1978 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

BIOGRAPHICAL JAMES A. NOLAND, JR.

Grand Master, 1977-1978 Our Grand Master, James A. Noland, Jr., was born February 2, 1927, in Macks Creek, Missouri, and was educated in Camden County and Dallas County Public Elementary Schools, Macks Creek High School, Southwest Missouri State College, and Lincoln and Missouri Universities. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, and Master's and Doctor's Degrees in City School Administration. He married Miss Janice Mae Pueser, of St. Louis, March 26, 1958, the ceremony being performed in the rotunda of the State Capitol, Jefferson City. They have three daughters: Clair Ellen, Cynthia Janice, and Cecilia Diane. Doctor Noland served his country by entering military service during World War II, receiving his basic training at Camp Joseph T. Robinson. He re-enlisted in the United States Air Force at Westover Field, Massachusetts and he served ten months in the Philippine Islands wjth the 13th Air Force. };'rom 1947-56, Jim was a college student and teacher, being employed in the Camdenton R-lII Schools as teacher and principal. He was also Professor of Psychology at Central Methodist College, Fayette. He is a member of the Baptist Church; Past Master of Macks Creek Lodge No. 433, A.F. & A.M.; member of the York and Scottish Rite bodies, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine; Past Noble Grand and District Deputy Grand Master of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Linn Creek; Past Commander, Lake of the Ozarks American Legion Post No. 193; and Macks Creek Chapter No. 20, Order of Eastern Star. Doctor Noland has extensive experience in government and administrative work. He served one term as County Collector of Camden County, then was elected to the House of Representatives in 1956, re-elected in 1962, 1964, and 1966 and elected to the Senate in 1968 and re-elected in 1972. During this lengthy tenure, he served as a member of most of the major committees, induding: Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Tourism, Industrial Development and Aviation, Legislative Research, Public Health and Welfare, and Environment Committees, and his main field, Education. Doctor Noland is presently employed as Superintendent of Schools in Hermitage. Doctor Noland has three brothers, all of whom are Master Masons. His great grandfather was a charter member of Conway Lodge, Conway. His two sisters and his wife are all members of the Eastern Star.

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Masons of the State of Missouri •

Official Proceedings One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Annual Communication •

September 25 and 26.1978. A.L. 5978

OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 1977-1978 DR. JAMES A. NOLAND, JR

M.W. Grand Master Hermitage 65668 THE REV. J. C. MONTGOMERY Deputy Grand Master P.O. Box 574, Mexico 65265 GUS O. NATIONS Senior Grand Warden 448 W. Swon Ave., Webster Croves 63119 DR. J. EDWARD BLINN : Junior Grand Warden P.O. Box 14, Marshfield 65706 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR. Gmnd Treasw'er 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 64501 FRANK A. ARNOLD Grand Secretary 713 Dix Rd.. Jefferson City 65101-Telephone: AC 314-635-7245 STANTON T. BROWN Grand Lecturer Route 1, Box 225, Buckner 64016 WILLIAM J. HILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Senior Grand Deacon 1717 Traders Bank Bldg., 1125 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106 EARL K. DILLE Junior Gmnd Deacon 10258 Butterworth Lane, St. Louis 63131 ROBERT J. CREDE Senior Grand Steward Route 2, Jefferson City 65101 VERN H. SCHNEIDER Junior Grand Stewm'd 4 Exmoor Dr., St. Louis 63124 CHARLES E. SCHEURICH Senior Grand Marshal 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65201 JOHN L. PETTY .......... Junior Grand Marshal Slar Route, Box 204C, Lake Ozark 65019 HENRY W. BUSCH Gmnd Sword Bearer 5305 Kirkland Dr., St. Louis 63121 CLEDITH R. DAVENPORT . .. .. .. Grand Pursivant 404 Peacher, Chillicothe 64601 THE REV. CARL L. RADFORD . Grand Chaplain 2334 S. Dollison, Springfield 65807 Grand Chaplain THE REV. CECIL H. HURT . 204 Ash St., Senath 63876 Grand Chaplain DR. FRANK B. KELLOGG . 14326 Lake Tahoe Dr., Chesterfield 63017 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN . Gmnd Chaplain 512 S. Meramec, St. Louis 63105 THE REV. W. TRIBBEY NICKERSON Grand Chaplain 1601 N.E. 72nd St., Kansas City 641]8 Grand Chaplain ELMER D. HARPHAM . 228 Panoramic Dr., Camdenton 65020 WAYNE OSBORN , . Grand Chaplain Route 1, Box 76, Macks Creek 65786 THE HONORABLE GENE TAYLOR (Archie Eugene Taylor) Grand Orator Fairlane Meadows, Sarcoxie 64862 RUSSELL L. WILCOX Grand Orator 1519 E. Elm St., Springfield 65802 HOYT yOUNG . Grand Tiler Macks Creek 65786

One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Annual Communication ORGAN SELECTIONS

Samuel L. Collier, Organist

The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the 157th Annual Communication on Monday, September 25, 1978 in the auditorium of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, 601 St. Louis Street, Springfield, Missouri. M.''''. Past Grand Master J. Morgan Donelson called the Grand Lodge to order at 10:00 a.m. for the presentation of Most Worshipful Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. and other Grand Lodge Officers. M.W. BROTHER DONELSON: Good morning, Brethren. This is a historic event-a first. The first time that you have had the opportunity to attend Grand Lodge in Springfield and in the Ozarks. It will be a day that is long remembered; one which you will cherish. And I hope that it will be a bright beginning for the Grand Lodge Session. It is my privilege to introduce to you those brethren who have served as Grand Lodge Officers this year. . M.W. Brother Donelson presented the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Grand Tiler-R.W. Bro. Hoyt Young, Macks Creek Grand Orator-R.W. Bro. Russell L. Wilcox, Springfield Grand Chaplain-R.W. Bro. Wayne Osborn, Macks Creek Grand Chaplain-R.W. Bro. Elmer D. Harpham, Camdenton Grand Chaplain-R.W. Bro. W. Tribbey Nickerson, Kansas City Grand Chaplain-R.W. Bro. Cecil H. Hurt, Senath Grand Chaplain-R.W. Bro. Carl L. Radford, Springfield Grand Pursuivant-R.W. Bro. Cledith R. Davenport, Chillicothe Grand Sword Bearer-R.W. Bro. Henry W. Busch, St. Louis Senior Grand Marshal-R.W. Bro. Charles E. Scheurich, Columbia Junior Grand Steward-R.W. Bro. Vern H. Schneider, St. Louis Senior Grand Steward-R.W. Bro. Robert J. Crede, Jefferson City Junior Grand Deacon-R.W. Bro. Earl K. Dille, St. Louis Senior Grand Deacon-R.W. Bro. William J. Hill, Kansas City Grand Lecturer-R.vV. Bro. Stanton T. Brown, Buckner Grand Secretary-R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, Jefferson City Grand Treasurer-R.W. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr., St. Joseph Junior Grand Warden-R.W. Bro. J. Edward Blinn, Marshfield Senior Grand Warden-R.W. Bro. Gus O. Nations, St. Louis Deputy Grand Master-R.W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Mexico

Not in attendance at the 157th Annual Communication: R.W. Junior Grand Marshal John L. Petty R.W. Grand Chaplain Frank B. Kellogg

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R.W. Grand Chaplain Alvan D. Rubin R.W. Grand Orator, The Honorable Gene Taylor

M.W. BROTHER DONELSON: Some few years ago it was my privilege to name this man to a particular office. AndÂˇ there has been a time or two since that occurred that I was not positive that you brethren would permit me to have this privilege this morning. But he behaved himself pretty well and finally came to this high and exalted position that only you can confer upon a brother. From Osage Beach and Hermitage, Missouri, the heart of the Ozarks, I am privileged to present yours and mine, our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother and Doctor James A. Noland, Jr. The Grand Lodge stood in applause as Most Worshipful Grand Master Noland entered the auditorium and proceeded to the East. M.W. Brother Donelson tendered the gavel to Grand Master Noland. M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, it is wonderful to see this large attendance at this communication. You do me honor; you do your Grand Lodge honor by your presence. vVe welcome you all; and we hope that your stay will be an enjoyable one. God bless you for coming. I would ask you to remain standing and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag. M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. with the Grand Lodge Officers opened the 157th Annual Communication in accordance with Missouri Ritual. Bro. Samuel L. Collier at the organ accompanied the singing of the opening ode. R.W. Bro. Cecil H. Hurt, Grand Chaplain, led the Grand Lodge in prayer. PRAYER Almighty God, our Father, in whom we live and move and have our very being, we have gathered this day in your Name; and we will proceed with the business of this Grand Lodge in your Name. We thank You for life; and we thank You for friends; we thank You for men such as are gathered here. May Thy blessings be upon them and the purposes for which we have come together; that Thy Name shall have the honor and the glory and praise for all that is accomplished by this great Fraternity. In Thy Name we pray. Amen. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE-INTERIM REPORT

R.W. Bro. Ray Hilton, Chairman of the Committee on Credentials, presented the interim report: â&#x20AC;˘ To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials begs to report that a constitutional number of subordinate lodges are represented. RAY HILTON, Chai1"man. INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI

R.W. Bro. William

Hill, Senior Grand Deacon, introduced the Past

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Grand Masters of Missouri who were present. Grand Master Noland called up the Grand Lodge. Homer L. Ferguson (1951-52) James M. Sellers (1953-54) Frank P. Briggs (1957-58) Harold O. Grauel (1959-60) Bruce H. Hunt (1960-61) George F. Morrison (1964-65) Elvis A. Mooney (1968-69)

Morgan Donelson (1969-70) William H Chapman (1970-71) Thomas J. Davis, Jr. (1971-72) Walter L. Walker (1973-74) Herman A. Orlick (1974-75) Lewis C. Wes Cook (1975-76) Fielding A. Poe (1976-77)

As each Past Grand Master was introduced, the Grand Lodge greeted him with hearty applause. The Grand Lodge accorded the Past Grand Masters the Grand Honors. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, these are the men that have led you for the past-majority of the men that have led you for the past quarter of a century. I would like to ask that Brother Hill conduct these distinguished gentlemen to their seats by way of the East in order that R.W. Brother Montgomery and I, personally, may welcome them. And I would like to ask the gentleman who is responsible for my being here to stay in the East and respond for this group. I am almost afraid to turn the microphone over to him, for fear of what he might continue to say-what he almost said back there a while ago. But you know, I think he was about to say about the Grand Master-to-be that he likes frog eggs for breakfast. And I would like M.W. Bro. George Morrison to stay in the East to bring greetings from another Past Grand Master who cannot be here. M.W. BRO. J. MORGAN DONELSON responded for the Past Grand Masters: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Guests, Brethren, it seems to me like I remember something along these lines: This is an opportunity I have long sought. But seriously, on behalf of these men w.ho have preceded you in the office of Grand Master, may I say that we are most appreciative of your leadership during this year. Your dedication to the principles of our Fraternity, not only through what you say when you visit the brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction, but also throughout the country. For the life that you lead by example, and the dedication that you have had to the One which we all profess--our belief in God. We wish you well for this particular Grand Session; and we will, in spite of what you may think, welcome you to our group at the conclusion of this session. I want to correct anything that the Grand Master may have given an impression about concerning the favorite food of our Deputy Grand Master for breakfast. It was scrambled eggs and frog legs. But again we express for both you gentlemen, and particularly you, Jim, our hope that you have had a very good year. I know that you have probably not accomplished all that you would have liked. But I know these brethren join with me in expressing their appreciation for your leadership. Thank you. M.W. PAST GRAND MASTER GEORGE F. MORRISON: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, prior to leaving St. Louis, Missouri, it was my pleasure to chat with M.W. Bro. Forrest C. Donnell on the telephone. And he gave me his approval to extend to this Grand Lodge his warm personal regards.

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So at this time I would like to acknowledge this fraternal gesture by presenting the following resolution. RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, This Grand Lodge records that our Senior Past Grand Master was raisedto the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on December 31,1907; and WHEREAS, The record further reveals that on August 20, 1884 the Honorable Sir was born; and WHEREAS, It is not possible for him to attend this Grand Lodge Session; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Grand Secretary advise M.'V. Bro. Forrest C. Donnell at his home in St. Louis, Missouri, that this Grand Lodge did pause to recognize the fact that he is now 94 years of age, for which we congratulate him and extend to him our best wishes; and further be it Resolved, That we appreciate his seventy years of exemplary and useful membership in our beloved Masonic Fraternity. Signed by and respectfully submitted, George F. Morrison Past Grand Master Lester E. Schultz Past District Deputy Grand Master William H Chapman Past Grand Master Marvin S. Wood District Deputy Grand Master J. C. Montgomery, Jr. Deputy Grand Master

Walter H. Baird Past District Deputy Grand Master Walter L. Walker Past Grand Master Frank P. Briggs Past Grand Master Homer L. Ferguson Past Grand Master J. Morgan Donelson Past Grand Master

M.W. Brother Morrison moved the adoption of the resolution. The motion was seconded. M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brother George, I will put the question if you will let me sign that resolution. Brethren, I know that you would want the record to show that every member in attendance joined in this resolution. The motion for the adoption of the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge. INrRODUCTION OF GRAND MASTERS AND PAST GRAND MASTERS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES

R.W. Bro. Earl K. Dille, Junior Grand Deacon, introduced the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other jurisdictions: M.vV. M.W. M.'V. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W.

Grand Master Chester L. Gilbert of Kansas Grand Master George H. Powers of Oklahema Grand Master G. Edward Rothrock of Tennessee Grand Master Donald E. Stamy of Iowa Grand Master George F. Wright, Jr. of New Mexico Past Grand Master Norris ,V. Lallman, Grand Secretary of Nebraska Past Grand Master T. Leo Stines of Nebraska Past Grand Master Clinton H. Lang of Illinois

The Grand Lodge accorded the Grand Masters and the Past Grand Masters of other Grand Lodges the Grand Honors. They were conducted to their seats

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by way of the East, where they were greeted by Grand Master Noland and Deputy Grand Master Montgomery. M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, among this group of distinguished brothers, two of these are native Missourians. And we are having one to respond for the group. I want to say to the entire group that we will be calling on each of you some time during the session to bring the greetings from your Grand Jurisdiction. Brother George married a real pretty girl-George Wright, that is-a neighbor of mine. And I saw them in Washington, D.C., and asked them to attend this session. M.W. BRO. GEORGE WRIGHT, JR. responded for the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother Jim, Distinguished Grand Lodge Officers, and My Brethren, it is certainly a distinct pleasure and an honor for me to have the opportunity to respond on behalf of my distinguished colleagues to our warm and friendly welcome to the Grand Lodge of Missouri in the great State of Missouri. I have come home, My Brethren; this is my home town; I was born and raised here. So it is a distinct honor for me to be here this morning. I would like to thank the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Missouri and all of the brethren of this great state for the warm and friendly welcome we have received. It could not have been better. It is an example of the highest traditions of our Craft. I have long said, and I say it everywhere I go, that there are no strangers in our Fraternity, only brethren that we have not met. And I truly believe that to be the case. Our welcome and our stay have been most pleasant; you have been excellent hosts. We are looking forward to a great session here. We expect to have a good time and to enjoy the fellowship with our brethren here in Missouri. Again, Most Worshipful Grand Master, thank you so much for your kind hospitality. And thank you, Brethren of Missouri. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND OFFICERS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES

R.W. Bro. Robert J. Crede, Senior Grand Steward, introduced the Grand Lodge officers of other grand jurisdictions: R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W.

Senior Grand Deacon William L. Hufford of Indiana Grand Secretary Charles T. Jackson of Iowa Grand Secretary Albert O. Arnold, J1'. of Kansas Deputy Grand Master Warren D. Lichty, Jr. of Nebraska Grand Secretary John R. Stracener of Tennessee

The Grand Lodge greeted the visiting Grand Officers with hearty applause; and they were conducted to their seats by way of the East, where they were welcomed by the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master. The response for the Grand Officers of other Grand Lodges was given by R.W. BRO. WARREN D. LICHTY: Most Worshipful Grand' Master, Members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Visiting Dignitaries, it is indeed a pleasure to be here. I am here at the Grand Lodge of Missouri for the first time; although not in this beautiful country down here for the first time. Since this is my opportunity to speak, I will at this time bring the personal greetings of M.W. Bro. Jack H. Hendrix, Grand Master of Masons of Nebras-

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ka. And we certainly thank you, l'vIost Worshipful Sir, for the many courtesies, the kind hospitality that you have shown us while we are here. Although the group that I speak for are not all from Nebraska, we are all good friends and we all appreciate your hospitality. Thank you, Sir. The Grand Master announced that the group picture would be taken at the front of the Mosque at the noon hour, immediately after the close of the session. The picture of Grand Lodge Officers would be taken in the Potentate's room, after the group picture. INTRODUCTION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER MISSOURI ORGANIZATIONS

R.W. Bro. Vern H. Schneider, Junior Grand Steward, introduced the leaders of the Appendant Bodies of Missouri: R.\V. Bro. Walter C. Ploeser, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Orient of Missouri M.E. Camp. Thomas E. Blankenship, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri M.l. Compo Everette L. Gloyd, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Missouri R.E. Sir Knight Jewel B. Clark, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri Bro. Paul R. Costephens, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Bro. Robert W. Cockerham, State Master Councilor of Missouri, International Order of DeMolay. R.W. Bro. Ronald M. Compton, Executive Officer of Missouri, International Order of DeMolay Bro. Kenneth C. Ireland, Associate Grand Guardian of the Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters. Ill. Noble Howard R. McHenry, Illustrious Potentate of Ararat Temple, A.A.O.N .M.S., of Kansas City

M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, we welcome you. We will be calling on one of your group later for a response. Right now, you will be conducted to your seats by way of the East, so that the Deputy Grand Master and I may greet you. INTRODUCTION AND RECOGNITION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

R.W. Bro. Charles E. Scheurich, Senior Grand Marshal, presented the brethren who were standing in the several places of the auditorium who have served as District Deputy Grand Masters during the year 1977-78. The Grand Lodge extended a hearty applause of appreciation to the District Deputy Grand Masters. M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, we welcome you. As any of the Past Grand Masters will attest, this group of fellows is just great. We could not operate without them. Thank you very kindly, Brethren. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

R.W. BRO. STANTON T. BROWN, Grand Lecturer: Most Worshipful Grand Master, it gives me a distinct honor and pleasure to present those I consider to be the hardest working bunch of men who have ever served this Grand

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Lodge as District Deputy Grand Lecturers. I 'would like to ask them all to stand. Brethren, we appreciate your being here. I appreciate the opportunity to present you to our Grand Master and this Grand Lodge. (Applause.) M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, we welcome you. I don't think the Grand Lodge could operate without this fine group. And the man who is my Grand Lecturer has really been an asset and a blessing to me this year. M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLA]';D: There is another group that will be introduced later. It will come at the time when the Deputy Grand Master makes the Masonic Home Board Report. So that may come this afternoon, because there are a few things that we have to gel out of the way. INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND LECTURER

R.W. BRO. STANTON T. BROWN: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, Distinguished Guests, it gives me a great deal of pleasure to present to you the Past Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, R.W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley. (Applause.) NOMINATIONS FOR MASONIC HOME BOARD

The following were placed in nomination for the two four-year terms as members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri: R.W. Bro. Harry C. Ploetze, nominated by M.W. Bro. William H Chapman R.W. Bro. K. Roger Pennel, nominated by '\'V.W. Bro. William H. Utz, .Ir.

M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison moved that the nominations be closed and the two brothers be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded and approved by vote of the Grand Lodge. Grand Master Noland announced the election of R.'V'. Bro. Harry C. Ploetze and R.W. Bro. K. Roger Pennel to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. ANNUAL REPORT OF GRAND MASTER

Grand Master Noland invited R.vV. Deputy Grand Master gomery, .Jr. to preside during the reading of the report.

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Address of the Grand Master To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Truly how good and how pleasant it is to meet here with you, my brothers in the 157th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. In attendance (and they were just introduced to you) are a vast majority of those who have led this Grand Lodge for more than a quarter of a century. These men, each in their own right, are distinguished gentlemen and brothers. Each in his year as Grand Master made extraordinary contributions to Freemasonry. They continue to carry an inordinate share of the Grand Lodge load as they continue to serve on committees, and to serve in various and sundry ways. I am anxious to join their ranks. To my fellow Grand Masters of sister jurisdictions, I am so pleased to have you. You do our Grand Lodge honor by your presence. I remind you again we shall expect to hear from each of you. To the officers of the Appendant Bodies and of the Blue Lodges and to each and everyone in attendance, we extend a most cordial welcome. I hope it might be possible for me some time during the session to personally greet each and everyone. The opportunity I have had to meet and greet so many of you throughout the state has been the highlight of the year. Although this is a working session, we hope you will find it altogether an enjoyable one. We trust the activities Mrs. Noland has planned for your ladies will meet with their approval and that they too may have an enjoyable time while meeting in Springfield. We hope and pray when this session ends we can all say it has been another great session; that it might be as harmonious as those of the past 25 years or so that I have been in attendance. We will do all that we can to achieve this end. STATE OF THE CRAFT For the past couple of decades or so Freemasonry, in all jurisdictions throughout the United States, save in a very few, has continuously suffered a decline in membership. This was the main subject under discussion at our Grand Masters' Conference which was held in February this year in Washington, D.C. As we wrestled with the question as to the causes of the decline, there were advanced various and sundry reasons. I suspect that, no doubt, each of the various causes suggested would contribute materially. However, as there was no simple reason for the decline, neither was there offered anyone simple solution to remedy the situation. Quite frankly, the decline in membership has been and continues to be a great concern of mine. However, it is not of greatest magnitude. I suspect that the other matters I refer to indeed do contribute to our loss in membership, and I refer in particular to the utter disregard of fulfilling our obligation particularly in the area of decency and morality.

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Brethren, Freemasonry is (or should be) a beautiful system of morals, and while I have many pleasant and joyous occasions to relate to you, I must confess that I have had some experiences that were not at all pleasant. Early in my year as your Grand Master, I received a communication from the wife of a brother, in which she stated that she had understood Freemasonry to be an organization that upheld honor, decency and morality. However, while her husband was a Master Mason, for the past six years he had been living out-of-wedlock with another woman in the community, that it was known to the brethren in the lodge. I received another letter that touched my heartstrings; a letter from a widow of a brother that stated her husband had been ill over a period of many years and had been in and out of the hospital for the last 10 years of his life; that he died and was buried and at no time did a Freemason visit him in the hospital or at home, or come to the house at his death or make any offer to render Masonic services at his funeral. To all such letters I had no joy in replying. As most of you know, I am a superintendent in the public schools and early in the year one of my teachers asked permission to use the television room for her class to review a debate between Bob Harrington and Madelyn Murray O'Hair. I am certain you all know M<ldelyn O'Hair is a nationally known atheist. Bob Harrington is a very outstanding minister of the gospel. There was no question as to who could best substantiate their position. However, the thing that concerned me and I want to share with you was something said in the closing part of the debate. At the conclusion of the debate there was a period for questions and answers and the question was asked of Madelyn O'Hair that there did not appear to be many supporters in the national network audience that were on her side. Her reply to this question was: "Well, most atheists are smart, aggressive businessmen and feel if the fact were known it would hurt their business." A further question was asked: "vVhere do you get the money to promote all the things you do?" Her flat answer was that primarily she received the bulk of her money from large groups and when questioned further what the groups were, she responded: "The Masons." So far as I know, there is only one common area that Freemasons have with Madelyn O'Hair. I understand she supports the philosophy of separation of church and state. We of Freemasonry do support the philosophy of separation of church and state and do not, I feel, have to apologize for this stand. However, it is impossible for a Freemason, if he tells the truth before he is ever received into Freemasonry, to be an atheist. Her statement was of such a concern to me that I naturally shared this with a group of Masons at my next meeting and some of the brothers suggested that we should purchase some prime television time and go on the air and refute the statement made by Madelyn O'Hair. My response to this was and has been in meetings through the remainder of the year that if those persons who live around us and know us to be Freemasons could not see in our everyday lives that we truly did believe in and serve one living and true God, then I felt that all the money we could spend would not convince the world at large of our beliefs.

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Brethren, let me say to you that I believe, and am all the more convinced after serving this year as your Grand Master, that we do indeed have the greatest Fraternity on this earth; that we have dedicated, stalwart men and in every community they are found to be the leaders in that community. My heart has been made to rejoice over and over again when I have learned of the deeds of dedicated individuals, as well as the efforts of entire lodges, as they have contributed to the welfare of our fellowman. Brethren, what I am saying is that by far the greatest majority of our Craft are dedicated Freemasons who live and practice everyday of their lives the tenets of our Fraternity. We ought, each one of us, constantly to reflect on the principles of our institution: brotherly love, relief and truth, and practice temperance, justice, kindness, and most important of all to exercise our faith. As I have traveled about the state, my one main concern has been to someway or somehow cause each of you to reflect anew on your faith in Almighty God. Brethren, I repeat once again that the most important thing in your life and my life is for each of us to know God's will for our lives and then to do 'what He would have us do. Just yesterday I attended the service of Bro. Carl Radford. This was his sermon: "Knowing God's Will for Our Lives." The evening before that I heard Bro. Norman ''''illiams, the only person who survived two crashes on the Canary Islands, two 747's, give his testimony and talk about knowing and doing God's Will. I am convinced that if we all will practice those great principles ,vhich we have been taught in this Fraternity, that we indeed will solve the problem of the decline in our membership. As one of our Grand Masters has so aptly stated, he would rather see the membership drop to 50,000 dedicated Freemasons, than to expand to 150,000 card-carrying members. Indeed, I concur in his statement and would want to say to you that in my humble opinion the Craft of Freemasons in Missouri is indeed alive and well. It no doubt would benefit by a certain degree of pruning of deadwood. I am sure this will result if each of us assumes the obligation we have to the brother with a fault in reminding him in the most tender manner of his failings, and to be all the more cautious in accepting the petitions of those wishing to join us whose character is to any degree questionable. My hope and my prayer for the Craft is that we shall ever continue to be a body of men of good will and joined together for a common cause to better all mankind. NECROLOGY I shall not attempt to make a detailed report of our losses, for there is to be a necrology report given by Bro. George Morrison later. However, I would mention those to whom I was very close or for which I had a part in conducting the service. My father, James A. Noland, Sr., departed this life on January 31, 1978, and was laid to rest on February 2, 1978. My uncle, Herbert Allen, a Past Master of my lodge, departed this life

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February I, 1978 and was laid to rest February 4, 1978. At the request of members of my family, I conducted Masonic services for my uncle. On April 27, 1978, I conducted a Masonic service for our brother who had served on one of my Grand Lodge Committees, served as District Deputy Grand Master, Chairman of the Building Supervisory Board, and was widely known through the state, Bro. Claude T. Wood, of Richland, Missouri. Brother Wood was so outstanding himself in the art of conducting Masonic funerals that some lady inquired at the funeral, "'\Tho is that man doing Claude Wood's part?" He will be sorely missed by this Grand Lodge for years to come. On June I, 1978, I attended the funeral in St. Louis of a very dear brother and a long, long personal friend to the family, my personal physician and the one who delivered into this world my three children, Dr. Henry Westerman. On July 5, 1978, I conducted a Masonic funeral for M.W. Bro. Morris Ewing, Past Grand Master of Missouri. Brother Ewing, being the only Past Grand Master in the near proximity of Macks Creek, became very close to me and I shall always treasure the sage wisdom this man shared. He was truly a giant in the Fraternity and shall continue to be sorely missed for many years. On August 3, 1978, I assisted in conducting the funeral for a very dear brother: A man who taught me most of the ritual I know, who was one of the kindest, well-loved brethren I have ever known and one of my most intimate friends, Bro. Emmett Johnson of the Macks Creek Lodge. September 15 I conducted Masonic Services for Bro. Robert William Mellon at Hermitage. r conducted other Masonic funeral services at the requests of families and lodges of deceased brothers. The grim reaper ever continues to remind us that our Coronation Day is inevitable and that we should always be found ready. GRAND MASTER'S CALENDAR September 28 Made an official visit to Urbana Lodge No. 421, Urbana. October I Robert Burns Lodge IOOth Anniversary, Gainesville. 8 Buckner Lodge IOOth Anniversary, Buckner. . 9 Western Missouri Deputies Conference, Rodeway Inn, North Kansas City. 15 Masonic Home Board Meeting in St. Louis. 15 Made official visit to Lodge No. 16 Eastern Deputy Conference in St. Charles. 16 Grand Chapter Banquet, Order of the Eastern Star, in Kansas City. 18 Attended and addressed Annual Session of Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star, in Kansas City. 22 Laid cornerstone and dedicated Cleveland Lodge No. 651. 23 Laid a cornerstone and dedicated Ada Lodge No. 444, Orrick. 29 Attended a party in my honor at Osage Beach. 29 Grand Lodge Officers Meeting at Osage Beach. November 5 Made official visit to Macks Creek Lodge No. 433, Macks Creek. 5 Meeting of California Lodge No. 183, California.

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10 Attended a K.C.C.H. Investiture in Kansas City. 12 Attended School of Instruction, 38th Masonic District at Waynesville. 18 Attended K.C.C.H. Investiture and dinner in St. Louis. 18 Attended a meeting in Louisiana. 19 Attended a 4:00 a.m. Grand Master's Breakfast, Perserverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana. 19 Attended Masonic Home Board meeting. 19 Had dinner and attended the Shrine Ceremonial at Moolah Temple in St. Louis. 25 Attended the Past Masters' Dinner and presented 60-year pins at Monett Lodge No. 129. 26 Attended Shrine Ceremonial at Ararat Temple in Kansas City.

December 3 Attended and was officially received as Grand Master at Shrine Ceremonial of Abou Ben Adhem Temple in Springfield. 9 Installed officers at Riddick Lodge No. 361, Buffalo. 10 Attended and spoke at installation of officers at Macks Creek Lodge. II Attended a Springfield Lecturers Meeting, Gate of the Temple, Springfield. 17 Attended the Masonic Home Board Meeting.

January 7 Installed officers at Joplin Lodge No. 335 and Fellowship Lodge No. 345. 12 Visited Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 at Camdenton. 12 Area Meeting at Boonville. 14 Area Meeting at Independence. 14 Masonic Board Meeting at Ararat Temple, Kansas City. 21 Area Meeting at Palmyra. 21 Masonic Home Board Meeting. 24 Cornerstone and dedication of Circle Lodge No. 342 at Roscoe. 25 Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia. 27 Coon Supper at Pleasant Hill. 28 Area Meeting at Carrollton. 28 Cornerstone laying and dedication at Hale City Lodge No. 216 at Hale. Feb1'Uary 2 Attended my father's funeral at Macks Creek. 3 Area Meeting at Waynesville. 4 Conducted Masonic Service for 路Wor. Bro. Herbert Allen. 4 Area Meeting at Kirksville.. 7 Attended 37th Annual Masonic-Eastern Star Dinner at Boonville. 9 Attended Lockwood Lodge No. 521. 1I -22 Attended the Grand Masters' Conference in Washington, D.C. 25 Guest of honor at Square Club, Clayton. March 1 Visited with delegation from Plato Lodge No. 469. 3 Area Meeting at Chillicothe. 4 Area Meeting at Mexico. 4 Witnessed Charles Scheurich's examination. 4 Meeting of Committee on Grand Lodge Office Building at Columbia. 7 Visited Plato Lodge No. 469. 8 Springfield Lodge of Instruction. 10 Area Meeting at Carthage. 11 Area Meeting at West Plains. 12 Springfield Lecturer Meeting. 13 Raised G. Hugh Wamble, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13, Kansas City.

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Area Meeting at St. Louis. Masonic Home Board Meeting. Area Meeting at Sikeston. Area Meeting at St. Joseph. 21st District School of Instruction at Parkville. Area Meeting at Maryville. Area Meeting at Springfield.

April 1 22nd District Masters and Wardens Dinner at Kansas City. 2 Dedication of New Hall of Twilight Lodge No. 114 at Columbia. 3 Presented 50-year pins to brethren at Modern Lodge No. 144, Humansville. 7 Attended York Rite Mecting at Joplin. 8 Area Meeting at Clinton. 13 Presented 50-year pins and 60-year pins to brethren at Camdenton. 11 Presented Bro. Ronnie House's father a 50-year pin at Ava. 21 Area Meeting at Flat River. 23 Grand Lodge Office Building Committee at Jefferson City. 28 Grand Chapter-Grand Council Banquet at Columbia. 29 Missouri Lodge of Research Breakfast at Columbia. 29 Meeting of :Masonic Home Board. 29 Grand Lodge Officers Meeting at St. Louis. 29 Dinner with Winston K. Pendleton. 30 Grand Master's Breakfast at St. Louis.

May 11 Attended Lockwood Lodge No. 521. 17 38th Masonic District at Richland. 19 Attended Grand Commandery Conclave in Springfield. 20 Cornerstone laying at Platte County Court House, Plattc City. 20 Grandview Lodge No. 618. 21 Was guest of honor at Scottish Rite Reunion in Kansas City. 27 Dinner and presented three 60-year pins at California.

June I Attended Dr. Hcnry 'Westerman's funeral. 3 Cornerstone and dedication-Holden Lodge No. 262 at Holden. 5 Presented 50-year pin to my cousin, Ed Miller, Conway Lodge No. 528. 8-9-10 Grand Lodge in Kearney, Nebraska. II Guest speaker at Chastain's Nursing Home in Buffalo. 13 Presented several 50-year pins at Bolivar. H Made official visit to Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark. 17 Guest speaker at Dinner at Union Lodge No. 593. 19 Attended Association Meeting of Masonic Homes of North America in Williamsburg, Virginia. 20-21 Williamsburg, Virginia, Meeting. 2~ Meeting in Washington, D.C. 28 Masonic Home Administration Committee Meeting. 30 Guest speaker at dinner of Euclid Lodge No. 505, St. Louis. July 10 Grand Lodge Office Building Committee Meeting, Columbia. 10 Official visit to Ionia Lodge No. 381 at Eldon. 11 Grand Lodge Office Building Committee Meeting in Columbia. 12 Grand Lodge Office Building Committee Meeting in Columbia. H-15-l6 Grand Lodge Officers Meeting, Kimberling City.

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Grand Lodge Office Building Committee Meeting at Columbia. Dinner and presentation of 50-year pins at Liberty Lodge No. 31. Grand Lodge Office Building Committee Meeting at Columbia. Grand Lodge Office Building Committee Meeting at Columbia. Installed officers at Twilight Lodge No. 114 at Columbia. Attended dinner and spoke at Versailles Lodge No. 320. Spoke at Tyro Lodge No. 12, Caledonia.

August 3 Assisted in a Masonic Service for Emmett Johnson. 6 Grand Lodge Office Building Committee in Columbia. 13 Grand Lodge Building Committee Meeting in Columbia. 19 Masonic Home Board Meeting. 19 Institution of Viburnum Lodge, V.D. September 2 Cornerstone laying at Christian Church in ÂŁ1 Dorado Springs. 12 Presented 50-year pins at Daggett Lodge No. 492, McKittrick. 14 Dedication of New Hall of Osage Lodge No. 303 at Nevada. 15 Conducted Masonic Funeral for Bro. Robert William Mellon. 16 lOath Anniversary at Macks Creek Lodge. 18 lOath Anniversary of Putnam Lodge No. 190 at Newtown.

EVENTS Even though the Grand Master's Calendar has been printed, yet there are certain events to which I feel I must give some special attention. The brethren of the 38th Masonic District presented me with a new 1978 Chevrolet Caprice, in addition to the many other honors and gifts they have presented to me throughout the past year. The party they held in my honor October 29, 1977 was an occasion I shall forever remember. Bro. Virgil Bradsher, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 38th Masonic District, did a yeoman's service along with many, many of the other brethren in bringing about the special events for my year. While I laid many cornerstones and dedicated many new lodges which are shown in the Grand Master's Calendar, I want to give special mention to the cornerstone laying of the Christian Church in El Dorado Springs, the cornerstone laying of the Platte County Courthouse in Platte City, and the instituting of the new lodge at Viburnum on August 19, 1978. . The Grand Masters' Conference of North America was attended by several of the Grand Lodge Officers of Missouri and leaders of appendant bodies. My wife and family accompanied me to Washington, and we arrived a few days before the session was to begin. I felt that I needed the extra time inasmuch as I had been appointed to chair the Hospital Visitation Committee of the Grand Masters of North America. This was a most interesting experience for me; I was able to learn much from my fellow Grand Masters. The Masonic Service Association representative discussed with me the services we were offering and informed me that we need to give attention to the appointment of a Masonic Service Association Field Agent (Masonic Hospital Visitor) at the John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, to replace Bro. Milford R. Mandeville who was retiring because of his

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failing health. I recommended Bro. Al E. Spencer for the appointment. On August 16, I received information from Bro. Daniel P. Knode, Jr., Chief Field Agent, that Brother Spencer could no longer serve. As of this time I do not have a replacement for Brother Spencer. I would like to recommend to the new Grand Master to be installed at this session that he make an early appointment to fill the vacancy of this very important position. These generous brothers give much of their time to one of the most worthy Masonic functions; we are proud of their work and want to recognize them at this Grand Lodge session. HEALINGS On August 18, 1978, I issued the order for Bro. Robert Lee Baker of Sikeston Lodge No. 310 healing the irregularities in the conferrals of degrees. Since the irregularities were not the fault of Brother Baker, nor of Sikeston Lodge, I issued the Order of Healing. On August 18, 1978, I issued the order for Bro. Joe Willhite healing the irregularities in the conferrals of the degrees by Joplin Lodge No. 335 in accordance with Section 13.110. Since the irregularities were no fault of Brother vVillhite, I issued the Order of Healing. RULINGS

I received many requests to have our mailing list or a portion of our mailing lists to be used in various ways; some were to some degree Masonically related, while others were totally unrelated. I denied all such requests. Aside from the legal problems we might run into by making available our mailing list of our membership, I feel that it is a bad precedent and once we start making these lists available there will be no end to the requests. On May 16, 1978, King Hill Lodge No. 376, St. Joseph, requested permission to initiate a penalty or an extra charge for those paying their dues beyond a certain date. I felt the late charge would be in violation of Section 7.030 and Section 18.040 which prohibits assessments. I therefore denied the request. Question was raised regarding the time the Grand Lecturer would be elected should the Amendment pass. I ruled in accordance with Article V, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge that should the pending Amendment of Article III, Section 2 be approved by vote of the Grand Lodge during this Session, the Grand Lecturer would' be elected along with the other Officers to be elected this Session. TRIAL COMMISSIONS It has been necessary this year to appoint two Trial Commissions. A request was made by Oriental Lodge No. 518 at Blackburn, which resulted in suspension for a period of one year. A request was made by Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 at St. Louis, for which there has been no result by reason of time. Since this report has been printed, a request was made that related to Cosmos Lodge No. 282 at St. Louis and that Trial Commission has been appointed.

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DISPENSATIONS AND PERMISSIONS As Grand Master it was my duty to consider numerous requests for dispensations, as well as requests for permissions and approvals. The report of the Grand Secretary will list the dispensations granted and the consents and permissions given. CORNERSTONES As I progressed through the advancing Grand Lodge Line, I had an occasion to preside or participate in the laying of many cornerstones. I always deemed it an honor and felt it was one of the more excellent ways to witness to the community at large. It is a service that Masonry renders to the public, and I would encourage the continuance of this ceremony for all appropriate buildings. I have this year, as Grand Master, presided at the laying of seven cornerstones. DEDICATIONS I am delighted to report that the brethren take a great deal of pride in the condition of their lodge buildings and the general appearance of those buildings and grounds. Many have built new lodge buildings; others have purchased and renovated buildings. On every occasion there was a great deal of pride displayed in the brothers and their endeavors. I was happy to dedicate seven new lodge halls for Masonic usc. MASONIC HOME I shall always have a very fond attachment for our Masonic Home. "\IVe indeed render a quality service. Last year as President of the Board of Directors, it was my duty to make the report on the Home. At that time I made some specific recommendations and suggestions. R.W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. will be making a complete Masonic Home Report later today. I do want to call attention to the Craft that our income for the Home is not adequate for its operation. In fact (I may stand corrected), but I believe the expenditures will exceed $8,000 over income this year. (The printed report, when you get that, shows $8,000. That is a typographical error. The figure should be $856,000.00 over income this year. That is the expenditures over the income.) I'd like to recommend to the incoming boards and to future boards to explore every facet of federally funded title programs. I am convinced, as I have visited with other Masonic Home people of other states, that we are losing thousands of dollars that our guests are entitled to. I would admonish our board members and administrators to pursue the various programs and to accept any that will not affect our present mode of operation. I'm convinced that they are available. DISTRICT DEPUTIES Regional Conferences were held for District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers in both St. Charles and Kansas City. These meetings were well attended and provided an opportunity for us to get in-

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formation to the brethren through the Deputies. They are certainly a fine group of leaders, and they have been most cooperative to me throughout the year. My relationships with this group of brethren have been pleasant ones, and in every instance they have done what I asked and more. I am proud of each of you and want to thank you for the contribution you have made to Masonry. GRAND SECRETARY AND GRAND LECTURER Both Frank Arnold and Bro. Stanton Brown, the Grand Secretary and the Grand Lecturer, have served in their respective stations well. I have had the opportunity to travel with Bro. Stanton Brown quite considerably, and I am happy to report that he has me broken from using most of the Arkansas Ritual I had when I started this year. All over the state I traveled with Brother Brown; he was the No. I man. (I may have been the Grand Master, but it was easy to see who the brethren admire and turn to.) PROPOSALS There are several proposals to come before you during this session. I would want each of you to make up your mind for yourself as to what you should do regarding each. Each brother eligible to vote is urged to participate in the discussion and to vote on every proposition. I do admonish you to keep your discussion in good taste and that we conduct our discussion in an orderly manNer. GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING The Grand Lodge of Missouri in the 156th Annual Communication passed a Resolution charging the incoming Grand :Master to appoint a Grand Lodge Office Building Committee. The Committee was appointed: Dr. J. Edward Blinn, Chairman; Elvis A. Mooney; Charles E. Scheurich; William W. Forrester; John Wetzel; John C. Boller (resigned for reasons of poor health); Leonard C. North; Claude W. Dunnaway (appointed to fill vacancy) . The Chairman of the Committee will make the full report during the Session. I give special thanks to Bro. Melvin Hall and Bro. R. Lynn Hall for their generous contribution toward the purchase of the land for the Grand Lodge Office Building and to Bro. Rolland Brooks for the donation of services on the work of excavation for the building. APPRECIATION I want to thank the 100,000 members of the Craft for the opportunity of serving throughout this last year and most particularly to Past Grand Master .J. Morgan Donelson for appointing me in the advancing Grand Lodge Line and thereby providing the opportunity to later become the Grand Master. I express special thanks to Bro. Quentin Ray for the beautiful handcarved gavels he has given me through the years. I am most grateful to the Grand Lodge Officers for their assistance and cooperation during the Grand Lodge Year 1977-78. lowe a very special thanks to my wife, Janice, and our three daughters,

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Claire, Cynthia, and Cecilia, for the pleasure of their company on many occasions and for their understanding during absences when they could not accompany me. I sincerely appreciate the brothers of the 38th Masonic District and of my home Lodge Macks Creek No. 433 for the years of assistance and encouragement they have given me. I acknowledge the gracious gift of Robert Burns Lodge No. 496 on the occasion of the observance of the centennial-the case for my Grand Master's Apron-and the important part of my apparel given by St. Joseph Lodge No. 78-the fine top hat. CONCLUSION Throughout the report, wherever I deemed it necessary, I gave suggestions. I am not certain how long it has been the custom to follow the procedure that was followed this year in regard to signing of checks. However, when it has been necessary for the Grand Master to countersign checks with the Grand Secretary, he has been furnished a quantity of blank checks. 'Vhatever safeguard is afforded by the two signatures is rendered to no effect through this procedure. In order to accomplish any safeguard it would seem to me the checks should be signed after they are filled out. Finally, Brethren, I reiterate that we have the finest Fraternity in the world, that I am happy for the experience that I have had serving as your Grand Master, and if I had a message to leave you it would be to summarize what I have tried to advocate-that our ritual is good, hut that it only has real value in Masonry if put into practice. ''''hat I guess I continue to say is actions speak louder than words. I'd rather see a sermon Than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me Than merely show the way; For the eye's a better pupil And morc willing than the car: Good council is confusing But examjJle's always clear. And the best of all the preachers Are the men who live their creeds; For to see good put into action Is what everybody needs. I can soon learn how to do it If you let me see it done; I can watch your hands in action, But your tongue too fast may run. And the lectures you deliver May be very fine and true, But I'd rather get my lesson By observing what you do; For I may misunderstand you And the high advice you give, But there's no misunderstanding How you act and how you live.

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May our God who created and loved us all continue always to bless and prosper each and everyone of you and yours. God blessl Fraternally submitted, JAMES A. NOLAND, JR., Grand Master. The Grand Lodge acknowledged the Address of Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. with a standing ovation. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER MONTGOMERY: Brethren, you have heard the outstanding address given by our distinguished Grand Master. By direction of the By-Laws, the Grand Master's Address is referred to the Committee on Grand Master's Address. So ordered, Brother Grand Secretary. PARTIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

M.W. Bro. Walter L. Walker, Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, presented a partial report as follows: To the Most WonhiPful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: The proposed amendment concerning Section 1.080. Mileage and Per Diem. was proposed for action at this Grand Lodge Communication. This partial report is made at the earliest possible time in order to allow the Mileage and Per Diem Committee to complete their work. The resolution as drawn would not be effective until the close of this annual communication. Your Committee deems it advisable to make this proposed amendment effective from the commencement of the 1978 annual communication and recommends that the proposed amendment be further amcnded by adding thc words "cffective from the commencement of the 1978 annual communication" prior to and as a part of the first scntence. The proposed amendment would read as follows: Section 1.080. Mileage and Per Diem. Effective from the commencement of the 1978 annual communication the officers of the Grand Lodge, the Past Grand Masters, the Past Grand Secretaries, the Past Grand Lecturers, the members of the Committees on Credentials, Appeals and Grievances, Jurisprudence, Masonic Education, Ways and Means, and Milcage and Per Diem, and of the Building Supervisory Board, the Chairmen of all other standing committees, and one representative from cach chartered lodge and each lodge U.D. are paid 25 dollars for each day they are in actual attendance upon the annual communication of the Grand Lodge, and 12 cents per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning therefrom. No one may receive more than one payment for the same attendance or travel. The adoption of this amendment will make the increase in Mileage and Per Diem effective immediately. Voting on this matter now will give the Committee on Mileage and }>er Diem maximum time to prepare the checks consistcnt with your vote. This would increase the per diem from $15.00 to $25.00 per day and the mileage from IO cents to 12 cents per mile. Your Committee recommends the adoption of this portion of this partial report.

M.W. Brother Walker moved the adoption of this partial report. The motion was seconded. By vote of the Grand Lodge the Amendment of Section 1.080. Mileage and Per Diem. was ADOPTED. M.vV. BROTHER WALKER: Brethren, you don't know how relieved I am.

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I notified Brother Bray six weeks ago to figure his mileage and time on the 25 dollars and 12 cents a mile. I just felt sure you would come through. At the 1977 meeting of the Grand Lodge a proposal to amend Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution was presented. It reads as follows: Article III. OFFICERS Section 2. ELECTIVE-ENUMERAI'ION OF-TERM OF. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand 'Wardens, Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary, and Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer shall be electcd annually, by ballot, at the stated annual communications of the grand lodge, and shall hold their officcs respectively until their succcssors shall be duly elected and installed. The Grand Secretary certified to the Jurisprudence Committee that a majority of the Chartered Lodges have voted favorably on said Constitutional Amendment as provided in our Constitution. The votes Were as follows: For, 390; Against, 65; Tie, 3; and No Report, 103. The last sentence of Section 2 of Article V of the Constitution says that upon a favorable vote by this Grand Lodge, the Amendment "shall be and become a part of this Constitution." This proposed amendment adds the Grand Lecturer to the list of elective officers. This proposal is being voted upon this morning in order that the Grand Lecturer may be elected this aftcrnoon at this communication, if the votc is favorable.

The Jurisprudence Committee approves this amendment as to form only, and has no recommendation and has no opinion as to whether or not it should pass or fail: M.W. BROTHER WALKER: The Grand Master has requested that I present all questions in the affirmative. As Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee, I therefore move that this Constitutional Amendment be adopted. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, you have heard the motion. Is there discussion? R.W. BRO. Gus O. NATIONS: Most 'Worshipful Grand :Master, I would like an opportunity to speak to the measure before the lodges vote on it. BROTHER NATIONS: I am a Past Master of Purity Lodge No. 658. I am at this microphone with some reluctance. First of all because I know that In the past year on a number of occasions our Grand Master has indicated in places about the state that he favors the proposition. I think that I don't misquote him in saying that, and so a subordinate of-ficer in line with some caution approaches the East and undertakes to speak to a contrary point. I do that because I feel very strongly that the Craft needs to know how the officers in the advancing line feel. I would be less than frank with you and with myself if I sat silently in the West, while this matter is voted on. The difficulty-and I will try to be brief-although I am aware that I am going to make some people angry by extending. I may anger some of these gentlemen over here on whom this Fraternity depends so greatly and perhaps some of the Lecturers who are really in a real sense the spine of Masonry in this state. But I speak to it, and I speak in behalf of six advancing line officers, when I suggest to you that ,,,,e must not personalize this matter. It is so easy to do. It is so easy, in our minds, to consider this vote as some kind

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of endorsement of Stanton Brown, whose quality as a leader of Masonry, and whose quality as a ritualist in this state is unquestionable. If you look at it as that kind of proposition, then there isn't any particular question about how you are going to vote. I am more concerned with its long range effect upon this lodge. I am persuaded, and six members of the advancing line are persuaded, that it is a misadventure. I am persuaded, My Brethren, that the genesis of the proposition that is now before the house really is a consequence of an affair of several years ago when there was an uncertainty in the tenure of the Grand Lecturer. There seemed to be a moment when a man whom we had taken out of private life and ask to devote his whole self to Masonry was suddenly, perhaps, to be replaced. And because the Lecturer was then concerned about tenure and concerned about the future, it seems to me that the unfortunate occurrence spirited what now seems to be a rather perfunctory change. Who can be against the consequent change of that law? My Brethren, my position is-and I say it here simply because I don't want to sit silently in the West and not let the Craft know how the advancing line feels-my position is that both the Lecturer and the Secretary, perhaps even the Treasurer, as salaried officers of the Grand Lodge, should be appointed. I feel it very strongly; I don't intend to debate it with you, but only to state that as a position. I feel that this is a step away from it. I have thought that the more proper course today would be for us to table this proposition-and I know you hate the word, because it always sounds like a device that somebody wants to utilize in order to keep us from doing something we ought to do. I would hope to table the proposition so that at this session we could offer to this Grand Lodge a substitute kind of cure for the malady that this one really was designed to correct-a change in the Constitution and By-Laws that would not permit a Grand Master individually or any single officer to capriciously or whimsically eject a qualified and competent and hard working Lecturer or Secretary or Treasurer; a proposition that would require three of the top four officers of the lodge to have unanimity before ever a man lost his job as a Lecturer or as a Secretary. I submit that when a man like Stanton Brown, a man like Frank Arnold, leaves his calling in life, severs his connections, and comes here, he needs something more than a year's term. He needs an indeterminate term; he needs an indefinite term. And I am prepared to show six coming Grand Masters of Masonry in this year, hopefully jf the Craft consent, who all believe in this proposition-there isn't any question about it; there isn't any way that we could find three votes in the next six or seven or eight years that would have any part in ejecting Stanton Brown. With your permission, and knowing that the hour is late and that you are anxious to go on to better things, I would move this Grand Lodge to table this proposition and consideration of it until the next Grand Lodge Session, so at that Session concomitantly ,,,'e could vote not only on this one, but on one that we will offer before this one is over. Thank you, Most Worshipful. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, we are obliged to follow Robert's Rules ot Order. Had I known that he was going to make a motion to table I

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,,,"ould have given brethren an opportunity to speak because-I really don't know if it's quite fair until the other side has an opportunity to speak. Under the Rules of Order when a motion to table is put, made-let me explain something to you before you vote. If you think that there is any virtue-and the lodges of the state must have thought so-if there is any virtue in the motion to table, it will take two-thirds to ever get that off the table. Brethren, it will take two-thirds of the vote of the Grand Lodge to take it off of the table. And so you are not only talking for today, but you are talking for all practical purposes for all times to come. Brethren, the question will be put to table. All who favor the motion to table say "AYE." All opposed to the motion to table say "AYE." Brethren, I will not be able to decide. I suppose the fair way to do this, since it is so close, is to have a paper ballot. And so, would the Tellers please come forward and prepare to distribute the ballots. As they are coming.... The Grand Secretary called for R.W. Bro. Ronnie L. House and the District Deputy Grand Masters of the odd-numbered districts to serve as Chairman and Tellers. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, let's be as quiet as we can while they pass out the ballots, because I need to make an announcement or so regarding those who are eligible to vote. The ballots you will receive are numbered. You will vote on ballot number 1. And if you are for the proposition to table, you vote "YES." If you are opposed to the motion to table, you vote "NO." Those brethren eligible to vote arc all the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, the Past Masters of lodges, the present Masters, the Junior and Senior \'\Tardens of the lodges, and all the Deputies. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, let me have your attention. There has been a request for an explanation. I want everybody to know exactly what you are voting on and the results of it. A motion to table is not debatable. But the chair certainly has the prerogative to explain it to you, and I will. This motion to table, in my opinion, will put that on the table for all time to come. It's not just for this session; it's for all times, unless it is removed from the table. And in order to remove it from the table, it will take a two-thirds vote. If you are in favor of that motion, you vote "AYE." You vote "YES"; if you are in favor of putting the motion on the table. If you are opposed to it, you vote "NO." Just the one strip; you tear off No. ], because we may have other reasons to use the remaining parts of the ballot. Brethren, if there is anybody who has not had time to vote, hold up your hand. Have all voted, who are entitled to vote? If so-are there any hands up, I don't want to close this vote-then pass them to the aisle nearest you. I declare the ballot closed. GRAND SECRETARY: The Tellers with the ballots, please retire with the Chairman of the Committee on Election to the business office of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque where you will count the votes. The Tellers with the ballots, retire with the Chairman of the Committee on Election to the business office of this building where you will count the votes. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, they have the street roped off out there on account of the picture. So I am going to call from labor with the rap of

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the gavel, and rap the gavel immediately. Because the city is going to be on our neck if we don't get out there immediately. Brethren, you are adjourned until 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. (Rap of gavel.)

Monday Afternoon 1:30 p.m. ORGAN SELECTIONS Samuel L. Collier. Organist

The Grand Master requested that the Junior Grand Deacon present and introduce the Grand Worthy Advisor of Missouri, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. R.W. Bro. Earl K. Dille escorted Miss Mary Meader, Grand Worthy Advisor, to the altar and introduced her to the Grand Lodge. M.W. Grand Master Noland asked the Grand Lodge to welcome the Grand Worthy Advisor. (Applause.) Miss Meader was conducted to the East. MISS' MARY MEADER, Grand Worthy Advisor of Missouri: I am happy to bring greetings for the Rainbow Girls of Missouri and our Supreme Deputy Jeanne Mueller. It is a pleasure to be with you this afternoon, and I want to thank the Grand Lodge for all of the many courtesies you have extended to me. I want to thank Dr. Noland for giving me this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the interest shown to the Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Our Order is comprised of girls between the ages of 12 to 20, who may be the daughter of a Master Mason, or Eastern Star, or a friend of a Rainbow Girl. There are 90 assemblies, with approximately 3,500 members, in the State of Missouri. As Grand Worthy Advisor, my duty includes making official visits to many of these assemblies. I am always warmly greeted by the girls and by the adults, who are especially important to our Order. We, as Rainbow Girls, have a tie that binds us to the Order of the Eastern Star and to the Grand Lodge. We learn through our teachings that the contents of the Pot of Gold have been preserved for us by the members of these fraternities which sponsor our organization. I want to encourage each of you to attend the Rainbow meetings in your part of t.he state and witness our beaut.iful init.iat.ory work. I'd like to extend an invit.ation for you to be present with us at the Grand Assembly Session, which will be held the weekend of June 16 at the Chase Hotel in St. Louis. We always appreciate attendance by t.he Master Masons, and 1 am sure that you will be very inspired by our work. May you ever keep in mind t.hat someone is looking to you for guidance and strength. Again, thank you for your warm welcome; and I extend my best wishes for continued enjoyment during the remainder of the Grand Lodge Session. Thank you. (Applause.) GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Thank you, Miss Meader. Brethren, this evening for our program we will have a great performance by a group of Rainbow Girls for your interest and pleasure. The Grand Worthy Advisor retired from the Grand Lodge room. CALL TO LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called to labor. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, I have just been informed of a tragedy. Since Bro. J. C. Montgomery knows about it, we have been asked that every-

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body join in prayer of sympathy for the concerns of one of our brothers. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, will you come and make the announcement, please. R.W. BRO. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR.: Thank you, Most Worshipful. Many of you are well acquainted with R.W. Bro. Harold Shatto, one of our District Deputy Grand Masters. Harold's l7-year-old daughter, a week ago, was very severely injured in a car wreck; she is paralyzed from the shoulders down. Some of the brothers asked if the name of this young lady, this young Miss Shatto, might be in our minds as we have these moments of prayer. As Brother Master Masons, I am sure that you would accede to that request. Thank you, Brethren. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, there is one other request that the Grand Master would like to make. A very, most personal friend of mine and a devout Master Mason, Bro. Arthur Mallory, lost his son. I would also like to request that we remember the Mallory family as we pray. R.W. Grand Chaplain Carl L. Radford offered prayer. PRAYER

Eternal and Loving Father, the Creator of us all, we give thanks that we can be Thy children and that we can be brothers. 'tVe give thanks for the enthusiasm and the dedication that we see among Freemasons here today. We pause, dear God, to pray as a body for the Shatto family and for the Mallory family. Be with them in this time of spiritual need in their lives, that they may receive grace and strength to sustain them. And we pray for Thy wisdom and guidance as we continue in our proceedings of this communication. This we ask in the name of Him in whom we place our trust. Amen. REPORT OF VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE

R.W. Bro. Ronnie L. House, Chairman of Election, gave the report on the ballots cast on the motion to table the proposition (Amendment of Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution) and consideration of it until the next Grand Lodge Session. R.W. BROTHER HOUSE: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brethren, the Tellers report on the vote to table: There were 909 ballots cast; 576 voted "YES"; 332 voted "NO"; with one ballot blank. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, by your vote, the motion to table carried. QUESTION FROM THE AUDIENCE: Was not a two-thirds vote required? GRAND MASTER NOLAND: No, Sir, it did not take two-thirds to table. It only takes two-thirds to get it off the table. CONTINUATION OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

M.W. Bro. Walter L. Walker, Chairman, presented the continuation of the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of the State of Missouri: Your Jurisprudence Committee respectfully reports as follows: DISPENSATIONS

We have examined the dispensations listed in the Grand Secretary's report and we approve the same as within the discretion of the Grand Master.

M.W. Brother Walker moved the adoption of this portion of the report.

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The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The portion of the report on Dispensations was ADOPTED. PERMISSIONS

We have examined the permissions granted by the Grand Master and filed with the Grand Secretary and we approve the same.

M.W. Brother Walker moved the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The portion of the report on Permissions was ADOPTED. HEALING ORDERS

We have examined all of the Healing Orders issued by the Grand Master and filed with the Grand Secretary and we approve the same.

M.W. Brother Walker moved the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The portion of the report on Healing Orders was ADOPTED. DECISIONS

The Grand Master ruled that the Grand Lodge mailing list or a portion thereof could not be used or supplied to any person or organization. This rlecision falls within Section 25.080 which states that "no lodge may supply a list of its members for any purpose not Masonic." The Grand Master, even after determining the proposed mailing is Ma~onic, has the discretion as to whether or not the list will be used for mailing said material. Any mailing authorized by the Grand Master to be mailed shall be delivered to the office of the Grand Secretary who will supervise the affixing of the names and addresses. This protects the integrity of our mailing lists. The Jurisprudence Committee approves this decision.

M.W. Brother Walker moved the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The decision of the Grand Master was ADOPTED. II.

A request was made seeking permission to initiate a penalty or an extra charge for those paying their dues beyond a certain date. The Grand Master ruled that the late charge would be in violation of Section 7.030 and Section 18.040 which prohibits assessments. The Jurisprudence Committee approves this decision.

M.W. Brother Walker moved the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The decision of the Grand Master was ADOPTED. III.

The Grand Master ruled that an Amendment of the Constitution having been approved by vote of the Lodges becomes effective when favorably voted upon by the Grand Lodge and is effective as a part of the Constitution at the time it is approved. The Jurisprudence Committee feels there is some precedential value in approving this decision and does hereby approve this decision.

M.W. Brother Walker moved the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The decision of the Grand Master was ADOPTED.

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IV.

Since the printing of the Grand Master's address, inquiry was made as to whether or not a lodge could adopt a By-Law to prohibit an officer from advancing if he does not fill his station. Our Grand Master ruled that such a By-Law would violate Section 8.080 and 8.140. The Jurisprudence Committee approves this decision. M.W. Brother Walker moved the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The decision of the Grand Master was ADOPTED. REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. WALTER C. PLOESER

R.W. BRO. WALTER C. PLOESER, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, responded for the Representatives of the Appendant Bodies of Missouri: Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Representatives of the Appendant Bodies who were welcomed this morning feel privileged and joyful to participate in the Grand Lodge Session. We compliment you on your year. We wish for your successor a successful year. And I am sure that I speak for all of them when I say, "Anyway that any of the Concordant Bodies can be helpful to the success of this Grand Lodge, it is our pleasure to do so." GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, I think I should tell you that I fully intended to recognize the Worthy Grand Patron, because we do need to do that. But I have just been informed that he is gone. I am sorry that we did not get to hear from him this morning. The Grand Master asked the Chairmen of the various committees if they would be getting the reports ready for presentation. They will be called for as the meeting progresses. The Grand Master called on the President of the Masonic Home Board, R.W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. R.W. BRO. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., President of the Masonic Home Board: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, I am going to ask that the members of the Masonic Home Board and the Home Staff, who are present, hold themselves in readiness that we might present them at the conclusion of this report. I am going to do a "walk through"-I am going to have to add some matters that I will relate to you which are not found in your printed report. I hope that when you get your report you will read it very carefully, because some of the remarks that I make will have to do with the facts and figures that are found in the printed report. The report is like last year, of course, with a listing of the Officers, the Members of the Board, the Committees of the Masonic Home. There are various membership statistics, which I hope you will read carefully; and surely you will find much of interest in them, especially the disparity be.tween male and female guests. The various statements about the gifts; the Christmas and Entertainment Fund; and also the audit report, because this year we had the. most complete audit the Masonic Home of Missouri has ever had. It was an excellent report that was given to us. I am going to be referring to that in a moment. So I hope that when you get your copy of this booklet that you will read that audit report very carefully.

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MEMBERS OF TIlE BOARD OF DIRECTORS-MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI MEMBERS OF TIlE ADVISORY BOARD-ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

James A. Noland, Jr., Grand Master John Wetzel J. Edward Blinn Charles E. Scheurich Ray Hilton Vera Sappington, President, O.E.s. Advisory Board Velma Mischon, Secretary, O.E.S. Advisory Board Geraldine Molander, Treasurer, O.E.S. Advisory Board

C. Montgomery, Jr., President Warren R. Maichel W. Marion Luna Richard D. Jacobs, Financial Advisor Virgil Abbett William J. Hill John E. Adams, Vice President Robert H. Arnold, Treasurer Howard E. Ward, Secretary

Not shown are Gus O. Nations, Jr. and H. David Thomas, Administrator

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OFFICERS

J. C. Montgomery, Jr., President John E. Adams, Vice-President James A. Noland,

Jr.,

Robert H. Arnold, Treasurer Howard E. Ward, Secretary Honorary Chairman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., Grand Master, Osage Beach Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Deputy Grand Master, Mexico Gus O. Nations, Jr., Senior Grand 'Warden, St. Louis Dr. J. Edward Blinn, Junior Grand Warden, Marshfield William J. Hill, Senior Grand Warden, Kansas City

Virgil Abbett, St. Joseph John E. Adams, St. Louis Robert H. Arnold, Kansas City Ray Hilton, Springfield W. Marion Luna, Piedmont Warren R. Maichel, St. Louis Charles E. Schuerich, Columbia John Wetzel, Louisiana

ADVISORY BOARD-ORDER OF EASTERN STAR Mrs. Vera Sappington, President, St. Louis Mrs. Velma Mischon, Secretary, Lexington

Mrs. Geraldine Molander, Treasurer, North Kansas City Mrs. Juanita Mauss, Emeritus, Elgin, Texas

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF H. David Thomas, Administrator Mrs. Lou Deem, Secretary Mrs. Bettye Newton, Accountant Mrs. Flora Mesloh, Bookkeeper Mrs. Evelyn Presser, Personnel Records Clerk Miss Marion Gall, Payroll Clerk Mrs. Henrietta Bade, Receptionist Marshall Creech, Director of Maintenance and Engineering Service Emil E. Corte, Director of Purchasing

Mrs. Dorinda Abeln, Director of Housekeeping Service Mrs. Rose H. Curran, Director of Dietary Service Miss Regina Wurth mann, Director of Social Service Miss Cheryl Sebaugh, Director of Activi. ties Mrs. Joan Lagage, Matron David R. Hensley, Legal Counsel Richard D. Jacobs, Financial Advisor

MEDICAL STAFF Gerald J. Fivian,

Harold E. Walters, M.D., Medical Director Charles Kilo, M.D., Staff Physician C. Rush McAdam, M.D., Charge of Clinic Mrs. Beatrice Whittemore, R.N., Director of Nursing Service Mrs. Joan Young, R.N., Assistant Director of Nursing Service Mrs. Esther Heyn, R.N. Mrs. Helen Pigg, R.N. Ms. Beverly Ross, R.N. Ms. Ranore Davison, R.N. Mrs. Helen Duroso, R.N.

M.D., Ophthalmology Lee A. Hall, M.D., Gynecology Oscar P. Hampton, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery Philip S. Luedde, M.D., Opthalmology Sidney B. !\1aughs, M.D., Neurology William E. McGee, D.D.S., Dentistry Paul Palmberg, M.D., Ophthalmology E. H. Paulsmeyer, D.D.S., Dentistry A. J. Steiner, M.D., Cardiology George R. Swartz, M.D., Neuropsychiatry Henry P. Thym, M.D., Surgery Roy A. Walther, Jr., M.D., GynecololIT

Report of the Masonic Home

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: The annual report of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri is submitted in compliance with requirements of Grand Lodge.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors is composed of 13 members, eight elected by the Grand Lodge-two each year for four-year terms, and five Grand Lodge officers serve by virtue of their office. All are voting members. The Grand Master is Honorary Chairman. The Deputy Grand Master is President. The Board met at the close of the 1977 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge as required in the By-Laws of the Masonic Home for the purpose of organizing and electing officers for the ensuing year. Those officers are listed on page 33. Committees appointed to assist in the study, review, investigation, and evaluation of the business of the Home included the following: Executive Committee: J. C. Montgomery, Jr., and all members of the Board of Directors. Admissions and -Discipline Committee: J. Edward Blinn, Chairman; all members of the Board of Directors. Administration Committee: John E. Adams, Chairman; Charles E. Scheurich; J. Edward Blinn; \VilIiam.J. Hill; John Wetzel; Gus O. Nations, Jr. Finance Committee: \Varrell R. Maichel, Chairman; Virgil Abbett; Robert H. Arnold; Ray Hilton; W. Marion Luna. Gifts, Wills and Bequests Committee: Robert H. Arnold, Chairman; Charles E. Scheurich; J. Edward Blinn. Legal Committee: William J. Hill, Chairman; R. MaichcI; Gus O. Nation, Jr. Relief and Charity Committee: (This is a Grand Lodge Committee appointed by the Grand Master but limited to members of the Masonic Home Board) Virgil Abbett, Chairman; Ray Hilton; J. C. Montgomery, Jr.; W. Marion Luna; Howard E. Ward, Secretary- Treasurer.

APPENDIX APPLICATIONS Carried over from previous year Received during year

. .

77 ... 66

Admitted to the Home during the year

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Rejected because of ineligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Died before application passed on by Board Died after application passed on by Board Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter before action by Board Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter after action by Board Pending 6/30/78

3 0 2 0 4 2

77 MEMBER STATISTICS Members in Home July 1, 1977 Arrived during year Died during year Discharged during year Members in Home June 30, 1978

Women 265 . 41 . 53 1 .

Men 41 11

252

Boys

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MASONIC HOME HOSPITAL Total number of patients in Hospital-July 1, 1977 Total number of patients admitted during year Total number of patients discharged during year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Average number of patients in Hospital per day during year Total number of deaths during year Total number of patients in other hospitals during year Total number of surgeries in other hospitals during year Total number of patients in Hospital June 30, 1978

201 172 138 200 62 70 39 199

OUT路PATIENT DEPARTMENT Total number of patients seen by Clinic physician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,249 Total number of patients treated in Clinic 5,573 Total number of treatments (including shots) II,714 Average number of baths given per month 72

GIFTS FROM THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR July I. 1977 to June 3D. 1978 O.E.S. Chapel Repair Christmas and Entertainment Fund General Fund 34 Handmade lap robes 26 Handmade walker pockets 10 Handmade quilts I Box of clothing items 3 Bags of women's clothing 3 Lots of men's and women's clothing 4 Blankets 10 Large boxes of homemade cookies 56 Jars of jelly and preserves 100 Apples 113 Oranges 1 Case of fresh eggs

. . .

$13,193.59 2,081.14 3,000.00 18,274.73

5 Loaves of sandwich bread Cabbage shredded and cabbage chunks II Pants suits 5 Dresses 7 Blouses 15 Bras I Jacket 1 Sweater II Bars of soaps and boxes of soaps 7 Containers of powder 1 Deck of cards

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5 10 17 36

2 2 4 28

IO Sachets, cologne and lotion 1 Toothpaste 4 Boxes of stationery 2 After shave 2 Boxes of Kleenex 1 Handkerchief 3 Deodorants 5,620 Dinner table and hospital tray favors

Pairs of handmade booties Handmade pillows Handmade nightgowns Handmade purses Pairs of women's stockings Pairs of women's shoes Several lovely flower displays Pairs of handmade scuffies Christmas gifts including 2 envelopes with money

CONTRIBUTIONS-July 1, 1977-June 30, 1978 CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND Donors 98 Contributions . Response to Grand Master's Letters 72 Contributions .. .

$ 6,395.14

1,675.50

170

$ 8,070.64

ADDITION TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND 38 Contributions . . Response to Grand Master's Letter 84 Contributions

$ 4,598.00

. .

1,827.00

122

$ 6,425.00

ADDITIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND 12 Building Contributions 5 Children's Building Contributions 168 Western Missouri Building Contributions

164.00 63.00 3,313.68 $ 3,540.68

185 Response to Grand Master's Letters 251 Building Contributions . 8 Children's Building Contributions .... 110 Western Missouri Building Contributions .....

369 554 ADDITIONS TO THE RESERVE FUND 483 Tributes 285 Undesignated Contributions ~ Response to Grand Master's Letters 42 Tributes . 3,134 Undesignated Contributions 3,176 3,944

$ 6,172.25 9,748.96

$15,921.21

469.50 44,212.70 44,682.20 $60,603.41

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS To the Board of Directors Masonic Home of Missouri In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statement of income, expenses and changes in fund balances present fairly the financial

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position of the Masonic Home of Missouri at June 30, 1978, and the results of its operations and the changes in fund balances for the year, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Our examination of these statements was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. St. Louis, Missouri August 11, 1978

PRICE WATERHOUSE

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STATEMENT OF INCOME EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1978

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General Income: Grand Lodge/Chapter Interest and dividends from: Endowment Fund investments Reserve Fund investments General Fund investments Other Gain (loss) on security transactions ., Gifts and bequests Home Family income: Assets relinquished Pensions Miscellaneous Total income

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Reserve

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$ 248,659

24,410

273,069

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664,340 501,265 9,493 30,069

. . . .

506,547 772,885 2,240 2,800,974

65,476

36,416 129,863 694,837

885,526

8,656

664,340 501,265 9,493 80,729 675,124 783,525

22,900

506,547 772,885 2,240 4,269,217

$ 14,244 $ 545,261

$ 8,071

8,071

6,485

551,746

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...... Expenses: Salaries and wages . Payroll taxes . Employee benefits . Food supplies and service . Fuel and utilities . Repairs, maintenance and improvements . Equipment purchases . Laundry and housekeeping . Hospital supplies . Outside medical service . Other resident-related expenses . Insurance . . Administrative expense . Burial expense . Security . Agency collection fees . Miscellaneous . Total expenses . Excess (deficit) of income over expenses . Fund balances: Beginning of year . Adjustments to beginning fund balances (Note 2) Transfers . Fund balances: End of year .

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1,499,900 108,860 101,668 373,995 180,984 134,965 35,140 44,289 88,029 57,278 41,675 56,373 50,474 35,877 73,208 36,610 15,509 2,934,834 (133,860) 200,492 (63,102) 200,000 $ 203,530

31,521

10,681

456

885,526 7,533,379 122,549 (200,000) $8,341,454

10,681 (2,610) 5,885

$ 3,275

31,977 (9,077) 264,248

551,746 8,541,620 536,943 $9,630,309

-'$255,171

1,499,900 108,860 101,668 373,995 180,984 166,486 35,140 44,289 88,029 57,278 52,356 56,373 50,474 35,877 73,208 37,066 15,509 2,977,492 1,291,725 16,545,624 596,390

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Current Unrestricted

General Assets Cash ....................................... Investments (Note 3) ....................... Receivable from Trustees .................... Inventory and supplies ...................... Other ...................................... Due (to) from other funds ................. Total assets ............................... Liabilities and fund balances Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities .... Accrued payroll taxes and withholding ..... Accrued payroll ........................... Total liabilities ......................... Fund balances: Unrestricted Unrestricted-Board designated ............ Restricted Total fund balances ..................... Total liabilities and fund balances ........ ••••••

•••••••

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82,996 134,490 9,328 32,800 38,085 (3,216) $ 294,483

Reserve

6,687 8,333,681

1,086 $8,341,454

Restricted Christmas and Entertainment Endowment

$ 3,275

. $ 3,275

7,652) 9,635,831

2,130 $9,630,309

Total

Building $ 14,986 240,185

$255,171

100,292 18,344,187 9,328 32,800 38,085

$18,524,692

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53,048 14,204 23,701 90,953

----$8,341,454

203,530 $ 294,483

8,341,454 $8,341,454

$ 3,275 3,275 $ 3,275

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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••••••

53,048 14,204 23,701 90,953

$9,630,309 9,630,309 $9,630,309

$255,171 255,171 $255,171

203,530 8,341,454 9,888,755 18,433,739 $18,524,692 ~

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE I-SummaTY of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Funds: Current Funds-Unrestricted, General: General Fund income includes all income from members of the Home Family, dividends and interest from the Reserve and Endowment Funds, per capita taxes from the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter, O.E.S., and other General Fund contributions. Such income is used to pay the operating expenses of the Home. Current Funds-UnrestTicted, Reserve: Unrestricted income of the Reserve Fund includes undesignated gifts and bequests and Grand Lodge initiation fees which according to Board policy may be transferred to the General Fund and expended for operations only upon approval of the Board of Directors. Dividend and interest income from Reserve Fund investments accrues directly to the general fund. Realized gains and losses on security transactions arc recorded by the Reserve Fund. Cun-ent Funds-RestTicted, Ch1'istmas and Entertainment: Gifts designated for the purchase of Christmas gifts and entertainment arc recorded as current Restricted Funds. Endowments: Certain gifts and bequests to the Home are in the form of endowments which contain legal restrictions as to the use of such funds. Generally, the restrictions provide that the income from the investment of the gifts and bequests accrues to the General Fund while the principal amounts are to remain invested and are not available to meet current expenditures. Accordingly, interest and dividend income from the investment of Endowment Funds is recorded in the General Fund. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded in the Endowment Funds (Note 4) . Building Fund: Contributions and related expenses for the improvement of buildings and grounds and future construction are recorded in the Building Fund. Investments in MaTketable Securities: Marketable securities donated to the Home are recorded at the fair market value as of the date the gift is received; securities purchased by the Home are carried at cost. Interest and dividend income from these investments is recognized in income when received. Gains and losses from the sale of securities arc recognized at the time of sale, and represent the difference between the proceeds received and the carrying value of the securities determined on an average cost basis. Fixed Assets: Expenditures for furniture, equipment and building improvements are expensed as incurred and accordingly are not recorded on the Home's balance sheet. A recent appraisal, conducted primarily for insurance purposes, indicated that the estimated reconstruction cost, net of depreciation for age and condition, of the Home's buildings was approximately $7,875,000. Home Family and Pension Income: Upon admission to the Home, residents are required to assign and transfer all properties and monies to the Home. Nonmonetary assets transferred to the Home are sold as soon as practicable and proceeds arc recorded at the time of sale. Monetary assets, except paid-up insurance policies, are recorded at fair market value as of the date of receipt. It is the Home's policy to not record the cash surrender value of paid-up life insurance policies but to record the proceeds upon death. Pensions received by family members accrue to the Home. The Home also gives each family member a monthly allowance of $25. The unexpended portion of these allowances ($103,997 at June 30, 1978) are held in custody by the Home in accounts segregated from Home assets. Remaining balances at the time of death revert to the General Fund. Pension income for 1978 is net of allowances of $94,175.

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Income Taxes: The Home is exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (8). NOTE 2-Adjustments to June 30, 1977 Fund Balances The fund balances at June 30, 1977 have been adjusted to reflect several prior period items. The principal items include adjustment of the fair market value of bequests received in prior years ($122,549), adjustment to the Endowment Fund balance to record the cumulative prior years gains and losses from securities transactions ($533,953) and prior period fund transfers ($66,995). NOTE 3-Investments

Investments of the Homc at June 30, 1978 wcrc as follows:

General Fund Cost or Value When Acquired Market Certificates of deposit and savings $133,284 U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate bonds . 1,202 Corporate stocks . 4 Real estate notes and other . $134,490

$133,284

Building Fund Cost or Value When Acquired Mal'ket U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate bonds ,........... $240,185 Corporate stocks . Rcal estate notes ., ,.,., .. ", $240,185

$240,014

Reserve Fund Cost or Value When Acquired Market $

12,425 651,091 4,180,211 3,488,387 1,567 $8,333,681

12,425 636,770 4,265,618 3,508,067 1,567 $8,424,447

Endowment Fund Cost or Value When Acquired Market $1,111,443 4,406,272 4,097,923 20,193 $9,635,831

$1,088,232 3,892,415 4,642,924 20,193 $9,643,764

NOTE 4-Endowment Funds Thc Endowment Funds consist of general endowments and two special en路 dowments which in accordance with the bequests are required to be segregated. The balances of the William Knollman and Jacob and Sallie Simon endowments were $922,132 and $716,254, rcspectively, at June 30, 1978.

MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE August II. 1978 Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., President Masonic Home of Missouri 5351 Delmar Boulevard Saint Louis, Missouri 63112 Dear R.W. Brother Montgomery: It gives me pleasure to present the Annual Report of the Masonic Home Cheer Committee activities for the past year. The election of officrs for the ensuing year was held on September 29, 1977. The following officers were re-elected by acclamation: Bro. Harlan B. Owens, President; Sister Violet H. Whitworth, Vice President; R.',y. Bro. George W. Whitworth, Secretary-Treasurer. .. Not available

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The Masonic Home Cheer Committee has again been honored to have one of its faithful and devoted members, R.W. Bro. Henry W. Busch, appointed to the Grand Lodge line of officers as Grand Sword Bearer. It was our pleasure to take some of the geusts at the Home on a tour of Shaw's Garden. This was the first time we have had this activity on our program. Many had never been to the Garden before and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Each year, we hope to be able to inaugurate a new place of interest for them to visit. We wish to acknowledge and thank the many wives, mothers, and members of the Committee for the hundreds of dozens of homemade cookies prepared for the Christmas Party. They were really delicious. In fact, their generosity enabled us to have enough for the party, plus enough for the next day, and to be able to take several boxes to the children at the Shriners' Hospital. Our thanks to the editor of The Freemason for including a picture of the Masonic Home Cheer Committee, as well as one of the Officers of Bethel No. 43, International Order of Job's Daughters, when they presented a check to the Cheer Committee, in his Spring 1978 issue dedicated to the Masonic Home of Missouri. Religious services sponsored by the Cheer Committee and conducted by Grand Guardian Council, State of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters, were held on October 23, 1977. As usual, the Chapel was filled to overflowing. The message for the day was presented by Emory J. Hampel. On April 16, 1978, services were under the auspices of Alhambra Grotto, with participation by the Scottish Rite Choir, the Moolah Band Bag-Pipers, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Grotto, the members of the commanderies, and members of the Square Club. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Jack Dolan. We have been twice blessed this year, first by the participation of a greater number of representatives of the lodges and chapters of the Order of Eastern Star as members of the Cheer Committee, and secondly, in the participation by individual members of the lodges; by the many lodges; the Moolah Temple; by the Scottish Rite; by the members of the commanderies; by the chapters of the Eastern Star, and by a Bethel of the Job's Daughters. The contributions by all these Masonic donors enables us to bring the message to the guests at the Home that Masonry cares about them in a multitude of ways. A list of the contributors is made a part of our report. Finally, we cannot express adequately the wonderful cooperation that Bro. H. David Thomas, Administrator, and the wonderful Masonic Home Staff gave us in our many activities during the year. Fraternally and sincerely, HARLAN B. OWENS, President. Following is our Financial and Activities Report for the fiscal year August 1, 1977 through July 31, 1978: Balance in bank July 31, 1977 Petty cash on hand In escrow for boat excursion

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1978 $2,116.67 4,252.99 $6,369.66 3,819.39 $2,550.27

Total cash on hand and on deposit .. , Receipts per list attached Disbursements per list attached Balance on hand July 31, 1978 Recapitulation: Balance in Mercantile Trust Co. Balance on hand in cash

$2,519.88 30.39 $2,550.27

RECEIPTS AND DEPOSITS Meridian Lodge No.2 . $ 100.00 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 . 25.00 Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 . 50.00 Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 . 100.00 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 . 25.00 Occidental Lodge No. 163 . 10.00 Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 .. 50.00 Good Hope Lodge No. 281 . 25.00 Meramec Lodge No. 313 . 30.00 America Lodge No. 347 . 25.00 Tuscan Lodge No. 360 . 200.00 Samaritan Lodge No. 424 . 25.00 Westgate Lodge No. 445 . 50.00 Lambskin Lodge No. 460 . 50.00 Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 . 35.00 Harmony Lodge No. 499 . 20.00 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 plus Misc . 110.00 Apollo Lodge No. 529 .. 25.00 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . 50.00 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 plus Mise 52.00 Forest Park Lodge No. 578 . 50.00 Warrenton Lodge No. 609 . 10.00 Wellston Lodge No. 613 . 50.00 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 . 25.00 Magnolia Lodge No. 626 . 20.00 Freedom Lodge No. 636 . 75.00 Triangle Lodge No. 638 . 50.00 Mizpah Lodge No. 639 . 10.00 Jennings Lodge No. 640 . 50.00 Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 . 50.00 Gardenville Lodge No. 655 . 30.00 Progress Lodge No. 657 . 25.00 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 . 40.00 St. Francois Lodge No. 234 Libertyville . 10.00 Alhambra Grotto . 75.00 Moolah Shrine . 500.00 Scottish Rite . 100.00 Square Club . 50.00 Missouri Chapter No.1, RA.M. .. 10.00 St. Charles Chapter No. Ill, R.A.M . 10.00 Uel Chapter No. 129, RA.M . 25.00 Wellston Chapter No. 138, RA.M. 25.00 Cabany Chapter No. 140, RA.M. . 20.00 Hiram Council No.1, R. & S.M... 10.00 Jeremiah Council No. 43, R & S.M. 25.00 Ivanhoe Commandery No.8, K.T. . 30.00 Webster Groves Chapter No. 64, O.E.S . 25.00 Crestwood Chapter No. 82, O.E.S. . 10.00 Venus Chapter No. 153, O.E.S. . . 10.00 Mehlville Chapter No. 187, O.E.S. . 28.69 Friendship Chapter No. 214, O.E.S. 10.00 Oriental Chapter No. 228, O.E.S. . 15.00 Maplewood Chapter No. 264 O.E.S. 50.00 Bridgeton Chapter No. 266, O.E.S. 100.00 Rob Morris Chapter No. 328, O.E.S. 10.00 Rose Croix Chapter No. 372, O.E.S. 25.00

Benjamin Franklin Chapter No. 393, O.E.S. . . 10.00 Algabil Chapter No. 409, O.E.S . 10.00 Euclid Chapter No. 425, O.E.S. .. 10.00 Jennings Chapter No. 497, O.E.S. 25.00 Berkeley Chapter No. 503, O.E.S. 10.00 Iota Chapter No. 506, O.E.S. . . 10.00 Crown Chapter No. 535, O.E.S . 10.00 Bethel No. 43, IntI. Order of Job's Daughters . 578.00 RW. Bro. Earl Dille, Clayton Lodge No. 601 . 50.00 R.W. Bro. Henry Busch, Jennings Lodge No. 640 . 10.00 R.W. Bro. Olin McDaniel, Samaritan Lodge No. 424 . 7.50 R.W. Bro. George Whitworth, Berkeley Lodge No. 667 (In memory of Mrs. Edward McMurry and Wor. Bro. Leo Hogan) . 20.00 Wor. Bro. W. E. Krenning, Westgate Lodge No. 445 . 50.00 Bro. Chester Cook, Wellston Lodge No. 613 . 5.00 Bro. Billy Bradley, Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 . 15.00 Bro. J. K. Hermann, Algabil Lodge No. 544 . 25.00 Bro. William Frohoff, Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 .. 5.00 Bro. Edward H. Schmidt, Olive Branch Lodge No. 676 . 20.00 Bro. Everett Jackson, Berkeley Lodge No. 667 . 13.80 Bro. James Jones, Apollo Lodge No. 629 . 15.00 Mrs. Violet Whitworth, Berkeley Chapter No. 503, O.E.S. (In memory of Berkeley Chapter No. 603 Loved Ones) . 20.00 Tuscan Lodge No. 360, Benevolent Fund . 250.00 Members of Tuscan Lodge No. 360 : Bro. Channing Bond 10.00 Bro. Robert S. Craig 6.00 Bro. Harrison Halbe 6.00 Wor. Bro. Forest Head 10.00 Bro. William Klaiber 20.00 Wor. Bro. Otis Light 15.00 Wor. Bro. Larry Manchester 30.00 Bro. Thomas Merrill 25.00 Bro. William Nolker 100.00 Bro. Harlan B. Owens 50.00 Bro. M. H. Scherzer............ 20.00 Bro. William G. Seibert 25.00 Bro. Andrew Smith 40.00 Bro. Joseph Weinman.......... 10.00 Misc. cash donations 3.00 Total receipts and deposits $4,252.99

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ACTIVITIES AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE August 1, 1977 Through July 31. 1978 1977 August 1 August 10 September 1 November 18 December 16

December 17 December 24 1978 May 13 May 25 June 17 June 28 July 18 July 30

Account payable from 1977 transportation $ 50.00 265.00 Outing on S.S. Admiral (bus required) 42.75 Plaque presented to Bethel No. 43, LO.J.D. 612.00 Thanksgiving cash distribution Christmas Party, Sister Violet Whitworth, Chairperson; entertainment, Santa Claus, refreshments, music112.20 courtesy Bro. Ben St. Onge and his orchestra o. 626.00 Christmas cash distribution 100.00 Donation to O.£.S. volunteers for therapy program 0

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The above is in balance with the checkbook and bank statement as of July 31, 1978. HARLAN

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Attest: GEORGE

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Secretary.

THE MASONIC HOME-AN OVERVIEW WOhen the special Committee on Masonic Horne, Past Grand Master Noah M. Givan as Chairman, reported to the Grand Lodge Communication of 1887, it was suggested that the forthcoming horne should have a cottage plan with a manager, matron, lady teacher, a cook and a farmer in charge of that institution. Among the factors impelling the Board of Directors to choose the present site on Delmar Boulevard over another metropolitan location was the existence of a barn, a garden, a vineyard, and an apple orchard at the former location. Several years later during the first season of operation there were 25 admissions, 19 of whom were children and youth, plus six women who were euphemistically called "old ladies." It was to be three years before the first "old men" were among the residents, and it would be almost 20 years before the adult population exceeded that of the children. When we consider the Masonic Home of Missouri today, a paraphrase of that otherwise offensive advertising slogan would seem appropriate: "You've come a long way, Brethren." The simple semirural atmosphere of the original Horne has disappeared long since. That minimal staff of late last century

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has grown to 160, many of whom are highly trained professional or skilled workers. Only a handful of children remain, and of the 320 guests two-thirds require extensive medical and geriatric care. In the first several ycars of its existence the Home was supported entirely by voluntary donations. The per capita tax was soon added, and this led the Board to decide indigent Masons as well as the "widows and orphans" would be admitted. In the 1910s the number of Masons exceeded the number of women guests. Today the women residents outnumber the men by five to one, a tribute in part to feminine longevity. The original Home was a 20-room mansion on the present grounds. As the population grew the brick barn had to be converted into a dining hall, and the cottages were added, then more permanent buildings including one with a hospital department. Some of those structures were built for the then high cost of $20,000. Probably our Masonic "Founding Fathers" could not have imagined the astronomical costs of the present campus and buildings. A professional appraisal made during the past year for insurance purposes placed the reconstruction costs just under twelve million dollars. Wc've come a long way, brethren. Perhaps the most striking change is in the quality of care. The original Home probably was a refined version of a country home made better by loving care and brotherly concern. Today our Masonic Home is equipped and supplied with a program to meet the more sophisticated and complex needs and desires of the elderly in this modern age. Thanks to the efficient medical and nursing staff, our medical capabilities are higher than most nursing homes. The continued affiliation of St. Luke's and St. Louis University Schools of Nursing for training purposes in our hospital facilities is a tribute to the regard in which we are held in the field of geriatric care. It should be emphasized that Dr. and Bro. Harold Walters, our Medical Director, reports regularly to the Board; and Dr. and Bro. C. Rush McAdam, the Staff Physician, meets with the Board. The dedication, advice and counsel of these brethren, together with the adjunct medical staff, are invaluable. The quality care of the Home is not limited to physical needs only. Every effort is made by the Director of Social Services and the Activities staff together with their many volunteer helpers to provide wholesome and useful recreation or fellowship activities. From the excitement of bingo to the quiet of reading, from the exercise of bowling or dancing to poetry writing, the activities of the Home offer a place for any or all who are physically able to share. The feeling touch of TLC is mixed with that so necessary professional care. Your Masonic Home does not warehouse guests. We seek to make their stay an experience of dignity, productivity and comfort. THE YEAR IN REVIEW

The year past has not been one of spectacular happenings for the St. Louis Home. A great deal of continuing maintenance has been carried on, and the inhouse maintenance abilities of the staff have been improved. The one very sizeable project has been the decision to replace the present steam generating facilities, which ought to assure us of more efficient if not more

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economical service for many years to come. Many of our programs have been in the nature of "clean up, paint up, fix up." There have been a number of attractive additions to physical properties of the Home: the Stroh Memorial Room, refurbishing of the furniture of the passageway known as "Petticoat Lane," the addition of glass curtains for the sitting rooms, and the installation of glare-proof panels on the sun-room windows. THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

All of us know that the cruelest inflation is that which affects health care and the lives of the elderly. Your Masonic Home feels this directly. The financial management of the Home's resources is skilled, prudent, and farseeing: but our outstanding leadership still finds it difficult to keep up with the double-digit of the cost of increases of care for the elderly. Our Masonic Home forebears husbanded their sources well and built up sturdy sums in the Reserve and Endowment Funds. Even in late months there have been magnificent gifts such as that found in the .Jacob and Sallie Simon Memorial Fund; and there have been estate gifts, which, even if of lesser financial magnitude, have come [rom bighearted friends of the Home. Nonetheless the fact remains that even the best returns which careful financial investments can bring do not suffice to match the galloping inflation of these economic runaway years. , Most Worshipful Grand Master, I pause here to invite your attention and the attention of the brethren to the report of the Auditor, as found in the printed report. Contrary to the figure that somebody may have given you, or you may have seen elsewhere, Sir, the Masonic Home of Missouri certainly did not run a deficit of $856,000. It is true that the Masonic Home's total budget expenses were $2,900,000, a little over that, whereas the general income of the Home was $2,800,000. Nonetheless, in this same year the Reserve and Endowments Funds-the Reserve Funds are, of course, available to us in time of necessity-the Reserve and Endmvment Funds were built up some $1,300,000. So of those available funds there would have been a difference of some $1,200,000. Our total expenditures this year compare with the ex penditures of $3,100,000 in the year that was passed, some $200,000 less. In that year there were also some extraordinary expenditures upon the physicial properties of your Masonic Home. And this money .had to come from the Reserve Fund, being transferred over, as did a certain limited amount-a lesser amount-this year. Let me add to this research figures that I obtained just before Grand Lodge. These came to me from some authorities at the University of Missouri. Since 1960 medical care services have increased 300 per cent; they have tripled, Brethren. Only recently I saw in a report from the Masonic Home of Michigan that fheir budget in the last ten years tripled. I thought that we were doing exceedingly well that our budget had not quite doubled in the last eight years. But this is the story everywhere. Food has doubled in that time; Consumer Price Index has shown that we are 217 per cent of the food care index of 1967. Other commodities in the same time have been raised 75 per cent. In the seven year span, to which I have reference, our budget at the Masonic Home is up some 86 percent. Next year, the projected budget of

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the Horne, which includes that major outlay of which I have spoken-the replacement of the stearn generating facilities-our basic budget will be up 100 per cent from 1971. You might be interested in these figures. In that period of time, wages and salaries have increased some 78 percent; part of that, of course, was due to the fact that several years ago the Horne was unionized. Food services have increased 50 per cent. Basic repair and maintenance, not counting special projects, has increased 100 per cent; as our properties grow older, it is like our own bodies; it requires much more to maintain. Outside medical services, of which we have to use much, have increased 100 per cent. And securityone of the facts of modern life-security has increased 250 per cent. By the same token, in this past year the net worth of our investment had increased from some $17,000,000 to over $18,000,000. But even the net income from that additional amount would perhaps not be much more than $75,000 to $80,000 a year. We have been fortunate, in fact, that the income from the Horne Family has increased during that time. But I wanted to lay these particular figures before you, to invite your attention to this certified audit, which you have in this booklet. There are several ways in which we might meet this increasing financial need. One, which is unthinkable, would be to cut down on the quality of care for those to whom we are bound by our solemn obligations as Masons. The other would be to create a more substantial financial base. It is to this that we turn our attention. In his address this morning the Grand Master made reference to still another way. This was considered by the Board two year ago. For reasons that seemed prudent at the time that particular way was rejected. I am certain, however, Most Worshipful Sir, that the incoming Board will probably look at your recommendation again, and examine it from every angle. And thank you for making that suggestion. THE CO-ORDINATOR OF FRATERNAL RELATIONS

As a part of its long-range planning the Board of Directors authorized the re-establishment of the position of Co-ordinator of Fraternal Relations. Some years ago this position was filled very capably by R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Robertson. After a lapse of several years the time appeared right to place such an official in the field on behalf of the Masonic Horne. The job profile for the Co-ordinator of Fraternal Relations covers varied and important duties. He will attend lodge meetings at every level-local communications, district and area meetings. He will seek to visit Eastern Star chapters and meetings of appendant bodies to present the program of the Horne. The Co-ordinator prepares and distributes necessary publicity materials concerning the Horne which will encourage current and sustaining gifts. He will visit and consult with bankers, trust officers, accountants, and other tax advisors who give advice to so many concerning charitable contributions. He is expected to visit with those who have indicated an interest in supporting the Horne and to cultivate those relationships which in time may provide additional funds for the Horne. The Co-ordinator is part of the Horne staff and is accountable to the Board of Directors. He also may

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be called upon to fill in for the Administrator or Secretary to the Board should necessity arise. After a number of months of planning and consultation the Board elected R.W. Bro. Howard E. Ward to this important position. Brother Ward, who has been Secretary to the Board, is well-known and respected in fraternal circles around the State. Although this position was created on a trial basis for one year, the efforts of the new Co-ordinator are already bearing some fruit: and we are certain that when the time of evaluation comes at the end of the year the decision will have proved to be a wise one. Succeeding Brother Ward as Secretary to the Board has been R.W. Bro. Carl I. Stein. Brother Stein served as Assistant Administrator several years ago, and his past experience enabled him to begin effective work immediately. THE WESTERN MASONIC HOME The most frustrating happening in connection with the Masonic Home this year has been the disappointment surrounding progress with the Masonic Home of Western Missouri. Several years ago devoted Masonic brethren made possible the purchase of a sizeable tract of land on Bannister Road in southeastern Kansas City as the site for the future Masonic Home of Western Missouri. Architectural services were secured and plans developed for an outstanding facility in response to the feasibility study commissioned several years ago on behalf of the Grand Lodge and the Masonic Home. Earlier this year a public relations and information meeting ,,,'as held with a number of Masonk leaders in the general Kansas City area, and we felt we were on the way. By written agreement the Board of Directors indicated its willingness to comply with every requirement needed by the city of Kansas City. And yet after repeated postponements of hearing, the Zoning Commission of that city finally rejected our petition for the necessary rezoning which would have allowed construction to proceed after the financial campaign. As of the writing of this report plans are being made to present this issue to the City Council of Kansas City where it is hoped that a favorable ordinance will be adopted. A special thanks is due some who have labored so diligently in these important preliminary steps. Our Past Grand Master Wes Cook was one who had a great deal to do with the securing of that site. R.W. Bro. Robert H. Arnold and Herbert Hoffman have ably represented the Home, and our architectural representatives were faithful in their every effort. Mrs. Geraldine Molander of the Advisory Board and other brothers and sisters gave untiring labor to securing those who would support the Home at the various hearings. Several hundred Masons and Eastern Star members responded to these various calls. M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, it is the hour for the election. We will have the conclusion of this report after the election. According to the By-Laws, we have the election at 2:30. According to my watch, and Frank Arnold's watch, it is 2:30; so we will proceed with the election of the officers of the Grand Lodge at this time. Then we will have the conclusion of the Masonic Home Report after that.

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THE GRAND SECRETARY: Brethren, the election ,,,,ill be to fill the office for the year 1978-79 of Grand Master, of Deputy Grand Master, of Senior Grand Warden, of Junior Grand \Varden, of Grand Treasurer, of Grand Secretary. On the back side of your program booklet you do have the list of the Grand Lodge Officers. The top name given is the Grand Master now serving. In order to advance other officers, if that is your choice, you may use the names given on that program. The Junior Grand Warden's station in the line is followed by the Senior Grand Deacon. Drop down several lines and you will find the name of the Senior Grand Deacon, whom in regular order you may elect as Junior Grand Warden. There are some names in between who are not to be considered, 1 would say, as candidates for the office of Junior Grand Warden. The Tellers are distributing the ballots. You will find the title of the office and a blank below that title. On the line write the name of the brother for whom you are casting your vote in each case. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, have you finished voting? If so, pass your ballots down to the ends of the rows. Has everybody finished voting? Are there any who have not voted yet? Will the Tellers see that everyone has a pencil. Brethren, has everyone voted? I assume that everybody has voted. 1 declare the ballot closed. Tellers, collect the ballots. The Grand Master asked the Field Agents of the Masonic Service Association to come forward so that he could introduce them. CONCLUSION OF MASONIC HOME REPORT

R.\V. BROTHER MONTGOMERY presented the conclusion of the Masonic Home Board Report: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, there are present here in Grand Lodge somewhere between 20 and 25 brothers whom I served across the years as pastor. I think, I hope, they would tell you that I do not preach as long as this report. But I do take up a collection. So, you would just as soon that I went ahead and finished the report, wouldn't you? We have been talking about the \tVestern Masonic Home; our disappointment there; but our hope that within the next month we will have a favorable decision upon that location. When that does happen, Brethren, this means that very soon plans will be developed for contacting you-we must move very quickly upon this Home if we are going to get the job done. You well know how building costs escalate every month of delay. So I beseech your help for that. VOLUNTEERS A part of the genius of American benevolence lies in the willing spirit, the volunteer effort. Nowhere is this found in greater degree than in the Masonic Fraternity and its adjunct group. Our Masonic Home is the beneficiary of the fine talents and many hours voluntarily given to make life brighter for our guests. There is regularly scheduled help from the Order of Eastern Star volunteers, Masonic Home Cheer Committee, and brethren of the Wardens' and Masters' Clubs. Rainbow Assemblies, Job's Daughters Bethels, and DeMolay chapters bring help from the youth. Many Order of Eastern Star chapters and individual Blue Lodges help on special occasions. Be it religious services, manning or "wo-manning" the Snack Parlor, helping

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with sewing, games, crafts, reading, letter writing, or just plain visiting, these volunteers help bring the "homelike" spirit to the Home. AND OTHER SPECIAL MENTION

When the President of the Board of Directors comes to write this report on behalf of his colleagues, he knows that not all deserved acknowledgments can be made: but there are those memories which deserve grateful mention: -We think of the late Bro. William F. J. Fienup, who matched his dream with a deed: and, even if the dream of that S1. Louis County location could not come to pass for the Home, whatever is done will stand as a memorial to Brother Fienup's love for the Home. -How about the Moolah Temple Shrine Band which, for more years than some of us are old, has come every Christmas morning, rain, sleet or snow notwithstanding, to play for our guests' Christmas Party? -Or what about the officers and members of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 who, after receiving a sizeable annual bequest to their lodge, have voted to turn that over to the Home Endowment Fund each year instead of keeping it for themselves? -Or those who with good will have responded to the Grand Master's Christmas appeal or otherwise been generous with the Home during the course of the year? -Or we remember the gracious help and gifts of the Order of Eastern Star, who seem to have the knack of that extra touch, that added amount, at just the right time. And we should remember that this is the 75th Anniversary of the beginning of the cooperation between the Board of Directors and the Order of Eastern Star Advisory Board. A Missouri Masonic Historian speaks of them as noble, generous women, and so they are. -Or we remember the Board of Directors, talented and devoted Brother Master Masons from every walk of life, different in personality but united in this common privilege of service. And we remember particularly three whose years of service there came to an end. Our M.W. Grand Master, Dr. J. A. Noland, Jr., has given nine years of his life and Masonic life to the Board, four years as an elected member, five more years as an advancing line member. R.W. Bro. Virgil Abbett and John E. Adams are finishing their four-year terms. Brother Abbett has served as Chairman of the important Relief and Charity Committee. Brother Adams has been VicePresident and Chairman of the Administration Committee and has given hours of personal service to the Home, over and beyond the call of duty. To them we give our thanks. -But, last of all, there are those for whom the Home has been intended these 90 years-Brother Master Masons, their wives or widows, members of the Order of Eastern Star, those children. That they themselves might have hope and a life more abundant is worth our gifts and even our sacrifice. Here we put into practise the great lesson we learned so early in our Masonic careers that, next to a belief in Deity, charity lies at the foundations of Freemasonry. Respectifully submitted, J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., .

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R.W. BROTHER MONTGOMERY: Brethren, I would like for the members of the Home Board and Staff Members, who are present, to come down here by the Grand Secretary's table that we might present you. Most Worshipful Grand Master, we would like to ask that you stand over there as the Honorary Chairman of the Board. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI

The Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., R.W. Deputy Grand Master and President of the Masonic Home Board, introduced the members of the Board and the Officials of the Home: Dr. James A. l'\oland, Jr., Most Worshipful Grand Master and Honorary Chairman of the Board R.W. Bro. John E. Adams, Vice President of the Board and Chairman of the Administration Committee R.W. Bro. William J. Hill, Chairman of the Legal Committee R.W. Bro. J. Edward Blinn, Chairman of the Admissions and Discipline Committee R.W. Bro. Gus O. Nations, Member of the Legal Committee and of the Administration Committee R.W. Bro. Charles E. Scheurich, Member of the Administration Committee R.W. Bro. Warren R. Maichel, Chairman of the Finance Committee and Member of the Legal Committee Wor. Bro. John E. Wetzel, Member of the Administration Committee R.W. Bro. ''\'. Marion Luna, Member of the Finance Committee R.W. Bro. Robert H. Arnold, Chairman of Gifts, Wills, Bequests Committee and Member of Finance Committee R.W. Bro. Ray Hilton, Member of the Finance Committee \Vor. Bro. Carl 1. Stein, Secretary to the Board of Directors R.\'\'. Bro. Howard E. Ward, Co-Ordinator of Fraternal Relations

Bro. H. David Thomas, Administrator of the Home, was not present for introduction. The Grand Lodge expressed appreciation for the service of the Members of the Board of Directors and Administrative Staff of the Masonic Home. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: The Report of the Masonic Home is received. COMPLETION OF REPORT OF COMMJ,TTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

M.W. Bro. WaIter L. Walker, Chairman, presented the completion of the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. He requested that R.W. Bro. Thomas K. McGuire, Jr. and R.W. Bro. Warren R. Maichel, memhers of the Committee on Jurisprudence, come to the East. To the Gmnd l.odge, A .F. 0- A.M. of the State of M iSSOl1Ti: At the 1977 Annual Communication, a resolution was introduced to amend Section 25.160, Liquor Business Prohibited. The Amendment proposed that said Section be amended to read as follows: Any direct or indirect unlawful connection with the manufacture, sale or handling of intoxicating liquor is prohibited to Freemasons and no petition may be received from any person who is so connected. Further, any direct or

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indirect connection with the manufacture, sale or handling of intoxicating liquor which tends, or which occurs in a manner or under a surrounding which tends, to impair the good name of the Masonic institution or its usefulness, to cause scandal, or to degrade it in public estimation, or which is in anywise contrary to its principles, obligations or teachings as a Masonic offense.

M.W. BROTHER WALKER: Our present law prohibits any connection with manufacture, sale and handling. What this resolution would do would make only those people-that anyone could come in except those who illegally handle the liquor. Thus, jf a person had a liquor license, he would not be disqualified for membership in this Fraternity because it would be a legal handling. The Jurisprudence Committee approves the amendment as to form, but has no opinion as to whether or not it should pass. The Grand Master has instructed me to present all questions in the affirmative. r am opposed to the amendment, but as Chairman of your Committee, I must move that this amendment be adopted. The motion was seconded. The Grand Master called for discussion. R.W. BRO. HOWARD F. KIZER, Past Master of Hebron Lodge No. 354 at Mexico: I would like to oppose the changing of the amendment. Most all of the Masons who are dedicated to Masonry have made a profession that they are true believers in God. And in the by-laws of God's book he opposes strong drink. And the Masons who have preceded us and gone on to their re'ward above saw fit to write this ordinance in our Book on Constitutions as it is. And I, for one, want to stand up for what r think is right and stand up for God and oppose this change, this amendment, in our Constitution. I firmly believe that any change in that section of the by-laws will not improve the statue [sic] of Masonry. And r believe that all the future members and Masons are going to have to stand at that altar and say that they believe in God. If they believe in God (garbled). So I humbly think that we should oppose any change in the present by-laws. Thank you. M.W. BRO. WF-S COOK, Past Master of Weston Lodge No. 53 at Weston: Brethren, I would just like to say briefly that I am in favor of this amendment. I think that for too many years, as a result of the society in which we live, a great many of us had to live as hypocrites in regard to this amendment. I think that the judgment of whether a man is worthy, or not worthy, to become a member of this Fraternity should be made by the lodge that he petitions. They have the opportunity to investigate his character thoroughly. Many of them undoubtedly know him intimately. It is not illegal to be engaged in lawful sale, manufacture, disposition of liquor. And I think you need to recognize this. I think that it is particularly important that we cast about to uphold this law. And jf we accept this amendment, or if we reject it, that we remember and live with our conscience when we step out of Grand Lodge and partake of an evening meal or entertainment and enjoy a cocktail. How many good men have we rejected simply because this law is on the books? The determination should be based on the individual. The lodge, I think, and the members of each of the lodges in this state are well

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qualified to determine whether a man is worthy, or not worthy, to become a Master Mason. I hope that you will give serious thought to this. I think that it is wrong for us to be put in a position, either as an individual or as an organization, to vote and to act hypocritically. Thank you. M.W. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, let me just say this. We have had one speak for and one against this. I didn't set any time limit, because I didn't know how many would want to speak. So, Brother Chapman, if you could-I don't know if you plan to speak longer than five minutes-but limit your remarks to five minutes. And I am going to ask other brethren to do the same. I just think that there might be several that want to speak; and I want to give everybody an opportunity to speak that wants to. M.W. BRO. WILLIAM H CHAPMAN, Past Master of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 at Webster Groves: I do not intend to speak for or against the amendment. But I want you brethren to be sure that you know what you are voting on. Because the way the thing has been presented to you so far, I am not sure that you will know that. There is nothing in our law, currently, nor nothing in the amendment, that would prevent anybody who is engaged in the liquor business, other than in an unlawful manner, from becoming a Mason. TIle only thing that our present law says, and what this amendment tends to change, is that a man cannot become a Mason if he sells liquor at retail for consumption on the premises. The only thing that we currently rule out, unless it is an unlawful liquor business, is a bartender. What this resolution says is that ,ve will permit bartenders to become members of our t'raternity. Now, our law won't permit us to let anybody become members of our Fraternity, I hope-if it is not the written law, then it should be a moral law-if they engage in any unlawful business. We made an exception in the liquor business; we spelled that out. But if you are engaged unlawfully in the liquor business in any way, you can't become a member. You can't become a member, no matter what business you are in. By the adoption of this amendment, you would simply be eliminating the section that says that it is presumed to be conduct that would bring disrepute to the Fraternity by electing, or permitting to be retained, a member-a man-who sells liquor for consumption by the drink on the premises. To the question of a brother, the Grand Master asked the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence to once again explain the proposal and its effects. M.W. BROTHER '!\TALKER: The proposal as placed before you would authorize people to come into the Fraternity as long as they are not engaged in an unlawful connection with the liquor business. At present we have a Grand Master's decision which precludes the bartenders. They are the only ones. Now, as Brother Chapman has pointed out, any unlawful connection with any business should not be appearing in our Fraternity. What this resolution does is, more or less, legitimize people who handle intoxicating beverages being members of the Fraternity. Which, in turn, would allow them to wear the Masonic emblem while they are about their business. The way the proposition is put, if you are in favor of relaxing the liquor law, vote "YES." If you are opposed to relaxing our liquor law, vote "NO." A "NO" vote retains the old law; and wc'll say is against liquor. A "YES"

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vote changes the law, and is in favor of liquor. That's as plain as I can put it. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Is there any question? If you have something to ask, come to the microphone; we will recognize you. Is there anyone now that does not understand what we are voting on? If there is, please approach the microphone, and we will explain it further. All right, assuming everybody understands the question, if you vote "YES," as Brother Walker said, you are voting for the proposal which would relax the law for admission into the Fraternity. All in favor of the motion say "Aye." All opposed to the motion say "No." Brethren, I am not going to try to determine the result of the vote. I am going to ask that you stand. Those that are in favor of the motion, stand. Please remain standing, we are going to count you because I'm not going to try to determine. It's going to be too close. The Deputies who are not Tellers, will you please count by sections and report to . The brethren were requested to remain standing and in place for the count. The Grand Master instructed that the number counted for each section be given to Frank Arnold. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, be seated and remain seated now until we get this number given to Frank Arnold. Brethren, let me say this; let me say this now. Certainly, we do not want to be unfair about this in any way. If it is close, I am going to require a third ballot. I'll tell you 路why. I just don't think that these counters can be quite that accurate. I don't want anybody's vote denied. I've just been informed that some of the brothers were counted twice; so I'm going to ask that the ballots be distributed-oh, you have them now. If any brother did not receive a ballot earlier, hold up your hand; you will not be denied the right to vote. If you do not have a ballot, hold up your hand. We will vote the same way here as before. If you are in favor of the amendment vote "YES." If not, vote "NO." Use ballot No.2; Ballot 2. Brethren, let me have your attention now. I announced earlier today who is entitled to vote. Brethren, you are on your honor. Every Past Master in this audience this afternoon is eligible to vote; every present Master, every Junior Warden and every Senior Warden, all the Grand Lodge Officers-they would have to be Past Masters. Now, we do not know who you are, but we put you on your honor. If you are here and are not in one of those groups, you are not entitled to vote. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: Brethren, it has been called to my attention that several of you have picked up new ballots. Be sure and tear the No. I off of the ballot and throw it away. It will not be counted. Your vote must be on No.2. Ballot No. 1 was used in the vote this morning, and it has been destroyed. This is the second proposition of the day. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Is there anyone who has not voted? If you have not voted, raise your hand. Seeing no raised hands, I now declare the ballot closed. The Tellers will collect the ballots. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: Will the Tellers please come up to the East when they have picked up the ballots. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, are all ballots passed in? The Tellers will go to the business office of the Shrine Mosque to count the ballots.

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GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, give attention to M.W. Bro. Bud Walker, as we proceed wi th the report. Grand Master, we have a second Resolution to repeal Section 25.160, Liquor Business Prohibited. I hereby ask the ruling of the Chair as to whether or not the Chair considers the Motion to Repeal substantially the same as the one just disposed of and thus cannot be entertained at this session as set forth in paragraph 9 of the Grand Lodge Rules of Order.

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: If that motion just voted on carries, this would not be necessary. If it does not, it is not the same, but I would rule this one out of order. M.W. BROTHER \-\TALKER: We will not take a vote on the second? GRAND MASTER NOLAND: That's right. We will not put the same question, substantially the same. . . . \Ve will not consider the same question, the same subject, which would render the same effect, twice in one session. That's prohibited by Grand Lodge. At the 1977 Annual Communication, a Resolution was introduced to repeal Section 16.110 and insert in its place a provision allowing Plural Membership. Plural or dual membership is a complex matter and if incorporated in our ByLaws, a tremendous amount of work will have to be done to accomplish a workable dual or plural membership plan. Before going into the work involved, the Committee requests the Chair to allow a straw vote to therefore determine whether or not the membership is in favor of the principle of dual or plural membership. The outcome of the straw vote will determine the course of action adopted by the remainder of this report on dual membership. Grand Master, may we take a straw vote?

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, do you understand what he is asking for? I think it would be within order to get the consensus of this body because if it is evident that we want to adopt this program, then this Committee will need to take some action. If it is turned down, that will not be necessary. So he is asking permission to get a consensus. I think that would be in order. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: Will all of those in favor of DUAL or PLURAL membership please stand. You may be seated. All of those opposed to DUAL membership. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, again it is so close a question that I am not going to rule. I am going to ask that we use another ballot. We still have some left. Would you use No.3, please. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: This is for the straw ballot; just to determine what you want. This will be ballot No.3. If you are in favor of DUAL membership, write "YES." If you are opposed to DUAL membership, write "NO."

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, if you have voted, pass the ballots to the aisle. Brethren, have you all voted? M.W. Brother Walker proceeded with the Jurisprudence Committee Report. At the 1977 Grand Lodge Communication a Resolution was introduced setting forth certain amendments to Section 24.010 on Funerals. Your Committee offers the following substitute resolution:

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Masonic funeral ceremonies may be conducted for a Master Mason in good standing or for a Fellow Craft or Entered Apprentice who shall not have received such degree more than one (I) year prior to the date of his death, provided, however, that in the event of extenuating circumstances satisfactory to the Master, Masonic funeral services may also be conducted for a Master Mason who shall have been suspended for nonpayment of dues for not more than one (I) year immediately prior to the date of his death or for a brother who shall have been a Fellow Craft or Entered Apprentice for more than one (I) year immediately prior to the date of his death.

Your Committee approves this proposed change. Grand Master, I move the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER NOLANO: Brethren, it has been moved and seconded that this portion of the report be adopted. Is there any discussion? The question is called for. All in favor of this noncontroversial portion of the report say "Aye." Opposed "Nay." We are unable to determine the vote. All who are in favor of this portion of the report, please stand. Brethren, be seated. Those opposed, please stand. Brethren, 1 believe that you will agree with me that the proposal carried. The substitute amendment of the Committee on Jurisprudence on Section 24.010. Funerals. was ADOPTED. A resolution was introduced for adoption of a blanket liability insurance at the 1977Annual Communication, to be voted upon at this Annual Communication. The costs have not been determined and the coverage has not been determined at this time. Your Committee on Jurisprudence recommends that this matter be referred to the \Vays and Means Committee and be returned to the Jurisprudence Committee for action in 1979.

I move the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: You have heard the motion for the adoption of this portion of the report. Is there discussion? The question is called for. All in favor say "AYE." Opposed "NAY." The "AYES" have it. The resolution on blanket liability insurance was held over for action in 1979. At the 1977 Annual Communication a resolution was introduced to be added to Section 9.050 which pertains to the use of Lodge funds as follows:

M.W. BROTHER "VALKER: Now bear in mind that section prohibits the use of lodge funds, except for Masonic purposes, Job's Daughters, and things of that nature. Here is what is to be added. Except with respect to lodge funds used for the Order of DeMolay, the Job's Daughters or the Rainbow Girls, no lodge funds shall be used for any non-Masonic charitable, community or similar purpose unless such use is approved by a three-fourths vote of the members attending at a stated communication after notice shall have been given in accordance with Section 7.140.

M.W. BROTHER WALKER: That's the section of Grand Lodge Law that requires a week's notice, unless your by-laws require something different.

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Your Committee approves this resolution as to form as amended by the Committee and offers no opinion as to whether it should pass or not pass. In order to get the question before the meeting, I move the adoption of this resolution as amended. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, it has been moved and seconded that this portion of the report be adopted. Is there discussion? M.W. BRO. FIELDING A. POE, Past Master of Berkeley Lodge No. 667: Brethren, having served as Grand Master last year and traveling over the state, and being quite concerned about the growth of our great Fraternity, it is my strong and sincere feeling that if this Fraternity is going to turn around and begin to grow we are going to have to improve the image of the Masonic order. The people will relate more to those things of our doing what we talk about. This is a move in that direction, and I urge your vote on this matter, that we are going to grow in the future. BRO. CARL G. BROWN, Past Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220: I'd first like to ask a question before I speak my piece. In March 1975 Missouri Lodges were asked by R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook, Deputy Grand Master and Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, consisting also of Past Grand Masters Bruce H. Hunt and William R. Denslow, to purchase at $25.00 each a documentary entitled "The House of Representatives: Voice of the People." I would like to know that if this proposed amendment of the Constitution [sic] were then in effect, would we then-each of those lodges who had in their hearts to purchase this presentation-would we have then had to spend an extra $100 or so to ask all the members of our lodge by mail if we could do as asked? GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brother Chairman, would you respond to this question, please? M.W. Brother Walker asked R.W. Bro. W'arren R. Maichacl to respond. R.W. BROTHER MAICHEL: My brethren, please understand that this is what we might call a liberalizing amendment in terms of permitting an expenditure that was absolutely prohibited before. Now the particular matter you referred to, I am not sure whether it would have been permitted as an expense at all. I didn't quite catch what this was. But this is intended to permit contributions for these social, charitable purposes if that safeguard procedure of notice and three-fourths vote is followed. Whereas this was not permitted under Grand Lodge by-laws. This is liberalizing, rather than intending to be more restrictive. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brother Brown, does this answer your question? Or do you still have other questions? BROTHER BROWN: I'm not sure that it does. What I needed to know is if this had been in effect when R.'tV. Brother Cook asked us to purchase these documentations, would we then have been able, those of us in attendance at the lodge, to have made the decision? Or would we have had then to go to the entire membership for approval? M.W. BROTHER WALKER: Was this to be used for Masonic purposes? BROTHER BROWN: That's what I'd like to know. 'tVas it used for a Masonic purpose? M.W. BROTHER ,tVALKER: Money can be used for any purpose that is Masonic. If this is considered a Masonic matter by the Master of the lodge, I

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would assume that that lodge could purchase it. But it would have to have some connection with Masonry. What this amendment proposes to do is to let the money be used for some purpose other than Masonic; in cases of a burned out family, or something of this nature. Now have I answered the question? BROTHER BROWN: Partially. Let me say one more thing. M.W. BROTHER ''''ALKER: What did your Master rule? Did he consider this to be Masonic; did he consider it to be money used for a Masonic purpose? BROTHER BROWN: That's what I'd like to know from M.W. Brother Cook or someone who knows the answer. Would that have been a Masonic Charity, or would that not have been a Masonic Charity? Brethren, if we can't get this settled, let me urge you to vote against this for this reason. I've spent several years, both as Treasurer and then as Secretary of a Masonic lodge, declining in membership and with very limited finances. Those few who attend the lodge know the finances and are interested in what the lodge does. To them the other members have given their confidence. If this amendment is passed, if we want to give $5.00 to a penny ice fund of the Salvation Army, we are going to have to spend IS cents postage, or whatever, it takes, to bring a letter. The Secretary, whose time is very valuable and hard pressed, will have to compose this letter, fold them, address as many envelopes as there are members of the lodge, and send them out. My envelopes are costing about four cents a piece, printed. I urge you to vote against this. I think that the way we are now operating suffices. Thank you. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, is there other discussion? BRO. JOHN W. JOHNSON, Master of America Lodge No. 347: I think that the brethren can be given notice through the monthly "Trestleboard," that goes out to them. It does not state that each member has to be separately notified by a different notice other than the "Trestleboard." All it states is the fact that three-fourths of the members attending the lodge vote so. So if it is put in the monthly "Trestleboard," it would not be any additional cost to any lodge whatsoever. Thank you. M.W. BROTHER ''''ALKER having asked for the law book: I want to read this so that we can eliminate any question or misunderstanding about this. What section are we talking about there? Section 7.140. Here is what we have presently in 7.140. Notice to Members. "In all cases where notice to members is required and is not otherwise provided for (this means if the by-laws do not provide anything), the Secretary, at least one week before the date on which action may be taken, sends each member at his address according to the Secretary's records, by prepaid United States mail, a notice stating the proposition and when it is to be considered. The minutes shall recite that proper notice was given." If your by-laws specify a different type of notice, like publishing in the newspaper, your by-law would take precedence over this. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, is there any further discussion? The question is called for. All in favor of the motion say "Aye." Opposed "Nay." I believe I will ask you to stand. All in favor of the motion stand, please. Be seated. All opposed please stand. Brethren, I think it is safe to rule that the proposition passed. The amendment of Section 9.050 was ADOPTED. J

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At the 1977 Grand Lodge Communication a resolution was proposed to amend Article II, Section 2.010 (j) by adding the following sentences: The Grand Master's address shall be available to the brethren on the first day of the session in writing, including all decisions made during his term of office. Any decisions not included in writing, and distributed to the brethren on the first day of the session, shall not be reported on by the Jurisprudence Committee.

The Committee approves this resolution as to form only and expresses no opinion as to whether it should pass or not pass. In order to bring the resolution to a vote, I move this amendment be adopted. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: Now before we get much further. The Grand Master's Address must be printed about the first of September. My first concern is that we would have to set the Grand Lodge down for a month, as the last decision this Grand Master made was the day before yesterday. I talked with the Grand Secretary and he assures me that his office can mimeograph 1,000 copies, or as many as are necessary, the day before Grand Lodge; and that this resolution will present no problem with the day to day conduct of the business of the Grand Lodge. I therefore move its adoption. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, any discussion? Any discussion on the motion? The question has been called for. All in favor will say "AYE." Opposed "NAY." The "AYES" have it. The amendment of Article II, Section 2.010 (j) was ADOPTED. During the year, the Jurisprudence Committee was confronted with the question as to whether or not the Grand Lodge cou!d sponwr tours to foreign countries or in the United States. Such an endeavor even with insurance being in effect on the participants of the tour could leave the Grand Lodge with residual liability for injury or death to those participating in the tour. Your Committee feels that such a tour, though a money-making endeavor, should not be sponwred by the Grand Lodge as it violates Section 25.070 concerning Masonic standing of any person, Section 25.080 concerning circular requests and Section 25.110 concerning commercial use of the word "Masonic," and perhaps requiring a Constitutional Amendment as to Article V which sets out the provision of the Grand Lodge for the reasons stated herein. The requests for the Grand Lodge to sponsor a tour abroad or other tours was denied.

Grand Master, I movc the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brcthren, is there any discussion? Are you ready {or the question? Thc question has been called for. All in favor of this portion of the report say "AYE." Opposcd "NAY." The "AYES" appear to havc it; the "AYES" have it. The portion of the rcport on Grand Lodge sponsorship of tours was ADOPTED. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: Most Worshipful, could we have the results of the poll on DUAL-PLURAL membership? R.W. BRO. RONNIE L. HOUSE, Chairman of Election: Most Worshipful Grand Master, there were 892 ballots cast on the DUAL membership proposal. 455 voted "YES." 437 voted "NO." As it is the consensus of this Grand Lodge that Dual or Plural Membership should be adopted and that several Sections need to be amended to effect Dual Membership, your Committee recommends that the Grand Master ap-

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point a committee to study the necessary changes required in our law and that they study and report on the best plan for Dual Membership and that action on the present Resolution concerning Section 16.110 be deferred until next year. I move the adoption of this portion of the report. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brother Chairman, if you will amend that to say that the Grand Master elected at this session make the appointment, I will put the question. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: I will amend it to that effect. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: The motion has been made and seconded. Is there any discussion? All in favor of that motion say "AYE." Opposed "NAY." The "AYES" have it. The proposal to amend Section 16.110. Dual Membership. was HELD OVER for action at the 1979 Annual Communication. R.W. BROTHER HOUSE, Chairman of Election, gave the report on the ballot concerning the liquor amendment: On the liquor amendment ballot spreading, there were 966 ballots cast. Of those 510 voted "YES." 453 voted "NO." There was one blank ballot. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: ]~rethren, by your vote the amendment has been passed. The amendment of Section 25.] 60. Liquor Business Prohibited. was ADOPTED. M.W. BROTHER ''\TALKER: Most Worshipful Sir, I move the adoption of the report on the Jurisprudence Committee in its entirety as presented and amended and as otherwise disposed of by this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS K. MCGUIRE, JR., WARREN R. MAICHEL, WALTER L. WALKER, Chairman. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: The motion has been made and seconded. Is there any discussion? The question has been called for. All in favor of the motion say "AYE." Opposed "NAY." The "AYES" have it. The report of the Committee on Jurisprudence as presented, amended, and otherwise disposed of by the Grand Lodge was ADOPTED. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: One other matter, as the Jurisprudence Committee, we will introduce a resolution keeping alive until next year the proposition on concurrent jurisdiction over the state for receiving petitions. RESULT OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The Grand Secretary read the report of the Committee on Election on the ballots cast for the election of Grand Lodge Officers: For the Office of Grand Master The Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr.

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Master, I do; and I want to qualify that by a couple of statements. And then with the Grand Master's permission, I do want to make an announcement. I do accept. I will endeavor to be a good Grand Master, although I will be brother to all. The best response I could make to that consists of the words that you and I each took three times at the altar of the lodge: "So help me God, and enable me to keep steadfast in the due performance of the same." Thank you, Brethren. Now, Most Worshipful Sir, with your permission I do want to make an announcement. I will not even pass your hat, sir. I would like to have it for use in church; it would hold a whole lot, believe me. Due to the fact that the Grand Lodge took action this morning tabling the proposal to make the Office of Grand Lecturer elective, it will become the incoming Grand Master's duty to appoint a Grand Lecturer. I have asked the incumbent Grand Lecturer if he would be willing to accept the appointment. He has assured me that he will, and he will be reappointed (Hearty applause.) F01' the Office of Deputy Grand Master Gus O. Nations . Scattered .

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The Grand Master announced the election of Frank A. Arnold to the office of Grand Secretary, R.W. Brother Arnold accepted the election. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

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M.W. BROTHER POE: Just one comment, Most 'J\1orshipful Sir. You were talking this morning about those frog legs and our incoming Grand Master. And having had quite a background of Methodism myself and even having in my family a relative who was often referred to as "poker-playing preacher" Poe, let me say that those of you who know anything about the District Superintendents of the Methodist Church will know that J. C. has been a leg man for a long, long time. Undoubtedly in more ways than one. To the Most WorshiPful Gmnd Lodge of Ancient) Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee on the Grand Master's Address submits the following report: It is evident that your Grand Master has enjoyed a busy year marked by the problems and challenges that face every Grand Master. However, it is also evident that he has met these challenges with vigor and prudence in dispatching them to their logical, moral and legal conclusion. 'While your Grand Master has had a busy year, there have been many pleasant moments to more than compensate the offsetting problems; and we join with him and with you in sharing the joy and pride of the accomplishments of this year. His comments on the State of the Craft are most acute and contain wisdom worthy of our sincere consideration. His analysis and conclusions are, or should be, particularly noted by each of us and it would therefore behoove this entire Fraternity to heed his astute observations. We note his comments on the Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer, both of whom have served this Fraternity faithfully and diligently. We refer his records of rulings, healings, trials, dispensations, and Masonic discipline to the Jurisprudence Committee for their perusal and recommendations. His remarks in regards to the Grand Lodge Office Building should necessitate the strict attention of every Mason present to that Committee's report in this session. Most 'Worshipful Brother Noland has served this Fraternity as an elected or appointed official since J 968. He has always been dedicated in his obligations to the duties of each office he has held He has been shrewd in all actions regarding our Home and the Fraternity His comments predicated with forthright candor. . . . His sagacity has always been noted and weighed carefully by those with whom he has been serving. Most 'Worshipful Brother Noland has always been guided by the Supreme Light and, consequently, each of us will be enabled to enjoy a richer and fuller meaning of the Spirit of Masonic Fraternalism in the years to come. Fraternally submitted, FIELDING A. POE, Chairman HERMAN A. ORLICK ELVINS A. MOONEY HOMER L. FERGUSON \VILLIA:vf H CHAP;VIAN JAMES M. SELLERS THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR. FRANK P. BRIGGS WALTER L. 'WALKER HAROLD O. GRAUEL LEWIS C. 'WES COOK BRUCE H. HUNT J. MORGAN DONELSON GEORGE F. MORRISON

M.W. Brother Poe moved the adoption of the repoft. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address was accepted. RECOGNITION OF FIELD AGENTS OF MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION

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Association of the United States who serve in the Veterans' Hospitals of Missouri: R.W. Bro. Claude Parkhurst, Jefferson Barracks Veteran Hospital at St. Louis.

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, Brother Parkhurst has given thousands and thousands of hours to the Veterans' Hospital. Let's give this brother a hand. (Applause.) Bro. Plezent M. Payton, Veterans' Administration Hospital at Kansas City, Missouri. (Applause.) Bro. Andrew T. Dorsey, Harry S Truman Veterans' Administration Hospital at Columbia. (Applause.)

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, while they are here, I this. These fellows give of themselves, of their time; I want them for their service. There is another brother here that nize; he is not serving now, but did for many years: R.W. Vrooman. (Applause.)

just want to say to pay tribute to I want to recogBro. John Rlack

ANNOUNCEMENT ON MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

The Grand Secretary announced the Annual Communication of the Missouri Lodge of Research to be held in the auditorium room of the Shrine Mosque immediately after the close of the session of the Grand Lodge on Monday, September 25, 1978. RESOLUTION ON STATEWIDE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION

The Grand Secretary read the following resolution: To the Most Hlorshipful G1'and Lodge, A.F. & A .M. of the State of Missouri: RESOLUTION TO MAKE STATEWIDE JURISDICTION FOR RECEPTION OF PETITIOi\:S PERMANENT

Be It Resolved, That Section 21.021 as adopted in 1977 on a two-year trial basis be made permanent and shall read as follows: A lodge may receive the petition for the degrees of any otherwise eligible petitioner who lives in the State of Missouri. Be It Fw路ther Resolved, That this Resolution be voted on at the 1979 Annual Communication. (Jurisprudence Committee, 1978) . THOMAS

MCGlJIRE, JR.,

Past Master of Solomon Lodge No. 271, WARREN R. MAICHEL, Past Master of America Lodge No. 347, WALTER

WALKER,

Past Master of Stella Lodge AO. 538. GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called from labor at 4:00 p.m. R.W. Grand Chaplain Wayne Osborn offered prayer. MONDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 25. 1978

6:30 p.m.

The Grand Lodge Dinner for all Master Masons and their ladies was held in the dining room of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque.

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7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Organ Selections in Abou Ren Adhem Shrine Mosque Auditorium. Wor. Bro. Samuel L. Collier, organist. 8:00 p.m. Open Meeting-Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque Auditorium. M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. presiding Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies \Velcome-Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. Remarks-Grand Master-Elect .J. C. Montgomery, J1'. ENTERTAINMENT Vocal Selections-Mrs. Samuel L. Collier, accompanied by Organist Samuel L. Collier Drill-Scottish Lassies of Joplin-International Order of the Rainbow for Girls The Flower Talk-International Order of DeMolay DriII-Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Patrol Slide Presentation-Kenneth C. Ireland, Associate Grand Guardian-International Order of Job's Daughters

Tuesday Morning September 26, 1978 ORGAN SELECTIONS Samuel L. Collier, Organist CALL TO LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m. RoW. Grand Chaplain W. Tribbey Nickerson offered prayer. PRAYER

Lord, we hear conflicting words about our country. Some are telling us that our nation is heading for disaster. Others are telling us that we are on the threshold of a new day. Like the parable the Man from Nazareth told, it seems that as the wheat and weeds grow together until the harvest, so the good and evil in our country keep growing at the same time. Today-as we meet as the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons-help us sort some of it out by looking back to see what was planted by our forefathers when our country was born. We find that they labored for LibeTty and Justice, Fraternity and Equality, Self-Detamination and Individual FTeedoms! We still see these flowers growing in the midst of all the weeds! Help us to know how to nourish the causes of Justice) FTeedom) Peace and the right to ((Life, Libaty, and the Pursuit of Happiness!" Heavenly Father, you guided our fathers through the BiTth Pains of a new nation with IndejJendence, and through the GTowing Pains of a Civil 'tVar, with the promise of Liberty to All! Guide us through the tough times of sticking to great causes that must never die, until we can affirm that we are truly: One Nation) Still Unda God, With I-iberty and Justice fOT All. Amen. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, yesterday I announced that we would hear from the visiting Grand Masters of other jurisdictions. I said that if any of them had to leave early we would call on them yesterday. Two or three must have been modest; they have not talked and I understand that they have left. But I did have one brother who told me he has to leave early this morning. So we are going to hear at this time from Bro. Bill Hufford, Senior Grand Deacon of Indiana and personal representative of the Grand Master. REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. WILLIAM L. HUFFORD OF INDIANA

R.W. BRO. WILLIAM L. HUFFORD: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Master-Elect, Past Grand Masters, Distinguished Guests, Grand Lodge Members, Brethren all, I bring you greetings from the Grand Master of the State of Indiana, MoW. Bro. 'tVilliam Eo Hepley. Also we extend to the Grand

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Lodge of 'Missouri best wishes from the Grand Lodge of Indiana. And I would be amiss if I did not express my own appreciation for all the kindness and courtesy, friendship that have been bestowed upon me and my wife while we have been here. Most Worshipful Grand Master, I wish to thank you very much for allowing me to attend your grand communication. Thank you. REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. G. EDWARD ROTHROCK OF TENNESSEE

M.W路. BRO. G. EDWARD ROTHROCK: Most 'tVorshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Grand Master of New Mexico, Most Worshipful Past Grand 'Masters, Right Worshipful Brethren, Distinguished Guests and my Brethren all, I bring you greetings from the Grand Lodge of the State of Tennessee and the almost 99,000 Masons. We have enjoyed our stay here; and I am sure that I speak for our R.W. Grand Secretary John Stracener when I say we are grateful for the hospitality and the courtesy shown to us. Now I have a reputation for making short talks; and I do not intend to injure that reputation this morning. So just be patient, and I guarantee you that it won't take long. I am getting tired of people coming up to me and saying, "''''hat's wrong with our lodges? ''''hat's happened to our attendance? What's happened to our petitions?" In other words, "What's wrong with Freemasonry?" Brethren, I submit to you there isn't anything wrong with Freemasonry. Nothing; absolutely nothing. If any thing is wrong, it's wrong with the Freemasons, and not with Freemasonry. We are going to have to dedicate our lives and live them in such manner that we practice the teachings which are taught us in Freemasonry. Only by that can we bring back to our Masonry the commendation that we so richly deserve, and it so richly deserves. I chose as my theme this year: "Masonry by Example." What better way to show what Masonry really stands for than to show it by an example. T leave with you one question "What kind of an example are you?" Thank you. REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. CLINTON H. LANG OF ILLINOIS

M.''''. BROTHER LANG: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand MasterElect, Grand Lodge Officers, Distinguished Visitors, Brethren all, I wish to bring you greetings from the State of Illinois and our Most Worshipful Grand Lodge and Most Worshipful Grand Master Vance C. VanTassell. He sends his regrets that he could not be here personally, and I am trying to fill his shoes. Vance is a great fellow. I want to thank the brethren and the Grand 'Master for all the courtesies I have received since coming to Missouri. I visited your lodge previously, several years ago. And I have enjoyed every minute of it, even though some of it was hot and heavy yesterday. I have no particular message to bring you this morning; I think the messages we have already received cover pretty much the way I feel. Thank you very much for permitting me to be with you and to address this Grand Lodge. GREETINGS

The Grand Secretary read the letter of the good wishes and fraternal greetings of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star, ,."ritten by the Grand Secretary Adele C. Duerr.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GRAND MASTER

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Several of the brethren yesterday bought luncheon tickets and were not served. Bro. Frank Arnold ex pressed some concern as to how we would handle the mechanics of it. If you were such a person who did purchase a ticket and were not served, you will get your name to Bro. Frank Arnold and the money will be refunded to you. REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. WARREN D. LICHTY, JR. OF NEBRASKA

R.W. BROTHER LICHTY: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, visiting Brethren, and Brother Masons all, I wish to bring you the warm fraternal greetings of M.W. Bro. Jack H. Hendrix, Grand Master of Nebraska. Something like a century and a quarter ago this Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge of Missouri, chartered Giddings Lodge No. 156 in the Nebraska Territory. That lodge, together with a lodge chartered by the Grand Lodge of Illinois and one chartered by the Grand Lodge of Iowa, subsequently met and formed the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. I am happy to inform you that what was Giddings Lodge No. 156 now is on the Nebraska rolls as Western Star Lodge No.2 at Nebraska City and is alive and well and going strong. But this is one of the reasons why we feel so close to the Grand Lodge of Missouri. We are very happy to be with you, because the problems that you have been seeing and the accomplishments that you have been making are very similar to the ones we find. You have voted yesterday on a question of who may be admitted to your lodges; and we just solved that problem in Nebraska a short time ago too. So the things you are doing are about the things that we are doing, and the other Grand Lodges in this area and in fact throughout the nation. It's important that we follow the precepts of Freemasonry that we have learned at that altar. It is also important, I think, that we look at ourselves, and that we decide which of the old things are still good and which serve us and which things perhaps have turned to cobwebs and vmuld best be swept away. It is important for us to come together in a meeting like this to make our decisions and then all of us go away bowing to the decision of the majority. This also is Masonry. Again, thank you for your tremendous hospitality; we have enjoyed ourselves tremendously; and we hope to be back again. Thank you, Most Worshipful Sir. IN RE DUAL MEMBERSHIP

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, several brethren asked me for a ,,",,ord of explanation about the effect of the controversy yesterday that dealt with DUAL membership. They were confused, inasmuch as we were just taking a "straw" vote. As T get it-and, Bud Walker, you listen; if I don't tell this straight, you correct me-I recall that we did adopt the recommendation of the Jurisprudence Committee. I believe the Committee ,,,anted the matter to be determined at the next Grand Lodge Session. I think that is essentially the effect of the action taken yesterday. Is that correct? Frank Arnold is shaking his head; he says that it is not in effect now. Well, I don't believe that anybody-some fcIt it was just put away, and that was not the effect. It will be before the Grand Lodge at the next Grand Lodge Session. M.W. BRO. WALTER L. WALKER, Chairman of Committee on Jurisprudence:

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After we took the vote to find out what you wanted done, we had before us Section l6.110 on Dual Membership. \Ve deferred action on this section until next year. In the interim period, the incoming Grand Master is to appoint a committee to pick out the best dual membership plan they can find. So the matter will come up next year. DUAL Membership is not in effect at this moment, but will be voted on next year. Does that answer your question? It is not defeated. IN BE BLANKET LIABILITY INSURANCE

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: M.W. Bro. Poe just called something else to my attention that he thought maybe I should explain. He reminded me that the question regarding the blanket insurance for all subordinate lodges was tabled-was that the word used? Chairman of Jurisprudence Committee, will you explain that? M.W. BROTHER WALKER: The blanket insurance provision, as we reported, has not been put together as to cost or as to coverage. It has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee to determine what the cost will be and to be back before the Jurisprudence Committee next year. And hopefully this information can be obtained by next year. We will vote on it at that time. We did not table it; we merely passed it on to next year for consideration. Does that answer your question? ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRAND MASTER-ELECT J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR.

R.W. BROTHER MONTGOMERY: Most Worshipful and Brethren, according to Section 1.010 of the By-Laws, it is my duty to make that announcement and I do so. The 158th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, the Lord willing, will be held in the City of St. Louis, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, September 24 and 25, 1979. Some arrangements are already made; I hope that in the Spring issue of The Freemason we will be able to announce the tentative plans, so that you can take due notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly. Thank you. REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER

R.W. GRAND LECTURER STANTON T. BROWN: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brethren, my report as your Grand Lecturer was printed, is preprinted; it is on pages 3 and 4 of "Reports of Officers and Committees." I would ask that you give time to read that report. I move that it be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried by the vote of the Grand Lodge.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Herewith is submitted my sixth annual report as your Grand Lecturer. Divine Providence has again smiled upon me and has permitted me to officially visit each of the 60 districts once, a good many a second time, and on occasions, when the presence of the Grand Lecturer was needed, a third time. This report is intended to make known to you the condition of the ritualistic work throughout this Grand Jurisdiction, and report to you of the work which I have performed during this past year as your Grand Lecturer.

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Generally speaking, the condition of the ritual over the state is excellent. There are many lodges that I have visited this year that are doing their work with a degree of excellence and pride that I have not seen in the past. However, we do have some districts in which that pride is lacking and there is need to stimulate a renewed interest in their work. Perhaps that new interest would be more degree work, but I'm not sure which comes first, more degree work or pride in the work they are doing in their openings and closings. I have just completed a review of all the Subdivision I's and II's in the state for the last three years and although we now have more brethren holding Certificates in Subdivision I and Subdivision II than ever before, there seems to be a concentration of these in and around the metropolitan area. Certainly there are brethren in all parts of our state who have been doing coaching and giving lectures for years but have never tried for a Grand Lodge Certificate. Hopefully, we can offer to them an opportunity to prove up and thus help some of our weaker areas. We do now have a listing of all of the brethren with Certificates in both subdivisions by districts and this will be placed in the hands of the deputies soon and will make them aware of their needs in each district and perhaps assist them in selecting a committee to help others to become certified. We are still looking to the four card club in the St. Louis area for our new deputies and for the interest that has made a strong impact on our ritual in that part of our state. In reporting last year they had a membership of GO and the last report received they had 72 and several other brethren working on their last card to qualify them for membership. Keep up the good work. In reviewing our lists we have a total of 149 four card holders in the state and we feel that other four card clubs could be instituted and be of much assistance over the state. To that hard-working group of District Deputy Grand Lecturers to whom we owe so much for their unselfish giving of their time and talents along with travel to assist in the work in their own and adjoining districts, we salute you and only wish there were words in the English language with which to express adequately our heartfelt thanks. To this group of men and because of their efforts we can take pride in the work that is done, and that the work is performed in the same manner all over the state. Some of these brethren have asked to be relieved of their duties at the close of this year and have prepared new brethren to perform the duties of a District Deputy Grand Lecturer. Although we shall miss them in their respective duties, we know their interest is still in the ritual and that we can call on them for assistance as necessary. We appreciate so very much the work done by all of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and only wish there were more we could do for you. Our Sunday meetings held for the benefit of the District Lecturers which help them to maintain the high degree of proficiency that we now enjoy have been well attended again this year by those deputies, lodge officers, and other members who want to keep themselves proficient. Through all of these brethren we are able to find new men who desire to be of assistance to their lodges and brethren. We need your continued support for only in this way are we able to find and train new deputies. Your work has been well

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done and you are to be congratulated for your understanding and dispensing of the work. A debt of gratitude is owed by me to the District Deputy Grand Masters who, on every occasion, have welcomed me in their districts and made my official visits a pleasure; for their warm fellowship and their help to the lecturers, we express our thanks. The many invitations I have received this past year from all over the state to attend special meetings and Masonic functions of various kinds were appreciated, but I deeply regret that I had to decline many of them. My first duty to the Grand Lodge and the Craft is teaching the ritual. My itinerary is planned two to three months in advance and it would be unfair to ask the brethren of a district to cancel a school after making the necessary arrangements. The opportunity to have been at all but one of the area meetings and many other Masonic affairs with our Most Worshipful Grand Master, M.W. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr. and to have served under his appointment has been a rewarding experience. We have enjoyed a good productive year together and I have driven many miles and spent many hours with him and have appreciated so very much his understanding, many courtesies, unswerving interest, and loyal support. To the Grand Lodge Officers who are always ready to lend a helping hand, I also thank each for his interest and assistance. God bless you all. Fraternally submitted, STANTON T. BROWN, Grand Lectw路er. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL

R.\J\T. Bro. Stanton T. Brown, Chairman, moved that the Report on the

Committee on Ritual as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and printed in the PROCEED1NGS'o The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge.

To the Grand Lodge) A.F. &- A.1H. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Ritual met April 15, 1978 at the Columbia Inn, Columbia, with all members present except R.W. Bro. William F. Jackson. A discussion was held regarding placement of the lodge room furniture, officers' stations and location of the inner and outer doors of the lodge room. The Committee recommends that a floor plan be drafted and printed as a guideline to be used by lodges acquiring different or constructing new lodge buildings. The Committee recommended that the Grand Lecturer meet with the Grand Lodge Officers and request their support in requiring the Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens to be certified in Subdivision I prior to installation. It was recommended that the Grand Lecturer meet with the Committee of Masonic Education to request that they include as a requirement for the Grand Lodge Achievement Award, one new Subdivision I. To excite more interest among the brethren to become four card holders,

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it was also recommended that the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer send a letter of congratulations to present four card holders and to each one who achieves that high mark of proficiency. For the information of the lodges and you brethren, we have found a brother who is now in the process of producing carpets for our second degree lecture. Two or three lodges have already received carpets from this brother and are very pleased with his work. Those lodges desiring the carpets can direct their inquiries to W. Bro. James C. Faulkner, Route 2, Bolivar, Missouri 65613 or call 417-326-2565. We are again grateful to R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, for his fine work with the certificate plan. The list of names of the brethren who have received certificates this past year in Subdivision I and II will be listed in the PROCEEDINGS as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, STANTON T. BROWN, Chairman, FREELON K. HADLEY, WILLIAM F. JACKSON,

H. DALE DEWEESE, CARROLL R. MOORMAN, RONNIE L. HOUSE.

SUBDIVISION I-ORIGINALS 5335 Charles W. Potts, Palestine Lodge No. 241 5336 Walter S. Specie, Palestine Lodge No. 241 5337 John W. Stoneking, Palestine Lodge No. 241 5338 Ralph Walter Bakameyer, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 5339 Michael Forrest Lockett, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 5340 Jack Lee Jeffers, Saxton Lodge No. 508 5341 Vernon Elden Collins, Equality Lodge No. 497 5342 Herman R. Murray, Equality Lodge No. 497 5343 John H. Cochran, Jr., Branson Lodge No. 587 5344 Leon Reddell, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 5345 James Marion Shipton, Hayti Lodge No. 571 5346 Raymond Arlen Phipps, Jennings Lodge No. 640 5347 William Wayne Raney, Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 5348 Robert Clyde Foster, Excello Lodge No. 332 5349 Clifford Newton Talley, Irondale Lodge No. 143 5350 James Bert Thacker, Mizpah Lodge No. 639 5351 Leon Dean Reed, Fairfax Lodge No. 483 5352 Benny LeRoy Roach, Joplin Lodge No. 335 5353 William Link Lane, Ionic Lodge No. 154 5354 J. Edward McCullough, Clay Lodge No. 207 5355 Michael Neal Craig, Owensville Lodge No. 624 5356 Melvin Brees, Mercer Lodge No. 35 5357 James H. Sanders, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 5358 Clarence Walker Wieland, Rolla Lodge No. 21:'1 5359 George Edwin Clark, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13

5:160 David Earl Reding, Independence Lodge No. 76 5:161 Michael Jeffrey Mundorff, Alpha Lodge No. 659 5362 Albert Franklin Batchelor III, Ionic Lodge No. 154 5363 Kenneth Loyd Goad, Independence Lodge No. 76 5364 Donald Lynn RanviIle, Independence Lodge No. 76 5365 Frank Wallis, Tyro Lodge No. 12 5366 Roscoe S. Eatherly, Sr., Maplewood Lodge No. 566 5367 Archie Rudolph Bledsoe, Nelson Lodge No. 560 5368 Donald O. Dean, Crane Lodge No. 519 5369 Larry Glossip, Crane Lodge No. 519 5370 Charles O. Shaffer, Jr., Mizpah Lodge No. 639 5371 Robert Joseph Wangelin, Anchor Lodge No. 443 5372 Robert S. Mason, Adair Lodge No. 366 5373 Homer Roy Robertson, Jr., Grandview Lodge No. 618 5374 Neil Ray Crews, Lexington Lodge No. 149 5375 Marechal Ervel Koch, Hopewell Lodge No. 239 5376 David L. Dixon, Jr., Liberty Lodge No. 31 5377 Harold Richard Barnett, Friend Lodge No. 352 5378 Ronald Paul Stahlman, Friend Lodge No. 352 5379 Gregory N. Todd, Friendship Lodge No. 89

5380 John R. Schneider, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 5381 Richard Dean Lindsey, Ionic Lodge No. 154 5382 Gary Lee Mullins, Swope Park Lodge No. 617 5383 R. L. Tichenor, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 5384 Charles H. Moore, Fairfax Lodge No. 483

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5385 Jules Thomas Brown, Saline Lodge No. 226 5386 Harold David Hill, Saline Lodge No. 226 5387 Robert Harrison Williams, Independence Lodge No. 76 5388 Charles E. Becraft, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Edward Cotter, Grandview 5389 Dennis Lodge No. 618 5390 David F. Laurence, Occidental Lodge No. 163 5391 Thomas Leslie Merrill, Tuscan Lodge No. 360 5392 Jack Everett Knight, Cleveland Lodge No. 651 5393 Alton Jann Amos, Webb City Lodge No. 512 5394 Mike Lee Hayes, Somerset Lodge No. 206 5395 Richard Alvin York, Richland Lodge No. 385 5396 Lee Wood Chaney, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 5397 Jerry Francis Willis, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 5398 Robert Frank Mitchell, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 5399 Daniel J. Tyler, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 5400 Marshall Dean Frakes, Tyro Lodge No. 12 5401 Jerry Nelson Greear, Mizpah Lodge No. 639 5402 Davey L. Fisher, Western Star Lodge No. 15 5403 Philip S. Johnson, Mercer Lodge No. 35 5404 Phillip Miller Stanley, Mercer Lodge No. 35 5405 Teddy Ray Casey, Fenton Lodge No. 281 5406 Edward J. Eaves, Sr., Farmington Lodge No. 132 5407 J ames Eugene Green, Leadwood Lodge No. 598 5408 Carl Gene Pyle, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 5409 Charles Dwayne Howell, Henderson Lodge No. 477 5410 James D. Donaldson, Sr., Overland Lodge No. 623 5411 Eugene Walter Wade, Keystone Lodge No. 243 5412 Robert Gordon Ulman, Friend Lodge No. 352

5413 Ralph Wayne Horton, Jonesburg Lodge No. 457 5414 Lonnie Darl Wethered, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 5415 Robert Dee Scott, Richland Lodge No. 385 5416 Richard Lawrence Matthis, Compass Lodge No. 120 5417 William Udell McDaniel, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 5418 John Thomas Wood, Meramec Lodge No. 313 5419 James W. Duckett, Alpha Lodge No. 659 5420 Billy Ray Link, Leadwood Lodge No. 5\18 5421 Roger Lay Pritchett, Lathrop Lodge No. 506 5422 Gary Edwin Reela, Friend Lodge No. 352 5423 Eddie Brierly, Lambskin Lodge No. 460 5424 Dennis B. Trimble, Keystone Lodge No. 243 5425 Rick Jon Hill, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 5426 Eugene Stanly Frealy, Koshkonong Lodge No. 582 5427 Everett Joshua Hayes, Clifton Lodge No. 463 5428 Sylvester John Hotze, Jr., Mizpah Lodge No. 639 5429 William Donald Harvey, Gardenville Lodge No. 565 5430 Claud Franklin Stephens, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 5431 Clarence Joseph Seaton, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 5432 Lawrence Edwin Burk, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 5433 Roger Allen Trent, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 5434 Hubert Eugene Baumgarner, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 5435 Darl Wayne Cameron, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 5436 Leo E. Endicott, Branson Lodge No. 587 5437 Gordon Alan Berry, Grandview Lodge No. 618 5438 Stephen Duane Mills, Branson Lodge No. 587 Robbins, Weston 5439 Quantrell Chester Lodge No. 53

SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS A2420 Fred James McCormack, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 A2421 Jimmie Trent Cox, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 A2422 Robert B. Elden, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 A2423 Wallace E. Maidment, Richmond Lodge No. 57 A2424 Richard Darrell Rogers, Richmond Lodge No. 57 A2425 Ezra Franklin Williams, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 A2426 Raymond J. Hynek, Jr., Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 A2427 Bobby Lee Hackworth, Florissant Lodge No. 668 A2428 Howard Mann, Florissant Lodge No. 668 A2429 Lewis Ray Ingerson, Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 A2430 Adis Allen Branstietter, Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 A2431 John W. MeLoed, Clarksville Lodge No. 17

A2432 Sherman Glen Ferrell, Henderson Lodge No. 477 A2433 Bernard F. Radford, Crane Lodge No. 519 A2434 Ralph Claude Primo, Maplewood Lodge No. 566 A2435 Donald Eugene Campbell, Compass Lodge No. 120 A2436 Michael Eugene Wheeler, Compass Lodge No. 120 A2437 Donald Lynn Bobbett, Osage Lodge No. 303 A2438 Lawrence Milton Cripps, Osage Lodge No. 303 A2439 David Franklin Phillips, Osage Lodge No. 303 A2440 Larry Clinton Hanna, Raytown Lodge No. 391 A2441 George Ellery Marsden, Raytown Lodge No. 391 A2442 Charles Herman McClain, Arnold Lodge No. 673 A2443 Danny R. Howard, Sr., Troy Lodge No. 34

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A2444 Gerald James Kunold, Friend Lodge No. 352 A2445 Wendell C. Pennington, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 A2446 Harry Edmond Briggs, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 A2447 Douglas Allen Linville, Compass Lodge No. 120 A2448 Norvel W. Lee, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 A2449 James Ellis Spencer, Grandview Lodge No. 618 A2450 Harold Ennis Antrim, Northeast Lodge No. 643 A2451 Rex Lee Stark, McDonald Lodge No. 324 A2452 Glenn Hart Oliver, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 A2453 Calvin D. Schroff, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 A2454 James William Lacy, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 A2455 Everett Albert Hopper, Arnold Lodge No. 673 A2456 Roger W. Parker, Arnold Lodge No. 673 A2457 Harold Dean Earp, Plato Lodge No. 469 A2458 Daryl Linn Funk, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 A2459 James Russell Tinker, Sr., Florissant Lodge No. 668 A2460 Alvin Irl Penrod, Composite Lodge No. 369 A2461 David R. Vogler, Magnolia Lodge No. 626 A2462 Robert Anthony Wahlig, Fenton Lodge No. 281

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A2463 Terry Dean Stanley, Carterville Lodge No. 401 A2464 Howard Doyle Van Slyke, Carterville Lodge No. 401 A2465 Billie Pollard, Moberly Lodge No. 344 A2466 Keith David Howell, Independence Lodge No. 76 A2467 Peter John Jackson, Stockton Lodge No. 283 A2468 James Ronald West, Fair Play Lodge No. 44 A2469 Richard William Goff, Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 A2470 Carl Votaw, Westgate Lodge No. 445 ANn Robert S. Alexander, Branson Lodge No. 587 A2472 Howard E. Ranes, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 A2473 John Arthur Pace, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 A2474 Robert Lenzy Barks, Arnold Lodge No. 673 A2475 Wendell James Brunk, Grandview Lodge No. 618 A2476 Richard Harrison Hibdon, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 A2477 Henry Riley Goodrich, Richland Lodge No. 385 A2478 Charles Henry Schuler, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 A2479 Ben Mac Edwards, Centralia Lodge No. 59 A2480 Lee Roy Nichols, St. Francois Lodge No. 234 A2481 Joseph Edward Stevens, St. Francois Lodge No. 234 A2482 Cleo Freeman, Branson Lodge No. 587

SUBDIVISION I-SECOND B1311 Timothy Michael Duff. York Lodge B1329 No. 563 B13l2 Stanton Thayer Brown, II, Buckner B1330 Lodge No. 501 B13l3 Donald Edwin Hayes, O'Sullivan B1331 Lodge No.7 B1314 David Richard Bunning, Northeast B1332 Lodge No. 643 B1315 Forrest Everett, Hayti Lodge No. 571 B1333 B13I6 Lewis A. Smittle, Columbia Lodge No. 534 B1334 B13l7 Lee Oliver King, Columbia Lodge No. 534 B1335 B13l8 James R. Craig, Summersville Lodge No. 555 B1336 B13l9 Ronald Joe Smith, Summersville Lodge No. 555 B1337 B1320 Owen Willtrout, Jr., Shaveh Lodge No. 646 B1338 B132l Lloyd M. Kimsey, Northeast Lodge No. 643 Grove B1339 BI322 John Chester Allen, Pleasant Lodge No. 142 B1340 R1323 Floyd E. Dodson, Troy Lodge No. 34 B1324 Gerald Kenneth Riley, Marlborough B1341 Lodge No. 569 McDonald, Barnett Dwight B1325 John B1342 Lodge No. 591 B1326 Charles Leslie Nimmo, Gate of the B1343 Temple Lodge No. 422 B1344 B1327 Philip Horn, Sr., Alpha Lodge No. 659 B1345 BI328 Ellroy Michael Marty, Jr., Arnold Lodge No. 673

RENEWALS Elmer L. Stanley, Jr., Marceline Lodge No. 481 Robert D. Terry, Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Larry Gene Chiolerio, Marceline Lodge No. 481 Jack Dean Butler, Plato Lodge No. 469 William Leonard Conley, Plato Lodge No. 469 Woodford Leroy Tilley, Jr., Plato Lodge No. 469 Dorrel Lee Plemmons, Iberia Lodge No. 410 John H. Pate, Independence Lodge No. 76 Arthur Orval Andrews, East Gate Lodge No. 630 Larry Dean Mundorft', Alpha Lodge No. 659 James Nelson Hamilton, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Stephen L. Kennedy, Edina Lodge No. 291 Paul Edwin Parrett, Lambskin Lodge No. 460 John Robert Mullins, Canopy Lodge No. 284 Glenn J. Rohs, Craft Lodge No. 287 Roy Irvin Sandefur, Columbia Lodge No. 534 Roger Ralph Adams, Criterion Lodge No. 586

SUBDIVISION I-THIRD RENEWALS C772 Hubert R. Baumgarth, Columbia Lodge C774 Billie Joe Vaughan, Henderson Lodge No. 534 No. 477 C775 Walter Stanfill, Amsterdam Lodge No. C773 Kenneth R. Clements, Aurora Lodge No. 267 141

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C776 William Eugene Goggin, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 C777 Elwood Joseph Chancellor, Buckner Lodge N:o. 501 C778 Alexander Duvall Grigg, Carl Junction Lodge No. 549 C779 Jessie C. Thompson, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 C780 Edgar Franklin Coonrod, Florissant Lodge No. 668 C781 Irvin Frank 'l'ongay, Florissant Lodge No. 668 SUBDIVISION D496 Don M. Viers, Grandview Lodge 618 D497 Earl F. Bowman, Gate City Lodge 522 D498 Robert H. Stewart, Cuba Lodge 312 D499 Frank O. Phillips, Joachim Lodge 164 D500 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian Lodge

C782 Melvin L. Buck, Fraternal Lodge No. 363 C783 Thomas A. Meads, Trilumina Lodge No. 205 C784 Lloyd D. Tucker, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 C785 Earl Leslie Momberg, Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 C786 G. Dana Kinsman, Tuscan Lodge No. 360 C787 James Nathaniel Allison, Mount Washington Lodge No. 614 C788 Eldon G. Weston, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269

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D501 Virgil B. Saville, Jefferson Lodge No. 43 D502 Stanley E. Massey, Competition Lodge No. 432 D503 Oren Dee Bailey, Kirksville Lodge No. 105 D504 Floyd Lester Marshall, Kirksville Lodge No. 105 D505 William Wilmer Martin, Kirksville Lodge No. 105

D506 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 D507 James Sydney West, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 D508 C. Parker Jenkins, Twilight Lodge No. 114 D509 Don Vernon Gunset, St. J ames Lodge No. 230 D510 Billy K. Thomas, eass Lodge No. 147 D511 Robert H. Whan, Western Star Lodge No. 15 D512 William Carter Bell, Dexter Lodge No. 532 D513 Otto Jesse Gumm, Alpha Lodge No. 659 D514 James C. Allison, Trilumina Lodge No. 205 D515 William James Ferguson, Overland Lodge No. 623

SUBDIVISION I-FIFTH RENEWALS E331 Harry Merle Thompson, Sheffield Lodge N~U5

E332 Carroll R. Moorman, Easter Lodge No. 675 E333 George A. Duey, Branson Lodge No. 687 E334 Shelby Howard Noble, Hornersville Lodge No. 215 E335 Joseph Robert Smetana, Granite Lodge o E 6 Cr . 272 L Al b h Buckner 33 L~d~~eNo. ~~1 um aug, E337 Elmer M. Kaegel, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 E338 Lecil Ulry, Lick Creek Lodge No. 302

E339 Samuel M. Morris, Somerset Lodge No. 2W E340 George H. Strother, Vandalia Lodge No. 491 E341 Frederick H. Neal, Morley Lodge No. 184 E342 Charles E. Embree, Sr., Moberly Lodge No. 344 E343 Arthur Stanley Wehmeyer, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 E344 Larry W. Flanery, Cass Lodge No. 147 EM5 Wilbur L. Hains, Miami Lodge No. 85 E346 Robert C. McIntosh, Bethany Lodge No. 97

SUBDIVISION I-SIXTH RENEWALS F211 Albert Hugh Miller, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 F212 Ronnie L. House, Mansfield Lodge No. 643 F213 Floyd James Lollar, Western Star Lodge No. 15 F214 Thomas C. Hurt, East Gate Lodge No. 630 F215 Arnold John Millner, Ferguson Lodge No. 542

F216 Ogden Lamar Romine, Winigan Lodge No. 640 F217 Joseph O. McKinstry, Twilight Lodge No. 114 F218 John E. Bogue, New London Lodge No. 307 F219 James Henry Bloom, King Hill Lodge No. 376 F220 Merl M. Harryman, Alpha Lodge No. ~ 659

SUBDIVISION I-SEVENTH RENEWALS G129 James C. Jones, Union Lodge No. 593 G130 Frederick Powell Rodecker, Savannah Lodge No. 71 G131 Morris S. Sheeks, Triangle Lodge No. 638 . G132 A~~~d48Whitfield Griffith, Fulton Lodge G133 Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., Fulton Lodge No. 48 G134 Chesley Emerson McAfee, Ada Lodge No. 444

G135 Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 G136 Benjamin Edward Lollar, Western Star Lodge No. 15 G137 Charles Elvin Divine, Poplar Bluff Lodge N?, 209 G138 James WIlson Brewer, Alpha Lodge No. 659 G139 Charles E. Foster, .Jr., Charity Lodge No. 331

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H69 Duane Eiserman, Branson Lodge No. 587 H70 Emmet Lee Bunton, Hermon Lodge No. 187 H71 Philip H. Frueh, Union Lodge No. 593

H72 Andrew T. Dorsey, Twilight Lodge No. 114

H73 John S. StillweIl, Putnam Lodge No. 190 H74 Farron Atkins, Laclede Lodge No. 83 H75 John 1. Williams, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13

SUBDIVISION I-NINTH RENEWALS 138 Virgil Wilbert Slaughter, Dockery Lodge No. 325 139 Glenn V. BuIla, Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377

140 Ronald Earl Bradley, Jackson Lodge No. 82 141 George Ishan Downing, Wakanda Lodge No. 52

SUBDIVISION I-TENTH RENEWALS J17 Avery W. Griffey, Maplewood Lodge No. 566 SUBDIVISION II-PART I-ORIGINALS 331 George L. Hickman, Raytown Lodge No. 391 332 Charles Bratton, Trinity Lodge No. 641 333 James Carol Stanley, Alpha Lodge No. 659 334 Clarence Walker Wieland, RoIla Lodge No. 213 335 Robert David Weikal, Sedalia Lodge No. 236 336 John Alston Miller, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 337 Cleo Freeman, Branson Lodge No. 587 338 Charles O. Shaffer, Jr., Mizpah Lodge No. 639 339 Aubrey Pittenger, Branson Lodge No. 587 340 Everett Albert Hopper, Arnold Lodge No. 673 341 Roger WaIlace Parker, Arnold Lodge No. 673 342 Fred Albert McMillan, Waynesville . Lodge No. 375 .

343 Elmer Glen Williams, Cache Lod~e No. 416 344 Robert H. Whan, Western Star Lodge No. 15 345 Robert Clay Creech, Overland Lodge No. 623 346 Robert Earl Jinkerson, De Soto Lodge No. 119 347 Chester Lee McDaniel, East Gate Lodge No. 630 348 David R. Bunning, Northeast Lodge No 643 349 Joe Russell Fisher, FeIlowship Lodge No. 345 350 Howard Doyle Van Slyke, Carterville Lodge No. 401 351 Amos William Arnold, Florissant Lodge No. 668 352 Harrison H. Halbe, Tuscan Lodge No. 360 353 Frank Wallis, Tyro Lodge No. 12

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-FIRST RENEWALS A213 Bobby Lee Hackworth, Florissant Lodge No. 668 A214 Kenneth Lee Cushman, East Gate Lodge No. 630 A215 Norman Kent James, Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 A216 John William McLoed, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 A217 Lewis L. Krehmeyer, Meridian Lodge No.2 A218 Wayne H. Branson, O~erland Lodge No. 623 A219 Harold James Harding, McDonald Lodge No. 324 A220 Verble Leo Johnson, Aurora Lodge No. 267 A221 Herald E. Schaper, Moscow Lodge No. 558

A222 Cecil B. Lawson, Irondale Lodge No. 143 A223 Adis Allen Branstietter, Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 A224 Wendell G. Pennington, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 A225 James William Lacy, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 A226 Terry Dean Stanley, Carterville Lodge No. 401 A227 Norman Seldon Stites, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 A228 Melvin John Sanders, Marlborough Lodge No. 569 A229 Theodore R. Brown, Freedom Lodge No. 636 A230 Charles R. Stephens, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-SECOND RENEWALS B143 Lecil Ulry, Lick Creek Lodge No. 302 B144 Edward Ray Windle, Cuba Lodge No. 312 B145 Jimmie Lee Moreland, Neosho Lodge No. 247 B146 Paul Kawakami, Heroine Lodge No. 104 B147 Hugh Edward Shubert, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 B148 W~~.a~2 E. Goggin, Ferguson Lod~e B149 John A. Souris; Crestwood Lodge No. 669

B150 Owen Willtrout, Jr., Shaveh Lodge No. 646 B151 Eldon G. Weston, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 B152 Benjamin Edward Lollar, Western Star Lodge No. 15 B153 Charles Edward Scheurich, Acacia Lodge No. 602 B154 Victor Loren Ford, Raytown Lodge No. 391 B155 Otto Jesse Gumm, Alpha Lodge No. B156

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SUBDIVISION II-PART I-THIRD RENEWALS C106 Stanton Thayer Brown, Buckner Lodge No. 501 CI07 Henry L. McDaniel, East Gate Lodge No. 630 Cl08 Don V. Gunset, St. James Lodge No. 230

C109 Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 CUO Henry W. Busch, Jennings Lodge No 640 Clll Elliot S. Cohen, Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-FOURTH RENEWALS D76 Claude F. Stephens, Advance 590 D77 Earl F. Bowman, Gate City 522 D78 George H. Strother, Vandalia 491 D79 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian

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D80 Harold Fulton Cooper, Maplewood Lodge No. 566

D81 Claude W. Dunnaway, Versailles Lodge No. 320 D82 Dale A. Ludwig, Algabil Lodge No. 544 D83 R. Franklin Avery, Hope Lodge No. 251 D84 Ronnie House, Mansfield Lodge No. 543 D85 Dwight L. Pickinpaugh, Raytown Lodge No. 391 D86 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 D87 Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland, Hermon Lodge No. 187

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-FIFTH RENEWALS E60 Carroll R. Moorman, Easter Lodge No. 575 E61 Opie Doel Hatfield, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 E62 Olen Paul Erwin, Carthage Lodge No. 197

E63 Orville M. Mash, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 E64 Elmer W. Mueller, Magnolia Lodge No. 626 E65 Chesley Emerson McAfee, Ada Lodge No. 444

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-SEVENTH RENEWALS G17 J. Earl Landes, Shekinah Lodge No. 256 SUBDIVISION II-PART I-EIGHTH RENEWALS H9 John S. Stillwell, Putnam Lodge No. 190 SUBDIVISION II-PART I-NINTH RENEWALS 12 Lloyd C. Kennon, Granite Lodge No. 272

13 A very Wilson Griffey, Maplewood Lodge No. 566

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-TENTH RENEWALS Jl Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 SUBDIVISION II-PART 313 James C. Stanley, Alpha Lodge No. 659 327 314 Ervin A. Drewing, Magnolia Lodge No. 626 328 315 Donald L. Gibbs, Willard Lodge No. 620 316 Jerrold Kent Clemons, Bismarck Lodge 329 No. 41 317 Clarence Walker Wieland, Rolla Lodge 330 No. 213 318 Richard Alex Behr, Euclid Lodge No. 505 331 319 Ezra Franklin Williams, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 332 320 Richard W. Goff, Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 333 321 Amos William Arnold, Florissant Lodge No. 668 334 322 Melvin G. Myrick, Sr., Palestine Lodge No. 241 335 323 Virgil Edward Cutter, Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 336 324 Duane Eiserman, Branson Lodge No. 587 325 David E. Powell, Hornersville Lodge No. 337 215 338 326 Robert Edward Lee Shelton, Macks Creek Lodge No. 433

2-0RIGINALS Howard Lee Dobbs, Neosho Lodge No. 247 Charles H. Daume, Jr., Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 Randall Jay Jones, Mount Olive Lodge No. 439 Jerry Nelson Greear, Mizpah Lodge No. 639 Walter Edward Nichols, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 James Eugene Green, Leadwood Lodge No. 598 Ralph Claude Primo, Maplewood Lodge No. 566 Wendell G. Pennington, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 George Litchfield Hickman, Raytown Lodge No. 391 William Leonard Conley, Plato Lodge No. 469 Billy Joe Roberts, Texas Lodge No. 177 Robert Leon Wright, Columbia Lodge No. 534

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-FIRST RENEWALS A197 James Lodge A198 Robert Lodge A199 Arthur Lodge

Junior Montgomery, Neosho No. 247 A. Fitzpatrick, Independence No. 76 Orval Andrews, East Gate No. 630

A200 John W. McLoed, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 A201 James Nelson Hamilton, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 A202 Norman S. Stites, Valley Park Lodge No. 629

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A203 Eldon G. Weston, Brotherhood Lodge No. 369 A204 Rex Lee Stark, McDonald Lodge No. 324 A205 Victor Loren Ford, Raytown Lodge No. 391 A206 Ardis Allen Branstietter, Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 A207 Clarence Leo Busch, Sullivan Lodge No. 69

A208 R. Edward Ceries, Crestwood No. 669 A209 Hugh Edward Shubert, Sheffield No. 625 A210 Lewis L. Krehmeyer, Meridian No.2 A211 James William Lacy, Warrenton No. 609

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SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-SECOND RENEWALS B132 Paul Kawakami, Heroine Lodge No. 104 B133 Norman Kent J ames, Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 B134 Kenneth R. Clements, Aurora Lodge No. 267 B135 J. Edward Blinn, Webster Lodge No. 98 B136 John D. DeClue, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 B137 Charles Edward Scheurich, Acacia Lodge No. 602 B138 John A. Souris, Crestwood Lodge No. 669

B139 Don V. Gunset, St. James Lodge No. 230 B140 Edgar Franklin Coonrod, Florissant Lodge No. 668 B141 Milford S. Wehmhoener, Gate City Lodge No. 522 B142 Donald V. Benson, Fulton Lodge No. 48 B143 G. Dana Kinsman, Tuscan Lodge No. 360 B144 Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland, Hermon Lodge No. 187

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-THIRD RENEWALS C97 Henry L. McDaniel, East Gate Lodge No. 630 C98 Ronnie House, Mansfield Lodge No. 543

C99 Orville M. Mash, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-FOURTH RENEWALS D72 Claude F. Stephens, Advance Lodge No. 590 D73 Earl F. Bowman, Gate City Lodge No. 622 D74 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh Lodge No. 646

D76 Dwight L. Pickinpaugh, Raytown Lodge No. 391 D76 R. Franklin Avery, Hope Lodge No. 251 D77 Claude W. Dunnaway, Versailles Lodge No. 320 D78 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian Lodge No. 2

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-FIFTH RENEWALS E59 Carroll R. Moorman, Easter Lodge No. 675 E60 Olen Paul Erwin, Carthage Lodge No. 197

E61 Chesley Emerson McAfee, Ada Lodge No. 444 E62 Richard George Keeling, Berkeley Lodge No. 667

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-SIXTH RENEWALS F3G Opie Doel Hatfield, Rising Sun Lodge F38 William F. Jackson, Shaveh Lodge No. No. 13 646 F37 Thomas Joseph Lehmann, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-SEVENTH RENEWALS G18 Morris S. Sheeks, Triangle Lodge No. 638 SUBDIVISION II-PAR'I' 2-NINTH RENEWALS 12 Avery Wilson Griffey, Maplewood Lodge No. 566 SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-TENTH RENEWALS J1 Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-ORIGINALS 307 Aubrey O. Pittenger, Branson Lodge No. 587 308 Clarence W. Wieland, Rolla Lodge No. 213 309 Howard Lee Dobbs, Neosho Lodge No. 247 310 Austin Oscar Gamble, Wellston Lodge No. 613 311 Frederick Allen Troxel, Jr., Blue Springs Lodge No. 337

312 James C. Stanley, Alpha Lodge No. 659 313 Larry James Chancellor, Buckner Lodge No. 501 314 John Bailey Sloan, Branson Lodge No. 587 315 Duane Eiserman, Branson Lodge No. 587 316 Robert Joseph Wangelin, Anchor Lodge No. 443 317 David F. Laurence, Occidental Lodge No. 163

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318 Fred Albert McMillan, Waynesville Lodge No. 375 319 Billy Ray Link, Leadwood Lodge No. 598 320 Edward A. Bucker, Brentwood Lodge No. 616 321 James D. Donaldson, Sr., Overland Lodge No. 623

322 Thomas Samuel Orwick, Liberty Lodge No. 31 323 Orville C. Wood, Mizpah Lodge No. 639 324 Richard Alex Behr, Euclid Lodge No. 505 325 David L. Dixon, Jr., Liberty Lodge No. 31 326 David Edward Powell, Hornersville Lodge No. 215

SUBDIVISION II-PART A 197 William E. Goggin, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 A198 Roger Ralph Adams, Criterion Lodge No. 586 A199 Arvid Earl Critchfield, Northeast Lodge No. 643 A200 Lee R. Grizzell, East Gate Lodge No. 630 A201 Norman Kent James, Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 A202 Victor Loren Ford, Raytown Lodge No. 391 William A203 John MeLoed, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 A204 Gerald Vernon Noble, Ivanhoe LodKe No. 446 A205 Kenneth Lee Cushman, East Gate Lodge No. 630 A206 Hugh Edward Shubert, Sheffield Lodge No. 625

3-FIRST RENEWALS A207 Rex Martin Williams, Henderson Lodge No. 477 A208 John Sanford McMullin, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 A209 Charles Becraft, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 A210 Paul Turner, Solomon Lodge No. 271 A211 John D, DeClue, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 A212 Verble Lee Johnson, Aurora Lodge No. 267 A213 James Nelson Hamilton, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 A214 Melvin John Sanders, Marlborough Lodge No. 569 A215 Robert S. Alexander, Branson Lodge No. 587 A216 Herald E. Schaper, Moscow Lodge No. 558 A217 Ned A. Donovan, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-SECOND RENEWALS B135 Lecil Ulry, Lick Creek Lodge No. 302 B136 Paul Kawakami, Heroine Lodge No. 104

B142 Eldon C. Weston, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Bl43 Jo Maurice Fisher, Raytown Lodge No.

Bl37 Clarence Leo Busch, Sullivan Lodge No. U B138 Lloyd D. Tucker, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 B139 J. Edward Blinn, Webster Lodge No. 98

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B140 Jimmie L. Moreland, Neosho Lodge No. 247 B141 John A. Souris, Crestwood Lodge No. 669 SUBDIVISION II-PART C104 Leslie Fullerton Denney, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 C105 Laban Oliver Stahl, Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 C106 Henry W. Busch, Jennings Lodge No. 640 C107 Marvin Gene Shull, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 C108 Henry L. McDaniel, East Gate Lodge No. 630

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B145 Edward Ray Windle, Cuba Lodge No. 312 B146 Charles Marvin Benedict, Wellston Lodge No. 613 B147 G. Dana Kinsman, Tuscan Lodge No. 360 B148 Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland, Hermon Lodge No. 187 3-THIRD RENEWALS CI09 Claude W. Dunnaway, Versailles Lodge No. 320 CllO Charles Edward Scheurich, Acacia Lodge No. 602 Cll1 Jessie Carl Thompson, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 C1l2 William James Ferguson, Overland Lodge No. 623

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-FOURTH RENEWALS D74 Charlie Smith Hicks, Monroe Lodge No. 64 D75 Earl F. Bowman, Gate City Lodge No. 522 D76 Olen Paul Erwin, Carthage Lodge No. 197

D77 Thomas C. Hurt, East Gate Lodge No. 630 D78 Arthur Stanley Wehmeyer, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 D79 Orville M. Mash, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-FIFTH RENEWALS E60 Chesley Emerson McAfee, No. 444

Ada Lodge

E61 Ronnie House, Mansfield Lodge No. 543

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-SIXTH RENEWALS F35 Thomas Joseph Lehmann, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330

F36 Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh Lodge No. 646

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SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-NINTH RENEWALS 12 Avery Wilson Griffey, Maplewood Lodge No. 566

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-TENTH RENEWALS J1 Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION

R.W. Bro. Earl K. Dille, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Education. He moved that the part of the report printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be acc.epted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge) A.F. & A.M. of lUissouri: The past year has been one of considerable actIvIty for your Committee on Masonic Education. Older publications have been reviewed, and newer ones have been developed. As is always the case, the needs of the brethren and their lodges have been considered as paramount, and the measure of our success is how well we have satisfied these needs. Four issues of The Freemason magazine have reached the Missouri brethren over the year. Our enthusiastic editor, R.W. Bro. Ray Hilton, has done his usual outstanding job. The Committee has invited Ray to all its meetings. He is no longer a member of the Committee, but reports to the Committee. He attacks his responsibility with vigor and wisdom: this responsibility is to see that each and every Master Mason under Missouri jurisdiction receives our quarterly Grand Lodge publication, The Freemason. The booklets and brochures available to the brethren through the Grand Secretary, and which are produced by your Committee, include Freemasonry) an explanation of the Fraternity suitable for distribution to those who may inquire; the Handbook of Freemasonry) a sizeable compilation of information in the form of questions and answers; Planning for the East) a guidebook for officers and others active in lodge programs; and a number of small perennial pamphlets which should be known to all of you. These include the four candidates' booklets and the folders explaining lodge customs and traditions and instructions for examining committees. A recent addition is the marvelous Harry Carr talk on Six Hundred Years of Craft Ritual) which was distributed at Grand Lodge last year. A new booklet presently available is the Handbook for District Deputy Grand Masters) issued to all District Deputies, but useful for all lodge officers. R.W. Bro. Olin McDaniel and W. Bro. Tom Warden have carried this first edition through to fruition, and they would like to have your candid comments for use in producing revised editions. W. Bro. Joe VanDolah has produced a sound cassette to be used in conjunction with the slide presentation, "A Missouri Masonic Travelogue." Both cassette and slides are available on loan from the Grand Secretary. If the cassette idea proves useful and popular, it will be extended to the slide presentations on the "Washington National Masonic Memorial" and on the "Grand Lodge of England." Your Committee was well represented at the Midwest Conference on Ma-

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sonic Education, held in Detroit this past May. Tom Warden's paper given there has received national recognition and will be reprinted in a number of Masonic magazines. It has already been published in The Freemason and the Short Talk Bulletin. The Chairman of your Committee on Masonic Education has been elected President of the Midwest Conference for the 1978-79 year. The purpose of the Midwest Conference is to disseminate ways and means of Masonic education among the participating jurisdictions, which now stretch from Ohio to the Dakotas, and from Manitoba to Tennessee. We intend that the Grand Lodge of Missouri will continue to get its money's worth from this participation. The :Missouri Lodge of Research is an internationally known lodge-important to Masonic education and important to this jurisdiction. Several members of your Committee are also officers of the Missouri Lodge of Research: M.W. Bro. Bill Chapman, R.W. Bro. Olin McDaniel, and R.W. Bro. Earl Dille. The Committee on Masonic Education intends to take a strong interest in the health and well-being of the Missouri Lodge of Research. We will furnish guest editors or whatever else may be needed in this effort, with the approval of the Master of the Lodge of Research. Your Committee urges all of you Missouri brethren to join the Lodge of Research, if you have not already done so. The expense is nominal, and the benefits will be great. Petitions are available at the Masonic Education display table, as well as from representatives of the Missouri Lodge of Research. The Grand Lodge Achievement Award program is progressing nicely. Many lodges are repeaters as Honor Lodges, and we are proud of them. All Honor Lodges will be specifically recognized by the Grand Master at Grand Lodge. I know that they are pleased with the certificates which many of them display in their lodge halls. First, last, and always, we depend upon communication from you brethren. If our programs are not useful to you, they are not worth doing. Tell us how you feel about them. We of the Committee are deeply appreciative of the assistance given us by the Grand Secretary and his staff. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM H CHAPMAN, RONALD M. COMPTON, OLIN S. McDANIEL,

JOSEPH S. VANDoLAH, THOMAS C. vV ARDEN, EARL K. DILLE, Chairman.

R.W. BROTHER DILLE continued: I have a little additional report. I would like to stress two things that are in the printed part. One is membership in the MSA-Masonic Service Association. Our Grand Lodge is a member jurisdiction; and most of you know that this is the organization that puts out the monthly "Short Talk" bulletin and the "Masonic Hospital Visitor." It turns out that the new director of that association has informed us that although we are a member jurisdiction and our grand lodge officers and lodges receive this material we only have about 14 at-large members. Brethren, this membership costs only $1.50 a year; and there are applications out at the Masonic Education display. I hope a number of you would see fit to subscribe to this worthy offering. Secondly, I would like also to give a pitch for membership in the Missouri

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Lodge of Research. I mention that in the printed part of the Education Committee report. Believe me, the Lodge of Research is going to have a publication at least once a year; the membership is well worth the money; applications for that are also available at the Masonic Education Committee display table. I would like now to call the names of those lodges that have qualified for the Grand Lodge Achievement Award over the past Grand Lodge year. These are the Honor Lodges, Brethren. As I call the name of the lodge and of the Worshipful Master who qualified during his lodge year, I would like to have either that Worshipful Master (or Past Master) or representative of that lodge-but just one from each of these lodges-gather to the ''''cst of the altar. 't\Then I have completed reading the list, these Honor Lodges will be recognized by the Grand Master. HOl':OR LODGF_~ RECOGNIZED AT

Arnold No. 673-Ellroy M. Marty, Jr. Country Club No. 656-Craig N. Deeds Trinity No. 641-James Wilton Foster Wellston No. 613-John P. Medcalf Hope No. 251-Charles D. Meyer Benjamin Franklin No. 642-Stanford A. .J. Mendelson Marlborough No. 569-A. V. Harris Polo No. 232-Michael E. Austin Rockbridge No. 435-John G. Norris Plato No. 409-Dock Clemmons Lexington No. 149-Paul B. Eastridge Swope Park No. oI7-Harold G. Moody Gate of the Temple No. 422-John Sanford McMullin Fayette No. 47-Robert H. Bray Wentzville No. 46-Donald R . .Jett Palestine No. 241-Dellnis R. Martin St. Francois No. 234-Charley Hibner Belton No. 450-Charles E. Lyon

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Tyro No. 12-Charles J. Hill Clay No. 207-DuWayne A. McBee Latimer No. 145-Waltcr E. Ritz Henderson No. 477-Frank Elley Fellowship 1\'0. 345-Floyd E. Williams Branson No. 587-Virgil S. Six Benjamin Franklin No. 642-Martin B. Toybes Columbia Xo. 534-Lewis Smittle Cecile Daylight No. 305-Roger W. Lind Fairfax No. 183-Sheldon H. Davis Ivanhoe No. 446-Harry F. Shupe Rushville No. 238-T. J. Picraux North Star No. 157-G. W. Chamberlain Northwest No. 358-Roger V. Wreath Freedom No. 636-Erwin J. Roesel Barnes No. 116-Adam Joseph Uhrig Bonhomme No. 45-Walter W. '''''eston Buckner No. 501-Stanton T. Brown, II

As he read the list, R.'t\T. Brother Dille called special attention to those which had qualified as Honor Lodges for two and three times. R.W. BROTHER DILLE: Most Worshipful Grand Master, these are the representatives of the 36 Honor Lodges which have received the Grand Lodge Achievement Award in this year. GRAND MASTER NOLAND: It is certainly an honor to receive these brethren here and to recognize them. I want to say to the other lodges: Brethren, three years ago we set up the criteria for each lodge to achieve this award. I was happy to hear that several of these lodges had received such an award all three years. I would like to come down there, and ask R.W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery to join me, to personally greet every Honor Lodge representative of this year. R.W. Brother Dille announced that the statement of the qualifications for the Grand Lodge Achievement Award and the application forms were available at the Masonic Education Committee display table in the lobby. He invited interested brethren to pick up the papers.

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R.W. Brother Dille moved that the last part of the report of the Committee on Masonic Education be accepted. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

M.W. Bro. Bruce H. Hunt, Chairman, presented the report of the Special Committee on the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. He moved that the report be received as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" and printed in the PROCEEDINGS'. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: We are happy to report to you that the Chairman of the Committee, together with several elected Officers of the Grand Lodge, and other brethren from Missouri were in attendance at the annual meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in the Memorial at Alexandria, Virginia, on February 20, 1978. Missouri continues to give its support to this great united Masonic effort. Once again, a check was presented to the Memorial from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. It was reported that the Memorial is in excellent condition, visited by thousands of Masons and friends of Masons annually. The goal of $5,000,000 for the Endowment Fund has not been reached and this is a matter of concern to the Board of Directors. To assist in this effort 20 Missourians have purchased $100 life memberships, and have received beautiful certificates, attesting to their generosity. Also, through the efforts of the Committee, two $1,000 bicentennial contributions were made. Again, we would urge any brethren who feel so inclined to become life members of the Association, thereby helping to increase the Endowment Fund. We are confident that the Grand Lodge of Missouri will continue its support to the Memoria!. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE H. HUNT, ChaiTman, HAROLD M. JAYNE, FORREST C. DONNELL, JAMES M. SELLERS, HOMER L. FERGUSON, LEWIS C. WES COOK. REPORT OF ,THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE

M.W. Bro. Bruce H. Hunt presented the report of the Committee on Correspondence. M.W. BROTHER HUNT: Most ''''orshipful Grand Master, the report of the Fraternal Correspondent is printed and has been distributed in the 68-page publication entitled "A Masonic Review." There are numerous topics in this particular review, selected from the many Grand Lodge PROCEEDlNGS that come across our desk; far too many to discuss in detail. We tried to select those topics which we believe would be of interest to Missouri Master Masons, and that they might gain something from what was going on over the country. I would like to give particular attention to one topic, if I may. This has been a matter of concern to a number of Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge

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Officers, and various other brethren in attendance here. It concerns a matter of the Shrine action taken at the last Imperial Session. Something that the Grand Lodge of California has already acted on; something that the Grand Lodge of Tennessee has already acted on. An amendment was passed at the Imperial Session; I would like with your permission, to read one paragraph which condenses the meaning of that section. I have chosen to call it "The Camel Gets His Nose in the Tent." We are informed by Bro. Charles G. Cumpstone, Jr., Executive Secretary of Fraternal Affairs, of the Chicago headquarters of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America, legally known as "The Iowa Corporation," that at a recent session of the Order, a resolution was adopted, Section 323.8 of Shrine Law, which deals with a suspended member of a Symbolic Lodge. Brother Cumpstonc informed us that if a brother is suspended by his lodge for nonpayment of dues, he is automatically out of the Shrine. However, at this point the camel gets his nose in the tent. If a brother is suspended by his lodge for any other reason than nonpayment of dues, he may within 30 days appeal to the Shrine. He will then be eligible for a trial at the Shrine level. If found guilty there he is out of the Shrine. If, on the other hand, he is acquitted he may continue membership in the Shrine, without being a member of a Symbolic Lodge. At this point the camel moves into the tent and the lodge gets pushed out. If this ever happens, will it be tolerated? California and Tennessee have made it rather clear as what they will do if something like that occurs in their jurisdictions. I know that this is a matter of concern to all of us; most of us are members of the Shrine; v.'e value our membership in the Shrine. But we do not believe this is Shrinedom; we think this is the action of a few individuals. Nevertheless, should Missouri ignore this kind of legislation? I would like to move that this report (Report of Committee on Correspondence) be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. Perhaps then someone would like to comment. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. "A Masonic Review" is to be printed as an Appendix in the PROCEEDINGS. RESOLUTION IN RE SECTION 323.8 OF ARTICLE 23 OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE ANCIENT ARABIC ORDER NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE

M.W. Past Grand Master Elvis A. Mooney addressed the Grand Lodge and presented the Resolution as follows: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brethren, I have been requested to make a motion by a group, all of whom are members of a Shrine in the State of Missouri. One of them is a Past President of the Board for the Crippled Children's Home in St. Louis; many of them have been Potentates in their Temples; all of them are active in Grand Lodge work. We agree with Governor Hunt that this is a very, very real issue before the Grand Lodge. I should say that there has been no indication of any effort on anybody's part to implement this By-Law within the State of Missouri. I have no doubt if it is attempted in the State of Missouri that our presiding officer will act, and act with dispatch. However, I feel, and so do many others, that his hand should be strengthened and that the issue should be so clarified that there can be no doubt. I ask the unanimous permission to put a verbal Resolution.

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Be It Resolved, That this Grand Lodge Session reaffirm the -supremacy of the Grand Lodge of Missouri over all organizations and activities Masonic in Missouri. That the lodges, severally, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge exercise exclusive jurisdiction over the membership of our Blue Lodges. And that membership in a Blue Lodge is a prerequisite to membership in any appendant body within the State of Missouri.

R.W. BRO. WALTER C. PLOESER seconded the motion: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I move to second that motion, and I want to make this comment. I am a Past Potentate of Moolah Temple. I don't bow to anyone in this world, because I love the Shrine and its great work. Sometimes in the Shrine we have our humorous affairs and sometimes we have incredible performances; and this is certainly one of those. I have not been able to get a sensible explanation out of anybody who attended the Imperial Council Session as to why such action has been taken or why they were asleep and didn't prevent it. But I want to say this, as far as the State of Missouri is concerned, I think we should be most emphatic in our fundamental reasons. The Shrine was formed among a group of Masons for fun. They become a very-not only a fun organization-but a very serious and great charitable organization. But none of the fundamentals have been changed or should be changed until this. They have tried once or twice: A few, who I question at times as to their accountability, but have tried to change it so that there would be no prerequisite requirement, except maybe the Blue Lodge. And I know that there are some in the High Council of the Shrine that probably have forgotten the day they became a Mason and this might be some evidence of that, I don't know. But I deplore it greatly, and I certainly hope that this Grand Lodge will in great unanimity and with great emphasis denounce this action and reaffirm our own position. The Resolution was ADOPTED by the unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES

R.W. Bro. John Black Vrooman, member, stated that the report of the Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges was printed. He, therefore, moved that the report be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the Grand Lodge.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. &- A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges presents the following report: 1. Requests having been received from the Grand Lodge of Turkey, for official recognition, we state the facts as follows: The official Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for 1964, show that this Grand Lodge was recognized by Missouri at that time, and that recognition was withdrawn from the Grand Lodge of Turkey in 1968. Your Committee has found that all conditions relative to recognition of the Grand Lodge of Turkey having been met, recommends that official recognition be now extended to the Grand Lodge of Turkey, and that Representatives to and from this Grand Lodge be appointed. 2. Request having been received from the Grande Oriente du Brasil, for

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official recognition, we find the following facts regarding this Grande Oriente: a. The Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America (1977 edition) contains a great deal of data about the Grande Oriente du Brasil, much of which is unfavorable, and which suggests the need of greater and more careful investigation before action can be taken. b. There seems to be some difficulty in separating and aligning the several Grand Masonic bodies of Brazil, and defining their status and jurisdiction. Considering this whole situation, your Committee now recommends that the Grand Lodge of Missouri DO NOT recognize, at the present time, the Grande Oriente du Brasil, until more information can be obtained. Fraternally submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD, JOlIN BLACK VROOMAN, WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, Chairman. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

The Grand Secretary presented the report of the Grand Treasurer. He offered to read the figures of the report, if the Grand Lodge desired to hear them. There being no request for the reading of the report, the Grand Secretary moved that the Report of the Grand Treasurer be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge.

To the Grand Lodge) A.F. &- A. M. of l11issouri: I charge myself with the receipts, disbursements, balance securities as follows for the period .J ul y 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978. Total Income Receipts $530,298.01 Transfers from Agency Account 187,291.40 Grand Lodge Office Fund 11,407.75 Total Receipts . $728,997.16 Disbursements 741,442.52 Excess of Disbursements over Receipts $(12,445.36) Balance, July 1, 1977 . .$ 29,639.22 Balance, June 30, 1978 $ 17,193.86 Consisting of: Balance in Commercc Rank of St. Joseph, Missouri 7,193.86 Balancc in Exchange National Bank of Jcfferson City, MissouriImprest Fund 10,000.00 Balance in Banks-General Fund, June 30, 1978 $ 17,193.86

SECURITIES-GENERAL

United States Treasury Notes Common Stocks . Corporate Bonds .. , _. . .. . Total Securities-General Fund

FUND

. .

Carrying Value

Mm-ket Value

$294,442.26 26,129.81 3,000.00 $323,572.07

$284,866.95 22,303.12 3,000.00 $310,170.07

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Federal National Mortgage Association Debentures United States Treasury Notes Corporate Bonds .. Corporate Stocks Total Securities-Permanent Fund Uninvested Cash

Ca1Tying Value

Market Value

$ 20,071.09 148,446.30 5,000.00 40,263.89 $213,781.28 315.98 $214,097.26

$ 19,025.00

147,190.60 5,000.00 45,487.50 .~216,703.l0

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

The Grand Secretary moved that the report of the Auditor as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Grand Lodge A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, I have examined the books and records of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri for the period from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978, also the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Memorial Fund, the Joseph S. McIntyre Library Fund, The FTeemason Magazine, and the Revolving Fund for the same period and respectfully present the following report: GENERAL FUND-PER GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS JULY

1, 1977

TO JUNE

30, 1978

Cash Receipts Per Capita Tax . . Masonic Home Initiation Fees . George 'Vashington Memorial Association Fees Dues Recei pt Cards . Revolving Fund-Sale of Sundries . . Interest and Dividends on Investments: Permanent Fund (Less Agency :Fee $1,520.92) $12,525.24 27,245.46 General Fund (Less Agency Fee $2,427.16) Miscellaneous . . Visits-D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. . Reimbursement-Masonic Home . Total Income Receipts . Transfers from Agency Account . Contributions-Voluntary Fund for Grand Lodge Office Building at Jefferson City, Missouri . . Total Receipts . Disbursements-Per Schedule Attached Excess of Disbursements over Receipts .. '

Amount $447,319.85 24,410.00 2,441.00 3,404.13 706.80

39,770.70 4,380.53 5,655.00 2,210.00 $530,298.01 187,291.40 11,407.75 $728,997.16 741,442.52 $(12,445.36)

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29,639.22 .$ 17,193.86

Balance, July I, 1977 . Balance, June 30, 1978 . Consisting of Balance in Commerce Bank of St. Joseph, Missouri Balance in Exchange National Bank of Jefferson City, Missouri-Imprest Fund Balance in Banks-General Fund, June 30, 1978 GRAND LODGE A.F.

$ 7,193.86 10,000.00 $ 17,193.86

& A.M. OF MISSOURI

GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS JULY

1, 1977

TO JUNE

30, 1978

By Direct Appropriation of Grand Lodge Salary-Grand Secretary . Salary-Grand Lecturer Salary-Grand Treasurer . Retiremcnt Expensc . . . . .. Masonic Service Association-Per Capita Masonic Service-Hospital Visitation .. Purchase of Ground-New Site Rental Offices-Jefferson City, Missouri . Committee on Recognition of Forcign Grand Lodges Freemason Magazine By Requisition Grand Master Expenses-Grand Master . Expenses-Grand Lecturer . Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committee Confercnce of Grand Lodge Officers ... Conference of D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Washington D.C. Meeting . Auditing . Grand Master's Contingent Fund Expenses of Grand Lodge Session Regional Meetings of Lodge Officers

Amount

$ 15,800.00

. . . . . .

14,700.00 500.00 13,450.00 . 2,532.94 5,000.00 27,004.00 5,662.18 . 100.00 . 62,356.71 $147,105.83 $

7,200.00 6,999.91 3,770.15 2,147.59 3,446.25 3,315.50 500.00 2,740.78 12,477.51 7,992.51 $ 50,590.20

By Requisition of Grand Secretary Salarics-Grand Lodge Office ......... . . $ 26,790.49 Employees' Tax Expense-Social Security and Federal Unemployment Insurance . . 3,843.55 1,198.20 Insurance . Operation of Grand Lodge Office: A-Printing, Postage and Stationery . 1l,073.04 B-Telephone and Telegrams . 4,371.41 C-Office Equipment . . 397.82 D-Office Supplies . 3,084.29 E-Incidental Office Expenses . 2,507.26 F-Grand Lodge Office Improvement . G-Data Processing . 1,499.83 Incidental Travel and Expense of Grand Secretary . 1,655.43 Grand Master's Regalia . 1,595.64 Fifty Year Veterans Buttons . . 1,904.15 Printing Proceedings . 10,387.85 $ 70,308.96

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By Requisition Committee on Committee on Committee on Committee on Committee on Committee on

750.00 5,924.93 573.10 . . 10,000.00 . 9,541.78 . 38,480.40 . $ 65,270.21 $333,275.20 Total Grand Lodge Operating Expenses . $211,888.35 . . Masonic Home-Per Capita Tax 24,410.00 Masonic Home Initiation Fund . . 2,426.00 George Washington Memorial Association . $238,724.35 Total Expenses $571,999.55 Payments-D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Visits 5,655.00 Transfers to Agency Account 161,249.14 Transfer to Revolving Fund ......... 3,425.23 Payroll Tax Adjustment ................ .... . .... . (841.95) (2_0_.6_8_) Miscellaneous Adjustment $741,466.29 Deduct: Discount-Missouri Withholding Tax . (23.77) Total Disbursements . . $741,442.52 Correspondence Masonic Education Ritual Relief and Charity By-Laws Mileage and Per Diem

SECURITIES-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 their statement dated June 30, 1978 as to charges and credits with the previous statement dated June 30, 1977. Federal National Mortgage Association Debenture

Par Value

Carrying Value

Market Value June 30, 1978

$ 20,000.00

$ 20,071.09

$ 19,025.00

$ 40,000.00 15,000.00 50,000.00 10,000.00 .............. 20,000.00 ............... 15,000.00 $150,000.00

$ 38,675.00

$ 39,687.60

14,971.87 49,953.50 9,967.80 19,878.13 15,000.00 $148,446.30

14,887.50 49,187.50 9,703.10 18,987.40 14,737.50 $147.190.60

Interest Rate Maturity

PER CENT

3/10/82 United States 11 / 15/78 2/15/79 8/15/79 2/15/80 9/30/81 2fI5/83

7.15 ...... Treasury Notes 6

7 6'0; 6~

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

Corporate Bonds General Motors Acceptance Corporation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Ford Motor Credit Company Note ........... $

2,000.00

$ 2,000.00

3,000.00 5,000.00

3,000.00 $ 5,000.00

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Common Stocks Shares 400 American Telephone and Telegraph Co. 600 Empire District Electric Co. .. 700 United Telecommunications, Inc. Total Securities . Uninvested Cash in Principal Account l'irst National Bank, Kansas City Missouri Total.......... .

$ 17,299.90

$ 23,950.00

10,741.40 12,222.59 $ 40,263.89 $213,781.28

8,325.00 13,212.50 $ 45,487.50 $216,703.10

315.98 $214,097.26

SECURITIES-CENERAL FUND

United States Treasury Notes Interest Rate Maturity 2/15/79 2/15/80 5/15/81 6/30/81 2/15/83 2/15/84

6~ 7~

6% 8 7~

$ 9,981.25

$ 9,925.00

49,890.63 74,887.50 49,796.88 50,000.00 59,886.00 $294,442.26

48,515.50 73,101.75 47,687.50 49,125.00 56,512.20 $284,866.95

Par Value

PER CENT

Carrying Value

Market Value June 30, 1978

$ 10,000.00 50,000.00 75,000.00 ............. 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 $295,000.00

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

Corporate Bonds General Motors Acceptance Corporation Note Due 5/17/79 Common Stocks Shares 450 Empire District Electric Co 225 Marathon Oil Company 225 McGraw Edison Company

. $

3,000.00

. , .

Total Securities . Uninvested Cash in Principal Account " Total

3,000.00

$ 8,614.51

8,319.29 9,196.01 $ 26,129.81 $323,572.07 -0$323,572.07

3,000.00

6,213.75 9,787.50 6,271.87 $ 22,303.12 $310,170.07

Following is a summary of the changes in the principal account of the Permanent Fund during the year under review: Uninvested Cash, July 1, 1977 . Receipts Federal National Mortgage Association Debenture, Matured Amortization of Premium Federal National Mortgage Association Debenture Transfer-Income Account . Disbursements Purchased Federal National Mortgage Association Debenture Due 3/18/82-7.15% . Purchased U.S.A. Treasury Notes Due 9/30/81-6%% .....

16.06 40,000.00

10.16 1,249.14 $ 41,275.36

. $ 20,081.25 19,878.13

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1,000.00 $ 40,959.38 $ 315.98

Purchased General Motors Acceptance Corp. Note Uninvested Cash, June 30, 1978

I also checked the statement of income and expenses and submit the following summary: $

Balance, July I, 1977 Income Interest Income, July I, 1977 to June 30, 1978: United States Treasury Bonds, Notes and Debentures $ 11,550.80 Other............ . . 284.50 3,460.00 Dividends .

-0-

15,295.30 Expense Agent's Collection Fee . Net Income Transferred to General Fund Transferred to Principal Account

1,520.92 1,249.14 12,525.24 15,295.30 - 0-

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

Balance, June 30, 1978

Following is a summary of the changes and credits in the Principal Account of the General Fund: Balance, July I, 1977 .. , Transferred from Grand Lodge General Fund Receipts General Motors Acceptance Corporation Note, Matured . . U.S.A. Treasury Bills, Matured Ford Motor Credit Company Note, Sold . U.S.A. Treasury Notes, Matured . Amortization of Premium, U.S.A. Treasury Notes Total (Carried Forward) . Disbursements U.S.A. Treasury Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $183,338.17 .......... 174,575.01 U.S.A. Treasury Notes Ford Motor Credit Company Note 11,000.00 General Motors Acceptance Corp. Note 3,000.00 Transfers to Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri 187,291.40 Balance, June 30, 1978 . .

-0160,000.00

100,000.00 183,338.17 11,000.00 104,840.63 25.78 $559,204.58

559,204.58 -0-

AGENCY INCOME ACCOUNT-GENERAL FUND

Balance, July I, 1977 . Income Interest Received: U.S. Notes and Bills Other Dividends Received . Transfers to General Bank Account Agency Fee Balance, June 30, 1978 .

. . .

. $ 25,462.61 2,743.01 1,467.00 $ 27,245.46 2,427.16

-0-

29,672.62

29,672.62 -0-

-0-

MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND

Balance, July I, 1977-Due to Masonic Home

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Received from Lodges, July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 Disbursements-Paid to Masonic Home . . Balance, June 30, I978-Due to Masonic Home

24,410.00 24,410.00 $ -0-

GEORGE WASHINGTON ME:,\[ORIAL FUND

Balance Due, July 1, 1977 . Received from Lodges, July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978

3.00 2,441.00 $ 2,444.00

Disbursement-Paid to George Washington l'vfemorial . Association, February 12, 1978 Balance, June 30, 1978-Due to George Washington Memorial Association .

2,426.00

.... $

18.00

....... $

1,693.45

JOSEPH S. l'vICINTYRE LIBRARY FUND

Balance, July 1, 1977 Receipt Interest on Savings Account .' Balance in Mercantile Trust CompanySavings Account, June 30, 1978 ....

84.67 $

1,778.12

THE FREEMASON MAGAZINE

Balance, July 1, 1977 Recei pts

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

$ 690.14 _.-:-_--=3...,,1-::-8..., 0. .,.0 $ 1,008.14 133.50

Disbursements . Balance, June 30, 1978-Exchange National Bank, Jefferson City, Missouri

.......... $

874.64

THE REVOLVING FUND

$ 1l,985.49

Balance, July I, 1977 . Receipts (Dues, manuals, etc.)

11,807.77 $23,793.26

Disbursements (Including $706.80 Transfer to General Account) Balance, June 30, I978-Exchange National Bank, Jefferson City, Missouri .

8,653.80 .

$ 15,139.46

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITTEE

Mileage and Per Diem Checks Paid Balance, June 30, 1978

$ 38,480.40 $ -0-

The 1977 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.1\!I. of Missouri from July I, 1977 to June 30, 1978. All checks issued were examined in support of the disbursements. I found to be correct the per capita tax received and the amount paid to the Masonic Home. Approved invoices were examined for substantially all items. Payroll records and tax returns were also inspected.

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The bank balances shown in the report were confirmed directly by the deposi taries. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. WAGENER, Certified Public Accountant. REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

The Grand Secretary moved that the printed report and the Supplemental Report be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient) Free and Accepted lvIasons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: I submit for the consideration of the members of our Grand Lodge the report of my official acts as Grand Secretary and of the work of the Grand Lodge Office for the Year 1977-78. The contents of the report are the matters which may be, and should be, of interest to the Craft. Many of the sections cover routine matters of Grand Lodge business; others deal with elements that have been important in this one year of the history of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. I am truly pleased to have the opportunity to hold the office of Grand Secretary, with all the associations with M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr., with the fraternal ties among Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Past Grand Secretary, Past Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Chairmen and Members of Grand Lodge Committees, and those who are really the strength and support of our brotherhood-the officers and members of our lodges. COMMISSIONS TO DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Commissions were issued to 65 District Deputy Grand Masters appointed by Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr.-two were named as the replacements for original appointees who resigned. CERTIFICATES TO DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS Certificates were issued to 65 District Deputy Grand Lecturers appointed by Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown. IDENTIFICATION CARDS Identification cards for the year 1977-78, which certified the holders to be Officers of the Grand Lodge, were issued to the Grand Lodge Officers, the District Deputy Grand Masters, and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters received the identification cards for the year 1977-78, bearing the signature of M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr., that certified service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Most Worshipful Grand Master with the respective years of their terms entered. CONSOLIDATION AND MERGER OF LODGES Louisville Lodge No. 409 at Louisville consolidated with and merged into Silex Lodge No. 75 at Silex. Silex Lodge voted on the proposition on June

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24, 1977, with the condition that the consolidation and merger become effective in October. The Charter of Louisville Lodge No. 409 was received at the Grand Lodge Office on December 7, 1977. Parma Lodge No. 650 at Parma consolidated with and merged into Malden Lodge No. 406 at Malden. Parma Lodge voted on the proposition on September I, 1977; Malden Lodge No. 406 voted on the proposition on October II, 1977. The Charter of Parma Lodge No. 650 was received at the Grand Lodge Office on November 21, 1977. Concordia Lodge No. 464 at Concordia consolidated with and merged into Barbee Lodge No. 217 at Sweet Springs. Concordia Lodge voted on the proposition on January 2, 1978; Barbee Lodge voted on the proposition on January 27, 1978. The Charter of Concordia Lodge No. 464 was received at the Grand Lodge Office on March I, 1978. The Seal was received on March 15, 1978. Wyaconda Lodge No. 24 at LaGrange consolidated with and merged into Craft Lodge No, 287 at Canton. Wyaconda Lodge voted on the proposition on January 19, 1978; Craft Lodge voted on the proposition on February 6, 1978. The Charter of Wyaconda Lodge No. 24. was received at the Grand Lodge Office on April 8, 1978. Griswold Lodge No. 178 at Bellflower consolidated with and merged into Montgomery Lodge No. 246 at Montgomery City. Griswold Lodge voted on the proposi tion on Fehruary 16, 1978; Montgomery Lodge voted on the proposi tion on April 18, 1978. The Charter and the Seal of Griswold Lodge No. 178 were delivered to the Grand Lodge Office on April 12, 1978. Madison Lodge No. 91 at Madison consolidated with and merged into Paris Union Lodge No. 19 at Paris. Madison Lodge voted on the proposition on April 20, 1978; Paris Union Lodge voted on the proposition on May 8, 1978. The Charter and the Seal of Madison Lodge No. 91 were received at the Grand Lodge Office on May 26, 1978. REAL PROPERTY OF ASHLAR LODGE NO.

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On November 17, 1977, Mr. Earl E. Trail of Batesville, Arkansas, submitted the hid of $2,800 for the building that was the Masonic Hall of Ashlar Lodge No. 306 and the lot of land. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr., with the approval of the Administrative Committee of Grand Lodge Officers, accepted the bid on November 30, 1977. Dr. Noland prepared the "Corporation QuitClaim Deed," which was forwarded to Mr. Trail on January 7, 1978. Mr. Trail made payment of $2,800 by Check No. 00029, dated January 14, 1978, to complete the transaction of the sale of the building and lot (the real estate of Ashlar Lodge No. 306 at Commerce, Scott County, Missouri) . On October 21, 1977, the Grand Lodge paid the premium for six months on the insurance policy covering the Ashlar Lodge Building ($52.50). The refund on the premium ($26.25) was received on March 24, 1978, after the property was sold. In addition the Grand Lodge made payments for the mowing and other care of the lot. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. recommended that Master

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Masons of Missouri Lodges be commissioned Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Missouri, as follows: Roscoe RoofIener-Macks Creek Lodge No. 433 at Macks Creek-Grand Lodge of Idaho John C. Boller-Hermitage Lodge No. 188 at Hermitage-Grand Lodge of Tasmania Virgil R. Bradsher-Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 at Camdenton-Grand Lodge of Nevada

Grand Master Noland accepted the recommendations of the respective Grand Masters and Grand Lodges and appointed Grand Representatives of Missouri near other Grand Lodges. Certificates of Commission were issued to: Grand Lodge of Mississippi-Van Aubrey Evans Grand Lodge of The Philippines-Raymundo N. Beltran DISPENSATIONS

By order of M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr., dispensations were issued for the dedication of halls and sites for Masonic use, as follows: On October 6, 1977, to C. Nolen Miller, R.W. District Deputy Grand MasterDistrict 40, for Dedicating the Irondale School Gym for Masonic Use, where Irondale Lodge No. 143 will hold a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, November 13, 1977. On October 10, 1977, to Charles H. Boyd, R.W. District Deputy Grand MasterDistrict 35, for Dedication of the Odd Fellows Hall at Adrian for Masonic Use, where Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 will hold Stated and Special Communications for such period of time as may be necessary until Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 can find or erect a new hall for a permanent meeting place. On October 10, 1977 to H. Eugene Self, R.W. District Deputy Grand MasterDistrict 34, for Dedicating the Lions' Building at 214 Main Street at Cleveland for Masonic Use, where Cleveland Lodge No. 651 will meet in Special Communication and the Grand Lodge will meet in Specific Communication on Saturday, October 22, 1977, preparatory to the Grand Lodge Ceremonies of Laying the Cornerstone and Dedication of the New Hall of Cleveland Lodge No. 651. January 19, 1978, to Norman K. Atkinson, District Deputy Grand Master-District 16, for Dedication of the Community Building at Eolia for Masonic Use, ,vhere Eolia Lodge No. 14 will meet in Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Saturday evening, January 28, 1978. May 9, 1978, to Edward L. Tietsort, District Deputy Grand Master-District 3, for Dedicating for Masonic Use the outdoor site where Seaman Lodge No. 126 at Milan wishes to hold a Special Communication on May 27, 1978 or June 3, 1978 for the purpose of conferring the Degree of Master Mason on a Proficient Fellow Craft. May 25, 1978, to H. Fred Helbing, R.W. District Deputy Grand Master-District 15, for Dedication of the Odd Fellows Hall at 407~ Clark Street, Canton, for Masonic Use, where Craft Lodge No. 287 will meet in Stated and Special Communications for such period of time as may be necessary until the lodge has obtained a permanent meeting place. June 21, 1978, to C. Nolen Miller, R.W. District Deputy Grand Master-District 40, for Dedication for Masonic Use the outdoor site on the Lowell Bay Farm, located 16 miles west of Potosi on Highway 8, where Bismarck Lodge No. 41 will meet in Special Communication on Saturday evening, July 22, 1978.

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By order of M.W. Grand Master Noland, dispensations that authorized the transaction of specific matters of lodge business were issued, as follows: September 29, 1977, to Lee D. Tufts, Worshipful Master of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661, for holding Stated Communications of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 at Maplewood Masonic Temple on October 13, 1977 and October 27, 1977. October 3, 1977, to R. Edward Ceries, Worshipful Master of Crestwood Lodge No. 669, for holding a Special Communication of Crestwood Lodge No. 669 on Sunday afternoon, November 20, 1977 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers. October 3, 1977 to Joseph T. Sparks, Jr., Worshipful Master of Ada Lodge No. 444, at Orrick for holding a Special Communication of Ada Lodge No. 444 on Sunday, October 23, 1977, preparatory to the opening of the Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of laying the Cornerstone of the new hall of Ada Lodge. October 6, 1977 to Bobby L. Blankenship, Worshipful Master of Leadwood Lodge No. 598, for holding a Special Communication of Leadwood Lodge No. 598 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday afternoon, October 16, 1977. October 6, 1977 to Cecil B. Lawson, Sr., Worshipful Master of Irondale Lodge No. 143, for holding a Special Communication of Irondale Lodge No. 143 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of officers on Sunday, November 13, 1977 in the Irondale School Gym, after the place has been dedicated for Masonic Use by R.W. District Deputy Grand Master C. Nolen Miller. October 6, 1977 to Everett J. Hays, Worshipful Master of Raytown Lodge No. 391, for holding a Special Communication of Raytown Lodge No. 391 on Sunday, December 11, 1977 for the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers. October 10, 1977 to Estle C. Roach, Worshipful Master of Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 at Adrian, for holding Stated and Special Communications of Crescent Hill Lodge No. 3G8 in the Odd Fellows Hall in Adrian for such period of time as may be necessary until Crescent Hill Lodge can find or erect a new hall, after the place has been dedicated for Masonic Use by R.W. Bro. Charles H. Boyd, District Deputy Grand Master-District 35. October 10, 1977 to George R. Patton, Worshipful Master of Grandview Lodge No. 618, for holding a Special Communication of Grandview Lodge No. 618 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, December 4, 1977. October 10, 1977 to Ewell K. Hobson, Worshipful Master of West Gate Lodge No. 445, for holding a Special Communication of West Gate Lodge No. 445 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers at the \Vebster Groves Masonic Temple on Saturday, November 19, 1977. October 14, 1977 to C. Richard Berry, Worshipful Master of Joplin Lodge No. 335, for holding a Special Communication of Joplin Lodge No. 335 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers, to be held jointly with Fellowship Lodge No. 345 on January 7, 1978 at the Scottish Rite Temple in Joplin. October 14, 1977 to David N. Winchel, Worshipful Master, Cleveland Lodge No. 651, for holding a Special Communication of Cleveland Lodge No. 651, preparatory to the Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Laying the Cornerstone and Dedication of the new hall of Cleveland Lodge No. 651, on Saturday, October 22, 1977, in the Lions Building at 214 Main Street, Cleveland, after the place has been dedicated for Masonic Use. October 21, 1977 to Herald E. Schaper, Worshipful Master of Moscow Lodge No. 558, for holding a Special Communication of Moscow Lodge No. 558 for the

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purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on November 19, 1977 in the Moscow Mills Community Building, which place has previously been dedicated for Masonic Use. October 26, 1977 to Lewis C. Wes Cook, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, for opening a Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge on October 28, 1977 at Shell Knob and for conducting the Grand Lodge Ceremony of Dedication of the New Hall of Central Crossing Lodge No. 674 for Masonic Use. October 31, 1977 to Carl R. Melton, Worshipful Master of Forsyth Lodge No. 453, for conferring the degrees of Masonry on Charles Henry Groom II, who has been duly elected, in accordance with Section 13.110; the degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. November 18, 1977 to Edward F. Praznik, Worshipful Master of Heroine Lodge No. 104 at Kansas City, for conferring the degrees on Robert Rayburn, who has been duly elected, in accordance with Section 13.ll0; the degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. November 29, 1977 to Jerry E. Jones, Worshipful Master of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, for taking another ballot on the petition of Earl A. Sandroff for the degrees of Masonry at the Stated Communication of December 15, 1977, after notice to all resident members, in accordance with Section 14.100. December I, 1977 to Raymond Lee Scott, Worshipful Master of Ionic Lodge No. 154, for holding a Special Communication of Ionic Lodge for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, December I I, 1977. December 10, 1977 to John Henry Baxter, Worshipful Master of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 2ll, for holding a Special Communication of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 2ll for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, December II, 1977. December 10, 1977, to Richard Lee Clayton, Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge No. 213, for holding a Special Communication of Rolla Lodge No. 213 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, December 18, 1977. December 13, 1977 to William K. Johnson, Worshipful Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 43, for holding a Special Communication of Jefferson Lodge No. 43 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday afternoon, December 18, 1977. December 31, 1977 to John Junior McKcrlie, Worshipful Master of Benevolence Lodge No. 170 at Utica, for holding the annual election of the officers of Benevolence Lodge No. 170 at the Stated Communication of January 9, 1978, in accordance with Section 8.080. January I I, 1978 to Vern G. Elliott, Worshipful Master of Lorraine Lodge No. 128 at Ridgeway, for holding the annual election of officers of Lorraine Lodge No. 128 at the Stated Communication on the third Monday of January (January 16, 1978) in accordance wi th Section 8.080. January 12, 1978 to Lyle E. Brown, Worshipful Master of Northwest Lodge No. 358 at Tarkio, for holding a Special Communication of Northwest Lodge No. 358 for the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday afternoon, January 29, 1978 at 2:00 p.m. January 19, 1978, to Van Cleve Loewe, Worshipful Master of Eolia Lodge No. 14, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Opcn Installation of Officers on Saturday evcning, January 28, 1978 at the Community Building in Eolia after the place has been dedicated for Masonic Use by the District Deputy Grand Master of the 16th District. January 30, 1978 to Miles L. Bair, Worshipful Master of Twilight Lodge No.

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114 at Columbia, for holding a Special Communication of Twilight Lodge No. 111 in the Hall of Acacia Lodge No. 602 on Saturday afternoon, February 4, 1978 relative to the Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of the Dedication of the new hall of Twilight Lodge for Masonic Use. March 8, 1978 to John I. Grant, R.W. District Deputy Grand Master-District 31, for conducting an appropriate Grand Lodge Ceremony for Dedication of the new building of Jefferson Lodge No. 43 for Masonic Use on Sunday afternoon, April 16, 1978. March 14, 1978 to Henry Arnett, Worshipful Master of Pendleton Lodge No. 551 at Doe Run, for conferring the degrees on Frederick G. Meder, who has been duly elected, in accordance with Section 13.110; the degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. March 16, 1978 to Miles L. Bail', Worshipful Master of Twilight Lodge No. 114 at Columbia, for holding a Special Communication of Twilight Lodge I\o. 114 on Sunday afternoon, April 2, 1978, relative to the Opening of the Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of the Dedication of the new hall of Twilight Lodge for Masonic Use. March 26, ]978 to Harley W. Meredith, Worshipful Master of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 at Springfield, for conferring the degrees of Masonry on Thomas Edwin Sharp, who has been duly elected, in accordance with Section ] 3.110; the degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by him. March 3], 1978 to Walter E. Riehn, Worshipful Master of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 at Oak Ridge, for holding a Special Communication of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 on Saturday, June 10, 1978 at the outdoor site on the farm of Wor. Bro. Hubert Bollinger, which place has been previously dedicated for Masonic Use. April 10, 1978, to Bobby L. Hackworth, Worshipful Master of Florissant Lodge No. 668, for holding a Special Communication of Florissant Lodge No. 668 at the St. Louis Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, on April 24, ]978. April ]0, 1978 to Bobby L. Hackworth, Worshipful Master of Florissant Lodge No. 668, for holding a Special Communication of Florissant Lodge No. 668 at the St. Louis Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard on April 26, 1978. April 10, ]978 to Sherrel Duncan, Worshipful Master of Brumley Lodge No. 203, for holding the annual election of officers of Brumley Lodge No. 203 at the Stated Communication of the second Monday in May (May 8, 1978) after notice has been given to resident members. April 12, 1978 to Raymond Bock, Worshipful Master of Hermitage Lodge No. 288 at Hermitage, for conferring the degrees of Masonry on Earl Whalen, who has been duly elected, in accordance with Section 13.110; the degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by him. April ]5, 1978 to Michael D. Nash, Worshipful Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 43 at Jefferson City, for holding a Special Communication of Jefferson Lodge No. 43 on Sunday, April ]6, ]978, prior to the Grand Lodge Ceremony for Dedication of the new building of Jefferson Lodge for Masonic Use. April 17, 1978 to Dona]d Madison Thurman, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608 at Strafford, for holding a Special Communication of Strafford Lodge No. 608 for the purpose of conferring the Master Mawn Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft on June 24, 1978 at the outdoor site on the farm of Bro. Tom Comstock, which place was dedicated for Masonic Use by R.W. Bro. J. Edward Blinn in 1972. May 9, 1978 to Ernest W. Simpson, Worshipful l\'Iaster of Seaman Lodge No. ]26 at Milan, for holding a Special Communication of Seaman Lodge No. 126 for

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the purpose of Conferring the Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft on May 27, 1978 or on June 3, 1978, at the outdoor site after the place has been dedicated for Masonic Use by R.W. Bro. Edward L. Tietsort, District Deputy Grand MasterDistrict 3. May 16, 1978 to Leslie E. Vogel, Worshipful Master of Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 at St. Joseph, for conferring the degrees in accordance with Section 13.1 IO on John Roger Wilson, who was duly elected on May 12, 1978; the Degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by him. May 16, 1978 to Roger V. Wreath, Worshipful Master of Northwest Lodge No. 358 at Tarkio, for conferring the degrees of Masonry in accordance with Section 13.1 IO on James Lewis Salmond, who has been duly elected; the degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by him. May 16, 1978 to Frank A. Arnold, R.W. Grand Secretary, for presiding at the Opening of the Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge on Saturday, May 20, 1978, preparatory to the Grand Lodge Ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone of the new Courthouse of Platte County at Platte City. May 25, 1978 to Terry Fretwell, Worshipful Master of Craft Lodge No. 287 at Canton, for holding Stated and Special Communications of Craft Lodge No. 287 in the Odd Fellows Hall at 407~ Clark Street, at Canton, after the place has been dedicated for Masonic Usc, for such period of time as may be necessary until the Lodge has obtained a permanent meeting place. June 2, 1978 to Richard A. Watts, Worshipful Master of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 at St. Louis, for holding a Special Communication of Clifton Heights. Lodge No. 520 for the purpose of Open Installation of Officers on Saturday evening, July 8, 1978, at Meridian Masonic Temple, 4500 Donovan, St. Louis. June 21, 1978, to Garry Lynn Dalton, Worshipful Master of Bismarck Lodge No. 41, for holding a Special Communication of Bismarck Lodge No. 41 on Saturday evening, July 22, 1978 at the outdoor site on the Lowell Bay Farm, located 16 miles west of Potosi on Highway 8, after the place has been dedicated for Masonic Use by R.W. Bro. C. Nolen Miller, District Deputy Grand Master-District 40. July 18, 1978, to James A. Caskey, Worshipful Master of Hllme Lodge No. 130, for holding Stated and Special Communications of Hume Lodge No. 130 in the hall of Foster Lodge No. 554 at Foster, for such period of time as may be necessary until Hume Lodge has obtained a permanent meeting place. July 18, 1978, to James A. McKee, Worshipful Master of Southwest Lodge No. 466, for holding a Special Communication of Southwest Lodge No. 466 on August 5, 1978 at the outdoor site which has been previously inspected, approved, and dedicated for Masonic Use. July 25, 1978, to William E. Brand, Worshipful Master of Wentzville Lodge No. 46, for conferring the degrees of Masonry on Lloyd Glenn Fears, who has been duly elected, in accordance with Section 13.1 10; the degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by him. September 8, 1978 to William C. Johnson, Jr., Worshipful Master of Belton Lodge No. 450, for conferring the Degree of Master Mason on Bro. Roy Ralph Smith, in accordance with Section 13.110; the degree to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by him. CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS

M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. granted consent and expressed his permission on various propositions and requests pertaining to the activi-

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ties and the operation of Subordinate Lodges of Missouri, in accordance with the requirements of the Grand Lodge (Section 15.070, Section 21.100, Section 21.110) . October 21, 1977, to Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 to host Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 51 at Hillsboro, Illinois, for a fraternal visit on November 5, 1977, when Mt. Moriah Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their proficient Fellow Craft, using Illinois Ritual. December 6, 1977, to Bro. Donald R. Wagner for a Table Lodge of Instruction to be held at Bridgeton Masonic Temple, 8866 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, on Thursday evening, December 29, 1977. February 2, 1978, to Meridian Lodge No.2 to make a fraternal visit to Prospect Lodge No. 714 at Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 1978, and to confer the Degree of Master Mason on their proficient Fellow Craft in the hall of Prospect Lodge, using Missouri Ritual. February 14, 1978, to Equality Lodge No. 497 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of David E. Hutton, a nonresident of Missouri. February 14, 1978, to Wor. Bro. William L. Weiss, for a Table Lodge of Instruction on Thursday, March 30, 1978, at Mizpah Masonic Temple, 12030 New Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. February 14, 1978, to Carterville Lodge No. 401 to host Springdale Lodge No. 316 at Springdale, Arkansas, on the occasion of their Annual George 'Vashington Celebration, February 25, 1978, when Springdale Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft, in the hall of Carterville Lodge, using Arkansas Ritual. February 14, 1978, to Woodside Lodge No. 387 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of David Fremont Freeman, a nonresident of the State of Missouri. February 14, 1978, to Hornersville Lodge No. 215 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of Timothy Marvin Rouse, a nonresident of the State of Missouri. February 28, 1978, to Fergmon Lodge No. 542 to make a fraternal visit to Franklin Lodge No. 25 at Alton, Illinois, on Saturday, March 4, 1978, and to confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the hall of Franklin Lodge No. 25, using Missouri Ritual. March 6, 1978, to Ferguwn Lodge No. 542 to make a fraternal visit to Farmer City Lodge No. 710 at Farmer City, Illinois, on April I, 1978, and to confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the hall of Farmer City Lodge No. 710, using Missouri Ritual. March 6, 1978, to Mizpah Lodge No. 639 to make fraternal visit to Pike Lodge No. 121 at Petersburg, Indiana, on April 8, 1978, and to confer the Degree of Fellow Craft on their own proficient Entered Apprentice in the hall of Pike Lodge No. 121, using Missouri Ritual. March 8, 1978, to Platte City Lodge No. 504 to receive the petition for affiliation (re-affiliation) of Bro. Vernon Bridges, a nonresident of the State of Missouri. March 14, 1978, to Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 to make a fraternal visit to Columbia Lodge No. 474 at Columbia, Illinois, on March 25, 1978, and to confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the hall of Columbia Lodge No. 174, using Miswuri Ritual. March 15, 1978, to Wyandotte Lodge No.3 at Kansas City, Kansas, through the Grand Secretary of Kansas, to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of Richard P. Hathaway, whose residence is at Blue Springs, Missouri. March 15, 1978, to Sikeston Lodge No. 310 to host Berclair Lodge No. 771 at Memphis, Tennessee, for a fraternal visit on April 22, 1978, when Berclair Lodge

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will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the hall of Sikeston Lodge No. 310, using Tennessee Ritual. March 21, 1978, to Branson Lodge No. 587 to host the Oklahoma Indian Degree Team for a fraternal visit on April 22, 1978, when the Oklahoma Indian Degree Team will confer the Degree of Master Mason on an Oklahoma Candidate in the hall of Branson Lodge, using Oklahoma Ritual. March 29, 1978, to Equality Lodge No. 497 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of Sergeant Jess Hensley, Jr., a nonresident of Missouri. April 4, 1978, to Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 to host Plain City Lodge No. 449 at Paducah, Kentucky, for a fraternal visit on Saturday, June 24, 1978, when Plain City Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the hall of Paul Revere Lodge, using Kentucky Ritual. May 2, 1978, to Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221, to host Paducah Lodge No. 127 at Paducah, Kentucky, for a fraternal visit at the Special Communication of June 10, 1978, to be held at the outdoor site on the farm of Bro. Hubert Bollinger when Paducah Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site which has been previously dedicated for Masonic Use, using Kentucky Ritual. May 8, 1978, to Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 to host Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 51 at Hillsboro, Illinois, for a fraternal visit on Saturday, June 24, 1978, when Mt. Moriah Lodge will confer the Degree of Fellow Craft on their own proficient Entered Apprentice in the hall of Bonhomme Lodge, using Illinois Ritual. May 10, 1978, to Wor. Bro. William L. Weiss for a Table Lodge of Instruction to be held on Thursday evening, June 29, 1978 at Pomegranate Temple, 3311 Pennsylvania, St. Louis. May 15, 1978, to Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of Donald W. Willsey, a nonresident of Missouri. May 15, 1978, to Marceline Lodge No. 481 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of Jerry Leroy Despain, a nonresident of Missouri. May 18, 1878, to Topeka Lodge No. 17 at Topeka, Kansas, through the Grand Secretary of Kansas, to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of Henry Jeffery, whose residence is at 1627 West Oak Street, Carthage, Missouri. July 7, 1978, to Waynesville Lodge No. 375 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of W'illiam Joseph Spencer Edens, a nonresident of Missouri. July 25, 1978 to Southwest Lodge No. 466 to host Grove Lodge No. 187 at Grove, Oklahoma, for a fraternal visit on August 5, 1978, when Grove Lodge No. 187 will confer the Degree of Master Mason on au Oklahoma candidate, using Oklahoma Ritual, at the outdoor site where the Special Communication is held. July 25, 1978 to Waynesville Lodge No. 375 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of Charles William Allison, a nonresident of Missouri. July 31, 1978 to Jennings Lodge No. 640 to receive the petition for affiliation of Fellow Craft Fred Ernest Akers, a nonresident of Missouri. August 9, 1978 to William 1.. Weiss, Secretary-Treasurer, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and Instruction to be held on Thursday, August 31, 1978 at the Warrenton Masonic Temple, Old Highway 40, Warrenton. August 14, 1978, to Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 to receive the petition for affiliation of Bro. Harold Lorence Stangel, a nonresident of Missouri. August 21, 1978 to Xenia Lodge No. 50 to receive the petition for the degrees of Masonry of Eldon Lee Sleep, a nonresident of Missouri. August 21, 1978, to Branson Lodge No. 587 to receive the petition for affiliation of Bro. T. C. Sallee, Jr., a nonresident of Missouri. August 29, 1978 to Clearmont Lodge No. 507 to waive jurisdiction over Francis Theodore Edwards in favor of Emmanuel Lodge No. 405 at Blanchard, Iowa.

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DUPLICATE CHARTER

By order of the Grand Master, the duplicate Charter was issued for: Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 at Clayton-reported lost ($5.00 fee) . COURTESIES

Lodges of Missouri accommodated 73 lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions and performed fraternal services. The requests for fraternal courtesies were received through the offices of Grand Secretaries, respectively, and transmitted to Missouri lodges. Subordinate lodges of Missouri made 114 requests of lodges of other states for fraternal courtesies: Conferrals of Degrees, Investigations to Determine Fitness of Petitioners for the Degrees and for Reinstatement to Good Stand路 ing after Suspension for Nonpayment of Dues, assistance with the preparation of Application for Admission to the Masonic Home of Missouri, presentations of 50-Year Buttons, inquiries for information as to the whereabouts and conditions of "lost" brothers. In addition many requests for information on Masonic history were exchanged and processed to provide official verification of Masonic affiliation to support membership in an appendant body and for genealogy research. Authorizations were given and received for Masonic Funeral Services. FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON PRESENTATIONS JULY 1, 1977-JUNE

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The Grand Lodge and the subordinate lodges of Missouri gave honor and extended recognition to 601 veteran brothers with the award of the 50-Year Button during the year 1977-78. M.''''. Grand Master Noland approved the presentation of the Grand Lodge of Missouri 50-Year Button to each brother who attained the distinguished status of 50-Year Master Mason by faithful interest in the ,veIl-being of our Brotherhood as a member in good standing for 50 years. FIFTY-YEAR RUTTaN I'RESENTATIONS

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Acacia No. 602-Truman E. Witt, James D. Sandker, Provost V. Prewitt, Paul McCabe Vandiver, Earl R. Garrison, Everett E. Keith, Harold E. Johnson Adair No. 366-James S. Sommers, Harold Morris Husted (Colorado), Calvin B. Ackley (New Jersey), Robert Lewis Link Albert Pike No. 219-George Lincoln Cisco Algabil No. 544-Raymond M. Boniface, Joseph A. Von Gruenigen Alpha No. 659-Philip Horn, Sr. America No. 347-Ernest R. Decker, Henry C. Zink, Sylvester Lee Hilton Anchor No. 443-Herman Henry Luetzow Ancient Craft No. 377-Lee A. Pulley, Vinci! J. Stewart, Donald D. Gantz, John A. Grissinger Apollo No. 529-James M. Jones, Fred Banister (California) Arlington No. 346-Tolman Cotton Ashland No. 156-Joe B. Burnett Aurora No. 267-Lawrence R. Key, Walter Haenssel (Florida) Ava No. 26-0vle House Barbee No. 217-Raymond Robert Highley, Lilburn L. Hickman Barnes No. 116-Gayland V. Elliott

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Barnesville No. 353-Tony R. Thornton Beacon No.3-Otto C. Henke, Joseph W. Garstang, Robert Trumpold, Theodore L. Link, John H. Schwehr, Jesse V. Westerman, Marion T. Copeland, August Kron, Jr., Norman H. Wischmeyer Belgrade No. 632-Charles W. Sullivan Belle No. 373-Ernest C. Rogers, Virgil Tynes Belton No. 450-Leonard D. Laffoon Benjamin Franklin No. 642-Edwin Wallach, Abe Israel, Oscar Srenco, Paul David Kranzberg, Jack Jacob Cohen, Albert Krause, Joseph Siegel Berlin No. 378-Dudley Davidson Blackwell No. 535-Arthur H. Gerdel Bloomfield No. 153-Mart V. Mayo Blue Springs No. 337-George W. Nichols Bogard No. 101-Roy Key Bolivar No. 195-Claude Ray Blue Bosworth No. 597-Robert R. Breckenridge Branson No. 587-Fred J. Brandwein, Walter Beatty, Escar Dians Watts, Virgil Manfred Casey, Sr. Brentwood No. 616-Edwin C. Asselmeier Bridgeton No. 80-Mortimer T. Bibb Brookfield No. 86-John Hoover, LeRoy Harry Luther Brotherhood No. 269-George F. James, Vernie V. Noble, Bonnie G. Shultz Cache No. 416-William A. Carter (Tennessee), Harry Bocknicek, Arthur Schweiss, Albert O. Muehlenbrock, William A. Munger, Sr., George F. DeWille, Nathan Eilbott, Louis L. Grass, Norman F. Paule, Walter G. Gillespie Cainsville No. 328-Clarence L. Bush Calhoun No. 552-Russell J. Welsh Cambridge No. 63-Charles J. Ray Camden Point No. 169-Paul B. Dejarnett Canopy No. 284-Delmar Leland Willard, John Bradford McCullah Carl Junction No. 549-Joseph William Fowler, James Giles Carroll No. 249-Joseph Wisdom Burton Carthage No. 197-Carl L. Metzger Caruthersville No. 461-William E. Shamski Cecile Da)llight No. 305-David McKinstry, Martin William Goergen Chaffee No. 615-William C. Campbell Chamois No. 185-William S. Hollycross Charity No. 331-Everett R. Giltner, Donald K. Nelson, William J. Mignery, Charles W. G. Craig (California), Harold N. Eshleman Charleston No. 407-Ruel J. Swank Christian No. 392-A. D. Shrock Cla1'ksdale No. 559-John Harold Thornton (Herold J. Thornton) Clarksburg No. 553-Alta C. Wilson Clay No. 207-Nicholas Kabardis, John S. Lodwick Clayton No. 601-Fred Henry Lamping, Sr., David Russell Hogan, Wallace Tu ttle Gardham Clifton Heights No. 520-Russell E. Presser, Harry C. Moore, Arthur ,.y. Henry, Alexander M. Dry ton, Otto J. Nunez Cole Camp No. 595-J. Emmett Williams Comfort No. 533-Earl Francis Harris Composite No. 369-James Donovan Highfill, Richardson Joseph McKnight Conway No. 528-James M. McCulloch, E. L. Miller Corinthian No. 265-Loyd E. Grimes Cornerstone No. 32J-Joseph Schweich, Jr., Joseph E. Goldschmidt, Harry S. Smith, Eras L. Rice, Marcus William Nieman, William Edward Waller, Sr.

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Cosmos No. 282-Alexander Grosbert Country Club No. 656-Jesse Q. Mills, VergiI E. Willis, Harold W. Brown, William J. Russell (California), William J. Slack Craft No. 287-James W. Carty, Forest Clark Cox Craig No. 606-Albert H. Pearson Crane No. 519-George Brag Kahler, Floyd Lee Elsey Crescent No. 368-Herman W. Schmidt Criterion No. 586-Vern E. Byers Cuba No. 312-Henry J. Rudy, Robert O. Stubblefield, George Dayton Licklider Cunningham No. 525-Glenn C. Burton Daggett No. 492-0tto H. Baumann, Paul Alfred Reinhardt, Emmet Karl Reinhardt, Orval Victor Koch, Victor William Wehmeyer Decatur No. 400-William Clyde Brown Defiance No. 88-Carroll Davidson Doric No. 300-Warner W. Young East Gate No. 630-George C. Helm, Sylva Summers, Samuel Ingolia, Miles E. McElfresh, Floyd B. Wilson Eldorado No. 3I8-William Harris Ayers Eolia No. 14-Edward C. Smith, Benjamin J. Anderson Erwin No. 121-Roy H. Aufderheide, Harry A. Dehne Evergreen No. 27-Richard Keith Gooch Everton No. 405-Willard T. Burton, H. C. Jerome Fairfax No. 483-Maurice B. Tracy Fairmont No. 290-A. R. Dorsey Fayette No. 47-0mer E. Foley Fellowship No. 345-Floyd L. Wardlow, Charles E. Hadley, Charles T. Orr, Daniel Davis Stokes, John K. Bennett, :Fred Craig Hunsaker Fidelity No. 339-Leland H. Francis Florissant No. 668-William E. Carpenter Forest Park No. 578-Adolph Von Arx, Jr. Forsyth No. 453-Ephriam James Lowman, Thomas F. Van Winkle Foster No. 554-Stephen Dow Collier Fraternal No. 36,-Joseph J. Rucker, Otto Kober, Louis H. Bruns Friend No. 352-David W. Shelton Friendship No. 89-Herbert E. Danielson, Arthur L. Pigg, Alanzo Warren Fair Galena No. 515-Troy Stone Gardenville No. 655-Albert Carl Peterson, Fred Robert Wolz, John Fribis, Charles Joseph Bill, X. William Herbarger Gate City No. 522-Basil F. Hunt Gate of the Temple No. 422-George Franklin Spencer, Walter C. Haralson George Washington No.9-Robert William Lagar Good Hope No. 218-George Kuebler, Carl Herman Beyer, Michael Adam Ebinger, Leo Carl Saller, Milton Brown Rhoads, Otis Erwin Pinney, Elmer Henry Crecelius, Raymond Louis Schainkcr, Walter Erwin Ochsenknecht, Joseph Nauert, Cyril Dickerhoff, Albert G. Kleinhans (Florida), Louis Sika, William Henry Beck, Louis Christopher Beck, Everett Charles Baxley Graham No. 289-NeiI K. Barr Grain Valley No. 644-Leon H. Ellis Grandin No. 579-Charles E. Carnahan Grand River No. 276-William F. Atwater Grandview No. 618-Merle W. White Granite No. 272-Frank Allen Freeman, Charles Wilbur Farley, Joseph Henry Cartwright, Ralph W. Blatteman, Harry Herbert Boatman, Everett Hammond White Gray Summit No. 173-David Albert Wood

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Greensburg No. 414-Paul A. Kaser Greentop No. 635-Charlie A. McCune Greenville No. I07-William Claude Marler Griswold No. 178-Rupert V. Berger Hannibal No. 188-Everett C. Cann Harmony No. 499-Charles William Ferber, Walter Ernest Rodenroth Hayti No. 57I-Carl B. Sigler Hebron No. 354-George William Adkins, Dorsey Lee Griffith Helena No. 117-W. R. Sigrist Hemple No. 37-Loren V. Koch Henderson No. 477-Ellis Biggs, Paul Jacob Pursley, Ernest .J. Johnson Hermann No. 123-George Bade, Clifford J. Forderhase, John B. Vanderwerken, Hugo Herbert Blumer Hermon No. 187-Francis D. Jones Heroine No. I04-Henry Paslove, Ben Hurst, Joseph S. Rubin, John C. Dietrich Higbee No. 527-Milton Thomas Jackson Higginsville No. 364-Rolston B. Young, Lyman L. Campbell Hiram No. 362-F. Marshall Story Hope No. 251-Frank G. Mays, Wentworth C. Tingle Hopewell No. 239-Ciscero Kelley, Rolla B. Hughes, James G. Sheppard Hornersville No. 215-James Luther Young Huntsville No. 30-David S. Finnell, Frank R. Lyon Illmo No. 581-William Vernon Flynn, Norman Edgar Rainey Independence No. 76-George Erickson (Arkansas), Floyd M. Pickrell Ivanhoe No. 446-Henry Russell Kastman, John L. Allen, Hale Morrow, Claude L. Johnson, Charles Ferdinand HaUsman, John Parker Logan, Fay De Groot, Harry Grosch, Clifton Beitzel Walker, Lewis William Thomson, William James Carnahan, Wilbur Roy English, Gottlieb Ernest Robcrtus Jacksonville No. 54I-Durby Edwards, Gay Creed Jacoby No. 447-Hobert R. Ireland Jefferson No. 43-Homer L. Ferguson Jennings No. 640-John Henry Staats, Otto N. Kurz, Robert Clement Brown Jerusalem No. 315-Ray Lester Beckley, Wm. Paul Long Joachim No. 164-Asa Harrison Joplin No. 335-Martin Alois Johns, Gayle Martin Harvey, Jack Grant, Ellis Lee Kindred Kansas City No. 220-Nigel L. Neve, Louis A. Spaeth, St. Clair Hendrix, Daniel 5. Millman, John M. Jackson Kennett No. 68-Guy Hays Keystone No. 243-Thomas A. Brown Kirksville No. 105-John Truman Harmon (Maryland) Kirkwood No. 484-Paul Beling, Raymond M. Martin, Waltcr D. Brockman Koshkonong No. 582-Ernest Mittlestedter Lamar No. 292-0tis Smith, Guy Ross Lambskin No. 460-John Edward Hendrix Lane's Prairie No. 531-Charles Oscar Fannon, James W. Petitt Lathrop No. 506-William R. De Moss, Charles Cavender, Orner L. Fox Latimer No. 145-Elmer F. Lewis Lebanon No. 77-Coleman O. Garrett, Joseph W. Cushing, William Haskell Coleman Liberty No. 31-5. Alvin Carpentcr Linn No. 326-Horner Messersmith, Everett LeFevre, James Lee Vincent Linn Creek No. 152-Claude F. Osborn, Ray E. Miller, Charles Lester Martin, Frank Tilden Louk, Frank A. Love

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Lock Springs No. 488-Cecil Lee Hamlin Lockwood No. 52i-Joseph A. Finley Lorraine No. i28-Robert R. Boggess Magnolia No. 626-George Frederich Preusser Marceline No. 48I-Allan Hicks, Loren C. Robinson Meramec No. 3J3-Richard D. KerckhofI, Theodore Vincent Mottert Mercer No. 35-W. E. Vaughn Meridian No.2-Raymond R. Kaercher, George Roland Kaetzel, Harry Venzlaff, Edward Charles Grempler, Eugene Charles Thomas, John Ernest Mueller, Louis Julius Alfeld, Giles F. Siska, Wilmer G. Mayer, George Magnus Andrews, Kurt Emil Simon, Harry D. Schneider, Harry Gustine Trenz, Eugene Edward Schaefer, William F. H. Rake, James V. Gastaldi Miller No. 567-Earl M. Kelley Missouri-Commonwealth No. i-George J. Grossius, John Frank Messmer, James Bonner Cunningham, Neal J. Thurman Mizpah No. 639-Halstead Lyle Epperson, Fred Edward Hackman, Clarence Henry Jansing, Clarence W. Wehmeyer, Gilbert William Heithaus, Oliver Albert Johnson Moberly No. 344-James W. Whitaker, Jr., Reinhart S. Senn Modern No. i44-A. L. Pitts Monett No. i29'-Clyde Paul Sowers, George L. Blackwell, C. E. Bridwell, Robert J. Peters Moniteau No. 295-Roy Henderson l\lonroe No. 64-Carroll Swearenger Montgomery No. 246-Francis Hoffmeyer, Clement W. Linnert, Roger L. Ellis, James Monroe Young Morehouse No. 603-C. G. Blankinship Mountain Grove No. i58-Malcolm Zeller Kemper Mount Hope No. 476-Hugh W. Schrimsher, Clifford A. McDowell Mt. Moriah No. 40-Clarence E. Holt, Herbert C. Eckmeier, Robert Walton, Landon R. Hill Mt. Washington No. 614-Warren Clayton Hall, John Sanford Healy, Jr., Paul Maurice Liggett Mt. Zion No. 327-Henry E. Clinton Naphtali No. 25-Richard Otto Hoffer, Julius Fred Helmke, Louis William Zieger Neosho No. 247-Charles R. Baugher, Ted M. Gleghorn, John Dewey Layton New Madrid No. 429-Lewis H. Magruder New Salem No. 270-Don Crume Nodaway No. 470-Paul Laughlin Ward Noel No. 647-Martin S. Stauber Non Pareil No. 372-John H. Neitz Northeast No. 643-Harry E. Moyer, Carney G. Eads Northwest No. 358-John E. Gerlash Olive Branch No. 576-Ralph Albert Leibundgut, Paul Schreiber, George P. Petrohlos, William Jennings Smyth Oregon No. 139-Thomas J. Norman Orient No. 546-Guy Fenton, Douglass Hinkle Irwin, Sanderson Staley Miller, Edward M. Bergee, John Ward Salmon, Marius Quayle Duncan, Oscar J. Beal, Paul Arthur Tanner, Orveil Vaniel King Oriental No. 5i8-Thomas Taylor Martin, Sr., George W. Borchers, John F. Martin, Jr., Alfred C. Teague Osage No. 303-Maurice Roy Vincent Owensville No. 621-George F. Pletz, Alfred F. Berger Palestine No. 24i-Barney Barnard Gregory Palmyra No. i8-Milton M. Cary

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Paris Union No. I9-Henry A. Sladek, Paul Gerster Pm'roll No. J08-Lawrence Frederick \Varner Pauldingville No. II-Roi S. Wood Peneverance No. 92-W. P. Haley Philadelphia No. 502-T. D. Fagan Platte City No. 504-John Mann, Thomas C. Harrington Plattsburg No. IIJ-Dale F. Ellenberger Pleasant Grove No. 142-l'loyd Russel Wagenknecht Point Pleasant No. 176-Lafayette F. LaFont Polar Star No. 79-Ed. Fohrman, Julius Kerper, William J. Meyer, Ray Novotny, Irvin H. Koplar, Jacob Koplar, E. Courtney Moore, George Scherrer Pomegranate No. 95-Charles John Jecmen, Edwin John Vogel, Jacob Weikes, Lloyd D. Doerflinger, Cecil L. Corthen Poplar Bluff No. 209-Fred Marion Patterson Potosi No. 13I-Leonard H. Owens P,'ide of the West No. 179-Leroy E. Haub Putnam No. I90-William 1'. Tucker Pyramid No. I80-Adolph Schmidt, Bernard J. Romer (Arkansas) Pythagoras No. 383-Jack W. Byrd, Doss Arnold Roller, Ray Dingler, Morhie Monroe Hess Republic No. 570-H. L. Wells Rising Sun No. 13-John Henry Reineke, Bryan B. Stewart, Cecil M. Long Rockhill No. 66J-Sam House Rolla No. 213-David Woodriff Mitchell, Gerald Albert Roberts (Arkansas), Charles Wilson Ambler, Jr. (Florida), Fred W. Hoertel, William Bennett Machin (Indiana) Rose Hill No. 550-William Fred Voos, Art.hur Eugene Rupp, Archie Floyd Chapman Rosendale No. 404-0rval E. Adams Rowley No. 204-\"". R. Spratt Rushville No. 2J8-Samucl G. Hiner St. Andrews No. 96-George E. Estes St. Clair No. 273-Robert A. Bledsoe, Walter L. Foster, Eugene Leverich St. Francisville No. 588-Lylc Hudson St. James No. 230-Eugene H. Shelton, William B. Sorrell St. John's No. 28-Harry Musgrove, Homer King, William Floyd Hubb, Russell A. Monroe St. Joseph No. 78-Robert. Aikins St. Louis No. 20-Nathan Goldring, Zalie Levin, Jacob Mayer, David Landsbaum Salem No. 225-James Franklin Woolf, Charles T. Ochs, Herman Harold Crawford, Cleo Rex Miner Saline No. 226-Louis H. Hcinbockle Salisbury No. 208-Regunald P. Jackson, James M. Bentley (Colorado) Savannah No. 7I-Leland S. Kleinschmidt (Illinois), George Thomas Scott (Delaware) Saxton No. 508-Charles C. Holder Sedalia No. 236-Carl Albert Weise, Lawrence Sibert, Henry C. Salveter, Bruce H. McCully John Zulauf, Thomas Elliott Alexander Senath No. 5I3-Charles E. Gaddis, Paul Andra Berry Shammck No. 585-Theophilus Dunn Shawnee No. 65J-John C. Ryan, Homer L. Loftin Sheffield No. 625-Charles Leroy Wilson, I'loyd William Dalton, Eugene Parker McGinnis, Louis Fredrick Hoppe Shekinah No. 256-Raymond M. Ogle, Howard F. Donald, Sr., John Trush, Roland Robert Stewart

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Shelbina No. 228-Fred Christie Bollows Sheldon No. 371-Arlow V. Ferry Sikeston No. 31O-Joseph M. Allen, Alva W. Estes, Nathan Yoffie, L. Marshall Hollenbeck Silex No. 75-Albert Leslie Stephens Skidmore No. 511-John Dale Ashford, Vernon Vane Goslee, John Leslie Dawson Solomon No. 271-David Sherman Bluestein, James Bayard Inmon, Charles H. Black South Gate No. 547-Harris A. Fromhold, William McKinley Basore, Arthur Floyd Morris, William Charles Zachow, Jerome L. Jacobson, Harold E. Burton Southwest No. 466-Ted A. Stanley Stanberry No. l09-Earl Gilliland Strafford No. 608-Claude Barnes Bass Sturgeon No. 174-William M. Spelman Sullivan No. 69-George A. Stebbins (California) Summersville No. 555-Alvin Otho Haverstick Summit No. 263-Hartvig Jorgen Hartvigsen Swope Park No. 617-David L. Taylor Temple No. 299-George Cyrus Ncar, Raymond Atkins, Robert Dryden Hodge, Clinton Manville Hoose, Ledgerwood Craig Sloan, Carl Thomas Smith Trenton No. 111-John Lynn Freeman, Pete Taylor Trilumina No. 205-Elmer C. Elsea, Charles M. Buckner Tuscan No. 360-Charles F. Ernst, Roscoe W. Turner (Florida), Earl T. Latta, Grammont P. Altenbernd Tyro No. 12-Ancel J. White Unionville No. 210-Russell Allan Hauck United No.5-Omega Alpha Talley, Wilfred T. Ryer University No. 649-Richard Oscar Reuter, Quick Roy Coddington, Bradley H. Prather Valley No. 413-Glen Evert Wohlford Versailles No. 320-William Warren Cooper, Charles F. Carpenter (California) Vincil No. 62-Lowell Clarence Ritterbusch, Morris E. Moon Wakanda No. 52-Joe C. Bennett, Clinton Simpson, Elmer Henry Daniels, Carl Ray Heins Walker No. 605-Albert Wayne Phillips Washington No. 87-Curtis Neale Painter (Pennsylvania) Wayne No. 526-Richard G. Holmes Waynesville No. 375-John E. Hobbs Webb City No. 512-Jack Carmack Webster No. 98-Dudley W. Taylor, John E. Andrews Webster Groves No. 84-Barney C. Teachenor, Virgil H. Lagger Wellston No. 613-Elmer Fred Klersch, Morrison William Rinkel, Thomas William Warner Westport No. 340-Stephen E. Deming (Arizona), Cecil J. Baker, Sr. West Gate No. 445-John James Kempf Whitewater No. 417-Homer W. Allmon Williamstown No. 370-John Victor Lasswell Winigan No. 540-Don C. Moffitt (Florida) York No. 563-Samuel W. Frank Zeredatha No. 189-Andrew M. Vincent, William D. Bracken, Earl F. Ramey (Oklahoma), Arthur A. Kasten, Myron Francis Coots CERTIFICATES AND CARDS FOR RITUAL PROFICIENCY

Certificates and cards, were written for Authorized Instructors in the Proficiency or Candidates' Lectures (Subdivision I), and cards were written for

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AREA MEETINGS

M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. held 17 Area Meetings for lodge officers during the months of January, February, March, and April. Invitations and information about the meetings were sent to: Four officers of each subordinate lodge (Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Secretary) addressed in care of the Lodge Secretary, Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, and members of Grand Lodge Committees. The Grand Lodge is most appreciative of every kind attention shown by the officers and members of the lodges and the temple associations, in whose halls the Area Meetings were held, and by those who prepared and served the meals. As Grand Secretary, I am grateful to the District Deputy Grand Masters who collected the information on attendance from the lodges and who registered the officers of lodges of their respective districts. AREA I-BoonviIle-Friday Evening, January 13 Officers Present District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Total Area Attendance Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present

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AREA 2-Independence-Saturday Afternoon, January 14 128 . ................ . . Officers Present 4 District Deputy Grand Masters . . 5 District Deputy Grand Lecturers . 137(72.1%) Total Area Attendance ... 14 Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present AREA 3-Palmyra-Saturday Evening, January 21 47 Officers Present 3 District Deputy Grand Masters 3 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Total Area Attendance . 53(52%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present 7 AREA 4-Carrollton-Saturday Evening, January 28 71 Officers Present 3 District Deputy Grand Masters 3 District Deputy Grand Lecturers 77(68.75%) Total Area Attendance 6 Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present AREA 5-Waynesville-Friday Evening, February 3 70 Officers Present . 3 District Deputy Grand Masters . 4 District Deputy Grand Lecturers 77(68.75%) Total Area Attendance ... 12 Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present AREA 6-Kirksville-Saturday Evening, February 4 Officers Present . 58 District Deputy Grand Masters . 3 District Deputy Grand Lecturers . 2 Total Area Attendance . 63(39.4%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present 12 AREA 7-Chillicothe-Friday Evening, March 3 Officers Present . 56 4 District Deputy Grand Masters 4 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Total Area Attendance . 64(47.8%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present 8 AREA 8-Mexico-Saturday Evening, March 4 Officers Presen t . 67 District Deputy Grand Masters . 4 4 District Deputy Grand Lecturers .. Total Area Attendance . 75(75%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present 13 AREA 9-Carthage-Friday Evening, March 10 Officers Present .... III District Deputy Grand Masters .......... 5 District Deputy Grand Lecturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Area Attendance 120 (69%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present .... 6 AREA 10-West Plains-Saturday Evening, March 11 Officers Prescnt .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79 District Deputy Grand Masters .............. 1 District Deputy Grand Lecturers ........ 3 Total Area Attendance , " 83(68%)

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Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present AREA ll-St. Louis-Friday Evening, March 17 Officers Present . District Deputy Grand Masters . District Deputy Grand Lecturers . Total Area Attendance . . .. . . Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present AREA 12-Sikeston-Saturday Evening, March 18 Officers Present . District Deputy Grand Masters . District Deputy Grand Lecturers . Total Area Attendance . Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present .... AREA 13-St. Joseph-Friday Evening, March 24 . Officers Present District Deputy Grand Masters . District Deputy Grand Lecturers . Total Area Attendance . Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . AREA 14-Maryville-Saturday Evening, March 25 . Officers Present District Deputy Grand Masters . District Deputy Grand Lecturers . Total Area Attendance . Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present AREA 15-Springfield-Friday Evening, March 31 Officers Present . District Deputy Grand Masters . District Deputy Grand Lecturers . . Total Area Attendance . Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present AREA 16-Clinton-Saturday Evening, April 8 Officers Present District Deputy Grand Masters . . . . District Deputy Grand Lecturers . Total Area Attendance ... Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present AREA 17-Flat River-Friday Evening, April 21 Officers Present . District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers . Total Area Attendance Grand Lodges Officers and Others Present

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Number of lodges not represented at 1978 Area MeetingS--80 GRAND LODGE OFFICE

I. The Grand Lodge renewed the lease with the owner Roy A. Scheperle on the portion of the office building at 713 Dix Road in the City of Jefferson -the temporary business office of the Grand Lodge-for an additional oneyear period ending November 30, 1978. 2. On March 24, 1978, the Grand Lodge of Missouri made payment of $25,000 to Hand H Investment Company on the purchase of one acre of

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ground at Columbia, Missouri-the site for the construction of the Grand Lodge Office Building. The payment was made by Check No. 452 drawn on the General Fund of the Grand Lodge; R.W. Bro. Walter H. Baird, Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Ways and Means, authorized the withdrawal. The recorded General Warranty Deed is held in the safe of the Grand Lodge Office, among the permanent papers. GRAND LODGE MONEY

General Fund-Commerce Bank at St. Joseph, Missouri Deposits: The payments of subordinate lodges of the "Amount Due Grand Lodge," per the Annual Returns Contributions for Grand Lodge Office Building Fund Interest income on investments Receipts from sales of publications of Committee on Masonic Education Miscellaneous receipts Withdrawals: The deposits to the Imprest Account as reimbursement for authorized disbursements The payments to the Masonic Home of Missouri and the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association of the fees on initiations, and the direct appropriations of the Grand Lodge to the Masonic Service Association of the United States The purchase of investments Expenditures on special authorization lmprest Account-The Exchange National Bank at Jefferson City Deposits: Reimbursements from the General Fund for authorized disbursements previously made. Withdrawals: The payments of the costs relative to the operation of the Grand Lodge as provided by the approved budget Revolving Account-The Exchange National Bank at Jefferson City Deposits: Receipts from the sales of Constitution and By-Laws, the prescribed forms, the publications of the Grand Lodge, the annual dues receipt cards Miscellaneous receipts Withdrawals: Payments on the purchases of items sold to lodges and individuals through the Grand Lodge Office, as enumerated above, and on such other transactions as have been and are authorized and approved The Freemason A ccount-The Exchange National Bank at Jefferson City Deposits: The remittances on the subscriptions of interested persons 'V"ithdrawals: Payments to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge for each issue of the magazine at the rate of 25 cents per subscription

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The records of receipts and disbursements have been submitted to the Auditor for examination. The Report of the Auditor verifies the accounts and records. Grand Lodge Officers and members of the Grand Lodge Committee on Ways and Means received monthly budget reports and regular reports on the Imprest Account, the Revolving Account, The Freemason Account, and the contributions to the Grand Lodge Office Building Fund. 1977 EDITION OF CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWs-1958

The Grand Lodge received delivery of 4,000 copies of the "Black Book" of Masonic Law of Missouri-the 1977 Edition of the Constitution and By-Laws -1958-in November 1977. Distribution of the newly revised volume of the Constitution and By-Laws-1958 was made in accordance with the determinations of the Grand Lodge Officers and the Grand Lodge Committees on ByLaws and Ways and Means: 1. Two (2) of the books to each lodge for the use of the officers and members, addressed to the Lodge Secretary. 2. Copies to Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Past Grand Secretary, Past Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, chairmen and members of Grand Lodge Committees. 3. Copies to other Grand Lodges and to recognized Appendant Bodies of Missouri. The initial distribution, as reported above, was made free of charge to the recipients, respectively. The 1977 Edition of the Constitution and By-Laws-1958 is available for purchase by lodges and individual brothers at $3.00 each. DISTRIBUTION OF THE 1977 "CUMULATIVE ANNUAL POCKET PART"

M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. and the Grand Lodge Committee on By-Laws authorized the mailing of the 1977 "Cumulative Annual Pocket Part" as follows: 1. Four

(1) copies to each chartered lodge for the usc of the officers and members, mailed to the Lodge in care of the Lodge Secretary. 2. Copies to each official of the Grand Lodge: Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Past Grand Secretary, Past Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Chairmen and Members of Grand Lodge Committees. 3. Copies to individual Brother Master Masons who own personal books of the 1977 Edition of the Constitution and By-Laws-1958 J provided names and addresses were on record in the "Pocket Part Card File."

M.W. Grand Master Noland and the Grand Lodge Committee on By-Laws, for good and adequate reason, determined that the 1977 "Cumulative Annual Pocket Part" would not be sent to the individual brothers on the basis of their personal copies of the two older printings of the Constitution and ByLaws-1958: the original printing (1958) or the second printing (1972).

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As a consequence of the determination, the "Pocket Part Card File," which had been accumulated since 1972, was purged; a new "Pocket Part Card File" has been started on the basis of valid evidence of ownership of the 1977 Edition of the Constitution and By-Laws-1958. The Grand Lodge agrees to provide the issues of the "Cumulative Annual Pocket Part" for every Master Mason of a Missouri Lodge who owns his personal copy of the I 977 Edition of the Constitution and By-Laws-1958, on the condition that he indicates the desire to receive the "Pocket Part" and maintains his "Pocket Part Card" current in the file of the Grand Lodge Office. CONFERENCE OF GRAND SECRETARIES IN NORTH AMERICA

The Fiftieth Conference of Grand Secretaries was held at Washington, D.C., in February, in conjunction with the Conference of Grand Masters and the Annual Meetings of the Masonic Service Association of the United States and the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association. It was my pleasure to serve the Conference as Chairman of the Banquet Program Committee, with the primary assignment of the selection of the speaker for the evening. My choice was our own R.W. Deputy Grand Master, the Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. R.W. Brother Montgomery accepted the invitation to talk at the Annual Banquet of Grand Secretaries. His inspirational address on "Man" received the highest degree of favorable response by the Grand Secretaries, the Grand Masters, and the others present, all of whom accorded R.W. Brother Montgomery a standing ovation at the conclusion of his speech. The 1978 Annual Banquet of Grand Secretaries was exciting for me, with the privilege of introducing the "man of my choice" as the speaker of the evening. Further, I was truly thrilled by such comments as "Well, the Grand Secretaries again outdid the Grand Masters with the quality of their banquet speaker." M.W. Grand Master Noland and R.\t\T. Deputy Grand Master Montgomery were my guests at the Annual Banquet. Other Missourians present were: M.W. Past Grand Master Bruce H. Hunt, Sovereign Grand Inspector General Walter C. Ploeser, R.\t\T. Bro. John Black Vrooman. The agenda of the Conference of Grand Secretaries included the following subjects, supplemented by discussion of each: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Grand Lodge Publications Relationships of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Inflation-How Has It Affected the Grand Secretary's Office Communication Between Lodges and Sister Lodges in Other Jurisdictions DeMolay Updating on Tax Information for Exempt Organizations

The following accepted the invitation of M.W. Grand Master Noland and were guests of the Grand Lodge for the Grand Masters' Banquet: Senator John C. Danforth and Mrs. Danforth, Congressman Robert A. Young of the 2nd District and Mrs. Young, Congressman Richard H. Ichord of the 8th District and Mrs. Ichord, Congressman Gene Taylor of the 7th District (R.W. Grand Orator for 1978) and Mrs. Taylor, George M. Saunders, Imperial Recorder of the Imperial Council, A.A.O.N.M.S., and all of the Missouri delegation in attendance at the Washington Meetings.

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COMPUTER PRINT-OUT OF MASTER MASONS-ADDRESSES

Two copies of the computerized roster of the names and addresses of the Master Masons of Missouri lodges were mailed to each lodge on June 5, 1978, addressed to the lodge in care of the Secretary. The en tries given were according to the Master File Up-Date by the computer company on May 20, 1978. The request was made that every entry be carefully checked -name-by-name, address element by address element-to be sure that every Master Mason in good standing was included on the mailing list and that all information was current and correct. The Worshipful Masters received the covering letter and the instructions for the up-date and correction of the computer print-out. The Postal Service charges 25 cents on each "undeliverable" piece mailed at bulk rate, such as the issues of The FTeemason magazine. The Postal Service determines as "undeliverable" pieces with incomplete addresses: house number and street omitted; post office box number omitted; rural route number and box number omitted; incorrect zip code, etc. The payment to the Postal Service has been approximaely $400 on each quarterly issue of the official publication during the year 1977-78. The information of the names and addresses of Master Masons is used for the distribution of The Freemason magazine, the letters of the Grand Master regarding the Masonic Home of Missouri, the letters of the Grand Master written for the Committee on Public Schools, and other correspondence to all the Master Masons of Missouri Lodges. The goal has been and is 100 per cent personal and individual communication with Master Masons who are entitled to the rights and privileges as such. It was suggested that August 15, 1978 be the date for the return of one copy of the Up-Dated and Corrected Computer Print-Out to the Grand Lodge Office. As of September 9, 1978, 150 Lodges HAVE NOT returned the print-out; one third of that number failed to forward the up-dated and corrected print-out in 1976路77, as requested. 1978

ANNUAL RETURNS

Duplicate blanks of the four-page 1978 Annual Return, with sheets of instructions, were mailed to lodge Secretaries on June 15, 1978. The pages of instructions were sent to the Worshipful Master, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers for their information and for their use in assisting Secretaries with the preparation of the official report for the year July 1, 1977-June 30, 1978. The 1978 Annual Returns of 49 lodges were NOT received at the Grand Lodge Office on Tuesday, August 1, 1978, or within a reasonable grace period, in compliance with Section 10.050 of Grand Lodge Law. The prescribed penalty of $10.00 for each month, or fraction thereof, of delay was assessed those lodges whose 1978 Annual Returns were received late. The "preliminary review" of the Returns received has been made to validate the figures entered in the determinate of "Net Membership as of June 30, 1978" and in the calculation of the "Amount Due Grand Lodge." The review disclosed the misunderstanding of many lodge officers of the law adopted at the 1977 Annual Communication pertaining to the "Initiation Fee" for the Masonic Home-the new regulation that became effective on

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January 31, 1978. In many instances lodges remitted payments in the amounts of $10.00 and $20.00 both on the same Initiates-those who received the First Degree before February 28 and those who received the First Degree after March 1. Members of the Grand Lodge Office Staff have proceeded with the Audit of the Returns: The writing into the official records the facts of Masonic history of Brothers. The Audit involves many inquiries for correct facts pertinent to the official membership records. MISSOURI LODGES AND CANDIDATES YOUNGER THAN

YEARS OLD

The lodges of Missouri submitted a supplemental report with the 1978 Annual Returns and provided information on the number of candidates between the ages of 18 and 21 elected; the number initiated; the number passed; the number raised; the number that proved proficiency in the Third Degree. No effort to authenticate the data given in the supplemental report has been made by a comparison with the facts of official record entered on page 2 of the Annual Return. Number of petitioners between the ages of 18 and 21 Number of candidates between the ages of 18 and 21 "Elected" Number of candidates between the ages of 18 and 21 "Initiated" Number of candidates between the ages of 18 and 21 "Passed" . Number of candidates between the ages of 18 and 21 "Raised" .... Number of Master Masons between the ages of 18 and 21 who proved proficiency in the Third Degree

178 166 155 97 87 75

MEMORIAL

The Grand Lodge Tribute of Respect in Memory of M.W. Past Grand Master Morris E. Ewing (1947-18) was distributed to all lodges, to all Past Grand Masters, to the widows of Past Grand Masters, to Officers of the Grand Lodge, to District Deputy Grand Masters, to District Deputy Grand Lecturers, to chairmen and members of Grand Lodge Committees, to the recognized Appendant Organizations of Missouri, and to the other Grand Lodges in fraternal relationship with the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The acknowledgements of the Memorial by other Grand Lodges have been forwarded to Mrs. Ewing, with copies for M.W. Grand Master Noland and for the Ewing File in the Grand Lodge Office. DISTRIBUTIONS DURING GRAND LODGE YEAR

1977-78

1. Mileage and per diem checks for attendance at 156th Annual Communication to 37 Grand Lodge Officials (September 28, 1977) and 59 lodge representatives addressed to lodge Secretaries, respectively (September 29, 1977) . 2. Packets to all lodges and to all on official mailing list. Contents: Actions of 156th Annual Communication (September 1977) and the Proposals for Action of the 157th Annual Communication (September 1978). Rosters of names, addresses, telephone numbers of Grand Lodge Officers; Past Grand Masters, Past Grand Secretary, Past Grand Lecturer; Grand Lodge Committees, Masonic Home of Missouri, Missouri Lodge of Research; District Deputy Grand Masters; District Deputy Grand Lecturers.

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The Freemason Magazine. Grand Lodge Achievement Award-Statement of Standards and Application. Masonic Home of Missouri. NoticeOrder Form for the "List of Lodges (Masonic) 1978." In re CONCURRENT STATEWIDE JURISDICTION WITH RESPECT TO PETITIONS (Article 21) and the related section. NOTIFICATION TO THE GRAND SECRETARY (Section 13.021), with halfsheet forms. Reminder in re legislation adopted by Grand Lodge at 156th Annual Communication to become effective and in force on January 31, 1978: Section 10.010. FEES FOR THE DEGREES. Section 10.020. PAYMENT OF FEES. Section 10.030. MASONIC HOME AND GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MASONIC MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION FEES. In re proposed Amendment of Constitution of the Grand Lodge: Article III, Section 2. to provide for the election of the Grand Lecturer, with instructions in accordance with Article V, Section 2 and with prepared sheets for responses. . Notification of the lodges of the 13th Masonic District of the appointment of R.W. Bro. Elmer L. Stanley, Jr. as the District Deputy Grand Master for the unexpired term 1977-78. The letter of M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, JI. on the public schools to 82,234 Master Masons of Missouri lodges, whose residence and mailing addresses are within the state. Cliff Kelley, Inc., St. Louis, printed the letter, attached Cheshire Address Labels, arranged envelopes in zip code order. Personnel of the Masonic Home transported the sacks to the Grand Lodge Office for mailing by Third Class Bulk Rate on Permit No. 195 through the Post Office at Jefferson City. R.\V. Bro. Howard E. Ward, Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home, was in charge of the arrangements for the letter. The letter for M.\V. Grand Master James A. Noland, JI. to the officers of the subordinate Masonic lodges of Missouri, the members of Grand Lodge Committees, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the Grand Lodge Officers, the !last Grand Masters, etc. in re Senate Bill No. 753 pending action by the House of Representatives of the State of Missouri. M.W. Grand Master Noland instructed that Missouri Master Masons be informed of the measure and urged the brothers to contact the Legislators elected to represent their respective districts and to persuade them to defeat Senate Bill No. 753 when the matter comes to a vote in the House of Representatives of the State of Missouri. Notification of the lodges of the 46th Masonic District of the appointment of R.W. Brother Steve E. Moody as the District Deputy Grand Master for the unexpired term 1977-78. First Announcement about the 157th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge to be held at Springfield in September 1978. Supplement to First Announcement, enclosing CONVENTION RESERVATION REQUEST Card of Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge at Springfield. Second Announcement about the 157th Annual Communication, includ-

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ing prescribed REPRESENTATIVE'S CARDS and RESPONSE SHEETS for reports on attendance at the Grand Lodge Session. MISCELLANIES

The Official Proceedings of the One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri were written, printed, and sent to each lodge, each Official of the Grand Lodge, each Past Grand Master, and each Grand Lodge in fraternal relationship with this Grand Lodge, in accordance with Section 2.040 (h) . The form, "Report of Installation of Officers," was sent to each lodge at the beginning of the month when election of officers is held per the information given in the Annual Return. The Report is the notification in compliance with Section 8.130. The booklet, "Planning for the East," was sent to the Senior Warden of each lodge per the information of name and address entered on the "Report of Installation of Officers." The booklet is the publication of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education. The Grand Lodge Achievement Award Certificates for the Worshipful Master and for the lodge were written in accordance with applications approved by the respective District Deputy Grand Masters and the Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education. The Administrative Committee of Grand Lodge Officers met with the Grand Secretary to review the operation of the Grand Lodge Office and to treat the matters of budget in accordance with Section 2.040 (q) . The Grand Secretary attended and participated in the two Deputy Conferences at St. Charles and North Kansas City in October, the 17 Area Meetings of lodge officers, the Specific Communications of the Grand Lodge for the Ceremonies of the Dedication of New Halls for Masonic Use and the Laying of Cornerstones, and meetings of the Grand Lodge Committees on Chartered Lodges and Ways and Means. The Grand Secretary represented M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. and the Grand Lodge at the Formal Opening of the "Angel of Love Session" of the Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters, at the Chase-Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis on Thursday evening, June 22, 1978. Grand Secretary and Mrs. Arnold represented the Grand Lodge of Missouri at the 122nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas at Topeka on March 9-10, and the 164th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee at Nashville on March 21-23, 1978. The August 1978 issue of the magazine of the Philalethes Society contained notice of the availability from the Office of the Grand Lodge of Missouri of copies of the talk by R.W. Bro. Harry Carr, "600 Years of Craft Ritual." The booklet is a publication of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education. The orders were filled and forwarded by United Parcel Service or by Special Fourth Class Rate-Educational Material, depending upon the number of copies. Rosters of the members of lodges with up to 100 Master Masons, as of the net Membership on June 30, 1977, with the complete Masonic history of

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each brother, as entered in the Official Records of the Grand Lodge, were prepared by members of the Grand Lodge Office Staff and sent to the respective lodge Secretaries for comparison with the facts written in the books and records of the lodge. The purpose of the continuing project is to make certain that all data recorded in the Official membership Files of the Grand Lodge and in the books and records of lodges are accurate and complete in every detail. Many lodge Secretaries are to be commended for the good work they have done toward the accomplishment of the purposes of the project. However, many other lodge Secretaries have failed to respond to the request. In the year 1978-79, we plan to do the rosters containing the Masonic histories of Master Masons in good standing as of June 30, 1978 {or lodges with membership of between 100 and 200 brothers. APPRECIATION

There is a short sentence that is very familiar among the members of our Brotherhood: "Freemasonry is a progressive science." The thought of the expression may well apply to the members of the Grand Lodge Office Staff. Each one of the ladies has made advancement as she has gained knowledge and as she has had experience with the variety of business matters in the Grand Lodge Office. The Grand Secretary relics on the cooperation and conscientious attention to duties of the members of the Grand Lodge Office Staff. With sincere appreciation, I acknowledge the very favorable attitude toward every responsibility demonstrated by the Grand Lodge Office Staff, who willingly performed all regular assignments and readily shared in special projects: Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

Marvin Niblack (Marianna Niblack) Henry Smith (Darlene Smith) Kenneth Hegerfeld (Connie S. Hegerfeld) Calvin M. Price (Gladys A. Price) Danny K. Phillips (Carolyn.J. Phillips) Kenneth S. Booth (Dorothy Booth) -resigned April 30, 1978

During his term as Grand Master, M.W. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr. has striven to serve his brothers and fellows. Grand Master Noland has related the experience when he read in the Book of Holy Word lines to the effect: "Be not called master, but be servant." \Ve of the Grand Lodge of Missouri are grateful for the services of M.\V. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr.-Grand Master 1977-78. STATISTICS

1978 ANNUAL RETURNS OF 550 LODGES) Adjusted net membership-July 1, 1977 .... , . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. Additions: Affiliations ............. ............. 899 Initiated ......... . 2,290 Passed 1,692 Raised 1,675 Reinstated after suspension N.P .D. . . . . . . . . . 934 Reinstated after suspension (Section 15.068) ........... 15 Unadjusted total additions (PER PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF

99,079

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102,602

Unadjusted gross membership-June 30, 1978 ... Subtractions: Suspended nonpayment of dues Suspended per Section 15.066 . Dimitted Deaths . Suspended, unmasonic conduct Expelled . Unadjusted total subtractions Unadjusted net membership-June 30, 1978 .. Unadjusted net loss . Fifty-Year Members claimed as exemptions Remissions .

1,959 68 . 641 2,700 1

.1),370 97,232 1,847

...... 5,868 867

Fraternally submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD, Grand Secretary. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

M.'V. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. accepted the recommendation of M.W. Bro. Edmond Reuter, Grand Master of Masons of Luxembourg, and appointed the Grand Representative of Missouri near the Grand Lodge of Luxembourg. The Certificate of Commission was issued to: Prosper Schroeder-Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Luxembourg DISPENSATlONS

By order of M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, .Ir. the dispensation was issued for the dedication of the building for Masonic use, as follows: September 15, 1978 to Roger L. Pritchett, R.W. District Deputy of the 11th District, for dedicating the American Legion Hall at Holt, Missouri, where Holt Lodge will meet in Stated and Special Communications for such time as may be necessary until Holt Lodge has completed the repairs of their hall.

By order of M.W. Grand Master Noland, the dispensation that authorized the transaction of specific matters of lodge business was issued, as follows: September 15, 1978 to Forrest J. Shields, Worshipful Master of Holt Lodge No. 49 for holding Stated and Special Communications of Holt Lodge in the American Legion Hall at Holt, Missouri, after the place was dedicated for Masonic use, for such period of time as may be necessary until Holt Lodge has completed the repairs on their hall. DEDICATION

M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. dedicated Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque for 'Masonic use on Sunday morning, September 24, 1978. 1978

ANNUAL RETURNS

As of Saturday, September 23, 1978, eight failed to submit the 1978 Annual Returns:

(8)

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ERWIN LODGE No. 121 at St. Louis DELPHIAN LODGE No. 137 at Birch Tree POLO LODGE No. 232 at Polo IONIA LODGE No. 381 at Eldon MELVILLE LODGE No. 458 at Dadeville CHILHOWEE LODGE No. 487 at Chilhowee SHAMROCK LODGE No. 585 at Auxvasse THEODORE ROOSEVELT LODGE No. 661 at Maplewood

Among the consequences of the late filing of the Annual Returns by these lodges arc: Incomplete Statistical Report of Membership given on pages 31-32 of the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees"; the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers of the several districts have not received payments of the expense allowances; the order for the 1979 Annual Dues Receipts Cards cannot be properly made-the printer needs the total number of cards in order to proceed with the work. COMPUTER PRINT路OUT

To update the figw'e of the number of lodges that have not returned the con-eeted Computer Print-Out of Master Masons' addresses, 1 inform that on Saturday, September 23, 1978, 136 print-outs are yet to be received fro11'/' the lodges. Respectfully submitted, FRANK A. ARl'<OLD,

Grand Secretar)). REPORT OF COMMIr:TEE ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION

M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. He moved the acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge, Ancient, Free and AccetJted Masons of the State of Missouri: The Dispensation of M.W. Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., the Grand Master, was issued on the 26th day of June, 1978, constituting Viburnum Lodge, Under Dispensation, located in Viburnum, Iron County, Missouri. \Vor. Bro. John Lee Ritter was designated as Master, Brother Clyde Leon Hayes as Senior Warden, and Andrew Jackson Kessinger, III as Junior Warden. The first stated communication was set for September 1, 1978. The brethren petitioning for the issuance of the Dispensation for a new lodge at Viburnum, Missouri, and included within the Dispensation, are as follows: .lames B. Davis, John L. Ritter, Virgil E. Outman, Herman E. Jackson, Jack Kessinger, Cletus H. Faircloth, Clyde L. Hayes, James L. Reed, Robert E. Morton, Howard L. McIntyre, Merlyn L. Key, Jesse L. Ritter, Richard J. Key, Donald J. Hawn, Jerry D. Hedrick, Lewis E. Ferrell, Lester O. Maize, Jr., Paul E. Gibson, James H. May, Robert L. Miller, Walter R. Long, Othal D. McFarland, John R. Hahn, William H. Grundmann, Jr., Billy M. Gibson, Norman R. Fallesen and George F. Hart. At the Special Communication of Viburnum Lodge, Under Dispensation, the other officers were selected and installed; they are Jesse L. Ritter, Treasurer; James

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B. Davis, Secreta7)'; Cletus H. Faircloth, Senior Deacon; Robert E. Morton, Junior Warden; Richard J. Key, Senior Steward; Merlyn L. Key, Junior Steward; Herman E. Jackson, Chaplain; Lester O. Maize, Jr., Marshal; and Elmer Beard, Tiler. All members of the new lodge have been duly and legally transferred and processed through the Office of the Grand Secretary; and the Committee reports that said Viburnum Lodge, Under Dispensation, was duly constituted and legally organized and set to work. The minutes of lodge meetings have been reviewed, the financial and business records audited and the work of the lodge evaluated. The Committee approves such minutes, financial and work records and compliment the membership on an excellent beginning. The members of your Committee recommend that Viburnum Lodge, Under Dispensation, be continued under Dispensation until the Next Annual Session of the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, with every expectation that Viburnum Lodge, Under Dispensat'on, will receive the approval of the issuance of its Charter from the Grand Lodge Session one year after this date. Respectfully submitted, A. JONES A. WILSON ELVIS A. ;\100NEY FRANK

HOMER

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING

R.W. Bro. J. Edward Blinn, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Grand Lodge Office Building. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: Your Committee on Grand Lodge Office Building has been very active the past year. Shortly after being appointed, the Committee began having meetings to study, observe and discuss various available sites and one building. After due consideration of all available locations, the site at the junction of 1-70 and Missouri 63 at Columbia was unanimously selected by the Committee, and it was purchased at a cost of $25,000, about half the cost of similar tracts of land in the same area. The architect who had worked with the previous Committee was retained by the present Committee to prepare plans and specifications for a building to be erected on the chosen site. After some time and several meetings with the architect, he felt that he could not meet the schedules and dates requested by the Committee, and he tendered his resignation. Another architectural firm, Chinn & Associates of Columbia, has been commissioned, and has presented preliminary plans which the Committee has approved with some changes. This firm assures the Committee that the foundation and basement will be in before cold weather, and that the completion of the building will move as rapidly as possible. The building will contain 4,096 square feet on the main floor, with a full basement level. It is certain at this time that the total cost of this project will be well under the ceiling set by the Resolution passed at the Grand Lodge session of 1977. It also appears certain at this time that at the Grand Lodge session next year the report of completion of this project early in the year can be reported. ELVIS

MOONEY,

JOHN E. WETZEL,

CHARLES E. SCHEURICH,

LEONARD C. NORl1-I,

'VILLIAM 'V. FORRESTER,

CLAUDE 'V. DUNNAWAY,

EDWARD

BUNN,

Chairman.

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R.W. Brother Blinn moved the reception of the report. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH

The Grand Secretary read the report of the ,Committee on Youth. He moved that the report be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: The three Masonic Youth Groups-Job's Daughters, Rainbow for Girls, and DeMolay-express their sincere thanks to this Grand Lodge for their continued support. Membership in the three youth organizations has remained stable. The greatest need of the youth organizations is Mawnic Actvisors in eXlstlllg Bethels, Assemblies, and Chapters. They need many additional adviwrs to expand their organization, to build new Bethels, Assemblies, and Chapters. Each subordinate lodge can assist the youth organizations expansion by providing meeting places in their Lodges and by providing Masons to work on the Advisory Boards. The youth organizations are proud of their Masonic heritage. Continued support of each lodge will insure the future of our Masonic youth. Fraternally submittect, JOHN.J. DARCY, ROBERT

.J. CREDE,

DR. ALBERT

HOWE,

DARRELL

'V.

GIRARDIER,

'VA YNE NOLAND, RONALD

COMPTON,

Chairman.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF

Wor. Bro. William Parmenter, Member, moved that the report prepared by R.W. Bro. Albert H. Van Gels, Chairman, and printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be received. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Grand Lodge) A.F. & A .N!. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on .Masonic Boards of Relief received reports from the Boards of Relief in St. Joseph, St. Louis, and St. Louis County, and Joplin. The reports submitted expended no funds for financial assistance during the year. However, the many other services rendered (per the individual reo ports) by these boards, with the coop~ration of the various lodges, deserve recognition. St. Joseph, with the continued support of the St. Joseph Scottish Rite in providing office space, secretarial assistance, and administrative expense, has made no assessment for several years. The report submitted by the St. Louis and St. Louis County Board of Relief reflects a sound financial position with a cash balance of $15,402.23. No assessments were made for the past 14 years, and no requests for financial assistance. Six requests for funeral services were assigned to various lodges. The St. Louis and St. Louis County Board of Relief and Masonry in general suffered a great loss in the death of Brother Leonard H. Ballman on Saturday, March 25, 1978. Brother Ballman, a late member of Meridian Lodge No.2, was serving as President at the time of his death. To him we

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say, "Farewell, thou good and faithful servant, may the Light of His Countenance ever shine upon thee and give thee peace." For more detailed information concerning receipts and disbursements by the Boards of Relief, we refer you to the individual reports attached hereto. Our sincere appreciation and thanks to all for their splendid cooperation and service. Respectfully submitted, SHERMAN F. KNORR, IVAN G. ABRAHAMS, WILLIAM NALL,

WILLIAM PARMENTER,

EDGAR E. MARTIN,

ALBERT

VAN GELS,

Chairman.

St. Joseph To the Most WorshiPful Grand [,odge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The following is the report of the St. Joseph Masonic Board of Relief which is composed of the six lodges in Sl. Joseph, Missouri. They are St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, Charity Lodge No. 331, King Hill Lodge No. 376, and Saxton Lodge No. 508. All funds for the operation of the Masonic Board of Relief are derived from assessments of the member lodges. No assessments have been made in recent years. The Annual Meeting of the Board of Relief was held on Tuesday, January 24, 1978. The following officers were elected: J. E. Carter of King Lodge No. 376, President; L. C. Seaman of Zercdatha Lodge No. 189, Vice President; and Kenneth L. McNeal of Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, Secretary-Treasurer. The requests for assistance continue to dwindle each year. We still are the main source of assistance for out-of-town lodges for membership verification, locating lost members, address changes, arranging funeral services, reporting of ill members, reporting of deaths, and serving as liaison between the various Masonic organizations in our area. The Board wishes to acknowledge with appreciation the continued support of the St. Joseph Scottish Rite in providing office space, secretarial assistance, and the assuming of the administrative expense of the Board of Relief. Respectfully submitted, KENNETH L. McNEAL, Secretary FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD 6/30/77 TO 6/30/78 Checking Account 6/30/77 Savings Account Expenses During Period Add Interest on Savings 6/30/77 to 6/30/78 Total Checking and Savings 6/30/78

$ 41.14 249.65 $290.79 ........................ 15.20 $275.59 ......................... 12.81 . $288.40

Joplin During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, the Masonic Board of Relief in Joplin has received no requests for financial assistance. Although the two lodges in this city have rendered assistance in various instances to their own members or their families and relatives, this has been done from lodge funds rather than through our Board of Relief. Our purpose in keeping the Board of Relief in existence here is for assistance

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of sojourners who may need help on short notice. We have a balance of $36.92 in our checking account with First National Bank & Trust Company of Joplin at this time. Fraternally, JAMES E. BROWN, Secretm路y. St. Louis and St. Louis County

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: GREETINGS: The Board of Relief, and Masonry in general, suffered a great loss earlier this year when we lost our President, Leonard H. Ballman. He wiII be sadly missed. The Board had five meetings for the year ending June 30, 1978. Our attendance was about the same-approximately 30 percent, but we are making an effort to get more members out. We had six requests for funerals, and they were handled in the customary manner, being assigned to the lodges in numerical order. We received no requests for relief, nor were there any requests for interment in cemetery lots owned by the Grand Lodge in Bellefontaine or Valhalla Cemeteries. Since our financial status is sound and stable, this will be the 14th consecutive year that no assessments were needed. The financial report is included. Fraternally, JACK ETHERIDGE, P1'esident, WILLI H. W AHNUNG, Vice President, PHILIP WALDMAN, Secretary, CHARLES COLEMAN, TreasuTer. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM JULY I, 1977 TO JUNE 30, 1978 Balance July I, 1977 Receipts: Lodge Assessments 1977-78 Interest on U.S. Bonds Interest on Certificate of Deposits Gifts Disbursements: Relief Donation for the Preservation of the Masonic Temple Donation to Temple Association . Repairs Sick-Room Equipment Telephone Postage Printing Office Supplies Safe Deposit Box Rent Funeral Flowers (Ballman) Salaries Balance June 30, 1978 . Recapitulation: Balance Checking Account 6/30/78 U.S. Bonds (5) Certificates of Deposit (4) Total June 30, 1978

. $ .00 . 251.32 903.24 . .00

$15,341.44

1,154.56 $16,496.00

. $ .00 . 500.00 100.00 . .00 . 248.46 . 93.00 . 87.04 . 30.61 . 8.50 . 26.16 . 1,093.77 .00 . $15,402.23 . . . .

902.23 2,500.00 12,000.00 $15,402.23

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R.W. Bro. ''''alter C. Ploeser, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Public Schools.

Most Worshipful Gmnd A1.aster: During the year 1977-78 the Missouri Legislature has had before it a tax bill which would permit deduction of tuition fees up to an amount of $500 from your state income taxes. In other words, the state would be paying part of the parochial and private schools tuition fees. It is a continuing phase of the seemingly endless effort to take tax support from the public and put into parochial and private schools. As individuals, your Committee members were active in varying degrees against this legislation. It was defeated by a very narrow margin. Your Committee and the adopted report of the Grand Lodge of 1977 urged all members to take an interest in local school boards and also in serving on local boards. Your Most Worshipful Grand Master published to all members a very helpful letter urging your action in this regard. Some reports of activity have been received. Your Committee recommends most urgently the necessity of your activity in public school board affairs and elections. JAMES A. NOLAND, JR., FIELDING A. POE, ALBERT J. ELFRANK, HUGH \VAMBLE, JOE D. HOLT, WALTER C. PLOESER, Chaimwn. R.W. Brother PI oeser moved that the report be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RELIEF AND CHARITY

R.W. Bro. Virgil Abbett, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Relief and Charity. He moved that the report be accepted and placed on file. '1'he motion was seconded and carried.

To the Gmnd Lodge) A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee on Relief and Charity is composed of five members of the Masonic Home Board. It meets monthly at the Masonic Home and on call of the chairman to consider requests propertly submitted to it by a subordinate lodge for financial assistance and relief to worthy eligible cases. The Grand Lodge, at the annual meeting last year, appropriated $5,000 for use for this Committee. During the year it was necessary to request an additional amount of $5,000 through the Ways and Means Committee in order to meet the requests for assistance during the year. These amounts, together with cash in the bank, constituted the total funds available for the work of the Committee from which we have disbursed assistance to 13 cases as follows: Polar Star Lodge No. 79

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1,200.00 3,600.00 3,002.00 132.00 550.00 $ 9,384.00 5,463.81 10,000.00 158.91 $15,622.72

Granby Lodge No. 514 Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Macks Creek Lodge No. 433 Leadwood Lodge No. 598 Palestine Lodge No. 241 Balance in Bank July I, 1977 Received from Grand Lodge Received Interest on Savings

Checks Issued for Relief Balance in Bank June 30, 1978 .. ,

9,384.00 $ 6,238.72

The report of the Auditor verifies the facts of this financial statement. Respectfully submitted, VIRGIL ABBETT, Chairman J J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., RAY HILTON,

W. MARION LUNA, HOWARD E. WARD, Secretary.

REPORT OF BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD

Bro. Karl A. Megert, Chairman, presented the report of the Building Supervisory Board as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees." He moved that the report be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Your Building Supervisory Board submits herewith its activities and decisions of the past Masonic year. It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve the Grand Lodge on this committee, and we thank our Grand Master M.W. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr. both for his advice and assistance of the past Masonic year and the appointment. All cases brought before the Board have received our prompt attention, and it is our fervent hope the lodges who contacted this Board with their plans for new buildings and/or remodeling and financing have been helped to the end that the Masonic Order in Missouri may grow and prosper in the future. 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 1977-78. Unless otherwise indicated, the action taken had the unanimous approval of all members of the Board. Fraternally submitted, KARL A. MEGERT, Chairman) HAROLD E. THORNTON, CLARENCE V. BUCHHOLZ. Alpha Lodge No. 659 at North Kansas City The Board approved incorporation of Alpha Masonic Lodge Building Association. Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 at Adrian The Board approved the building of a new lodge hall, without debt.

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Osage Lodge No. 303 at Nevada The Board approved of selling the old lodge on third floor and buying a ground floor for their new lodge hall. Twilight Lodge No. 114 at Columbia The Board approved selling the old lodge building and buying a new building for their lodge.

Miller Lodge No. 567 at Miller The Board approved the renting of another building for the lodge.

Greenville Lodge No. 107 at G1"eenville The Board approved a loan of $4,500 for repairs for one year.

Kearney Lodge No. 311 at Kearney The Board gave permission to sell the old lodge hall building.

Jackson Lodge No. 82 at Linneus The Board approved the buying of a parcel of land to build a new temple.

Palestine Lodge No. 241 and Palestine Temple Association at St. Charles The Board approved the incorporation of Palestine Temple Association.

Latimer Lodge No. 145 at Licking The Board approved the building of a new temple, but not in favor of any debt.

Craft Lodge No. 287 at Canton The Board approved building new temple where the old one was destroyed by fire.

Fraternal Lodge No. 363 at Robertsville The Board approved a loan not to exceed $15,000.

Beacon Lodge No.3 at St. Louis The Board approved the buying of the United Pentecostal Church for a lodge.

Labelle Lodge No. 222 and LaBelle Temple Association at LaBelle The Board approved the incorporation and plans.

Mansfield Lodge No. 543 at Mansfield The Board approved the building of a new lodge without incurring any debt to lodge. Plato Lodge No. 469 at Plato The Board approved the selling of present lodge and building of a new lodge building without incurring any debt to the lodge.

Bernie Lodge No. 573 at Bernie Request for information on borrowing money to repair and remodel hall. Information sent to lodge, but no reply. New Hope Lodge No. 199 at Elsberry Information was sent to lodge as requested for forming a building association and articles of incorporation. At present no reply. Mound City Lodge No. 294 at Mound City The Board approved moving from the third floor to the first floor. Circle Lodge No. 342 at Roscoe The Board approved the building of a new lodge hall. Phoenix Lodge. No. 136 at Bowling Green Request to sell a building they own, but not occupy. Information sent them that it was not under our jurisdiction. Hoped that they would get a fair price.

Salem Lodge No. 225 at Salem Request for loan granted, but not to exceed $7,500. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES

Bro. Jess H. Easley, Chainnan, moved that the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges be accepted as printed. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges met in the office of the Grand

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Secretary, August 22, examined the lodge returns, and make the following report: Late Returns-The Grand Lodge By-Laws (Sec. 10.050) require's the an路 nual return of lodges be sent to the Grand Secretary before August 1. '~hen returns are late, the Grand Secretary and this Committee cannot make full reports to the Grand Lodge. Masters of lodges are responsible to the Grand Lodge for the conduct of their lodges and are responsible for what the Secretaries do, and do not do. Masters should see to it that annual returns are sent in on time. On August 13 there were 49 returns that had not been received. On the day that we met, August 22, the returns for the following lodges were missing: 41, 56, 121, 137, 145, 206, 232, 244, 265, 324, 328, 339, 381, 392, 406, 424, 440, 458, 487, 502, 514, 519, 531, 567, 585, 602, and 661. The returns of nine of these lodges were late last year. Errors-No effort was made to count the returns that contained errors, and had to be corrected before they could be processed. Fully half of the returns had to have corrections made. On a number of the returns, either the Master's or the Secretary's signature was missing. On others the seal of the lodge was not affixed. A little more care on the part of the Secretary would eliminate these oversights. Raising Candidates-136 lodges did not raise a candidate in 1978. However, this is ten less than the count for 1977. Nonpayment of Dues-l,467 members were suspended for nonpayment of dues. Attendance-of the 532 lodges reporting, 451 had an average attendance of 25 or less. Many lodges had a average attendance of less than 15. Budget-The Grand Lodge By-Laws (Sec. 9.050) requires lodges to adopt a budget, and to follow it. The 1978 returns show 283 lodges had no budget, and the expenditures of 125 lodges exceeded their income. District Deputy Grand Masters should stress compliance with this law in the lodges of their district. Rejections-Lodge reports indicate a total of 97 petitioners for the degrees were rejected. Fees-The Grand Lodge By-Laws established $41.00 as the minimum fee [or the three degrees. There are some lodges whose fees are less than $41.00. Such lodges should take action to bring their fees in line with the Grand Lodge Law. District Deputy Grand Masters should stress this to the lodges in their district. District Deputy Grand Masters' Reports-At the time of making this report, August 22, the Grand Secretary had not received the District Deputy Grand Master reports for the following lodges: ' First District Eldorado Lodge No. 318 Fifth District Bethany Lodge No. 97 Lorraine Lodge No. 128 Lodge of Light Lodge No. 257 Cainsville Lodge No. 328 New Hampton Lodge No. 510

Prairie Lodge No. 556 Ninth District Cosby Lodge No. 600 Eleventh District Holt Lodge No. 49 Thirteenth District Cypress Lodge No. 227 Bucklin Lodge No. 233

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Dockery Lodge No. 325 Marceline Lodge No. 481 Twenty-Fifth District Fayette Lodge No. 47 Twenty-Sixth District Twilight Lodge No. 114 Ashland Lodge No. 156 Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 356 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Thirty-Fourth District Index Lodge No. 54 Cass Lodge No. 147 Grand River Lodge No. 276 Non Parcil Lodge No. 372 Belton Lodge No. 450 Jewel Lodge No. 480 Coldwater Lodge No. 485 Archie Lodge No. 633 Cleveland Lodge No. 651 Thi1路ty-Fifth District Hume Lodge No. 130 Thirty-Sixth District Knob Noster Lodge No. 245 LaMonte Lodge No. 574 Thirty-Eighth District Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 Macks Creek Lodge No. 433 Laclede Lodge No. 83

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Competition Lodge No. 432 Conway Lodge No. 528 Brumley Lodge No. 203 Iberia Lodge No. 410 Waynesville Lodge No. 375 Richland Lodge No. 385 Forty-Sixth District Mansfield Lodge No. 543 Forty-Seventh District Hopewell Lodge No. 239 Barnesville Lodge No. 353 Winona Lodge No. 430 Bunker Lodge No. 675 Fifty-First District Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176 Caruthersville Lodge No. 461 Fifty-Second District Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Composite Lodge No. 369 Naylor Lodge No. 568 Greenville Lodge No. 107 Wayne Lodge No. 526 Fifty-Seventh District (b) Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 Fifty-Eighth District Ionia Lodge No. 381 Versailles Lodge No. 320 Barnett Lodge No. 591

Most Worshipful Grand Master, your Committee appreciates the opportunity to serve the Grand Lodge, and we extend our thanks to R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary, for his cooperation and assistance. Fraternally submitted, J. H. EASLEY, Chairman, JUNIOR KELSO, K. ROGER PENNEL. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

The Grand Secretary stated that the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances was printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees." He moved that the report be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: The undersigned members of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, respectfully report as follows: The only matter referred to this Committee for its consideration was the petition of Y. V. Belk, 212 Morgan, Charleston, Missouri, praying that the Grand Lodge would restore him to good standing, and issue to him a certificate of good standing for the purpose of petitioning a Masonic lodge for

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membership; that he was not a member in good standing of Ashlar Lodge No. 306, A.F. & A.M., located at Commerce, Missouri, on December 13, 1976, date on which said lodge voted to surrender its charter to the Grand Lodge. The Committee reports that it has made investigations through the District Deputy Grand Master in the 50th Masonic District; that said District Deputy Grand Master has approved the petition as per photostatic copy of the letter attached to this report. Your Committee therefore recommends that the Grand Lodge issue to Bro. Y. V. Belk a certificate of good standing. HARRY GERSHENSON, Chairman, DALE WOOD, HAROLD JOS. TONER, WILLIAM C. MORGAN, ROBERT H. BRAY. Harry Gershenson, Sr. Chairman, Committee on Appeals and Grievances Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Missouri 7733 Forsyth Blvd.-Suite 1144 St. Louis, Mo. 63105 Dear Brother Gershenson: I enclose herewith copies of petition for re-instatement to good standing of Bro. Y. V. Belk, 212 Morgan St., Charleston, Missouri, which have been referred to me for investigation. I have talked to three brothers from Charleston Lodge No. 407; Bro. Jack Farmer, Worshipful Master; Bro. Harry Sutherland, Senior Warden; and Bro. Richard Reed, Secretary, in regards to Bro. Y. V. Belk. All of the brethren expressed the opinion that the brother was worthy of a certificate of good standing, for the purpose of petitioning for Masonic membership. Fraternally yours, ALBERT ELFRANK,

District Deputy Grand Master, 50th Masonic District, Advance, Mo. 63730. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

R.W. Bro. Walter H. Baird, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on '!\lays and Means. R.W. BROTHER BAIRD: Thank you, Most Worshipful Sir. This is' about the speediest of any business session the Grand Lodge has had over the last 40 years. Jim, it has been very, very good (applause). Now that we have them softened up maybe they will accept this report. Brethren, the Ways and Means Committee had a very difficult task. This is not written in the report. We had to take shrinking income and extending requirements and try to make them meet. And we always step on a few toes; but you can see my size; we don't step very hard. Last year the Grand Master made a very good suggestion, which wasn't adopted, where we could save a little money. That was editing the Grand Lodge PROCEEDINGS before they are put out. I don't know how much it costs per page to print that, but it costs quite a bit. These remarks would not need

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to go there but Frank is getting it down on the tape recorder and whoever prints it will have them all in there probably. That is one little item. To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge} A.F. 6' A.M. of Missow'i: BRETHREN: As required by the resolution adopted by this Grand Lodge last session the Grand Lodge Office Building Committee recommended to the Ways and Means Committee for purchase of a one-acre tract located on Highway 63 North almost at the Junction of Interstate 70. After ascertaining the price to he about one half of what land was selling for in that area, approved the purchase. The Grand Master called a joint meeting of the Building and Ways and Means Committees on July 30 and August 6 at which time progress of the project was reviewed and discussed. On August 27, t.he Ways and Means Committee met and went over the expenditures in all funds as of that date. They were in order and charged to the correct appropriation or fund. We have reviewed the disbursements for the present budget year and the accounts that, as of today, that have been exceeded are: Acct. Nos. 7. Rental of Grand Lodge Office 10. The Freemason Magazine 22. Expenses of Grand Lodge Officers and Committees 23. Conferences of Grand Lodge Officers 43A. Printing, Postage and Stationery 43B. Telephone and Telegraph 49. Printing PROCEEDINGS 53. Committee on Relief and Charity Prior approval for the excess expenditures was obtained as provided by By-Laws. A review of the expenditures of the last budget year show they were within amount budgeted. The income sources available for the operation of the Grand Lodge are the capita tax and income from investments. Revenue available for budgeting is approximately .$327,594. The following budget is presented to cover the budget year from October 1978 to October 14, 1979. BY

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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. Mawnic Service Association, Hospital Visitation 7. Rental of Grand Lodge Office .. 8. 9. Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges 10. The Freemason Magazine . BY

.. ....... $ 17,600.00

16,500.00 600.00 14,000.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 6,000.00

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20. Expenses-Grand Master . 21. Expenses-Grand Lecturer 22. Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committees 22A. Special Expenses of Deputy Grand Master

1978 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

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Conference of Grand Lodge Officers . Conferences of D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Washington Meetings . Auditing . Grand Master's Contingent Fund Expensc~Grand Lodge Session . Leased Car for Grand Master Regional Meetings of Lodge Officers

133 3,500.00 4,500.00 3,300.00 500.00 4,000.00 15,000.00 2,400.00 9,500.00

BY REQUISITION OF CRAND SECRETARY 40. Salarie~Grand Lodge Office Staff 41. Employees' Tax Expense 42. Insurance . . 43. Operation of Grand Lodge Office a. Printing, Postage, Stationery b. Telephone and Telegraph ... c. Office Equipment d. Office Supplies e. Incidental Office Expenses f. Grand Lodge Office Improvement g. Electrical Data Processing 44. Incidental and Travel Expenses-Grand Secretary's Office 45. Grand Master's Regalia .... 46. 47. 48. Fifty-Year Veteran Buttons 49. Printing PROCEFDlNC.S BY

50. Committee 51. Committee 52. Committee 53. Committee 54. Committee 55. Committee Total ...

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1,875.00 11,500.00

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Correspondence Masonic Education Ritual Relief and Charity By-Laws Mileage and Per Diem

750.00 6,000.00 400.00 15,000.00 2,000.00 60,000.00 $338,125.00

We recommend that for this year's budget, any money expended over the income be appropriated from the General Fund. Respectfully submitted, \VALTER H. BAIRD, Chairman, HENR Y R. STOKER, LLOYD S. MORGAN, JR., GEORGE F. MORRISON, W. H. UTZ, JR.

R.W. Brother Baird moved the adoption of the budget. The motion to adopt the budget was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge. The budget for the year October 15, 1978-0ctobcr 14, 1979 was ADOPTED. R.W. BROTHER BAIRD: Just a note. The budget year runs from October to October; and the Grand Lodge year runs from September to September. The reason for that is there are some expenses, like the session today and a few odds and ends, that come in and need to be paid out of this year's budget. So the budget year was changed by by-law to coincide with expenses.

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REPORT OF COMMlT.TEE ON BY路LAWS

M.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on By-Laws. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Since our last report the new volume of the Constitution and By-Laws of 1958 with the incorporation of all amendments and annotations to said By-Laws was completed and distributed to many of you. A misprint of "Section 11.040. Dispensation." of the By-Laws will be set forth in full and correctly in the new pocket part. We sincerely hope the second edition has been helpful to the Craft. Fraternally submitted, NEWTON R. BRADLEY, RONALD M. BELT, MARTIN B. DICKINSON, P.G.M., JAMES K. RILEY, J. MORGAN DONELSON, Chairman.

M.W. Brother Donelson moved the reception of the report. The motion was seconded and carried. REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. RUSSELL L. WILCOX

R.W. BROTHER WILCOX: Most Worshipful and Brethren, first let me say that I concur wholeheartedly and endorse the comments made by Past Potentate Walter PIoeser. I, too, am a Past Potentate of a Missouri Temple. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

R.W. BROTHER WILCOX, Chairman of Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests: In regard to a report of my Committee, because of late information which we should include in our report, it has not been prepared. I move that it be received when written and printed in the PROCEEDINGS'. The motion was seconded and carried. Most Worshipful Gmnd Master: Your Committee and our wives have been pleased to be of assistance to you and your charming lady in extending the hand of friendship to the distinguished guests from our sister states and from Missouri to the 157th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri. Accommodations were provided at Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Springfield. The Grand Master's Banquet was held at the Motor Lodge on Sunday evening, September 24 with about 130 in attendance. The Grand Master's Appreciation Breakfast for the District Deputy Grand Masters and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers was held on Monday morning, September 25 in the dining room of the Abou Ben Adhem Temple. A luncheon for Master Masons was served there at noon. Approximately 300 of our ladies were transported by chartered buses to the School of the Ozarks at Point Lookout near Hollister, Missouri, for a tour of the campus, of the Ralph Foster Museum, and for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Janice Noland, wife of our Grand Master. The annual Grand Lodge Dinner was held in the dining room of the Shrine Temple on Monday evening, followed by entertainment by the Scottish Lassies of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls at Joplin, the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Patrol, the International Order of DeMolay, the International Order of Joo's

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Daughters, and by music presented by Wor. Bro. Samuel L. Collier and Mrs. Collier. Visitors from outside Missouri and special guests included: M.W. Bro. Donald E. Stamy, Grand Master of Iowa M.W. Bro. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master of Kansas, and wife Rachel M.W. Bro. George F. Wright, Jr., Grand Master of New Mexico, and wife Beverly M.W. Bro. George H. Powers, Grand Master of Oklahoma, and wife Lois M.W. Bro. G. Edward Rothrock, Grand Master of Tennessee, and wife Husie M.W. Bro. Clinton H. Lang, Past Grand Master of Illinois M.W. Bro. T. Leo Stines, Past Grand Master of Nebraska, and wife Elfie R.W. Bro. William L. Hufford, Senior Grand Deacon of Indiana, and wife Suzy R.W. Bro. Charles T. Jackson, Grand Secretary of Iowa, and wife Catherine R.W. Bro. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary of Kansas, and wife Marge R.W. Bro. Warren D. Lichty, Jr., Deputy Grand Master of Nebraska, and wife Margaret R.W. Bro. John R. Stracener, Grand Secretary of Tennessee M.W. Bro. Norris W. LaHman, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Nebraska, and wife Alice Representatives of the Appendant Bodies in Missouri were: R.\V. Bro. Walter C. Ploeser, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the A.A.S.R. in Missouri, and wife Dorothy M.E. Compo Thomas E. Blankenship, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Missouri, and wife Irene M.1. Comp. Everette L. Gloyd, Grand Master, Grand Council R. & S.M. of Missouri, and wife Becky R.E. Sir Knight Jewell B. Clark, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, K.T. of Missouri, and wife Freda Sister Camille Newingham, Worthy Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star, and husband Evert Bro. Paul R. Costephens, \Vorthy Grand Patron, Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Easlern Star, and wife Joyce Bro. Robert W. Cockerham, State Master Councilor of Missouri, International Order of DeMolay R.W. Bro. Ronald M. Compton, Executive Officer in Missouri, International Order of DeMolay Bro. and Illustrious Sir Howard R. McHenry, Potentate of Ararat Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. of Kansas City, and wife Marj Mrs. Shirley Crosby, Grand Guardian of the Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters Bro. Kenneth C. Ireland, Associate Grand Guardian of the Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters, and wife Dorothy Miss Jyll Harbison, Grand Bethel Honored Queen of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters Miss Mary Elizabeth Meader, Grand Worthy Advisor of Missouri, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and escort Stuart Metzger, .11'. Bro. H. David Thomas, Administrator of the Masonic Home of Missouri R.W. Bro. Howard E. 'Ward, Co-Ordinator of Fraternal Relations of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and wife Nita Wor. Bro. Carl I. Stein, Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri The Committee is grateful to Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. and his lady Janice and to R.W. Bro. J. Edward Blinn for their valuable assistance and advice. A very special "thank you" to our most courteous and efficient Grand Secretary

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R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold and his lady Ruth for many letters keeping us informed of things we needed to know as plans developed for our Grand Lodge Session. The Chairman and his wife Louise wish to express a very special "thank you" to John and Mary Blair, to Virgil and Louise Bradsher, and to "Pat" and Viola McFarland for all that they did to assist us. We simply could not have performed our duties without them! ! I Faithfully submitted, DR. J. EDWARD BLINN, FRANK A. ARNOLD, JOHN BLAIR, JR.,

VIRGIL R. BRADSHER, EUGENE E. "PAT" McFARLAND, RUSSELL L. 'WILCOX, Chairman.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISDICTION

M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, Chairman, presented the report of the Special Committee on Jurisdiction. To the Most WorshiPful Gmnd Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri BRETHREN: At the 156th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge a trial period of two years was approved for the receiving of petitions on the basis of statewide concurrent jurisdiction. Following is an analysis of 128 lodges reporting on the reasons given by 277 petitioners requesting membership in a lodge other than the customary lodge in or nearer the home community. 90 selected lodges for reasons of family relationships. 85 selected lodges for reasons of business associations. 72 selected lodges for reasons of personal friends. These were the three principal reasons given covering 247 petitions. There were 12 other reasons given covering 30 petitions as follows: 5 selected the closest lodge. 4 failed to be accepted previously. 4 retirement-moving. 3 students away from home. 3 DeMolay connections. 3 selected a daylight lodge because of night work. 2 had fear of city streets. 2 good reputation of that particular lodge. I meeting night of lodge. I doctor's location. I preferred a small lodge. I married a lodge widow in an adjacent town. We have no report of problems or difficulties incurred by the lodges or secretaries during the past year. Respectfully submitted, MARTIN B. DICKINSON, HAROLD M. JAYNE, WILLIAM C. MORGAN, HERMAN A. ORLICK, Chairman.

M.W. Brother Orlick moved the acceptance of the report and that it be printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE' ON NECROLOGY

M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Necrology. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRE.THREN: Again your Committee has the responsibility of reporting to this Grand Lodge that 2,700 faithful Brother Master Masons have been called to the Celestial Grand Lodge on High. To all of these departed brethren we fraternally assure them, as we quote from Psalm 19: The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. HARR Y ALBERT BACoLEY

R.W. Bro. Harry Albert Bagley was born November 29, 1898 at St. Louis. He was educated in the public schools and majored in drafting. All of his adult life he was an architectural draftsman. R.\V. Brother Bagley joined the National Guard and served a short time on the Mexican border. In 1917 his unit was called to service in World War I and shipped to France where he served until 1919. Before going to France he was married to schoolmate Edna E. Simmons on March 12, 1917. They were blessed with three loving children. R.W. Brother Bagley petitioned Good Hope Lodge No. 218 and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on December 4, 1923. In 1927 he was appointed in the official line of Good Hope Lodge as Junior Steward, and he progressed in line, serving each station until he became Worshipful Master for the year 1933. We were just coming out of the depression at that time, and his leadership helped so much to keep Good Hope Lodge attendance up and the meetings of real interest. R.W. Brother Bagley served as District Deputy Grand Master for 1963-64 in District 33-B. He brought great pride and joy to himself, his lodge and the membership at large with this appointment. In latter days he became seriously ill and was unable to recuperate. He died November 22,1977. HARRY THEIS

R.W. Bro. Harry Seam George Theis was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in West Gate Lodge No. 445 on February 2:), 1919 and was elected and served the lodge as \Vorshipful Master in 1928. He was also a member of the 51. Louis Scottish Rite and of Moolah Temple. In 1946 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home and served as Treasurer through 1949. Harry spent his entire life in the investment and securities business, and in 1961 he was appointed consultant to the Finance Committee of the Masonic Home, in which capacity he rendered invaluable service. In the Grand Lodge of Missouri, he was appointed Grand SWOl'd Bearel' 1964-65 and Grand Representative of Kentucky 1964,74. He achieved 50 years of membership as a Master Mason February 25, 1969. R.W. Brother Theis died Monday, November 28, 1977. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Alexander Theis and father of Alex, Betty and Virginia; and brother of Deane Hartman and the late Wor. Bro. Albert Theis, .11'. CHARLE.S ELMER LIVELY

R.W. Bro. Charles Elmer Lively was born in Nashville, Illinois, on March 9, 1903. In the year 1926 he married Beaulah Strawhun and they were blessed with a daughter. Norma Lively PIasterr, a few years later. The daughter resides in

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Logan, West Virginia, and each year at Christmas Elmer and his wife would journey there and spend the holidays with her and her two sons and daughter. Prior to retirement, R.W. Brother Lively was employed by Natkin Service Company, first as a pipe fitter, and progressively advancing to general superintendent. He served his employer well and retired after 34 years of service at the age of 66. R.W. Brother Lively was raised to Master Mason on June 1, 1950 in Progress Lodge No. 657 and was Worshipful Master of Progress Lodge in 1958. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Lecturer of District 33 in 1959. Elmer served as President of the Masters' Club in the year 1958. He was Worthy Patron of Progress Chapter No. 522, O.E.S., on two occasions: first, in the year 1956 with his wife; second, in 1964 with a family friend, Alice Kerner. R.W. Brother Lively was called from labor on January 6, 1978 and interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashville, Illinois. He is survived by his wife and family. HENRY P. SAVAGE

R.W. Bro. Henry P. Savage was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on November 17, 1919 in North Star Lodge No. 157, Rock Port, Missouri. His subsequent service to Freemasonry was long and faithful. Over the years he served as Worshipful Master of North Star Lodge four different terms: 1925, 1939', 1942 and 1967. From 1943 through 1946 R.W. Brother Savage was District Deputy Grand Master of District 8. He died on January 6, 1978. IRWIN FRED ROSENFELDER

R.W. Bro. Irwin :1'. Rosenfelder was born October 20, 1901 in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He attended public schools in St. Louis County. He married Miss Mable Spoede. He owned and operated a hardware business in Vinita Park for many years. He and Mable were married for more than 50 years. R.W. Brother Rosenfelder petitioned Clayton Lodge No. 601 June 17, 1924, and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason March la, 1925. He was appointed Chaplain in the lodge line of officers November, 1925 and served through the line to become Worshipful Master in 1931. Working in the Lodge of Instruction he became an outstanding ritualist. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Lecturer 1937-38, and appointed District Deputy Grand Master 1938-39 for the 57th Masonic District. He served Clayton Lodge as Secretary 1946-49. He was appointed to the Masonic Board of Relief by M.W. Bro. James M. Bradford in 1949. He was also a member of Clayton Chapter No. 304, O.E.S., and served as Worthy Patron in 1942. During his sojourn in Minnesota in the mid-fifties through late sixties, he became active in the York Rite Bodies: Member of St. Cloud Chapter No. 10, Royal Arch Masons; Past Commander, Nazarene Commandery No. 24 in 1965; Past Grand Prelate in 1966 of the Grand Commandery of Minnesota. He received his 50-year Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri emblem in November 1975. R.\V. Brother Rosenfelder is survived by his dear wife Mable, who now resides in Holiday, Florida. They had no children. He truly was a dedicated Mason and will be sadly missed by all who knew him so well, as he died January 7, 1978. EARL L. POPE

R.W. Bro. Earl L. Pope was initiated an Entered Apprentice in the hall of Hornersville Lodge No. 215 at Hornersville, Missouri, on December 4, 1919. He was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on December ]8, ]9]9, and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on January 1, 1920, and served his lodge as Worshipful Master in 1926. He was awarded his 50-year Masonic emblem in 1969. For two years (]962-64) R.W. Brother Pope served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 60th District. R.W. Bro. Earl L. Pope was a self-educated man, a successful farmer, a Christian,

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and a devoted Freemason. As a ritualist, R.W. Brother Pope lectured candidates of lodges in his entire district and became well known for his dignified and effective reciting of the Masonic funeral oration. No one in the 60th district knew the degree lectures better than he, and no one was more willing to help others in the learning of those lectures. At the age of 83, R.W. Bro. Earl L. Pope died on January 23, 1978. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. CLAUDE T. WOOD

R.W. Bro. Claude T. Wood was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on April 16, 1935. He served his lodge, Richland ~o. 385 as Worshipful Master during the year 1945. R.''''. Brother Wood was a very unassuming person, yet known as a very astute lawyer. He was also a very commanding person, yet remembered by everyone because of his friendliness and honesty. In every endeavor and association, he lived by the principles set down in Freemasonry which to him demanded his full service to mankind. He was a true humanitarian ,,,hose concern remained for others, rather than for himself. Brother Wood was very proud of the legal profession and of his law office in Richland. He often gave the appearance of an insignificant country lawyer, but many of his adversaries learned a lesson in their attempt to challenge him. His law office was much like his person: short on apparent order, but filled with valuable knowledge in all facets of the legal profession, including his practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. R.W. Brother Wood served his 38th Masonic District with diligence and prudence. He held symposiums throughout the district lodges and even called upon Grand Lodge personnel to be present and act as moderators. Grand Lodge activities were always challenges to Bro. Claude \\Tood and he served that lodge with eagerness and wisdom as the following list of his services attest: 1952-.56-District Deputy Grand Master of the 38th Masonic District; 1953-57Member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri; 1956-57Chairman, Committee of Relief and Charity; 1957-59, 1977-78-Chairman, Appeals and Grievances; 1969-72-Chairman, Building Supervisory Board; 1959-78-Membel' of Committee on Jurisprudence (with the exception of the year 1966-67), Chairman in 1973-74; 1959-78-Grand Representative of Tasmania. R.W. Bro. Claude T. Wood laid aside for the last time his service to his fellowmen on April 24, 1978. M.W. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr. conducted the Masonic graveside services. HERBERT .T. CROSBY R.W. Bro. Herbert J. Crosby, former District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 29th Masonic District for nine consecutive years from 1963-72, died in Christian Northeast Hospital, St. Louis, on May 13, 1978. Services were held May 15 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Old Monroe, where he was a long-time member. He was 82 years old. R.W. Brother Crosby was Master of New Salem Lodge No. 270 at Winfield, Missouri, in 1939, where he affiliated February 5, 1937, after being raised in Keystone Lodge No. 243 in St. Louis, on December 13, 1916. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and Moolah Temple Shrine in St. Louis and the O.E.S. in Winfield. R.W. Brother Crosby was married to the late Martha Lucetta Arnhold. Survivors include one son, Herbert A. Crosby of St. Louis; and two grandsons, Herbert W. and Karl .J. Crosby of St. Louis. w ALTER J. SIMON R.W. Bro. Walter J. Simon, 76 years of age, former President of St.' Clair Roofing Co., died Tuesday, May 16, 1978, while on a tour of Europe. Graveside services

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and burial were held at United Hebrew Cemetery, Thursday, May 25. R.''''. Brother Simon was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Polar Star Lodge No. 79 on February 13, 1925, and he served as Worshipful Master in 1933. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of District 33-B for 1936-37, and following this service he was appointed Grand Representative of Idaho. As a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of St. Louis, he served as Commander of the Council of Kadosh in 1957-58, having previously been coroneted a 33rd Degree Honorary Inspector General on October 21, 1955. In Moolah Temple Shrine he served as Chairman of the Candidates Committee for several years. R.W. Brother Simon was a fine ritualist and in the early days of the \Vardens and Masters Club of the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts, he added much to the visitations as a story teller and humorist. He is survived by his wife, Helen Margulis Simon, and two sons, Donald and Eugene Simon. FREDERICK JAMES MARSTON

R.'V. Bro. Frederick J. Marston, educator and former President of Kemper Military School at Boonville, Missouri, died May 26, 1978 at the age of 80, at St. Joseph, Missouri. Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, he married Alva Lee Birge in Boonville in 1928. He received his B.O., A.B. and M.O. degrees from Valparaiso University; an A.M. degree from the University of Chicago; and his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. He joined the Kemper faculty in 1922 and served that school through the years as a teacher, athletic coach, and as Dean from 1927 to 1962. He was elected Vice President in 1956, Acting President in 1962, and President in 1963, serving in that capacity until his retirement in 1965. R.W. Brother Marston was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on November 12, 1923 in Cooper Lodge No. 36, Boonville. He served as Worshipful Master of Cooper Lodge No. 36 in 1930. In 1953-54 he was Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He was a 50-year member of Boonville Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Centralia Council No.4 R. & S.M. and Olivet Commandery No. 53, K.T. and served as High Priest of the chapter and Commander of the commandery. In 1952-53 he served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Missouri. He was a past patron of Boonville Chapter No. 419, O.E.S.; a 50-year member of Ararat Shrine Temple of Kansas City and long-time Recorder of St. Chrysostom Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine. R.W. Brother Marston is survived by his wife and son, Dr. Frederick James Marston, Jr., of St. Joseph. Masonic services werc conducted by Cooper Lodge No. 36. MORRIS EDWARD EWING-CRAND MASTER 1947-48 For 57 years Morris E. Ewing served the Masonic Fraternity with zeal, integrity and a true ideal of brotherliness. For 83 years he lived a full and rewarding life based on the following: "All that you do, Do with your might, Things done by half Are never done right." His many years were spent in service to his family and friends, his country and his God. His membership in the Order of Freemasonry ultimately brought to the Grand Lodge of Missouri a leader who exemplified all the qualities expected in a brother serving under the distinguished title of Most Worshipful Grand Master. Brother Ewing was initiated in Pleasant Lodge No. 160, A.F. & A.M., Morrisville, Missouri, June 27, 1921; passed, July 15, 1921; raised, August 26, 1921; and served as Master in 1926.

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We recall a statement made by M.W. Brother Ewing at the last Grand Lodge Communication when he responded on behalf of the Past Grand Masters at their introduction. "There is a difference in growing old and becoming old, whether you ever thought about it or not. It is all right to grow old through the accidents and tragedies that we cannot help. But there are pleasures in old age, if we will accept them. Yesterday is gone and is now recorded history. Tomorrow, none of us knows what it holds; today is here; let us use it to the best of our ability." Masonic :Funeral Services for M.W. Past Grand Master Morris Edward Ewing were conducted on Wednesday afternoon, July 5, 1978 in the Chapel of the Pitts Funeral Home at Bolivar, immediately after the religious services. M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr., conducted the services. R.W. Grand Chaplain Wayne Osborn offered the prayer and R.W. Deputy Grand Master J. C. Montgomery, Jr. gave the benediction. Other Grand Lodge Officers present included R.W. Junior Grand \Varden J. Edward Blinn, R.W. Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown, R.W. Grand Secretary Frank A. Arnold, R.\V. Grand Orator Russell L. Wilcox and R.W. Grand Tiler Hoyt Young. Masonic brethren from over the State of Missouri and especially from Bolivar Lodge No. 195 at Bolivar and United Lodge No. 5 at Springfield were in attendance. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ida Ruth, and a son, Joseph Edward Ewing. In 1947, M.\V. Bro. Ray V. Denslow wrote of Brother Ewing-"The institution of Freemasonry will be bettcr because of Morris Ewing's having been identified with it." Certainly, 30 years latcr we can attest to this and most assuredly posterity will prove it true. Morris Edward Ewing will be long remembered as a devoted Mason and a Christian gentleman. CHARLES LEROY HICKMAN

R.W. Bro. Charles Leroy Hickman died on July 16, 1978 at the age of 81. His record of Masonic activities, achievements and honors reaches all branches and aspects of Freemasonry. R.W. Brother Hickman was raiscd to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason August 18, 1919, in Cuba Lodge No. 312, at Cuba, Missouri. Moving to St. Louis for business reasons, he dimitted from his Blue Lodge at Cuba and affiliated with Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 at St. Louis, February 10, 1920, and served as Worshipful Master in 1937. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of District 33-A for 1960-61. R.W. Brother Hickman founded thc Hickman Floor Company in 1922 in St. Louis and was actively engaged in that business until his retirement in 1968. R.W. Brother Hickman was active in the Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Louis, Orient of Missouri, becoming a member in May 1924, and was coroneted an Honorary Inspector General, 33rd Degrce on Octobcr 21, 1949. He served in the line of the Lodge of Perfection and progressed to serve as Venerable Master for the years 1945 and 1946. His activities in the York Rite were extensive. He served as High Priest of Cabany Chapter R.A.M. in 1950, Master of Hiram Council, R. & S.M. in 1964 and as Commander of St. Aldemar Commandery, K.T. in 1951. He was Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Missouri in 1961-62. He was designated a Knight of the York Cross of Honour, a degree conferred only upon those who have held the highest office in each of the four bodies of the York Rite. The activities of R.W. Brother Hickman extend even further. He found time to serve the Order of Eastern Star and was Patron of Home Chapter No. 313, St. Louis, and was also active in the Square Club and Moolah Temple Shrine. R.W. Brother Hickman's personal and close relationship with M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Past Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, was well known among Freemasons. M.W. Brother Morrison, as the then Grand Master, attcnded R.\V. Brother Hickman's 50th wedding anniversary on June 13, 1965; and, in Septem-

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bel' 1969, as Past Grand Master, presented him with his 50-year emblem at the Altar at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Finally, following the impressive Knight Templar funeral service conducted by James H. Cockerham, Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Missouri, on July 17, 1978, M.W. Brother Morrison, at the request of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520, conducted the Masonic service, pronouncing an extensive and impressive eulogy and according R.W. Brother Hickman full Masonic honors. Survivors include his wife, Anna N. Hickman of Florissant, Missouri; three children, Charles 1.. Hickman, Jr., Horseheads, New York, Betty W'illiams of Florissant, Missouri, and Virginia Wommack of Overland Park, Kansas, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

BRETHERN: Let us all stand for a moment of silence as a tribute to our departed brethren and for prayer. PRAYER Let us pray: Supreme Grand Master, again we turn to Thee in prayer, for all of us, as Masons, have been taught that prayer creates in us a bond of fraternal friendship ... and so we pray to Thee, 0 God, and thank You for the companions of our choice, who, in days gone by, have served our fraternal lodges and brethren well, and for the opportunity of bringing us together in this solemn moment of tribute, and to express through Thee, our gratitude for their years of service. We ask and pray that Thou wilt bless and comfort their bereaved loved ones in their sorrow. This we ask in the name of Him in whom we all profess to put our trust. Amen! Respectfully and fraternally, FRANK P. BRIGGS, P.G.M., WILLIAM R. DENSLOW, P.G.M., HAROLD O. GRAUEL, P.G.M., WALTER L. WALKER, P.G.M., G:ÂŁORCE F. MORRISON, P.G.M., Chainnan.

M.W. Brother Morrison moved that the report be accepted and printed the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

R.W. Bro. Ray Hilton, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Credentials. To the Most Wonhipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report. At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, there are represented 438 Subordinate Lodges and one Lodge U.D. and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers ......... Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters .. District Deputy Grand Lecturers ............. Past Masters ......... Worshipful Masters Senior 'Vardens Junior Wardens Chairmen of Committees ......... Distinguished Visitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total

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1,199 8 122 112

Actual attendance without duplication Assistant Tilers Lodges without representation Non-voting Master Masons

Fraternally submitted, RAY HILTO:-l, Chainnan, CARL

E. ETZ, JR.,

HAROLD

GRAUEL,

CHARLES MILLER, BERNARD

SWINGLE.

R.'V. Brother Hilton moved the acceptance of the report, subject to correction. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MnEAGE AND PER DIEM

War. Bro. Alton Bray, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem. To the Most WorshiPful Gmnd Lodge, A.F. 6' A .M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this, the 157th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, held in the city of Springfield, September 25 and 26, 1978, as follows:

$ 1,885.52 1,566.84 4,620.56 4,532.48

Grand Lodge Officers . Past Grand Masters and other Past Grand Officers District Deputy Grand Masters ... District Deputy Grand Lecturers Committees Appeals and Grievances Building Supervisory Board Credentials Jurisprudence Masonic Education Mileage and Per Diem W'ays and Means Chairmen and other Standing Committees Masonic Service Ficld Agents

$245.04 256.80 422.88 127.80 186.64 516.16 385.80 62.72 260.84 2,464.68 410.00 39,868.40 90.80 $55,139.28

Assistant Grand Tilers Representatives of Chartered Lodges Representatives of Lodges under Dispensation Total... . .

Fraternally submitted, ALTON BRAY, Chainnan, CHARLES S. HICKS HAROLD C. BERGSTRESSER, EDWARD

LANG,

ORVILLE R. LIVINGSTON.

Brother Bray moved the acceptance of the report, subject to correction. The motion was seconded and carried.

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M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. presented two proposals for the amendment of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge. PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE

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To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: Resolved, That Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution be amended to provide as follows: "Section 2. ELECTIVE-ENUMERATION OF-TERM OF. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master and Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Wardens shall be elected annually, by ballot, at the stated annual communications of the Grand Lodge, and shall hold their offices respectively until their successors shall be duly elected and installed."

Be It Further Resolved, That the Grand Secretary shall refer this proposal to the subordinate lodges not later than January 15, 1979.

J. J.

C. MONTGOMERY, JR., Ionic No. 154, EDWARD BUNN, '''Tebster No. 98, EARL K. DILLE, Clayton No. 601 ROBERT J. CREDE, Hickory Hill No. 21l, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Tuscan No. 360,

WILLlAM.J. HILL, Ivanhoe No. 446, Gus O. NATIONS, Purity No. 658 CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, Acacia No. 602, STANTON T. BROWN, Buckner No. 501.

PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE III, SECTION 4 OF THE CONSTITUTION I'ERTAINI"'G TO THE APPOINTl\IENT OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

To the Gmnd Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: Resolved, That ARTICLE III, Section 4 of the Constitution be amended to provide as follows: "Section 4. APPOINTED GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. The Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer shall be appointed for an indeterminate term. All other Grand Lodge Officers, whose election or appointment is not otherwise provided for, shall be appointed annually by the Grand Master, and, when duly installed, shall hold their offices until their successors shall be duly appointed and installed."

Be It Fw"ther Resolved, That the Grand Secretary shall refer this proposal to the subordinate lodges not later than January 15, 1979. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., Ionic No. 154, EDWARD BLINN, Webster No. 98, ROBERT J. CREDE, Hickory Hill No. 211, EARL K. DILLE, Clayton No. 601, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Tuscan No. 360,

WILLIAM J. HILL, Ivanhoe No. 446, Gus O. NATIONS, Purity No. 658, CHARLES K SCHEURICH, Acacia No. 602 STANTON T. BROWN, Buckner No. 501.

The Grand Secretary read propositions presented, some for action at the next Grand Lodge Session and some for consideration In re Petition for the Degrees. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: I wish to submit to you for your consideration the following: The addition of three words to the petition for degrees. The three words consisting of SOCIAL

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SECURiTY NUMBER and space provided for it, either adjunct to or before the candidate's name. I desire this addition for the following reasons: For less confusion in similarity of names, more adequate information on criminal records. Fraternally yours, I-lARDING NaSSER, JR., Pomegranate Lodge No. 95, HAROLD HILL, P.M., Pomegranate Lodge No. 95.

The Grand Secretary suggested that the matter be referred to the Grand Lodge Committee on Forms and Ceremonies for their consideration and for consultation with the Grand Lodge Committee on Jurisprudence. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF Sf-CnON 19.010 RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 19.010 RELATING TO NOTICE TO DEUNQUENT J'vIEM.IlERS To the Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of the State of Missouri: Resolved, That the first paragraph of Section 19.010 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri shall be amended to provide as follows: "When a member fails to pay his dues on or before April 1 of any year, the Secretary, on or before April 11, must notify the member in writing of his delinquency, and the Secretary shall furnish a copy of such notice to a Committee on Dues, which shall be composed of three or more members of the lodge to be appointed by the Master. Said Committee shall, in a spirit of brotherly love, endeavor to personally encourage such delinquent member to pay his dues, and on or before June 1 thereafter said Committee shall furnish a written report to the Secretary describing the Committee's efforts to discuss with such delinquent member the payment of his dues and the results of such efforts. If the member fails to pay his dues on or before June 1 next following the date of the notice sent to him by the Secretary, he is automatically suspended for nonpayment of dues, without action of the lodge. The suspension is recorded by the Secretary in the minutes of the first meeting of the lodge thereafter."

.J. C.

MONTGOMERY, JR., Ionic No. 151, RORERT J. CREDE, Hickory Hill No. 211, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Tuscan No. 360, J. EDWARD BLINN, 'Wehster No. 98,

CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, Acacia No. 602, EARL K. DILLE, Clayton No. 601, STANTON T. BROWN, Buckner No. 501.

PROPOSED ADDITION OF NEW SECTION: ARTICLE 9. LODCE ADMINISTRATION To the M.W. Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of the Slate of Missouri: BRETHERN: Being greatly concerned by the loss of more than 1 percent of our Masonic brethren each year as reported in the annual Grand Lodge proceedings and referred to in the annual Grand Master's address we, the undersigned, wish to present a possible means of preventing this loss. It appears to everyone who has studied this situation that the main reason for the loss in this jurisdiction has been due to the great number of our Masonic brethren who have been Suspended for non-payment of dues in our Blue Lodges. We feel that this loss can be greatly curtailed if not stopped entirely if a Delinquent Committee was made mandatory in every Blue Lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri. It is our opinion that this Delinquent Committee could be authorized and made a part of Lodge Administration under Article 9 of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

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Feeling that there is a great need for a Delinquent Committee we, the undersigned, submit for your consideration and adoption the following resolution to add a new section under Article 9 of the Grand Lodge of Missouri Constitution and By-Laws to be known as Section 9.00. DELINQUENT COMMITTEE, reading as follows: Section 9.00. DELINQUENT COMMITTEE: The Worshipful Master shall, immediately after his installation, appoint a Delinquent Committee composed of as many members as needed by his lodge with a Past Master as chairman. The duties of this Committee under the direction of the chairman shall be to contact all delinquent members as noted by the lodge Secretary on April I of any year. Those delinquent members living in the immediate vicinity of the lodge shall be contacted personally by the Committee. Those delinquent members residing outside of the immediate area of the lodge but in the state of Missouri shall be contacted by U.S. 'Mail. If no reply is received within a reasonable time the Committee may make contact through a Missouri lodge if a personal contact is needed. Those delinquent members residing outside of Missouri shall be contacted by U.S. Mail. If the Committee feels that personal contact should be made they may do so through the Grand Secretary's Office. The Delinquent Committee shall report their findings and recommendations to the lodge prior to the automatic suspension date of June I of any year. Following receipt of the reports and recommendations of the Delinquent Committee, the lodge shall take appropriate action. We move the adoption of this resolution. HAROLD C. SMITH, West Gate No. 445, ROLLA W. HEMPHILL, Algabil No. 544, LEONARD A. NORD, West Gate No. 445, WILFRED H. ENDICOTT, Olive Branch No. 576, LEWIS L. KREHI\1EYER, Meridian No.2,

EDWARD G. KLEINE, Rose Hill No. 550, WILLIAM F. JACKSON, Shaveh No. 646, JENNINGS A. OERTLE, Lamhskin No. 460, ARTHUR C. YEHLEN, Meridian No.2, GEORGE R. SPINDLER, Cache No. 416.

RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 2.010 (e) RF.'iOLUTION TO A~END PARAGRAPH (e) OF SECTION 2.010 OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS PERTAINING TO SUSPENSION FROM OR TERMINATION OF OFFICE

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missow"i: Resolved, That paragraph (e) of Section 2.010 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws he amended to provide as follows: "(e) He may, for good cause, and with the written concurrence of the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden, or any two of them, suspend from office any officer of the Grand Lodge until the next annual communication, and, in the case of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary or Grand Lecturer, terminate the appointment of any such officer." EARL K. DILLE, Clayton No. 601, J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., Ionic No. 154, .J. EDWARD BLINN, Webster No. 98, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Tuscan No. 360, ROBERT J. CREDE, Hickory Hill No. 211,

WILLIAM J. HILL, Ivanhoe No. 446, Gus O. NATIONS, Purity No. 658, CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, Acacia No. 602, STANTON T. BROWN, Buckner No. 501.

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RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 2.010 (1) RESOLUTION TO A:\fEND SECTION 2.010 (1) OF THE BY-LAWS RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES IN GRAND LODGE OFFICES

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: Be It Resolved, That Section 2.010 (1) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended to provide as follows: "Section 2.010. GRAND MASTER. The Grand Master has authority as follows: ... "(1) He fills all vacancies in the appointive offices in the Grand Lodge, but he may not fill vacancies in the elective offices."

J. J.

C. MONTGOMERY, JR., Ionic No. 154, EDWARD BLINN, Webster No. 98, EARL K. DILLE, Clayton No. 601, ROBERT J. CREDE, Hickory Hill No. 211, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Tuscan No. 360,

WILLIAM J. HILL, Ivanhoe No. 446, Gus O. NATIONS, Purity No. 658, CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, Acacia No. 602, STANTON T. BROWN, Buckner No. 501.

RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 2.040 (q) RESOLUTION TO AMEND PARAGRAPH (q) OF SECTION 2.040 OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS PERTAINING TO THE DUTIES OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

ResoLved, That paragraph (q) of Section 2.040 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended to provide as follows: "Devotes full time to the duties of his office; receives no compensation for any other activity, except jury duty and similar temporary public service; employs and supervises such clerical and secretarial assistants as may be required to discharge efficiently the duties of his office; and semiannually reviews with the Grand Master, the other elective officers and the Grand Treasurer the operation and budget of his office, including the fixing of compensation for his clerical and secretarial assistants." VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Tuscan No. 360, EARL K. DILLE, Clayton No. 601, J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., Ionic No. 154, ROBERT.J. CREDE, Hickory Hill No. 211,

WILLIAM J. HILL, Ivanhoe No. 446, CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, Acacia No. 602, STANTO;\! T. BROWN, Buckner No. 501.

RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 4.030 (c) RESOl.UTION TO AMEND SECTION 4.030 (c) RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the Slate of Missouri: Be It Resolved, That Section 4.030 (c) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended to provide as follows: "(c) Examines the books and records of the lodges and sees if they are properly kept; informs himself of the number of members, and the punctuality and regularity of their attendance; ascertains the state and condition of the lodges in all respects; confers with the Worshipful Master and Secretary of any lodge which shall not have been represented at the preceding annual communication of the Grand Lodge by one or more of the 'Worshipful Master, the Wardens and their legally appointed proxies and recommends representation at the succeeding annual communication of the Grand Lodge; points out any errors he ascertains in their conduct and mode of working; instructs them in every particular where he finds they may require or desire information;

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particularly recommends attention to the moral and benevolent principles of Freemasonry and the exercise of caution in the admission of candidates; and if he discovers in his district any Masonic error or evil, endeavors immediately to arrest it by Masonic means, and, if he considers it expedient, reports it to the Grand Master."

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C. MONTC;OMERY, JR., Ionic No. 154, EnWARD BLINN, Webster No. 98, Gus O. NATIONS, Purity No. 658, Wn.I.IAM J. HILL, Ivanhoe No. 446, EARL K. DILLE, Clayton No. 601,

ROBERT J. CREDE, Hickory Hill No. 211, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Tuscan No. 360, CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, Acacia No. 602, STANTON T. BROWN, Buckner No. SOl.

RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND REENACT SECTION 7.230 RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND REENACT SECTION 7.230 OF THE BY-LAWS RFLATING TO FORFEITURE OF CHARTER

To the Gmnd Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of the State of Missouri: Be It Resolved, That Section 7.230 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be repealed and a new section bearing the same number and entitled "Section 7.230. FORFEITURE OF CHARTER" be substituted therefore and to be applied only to acts occurring after the effective datc hereof. "Section 7.230. FORFEITURE OF CHARTER. "(a) A lodge which opens no stated communication within a period of twelve (12) consecutive months forfeits its charter. "(b) If at two consecutive annual communications of the Grand Lodge any chartered lodge under thc jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge shall not be represented by one or more of the Worshipful Master, the Wardens and their legally appointed proxies, as determined on the basis of the records of the Credentials Committee, the lodge forfeits its charter. "(c) A lodge which shall forfeit its charter pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) may resume labor only by authority of the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master, provided, however, that within sixty (60) days after any annual communication of the Grand Lodge at which a lodge has not been represented, the Grand Secretary shall give written notice thereof by first class, fully prepaid, United States Mail, to the Secretary of such lodge and a copy of the notice shall be sent to the District Deputy Grand Master of the District in which such lodge shall be located." EARL K. DILLE, Clayton No. 601, WILLIAM J. HILL, Ivanhoe No. 416, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Tuscan No. 360,

Gus O. NATIONS, Purity No. 658, CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, Acacia No. 602, STANTON T. BROWN, Buckner No. 501.

APPOINTMENTS

The Grand Secretary read the appointments made by Grand Master-Elect C. Montgomery, Jr. for the year 1978-79: Appointive Grand Lodge Officers District Deputy Grand Masters Chairmen and Members of Standing Committees Chairmen and Members of Special Committees The Auditor

R.W. Bro. Stanton T. Brown, the Grand Lecturer, announced the appointments of District Deputy Grand Lecturers for the year 1978-79.

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REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER JAMES A. NOLAND, JR.

GRAND MASTER NOLAND: Brethren, unless somebody tells me something to the contrary, we arc now awfully close to closing the business part of this session. I guess this will be my swan song, and I assure you it will be very, very brief. (Applause.) I am going to recognize and express appreciation to our very distinguished brother, War. Bro. Sam Collier, the organ player. (Applause.) Brother Sam has played for us throughout this session at not one penny cost to this Grand Lodge. R.W. Bro. Virgil Bradsher, one year ago, 50,000 miles ago, you presented me with the key to a car. The brethren in my Masonic District presented me with a new Caprice last year. And if you will come forward, I will return that key to you. (Applause.) Save for the problems we had with the "zoo-zoo" flies, we got along all right with that car. Brethren, I have been told the way to proceed here is just to briefly express my appreciation. I shall do that. First let me just say to you, I want to thank everyone of you for the kindnesses and courtesies and everything else that have been extended to me throughout this year. Brother J. C. wants to announce the installing officers. I guess it would be proper to do that before we call to recess. VVe will do that at this time. ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRAND MASTER路ELECT J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR.

R.W. BRO. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR.: Most Worshipful, I didn't mean to interrupt your particular talk there, because the brethren want to hear that. The installing officers will be: M.W. Bro. '''-'illiam H Chapman, Installing Grand Master; M.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Installing Grand Marshal; M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Installing Grand Chaplain. M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick and M.W. Bro. Harold O. Grauel will also have a part after the formal installation. There may be one or two others. Most Worshipful Sir, before you make your swan song, I want to say how much I have appreciated your courtesies to me. It has been a great experience this year. The brethren 'will welcome your last words; but then they are going to want to give you a rising ovation at the conclusion of those words. M.'tV. GRAND MASTER JAMES A. NOLAND, JR.: Brethren, whether you know it or not, we are down to that point. These very last words are: God Bless You All. (Most hearty standing applause.) GRAND LODGE DECLARED IN RECESS

M.W. Grand Master Noland declared the Grand Lodge in recess for Open Installation of Grand Officers. Because there was to be television coverage of the installation, M.W. Bro. Chapman arranged the seating of members of the Grand Lodge and the ladies for the most favorable picture possible. OPEN INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFiCERS

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M.W. BROTHER CHAPMAN: Ladies, Guests, and Brethren, I am sure you are all well acquainted with the fact that Freemasonry permits no innovations. What you will see here today is not an innovation, although our law is silent on matters of public installations of Grand Lodge Officers. But we have recent precedent in the fact that M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney said that it was legal and correct, and that he did it. So Most Worshipful Brother, or soon to be Most Worshipful Brother, J. C. Montgomery said that a public installation is what he would like; and that is what he shall receive. M.W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Installing Grand Marshal, escorted the elected and appointed Officers of the Grand Lodge for the ensuing year into the room. INSTALLATION PRAYER OF M.W. BRO. GEORGEF. MORRISON

Let us pray: Supreme Grand Master of the Universe, at this time we conclude one administration and embark upon a new one. We return thanks for the many mercies and blessings which Thy bounty has conferred upon us-especially for the privilege of having a leader who has served 32 years in the ministry of the Methodist Church so very capably. We realize that great missions cannot be accomplished successfully without Thy help and blessing, and so we pray that the new administration may have Thy continued blessings in all of its programs and undertakings. At this time we pay homage and do honor to our lIew Grand Master, M.W. Bro. and Rev. John C. (Jack) Montgomery, Jr. We pray that Thou wilt bless him; his lovely wife, Mary; his children: John C. Montgomery, III, Leslie Baumgartner, and Finley Alan Montgomery; and all of his loved ones with Thy loving protective care in all of his and their travels. Sustain him with good health and strength that he and his fellow officers may discharge the arduous duties and responsibilities of his office with success and acclaim, and benefit all of Masonry throughout this Grand Jurisdiction-}o'or his 38 years of Masonic membership and many years of service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, brings to this high Masonic office an individual who has served God and all facets of the Masonic Fraternity in a comforting and exemplary manner to all. Accept our thanks for leading one of your dedicated ministers and a divine servant . . . our beloved "Jack" to lead us; and may we, as Master Masons, continue to do our part in good deeds and help him in all ways to bring honor and glory to Thy name. This we ask in the name of Him in whom we have all professed to put our trust. Amen! THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR 1978·79

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............ William K. Kidd* . . .. Dr. Anton J. Tomasek The Rev. Carl L. Radford The Rev. Cecil H. Hurt Dr. Frank B. Kellogg* ...... Rabbi Alvan D. Rubinoi' The Rev. W. Tribbey Nickerson ...... Dr. G. Maxwell Teeter* Dr. G. Hugh Wamble路 The Honorable Nelson B. Tinnin* The Honorable Joe D. Holt* Clyde F. Walker

Not present for Installation. BENEDICTION OF M.W. BRO. GEORGE F. MORRISON

Supreme Grand Master of the Universe, we thank You for Your presence here during this Grand Lodge session-for Your direction and guidance. Help us as Master Masons, and the newly installed officers to put Ollr full trust in You. l~lcss each one of us as we travel to return to our respective homes and our loved ones. May our every thought, deed and action be acceptable in Your sight until we again assemble to carryon the work of our beloved Masonic Fraternity. This we ask in the name of Him in whom we have all professed to put our trust. Amenl REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. WILLIAM H CHAPMAN

M.W. BROTHER CHAPMAN: Ladies and Guests and Brethren, the Grand Master of any Grand Lodge has one awesome duty; and that duty is to appoint someone who he thinks some day may have the ability and stature and the background and knowledge to lead this Grand Lodge. I think it is probably the most important undertaking that any Grand Lodge Officer, or any Mason, could ever be entrusted with. It is something that one does not do lightly, or without a great deal of consideration, thoughtful prayer, and help and assistance from others. And then sometimes we wonder, as the years go on, whether we might have made a mistake. I am delighted today to testify to the fact that I don't believe I have made a mistake. It was my honor to appoint Jack Montgomery into this Grand Lodge Line, to see him progress over the years and gTOW into the job. And I know that he will be a magnificent presiding officer during this coming year. I bask in his glory, because I know that he will do the job well and that we will be delightfully proud of him. Jack, it is now my distinct honor and pleasure, after these many years, to present to you the Gavel of Authority of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Congratulations. Have a good year. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR.

M.W. BROTHER MONTGOMERY: M.W. Installing Grand Master, M.W. Installing Grand Chaplain, and M.W. Installing Grand Marshal, I say a very brief personal word about each of these brethren. If I were being asked to pick out exemplary Freemasons, those who typify what Freemasonry is, in these five brethren-two of whom you will see in a moment and others

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who have led you through the years past-I would point to those: William H Chapman, of highest integrity and ability, one to whom J have looked through the years, even before he appointed me in the Grand Lodge Line; George F. Morrison took my Petition for Affiliation to Tuscan Lodge, who had earlier appointed me as one of the Grand Chaplains, one with whom I shared some times of sorrow, through the years one who has given me his intimate friendship; Thomas J. Davis, Jr., who in a sense in the county from whence he comes is Mr. Masonry-this is the county from which my paternal family came, where some of them still reside. For these reasons I picked these three brethren, requesting them to serve as the installing officers. Thank you, Most Worshipful Sirs. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. I have a very personal friendship with two other brethren. I am not certain just in which order they are going to do this. I have been told it will be M.W. Bro. Herman Orlick. PRESENTATIONS TO MoW. GRAND MASTER J. C. MON,TGOMERY, JR.

M.W. BRO. HERMAN A. ORLICK presented the Grand Master's Apron: Most Worshipful Grand Master, the brethren of your Grand Lodge are in total agreement that they have elected a handsome Grand Master. Now also they would like to see you equally handsomely adorned in Masonic regalia; and they present to you, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and your brethren, this official apron of a Missouri Grand Master. They hope that you will enjoy wearing it. Wear it in good health over the State of Missouri and in the surrounding states during the coming year and in the many, many years to come that you will wear this apron. May I place it on you? M.W'. BRO. HAROLD O. GRAUEL presented the Grand Master's Lapel Pin: Most Worshipful Sir, although M.W. Brother Chapman may have appointed you and started you in the Grand Lodge Line, I remember that 19 years ago I presented you to the Grand Lodge as one of my Grand Chaplains. And I think that I had a little to do with this appointment. Of course, you worked it out yourself by causing the brother to know how excellent you were with your Masonic work. It gives me pleasure to present, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, this pin which I know you will wear with pleasure to yourself and I know you will wear it with honor to the Fraternity and to the Glory of God Himself. M.W. GRAND MASTER MONTGOMERY: Brethren, you may not have realized that several of the Past Grand Masters are Professor Grauel's boys. They sat in his classes at Southeast Missouri State University; they have felt the influence of his life and his Masonic leadership through the years. And I am proud to have been one of those former students, although when I reread the Masonic Home Report and discovered several errors in grammar, I hoped that my former professor of English would not have discovered them. Thank you, Sir. M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick has been a dear personal friend. I have turned to him for counsel. He has flattered me by asking me for advice upon one or two occasions. I cherish his friendship, admire his leadership. Thank you, Most Worshipful Sir.

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PRESENTATION BY BRETHREN OF HEBRON LODGE NO. 354 AT MEXICO

M.\,y. Brother Montgomery recognized and introduced Worshipful Master Robert Fenlon of Hebron Lodge, Senior Warden Jared Price, Secretary Harris Maupin, and a member of Hebron Lodge John Burchfield. WOR. BRO. ROBERT M. FENLON: Most Worshipful Sir, you are an adopted brother of ours; we could not love you more dearly if you had been born to us. As some you may know, and I am sure you will discover, when Worshipful Brother Montgomery began planning to assume his high office, he determined that the funds that are used annually for the Grand Master's regalia might be used for a more noble and glorious purpose: That of educating some young person who might later attend Southeast Missouri State University. To implement that plan he asked the brethren of Hebron Lodge for the use of the jewel worn by former Grand Master A. S. Houston in his term in the Grand Lodge in 1906. \,ye were obviously most happy to help Brother Jack in this endeavor. So, Brother Jack, with the heartfelt best wishes of the brothers of Hebron Lodge, we present to you this jewel for your use. M.W. BROTHER MONTGOMERY: Thank you so much. I will guard this faithfully and at the end of the year it will be returned to the brethren of Hebron Lodge with my thanks another time. BRO. JARED PRICE: Most Worshipful Sir, from the brethren of Hebron Lodge No. 354, it gives me pleasure to present you with your hat to be worn in your year as Grand Master. M.W. BROTHER MONTGOMERY: Thank you, Jared. Well, it does fit. Thank you, Brethren. We have had a lot of fun with this in the weeks past, because we have taken various pictures in it; we have tried it in one place or another. I am grateful to the brethren for that. In regard to what Brother Fenlon said-the scholarship fund which we are attempting to start-rather than a dinner there will be a series of teas or receptions or informal gatherings at five locations in the central and eastern part of the state. We begin next Saturday evening at Ionic Lodge at Desloge, which is my home lodge. The following afternoon, Sunday October 1, we shall be at Sikeston Lodge No. 310. That evening we will be in the Masonic Temple at Cape Girardeau. The reason for these locations, as the others to be announced, is that I have or had a Blue Lodge membership at each of these locations. So there will he those three this weekend. Then Saturday night, October 7, there will be such a gathering at Hebron Temple -Burroughs Temple, the home of Hebron Lodge-at Mexico. On the afternoon of October 22, at 3:00 p.m., there will be such a gathering at Tuscan Temple, Kingshighway and Westminster Place, St. Louis. As I said, these are all places, where, in the midst of my ministerial travels, I have belonged to the Blue Lodge or presently belong. And I would say to you that had the proposition for Dual or Plural Membership been accepted I would immediately have petitioned Hebron Lodge for such dual membership. That probably telegraphs my sympathies on that. But at any event, I hope that you will give it careful consideration during this year. I give one other recognition-a twofold recognition. First of all, there is

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a nice lady on the side here. With her is a boy whom I haven't whipped for a number of years. When he stands up, you can see the reason why. My wife Mary; our younger son Finley, who made a 400-mile round trip from college so that he could be here. He is going to leave immediately; and if you saw his grades, you would knmv why he has to get back. I am going to ask that Mary and Finley stand at this time so that you might see and greet them. (Applause.) Thank you for that honor. Finley, by the way, is Past Master Councilor of Mexico Chapter, Order of DeMolay. His father happens to he one of the charter advisors of that chapter. Brother Price, who made that presentation, is the Chapter Dad. We have a very active Rainbow Assembly. Mrs. Helen Fenlon, the wife of the Worshipful Master, has been instrumental in keeping that the excellent assembly that it is. Masonic Youth Work is alive and well in Mexico. I have one other presentation that I make as a group. I think that you would like to see these ladies; I think that some of them are scattered around the audience. There are present the wives, or perhaps other family members, of the elective and appointive Grand Lodge Officers. I think you might like to greet them. I would request that they stand at this time, that you might greet these very lovely people. (Applause.) Thank you so much, ladies. Now lady guests and other guests, I am grateful to you for your attendance at the installation. To the brethren who have stayed for this rather long morning, it's not going to be much longer. We are going to have to take just a minute to do what they call in political parlance "clear the hall or clear the aisles." PRESENTATION ,TO M.W. BRO. JAMES A. NOLAND, JR.

The Grand Secretary requested that the Senior Grand Deacon escort to the East the Junior Past Grand Master Dr. James A. Noland, .Jr. The Grand Secretary presented Past Grand Master Noland a leather-bound book containing: The Program of the 157th Annual Communication, the Grand Master's Address, the Report of the President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri (1976-77), and the four issues of The Freemason magazine published during the Grand Lodge Year 1977-78. The book is the expression of appreciation by the Grand Lodge of Missouri presented at the conclusion of the term as Grand Master. CLOSING

After the non-Masonic guests had left the auditorium, the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge called from recess. The Grand Master announced that the group pictures were available in the hall; that Mileage and Per Diem checks would be distributed in the auditorium after the close of the session. He told the District Deputy Grand Masters and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers that the dates of the Area Meetings will be announced at the two Deputies Conferences; they will also be printed in the Winter issue of The Freemason; the dates and places have already been set. M.W. GRAND MASTER MONTGOMERY: There are some words that we could

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say; but they are going to wait for another time-first of all for the Deputies Conferences and than again for the Area Meetings. The last personal word to say before we go back to the closing ritual. This gavel, which I will not carry with me, but which I brought for this occasion, and which wiII be used again next September, this was the Masonic gavel of my late father. I will use it very reverently. The 157th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next Annual Communication-the 158th on Monday, September 24, 1979 at St. Louis, Missouri.

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OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 1978路79 THE REV. J. C. MONTGOMERY. JR M.W. Grand Master P.O. Box 574. Mexico 65265 GUS O. NATION Deputy Grand Master 2440 Copper Beech Dr., St. Louis 63131 DR. J. EDWARD BLINN Senior Grand Warden P.O. Box 14, Marshfield 65706 WILLIAM J. HILL. . . . . .............. Junior Grand Warden 1100 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR. . Grand Treasurer 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 64501 Grand Secretary FRANK A. ARNOLD 713 Dix Rd.. Jefferson City 65101-Business Phone: 314-635-7245 STANTON T. BROWN ............. Grand Lechner Rt. 1, Box 225, Buckner 64016 EARL K. DILLE Senior Grand Deacon 10258 Butterworth Lane, St. Louis 63131 ROBERT J. CREDE Junior Grand Deacon Rt. 2, Jefferson City 65101 VERN H. SCHNEIDER Senior Grand Stewal'd 4 Exmoor Dr., St. Louis 63124 CHARLES E. SCHEURICH Junior Grand Steward 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65201 P. VINCENT KINKEAD ............ Senior Gmnd Marshal Rt. 2, Box 243, Farmington 63640 FRAl'\K P. WILFLEY, JR. Junior Grand Marshal Rt. 2, Laddonia 63352 WILLIAM K. KIDD Grand Sword Bearer 103 S. School St., Desloge 63601 Gmnd PU1'suivant DR. ANTON J. TOMASEK 5922 Highfield Road, St. Louis 63109 THE REV. CARL L. RADFORD ..... Grand Chaplain 2334 S. Dollison, Springfield 65807 THE REV. CECIL H. HURT Grand Chaplain P.O. Box 156, Dexter 63811 DR. FRANK B. KELLOGG Grand Chaplain 5757 Mango Dr., St. Louis 63129 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN Grand Chaplain 512 S. Meramec, St. Louis 63105 THE REV. W. TRIBBEY NICKERSON Grand Chaplain 807 South Second Street Terrace, Odessa 64076 DR. G. HUGH WAMBLE . Grand Chaplain 4840 N.E. Chouteau Dr., Kansas City 61119 DR. G. MAXELL TEETER . Grand ChajJlain 405 North St., Farmington 63640 THE HONORABLE NELSON B. TINNIN .. , Grand Orator P.O. Box 288, Hornersville 63855 THE HONORABLE JOE D. HOLT Grand Orator 808 Court St., Fulton 65251 CLYDE F. WALKER Gmnd Tiler 415 N. Calhoun St., Mexico 65265

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Appeals and Grievances: Harry Gershenson, Sr., Chairman, Pierre Laclede Center, Suite 1144,7733 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis 63105; Edward W. Garnholz, 29 N. Meramec Ave., St. Louis 63105; Robert M. Fenlon, 216 W. Jackson St., Mexico 65265; Harold Jos. Toner, 922 Walnut St., Suite 1000, Kansas City 64106. Building Supervisory Board: Karl A. Megert (2), Chairman, Rt. 1, Box 243, Sunrise Beach 65079; Harold E. Thornton (I), 916 Walnut St., Kansas City 64106; Gilbert J. H. Freeman (3), Rt. 3, Sedalia 65301. By-Laws: J. Morgan Donelson, P.G.M., Chairman, P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673; Martin B. Dickinson, P.G.M., 1001 Dwight Bldg., IO(H Baltimore Ave., Kansas City 64105; Ronald M. Belt, 108 Vine St., Macon 63552; James K. Riley, 8 Ivanhoe Woods, Kirkwood 63122; Newton R. Bradley, Clearview Dr., Lexington 64067. Chartc1'ed Lodges: John E. Adams, Chairman, 219 S. Clark, St. Louis 63135; K. Roger Pennel, P.O. Box 157, Fairfax 64446; Wilbur M. Daughtrey, 9152 Pardee Spur, St. Louis 63126. Correspondence: Bruce H. Hunt, P.C.M., P.O. Box 188, Kirksville 63501. Credentials: Ray Hilton, Chairman, 2929 S. Barnes Ave., Springfield 65804; The Rev. Charles Miller, 110 N. Third St., Hayti 63851; Carl E. Etz, Jr., 412 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, California 90254; Cecil O. Blaylock, 217 S. Louisiana Ave., Cape Girardeau 63701; John E. Brueggeman, 3121 Timm Dr., St. Louis 63125. Entertainment of Distinguished Guests: Howard E. ''\lard, Chairman, 11483 Essex, Hazelwood 63042; William J. Hill, 1100 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106; Robert J. Crede, Rt. 2, Jefferson City 65101; Vern H. Schneider, 4 Exmoor Dr., St. Louis 63124; Charles E. Scheurich, 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65201; Harry C. Ploetze, 5417 Donovan Ave., St. Louis 63109; Lester E. Schultz, 7436 Cromwell Dr., St. Louis 63105; Frank A. Arnold, 713 Dix Road, Jefferson City 65101. Forms and Caemonies: Frank A. Arnold, Chairman, 713 Dix Road, Jefferson City 65101; Thomas J. Davis, Jr., P.G.M., P.O. Box 217, Piedmont 63957; Leonard V. Bowers, 1817 E. Broadmoor, Springfield 65804; Stanton T. Brown (Ex Officio), Rt. I, Box 225, Buckner 64016. Grand Master's Adrh-ess: Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., P.G.M., Chairman, Osage Beach 65065; and all Past Grand Masters in attendance. Jurisprudence: Warren R. Maichel, Chairman, 720 Olive St., 24th Fl., St. Louis 63101; Elvis A. Mooney, P.G.M., II7 N. Prairie St., Bloomfield 63825; Walter L. Walker, P.G.M., P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850; Thomas K McGuire, Jr., 2522 S. Glendale, Springfield 65804; Herhert C. Hoffman, 2918 Commerce Tower, Kansas City 64105. Lodges Under Dispensation: Carl G. Brown, Chairman, P.O. Box 9902, Kansas City 64134; Frank A. Jones, 710 McClain St., Richland 65556; Homer A. Wilson, Wheatland 65779. Masonic Boards of Relief: Albert H. Van Gels, Chairman, 24 Spring Dr., :Florissant 63031; Ivan G. Abrahams, 1121 Nectar, St. Louis 63137; Edgar E. Martin, 3110 N. Ninth St., St. Joseph 64505; Sherman F. Knorr, 4617 Alexander, St. Louis 63116. Masonic Education: Earl K. Dille (3), Chairman, 10258 Butterworth Lane, St. Louis 63131; William H Chapman (2), P.G.M., 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves 63119; Olin S. McDaniel (2), 117 E. School St., Bonne Terre 63628; Ronald M. Compton (1), 3633 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; Joseph S. Van Dolah (I), 10209 E. 95th Terr., Kansas City 64134; Thomas C. Warden (3), 106 E. Washington Ave., Owensville 65066; The Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. (Ex Officio), P.O. Box 574, Mexico 65265; Gus O. Nations (Ex Officio), 2440 Copper Beech Dr., St. Louis 63131; Dr. J. Edward Blinn (Ex Officio), P.O. Box 14, Marshfield 65706; William H. Hill (Ex Officio), 1100 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106. Mileage and Per Diem: Alton Bray, Chairman, 508 Alta Vista, Cape Girardeau 63701; Charles Hicks, Monroe City 63456; Edward A. Lang, Rt. 2, Box 266, Cuba

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65453; Orville Livingston, Rt. 1, Edgerton 64444; Jack R. Clark, 9931 McGee, Kansas City 64111. Necrology: George F. Morrison, P.G.M., Chairman, Clayton-P.O. Box 16674, St. Louis 63105; Dr. Harold O. Grauel, P.G.M., P.O. Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701; I;rank P. Briggs, P.G.M., 1132 N. Jackson, Macon 63552; William R. Denslow, P.G.M., P.O. Box 529, Trenton 64683; Waltcr L. Walker, P.G.M., P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850. Relief and Charity: W. Marion Luna, Chairman, 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957; Ray Hilton, 2929 S. Barnes Ave., Springfield 65804; John E. Wetzel, 116 N. Fourth St., Louisiana 63353; Harry C. Ploetze, 5417 Donovan Ave., St. Louis 63109. Ritual: Stanton T. Brown, Chairman, Rt. I, Box 225, Buckner 64016; Freelon K. Hadley, 1506 Wayne Dr., St. Joseph 64506; William F. Jackson, 8033 Audrain Dr., St. Louis 63121; Carroll R. Moorman, 1205 Bardot, St. Clair 63077; H. Dale DcWeese, Rt. 1, Box 143A, Brunswick 65236; Ronnie L. House, P.O. Box 335, Mansfield 65704. Ways and Means: Walter H. Baird (2), Chairman, 234 E. Parkway Dr., Columbia 65201; Lloyd S. Morgan, Jr. (2), P.O. Box 307, Advancc 63730; George F. Morrison, P.G.M. (1), Clayton-P.O. Box 16674, St. Louis 63105; Dr. Henry R. Stoker (3), 4 Vista Dr., Kirksville 63501; William H. Wisbrock (3), 733 Landscape Ave., Webstcr Groves 63119; William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer, 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 64501. SPECIAL COMMITTEES

George Washington Masonic National MemMial Association: Bruce n. Hunt, P.G.M., Chairman, P.O. Box 188, Kirksvillc 63501; Forrest C. Donnell, P.G.M., 245 Union Blvd., Apt. 320, St. Louis 63108; Homer L. Fcrguson, P.G.M., 1927 N. Circle Dr., Jefferson City 65101; Col. James M. Sellers, P.G.M., Sunset View, Lexington 64067; Lewis C. Wes Cook, P.G.M., P.O. Box 12444, North Kansas City 64116. Grand Lodge Office Building: Dr. J. Edward Blinn, Chairman, P.O. Box 14, Marshfield 65706; Elvis A. Mooney, P.G.M., 117 N. Prairie St., RIoomfield 63825; Charles E. Scheurich, 124 Meadow Lanc, Columbia 65201; William \\T. Forrester, 9105 E. 31st St., Independence 64052; John E. Wetzel, 116 N. Fourth St., Louisiana 63353; Leonard C. North, 104 Leonard North St., Camdenton 65020; Claude W. Dunnaway, 502 S. Oak St., Versailles 65084. Jurisdiction: Martin B. Dickinson, P.G.M., Chairman, 1001 Dwight Bldg., 1004 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City 64105; Vern H. Schneider, 4 Exmoor Dr., St. Louis 63124; Harold M. Jayne, P.G.M., 125 South Main St., Memphis 63555; William C. Morgan, Waynesville 65583; Erwin J. Roesel, 9044 Radiom Dr., St. Louis 63123. Public Relations: Herman A. Orlick, P.G.M., Chairman, 12 Cambridge Court, Glendale 63122; Richard B. Ramage, 110 Old Oaks Dr., Ballw.in 63011; George Carson, 831 Rochdale Dr., Kirkwood 63122; Gcorge L. Stemmler, Jr., 9715 Conway Rd., St. Louis 63124; Stuart Symington, Jr., 100 North Broadway, St. Louis 63102; Jack Abshier, 5721 West 61st St., Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202; Garrett L. Smalley, 1204 Meadow Lake, Kansas City 64114; Robert H. Bray, 325 Corprew, Fayettc 65248. Public Schools: Walter C. PIoeser, Chairman, 3633 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; Elvis A. Mooncy, P.G.M., 117 N. Prairie St., Bloomfield 63825; Nelson B. Tinnin, P.O. Box 288, Hornersville 63855; Dr. M. Graham Clarke, School of the Ozarks, Point Lookout 65726; Warren M. Black, 1013 Carol, Jefferson City 65101; Dr. Charles J. McClain, Northeast Missouri State Univcrsity, Kirksville 63501; l'ielding A. Poe, P.G.M., 501 N. Lafayette St., Florissant 63031; Dr. Jamcs A. Noland, Jr., P.G.M., Osage Beach 65065; Albcrt J. Elfrank, Rt. 2, Advance 63730; Dr. G. Hugh Wamble, 4840 N.E. Chouteau Dr., Kansas City 64119. Recognition of FMeign Grand Lodges: William R. Denslow, P.G.M., Chairman, P.O. Box 529, Trenton 64683; John Black Vrooman, P.O. Box 402, St. Louis 63166; Frank A. Arnold, 713 Dix Rd., Jefferson City 65101.

1978

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159

Youth: Ronald M. Compton, Chairman, 3633 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; O. Wesley Konering, 61 I Olive St., St. Louis 63101; Eugene E. Wilson, I II Loch Lane, Columbia 65201; Lionel J. Goede, 715 Murry Hill Dr., Fenton 63026; Kenneth C. Ireland, 8306 Booth Ave., Raytown 64138. OTHER APPOlN,TMENT Audit: Robert C. Wagener, C.P.A., 78II Carondelet Ave., St. Louis 63105. MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Administrator

H. David Thomas, Administrator, Masonic Home of Missouri, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. Secretary to the Board of Directors and Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee on Relief and Charity

Carl J. Stein, Masonic Home of Missouri, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. Co-Ordinator of Fr.aternal Relations

Howard E. ''\lard, Masonic Home of Missouri, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63II2. MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

Bert W. Casselman, Master, 6001 Hilltop Road, Parkville 64151; A. W. "Whit" Griffith, Secretary-Treasurer, 301 W. Fifth St., Fulton 65251. LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION Year of

Name and Location Service Forrest C. Donnell, 245 Union Blvd., Apt. 320, St. Louis 63108 1942-43 Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Drive, Jefferson City 65101 1951-52 Richard O. Rumer, 6213 Lindenwood Court, Apt. 4, St. Louis 63109 1952-53 .1953-54 Col. James M. Sellers, Sunset View, Lexington 64067 .. .1954-55 Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 20780 Fourth St., No.5, Saratoga, California 95070 Harold M. Jayne, 125 S. Main St., Memphis 63555. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1956-57 Frank P. Briggs, 1132 N. Jackson Street, Macon 63552 . .1957-58 . .. 1959-60 Dr. Harold O. Grauel, Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701 Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville 63501 .1960-61 Martin B. Dickinson, 1001 Dwight Bldg, 1004 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City 64105 1962-63 .. 1964-65 George F. Monison, Clayton-P.O. Box 16674, St. Louis 63105 A. Basey Vanlandingham, Route No.3, Columbia 65201 1965-66 William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton 64683 . 1967-68 1968-69 Elvis A. Mooney, II7 N. Prairie Street, Bloomfield 63825 J. Morgan Donelson, Box 211, Princeton 64673 1969-70 William H Chapman, 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves 63119... . 1970-71 Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Box 217, Piedmont 63957 1971-72 Walter L. Walker, P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850 .1973-74 Herman A. Orlick, 12 Cambridge Ct., Glendale 63122 .. , .1974-75 Lewis C. Wes Cook, P.O. Box 12444, North Kansas City 64116 1975-76 Fielding A. Poe, 501 N. Lafayette St., Florissant 63031 1976-77 Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach 65065 .1977-78 PAST GRAND SECRETARY

Elmer W. Wagner, 506 Redondo Dr., Ballwin 6301 I.

160

1978

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PAST GRAND LECTURER

Fredon K. Hadley, 1506 Wayne Dr., St. Joseph 64506. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

1978-1979

1. LeRoy E. Smith (290), P.O. Box ISS, Wyaconda 63474 2. Jacky D. Kite (319), P.O. Box 24, Brashear 63533 3. Edward L. Tietsort (171), Route 5, Unionville 63565 4. Philip S. Johnson (35), 903 Elm St., Princeton 64673 5. Bob L. Overton (328), 1603 Beekman, Bethany 64424 6. George W. Gist (125), P.O. Box 66, McFall 64657 7. Vern W. Summa (470), 603 S. Wal-. nut St., Maryville 64668 8. William M. Kee (139), P.O. Box 273, Oregon 64473 9. Woodrow Offen backer (404), Bolckow 64427 10. F. Kenneth Eads (488), P.O. Box 197, Jamesport 64648 11. Roger L. Pritchett (506), P.O. Box 244, Lathrop 64465 12. R. C. Eichler (135), P.O. Box 124, Braymer 64624 13. Elmer L. Stanley,.Ir. (481), 106 N. College, Marceline 64658 14. LeRoy W. Ahlborn (172), Route I, Macon 63552 15. H. Fred Helbing (188), 112 Shepherd Pl., Hannibal 63401 16. Norman K. Atkinson (136), 616 S. Court St., Bowling Green 63334 17. Frank P. WilHey, Jr. (462), Route 2, Laddonia 63352 18. E. Wayne Milam (30), Route I, Clifton Hill 65244 19. H. Dale Deweese (73), Route I, Box 143A, Brunswick 65236 20. Harold R. Shatto (216), Route 2, Hale 64643 21. Marion L. Shafer (355), Route I, Box 107, Edgerton 64444 22A. Owen A. Sloan (522), llOO S. 18th St., Blue Springs 64015 22B. Gerald V. Noble (446), 10710 Newton Ave., Kansas City 64134 23. Theodore J. Hon (476), Route 3, Box 182, Odessa 64076

1. Merle B. Graham (362), 358 W. Maple Ave., Kahoka 63445 2. Dale C. Motter (366), 909 Fairview, Kirksville 63501 3. Ronald E. Smith (171), Route 6, Unionville 63565 4. Melvin Brees (35), Route 2, Princeton 64673 5. Larry D. Peugh (328), Mt. Moriah 64665 6. Glenn V. Bulla (377), 112 Martin St., King City 64463 7. Larry James (470), 1122 N. Mulberry, Maryville 64468 8. Darrell L. Jones (483), Route 2, Box 37, Fairfax 64446 9. Richard G. Thornton (331), 2906 Coach Light Pl., St. Joseph 64503 10. Benjamin E. Lollar (15), Winston 64689 11. Marvin G. Shull (13), 2304 N.E. Shady Lane, Kansas City 64118 12. Hardee H. Richey (561), P.O. Box 102, Braymer 64624 13. Virgil W. Slaughter (325), Route 2, Box 224, Meadville 64659 14. R. Clyde Foster (332), 921 E. McKinsey St., Moberly 65270 15. Lee B. Turner (188), 4907 Prospect Ave., Hannibal 63401 16. Russell J. Rowe (92), Rt. 2, Box 246, Louisiana 63353 17. Lecil Ulry (302), Route I, Perry 63462 18. Edwin B. Hawkins (527), P.O. Box 125, Higbee 65257 19. C. Gail Brown (628), P.O. Box 98, Mendon 64660 20. Alvin M. Armstrong (52), 712 W. Sixth St., Carrollton 64633 21. Vernon R. Rogers (13), 11135 N. Charlotte, Kansas City 64155 22A. Hugh "Ed" Shubert (625), 5138 N. Corrington, Kansas City 64Il9 22B. Thomas C. Hurt (630), 5700 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Raytown 64133 23. Richard F. Martin (149), 606 S. 23rd St., Lexington 64067

1978

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24. Lloyd R. Finney (205), 604 Leawood Dr., Marshall 65340 25. Roy C. Smith (503), P.O. Box 61, Prairie Home 65068 26. Joseph R. Bell (59), 414 S. Bradford St., Centralia 65240 27. Roy Fowler (491), 713 N. Jefferson St., Vandalia 63382 28. Verle T. Naughton (246), Route 2, Box 164C, Montgomery City 63361 29. Arnold T. Evans (199), P.O. Box 171, Elsberry 63343 30. Leman Shepherd (11), Route 1, Foristell 63348 31. John I. Grant (43), 618 Virginia St., Jefferson City 65101 32. John J. Darcy (363), Route 1, Robertsville 63072

33A. Howard F. Ward (9), 11483 Essex, Hazelwood 63043 33B. Lewis L. Krehmeyer (2), 4344 Holly Hills Blvd., St. Louis 63116

34. H. Eugene Self (147), 1005 Edgevale Ter., Harrisonville 64701 35. Charles H. Boyd (254), P.O. Box 225, Butler 64730 36. Jerry D. Bilyeu (262), Rt. 2, Box 144, Holden 64040 37. Eugene R. Schell (29), 301 Olive, P.O. Box 283, Windsor 65360 38. Ralph J. Shafer (83), Route I, Lebanon 65536 39. Leonard E. Myers (497), 30 S. Murry Lane, Rolla 65401 40. C. Nolen Miller (673), Route 2, Box 616, Arnold 63010 41. Homer A. Wilson (279), Wheatland 65779 12. Larry G. Ehrsam (521), Route I, Jasper 64755 43. Grover G. Phillips (605), Route I, Harwood 64750 44. Warren F:. Carr (471), 502 E. Central St., Oronogo 64855 4.ri. Thomas K. McGuire, .Ir. (271), 2522 S. Glendale, Springfield 65804 46. Steve E. Moody (622), Route 1, Macomb 65702

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24. Thomas A. Meads (205), 208 E. Rea St., Marshall 65340 25. Daniel C. Ray (4), 217 W. Broadway, New Franklin 65274 26. William G. Barnett (356), Rt. 1, Harrisburg 65256 27. William A. Gamblian (491), 615 E. Park St., Vandalia 63382 28. Glenn H. Oliver (246), Rt. 2, Box 20, Montgomery City 63361 29. Herald E. Schaper (558), P.O. Box 9, Moscow Mills 63362 30. Donald R. Jett (46), 100 Fieldcrest Dr., R.R. 2, O'Fallon 63366 31. Nolen H. Rinne (326), P.O. Box 427, Holts Summit 65043 32. Clarence Leo Busch (69), General Delivery, P.O. Box 65, Stanton 63079 33A. Verble L. Johnson (267),4449 Morganford Rd., St. Louis 63116 33B. James D. Fink (460), 1019 Savoy Lane, Manchester 63011 33C. Richard W. Goff (520), 9315 Warrior, St. Louis 63123 34. Jackie L. Craycraft (651), 303 Hennon St., Cleveland 64734 35. Arthur R. Zellmer (368), Route 1, Amoret 64722 36. Lloyd C. Kennon (272), 1523 S. Harrison St., Sedalia 65301 37. Edgar L. Kneip (548), 418 Peyton St., Clinton 64735 38. Virgil R. Bradsher (152), Star Route, State Road "F," Sunrise Beach 65079 39. Edward R. Windle (312), Route 2, Cuba 65453 40. Clifford N. TaUey (143), 601 N. School St., Desloge 63601 41. Ronnie West (44), Route 2, Fair Play 65649 42. Christopher C. McLemore III (87), P.O. Box 87, South Greenfield 65752 43. Eugene E. "PAT" McFarland (187), P.O. Box 146, Liberal 64762 44. James E. Brown (345), 305 N. Moffet Ave., Joplin 64801 45. John L. Lorenz (422), 2123 E. Monroe Ter., Springfield 65802 16. Ronnie L. House (543), P.O. Box 335, 2201 Poverty Row, Mansfield 65704

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

47. Arthur L. Cook, Sr. (353), P.O. Box 253, Ellington 63638 48. Jerrold K. Clemons (41), P.O. Box 316, Bismarck 63624 49. Cecil O. Blaylock (672), 217 S. Louisiana Ave., Cape Girardeau 63701 50. Claude F. Stephens (590), P.O. Box 42, Advance 63730 51. Arblean McHugh (655), Route I, Box 260, Wardell 63879 52. M. Gene Shain (209), P.O. Box 642, Fisk 63940 53. Albert E. Gimple, Jr. (637), Route 3, Box 119, Mountain View 65548 54. Darrell R. Shortt (296), Rt. 4, Box 102B, Marshfield 65706 55. T. Gordon Williams (284), P.O. Box 514, Aurora 65605 56. Clinton H. Shaddox, Jr. (647), P.O. Box 4, Jane 64846 57A. Nathan '\T. Glazer (642), 10308 Forest Brook Lane, St. Louis 63111 57B. Ralph O. Kolb (443), 8825 Anchorage Lane, Crestwood 63126

58. George W. Berkstresset, Jr. (591), Route I, Barnett 65011 59. Vernon A. House (337), 609 Lakeview Road, Blue Springs 64015 60. Elbert P. Petty (231), P.O. Box 276, Arbyrd 63821

47. James E. Newton (509), P.O. Box 135, Van Buren 63965 48. George W. Fitzgerald (551), 913 E. Columbia St., Farmington 63640 49. Laymon A. Allgood (672), 1735 Ridgeway Dr., Cape Girardeau 63701 50. Walter A. Powell (596), P.O. Box 215, Puxico 63960 51. Theodore T. Martin (571), 102 E. Washington St., Hayti 63851 52. Chester R. Carpenter (526), Route 2, Box 182, Piedmont 63957 53. George A. Collins (182), 1465 W. Fifth St., West Plains 65775 54. Harold G. Eagan (352), Rt. I, Box 259, Nixa 65714 55. John Robert Mullins (284), 10ID Sunset St., Aurora 65605 56. Jimmie Lee Moreland (247), P.O. Box 204, Seneca 64865 57A. Charles M. Benedict (613), 502 Coachlight, Hazelwood 63042 57B. Raymond A. Phipps (640), 1200 Cardinal, St. Louis 63135 57C. R. Edward Ceries (669), 500 Parkview Dr., Collinsville, Illinois 62234 58. J. Dwight McDonald (591), Route 2, Barnett 65011 59. Victor L. Ford (391), 7916 Arlington, Raytown 64138 60. Carson D. Jean (68), P.O. Box 425, Kennett 63857

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS

No.

Name

District A

602 444 366 355 590 10 219 544 198 659 255 347 141 443 377 356

Acacia . Ada Adair Adelphi Advance Agency Albert Pike Algabil ... Allensville Alpha Alton America Amsterdam Anchor Ancient Craft Ancient Landmark

26 . . . . . .

23 2 21 50 9

22路B

33-B 6 . . 22-A . 53 . 33-B . 35 . 57-B 6 . . 26

621 193 529 412

389 633 346 673 55 100 156 127 267 26

Anderson Angerona Apollo Appleton City Arcana Archie Arlington Arnold Arrow Rock Ash Grove Ashland Athens Aurora Ava .. ,

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

56 II

57-A 37 3 34 39 40 24 45

26 6

33-B 46

217 116

353

Barbee Barnes. . .. . . . . .. Barnesville .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

24 46 47

See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 182-205 for location: TQwn and County.

1978 No. Name 591 367 365 3 393 632 373 450 170

District

195 45 597 587 135 334 616 80 86 269 203 233 501 675 442 254

Barnett................... 58 Barry..................... 55 Bayou 53 Beacon 33-A Bee Hive 11 Belgrade 40 Belle 39 Belton......... 34 Benevolence 12 Benjamin Franklin " 57-A Berkeley 57-A Berlin 10 Bernie.................... 60 Bethany 5 Bethel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Billings 54 Binning.................. 9 Bismarck 48 Blackwell 40 Bloomfield 50 Bloomington 14 Blue Springs 59 Bogard 20 Bolivar 41 Bonhomme 57-B Bosworth 20 Branson 54 Braymer.................. 12 Breckenridge 12 Brentwood 57-B Bridgeton 57-A Brookfield 13 Brotherhood 9 Brumley.................. 38 Bucklin 13 Buckner 59 Bunker 47 Burlington ............ 7 Butler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35

416 328 486 552 183 38 63 169 284 231 549 249

Cache Cainsville................. Cairo..................... Calhoun California Callao Cambridge................ Camden Point Canopy................... Cardwell Carl Junction Carroll

642 667 378 573 97 537 379 150 41 535 153

102 337

101

33-A 5 18 37 31 14 24 21 55 60 44 20

1~~ g:;~~~~~le.:::::::::::::::::: Caruthersville............. Cass......................

586 312 525 227

Cecile Daylight Censer Central Crossing Centralia Chaffee Chamois Charity Charleston Chilhowee Christian Circle Clarence Clark Clarksdale Clarksville Clarkton Clay Clayton Clearmont Cleveland Clifton Clifton Heights Clinton Clintonville Cold Spring路 Coldwater Cole Camp Colony Columbia Comfort Compass Competition Composite Continental Conway Cooper Corinthian Cornerstone Cosby Cosmos Country Club Cowgill Craft Craig Crane Crescent Hill Crestwood Criterion Cuba Cunningham Cypress

492

D Daggett...................

305 172 674 59 615 185 331 407 487 392 342 662

610 559 17 645 207 601 507 651 463 520 548 482 274 485 595 168 534 533 120 432 369 454 528 36 265 323 600 282 656

561

461 147

163

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

51 34

287 606 519 368

669

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

22路A 14 55 26 49 31 9 50 36 59 37 14 18 10 16 60 11 57-B

7 34 53 33-B 37 43 36 34 36

2 32 55

21 38 52 10 38 25 36 57-A 9 33-A 22路B 12 15 8

54 35 57路B 44 39 19 13

~~~ g:~~ur":::::::::::::::::: ~~ 88 137

Defiance Delphian

6 47

See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 182-205 for location: Town and County.

164

1978

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

No. Name 119 De Soto 532 Dexter 325, :.. Dockery 300 ,Doric

District . . ......... . .

40 50 13 45

285 575 630 384 291 318 599 607 14 497 121 278 505 73 27 405 577 332 44 I

Earl...................... 10 Easter 32 East Gate. . . . 22路B East Prairie 50 Edina 2 Eldorado 1 Elvins 48 Eminence................. 47 Eolia..................... 16 Equality.................. 39 Erwin 33路A Essex..................... 50 Euclid 57-B Eureka 19 Evergreen 32 Everton 42 Ewing.................... 15 Excello 14 Excelsior , 49

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

F Fairfax Fairmont Fair Play Farmington Fayette Fellowship................ Fenton Ferguson Fidelity Florida Florissant............. Forest Park Forsyth................... Foster Four Mile Fraternal Freedom.................. Friend.................... Friendship Fulton

8 1 41 48 25 44 57-B 57-A 21 17 57-A 57路B 54 35 60 32 57-B 54 12 27

G 515 Galena 106 Gallatin 655 Gardenville............... 522 Gate City 422 Gate of the Temple 125 Gentryville 9 George Washington 427 Glenwood

54 10 57-B 22-A 45 6 33-A I

218 72 397 289 644 514 579 276 6] 8 272 66 173 4I4 635 107

Good Hope Gorin Gower Graham Grain Valley Granby Grandin Grand River Grandview Granite Grant City Gray Summit Greensburg Greentop Greenville

. . . . . . . .

216 336 224 188 499 672 17 I 21 571 459 354 117 37 477 338 123 288 187 104 211 527 364 362 279 262 660 251 239 2I5 4 32 415 30

H Hale City Hallsville Hamilton Hannibal Harmony Harold O. Grauel Hartford Havana Hayti Hazelwood . Hebron............. . Helena Hemple Henderson Herculaneum Hermann Hermitage Hermon Heroine Hickory Hill . Higbee Higginsville Hiram Hogles Creek Holden Holliday Hope Hopewell . Hornersville Howard Humphreys Hunnewell Huntsville

. . . . . . .

57-B I

11 7 59 56 47 34 59 36 6 32 2 I

. 20 . 26 . 12 . 15 . 33-A . 49 . 3 . 6 . 51 45 . 27 . 9 . II . 45 . 40 . 32 . 41 . 43 . 22-B . 31 . 18 . 23 . 1 . 41 . 36 . 17 . 32 . 47 . 60 . 25 . 3 . 14 . 18

I 410 Iberia 581 IIlmo..................... 76 Independence 54 Index 536 Ingomar 381 Ionia..................... 154 Ionic

38 49 59 34 53 58 48

See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 182-205 for location: Town and County.

1978 No.

Name

District

143 Irondale 446 Ivanhoe

40 22路B

259 Lodge of Love 268 Lodge of Truth 128 Lorraine.................. 403 Lowry City...............

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

165

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

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

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

. 22-A . 11 . 60 , .. 57-B 9 . . 2 . 57-B . 36 . 53

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

222 83 115 489 292 460 574 531

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

15 38 27 50 43 33.B 36 39

592 506 145 598 77 149 31 302 666 138 326 152 521 488 257

La Russell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lathrop Latimer Leadwood Lebanon.................. Lexington Liberty Lick Creek ......... Lilbourn Lincoln Linn Linn Creek Lockwood Lock Springs Lodge of Light............

1: 44 11 39 48 39 23 11 17 51 9 !U 38 42 10 5

~~~ t=r:~~ta.: :::::::: :::::::::

433 626 112 406 543 566 481 110 569 324 260 458 16 628 313 35 2 244 567 151 471 1 639 344 144 612 129 295 64 490 246 58 603 184 351

M Macks Creek Magnolia Maitland Malden Mansfield Maplewood Marceline Marcus Marlborough McDonald Mechanicsville Melville Memphis Mendon Meramec Mercer , Meridian Middle Fabius Miller Milton Mineral Missouri-Commonwealth Mizpah Moberly Modern Mokane Monett Moniteau Monroe Montevallo Montgomery Monticello Morehouse Morley Mosaic

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

Mount Hope Mount Moriah Mt. Olive Mt. Vernon Mount Washington Mt. Zion Mountain Grove Mountain View Mystic Tie N

25 Naphtali 568 Naylor 560 Nelson 247 Neosho

38 33-B 8 60 46 57-B 13 48 22-B 59 30 42 1

19 57-B

4 33-B 1

55 18

33-A . 57路A . 18 . 41 . 27 . 55 . 31 . 17 . 43 . 28 . 15 " . 50 . 50 . 48 29

~~: ~~~c~~ city'::::::: :::::::

476 40 439 99 614 327 158 637 221

1 14 5 37

. . . . . . . . .

23 57-B 45 55 59 53 46 53 49 33-B 52 24 56

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166

District

No. Name 60 510 199 307 429 270 473 470 647 643 157 358 622

New Bloomfield New Hampton New Hope......... . . New London New Madrid New Salem Nineveh Nodaway Noel Northeast North Star Northwest Norwood

27 5 29 17 51 29 29

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

33-A 51 33-A 8 22-A 24 43 45 57-A 32

P Palestine 30 Palmyra 15 Paris Union 17 Parrott 10 Pattonsburg 10 Pauldingville 30 Paul Revere. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33-B Paulville.................. 2' Pendleton 48 Perryville................. 49 Perseverance 16 Philadelphia.............. 15 Phoenix 16 Pickering 7 Pike 16 Pilgrim 57-A Pilot Knob........ .. 46 Plato..................... 46 Platte City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Plattsbur~ 11 Pleasant Grove 25 Pleasant Hope 41 Point Pleasant 51 Polar Star 57-A Pollock 3 Polo 12 Pomegranate 33-A Poplar Bluff 52 Potosi 40 !i56 Prairie 5

24 I 18 19 308 65 1I 330 319 551 670 92 502 136 472 399 652 182 469 504 113 142 467 176 79 349 232 95 209 131

503 179 657 658 190 596 180 383

Prairie Home Pride of the West Purity Putnam Puxico Pyramid Pythagoras

380

Queen City

33 20 I 223 391 570 479 385 57 361 13 496 435 663 213 550 404 204 316 238 90 572

Ralls Ravenwood Ray Ra ytown Republic Rich Hill Richland Richmond Riddick Rising Sun Robert Burns Rockbridge Rockhill Rolla Rose Hill Rosendale Rowley Rural Rushville Russellville Rutledge

225 226 208 424 298 462 293 7I 508 448 126 236 513 585 646 653 625 256 228 37 I 310

Salem Saline Salisbury Samaritan Sampson Santa Fe Sarcoxie Savannah Saxton Schell City Seaman Sedalia Senath Shamrock Shaveh Shawnee Sheffield Shekinah Shelbina Sheldon Sikeston

Pro~ress

7 56 22-A 8 8 46

o 163 671 576 139 546 518 303 7 623 624

1978

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

. 2.~ . 33-B . 57-A . 57-A 3 . . 50 . 33-B . 55

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

7 23 59 45 35 38 23 41 21 5~

53 22-B 39 57-A 9 21 22路A 9 31 1

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

39 48 19 48 53 17 44 9 9 43

3 36 60

27 57-A 36 22-A 40 14

43 50

See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 182-205 for location: Town and County.

No.

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Missouri-Commonwealth (10-8-1816) •••.......•••..• Meridian \ 6-6-1862) ..•....• Beacon (6-10-1849) •.•.•.... Howard (5-6-1862) •...•...• United (5-30-1867) ..•...... O'Sullivan (10-19-1867) .... Geo. Washington (6-10-1849) Agency (6-1-1866) •.....•.. Pauldingville (6-8-1852) ..•• Tyro (4-7-1825) . Rising Sun (5-6-1862) . Eolia 00-16-1884) . Western Star (6-1-1866) . Memphis (6-6-1852) ......• Clarksville (10-8-1830) ••.... Palmyra (4-25-1831) ..•.... Paris Union (3-1-1836) •... St. Louis 00-24-1836) •.... Havana (10-16-1879) •.....• Wellington (6-6-1862) .. Florida (6-6-1862) . Wyaconda (10-11-1887) •...• Naphtali (10-14-1839) . Ava 00-13-1887) ...•••.••• Evergreen (5-26-1864) ..•... St. John's (10-14-1839) .•..• Windsor (6-2-1866) ...•...• Huntsville 00-8-1840) •••.•• Liberty 00-9-1840) ..•••••• Humphreys 00-13·1887) ..•• Ralls (6-9-1853) . Troy 00-7-1841) . Mercer (6-9-1853) •••••••••• Cooper 00-9-1841) .. Hemple 00-18-1900) . Callao (6-2-1866) ..•..••••.

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FIRST DISTRICT-LEROY E. SMITH, D.D.G.M., Box 155. Wyaconda, Mo. 63474

County Lodges Clark ....•.•.. Fairmont .•...... .. Eldorado .•••..... Hiram •••.•••••..

No. I Location Master 2901 Wyaconda ..•.... Charles P. Kapfer 318 Luray ..•.•..... Robert St. Clair 362 IKahoka .•..•.... Harold J. Wilson

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St. Francisville ... 6681 Wayland .. , ..... 16IMemphis ..•.•...

Scotland .••••. 1 Memphis ..•.•... Gorin ...•••••.... . Schuyler.••••. Middle Fabius .•.. .. Lodge of Love •... Queen City •••.... . . . . . . 1 Rutledge

I 72IGorin ..•••••.... 672 Rutledge ••••.... 244 Downing ....•... 259 Lancaster . 380 Queen City .

Glenwood ..•...•. 427\Glenwood ••..... . Greentop . 635 Greentop

Secretary-Name and Address . Homer E. Rogers, Box 66, Gorin, Mo. 63543 . . Jess Folk, Rt. I, Arbela, Mo. 63432 . . Elmer C. Dinger, 362 N. Morgan, Kahoka, Mo. 63445 ......................•... Kenneth K. Sowers .. Norman S. Brammer, Sr., Rt. I, Alexandria, Mo. 63430 . Albert L. Gardner ... Pearl L. Stivers, 226 S. Washington, Memphis, Mo. 63555 •.•..•..•.••..••....•.... Victor G. Frederick .. Archie S. Baltzell, Box 64, Gorin, Mo. 63543 .. " . Oren S. Erickson . Hillis McCabe, Box 4, Rutledge, Mo. 63563 . William E. Mobley . Basil E. Anders, Downing, Mo. 63536 . Stanley R. Comstock. James H. Neagle, Box 351, Lancaster, Mo. 63548 Cloyd Cain . Donald L. Crabtree, Box 154, Queen City, Mo. 63561 . Max Franklin . Walter H. Croskey, Glenwood, Mo. 63541. . Kenneth H. Palmer .. Bryan F. Arnold, Box 85, Greentop, Mo. 63646 .

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THIRD DISTRICT-EDWARD L. TIETSORT, D.D.G.M., Route

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. . Hartford Somerset ..•..... Unionville ...•... . Humphreys ..••.. Seaman.•••..••.. Putnam .•••..•.. Pollock •.••...... Arcana Winill:an

171IHartford..•..••. 2061 Powersville . 210lUnionville .••.... 32IHumphreys .•... 126IMilan . 1901Newtown•••.... 349lPollock ..•...•..

. 389 iHarris

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Wilbur L. Groves .... Leland G. Magee, 505 S. 28th St., Box, 9, Bethany. Mo. 64424 , Vern G. Elliott, Rt. 1, Ridgeway, Mo. 64481. . Beryl D. Arkle, Box 155, Eagleville, Mo. 64442 •.. Max L. Ross, Cainsville, Mo. 64632 . Steven D. Lundy, P.O. Box 250, New Hampton, Mo. 64471 . Kenneth DeWitt. .... Floyd E. Eberhart, Gilman City, Mo. 64642 ,

Lorraine ..•...•. Lodge of Light . Cainsville . New Hampton .

128lRidgeway . Willis S. Hendren 257IEagleville . Jim A. Cracraft 328iCainsville . Jerald Arney. . . . . . .. 510lNew Hampton . M. V. Stevens

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William D. Palmer .. Clair J. Clevenger, P.O. Box 176, McFall, Mo. 64657 . C. N. Osborn, RR 1, Platte City, Mo. 64079 B. E. Crawford, Rt. 3, Box 85, Albany. Mo. 64402. L. Frank Smith, Rt. 2. Box 215, Albany, Mo. 64402 Jackson C. Spiking, 501 S. Third St., I King City, Mo. 64463 . 447I'DarIington •..... John G. Swan Bobby L. Ellis, Darlington. Mo. 64438 . 66 Grant City...... Doyle Thompson Carl G. Spainhower, Rt. 4, Box 16, I Grant City, Mo. 64456 .. 88ISheridan...... .. Averill S. West Leon C. Parman, R I, Box 71, I Sheridan, Mo. 64486 .......................•. 1981 Allendale ' C. L. Mosbarger Wilbur T. Osborne, Grant City, Mo. 64456 . 321IDenver , Andrew N. Barber .. , Robert E. Rineman, Rt. 1, Denver, Mo. 64441. ..

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201IRavenwood..... 289IGraham 4421Burlington Jet

Eldon D. Williams, Rt. I, Box 154, Hopkins, Mo. 64461 ......•...............•.. , Charles E. Goodson .. Levi J. Henry, Rt. 1. Ravenwood, Mo. 64479 .. Martin W. Hartman. B. L. Burns, Rt. 1, Box 67. Barnard, Mo. 64423, Kenneth L. Bears Charles W. Bragg. Box 127. I Burlington Junction, Mo. 64428.. .• •••. •. . .. .• Nodaway ..•..... 470IMaryville....... Donald F. Thacker .. John W. Mauzey, Jr., 714 W. Thompson. Maryville, Mo. 64468........................ Pickering •••••.•. 472/Pickerin g ....... Terry D. Roush , Larry E. Dew, Pickering, Mo. 64476 Clearmont....... 507 Clearmont , R T. Porterfield R. O. Porterfield, Box 367. Hopkins. Mo. 64461. Skidmore........ 511 Skidmore , Michael K. Monk Milo Monk, Rt. 1, Box 106, Skidmore. Mo. 64487 ..

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EIGHTH DISTRICT-WILLIAM M. KEE. D.D.G.M.. P.O. Box 273, Oreqon, Mo. 64473 Count7 Atchison

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.\-laste!' No. I Location Secretary-Name and Address I Time of Meeting 1571Rock Port .•.•... Norman L. Reynolds. Charles E. Eddy, 704 Underwood Dr., Rock Port, Mo. 64482 2nd & 4th Mon. I 200IWatson . Elbert W. Hudson ... Willis L. Barnhart, Box K, Watson, Mo. 64496.. 1st & 3rd Th. 358lTarkio . Delmar H. Mayfield .. Richard A. Halliday, Box 294, Tarkio, Mo. 64491.. 2nd & 4th Th. 483 Fairfax . Charles H. Moore .... Ben W. Umbarger, P.O. Box 151, Fairfax, Mo. 64446.......................... 2nd & 4th Tu. 112/Maitland 1 Larry L. Diggs . C. T. Elliott, P.O. Box 62, Maitland, Mo. 64466 .. 2nd & 4th Tu• 139/Forest City..... James R. Morris . Willard I. Kurtz, Box 143, Oregon, Mo. 64473 .. 2nd & 4th Wed. 2941Mound City..... Hugh R. Nauman . Silas P. Allen, 408 Nebraska St., I Mound City, Mo. 64470 2nd & 4th Tu• 606ICraig James H. Krusor . Elmer A. Allan, Box 98, Craig, Mo. 64437 l!'t & 3rd Tu.

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Savannah Helena Lincoln Whitesville

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Walter A. Dunn ..... Mac Hogue, 402 South 11th St., Savannah, Mo. 64485 . Marvin L. Huffman. John D. Huffman, Jr., Rt. I, Box 81, Helena, Mo. 64459 ..................•........ Kenneth G. Hughes .. Martin L. Elifrits, Rt. I, Fillmore, Mo. 64449 ... Gregg T. Staley. . . .. Darrell D. Guest, Rt. 2, Box 138, King City, Mo. 64463 . Harold Brunner. . . .. Glenn W. Jenkins, 306 E. Nelson St., . Savannah, Mo. 64485 . Ressie A. Wade.. . .. Lavelle S. Warren, Rt. 2, Bolckow, Mo. 64427 .. William D. Clark .... Joe C. Schneider, 1509 Safari Drive, St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 ...............•........ Darrell E. Osborn Harold Y. Smith, Box 118. AI/:ency, Mo. 64401. .. Elvin R. Waugh Bruce E. Pierce, Rt. I, DeKalb, Mo. 64440 .. Thomas H. Gandy Leslie V. Stites, 2721 S. 20th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 . Ray E. Mauzey Terry D. Gann, 2313 Briarcliff Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 . Campbell W. Collins. Robert D. Wrehe, 2406 Lafayette, St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 ...........•.....•....... Larry C. Simpson ... Norman H. Ellis, Rt. 2, Box 65, Rushville. Mo. 64484 . Raymond D. Jacobs. Edgar E. Martin, 3110 N. Ninth St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64505 . Robert W. Foster .... Richard G. Thornton, 2906 Coach Light Place, St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 ...•.............•...... Billie L. Bird Edwin C. Carpenter, 2814 Charles, St. Joseph, Mo. 64501. . Wilbert L. Hess, Sr.. Roger M. Heard, 1323 Cudmore, St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 .

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124/Union Star.••... Dennis L. Wilkerson. Warren L. Gallinger, 6th and Maple, Union Star, Mo. 64494 ............................. F. W. Zimmerman ... Louis S. Goodwin, Rt. 2, Box 3B, Maysville, Mo. 64469 ......................... I 378/Fairport .•••.... R. D. Pittsenbarger .. Lawrence F. Shipp, Rt. 3. Maysville, Mo. 64469 4541 Stewartsville .... Virgil E. Courtney .. C. G. Waller, Box 84, Stewartsville, Mo. 64490 ... 669IClarksdale •••... Earl yarnell ........ John E. Cobb, P.O. Box 77, I Clarksdale, Mo. 64430 ..•..•..•...•.••....... 16IWinston ••••.... John A. Dunlap ..... Paul Uthe, Altamont, Mo. 64620 ........ , ....... 66 IPattonsburg•.•.. James F. Hoover .... M. M. Searcy, Rt. 2, Pattonsburg, Mo. 64670 .... 106jGallatin .••...... Keith E. Groom ..... J. T. McNeel, 212 S. Water, Gallatin, Mo. 64640 285 Coffey .......... Jasper Worley ....... S. Wayne Howard, P.O. Box 127, Coffey, Mo. 64636 ............................ I 4881Lock Springs .... Ronald J. Lee ....... Ross J. Lee, 1114 Shanklin Ave., Trenton, Mo. 64683 .......................... I 600IJameson ..•••••. Jack L. Markham ... John R. Smith. Jameson, Mo. 64647 ............ 564IJamesport.•••••. George S. Lockridge. Doyle C. Kime, Rt. 2, Box 168, I Jamesport, Mo. 64648 ........................

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R. C. Eichler, P.O. Box 12~, Braymer: Mo. 64624 H. L. Goff, 511 North Ardlnger, HamIlton, Mo. 64644................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Polo ..•......•••• 232IPolo ..•......... Dean R. Carter Michael E. Austin. Rt. 2, Polo. Mo. 64671. .•••.. Breckenridge ..••. 334IBreckenridge.... Francis F. Reed Herbert F. Woolsey, P.O. Box 132, I Breckenridge, Mo. 64625. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cowgill. .. .. .• . .. 561ICowgill......... Jesse C. Burton. . . .. David K. Hatfield, Rt. 1, Cowgill, Mo. 64637 Livin~ton.... Friendship....... 89IChiIlicothe...... Bobby R. O'Dell Willie Dee Sherrill, Box 89, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601. Benevolence 170'Utica..•.•.•.••• Robert L. Sears C. Richard Sidden, Jr., 1604 Jennings PI., , Chillicothe, Mo. 64601........................ Dawn........... 539·Dawn John G. Lewis...... Dale Wood, Dawn, Missouri 64638 BraY!Der ....•.••. 135IBraY!Der HamIlton ....•.•. 224IHaml1ton.......

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. R. Duane Neeley .... . James G. Curry, Jr..

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Secretary-Name and Address Harold W. Thorne, 768 North Main, Linneus, Mo. 64653 . Cecil C. McGhee, 843 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. Mo. 64628 •.......•....••.......... Thomas R. Wade, Box 196, Laclede, Mo. 64651. Reginald E. Pettit, Box 127, Bucklin, Mo. 64631 ................•....•................. Ronald D. Friesner, P.O. Box 125, Meadville. Mo. 64659 . Elmer L. Stanley, Jr., 106 N. College St., Marceline, Mo. 64658 .

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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT-LEROY W. AHLBOM. D.D.G.M.. RI. 1. Macon. Mo. 63552 Macon

. Callao ........•.. Rloomington •••.. Censer . La Plata . Lodge of Truth . Excello ..•.•..... Sh~!b1 •••••••. St. Andrews •.•.. Shelbina . Hunnewell . Bethel . Clarence ..•......

38 callao 1 102 Bevier.......... 172IMacon.......... 2371La Plata........ 268IAtlanta 332IExcello....... .. 96IShelbYVille...... 228IShelbina........ 415IHunneweU...... 537IBethel.......... 662IClarence........

William J. Davis. . .. Gerald Thomas, Box 26. New Cambria. Mo. 63558. Warren H. Burnam. Delbert L. Kitchen, Rt. I, Bevier, Mo. 63532 .. Harold D. Cross J:{. M. Waller. 517 Sunset Dr., Macon, Mo. 63552 ... Ronald Belt Thomas J. Mohan. Box 30, LaPlata, Mo. 63549. Jack D. Epperson David R. Carnahan, Rt. I, Atlanta, Mo. 63530 . Charlie Green.... . .. R. L. Leathers, Rt. 1, Excello, Mo. 65247 . Consolidated with Shelbina No. 228 Clement G. Gunn 1 L. L. Rice, P.O. Box 621, Shelbina, Mo. 63468 Gary L. Carr Kenneth P. Shl'ide, Emden, Mo. 63439 . Manley E. Brown John D. Ballance, Leonard, Mo. 63451. . Tom A. Mooneyham. Jehn E. Burkhardt, Box 36, Clarence, Mo. 63437 .

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LaBelle ..•....... 222 ,LaBelle. Craft....•••..... 287 Canton.

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Harry V. Dillon.. . .. Theodore L. Graue, Box 56, Eolia, Mo. 63344 .... Robert C. Frank ..... L. Garland Miller, 722 N. Carolina St., Louisiana, Mo. 63353 ...........•............. . Lester O. Henderson. Russell J. Rowe, Rt. 2, Box 246, Louisiana, Perseverance ..... 92lLouisiana Mo. 63353 . I . Phoenix ....•.... 1361Bowhng Green ... C. W. Middleton ..... William K. Mallory, 310 N. Main Cross, Bowling Green, Mo. 63334 . I . Pike . 3991 Curryville . Kenneth B. Myers ... J. R. McCune, Rt. 1, Frankford, Mo. 63441. . .

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SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT-FRANK WILFLEY, JR., D.D.G.M.. Rt. 2, Laddonia, Mo. 63352 Mo~roe ....•..

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Paris Union . Florida . Monroe ..••...... Santa Fe . Holliday . . Ralls .........•.. Lick Creek ..•.... New London .....

19IParis ,. . 23 Florida . 641Monroe City, 4621Santa Fe •••.•• , 660lHoiiiday ..... , .. 33iCenter..•...•... 302IPerry ...•....... 3071New London ....

Richard White Gillam Street Billie B. Porter J. E. Gipson, Jr Vinci! C. Woods F. R. Schultz S. Eugene Moss Raymond Dinler

John T. Lutz, Rt. 1, Paris, Mo. 65275 " . Boyd Wilmarth, Box 232, Perry, Mo. 63462 . F. Adelbert Ely, Rt. 2, Monroe City, Mo. 63456 .. John H. Rudasill, Rt. 5, Mexico, Mo. 65265 . Paul K. Callison, Rt. I, Holliday, Mo. 65258 . John C. Rodgers, Box 37, Center, Mo. 63436 ..•. Ernest C. Deckerd, Box 335, Perry, Mo. 63462 ... John E. Bogue, P. O. Box 314, New London, Mo. 63459 .

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. William L. McAdams Joe F. Stanturf, 206 West Depot St., Huntsville, Mo. 65259 . . Albert Martin. . . . . .. Thomas J. Marshall, 107 N. Fifth St., Moberly, Mo. 65270 ..............••.......•.. Fred F. Stuecken, 730 N. Morley, . Delbert Dailey Moberly, Mo. 65270 ..••....••••••••.••.•••••.• . Howard L. Ridgway. Joel C. Ridgway, Box 3, Cairo, Mo. 65239 . . ,James T. Henderson. Edwin B. Hawkins, Box 125, Higbee, Mo. 65257. . Harold K. Volle ..... Leroy Taylor, Rt. I, Box 115, Jacksonville, Mo. 65260 ..•..••............... . Ronald E. Brandow .. James H. Patton, Rt. 2, Box 3, Clark, Mo. 65243

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NINETEENTH DISTRICT-H. DALE DEWEESE, D.D.G.M.. Rt. 1, Box 143A, Brunswick, Mo. 65236 . Joseph E. Moser ... ,. Oswald C. Stroemer. Rt. I, Box 227, Brunswick. Mo. 65236 Marvin E. Rice Joseph E. Manson, Rt. 2, Box 103, Warren ....•..... Keytesville, Mo. 65261....................... I Triplett , 1221 Triplett ..•...... Howard L. Sanders .. William O. Gaines, Rt. I, Triplett, Mo. 65286..... Charles B. Winkelmeyer, 302 South LeFevre, I . Don Reed. . .. . . . . . . . Salisbury, Mo. 65281. Salisbury, .•..... 2081 Salisbury , . Daniel R. EPperson ..\ M. F. Lentz, P.O. Box 91, Sumner, Mo. 64681.. Cunningham . fi25lSumner . Clark Harrelson ..... C. V. Kincaid, 310 Wood St., Mendon, Mo. 64660 Mendon . 628lMendon

Chariton •••••. 1 Eureka

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Lodges Wakanda

Master Secretary-Name and Address . Sammie J. york ..... Ri('hard H. Noel, 412 N. Monroe, Carr()I1ton. Mo. 64633 . I Bogard . 101lBogard•........ Kenneth M. Kerby . T. A. Graham, Rt. 1, Box 132, Bogard, Mo. 64622 Hale City ..•..••• 2i6IHale . Lee A. Fisher, Rt. 2, Box 180, Hale, Mo. 64643 .. . Stanley Walby Carroll . 249lNorborne . Richard L. Webb . H. H. Mattox, P.O. Box 74, Norborne, Mo. 64668 Bosworth . 597lBosworth . Lee M. Grace . R. L. Crose, R.R. I, Bosworth, Mo. 64623 ..•... .

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TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT-MARION L. SHAFER. D.D.G.M•• Route L Box 107. Edqerton. Mo. 64444 Platte

Rising Sun

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Adelphi ....•..... 3551 Edgerton ..•.... Platte City

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Eldon J. Cusic, 3001 N.E. 56th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64119...................... James A. Offutt. Box 155, Weston, Mo. 64098 ..... H. R. Busch. 505 Main St., Parkville, Mo. 64152. R. Thompson. Box 67. Dearborn, Mo. 64439 ..•.. Jack D. Hudson. P.O. Box 205, Dearborn. Mo. 64439 George N. West . Duane L. Meier, 2001 N.E. 68th St., Gladstone. Mo. 64118 '1 Damon Smith . Marion L. Shafer, Rt 1, Box 107, Edgerton, Mo. 64444.................. . . . . . .. Micha~l R. H~ncock. I C. S. Umphreys. Box 327, Platte City, Mo. 64079 .. Ned A. Donovan ....

John R. Slapper ..... Donald E. Campbell. Dale Trachsel . James L. Hackett .

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Temple ....•..... 299jKansas City .•...

Cecile Daylight •.. 3051Kansas City ..... I

Rural ......•.... Gate City ........

3161Kansas City ..... 1 5221Kansas City ..... I

Orient .......... ' 5461Kansas City .....

South Gate ....... 5471Kansas City ..... I

Sheffield .........

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Clay .••....... 1 Alpha .••••...•..

6591N. Kansas City.

Herman L. Jones .... Carl G. Brown, P.O. Box 9902. Kansas City, Mo. 64134 .........•.......•... Jesse E. Stokes ...... Terry A. Price, 903 Harrison, Kansas City, Mo. 64106 ...................... Leo W. Chaney ...... John K. Smith. 2705 Sterling. Independence, Mo. 64052 .....•.....•...•.•..•. Floyd O. Calvert .... , Howard B. Blanchard, 3339 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 641(19 ..........•••.•..•..... Dwight E. Wisner ... Earl F. Bowman, 903 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 ...................... Curtis J. Walker .... James H. Masterson, Jr., 903 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 ...................... K. B. Morris, Jr..... Bert A. Baker, 112 E. 98th, Kansas City, Mo. 64114 ..................... Claude W. Woolsey .. Harry M. Thompson. 6235 Peery Ave.• Kansas City, Mo. 64126 ................•...... Reginald C. Duvall .. Arthur M. Latta, 407 North Quincy, Kansas City, Mo. 64123 Larry D. Mundorff .. Willis R. Hunt. 5817 N.E. Barnes Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64119 .......................

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•••••.. Albert Pike..•..• WeStport .••••••. Ivanhoe ...•..... york ....•....... Marlborough ..... Swope Park ....•. East Gate ....•... Country Club .. , . Rockhill

Jack R. Thomas ..... Paul K. Kawakami, 820 E. 31st St., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 ................•..... I 219)Kansas City ... , . Frank R. Carico ... ,. U. S. Smith, 8828 Rainbow Lane, Kansas City, Mo. 64114...................... 340!Kansas City ..•.. Richard D. Stuckey.. C. V. Buchholz, 48 W. 63rd Ter., Kansas City, Mo. 64112. . •• • •. .•• . . . . •• • •••••• 446 Kansas City .•... Virgil W. Valburg ... William C. Dixon, 1330 Linwood Blvd., i Kansas City, Mo. 64109.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 663jKansas City ..... Billy E. Stogsdill .... George H. Bowen, 608 West 86th Terr., Kansas City, Mo. 64114 •.•••••...••••.•.....•. I . 6691Kansas CIty ..•.. George J. Eldridge .. Morris L. Phillips, 301 E. 79th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64114...................... 617/Kansas City ..... Marshall C. Rimann. Glenn A. Kirk, 10323 Crystal Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64134 I . 630lKansas CIty ..... William E. Jones .. ,. Richard L. Graves, 3516 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, I Kansas City, Mo. 64133 6561Kansas City ..... Ora D. Owings R. Rex Sandusky, 2017 West 83rd Terrace, Leawood, Kan. 66206 ......•.••••••••••••••••. I 6631Kansas City ... , . Ronald C. Weinsaft .. I Jacob P. Kraft, 4607 South Crysler, Independence, Mo. 64055 I

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I Charles S. Anderson. Richard F. Martin, 606 S. 23rd St., Lexington. Mo. 64067 .........•............. 61IWaverly........ Gary E. Zumalt . John F. Hinz, P.O. Box 86, Waverly, Mo. 64096. . Howard I. Tobin, Rt. 2, Box 236, 364 IHigginsville . • • .. Raymond Horner I Higginsville, Mo. 64037 ..•.....•..•..•..•..•.. 47610desBa...••••.. , Robert M. Keyserling Bruce L. Beaty, P.O. Box 154, Odessa, Mo. 64076 . I 57IRichmond Kenneth G. Stratton. Richard D. Rogers, 311 North Camden, Richmond, Mo. 64085 , . I 223lCamden. .•••••.. Robert E. Stonner . William L. Britt, R. 1, Camden, Mo. 64017 . . 44410rrick.......... Marvin K. Woods . John M. Townsend, Rt. I, Orrick, Mo. 64077

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I Arrow Rock ..•••.

551Arrow Rock ..... Paul Burge

1 James T. Smith, P.O. Box 8, Arrow Rock, Mo. 65320 .. , , . David L. Jones William E. Summers, Gilliam, Mo. 65330 . Consolidated with Cambridge No. 63 at Slater Woodrow W. O'Dell .. Thomas W. Lingle, 621N. Franklin, Marshall, Mo. 66340 .....•••••...••••••••••••• R. R. Hartman. . . . .. Emil O. Rippley, 404 Main St., Sweet Springs, Mo. 66351 ..•.......... , ......• . Kenneth Vickery. . .. C. O. Watkins, Rt. 2, Sweet Springs, Mo. 65351. , Everett J. Steed, Rt. 2, Nelson, Mo. 65347 . . Craig A. Scott

Cambridge.•••••• 63ISlater .••••...... Miami. ..••.•••.. 86IMiami. .••••.... Trilumina .•••••• 205lMarshall .••..... I Barbee.••..••.•. 2171Sweet Springs ... Oriental. Nelson

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICT8-ConUnued TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-ROY C. SMITH. D.D.G.M.. P.O. Box 61. Prairie Home. Mo. 65068 County Cooper .•.....

Lodges Cooper

Pleasant Grove

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TWENTY-SIXTH DISTmCT-JOSEPH R. BELL. D.D.G.M.. 414 South Bradford St.. Centralia. Mo. 65240 Boone

. Centralia........

59, Centralia..•••... John W. Finlay ..... Russell E. Mansfield, 807 So. Rollins St., I Centralia. Mo. 65240......................... Twilight......... 114IColumbia....... Samuel L. Collier .... W. Bush Walden, 4813 St. Charles Road, I Columbia. Mo. 65201. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . • . Ashland......... 156IAshland........ Ronald D. Harmon.. Lonnie R. Taggart, Rt. 1, Ashland, Mo. 65010 Sturgeon........ 174ISturgeon ..•..... Harold Barrett ""V. Casey Haux, Drawer H, I Sturgeon, Mo. 65284. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Hallsville , 336IHallsville..•••... Bobbie D. McKenzie. Edson T. Griggs, Rt. 1, Box 259, I I Hallsville, Mo. 65255 Anc•.Landmark.. 356jHarrisb.urg Jerry T. Hudnell.... S. T. Hud~ell, Rt. I, Harrisburg, Mo. 65256 AcacIa.......... 602 ColumbIa ••••••. , Payne H. Percefull.. Paul E. WIlson, 1306 Bradshaw, I Columbia, Mo. 65201 ,

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1151 Laddonia •••••... Claudie M. Tipton 354 Mexico.••••..... Jared A. Price

Vandalia.••... ,.

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Fulton.......... New Bloomfield. .

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Alvin L. Kelly, Box 123, Laddonia, Mo. 63352 ..... Harris Maupin, Jr., 1508 West St.• Mexico, Mo. 65265.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Otis L. Jones Leonard D. Kennedy, 405 N. Lindell, Vandalia, Mo. 63382 Calvin E. Stafford William R. Scott, 503 Court St., Fulton. Mo. 65251. Gerald W. Abbott W. Paul Holt, Rt. 1. Box 33, Holts Summit, Mo. 65043.................... Lloyd W. Smart ..... William H. Hazlett. Tebbetts, Mo. 65080... Robert W. Hill. . . . .. Darrel G. Knipp, Rt. I, Auxvasse, Mo. 65231 Kenneth E. Mealy. .. Gilbert R. Rose, Rt. I, Steedman, Mo. 65077

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Glenn H. oliver·····1 Verle T. Naughton, 848 Stella, Montgomery City, Mo. 63361........ .. . . . . ... 2nd & 4th Mon. Emil L. Meyer, Rt. 1. N., High Hill, Mo. 63350 3rd Mon. S. E. Muehl, Box 413, Rhineland. Mo. 65069 2nd Tu.

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Lincoln •.•.•.. 1 Troy.. . . . . . . . . . .

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THIRTIETH DISTRICT-LEMAN SHEPHERD, D.D.G.M., Boute #1, Foristell, Mo. 63348 St. Charles .... 1 Wentzville.......

46 'Wentzville......

Ezra F. Williams .... Gerald W. Dowler, 739 Winston Place, O'Fallon, Mo. 63366.... 1st & 3rd Wed. Palestine........ 2411St. Charles...... Clarence R. Czeschin. Harold L. Thomas, Sr., 2920 Yale Blvd., St. Charles, Mo. 63301....................... 1st & 3rd Tu. Mechanicsville... 260 Defiance........ C. E. Rohrbacher .... William F. Brooks, Rt. I, Box 174A, Augusta, Mo. 63332 ....................•.... , 2nd & 4th Mon. Warren .••.••. 1 Pauldingville..... 11 IWright City.••.. Charles E. Dawson .. Philip R. Heiliger, Rt. 2, Box 368, 1 Foristell, Mo. 63348 ........................•. 1 1st & 3rd Th. Warrenton 609IWarrenton...... Robert E. Sandoz John E. Moentmann, 910 Old Hwy. 40, I Warrenton, Mo. 63383........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2nd & 4th Th.

THIRTY.FmST DISTRICT-JOHN I. GRANT, D.D.G.M., 618 Virqinia, JeHerson City, Mo. 65101 Cole•••.•.•••. IJefferson........

Paul C. Rich, 1926 E. McCarty, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101. ...........••..•.•• lIst & 3rd Mon. Billie R. Sullivan, Rt. 2, Box 172, 1 Russellville, Mo. 65074 . 2nd & 4th Fri. . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hickory Hill..... 211 IEugene.. Floyd A. Johnson R. J. Crede, Rt. 2, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101. . 1st Sat• Moniteau •••••. Tipton.......... 56'\TiP ton Clay C. Howard D. W. Fenton, Rt. 1, Tipton, Mo. 65081. .. 2nd Th. California....... 183 California •••••.. Paul A. DeLozier A. E. Wilson, 101 S. Oak, California, Mo. 65018 . 2nd & 4th Tu. Hugh B. Alexander, P.O. Box 251, Moniteau .•.. : 295/Jamestown •••... Harvey Derendinger. Jamestown, Mo. 65046 ................•...... 1 1st Mon. Clarksburg '1553 Clarksburg .••... Consolidated with California No. 183 at California Osage ..•.•.•. , Chamois......... 185IChamois........ John T. Anderson ... N. Lee Shearer, P.O. Box 192, I Chamois, Mo. 65024 .....•.............. " 4th Fri. Linn............ 326ILinn Earl D. Vaughn 1 C. W. Warren, Sr., Rt. 1, Linn, Mo. 65051. lIst & 3rd Fri. •••••••••• I

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Lodges No. I Location . Evergreen....... 27./New Haven.....

Master Secretary-Name and Address Chester J. Nichols ... James R. Wilkinson, P.O. Box 144, New Haven, Mo. 63068...................... Sullivan........ 69ISullivan •.•...... William L. Green .... Charles H. Schuler, 684 E. Vine St.• I Sullivan, Mo. 63080 Gray Summit.... 1731Gray SummIt Keith L. Ellis Albert G. Cowan, Route 2. Box 480 C, I . Gray Summit, Mo. 63039 .....•.....•..••••..•• Hope 261IWashmgton Elba D. Thomason Vernon C. Fahrmeier, 701 Locust St., I Washington, Mo. 63090...................... Fraternal. .•..••. 36SIRobertsville..... David Jacobs Truman A. Deatherage, Rt. I, Box 183, I Villa Ridge, Mo. 63089 Columbia. . . .• . .. 634IPacific.......... Roy 1. Sandefur. . . .. Roy L. Barnes, 917 Thornton St., I Pacific, Mo. 63069........................... Easter 576/St. Clair........ Harry E. Monroe J. M. Keller, Rt. 2, Box 120, St. Clair, Mo. 63077 Union 593\Union.......... Guy A. Hammack... Clifton E. Schuenemeyer, 417 Hoover Ave., Union, Mo. 63084 Gasconade .... Hermann........ 123IHermann....... Donald R. Coulter... Theodore D. Ruffner, Bay Rural Station, I Star Route, Hermann, Mo. 65041 " Owensville 62410wE'nsville... Donald J. Ellis Howard E. Brandt. Rosebud. Mo. 63091.

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. C. B. Doll, 8011 Crestway, St. Louis, Mo. 63123 . Elmer F. Hampe. 11823 Beaverton Dr., Bridgeton, Mo. 63044 .......................• L. W. Schumacher . William B. Stephenson, Jr., 10049 Stonell Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63123 . Kenneth R. Hill . Arnold E. Juergens, 9243 Lurline Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63126 . Donald B. Fox . Kenneth L. Vogel, 713 Lynn Haven Lane, Hazelwood, Mo. 63042 . Ronald G. Brewster .. Charles E. Jordan, Jr., 1041 Rockman Pl., Rock Hill, Mo. 63119 . Larry E. Sample .... Raymond B. Williams, 4521 Whitfield Lane, St. Louis, Mo. 63134 . Richard A. Wachter. Robert S. Craig, 15 Cloverleaf Lane, Manchester, Mo. 63011 . Elmer G. Williams ... Frank J. Danko, 4337 Oleatha Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63116 . Glen M. Taylor . William F. Schmidt, 9509 Yaffbury Lane, St. Louis, Mo. 63123 . Jesse W. Hulsey, Jr.. Wilfred H. Endicott, 7210 Devonshire Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63119 ......•................... David E. Greco . Robert G. Gerber. 5263 Camelot Estates Dr., Mehlville. Mo. 63129 . Arlen M. Eickhoff Charles H. Miller

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Master \ Secretary-Name and Address Consolidated with Foster No. 554 at Foster Carl W. Stanfill Ralph O. Fritts, Box 68, Amsterdam, Mo. 64723. James Cook David B. Schaller, Rt. 3, Butler, Mo. 64730 Larry W. Adams ..•. L. D. White, 234 Waggoner, Adrain, Mo. 64720 J. N. Bradley, Jr H. D. Philbrick, Rt. 3, Rich Hill, Mo. 64779 Thomas S. Grimsley. W. Carl Trogdon, R.R. 3, Butler, Mo. 64730 ..

THIRTY·SIXTH DISTRICT-JERRY D. BItYEU. D.D.G.M.. Route 2. Box 144, Holden, Mo. 64040 Marvin D. Gramblin. John D. Friedly, Jr:, Box 14, Ionia, Mo. .?5335 ..••. ..•.... Shawnee 603 Warsaw ....•.... Arthur F. Dame John Owen. Box 270, Warsaw, Mo. 65350......... Johnson...... Knob Noster..... 2451Knob Noster ..... Francis A. Alderson. Harry V. Poynter, Rt. 2, Country Acres, I Knob Noster, Mo. 65336..................... Holden.......... 262/Holden •.....•... Roland L. Ham George W. Cast, 704 S. Olive, Holden, Mo. 64040 Corinthian •...... 265\Warrensburg Ed Woodrel. Hillis Guild, 407 Tenth St., Warrensburg, Mo. 64093 Cold Spring .••.•. 274ILeeton ......•.•. Harold D. Davis ..... George A. Dome, 842 Earhart Circle, I Whiteman AFB, Mo. 65305 Chilhowee....... 4871 Chilhowee•••.•.. H. J. Coe ........•.. A. J. Bohannan, Rt. 2, Box 94A, Chilhowee, Mo. 64733 Pettis ..•• Sedalia.......... 236ISedalia......... John T. Otten H. J. Gwinn, 667 E. 10th St., Sedalia, Mo. 65301. .. " Granite ..•.•..... 272 ISedalia. .•••••.. Dr. J. Edgar Harvey Lloyd C. Kennon, 1623 S. Harrison, I Sedalia, Mo. 65301 •.•••••.•••••••••••.•.•••••. LaMonte 574ILaMonte Ivan R. Harrison R. L. Stoll, 2407 W. 11th St., Sedalia, Mo. 65301

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W. A. Christiansen .. Virgil R. Bradsher. P.O. Box 143, Sunrise Beach, Mo. 65079 ...•.•...........•.. Chester H. Hinchey .. Hoyt Young, Macks Creek, Mo. 65786 . Wilbur H. Bradley ... John H. Naylor, RFD 6, Box 93, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 . Michael O. Light. . .. Owen Simpson, 1460 S. Jefferson, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 . Patrick A. McShane. Robert L. Jump, Box 388, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 . Consolidated with Iberia No. 410 at Iberia John W. Prather Dennis E. Perkins, Iberia, Mo. 65486 . Ronnie J. Dye .. " Martin O. Humphrey, 217 Summit St., I Waynesville. Mo. 65583 .....•.....•.......... Richland •.•••.... 1 385IRichland..•..... Roy J. Perkins Kenneth R. Nickels, Rt. 2, Box 498, I Richland, Mo. 65556 .

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Secretary-Name and Address :Vla.stel' ~ounty Lodges No. I Location Jefferson •••••. De Soto .......... 119IDeSoto .......... Robert J. Perrenoud. Charles H. Turley, Rt. 5, Box 238, De Soto, Mo. 63020 .......................... I Joachim ......•.. 164IHillsboro ........ Raymond K. Watters Vernon K. Abel, 111 N. Grand Ave., De Soto, Mo. 63020 ..............•.......... I Shekinah ........ 256jCrystai City ..•.. Herman A. Koester .. A. W. Lashley, 400 9th St., Crystal City, Mo. 63019 Herculaneum .... 338/ Herculaneum .... William D. Spradley. Henry A. Hartoebben, 4319 Sinnwell Drive, St. Louis. Mo. 63123 ........•................. Jeff."oo ••••. Moold .••.•••••. 1"'IArnOld••••••••.. Kurtis G. Uhlig ..... John J. Wilson, 2356 Lonedell Rd.• Arnold, Mo. 63010 ..............•............ St. Francois ... Blackwell........ 535IBlackwell ..•.... S. R. Strayhorn ..... Steve D. Frazier, Star Route, Valles Mines, Mo. 63087 ..................... Washington ... Tyro............ 121'Caledonia....... Leroy Pinkley ....... T. Frank Wright, P.O. Box 115; Caledonia, Mo. 63631 ........................ I

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Cecil Y. Isaac ....... Clarence Elmer Newcomer, 102 N. Missouri, Pot..;. •.••••••.. \ 131 Potosi, Mo. 63664 ..................•••...... 2nd Mon. Irondale. .. .. .... 143I'Irondale ........ , Robert Blount ....... Myrle G. Palmer, Route I, Box 116, Irondale, Mo. 63648 ..............•........... 1st & 3rd Sat. Belgrade. .. . . . . .. 632/Belgrade ..•..... John Wells .......... Lewis J. Pierce, Rt. 1, Caledonia. Mo. 63631 ...... 31'd Sat.

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' R. F. Scharnhorst, Rt. I, Stockton, Mo. 65785 . E. D. Wilson, Rt.4, Box 106, Stockton, Mo. 65785 Melvin L. Murphy, Rt. I, Box 160-A, I Greenfield, Mo. 65661 . 405IEverton ...••••.. Willard A. Edington. Charles N. Moore, Rt. 1, Box 30A, I Everton, Mo. 65646 . 458/Dadeville........ Consolidated with Washington No. 87 at Greenfield 521 Lockwood Ronald P. Leaming"1 Harry A. Stout, P.O. Box 143, I Lockwood, Mo. 65682 .

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19 i ICarthage ........ James O. Loomis .... August C. Willm, Jr., 1826 South Garrison, Carthage. Mo. 64836 ......................... I William H. yates .... Ned C. Barkley, Box 186. Sarcoxie, Mo. 64862... William E. Gilstrap .. W. Larrance Roe, 1815 Michigan, Joplin, Mo. 64801. .....•.................... 345/JoPlin ....•..... Karl J. Geltz ........ A. J. Lauener, P.O. Box 2302, Joplin, Mo. 64801 3981Jasper ......•... Kenneth J. Carter ... Lawson Sharp, 313 North Second Street, Jasper, Mo. 64755 ........................... I 401 ICarterville .•.... Terry D. Stanley .... Thomas L. Landreth, 708 East Main Street, P.O. Box 26, Carterville, Mo. 64835 ........... I 47110ronogo ........ Timothy C. Woodard William B. Johnson, Rt. 3, Box 4~5, Joplin, Mo. 64801 ............................ I 5121Webb City ••.... James L. Coleman ... Maurice L. Clark, 1530 West Aylor, Webb City, Mo. 64870 ........................ 5491Carl Junction ... Stephen E. Hodson .. Herbert D. Sandy, P.O. Box 298, Carl Junction, Mo. 64834 .................... I 586IAlba ..•.•....... Russell J. Schell ..... Leo C. Clarke. l!320 N. Florida Ave., Joplin, Mo. 64801 ............................ 1 5921La Russell ....... C. C. Conway ....... B. G. Campbell. Box 34. La Russell. Mo. 64848 ...

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-ContiDued FORTY·FIF·TH DISTRICT-THOMAS K. McGUIRE. JR.. D.D.G.M.• 2522 S. Glendale, Springfield, Mo. 65804 Secretary-Name and Address Allen Gwin, 818 East Portland, Springfield, Mo 65807 . D. M. West, Rt. 1, Box 71, Willard, Mo. 657811 O'Sullivan .••.... 7/Walnut Grove ... Coyne W. Forshee Ash Grove ••..... 100lAsh Grove .••••.. Glynn Hedrick William E. Jenkins, Rt. 1, Box 65, Ash Grove, Mo. 65604 . I . Solomon •••••..•. 271ISprmgfield•••... Robert L. Jenkins ... Raymond R. Sanders, Jr., 510 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65802 .................•..•... Gate of the Temple •....... 422lSpringfield . Clarence L. Hardison Ray Hilton, 2929 S. Barnes, Springfield, Mo. 65804 •....••.••.••••••••.••• I Republic .•••..... 570lRepublic .••..... Howard L. Clouse... Bruce L. Blanche, 215 East Elm, Republic, Mo. 65738 . I Strafford •••••..•. 608IStrafford.••..••. Dennis R. McIntosh.. Gary W. Yarbrough, Rt. 3, Box 259, Strafford, Mo. 65757 . I Donald L. Gibbs, 2606 West Katella Lane, Willard •••••••... 6201 Willard •...•.•.. Jess L. Abney Springfield, Mo. 65804 . I 98lMarshfield .••••.. William W. Wells .... Dr. J. Edward Blinn, Box 14, Webster •.•••. 1 Webster ••••..•.• Marshfield, Mo. 65706 . I Doric ••.•••..•••. 300IElkland ..•.••••. William J. King ..... John E. Price, Rt. 2, Box 130, Conway, Mo. 65632 . I . MountOlive ..... 4391 RogersvIlle, RR. 8 Donald L. Davis ..... Charles W. Seely, Rt. 1. Box 15-B, Fordland. Mo. 65652 . I Hazelwood .••.... 459ISeymour ..•.•••. R. L. Cornelison ..... Everett M. Philpott, Rt. 1, Seymour, Mo. 65746. Henderson . 4771 Rogers ville . Kenneth E. Kennedy. W. O. Barrow. Box 97, Rogersville, Mo. 65742 ...

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Joppa .•..••..... 411\Hartville.•.••... Mansfield .•...••. 543 Mansfield ..•.•.. . Norwood . 622lNorwood

Loyd Johnson Norman Hofforth

. Joe V. Pitts, P.O. Box 906, Ava, Mo. 65608 ..... . George A. Collins, 1465 W. 5th St., West Plains, Mo. 65775 . Harold E. Ross . Hugh D. Lower, Box 215, Cabool, Mo. 65689 . . Elmer Murfin, 401 S. First St., G. M. Richardson Houston, Mo. 65483 . Jesse P. Matthews . William L. Conley, Box 65, Plato, Mo. 65552 . Kenneth R. Farrow .. Lynn A. Smith, Rt. 2, Box 42, Summersville, Mo. 65571 . Lewis Garner . Joseph W. Nickle, P.O. Box 387, Mnuntain Grove, Mo. 65711 '" . John W. Hamrick . Ernie J. Vickers, Rt. I, Hartville, Mo. 65667 . Gary H. Dedmon . William E. Dennis, Mansfield, Mo. 65704 . Jerry Richardson . N ova Sears, Norwood, Mo. 65717 .

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICT5-Continued FORTY·NINTH DISTRICT-CECIL O. BLAYLOCK. D.D.G.M.. 217 S. Louisiana Ave.. Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 Master Count)' Lodges No. I Location Bollinger •.•.. '1 Trowel •••.••.... 440lMarble Hill .•.... John H. Hahn

" .•.... Zalma •..•..•••.. 545IZalma . Gary L. Beal CapeGirardeau St. Mark's ..•••.. 931Cape Girardeau .. Harold E. Stone

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6ecretary-Name and Address Thomas W. Anderson, Sr., P.O. Box 83, . Glen Allen, Mo. 63751 Lee Dalton, Rt. I, Box 6, Sturdivant, Mo. 63782 Robert W. Harper, 1421 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701. ..........•..•..•.. William R. Nelson, P.O. Box 27, Millersville, Mo. 63766 " .. Delos Sebaugh. Box 24, Daisy. Mo. 63743 . Norman A. Proffer, Rt. I, Box 147, Whitewater, Mo. 63785 . Joe D. Masterson, Rt. 3, Box 236, Jackson. Mo. 63755 . Cecil O. Blaylock, 217 S. Louisiana Ave., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701. . Kenneth E. Corse, R.R. 6, Box lA, Perryville, Mo. 63775 .................•..... Homer Ray Brazel, Box 275, Illmo, Mo. 63754 ..••. William R. Alston, 205 Gray, Chaffee, Mo. 63740

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East Prairie ..... 3841East Prairie •.... Loyd M. Redfering .. C. 1. McCloskey. Rt. I, Charleston. Mo. 63834 .... Charleston ...•••. 407lCharleston ...... Harry H. Sutherland Richard T. Reed, Jr., 206 East Commercial, Charleston, Mo. 63834. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I New Madrid ... Morehouse ••••... 603 IMorehouse .••.•.. Jerry P. Johnson .... GUY B. Comer, 318 Virginia St., Sikeston. Mo. 63801. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... I Scott.•••••••. Morley •.•••.•.... 184IMorley .•••..••.. Eddie W. McConnell. Lloyd E. Michelsen, P.O. Box 171, Oran, Mo. 63771 I Sikeston•.....•.. 3IOISikeston ..•..••. Theo E. Poindexter .. Elbert Franklin Sloan, 708 E. Gladys St., Sikeston, Mo. 63801. . • . . .. • . . . . . . .. . .. . .. • ... I 153 IBloomfield ....•.. Gerald M. Bess ...... Dail K. Hill. Box 171.. Bloomfield, Mo. 63825 ..•..• Sto~~ard .••••. 1 ~~~~.~~l~:::::::. 278 IEssex........... William L. Conner .. James W. Kelley, P.O. Box 37, Essex, Mo. 63846. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I Lakeville •••••••.. 4891Bell City ••••••.. Leamond E. Tropf. W. M. Bollinger. Box 156. Bell City. Mo. 63735 .... Dexter•••.••••••. 532 Dexter .••••••••. Dennis D. Rowland .. James T. Graves, 47 Glenstone Road, Dexter, Mo. 63841. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. I Advance ...•••••• 590lAdvance........ Carl Rehm .......... Raymond L. Mashek, Box 82, Advance, Mo. 63730. Puxico. •. . . . • .• .. 596IPuxico .......... Monroe D. Wilkison. Leo H. Lowery. Route 2, Puxico, Mo. 63960 ....

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Alva L. Hodge, Jr , Russell S. Leroux Wayne E. Dragon"'1 Douglas McLean Jesse J. Brown, Jr

C. E. Divine, Box 475, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901 .... P. S. Frye. Rt. 7. Box 68. Doniphan. Mo. 63935. William C. Rowe, Rt. 1. Doniphan, Mo. 63935 . Paul Montgomery, Patterson, Mo. 63956 . Wm. N. Burch, 414 N. Main St., Piedmont, Mo. 6395; .

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Floyd Frommel ...... L. Wayne Ross. Rt. 4, Box 414, West Plains, Mo. 65775 ...................... A. E. Blackwood ..... Alvin R. Johnson, P.O. Box 319, Willow Springs, Mo. 65793 ................... Orvil L. Loge ....... Edward A. Gimple, Rt. 3, Mtn. View Mo. 65548. Robert T. Presley ... Hardin D. Franks. Box 37. Alton, Mo. 65606 .... Jonathan L. Crews .. L. W. Cropper. Rt. 1, Koshkonong. Mo. 65692 ... Charles E. Steed ..... James R. Denton. Rt. 1, Box 61 Thayer, Mo. 65791. .......................... Duane Staley ........ James L. Kennemur, General Delivery, Koshkonong. Mo. 65692 ...................... Ealum E. Bruffett. .. Daniel M. Marah, Lake Road P13, Theodosia, Mo. 65761 ........................ Larry O. McMurtrey. Hartwell L. Langston, Davis Creek Route, Box 118 AI, West Plains, Mo. 65775 ..........

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B~f17"""" Monett ...••..••. 129IMonett..•.•.•••. Wesley R. Jarecke ... J. R. Kelley, 1100 E. Cale, Monett, Mo. 65708 ... 1st Th. Barry •.•.••••..• 367lWashburn ...•... Hugh M. Lawrence.. Carroll S. Miles, Rt. I, Box 191, Washburn. Mo. 65772 . 3rd Th. I Pythagoras .••••.

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GLAZER, D.D.G.M.. 10308 Forest Brook Lane, St. Louis, Mo. 63141

Location No.1 Master \ Secretary-Name and Address County Lodges St. Louis ...... St. Louis ..•..... 20lCreve Coeur ..... Irvin Winterman .... Sam A. Aronoff, 767 Le Pere St.• I University City, Mo. 63132 . Polar Star ....... 79lClayton ......... Henry M. york ' Fred O. Hahn, 780 Jerome Lane, Cahokia, III. 62206 . I Bridgeton ....... 801St. John ......... Thomas R. McBain .. Harry W. Shapiro, 8924 McNulty Dr., St. Louis. Mo. 63114 , . Cornerstone ..... 323'; Creve Coeur .... Kenneth E. Adelman Richard T. Hradsky, 9230 Queenston Dr., St. Louis. Mo. 63126 . I Apollo ..•...•... · 5291Creve Coeur ..... C. W. Rosenberger.. James M. Jones, 10510 Highway 366, Trailer Court 14, St. Louis, Mo. 63127 . ! Ferguson ........ 5421 Ferguson ....... Leonard E. Duffie.... Vincent J. Reagan, 130 Sackett Dr., Florissant, Mo. 63033 . I Rose Hill ..... ··· 550lCreve Coeur ..... Buddy L. Satterley .. ' Harry H. Hildebrand, R. 1, Box 606, Glencoe, Mo. 63038 ....•...•..•...••..••.•••.. I Wellston ......... 613!Ferguson ........ Adam A. Novak ..... Edward T. Neely, Jr., 10191 Cloverdale Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63136 ..•..•..••.•........•..... I Overland ..•.•.. , 623;Overland A. Melvin Mathis, 9447 Minerva, ........ Gene R. Stone Overland. Mo. 63114 . I Mizpah ..•.•..... 639: Florissant....... Charles O. Shaffer ... ' Nelson W. Marner, 563 Glorose Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63137 . 1 Jennings ... ,.... 640lJ ennings ........ Walter E. Holmes ... Alfred Schricker, Jr., 38 Flamingo Dr., Hazelwood, Mo. 63042 ..•........•.....•..•.. Benj. Franklin •.. 642lCreve Coeur .... Melvyn L. Shyres .... Albert Krause, 6842 Corbitt Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63130 .. Shaveh .......... 6461Creve Coeur ..•.. James E. Skiles ..... Roberts G. Stevenson, 4623 Tower Grove PI., St. Louis, Mo. 63110 . I University .... , . , 649\Clayton ......... Dr. C. B. Mallin ..... C. Ballard Cone, 1013 Orchard Lakes, St. Louis, Mo. 63141 . Pilgrim .......... 6521 Clayton ......... Robert A. Michell.. Frank Kokal, 1366 Monier Place, 1 Glendale, Mo. 63122 . Progress .....•... 657 1Florissant ....... Melvin E. Olson ..... Paul C. Neuenkirk, 9252 Edna St., St. Louis, Mo. 63137 . I Purity ........... 6581Creve Coeur ..... Russell B. Ward .... '. Jack L. Short, 9100 North Ave., I St. John, Mo. 63114 . Berkeley ......... 6671 Berkeley ....•... Fielding A. Poe III.. Virgil E. Kolb, 8241 January Ave., Berkeley, Mo. 63134 . Florissant .... , .. 668 IFlorissant ....... Robert N. Chapin... Charles J. Coleman, 7635 Forest View Drive, St. Loui'" Mo. 63121. .

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A MASONIC REVIEW

A MASONIC REVIEW By BRUCE H. HUNT. P.G.M. Again we present our report as Fraternal Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. We have been privileged to review all of the proceedings of the Grand Lodges in the United States, Canada and Mexico, so far as the latter two were available to us, and several from jurisdictions abroad. In all there is a note of hope for better prospects. Some report huge successes in various endeavors toward the betterment of mankind, and some show fine gains in membership. Without exception there is a dignified approach to the solution of all our problems, a loyalty to local, state, and national governments, and an unwavering devotion to the teachings of the scriptures. All of these characteristics are the same now as they were when modern Masonry first began. We have thought of the words, "Yes, we have a goodly heritage." Every Mason has cause to reflect and determine for himself those things which we are privileged to have and to enjoy because of the efforts of those who have gone this way before us. Everything from the Bill of Rights to the simplest form of our great democracy gives us the right to be proud and grateful that we can be Freemasons, and can meet with one another when we please. With these kind of thoughts going through our mind we were touched and pleased to read these lines in an address of the Grand Master of Texas, M.\-\I". Bro. Thomas C. Yantis: The glorious heritage we enjoy reminds us of the words of King David in the 16th Psalm: "The lines arc fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage." and King David also knew that the Lord was the portion of his inheritance, and desired to erect a temple in which to worship him, but God refused to allow David this honor and directed that it be built by his son Solomon. Therefore, David told Solomon of God's directive, and also told him how he had prepared gold, silver, brass, and all manner of timber, stone, and material, and had assembled workmen in abundance for every manner of work. Then he said, as we find in the 22nd Chapter of I Chronicles, verse 16, "Arise, therefore, and be doing, and the Lord be with thee." So later, in the fourth year of his reign, Solomon began to build the temple planned by his father David, and completed it seven years later, dedicating it to Almighty God. Solomon's Temple is part of our Masonic heritage and revered by Masons everywhere. Like our nation and King David, as Masons we, too, "have a goodly heritage." When a man becomes a Mason, he not only joins a particular lodge that admits him, but he acquires membership and becomes one of the whole Masonic family, international in scope. Being a worldwide fellowship we have an opportunity to promote peace, friendship and understanding. We must be leaders and take the initiative, as our Masonic forebears did two centuries ago. True, we have a goodly heritage, and we do enjoy great liberty and freedom at present, but our country and the entire free world faces serious problems. In spite of our prosperity, our security is threatened at every turn. There are those who would destroy us and take over if we become careless or apathetic. Even within, we face crime and violence, corruption and pollution. From racial strife

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and demonstrations to dope and disease, our domestic tranquility is challenged almost daily. Today, our magazines, newspapers, television and radio are filled with discouraging and shocking reports, sometimes giving the impression that everything in America is wrong. Attacks have been launched against our institutions, the FBI, the military, the CIA, the Presidency-cven the home, our educational system and the church. With all of these and other problems, it would seem that our way of life is faltering and doomed to oblivion, like so many other civilizations throughout history. But this needn't be so. In spite of all of our difficulties and shortcomings, we still have the greatest country in the world. I believe in the American way and its institutions. This system, with all its faults, is still the best ever devised, and the hope of free men everywhere I

As we read the doings of Masons in other jurisdictions, we endeavored to sort out and choose those things which were unusual and possessed merit. We also tried to select topics which would be of assistance to someone in Masonic office, or ideas they could use. In all these things we express our gratitude to those jurisdictions which caused these topics and ideas to be placed before us for examination and review. ALBERTA: In Alberta we read this: I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I'd rather one would walk with me than merely show the way: The eye is a better pupil and more willing than the ear; :Fine counselling is confusing, but example's always clear. And the best of all the preachers are men who live by their creeds; For to see the good in action is what everybody needs, I can soon learn how to do it, if you'll let me see it done, I can watch your hand in action, but your tongue too fast may run. And the lectures you deliver may be wise and true; But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do; For I may understand you and the high advice you give, But there's no misunderstanding how you act ... and how you live. Brethren, there is no room in Freemasonry for Archie Bunkers. Let us be proud we are l'reemasons. Let us proclaim it by example. Let us not be ashamed or afraid to admit we are Masons.

AGE QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATE COLORADO: An amendment which would have changed the age of a candidate to petition for the degrees of Masonry in Colorado from 21 to 19 years was defeated. The age remains 2 I .

ACTUARIAL STUDY SHOWS MASONIC MEMBERSHIP TRENDS COLORADO: The Committee on Fraternal Relations included the following in its report: In his allocution to the Northern Jurisdiction of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Grand Commander Stanley F. Maxwell, said, "John A. Lloyd, Deputy in Ohio for the Northern Jurisdiction of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, had an actuarial study made to show the trend in Masonic membership. The total loss of members in all Grand Lodges within our United States

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for the years 1970 through 1975 was 309,850. The membership was 3,763,213 at the end of 1975. (Because of differing times of annual reports, it is exceedingly difficult to get a precise membership count for the nation.) The actuarial study goes on to report that unless these trends are reversed, by the year 2000, there will be 1,124,223 Masons. Therefore, the shrinkage will accelerate so rapidly that by the year 2037, there will be only 102,802 members in our country."

ALAMO TEXAS: Everyone has heard of the Alamo, and knows very little about it. Of course, we may expect Texans to be familiar with the battle that occurred there almost a century and a half ago. Masons, particularly from other jurisdictions, may not have realized that some of their brethren were involved in that famous battle. Grand Master Thomas C. Yantis dedicated a bronze marker honoring the Masonic heroes who fought and died there. His address may enlighten many brethren on what transpired there, and certainly should make them proud to be Masons. The Grand Master said (March 6, 1976) : Today on the 140th anniversary of one of the most famous battles of all time, we gather on this hallowed ground as Freemasons, to honor and pay tribute to those who gave their lives here, making the supreme sacrifice that you and I might live in freedom. Historians do not agree upon the details of the battle and many tales and legends have grown up about it, but 182 defenders are known to have fought and died here ... 27 of whom are not yet identified. Among the valiant heroes who defended these walls on that fateful day of March 6, 1836, were a number of our Masonic brethren, and it is without a doubt that there were Masons among those attacking and scaling them, as well. The task of identifying the Masons involved and documenting or proving their membership is a difficult one, indeed, for the defenders of the Alamo had- come from varied and distant parts of the country. Many held membership in states that were later ravaged by the Civil War or whose records were destroyed by disastrous fires, such as Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and even New York and Illinois. Nevertheless at least five are agreed upon by Masonic scholars and historians as being Master Masons, and most feel that there were many others who cannot be identified for lack of information and destruction of records. \Ve are here today, in the character of Masons, to honor all of our brethren who gave their lives here . . . both known and unidentified. Those who are acknowledged as Masons include the leaders of the garrison and other well-known heroes of the Alamo; namely, James Bonham, James Bowie, David Crockett, Almaron Dickinson, and William Barret Travis. Bowie and Travis were the co-commanders of the Alamo, Bowie being the elder, the son of a prominent Louisiana family and idol of daring frontiersmen. He was an honored citizen of the Republic of Mexico and a member of Humble Cottage Lodge No. 1 of Opelousas, Louisiana. It is probable that Bowie affiliated with some lodge under the jurisdiction of the Gran Logia Nacional Mexicana before Masonry was outlawed in Mexico in 1828. After that date, Mexican Masons identified themselves as "philosophers" instead of Masons, and legends state that Bowie was a member of a Masonic lodge that met secretly near San Antonio, about two miles above the source of the San Antonio River, though no proof of such a lodge has been found. That James Bowie loved the Fraternity and shared in its activities is clear, for among the effects listed at the settlement of his estate was a Masonic apron, which he seems to have treasured for years.

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William Barret Travis was a young man, scarcely 27 when he gave his life here. He was a soldier and a Mason, and honor demanded that he adhere to the principles to which he had been bred. Because of the Civil War, most Masonic records in Alabama were destroyed and we cannot be certain to which lodge Travis belonged before he came to Texas, but a host of Masonic historians agree that he was a Mason. His famous statement, attributed to him by the deserter, Moses Rose, set the stage for the event that would follow: "My choice then, is to remain in this fort, to resist every assault and to sell our lives as dearly as possible. Let us band together as brothers, and vow to die together." After these words, so the story goes, Travis then drew a line with his sword in the earth, extending from the right to the left of the file. Everyone marched across the line except Rose. James Bonham was a boyhood friend of Travis and a brother Mason. When Travis urged the wealthy Bonham to join in the defense of the Alamo, there was no hesitation upon Bonham's part. We can get some idea of the grim determination of the defenders of the Alamo with a glimpse of Bonham. Whenever Travis sent a message to his brother Masons Sam Houston or James Fannin, he always chose his friend and brother Mason, James Bonham, for in him, Travis had a deep and abiding faith. Trip after dangerous trip Bonham made outside the walls of the Alamo, begging Houston for help, pleading with Fannin to move his army westward from Goliad to the Alamo. But, no help came from Brothers Fannin or Houston, although Fannin did make an effort, but the Battle of Coleto Creek and the Massacre at Goliad prevented Fannin from fulfilling his obligation; but Bonham rode into immortality while fulfilling his. The little village of Gonzales furnished more than its share of men for the defense of the Alamo. Among those with Travis and Bowie was the young blacksmith, Almaron Dickinson and his lovely wife, Susana, and their tiny babe, Angelina. Arriving at the Alamo well before the battle, the Dickinson family made their home with Ramon Musquiz, a prominent merchant, vice-governor of Coahuila and Texas, and a Master Mason. No one can ever doubt that Almaron Dickinson was a dedicated Mason. His wife said that he was a Mason, and his friends were Masons. But the greatest proof is that when the battle began, with all of the Dickinson family within the walls of the Alamo, Brother Dickinson covered his wife with his Masonic apron, and he told her that when the battle ended the apron would save her life and it did! Colonel Almonte, a known Mason, recognizing the apron, protected her from the brutality of the soldiers. Santa Anna, also a known Mason, gave her his protection. We cannot determine to what lodge Brother Dickinson belonged. 'Ve cannot even say from whence he came to Texas. Some say that it was Tennessee; others that it was Pennsylvania; but only a Master Mason would have known that the Masonic apron could protect his wife. Of all those in the Alamo, David Crockett is the most controversial. Was he slain in the Alamo? Was he captured and brutally murdered? 'Vere his ashes buried in San Fernando Cathedral? Or was he carried a slave to Mexico to live out his life laboring in the silver mines? Researchers and historians have claimed everyone of these fates for him. It is not likely that we will ever know precisely how he died, and we will never know for certain whether he was a Mason. With the exception of only a few lodges in Tennessee, all Masonic records in that state were destroyed during the Civil War and the Reconstruction Period that followed. Masonic historian believe that David Crockett was a Master Mason, and it is known that a Masonic apron claimed to be David Crockett's was preserved and treasured in Paducah, Kentucky, as late as 1920 when it disappeared. Moreover, Crockett's autobiography, which may have been ghost written, contains much Masonic phraseology, especially with respect to the death of his first wife. We believe that these men were Masons and we vouch for them as Masons. To

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these Masons, James Bonham, James Bowie, David Crockett, Almaron Dickinson and William Barret Travis, and to those other Masons who gave their lives here but whom we cannot identify, we dedicate this marker in order that all who visit here may know of their courage and their devotion to their country's cause.

ALASKA WASHINGTON: The lodges in Alaska have some 3,000 members in 19 lodges. They are active and trying to work toward a Grand Lodge in the far north jurisdiction of the United States. It was reported that some 51 brethren and their ladies journeyed to Alaska where they were met by 18 of the 19 lodges. The M.W. Grand Master of Washington headed the delegation which was made up of ten elective and appointive Grand Officers, nine Deputies of the Grand Master, nine committeemen and one past Grand Master. Also attending was the Grand Master of British Columbia. One district type session was attended by 119 brethren. This was a three-day visitation, as we understand the program. It was said: "Surely no doubt can exist as to the sincerity and enthusiasm that our Alaska brethren have toward creating their own Grand Lodge. Our prayers and very best wishes are offered to encourage these worthy brethren to a rewarding conclusion of their tremendous efforts." Perhaps one day, in the not too distant future there may be a Grand Lodge of Alaska.

ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL COLORADO: The Grand Master of Colorado made the following ruling: Certain brothers have expressed the idea that their lodge facilities should not be available to youth or other organizations because they are open to members of any race, color, or creed. Each Master shall remind his lodge of those portions of our ritual telling us that all men are created equal, and that intolerance cannot be countenanced within our Masonic Fraternity.

There may be problems looming on the distant horizon, but in its own way Freemasonry will solve them.

AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS INDIANA: On recommendation of the Ritual Committee the Grand Lodge of Indiana voted down a proposal for use of electrical amplification systems in Indiana lodge rooms. The Committee said: 1. No lodge room in Indiana is too large for ritualistic degree work to be presented and not to be heard without amplification. 2. Sounds from use of wireless microphones can be picked up outside lodge rooms under certain conditions. 3. So-called "foolproof" systems are very expensive. 4. There would be no control of the level of sound from loudspeakers of a public address system so that it does not penetrate doors and walls and be heard outside the lodge room. 5. Therefore, in the best interests of Freemasonry in Indiana, it is recommended that public address systems be not permitted in lodge rooms for ritualistic purposes.

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NEBRASKA: The Grand Master of Nebraska ruled against the use of a P.A. system in response to an inquiry by a lodge. It was said that in many cases the system would pick up outside interference, and that the system could also be heard by certain types of receiving equipment on the outside. The answer was "no" to the inquiry.

APRONS DELAWARE: The Committee on History recommended that the aprons of the officers of the Grand Lodge of Delaware should return to the original design of rounded corners with the 1977 Annual Communication. The change was made in 1939.

AREA MEETINGS OKLAHOMA: Many Grand Lodges hold area meetings with almost a command appearance of elective lodge officers. This is done early in the year usually in an effort to communicate directly with the lodge officers and gain their support of a unified program. Oklahoma did this and reported those lodges not in attendance. There were 158 of the 343 lodges not represented. The area meeting program was comprehensive in style and designed to interest members from all walks of life. If continued it should attract larger numbers of brethren from more lodges.

AWARDS RHODE ISLAND: The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island makes awards for service. The Grand Master discussed the practice in his address: It has been the practice that when a deserving brother is awarded a service medal-his name is entered in the records of the Awards Committee, and never again does he become eligible for any other medallic award save his 50-year Veteran's Medal, or that the brother later on may be chosen to lead this Grand Lodge. We all know of many who possess these valued Masonic awards, and many of the recipients continue to serve our Craft with fervent zeal. Looking to the Military, who award Oak Leaf Clusters as a token to signify that a medal has been awarded twice or more, we recommend that our Grand Lodge adopt the practice of presenting an emblem of a beehive, symbol of industry, surrounded by an olive wreath. This emblem would easily be attached to the ribbon of any of our medals. The mst would be negligible, and we could recognize again those who are so greatly deserving.

BINGO CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master was asked if bingo could be held in Masonic Temple, as a result of a law enacted in California on June 8, 1876 permitting bingo to be played for charity under certain conditions. The Grand Master's answer was "No," and he gave a number of reasons. He said that cities and towns may be authorized to provide for bingo games, but only for charity. Other requirements of the law were that bingo games could be conducted only by nonprofit charitable organizations on property owned or leased by it. He emphasized that "Lodges are not nonprofit organizations, and therefore cannot conduct bingo games." Another limitation was that such bingo games must be open to the public,

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and Masonic Temples are not open to the public, nor does Masonry operate public gambling games. He said that there are other restrictions which would prevent lodges from holding bingo games, but thought this was sufficient for the negative answer he gave.

BLACKS AND FREEMASONRY GEORGIA: The Grand Master ruled on a question of Blacks and Freemasonry. He said: I was asked to rule on the qucstion of "Can we kecp blacks out of our lodges?" by Bro. George S. Hampton, Supreme Deputy, International Ordcr of Rainbow for Girls in Gcorgia. I ruled that the only means open to the lodges in Georgia for selection of members, of whatever race, color, or creed, is by the means of the ballot box. In this area Masonic Law is clearly defined. IOWA: The Grand Lodge of Iowa and its Grand Master had a confrontation with the International Order of Rainbow for girls. The Grand Master read in the Des Moines paper, the day after his installation as Grand Master, that a black girl had petitioned Rainbow in Indianola and that the petition was held up because of her color. The statement was also made that the Masons had an unwritten policy that did not admit blacks into their organization. He responded with the following news release: "The Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M., has a policy against discrimination because of race, creed, color, or national origin. It would be an unMasonic offense to reject a petitioner for reasons of race, creed, color, or national origin. The lodges of Iowa under our jurisdiction have in the past and now have black members as well as members of various races, creeds and colors. We will continue this policy and will not permit sponsorship by our lodges of organizations, including Rainbow for Girls, if they are engaged in such practices of discrimination." The situation progressed to where the Des Afoines Register came out with the statement from the Supreme Inspector in Iowa that the International Order of Rainbow for Girls had temporarily lifted the charters of all the Rainbow Assemblies in Iowa. At that time, I issued another news release stating that, "From this date on, no Rainbow Assembly which is affiliated with the International Supreme Council of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will be permitted to use the facilities of any Masonic lodge under our jurisdiction." The Grand Master then sent a directive to all lodges in Iowa that the International Order for Rainbow appeared to havc a policy of discrimination based upon race, and that from that day forward no assembly affiliated with the International Order could meet in or use Iowa Masonic Temples. It did not take long for authorities of the International Order to change their position and make amends to the Grand Master. When a public statcment stating that all petitions for membership in Rainbow would be handled alike regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin was released by the International Order, the ban was lifted, and all continued as before in Iowa.

BLOOD-SHARING PROGRAM ILLINOIS: The Grand Master of Illinois appointed a committee to supervise and promote a blood-sharing program. The chairman reported that they had had 15 drawings that resulted in some 1,400 units of blood.

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He urged the brethren to return to their lodges and urge the support of the program. He said to them: Will you please take back to your districts and lodges the story of the necessity and need for blood, and ask them to support this program as it should be supported? We can then all have that inner satisfaction of helping people in need of this precious commodity, also we will be truly fulfilling our obligation as Masons.

CHARITY ARKANSAS: A lodge undertook to assist its Worshipful Master who had a foot amputated as a result of a fall from a rafter during the construction of their new lodge hall. The lodge sent out letters to other lodges asking for assistance. Some called the Grand Master to find out if this was legal. He immediately called the lodge, approved their action, and gave them a letter of authority to continue. At the last report the lodge had collected some $14,449.20 to assist its Master. KANSAS: The Grand Lodge of Kansas has expanded its charity program to include amputees. The committee calls on hospitals and individuals. They are attempting to make life more worthwhile for these individuals. The program is called operation "KAN..' MICHIGAN: Many jurisdictions adhere to the established custom that lodge funds can be used only for Masonic charity. The Grand Lodge of Michigan adopted the following which is in line with this practice: 4-3 SECTION 7. The money of a lodge may be appropriated for the relief of any poor, distressed brother, his widow or orphans; but a lodge has no right to donate its funds for any other than strictly Masonic purposes; provided, however, that a lodge by vote of its membership at a Regular Communication may interpret the words "Masonic purposes" to include benevolent, charitable and humanitarian actions in the community in which it is located. Such actions may benefit the lodge, indirectly, but must be confined to its territorial jurisdiction. (1977) NEW MEXICO: The Grand Lodge of New Mexico assists with work at the Cancer Research Treatment Center in Albuquerque: To date we have assisted several patients at the Cancer Research Treatment Center in Albuquerque; in January a check for $2,000 was presented to CRTC to start a fund in their accounting system which they can draw on for relief in housing for the indigent patients. The center makes a monthly report to Masonic . charities of its expenditures in our behalf.

CIVIC RECOGNITION VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of Virginia called attention to the many times the news media had performed services to the Masonic Fraternity. Through them the Grand Lodge had tried to explain the Fraternity's beliefs, feelings, and ideals to the public at large. He said they were aided in this effort by the press, radio, and television. He recognized 'different stations and newspapers by name. The Grand Master concluded by calling upon the Grand Marshal to present News 90's Anchormen-Ken Serpan and Bob Boudrow, and presented each an award of appreciation for their part in helping present the Masonic programs to the general public.

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Masonry wants favorable publicity, and all too often nothing is done in return for this fine service.

CLANDESTINE LODGES FLORIDA: The Committee on Jurisprudence reported on clandestine lodges working in Florida to the Grand Lodge: It has come to our attention that, besides "Florencino Pino No. I" in Miami, there are two other clandestine lodges now operating in Hialeah, namely "Edy Obrer No.2" and Lodge "Luis Cobiella No.3," constituted under the auspices of the "Grand Orient of Spanish Language and the M.W. Grand Lodge for United States of America, Inc." This is the same jurisdiction under which Florencio Pino No.1 is working.

COEXTENSIVE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION WISCONSIN: The Jurisprudence Committee made a rather extensive report to the Grand Lodge, which we deem vitally important:

Constitution of Our Grand Lodge The Preamble to the Constitution of our Grand Lodge provides that our Grand Lodge is an absolute sovereign body. The Constitution of our Grand Lodge provides that the territorial jurisdiction of our Grand Lodge shall embrace the State of Wisconsin. The Constitution further provides that our Grand Lodge. is the supreme Masonic authority in the State of Wisconsin, subject only to the Ancient Landmarks. (Article 3 of the Constitution of our Grand Lodge.) Thus, our Grand Lodge may determine Masonic law and practice in our jurisdiction. We are not subject to the Masonic law and practice of any other Grand Lodge. The Masonic law and practice of other Grand Lodges may differ from ours. We do not seek to impose our Masonic law and practice upon another Grand Lodge. Another Grand Lodge cannot impose their Masonic law and practice upon our Grand Lodge. We respect the position of other Grand Lodges; we trust they will respect ours. The only restriction upon our Grand Lodge is that we are subject to the Ancient Landmarks. Ancient Landmarks of Freemason1-Y The Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry do not require that a Grand Lodge must have exclusive jurisdiction over a certain geographical territory. We have carefully reviewed the Constitutions of the Rev. James Anderson (1723 and 1738), the textbook. of Masonic Jurisprudence by Albert G. Mackey (1859), the Masonic Addresses and Writings of Roscoe Pound (1953), as well as numerous reproduced documents and books both prior and subsequent to these recognized authorities on Masonic law and practice and we have found no one who asserts that exclusive territorial jurisdiction is an Ancient Landmark of Freemasonry. Thus, in our judgment, our Grand Lodge is not prevented by the Ancient Landmarks from路 extending Masonic recognition to another Grand Lodge whose jurisdiction is coextensive with that of our Grand Lodge. Factual Situation in the United States While it is absolutely clear that no Ancient Landmark is involved, we are mindful of the practice which has developed in the United States with respect to exclusive territorial jurisdiction. At the present time, our Grand Lodge recognizes 48 other Grand Lodges in the United States. It is our understanding that the territorial jurisdiction of each such presently recognized Grand Lodge is exclusive in its claimed geo-

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graphical area within the United States. We further understand that none of such other Grand Lodges in the United States recognize another Grand Lodge whose territorial jurisdiction is coextensive with its territorial jurisdiction or includes any part of its territorial jurisdiction. This current factual situation in the United States, which is generally known as exclusive territorial jurisdiction, has not always existed, however, and does not exist, even today, throughout the Masonic world.

Former Practice in England In England, the premier Grand Lodge of England was founded in 1717. In 1751, the Ancient Grand Lodge was found by six lodges in London which had never acknowledged the premier Grand Lodge of England (which premier Grand Lodge the "Ancients" referred to as the "Modern" Grand Lodge). The regularity of both of these Grand Lodges, existing in the same territory, is accepted by Masonic authorities today. In 1813, there was a union of these two Grand Lodges and the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of England was formed. Two other Grand Lodges also existed in England during the eighteenth century: York Grand Lodge, which claimed to have its beginnings long before the formation of the premier Grand Lodge of England and which also used the name Grand Lodge of All England; and the Grand Lodge South of the River Trent, which was created by the York Grand Lodge in 1779. Early American Practice In colonial America, there was no doctrine of exclusive territorial jurisdiction, as Masonic lodges were chartered under the authority of the Grand Lodge of England, the Ancient Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland, the Grand Lodge of Ireland, and the Grand Orient of France. For example, in Massachusetts, a Provincial Grand Lodge (sometimes called St. John's Grand Lodge) created by the Grand Lodge of England existed at the same time as a Provincial Grand Lodge created by the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The Provincial Grand Master of the latter Provincial Grand Lodge was General Joseph Warren. lIe was killed in 1775 at the Battle of Bunker Hill and in 1777 the Provincial Grand Lodge elected its own Grand Master, thus taking the step to become the first independent Grand Lodge in America, which became known as Massachusetts Grand Lodge. Thus, two Grand Lodges continued in Massachusetts until 1792 when a united Grand Lodge was formed. It should be noted, however, that even after this union, the well known St. Andrew's Lodge in Boston retained its charter under the Grand Lodge of Scotland and did not join the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts until 1809. Another example of at least two Grand Lodges functioning in the same territorial area, even after statehood, can be found in the Masonic history of South Carolina. The Grand Lodge of South Carolina Free and Accepted Masons (which traced its history to the Grand Lodge of England) and the Grand Lodge South Carolina Ancient York Masons (which traced its history to the Ancient Grand Lodge of England) co-existed during the latter part of the eighteenth century and first years of the nineteeth century. A united Grand Lodge of South Carolina was formed by the two Grand Lodges in 1808. A movement to revive the Ancients began in 1809 and a number of Grand Lodges from other states sided with the Ancients. After litigation, the two Grand Lodges finally united in 1817 with the formation of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina. In 1823 there were two Grand Lodges in the State of New York, which resulted in a schism between the city lodges and upstate lodges. In 1827 the two Grand Lodges united. While in some of the foregoing situations the presence of two or more Grand Lodges in the same geographical territory was not harmonious, in other cases

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there was an acceptance by the members of one Grand Lodge of the Masonic legitimacy of the members of the other Grand Lodge. Turning for the moment from the situation many years ago in the United States to Masonic practice in other parts of the world in more recent times, we find that the doctrine of exclusive territorial jurisdiction is not one of universal Masonic acceptance.

Practice in Other Countries ... France. Three Grand Lodges exist in France: The Grand Orient of France, the Grand Lodge of France and the National Grand Lodge of France. At various times our Grand Lodge has extended fraternal recognition to each of these Grand Lodges, and during two periods in recent times, our Grand Lodge has recognized two of these Grand Lodges existing in the same territory at the same time. At one time, in the nineteenth century, our Grand Lodge, as well as other Grand Lodges in the United States, extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Orient of France. This recognition was withdrawn by our Grand Lodge in 1869 as a result of the support given by the Grand Orient of France to an organization in the State of Louisiana known as the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in and for the Sovereign and Independent State of Louisiana (which organization assumed control over the symbolic degrees). The Grand Lodge of Louisiana, which was recognized by our Grand Lodge, strongly objected to this interference with its territorial jurisdiction, not only by the Supreme Council organization but also by the support given to that organization by the Grand Orient of France. Accordingly, our Grand Lodge withdrew recognition of the Grand Orient of France. Today our Grand Lodge does not recognize the Grand Orient of France. The Grand Orient of France admits atheists, does not display the Volume of Sacred Law on its altars, participates in politics and confers its own higher degrees (including the 33rd degree) . A second Grand Lodge which operates in France is the Grand Lodge of France. Our Grand Lodge extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of France in 1958. It was reported, however, that in 1964 the Grand Lodge of France entered into a treaty with the Grand Orient of France, thereby acknowledging the validity and regularity of the Grand Orient (the irregularity of which has been previously noted). In 1965, Grand Master William Kahlenberg, by Edict, withdrew fraternal recognition of. the Grand Lodge of France. In 1970, our Grand Lodge again recognized the Grand Lodge of France for a short period of time, which recognition was withdrawn by Grand Master Charles E. White and confirmed by his Decree issued in 1971. For many years, commencing prior to the recognitions of the Grand Lodge of France, our Grand Lodge extended fraternal recognition to the National Grand Lodge of France. While it is the smallest of the three French Grand Lodges, it is the only one which we consider to be Masonically regular in all respects. The recognition today, by our Grand Lodge of the National Grand Lodge of France (and the non-recognition of the other two French Grand Lodges) is not based on any doctrine of exclusive territorial jurisdiction, but is rather based on Masonic regularity (and the irregularity of the other two) . . . . India. The Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the Grand Lodge of Ireland all charted numerous lodges in India. In 1961, the Grand Lodge of India was formed. By concordat entered into with the three Grand Lodges, those lodges in India desiring were permitted to elect to withdraw and join in the formation of the Grand Lodge of India or remain with their parent obedience. As a result, some 150 out of a total of 277 lodges elected to form the Grand Lodge of India which was duly instituted under the con路 cordat and the sponsorship of the parent Grand Lodges.

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In 1963, our Grand Lodge extended recognition to the Grand Lodge of India. Today, lodges exist in India under the authority of the Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland, the Grand Lodge of Ireland, and the Grand Lodge of India. . . . Mexico. Since a schism in 1910 there have been two national Grand Lodges in Mexico, Gran Logia Valle De Mexico and York Grand Lodge. The constituent lodges of York Grand Lodge are English speaking, and those of Valle De Mexico are Spanish speaking. Both of these Grand Lodges are recognized by our Grand Lodge. In addition there are some 18 state Grand Lodges: Gran Logia Unida Mexicana Gran Logia Oriental Peninsular Gran Logia de Campeche Gran Logia del Estado de Oaxaca Gran Logia EI Potosi'" Gran Logia Benito Juarez Estado De Coahuila Grand Logia del Estado Chihuahua '" Gran Logia del Estado Nuevo Leon'" Gran Logia de Tamaulipas'" Gran Logia Occidental Mexicana Gran Logia del Pacifico at Guaymas Gran Logia Restauracion del Estado Tabasco Gran Logia Guadalupe Victoria Grand Logia del Territoria Norte de la Baja California'" Gran Logia del Estado de Queretaro Gran Logia Estado de Hidalgo Gran Logia Chiapas Gran Logia Sur-Oeste, Colima The Grand Lodges marked with an '" are recognized by our Grand Lodge. The others are recognized by one or more Grand Lodges in the United States which are recognized by our Grand Lodge. If our Grand Lodge is compared with any of the other Grand Lodges in the United States, simply in looking at which Grand Lodges in Mexico are recognized by both, the list would not be the same. If one gains nothing else by looking at the pattern, or more precisely, the lack of pattern, of recognition of the Grand Lodges in Mexico by the Grand Lodges in the United States. one concludes that each Grand Lodge in fact recognizes another Grand Lodge as a matter of individual determination. While at least one noted Masonic writer has stated that some Mexican states are blessed with three different jurisdictions, it is clear that at least two Grand Lodges have lodges in several Mexican states. . . . Other Countries. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence has reviewed and considered the twentieth century fact of multiple Grand Lodges in Germany and Brazil, as well as other countries on the European continent and in South AI~erica. To set forth the details in this report would be cumulative to those lllready set forth for Europe (France), Asia (India) and Latin America (Mexico). The conclusion is clear. The doctrine of exclusive territorial jurisdiction is not auniversally accepted Masonic fact or principle.

Doctrine of Exclusive Territorial Jurisdiction in the United States Earlier in this report we noted the factual situation relating to territorial jurisdiction in the United States today. Albert G. Mackey in his Encyclopedia of Freemasonry (revised and enlarged by Robert I. Clegg, 1946 Edition, 1966 Printing) , Vol. II, p. 1030, said: "It has now become the settled principle of, at least, American Masonic Jaw,

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that Masonic and political Jurisdiction should be coterminous, that is, that the boundaries which circumscribe the territorial Jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge should be the same as those which define the political limits of the State in which it exists. And so it follows that if a State should change its political boundaries, the Masonic boundaries of the Grand Lodge should change with it. Thus, if a State should diminish its extent by the cessation of any part of its territory to an adjoining State, the Lodges situated within the ceded territory would pass over to the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the State to which that territory had been ceded. "The doctrine of Exclusive Territorial Jurisdiction, as it is styled in the United States, was called into activity by the needs of the increasing number of continguous Grand Lodges in America...." If Dr. Mackey intended to merely express his opinion that it would be nice to have political limits of a state determine the territorial limits of a Grand Lodge, we would certainly agree that, at a minimum, he is entitled to his opinion. However, Dr. Mackey states as a principle of American Masonic law, that Masonic and political jurisdiction should be the same. The facts of Masonry today in the United States, at best, simply do not justify the broadness of Mackey's statements and, at worst, show numerous violations of his claimed principle of American Masonic law. A number of Grand Lodges in the United States have constituent or subordinate lodges outside of the geographical limits of the state which bears the name of that Grand Lodge. The 1976 List of Lodges Masonic, distributed by our Grand Lodge, discloses the following: The Grand Lodge of New York has II lodges outside of the State of New York in Syria and Lebanon; The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has seven lodges in the Canal Zone, three lodges in Chile, one lodge in Tokyo, Japan, one lodge in Guantanamo, Cuba, and four lodges in recess in China; Rhode Island has one lodge in Saudi Arabia. Lodges in the State of Hawaii are part of the Grand Lodge of California and lodges in the State of Alaska are part of the Grand Lodge of Washington. While there are undoubtedly good historic, economic, geographic, and Masonic reasons for the above situations, the fact is that Masonic and state political boundaries are not, in fact, necessarily coterminous. Generally speaking, however, in the United States, each state has one regular Grand Lodge, the jurisdiction of which is coextensive with the geographical boundaries of that state. Such regular Grand Lodge is, generally, the first Grand Lodge to have been formed by at least three lodges which had been previously chartered by other Grand Lodges. The territorial jurisdiction situation in the United States was well explained by Henry Wilson Coil in Freemasonry Through Six Centuries (edited by Lewis C. "Wes" Cook, 1976) , Vol. I, p. 258:

"What we caU Masonic jurisprudence was scarcely heard of until the nineteenth century. It developed mostly in America following the Revolution, when the lodges, cut off from the Mother Country, were under the necessity of establishing their own independent Grand Lodges. These naturally developed individually within state lines and were inevitably guided by the constitutional and legal concepts of civil governments. Out of that developed the idea of exclusive territorial jurisdiction, which came into fruition only by general acquiescence and comity." Dean Roscoe Pound, in his.chapter on Exclusive Territorial Jurisdiction in the book, Grand Lodge Recognition, compiled and published in 1956 by the Com-

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mISSIOn on Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, p. 21, 22, said: "The most we can say is that we have here well-settled propOSitIons of Anglo-American Masonic law resting on a clear principle of fraternal fair dealing to avoid collision of authority and to promote good will."

Exclusivity Even if we accept the proposition that our Grand Lodge has exclusive jurisdiction in the State of Wisconsin and that our sister Grand Lodges have respected our sovereignty in Wisconsin, just as we recognize their sovereignty, we must focus on the reasons for this. In the judgment of the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence the reasons are comity and fraternal fair dealing (as set forth by Coil and Pound). As Freemasonry moved westward with the expansion of the United States, the doctrine of exclusive jurisdiction developed during the nineteenth century to permit the orderly growth of the craft. Recognition by our Grand Lodge of another Grand Lodge whose territorial jurisdiction is coextensive with that of our Grand Lodge, namely the State of Wisconsin, does not in any manner affect the comity and fraternal fair dealing reasons which originally gave rise to the exclusivity theory or doctrine. In short, such recognition by our Grand Lodge would not interfere with the Masonic jurisdiction of any other Grand Lodge which we now recognize and which recognizes us. It would only affect the relations our Grand Lodge has with another Grand Lodge in Wisconsin. Our judgment that there would be no present or future interference with any other recognized Grand Lodge is supported by Rule 5 of Section 37.03 of the Laws of the Grand Lodge which is part of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin: "Recognition will not be extended to a new Grand Lodge that shall have been formed in occupied territory against the wishes of a recognized Grand Lodge in that territory." While this Rule would preclude recognition by our Grand Lodge of another Grand Lodge in a different state against the wishes of the Grand Lodge which we recognize in that state, the Rule has no application to recognition of another Grand Lodge which exists solely in Wisconsin. That is, by virtue of the fact of recognition, it could not be said that such recognition was against the wishes of the recognized Grand Lodge in that territory, namely our Grand Lodge.

Sovereign and Supl'eme As noted earlier, the Preamble and Constitution of our Grand Lodge provide that it is an absolute sovereign body and is the supreme Masonic authority in the State of Wisconson, subject to the Ancient Landmarks. It has been suggested to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence that the words "sovereign" and "supreme" in effect mean "sole" or "exclusive" and that our Grand Lodge is thereby effectively precluded from recognizing another Grand Lodge in the State of Wisconsin. We do not accept the suggestion. Webster's Third New International Dictionary (unabridged, 1961) defines the adjective "sovereign" as: "possessed of controlling power: RULING, PREDOMINANT ... unlimited in extent: ABSOLUTE . . . enjoying autonomy: INDEPENDENT, SELF-GOVERNING ... of the most exalted kind: SUPREME ... superlative in quality: EXCELLENT, UNSURPASSED . . . having, generalized curative powers: POTENT . . . having universally beneficial application: EFFECTIVE . . . of an unqualified nature: UNMITIGATED, UTTER . . . having undisputed ascend-

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ancy: LEADING, PARAMOUNT . . . of, relating to characteristic of or befitting a sovereign: ROYAL, UNRESTRICTED . . . syn, see DOMINANT, FREE." Webster's defines the adjective "supreme" as: "highest in altitude: LOFTIEST ... highest in rank or authority ... holding or exercising power that cannot be exceeded or overruled: DOMINANT . . . of, relating to, or characteristic of one having such rank or power . . . not exceeded by any other in degree, quality, or intensity: greatest possible .. characterized by highest excellence or achievement: OUTSTANDING . . . VITAL, FINAL ... of utmost importance: CRUCIAL." In short, we are of the opinion that the sovereign nature of our Grand Lodge as the supreme Masonic authority in Wisconsin permits, but does not preclude, recognition of another Grand Lodge in our state. Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc. While the foregoing portion of the report has considered the matter of recognition of another Grand Lodge in the State of Wisconsin without reference to a specific Grand Lodge, we must consider the matter specifically, and not just as a general, theoretical proposition. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc., has requested recognition from our Grand Lodge. The Special Committee to Study Non-Recognized Grand Lodges, chaired by Bro. George R. Currie, a former Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, submitted a report to the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication in June of 1974. This Report specifically dealt with the legitimacy of Prince Hall Masonry. The Special Committee, which was comprised of prominent and well-informed Masons, submitted its Final Report to the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication in June of 1975. The Final Report of this Special Committee concerned itself with Prince Hall Masonry in Wisconsin, and specifically, the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc. The Final Report of this Special Committee also concerned itself with the provisions of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin and whether such provisions precluded recognition of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc. The Special Committee determined that the provisions of the Masonic Code of 'Wisconsin do not in any manner proscribe the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence has not again researched and reconsidered every matter set forth in the two-year study of the Committee to Study Non-Recognized Grand Lodges. We accept and support such reports. The question of exclusive territorial jurisdiction was considered by the Committee to Study Non-Recognized Grand Lodges and we believe that the present report of the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence amplifies and is fully in accord with the conclusions of the Committee to Study Non-Recognized Grand Lodges. Another Special Committee, the Recognition and Information Committee of our Grand Lodge, submitted its report to the Grand Lodge at its 1976 Annual Communication. That Special Committee had several meetings with a committee from the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, and mutual guidelines for recognition were prepared. That Special Committee recommended full recognition of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence is concerned with questions of Masonic law. In our judgment, no provisions of Masonic law prohibit recognition of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc.

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Suggestion of Possible Segregation In accordance with the basic principles and the Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry, every petition for membership in a constituent lodge of our Grand Lodge shall be received and acted on without regard to race, color or creed of the petitioner. (Section 66.07 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin.) While our Grand Lodge maintains no record of the race, color or creed of either petitioners or members, we know, by personal contact, that many of our members are not Caucasian. "Ve also know, however, by personal contact, that our membership is predominantly Caucasian. While we do not know whether all members of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc. are black, we believe that it is a fair statement that their membership is predominantly black. From a Masonic point of view, these observations, with }'espect to race, color or creed, are irrelevant, if not abhorrent to our thinking. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence is not aware of any consideration among any of the members of our Grand Lodge which suggest de jure or de facto segregation of races as being relevant in the requested fraternal recognition. Recognition by our Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc., and their recognition of our Grand Lodge must continue to be considered without regard to the predominant races represented in the respective Grand Lodge memberships. Racial segregation, or even the appearance of it, simply has no place in Masonry in Wisconsin. Our Grand Lodge, and its constituent lodges, must continue to view a man's race, color or creed, as well as his religious beliefs (other than a belief in Deity) as simply not being a matter of Masonic importance. Recognition by our Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc. would take into account the fact that another Grand Lodge of Masons has existed in our state for in excess of 50 years (with the first Prince Hall lodge having been established in Wisconsin nearly 100 years ago) . In short, recognition must be considered on fraternal principles, that is, Masonic fraternal principles, not on some other improper basis. Consolidation Our report would not be complete if we did not note that our Committee considered an alternative to recognition of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin, Inc. That alternative is a merger or consolidation of the two Grand Lodges into a united Grand Lodge. Movement toward consolidation would have the support of several members of the Committee. However, consolidation was not the issue presented to the Committee by the Grand Master, and we are unaware of any interest by the Prince Hall Masons in this regard. The issue presented to us dealt with recognition, that was the issue we addressed.

COLONIAL COSTUMES AUTHORIZED MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan adopted the following resolution which may be of interest to a great many Masons: During the month of February of each year in observance of George 'Washington's birthday, and under special dispensation of the Grand Master, colonial costumes may be worn by members conferring the first section of the Master Mason Degree, but they must wear white aprons.

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Lodges, shall have Concurrent Territorial Jurisdiction," to "All Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction shall have Concurrent Territorial Jurisdiction." SOUTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of South Carolina turned down an amendment to adopt concurrent jurisdiction for a three-year trial period. VIRGINIA: The following amendment concerning concurrent jurisdiction was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Virginia: All Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation shall have statewide concurrent territorial (geographical) jurisdiction. A lodge acquires personal jurisdiction over a petitioner for the degrees at the time his petition is presented at a stated communication and receipt thereof is recorded in its minutes.

CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS NEVADA: The Grand Master made the following recommendation: I recommend that this Grand Lodge continues its membership in, and support of, the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America for the upcoming year. If the question of alternating the annual meeting place between Washington, D.C., and other cities in North America as proposed is not resolved in favor of such alternation, I recommend that this Grand Jurisdiction seriously consider withdrawing from the organization and joining with sister jurisdictions in the 'Vest in forming a Western Conference of Grand Masters. We realize that the distance from the western states to the District of Columbia is considerable, and that the annual expense of such a pilgrimage is a heavy drain on an expense allowance. There is much in favor of the suggested plan to alternate meetings between East and West. However, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial is located there in Alexandria, only a few miles from Washington, and all enjoy being there. There is also a sense of being in the seat of national government, and in the area where much of our nation's history began. There is much to be seen and learned about our country in the West, and it would be highly desirable to move about this area, despite the fact that its history is much younger. We also know that almost anyone traveling to a meeting in the West would be faced with considerable distances to the location of the city selected. As in the case of Washington, there are literally hundreds of Grand and Past Grand Lodge Officers residing within a relatively short distance of Washington.

CORNERSTONES OF ABANDONED BUILDINGS FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida adopted the following recommendation: When any building owned by the Grand Lodge or a particular lodge shall be sold or demolished or abandoned, all Masonic insignia, plaques, cornerstones, and all other indicia of Masonic ownership or use shall be removed and appropriately preserved as directed by the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. When any public building having a Masonic cornerstone is sold, demolished, or abandoned, appropriate effort shall be made for removal and preservation of such cornerstone as shall be directed by the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. (Adopted.)

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CORNERSTONES CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master was elated by the 38 invitations received the past year for the traditional and symbolic cornerstone ceremony of Freemasonry. Six such invitations came from Sacramento, the seat of government and the location of the formation of the Grand Lodge in 1850. He believes this increase in interest in cornerstones is evidence of the increased esteem in which the Fraternity is held by the public at large. It is, he thinks, a stepping stone to better understanding, leading to a greater appreciation of the institution.

CUBA FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida is situated the closest geographically to Cuba, and has had the greatest amount of dealing with Cuban members and the Grand Lodge itself. We find the following in the report of Florida. For the second year, this Committee is in receipt of a letter addressed to our Grand Secretary from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Cuba, in which was enclosed the Grand Secretary's Annual Report dated March 16, 1976, of their Grand Lodge proceedings. For the interest and edification of the Craft, we would like to quote as follows from the Annual Report of the Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of the Grand Masters of Masons in North America, given at Washington, D.C., February 23, 1977: "Interest continues in the Masonic situation in Cuba and the Masons in Cuba continue with great courage to meet in their lodges and the Grand Lodge to carryon the business of the Fraternity. While the Cuban government has not banned Masonry, it has limited the operations of the Grand Lodge and its constituent lodges through various governmental regulations and decrees. The Grand Lodge held its regular Annual Communication in Havana on March 15, 1975. The Grand Secretary, Bro. Juan Varela Alvarez, reported that Grand Lodge, as of December 31, 1974, had 326 constituent lodges in six provinces in Cuba, 138 lodges being situated in Havana and environs. The membership was reported as 24,832. He also reported that constituent lodges initiated 783, affiliated 233, and reinstated 52, for a total gain of 1,068 with losses from suspensions, dimits and expulsions of 1,964, a net loss of less than 900. The Grand Secretary, in his report to Grand Lodge in March, 1975, includes a chart showing the membership of the Grand Lodge of Cuba from 1959 to 1974. The decline in membership was from 33,639 in 1959 to 24,832 as of December 31, 1974. This decline in membership is not substantially different from that of the other Grand Lodges of this Conference. Past Grand Master Carlos Pineiro reported to the Commission last year that the Deputy Grand Master in 1975, Bro. Juan Francisco Medina, left Cuba for Spain and consequently the Grand Lodge selected Bro. Mario Oliva Rubio, Past Grand Treasurer, to serve for a period of two years from March, 1975 to March, 1977. Grand Lodge has had to terminate its semi-annual meeting in September because of economic and other difficulties. Brother Pineiro furnished a number of circular letters emanating from the Grand Secretary's office and directed to the various constituent lodges indicating that Grand Lodge maintains contact with the constituent lodges and their membership. The Commission notes that the Grand Lodge of Cuba and its Grand Secretary maintain contacts with Masonry in the United States. For example, the Grand Secretary of

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the Grand Lodge of Cuba in October, 1975, wrote the Grand Secretary of Mississippi requesting re-establishment of fraternal relations with that Grand Lodge. Pursuant to that request and other information, the Grand Lodge of Mississippi recognized the Grand Lodge of Cuba. This Commission has repeatedly stated that in its opinion the Masonic world should continue to stand by the Grand Lodge of Cuba in its time of trial. Our Masonic brothers in Cuba continue to exhibit great courage in their practice of Freemasonry." In light of the fact that this Grand Lodge has received the Grand Lodge of Cuba's proceedings two years in a row coupled with the information given us by the Commission on Recognition, it is the recommendation of this Committee that the incoming Grand Master with his Grand Lodge Line Officers, the Foreign Relations Committee and others, make a serious study of the Cuban situation and report back at the next Grand Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Florida. The Masonic Service Association of the United States report of July, 1976, shows 35 of the Grand Jurisdictions in the United States recognizing the Grand Lodge of Cuba and 14 states do not. Proceedings received from other Grand Lodge Jurisdictions have been received by this Committee and will appear in the Appendix of our Proceedings. As in previous years, this Committee recommends that the sum of $100 be sent to the Commission on Information for Recognition to help defray their expenses for providing invaluable help and information pursuant to work of the Foreign Relations Committee. A special word of commendation should be given to W. Julio Paciano Mendez, a member of this Committee, and a Past Master of Luz de America Lodge No. 255, F. & A.M., Miami, Florida, for a yeoman's job in processing applications for recognition of Cuban Master Masons.

GEORGIA: The Grand Lodge of Georgia restored fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Cuba. The following was reported to the Grand Lodge: The first lodge to appear in Cuba was in 1762. It was a Military Lodge, No. 218, composed of Irishmen in a British Regiment. The first permanent lodge was formed in 1804 by warrant from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Between 1815 and 1819 the Grand Lodges of Louisiana and South Carolina warranted lodges in Cuba; then, in 1824, the King of Spain outlawed Freemasonry in Cuba and Freemasonry languished until about the l850s. There was a Grand Lodge formed in 1859 but which was subordinate to the Scottish Rite. Freemasonry's affairs were up and down because of the Revolution and dissension between Grand Lodge and Scottish Rite domination. In 1859 the Grand Lodge of South Carolina warranted S1. Andrew Lodge No. 93; this lodge met with two other lodges and formed the independent Grand Lodge of Cuba. So much for a brief background of Masonic affairs in Cuba. Today there are 13 U.S. Grand Lodges which do not recognize the Grand Lodge of Cuba, which leaves 36 U.S. Grand Lodges still maintaining fraternal recognition of Cuba. The Grand Lodge of Georgia withdrew fraternal recognition on May 20, 1963, by Edict of the Grand Master. At that time the action appeared proper because of the Communist threat in a land not more than 90 miles from the American shore. It was believed that Freemasonry could not survive under a Russian puppet dictator such as Fidel Castro. Although there have been sporadic attempts by the Cuban government to interfere with the lodges, the Freemasons there have mounted stiff resistance to such efforts. Although most of their buildings have been seized by the government,

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the Grand Lodge of Cuba still meets in their Masonic Temple in Havana. The irony of the situation regarding the nonrecognition of the Grand Lodge appears in the fact that at no time was there ever any charge of Masonic irregularity of misbehavior on the part of that Grand Lodge; there was nothing which transpired in their Masonic work to cause a disruption of fraternal relations with the other Grand Lodges of the world. In Atlanta there is Dr. Jose Namer, a practicing physician, Past Deputy Grand Master of Masons in Cuba. He holds membership in Corinthian Lodge No. 190 of New Orleans. It was he who succeeded Dr. Juan Tarajano as Grand Master in Cuba. Brother Namer has offered to help any way he can.

DAYLIGHT LODGES IOWA: Three lodges were chartered by the Grand Lodge of Iowa to meet during the daylight hours. Because of the nature of some members' work and the retired situation of others, these lodges may provide a real service to certain members of the Fraternity. One was located at Waterloo, one at Cedar Rapids and one at Bettendorf.

DEMOLAY Nearly all jurisdictions reviewed have extended strong support to the Order of DeMolay for Boys. As it might be expected Demolay is stronger in some areas than it is in others. This is largely due to the leadership of the adults on one hand and the lack of it on the other. It has been our experience that year in, year out, generation in, generation out the boys are pretty much the same. The adult leadership changes constantly, and must have a few strong men with deep convictions about DeMolay and a loyal devotion to the boys. With this type of structure, DeMolay will continue to have a prominent place in the lives of young men and iil the hearts of Freemasons everywhere. MONTANA: Montana is typical of a jurisdiction with active DeMolay chapters. The executive officer reported to the Grand Lodge that in Montana there were some 1,700 members in 28 chapters. The Grand Lodge gives its support and enjoys the 28 chapters in its jurisdiction.

DISPENSATIONS AND THEIR DURATION MAINE: The Grand Master of Maine posed a question to his Jurisprudence Committee about the duration of a dispensation: "What dispensations, if any, survive the term of office of the Grand Master who issued them?"

The answer was: Mackey's textbook on Masonic Jurisprudence holds that the granting of dispensations is one of the most important prerogatives of a Grand Master. He defines a dispensation to be "the granting of a license, or the license itself, to do what is forbidden by laws or regulations or to omit wmething which is commanded; that is, the dispensing with a law or regulation, or the exemption of a particular person from the obligation to comply with its injunction." "This. power to dispense with the provisions of law in particular cases appears to be inherent in the Grand Master."

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It is a principle of Masonic law that the Grand Master must not affect the rights of third parties. A dispensation cannot set aside a prerogative. The exercise of the Grand Master's dispensing power may not interfere with an inherent right. A dispensation which would carry beyond the term of the Grand Master granting a dispensation, would necessarily interfere wi th the inherent righ t of his successor. It is our opinion that a Grand Master may only temporarily suspend the operation of a law. When he retires from the office of Grand Master the license he granted would expire. It then becomes the prerogative of his successor to determine whether or not a law or regulation should be dispensed with. We are of the opinion that a Grand Master may not bind his successor and deprive him of his inherent right. We recognize that this opinion will have an immediate impact upon some lodges who, for financial or other reasons, have obtained dispensations to hold communications in new quarters not yet dedicated. However, such a situation is not insoluble. Such lodges will ue required to arrange for a proper dedication forthwith or request, with sound reasons therefor, a dispensation from the incumbent Grand Master.

DUES AND FEES Dues and fees vary greatly across the country, and within jurisdictions. TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee has reported gains in membership since 1940, or for the past 37 years. Here, too, dues and fees vary as reported by Grand Secretary John Roy Stracener: Average dues (low $5.00, high $60.00) Average fees (low $45.00, high $105.00)

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EDUCATION FLORIDA: The Education Committee of the Grand Lodge of Florida prepared a set of 50 questions-15 require short written answers, 15 simple yes or no answers, and 20 are mixed with more detailed answers required. The set is designed to qualify a Master for installation in his lodge. A score of 90 percent is required for certification. The test is given upon request and is administered by the Zone Chairman of the Masonic Education Committee and the District Deputy Grand Master. A Master's Certificate is awarded and certifies the successful applicant as qualified to serve as Worshipful Master. We like the idea.

EDUCATION TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee has a continuing program of Masonic Education. The following is a portion of the report of that Committee: Two Masonic planning calendars were mailed to each lodge in the state in November with instructions for the Secretary to keep one and pass the other along to the incoming Worshipful Master. Additional calendars were distributed in the workshop meetings. A total of 209 visits were made by the Director in the promotion of Masonic education in 1976. The Committee was represented in the Midwest Masonic Educational Conference, which is composed of 15 Grand Lodges and is now 27 years old. Tennessee was invited to become a member of. this important conference in which many useful ideas in the field of Masonic education were exchanged. It is expected that in the near future a Southeast Conference on Masonic Education will be organized in which Tennessee can participate.

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EIGHTEEN-YEAH-OLD PETITIONERS WISCONSIN: The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin defeated a proposal to permit eighteen-year-olds to petition for the degrees of Freemasonry.

FAILURE TO ADVANCE LOUISIANA: The Grand Master of Louisiana discussed the failure of candidates in his jurisdiction to advance. He said this: So much has been said about the losses of Masons, we can no longer suffer this loss each year. Of our Entered Apprentice Masons, who do not go on to become Master Masons, we have lost approximately 3,000 of them in the last 12 years. I want to urge you, my Brethren, to go all out in your respective lodges and through the help of your Masonic Education Committee, our Grand Lecturers, and others, that maybe we can keep these men in line and make Master Masons out of them. We just can't continue to have this loss. Work on that in your lodges. When a man is approved for membership, takes his Entered Apprentice Degree, work with him, and do everything you can to see that he goes on with the Fellow Craft Degree and becomes a Master Mason. This is not only a Louisiana concern, it is a concern of many of the Grand Jurisdictions of these United States. We will be discussing this at the Grand Masters' Conference in W路ashington.

MISSISSIPPI: The Committee on Education reported to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi on the subject of the failure of some candidates to advance beyond the E.A. Degree. In its report the Committee said: We still have too many Entered Apprentices who will not make any effort to continue. This is possibly due to various reasons. One, they have no ideas as to what will be required of them before they can get the next degree. They are initiated and find out that they will have to learn long-winded lectures before they can go higher, they become discouraged and quit. When a man asks a member of a lodge for a petition, it should be explained to him that he must become proficient in that degree before he can take the next one. If, with that understanding, he still wants the petition, chances are that he will continue. Another reason, some men are extremely sensitive in some respects. They are accepted into a lodge and their misguided friends start warning them about the pitfalls. "Be sure and bring a small bag of corn or a lump of sugar for the goat." "Don't forget to wear a pair of red socks." No reason given. After the initiation, he resents having been made a fool of and will not continue.

FAMILY LOCATED THROUGH MASONRY WYOMING: The family of a Casper lady located by Grand Secretary Marc Nichols: Sometime during the past two years, a Casper lady was divorced from her wealthy South American husband-a Senor Cordova. By one means or another, she and her two children made their way into the United States. Shortly thereafter, however, the children were kidnapped. While the frantic mother felt sure that it was the work of her estranged husband, all of the powers of the Federal Government could not find out where the children were or whether they were all right. After several frustrating weeks of not knowing, Mrs. Cordova contacted Bro. Marc Nichols to see if the Masonic Fraternity could accomplish what others had failed to do. Brother Marc wrote the Grand Secretary of the South American country imploring his assistance in the spirit of Masonry. Shortly thereafter a

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letter was received from that Grand Secretary stating that he had personally visited the Cordova mansion-had seen the children-could vouch for the fact that they were being well cared for-and that they had already been entered in school. While this complicated affair is still in litigation between the two countries, and the personalities involved-and while it may take years to resolve all of these differences, if indeed they are ever resolved, it does demonstrate some of the good work which Masonry can and does perform.

FINANCIAL COLORADO: The following section of the law of the Grand Lodge was adopted relating to the salary of the Grand Secretary, and a similar one for the Grand Lecturer was also adopted. This seems to be a good plan, and it also includes contingency expense and clerical assistance. SECTION 47. Compensation of the Grand Secretary. The Grand Secretary's salary shall be presented in the budget of the Grand Lodge each year with the approval of the Finance Committee. The salary shall be considered fixed for the year when the delegates of this Grand Lodge approve the budget. The Grand Secretary shall be allowed such additional sum for clerical assistance and contingent office expense as the Grand Lodge may from time to time appropriate for that purpose.

CONNECTICUT: The following was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Connecticut: That there be required to be paid to this Grand Lodge by each lodge in this jurisdiction, for each taxable member on its roll of membership on January 1, 1978 the following sums for the following purposes: Three dollars and fifty cents for Grand Lodge Operations induding Insurance. Twenty-five cents for the Masonic Service Association. Twenty-five cents for the Masonic Youth Activities. Ten dollars for the Masonic Charity Foundation for the Endowment Fund. The above makes the total per capita $14.00 in addition to other fees. There was also adopted a $20.00 assessment on all candidates and affiliates for the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Charity Foundation: Assessments on Candidates and Affiliates: That for the purpose of increasing the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, there shall be collected from each candidate and from each affiliate from another Grand Jurisdiction, the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) in addition to the fees required by the By-Laws; and that each lodge shall give separate receipts for such payments, which payments shall be kept in a separate fund until remittance is made to the Grand Secretary. Every such affiliate who has been at some previous time a member of a lodge in this Jurisdiction shall have credited on said sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) such amount as he may have previously paid upon his initiation in, or affiliation with, said lodge, for the Masonic Charity Foundation Fund, whether or not said amount was paid into the Endowment Fund. Included in the report of the Finance Committee to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut was a $1.00 assessment on each candidate and each affiliate for the Endowment Fund of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association.

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MISSISSIPPI: Mississippi is not unlike many other Grand Lodges who are forced to take a hard look at finances. In a supplemental report the Finance Committee outlined those who were to receive complimentary tickets to the Grand Master's Banquet, not to exceed 61, and the cost to be not more than $10.00. All other Masons and their wives must buy tickets in advance. WEST VIRGINIA: The Finance Committee of West Virginia reported this on mileage and per diem: Per Diem and Mileage: $22.00 a day plus ten cents a mile round trip. On the adoption of this report the Grand Treasurer is directed to pay the several sums on the payroll, prepared by this Committee, submitted herewith in the total amount of $16,209.40.

The Committee recommended the remission of per capita dues from one lodge: Due to the severe flood in the Williamson area and the fiscal hardship it has caused to O'Brien Lodge 101 your Committee recommends that their Grand Lodge assessment in the amount of $1,782.50 due June 30, 1977 be remitted and that O'Brien Lodge 101 be considered in good standing for that period.

FIVE PAST GRAND MASTERS INSTALL GRAND LODGE OFFICERS MICHIGAN: It is unusual in many jurisdictions for more than one brother to act as installing officer for the Grand Lodge. In Michigan five Past Grand Masters participated in a single installation: After the recess, the Officers of the Grand Lodge were installed by five Past Grand Masters. Bro. Raymond A. McPhee, who was elected Grand Master in 1971 when Grand Master Schwartz started as Grand Marshal, installed the new Grand Master. Bro. Newton S. Bacon, who was Grand Secretary during three of Grand Master Schwartz's years in the line, installed the rest of the officers. Bro. Robert E. Lake acted as Grand Marshal, Bro. Wilfred E. Adams as Grand Chaplain and Grand Secretary Royce E. Cm"lis was Installing Grand Secretary. The last three all served as Grand Masters during our new Grand Master's advance through the line.

FREEMASONRY-TRUTHS AND MYTHS FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida has a pamphlet for distribution to non-Masons, which explains the Fraternity. We quote it here, with the exception of the last paragraph which deals with the number of lodges and the membership in Florida. What is its purpose? Freemasonry has been presented to us with many definitions of purpose but perhaps the best of these is "Masonry is the activity of closely united men who, employing symbolical forms borrowed principally from the Mason's trade and from architecture, work for the welfare of mankind, striving morally to ennoble themselves and others, and thereby to bring about a league of mankind." It has often been expressed as "The World's most purposeful fraternity." I

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backgrounds who have of their own free will and accord petitioned for membership. Masonry asks no man to join-free will is a requisite-and a belief in a Supreme Being is a necessity as no atheist can be made a Mason.

To the interested non-member: A non-member who is interested in joining with the Fraternity should seek out a Mason who can vouch for his character and ask his assistance in preparing a petition for the degress of the Symbolic Lodge, or contact the Secretary of a local Blue Lodge. What is its origin? Much has been written of the antiquity of the Order and many of the principal legends do relate to early religious incidents. However, modern day Masonry dates from the year 1717 and was at that time organized to enlighten mankind and teach them to be better men. The symbols used were taken from the mason's trade and from architecture, and to each was assigned a meaning to instruct the members in an elevated moral code. Masonry and Religion Masonry is not a religion but it is highly religious. Meetings are opened and closed with prayer and the Book of the Law for the region concerned is open upon its Altar. It urges its members to support church activities but establishes no preference for any sectarian group. It does not endeavor to influence the right of individual freedom in the expression of religious thought. We repeat-it is not a religion neither is it an atheistic society. Is it a Secret Society? Those who are antagonistic to the order frequently report it to be a Secret Society. This it is not. It does have secret modes of identification by which members are made known, however no organization publicly displaying a meeting place and time can be classified secret. What does it practice? The principal tenets of Freemasonry are the practice of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. It supports activities that are religious, charitable, educational, scientific, and fraternal. Freemasonry is, therefore, not only the oldest but also the largest fraternity in the world.

FUNERALS OF MASONS NEW YORK: The Grand Master of New York had this to say about. Masonic funeral services: On two occasions this spring the Masonic funeral service was brought to my attention. The first was for a deceased brother whose wife was not of our faith. I had known the brother and his wife many years. Within a week after the Masonic service, I received a letter telling me how beautiful it was, and ,,,ould it be possible for her to have a copy. The service used was the service found in the monitor. A short time later, I met a young lady who asked me if I knew that her father had passed away. I told her "No," and expressed my sorrow. She then went on to say that they had a Masonic funeral service, the short one, you know, and not the long one, and how wonderful it was. I knew exactly what she meant. The short one is the regular Masonic funeral service, while the long one is one made up by a past Grand Lodge Officer that has been handed down through the years and is read by a Past Grand Officer. I am told it takes 28 to 30 minutes to give. It was mentioned to me that "sowething ought to be done about it." I can well

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appreciate the prolonged agony of the family of the deceased brother listening to an over-long funeral service. As Masters of your lodges, may I suggest that you insist upon using the regular Masonic funeral service. It is impressive and dignified and leaves a feeling of warmth and respect for Masonry and the lodge of which the deceased brother was a member.

WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of West Virginia issued an opinion, not an edict, based on West Virginia Masonic Law, that a Masonic funeral service could be conducted only at the graveside: Having received several requests for permission to conduct a Masonic funeral service in a funeral home, or elsewhere other than the place of interment, due to the inclemency of the weather, I call your attention to the Laws of Masonry, page 66, llth Ed., 1958, "FUNERALS AND PROCESSIONS," Note 122-A. "It is illegal and improper to conduct a Masonic funeral service in a residence, church or funeral home. When this service is requested, it must be conducted at the time and place of the interment of the body" (Griffin 1947) . It is the opinion of the Grand Master that when a family requests a Masonic funeral service for a deceased brother we assume that our brother had indicated to his family this desire with the expectation that the Craft would accompany his corpse to the place of interment and there to deposit his remains with the usual formalities. It is therefore improper to conduct a Masonic funeral service in any other manner than that prescribed by our Masonic Regulations and Ritual. This opinion shall be read at, and spread upon the minutes of, the first Stated Communication of each lodge after the receipt thereof.

GOVERNOR EXTENDS WELCOME ALABAMA: Governor George C. vVallace extended a hearty welcome to the delegates to the Grand Lodge of Alabama. He was introduced in the Grand Lodge by Past Grand Master Fred W. Vaughn. His appearance was greeted by a standing ovation.

GRAND HONORS Each jurisdiction has its own code governing grand honors. Most jurisdictions are quite conservative in selecting those to be honored in this manner. They are not awarded to every distinguished Freemason of every rite or degree. While he may have rendered outstanding and valuable service to Freemasonry is some coordinate or appendant body of Masonry, he is not necessarily entitled to the grand honors of the Grand Lodge. OHIO: The following resolution was defeated, as we believe it should have been, in the Grand Lodge of Ohio: "Be It Resolved, That the Grand Lodge adopt a resolution authorizing the Committee on Masonic Education and Information to rewrite that portion of the Officer's Manual concerning Grand Honors as follows: Knights of the York Cross of Honour and Honorary 33째 Masons be added to Group I and all of Group I be entitled to Grand Honors." Explanation: These outstanding Masons which are included in Group I have devoted many years of service to the Fraternity and should be recognized for their accomplishments and also in order to conform to the practices in the other Grand Bodies.

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GRAND LODGE OFFICE NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Grand Lodge office has been moved from Concord to Manchester. The following is a portion of the report that moved the office: Brother Barker explained that due to the nsmg cost of living in all areas of our society, it was costing Grand Lodge more and more each year to maintain and operate our present facilities at 44 South Main Street in Concord. He then pointed out that space was available at the Masonic Home in Manchester without causing any inconvenience to our guests at the Home. After analyzing the cost of operation in Concord, and assuming that the Concord building could be sold at a fair price, Brother Barker felt that a substantial saving could be realized. He pointed out that the money from the sale of the building would be invested, and that the income from this investment would undoubtedly be more than adequate to pay for the cost of operation at the Manchester site. Substantial savings could be realized since we would no longer have such expenses as taxes, insurance on the building, utility costs, building maintenance, etc. His best estimates placed such a saving in the neighborhood of $8,000 per year. Missouri has also been dealing with the problem of moving the Grand Lodge office to a new location. Several false moves have been made, but it now appears that the location will be at the eastern edge of Columbia in a new building, not yet constructed. The move has aroused much interest, and there are conflicting views and accounts of what has transpired to date. RHODE ISLAND: After 78 years in the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 127 Dorrance Street in Providence, the offices will be moved to a new location in a new Scottish Rite Cathedral. Grand Historian Norris G. Abbot, Jr. gave a very fine farewell address. In it he recounted the history of Grand Lodge and the fact noted that since its establishment in 1791, this was the third move. He described each, and the reason for each move. Space here does not permit, or we would gladly quote more fully from the farewell address.

GRAND MASTER'S AUTHORITY COLORADO: The Grand Master of Colorado stated in his address: After serious consideration, it is my opinion that the Grand Master's judgment supersedes the Book of Constitutions. The Jurisprudence Committee ruled on the above statement, and its ruling was adopted by the Grand Lodge: It is the opinion of the Committee on Jurisprudence that such statement is erroneous. Section 20 of the Book of Constitutions defines the powers and limitations of the Grand Master. Subsection 4 of Section 20 provides, To exercise and discharge all the executive and judicial functions of the Grand Lodge when it is not in session; and his decisions on all questions relative to the Craft shall be final unless reversed by the Grand Lodge. It is the opinion of the Jurisprudence Committee that the Grand Master cannot violate the Constitution nor go beyond its provisions.

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We recommend that such a statement be disapproved and any action taken by the Grand Master beyond the Constitution be not approved.

It has always been our conviction that the Grand Master must uphold the law of his jurisdiction. Once again the good judgment of the Grand Lodge prevails.

GRAND MASTER FORBIDS LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SHRINE TEMPLE WASHINGTON: The Grand Master of Washington reported the following: June 13, 1977: Believing that the Grand Lodge has again been challenged by a Concordant Body-I ruled that the authority to establish standards of conduct over all Masons in this Jurisdiction, is vested solely in the Grand Lodge and not in a Concordant Body, however styled, requiring Masonic standing as a prerequisite to membership therein. The following letter, attested to by all elective Grand Officers, was directed to Douglas W. Vicary, Potentate, Nile Temple ,June 13, 1977: Dear Sir and Brother: It has come to my attention that those under your responsibility have made application for Class "H" Liquor Licenses for both Nile Country Club, 500 N.E. 205th, Edmonds, and Nile Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., 229 3rd Ave. N., Seattle. I consider it my duty to inform you that this action places Nile Temple on a collision course with the Grand Lodge of Washington and yourself subject to Unmasonic conduct. I should not have to remind you that when any group of Masons proposes to open a type of operation requiring a Class H License-they have exceeded all proper rules of propriety and are out of bounds as Masons. A decision adopted by this Grand Lodge in 1951 and reaffirmed in 1967 declares that: "The Grand Master inherently possesses, by the nature of his office and the powers and duties conferred upon him as Grand Master and as the executive officer of this Grand Lodge, full and adequate authority to take such measures of control over or any action against any body requiring Masonic standing as a prerequisite to membership therein, which he deems necessary or proper for the welfare or protection of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction."

GRAND MASTER VISITS ALL LODGES MISSISSIPPI: M.W. Bro. John L. Dale, Grand Master of Mississippi, visited all of the 303 lodges in his jurisdiction, but did not visit any of the other jurisdictions. He said: I am delighted to report to you that during the past 12 months I have visited every Masonic lodge in Mississippi. I have conferred the Master Mason's Degree on 61 candidates, enjoyed delightful meals and shared unexcelled fellowship. Without exception, I have found our subordinate lodges to be citadels of harmony and Masonic idealism. I find substantial and meaningful improvements in the physical properties of many of our subordinate lodges and I note with great pleasure a net increase of 126 in our overall membership. Perhaps most rewarding of all, I find in every part of this grand jurisdiction unbridled enthusiasm and boundless zeal for the institution of Freemasonry.

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Of visitations to other jurisdictions he said: I deeply regret that my visitation schedule together with my public employment did not permit me to attend any other Grand Lodges. However, I felt that my time would be better spent visiting all of the 303 lodges in Mississippi.

GUESTS MAY NOT WEAR HAT LOUISIANA: The following resolution was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana that no guest shall be presented to the Grand Master in Grand Lodge Annual Communication wearing any form of headdress. The reasons for this action are not clear, but the import is, that no one may suggest a greater authority than the Grand Master or an equal authority. We agree that the office of Grand Master must be protected at all times and never questioned. The action was as follows: This Resolution, proper in form and procedure, was introduced by Most Worshipful David S. Hartman, Past Grand Master. It provides that, as the Grand Master is the presiding officer of all Grand Lodge Communications and the hat is a symbol of his office, no one presented to him for introduction to the brethren may wear a headdress of any kind. The Grand Master, being the superior Mason in our jurisdiction, is entitled to the recognition which this Resolution mandates. Therefore, your Committee recommends that it be adopted. (Adopted by Aye Vote.) (Brother Hartman clarified that this refers to Grand Lodge Session.)

HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE NO. 1171 NEW YORK: Under consolidations in New York, it was reported that Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 1171 and Mount Scopus Lodge No. 1075 consolidated under the name and number of Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 1171 in the Eighth Manhattan District. It is interesting to note that while the State of New York Grand Lodge honors a great Missourian with a lodge named in his honor, his home jurisdiction has not seen fit to do so. Perhaps some day it will.

HAWAII CALIFORNIA: It is known that the lodges in the Hawaiian Islands operate under the Grand Lodge of California. As usual the Grand Master reported on a visit to the Islands and the warm reception accorded him on each occasion he was privileged to meet with the brethren there and address them, their wives and families. The Grand Master is concerned about what he calls, "a void does exist between the Island Lodges and the Grand Lodge." He said, "There is a lack of a coordinating group or individual." He believes that there is no person or group to develop ideas and program for Island Masonry. The Grand Master recommends that the incoming Grand Master appoint a five-man committee made up of representatives of the different islands to act as a "Liaison Committee for Hawaii." He would give the committee some authority and have it included in the appropriations. We know from personal experience that Freemasonry in all its facets means

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a great deal to those who practice it in the Islands. May they long continue their noble efforts.

IDSTORICAL NEW HAMPSHIRE: The birthplace of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire is presently being preserved and repaired. The following account relates the present activity in connection with it. WILLIAM PIn TAVERN RESTORATION

Bro. Lynn J. Sanderson, a member of the William Pitt Tavern Restoration and Masonic Museum Committee, was invited to the East by the Grand Master in order that he might speak on the present status of the William Pitt Tavern building which is situated in the Strawbery Banke development in Portsmouth. He stated that on July 8, 1789 the Convention of Lodges met in the William Pitt Tavern and founded the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. In 1966 a fund was established to restore the upper Lodge Room portion of the building, and at the present time there is approximately $25,000 in the fund. Brother Sanderson explained that the building was now in a state of disrepair, and that the Banke had been unable to find any person or group who were willing to finance its restoration. Knowing that this was the birthplace of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, the Banke had approached the Grand Lodge to see if they were interested in preserving this historic landmark. For the past several months the two groups have been meeting to see if satisfactory arrangements might be worked out whereby the Grand Lodge would assume the responsibility for the restoration of the building and would be responsible for the upkeep of the upper portion of the building, and the Banke would be responsible for the maintenance of the first floor under a lease arrangement covering a 50-year period with the option to renew the agreement every 50 years. Phase 1 of the lease agreement involves an engineering study and the preparation of plans and cost estimates for the final restoration. In order to put Phase I into operation, the Grand Lodge voted the expenditure of $6,000 from the William Pitt Tavern Restoration Fund for the preparation of plans, pictures, drawings and other necessary items as the engineering study for the final restoration with the understanding that the Strawbery Banke Corporation spend a like amount of $6,000. Then, the following resolution was introduced to be acted upon at the Semiannual Communication which wiII be held on November 19, 1977:

Be It Resolved, That the Grand Lodge enter into a proposed agreement to lease the William Pitt Tavern property from the Strawbery Banke of Portsmonths and Be It Further Resolved, That the Grand Lodge accomplish the further funding of the William Pitt Tavern Restoration Project by assessment on each New Hampshire Mason, the amount of which and the time of payment to be determined by vote of the Grand Lodge.

NORTH DAKOTA: The Grand Historian of North Dakota devoted his entire report to a promotional discussion of the Order of the Eastern Star. He had some very interesting and accurate points about the order. He also quoted several bits of ritual which leads us to believe that he was an accomplished member of the order. We thought it a bit unusual, but interesting, to have an entire Grand Lodge report devoted to an historical account of the Order of the Eastern Star. Perhaps he is correct, as Masons, the brethren

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are entitled to know who predicates membership on the Symbolic Lodge, and what manner of secret society they operate. OHIO: Ohio reconstructed an old lodge room. The following was reported: Last year I came before this Grand Lodge and asked for funding to construct an old lodge room at The Ohio Village in Columbus, Ohio. I was given that funding and I am most happy to announce this year that the room is completed and a dedication of that room will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 1977, at The Ohio Village in Columbus, Ohio. Each Worshipful Master has been sent a special letter telling of this event, and each lodge should have received by this time a poster which can be put up in the lodge telling about the dedication. The old lodge room is called Ohio Village Lodge No. 10. We chose that name because that number was available and so we gave it to our old lodge room. For those of you who were not in attendance at Grand Lodge last year, this old room is authentic in every detail as an old Masonic lodge would have looked in Ohio in the period from about 1840 to 1850. Lodges throughout the state have donated all kinds of paraphernalia, and it is on display in the lodge room. We're very excited about the opportunity this room affords for The Grand Lodge of Ohio to tell our story to thousands of people who will be going through that room during the coming year-people outside the Fraternity who will be told the story of Freemasonry. Brochures will be available in the room and will be distributed to all those who visit it.

INDEPENDENCE ROCK WYOMING: Independence Rock is a historic spot in 'Vyoming and in Western Masonic History. It was here that the first Masonic lodge meeting was held in Wyoming Territory. It is here that many special communications of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming have been held. On July 17, 1977, The Grand Lodge was again convened to celebrate the Bicentennial of our nation. We believe a brief account of what transpired and some of those who were present and introduced is important. We give the following account as it appeared in the P1"oceedings of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming: We meet here today on this historic spot, where the first Masonic lodge meeting was held, in the Territory that was later to become the State of Wyoming. It was over a hundred years ago, that Brother Asa L. Brown, with a group of about 20 Masons opened Independence Lodge No.1. At that time, Independence Rock was a well-known way station on the old Oregon Trail, a place where the emigrant wagons stopped to rest and refresh themselves before continuing their journey westward. The discoverer and the date of the discovery of Independence Rock are all but lost in the dim mists of the past. There are, however, some conflicting reports that may give us a clue to its discovery. One account states that in 1812 the first white men to set foot on this rock were trappers who had come from the west, traveling toward the east, over South Pass, and down the course of the Sweetwater and the North Platte Rivers. A man named Provo, who was Captain of a group of trappers from General Ashley's party, is generally given credit for the discovery of South Pass, and he may well have been one of the first white men to see Independence Rock. In 1841, Rufus Sage stated that Independence Rock derived its name from a

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party of emigrants on their way to Oregon, who celebrated here and were supposedly the first white people to make the journey over South Pass. One local explanation points out that the rock stands out on the plain, independent of all surrounding rocks and mountains. John Wyeth, the youthful traveler, who was here in 1832, indicated that Lewis and Clark had rested here on a 4th of July. Another local story gives the honor to Fremont, on his first trip to the Rockies in 1842, alleging that he was assisted to the top of the Rock on July 4 by some of his admirers, where he delivered a fitting oration. After which, six loving couples climbed the rock and there surrendered their independence, by assuming their marital obligations. According to this version, the rock, until then unnamed, was thereafter called Independence Rock. Even old-time mountain men called this Independence Rock. Some of them spent the 4th of July here in 1825. There can be no doubt about the name of the rock, since Father DeSmet clearly states in his journal that he named it "The Great Register of the Desert." More than 50,000 names were carved or painted on the rock during emigrant days. It is a matter of regret that many of the inscriptions can no longer be found upon the Rock. It is not strange, however, that the passage of time has erased thousands of names once upon the "Register of the Desert." Some of them were written with ordinary paint, others even with wagon tar, but there still remain many names to remind us of the olden days when history was being made, in what later became known as Wyoming. A few years later, a group of emigrants stopped here to celebrate the 4th of July. Since they had no fireworks, they made some. They filled hubs from old wagon wheels with dynamite, and placed them inside the crevices of the rocks. The resulting explosion was a loud one. Legend has it that a baby girl was born near this rock, so her pioneer parents named her Ellen Independence Miller. Many of the old trappers liked to tell "Tall Tales." Jim Bridger once claimed that he had thrown a rock across the Sweetwater, and that it grew and grew till finally it became Independence Rock. University of Wyomin~ geologists have estimated this rock to be about two billion years old, a granite ridge in the valley which was worn smooth by weathering. Much later, probably about 20 million years ago, sandstone drifted into the valley and partially covered the granite ridges, but in more recent centuries, this sandstone has been wearing away to again expose the granite rock. This entire region is, in reality, a fossil landscape of an early period in the evolution of the Rocky Mountains. It was only natural that this huge granite mass should serve as a way station for the various emigrant trains on the Oregon Trail. Here was shelter, fresh water, and a landmark to guide them on their way west. It is of particular si~nificance that a group of these migrants should stop at Independence Rock on July 4, 1862, to open a Masonic lodge. Freemasonry has always stood for a belief in God, the Holy Bible, the dignity of man, immortality and prayer, as the great principles of life. The opening of this meeting, under the least favorable circumstances, was more than a formal ritual; it was an expression of hope and confidence in the deeper meanings of life. It was truly a moment of "twilight on the traiL" At a time when the day's work was done, when the weary travelers stopped to rest and refresh themselves, when they looked beyond hardships of the journey, to the hope of a better life at the end of the trail. Even on their way, they held religious services on Sunday, performed marriage ceremonies, attended the sick and buried the dead. They also remembered the true principles of Masonry, and gave expression to them, in the impromptu lodge meeting which they held on Independence Rock. Quoting from a letter from Asa L. Brown, who acted as Worshipful Master at the first meeting on Independence Rock, written to Edgar P. Snow, the first Grand

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Master of Wyoming in 1878, he says: "On July 4, 1862, several trains of emigrants laid over at Independence Rock. We had just completed the arrangements for a celebration on the Rock when Captain Kennedy's train from Oskaloosa, Iowa, came in, bringing the body of a man who had been accidentally shot路 and killed that morning. Of course, we all turned out for the burial, deferring our celebration until 4:00 p.m., at which time we were visited by one of those short, severe storms peculiar to that locality, which, in the language of some of the boys, "busted the celebration," but some of us were determined to have some sort of recognition, as well as remembrance of the day and place, and so about the time the sun sets in the west to close the day, about 20 who could mutually vouch for each other wended their way to the summit of the rock, and soon discovered a recess, or rather a depression, in the rock, the form and situation of which seemed prepared by Nature for our special use. An Altar of 12 stones was improvised, to which a more thoughtful, or patriotic brother, added the 13th, as emblematical of the 13 original colonies, and being elected to the East by Acclamation, I was duly conducted to the granite seat. The several stations and places were filled, and the tyler, a venerable brother, with flowing hair and beard of almost snowy whiteness, took his place "without the western gate," on a little pinnacle, which gave him a perfect command of the view over the entire summit of the rock, so that he could easily guard against the approach of all, either ascending or descending. I then informally opened "Independence Lodge No.1," on the E.A., F.C. and M.M. degrees. Then several brethren made short talks, and our venerable tyler gave us reminiscences from his Masonic history. Having gone up, provided with fluid extract of rye, "sweet water" sugar and citric acid, the Craft was called from labor to refreshment, a bucketful of which was prepared, and Masonic and patriotic impromptu toasts and responses were indulged in, until no further business appearing, the Craft resumed labor, and the lodge was duly closed." Today we are gathered here to celebrate two important days. The first is the Bicentennial Birthday of our country. Two hundred years ago there was founded a new idea in government, a government of freedom for, by and of, the people. It was this idea, this thought, and this desire, which caused our Masonic forefathers to write the Declaration of Independence which caused them to stake their property, their all, and their lives upon the issue, which led them through eight long years of war and bloodshed, and finally it was this idea which brought them at length to a glorious victory. Two centuries have passed, and the government founded upon this idea, has grown and developed until we find it today, the great controlling factor in the world's progress-young, as the life of a nation goes, but great and powerful among the countries of the world. My brothers, we are today fellow citizens of the greatest nation in all history. We have our political parties, as well as our differences. We have our representatives of capital and labor, but when all is said and done, we are all one, and all bound together, not for the rule, or the interest of anyone class, but only for the one idea, of the greatest freedom and liberty for each and every individual consistent with the greatest good for the greatest number. We meet here also to celebrate the beginning of Wyoming Masonry, an event which took place on this very spot over a century ago. Masonry stands for freedom and justice to all men-the very things with which our Declaration of Independence was permeated. In what more appropriate way than that could these hardy pioneers have celebrated the 4th of July in 1862 than in meeting as citizens, and as brothers on the common level. They too, were pioneers turning from their eastern homes, staking their all, even their lives to find new homes and contribute to the welfare of our country. Independence Rock ranks among the great historical monuments of America

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and it may be truly said that the Masonic Order has done its share toward the making and the perpetuation of its historic interest. This old landmark was the beacon on the desert for the adventurer, the fur trapper and the trader, the missionary, the scientist, explorer, and the emigrant. More than 350,000 people passed by here between the years 1843 and 1867. Religious meetings were held here; it was here that the sick were cared for, and it was here that the emigrants buried their dead. Jason Lee, Marcus Whitman, H. H. Spaulding, Father DeSmet and many other missionaries of renown conducted services at this landmark. From 1847 to 1867, many thousands of Mormons passed here on their way to their sanctuary in the Great Salt Lake Valley. It was here that hopes were filled for some, and blasted for many. It was here that their prayers buoyed up the courage of the disheartened men and women sufficiently to endure the hardships of toil and hunger, and to push forward to the new promised land, with its many blessings, which we, their inheritors, are now privileged to enjoy. It was here that the early-day Mormons established an everlasting shrine for their noble order. The Old Oregon Trail stands out and apart from all other trails, and it marks a great epoch in our country's history. It was on this old trail, that the pioneers brought back into the Union a great empire, and 800,000 square miles of territory. Had it not been for these pioneers, the states of Oregon, Idaho, Washington and parts of Wyoming and Montana would probably today be British territory, and in addition, it is doubtful if California would have become a part of this nation. In 1852, a column of wagon trains 500 miles long, in unbroken ranks, trekked over this dustIaden pathway. Romance, hope, and adventure went hand in hand with those hardy men and women; hearts entwined through the glorious, yet heart-breaking, adventures of this mighty epic of America. Living and loving, fighting and dying, moving ever toward the setting sun, they won the West and established a new American Empire. Hardship, suffering, and death are written along every foot of the old highway. Seventeen graves to each of the 2,000 miles is a close estimate of the price paid in human souls for the reclaiming of this Western empire. Thirty-four thousand deaths from the 350,000 emigrants was a mighty toll to be paid by the adventurers. Most of the graves of these men, women, and children were unmarked. The idea of a Memorial observance on Independence Rock, on the 4th of July by the Masonic Order, is beautiful in its conception and instructive in its lessons. Those pioneer Masons, who tarried here that summer day on their tiring journey across the plains and mountains to the Great Northwest, did so for more than one purpose of rest. It was the nation's birthday and in what more fitting manner could they observe the anniversary of their country's independence than in the ceremonies of Masonry? They convened their lodge, performed their labors, and closed in due form. It was the first Masonic lodge meeting held in all this vast territory. We meet today at this great Rock known as Independence Rock, Register of the Desert, a place significant in American history which marked the way for those brave pioneers who moved westward to conquer a wilderness. History has known other famous rocks. We remember Plymouth Rock which marked the spot where the Pilgrims first landed in America, men and women, seeking in a new world the freedom denied them in the old. We remember another rock centuries ago, when a Great Teacher, who taught the value of the human soul, said to one of His apostles, "Thou are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it." We remember also the rock upon which Prometheus was chained by the jealous gods, because he dared to bring the gift of fire from Heaven down to miserable mortals that their lives might be made more endurable. Democracy in the American way of life is founded upon Christian teachings,

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upon the value of the individual, while Totalitarianism corrupts and degrades its people. Democracy rears free men. Upon this Rock of Independence, Register of the Desert, we, as Masons, standing united in bonds of brotherhood, must rededicate ourselves to the great principles on which this great country of ours was founded.

INHERITANCE DISCLAIMED MISSISSIPPI: A member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a devoted friend of Freemasonry Miss Zulah M. Purvis willed the Grand Lodge certain property with the spccific stipulation that it could only be used for a home for crippled and underprivileged children. Because the Grand Lodge had no plans for such a home, and could not accept the bequest under the terms and conditions of the will, authorization was given by the Grand Lodge to the Grand Master to issue such disclaimer or other pleading as required to waive all claim, right, title and interest in the estate of the late Miss Purvis. It may be remembered that Missouri faced a similar situation in certain properties in southern Missouri a few years ago.

INVISIBLE LODGE VIRGINIA: The following was recorded: R.W. Allen E. Roberts introduced the territorial representative of the Invisible Lodge which is composed of Master Masons who are magicians. It was founded 23 years ago in England. It was only fitting that this be done on account of most, if not all, of the outstanding magicians throughout the years have been proud to call themselves Master Masons. The man who made the presentation (Bro. Walter J. Harmon) has received about every award that can be given a professional magician. He and his family have been commended by the Governor of Virginia for traveling for seven years at Christmas time to entertain patients in our mental institutions throughout Virginia. The magician (Brother Harmon) was introduced as King Karnack. He announced that he appeared under the auspices of Mr. William 1. Joy, the President of the Invisible Lodge. He presented the Grand Master with a magic wand fashioned for him by Bro. Edwin Hooper, a member of the Grand Lodge of England. As the Grand Lodge of Virginia approaches its 200th year, the magic wand would aid the Grand Master.

IRREGULAR LODGE DEGREES MISSISSIPPI: A man now residing in Mississippi, formerly residing in Greece, petitioned a lodge there and received two degrees. He returned to Mississippi and endeavored to complete his work and receive the Master Mason degree. The trouble was that the Grand Lodge of Mississippi does not recognize the Grand Lodge of Grcece. It referred the mattcr to the Grand Master, and he referred it to the Jurisprudence Committee. The answer was: Your question is, "Is there any way we can help this brother to become a Master Mason," may be answered in this manner: Although Mr. B. apparently acted in good faith when he petitioned for and received two degrees in the Greek Lodge, legally speaking, within the jurisdictional limits of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, he has petitioned no Masonic lodge, nor has he received any Masonic degrees.

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It appears that not only is Br. B. blameless in all phases of this unhappy affair, but that he holds Freemasonry in such high regard that he has been and continues willing to pursue all legitimate means in order to become a Master Mason. Therefore, it is our considered opinion that if Mr. B. has lived within the jurisdiction of a Mississippi lodge the required length of time, he may petition that lodge for the three degrees and, if elected, may receive them, just as if there had been no prior proceedings.

LIFE MEMBERSlDP MINNESOTA: A committee appointed for the purpose came in with a lengthy report on life memberships. It contained the following table: Several lodges have expressed an interest in annuity memberships and have requested information on how to compute the cost. To this end the Grand Secretary's office has compiled the following table.

Attained Age 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43

44 45 46 47

Annuity Due .

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$31.00 30.66 30.31 29.95 29.59 29.22 28.84 28.45 28.06 27.66 27.25 26.84 26.42 25.98 25.55 25.10 24.65 24.20 23.73 23.27 22.80 22.32 21.84 21.36 20.88 20.39 19.90

Attained Age 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

Annuity Due .

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57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73

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$19.40 18.91 18.42 17.92 17.42 16.93 16.44 15.94 15.45 14.96 14.48 14.00 13.52 13.05 12.58 12.12 11.67 11.22 10.79 10.36 9.94 9.54 9.15 8.76 8.39 8.03

Attained Age

Annuity Due

75 76

77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

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$ 7.67 7.33 6.99 6.65 6.33 6.02 5.73 5.45 5.18 4.92 4.67 4.44 4.21 3.98 3.76 3.54 3.32 3.10 2.88 2.65 2.40 2.14 1.86 1.54 1.24 1.00

This first column of the tables gives the age of the member, which is to be considered as that of his nearest birthday anniversary. The second column gives the annuity due (payment required) based on one dollar. If the annual dues are ten dollars, then the amount required will be ten times the one dollar amount. In other words, look under the appropriate age column and multiply the annual dues of your lodge by the corresponding number. The result is the total amount the member is required to pay the lodge to purchase an annuity membership. It should be noted that the number given in the second column has already taken

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into account the 2 percent interest factor and no 2 percent interest computation is required.

LIQUOR COLORADO: The following amendment deleted in its entirety Section 115 of the Book of Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of Colorado: Delete in its entirety Section 115: No candidate shall be initiated and no Mason shall be affiliated or permitted to retain his membership whose principal business is the manufacturing or sale of intoxicating liquors, or who controls such a business or acts as a salesman therefor.

Apparently Colorado dispensed with its liquor law entirely. CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut amended its law to include the following: The use or distribution, but not the sale, of spmtuous and/or malt liquors shall be permissible in the banquet hall or dining rooms of any lodge, Masonic Temple Association or Corporation1. During rentals to responsible persons for non-Masonic purposes; 2. During exclusively social functions held under the auspices or sponsorship of any lodge or Masonically related body, such as Square Clubs, Fellowcraft Associations, or any other organization whose qualification for membership is based upon membership in a symbolic lodge provided that such social functions shall not be held concurrently with any meeting of such symbolic lodge or any such Masonically related body whose qualification for membe1'ship is based upon membership in such symbolic lodge. Any use under the foregoing exceptions shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the lodge or Masonic Temple Association or Corporation which owns the premises, and such owner shall be responsible for the proper use of liquor during any such rental or social function.

MISSISSIPPI: The following question was posed to the Grand Master of Mississippi about a petitioner suspected of selling liquor. The question was: The petitioner was formerly employed by his father-in-law as a clerk in a duly licensed retail package store, but he has not worked there in over one year and states that he will never again work there or in a liquor store (elsewhere). However, his father-in-law has died and the petitioner's wife is having to help her mother run the store. . . . The petitioner states that it is necessary for him to sit with his wife in the store at times when she is working at night, but he states, emphatically, that he does not and wiII not sell liquor. He is employed by a local grain elevator and his wife is a registered nurse by profession. . . . You can see our dilemma. Please give us your opinion.

After the Grand Master considered the question, his answer was: The man in the case either is selling liquor or he is not selling liquor. If he actually is selling liquor he cannot receive the degrees. If he actually is not selling liquor he may be made a Mason. This matter would be true even though his habitually sitting in or at the store while his wife works there does not appear to be an outstanding recommendation for his being made a Mason.

SOUTH DAKOTA: Two proposals were offered to the Grand Lodge of South Dakota to remove two sections of the law which prevents anyone from

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being a Mason who deals in the sale of alcoholic beverages. Action is to be taken next year. VERMONT: The Grand Lodge of Vermont places the responsibility of controlling liquor in its lodges on the shoulders of the Master and Wardens of subordinate lodges, subject to review by the Grand Master: Re: Use of Alcoholic Beverages The Grand Master's letters of October 19 and November 15, 1976 have come to the attention of this Committee. These letters dealt with guidelines for the use of alcoholic beverages in Vermont Masonic Temples. Attention is called to the Grand Lodge's action at the 1976 Annual Communication in adopting Report No.2 which contained the following: "It appears that the Master and Wardens of the subordinate lodges should

control and be responsible for the answer to the question 'if and when liquors can be served' subject to review by the Grand Master." Respectfully submitted,

J. J.

WESLEY MURDOCK MALCOLM WILLIAMS

E. BERRY It was moved to accept the report and the adoption of its recommendations. The motion being seconded and voted, its recommendation was adopted. RALPH

WEST VIRGINIA: As in most jurisdictions in the United States of America West Virginia does not permit the use of liquor in its Masonic buildings: The use of spirituous or malt liquors, or drinks of like character anywhere on the premises of Masonic property is illegal, improper and un-Masonic. The Laws of Masonry governing the use of Masonic property apply not only to the particular lodges, but to non-Masonic organizations that use designated areas of the lodge buildings. It is the duty of the Master and Wardens of each lodge to maintain a close supervision over the use of lodge property and prevent any violation of our Masonic Laws governing its use.

LODGE SECRETARIES Probably the greatest single influence for the success of a lodge is its Secretary. By contrast, probably the greatest single cause of inactivity in a lodge may be traced to its Secretary. The Secretary is a most valuable officer. He is a continuing officer who knows what has gone before, and, in many instances, is the most knowledgeable member of the lodge. It is the Secretary who is in contact with all of the membership at one time or another during the year. It is he who receives all of the correspondence addressed to the lodge, including that which is sent out by the Grand Lodge. It is he to whom the members turn for guidance in matters of Masonic law and usage. Yes, the Secretary, it can be said, can make or break a lodge. His hours of labor are long, and usually it is a labor of love for which he receives little, if any, compensation. MICHIGAN: The following was reported by the Grand Secretary in an effort to correct some of the existing errors and problems he faces: Due to the lack of attention to the required report cooperation by the Masters and Secretaries of certain recommendation that the incoming Most Worshipful facts to the Board of General Purposes directing them

and the apparent lack of lodges each year it is my Grand Master submit the to study the problem with

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the view of proposing legislation which would assess a monetary fine on those lodges which are delinquent. It is my opinion that in this way the membership of the lodge would become aware of the inefficiency and could take steps to rectify the situation before drastic action by the Most Worshipful Grand Master is forced upon the lodge.

MAKING A MASON AT SIGHT PENNSYLVANIA: To some jurisdictions the term "Making a Mason at Sight," is unknown, but to the Masons of Pennsylvania it is quite well known. The Grand Masters does this occasionally when there appears to be some specific reason for so doing. Here is an account of how it was done recently: Bro. John L. McCain, Right Worshipful Grand Master, announced that he was about to exercise his prerogative in Making a Mason at Sight, the person selected being Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr., a prominent Philadelphian, educator, civic and sports figure and very active in health projects and the son and grandson of two prominent Masons. The Grand Master addressed the brethren on the history and procedure used in Making a Mason at Sight and named several men who has been selected by previous Right Worshipful Grand Masters to be so honored. Grand Lodge was closed and an Entered Apprentice Mason's Lodge was opened when Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr., was introduced and received the First Degree in Freemasonry. The degree was conferred by Bro. John L. McCain, Right Worshipful Grand Master, including presentation of the Ancient Charge to an Entered Apprentice Mason. The Entered Apprentice Mason's Lodge was closed and a Fellow Craft Mason's Lodge was opened when Bro. Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr., was again introduced and Passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft Mason. The degree was conferred by Bro. Joseph E. Trate, Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, including presentation of the Ancient Charge to a Fellow Craft Mason. The Fellow Craft Mason's Lodge was closed. The Grand Lodge Officers and brethren recessed for dinner. Following dinner, the Grand Officers and brethren returned to Corinthian Hall. A Master Mason's Lodge was opened when Bro. Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr., was again introduced and Raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. The degree was conferred by Bro. Samuel C. Williamson, Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden, including presentation of the Ancient Charge to a Master Mason. The Master Mason's Lodge was closed. Bro. John L. McCain, Right Worshipful Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge. The Right Worshipful Grand Master, in his remarks intended for Brother Dixon, expressed fraternal greetings and congratulations and wished Brother Dixon many years of good health and happiness in which to enjoy his Masonic membership. The Grand Master then read and presented to Brother Dixon a Certificate attending to Brother Dixon having received the Symbolic Degrees of Freemasonry and recommending him to the kind consideration of the Fraternity throughout the world. The Grand Master then presented a 1976 Bicentennial Medallion of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to Brother Dixon. Bro. Arthur B. Stitzer, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District "A," who had participated in the conferring of the Degrees, presented a Bible to Brother Dixon in behalf of the Masons of Pennsylvania.

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Bro. Glen T. Renegar, Past District Deputy Grand Master, who had also participated in the conferring of the degrees, presented a Masonic Emblem lapel pin to Brother Dixon on behalf of the Masons of Pennsylvania. The R.W. Grand Master then called upon Brother Dixon for any remarks he had. Brother Dixon expressed his humble gratitude and sincere appreciation for the honor bestowed upon him by the R.W. Grand Master. In summing up his brief remarks, Brother Dixon reminded the brethren that you actually receive from this life what you put into it.

MASONIC AUTO EMBLEM TEXAS: The question was asked, "Is it proper for Masonic emblems to be placed on automobile windows, bumpers, etc?" Answer: That such a display of Masonic emblems is a "secular" use of the emblem and is therefore in violation of Article 506, paragraph 3 of the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas.

MASONIC HOMES ALABAMA: The population of the Masonic Home in Alabama is reduced to but 65 guests, so a committee was appointed to study the feasibility of placing the guests in private nursing homes. After a lengthy study of the home in Alabama and correspondence with other jurisdictions, the Committee reported that it would recommend keeping the Masonic Home of Alabama. ARIZONA: The Masonic Home Study Committee reported to the Grand Lodge of Arizona that "the members of Arizona subordinate lodges seem to be satisfied with the present system of aid when needed; therefore, we see no need for the purchase of or construction of a Masonic Home at this time." The system of outside aid as practiced in Arizona seems to work very well. Any brethren who have had close experience with full care Masonic Homes at today's prices can easily understand and agree with the Committee that it is much less expensive and probably better for the individual to receive outside care. CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut collects an assessment of $20.00 from each candidate and each affiliate for the use of its Masonic Charity Foundation. It also collects an annual Masonic Home per capita of $10.00. FLORIDA: The Superintendent of the Masonic Home of Florida made some comments that surely apply to Masonic Homes elsewhere. He began with some figures on the residents of the Home: Our year began with 148 residents, 38 approved by our Board of Trustees presented themselves for admission during the year, 26 deaths were reported and four discharged of their own free will and accord, and the year ended with 156 Residents. Thirteen are over the age of 60, 44 over 70, 69 over 80, 29 over 90, and lover 100. Our oldest resident, Brother William C. Conoley, sponsored by Dixie Lodge No. 109 of Blountstown, has reached the age of 105 years.

He then made these comments which we deem worthy of note: The total outlook of our Home and the required needs of the individual resident have changed over the period of the last 10 to 15 years. The residents

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we receive today have become accustomed to more luxuries than those we received 15 or even 10 years ago. Those applicants received for admission in the 50s and early 60s retired during depression years and were, therefore, not as demanding as those residents received today. Many of them had no Social Security or any income whatsoever. The residents admitted today have more income (while they are unable to live on their income), more insurance, and have been productive in the 40s and early 50s prior to retirement and have, therefore, become accustomed to privacy, air conditioning, communications, transportation, medical coverage, etc., which are now considered the necessities of life instead of luxuries. It is certainly not a trend on our part in overdoing it in furnishing the necessities of life for our residents. It is a matter of the economic upward trend in our country which has caused all of us, not only our residents, to expect and receive more out of life. This certainly has to be understood in providing for the residents we are receiving in our applications today and we must continue to face necessary changes and be broad-minded in our scope in order to cope with modern trends. ILLINOIS: The following was given as costs of the Illinois Masonic Homes for the past year: IOWA: A report of the Herman L. Rowley Trust which supports the Rowley Memorial Home at Perry, Iowa, contained the following: During this time of rapidly rising costs for all goods and services, the Board of Trustees and Administrator have endeavored to operate the Home according to sound management practices and within a carefully planned budget. Foremost in our minds, however, is the deep sense of responsibility for providing quality care for our brethren, wives, and widows and the maintenance of our facility in excellent condition. Residents are charged monthly rent of $325 for a semiprivate room in the 54-bed residential facility. This cost covers board, room, personal laundry and all housekeeping services. Arrangements can be made for a private room when space is available. In the 20-bed infirmary, the charge is $21.00 per day and includes nursing services in addition to board, room and personal laundry. On April 4, 1977, a significant change was made in the admission policy of the Home whereby a widow of an Iowa Mason may now qualify for residency. We believe this is an outstanding additional service to Iowa Masonry and urge each delegate to this Grand Lodge to communicate this to his lodge. The Trustees are pleased to report that a very fine administrator's residence was completed on the Home property during this year. This residence was made possible by a bequest from the Estate of Mylly P. Wilson, widow of Glenn P. Wilson, P.G.M., and long-time member of the Rowley Board. A bronze plaque has been placed on the residence to remind us of the Wilsons' dedication to Masonry and to the Rowley Home. MARYLAND: The Maryland Masonic Home, Bonnie Blink, has a lady for its new administrator-Mrs. Wilma L. Stone. Several interesting items are in the report of the Board of Trustees. One is that after a brief trial of outside food service the home has returned to an in-house operation. They like it much better. It was also reported that TV sets are now permitted in rooms of residents provided certain procedures and regulations are observed. During the past fiscal year a total of $2,350,294.96 was spent on Home operation and capital improvements. This is itemized as follows: General Operating Expenses-Home

$2,131,921.91

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General Operating Expenses-Farm Special Improvements

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82,862.77 135,510.28

Reporting on an accrual basis, taking inventories into consideration, the farm showed a net gain of $12,707 for the year; however, due to the purchase of some major farm implements expenditures were in excess of receipts in the amount of $8,517.58. The average daily per capita cost of operating the Home was $22.11. This compares with $21.02 reported for the previous year and amounts to an increase of 5%.

The Committee continue with estimates and plans for the coming year: The next phase of our construction program calls for complete remodeling of another one of our oldest buildings which is designated as the Administration Building. This facility was constructed in 1908 and contains an outward architectural appearance that reflects the majesty of Freemasonry during that era. We, therefore, do not want to disturb the outer appearance of the structure but modernize and strengthen the interior to bring it up to present standards so that it will qualify for the type service for which it is needed. We have incorporated into our plans a relatively new approach and when completed it will contain mostly two-room apartments which will be used to house the married couples who come to live in our Home. The blueprints for this program have been ready to submit to contractors for bidding since last April, however, due to delay in receiving the approval of the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board we have not been able to proceed. We are confident this will be forthcoming in the near future and hope to start construction early in 1978. Many changes are occurring in our society's attitude toward providing homes and professional health care for the older citizens in need. Churches and other organizations as well as private enterprise have entered the field with substantial investments in modern facilities. Most have provided excellent care but a small minority have failed to provide the quality of service expected of them. This has brought about the need for licensing and control of health care facilities in general and more and more government regulatory agencies have been created. Today almost all major decisions related to building construction or alterations must be cleared through one or more government agencies. This, of course, is very timeconsuming and requires lots of paperwork as well as the never ending chain of inspections by the various officials involved. For the ensuing fiscal year September I, 1977 through August 31, 1978, we are requesting $3,606,200 which will be distributed as follows: General Operating Expenses-Home $2,509,000.00 General Operating Expenses-Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,200.00 Special Improvements, including renovation of the Administration Building which is a rebudgeted item 1,010,000.00

MASSACHUSETTS: Masonic Home costs continue to rise in Massachusetts. The figures were quoted to the Grand Lodge showing the rapid rise in costs: In 1955 the annual per capita cost at the Home was $1,445. In fiscal 1969, it was $4,270, and in fiscal 1975, it was $8,745. At Juniper Hall in fiscal 1955, the per capita cost was $4,035; in fiscal 1969 it had reached $9,303. But in 1975 it had escalated to $16,250. Grand Lodge dues were increased from $4.00 to $8.00 and the Grand Lodge Life Membership to $267.50, less $4.00 for each year of attained age in excess of age 21.

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NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of North Carolina adopted a new proposal for group housing for Masons and Eastern Star members who could afford to pay their way. The following is a portion of the report. On November 13, 1976 the report of this Committee was presented to the Board of Directors calling for a new type of group housing project which would ultimately consist of approximately 113 units for retired Masonically-related brothers and sisters in North Carolina. They recommended that the first phase of this construction, which would consist of one single family unit and three duplex buildings with two apartments in each of the buildings, be in the southwest corner of the property. The Committee reported that the single family units could be built for $25.00 per square foot and that the multi-family units could be constructed for $22.00 per square foot. It was reported also that the sale of the Asheboro property--donated by Brother Linville for the purpose of implementing this resolution-would be more than adequate to provide for all of the initial phases of construction, such as the preparation of the grounds, utilities, and the driveways, etc. and that, thereafter, the entire project would not only be selfsustaining in its cost, but that also there would be no more expense to the Masons or the Stars now supporting the Home. Each Masonic or Star applicant for this type of housing would buy the house assigning full ownership to the Home, and would live in it until such time as he or she became physically incapacitated, or should die. When physically incapacitated, the guest would be transferred to the Infirmary. After death, the residence would become the property of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home and it would then be sold to another applicant. Thus, it would actually become a financial asset to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Incorporated. Subsequently in this meeting a motion was made by Past Grand Master Sam A. Hennis, Jr., seconded by Past Grand Matron Kathryne M. McRacken, to endorse the report and the program as received from the Committee with a recommendation that this program be presented to the Grand Lodge and to the Grand Chapter at their forthcoming Annual Communication for final approval. According to the minutes of that meeting, "the motion received a very en路 thusiastic and unanimous approval."

OKLAHOMA: The Research and Development Committee reported to the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma that agreeably to the vote of Grand Lodge in 1974 they were proceeding with the erection of a new Home for the Aged at Guthrie. It was noted that the original directive was that no construction should begin until they had $500,000 to start the project. The Committee reported that the Home was under construction and, thanks to the generosity of many brethren, it should be completed on schedule. PENNSYLVANIA: The Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Homes announced that there was a change in admission requirements to include all non-ambulatory Master Masons, and that all lodges were being so advised. He reported on the progress of the replacement building of the Masonic Health Care Center. He estimated completion in the fall of 1977. The new facility would provide 509 intermediate and skilled care beds. He asked for gifts and memorials to help furnish the additional rooms.

MASONIC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MINNESOTA: The Masonic Memorial Hospital, devoted to cancer patients and cancer research, is no doubt the greatest charity of its kind any-

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where, and certainly the outstanding charity of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. The report of the president, M.\'V. Bro. Clyde E. Hegman, contained the following: Commencing in November 1955, Minnesota Masons were sparked to action by their sense of compassion for people suffering from cancer. During the next three years voluntary contributions totalling $1,000,000 were raised to pay the full cost of the then two-floor .80-bed hospital in the Medical Center of the University at Minneapolis. It was dedicated in Masonic ceremonies on October 4, 1958. Again in April 1963, the need for expanded facilities became a challenge to our Minnesota Masonic brothers, who this time contributed their voluntary gifts resulting in $1,100,000. The "Solid Gold Check," presented to University President Dr. O. Meredith Wilson on April 19, 1966, paid in full the cost of doubling the size of the hospital to total 125 beds plus one entire floor for research laboratories. In both campaigns Eastern Star Chapters and members gave exceedingly significant contributions. The Masonic Memorial is a part of, and is operated by, University Hospitals. Cancer patients, referred by their physicians, are admitted for care and treatment, regardless of race or creed. The financial condition of your Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. is good. Receipts for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1977 amounted to $326,473, representing contributions, memorials, legacies and interest. Payments to the University for research and the Masonic Professorship were $160,181. Operating expenses for ongoing work in the office, which is open all business days, was $34,210. Net worth i.s $1,972,989 which is invested 44 percent in savings certificates and 56 percent in highest grade utility bonds and bank notes. Your Board of Directors, on February 15, 1977, unanimously approved financing of the following cancer research projects to be paid to the University as indicated in the previous paragraph. Masonic Cancer Research Fellowship No.1 Masonic Cancer Research Fellowship No.2 Five Medical Student Fellowships Cancer Research Projects: Breast Cancer . Genetic expression of Genes in Leukemogenesis Virus Research Pharmacologic Studies of New Anti-Cancer Drugs Nutrition in Cancer Masonic Nurse Oncologist Research Analyst Blood Testing Total

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23,000.00 14,110.00 . 5,000.00 . 16,900.00 . 7,320.00 . 8,500.00 . 11,800.00 9,190.00 $118,720.00

METROPOUTAN FREEMASONRY ILLINOIS: The Committee on Metropolitan Freemasonry reported at length to the Grand Lodge and offered numerous avenues that it believed would solve the problem. The actual facts were stated in the beginning as follows: In 1976-77 the Chicago metropolitan Masonic lodges raised one candidate to each 4.12 members lost by death alone. When suspended and demitted members are included~nly one candidate was raised to each 9.56 members lost. Although there were several mergers and those members demitted to other local lodges the difference

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in candidates raised to actual total membership lost would "still" approximate one to 8.35. In the same previous period the ratio of candidates raised to total membership lost was one to 7.08. The loss continues to increase. The report continued for several pages with philosophical approaches to the solution of the problem. There is a tendency to place the blame for losses and lack of interest on others. To date we have heard of no real answers to the many questions which plague metropolitan areas throughout the country.

NATIONAL SOJOURNERS NEVADA: The following resolution to permit the National Sojourners, Inc., to establish a chapter in Nevada was defeated: WHEREAS, National Sojourners, Inc. is an organization composed of Master Masons who are active or retired Officers and Warrant Officers of the uniformed forces of the United States of America, and WHEREAS, Among the purposes of the organization is the "cultivating Masonic ideals, for supporting all patriotic aims and activities in Masonry, for developing true patriotism and Americanism throughout the Nation," and \VHEREAS, A number of Masons in the Las Vegas area are members of Sojourners Chapters in other Grand Jurisdictions, and have expressed an interest in forming a chapter in that area, and WHEREAS, The National President of National Sojourners, Inc. has requested recognition by this Grand Lodge; so that such a chapter may be legally established and formalized at their Annual Mid-Winter Meeting, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, during January 1978, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, That Article 9, Section 9.020 of the Masonic Code of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Nevada be amended by adding the following thereto. 4. National Sojourners, Inc. Respectfully submitted, Calvin J. Dodson, Grand Master (Defeated) Apparently there was some kind of trouble with this organization some 13 years ago, from which there has been no reconciliation. Our experience with the National Sojourners has been entirely the opposite. It is made up of members of the highest type who have only the best interests of the Masonic Fraternity in view.

OPEN INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS Some jurisdictions do not permit open installation of officers. It is permitted in our jurisdiction and because of it there is a closer feeling between lodge officers and their families. Also, it tends to take away, we believe, the air of secrecy which has for too long plagued the Fraternity. There is nothing in the installation ceremony, as we know it, that would reveal any of the secrets of Freemasonry. COLORADO: The Grand Lodge of Colorado, after much consideration, has adopted open installation of officers. The law in this jurisdiction spells out who must be installed and when, together with the circumstances which must surround an installation ceremony. CONNECTICUT: The Grand Master of Connecticut was concerned about the conduct of open installations, or as he put it more appropriately, "semipublic installations." He said: .

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The Semi-Public Installation is a beautiful ceremony when properly carried out. It is one of the few opportunities that Masons have of showing the public what Masonry is all about. A good performance enhances our public image and can result in requests for applications to join Masonry. Unfortunately, some of our Semi-Public Installations have ended up with the installing teams attempting to entertain those present, thus defeating the whole purpose of the Semi-Public Installation. This is not the way to attract good men to our Fraternity. With our declining membership, we should always be ready to put our best foot forward and make every opportunity to try to convince the world at large that Masonry stands for high moral principles, that we place our trust in God, and are always working for the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God.

ORGANIZATIONS SUBJECT TO GRAND LODGE CALIFORNIA: The Grand Lodge of California established and adopted a set of regulations governing organizations subject to the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of California. While we will not attempt to outline all that is contained therein, we do think it is proper to list those organizations named, but not limited thereto. The term "organization" is defined as any constituent lodge, or any group, chapter, order, club, association or organization requiring Masonic affiliation or sponsorship, including but not limited to: York Rite Bodies Scottish Rite Bodies Shrine Shrine Clubs Sciots Grotto

Eastern Star Order of Amaranth White Shrine of Jerusalem Social Order of Beauceant Masonic Clubs

It goes on to state that these regulations apply to all Master Masons residing within the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of California, irrespective of whether such Master Mason is a member of a lodge in California or elsewhere. There follows several pages of regulations governing these bodies, as well as the DeMolay, Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls. There is even an outline listing the fund-raising activities in which the youth groups may participate.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE nAG INDIANA: The Committee on Ritual of the Grand Lodge of Indiana had this to say about the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: There is no provision in the ritual of the Grand Lodge of Indiana for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, and since the resolution entitled, "Universality of Masonry" adopted at the Grand Lodge communication of 1970 no longer requires the petitioner for the degrees to be an American citizen, therefore, be it recommended by the Committee that the Pledge of Allegiance not be a part of the ritual and that no flag ceremony be given in any subordinate lodge after the lodge is opened. Should it be desired by a lodge to use the Pledge of Allegiance, it should be

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given prior to the opening, being careful not to require it from a member or visitor not a citizen of the United States.

We agree that the universality of Masonry can be best served in this manner.

PRESIDENT FORD RECEIVES MEDALLION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: On March 22, 1976 the Grand Master of the District of Columbia and several Grand Officers, Past Grand Masters and other distinguished Masons in the District, some 24 in all, met President Gerald R. Ford on the steps of the Rose Garden, and presented him with the serially numbered "one" of the medallion of the District of Columbia Grand Lodge. Grand Master John B. Layton described the medallion: On the obverse side of the medallion is a likeness of both the first President, George Washington, and the one in office at the time, 1976, Gerald R. Ford, both Masons. On the reverse side is the seal of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia.

Medal No. 1 was presented to the President, and it was made of silver. A similar bronze medal with a chain was also presented to Mrs. Ford. The Grand Master stated that both the first and the last President (up to that time) were held in high esteem. President Ford accepted the two medallions with grateful appreciation, and stated that he was most grateful to be included with the Father of our Country on the medallions. He commented on the fact that he was the 14th President to be a member of the Fraternity, and that some 19 Vice-Presidents have also been members. He recalled that although he began his Masonic experience in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he completed his work in the District of Columbia. His degrees were actually conferred in the District of Columbia. He said he was glad to be honored by being a part of the Masonic Fraternity that had lasted 200 years, and contributed to the growth of the country, and that he was confident would continue for a third century.

PROFILE OF A MASON-KANSAS STYLE KANSAS: The Grand Master of Kansas conducted a demographic survey in an effort to see the profile of the average Kansas Mason. He said the results were not what he had hoped for, but they were sufficient to give him a pretty good picture. He reported the following: Some decisions and/or rulings are hard to make, but I've tried to let the dictates of my conscience and my interpretation of the law hold the upper hand. It was my decision first of all, to have a demographic survey conducted to see the profile of the average Mason in Kansas. While the return of the survey forms from the members weren't what I had hoped for, there was enough information gleaned so the results should be helpful to future Councils of Administration in providing a composite picture of the kind of persons they are dealing with. I want to digress a moment to give you a brief glimpse of this composite picture. I'm sure you will have the complete returns when released by the Council of Administration. And, mind you, this is only a small sampling. For instance, 48 percent of the Masons of Kansas are not likely to move out of their communities soon, and

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89 percent own their own homes. This indicated we have solid stability. Sixty-two percent have belonged to our Fraternity over 20 years-19 percent for a period of 10 to 20 years. This gives a degree of comfort with all of this experience, but you can see as well as I that we don't have enough on the younger end of the age scale. An alarming figure is that 71 percent of our members don't enjoy attending our meetings. And there's another rather striking fact that was uncovered-12 percent of our members were DeMolays, 18 percent had a grandfather who was a Mason, 35 percent were sons of Master Masons, but here's the striker, nearly 50 percent of our members have wives or mothers who are active in a Masonic organization. Never underestimate the power of women. Eight out of 10 Masons believe that Freemasonry provides moral guidance. Over one-half don't feel that ritual is important and nearly every one questioned said that we should maintain secrecy. As you might suspect, our age groupings are weighted to the older end. Only 11 percent of our Fraternity is under 40 years of age, 16 percent are from 40-50 and nearly one-fourth are in the 50-60 age bracket. But the most pleasing thing to me and I hope to the new Council of Administration is that 91 percent of the Masons of Kansas said that we should be receiving more Masonic knowledge. You ask, what good are all these statistics? Well, no good if the matter is dropped, but of immeasurable value if pursued intelligently. This will give a good foundation for future studies, to shape a more definitive education program.

PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK NEVADA: The following resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge of Nevada removes the obligation of its lodges to observe Public School Week: Ending the obligation to observe Public School Week-following the presentation a standing vote was called for, 123 in favor, 42 opposed, the Resolution was adopted. A very decided trend is appearing that will curtail or end Masonic lodge activity in public schools across the country. Many local lodges will take up the torch for public schools and try to retain what contacts they have, but generally Grand Lodges are slowing down in their efforts. TEXAS: Texas is one of those discontinuing its Public Education Committee. The Committee closed its report with these words: Your Public Education Committee has been informed that there will be no Grand Master's proclamation for the observance of Public Schools' Week for the year 1977. The Committee has further been informed that the Finance Committee will be requested not to budget any money for the program for 1977; the Trustees of the Grand Lodge will be requested not to allow any expenditure of funds for this program. So this means that no plans or action for preparing materials to be distributed on a statewide basis have been made for the coming year. The Committee requests that you inform your local school officials and teachers that any program will have to be carried on through local efforts.

RACIAL PROBLEM WISCONSIN: The following reported to the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin reveals that the Department of Revenue is attempting to deal with racial problems:

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On February 11, 1977 the Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge No. 80 was served with a complaint from the Department of Revenue that a petitioner for the degrees was denied membership in Independence Lodge because he was a member of the black race. An administrative hearing on this complaint was held be路 tween March I4 and March 24, 1977. As of the writing of this report, there has been no ruling on the hearing. During the same period of time, certain records of five other lodges in the Milwaukee area were subpoenaed by the Department of Revenue. As the result of this investigation, certain aspects of the membership policies, practices, and customs of Milwaukee Lodge No. 261 and its Foundation were believed to be, by the Department of Revenue, racially discriminatory. No formal hearing has been held as of the writing of this report.

RECOGNITION FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida did not extend recognItion to National League of Masonic Clubs, Inc., of Hicksville, New York. It also held back on extending recognition of the Knight Masons until more information is made available about the organization.

RITUAL Books have been written On Masonic ritual. A book could easily be written on anyone of the various aspects of Masonic ritual. We are aware that it has been developed by the experiences of many highly intelligent ritualists, and the essence of its teachings have been transmitted to us unimpaired. The wording varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but the general theme is unchanging as it must remain so long as Freemasonry shall continue to shed its beneficient influence among men. Many efforts have been made to protect the sanctity of the ritual. ALBERTA: Taped ritual has been a problem in many jurisdictions. Alberta found it necessary to make this ruling: Peace River Lodge No. 89 requested a ruling on the recording of passages of ritual on tape for the purpose of playback when driving in their cars to assist in learning the work. Your Committee is of the opinion that recording any portion of the ritual is not an acceptable practice and Peace River Lodge No. 89 was so advised.

ARIZONA: Upon motion by the Grand Lecturer, the Grand Lodge of Arizona adopted the following to be read at the beginning of each second section of the third degree: MY BRETHREN: A candidate is about to be raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. The Lodge Room will be used as a stage to enact a drama which, symbolically, unfolds the great lesson of the immortality of the soul. To properly impress the candidate with the seriousness of this ceremony, there must be no talking, whispering, laughing or other commotion during the conferring of the degree. Bear in mind the fact that the Temple, for this portion of the degree is supposed to be silent and unoccupied. Only the participants in the drama are to speak, and they are instructed to make no facial expressions, gestures or unusual deliveries which might induce levity. The cooperation of each one here present is EXPECTED. An adherence to these instructions will help serve as an impressive climax to the

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candidate's progress in Freemasonry and this section of the degree could well be one of the richest experiences of his life. CALIFORNIA: In addition to holding a certificate of proficiency in the respective stations of Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden, these officers are required by Resolution No. 14 (1976), adopted in 1977, to have passed the Third Degree Proficiency by strict examination in open lodge. We agree that this should be done. GEORGIA: The following amendment was presented to the Grand Lodge of Georgia. The bill was tabled. ' Provided, however, that each lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction shall adopt some form of standardized work, whether it be the Uniform Work, Ancient Work, or other acceptable Work. Such Work as adopted by each lodge shall inculcate and insure all the tenets, teachings, principals and Ancient Landmarks and dogma and conform, in all instances, to all the ancient usages of the Fraternity. Each lodge shall open and close in an efficient, proficient and sufficient manner. IDAHO: The Grand Lecturer of Idaho encourages ritualistic competition in various phases of the ritual. He believes this tends to improve the ritual路 istic abilities of the brethren participating. This was once considered a "hard路 times" diversion. When work was plentiful, it was not needed. It does work. NEW MEXICO: The Ritual Committee of the Grand Lodge of NeVI Mexico came up with a proposal that would certainly end the concern about a candidate learning his third degree proficiency. It was not acted on at this session of the Grand Lodge, and was still being evaluated. After the candidate has received the first section of the Master Mason degree, he will be required to learn the proficiency of this degree, except for the second half of the challenge. He must pass a satisfactory examination on this portion of the work before being permitted to receive the second section. The second section, lecture, charge and gavel lecture are to be given after the examination. Only then would the candidate receive his dues card and be taught the second half of the challenge. OHIO: The officers of a lodge in Ohio were summoned before the Grand Lodge in Annual Communication to receive a reprimand for permitting deviations in the ritual of the third degree. The Grievance Committee of the Grand Lodge approved, and its report was adopted. The Grand Master then gave his reprimand before everyone in Grand Lodge, but did not single out the officers of the lodge involved. He had received from them apologies and directed them to apologize to the candidates concerned. Many officers do not realize the seriousness of deviations from our established ritual, and our responsiblities to our candidates. These last are the ones really injured. RHODE ISLAND: The law of Rhode Island prohibited the use of robes and slides (stereopticons) in degree work. An amendment was offered by the Grand Lecturer to retain the prohibition on robes, but to permit the use of slides. UTAH: The Grand Lodge of Utah, on recommendation of the Ritual

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Committee ordered a reprinting of the cipher ritual, so that perhaps six copies could be supplied to each lodge, as well as to certain other officers.

RITUAL-MASTER COpy NEW HAMPSHIRE: New Hampshire will have several copies of the ritual: The Most Worshipful Grand Master spoke regarding the Master Ritual which is kept in the safe in the Grand Secretary's office in Concord. He pointed out that any Master Mason upon displaying the proper identification may inspect the Master Ritual which is the official ritual of the three degrees written out in plain English. In order to see the Master Ritual a brother must come to Concord during the hours when the Grand Secretary's office is open, and this often proves to be a hardship for many brethren, particularly to those who live a great distance from Concord. The Grand Master proposed that copies of the Master Ritual be prepared and given into the custody of each of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers for each of the eight Masonic Districts in the state. Following discussion, it was stated that no secret words or grips would be included in these copies. The Grand Master then noted that any item of business brought up at the Semiannual Communication would ordinarily layover until the Annual Communication when it would be acted upon. However, if there was no opposition, it was legal to act upon an item of business at the same Communication that it was introduced provided that the vote was unanimous. He then proposed the following: One copy of THE MASTER RITUAL which is now kept in the safe in the office of the Grand Secretary shall be prepared for each of the eight (8) Masonic Districts in New Hampshire, and said copy will be kept in the custody of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer of each respective Masonic District. The copy of THE MASTER RITUAL will be assigned to each District Deputy Grand Lecturer by the Grand Master at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and each District Deputy Grand Lecturer will acknowledge receipt of the same in writing when he receives it. The copy will remain in the custody of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer at all times, and it is expressly understood that he will never loan it to another person; however, it may be examined in his presence by any brother who must exhibit proper credentials attesting to the fact that he has proper authority to do so. Every brother who examines the copy shall sign the register which will accompany the copy when it is assigned to the District Deputy Grand Lecturer. The copy and the register must be returned to the Grand Master at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge by the District Deputy Grand Lecturer, and in case he is unable to attend, he shall notify the Grand Master who shall appoint a proxy to deliver the copy and the register into his hands.

ROMAN CATHOLIC PETITIONER CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut had Section 944 of its law which was entitled "Information to Be Given Roman Catholic Petitioner." Section 944: A petitioner for the degrees of Masonry who is a Roman Catholic should be informed that the vows of Masonry will not permit him to divulge MasoniC secrets at confession or elsewhere.

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After considerable discussion, it was voted to delete this section in its entirety.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Lodge of West Virginia plans to increase its Scholarship Fund in order to take advantage of an offer of an amount up to half a million dollars in matching funds: Resolved, That for a period of ten years each lodge shall, in addition to all other payments, pay to Grand Lodge annually with its returns the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) for each member on its rolls as of June 30 of each year and the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each candidate raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason each year, said sums to be earmarked and paid by the Grand Secretary monthly to Knawha Valley Bank, N.A., Trustee of the Masonic Scholarship Endowment Trust of West Virginia, for deposit as principal in the Scholarship Fund; and Resolved, Further, That the Grand Master be and he is hereby authorized and requested to accept in writing the offer dated October I, 1977 made by Sarah and Pauline Maier Scholarship Foundation, Inc., to contribute matching funds dollar for dollar of contributions to the principal of said Silver Supplement up to the sum of $500,000.00 (Requires two-thirds vote for approval.) Resolutions were introduced to lie over for consideration at the 1978 Annual Communication providing for a Silver Supplement to the Masonic Scholarship Fund to be funded by payment by the lodges of $1.00 per member on the rolls as of June 30 of each year and $10.00 for each Master Mason's Degree conferred each year for a period of ten years, and to accept an offer of the Maier Foundation to contribute matching funds up to the sum of $500,000.

SPECIAL NIGHTS VERMONT: The Grand Lecturer of Vermont discusses special nights: This area could include many types of evenings. Let me illustrate one. During our District Meeting in District 1, held in Woodstock, the question came up if I happened to know anyone in the Burlington area who belonged to the Air Guard. Woodstock Lodge had a candidate who was in the Air Guard and they wanted a special degree team to work the third on him. By happy coincidence, our District Deputy here in District 5 is in the Air Guard. The result: An Air Guard degree team in uniform traveled from Burlington to Woodstock to do a third. My brothers, this could happen over and over again if we would only use some imagination. We can put together an unlimited number of combinations for taking degree teams from one area to another if we'll only try. Right now I know of a degree team from Moncton, N.B., who will be visiting Burlington in October; the State Police degree team is always a favorite; we put together a team from First Church here in Burlington (our Grand Chaplain's church); teams from places of work, such as GE, are possible in many areas. Use your imagination and try for special events. Don't forget Friendship Nights, Junior Wardens, Senior Wardens and Masters Nights, Ladies Nights or any special event you may wish to designate. Special nights are almost always well attended, particularly if some thought is given to their planning.

STATE OF THE CRAFT NEW MEXICO: Under State of the Craft the Grand Master of New Mexico said this:

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I believe that Masonry in New Mexico as a whole is definitely on the upswing. Interest and dedication of most of the membership is very gratifying. I would be much more concerned about the decline in membership if it reflected a decline in Masonry itself. It is encouraging to see more young men becoming Masons. This year we have had a number of young men who have been in DeMolay receive degrees as soon as they reach the lawful age.

NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Master believes there is much to be said for small lodges and smaller districts where everyone knows one another and can enjoy good Masonic fellowship. He said in part: Attending the district meetings has been the highlight of my Masonic life. The strength of the Grand Lodge is the collective strentgh of the brethren in the districts. I found that the most efficient work, largest attendance, best programg and fellowship occurred in the districts with four to six lodges. It is my personal opinion that more small lodges and small districts will increase individual participation and thus the strength of this great Fraternity.

MONTANA: The Grand Master of Montana states that he was encouraged about the state of the Craft after traveling over the state. He points to several activities which support his position. Despite the loss of some 457 members he believes there is increased activity in ritual, degree work and a general interest in Masonry. He reported that $9,481.90 was collected from the sale of Bicentennial Medals, and that, after expenses, they netted about $5,000. Montana would like to build its Masonic Foundation to two million dollars. The Grand Master reported that the response to one letter brought in $38,000. All things considered the Grand Master is quite optimistic about the future of his Grand Lodge. His was one of the brightest ,pictures we have read.

SYRIA-LEBANON LOUISIANA: The Grand Lodge of Louisiana being the only Grand Lodge in the United States to recognize the Grand Lodge of Syria-Lebanon, reviewed its position, and decided to withdraw recognition, according to the following report: The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A.M., according to the Masonic Service Association Committee, Washington, D.C., is the only Grand Lodge in the United States which recognizes the Grand Lodge of Syria-Lebanon. Since 1968 our Grand Lodge has not received any correspondence from the Grand Lodge oof Syria路 Lebanon. We, the Foreign Correspondence Committee, do not know whether that Grand Lodge is still in existence due to the sad situation in that country, or if some group of unrecognized masons calling themselves "High National Masonic Authority for Lebanon and Overseas Operations" has changed to "The Grand Orient, A.F. & A.M., of Lebanon" who patronized "The Universal League of Free Masons Grand Communication" in Beirut, Lebanon, held in August, 1965, or the "Grand Lodgeo,of Lebanon for the Arab Countries" from whom we got a printed release in May 1968. Because of these reasons, the Committee on Foreign Correspondencerecofnmends that the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Syria-Lebanon be路 withdrawn, until such time as the situation in Lebanon is stabilized and new formal recognition is requested.

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NEW YORK: The Grand Lodge of New York heard the following report of its lodges in Syria and Lebanon: Since our report to you last year, conditions in Lebanon have improved, though our lodges have not yet resumed their meetings. In the latest communication we have had from our District Grand Master, R.W. Andre G. Layoun, under date of March 19, 1977, after gratefully acknowledging receipt of our earlier letter to him, he writes: "Where to start? We passed nightmares in our area. All our business enterprises were damaged; five of our brethren were killed and many were bankrupted to the penny; many were kicked out of their business, and their residences were stolen and occupied by others. An immediate action was taken. I met some of the W. Masters that were still in Lebanon and studied together every case separately, a quick help was forwarded through brethren donations, it was not so much, but at least we let them feel that we were one in the Craft. "I started to visit the lodges in the district early in January, our main lodge in Beirut is still occupied, but we were able to save most of the books and jewelry. Negotiation is taking place to release the lodge. Lodges in Tripoli and Amyoun were stolen and occupied. Lately we have released them. I met most of the brethren of the district and encouraged them to start back meeting in one of the brethren's residences temporarily, thus keeping the link of brotherly love and affection between them, and among themselves." He extended to his Grand Master fraternal greetings. The Committee recommended to the Grand Master that $5,000 be sent to the District Grand Master for relief.

It seems that earlier the District Grand Secretary wrote the Grand Secretary of New York explaining the two-year gap in communications, and assured him that he would soon hear from the District Grand Master. It has been a serious experience for our brethren in that part of the world. We can only hope and pray that peace will again come to them, and that they may resume normal meetings again.

TABLE LODGES CONNECTICUT: The Grand Master of Connecticut said of his visitations to table lodges: I have visited several table lodges where the new Table Lodge Ritual was being used. At some of these table lodges I had a wonderful time but at some I came away with mixed路 emotions. At first I wanted to submit some recommendation for changing the ritual, but after further thought I decided that there was nothing wrong with the Table Lodge Ritual, but rather with the. way the table lodges were being conducted. In some cases I found that the Master had not read the Ritual before the ceremonies began, or he had just glanced at it. There was definite evidence of a lack of rehearsals and in some cases intemperance prevailed. There was confusion in the dining hall and dignity did not always prevail; there being much passing between the Master and the altar. It is my suggestion that the District Deputies be notified officially of the table lodges to. be held and that they should be responsible for seeing to it that the Table Lodge Ritual is followed; that rehearsals are held; that temperance is practiced, and that the purposes of the table lodges are carried out, all of which are spelled out in the Table Lodge Ritual.

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VERMONT: The Grand Lodge of Vermont adopted the following Table Lodge regulations: TABLE LODGE REGULATIONS

1. At least one (1) present member of the Grand Lodge of Vermont, or a brother approved by the Grand Master if no present Grand Lodge member be available, shall be present at every table lodge. 2. Only Masons (Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts or Master Masons) shall be permitted to attend the ritualistic portion of the table lodge. 3. Unless dispensation shall be granted by the Grand Master, all table lodges shall be held in the LODGE BANQUET HALL or SOCIAL ROOM where such special lodge functions are normally held by the lodge. (This regulation expressly forbids the holding of table lodges away from lodge premises either in private or public facilities unless the Grand Master shall give his approval.) 4. The recommended Table Lodge Ritual is that printed by the Masonic Service Association in The Short Talk Bulletin, Volume XXIX, No.8, dated August 1951. This Ritual has been modified by Rutland Lodge No. 79 and used at its annual table lodge since 1969. 5. WINE, not more than 14 percent alcoholic content, shall be the ONLY alcoholic beverage served at a table lodge. 6. The size of the glasses used for the toasts shall be no larger than a four (4) ounce glass. 7. The wine shall be served ONLY when the ceremonial toasts are drunk. 8. There shall be no more than SEVEN (7) toasts as prescribed by the approved table lodge ritual. (Additional toasts are expressly forbidden.) 9. The bottles containing the wine shall not be left on the tables at any time, but are to be in the custody of the waiters in a separate area. They shall be brought to the table each time the glasses are filled and then returned to the storage area by the waiters. 10. A nonalcoholic beverage such as grape juice, ginger ale, etc. shall always be available for those not wishing to have wine. 11. Finally, every brother who attends a table lodge is reminded that his conduct, both at the table lodge and afterwards, can reflect upon the image of Masonry. If this ancient custom is to continue, no brother shall convert these hours of refreshment into intemperance and excess. It shall be the express duty of the Master and Wardens to maintain the dignity and decorum that the spirit of the table lodge intends, and, if deemed necessary, to expel any offending brother or take any other prudent disciplinary action considered necessary.

TAXATION ALBERTA: The problem of taxation is as real in Canada as in the United States. The Grand Lodge of Alberta heard this: On a review of the reports, it is immediately apparent that the greatest threat to the existence of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction is not lack of attendance, nor the competition of other organizations, nor a lack of appeal of the Craft's principles to the modern age, but the more prosaic and practical problem. of taxation. It is noted that some lodges have sold their Masonic halls or given them away simply because the financial burden of the taxes in particular creates too great a burden for the lodge to bear. Still others are faced with a crisis situation in the immediate future. The city temples do not escape this problem. The current taxes on the Masonic Temple in Edmonton, for example, are some $28,000 causing some lodges meeting there to seriously consider moving to less expensive quartersif they can find them. This only adds to the burden to be borne by those lodges

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remaining. The taxation problem is not one peculiar to Alberta. It is a real crisissituation everywhere in the North American continent. FLORIDA: The Grand Master of Florida issued the following as an Executive Order: l. That a portion of every stated lodge meeting be set aside for a lecture, talk or discussion of some Masonic or local community charity of charitable endeavor and that members present be urged to contribute to and support such charity or charitable endeavor and record be made in minutes thereof. 2. That the lodge bulletin or trestle board, if one is published, should contain an announcement of the program of the lodge relating to the above. 3. That every lodge make its facilities available at cost or below cost or at no cost to groups or organizations who support, sponsor or perform charitable services and who do not own facilities needed for place of meeting. This action is specifically recognized by Florida law as a factor to be considered in granting or denying tax exemption. (Sec. 196.196 (I) (b), F. S.) 4. That the Lodge Board of Relief (By-Law 10.06) meet frequently and regularly and make report thereof to the lodge and such report be incorporated in the lodge minutes. 5. That every lodge contribute to some one or more community charities or charitable endeavors as may be determined by the lodge.

ILLINOIS: The Grand Lodge of Illinois finds the number of lodges placed on the real estate tax rolls growing in both numbers and amounts. In the past four years the number of lodges being placed on the tax roll has increased at an accelerated rate. Last year 408 lodges reported a total of $261,920 real estate taxes paid. In addition, there are many lodges who have the business of the temple handled by a "temple association" where the tax was paid by the association and not reported by the lodge. Taxes are becoming quite an item of expense. OREGON: Under "Political Activity," the Grand Master said: Again the Oregon legislature has introduced at least two bills, if enacted, would seriously affect the Masonic Fraternity. House Bill 2432 would take away our tax exempt status because we do not admit women into our membership. House Bill 2551 would limit property tax exemption of fraternal organizations to the ratio which our expenditures for charitable activities relates to income. Both of these bills are contrary to the best interests of the Masonic Fraternity. I am pleased by the efforts made by many of the brethren in their opposition to these bills by writing to their legislators and by attending the legislative hearings. We must note that in some jurisdictions lodges do not pay property tax on their temples or other buildings unless they are revenue-producing assets. By contrast several jurisdictions have found it necessary to have all of their lodge property subjected to taxation . . WISCONSIN: Wisconsin lodges have received letters relative to race discrimination from the Department of Revenue. The following is an example of the letters received: Gentlemen: Under the Judgment and Decree issued by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, in Pitts v. Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 333 F. Supp. 662 (1971), the Department of Revenue is enjoined from "granting tax exemptions under Sections 70.11 (4) and 71.01 (3) (a), Wisconsin Statutes to orga-

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nizations which discriminate in their membership on the basis of race." In compliance with this injunction, the Department is investigating the policies, practices and customs of organizations enjoying tax exempt status. The March 21, 1977 conference between the Department of Revenue and the officers and counsel of McKinley Lodge was part of this investigatory process. Tax exemptions are matters of legislative grace and an entity claiming tax exempt status must clearly show it comes within the exemption statutes. Under Pitts, an organization which discriminates on the basis of race cannot come within Sections 70.1 1 (4) and 71.01 (3) (a), Wisconsin Statutes. I have examined the information and materials provided by McKinley Lodge at that conference and have made an initial determination that there is probable cause to believe that the membership policies, practices and customs of the lodge are racially discriminatory. The initial determination is attached. If the lodge disagrees with this initial determination, it may request a hearing within 15 days of receipt of the initial determination to show that it does not discriminate on the basis of race. The Department will give at least 15 days notice prior to the hearing. If no hearing is requested within 15 days, the lodge will be deemed to have waived its right to a hearing and the Secretary of Revenue will make the determination on termination of its tax exemptions on the basis of the initial determination. The Grand Master advised that three other lodges had received similar letters. They are: Myron Reed Lodge No. 297, Shorewood Lodge No. 339, and Kenwood Lodge No. 303.

TEMPLE USE CONNECTICUT: The Grand Master points out the limited use of Masonic temples and asked the Grand Lodge to make an in-depth study of the situation. He said: For a number of years I have been very much concerned at the minimal use of our Masonic temples, the high taxes, and the cost of insurance. It seems to me that the Masons in Connecticut are being forced to spend most of their time, energy, and money in holding onto and maintaining our Masonic temples. As an example, we will have one lodge that uses their temple not more than four nights a month for ten months and one-half mile away is a second temple that uses its facilities not more than ten times a month for ten months during the year. I, therefore, asked the Committee "Condition of Masonry-Delinquency and Finance" to make an in-depth study of this entire situation and to come up with some specific recommendations as to action that can be taken by the Grand Lodge to alleviate this problem.

The Committee appointed reported that 98, or 76 percent, of the lodges answered its questionnaire. The report was lengthy, but the following is a portion of it: USE OF BUILDINGS FOR ALL MASONIC ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS

Days per month 1-2 Number of temples .................. 9

3-5

6-10 15

11-15 15

16-20 6

7-20 3

USE OF BUILDINGS FOR NON-MASONIC FUNGrIONS

Frequency of use (days per month) Number of temples

NONE

LIMITED

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(1-2) 22

MODERATE FREQUENT

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Eight buildings have stores or offices that generate commercial rents. ANNUAL BUILDING COSTS

Dollar range

< 1,000 1,001-4,000 4,001-8,000 8,001-12,000 > 12,000 Number of temples

NON-MASONIC INCOME FROM RENTS (NOT INCLUDING COMMERCIAL)

Dollar range 1-500 501-2,000 2,001-3,000 25 10 12 5

o Number of temples

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• 46 percent of buildings are used five days or less per month for Masonic associated functions. • 76 percent of buildings have limited or no use for non-Masonic functions. • 50 percent of buildings cost less than $4,000 per year to operate. • 61 percent of buildings earn less than $500 per year from non-Masonic use. Summary of comments made on questionnaires: • General feeling that rentals are important and must be actively sought. • 17 percent of temples are meeting annual cost in part from savings, investments, trustee funds, or similar sources. • High taxes and insurance cost are a common problem and major building expense. Taxes: 30 percent pay over $3,000; 43 percent pay between $1,000 to $3,000. Insurance: 33 percent pay over $1,000; 44 percent pay between $500 to $1,000. Utilities: 31 percent pay over $3,000; 49 percent pay between $1,000 to $3,000. Only eight temples reported having mortgages.

THE CAMEL GETS HIS NOSE IN THE TENT We are informed by Bro. Charles G. Cumpstone, Jr., Executive Secretary for Fraternal Affairs, of the Chicago headquarters of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America, legally known as "The Iowa Corporation," that at a recent session of the Order, a resolution was adopted, Section 323.8 of Shrine Law, which deals with a suspended member of a Symbolic Lodge. Brother Cumpstone informed us that if a brother is suspended by his lodge for nonpayment of dues, he is automatically out of the Shrine. However, at this point the camel gets his nose into the tent. If a brother is suspended by his lodge for any other reason than nonpayment of dues, he may within 30 days appeal to the Shrine. He will then be eligible for a trial at the Shrine level. If found guilty there he is out of the Shrine. If on the other hand he is acquitted he may continue membership in the Shrine, without being a member of a Symbolic Lodge. At this point the camel moves into the tent and the lodge gets pushed out. If this ever happens, will it be tolerated? The following is an exact copy of Section 323.8, the adopted amendment to Shrine Law, as submitted by Bro. Charles G. Cumpstone, Jr., Executive Secretary for Fraternal Affairs: §323.8 RETENTION OF MEMBERSHIP. (a) In order to retain membership in a Temple, a Noble must maintain the requirements of §323.3 (a) , except as otherwise provided in this section. (b) If a Noble holds membership in both prerequisite bodies, his membership

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in the Temple is not affected by the loss of his membership in one prerequisite body. (c) If a Noble holds membership in only one of the prerequisite bodies and loses that membership for nonpayment of dues, he loses his membership in his Temple until restored to good standing by that prerequisite body, whereupon he is restored to good standing in his Temple without vote of the Temple. He may not be charged with dues to the Temple while deprived of membership. (d) The acquisition of membership in the other prerequisite body subsequent to his loss of membership in his Temple does not restore him to good standing in the Temple, but he may be restored by ballot pursuant to ยง323.5. (e) If a Noble loses his membership in a prerequisite body for any reason other than nonpayment of dues either to that prerequisite body or its prerequisite body, he thereby loses his membership in his Temple until restored in good standing by that prerequisite body, unless within 30 days after the loss of his membership in the prerequisite body he shall file with the Recorder of his Temple a written request for a trial by the Temple. If such request be filed, the Recorder shall forthwith sign a complaint against such Noble based upon the same charges as those for which his membership in the prerequisite body was lost and he shall be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Article 30. During the pendency of the proceedings under Article 30, such Noble may retain his membership in the Temple unless he is otherwise disciplined in accordance with Shrine law; and, if he is acquitted by the Temple, he may retain his membership in the Temple notwithstanding his loss of membership in the prerequisite body. (f) A Temple must honor an official written notice from a prerequisite Masonic body concerning the loss of membership in that body by a member of the Temple. (g) The demit by a Noble from the only prerequisite body in which he holds membership shall be treated the same as suspension for nonpayment of dues unless he applies for affiliation or reaffiliation, as the case may be, within 60 days after issuance of the demit.

TOURS OHIO: The Grand Lodge of Ohio adopted the following legislation governing any tours that may be sponsored by the Grand Lodge: Section 34.01 (d). No officer of a lodge or of the Grand Lodge shall endorse officially, circulate letters or other sales promotional material which is to be used for other than legitimate Masonic purposes, or for purposes which violate the Code or the fundamental principles of Freemasonry contrary to the best interests of the Order, nor shall a lodge officer permit the use of names of the members of his lodge for business or commercial purposes. Provided, however, that the Grand Master may endorse and permit solicitation under his and the Grand Secretary's administration and supervision in connection with group tours or excursions limited to Masons and their families. In the sponsorship, promotion or organization of any group tours whether by air, ship, rail or bus transportation for Symbolic Lodge members or families, the Code of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio shall be strictly observed without deviation. All Symbolic Lodge members invited to join or pa~tidpate in any such group tour or trip shall be advised in writing at the time of such invitation of any "free" ride to be accorded to a Master Mason or a member of his family or of ~ny bonus, rebate, discount, commission, compensation, consideration or emolument to be granted or paid by or on behalf of the tour agent to, or for the benefit of, any Master Mason participating or not participating in the tour or to or for the benefit of any person participating in such tour.

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The dollar amount of any and all such bonuses, rebates, discounts, commiSSions, compensations, considerations or emoluments and the value of any "free" ride to be granted or paid by or on behalf of the tour agent shall be pro-rated among all participants on the tour, thus reducing the cost of each individual participant. The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio shall expressly disclaim, in writing, any and all responsibility for the conduct or operation of the tour or for the failure of the tour agent or the travel agency to comply with the terms of the contract governing such tour. Said written disclaimer shall be issued to each participant.

TREASURER AND SECRETARY COMBINED WISCONSIN: The offices of Secretary and Treasurer can be combined in Wisconsin: 57.07. Member Cannot Hold Two Offices, With Exception. No member may hold two Masonic offices in the same lodge, at the same time, except Treasurer and Secretary. The motion was put to a vote, seconded, and carried.

TRIBUTE TO THE CANADIAN FLAG MINNESOTA: At the invitation of the Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W. Bro. Clarence L. Chamberlain, Grand Master of Masons in Manitoba, gave the following tribute to the Canadian Flag: Brethren, I present the Flag of Canada. A sovereign nation and a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. For us, it represents the long struggle of the Canadian people to establish peace, unity and righteousness in our wide Dominion, stretching from sea to sea. The rich heritage of our founding cultures are represented in its design. For the Maple Leaf reminds us that the loyalty to our beloved Canada draws to itself all other loyalties, which we hold dear and unites them in a common desire to build our land on the foundation of truth and honor. Here then, as we present our flag, we pledge our allegiance to Canada and to our gracious Queen, Elizabeth II, who in herself embodies the majesty, the strength and the beauty of the ideals which only can make us a great nation. Brethren, I give you our Canadian Flag.

TRI-STATE MEETING NEBRASKA: The Grand Master of Nebraska reported on attendance at a tri-state meeting in Burlington, Colorado. He said: I attended a tri-state meeting at Burlington, Colorado, on October II. We attended a lodge in Goodland, Kansas, traveled by automobile to a rest stop on Interstate 70 just east of the Colorado-Kansas Line. There M.W. Grand Master of Kansas Ralph D. Walker dedicated a plaque at the rest area on either side of the Interstate. He describes the trip to Burlington, Colorado, and the opening of three lodges from Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. He described it as a unique experience to attend three different lodges in three different jurisdictions in a matter of some four hours. All en joyed a dinner at the Burlington Country Club following the day's activities. He urged anyone traveling west on Interstate 70 to stop and view the plaques on either side of the highway just east of the Colorado state line. He stated that several of these plaques had

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been dedicated during the year, with the permission of the Governor of Kansas.

VANDALISM FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge Building of Florida has been subject to vandalism. The following action was taken in an effort to eliminate a part of the problem: After discussion, motion was made by Brother Mitchell, seconded by Brother Smith, and regularly carried that the existing metal letters "Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Florida" and the "Square and Compasses" be removed from the bottom of the Museum Wing of the Grand Lodge Building, missing letters replaced, and reo installed near the top of the building to avoid vandalism in the future at quoted cost of $372.84 by G & H Plastics Company.

VISITATION EXPENSES MARYLAND: Because of the rising costs of visitations, both incoming and outgoing, the following resolution was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Maryland: WHEREAS, It is the opinion of this Grand Lodge that the present trend of diminishing membership and the present trend of rapidly increasing expenses now requires some reasonable control over certain time-honored expenditures from Grand Lodge funds. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, That the Board of Managers at the beginning of each fiscal year shall budget a definite maximum sum which may be spent (I) for housing and entertaining invited guests attending the Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, and (2) for expenses incurred by persons designated by the Grand Master to attend sessions of Grand Lodge of other jurisdictions at their invitation offered to the Grand Master. Such budgeted sum shall not be exceeded for the stated purposes except with the prior approval of the Board of Managers.

WAITING PERIOD WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of West Virginia issued an edict that there must be a waiting period of one year before any Mason in West Virginia could petition any organization which predicated its membership on the Degree of Master Mason: 'VHEREAS, We recognize the importance of the attendance of Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, and newly-raised Master Masons upon the duties of their respective lodges for a sufficient period of time to receive the maximum benefit of the work; Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Grand Master of Masons in West Virginia, I, Walter F. Hathaway, do hereby declare and direct that it is illegal and improper in this Grand Jurisdiction for any Master Mason to petition for membership any organization requiring Masonic affiliation as a prerequisite to membership therein until one year shall have passed from the date of his being raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

WARDEN'S TITLE KENTUCKY: It was proposed to change the title of the Wardens of the Grand Lodge from Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden to Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden. However, on recommendation to the Jurisprudence Committee the change was not made and the titles

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remain as they were since 1800. The Committee felt that the titles should remain the same because it was a part of the history of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky.

WASlDNGTON'S BIRTHDAY NEVADA: With the adoption of the following motion Nevada no longer is obligated to observe Washington's Birthday: Ending the obligation to observe Washington's Birthday by the constituent lodges-A brief explanation of the Resolution followed the presentation by M.W. Edward L. Pine, P.G.M., who moved for adoption, seconded by M.W. Stanley D. Sundeen, P.G.M. A standing vote was called for-120 voted in favor, 46 opposed. The Resolution was adopted.

WHAT IS A MASON VERMONT: The Grand Historian stated that the following definition of a Mason, "What Is a Mason," is given in his lodge each time a brother is raised: A Mason is a man and a brother whose trust is in God. He meets you on the level and acts upon the square. Truth is his compass and he is ever plumb. He has a true grip on all that is right. He is loyal to his Order and whatever his degree, he is master of himself. In the Lodge of Life he wears unstained the white Lambskin of Innocence, from his Initiation as an entered apprentice he travels ever East toward the light of Wisdom until he receives the final-the Divine Password that admits him into the Ineffable presence of the Eternal Supreme Grand Master of the Universe-God.

WIDOW'S PIN NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey has a pin for Masonic widows. The Grand Master said: The beautiful gold emblem, made with a broken column set in a wreath, was designed as a Masonic emblem to be worn by the widow of a Master Mason. The Master of the lodge of the deceased brother should present the widow with this gold pin, at a special ceremony at the lodge if possible. This widow's pin is recognized as a Masonic emblem nationwide. When moments cause you to doubt, look at this emblem, and be assured you are not alone, because we care and a phone call will bring us there.

YORK RITE COLLEGE INDIANA: Question: The York Rite College of North America, whose Grand East is in Detroit, Michigan, respectfully inquires if the Grand Lodge of Indiana objects to the institution of an Indiana York Rite College? Answer: The Grand Lodge of Indiana officially extends Masonic recognition only to other Grand Lodges of Free and Accepted Masons, Grand Chapters of Royal Arch Masons, Grand Councils of Royal and Select Masters, Grand Commanderies of Knights Templar and Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Valleys for the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of the United States of America. The Grand Lodge of Indiana would have no objection to a York Rite

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College being fonned in Indiana, the membership of which requires certain Masonic affiliation. The Grand Master, during the recess of Grand Lodge, exercises dominion over all Masons in his jurisdiction and not just organizations. So long as the York Rite College does not violate or conflict with any of the laws or edicts of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana, Masons of Indiana would be pennitted to hold membership therein and to organize as such. It should be further understood that in no instance are such York Rite College meetings to be assembled in Symbolic Lodge rooms. OHIO: The York Rite College is banned in Ohio. The Grand Master said: On August 13, 1977, at the meeting of the Advisory Committee of The Grand Lodge of Ohio a complaint was registered that certain prominent Ohio Masons had joined the York Rite College in violation of our Code. Chapter 34, Section 34.01 (h) states "Members of lodges chartered under the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and Masons residing within its jurisdiction, arc hereby prohibited from becoming members of any organization which confers degrees in accordance with a prescribed ritual, and which requires Masonic affiliation as a prerequisite to membership unless such organization was in existence in the Jurisdiction of Ohio on January 1, 1955, or unless such organization shall hereafter be authorized by action of this Grand Lodge." After careful investigation of the facts at hand it was my decision that the York Rite College was an irregular organization as far as Ohio Freemasonry was concerned and therefore all members of lodges chartered under the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and Masons residing within this jurisdiction were prohibited from membership. On September 15, 1977, I directed a letter to the Grand Governor of Ohio requesting that he send me the current membership lists of all Ohio Masons belonging to the York Rite College so that I could write to them informing them of my decision. He complied with my request almost by return mail. As a result of his quick. response a letter was sent to each of the 208 Ohio members requesting that they resign. They have complied with my request, the two Ohio Colleges have been disbanded and their charters returned to Detroit, Michigan. The Ohio Masons belonging to this organization were not aware that it was irregular and so did not knowingly violate our Code. I thank them for their quick action when this fact was brought to their attention.

INDEX TO 1978 PROCEEDINGS ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER 12-23 Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Conclusion 22 Cornerstones 20 Dedications ................... 20 Dispensations and Permissions ............ . . . . . . . .. 20 District Deputies .... ..................... 20 Events .................................. ............ 18 Grand Lodge Office Building .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Grand Master's Calendar ............ ............. 15 Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer 21 Healings 19 Masonic Home ..... ... ...... .. ..... 20 14 Necrology Proposals 21 Rulings 19 State of the Craft 12 Trial Commissions .............. 19 Alphabetical List of Lodges 162 AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS ADOPTED by Grand Lodge at 1978 Annual Communication In re: Section 1.080. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM 23 In re: Section 2.010 (j) . GRAND MASTER .. 60 In re: Section 9.050. LODGE BUDGET. . . . . . . . . 57 In re: Section 24.010. FUNERAL SERVICES 56 In re: Section 25.160. LIQUOR BUSINESS PROHIBITED 61 HELD OVER for action at 1979 Annual Communication In re: Section 16.110. PLURAL MEMBERSHIP. . . 61 In reo Section 21.021. POWER TO RECEIVE PETITIONS FOR DEGREES 64 PROPOSED at 1978 Annual Communication to lie over for action at 1979 Annual Communication In re: Section 2.010 (e) . GRAND MASTER .......... 146 In re: Section 2.010 (I). GRAND MASTER .............. 147 In re: Section 2.040 (q) . GRAND SECRETARY ......... 147 In re: Section 4.030 (c). DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERPOWERS-DUTIES . 147 In re: Section 7.230. FORFEITURE OF CHARTER .... " . .. . . . . . 145 In re: Section 9. New Section. DELINQUENT COMMITTEE 145 In re: Section 19.010. NONPAYMENT OF DUES .. " . . 145 AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTIO~ HELD OVER for action at 1979 Annual Communication In re: Article III. Section 2. ELECTIVE-ENUMERATION OF-TERM OF 24, 29 PROPOSED at 1978 Annual Communication to lie over for action at 1979 Annual Communication In re: Article III. Section 2. ELECTIVE-ENUMERATION OF-TERM OF 144 In re: Article III, Section 4. APPOINTIVE OFFICERS-TERM OF 144 Announcement of Grand Master J. C. Montgomery, Jr. on TIME AND PLACE of 158th Annual Communication-September 1979 69 Announcement of Installing Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 149

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Appointive Grand Lodge Officers (1977-1978) 3, 5 Appointive Grand Lodge Officers (1978-1979) 150, 156, Cover IV Appointments (1978-1979) Appointive Grand Lodge Officers 148 Auditor 148 District Deputy Grand Lecturers 148 District Deputy Grand Masters 148 148 Special Committees Standing Committees 148 Ballot on Amendment in re Liquor Business Prohibited 61 Ballot on motion to table proposition to amend Article III, Section 2 and con29 sideration of it until 1979 Grand Lodge Session . Ballot-"STRAW VOTE"-on amendment in re DUAL-PLURAL MEMBERSHIP 60 Biographical Sketch of Grand Master James A. Noland, J1'. . Board of Directors of Masonic Home of Missouri (1977-1978) 33, 34 Brown, Stanton T.-Grand Lecturer .......... 10, 11 Call from Labor 26, 64 Call to Labor 28, 66 Chapman, William H-Grand Master 1970-1971 54, 149, 150, 151 Closing 154 53 Cook, Lewis C. We~Grand Master 1975-1976 District Deputy Grand Lecturers (1978-1979) 160 District Deputy Grand Masters (1978-1979) ............. 160 Donelson, J. Morgan-Grand Master 1969-1970 . .. 5, 6, 7 Donnell, Forrest C.-Grand Master 1942-1943 7 . 3, 5 Elected Grand Lodge Officers (1977-1978) Elected Grand Lodge Officers (1978-1979) 6, 150, 156, Cover IV Election of Masonic Home Directors .... .... .. ... 11 Election of Officers " 49, 61 Fenlon, Robert M. .. ...... ...... 153 Fifty-Year Buttons Presented During Year 1977-1978 102 152, 153 Gifts Presented to M.W. Grand Master J. C. Montgomery, Jr Grand Lodge Declared in Recess . . . . . . . . .. 149 Grand Lodge Caned from Recess. . . .. . . . . . .. 154 Grand Representatives Appointed and Recommended .......... 94 Grand Representatives to and from Missouri . . . . . . . . . .. . 207 Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 168 Grauel, Harold O.-Grand Master 1959-1960 ... LI)2 Honor Lodge~Grand Lodge Achievement Award . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 82 Hunt, Bruce H.-Grand Master 1960-1961 83 Hurt, Cecil H.-Grand Chaplain ............ 6 Installation: Installing Officers . 149 Grand Officers for 1978-1979 150 Introductions: District Deputy Grand Lecturers . 10 District Deputy Grand Masters . 10 Field Agents of Masonic Service Association . . 63 Grand Lodge Officers 1977路1978 . . 5 Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of Other Grand Lodges . 8 Grand Officers of Other Grand Lodges . 9 Members of Board of Directors and Officials of Masonic Home of Missouri 52 Past Grand Lecturer . 11

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Past Grand Masters of Missouri 6 Representatives of Appendant Organizations of Missouri 10, 28 Jurisprudence Committee-Report 23, 29, 52 Remarks of Chairman 23, 24, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 68, 69 on Consents and Permissions ...... ...... .......... .. ... 30 on Dispensations ......... 29 on Healing Orders .......... 30 on Decisions APPROVED: I, II, III, IV ............. . .. 30-31 on Proposed Amendment of Article 21. JURISDICTION 61, 64 on Proposed Amendment of Section 1.080. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM 23 on l'roposed Amendment of Section 2.010 CD. GRAND MASTER 60 on Proposed Amendment of Section 9.050. LODGE BUDGET. . . . . . . 57 on Proposed Amendment of Section 16.110. PLURAL MEMBERSHIP .. 56,60 on Proposed Amendment of Section 24.010. FUNERAL SERVICES 56 on Proposed Amendment of Section 25.160. LIQUOR BUSINESS PRO59 HIBITED . . on Proposed Amendment of CONSTITUTION. Article III, Section 2. ELECTIVE-ENUMERATION OF-TERM OF . 24, 29 on BLANKET LIABILITY INSURANCE ............ 57 on GRAND LODGE SPONSORSHIP OF TOURS 60 List of District Deputy Grand Lecturers (1978-1979) . 160 List of District Deputy Grand Masters (1978-1979) 160 List of Fifty-Year Button Recipients 102 List of Grand Lodge Officers '" .. 3, 5, 150, 156, Cover IV List of Grand Representatives 207 List of Living Past Grand Masters of Missouri . . . . . . . .. 159 . 162 List of Lodges (Alphabetical) List of Proficiency Certificates and Cards .. 72 Lodge Directory by Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Masonic Home of Missouri . . . . . . .. .. 33 Administrative Staff . . Advisory Board-Order of the Eastern Star 33 Board of Directors . .. 33,34 Comments of President . 47 Medical Staff . 33 Nomination for and Election to Boal'd of Directors 11 Officers of Board . 33 Report of Auditor . . 36 Report of Masonic Home Cheer Committee . 42 45 Report of President of Masonic Home Board . Report of Secretary of Masonic Home Board . 34 . . 33 Staff of Home "A Masonic Review" . Ic Meader, Miss Mary-Grand Worthy Advisor of Missouri Grand Assembly of the 28 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls . 67 . Messages and Greetings Missouri Lodge of Research 64 Annual Communication . . 159 Officers 1978-1979 . . Montgomery, The Rev. J. C., Jr.-Grand Master 1978-1979 Announcements 69, 149 Introduction of Masonic Home Board and Officials .... 52 Introduction of Mrs. Montgomery and Finley Montgomery 154

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211 Photograph 151, 152, 153, 154 Remarks . 34 Report of Masonic Home 84 Mooney, Elvis A.-Grand Master 1968-1969 .... 7 Morrison, George F.-Grand Master 1964-1965 150, 151 Prn~n . . 8 Resolution: FORREST C. DONNELL .. 24 Nations, Gus O. . . 66 Nickerson, W. Tribbey-Grand Chaplain . Noland, Dr. James A., Jr.-Grand Master 1977-1978 II Address . 10, 26, 49, 68 Announcements . i Biographical Sketch . Frontispiece Photogra ph . 6 Presentation and Introduction . 144 Presentation of two proposals for Amendment of Constitution Remarks, Explanations, Statements: of "Appreciation and Thanks" 149 on "Motion to table consideration on Amendment of Constitution" 25, 26 on "Second Resolution to repeal Section 25.160" 56 on "Dual Membership" 68 on "Blanket Liability Insurance ......... 69 on "Voting" 26, 50, 55, 56 to '''Representatives of Honor Lodges" ......... 82 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8, 9, 28, 29, 31, 54, 55, 66, 149 Welcomes ............ 6, 7, 8, 10, II, 28, 64 Nominations for Masonic Home Board .......... II Officers of Grand Lodge (1977-1978) ......... 3, 5 Officers of Grand Lodge (1978-1979) 150, 156, Cover IV ......... 33 Officers of Masonic Home (1977-1978) Officers of Missouri Lodge of Research (1978-1979) 152 Opening 6 Orlick, Herman A.-Grand Master 1974-1975 152 Past Grand Lecturer Fredon K. Hadley 160 Past Grand Secretary Elmer '\T. 'Wagner ..... 159 Past Grand Masters of Missouri, Living ............ 159 Photograph of Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978) Frontispiece Photograph of J. C. Montgomery, Jr. (1978-1979) 211 Photograph of Grand Lodge Officers (1977-1978) 2 Photograph of Masonic Home Board of Directors, Secretary, Financial Adviser, Members of Advisory Board of Eastern Star Grand Chapter 32 ... 58, 63 Poe, Fielding A.-Grand Master 1976-1977 152, 153, Presentations to Grand Master J. C. Montgomery, Jr.. Presentation to M.W. Brother James A. Noland, )r. 154 Price, Jared . 153 . Proficiency Certificates and Cards 72 Proposal in re Petition for Degrees 144 Proposed Amendments to Constitution for Action in 1979 In re: Article III. OFFICERS. Section 2. ELECTIVE-ENUMERATION OF-TERM OF . . 144 In re: Article III. OFFICERS. Section 4. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERSTERM OF . 144 Proposed Amendments to By-Laws for Action in 1979 In re: Section 2.010 (e). GRAND MASTER ..... 146

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In re: Section 2.010 (1) . GRAND MASTER 147 In re: Section 2.040 (q) . GRAND SECRETARY 147 In re: Section 4.030. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER-POWERSDUTIES 147 In re: Section 7.230. FORFEITURE OF CHARTER. . . . 148 In re: Article 9. LODGE ADMINISTRATION. DELINQUENT COMMITTEE 145 In re: Section 16.110. DUAL MEMBERSHIP (Held Over) 61 In re: Section 19.010. NONPAYMENT OF DUES 145 In I'e: 21.021. POWER TO RECEIVE PETITIONS FOR DEGREES (Held Over) .... 64 Radford, Carl L.-Grand Chaplain 29 Remarks: M.W. Grand Master James A. Noland, Jr. 6,7,8,9,10,11,25,26,28,29,31,50,54,55,56,64,66,68, 69, 149 R.W. Deputy Grand Master J. C. Montgomery Jr. 23, 29, 31, 47, 50, 149 M.W. Grand Master J. C. Montgomery, Jr. 151, 152, 153, 154 M.W. Past Grand Master Clinton H. Lang of Illinois 67 R.W. Senior Grand Deacon William L. Hufford of Indiana 66 R.W. Deputy Grand Master Warren D. Lichty, Jr. of Nebraska 9, 68 M.W. Grand Master George F. Wright, Jr. of New Mexico 9 M.W. Grand Master G. Edward Rothrock of Tennessee 67 Sovereign Grand Inspector General Walter C. Ploeser . . . 31, 85 Baird, Walter H. 131, 133 Brown, Carl G. . . .. .......... . . . . . . . . .. 58 Chapman, William H ............ 54 Cook, Lewis C. Wes ........................ 53 Dille, Earl K. ........... 81 Donelson, J. Morgan 5, 6 Hunt, Bruce H. .... .......... 83 Johnson, John W . . , 59 Kizer, Howard F. .... 53 Michael, Warren R. .......... .. .... .... . 58 Mooney, Elvis A. .......... 84 Morrison, George F. 7 Nations, Gus O. .., 24 Poe, Fielding A. 58, 63 Walker, Walter L. 23, 24, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 68, 69 Wilcox, Russell L. ......... 134 Responses: M.W. Past Grand Master J. Morgan Donelson 7 M.W. Grand Master George F. Wright, Jr. of New Mexico 9 R.W. Deputy Grand Master Warren D. Lichty, Jr. of Nebraska 9 R.W. Brother Walter C. Ploeser, S.G.I.G. of Missouri .... 31 Report of Auditor ..... 87 69 Report of Grand Lecturer 93 Report of Grand Secretary 120 Supplement .. , 86 Report of Grand Treasurer . Report of Masonic Home 34 Reports of Committees: 130 Appeals and Grievances Building Supervisory Board 127 By-Laws . 134 Chartered Lodges .. , 128

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Correspondence 83, 1c Remarks of Chairman ...... ............. ... ................... 83 Credentials .................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6, 142 Entertainment of Distinguished Guests 134 George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association 83 Grand Lodge Office Building 122 Grand Master's Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 62 Jurisdiction . 136 Jurisprudence 23, 29, 52 Lodges Under Dispensation . 121 Masonic Boards of Relief 123 Masonic Education 80 Remarks of Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 81 Recognition of Honor Lodges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Mileage and Per Diem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143 Necrology .............. 137 Public Schools ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges 85 Relief and Charity 126 Ritual " ' , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71 Certificates and Cards of Proficiency Issued 72 Ways and Means 131 Remarks of Chairman 131, 133 Youth 123 Resolution: In re M.W. Past Grand Master Forrest C. Donnell 8 Resolution: In re Section 323.8 of Shrine Law 84 RESOLUTIONS: Presented for Action at 1979 Annual Communication In re: Constitution. Article III. Officers. Section 2. Elective-Enumeration of-Term of .............. 144 In re: Constitution. Article lIT. Officers. Section 4. Appointed Grand Lodge Officers ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 144 In re: Bylaws. Section 2.010 (e). GRAND MASTER 146 In re: By-Laws. Section 2.010 (1) . GRAND MASTER 147 In re: By-Laws. Section 2.040(q). GRAND SECRETARY.. 147 In rc: By-Laws. Section 1.030 (c) . DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER -POWERS-DUTIES .. 147 In re: By-Laws. Section 7.230. FORFEITURE OF CHARTER. . . 148 In re: By-Laws. Section 9.00 DELINQUENT COMMITTEE 146 In re: By-Laws. Section 19.010. NONPAYMENT OF DUES 145 In re: By-Laws. Section 21.021. STATEWIDE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION.................. 64 Result of Election of Grand Lodge Officers 61 Result of Vote on Amendment pertaining to Liquor Business Prohibited . 61 Result of Vote on Motion to table until the next Grand Lodge Session consideration of Amendment of Constitution pertaining to Article III. Section 2 .. 29 Result of Vote on "Straw Ballot" pertaining to Dual Membership 60 Special Committees . 158 Standing Committees ............................. 157 Walker, Walter L.-Grand Master 1973-1974 ............ " 23, 24, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 68, 69 Welcomes .. . 6, 7, 9, 10, II, 28, 64