the Senator at his request, as he did not fee] lip to receiving it at a large meeting. The Award was made to honor the oldest living Past Master of an Arizona lodge, and it read as follows: CARL HAYDEN In Recognition of His Service To God, Country and Masonry

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Raised in Tempe Lodge No. ]5-1900 Master-1909 Represented Arizona in Congress 1912 - 1969 Presented By GRAND LODGE, F. & A.M. OF ARIZONA In response to the presentation, Senator Hayden expressed his thanks for the beautiful Award from the Grand Lodge. He stated that he was deeply honored by the expression of brotherly love, and that he would cherish it with his many pleasant memories and honors that he has received throughout his lifetime.

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HEALINGS TENNESSEE: The Grand Master of Tcnnessce reported that two lodges had received petitions for the degrees from men who had not yet attained their twenty-first birthdays. Penalties were paid and the Grand Master issued healing orders accordingly. It was aho rcported that six lodges conferred the degrees in less than 28 days apart, as prescribcd by law. Again, penalties were assessed and healings were performed.

HISTORICAL NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire is in the process of restoring the site of its founding-the William Pitt Tavern: Your Committee on the Restoration of the William Pitt Tavern in Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth. N.H., where the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire was born on July 8, 1789, is deli~hted to report that actual work has begun on the building, that a new foundation and cement cellar floor has been completed, and much of the work on the first floor. All of the original timbers under the first floor have been left in place, but supporting two by ten rafters, carry the wei~ht of the floor. This was done so that students of architecture may see the construction of this type of building in that era. All of the partitions, which divided the ori~inal lodge room on the third floor into apartments and placed there in 1890, have been rcmoved and the foundations for the fireplaces have been set in the basemen t. The Schaffer Foundation has been most generous in their contributions for the rcstoration. This Grand Lodge has ~iven $12,000 thus far; the remaining amount, part of which was givcn this Grand Lodge by the Waltcr L. Barkcr Foundation of Nashua, wiII be used to complete the lodge room. \Ve trust that next year in June, the building will be complete enough so that Grand Lodge can lay a cornerstone in the northeast corner of the Tavern. Arrangements for the samc have been made with the Strawbery Banke authoritics. It is hoped that many of our brethren and lodges wiII be thinking about gifts to the Museum of the Tavern. When the building is completed we hope to have the Museum filled with articles of Masonic interest which can be shown to the pu bIic. This past summer, more than 35,000 visitors from all over the world paid to go through this historical restoration. There is no doubt that this project will he visited by multitudes in the years to come. At the present time the State of New Hampshire has purchased part of the original State House, which is being moved to the Banke. We trust that when completed, many of our lodges will plan pilgrimages to this historical Tavern, where many of our Revolutionary War members received their degrees. Later in the Proceedings it was noted that an agreement had been entered into between the Grand Lodge and Strawbery Banke. Inc. bringing this plan into actuality. VERMONT: The Grand Historian of Vermont, Bro. W. K. Sanders, gives a most interesting biographical sketch of Bro. Paul Revere, which we deem worth recording here: Inasmuch as the name of Paul Revere appears in the charters of some of our lodges, from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, variously as Grand Senior Warden (Vermont Lodge) and Deputy Grand Master (North Star Lodge) as well as others,

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it seems that perhaps we could take a few moments to review the life of this prominent Mason. Paul Revere, of course, is most widely known as the rider who passed through the "Middlesex Village and Farm," who warned- the residents that the British were coming on that night in April 1775. Much publicity was given that ride through the auspices of Longfellow's poem upon the subject, but with that brief call to fame, his name is apt to be forgotten. In reality his was a long and busy life and is perpetuated today in his examples of the silversmith's art, and the church bells around the country, some of which we have right here in Burlington. Born in 1735 of French parentage he was raised in Boston and in his youthful years was a bell-ringer in one of Boston's prominent churches. Successively he served in the French and Indian War, was, as mentioned above, a silversmith in which he excelled, an engraver, and a dentist. It was he who identified Dr. Joseph Warren's many-times buried body after the battle of Bunker Hill by the artificial teeth which he himself had made. He was married to Sara Orne, who bore him eight children, all born in evennumbered years, and after she died in childbirth, he married Rachel Walker, who duplicated Sara's output wiLh eight more children, three of them successively named "John," the last one eventually to survive. Paul was not an idle man. He took part in the Boston Tea Party and it may be due to his Masonic obli路 gations that he never revealed to his dying day the identity of the other "Tea Party" participants. Paul Revere was made a Mason, September 4, 1760, and successively went through the degrees and chairs of St. Andrews Lodge, the chapter and the commandery. Later, as indicated above, he became Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. His famous ride of April 18, 1775 was eclipsed, in fact if not in fiction, by several rides to Philadelphia on state or rather Colonial business, to New Hampshire, and one in western Massachusetts where, with a suitable guard, brought the Hessian and Brunswick troops captured at the Battle of Bennington back to Boston. During the Revolution he learned the powder-maker's trade and furnished much powder to the Colonial Army. Among his other activities was the printing of Colonial currency, copper-rolling, and bell-founding. Successively and successfully, he sheathed in copper the hull of the battleship "Constitution" and the dome of the new State House. He was present as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at the laying of the cornerstone of the new State House at which time he spoke in the following vein: "May we, my brethren, so square our actions through life as to show the world of mankind that we mean to live within the compass of good citizens, that we wish to stand upon a level with them, that when we part we may be admitted into the temple where reigns silence and peace," It is not of }'ecord whether his allusions to "silence and peace" had anything to do with the 20 kids of various ages at home. Following the death in December 1799 of General George Washington he was selected as one of the Past Grand Masters to write a letter of condolence to Mrs. Washington. He also took part in a memorial parade in January 1800, the record of which follows: "First came two Pursuivants, clad in sable robes and weeds, mounted on elegant white horses, bearing an Eliptical 'arch' with a sacred text on it in silver. Beside them walked Continental Soldiers in uniform with their badges of merit, then followed a Marshal, nine Stewards, suitably shrouded Tylers, Entered Apprentices,

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Fellowcraftsmen, and Master Masons. Another Deputy Marshal, more Stewards with mourning staves and Deacons with mourning wands, an elderly Mason carrying an elegant figure of Minerva on a banner (she being an emblem of wisdom) , three times three sons of Masons about eleven years old bearing sprigs of cassia and nine daughters of Masons carrying flowers. These children were all dressed in black. The Reverent Clergy of the Fraternity, and so on until the symbolic urn. This was three feet high, made of an artificial white marble composition. In it was a relic of the deceased (probably a lock of hair). Weeping over this urn was the Genius of Masonry, six pall bearers marched three on a side (one of whom was Paul Revere) , dressed in black with white scarves. The parade started at ]0 A.M. and about 5 P.M. the Brethren returned to the Old State House unclothed and separated." Paul Revere lived a busy and active life until his death in 1818. Such in a nutshell is the story of our M.''''. Bro. Paul Revere.

VIRGINIA: From the P1"Oceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia we find a brief historical sketch of that fine old Grand Lodge: A THUMBNAIL SKETCH OF THE ORGANIZATIOill OF THE GRAND LODGE, A.F. & A.M. OF VIRGINIA

There were nine chartered lodges known to have been invited to participate in the organization of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the Commonwealth of Virginia. How long these lodges had been functioning has not been definitely established. They had been chartered by the Grand Lodges of Scotland, England and Ireland. That Masonry was operating in Virginia prior to the establishment of any chartered lodge seems very probable, though documentary proof is wanting. In this Eng]ish colony it is very prohable that there were some lodges operating under the law of "immemorial custom," in which case a charter was not deemed necessary, or if desired, required long periods of time to clear through the Grand Lodge channels of the Mother country. In the meantime, meetings and probably some work were being had. The nine lodges and their location were Norfolk, at Norfolk; Port Roya], in Caroline County; Blandford, at Petersburg; Fredericksburg, at Fredericksburg; Saint Tammany, at Hampton; WilIimsburg, at Williamsburg; Botetourt, at G]oucester Courthouse; Cabin Point, in Prince George County, and Yorktown, at Yorktown. Responding to a proposition from Williamsburg Lodge suggesting that the officers of the said lodges, or their deputies, meet in Williamsburg, for the purpose of choosing a Grand Master for the State of Virginia, delegates from Norfolk, Port Royal, B]andford, and Cabin Point met in Williamsburg on May 6, ]777. Matthew Phripp, of Norfolk, was elected President of the meeting, and James Kemp, of Port Royal, Secretary. It was the unanimous opinion of the convention that a Grand Master ought to be chosen to preside over the Craft in Virginia. A committee was appointed to prepare a statement giving the reasons for such action. This committee reported on May 13, 1777. The report of the committee cited the fact that the then chartered lodges had been established under five distinct and separate authorities, viz.: The Grand Masters of England, Scotland, Ireland, Pennsylvania, and America (the last at second hand) ; that little benefit could be derived from a Grand Master appointed by foreign authority; that recourse to a "Grand Lodge beyond the sea" was almost impossible, hence a Grand Lodge at home was a matter of necessity; that the Mother Grand Lodges claimed the right to elect their officers distinct and separate from any foreign power whatever, and that therefore they were privileged to claim the same right-a right that Masons in all time had enjoyed.

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The contents of the report were sent to each chartered lodge in the State, with a request that delegates be sent to a convention to be held in Williamsburg, June 23, 1777, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., for the purpose of electing a Grand Master. Pursuant to adjournment, delegates from five lodges, viz.: Blandford, Port Royal, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, and Cabin Point, met at Williamsburg on June 23, 1777. It was unanimously agreed that the election of a Grand Master was essential "to the prosperity and dignity of Masonry." It was suggested that the several chartered lodges contact their respective Grand Masters in the Mother country and solicit the appointment of some worthy Mason resident within the State of Virginia as Grand Master thereof, and that the authority of the several Grand Lodges of England, Scotland, and Ireland, be thus united in one and the same person. It was further recommended that His Excellency, General George 'Washington, was a proper person to fill the office of Grand Master. However, if the individual lodges should prefer some other person, they were to notify Williamsburg Lodge. If no selections had been made by June ], 1778, a convention, to be called by the Master of Williamsburg Lodge, should proceed to elect a Grand Master. Rt. Wor. James Mercer, President of the Convention, called the convention as hereinafter provided, for the 13th day of October, 1778. The meeting was held agreeably to the call. Blandford, Williamsburg, Botetourt and Cabin Point sent delegates. Robert Andrews of Williamsburg Lodge, was named Master of the Convention. After its organization, the convention proceeded to the election of a Grand Master. Rt. Wor. Warner Lewis, Past Master of Botetourt Lodge, was named, but declined to accept. Rt. Wor. John Blair, Past Master of 'VilIiamsburg Lodge was then unanimously elected the first Grand Master of Masons in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and was pleased to accept the office. Thus was created, "according to prescription and usage, as adopted in London, in ]717, by and through the Representative System, as practiced on that occasion and adopted by constitutional provision as binding for all time-the first Grand Lodge thus constituted in America." The installation of Grand Lodge Officers occurred on October 30, 1778, at which time there was a good attendance of Brethren from the several subordinate lodges. After his installation, Mt. Wor. Brother Blair was pleased to appoint the following Grand Officers: Rt. Wor. Rev. Robert Andrews, Deputy Grand Master; Dr. James Taylor, Senior Grand Warden; James M. Fontaine, Junior Grand Warden; Dr. John Minson Galt, Grand Treasurer; Duncan Rose, Grand Secretary; the Rev. James Madison, Grand Chaplain; Matthew Anderson, Grand Sword Bearer, and William Urie, Grand Tiler. So began the glorious history of Masonry in Virginia.

HOSPITAL VISITATION COMMITTEE IOWA: The Grand Lodge of Iowa has been doing a fine work with a State Hospital visitation program. Anyone who has spent time in a hospital knows how very much this type of visitation can mean. The opening portion of the report is: Your Committee on State Hospitals is a standing committee of the Grand Lodge of many years. The purpose of the committee is to maintain personal contact with those of our brethren and their families who, by reasons of health, are confined for various amounts of time in anyone of the state hospitals in Iowa City.

INDEPENDENCE. ROCK '-VYOMING: To commemorate the first meeting of Masons in Wyoming some 108 years ago, the Grand Lodge of Wyoming again met in memory of that occasion. Here are a few excerpts from a report of that occasion:

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We stand here today in the presence of history-history of the occasion that we commemorate and history of the rock on which this communication is held. The occasion is the 108th anniversary of the first Masonic lodge meeting held in the territory that is now Wyoming, when a group of some 20 Master Masons who could mutually vouch for each other and intervouch, gathered here to hold the first Masonic meeting which they termed Independence Lodge No. I. These brethren were on their way to the West, traveling on the old Oregon Trail and stopped here to rest and refresh themselves on July 4, 1862. The jewels and furniture were also crudely made: This first meeting was held among crude circumstances. The altar was built of 13 stones to commemorate the 13 original colonies. The Bible on the altar was one which had been carried across the plains and the jewels of the lodge were cut from a pasteboard paper box. Today we are again meeting on, as nearly as can be determined, the same spot where the first Masonic meeting was held. The altar is again built of the 13 stones, representing the 13 original colonies and the stations of the Master, Senior ,.varden, and the Junior Warden are likewise built of stones, which have been transported from the base of the rock to this spot.

INVESTIGATION SKIT MINNESOTA: The Committee on Research and Education prepared and presented at District meetings a skit showing how to conduct properly an investigation of an applicant for the degrees: Your committee recognized the need for instructions to brothers who are requested by their Worshipful Master to investigate a petitioner. Hence, our first major work this past year was to prepare a script for a live presentation of a program in our lodges titled "The Investigation." Briefly stated, the presentation or play requires a cast of three persons. The Investigating Committeeman, "Brother Martin," calls on the Petitioner, "Mr. Smith" and his wife "Mrs. Smith" in their home. The script is so designed as to point out the recommended manner in which to conduct a successful investigation. Emphasis is given to getting the proper information required about the petitioner; and also answering questions which are raised by him or his wife about Masonry and the Masonic Fraternity in general, and the lodge in particular. Stressed is the point that the meeting should be carried on in a spirit of full information and helpfulness; and not as an inquisition. At each of the seven Area Conferences the presentation was given as a play or "skit" of 20 minutes. Our committee members took parts as members of the cast.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-FREEMASONS CALIFORNIA: The following was reported by the Grand Master of California and probably similar reports could have been made in a number of locations throughout this country: On numerous occasions during this Masonic year your Grand Lodge has participated publicly and privately with the Knights of Columbus and other organizations. As in the past, public participation occurred at several of our cornerstone ceremonies and school dedications. Likewise, Past Grand Master Eugene S. Hopp represented the Grand Master at the first annual Knights of Columbus Masonic get-together in Monterey, California. With the participation of Francis Neary of Del Rey Oaks, District Director of

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the Knights of Columbus, and Douglas Kueny of Carmel, Inspector of the 392nd Masonic District, and the active support of Bishop Harry Clinch of the Monterey Roman Catholic Diocese and your Grand Master, a joint meeting of the Knights of Columbus and Masonic Lodge members was held in Monterey on May 9. Present and speaking were Bishop Clinch, who addressed the Grand Lodge in 1968 and made a powerful plea for ecumenism and the State Director of the Knights of Columbus, Fred H. Pelletier. The restaurant was filled with more than 200 Knights, Masons and their ladies. Pacific Grove, Gateway, Carmel and Monterey Masonic Lodges took part as well as Father Kerf, St. Francis Xavier, Billy Burke and the Monterey Councils of Knights of Columbus.

CONNECTICUT: Under the heading of brotherhood, the Grand Master of Connecticut reported on joint meetings with the Knights of Columbus: This year was again one of action in many of our lodges throughout the state. Joint affairs were held between the Knights of Columhus and the Masons in many of our districts, and some worthy charity has been the beneficiary of the efforts on all occasions. This speaks well of the closeness with which the Knights and Masons share their talents in harmonious relationships. I was invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Celebration of the Annual Meeting and the dedication of their new headquarters in New Haven during the week of August 17. It was a privilege to share with them in the Albie Booth Memorial Football Game held in the Yale Bowl and to take part in the ceremonies. Many dignitaries of the four fraternal organizations as well as civic and sports personnel were in attendance. It was a delightful experience to witness the installation ceremonies of the State Deputy for the Knights of Columbus at the Cathedral in Norwich and to share with them in the ceremonial dinner which followed. Bishop Vincent Hines, an old friend from New Haven, conducted the ceremonies and I am sure that Raymond Bedard, the State Deputy, was sincerely and gratefully pleased that he had the support of members of the Brotherhood Committee. One of the outstanding events of the year which I was privileged to attend was held at the Westerly Yacht Club where the Knights of Columbus of Nina Council and Asylum Lodge No. 57 had a Mason-Knight Dinner Dance. Here again we had Brotherhood in Action at work. It is pleasing to report that these functions are increasing in number each year. The good which is being done through such activities is immeasurable and I sincerely hope that these relationships will continue for years to come.

KORAN-or BIBLE? NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Master of North Carolina was called upon to rule whether or not a candidate could be obligated on the Koran: A lodge in North Carolina received a petition for the degrees from a Moslem, and I was asked for a ruling as to whether a Moslem can be elected to receive the degrees, and if elected, can the Koran be used on the altar of a subordinate lodge in our Grand Jurisdiction to obligate a Moslem? Ruling: Masonry is universal. Masonry is not restricted to any sect or religion. [t welcomes good men of all faiths and requires only that they believe in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. At least twice in the ritual of the degrees appears the phrase, "the Universality of Masonry." In the manual we are told: "By the exercise of brotherly love we are taught to regard the whole human species, the high and the low, the rich and the poor, as one family; who, as created by one Almighty parent, and inhabitants of the same planet, are to aid, support, and protect each other. On this principle Masonry unites men of every country, sect, and opinion, and conciliates true friendship among those who otherwise might have remained at a perpetual distance."

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Section 6-01 (6) of THE CODE reads as follows: "That the Sacred Book of the Divine Law, chief among the Three Great Lights of Masonry, is indispensably present in the lodges while at work." The Bible as defined by Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemason1Y states, "BIBLE. The Bible is properly called a greater light of Masonry, for from the center of the lodge it pours forth upon the East, the West, and the South its refulgent rays of Divine truth. The Bible is used among Masons as a symbol of the Will of God, however it may be expressed. Therefore, whatever to any people expresses that Will may be used as a substitute for the Bible in a Masonic lodge. Thus, in a lodge consisting entirely of Jews, the Old Testament alone may be placed upon the Altar, and Turkish Masons make use of the Koran. Whether it be the Gospels to the Christian, the Pentateuch to the Israelite, the Koran to the Mussulman, or the Veda to the Brahman, it everywhere Masonically conveys the same idea-that of the symbolism of the Divine Will revealed to man." The Koran is described by Mackey as follows: "KORAN. The sacred book of the Mohammedans, and believed by them to contain a record of the revelations made by God to Mohammed, and afterward dictated by him to an amanuensis, since the prophet could neither read nor write. In a lodge consisting wholly of Mohammedans, the Koran would be esteemed as the Book of the Law, and take the place on the Altar which is occupied in Christian lodges by the Bible. It would thus become the symbol to them of the Tracing-Board of the Divine Architect. But, unlike the Old and New Testaments, the Koran has no connection with, and gives no support to, any of the Masonic legends or symbols, except in those parts which were plagiarized by the prophet from the Jewish and Christian Scriptures." To the Moslem Allah is God, and the Koran is the Bible, his book of light and faith. \Vebster's New International Dictionary defines the Bible in lLem 4 as follows: "A book containing the sacred writings of any religion, as the Mohammedan Bible, that is, the Koran." The Book of Faith which is the symbolism of the Divine Will revealed to man, should be upon the altar when that petitioner takes the obligation, whatever that Book of Faith may be, if the petitioner believes in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. It would be as meaningless for a Moslem to take an obligation upon the Christian or Hebrew Bible as it would for the Christian or Hebrew to take his obligation upon the Koran. It is meaningful for the Moslem to take his obligation upon the Koran which is his Book of Faith. Therefore, the Koran can be used on the altar when the brother in question who is a Moslem takes the obligation, and it is proper for him to be obligated upon the Koran which is his Book of Faith.

The Grand Lodge approved the Grand Master's decision and this is now law in North Carolina.

LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT ARKANSAS: The following letter to President Nixon was approved by the Grand Lodge of Arkansas and signed by 19 Past Grand Masters: Hon. Richard M. Nixon, President The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: We, the members of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arkansas, pledge onr fnll support to yonr efforts to bring the war in

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Vietnam to an honorable conclusion, and usher in a generation of peace in our nation. We support a Foreign Policy that seeks peace between us and other nations, and will enable us to make a contribution to the progress and welfare of the peoples of the world. We believe that Israel has a right to exist and to be preserved as a nation, and we commend you for the stand that you take in facing up to the nations that would destroy her if it were in their power so to do. We deplore the fact that you have appointed Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge as your personal representative to the Vatican. We look on such an appointment as being contrary to the provisions of our Constitution which provides for the separation of Church and State, and we urgently request that you cancel the appointment and recall Mr. Lodge. We are unalterably opposed to the diversion of any part of our tax money to any and all parochial schools for any purpose whatsoever. 'Ve fear that some of the states, and the nation itself, are over-stepping the Constitution in this field, if so, we want to see it stopped. \Ve think that treason against our government should be defined by law, and all traitors should be remanded to court to answer for their conduct. After your San Jose, California, experience, your speeches with reference to violence, riot~ and crime committed on the streets, college campuses, or elsewhere, are in harmony with our thinking, and we pledge our support to movements which promise to rightfully bring these things to a speedy end. We support your position on keeping local schools for local communities, and on busing school children from their local communities for the sale purpose of attaining racial balance in our schools. We believe that it is as much unconstitutional to force a child to go to school where he does not want to go, as it is to deny him the right to go where he wants to go. We think that "Freedom of Choice" as to where one goes to school is both constitutional and fair to all concerned. We, of the South, will be glad when the Civil War is over, and when the same laws and court decrees that are now applicable to us may be national in scope. Our heart's desire is to be one nation under one flag with a code of laws that effect us nationally, and not sectionally as at present. You stirred our emotions in a recent statement. Your statement was to the effect that you would labor to bring about a condition "When there will be no Second Class Citizens, and no Second Class States." Our prayer is that you may have the strength and influence to reach this goal. Our hope is, that you will be endowed with health, wisdom, and courage to solve our problems, and lead our nation in the ways of peace and righteousness.

OREGON: The Grand Lodge of Oregon adopted a rather lengthy resolution condemning the government of North Viet Nam and the manner in which it was treating prisoners of war. The resolution contained many statements and suggestions and closed with the following: It Is Further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution in appropriate form be sent to the President of the United States; the Vice President of the United States; the Secretary of State of the United States; the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate of the United States; the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States; and to the Secretary of the United Nations IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Oregon, has caused this Resolution to be executed by its Most Worshipful Grand Master and Right Worshipful Grand Secretary and the seal of the Lodge affixed thereto.

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MAFIOSA MASONRY? NEW JERSEY: The Grand Master reported on gangsters who were supposed to have infiltrated the Masonic Fraternity: Early this year, the news media carried articles concerning the doings of the Cosa Nostra. These articles inferred that lawless gangsters were infiltrating the Masonic fraternity. The 21 names mentioned in the newspapers were listed by our Grand Lodge office staff and checked through our entire membership list of almost 95,000 members. It was found that only four of the names were the same as four members of Masonic lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction of New Jersey. These names were thoroughly investigated by a very able attorney. Two of the four members so listed dimitted on the same day, January 15, 1970. A third has removed his residence to Florida. Copies of the original petitions with the names of the recommenders, the names of the investigation committee and the names of those who the petitioner had given as references were carefully checked. The criminal records of the Superior Court of New Jersey and the U.S. District Court were also checked and found clear. Inquiry was made of both the Prosecutor of Essex County, New Jersey, and the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The records of recognizances and bail bonds in the office of the Clerk of Essex County, New Jersey, were searched and found clear. An attorney for the State of New Jersey Investigation Commission was contacted and we were informed that the records of this Commission were confidential and could not be divulged. This complete investigation turned up nothing upon which any Masonic action could be taken. No direct violations of Masonic regulations were noted. However, there is evidence of improper functioning of the Investigating Committee. Personal visits should be made not only to those given as references, but to others with whom the petitioner might have been associated. Freemasonry is not for everyonewe do not want members. We want men who are qualified to be Masons. Masonry will accept good men and our purpose is to make good men better. It is important that every Worshipful Master select the Investigating Committee with care and give strict instructions not only that a thorough check be made of the petitioner, but that he be told what Freemasonry is and what he may expect out of his membership. Brethren, there is no truth to the allegation that the Cosa Nostra or Mafiosa or any other lawless organization is infiltrating our ranks, but we must be alert and carefully guard our West Gate. The masters and secretaries of the lodges involved were cautioned by your Grand Master to cease and desist any former lax practices and adhere strictly to Masonic procedure in all future investigations.

MASON AT SIGHT MONTANA: The Grand Master of Montana made the first Mason at sight in that jurisdiction, and reported the same in the following language: VERY SPECIAL ACTION

On January 15, 1970 your Grand Master made Richard E. Michels the first "Mason at Sight" in Montana, assisted by R.W. Junior Grand Warden, Elmer Fleshman; E. Earl Fred, Master of Morning Star Lodge No.5; and Michels' son, Richard A. Michels. The request came from the desire of the brother, who had received the E.A. degree, to become a member of the Craft from his hospital bed, as his serious illness would not permit him to become a Master Mason in the normal manner. Brother Michels passed away on February 10, 1970 ,and received

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the Masonic committal service in Kalispell by courtesy of Columbia Falls Lodge No. 89 for Morning Star Lodge No.5 of Helena.

INSTALLATION-OPEN TO PUBLIC AND FRIENDS NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey not only had its first open installation of Grand Officers, but made it possible for subordinate lodges to do likewise: There will be another "first" in Grand Lodge this year. On Thursday, at noon or soon thereafter, I will close Grand Lodge and proceed with an open installation ceremony. Our invited guests will be the relatives and friends of all the officers to be installed plus any guests invited by the brethren. This will also include children. The ceremonies will be conducted by M.W. Lewis M. Parker, Past Grand Master, Grand Instructor, on the auditorium stage with the Altar, the Bible, the Square and Compasses and the Lesser Lights in their normal and proper places. The installation will be in reverse order to the regular procedure. The front sections of the auditorium will be reserved for our invited guests. By having this open installation, it will afford an opportunity to the wives, mothers, daughters, non-Masonic male relatives and friends to share in the pleasure of being present when their loved ones are being honored. I feel so strongly about Masonry being publicized in a proper manner that I do now make the following recommendation: (12) That the Jurisprudence Committee be authorized and directed to prepare the necessary legislation to permit constituent lodges to have open in路 stallation of officers. (Recommendation adopted.) It is hoped that this open installation will enhance the image of Freemasonry and let its light shine brightly so that all may understand that we are not a secret society.

MASON OR MEMBER CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master of California in considering the problems which face Freemasonry today said this of making a Mason-or making a member: An equally serious unsolved, and often unrecognized, problem exists after conferral of our three degrees. At this time, too many of our lodges consider their responsibility of informing the candidate about Masonry to be at an end. The candidate applied for the degrees of Masonry because he wanted to become a complete Mason. Unfortunately, in most cases, he becomes only a member. There is a difference! It is my considered judgment that the ritual is but a foundation upon which one may build a personal Masonic edifice. The ritual is indeed not the conclusion of instruction-it is, in fact, only the base upon which to continue instruction. Thus, in many instances, the personal Masonic edifice we seek to build stands on a foundation hut with no super structure. A limited number of those who come to us will, on their own, continue their study of Masonry and thus better meet their responsibilities as Masons. Too many will not. To inform each of the candidates as to the interpretation of what is said and done in our degrees should be regarded as mandatory for our lodges. As we fail to do so, we fail Masonry: and we thus fail ourselves. It's that simple. As Masons we owe the candidate more than just the formal conferring of degrees and if we do not address ourselves to this very basic responsibility we may expect to have weak lodges, meager attendance and little interest. On the contrary, those lodges in California and Hawaii which are working to bring

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Masonic information, Masonic education and Masonic responsibility into their lodges are finding a rebirth of interest and a rebirth of activity. I cannot stress strongly enough that most Masons want to know more about Masonry. Each of us has a responsibility to meet this need. We talk about Freemasonry being a force for great good in the community. Let me remind you that it is not this organization which is a force for great good-it is the individual member-and that we, as individual men, must exercise greater effort in teaching, explaining and exemplifying Freemasonry. ''''hile we glory in the past, we live not tor it. Throughout the ages we have been importuned to search for greater light. Had the scientists, the men of medicine, the farmers or the industrialists been satisfied with the "status quo," they, and our world, would have become stagnant and repressive. OHIO: The Grand Master of Ohio also ponders about Masons and members: Although I predicted some months ago that our loss would be less this year, it appears that the opposite is true with some 1,400 being suspended for N.P.D. We continue to lose membel路s. I ask myself, "Arc we losing Masons?" A few years ago we experienced huge increases in our membership. I ask myself, "Did we make Masons or merely memben?" Now I say to you that if we indeed are losing only membc1's rather than Masons then Masonry is the better for itl Masonry continues to attract good men. Although we are pleased when our membership shows an increase, it is more important that we make Masons, real Masons, than merely members who likely will later prove to be undeserving of the favors of Freemasonry.

MASONIC CRUISE FORBIDDEN MICHIGAN: The Grand Master of Michigan issued the following edict against the use of the word "Masonic" in ads for cruises: The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan has never authorized a so-called "Masonic Cruise." The advertisement of and solicitation for such Masonic cruises and the use of the word "M.asonic" in connection therewith is forbidden by Key 4-31, Sections I, 6, 8 and 9 of the 1968 Blue Book. It is therefore ordered that the use of the words "Masonic" "All-Masonic" or any other designation of a similar kind, indicating or implying approval by this Grand Lodge of cruises, plane or train trips, or other travel or commercial ventures is forbidden. It is further ordered that the use of the names, pictures, ranks or titles of any past or present officer of this lodge for the purpose of advertising such ventures, directly or under the guise of news coverage, is a violation of the foregoing edict and is also forbidden.

MASONIC HOMES CALIFORNIA: The facility in California, located at Decoto, more and more fails to meet the needs of the infirm. It was good in its time, but this picture has changed. The Board of Trustees recommends a change, and includes the following as a portion of its report: Our present facility at Decoto was well planned and situated for its early purpose. Although geared to the past, it has served adequately until more recent

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years. It is the opinion of the Trustees that it will not be readily adaptable to the changing requirements of the future. Any conversion toward modernization is not practical or feasible. Alterations, repairs, and maintenance are becoming increasingly costly because of the ravages of time and inflation. Changing building code requirements relating to safety become increasingly expensive and more difficult to meet. The design and layout coupled with the rolling and undulating terrain are no longer suitable to the ambulations of our residents, within the home or around the outdoor areas. The average age of our guests has increased steadily during the past ten years and there is every indication, because of medical science, that the median will continue to rise. It becomes increasingly obvious that those of advancing age should move about laterally as much as possible with a minimum use of steps, stairways, and ramps. They are now required to traverse many different levels in walking from their rooms to dining room and to recreational areas, thus continually exposed to the possibility of accident. Obsolescence, both functional and economic, together with physical deterioration, is depreciating our Decoto facility at an accelerating rate. Decoto lacks the requisite ingredients the fraternity desires to meet future needs in the care of its e!derly brethren, their wives and widows in light of changing conditions. Of increasing importance is the responsibility on California Freemasonry to make their declining years as meaningful and viable as possible. Terrain is hilly. It restricts all outdoor activities, except for a hardy few and thus prevents our gucst" from cnjoying such activities as walking, croquet, lawn bowling, gardening, or even basking in the sun. The increasing encroachment of heavy industry militates against the present site. There are many particularly obnoxious days as a result. It is obvious that our multi-story complex on hilly terrain in an area hecoming industrialized is definitely not the answer. It does not and will not meet the requirements of those needing a protective environment because of approaching or advanced infirmity. Clearly we must emerge from an institutional-type complex which is gradually but inexorably becoming obsolete. It has served its purpose and served it well. It has furnished the basic requirements of food and shelter and has, for many years, provided a pleasant community for those who have sought its sanctuary. We must begin now to take the first steps in a journey of a thousand days which will lead toward a more gratifying, gracious, and happier way of life for those who are in the long twilight of their years. The solution is a one-story facility on level ground-a modern home-truly a home in every respect-not just an institution. Our home must provide cheerful living-an environmental area conducive to maximum outdoor enjoyment within a framework having ease of accommodation to the changing needs of the elderly. It must be homey yet efficiently functional. The locale must be in proximity to necessary medical facilities, shopping areas, and other conveniences for Our residents. The site must be of sufficient size to provide for necessary future expansion. Steps are being taken by your Board of Trustees to study and survey available sites in the Bay area so that within the coming year a suitable site may be acquired. Meantime, plans are being formulated for the orderly development of such a site when acquircd. We say again: "To relieve the distressed is duty incumbent upon all men, but partiCUlarly on Masons. To soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compassionate their miseries, and to restore peace to their troubled minds is the great aim we have in view." CONNECTICUT: Out of a per capita of slightly in excess of $8.75 the Masonic Home of Connecticut receives $6.00. The Grand Master comments on the Home:

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Our growth has been tremendous and the work being done is wonderful. Yet our physical plant is placing a burden upon all of us. It was a real necessity to plan to modernize our Home and Hospital. Changes in the requirements for hospitals made it a must and as you well know we began our modernization drive under the leadership of the then Grand Master Gail L. Smith. Much has been accomplished despite the fact that many unforeseen problems have arisen which have delayed the original planning. Our original financial planning was based upon a construction cost of about $4,000,000 of which the brothers were asked to raise just one-half of that amount. A splendid response was received from the hrothers. The goal of the $2,000,000 was substantially exceeded and yet only one half of our brothers were contacted. With the delay which has been caused by all types of construction prohlems, necessary changes in design and facilities, and engineering delays because of materials, costs have been rising. We arc now faced with about a 50 per cent increase in our original plans. At the Masters meeting held at the Masonic Home and Hospital on Saturday, February 28, 1970 we were privileged to witness the signing of the contract with the W. J. Megin, Inc. who will begin building the Ramage Wing on March 2, 1970. Past Grand Master Charles J. Ramage, President of the Masonic Charity Foundation signed for the Board of Managers and the first spade of earth was turned immediately after these formalities had been completed. Thus the frustrations and the disappointments of the past 20 months have been overcome and the work will now get into the activity stage of building. A happy moment for all who have been so concerned. We will all look forward for we now will be able to point with pride to what we as Masons have so ambitiously undertaken to bring happiness, peace and comfort to our sisters and our brothers. The Board of Managers of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut's Charity Foundation proposed the following resolution which was adopted: Resolved, That the Board of Managers, for and in behalf of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, arc hereby authorized and empowered to conduct a financial campaign for the purpose of obtaining funds for building, improving, renovating, and equipping the Masonic Home and Hospital, and the Board of Managers are further empowered to enter into any contract or contracts which in their judgment are necessary to raise funds, prepare plans and specifications, and to build, erect, modernize, renovate and equip such buildings as are required to carryon the work of our Home and Hospital. At the Annual Meeting of the Foundation on April 2, 1969 we reported with extreme satisfaction that the Craft had responded to our appeal for funds in a magnificent and most gratifying manner and had paid or pledged $2,459,917.75 for the Modernization Program at our Home and Hospital. At that time our Treasurer, M.W. Bro. Gordon F. Christie estimated that we could appropriate a similar amount from the capital funds of the }<'oundation, giving us a total fund of approximately $5,000,000 to carry out our program. That was one year ago and much has transpired during the past 12 months. Building costs have actually skyrocketed and as a result, our original plans have of necessity had to be revised several times to bring the costs down to a figure that the Board of Managers felt in their judgment would be within our reach. Even with all of our curtailments and revisions to the original plans the total cost to complete the entire program seems to be about $8,500,000. This is, of course, a staggering figure and at first look seems to be an insurmountable task. Fortunately however we have had an increase in our capital funds from two very excellent bequests and M.W. Brother Christie reported at our February 1970 Board Meeting that we could withdraw from our capital funds an amount of ap-

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proximately $4,000,000 for the Modernization Program. These funds together with the amount raised by the Craft of approximately $2,500,000 provides an amount of $6,500,000 to start our program.

FLORIDA: The Long Range Planning Committee of the Masonic Home of Florida reported on new legislation in Florida requiring the Masonic Home to comply with Nursing Home Licensing Laws. It is of vital importance that each member of the Craft be made aware of the face that the Florida Legislature made it mandatory for our Masonic Home infirmary to comply with the provisions of the Nursing Home Licensing Law effective January 1, 1970. The Nursing Home Licensing Law requires certain standards of construction, safety, staffing and other related facilities which must be provided to and for patients in the State of Florida. A careful study and inspection of the infirmary facilities at our Masonic Home by Bro. Raymond N. Harris, Jr., Superintendent, Building Inspection Division of the City of Lakeland, Lakeland, Florida, reveals that many deficiencies exist which when considered by registered architects and engineers were deemed too extensive to repair without completely rebuilding any structure now housing infirmary patients. As of January 1, 1970, it became necessary that our infirmary facilities comply with the National Fire Code. Because of the age and condition of the existing infirmary building it is the opinion of the experts on this committee that it will be impossible to economically comply with such requirements and the Masonic Home will remain in violation of these requirements until new facilities are provided. An inspection of the facilities was made by the State Board of Health, acting through its county representatives several months ago, and a provisional license for a period of one year has been granted. It is the opinion of this committee that such provisional license was made solely because of the planning being undertaken to provide new infirmary facilities at the earliest possible date.

GEORGIA: The Masonic Home of Georgia through its Board of Relief had a busy year, as indicated by this report: The Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home also serves as the Masonic Board of Relief of the Grand Lodge as prescribed in Code Section 12, and as such administers the funds delegated to it to relieve the suffering and provide the necessities of our less fortunate brethren, their wives, widows and orphans. Through this program, the Grand Lodge and Masons of Georgia have ministered to the needs of ]27 persons through 52 cases at the cost of $32,730.84. Each request for assistance is thoroughly investigated by our caseworker, Mrs. Gilvin, to determine the amount needed to meet their obligations. The work of the Board is greatly aided by the thorough investigation of the case worker. All applicants can he assured of a prompt, courteous and thorough investigation and well prepared report to the Board. Our case worker traveled 7,299 miles in her investigations. All expenses, including travel, were authorized by the Board.

GEORGIA: The Masonic Home of Georgia has a trained case worker who makes investigations of various types of applications. Here is a sample of this work: During the fiscal year of October 1, 1969 through September 30, 1970, the caseworker for the Masonic Home of Georgia and the Masonic Board of Relief of the Grand Lodge of Georgia investigated 29 relief cases, and made many rechecks on active cases. We found assistance was not necessary in four instances, and we began monthly grants for 12 cases. We also gave 19 emergency grants during the year. 'Ve closed ten cases receiving monthly grants. Directly benefitting

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from this relief program were 127 people, including 18 children. At the close of the fiscal year, our relief roll was composed of 42 cases involving 65 adults and eight children. We investigated four cases requesting admittance of children. Of these, we admitted three children in one case, and found the children not eligible for admission in the other three cases. Total payment to relief beneficiaries during 1968-69---$24,804.47. Total cost of administering relief during 1968-69-$3,858.70. Total payment to relief beneficiaries during 1969-70-$28,214.]0. Total cost of administering relief during 1969-70--$4,516.74.

MONTANA: The Masonic Home of Montana has 51 guests with an average age of 86Y2 years. The cost per guest is $327 per month compared to $300 a year ago, and the cost per infirmary guest is $436. OPERATING COSTS

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The spiraling cost of living which has accelerated for practically every corporation, and every individual, has not made an exception of the Masonic Home. Our expenses were up by about $46,000 over the previous year. Income was increased by about $50,000. This occasioned a figure of income over expenses of over $10,000. Each year we have windfalls in the form of estates which helps considerably our financial picture, but we can't always expect to receive estates and gifts. When we do, the Board would like to be able to immediately invest them rather than use them for operating expenses. During the past ]2 months the cash income from estates was only $15,277. The Board has made every effort to keep expenses within reasonable limits, but unforeseen circumstances such as a roof repair, ceiling insulation, boiler replacement, driveway pavement . . . to mention but a few . . . have caused an outlay of money, even though some of it can be considered as capital improvements. General operating expenses are, likewise, higher. For example: the cost per guest per month, is now $327; compared with $300 for the previous year. The cost per infirmary guest has risen to an estimated $436 monthly. The Board is of the firm opinion that the welfare of the guests is uppermost, and that there will be no compromise in the quality of care provided for them.

NORTH CAROLINA: The Superintendent of the Masonic Home reported these facts to the Grand Lodge: From the above you will note that the average age of the persons admitted during the year was 77 years, the youngest being 66 and the oldest 92. It will be of interest to you also that 60 per cent of these admissions were sponsored by lodges and 40 per cent were sponsored by chapters of the Order of Eastern Star. This is the same ratio which, through the years, has been used for the monetary support from the Grand Lodge and the Grand Chapter. I regret to say that four of the persons admitted during last year have already passed to their Eternal Home.

PENNSYLVANIA: The Committee on Masonic Homes, located at Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, deem it wise to make a feasibility study with a view to determine not so much, "whence came you," but to determine "whither goest thou?" "The study revealed that a considerable change in the age and length of stay of the guests is indicated. The guests enter later in life; their stay is much shorter; although more are admitted, the shorter stay does not require a proportionate increase in facilities. Prior to 1966, many guests had been

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in the Homes ten to 15 years. In 1969, hardly any had been there that long. Better financial conditions, longer lasting good health through better medical care and pension plans, certainly are related to the fact that our prospective guests are remaining in their own homes longer, and making application to the Masonic Homes later." Prior to 1960, the number of applications varied little from year to year. Since 19.60, the number has increased greatly. During the entire period, and particularly during the last seven years when applications have been at their peak, approximately the same percentage of male (30-35 per cent) and female (50 per cent) applications have been approved each year. This means that the total yearly admissions have consequently shown an increase proportionate to the increase in applications. However, the relative number of hospital guests admitted has been growing steadily with the result that the hospital is overcrowded. During the 17 years, the period covered by this study, the total number of guests showed a steady increase from an average of 515 in 1950, to 710 in 1967. The principal factor which limited the total number of guests in spite of increased applications and admissions, is the steadily decreasing length of stay which dropped from an average of six years in 1950, to less than three years in 1967. Since it has been determined that the average application for admission to the Homes comes 35 years after membership, the high number of applications has always been approximately 35 years following peak membership experiences, such as following World War I, which reached its peak about 1930. Membership suffered a steady decline from 1930 to 1942; consequently, the number of applications for the homes may be expected to decline in proportion over the next ten to 12 years, or until 1980. Following World War II, the membership increased to an all-time high in 1957. For the greater part of the past ten years, the Hospital has been occupied at more than 100 per cent capacity.

WASHINGTON: The Grand Lodge of 'V"ashington is facing rising costs in the care and maintenance of its Masonic Home. Resolutions are in the mill to require the O.E.S. to pay the full cost of their members who do not come under the mantle of the Grand Lodge of Washington. The following statistics are revealing: These past twelve months have proven to be a busy year. Thirty-one new members were admitted; 33 of our members passed away and seven withdrew. We now have 167 members for whom we are responsible, 162 in the Home and five in nursing homes over the state. Occasionally a member must be placed in a nursing home because of some special care needed which the Home cannot provide. These members are still our responsibility and constant contact is maintained with the nursing home. The average age of our members is 84.7 years. Thirty-seven of our members are in their 90s, 107 in their 80s, 27 in their 70s and one is 68. On August 26, 1969, Lottie Clark passed away after 12 years and two months residence in the Home. She had reached the age of 100 years, six months and 13 days. The members who passed away during the past year averaged six years and six months of residence in the Home; from five months, to 16 years seven months, of actual membership. We now have seven married couples and ten who are going steady. The cost of operation of the Home is constantly rising, the same problem you have in maintaining your home. Everyone is aware of the current financial situ-

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ation in this country and, with a payroll to meet, our problems are also those of business. We furnish everything our members need: Food, clothing, medical care, dental, optical and aural care, at an average cost of less than $300 per month. Comparing our costs with reports we have seen from other retirement homes, we are doing very well. WEST VIRGINIA: The population of the West Virginia Masonic Horne at Parkersburg is listed as follows: The Board of Governors of the West Virginia Masonic Home makes the following report for the year ending June 30, 19.70: At the closing of the year, covered by this report, there were 59 residents in the Home, 12 men, 47 women, six on outside assistance (one man, five women) for a grand total of 65. The average age of our guests was 83 years, five months and seven days. During the year there were three men and six women admitted. The total cost for the maintenance and operation of the Home, for the year, was .$193,488.29 and the per capita cost was $2,006.85. NEBRASKA: The Grand Lodge of Nebraska's :Masonic Horne is in line with others we have reviewed. Guests are admitted at more advanced ages, and costs are going up. Our population remains between 75 and 80 rather constant and the average age between 82 and 83. That 83 is the ladies. They continue to outlive us men. There is still a much greater number who will spend more of their life in bed, than ambulatory. At this age therc is a constant requirement for medicine and medical attention. Our task is to keep them as comfortable as possible and add as much zest for life as possible. We think we accomplish this and are proud of the results. It calls for dedicatcd nursing and a great amount of love on the part of everybody. The average period of residence is just under six years per person. At the end of the year 1969 the per-capita cost of maintaining a resident in the home rose to an all time high of $4,100. We have compared this figure with another sourcc quite comparable to us and their per-capita cost just matches this. With an average of six years of life at the Home this means an average cost per resident of $24,600. This is a figure to be reckoned with. NEW' YORK: The Masonic Horne of New York, located at Utica, reported to the Grand Lodge that the 653 guests ranged in age from six years to 103 years. The average age of the guests was 83.3 years. The budget for the corning year is nearly $4,000,000. Rising costs are in New York, too.

MASONIC INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITY CALIFORNIA: The Grand Lodge of California has a very active Committee on Information and Responsibility, which performs various functions and is helpful to the newly raised Master Mason. The following is a portion of its report to the Grand Lodge: Under the title of Inter-Grand Lodge Research, we have this year re-established orderly and fraternal relationships with all 48 other Grand Lodges in the United States. By authority of the Grand Master and with the guidance of the Grand Secretary, we have divided the foreign jurisdictions into two groups of 24 Grand Lodges and have maintained correspondence with each group. This

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is a completely different function from that of the Correspondence Committee. We call your attention to this sO that you will not be drawn into a natural confusion. It is our practice to share our materials and studies with comparable Committee Chairmen and Grand Secretaries of other jurisdictions. We find that they reciprocate and that the interchange of material is growing. Most other Grand Lodges have Education Programs, usually in four phases: they bracket the degrees with instruction before, during and after. Massachusetts, for example, requires participation in area workshops before permitting a new member to sign the by-laws of his lodge. Generally, education programs are separated from the coaching of candidates. For post-candidate status, our plan of education is popular. Our system, however, is unique in limiting length of presentations and in the promotion of the maximum of audience participation. 'fhis approach is also used by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. Much of the basic material for the idea of our blue folders, "Freemasonry, a Way of Life," and our orange folders, "Freemasonry, Does It Concern Me?," was drawn from such sources. Other material, now being accumulated, will be used in further projects if and when authorized. You will note that the foregoing activities have all been prepared by, and presented by the committee. There is another area which we have assigned entirely to a different group: The Special Committee to Study for the Communication of the Fundamentals of Freemasonry. This is the area of programs prepared entirely as a service to individual lodges, and to be administered by the officers of the lodges under the sponsorship of the masters. In addition to the preparation of the program material, the Special Committee stands ready to provide counselling and, when requested, to implement those programs which are ne,,, to the lodges. This year all operations under this group are in pilot stage. Several groups within the committee are working with a number of lodges, monitoring the results and, with the feedback information, restructuring the plans of action. It is expected that within the next year at least one of these programs will be sufficiently perfected so that it can be released generally. The Special Committee has this year completed the up-dating of re-publication of "From a Rough to a Perfect Ashlar" and forwarded it to each lodge for insertion in the Lodge Manual, indexed under Education. Another accomplishment of this committee since January has been the preparation of the Grand Master's Bulletin to provide a direct contact between the Grand Master and the lodges. It also serves to furnish the master with material he can deliver to his Lodge Education Committee. Alternatively this material may be used for filler in his Trestleboard. The Bulletin provides each master with a calendar of Masonic Events within this Jurisdiction for his information and for that of the members of his lodge. It has initiated a Foster Father, or Widows and Orphans program in pilot form. This program has not been officially named as yet, nor has its coverage or procedure been fully standardized for general presentation. The program is undergoing test and reporting from about ten lodges at this time. A Bulletin Research project has also been instituted wherein trestleboards of all lodges in the Jurisdiction arc submitted for review and analysis. It is anticipated that the results of this study will be published in the coming year, redounding to the benefit of all our lodges. Trestleboard inserts for our lodges, on a quarterly basis, have also been provided to assist our lodge bulletin editors. Similarly, material of a different kind has been provided for our concordant bodies: specifically the Scottish Rite, the York Rite and the Shrine Temples. A Guide Lines program has been prepared and made available for in-lodge education in pilot form.

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MASONRY UNDERGROUND OKLAHOMA: The privilege that we enjoy of Masonic freedom, as well as the complete freedom we were born to know and believe in, makes it all the more shocking when we face the fact that less than seven hours from our homeland there exists a way of life totally foreign to our basic beliefs. The Grand Master of Kansas told an interested Grand Lodge of Oklahoma the following experience: While we do need numbers, I wonder if somehow, some way we are perhaps not having a "weeding-out" process and that maybe we will improve the quality of Masonry. When we remove some of the deadwood and draw our ranks together we can increase our enthusiasm and once again start to improve in numbers. About a year ago it was my privilege to attend the Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conferences in Washington, D.C. At that time I had about a 20-minute audience with the Grand Master of West Germany. I asked him if Masons were still meeting in Communist East Germany. When he said that they were, I asked how he knew. He said that occasionally they would get a letter and it will say: "J saw Joe the other night and we looked to the East." Or, "Frank and Ed and I were together and we recognized the grip." He said that these brethren meet in very secret places. They have the Holy Bible hidden in a secret place, perhaps under a plank in that building. He said: "You know, there is no law against carrying two handkerchiefs. There is no law against carrying pens and pencils. We take one handkerchief, unfold it and tuck it in our belt. That forms the main part of our white apron. The folded handkerchief we tuck into the belt and that forms the bib. We take the pens and pencils and form the square and compasses upon the Holy Bible. If we hear a strange noise outside, it doesn't take long to put away the handkerchieves, pens and pencils and to hide the Holy Bible." Brethren, that is only seven flying hours from the United States. Yes, perhaps we do need to, in a natural process, eliminate the deadwood-to unify-concentrate our forces and have a greater enthusiasm for Masonry.

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CONNECTICUT: The Committee on Memorials reported to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut in a language that seems ideally suited for all departed brethren: Who has answered the final summons of the Grand Master of all Masons to meet with him in that "temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." His soul in heavenly splendor lives. They labored with us to better fit together the living stones of human deeds, binding them with the cement of friendship and brotherly love, into a common fellowship in which no spirit should prevail except that of affection. Though we see them no more we know that their life of loving deeds and friendship is not ended: death is but a continuation of life in larger fields of opportunity and service. Sometimes we will hear the tiny hammering of their working tools, "up in the heavens," as they work with the Great Architect of the Universe to make the Etemal and Celestial Lodge more spacious and beautiful-a welcome home to all souls. Our lives have been enriched by their friendship and kindly touch, and we look forward to the renewal of that association, "loved long since but lost awhile." With the sure and certain faith in the immortality of the soul, we reverently

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transfer the names of our brothers from the Trestle Board of Time to the Trestle Board of Eternity, and we say: "They are not gone who pass beyond the clasp of hand, Out of the strong embrace. They are but come so close We need not grope with hands, Nor look to see, nor try To catch the sound of feet, They have put off their shoes Softly to walk by day Within our thoughts, to tread At night our dream-led paths Of sleep.

They are not lost who find The sunset gate, the goal Of all their faithful years. Not lost are they who reach The summit of their climb, The peaks above thc clouds And storms. They are not lost Who find the light of sun And stars and God."

MICHIGAN'S MONITOR We often wonder how and when our ritual became as we know it today. We know that some very intelligent and dedicated brethren of long ago must have devoted a great deal of their time to its evolution down to the form we know it today. Here is an infonnative account of how Michigan received its Monitor: The Michigan Masonic Monitor is a direct literary descendant of the world's first work of its kind published by William Preston in 1772. The invaluable work titled Illustmtions of Masom'y was started in 1770 and it was so popular that in less than 40 years tcn editions were needed to satisfy the demand. America's first Masonic Monitor made its debut September 26, 1797, under the authorship of Thomas Smith Webb, Past Grand Master of Rhode Island, and was revised during the next 30 years more than a score of times. It was, of course, very largely a copy of Preston's Illu~trationsJ propcrly adapted to the work of the American Craft. Webb in his Preface said: "The observations upon the first three degrees are many of thcm taken from Preston's Ifloustrations Of Masonry with some necessary alterations." With the formation of the Grand Lodge of Michigan in 1826 we find the constituent lodges using almost every available Monitor. Thus we find in vogue Preston, Webb in almost all editions, James Hardie, Benjamin Gleason, and the ritualistic and lecture instructions of Jercmy Cross and John Barney. It was John Barney who placed the Masonic work in Michigan on a finn footing. He had served as Grand Lecturer of Ohio from 1836 to 1843, and following two years (1844-45) of intensive Masonic lecturing in Michigan he was named Grand Lecturer of Illinois. Barney receivcd his Masonic schooling directly from Thomas Smith Webb and it was the well-taught lessons of Webb that Barney passed on to the struggling Craft in Michigan, and his instruction was so thorough that it served Michigan for some 50 years. (For further historic material concerning John Barney, we refer you to the item under his name in this REVIEW. In 1875 the Webb-Fenton Monitor was authorized by Grand Lodge. James Fenton was Grand Secretary from 1848 to 1873路 and it was during this period that he began to adapt and revise the Webb and Barney systems to properly cater to the Masonic needs of Michigan. Near the close of the 19th Century, Michigan Masons decided that a Michigan Monitor was highly essential. In 1895 a committee was appointed to revise the Monitor and in 1897 it was adopted and the work became known as the Michigan Masonic Monitor. It was rcprinted in 1908 and 1911. It was copyrighted, and was reprinted with some changes in 1937, 1939, 1941, 1944, and 1956.

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MORAL LESSON Delivered by Worshipful and Reverend Ralph Ernest Bayes, D.D., Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts. WATCH

"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit ye like men, be strong." Words of similar import are to be found many times in the Great Light in Masonry. "God give us men, a time like this demands, Clear minds, pure hearts, true faith, and ready hands, Men who possess opinions and a will, Men whom desire for office does not kill, Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy, ]\fen who have honor, men who will not lie." Manhood demands watchfulness, and shows the enormity of being asleep at the switch. We should watch our WORDS. Don't use them thoughtlessly, for they reveal character. By thy words thou shalt be justified; by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof. Even pronunciation is worth considering. Profane words and obscene expressions do not win favorable opinions. Some vocabularies reveal poverty and penury; others display affluence and amplitude. Proficiency in employing the language of the gutter is hardly an asset for anyone. Anglo-Saxon words tend to be short, words of the Romance languages tend to be resonant. Both may be profitably employed. Words may express Truth or Falsity, and experience plainly teaches that truth is rock, while falsity is sand. God is truth, His enemy is the father of lies. \Ve should watch our ACTS. Be careful of YOllr deeds. Mauhew Arnold says three-fourths of life is conduct. Conduct certainly weighs more heavily than words or thought. Actions speak louder than words. Rousseau's Confessions present a lady whose conduct was reprehensible, but he vouched for the purity of her heart. Reprehensible behavior does not ordinarily indicate moral purity. Example is better than precept. Statements of belief serve their purpose, but conduct outweighs creed. What we do speaks so loudly, that people pay less attention to what we say. A supreme personage of the first century of our era was a teacher and a healer, but he excelled as a doer. He went about doing good. We should watch our THOUGHTS. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Sow a thought; you reap an act. Sow an act; you reap a habit. Sow a habit; you reap a character. Sow a character; you reap a destiny. The destiny we eventually achieve is directly related to the thoughts we entertained. "Ve are what we think, but thought control is not always easy. On solemn occasions inappropriate humorous thoughts may occur to mind. Thoughts of one occasion may be unsuitable for another. Freedom of the press is dear to us all, but decency demands the curtailment of filth. Humor and wit are valuable assets, but filth and bestiality should be banned. Whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report, think on these things. Let your thoughts be clean and high. You can make a little Eden of the sphere you occupy. We should watch our CHARACTER. Reputation and character are some times used interchangeably, but they may be vastly different. Reputation is what we are said to be; character is what we are. Pretense is a risky business. Hypocrisy is the compliment that vice pays to virtue. Pierpont Morgan paid more attention

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to a man's character than to his collateral. A man can bequeath to his offspring nothing better than an unblemished record. "You can't take it with you," applies to most of our possessions, but not to our character. Character tends to permanence. It is completely fashioned will. Life consists not in the abundance of things we possess, but in the quality of our character. Men of uprightness and integrity are the salt of the earth. We should watch our HABITS. They are easily acquired, but trying to strip them off is being flayed alive. Good habits are as easily formed as bad ones. Most people are bundles of habits. Habit is second nature, and in some cases ten times nature. Bad habits are pernicious and ruinous. Good habits pay generous dividends. Prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude, and other virtues should be made habitual. Faith, hope, and charity, habitually employed will enrich our influence. William James' immortal chapter on Habit should be read, marked, learned, and inwardly digested at the earliest possible moment.

MOZART-THE MASON ALBERTA: From the Gmnd Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of Alberta we find a condensed article from the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Scotland about Mozart the Mason: Wolfgang Mozart is known to Masons mainly because of his opera "The Magic Flute." The High Priest of the Temple of Isis bears away Pamina, the daughter of the wicked Queen of the Night, so that the young girl may be trained in the paths of purity and virtue. A handsome Egyptian Prince, Tamino, is saved from a serpent by the servants of the queen and is shown a portrait of Pamina and immediately falls in love with her. He vows to rescue Pam ina from the High Priest. Before he leaves on his quest, he is given a magic flute which will help him in time of peril. Instead of rescuing Pamina and bringing her back home, Tamino becomes a novitiate in the Temple and meets Pamina there. Both of them go through a severe testing probation, are proved worthy and are married. The Masonic influence is seen throughout the opera. The rhythm of the music includes the knocks used in the three Masonic degrees and the philosophy of the story contains many Masonic principles. One critic said that no one who was not a Freemason could thoroughly appreciate the opera. It was first produced on the 30th of September, 1791, and by the 12th of October, 1795, it had been performed no fewer than 200 times. Ironically, when "The Magic Flute" was first produced Freemasonry was being expelled from Austria. In 1790, the Roman Catholic Clergy became antagonistic and under Emperor Francis, it was proposed to suppress Masonry throughout the German Empire. In 1795, all Austrian Lodges were closed. Mozart composed much more Masonic music. He wrote opening and closing hymns for the lodge and some great Masonic funeral music. "To a Visiting Brother," "Charity," "Contentment" and "My Wishes" are all songs written hy him for use in lodges. Mozart was born in Salzburg on the 27th of January, 1756. Even when he was a youngster, it became evident that he was a prodigy. At the age of eight, he played before George lIT, in the English Court and accompanied Queen Charotte in song. In 1781, he went to Vienna to live and in 1782, was married to Constance Weber, who was 19 years of age. They had six children in nine years. He died at the early age of 35, in the year 1791. Mozart was initiated into "Benevolence" Lodge in Vienna, on the 14th of December, 1784, this Lodge having been established only a year before. There were eight lodges in Vienna at that time, and Mozart was a frequent visitor at a numb~r of them. He was a devout, orthodox Roman Catholic, and it is somewhat

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surpnsmg that he should so openly become a Mason, especially in view of the Papal Bulls of 1738 and 1751, through which the antagonism of the Roman Church to Masonry became evident. However, during this period a number of priests and a large group of leading figures in literature, science and art were Masons. The reason was that Emperor Joseph II was favourably disposed to Freemasonry and did not allow the Papal Bulls to be published in Austria. This was changed after the death of the Emperor, and Masonry was banned. Mozart's love of Freemasonry and the earnestness with which he devoted himself to it can be seen in the large number of compositions that he produced in the seven short years that he was a member of the order. This is how Dr. Bernard Paumgartner, onetime director of the Salzburg Mozarteum writes about it: "The benevolent and liberal efforts of Freemasonry, its fight against superstition and narrow-mindedness, the idealistic principles of mutual assistance and fraternal equality of rights, undoubtedly had a strong effect on Mozart's sensitive disposition. His inclination for cheerful society, the necessity which he felt for more profound conversation amongst intimates, and his mind (which was open to all humanitarian ideas, and which, in spite of genuine faith, was always subconsciously striving to rid itself of all which was strictly dogmatic in matters of faith and ethics), all these things must have made him appreciate the fraternity of Freemasonry as a revelation after the repressing narrowness of his Salzburg environment. The mysterious ceremonial of the Order and the important part played by solemn music at all their festivities and ceremonies completed the hold of Freemasonry on Mozart's artistic imagination."

NEGRO MASONRY As a matter of Masonic information we deem it proper and appropriate to include in our review a very excellent dissertation on the subject of negro Masonry by Bro. Walter M. McCracken. He first delivered this fine work on June 12, 1971, before the Virginia College, S.R.I.C.F. NEGRO MASONS IN THE UNITED STATf.S OF AMERICA

by Walter M. McCracken At the 189th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, F. & A.M., State of New York, held during May 1970, M.W. Charles F. Gosnell, retiring after two years as Grand Master, stated: "From time immemorial we have had a few black men in our ranks." He led up to this by referring to the rulers of the Craft he had met at the 250th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of England, "representing a multiplicity of races," continuing with references to his Masonic visits to Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean islands, including Haiti-all darkskinned peoples. Then he called to mind a black Mason some years ago in upstate New York receiving a 50-year medal. There are several lodges in Brooklyn with "both affiliates and initiates who are Black." Recently he had been present in one of New York's old French lodges "where a United Nations diplomat from Africa was raised, and where a brother from Haiti was one of the officers." The previous month he had participated, with 500 sojourning Haitian Masons, in their Memorial Service in the Brooklyn Masonic Temple. Two upstate lodges had presented petitions that they improve relations with the Prince Hall Grand Lodge. One shares its Temple with a Prince Hall Lodge. The Grand Master concluded that New York Masons were quietly pursuing their avowed objective of the brotherhood of man under the Fatherhood of God. A study of lodge histories turns up evidences of negro Masons visiting various

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white lodges during the 19th Century. These must have been rare, or even "firsts" to have been mentioned in the minutes. A black man was made a Mason and a member of the lodge by St. John's No.3. New Bern, North Carolina, so he could be tyler. A colored man visited Newark (N.J.) Lodge No.7 in 1838. A negro visited Temple Lodge No. II of Delaware in 1850. An early record shows two negroes of St. George's Lodge No.6, Schenectady, New York, in 1844. Hopes that the Emancipation of January 1, 1863 would liberalize white Freemasons in their attitudes were dashed when some Grand Lodges passed laws prohibiting the admission of negroes to the fraternity. But a number of abolitionists in New Jersey were more favorable, and the retiring Grand Master in 1867 stated that he included men of all colors in the "universal brotherhood of man." It is not surprising that a group of colored Masons petitioned the Grand Lodge of New Jersey in 1870 for recognition as a lodge. The committee which investigated, reported the next year that the petition was turned down, not because of color, but because they were not Masons. From December 1865 to March 1870, the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States were passed. Several negroes voted in New Jersey the first day the 15th Amendment became law. The attitude toward negroes was changing. Nine white Masons, believing in the Masonic ideal that no one shall be excluded from membership because of color, race or creed, tried to put that into practice. One had presented the previous petition to Grand Lodge in 1870. This time the nine petitioned for a warrant, recommended by St. John's Lodge No.1 for a new lodg"e in Newark. It was granted, as Alpha Lodge No. 116, and constituted by the new Grand Master on January 27, 1871. Four days later they met and received petitions from 12 negroes and one white man. Word of this was published in both public and Masonic press, resulting in 212 brethren sending a petition to the Grand Master, claiming that the lodge had been warranted through deceit and mis1"eprese11'tation and it should be arrested. He sent the Grand Marshal to the next stated meeting with instructions to do so, which he did before any of the colored petitioners had been balloted on. The public press raised a hue and cry, and the next month 185 brethren petitioned the Grand Master to convene Grand Lodge and settle the matter. The Grand Master, however, waited until the Annual Communication to handle the matter. By one vote it was carried to restore the warrant. Two weeks later five negroes were elected, and two of them initiated that night, January 30, 1872-the first negroes initiated into a "regUlar" lodge in New Jersey. Seven other negroes and three white men received the degrees that year. Fifteen lodges were busy meanwhile drafting communications to Grand Lodge to try to stop Alpha Lodge. But Grand Lodge approved the Jurisprudence Committee report that everything had been done in exact accordance with Masonic law and usage. That year, two negro brethren were placed in office, and finally in 1878, the first negro master was chosen, along with both wardens negroes. Very few white petitions were received after this, and after January 18, 1926, there were no more white brethren. Delaware withdrew recognition of Alpha Lodge in 1872. The following year Mississippi discussed the matter but agreed to leave it to New Jersey. Thirty-five years later, in 1908, Mississippi inquired into the matter, and on being assured that Alpha Lodge did initiate negroes, withdrew recognition of New Jersey. Mississippi's Grand Master stated that Masonry was not intended for "a race totally morally and intellectually incapacitated to discharge the obligations. . . . 'Ve legislate for the race and not for the exceptions affiliation with Negroes is contrary to the teachings of Masonry, and is dangerous " Oklahoma, in 1910, followed Mississippi's lead. Four years later it renewed relations. Mississippi

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restored relations in 1928. Oklahoma again severed relations in 1940, and restored them two years later. In ]965 the Grand Master of New Jersey honored A]pha Lodge "because of their exemplary conduct and faithful observance of the tenets and principles of Freemasonry . . . this lodge had earned recognition as a reward for such conduct and fealty for over 95 years" by the appointment of R.W. Theodore Wells as a Grand Chaplain of Grand Lodge. Immediately Mississippi withdrew recognition, followed by Alabama, which, however, rescinded its action a year later, and Oklahoma. Mississippi also withdrew recognition from New York. Oklahoma declared its edict of 1966 null and void in 1968. In 1969 Mississippi's Committee on Fraternal Relations recommended re-estab]ishment of relations with New York and New Jersey, but this was not adopted. The Grand Master of New Jersey commented that they have, in the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, "believed in the universality of Freemasonry and that Masonry is not for any special group and it is the internal, and not the external qualification of a man that recommended him to Masonry. Alpha Lodge No. 1]6, F. & A.M. is a good lodge, always remembering its obligations to the Grand Lodge and to the Grand Master." He did not believe that their Grand Lodge "will ever repudiate the charter of Alpha Lodge No. 116, F. & A.M., which was issued some 95 years ago." Alpha Lodge has affiliated one from Barbadoes, two from British Guiana and one from Jamaica. In 1960, they had five honorary members, including Bro. Harold V. B. Voorhis. After the chartering of Alpha Lodge, other lodge records show negroes being made Masons in white lodges. Greensbury Lodge No. 36, Indiana, initiated a negro in 1875, who afterwards served six years as junior deacon. Mount Hope Lodge, Fall River, Massachusetts, initiated a Richmond, Virginia, Negro in 1882, who afterwards served as secretary of the lodge. St. Andrew's Lodge, Boston, in 1867 conferred the degrees on a negro, who then affiliated with Adelphi Lodge, South Boston, Massachusetts. He became a warden, and thus a member of Grand Lodge, during that year. He was also made a Royal Arch Mason in St. Matthews R.A. Chapter, South Boston, in ]869, and knighted in St. Orner Commandery, K.T., South Boston, the same year. He received the Scottish Rite degrees in Boston Consistory the same year. Simonds Lodge No. 59, Shoreham, Vermont, made a negro a Mason in ]898. He served as chaplain and later secretary of his lodge, and in ]959 was the only colored man Harold V. B. Voorhis could find in membership an a white lodge in the United States. He had dimitted in ]944 and affiliated with Phoenix Lodge No. 96, Whitehall, New York. He received the Royal Arch degree in 1931 in Potter R.A. Chapter No. 22, l\1iddlebury, Vermont, and the Council degrees, including the Super-Excellent, in Middlebury Council No. 14, R. & S.M. the same year. Union Lodge No.2 in Middlebury gave the degrees to a negro in 1940. Bro. George D. Stevens, a negro, was made a Mason in 1925 in Rlackford Lodge No. 106, Hartford City, Indiana. He received the Scottish Rite degrees the same year in the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite Bodies. So far, we have dealt only with negroes who have heen, or are, members of "recognized" white lodges, and we have seen that they are very few. But the negro Masonic lodges, chapters, councils, commanderies, shrine temples and Eastern Star chapters we see in all our states are under Prince Hall charters, and considered by us to be clandestine. Among negro leaders, Prince Hall Masonry is regular Masonry, and they very effectively stamp out, usually by court action, the "irregular" negro "lodges" that have continually sprung up wherever there were negro communities. Several of our recent white Masonic scholars, including Carl Claudy and Ray V. Denslow, advocated recognition of Prince Hall Masonry as the "regu]ar" Masonry for colored people. In ]898 the Grand Master of Washington got his Grand Lodge to approve visitation of Prince Hall Masons to their lodges. By June 1899 16 Grand Lodges had withdrawn recognition of Washington. In less than a year, seven changed their minds and finally they all recognized Washington again.

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By 1947 Massachusetts had adopted a resolution that declared the Prince Hall Grand Lodge regular and legitimate, according to the then prevailing Masonic law and custom (1827). However, in view of the existing social conditions in our country, they thought it "advisable for the official and organized activities of white and colored Freemasons to proceed in parallel lines, but organically separate and without mutually embarrassing demands or commitments." At this, Florida and Texas severed relations with Massachusetts, and California was threatening the same action, when the following year Massachusetts rescinded its resolution. Recent responsible study of old records and original minutes of negro lodges in Boston, Philadelphia and other has shown the history Prince Hall Masons have written about themselves was contrary to those records. The missing records had been filled in with fantasy. Brother Voorhis, whose work, Neg1'o Masonry in the United States, published in 1949 and considered authentic at the time, has now to be read with extreme caution. In 1960, he rewrote some of it in his separate, revised pamphlet history, Our Colored Brethren, the Story of Alpha Lodge of New Jersey, which he originally wrote in 1932 for the North Carolina Lodge of Research No. 666, under the title "Alpha Lodge No. 116, A.F. & A.M. (N.J.C.), the Only Recognized Negro Lodge in the United States." This paper owes much to these three studies of Brother Voorhis, as well as to Coil's Masonic Encyclopedia, of which he is one of the editors. Both Mackey's Encyclopedia and History of Freemasom'y are obsolete in this matter, although the History contains the report of the Grand Master of Massachusetts in 1869-1870 which gives the history of Prince Hall Lodge, along with several other documents. Prince Hall, a colored man, with 13 or 14 other negroes, is said to have been made a Mason in a military lodge in the British Army ncar Boston on March 6, 1775. According to Mackey, when the British withdrew, the negroes applied to the Grand Lodge of England (Moderns) for a charter, which was granted September 29, 1784, although not received until April 29, 1787, as African Lodge No. 459, Boston. But the records are extremely hazy about all this, and are sometimes contrary to it. There is a record that African Lodge No. I at Boston celebrated St. John's Day, December 27, 1782, and the Provincial Grand Master of the Moderns Grand Lodge at Boston allowed the negroes, as Prince Hall expressed it, "to walk on St. John's Days and Bury our dead in forme." William Grimshaw's Official History of Freemasonry Among Colored People of North America, which he wrote as Past Grand Master of the colored Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, claimed that Prince Hall was appointed Provincial Grand Master at Boston. Actually, he was called upon to furnish information about lodges in New England after the Provincial Grand Lodge had ceased to function. African Lodge ceased its connection with England, and in 1813 was stricken from the rolls. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts never recognized its legal existence, and after the deaths of its founders, it became dormant. It was revived some years later, and the Grand Lodge of England was notified; hut there was no reply. On June 18, 1827 they published a statement to the effect that they held a certain unlimited charter, and though their ancestors may not have complied with the conditions, they were now ready and able to do so. "We publicly declare ourselves free and independent of any lodge from this day, and we wiII not be tributary, or governed by any lodge but that of our own." They assumed the name, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, and began chartering subordinate lodges. They have lodges now in practically all the states, in Canada and in Liberia. Coil raised the question: "Did the negroes form a Grand Lodge at Boston?" (None other could charter lodges.) And secondly: "Did any of the Prince Hall organization at Boston survive his death in December 1807, or at most, the erasure of the lodge in 1813? No record confirms Grimshaw's statement that Prince Hall formed a Grand Lodge of any kind at Boston, or that any such body had its name changed from African to Prince Hall Grand Lodge. In 1793 the Grand Lodge of England renumbered its Lodges, so that African Lodge No. 459 became No. 390;

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but the holders of the warrant seemed unaware of this. In 1813 the Ancients and Moderns united to form the United Grand Lodge of England, and in cleansing their rolls of lodges which had expired, or not communicated nor contributed, African Lodge was dropped. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin recently published a letter from the United Grand Lodge of England to a Past Grand Master of Maryland, in which it is stated that the original warrant for African Lodge "gave no power to the Masons of that lodge to form other lodges." That African Lodge became inactive (no dues or communications were received from it since the late 1790's) and it was erased from the Roll of the Grand Lodge in 1813, whereupon the Warrant became ineffective. Prince Hall Masons may still possess it, but it should have been returned and cancelled. It acted unconstitutionally by assuming the functions of a Grand Lodge and forming other lodges. "African Lodge was formed as a lodge under the Grand Lodge of England and therefore remained an English lodge throughout the period of its existence-subject to the regulations of the Grand Lodge of England." Wisconsin comments that this refuted completely "the claim to Masonic regularity made by the present-day bodies of the Prince Hall affiliation, and utterly exploded the two myths . . . that the original charter of African Lodge was, in fact, a Provincial Grand ''''arrant . . . " and that possession of this warrant by a Prince Hall body today is evidence that they are legally descended from the Grand Lodge of England. It had been revoked years before the first Prince Hall Grand Lodge was formed. . . . From the beginning, this body was utterly spurious and clandestine . . . (it) now has a long and honorable record of service to its own people, but it is no part of the regular Masonic Order. It is not recognized as Masonic by any regular Masonic body.

PENALTY FOR LATE RETURNS IDAHO: The Grand Lodge of Idaho adopted, over the objection of its Jurisprudence Committee a rather stiff penalty for late returns: Annual returns not filed or postmarked on or before the 15th day of July are delinquent. Notice of delinquency shall not be required, and an assessment of $2.50 per day shall be paid for each day said report remains delinquent, and shall be remitted with the Grand Lodge dues. Jurisprudence did not concur with this resolution. The Grand Lodge adopted the resolution, and it is now law. MONTANA: The Grand Lodge of Montana adopted a penalty for late returns. We will watch for results next year. We, your Committee on Jurisprudence, to which was referred the amended report of the Committee on Late Lodge Returns, wish to report as follows: That Section 123 of the Code of Statutes be amended by adding thereto the following paragraph: "Should any lodge fail to file its annual return with the Grand Secretary on or before the 15th day of March of any year, such lodge shall pay to the Grand Secretary, for the use of the Grand Lodge, a fine of $3.00 per day for each day elapsed after March 15 until such annual return shall be filed, unless the Grand Master shall, upon timely application being made and good cause shown, extend the time for filing such return. "The postmark affixed by the United States Post Office Department shall be considered as the date of filing such return for purposes of calculating any fine incurred."

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TENNESSEE: The Grand Secretary of Tennessee reported the method of handling late returns in his jurisdiction. His problems were not as great as some with which we are familiar: Two copies of the return forms were mailed to each lodge on November I, 1970, accompanied by a letter calling attention to Edicts I and 72, which provide penalties for incomplete or late returns. The day before the deadline for receipt of returns, there were eight lodges whose returns had not been received, in spite of the fact that reminder notices had been mailed to all lodges whose returns were not in on January 15, ten days before the deadline. I personally called the secretaries of these eight lodges by telephone, and told them or sent word to them, that unless they mailed their returns that day, they would be penalized. In spite of these efforts there were five lodge returns that did not arrive in time and they were penalized. About the same situation and condition prevailed relative to payment of Grand Lodge dues, and two lodges had to be penalized for failure to pay these dues before February 10, as required by law. These lodges were also given several reminders by mail and some by telephone. In my opinion it would serve no good purpose to name these lodges in this report. The statistical tables will show the penalties imposed and collected from these lodges. KENTUCKY: The Grand Lodge of Kentucky adopted this amendment: Sec. 146. Returns shall be made in duplicate and with ink or typewritten. After examination and correction, one copy thereof shall be retained and preserved by the lodge secretary and the other shall be forwarded to the Grand Secretary not later than July 31, and the lodge shall be assessed a fine of one dollar for each day of delinquency and the Grand Secretary will collect the same from the lodge. If any lodge shall fail to make returns as required, it shall be cited to show cause why its charter shall not be arrested.

PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASONRY Frequently we hear lengthy and varied discussions about the widely different characteristics of Freemasonry in the several jurisdictions both in this country and throughout the world. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, being one of the older and larger Grand Lodges in this country, as well as one of the most respected, is often quoted, and we believe in some instances, misquoted. 'tVe have often wished for some accurate and authentic dissertation on the virtues and practices of this esteemed Grand Lodge. At last we believe such a document has been found. One of the most active and highly regarded Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, as well as a noted Masonic scholar, R.W. Bro. William E. Yeager prepared the following masterpiece for delivery in Washington, D.C., in February 1971. We regard it as instructive and interesting to both the Masonic scholar and the neophyte in our Mysteries. CHARACTERISTICS PECULIAR TO PENNSYLVANIA MASONRY

by William E. Yeager, P.G.M. If it were possible for one to visit lodges in each jurisdiction from the Atlantic to the Pacific, he would be amazed at how much alike they are. He would feel as much at home in a lodge in Maine or California as in his own lodge. With each Grand Lodge Sovereign in its state and with constant pressure to change and im-

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prove-to modernize Masonry-it is surprising that any similarity has been maintained. Certain fundamentals--to all intents and purposes--are the same in everyone of our 49 jurisdictions. Every lodge would have a charter from a Grand Lodge having jurisdiction over the state in which it is located. It would have a master and two wardens; a secretary and a treasurer; an altar in the center of the lodge room with a Holy Bible open upon it, and above the Master's station the letter "G." It would confer the three degrees, making Masons only of men. A unanimous ballot would be required. Although the 49 Grand Lodges in the United States are one in essentials, they differ agreeably upon a host of matters. These variations give each Grand Lodge an individuality-a character uniquely its own. An outstanding instance of a jurisdiction with a distinctive Masonic character, quite unlike any other jurisdiction, is the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The attention of a visitor from another jurisdiction would be drawn to certain words and phrases in its title-The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging. The words "Right Worshipful" have come down to us from the early history of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania. They are used frequently in the history of provincial and subordinate lodges of both the so-called "Moderns" and "Ancients" warranted in this jurisdiction during the eighteenth century. Of the 49 Grand Lodges in the United States, all of them-except the Jurisdiction of Maine-have the words "Grand Lodge" in their title; in 48 the words "Grand Lodge" are preceded by "Most Worshipful"; and one-The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania-"Right Worshipful." The phrase "of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity" was in use in that century. The frontispiece of the Ahiman Rezon, Pennsylvania, 1783 edition, is headed "The Arms of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons," with the words "The Arms of the Operative or Stone Masons" at the bottom. The original plate is in the museum of the Grand Lodge. Only five of the Grand Lodges in the United States use these words in their titles. Throughout its early history the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania granted warrants for lodges in other states and countries in which no Grand Lodge had been formed. For this reason we find in its name the additional expression "and Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging." The last warrant outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth was granted on February 6, 1832, to a lodge located in Montevideo, Uruguay. Prior to that date, 68 were for lodges outside of Pennsylvania, including nine in a Provincial Grand Lodge of San Domingo; three in Virginia; seven in Delaware; nine in Maryland; three in New Jersey; three in South Carolina; nine in Louisiana; eight in Cuba; and one in each of the following states and countries: Zanesville, Ohio; Savannah, Georgia; Kaskaskia, Indian Territory; Alverado, Mexico; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Trinidad; and the one in Montevideo, Uruguay. Nine of these were issued to military organizations in the Continental Army, and, during the Revolution, one to "Unity Lodge in His Britannic Majesty's 17th Regiment of Foot," an interesting story. The only Grand Lodge which has as part of its title a phrase similar to "And Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging" is Rhode Island. At present this phrase, as part of the title of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, is only are路 mindel' of the past. As Grand Lodges were formed in the states and countries where the lodges referred to above were located, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania gladly accepted the return of the warrants and assisted in the formation of the new Grand Lodges. Today all of the constituent lodges of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania are located within the Commonwealth. In visiting a lodge in Pennsylvania, a Mason from another jurisdiction may

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be surprised and shocked to find that the ceremonies are not the same in all essentials as those he experienced in his lodge. The divergencies in the Pennsylvania ritual, laws and customs cannot be understood without some historical background. The first Grand Lodge in the world was erected in London, England, in 1717. Eight years later the Grand Lodge of Ireland was organized. It was immediately recognized by the Grand Lodge of England. Nevertheless, when members of the regular Irish lodges came to London to work, the English lodges refused to accept them as visitors because they belonged to "the laboring class." These Irish Masons met first in a few informal groups; then turned these groups into lodges and in 1751 erected the Grand Lodge of England according to the Old Constitutions. The members of this organization contending that their ritual alone preserved the ancient customs and usages of the Craft, styled themselves Ancient York Masons an dubbed the older body, which they accused of modernizing its practice, the Modern Grand Lodge. Since each Grand Lodge had its own governing body and Grand Master, there were two separate complete Masonic systems which often were rivals and competitors, creating dissension and confusion until the union of the two Grand Lodges in England in 1813. In the meantime, Pennsylvania Masons had not been inactive. In the issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette dated December 8, 1730, its editor, Benjamin Franklin (not then a Mason) refers to "several lodges of Freemasons" having been "erected in this Province." There is no record of any lodge at that period except St. John's of Philadelphia, whose account book (from 1731 to 1738), designated "Libel' B," is in the possession of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. This record shows that, as of June 24, 1731, there was a Grand Lodge in Pennsylvania with William Allen as Grand Master and William Pringle as Deputy. On or about September 5, 1749, some brethren of this Grand Lodge, feeling that possibly their selfconstituted Grand Lodge lacked the authority it formerly possessed, made an appeal to the Masonic authorities in London for the appointment of a Provincial Grand Master of Pennsylvania. The Grand Master of England, William Lord Byron, Baron of Rochdale in the County of Lancaster, appointed Bro. William Allen, who had been Grand Master in Pennsylvania in 1731. At a meeting of the Grand Lodge, March 13, 1750, William Allen presented his deputation as Provincial Grand Master of Pennsylvania and assumed that office. The action taken on that date marks the end of the independent Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and its inception as a Provincial Grand Lodge affiliated with and deriving its authority from the Grand Lodge of England (Moderns). This Grand Lodge was composed of three Philadelphia Lodge~St. Johns, No.2 and No.3. It having become evident that another lodge was necessary in Philadelphia, Grand Master Allen warranted a fourth lodge which was opened June 24, 1757. This new lodge was known as No.4 upon the roster of the Moderns, and, as far as the records show, was the last to be estahlished in Pennsylvania by the Moderns. A rumor having spread that this newly-formed lodge was working in the Ancient way rather than the Modern, members from the older lodges attended a meeting of Lodge No.4 and ascertained that the ritualistic work was indeed that of the Ancients. The officers of Lodge No.4, on being summoned to appear before the Grand Lodge, freely admitted that they were Ancient Masons and refused to consider a change in their manner of working. The warrant for Lodge No.4 was immediately withdrawn but the lodge continued in operation even though it was without a warrant. To remedy that defect, the officers petitioned the Grand Lodge of Ancients in London, and under date of June 7, 1958, they were warranted as Lodge No.1 of Pennsylvania and No. 69 of England. On February 13, 1760, the members of Lodge No.1, "Ancients" in Philadelphia, balloted for a Provincial Grand Master. William Ball, a wealthy landowner in the

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Province was elected. Following the selection of Brother Ball as Provincial Grand Master, an application was made by the members of Lodge No. 1 to the Grand Lodge of Ancients in London for a Provincial Grand Warrant for Pennsylvania. They were successful in their effort~ and a warrant bearing date of July 15, 1761, for the Provincial Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania (Ancients) was issued. This venerable document is still in the archives of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. A facsimile of the original warrant may be found in Volume One, page 120-121,

Freemasonry in Pennsylvania, 1727-1907. Whereas the original Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania (Moderns) had been very conservative and relatively inactive, the new Grand Lodge of the Ancients was progressive and alert to its opportunities. During its entire career the Modern Grand Lodge never had more than four constituent lodges on its mUs in its most prosperous years. On the other hand, from the date of its establishment up to the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the Ancients granted warrants to 16 lodges and during the Revolution warranted seven more. There was great rivalry and considerable friction between Ancients and Moderns in Pennsylvania. This was intensified by the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, for in this state, the Modern lodges to a considerable degree were composed of ultra-conservatives who were inclined to be Loyalists, while a large majority of the Ancients espoused the cause of independence. By the end of the war, the Modern lodges had practically disintegrated with the result that in 1813 and thereafter when, in jurisdictions throughout the world, Moderns and Ancients were being reconciled and united, that was unnecessary in Pennsylvania, where the Ancients reigned supreme. Hence, the ritualistic changes and compromises resulting from the reconciliation of 1813 did not affect the work in this state, and Pennsylvania Masons continued to work in the pure Ancient way. 'Vhen such unifying influences as the Baltimore Masonic Convention of 1843, the work of Robert 1\forris and his Conservators, and the efforts of Thomas Smith Webb and Jeremy Cross made a tremendous impression on the work of many American Jurisdictions, Pennsylvania successfully resisted attempts to effect any change. It is in its ritual that Pennsylvania differs most from other jurisdictions. To possess or use a written or printed ritual or Masonic code or cipher is a Masonic offense. The accuracy and uniformity of the ritual is maintained by oral instruction. All knowledge of ritual in Pennsylvania, whether the aspirant is a candidate or an officer, must be acquired "mouth to ear." This includes the esoteric work as well as the exoteric-no monitors or manuals being permitted. What really gives the ritual its distinctive-its exclusive character-is the manner in which the degrees are conferred-didactic and not dramatic as in the other 48 jurisdictions in the United States. There is no posting lecture or catechism. A member of a Pennsylvania lodge desiring to visit in another jurisdiction must prove himself a Mason by quoting portions of the lectures of the degrees in which he has been instructed. Pennsylvania does not do courtesy work for other Grand Lodges nor request it of them. This is due to the difference in ritual and because, under its law. identification cannot be made by letter or document of any kind. It does not review the proceedings of other Grand Lodges, nor exchange representatives; claims perpetual jurisdiction over rejected material and has no provision for dual or plural membership, either in or outside of the Commonwealth. A candidate is elected to all three degrees on one ballot. The business of a lodge is conducted in the third degree. Advancement in the first and second degrees is dependent upon a knowledge of Pennsylvania work. Having made the candidate a Mason in the first degree, no means exist whereby after receiving the third degree, he may be compelled to take further instruction, except by

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persuasion. There is a waiting period of one day before a Master Mason may petition "collateral bodies." The Grand Master of Pennsylvania has extraordinary powers. There can be no appeal from his decisions. He exercises rigid censorship over everything written or spoken in the name of Masonry. The edicts of the Grand Master emanate from the inherent powers of his office, as well as from those conferred by the Ahiman Rezon, and have the authority of Masonic Law. They can not be repealed by the Grand Lodge. Such action can only be taken by one of his successors. At the Annual Grand Communication he does not report to Grand Lodge, he addresses Grand Lodge and his address is not referred to a committee on division and reference, Jurisprudence or other committee. The Grand Lodge does not have a jurisprudence committee. No higher tribute can be paid to the exalted character of the services rendered by the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania than to call attention to the fact that during the 240 years of its history, it has never been necessary to adopt any regulation by which the unlimited powers of the Grand Master have been curbed or circumscribed. An edict which attracted nationwide attention was issued in 1921. It is still in force. No succeeding Grand Master has seen fit to set it aside. This edict is generally referred to as the Eastern Star Edict. It ordered and directed that Pennsylvania Masons who are members of the Order of the Eastern Star, The White Shrine of Jerusalem, The Amaranths or any organization whose membership is comprised of both sexes, and which has Masonic affiliation as a prerequisite, shall within six months sever all relations therewith. It also ordered that henceforth, it would be unlawful for any Pennsylvania Mason to become a member of any organization such as those referred to above. The edict does not affect the members of the Star except to deny them the pleasure of the company of the male of the species at their chapter meetings. Most chapters of the Eastern Star meet in Masonic Temples and excellent relations exist between them and their landlords. Some officers of Grand Chapter are very happy with the present situation and are not anxious to have the edict repealed. The edict resulted from the refusal of the officers of the Grand Chapter to comply with the request of the Grand Master. He told them that if they entered into a political type of campaign in an effort to elect one of their male members Junior Grand Warden, he would be forced to take drastic action. They told him that he could not stop them as they were not Masons. An active campaign by the ladies was followed by the edict. Making Masons at sight is practiced by Grand Masters in Pennsylvania. The degrees may be conferred either during a meeting of a constituent lodge or a session of the Grand Lodge; provided the Grand Master is present. The degrees are conferred in full form with sufficient time between to instruct the candidate in certain rudiments. After having been raised he becomes a Mason at large and must petition a lodge for membership. The term "LEWIS" appears in the English Constitution of 1739. The Masonic Lewis is recognized by Pennsylvania as well as by England, Ireland, and Scotland. At a meeting of Union Lodge No. 121, Grand Master J. Willison Smith made his son, Robert Drummond Smith, age 20, a Mason at sight. The Grand Masters of all the jurisdictions in the United States are addressed as Most Worshipful Grand Master, except in Pennsylvania where the title to the office is Right Worshipful. Following the custom of the Ancients, all of the Pennsylvania Masons are addressed as brother. Titles apply to the office, as Brother Ball, Right Worshipful Grand Master. Although in some of the larger jurisdictions, hundreds of their members may be addressed as Right Worshipful, in Pennsylvania only the elective Grand Officers and past Grand Officers are entitled

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to Right Worshipful as a part of the title of their office-a total of 14 at present. In Pennsylvania the Grand Lodge has continued its system and ritual without alteration throughout the period of the Union of 1813 to the present day. This is why it is unique; this is why it differs so much from each of the other 48 jurisdictions of the United States. It is an Ancient Grand Lodge, prospering as it works in the center of the American Craft.

PETITIONER FOR DEGREES INDIANA: The Grand Lodge of Indiana amended its law in the interest of the "Universality of Masonry." The Grand Lodge took off the limitation of petitioners who are American citizens. Now anyone otherwise eligible may petition a lodge in Indiana.

POTOMAC GOURMET SQUARE CLUB DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia approved the founding of the Potomac Gourmet Square Club, which is described as follows: At the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, a group of Master Masons engaged in food, catering, restaurant, hotel, motel and allied industries presented a petition reque~ting permission to form a new club to be known as the Potomac Gourmet Square Club. They also presented a proposed set of by-laws, which requires that all members of said club must hold Masonic membership in lodges, either of this jurisdiction or in ]odges路 whose jurisdiction is recognized by this Grand Lodge. Your committee has studied this petition and the by-laws. We believe that Masons engaged in the professions described can very well support a club and serve a useful purpose. We do not believe their existence as a club will in any way unduly interfere or compete with existing Masonic organizations in the District of Columbia. ''''c, therefore, recommend that the Grand Lodge grant their prayer and authorize the organization of the Potomac Gourmet Square Club.

PREREQUISITES FOR MASONRY ,,\TASHINGTON: The Grand Master of ''\Tashington goes on record that neither color nor religion is a prerequisite to petitioning Freemasonry: I have Leen asked a number of times just what our Book of Constitutions says concerning religion and the color of a petitioner. I want to go on record, as the Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, that the Washington Masonic Code, the "rashington Monitor or the form used for petitioning a lodge for membership does not, any place, state that a man cannot petition a lodge for membership because of his religion or his color. The requirements for petitioning a lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction are that the petitioner be a man, free Lorn, of reasonable intelligence, of good reputation and of lawful age. He must apply for admission of his own free will. He mllSt believe in a Supreme Being and in the immortality of the soul.

PROTOCOL ONTARIO: The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario stated that it had come to his attention that certain secretaries of subordinate lodges had written directly to Grand Secretaries of other jurisdictions without first going through the office of Grand Secretary in their own jurisdiction. He said:

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I have recently learned that a few of our brethren and even lodge secretaries have been writing directly to the Grand Secretaries and lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions without first clearing the business through our own Grand Secretary. This is an embarrassing situation and one that I hope will be discontinued. In the interest of keeping everything in proper order, I would remind all Masons of Section 61 of the Constitution. This enables Grand Lodge to have a complete account of every item of Grand Lodge business on record in the central office, and will expedite any decisions which I may be called upon to make.

PROXIES MAINE: The Grand Master of Maine had numerous questions posed about proxies. Here are some of them, together with his answers, listed under "decisions": Several questions were asked regarding the powers, and methods of operation, of proxies of subordinate lodges, and their actions in Grand Lodge. One of the very ancient traditions of our fraternity has been the right of every Freemason to be represented. Originally each Freemason represented himself in the General Assemblies, now he is represented by his officers. In fact Mackey's Jurisprudence, page 12, states, "The majority of every particular lodge, when congregated, shall have the privilege of giving instructions to their master and wardens before the assembling of the Grand Lodge." Section 79 of our Constitution spells out specifically that it is the duty of every lodge to be represented at the communications of Grand Lodge by its master and wardens or by a proxy duly commissioned under the seal of the lodge and the attestation of the master and secretary. Proxy is a relatively new word and means "A person empowered by another to act for him." Section 79 further spells out in a clear-cut manner the exact manner in which the proxy shall be appointed and commissioned. With this preamble my answers to the questions relating to proxies are as follows: Question 1. When a master or either of the wardens registers, is he considered present for the whole session, unless excused? The answer is "Yes." These officers are obligated to perform their duties to the Masons of their respective lodges and only in extreme emergencies such as illness (under a doctor's care) should they be relieved of this duty. Furthermore they receive per diem expenses to perform this duty. Question 2. If the master and wardens are excused can the proxy act, or is this excusing the lodge of further rights during the session? The answer is "No." If a proxy has been duly appointed and the master and wardens are excused the proxy has the right and duty to act on their behalf. Question 3. Does the proxy have the power to act if the W.M. and wardens leave the Grand Lodge, but are still in the building, in the corridor, or the men's room? The answer is "No." There is absolutely no reason for all three to be absent at one time. Furthermore I would rule that if only one is present it is his duty to represent his lodge. I would further extend the area to the city in which Grand Lodge is held. The W.M. and wardens know the time and place of the Grand Lodge sessions and should be there during the meeting. 路If this were not the case it could be that weak-minded officers might always leave controversial issues to a proxy and not accept their rightful duty for which they have been appointed. Question 4. Does the proxy have the power to act if the W.M. or wardens must leave in the case of an emergency, and what would constitute an emergency? The answer is "Yes." If the and wardens must leave in case of an emergency the proxy has the duty to act.

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An "emergency" is an illness under a doctor's care or a death. To return to one's occupation cannot be considered an emergency. Grand Lodge session is only one and one-half days and when a W.M. or warden go to that session he should have made preparation well in advance. To go one-half day and collect travel mileage is a disgrace to himself as well as his lodge and to go to Grand Lodge only for a "trip" or "excursion" is even worse. Question 5. Is it the duty of the \\T.M. or either warden to act if they are in the building? The answer is "Yes." I would rule that if they do not act in such a circum路 stance the lodge would lose its right to vote.

PUBLICITY ARKANSAS: The Grand Orator of Arkansas said the following as his opinion of the thinking of the news media: We have drifted into a time when the news media would rather play up evil, sin, and disgrace than hardly ever mention anything good. Allow me parenthetically to say this: There is little or no publicity concerning these Grand Lodge sessions although leading men, Masons, from all over the state are meeting here for good and noble purposes. But if some of our group would denounce decency, set a fire, or explode a small bomb, we would have national headlines in both the press and on TV. OREGON: The Grand Lodge of Oregon enjoyed some good publicity last year. The Committee on Public Relations and Publicity made some sound recommendations: This past year the committee has made available to the news media information concerning Masonic activities. It has also encouraged local lodges to make known to the news media in Oregon communities those Masonic events worthy of publicity. The numerous press clippings and television and radio announcements have caused this committee to feel that such an undertaking has proved of value in promoting the public's awareness of the fraternity's activities. There are other endeavors open to the fraternity worthy of recognition this year. The efforts of all branches of the fraternity to pull more closely together cannot be stressed too heavily. Some of the public thinks the head of the Shrine is the chief Freemason. A matter of this kind is not of sufficient importance to call for a story in the press as to details of the Masonic organization, yet it does emphasize that the lack of knowledge of the non-Masonic public is astounding. Perhaps one of the best ways of informing the public would be by seeing to it that our librarie~city, county, high school, and college-contained Masonic ref路 erence material open to the perusal of anyone interested. This committee therefore recommends, that as a beginning, a survey be made of reference material available in libraries open to students and the public as to what is now on the shelves. In cases of complete absence of books, or glaring inadequacy of books, this Grand Lodge may be willing to expend the modest sum of $50.00 on each library selected for the gift in the name of the Grand Lodge of Oregon, of authentic books of recognized standing in the fraternity so that those seeking to know more of Freemasonry wiII be able to get hard information. Should our Grand Lodge feel that such an appropriation is not feasible at this time, it is suggested that individual lodges consider the matter and make voluntary contributions to the Public Library Fund so that the libraries of Oregon may in so far as possible have available standard information on Freemasonry. An average contribution of $5.00 each from 190 lodges would provide $950enough to take care of 19 libraries at $50.00 each. Local communities could well examine their own libraries and the lodges in these communities could in their

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own name donate recognized Masonic books to the libraries open to the public. There is no way better to promote an understanding of Freemasonry on the part of the public than to make qualified and solid information available in the libraries open to citizens.

RECOGNITION OF APPENDANT BODIES VERMONT: The Grand Lodge of Vermont decided not to name appendant bodies it recognized. It was reported that only one Grand Lodge names the Shrine. As chairman of your committee, I made a special appointment in February of this year in Washington, D.C., with M.W. Bro. Conrad Hahn. He is the Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of the United States of America. My purpose was to learn of and find out what the Grand Lodges do, or how they treat or whatever connections actually or legally exist between the various Grand Lodges and the so-called appendant Masonic bodies. He informed me that to the best of his knowledge only one of the 49 Grand Lodges in our nation makes a specific mention of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. That is the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. M.W. Brother Hahn is a Past Grand Master of the State of Connecticut. He informed me that he feels very strongly against incorporating the names of any appendant bodies into the Code or structure of a Grand Lodge. An argument could he made that the Grand Lodge of Vermont could do this even if no other Grand Lodge did. However, it seems to your committee inadvisable to foster any practice that is so universally eschewed by other Grand Lodges, most of which are much larger than ours, and some of which are older. If we manufacture some sort of so-called recognition of these three bodies, where do we stop? There is an almost endless numher of such orders. Just investigate the number in the Allied Masonic Degrees. Your chairman has been a member of the three bodies mentioned and is proud and happy of the fact. Another member of the committee is a Past Potentate of his Shrine. But we also know the Grand Lodge of Vermont is paramount. It needs no attachments. Your committee is also unaware and uncertain that any of these outstanding fraternal organizations.-as a body-seek or desire formal recognition by our Grand Lodge and may well wish to pursue its independent course rather than become an appendant body as recognition would imply. Further, your committee feels that all so-called Masonic bodies are now informally-yet sufficiently-recognized in Section 11 I-Chapter 2-Title I, found on Page 33 in the 1961 Vermont Code of Masonic Law in the third paragraph, which reads as follows: The Grand Lodge recognizes as regular appendant Masonic bodies, the following wherever located, when declared regular and recognized by competent authority in each Rite: Chapter of Royal Arch Masons; Councils of Royal and Select Masters; Commanderies of Knights Templar; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry; also all bodies pertaining directly to each of the same. The last phrase seems, in the judgment of the committee, to be sufficiently inclusive to cover the wants and desires of any bodies allied or connected with the tenets and principles of Freemasonry.

RETIREMENT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia revised its retirement plan to better keep in line with the rising cost of living:

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Your Special Committee has considered and studied the Retirement Plan and recommends that it be amended so as to double the retirement benefits now obtainable under the formula set forth in the plan. In arriving at this recommendation we have endeavored to be fair to both the Grand Lodge and to any employees concerned. In so doing we have taken into consideration the fact that under the provisions of the plan the Grand Lodge bears all the costs of the annual pensions paid to employees. While this is similar to many pension plans of private employers it differs from that of the Federal Government where the civil employees are required to make regular contributions from their salaries toward the costs of their annuities. In order to accomplish the change in the retirement benefits we believe should be made we specifically recommend that the formula in the Retirement Plan he amended so as to provide that the annual retirement pay of qualified employees will be 2 per cent rather than the presently stated I per cent of their average last five years' salary multiplied by the number of years they have worked for the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in equal monthly installments.

OHIO: The Grand Lodge of Ohio has a good retirement plan for its employees, as shown in the following Article IV of its plan: ARTICLE IV

Eligibility The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer and all regular full-time employees on a salary basis of the Grand Lodge shall be eligible. Regular full-time employees shall mean employees whose basic means of livelihood is from the Grand Lodge of Ohio and based on a substantially average work week. The following employees shall be considered for retirement benefits: 1. The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer upon retirement shall receive such pension as may be determined by the Ways, Means and Accounts Committee. 2. All other employees who shall have a minimum of 20 years service shall be eligible to a monthly pension calculated as follows: a. The average yearly salary for the five years immediately preceding retirement shall be determined. Thereupon, 1'l2 per cent of such average shall be calculated and such figure multiplied by the number of years of service but not in excess of 30. The product to the nearest dollar figure shall be the annual pension of such employee for life, provided that no monthly pension shall be less than $50.00. b. In the case of an employee becoming totally disabled and unable to continue his employment before completing 20 years of service, the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Chairman of the 'Vays, Means and Accounts Committee shall have power, to grant a disability pension to such employee. c. The age of retirement is hereby fixed at 65 years except that an employee with 35 years service may elect to retire at age 55. For such employee his or her pension shall be calculated on the basis set forth in paragraph a above. For employees with 30 years of service election maybe made to retire at the age of 60 years, and for such employees, the pension for them shall be calculated on the basis set forth in paragraph a above and then this monthly rate reduced at the rate of 3 per cent for each year of age less than 65 years.

RETIREMENT HOMES NEW JERSEY: The Special Committee on Retirement Homes reponed in part to the Grand Lodge of Nev.' Jersey: At this point it was believed

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that the Retirement Home at Lumberton, New Jersey, would soon become a reality. Unless we are confronted with unforeseen obstacles or delays, we expect the variance to be granted by the end of June. The next step would be to apply to the F.H.A. for approval, and we have been advised that this approval should be granted upon presentation of the variance, deed to the property. survey and other information required hy the government. The various government agencies receive their fiscal appropriations on July I and we could expect prompt action, providing we have the required information. As previously reported to you last year, the interest rate on the government mortgage will be 1 per cent. At this point, we will instruct our architect to prepare detailed plans, which again would require the approval of F.H.A. and the town of Lumberton. If all of the above can be accomplished in a reasonahle length of time, construction contracts can be awarded and perhaps sometime in 1971, we will find our senior citizens living graciously and comfortably in Lumberton, New Jersey. In our original plans the project was to be composed of mostly efficiency apartments, however, new F.H.A. regulations require Senior Citizens homes to consist of apartments divided as follows: Efficiency apartments-20 per cent One bedroom apartments-55 per cent Two bedroom apartments-25 per cent The three types arc shown on the sketches which are on display. It should be stated in this report that the very generous offer of Bro. and Mrs. Mark Reynolds is contingent upon our success in the completion of all of our negotiations, with the town of Lumberton, the F.H.A. and the financial sources, so that construction can he started in a reasonable length of time. We can also report that in addition to the eight acres of land the gift includes a beautiful modern home, subject to life occupancy of the owners, or at such time as they decide to move elsewhere, or into one of our apartments, which we would make available to them.

RITUAL COLORADO: The Grand Master of Colorado recommended the following: We should adopt as part of the ritual of the Third Degree, the following instruction which precedes the second Section of the Degree in New Mexico: "The second section of this degree is a solemn and tragic drama enacted for the benefit of an audience of one person to present to him the ultimate truths and lessons of Freemasonry. It is the climax of his Masonic experience." "Spectators on the sidelines must bear in mind the importance of this drama and do nothing to impair the impressions on the candidate. Specifically there should be no whispering or levity at any time."

FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida agreed with its Jurisprudence Committee in the case of a dispensation issued by the Grand Master to assist a paraplegic to receive the three degrees of Freemasonry: Dispensation No. 48: The committee further considered the Dispensation No. 48 to Ensley Lodge, 1". & A.M. No. 278, to confer the third degrees of Freemasonry on a paraplegic who was able to comply with all of the requirements of the degrees except the step. It is the opinion of the committee that since no maim was involved, that the Dispensation was unnecessary and that the lodge, in the

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absence of maim is the sole judge of the physical qualifications of a candidate unless a maim is involved as the same is specified in Regulations 31.03 and 31.04, and Rulings and Decisions thereon. IDAHO: The Custodians of the Work in the Grand Lodge of Idaho disapproves certain ritualistic practices, but seem to hesitate to make a firm decision. The Board of Custodians was requested to consider a request from Wendell Lodge No. 54 on the use of a dn in the third degree. The decision of this board was to uphold the ruling of the Board of Custodians of 1956. The 1956 ruling stated: "Only in those lodges in which the use of a cfn in the second section of the Master Mason degree is a long established custom shall it be permitted, and then only so long as its use does not serve as a source of amusement." ILLINOIS: The Grand Master of Illinois made a rather unusual request, which was granted him by the Grand Lodge. He requested the following: There have been, during the past several years, many indications that a study should be made of the mechanics of presenting our degrees. There isn't any question but what our philosophies and the real roots of Masonry should never be altered or changed in any way but the methods of presenting degrees to a candidate involve merely mechanics and could be, by vote of the Grand Lodge, remodeled or adjusted or changed in some manner that might be more efficient in relation to the present world in which we are living today. I personally, as Grand Master, would like permission to experiment with maybe four or five lodges in one area and four or five lodges in another area to make certain adjustments in the way in which we do the work to see if we cannot come up with something that might be acceptable to the Grand Lodge as a whole. I ask this permission and I will ask the Deputy Grand Master to take over while this item of business is being considered. Deputy Grand Master Murphy presided and a representative asked: What do you mean by "innovations"? What type of changes are you contemplating? The Deputy Grand Master explained as follows: I presume that any change the Grand Master would have in mind would just be an experiment and would not be subject to adoption and could not be subject to adoption unless it was first placed before the Grand Lodge Representatives. He is merely requesting permission so that he might experiment here with something in different locations-to at least give a group of brethren an opportunity to see some of the things that he has in mind. However, in relation to anything that might come out of this, you certainly would have to have the approval of the Grand Lodge before it could be made official. We are making no change because the Grand Lodge officers can make no changes in the ritual without permission of the Grand Lodge. The representative then said: I would make a motion that the Worshipful Grand Master be granted his request. The motion was severally seconded and, there being no further discussion, was voted upon and carried, following which the Grand Master again assumed the Chair. Grand MasteT: My brethren, perhaps I should have explained this a little bit more in detail before I turned this over to Brother Murphy for handling.

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As has been indicated, we cannot do anything official without permission of the Grand Lodge. This would merely involve an experiment with certain lodges. We certainly cannot do things today in the way that we did them 200 years ago and all I am asking is for authority to do this experimentation in the hope that it might bring forth something that could be presented to the Grand Lodge and, believe me, my brethren, there will never be any change of any kind in the ritual without it first being submitted to this Grand Lodge for approval. My request was merely for the purpose of doing a little experimenting possibly among ourselves and a few lodges. I want to thank you all very much for granting me that permission and that privilege. GEORGIA: The Grand Master of Georgia found it necessary to issue certain edicts relative to the manner of conferring degrees. We heartily agree with his intentions: WHEREAS, Certain improper and undignified practices have taken place in some lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction in connection with the initiation, passing and raising of brethren; WHEREAS, A booklet on "Masonic Etiquette" published by the Educational and Historical Commission of the Grand Lodge of Georgia provides as follows: "Next to the church, no place should command greater dignity, respect, or reverence than a Masonic lodge. Present, always, while a lodge is in session, is that open Bible. Regardless, therefore, of how many degrees of Masonry you may have received, truly 'the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.' Certainly then, it is no place for the frivolous or irreligious. There should be a sacredness, a holy dignity, a reverence present in every lodge room, and it should be sufficiently manifest to impress one as he enters. "Nothing whatever in the ritual was originally designed for levity and any departure therefrom is entirely unwarranted. The Masonic ritual reflects dignity, beauty, and vitality. Its interpretation should be equally dignified, beautiful, and vital. Such a sustained interpretation over the years has developed and maintained a dignified institution." WHEREAS, Section 184 of the Masonic Manual and Code of 1963 provides as follows:

"184. Roughness Prohibited.-Frivolity, roughness, or brutality in conferring degrees will upon the first offense subject the lodge to severe reprimand, and upon the second offense, to forfeiture of charter." Now, Therefore, I, Burton A. Greer, Sr., Grand Master of the Most WorshipfUl Grand Lodge of Georgia, do hereby order that no candidate, while receiving any of the degrees of a blue or symbolic lodge, shall be spoken to or touched by anyone unless (1) such act is a part of the ritual of either the uniform work or the ancient work, or (2) by permission of the Worshipful Master of that lodge, or (3) in the second section of the degree of Master Mason pursuant to ancient and established Masonic tradition and in keeping with the spirit of the quoted provision of the booklet on "Masonic Etiquette" and Section 184 of the Code. GEORGIA: Legislation as adopted in Georgia to make examination necessary: EXAMINATION NECESSARY An applicant for advancement must show suitable proficiency in the catechism of the preceding degree up to and including the obligation, upon examination in open lodge. All persons receiving the Master Mason's Degree shall be required,

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within 45 days after being raised, to commit to memory the catechism of the Master's Degree up to and including the obligation, and to demonstrate his proficiency therein in open lodge to the satisfaction of his brethren. The Worshipful Master may extend said time for 45 days once for cause, and no more. Provided, however, that the Grand Master may in writing further extend said time upon proper showing.

NEW MEXICO: The Grand Master of New Mexico ruled that to hold office in a New Mexico lodge a brother raised in Missouri would be required to stand a suitable proficiency in the Third Degree in a New Mexico Lodge: June 19, 1969: Vaughn Lodge No. 43 asked if a Master Mason, who was raised and passed Third Degree proficiency in Missouri, must pass Third Degree proficiency in New Mexico to be eligible to stationed office. Referred them to Code No. 320 which states proficiency must be passed in New Mexico.

OHIO: The Grand Lodge of Ohio has a written ritual and heard this report from its Committee on Ritual: The Standing Resolution on Ritual of this Grand Lodge directs that "The Chairman of the Ritual Committee shall examine the (Pen) Written Ritual at least once annually and report upon its condition at each meeting of the Grand Lodge." This Ritual reposes safely in a specially-designed, locked case in the office of the Grand Secretary in Worthington. The (Pen) Written Ritual was last examined by me in the presence of the Grand Secretary on June 20, 1970. There appears to be no change of notice in the physical condition of the Ritual. The Typewritten Ritual of this Grand Lodge continues to be a useful tool for the instruction of lodge officers at the district level. During this past year 12 district meetings were held for ritual instruction using the Typewritten Ritual. The districts in which these meetings were held are as follows: Districts 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 14, 15, 18, 19 (two meetings), 22, and 23. Two of these meetings were conducted by the Chairman of the Ritual Committee. The remainder were under the supervision of the District Deputy Grand Masters of the various districts. Several additional districts requested use of the Typewritten Ritual for district meetings, but due to lack of advance planning in scheduling these meetings the Ritual was not available for their use. Again we remind the District Deputy Grand Masters that the Typewritten Ritual is available for their use at district meetings. It may be obtained on request from the Chairman of the Committee on Ritual.

VERMONT: The Grand Master of Vermont recommends that two new Master Rituals be typed and the two old copies be preserved [or posterity: The Master Rituals, or so-called Black Books, one of which is in the possession of the Grand Lecturer, and the other in the safe in the Grand Secretary's office, are many years old. The ravages of time and their continued use over the many years have resulted in a condition which, I believe, gives cause for some remedial action. I am, therefore, recommending that two typed copies of the Master Ritual be made, the typed copies to correspond page for page, and line for line, to our present Combined Ritual, Floor-Work and Lectures, published in 1948, copyrighted 1949. I further recommend that the two present Master Rituals be then retired to safekeeping for posterity.

WYOMING: The question of ritual the easy way-by tape recordingcontinues to come up. We ask ourselves, "Why do people persist in seeking the easy way out?"

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Question: Is it permissible to make tape recordings of the lectures in the degrees and use them when no one is available to deliver them personally? Decision: I refer you to Section 281, page 48, of the Code, which states: It is not permissible to change the authorized method of delivery or the teaching of any Masonic lectures not authorized or which have not received the sanction of the Grand Lodge or its lawful authority. This same question was ruled upon in 1942. The Grand Master of that year ruled in the same vein as I. His ruling was upheld by the Jurisprudence Committee and the Grand Lodge.

WYOMING: The Chief Instructor reported to the Grand Lodge of Wyoming some of the comments made by deputies: "The apron presentation was exceptionally well done; the second section lecture was below satisfactory standards due to frequent need for prompting and some words substituted." "The W.M. had ritual open part of the time for opening-and most had ritual in hand for second section of M.M o . " "The degree work was very good and according to ritual. But, I must add that only the W.M., J.D., J.5., Marshal and Tyler were in their regular stations. Nine Past Masters took part in the entire work," "The officers of this lodge will not learn their work and depend on Past Masters or other members of the lodge to do it for them." "This lodge has had a lack of candidates and as a consequence they have not become too proficient; however, they performed well at Masters' Club but, of necessity, use Past Masters.

NEW BRUNSWICK: The Ritual Committee recommended the following ceremony of installation of the immediate Past Master of a lodge: On the subject of an installation ceremony for the Immediate Past Worshipful Master, we find that according to the statutes, this office is not mentioned, neither is it recognized by the Grand Lodge of England, therefore, we do not feel that we should have an installation ceremony for same. We would, however, suggest a wording to be used without being adopted, which could be along the following lines: "Worshipful Brother . . . . . . you are now the immediate Past Master of this lodge and it affords me much pleasure to install you with the collar and jewel of the office. Your station is on the right of the Worshipful Master in the east, and in that position you are able to assist the Master whenever it becomes necessary, or as he requests. It is a very responsible office and the Worshipful Master will be enabled to carry on his duties with the confidence of having you in this Station:' (Comment on the way this officer carried on his duties as WorshipfUl Master, can be made if deemed necessary.) He will then be directed to his station.

INDIANA: The report of the Grand Lecturer revealed a heavy work load and considerable interest. He reported that each of the 551 lodges had been instructed. As to Lodges of Instruction, he reported an average of nine officers per lodge. This was slightly more than the previous year. A statement of examination of the reports of all lodges in Indiana was made in duplicate to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary. Certainly such reports would be most helpful to any Grand Master, and should be on file in the Grand Secretary's office as a permanent record for the Grand Lodge. Only in this manner could the Grand Lodge be able to know what was going on and how it could best serve Freemasonry.

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SALUTE TO TEXAS FLAG At the opening of the Grand Lodge of Texas a tribute was made to the Lone Star Flag, after which all present rose and sang "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You." The tribute given was: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Right Worshipful Grand Lodge Officers, Guests, Ladies and My Brothers All: Houston caught Santa Anna asleep at San Jacinto, and the Texas Territory became the Texas Nation. Later by popular vote the Texas Nation became the Texas State in our great Union. "Today we salute the Lone Star on patch of blue, White bar and red bar, too. Flag of Texas, proudly stand, A symbol of statehood in Freedom's land. But remember, too, with stately pride, The sovereign nation you once signified. With Houston, profits and heroes, too, Set a star of fellowship on Masonic Blue. And bordered it with lilywork of peaceful white And blood that was shed in Freedom's fight. Unique in history you became, Forever leasing nations' claim. And blazing star in proclamation In the United States Constellation. Flag of Texas proudly rests In freedom's land that Godly bless'd."

This was followed by this tribute to the Flag of the United States of America, after which all stood and sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Masonic Guests and My Brethren: Conceived in the heart of the immortal Washington, the craft of the beautiful Betsy Ross; the 13 stripes of the 13 Original Colonies; the 50 stars of the 50 sovereign states; bathed in the blood of heroes of many battles; cleansed by the tears of many mothers; lifted high by the valiant efforts of its sons; fought for, bled for and died for; but more important, lived for, worked for and sacrificed for. Our Star.Spangled Banner, long may it wave for the land of the free and the home of the brave.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COLORADO: The Grand Lodge of Colorado is doing a great service to the youth of its jurisdiction through its scholarship program. The following is a portion of the report of the committee: This is the fourth year the Scholarship Program has been in existence, and the members of your committee are proud to say we have passed from infancy into manhood. The Grand Lodge of Colorado saw fit to create this committee and the program four years ago, and we spent one entire year researching the complex field of scholarships and grants for higher education. The research was put into a program two years ago, when an entirely different, and a rather "maverick" Scholarship Program was entered into by the Masons of Colorado. The experiment proved to be very successful the first year, and the second, and we are pleased to say that the third year was even better.

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This year we had 49 previous scholarship winners who qualified for another year at an institution of higher learning. The expenses to return these students to their institutions of higher learning was $50,477. Subtracting this amount from the amount available to the committee meant that we could only award 15 scholarships this year. This was accomplished as a result of the diligent work of the members of this committee, who were obligated to screen in excess of 280 very worthy applications to select 15 only, who would benefit most from the opportunities available. Fifteen were accordingly selected, at a cost of $9,075. The Grand Lodge this year had 64 students on 13 different campuses, and we are indeed gratified by the reo ports we receive on their academic and other school activities. I, as chairman, had the distinct privilege of visiting with our students at Colorado State University, and Colorado State College, to discuss our Scholarship Program. I was pleased with the quality of the youngsters, and their very favorable reaction to the scholarship activity. They advised they have a difficult time convincing reo cipients of other scholarships as to the quality and extent of the Masonic Scholarship. They certainly have become ambassadors for the fraternity, as have their parents, former school friends, and others both on the campus and back in their home community.

NEW MEXICO: The Grand Lodge of New Mexico heard the following on the success of its public school program: Forty-three answers showed that 22 lodges presented (or will present) certificates to the Boy of Today, and Girl of Today, while 17 lodges made presentations to the Teacher of Today. Use of Certificates in Appreciation for Outstanding Achievement seem to be lagging. Only six lodges answered that they have so far used them, but we do have indications that they will be used this spring. Our scholarships appear to be holding their own with 35 (the same as last year) being awarded for a total amount of $2,537.50. This is $25.00 less than a year ago from Grand Lodge's portion. Lodge scholarships range from $50.00 to $500.00 with several lodges awarding more than one.

OKLAHOMA: The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, through its Education Committee sponsored the following two programs in the public schools of that jurisdiction: (A) Wishing to give recognition to our outstanding students in the elementary schools, junior high schools, and/or high schools in every public school district in Oklahoma, every constituent lodge in Oklahoma was asked to recognize these students by presenting Student of Today Awards. Every lodge was asked to use its own initiative in working with local school officials in each public school in its jurisdiction and arrange for presentation of an Award to the outstanding boy and girl in each division of the school. Lodge officers or committees were urged to contact and work with the school officials and not u'y to dictate to them in any way. Where the cooperation of the local school was refused or difficult to obtain, the lodge was asked to select the Student of Today recipients by any method they chose. Student of Today Certificates were provided Qy the Grand Lodge to every local lodge requesting them. (B) In order to encourage those students in the senior classes to be better citizens and to make our nation even greater through their efforts as our citizens of tomorrow, we offered the Essay Contest, using as the subject for the essay: "Education-A Right or Privilege." Cash awards were to be given in both boys' and girls' division as follows: First place $150; second place $100, and third place $50. A Certificate of Appreciation was sent to each contestant whose essay was sent to the Grand Secretary as a local winner.

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OHIO: The Grand Lodge of Ohio has an active Scholarship Program: The Grand Lodge Scholarship Program is now beginning its eighth year of granting scholarships in the amount of $400 each to 26 students in Ohio colleges and seminaries. The Ohio Council of Deliveration of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction has contributed $400 to the committee making it possible to award 27 $400 scholarships. Feeling that the colleges, universities, and seminaries were better qualified than the committee to select the deserving scholars, the awarding of the scholarships has always been left entirely to the discretion of the scholarship boards of the insti tu tions.

W'EST VIRGINIA: The Scholarship Fund in West Virginia is but a few years old, but is beginning a very worthwhile work: The Masonic Scholarship Endowment Trust of West Virginia was established by Grand Lodge in the latter part of 1968 as a permanent endowment fund to provide scholarships~ for needy students at our state universities. As only the income of the fund is to be disbursed for scholarships, the income of the fund during the year 1969 became available for the first scholarships for students attending the university during the academic year 1970-71. To set up the necessary machinery to implement the fund, our committee arranged for the appointment of Scholarship Aid Committees at the universities, with advice to The Kanawha Valley Bank as Trustee as to the personnel to be dealt with. 'We also prepared and obtained approval from the Trustee and the university authorities of a form of certificate to be issued each year by each university to the Trustee and Grand Lodge, stating the name and address of each scholar and the stipend awarded to each, and certifying that each scholar meets the conditions of eligibility and was selected on the basis of the qualifications, and the amount of each stipend was fixed on the basis of need, prescribed by the Inden ture of Trust creating the Fund. Prior to April 1 last, the Trustee furnished to us and to Grand Lodge its first accounting for the period from October 21, 1968 to December 31, 1969. Earned income of the fund for the year 1969 amounted to $8,750.00, making $1,375.00 available for scholarships in the year 1970 for the academic year 1970-71 at each university. The Trustee authorized awards in double this amount, with the additional payment to be made in January 1971 from 1970 income. At West Virginia University awards varying from $200 to $500 were made to ten freshmen, II upperclassmen, and five graduate students, making a total of 26 scholarshi ps. At Marshall University awards varying from $100 to $350 were made to 42 students. Thus, during the current academic year 68 students will be receiving financial assistance from Ollr fund, without which they might not have been able to pursue their education.

SELF-DISCOVERY CALIFORNIA: The Grand Orator of California may have startled his listeners with certain portions of his address. The following is a portion of it: We need government. We need churches. We need schools. If these organizations were destroyed today they would somehow be re-created. They are relevant. And I say to you today that if Freemasonry were destroyed, it would be reueated. It is essential. It is relevant. It has been said that what we must reach for is a concept of perpetual selfdiscovery, perpetual reshaping to realize one's best self, to be the person one

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could be. What organization could be more revelant to this task Our principles must be discovered and interpreted by the individual. Our method of teaching permits, and even requires, interpretation by the individual of the lesson which is taught. To listen one time, then again, then again-is to hear, to learn a new lesson each time. Masonry's chief goal is to aid each man by helping him find and keep his best self. The principles are wonderful. But as we face tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow, is this enough? Does the practice conform to the principles? W'e teach brotherly love. But we witness instances in which the lesson is not learned. I recognize the need to screen and admit men cautiously to membership in our order. But I pray that when a qualified black man has the courage to apply to my lodge, that no one will say NO because of his color.

SENIOR CITIZENS' CLUB MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan has a number of Senior Citizens' Clubs which are doing a good work. The following is a report of their activities the past year: "Your Senior Citizens' Committee submits the following report for the Masonic year. "Wyandotte Senior Citizens' Masonic Club meets in Wyandotte Masonic Temple, 81 Chestnut Street, Wyandotte, Michigan, with a membership of 75. They meet every Wednesday, 12 months a year. Brother George A. Leavitt, P.M., President. "Acacia Senior Citizens' Masonic Club with a membership of 420 and a regular attendance of 160 to 180 each meeting. They meet every Monday in the Pointe Masonic Temple, 1850 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. This is the oldest club of its kind in Michigan. Brother William Boyd, President. "Jefferson Senior Citizens' Masonic Club with a membership of 200 and a regular attendance of 80 to 90 each meeting. They meet every Thursday in the Jefferson Masonic Temple, 22000 Eleven Mile Road, St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Brother Louis Saccoman, P.M., President. "Highland Park Senior Citizens' Masonic Club with a membership of 130 and a regular attendance of 75, meets every Tuesday ten months a year in Highland Park Masonic Temple, 44 East Buena Vista Avenue, Highland Park, Michigan, Brother Penn F. Naylor, P.M., President. "Roseville Senior Citizen's Masonic Club with a membership of 75 and a regular attendance of 35 to 40, meets every Wednesday in Roseville Masonic Temple, 27151 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, Michigan, Brother Arthur Knopf, President. "Utica Senior Citizens' Masonic Club with a membership of 50, meets every Tuesday in Utica Masonic Temple, 46026 Cass Avenue, Utica, Michigan. This club was organized in March 1969 with Brother William E. Dempsey, P.M., President. "One of the functions of these clubs not generally recognized is their attendance ill Masonic funeral services, many times serving as pallbearers."

SESQUICENTENNIAL ALABAMA: The Grand Lodge of Alabama will observe its sesquicentennial with observances in Huntsville and Mobile, and will be carried in detail in the next issue of the Proceedings. The following is an account of the 150th anniversary celebration in Moulton, which was No. 34 on the rolls of Tennessee when it was chartered: It was my pleasure to schedule a Cornerstone Ceremony nearby and provide for bringing the Grand Officers to Moulton for the evening program on May 2,

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the exact 150th birthday of instituting that lodge as Tennessee's No. 34. The program was most delightful, well attended and contained the elements of thanksgiving, rededication, history review, and fellowship and social around the festive board. Bro. Kirk Howell, secretary, as chairman, planned well and executed his plans admirably and an outstanding program resulted. Let me urge as strongly as I can, that upon preparing a history for your programs, that you please see that the Grand Secretary's office is furnished a file copy for reasons you readily recognize, and that you also let the Grand Historian have a copy to expedite his work. Bro. Joseph A. Jackson, Grand Historian, has prepared a history of that Grand Lodge, as shown in the following portion of his report: For the past year (1969-70), your Grand Historian has laboriously concluded work which as been in progress for several years, resulting in the first volume ever to be published in 150 years as Alabama's Masonic history. It has been not only a privilege, but also a blessed experience to contribute what I could to preserve the posterity of our fine fraternity. As I am aware of how time consuming and difficult my work has continuously been, I, on the other hand, realize your deep appreciation, for which I am very grateful. My production of Masonry in Alabama,' a Sesquicentennial History, completely indexed, is only a beginning and I hope that it will provoke the interest needed to have it read, to have it corrected with additions and that in the years to come it will be revised. It was done from the joy and love of my heart for Masonry. Your accepting it is all the pay I want. For it to be read is all I desire. As our history continues, won't you please develop more interest and help make the future ever more colorful and complete?

SKITS CONNECTICUT: The Deputy Grand Master of Connecticut reported on two skits that had been developed for use at District Meetings: During the past year, under the leadership of our Most Wonderful Grand Master, we attempted a new role at our District Meetings. We presented two skits and an address. The plays and address were prepared by R.W. Bro. Leon Rozene, R.W. Bro. William Saars, and R.W. Bro. William Neu. PLAY NO.

How to Receive and Examine Visiting Brothers, Wrong Way and Acceptahle Way. PLAY

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How to Receive Dignitaries (District Deputy) , Wrong Way and Acceptable Way.

SOCIETY OF VETERAN FREEMASONS NEW HAMPSHIRE: We hear complaints that there are too many meetings to attend. Apparently this does not apply to the older and wiser brethren in New Hampshire. There they have a "Society of Veteran Freemasons." It appears that one must be a member of a New Hampshire lodge and also be at least a 42-year member of the fraternity. The society has a M.W. President, Yen. V. President, Yen. Chaplain, Yen. Treasurer, Yen. Secretary and a Yen. Marshal. The society has a substantial bank balance, so we must assume there are dues and fees. The minutes of its meetings are published in the annual proceedings of that jurisdiction.

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SUSPENDED N.P.D. NEVADA: The Grand Lodge of Nevada has been using a letter-writing campaign to reduce the number of suspensions. The report is as follows: This program was inaugurated last year with very pleasing results for and from those lodges who cooperated by giving us the opportunity to use this plan-A 68 per cent success story. We repeated the program this year with even better results, a 73 per cent success from those brethren whose lodges gave us an opportunity to try to save their members from suspension. My brethren, we have proven we can save a substantial number of your brothers from being suspended N.P.D. if you will but help us. If you masters and secretaries will take note of the letter I sent you requesting a listing of all members who might be subject to suspension for N .P.D. during the current year, we can help you and Masonry. Remember, it is easy to suspend a brother, but considerably more difficult to obtain new members to replace those suspended. I can see no reasonable reason for suspending a man in January or February when you have until September 15 to close your books and pay the per capita tax on him. Please, let's use the months between in an effort to keep that brother on the roll.

TABLE LODGES CONNECTICUT: Table Lodges are gaining in popularity. The Grand Master of Connecticut comments on them in his address to the Grand LQdge: Since Table Lodges began in 1964 the interest has been growing each year. Reviving the old custom of Table Lodges in conjunction with St. John the Evangelist Day Services on December 27, again the constituent lodges have been granted the opportunity to include dates in December and January for such a lodge meeting. The response has been very gratifying. This type of program is becoming more meaningful and more interesting. It may be on the way to becoming a traditional Masonic observance as more and more lodges plan for such a meeting. I recommend that the Table Lodge program be continued, be expanded much further and that it be given much more publicity.

THIRTIETH CONSECUTIVE GAIN IN MEMBERSHIP TENNESSEE: The following good news was received from the Grand Lodge of Tennessee: For the 30th year, our lodges have had an aggregate net gain. Our membership as of December 31, 1970 was 95,301-setting a newall-time high-and a net gain of 439 members. Two Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-One new members were raised-102 JIlore than 1969. All of the Grand York Rite Bodies, The Scottish Rite and Shrine in Tennessee had a net gain in 1970, attesting to our belief that interest in Freemasonry is increasing, and that our fraternity will continue to grow as long as we stand firmly on the Landmarks.

THOMAS SMITH WEBB RHODE ISLAND: The Committee on the Thomas Smith Webb Monument made the following report to the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island: The Thomas Smith Webb Monument, erected in 1862, is situated in the North Burial Grounds, of Providence, and consists of a solid granite base, surmounted by

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a marble shaft, in three sections, with a total height of about 15 feet. On the four sides of the shaft are inscribed the life record of Thomas Smith Webb, and his many accomplishments, in both Masonry and Music, in the short span of his life of only 48 years. The granite base of the Monument is in perfect condition. There are numerous fine cracks in the three sections of the marble shaft. These cracks have been repaired, evidently at different times over the past years, by filling them with cement. On the whole, the Monument appears to be in very good condition, and no further repairs are considered to be necessary at this time.

TRUTH IS A DIVINE ATTRIBUTE WYOMING: From the Grand Lodge of Wyoming we find an interesting tribute to the divine attribute of TRUTH: A wise man once said, "I have been young and now I am old, but all my life I have been a man of truth. I have found truth to be the best safeguard to combat all the ills and frustrations of life." Our first three degrees in Masonry we may attribute to Truth, and this word is introduced in several portions of our work. It follows closely after Love and it has an intimate connection with it. It is a spontaneous result of genuine and constant love, and if we are faithful to the duties enjoined in our first three degrees truth will appear in all we say and do as an ornament of our character. And if Love is the fundamental element of all morality, Truth is the imperial virtue. It is that treasure for which our candid mind ever seeks, the consummation for which we strive in all of our investigations. And it is the sanction of every appeal that is made for all the good and the right. It condemns all the wrongs, the sins and the falsehoods of this world. Now it may be a long time in achieving its victory but it has unlimited power and it must triumph at last. Now a man of truth is the best and strongest man; his soul, like a spring of clear water, reflects the light of Heaven and it is full of life. His speech and his actions are always just. He wins involuntary respect and he blesses and purifies all around him and he is a solid landmark amid the waves of faction and the storms of passion and the conflicts of error. And based upon the principles of Universal Brotherhood, opening wide the doors of sympathy and relief, and imparting the beautiful sacred sentiments of love, the Masonic fraternity sends forth all of its new members clothed in dignity of Truth. And, without which all businesses and professions are uncertain and insincere but with which they become most harmonious and effectual. And in the light of this Truth I trust that all Masons will ever walk and this great liberty that we have they will always maintain. It is our duty, and one of the great ends of our organization, to aid all men in so doing. And we enjoy the privilege, therefore, of watching over our conduct, not only in this lodge room but during our experience and dealings with the world at large. As we come in contact with those people who represent every vocation and calling in life I admonish all men to observe and remember one of the many lessons which may be taught us. Men should not be taken for what they seem to appear. Now one man may have a rough, unseemly exterior but a good truthful heart within while another man, having a captivating personality and manner, may be destitute of all genuine principle and we should all heed well this admonition.

UNUSUAL OREGON: Unusual meetings always attract interest. Brethren who will not come to lodge on regular nights will get up at 4:00 a.m., or remain until

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after midnight for one of those special affairs. Likewise, a meeting held outside or in a cave will attract a large attendance. The Grand Master of Oregon reported two such dispensations: June 13, 1969-Burns Lodge No. 97-to meet in special communication at the 31st Annual Malheur Cave meeting on Saturday, August 23, 1969, for the purpose of conferring the M.M. Degree, the meeting to be properly tiled and all provisions of the Code to be observed; the membership to be so notified. June 13, 1969-Gold Beach Lodge No. 199-to hold their annual outdoor communication on July 26, 1969, at a site on the south bank of the Rogue River, 14 miles east of Gold Beach on a gravel bar known as Kerbel'S Bar, for the purpose of conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree. The meeting is to be properly tiled and all provisions of the Code observed; the membership to be so notified.

PENNSYLVANIA: The Grand Master of Pennsylvania issued a rather unusual dispensation to Lodge No. 414 (it will be noted that lodges in Pennsylvania do not necessarily have names-numbers only) : To Lodge No. 414, to hold a stated meeting, June 26, 1969, without displaying the warrant due to its not being available for display by being locked in a safe of which the lock has been rendered unworkable in an attempted burglary.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Little do we know when some disaster or other cause may prevent us, as Freemasons, from meeting as we are accustomed to doing. Such was the case in Charleston, South Carolina, in the summer of 1969: During the summer of 1969 there was a considerable amount of civil strife in the Charleston area, in connection with the strike of employees of the Medical College Hospital. Civil authorities declared a curfew, and it became impossible for the Charleston area lodges to meet at the places and times specified by their by-laws. Under these circumstances I issued dispensations to these lodges to change the places and times of their regular communications for the duration of the curfew, provided that due notice was given to all members of the respective lodges.

WARDENS' TRAINING PROGRAM NORTH CAROLINA: The Special Committee on Wardens' Training Program reported in part as follows: Our first concern included the change of designation from Wardens' Training to Officer Training. It was our dedicated opinion that the six years spent as line officers in a Masonic lodge should be six years of progressive discipline of preparation for the opportunity of serving as Worshipful Master of a Lodge. We were in agreement to recommend a program of training including the following: proficiency in the Official Standard of the Work; a summation of The Code, including The Preamble and Chapters 49路92; comprehension of The Lodge System of Masonic Education and the booklets prepared by the Committee on Education; understanding of Ceremonies; and a comprehensive plan of programs for tyled, open and social meetings of a lodge. We discovered that the Handbook for the Master had been reprinted and was ready for distribution.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES MAINE: The Grand Master's comments on youth activities to the Grand Lodge of Maine included the following:

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1. The Grand Lodge of California is involved in scholarship actlvltlCS. 2. The Grand Lodge of West Virginia has a fund of $350,000 for scholarships at two state universities. 3. The Grand Lodge of Colorado gives a total of 58 scholarships in the state. 4. The Grand Lodge of Ohio annually gives 26 $400 scholarships. 5. The Grand Lodge of Connecticut has an active Youth Committee, which, among other things, provides several annual scholarships, and $10,000 for youth work.

STATISTICAL-197 I ALABAMA: One Hundred Fiftieth Annual Communication; Montgomery, November 17, 1970; 434 Lodges; 1,787 Raised; 73,668 Members; 458 net loss; Missouri was not represented; John Brannon, Grand Master presiding; Marvin P. Lynn, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Montgomery, November 16, 1971. ARIZONA: Eighty-Eighth Annual Communication; Phoenix, April 27, 1970; 65 Lodges; 334 Raised; 14,274 Members; 103 net gain; Missouri was not represented; Thomas D. Henderson, Grand Master presiding; Jack D. Spikes, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Bowie, May 17, 1971. ARKANSAS: One Hundred Twenty-Ninth Annual Communication; Little Rock, November 17, 19.70; 375 Lodges; 1,034 Raised; 51,355 Members; 652 net loss; Missouri was represented; Carmack A. Nelson, Grand Master presiding; Claude M. Collie, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Little Rock, November 16, 1971. CALIFORNIA: One Hundred Twenty-First Annual Communication; San Francisco, October 12, 1970; 703 Lodges, 3,886 Raised; 233,855 Members; 3,015 net loss; Missouri was represented; Chester R. MacPhee, Grand Master presiding; Herbert A. Huebner, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, San Francisco, October II, 1971. COLORADO; One Hundred Ninth Annual Communication; Denver, January 26, 1970; 170 Lodges; 653 Raised; 43,906 Members; 828 net loss; William L. Gobin, Grand Master presiding; Galen E. Swank, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Denver, January 27, 1971. CONNECTICUT: One Hundred Eighty-Second Annual Communication; Hartford, April I, 1970; 136 Lodges, 820 Raised; 43,683 Members; 537 net loss; Missouri was represented; William F. Booth, Grand Master presiding; Carl O. Carlson, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Hartford, April 2, 1971. DELAWARE: One Hundred Sixty-Fifth Annual Communication; Wilmington, October 7, 1970; 29 Lodges; 295 Raised; 9,227 Members; 42 net gain; Missouri was not represented; John ]. McClearnen, Grand Master presiding; LouseH S. Jeuell, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Wilmington, October 6, 19.71. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: One Hundred Sixteenth Annual Communication; Washington, May 13, 1970; 50 Lodges; III Raised; 17,180 Members; 671 net loss; H. Kenneth Kingsbury, Grand Master presiding; Robert E. Sutphin, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Washington, May 14, 1971. FLORIDA: One Hundred Forty-First Annual Communication; Miami, April 28, 1970; 445 Lodges; 2,319 Raised; 76,927 Members; 706 net gain; Missouri was represented; Carvie E. Webb, Grand Master presiding; David H. Wilkison, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Miami, April 29, 1971. GEORGIA: One Hundred Eighty-Fourth Annual Communication; Macon, October 27, 1970; 473 Lodges; 2,629 Raised; 96,620 Members; 209 net loss; Missouri was represented; Burton A. Greer, Sr., Grand Master presiding; Ralph C. James, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Macon, October 26, 1971. IDAHO: One Hundred Third Annual Communication; Boise, September 15, 1970; 84 Lodges; 236 Raiscd; 13,475 Members; 2II net loss; Missouri was represented; Russell C. Walker, Grand Master presiding; Bowman Vertrees, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Pocatello, September 16, 1971. ILLINOIS: One Hundred Thirty-First Annual Communication; Chicago, Oc-

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tober 9, 1970; 830 Lodges; 2,724 Raised; 195,947 Members; 3,948 net loss; Clinton H. Lang, Grand Master presiding; Clinton H. Lang, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Chicago, October 10, 1971. INDIANA: One Hundred Fifty-Third Annual Communication; Indianapolis, May 19, 1970; 552 Lodges; 3,226 Raised; 171,480 Members; 2,675 net loss; Robert P. Joyce, Grand Master presiding; Richard E. Hickam, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 18, 1971. IOWA: One Hundred Twenty-Sixth Annual Communication; Sioux City, September 16, 1970; 531 Lodges; 1,288 Raised; 82,058 Members; 1,670 net loss; Missouri was represented; Harold Phelps, Grand Master presiding; Theodore G. Zacharias, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Davenport, September 15, 1971. KANSAS: One Hundred Fourteenth Annual Communication; Wichita, March 13, 19,70; 418 Lodges; 1,270 Raised; 86,557 Members; 2,260 net loss; Missouri was represented; Carroll C. Arnett, Grand Master presiding; H. Jackson Staton, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Wichita, March 13, 1971. KENTUCKY: One Hundred Sixty-Ninth Annual Communication; Louisville, October 21, 1969; 472 Lodges; 2,748 Raised; 99,720 Members; 269 net loss; Missouri was represented; John W. Chandler, Grand Mason presiding; Carroll M. Curtis, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Louisville, October 20, 1970. LOUISIANA: One Hundred Fifty-Ninth Annual Communication; New Orleans, February 2, 1970; 287 Lodges; 1,158 Raised; 50,476 Members; 372 net loss; Missouri was represented; T. Scott Strickland, Grand Master presiding; Thomas B. McIntosh, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, New Orleans, February 1, 1971. MAINE: One Hundred Fifty-First Annual Communication; Portland, May 5, 1970; 207 Lodges; 763 Raised; 44,727 Members; 527 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Harold L. Chute, Grand Master presiding; Roger I. White, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Bangor, May 4, 1971. MARYLAND: One Hundred Eighty-Fourth Annual Communication; Baltimore, November 17, 1970; 130 Lodges; 314 Raised; 46,754 Members; 475 net loss; William B. Stansbury, Grand Master presiding; John R. Fogle, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Baltimore, November 16, 1971. MASSACHUSETTS: Annual Communication, Boston, December 29, 1969; 348 Lodges; 1,866 Raised; 122,738 Members; 2,526 net loss; Herbert H. Jaynes, Grand Master presiding; Herbert H. Jaynes, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Boston, December 28, 1970. MICHIGAN: One Hundred Forty-Fourth Annual Communication; Detroit, May 26, 1970; 540 Lodges; 2,704 Raised; 156,530 Members; 2,858 net loss; Missouri was represented; William H. Harmon, Grand Master presiding; Charles Solmo, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Detroit, May 25, 1971. MINNESOTA: One Hundred Seventeenth Annual Communication; S1. Paul, April 2, 1970; 277 Lodges; 979 Raised; 62,876 Members; 1,157 net loss; Missouri was represented; Franklin G. Emrick, Grand Master presiding; Donald L. Barnes, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, S1. Paul, April 1, 1971. MISSISSIPPI: One Hundred Fifty-Second Annual Communication; Jackson, February 10, 1970; 308 Lodges; 1,162 Raised; 49,19.3 Members; 441 net loss; Missouri was represented; J. Boyd Adams, Grand Master presiding; Grady H. Barnhill, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Jackson, February 9, 1971. MONTANA: One Hundred Fourth Annual Communication; Lewistown, June 26, 1970; 141 Lodges; 300 Raised; 21,713 Members; 646 net loss; Missouri was represented; Floyd P. Jenni, Grand Master presiding; Clarence E. Sportsman, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Billings, June 25, 1971. NEBRASKA: One Hundred Thirteenth Annual Communication; Lincoln, June 9, 1970; 293 Lodges; 529 Raised; 4] ,740 Members; 947 net loss; Hugh W. Eisenhart, Grand Master presiding; John H. Brown, Grand Master eleel; Next Annual, Omaha, June II, 1971.

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NEVADA: One Hundred Sixth Annual Communication; Las Vegas, November 9, 1970; 38 Lodges; 217 Raised; 7,612 Members; 79 net gain; Missouri was not represented; Embree D. Wilson, Grand Master presiding; Harry M. Overbey, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Boulder City, November 8, 1971. NEW HAMPSHIRE: One Hundred Eighty-First Annual Communication; Manchester, May 16, 1970; 81 Lodges; 263 Raised; 16,171 Members; 271 net loss; Missouri was represented; Stanley A. Johnson, Grand Master presiding; Stanley A. Johnson, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Manchester, May 15, 1971. NEW JERSEY: One Hundred Eighty-Third Annual Communication; Atlantic City, April 29, 1970; 280 Lodges; 2,051 Raised; 94,482 Members; 2,024 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Charles A. Eisenfelder, Grand Master presiding; Edward Rainey, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Atlantic City, April 28, 1971. NEW MEXICO: Ninety-Third Annual Communication; Las Cruces, March ]6, 1970; 65 Lodges; 207 Raised; 14,469 Members; 243 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Merle C. Holmes, Grand Master presiding; B. Mell Grissom, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Albuquerque, March 22, 1971. NEW YORK: One Hundred Eighty-Eighth Annual Communication; New York City, May 6, 1969; 1,037 Lodges; 4,006 Raised; 254,926 Members; 6,788 net loss; Charles F. Gosnell, Grand Master presiding; Charles F. Gosnell, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, New York City, May 5, 1970. NORTH CAROLINA: One Hundred Eighty-Third Annual Communication; Durham, April 21, 1970; 382 Lodges; 2,162 Raised; 68,029 Members; 620 net gain; William Arthur Hooks, Grand Master presiding; Maurice E. Walsh, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Durham, April 20, 1971. NORTH DAKOTA: Eighty-First Annual Communication; Fargo, June 15, 1970; ] 17 Lodges; 166 Raised; ] 1,778 Members; 329 net loss; Otto Haakenstad, Grand Master presiding; Reuben J. BIoedal1, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Bismarck, June 14, 1971. OHIO: One Hundred Sixty-First Annual Communication; Cincinnati, October 23, 1970; 677 Lodges; 5,378 Raised; 263,415 Members; 2,636 net loss; Missouri was represented; Louis C. Holzapfel, Grand Master presiding; Donald M. Thomson, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Cleveland, October 22, 1971. OKLAHOMA: Sixty-Second Annual Communication; Guthrie, February 10, 1970; 363 Lodges; 1,129 Raised; 76,029 Members; 1,208 net loss; Kenneth C. Imel, Grand Master presiding; John A. Edmonds, Grand Master elect. OREGON: One Hundred Twentieth Annual Communication; Portland, June 10, 1970; 190 Lodges; 463 Raised; 38,658 Members; 754 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Paul W. Sorensen, Grand Master presiding; B. Dot Dotson, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Eugene, June 9, ] 971. PENNSYLVANIA: One Hundred Eighty-Fourth Annual Communication; Pittsburgh, December 27, 1969; 610 Lodges; 5,037 Raised; 245,064 Members; 2,249 net loss; John K. Young, Grand Master presiding; Hiram P. Ball, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Philadephia, December 27, 1970. RHODE ISLAND: One Hundred Seventy-Ninth Annual Communication; Providence, May 18, 1970; 47 Lodges; 269. Raised; 16,551 Members; 393 net loss; Albert W. Abramson, Grand Master presiding; S. Everett Wilkins, Jr., Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Providence, May 17, 197I. SOUTH CAROLINA: Two Hundred Thirty-Third Annual Communication, Columbia, April 23, 1970; 319 Lodges; 2,715 Raised; 65,229 Members; 905 net gain; William H. Grimball, Grand Master presiding; Herbert L. Middleton, Jr., Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Greenville, April 22, 1971. SOUTH DAKOTA: Ninety-Sixth Annual Communication; Spearfish, June 9, 1970; 162 Lodges; 218 Raised; 17,331 Members; 472 net loss; Missouri was represented; Harold R. Kaiser, Grand Master presiding; Paul B. Slocum, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Sioux Falls, June 8, 1971.

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TENNESSEE: One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Annual Communication; Nashville, March 24, 1971, 390 Lodges; 2,771 Raised; 95,301 Members; 439 net gain; Missouri was represented; Coy Henderson Duke, Grand Master presiding; Charles Burton Jones, Jr., Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Nashville, March 22, 1972. TEXAS: One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Annual Communication; Waco, December 2, 1970; 968 Lodges; 4,373 Rais~d; 236,513 Members; 2,027 net loss; Missouri was represented; Hal Burnett, Grand Master presiding; Joe W. Steed, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Waco, December 1, 1971. UTAH: Ninety-Eighth Annual Communication; Salt Lake City, February 2, 1970; 32 Lodges; 94 Raised; 6,315 Members; 139 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Blaine M. Simons, Grand Master presiding; Hugh E. Riley, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Salt Lake City, February 1, 1971. VERMONT: One Hundred Seventy-Seventh Annual Communication; Burlington, June 10, 1970; 100 Lodges; 260 Raised; 15,977 Members; 308 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Frederick C. Laite, Grand Master presiding; Alexander M. Huntsman, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Burlington, June 9, 1971. VIRGINIA: One Hundred Ninety-Second Annual Communication; Richmond, February 10, 1970; 345 Lodges; 1,550 Raised; 71,OS7 Members; 155 net loss; Missouri was represented; Julius C. Roden, Grand Master presiding; William T. Watkins, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Richmond, February 9, 1971. WASHINGTON: One Hundred Thirteenth Annual Communication; Tacoma, June 16, 1970; 286 Lodges; 893 Raised; 60,738 Members; 1,369 net loss; Frank E. Ulin, Grand Master presiding; Wayne J. Deming, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Bellingham, June 15, 1971. WEST VIRGINIA: One Hundred Sixth Annual Communication; Parkersburg, October 12, 1970; 160 Lodges; 929 Raised; 46,718 Members; 401 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Hubert B. Lake, Grand Master presiding; Clint W. Stallard, Sr., Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Charleston, October 11, 1971. WYOMING: Ninety-Sixth Annual Communication; Sheridan, August 24, 1970; 55 Lodges; 177 Raised; 12,143 Members; 186 net loss; Harry E. Wimer, Grand Master presiding; Kirby H. Olds, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Cheyenne, August 23, 19.71.

INDEX Age of candidates: 4c Alabama: statistical, 90c Aldrin, Edwin E., Jr.: Gr. Rep. to the Moon,38e Amendments in advance: 5c American's Creed: 3e Anderson's Constitutions: 3e Appendant Bodies: 75e Apron Not to Change: 5c Arizona: statistical, 90c Arkansas: changing times, 13c, letter to the President, 46c; statistical, 90c Arrogance in Prayer: 5c Attendance: 6e

Independence Rock: 43c Indiana: statistical, 9lc Investigation Skit: 44c Iowa: DeMolay, 22c; statistical, 91c

Barney. John: 7c Bicentennial, 1976: IOc

McCracken, Walter M.: 62c Mafiosa Masonry?: 48c Maine: attendance, 6c; statistical, 91 c Maryland: statistical, 91c Mason at Sight: 48c Masonic Cruise Forbidden: 50c Masonic Homes: 50c Masonic Information: 56c Mason or Member: 49c Masonry Underground: 58c Massachusetts: s~atistical, 91c Memorial Service: 33c Memorial Tributes: 58c Michigan: Barney, John, 7c; statistical, 9lc Michigan's Monitor: 59c Minnesota: statistical, 91c Mississippi: statistical, 91c Monitor, First: 8c Montana: Late Returns, 66c; statistical, 9lc i\foral Lesson: 60c Mozart the Mason: 61c

California: Changing Times, 13c; discrimination, 27c; statistical, 90c Cautious attitudes: 12c Changing times: 13c Clandestine: 18c Charity and Relief: l4e Club by-laws: 12e Colorado: statistical, 90c Concurrent jurisdiction: 18c Condition of the Craft: 18c Connecticut: statistical, 90c Delaware: statistical, 90c DeMolay: 22c; 50th anniversary Disapproval of Order: 27c Discrimination: 27c Dispensations Issued: 29c Dispensations Denied: 29c District of Columbia: statistical, 90c Dues and Fees: 29c Emeritus membership: 30c Essay Contest: 3lc Financial: 31c Florida: statistical, 90c Funeral Service: 32c Future of Masonry: 35c Gain in Membership: 87c Georgia: DeMolay, 23c; statistical, 90c Grand Lodge Office: 36c Grand Representative to the Moon: 38c Hayden, Sen. Carl: 39c Healings: 40c Historical: 40c Hospital Visitations: 43c Idaho: Late Returns, 66c; statistical, 90t Illinois: statistical, 90c

Kansas: statistical, 91c Kentucky: Late Returns, 67c; statistical, 91c Knights of Columbus-Freemasons: 44c Koran-or Bible?: 45c Late Returns: 66e Letter to the President: 46c Louisiana: statistical, 91c

Nebraska: statistical, 91c Negro Masonry: 62c Nevada: Age of candidates, 4c; DeMolay, 22c; disapproval of Order, 27c; statistical,92c New Hampshire: statistical, 92c New Jersey: Grand Lodge office, 36; sta路 tistical, 92c New Mexico: statistical, 92c New York: statistical, 92e North Carolina: statistical, 92c North Dakota: amendments in advance, 5c; attendance, 7c; statistical, 92c Ohio: attendance, 7c; statistical, 92c Oklahoma: statistical, 92c Open Installation: 49c Oregon: concurrent jurisdiction, 18c; sta路 tistical, 92c

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returns, 67c; statistical, 93c Texas: statistical, 93c Texas Flag: 82c The Palace: 4c Truth: 88c Unusual Meetings: 88c Utah: statistical, 93c Vermont: statistical, 93c Veteran Freemasons: 86c Virginia: Grand Lodge office, 37c; memorial service, 33c; organization of Grand Lodge, 42c; statistical, 93c Warden's Training Program: 89c Washington: statistical, 93c Washington Memorial: 35c Webb, Thomas Smith: 87c 'West Virginia: statistical, 93c Workshop Schedule: 30c Wyoming: Independence Rock, 43c; statistical, 93c Yeager, William E.: Pennsylvania Freemasonry, 67c Youth Activities: 89c

INDEX TO THE 1971 PROCEEDINGS 9 Address of Grand Master 12 Appendant Bodies Appreciation 40 17 Committees Conference of Grand Masters of North America 13 Consolidation 19 34,42 Decisions 18 DeMolay 20 Deputy Aprons 32 Discipline 21 Dispensations 10 District Deputies 21 Duplicate Charters Grand Master's Breakfast 15 Grand Representatives 16 21, 42 Healing Internal Revenue Service 29 Masonic Home 15 Masonic Trials 20 People 12 22,42 Permissions 38 Recommendations 11 Sesquicentennial 16 Statutory Requirements Supplementary Report 42 18 Table Lodges Under Dispensation 30 Visits 23 44 Albers, Miss Susan Alphabetical List of Lodges 171 Amendments to By-Laws Adopted by Grand Lodge at 1971 Annual Communication In re Section 3.095. Fiscal Year 44 In re Section 3.100. Budget 45 In re Section 2.170. Retirement and Pensions 49 Not approved by Grand Lodge at 1971 Annual Communication .1)0 In re Revolving Building Fund Proposed for action at 1972 Annual Communication In re New Section 5.195. Committee on Awards and Recognition 148 In re New Section. Awards and Recognition 149 In re Section 23.040. Masonic Home Board 154 Tn rc Section 7.070. Special Communications 156 In re Section 10.040. Grand Lodge Dues 157 In re Section 23.030. Employment Bureau IS8 In re Section 21.050. Jurisdiction for All Purposes 161 Withdrawn In re Section 9.020. Title and Powers of Trustees 50 Appointments (1971-1972) 162 Appointive Grand Officers 162, 165, Cover IV District Deputy Grand Lecturers 162, 169 District Deputy Grand Masters 162, 169 Special Committees 167 Standing Committees 166 Other Appointments 168 Arnold Lodge Inst.itution 30 Charter Granted 75

Benedict, Charles Biographical Sketch of Grand Master William H Chapman

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Board of Directors of Masonic Home (1970-1971) Board of Directors of Masonic Home (1971-1972) Briggs, Frank P.-Presentation of 50-Year Button Bublitz, Walter E.

79 168 133 160

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43, 77, 156 Call from Labor 44, 78, 156 Call to Labor . . 52 Campbell, Robert Lee . Chapman, William H-Grand Master 1970-71 9 Address . 6 Announcement of Resignation of Robert L. McKinney Biographical Sketch . Photographs Frontispiece, 11, 19, 26, 90 Presentations of Representatives of Youth Organizations ... . ..... 44, 156 Remarks 55, 75, 76, 108, 133, 151, 154, 156, 161, 162 Remarks in re decision on Section 7.190 ... 47, 52, 53 Supplementary Report .................... 42 Welcome to District Deputy Grand Lecturers ................. 8 Welcome to District Deputy Grand Masters ........... 8 Welcome to Past Grand Masters ........... ............... 7 Closing .................... ................... 163 Compton, Ronald M. 161 Davis, Thomas J., Jr.-Grand Master 1971-1972 Photographs . Remarks Report of Masonic Home Dickinson, Martin B. . Discussion on Ruling relative to Section 7.190 District Deputy Grand Lecturers (1971-19.72) District Deputy Grand Masters (1971-1972)

90, 43, 78, 160, . . . . . . . . .. 51, 52, .... 51, ........ 169,

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Elected Grand Officers (1970-1971) Elected Grand Officers (197 I - I 972) Election of Masonic Home Directors Election of Officers Entertainment Ewing, Morris E.-Received 50-Year Button

241 163 81 161 158 169 202

2 162, 165, Cover IV 76 47, 76 77 . . .. 133

:Fienup, William F. J. . Fifty-Year Buttons Presented during Year 1970-7] Fisher, Miss Laura Beth . Frager, Alfred M.

89,90 118 156 ]60

Gershenson, Harry, Sr. .. Gift Presented to M.W. Brother William H Chapman Gifts Presented to M.W. Grand Master Thomas J. Davis, Jr. Grand Representatives to and from Missouri Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement

47, 52 163 163 238 ]88

Ins tallation: Installing Officers 162 Grand Officers for 1971-1972 162 Introductions Distinguished Members from Other Jurisdictions 7 District Deputy Grand Lecturers . 8 District Deputy Grand Masters .. . . 8 Members of Masonic Home Board, Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Executive Secretary . . 8 Past Grand Masters of Missouri . 6 Representatives of Appendant Organizations 7 Representatives of Youth Organizations 44, 156 Invitation of Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis ... 162

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Jayne, Harold M. Joppa Lodge No. 411 List of District Deputy Grand Lecturers List of District Deputy Grand Masters .. . List of Elected Grand Officers of Grand Lodge List of Fifty-Year Button Recipients List of Grand Representatives List of Living Past Grand Nt asters of Missouri List of Lodges (alphabetical) List of Lodges (numerical) List of Proficiency Certificates and Cards Issued Litzenfelder, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lodge Directory by Districts ................... . McGhee, Roy W.

53, 159

33, 135 . . . . . . . . .

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169 169 224 118 238 168 171 182 58 44 202 158

Masonic Home Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... 79, 169 Advisory Board-Order of Eastern Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79 Assistant Administrator . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 169 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . .. 79, 168 80, 169 Executive Secretary .. , Medical Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80 Nominations for Masonic Home Board 43 Officers of Board .................. . 79, 168 Report of Auditor . 106 Report of Masonic Home Cheer Committee .. 93 Report of President of Masonic Home Board 81 Report of Secretary of Masonic Home Board 103 Staff 80 A Masonic Review ......... . ,..... lc Messages . . .. . . .. .. .. 8 Missouri Lodge of Research Annual Communication . 77 169 Officers 1971-72 . . Report...... . . 152 Nomination for Masonic Home Board . 43 Numerical List of Lodges . 182 Officers of Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1970-1971 Officers of Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1971-1972 Officers of Masonic Home, 1970-1971 . Officers of Masonic Home, 1971-1972 . Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 Opening Order of DeMolay . . . . . . . . .. . Order of Job's Daughters . . Order of Rainbow for Girls . Osborn Lodge No. 317 . "

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..... 2,5 162, 165, Cover IV 79 168 134 . 5 18, 44 156 44 32

Past Grand Masters of Missouri, Living 168 Frontispiece Photograph of Grand Master William H Chapman (1970-1971) Photograph of Grand Master Thomas J. Davis, Jr. (1971-1972) .. 241 Photograph of Grand Officers (1970.1971) . 3 Presentation of Fifty-Year Button to M.W. Brother Morris E. Ewing 133 Presentation to M.W. Past Grand Master William H Chapman 163 Presentations to M.W. Grand Master Thomas J. Davis, .Ir. . 163 Proficiency Certificates and Cards . 58 Proposed Amendments to By-Laws for action in 1972 .................... 148, 149, ],1)4, 156, 157, 158, 161 Remarks: M.E. Compo Charles A. Bottermuller

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M.W. Brother Robert D. Caplinger of Kansas 133 M.W. Brother George R. Effinger of Kentucky 134 Rt. \Vor. Brother Charles T. Jackson of Iowa 151 Rt. Wor. Brother John H. Jena of Indiana .... 147 M.W. Brother Charles B. Jones of Tennessee 108 Rt. Wor. Richard D. Kelsey of Kansas 151 M.W. Brother Denman G. Kramer of Wisconsin 136 Rt. 'Vor. Brother D. Peter Laguens of Louisiana 54 M.W. Brother Morris E. Ewing 133 R.E. Sir Knight Joseph W. Nickle 155 M. Ill. Compo Everett E. Phillips 155 Rt. 'Vor. Brother Daniel H. Schulze of Oregon 147 Report of Auditor 108 Report of Grand Lecturer 130 Report of Grand Secretary 114 Report of Grand Treasurer .. .. . . 152 Report of Masonic Home Board . 79 Report of Missouri Lodge of Research 152 Reports of Committees Appeals and Grievances 134, 136 Awards and Recognition 147 Building Supervisory Board 137 By-Laws . 70 Credentials . 6, 155 Entertainment of Distinguished Guests 151 Fraternal Correspondence . 76, lc George 'vashington Masonic National Memorial Association 70 Grand Master's Address 146 Jurisprudence . 41, 47, 160 Lodges Under Dispensation 75 Masonic Boards of Relief 64 Masonic Education . 68 Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis 132 Mileage and Per Diem 154 Necrology . 56 Public Schools . 72 Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges 140 Relief and Charity ... 55 Review and Evaluation 73 Ritual . 57 Certificates and Cards of Proficiency Issued 58 Sesquicentennial . 141 'Ways and Means 45 Youth . 131 Resignation of Robert L. McKinney .. 6 Resolutions Presented and Adopted at 1971 Annual Communication Recognition of Robert L. McKinney ..... 76 In re Recommendation of Grand Master 54, 160 In re Standing Resolution "Representatives at 'Vashington Meetings" 54, 160 Result of Election of Directors of Masonic Home Board 76 Result of Election of Grand Lodge Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 76 Roll of "Dead Lodges" 228 Special Committees, 1971-1972 Standing Committees, 1971-1972 Sullivan, Ed . Walden, Paul Winona Lodge No. 430 Youth Organizations Zytowski, Charles

167 166

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